Volcano Choir Performs "Comrade" - City of Music

[@thomastownsend7627]

I've never heard someone say 'Fucking' with such passion!

[@Lanearndt]

fucking u-huh

[@SaintHerz]

the weeknd?

[@caitlinstearns8464]

Whenever someone asks me about my music taste, I make them watch this video 😂 in 2014, a friend and I flew to Milwaukee to see Volcano Choir at Turner Hall. We were front row and talked to Chris. The show was transcendent. After Byegone, I point at Justin and said “you!” He pointed back and said “not me, you!” 😭😭😭. In 2018, I went to Berlin to see him play with Big Red Machine. I don’t have words to describe what his music means to me ❤

[@ChristopheAngelini]

I have the same feeling. Each time, i make listening this song. I can't explain, why this make me so happy and sad in the same time. Ilts my gems.

[@nickdaboii]

The energy of this performance is incredible. Justin gets into this shit.

[@josemayorga8885]

“ I ain’t giving you another full ride” his hand gestures 🎊

[@freakfire74]

I keep coming back to this. One of the best live performances I know..

[@UndercoverRat]

Mike van Schijndel same here

[@michaelchidgey7352]

snap--it's been 2 years now...

[@JunrSmith]

Listen to Bon Iver jagjagguwar, if I was only allowed 1 video on KZbin for the rest of my life. That would be the one.

[@MayorBrownn]

Been here so many times since I found it

[@MayorBrownn]

Here again

[@ImMrsRight4You]

how is it even possible, that someone like justin vernon exists. this is just way too perfect. I can't even.

[@reptilewes1212]

I just wish I could sit down and talk to Justin Vernon for 20 minutes. He's been the most inspirational artist in my entire life. I just want to thank him for the most beautiful music that ever existed.

[@santosmaldonado1655]

I wish I could do the exact same thing.

[@nateschoenbrodt5769]

finding this comment 6 years later and i entirely agree. his music is timeless and has changed me forever.

[@octavius7148]

My favorite upload on KZbin of all time.

[@aubrey9065]

I dropped my phone on my face while watching this, the video was STILL WORTH IT

[@calebmiears5866]

Justin Vernon is one of the most artistic musicians of our generation.

[@Ggghgggw]

Agreed.

[@andrewdv4445]

My doctor says I'm borderline artistic. I can't write songs like this though...

[@phallicusoblongus]

He's definitely up there with the likes of Kanye when it comes to doing what they like and succeeding

[@Rimbey379]

Probably the most effectually moving piece I've ever heard.

[@TheCaseydart]

The other band members know they are in the presence of greatness and are SO DAMN HAPPY just to be apart of it. Love how stoked they all are.

[@turnermcdougal]

His emotion and power even translates through him using a vocal processor. That is something.

[@sideburnernie3081]

I hope I am not the only one who watches this every morning. Perfection.

[@somethingneedstobehere]

Old dudes having more fun than ever.

[@mikec3172]

No like button or favorite can add up to how much I love this song

[@therealcriscodisco]

Underrated band and album of the year

[@lilsleepy3332]

this might genuinely be one of the best live performances of all time

[@AlxRo66]

He sings this with an UNREAL passion.

[@VesselFury]

I think the moment this ends you rethink your life and wonder how much it's been changed since watching this.

[@evantoal9949]

Constantly on the verge of crying tears of joy. Thanks JV

[@SkottJeffrey]

2020 world exploding around me I needed this.

[@sarahcondon3408]

Ok, I've given it time and I'm pretty sure this is the best thing I've ever heard.

[@jasonlawrence360]

Have to agree.

[@alibegg]

I love the way the drummer mouths the drum beats he's playing when he gets super intense,

[@caseysykes5273]

I've been watching this a few times a week since I first discovered it. It's even better than the recorded version, and so much passion comes through each one of them. Really doesn't get old. I especially love: - How overjoyed Chris (the acoustic guitarist) looks throughout the entirety of the recording - The gorgeous videography - How Justin looks like he just rolled out of bed and still puts on a performance like THAT

[@teniscompt]

Gotta include the drummer apotheosis at 3:47

[@EmilyRose1]

I'm just obsessed with Justin's voice

[@HayleyWinter]

This song! I feel honored to be alive when this happened, went into my ears, and came alive inside me. The life of powerful music.

