Slowdive - "Kisses" (Live at WFUV)

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Slowdive performs "Kisses" live in Studio A. Recorded 9/27/23.
Host:
Kara Manning
Audio:
Jim O'Hara, Erin Merriman and Zack Tomassi
Cameras:
Nikki Estelami, Natalia Cruz, Stephanie Lane, Adithi Vimalanthan, Bayaan Mengerink and Lilja Cormack
Editor: Nikki Estelami

[@christophermaynard1902]

Shame on you if you don't find this beautiful....thank you slowdive, you truly are underdogs. Hands down my favorite version.

[@dphamlet1978]

As he said

[@Labobinebleue]

Be able to feel shame is not for everyone

[@aaronquy1968]

This song embodies beauty and rhythmic sensuality, all wrapped up with a great ethereal groove! I'm 55 and will never stop listening to Shoegaze

[@christophermaynard1902]

I'm 52 and I am a child of shoegaze as well....and your also a child of the 80s so you get bonus points.

[@slowdivebreeze1]

55 in 2 months….for many years I wondered if it was just me listening.

[@christophermaynard1902]

@slowdivebreeze1 I've been listening since 93....a whole new generation has discovered slowdive how cool is that?

[@e.e.p.5473]

55 next month. Tickets already in my phone together with my daughter 16 years old. Barcelona 😊

[@christophermaynard1902]

You picked some beautiful music to introduce your daughter to!

[@wonderjesus]

I’ve been in hospital last 11 days suffering but this song I discovered whilst in here has helped tremendously ❤️☮️💋

[@lougraziano6356]

get well

[@alesivan4489]

hope ur okay

[@vnkman4391]

i nearly ended up inhospital after listeneing to this song. It's so intense.

[@luismarques1938]

Gorgeous song, Slowdive after all these years keep their ethereal shoegazer bliss sound alive to hour delight, the songwriting, vocals and the angelic guitars is what Slowdive is all about, and it’s awsome, I just hope they keep presenting us this Beautifull music for many many years ❤️

[@PlaylistMagic]

my fav song of all time

[@mcbtex9917]

a dreamy and somewhat cryptic song that seems to explore the theme of seeking fulfillment in new experiences and the impact of fleeting moments ... the song starts with the singer acknowledging the affirmation of being the "best thing" to someone, yet questioning if that is truly what they need ... this ambivalent sentiment is characterized by the chorus repeating the phrase "born desert sun" multiple times, which could represent the transience and warmth of a fleeting moment ... the second verse introduces the idea of leaving behind previous struggles and "ghosts" to start anew in a car ... however, the singer questions what is truly necessary for a fresh start, and whether "living with the truth" is enough ... the song seems to acknowledge that sometimes the "new thing" or "kisses" might be enough to provide temporary satisfaction, but it is unclear whether this will truly lead to a fulfilling and lasting sense of happiness .... overall, "Kisses" seems to be an introspective exploration of the fleeting nature of happiness and the search for fulfillment in new experiences, all set to the dreamy and atmospheric soundscapes that Slowdive is known for ...

[@thecomfortisnow]

Adore this song.

[@carlosoverdadeiro5650]

his voice is incredible

[@davidellis5141]

Best Song Of 2023 ❤

[@serg7iomendoza]

fueron lo mejor de mi 2023, vinieron a mi recóndito país, Paraguay, nunca esperé esa sorpresa, agradecido por siempre.

[@joeljensen5421]

Great song. Band is in great form.

[@s9nsh1n3]

Those strings are angels for me!

[@abcjelly]

beautiful, just beautiful

[@kotarorune]

Watching the Slowdive renaissance was not on my bingo card, but thank god.

[@frankytubeyou]

my fav from the new album.-

[@tomseverson5391]

I was reading something on one browser tab with KZbin playing in a different browser tab. The algorithm auto-played this video and did really well to recommend this. They sound amazing. I overlooked most of first-wave shoegaze (my mistake) and came into Slowdive late (with their 2017 album). I did not know about their newest album this year until now, but I will definitely check it out. Excellent song. Many thanks for this.

