Great great great way of describing them. Thanks for watching and sharing that perspective with us. I only hope that one day I have the pleasure of seeing them live.
Watching this feels like listening to that one teacher in school who actually cares what the students like instead of acting they're better than everyone.
LOL thanks for that great comment. If I have anything to add its that I try and look at things through the eyes of someone else as opposed to just my own viewpoints and perspectives. They are just a great band with a very confident message. Please continue to watch and share your thoughts.
Thank you for picking up on that comment that I made. So often in life, we get stuck in labels and these guys are like we don't have a label and we don't need a label, were just who we are. Please keep on watching and commenting.
"I've tried nothing, everything works." As someone with depression, that line rings so true to me. There are tons of ways I've been told I can help myself: go to the gym, change my diet, mindfulness training, meditation, thought reframing. Yet I have such little motivation for anything. That's exactly how I feel about life: lots of ways to help myself, but I lack the motivation to try it or the willpower to see things through.
Jon I know there is no cure all for depression and all that but personally as someone who has their fair share of it, I'm still very fortunate that I have areas of life to escape to where I'm largely free from that source of suffering. Hobbies that allow you to get into flow states (kinda tricky at times) are mainly what I'm referring to. Also finding a good physical environment plays a role too. Sorry if this comes across as prescriptive. I have no intentions of telling anyone what to do but only describing what helps me ✌️
Get a cat or a doggie. You ll see that giving love to something that needs you to survive will help you. Give it a try bro, imagine a cat purring or a doggie swinging his tail. You are important to someone
@I bruh the point of depression is that you can not do anything about it. Even getting up and taking a shower is as hard as setting a new bench PR. This is what people consistently don't understand about depression, especially if they don't suffer from it themselves.
Finally a breakdown of this song that isn’t romanticizing suicide. From the first listen I immediately identified that the song was never meant to romanticize but to break down the thought process of suicidal ideation, loneliness and the way people isolate themselves. It’s easy to close off the world and feel invisible when the world at large abandons mentally ill people. There’s so many insanely deep and beautiful songs by them that are overlooked because they come off as edgy and pure shock value. Once you’re accustomed to the harsh nature, you unlock incredibly dense, introspective pieces of artwork that reflect all the grey areas of life and complexity of humans. Thank you so much for this video. This song saved my life actually. Permanently changed my perspective on suicide. I still struggle daily with suicidal thoughts and On GP is my bluebird. I always turn to it and the other track “Dilemma” when I feel I’m at rock bottom and ready to cave into my destructive tendencies. Death Grips forever!!!!!!
wow it takes a lot guts to do what you did. I am also glad that you were able to make the leap and hit the nail on the head with your analysis. Trust me, as a clinician I see a ton of people that suffer from all of the above and how people today are so lonely and by themselves. And, yes again, the isolation affects the mentally ill the most, leading to all kinds of mental health problems. I never took the shock value or edginess seriously as I wanted to look at it from those that follow the band and the band itself by breaking down the lyrics. Thank you for enjoying it so much and I am sure the band would be very pleased, how this song saved your life. Glad it changed your perspective and my final comment is don't give up and hang in there. Wishing you all the best.
TEST UNIT MERZ Just listening to songs like Dilemma, you can feel their emotion and thoughts in the sounds, not just the lyrics. It’s what makes Death Grips so fascinating and addictive to listen to. It’s song likes these that add a little extra motivation to our daily lives.
I highly recommend you go to a Death Grips concert. when I went, for the first 30 minutes the stage was pitch black, but MC ride had some kind of laser-pointer gloves, and Zach had lazers shooting out of the tip of his sticks. just a black void and a human powered light show They also came out on stage, played their set, and walked off stage. No crowd work, no "thanks for coming out tonight" , no interaction with the audience at all. they truly embody the concept of letting the art speak for itself, and being true to their introverted selves and of course the energy was like no other show ive seen, and probably the loudest show ive been to.
I am totally down to go to a concert and to actually feel the energy that everyone have talked about in their comments. Quite frankly it sounds amazing and the fact that they stay true to themselves makes it even more impressive. Thanks for sharing with us and glad you had that experience.