[@hahajagjot]

Justin is one of a kind. He's a living legend. I always wanted to see him live but at the moment I'm not very stable financially. But I'm working towards it and hopefully I'll have enough money to travel to Europe just to attend his concert. My life has become very easy after BonIver. Thank you Justin

[@rosepetal-ov7vl]

Love his Mohawk lol. So cute.

[@heatherlindow1372]

It just never gets old. I literally cannot stop.

[@ozan6562]

gurl

[@latvians13]

I'm back Need some healing ~ LOVE & Light 💙

[@bkneezy]

Justin's passion and anger towards the end is amazing.

[@GARGOYLEGARDENS]

was NOT expecting that. so glad i found this

[@manowardknsn]

Comrade" Like I didn't know it Choking on the pulp of it Semper fi You kept me on your long line Tugging in the whole time Keep shining on And that silent head grip Can't do it no more The honey bin The bunny's in Is telling you there's a countdown Oh, damn your eyes To add that one a long time Sitting on a strip line Said it will be a tall climb Said that we could go back Said that we could go find Terra-forming! Said that you were coke blind Drinking in dramnesic Tore out at the comrade That's a comrade, making a comrade offer That Ticonderoga's shit Made my mind and my heart all split up over The floor of the jackpot There's a floor to the jackpot Where'd you rise? You don't even lie to me no more They say you ain't a comrade Still, I'd know you'd come back For a folly-ridden Romeo, you break down a fortress now Standing out in public Stained with your conscience I know that you love me You are just lawless, son Give it another fortnight Eye to eye the culprit Just rid the fucking pulpit I ain't giving you another full ride Underneath the combine Said it didn't bump you right Habitual falling right?

[@TheMichaela67]

Thanks ❤

[@ericfox7390]

One of the best songs and live recordings ever!!

[@katiefogarty6706]

I’ve been looking for this video for weeks and finally remembered what it was!! Such a joy

[@dianarahim8755]

I keep watching this because omg.. i didnt think it was possible for things to sound this much better than an already stellar studio recording

[@26ruben1]

I have played this a million times .. and it's still brilliant!

[@Sophie_Nambram]

I'm listening to this song for the first time on Spotify recommended radio playlist, it's truly beautiful and the vocal sounds so familiar that I came here to find out if the lead vocalist is Justin Vernon by any chance and it turns out to be Justin! I can't tell how happy I'm right now!😊

[@sadsalidhalskdjhsald]

Exactly the same thing happened to me this week. Random play on Spotify, recognised Vernon's voice, fell in love with the song

[@megan8155]

I can't stop watching this.

[@pal0oz]

can't stop listening to this

[@dustinwikoff2846]

Every year I watch this at least 2-3 times. Never gets old. Amazing live performance that I still continue to share with other music fans. Goosebumps still achieved every listen

[@tylerpexton4294]

Why doesn't this song get old...

[@ruipsoa]

That is one of the best performances, ever

[@icandomusicme]

this is so good the vocoda added so much meaning to his already hart felt performance. it added dynamic and a new feeling that clean vocals may not have achieved!

[@davidpavlina3178]

The only thing more astounding than this performance is that people have actually hit the dislike button...

[@alemaffo]

+Francisco C “Disco Snuff” Why?

[@alemaffo]

+Francisco “Disco Snuff” C good answer, I respect it. I'd be curious to see what really challenges you then.

[@Tbor1000]

Breathtaking. Period.

[@Basplayer893]

For all of those who are wondering, Justin is using a Korg Nano Kontrol Series 1 MIDI Controller. It's patched through the computer which is running the Antares Harmony Pack plug-in through Ableton Live. So he's essentially controlling the computer's MIDI output without having to do it on the computer - which would be literally impossible. Not sure the model he's using is available through most outlets but Korg put out a Nano Series 2 that does the same stuff with some added features. And for the record I'm preeeetty sure there's no auto-tune on this, it just sounds like it with the added choir effect.

