every time people are like, "old music is so much better"...I think of this. This shit is classic and if anyone is smart this music will last a very long time.
The thing is, GB is so awesome because they are so unique and truly original. That's also what's great about "old music". There's are actually many artists that are doing original things with original approaches, but the current format of commercial radio won't let the good stuff through. The reason you and I can rejoice in knowing GB, was the result of a proactive fan base and I guess a small miracle. The point, "old music" is still great. So are all the innovative new artists we'll never hear of.
This is such a complicated song and the ways that they change it (with more prevalent harmonies and with alternative instrumental parts) is unbelievably professional
This band is one of the most unique of our generation. This is a band we will be remembered for right here. Along with Arcade Fire. First two bands, imo, that I really think have done something completely different and have allowed rock music to stay fresh and not recycled.
well you have to be well known to be remembered unfortunately. I guess some bands from this era could pull a velvet underground and be more famous later on.
Just recently went through this band's entire discography, and I loved every song. This band is awesome but I wanted to see how well they could translate their sound live...and holy shit this gave me goosebumps. This is even better than the studio version, this made my day. No actually, this made my week.
I honestly thought the violin picking at the end was perfect! Just because the violin ended on the off beat, before the bass and drums played the final note, doesn't mean he messed up or ruined it. It was intended to be that way, and it just means this band is far beyond following the basic rules of song endings and beginnings...one of the many things that makes Grizzly Bear one of the great and true originals of our generation.
People discussing if the violinist messed up after all this time... there are these things called triplets and offbeats lmao... I play violin myself and that performance was so on point I can't even...Also the violins are not actually the ones who end the song, it's the cello who still plays the last beat and I hadn't noticed! After 7 years of watching this! I love Grizzly Bear soooo muuuuch 💙💙💙
Seriously, Chris Bear is one of the most underrated drummers in this particular vein of music. So subtle, yet incredibly complex, with all of his grooves. Love it!
I just imagine many people watching this when it aired, probably never have listened to Grizzly Bear before and (hopefully) having their mind blown by this because wow
Gorgeous vocals, crazy amazing song...I close my eyes when I listen to this song and every single time, it takes me away on a journey to another dimension.
This song is the best thing I've heard in MY LIFE. gosh darn everytime I hear this song I just have to stop whatever I'm doing and I DIE. I die out of the sheer intensity.
just seen these guys live in Columbus for the second time. Every time I hear them, they just give me chills. Such an amazing, unique sound and talent these guys have. Music that gets in your bones.
The album version is very beautiful and languid, but this has so much power to it that it's just unspeakably brilliant. Thank goodness they're coming to New Zealand soon!
i've seen them live--hands down, best show i have ever been to (and i have been to A LOT of shows). the experience was almost religious. heavenly, some might say
for many month "two weeks" was my favourite song from grizzly bear, and maybe the only, which i really listened to. but now, "ready able" has beaten up!
seen this band live in edinburgh a couple of months ago. a friend took me. i had'nt heard much of ther songs, but i really enjoyed it. very atmospherical.
Every video that I watch having to do with Grizzly Bear is amazing. They record great albums and their live performances compete with the album versions and that is something seldom seen. Whoever says they are the Beatles of the 20th Century is definitely correct. This and Two Weeks are just astounding.
every time people are like, "old music is so much better"...I think of this. This shit is classic and if anyone is smart this music will last a very long time.
The thing is, GB is so awesome because they are so unique and truly original. That's also what's great about "old music". There's are actually many artists that are doing original things with original approaches, but the current format of commercial radio won't let the good stuff through. The reason you and I can rejoice in knowing GB, was the result of a proactive fan base and I guess a small miracle. The point, "old music" is still great. So are all the innovative new artists we'll never hear of.
This is such a complicated song and the ways that they change it (with more prevalent harmonies and with alternative instrumental parts) is unbelievably professional
this song fucks me up in the best way
+carl jaysen It is ecstacy in the shape of sound
Same! What is life without this song??? Or this band??
