Them Crooked Vultures "Elephants" live at Brixton Academy, 26-Aug-2009

This is from the secret gig at Brixton Academy by Them Crooked Vultures (drums - Dave Grohl, bass - John Paul Jones, guitar / vocals - Josh Homme, guitar - Alain Johannes) on 26 August 2009 (as support to Arctic Monkeys). It is the opening song "Elephants".
The setlist was:
ELEPHANTS
DEAD END FRIENDS
GUNMAN
MIND ERASER, NO CHASER
CALIGULOVE
SPINNING IN DAFFODILS
NEW FANG
NOBODY LOVES ME AND NEITHER DO I
WARSAW
This video was shot on a Sony Ericsson C905 phone.

[@Look0Alive]

I was at this gig and the moment when they came out on stage will stay with me forever - when Dave walked out, there was a 'stillness' that seemed to go over the whole audience and last forever, before the whole building just erupted in cheers.

[@Johnnyb09]

God Fuckin Damn!!!!! Intense!!!

[@jhnm156]

This is legendary. Kids of this day and age! Take hold of and cherish your gift from these true talents! This is your mark in time!

[@frauholle4775]

Wow, I feel like I just traveled back in time 14 years........ have not listened to this since it was posted

[@ledmars]

This is so powerful!!! Is evident that this song is a Zepelin atmosphere sound because of John Paul Jones!!!

[@xpericfilms]

i love how no one can write a tab from hearing/watching JPJ play, he's just too good

[@Livenlaff]

I think Grohl is already worthy of being on the top ten list of best rock musicians of all time.

[@theunhappyzombie]

i feel so much better hearing those awesome drums again dave grohl back on drums my prayers have been answered

[@guitarman9526]

Three legends...all in one band...AWESOME!

[@zachpack019]

daves drum groove in the verse is captivating....keeps me awake at night

[@ROSSYBYE]

kick ass collection of musicians in one place , i must be in heaven

[@missdd82]

AMAZING !!! POssibly the best rock line up - thanx for posting the vid clips.

[@jumpbox3]

it was amazing all i can say, the jam at the end of the set blew my mind... and jpj piano solo was so moving and dark... all of these guys were amazing i wanted more so bad

[@curtsommer]

Oh man!! Thank God you posted this. AMAZING!!! This is like, a dream line up

[@wooferpoofer]

This is the best quality I've heard yet, thanks dude! I can't fucking wait till the album comes out!!!!

[@Markbenjaminshaw]

Thanks - great video - I was at the bar at this point, so all I heard were the mental cheers, but that was all I needed to know that TCV were indeed playing!

[@sparkydeltorro]

thank you for restoring my faith in the world and music.

[@2009MusicalLover]

My hubby and I are going to see these guys live soon! Can't wait!

[@JoeDoyleLeicester]

These were amazing!!! Arctic's were epic! so glad i went! Cause i can now say i was within 8 yards of all of arctic monkeys, John paul Jones, Josh Homme, and Dave grohl :D bets night of my life!

[@Majik8fx]

great recording. homme writes music like no other. lyrics wise he's very unique. say whatcha will. i love their album too. glad something like this popped out during these times in music.

[@Mister_B_]

Amazing audio for a phone vid. Thanks for uploading!

[@humplocomotive]

my gosh...what a great song!

[@shultzie445]

dave just brought this intensity that cannot be matched by any other drummer. they were very straightforward, but they fuckin rocked.

[@AZIMUT227]

YES this is why you have to be at shows like this your ears don't crackle!!! Way to go Pedrovandamage!!!

[@toonybarnes]

this video gives me the chills they are like the ULTIMATE band

[@shultzie445]

they. are . so. good. i cant freaking wait for this album to come out

[@Necromonger27]

i just came. this is one of my favorite song of all time.

[@thecookymonster91]

sooo good to see dave behind the kit

[@BertieScribbles]

omg that was awesome!!!!!!!!! cant wait 4 the album. Gonna b brutal :-D

[@theflash4490]

man, this stuff gets me pumped up

[@drummer4life30]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! VERY ORIGINAL!

[@TerryCraig23]

SO MUCH AWESOME IN ONE BAND.

[@MrMaggoo24]

Can't wait for the album!

[@Alanafx]

arrghhhh cannot wait to see these in december.... :-D

[@JannekeGoossens]

Ahh JONESY

[@daschuck77]

Wow...crisp, tight, fresh. Great stuff.

[@sxdryv]

Absolutley! That is true and the album is awesome, definitley no slouches in this line-up.

[@TellySavalis]

Thanks for showing me the good side!!

[@DumpsterFire]

ramblin- i was there too. SO. SICK. I'm still smiling, ear to ear.

[@jpines0]

Good lord, I can't wait to see them in Detroit tomorrow and then in Philly on Monday. I can only hope the crowds are as sick as this one!

[@theheavychronicles]

Man, what an amazing CROWD !!!!!

[@JFBesq]

Got my tickets for portsmouth and I can't wait!!!

[@rstephen4u]

Alain Johannes seems a bit left out but honestly this is the best reconfiguration of excellent proper rock musos we have had ever. They are new fresh and very moving.

[@Staceheart24]

This, is a dream band come true...!! what a line up|!!!

[@hitskin666]

To me being a dedicated fan of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and QOTSA, this is musical bliss............