[@nope3418]

Thought this was studio video added afterwards

[@riccardoscire7591]

@@nope3418 Ma no zio è ovvio che se lo fa lui dal vivo cioè ma dai ma ti pare ma come ti viene in mente figa

[@kimberlyvincent1654]

chills. tears. smiles. in awe.

[@lenhardy5010]

this song has soooooo much soul. Justin Vernon really is all about soul and heart in his music. this live version is just sick!!

[@mikilevy1]

Incredibly beautiful

[@gykin9064]

Omfg 22 a million makes so much sense now

[@nickdaboii]

Yeah he's been doing shit like that for a while now. This is actually a lot like bon iver. There's some other stuff that actually experimental. The album "Unmap" is a better example than "Repave" of Justin's experimental extremes.

[@nickdaboii]

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[@ZwienerZ]

My God....such talent. That was wonderful.

[@MisterTang76]

i wish this version was on spotify too. frankly i've only heard this version, and now the "original" sounds wrong. i know its live and all this, but its extraordinary none the less!

[@alexnejako777]

This is a lovely song.

[@Mattygg22]

Oh my sweet lord, incredible.

[@grant5373]

Unreal that the other artists didnt realize what they were witnessing out of Justin this day. 10 years later, still listen to this version every day

[@ariasparrow]

This is so wonderful! Dammit! The emotion is so spot on!

[@dddebolt]

Please do the whole album like this!!!!

[@StuLawrence100]

I think this performance is actually better than their studio version. It's just incredible.

[@carsten1989]

It absolutely is

[@chancecoffey7572]

That's the most passionate performance I've seen of JV so far. The dude never ceases to blow my mind.

[@bransonchase6249]

Such a great performance.

[@heatherhammers]

Gosh. So incredible. I'm still amazed at how perfect they are live.

[@indiaisme]

I randomly stopped by your profile because of this comment, and I love your music! Subscribed! Well done!

[@heatherhammers]

Awh. Thanks so much!

[@wesleyd12345]

***** yoooooooooooooo you and your music are like the cutest thing ever. You'd have a home at any of our english festivals. play latitude festival next year and ill be there. Song writting is soooooo hard but when you make it look easy is when its cool. good luck keep being you

[@heatherhammers]

Thanks so much, Wesley! I'm really happy you liked it. I'd be in England in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity! ;)

[@wesleyd12345]

hell well i know alot of birmingham promoters if your trying to string a tour togeher. Email me [e-mail]

[@matthewtisi5472]

The best thing on KZbin ever. Cannot wait to see them in London in a few weeks

[@HollieNoelle-p9m]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@hendrabp8234]

This is so intense. So beautiful

[@heatherlindow1372]

What happens if you literally cannot stop watching something on repeat? Asking for a friend. She’s me. I’m the friend.

[@nietsnik]

First time i heard this i think i literally kept rewatching this video for a few hours.

[@chrismorden3628]

shhhhhhh

[@palhauffhvattum3645]

This is why we like music

[@jocena6708]

This is THE song of the album ! Love..

[@GrothendiecksWish]

Acetate.

[@ozan6562]

gurl it's dancepack

[@billhenderson-f2g]

This is still so damn good.

[@rbeckzz]

JV's facial expressions just rip me apart...god damn

[@addycastro]

so much this^ you can feel his grit and passion

[@MasterElephand]

This is beautiful.

[@evimynx3034]

Goose freaking bumps....

[@larissadaniele2282]

One of my many favorites performances of Justin, so intense as always. Can't describe in words the feelings this gave me. I wish Volcano Choir would come back with more songs like this one.

