what amazing musicians! Mad respect to their current sound and where they are, but I have to say I miss this era of The Contortionist SO much. Awesome show.
My favorite TC line-up for sure... Wish Jon and Chris would have stayed on one for one more release. The 3rd album always seems to be a highlight for a lot of bands. As much as I like Exo, (and I like it tremendously), Intrinsic is a deeper and more mature effort. Continuing that trend into the future with this line-up would have been something to experience.
Saw these guys last night with the fill in vocalist from LCTR. He did a pretty good job all things considered, but the rest of the band sounded so fucking tight. Great set.
This is by far the best footage ever. it just brang back my first time seeing them. They are truly a phenomenal band. I will never know a more talented band than these guys. Thank you so much for making music for us Contortionist
a lot of people criticize their stage presence. honestly, I could care less. they don't need to jump around stage every second of their set. they are PERFECT live.
great video , and DEFINITELY the best sound setup of any live show ever. everythings so crisp. the bass, the guitar, the vocals, the drums! sound techs there deserve a medal.
Agreed. Who cares about their stage presence when they're borderline perfect live. These guys remind me a lot of BTBAM in the way that they make stage presence irrelevant. IMO of course.
The new album is probably my personal favourite prog album of all time. It blows me away every single time I listen to even one song. Every song on it is beautifully crafted. It amazes me. I adore Exoplanet for it's songs and themes, but this one has it beat.
To those saying they are not showing emotion as they play, I have this to say. They ARE showing emotion, just not visually. They are doing it with their instruments. This is music after all.
I have listened to this band before, but only liked them for their crushing breakdowns and off timing. But now, that I am watching this video, and watching how they bring in clean guitars, and trancy, super deep, instrumental verses and ballads in a way. I fucking love this band, and support them in everything they do. I live in Sacramento, I wish I could have made it out to this show, these dudes are talented individuals and I hope their career FLOURISHES. (No pun intended)
I whole-heartedly agree with you, but the weird thing is, I've never noticed when seeing them live. For some reason, I think their live shows are incredibly high energy, even though they aren't moving around.
This is just plain fantastic. One of the most special bands out there right now, and I have a feeling the new album is going to be an absolute game-changer. The new vocalist in particular is a talented motherfucker. Hell, they all are. Awesome shit.
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I've watched this at least 100 times
+Zach Relles I always find myself coming back just to hear that intro
Best show ever
Oscillator never cease's to give me goosebumps. Beyond epic.
what amazing musicians! Mad respect to their current sound and where they are, but I have to say I miss this era of The Contortionist SO much. Awesome show.
Best line up for sure
i watch this everyday
My favorite TC line-up for sure... Wish Jon and Chris would have stayed on one for one more release. The 3rd album always seems to be a highlight for a lot of bands. As much as I like Exo, (and I like it tremendously), Intrinsic is a deeper and more mature effort. Continuing that trend into the future with this line-up would have been something to experience.
holy shit ive been calling that song casualty this whole time
Best vocals ever !!!!!! Exoplanet!!!!!
No words can describe my love for this band. They inspire me so much as a musician.
I love the dialogue at like 14:40 haha "Bye Lunchbox, thank you!" "That's not lunchbox, he's over there! I'll tell him you said thank you."
If they added Primal Directive this would be my favorite set to see. Still a good choice.
these guys are epic very underrated.
won of the best new bands out. original like tool and the agonist
These guys are one of my favorites, to bad the vocalist quit.
im only 5 minutes in and im so glad they finally made an HD set. SO AMAZING
what a wonderful band. I have watched this video like 5 times today.
This is my kind of show. Relaxing.
I love this band... along BTBAM, animals as leaders, the faceless, cynic, persefone... all great bands, but underrated...
Saw these guys last night with the fill in vocalist from LCTR. He did a pretty good job all things considered, but the rest of the band sounded so fucking tight. Great set.
They said that those were not even their favorite songs. I hear that the new CD is killer.
Glad I'm not the only Contortionist fan from Norway :)
they dont need stage presence lol you can tell they love what they do
I want to see them live again so bad. It's been over 2 years now I think since I saw them.
this makes my christmas so perfect
what a fucking solid, well-rounded group of gentlemen.
This is by far the best footage ever. it just brang back my first time seeing them. They are truly a phenomenal band. I will never know a more talented band than these guys. Thank you so much for making music for us Contortionist
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dude I blazed sooo fat with them when they toured in New Mexico XD I mean these guys blaze it trust me.
One of the best on the album :)
These guys are awesome live!!
When i saw them i didn't give two fucks on their stage presence. There was pits and shit when i saw them. Amazing band. Beautiful music.
the contortionist the perfect band!! never seen this kind of result at live for this kind of deathcore djent band!! so clean!
a lot of people criticize their stage presence. honestly, I could care less. they don't need to jump around stage every second of their set. they are PERFECT live.