[@Fallinldols]

i bet people that herd about this band only about jpj or dave are probably blow away with josh's great style and voice.

[@crackerjacknix]

these guys are awesome

[@laiban]

noooOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!!! dammit. i was so looking forward to that.

[@PigLover69]

Watching JPJ at 5:10 is awesome man. Seeing someone at that age rocking out like that is so good :)

[@CornettoGospel]

Cant wait until I get my damn tickets!

[@dojonane]

I think this song is very proggy! The 'surely washed away' and 'no i can never stay melancholy' section is so melodic and mystic tinged; and I know my prog rock!

[@hankehenry]

nice i saw them 2 days ago in NYC it was great

[@Rob2008101]

I arrived late.. only caught a couple of their songs, was amazing though!!

[@moshehsmail4709]

omg!!! great concert ,,.

[@SuperiorSwagon1]

JPJ for life! Most influential bassist of all time IMO. Dave and Josh are legends but I bet they are so fucking stoked on the inside to play with John.

[@TonyCota]

This is freakin' un believable!!! Can't believe they are playing the Wiltern here in LA!!!!

[@shultzie445]

same here. my god that was an awesome show.

[@Vladiato]

This is gonna be epic...

[@butters742]

Amazing

[@TheBensont123]

i just had an epiphany. dave NEVER STOPS CHEWING GUM. EVER!

[@TheAlbacor]

I want this album, NOW

[@karnage180]

Arghhh i missed them!! i heard the rumours on the thursday at leeds but no1 knew wen n wer, only those hu just so happened to be passing the tent at the time seemed to of seen it wen they played on friday mornin i think it was... devastated!!! thats 2 years now ive missed out on seeing Josh Homme :'( i will see him eventually even if it kills me lolz

[@peteron3]

Watched them yesterday at Leeds blew me a fucking way!!!!!! sounded spot on!!!!

[@brandontylerkaiser]

i wish i could get tickets i love them alll come to maryland!!!

[@rivaz705]

omg just feel that energy (;

[@boston70monte]

they kicked ass at House of Blues Boston last night...great show

[@Nemir777]

Pure Rock ,I love it!

[@leemingoo0311]

They were truly fucking excellent at Leeds. Looking forward to their album!

[@lolup]

beast of a band

[@LesMike93]

Real musicians, real supergroup. Nothing else.

[@LOVELED1]

a bass player has never recieved this atention before

[@ARK4568]

Got my ticket for Blackpool . This is going to be THE gig of the year ! Or any other year for that matter !!

[@zep5960]

Holy shit this show must have rocked.

[@electraNOIR]

So much win!

[@PigLover69]

Josh Homme IS loaded man, dont bother doubting it.

[@comface]

Filmed on the greatest phone ever.

[@jonomutiny]

Edinburgh Corn Exchange last night - FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

[@NicolePrice5862]

The moment Grohl walked on stage... that was special!!

[@Hitamaru]

guy on keyboard was dean fertia of QOTSA who was playing guitar for TDW. Guy on Bass was from ranceutors

[@antihax91]

Yes. go to all music festivals in your area. they're playing festivals un-announced. also, watch them on Twitter and i think the Google Earth map they keep linking to is where they're playing next

[@Boneher4life]

WOOHOO DAVE IS BACK ON THE DRUMS !!!!

[@nursefrankenstein]

I was really into the first 3 qotsa albums especially the one with no one knows and go with the flow on it, Dave was always insane on the drums when they callabo'd, but was disappointed with the two follow up albums, never really got into the EODM, this is a great return to form for josh, and to add JPJ just makes it all the better, cant wait for more from these guys

[@Nevermind900426]

overkill awesome

[@grungefuck]

WOW!!This is fucking music ladies and gentlemen.John Paul Jones looks good for his age and still kicks ass.

[@eliz49]

yes, yes, YES

[@triplePguy]

Oh thats cool. Dave is back on the drums.

[@pedrovandamage]

In the shot throughout it's John Paul Jones on the left, Josh Homme on the right and Dave Grohl in the middle. The guy to the far right left out of most of the shot is Alain Johannes, touring guitarist. I can't believe people can't recognise John Paul Jones and are giving abuse over it!

[@TheJurneyMan]

I hear ya man!

[@Skeetopunk01]

Dave's drumming is really badass! Guy does have intensity that is far superior to his peers.

[@softbatch1]

I would piss myself if I was there. I will piss myself when I see them. I am so stoked about this band. It is the best thing to happen to rock and roll in a fucking long time and Josh Homme is the fookin maan.

[@ChristOliveira]

Aw my good please go to studio! i want album! *-*

[@kashmir0110]

Im seeing them in sydney next year, can't fucking wait!

[@brilleaben]

Totally!

[@fatas412]

shooting it in black in white really added to it

[@CristhianRodriguez84]

el comienzo de este tema es lo más!

[@songeryouth]

PINCHE BANDOTA!!! CHINGON!!

[@bleep1986]

Saw em thursday in Detroit!!! One of the best shows I have ever seen. The only show I would trade for it would be QOTSA right after Rated R came out/ OR KYUSS haha

[@RobNickel001]

Wish I was there for the surprise! I'd lose my shit as soon as I saw who was walking onstage! Great songs!!

[@daLom]

i wanna hear this song in good quality sooo hard! :]

[@zep66]

Hope you all got your tickets - UK tour on sale today...

[@robbietempleton]

Tour has been announced. December 09