[@GuyHesoo]

Hey people, it's their style, that is the kind of music they want to make, deal with it and don't criticize. If you didn't like it make you own band duh

[@joaosimoes8717]

After this my faith is restored

[@rivieratheatre2011]

We are blessed to have music like that. The guys playing it are blessed, too. They look like they know

[@andrewchamm]

This is the greatest musical composition of all time.

[@colbysquibb7854]

Still listening. Absolutely joyous.

[@humphad8]

This gave me goosebumps.....nicely done guys

[@Ben-xc1tz]

what a graceful drummer

[@Burgundzy]

Vitality is everywhere in this 5 mins of video.

[@igotahellokitty]

Justin...i really love you.

[@heyhermann]

that is the coolest practice space i have ever seen

[@Steppenwolf235]

It's beautiful how much emotions Justin expresses. Truely a wonderful artist!

[@singersofparadisestudio2389]

Listen the song everyday..its something special.

[@SecondBlueSun]

First musician to really make me tear up listening to his music. God...

[@HampusRylander]

3:29 is the face of how I feel when I hear Justin Vernon sing

[@felipeperessoni6624]

+Hampus Rylander Yup every single time! haha

[@drumsno]

I literally laughed out loud at going back and seeing that after reading your comment hahahahhah

[@TheTimBurr]

I didn't think i could see how i feel, expressed so well.. nice spotting

[@where_the_vatniks_are]

Perfect comment! 😂😂😂

[@TheMichaela67]

Every. Time.

[@robgoc]

Does anyone else think this song may be about Star Wars Episode 4 - A New Hope? Specifically, how everyone feels about Han Solo? Crazy! Stupid! I get it, but just hear me out. I'm not saying the ENTIRE song is about such, but how about the very last part. "They say you ain't a comrade. Still I'd know you'd come back. For a folly-ridden Romeo. You break down a fortress now." Sounds like Luke talking about Han Solo. How Han came back to help him destroy the Death Star, even though everyone said Han couldn't be trusted. Luke is the "folly-ridden Romeo" in this case. "Standing out in public, stained with your conscience." At the very end of the film, Luke, Han and Chewbacca are indeed "standing out in public" receiving their medals for their heroics against the Death Star. "I know that you love me, you are just lawless, son." This is Princess Lea taking about Han. "Give it another fortnight. Eye to eye the culprit..." The rest of the song uses auto-tune, and sounds a bit like a robot voice. This part could be Darth Vader's thoughts on what went down at the end of the film. ALSO, at the beginning of the song, the line "And that silent head grip. Can't do it no more." sounds a lot like Darth Vader describing his force-choke on one of the admirals. What do you think???

[@EliahNebb]

I might be in love with you.

[@wesleyd12345]

love it bro keep that brain goin your brain makes very laterally charged connections. Dont lose it

[@nickdaboii]

Very interesting. But the song is about the end of a drug fueled romance. I like the idea, but usually an artist doesn't start writing about something different half way through the song. I love star wars tho...

[@wincekthomas]

nick arndt "the song is about the end of a drug fueled romance" From what I understand, that is actually very close to what the words are about.

[@nickdaboii]

Thomas Wincek holy shit man! I didn't realize who you were when you first replied to me! Right on. When's the next VC EP?

[@hellofabb]

This is going to be my wedding song... i don't care. This performance is everything.

[@mikeg630]

Never have I seen an artist write music and perform with such real, raw emotion that Justin Vernon. Thank you to the girl that broke his heart for giving us such amazing music

[@awwwwwshit]

this song hits me so fucking hard. justin at the end in full beast mode. amazing

[@zimsui1]

This song is so underrated and hidden (in a good way). Thank you VC for this masterpiece.

[@pocarisoup7080]

An absolute masterpiece. Pure art

[@jasonlawrence360]

Shivers.

[@gabe9671]

Can't stop listening to this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lokosdanveros]

Gabriel same. its amazing

[@davesmith5921]

Great song. I love the older building... Downtown Milwaukee.

[@aishwaryasharma9860]

Unreal.

[@hannah3655]

i watch this everyday to bring me some happiness

[@StagesSessions]

I absolutely love this skng