I keep coming back to this transcendent performance, year after year.
Same feeling here, never fails to amaze
Same here. Still after 13 years.
this song is timeless.
When the world was sane
That violin player was killin it
Do you mean that in a good or a bad way?
DarkSaint411 good
This band is one of the most unique of our generation. This is a band we will be remembered for right here. Along with Arcade Fire. First two bands, imo, that I really think have done something completely different and have allowed rock music to stay fresh and not recycled.
First two well known bands.
well you have to be well known to be remembered unfortunately. I guess some bands from this era could pull a velvet underground and be more famous later on.
Radiohead too
Letterman had the best taste in music. Still love repeat watching the time he got so stoked hosting Future Islands.
"they go we go, i want you to know, what i did i did." that part sends chills up my spine every time....
So simple yet beautiful
His voice is magical
One of the more beautiful four minutes and nineteen seconds of my life.
Brett Plank Yeah man, that dude talking at the beginning will definetly be one for the years.
Just recently went through this band's entire discography, and I loved every song. This band is awesome but I wanted to see how well they could translate their sound live...and holy shit this gave me goosebumps. This is even better than the studio version, this made my day. No actually, this made my week.
I honestly thought the violin picking at the end was perfect! Just because the violin ended on the off beat, before the bass and drums played the final note, doesn't mean he messed up or ruined it. It was intended to be that way, and it just means this band is far beyond following the basic rules of song endings and beginnings...one of the many things that makes Grizzly Bear one of the great and true originals of our generation.
People discussing if the violinist messed up after all this time... there are these things called triplets and offbeats lmao... I play violin myself and that performance was so on point I can't even...Also the violins are not actually the ones who end the song, it's the cello who still plays the last beat and I hadn't noticed! After 7 years of watching this! I love Grizzly Bear soooo muuuuch 💙💙💙
drviz they are non musical dumbasses this was perfection!!😑
This song is a masterpiece.
Seriously, Chris Bear is one of the most underrated drummers in this particular vein of music. So subtle, yet incredibly complex, with all of his grooves. Love it!
He clearly did not make a mistake at the end. He played it exactly how it was intended to be played. Come on people.
That was IMMACULATE. One of the most beautiful performances on Letterman.
this song makes me want to cry
The sound quality of this performance is just amazing. The sound guy did a great fuckin' job, indeed!
This is such a special song and congratulations to that one violin guy he made this performance bloody magical. 🤘
The audience was shook after this performance
This is an amazing performance of an amazing song!
Definitely one of the few bands I will always come back to. veckatimest and shield (plus the b sides) are absolute gold imo.
I just imagine many people watching this when it aired, probably never have listened to Grizzly Bear before and (hopefully) having their mind blown by this because wow
Fuck, this is so damn good. damn it....
As a DJ, it is an absolute honor everytime I get to play music by Grizzly Bear. I really hope they put out a live album one day too
This song and his voice sends chills through my soul.
His voice... Jesusssss. It is insanely beautiful!
incredible voice
This song is extasy! Amazing performance
This song, no matter how many times I listen to it, gives me the chills every time.
This performance is nothing short of phenomenal. Gah, Ed Droste has such an amazing voice. Can't wait to see them again!
Gorgeous vocals, crazy amazing song...I close my eyes when I listen to this song and every single time, it takes me away on a journey to another dimension.
That was intense
This song is the best thing I've heard in MY LIFE. gosh darn everytime I hear this song I just have to stop whatever I'm doing and I DIE. I die out of the sheer intensity.
I really think Letterman really enjoyed this performance. And that makes me even happier.
just seen these guys live in Columbus for the second time. Every time I hear them, they just give me chills. Such an amazing, unique sound and talent these guys have. Music that gets in your bones.
I started tearing up at about 3:20. One of the most beautiful performances ever.
I actually cant get over how perfect this performance is. 100 times better than the record.
One of the best albums to come out in years. They deserve every scrap of recognition they get, and more.