OMG THIS SETLIST
Thanks!
That voice crack was fucking awesome... it makes me appreciate john all that much more
Such a killer vid and great quality..I'll be watching this endlessly..lol..Looking forward to the new album!!!
great video , and DEFINITELY the best sound setup of any live show ever. everythings so crisp. the bass, the guitar, the vocals, the drums! sound techs there deserve a medal.
same here man! especially those leads in the middle!
Setlist: 0:50 Flourish - 7:12 New song - 11:44 Oscillator - 17:19 New song - 22:24 Vessel
Hope to see these guys in Norway sometime! They kick ass!
I would love to smoke a bowl before one of their sets. I think it would be a life-changing experience.
RESPECT!
Ahhhhhhhmazing.
DUDE I can't wait for the new album to drop it's gonna be EPIC!!
The new songs sounds really really great, can't wait for the album!!
These guys don't get enough views. They deserve quite over 1 million at least.
This is the best video on TH-cam... Holy shit.
Agreed. Who cares about their stage presence when they're borderline perfect live. These guys remind me a lot of BTBAM in the way that they make stage presence irrelevant. IMO of course.
def the best quality ive seen on you tube! love it
The riff starting at 9:45 is probably the greatest thing I've ever heard... So melodic!!
they are so original and unique!
The new album is probably my personal favourite prog album of all time. It blows me away every single time I listen to even one song. Every song on it is beautifully crafted. It amazes me. I adore Exoplanet for it's songs and themes, but this one has it beat.
gotta watch their videos back in their EP days. ALL THE STAGE PRESENCE IN THE WORLD back then.
this band sounds incrediblen live
I saw them yesterday and it was great
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PUTTING THIS UP!!!
They are in perfect tempo
Hey man, I appreciate it.
Keep it real bro.
23:00 to 23:28 is drumming perfection.
i just clapped after flourish... and im in my room alone. \../.
I dread when this video is ending lol
fuck stage presence...this is fucking awesome..
this video slays, great audio
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS
amazing video!!
Tell Lunchbox i said thank you!
To those saying they are not showing emotion as they play, I have this to say. They ARE showing emotion, just not visually. They are doing it with their instruments. This is music after all.
They're so good, they can make 5 songs into 4.
yeah, they need to record that
New songs sound sick. As another poster said, the part at 9:45 is just beautiful. No other way to describe it.
I love the bassist's Amish beard, and the way he head bangs. This fucking band, man. My god!!!!
what the hell is in the water in Indiana lol. Fucking incredible tracks, just listened to the new album in its entirety and it blew my mind
favourited this vid before it even started
did they trade their own guitars at the 17:30 mark? or do they each have another one that looks like the other's?
Causality is my fav song they’ve ever done.
amazing footage, just perfect. this band is well above anything ive heard in this genre
I have listened to this band before, but only liked them for their crushing breakdowns and off timing. But now, that I am watching this video, and watching how they bring in clean guitars, and trancy, super deep, instrumental verses and ballads in a way. I fucking love this band, and support them in everything they do. I live in Sacramento, I wish I could have made it out to this show, these dudes are talented individuals and I hope their career FLOURISHES. (No pun intended)
Oh man. Oscillator is my favorite off of Exoplanet. I can't wait for their new CD.
I cannot express how happy this video has made me during this dark period in my life (a.k.a writing an essay)
I love their music... That's all that matters
i cried during flourish
these guys should be headlining forsure.
Meu deus, depois teve All shall Perish hahaha
Volta ASP!!
E come to Brasil
25:45 shows how much they pour themselves into their music.
SOOOOO SICKKKK!!!!!!!!!
Thumbs up if you watch this every fucking day..can't be just me can it..sooo good
SO MUCH WIN
yeah bad stage presence
but their playing is so tight-niched its okay
they sound amazing live
and they had a good set up too
THIS WAS FILMED ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!! :D
excelentes teloneroes de all shall perish! aweso
me sound
5:41 look at johns face, hes thinking to himself: Its fucking chug time, Mic On!
the rhythm part from 3:55 till 4:12 is so fucking magical
That intro though.
Damn the wrong note at at 6:48 actually sounded so good
Can someone please tell me the track listing (in order)? Thanks! This band is pretty sick!
I whole-heartedly agree with you, but the weird thing is, I've never noticed when seeing them live. For some reason, I think their live shows are incredibly high energy, even though they aren't moving around.
This is just plain fantastic. One of the most special bands out there right now, and I have a feeling the new album is going to be an absolute game-changer. The new vocalist in particular is a talented motherfucker. Hell, they all are. Awesome shit.
It's 2021 and exoplanet was still the best album they have.
Nah dude. Exoplanet is excellent but Intrinsic and Language are on the same level.
The new CD will have you at a loss for words...so, killer is an understatement.
Contortionist is fucking phenomenal
No. People need to accept them for what they are. Awesome.
Best band ever.