Typhoon - White Lighter - Secret Show

I first met Typhoon in 2011. We climbed trees in the back of an old Austin home before one of their SXSW showcases. And even though we spent less than 20 minutes together that day, they made a deep impression on me and quickly became one of my new favorite bands.
Our paths would cross from time to time in the coming years, each time more special than the last.
But then the White Lighter album came out: one of the most emotional, personal and complete albums of the past 10 years, as far as I’m concerned. I am often touched by songs, but few times does an entire album become the soundtrack to my life. And the more I became obsessed with this album, the more I couldn’t believe how few people knew about it. So I knew that I wanted- no- I needed- to do something with them again.
I emailed Kyle and asked what he thought about doing a secret show where only a few fans could see them play, as if it was a rehearsal. Luckily for me, he obliged.
I arrived in Portland with some of my best friends to film this experience. But we didn’t anticipate the weather. It was the coldest weekend that Portland had in decades. It was so cold that we were genuinely concerned that some of the instruments wouldn’t play right. But as soon as Kyle and the band started playing, that fear quickly subsided. It was almost as if Kyle conducted the temperature in that room the same way he conducts his band: with grace, love, and a gentle wisdom that only he holds- and it’s inspiring and jaw-dropping to witness live.
Any fan of Typhoon will tell you how much their music means to them. It’s personal, it’s sincere, and it makes you tackle emotions you hold deep and don’t take out very often. And for that, they are magic.
Music by Typhoon
Directed by Arturo Perez Jr.
Produced by Jamie Moore for La Blogotheque
DP Drew Daniels
Additional camera by Joel Sadler
Production Designer Margaux Rust
Audio Engineer Paul Laxer
Mixed By Paul Laxer with some help by Kyle
Additional Musicians:
Anna Stipe - Bassoon
Ben Magaziner - Viola
Holland Andrews - Clarinet
Patrick Phillips - Tuba
Rie Tanabe - Viola
Samantha Kushnick - Cello
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[@ryangtromero]

Kyle Morton goes down in my book as one of the best songwriters of my generation.

[@johnedward8352]

Agreed. Every album is great.

[@sludders]

eleven band members, narrative album structure, incredible vocals, vocal bending into instrumentals, ridiculously inspired and inspiring lyrics, soul, heart, i mean jesus christ these guys have it all.

[@sludders]

come to boston please, i'm beggin you guys

[@jtanaka2]

This is an instant classic

[@Jezewl]

Since the first time you posted them in a tree I've been saying that this is my favorite band of all time. The complex symphonic melodies combined with simple brutally honest songwriting makes this band transcend from good to unbelievable. This is the kind of music you could listen to 25 different times and get a different layer out of it that adds to the meaning of the song. I love this band.

[@jjjackson7224]

This is really close to my experience. I think that tree performance was my intro to Typhoon too.

[@jjjackson7224]

I used to work at a music venue around this time, and got to see hundreds of live concerts during that time and when people ask what my favorite shows were I often say this band. They were so good live with the horns and strings and everything!

[@tanabetours1768]

Might be my favorite of many typhoon shows/videos; many beloved friends & relatives gathered to create on a record-breaking cold day.

[@DionikesX24]

I remember the band posting that they recorded with you years ago. 2013? I have been waiting all this time for this video to be published. It was worth the wait. I cannot wait to hear what Typhoon has been working on since then.

[@arqlek]

This is beautiful. Thank you for always taking me away when I need it the most, La Blogothèque. I'm gonna go get White Lighter now and start my own relationship with it, thank you for the amazing introduction.

[@madeleinelegourrierec3413]

arqlek i

[@TRiiGGERNOMETRY]

What a fantastic surprise to see this today! Can't wait for LP4!!

[@maxz.2286]

i have so many feelings right now.

[@ginormousthumbs]

I've watched/listened to this 4 times today. Such a beautiful twenty minutes and twenty-three seconds. Eagerly awaiting new music. Thanks!!

[@Paragonx135]

Typhoon is a balm to my soul

[@SebAngelus]

Great rehearsal before finally seing them live in less than two weeks! I've been waiting for that for almost 7 years!

[@anastasiamiasnikova5868]

I haven't expect anything extra. But at some moment I understood that I stand in the middle of the room and just listened and smiled. I'm in love.

[@abb3rz07]

I'm legit crying.

[@VanGoNow]

In a word, sublime. I can't wait to see them live sometime soon!

[@abb3rz07]

the ambient sounds of the road are killing me, smalls!

[@picassino]

Beautiful does not even begin to describe it. Visceral, magical.

[@tj98guy]

Just amazing! The music that gives you goosebumps.Can't wait to see them in November!!

[@pedrokz]

Love this band, thank you La Blogothèque.

[@MikeBifulco]

The envy I feel for people who were there for this show is indescribable. This is incredible.

[@MikeBifulco]

I'm glad you were there to appreciate it. 👍🏽

[@jakerennaker]

This is wonderful, thank you so much for filming & sharing! You guys did a great job capturing the beauty of Typhoon's music. I hope to have the pleasure to see Typhoon live one day. Until then, I will continue to get my fix with this amazing live performance.

[@faalacy9]

1:18 Young Fathers 5:36 The Lake 8:57 Dreams of Cannabalism 11:47 Morton's Fork 15:17 Post Script

[@donnaavino8082]

Incredible - love seeing appreciation for the bassoon!

[@ShareloveT]

Love this band so much. Commentary for this video shared my sentiments almost exactly. They'll have their spotlight one day, I don't doubt it one bit.

[@katharineiliyn3655]

Yay! So glad this is here for us to listen to and watch! I enjoyed this so much! Excited for the next album!!!

[@stijnher9878]

This is music true to the bone, so beautiful...

[@43Rhein10]

oooh, is that an old VOLVO ?? What a lucky guy! Yeah, the cold travels, is perceivable, but they're singing it away! Thankyiu! A true treasure! ( I have been infected by anti-americanism, but this has reminded me ... music, friendship, love, humanity, are universal ! )

[@gabrieltrizotto1944]

Awesome

[@williammulligan1340]

all killer no filler

[@---l---]

Great artists, love the car

[@Hillelize]

Amazing!!!!

[@rorypurtle7556]

Best video ive seen on this channel!

[@SamandeepSingh]

wow this was great!

[@celesteorlosky4189]

looks cold. sounds good.

[@MrBucksan]

Queria estar aí no meio!

[@Dimensionalconsciousness]

Wow

[@TannerCrook]

Where has this group been? These people can make tunes.

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"All of Katherine's wheels were taken from her." ,dan'

[@devinrobertson5251]

Did i miss that part? Haha

[@capybab508]

set list: young fathers the lake dreams of cannibalism morton’s fork post script

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"the cat ran away with a spoon in it's ass." ,dan'

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"heavily delicate" ,dan'

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"ropod is bepber than robot." ,dan'