[@ericpanissidi6761]

I must say I thought I heard all 80 music I liked.this song brought me to a happy time.myvfriends would say this is the soundtrack to my happiness.thank you for slow dive.

[@chrisstrong1110]

There beautiful to make this song very beautifully I give them all love on this

[@nadiapiccoli4635]

Aww wonderful❤

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Very clean 👌

[@sitdowndrank3077]

A song like this makes me feel like I’m moving in a time lapse at night with all lights trailing before me while I’m standing still and dreaming at the same time

[@lluuke1409]

Cheers to the sound engineer

[@steffspook]

Talentosos, mis artistas favoritos, los amoo

[@-ij4cp]

Bellissima!!!

[@chutbodeesiripoon8041]

Your song makes me sky high

[@easbest]

Magic!

[@santiagomarenda4800]

Congrats masters, see you in Buenos Aires next saturday 🎉

[@christophermaynard1902]

You are seeing legends enjoy every minute.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Honestly think this maybe their best song ever, so good.

[@ericpanissidi6761]

Right away I was entranced.i had to listen numerous times

[@danilalikhachev341]

Neil's guitar tones are so precise and transparent on this performance. I wonder what mics were used on his jc

[@fphilipmusic1858]

Same. Very crystal sound. Do you what is the Strat model he plays on ?

[@choyleefutsd]

beautifully AMAZING

[@eduardojoselourencocunha4917]

excellent

[@tristanyoung1247]

❤❤beautiful

[@fabrizziorodrigo6684]

Amo Slowdive!!!

[@gmcenroe]

Always good to hear Slowdive. I wonder what songs use the Moog synthesizer? Maybe it is connected to Rachel's keyboard.

[@josiasdanielneyramelendez2781]

Slowdive 😎💯🌆

[@marvusparvus]

❤happyValentinesday🎉

[@meanytunes]

great recording of a great track!

[@iamstillblocked]

sooo good

[@PrintoutCedrus]

que buena musica hacen mis viejitos

[@MichelBeaurepaire]

J'adore ce morceau❤❤❤

[@donny841]

Travelling to berlin to see you bc why tf not 🙌

[@patrickanhauser91]

The best Song ever Made

[@Zonk420]

See this is how the album track should be. The extended into and the use of electric guitars in the gap instead of the dry acoustics

[@christophermaynard1902]

This version is better than the studio. Kexp and wfuv have incredible audio engineers.

[@e.e.p.5473]

Agree, is better than the album

[@ilovestrawberry5225]

If you watch the video, which transports one to a whole other emotional level, watch the transition at 1:30. It's brilliant and synchs up with the percussion in an amazing way. The acoustic version is a necessary plateau to launch one into the sky...

[@wamatt2538]

He should be the permanent drummer for the Foo Fighters

[@stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef]

😍

[@vetumx]

Stratocaster WOW😍🤟👍

[@ZERO-mt1zx]

mañana en Queretaro

[@stevemuzak8526]

Living for the new thing Sometimes the new won't do...

[@deinemuttiband]

💯

[@Zero-cb3oe]

Somptueux

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΠΑΠΑΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥ-φ2ε]

slowdive to music.....

[@IsaAlisultan0v]

Гении

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

Ah they're using my all-time favorite guitar amps.

[@waiilee]

Tell me, "You're the best thing" I tell you, "That's what you need" Rolling on those good looks Maybe it's just enough I know you dream of snowfields Floating high above the trees Living for the new thing Sometimes the new won't do Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Maybe there's a car there Driving away from here Taking all the ghosts, the hurt Well, everything starts anew Tell me what you need, what's right Whatever is just enough Is living with the truth, a start Maybe it's just enough Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun Kisses Born desert sun

[@Reno_SF]

I was thinking about it today again.. I prefer the SG, this is a beautiful reason otherwise. SF/

[@krotor34]

Класс, звук мой.......

[@jandoubrava3991]

1k likes and only one dislike. That's great ratio

[@staq9593]

like it, but its quet ...