I have always enjoyed this performance. Especially the strings. Awesome.
The violin solo at the end is soooo amazing... I replayed it about 5 times when I first heard it
When I listened to the album for the first time, this was my favorite song immediately. Incredible performance of an incredible song.
Shivers... truly
wow what a haunting performance...this song sends chills up my spine. incredible.
so much talent!!!
The album version is very beautiful and languid, but this has so much power to it that it's just unspeakably brilliant. Thank goodness they're coming to New Zealand soon!
YO, Letterman havin' ALL the HITS!!!!!!
I could listen to this song on repeat, all day, all night. Along with Service Bell with Feist.
I'm spoiled on this version....when the song comes up on spotify I open up this version right away
Amazing performance!
life is dangerously fast
thank god im listening to the right music
I listen to a lot of music---Im adding Grizzly Bear to the list today!!!!!! This song sends me to outer space!
this is one of the most create and well done live performances i"ve ever seen
the violion harmonies at 3:23...wow. Marvelous.
this has to be in the top 5 best songs/performances of the past 100 years.
Wow i just fell in love with this band!
Also i want a string quartet in my band :)
When he said, "I'm gonna take a stab at this" I got goosebumps. 0:38 - 0:42
Along with the violin, it's beautiful.
i've seen them live--hands down, best show i have ever been to (and i have been to A LOT of shows). the experience was almost religious. heavenly, some might say
for many month "two weeks" was my favourite song from grizzly bear, and maybe the only, which i really listened to. but now, "ready able" has beaten up!
talk about an underrated band. this is music right here.
They give me butterflies, especially this song. Feels like I am experiencing my first love all over again...
saying that i love this band would be an understatement.
It's so unorthodox, so beautiful
the all around best group of musicians ever.
seen this band live in edinburgh a couple of months ago. a friend took me. i had'nt heard much of ther songs, but i really enjoyed it. very atmospherical.
I just listened to Grizzly Bear for the first time, and I'm already in love with them.
The only time i've seen Letterman treat a band with genuine respect.
Pure auditory perfection! Just had an eargasm....
just heard these guys on tv the other night... absolutely amazing. such obvious integrity and passion
Chris Bear can be so subtle, yet so powerful; His range is astounding.
could not agree more. this is an incredible song and an absolute chilling performance.
Best live of ready able
Wow, they owned that performance, perfection!
Not a lot of bands sound better live but this was more transcendent than the album version. Amazing!
this is one of the best live preformance i have ever seen. and this is one of the most amazing bands ever.
the guitarist always has such cool guitars
rickenbacker and grizzly bear. two great tastes that go together.
what an outstanding performance.
Thank you as well ladies.
One of my favourite Grizzly Bear's song. I love it!
the flow and energy of all the music is perfect, and his vocals are so soothing. i wanna see them live!!!!
I overlooked this performance. Coming back to it, I can safely say this is one of the top 10 performances on Letterman of all time.... easily.
excellent bass intro, inmidiatelly you realize that this is going to be a great song. my favorite
thank you for being amazing grizzly bear. also the violin man was astonishingly boss.
One of the best, if not the best live performance I've seen on Letterman. These guys are going far.
He's amazing.
These guys are perfection.
Every video that I watch having to do with Grizzly Bear is amazing. They record great albums and their live performances compete with the album versions and that is something seldom seen. Whoever says they are the Beatles of the 20th Century is definitely correct. This and Two Weeks are just astounding.
3:00 and on = pure bliss...and the greatest moment on the entire album, in my opinion.
Absolutely Stunning.
favorite song, just lovely.
Das Lied ist so großartig und dazu noch sehr schön life vorgetragen!
Ich liebe diese Gruppe!!!^^
Musical perfection.
One of the most amazing things I've ever seen or heard!!
Wow, found it tonight and love it.
im sad i missed this. i LOVE this song!!
Obra de arte!😍 hermosa cancion❤️😍❤️
this has got to be one of my favourite videos of a live band ever. love it!