Dan Laff thats interesting because ive personality witnessed Zach Hill interacting with the audience after shows with Hella Different band Different energy and purpose I suppose
You seriously did your research here. Very, very well done analysis. I also want to mention in the line where Stefan says, "I live down the street from you Noticed me, I've never seen you Wonder what the f I do Listen up, you nosy b, listen close My most recent purchase, old black rope Gonna learn how to tie it, hang it in my chamber Perfect reminder, occult I'm made of Come try it out whenever you wanna." He's also telling fans to back off from his personal life and to just let him be. All the members of Death Grips keeps their lives extremely private, so this makes sense. I also really like your interpretation of that line, though. I never thought about it that way.
Thank you for those great comments. Coming from a true fan like yourself makes us realize that we were on point with the breakdown. I also appreciated what you said about your perspective when it came to the lyrics as it also makes a lot of sense. It is very obvious that they do keep their personnel lives to themselves which of course they have a right to do. Thank you again for watching and sharing your thoughts.
I know this is an old comment but there’s also another MC Ride line from another song, “be the freak you want to see just don’t follow me” which adds to that idea. It’s basically the band saying we love that you support our music, but you aren’t our friends.
My brother met Stefan after a concert in Belgium (i believe) and it really shows the contrast between him and him on stage, "I don't take pictures" he said. In that moment he was just a regular guy.
Thanks for watching and for sharing that story with us. It is always so interesting to me how people act outside of the lights. As you said he is just a regular guy, who wanted to let you know where he stood. Thanks again and much appreciation.
i realize this comment is old but - did your brother say if he got to talk with stefan about anything? i find it hard to imagine stefan being very friendly lol, just curious if they exchanged any words or if it was just "i don't take pictures" and that was the end of it.
I went to a show in May of this year. Even after standing in the same spot for literal hours, and a few bizarre false starts, they simply showed up, said nothing, sat down, and began to play. Despite the cacophony coming from the stage everyone around me was physically drawn towards the sound, and we all found ourselves in this sort of pure frenzy. 10/10 would go again.
Thank you for clarifying what I thought from watching the videos of them performing. I think its great that you were all just drawn to the sound and it became a collective environment of basically just one organism, almost like a hive. Glad you had such an amazing experience.
@@brucemufson5810 you hit the nail on the head there using "one organism" i've been to a few of their shows and thats exactly what it feels like. the entire crowd just moves as one and everyone forgets about everything and is just honed in on whats going on in front of them ive never been to another show that was quite like a death grips one. also great video i enjoyed it a lot although im late hahah.
Once they start they don’t stop haha. One of the greatest live show experiences for sure. Everyone in the crowd moves and the lights come on all of a sudden and it’s over.
"i close my eyes and seize it i clench my fist and beat it i light my torch and burn it i am the beast i worship" these were the lyrics that standed out to me so much and meant so much to me out of all of their songs i just wanted to share it with you since you read every comment.
from death heated if i remember correctly. great song. i personally believe its about hedonism and mindless destructive pleasure seeking. there's the allusion to masturbation in the first 2 lines, then the third indicates smoking. cigarettes or weed or other narcotics. and finally 'i am the beast i worship', calling himself a beast and kind of looking down on himself, but still worshipping, putting himself above and before everything even though he doesn't think too highly of himself.
I went to one of their concerts. It was just as you described them, very minimalistic. They came on stage, Stefan took his shirt off, mumbled a quick "hello" and just got right into the music. Nothing fancy, just purple lighting through the entire show, with no real effects, one of the loudest concerts I've ever been to. Amazing energy for something so simple.
Thanks for watching and for those comments and for sharing your story. Its so interesting to me that when you just do what you do and you do it well, you dont really need anything else. The band simply comes, performs, blows everybody out the room with the energy they display and then just get up and leave and walk off. That is the definition of a true artist and a great band. Its also interesting how so much of what we do is life is based on stuff that no one really cares about or matters. These guys have figured out and it shows in their approach to music and why their concerts are so amazing. Glad that you were able to see them live and had such a good time.
From my Instagram post shortly after I saw them a second time: Death Grips was one of the craziest concerts I've ever been to, and honestly I'm humbled by how amazing the people who attended were. During the show, the entire first floor was basically violent anarchy; shoving, moshing, walls of Death, typical stuff for shows. As wild as the crowd was, there was a huge sense of brotherhood and everyone took care of each other. Get pushed too hard and fall on the floor? Someone made sure to hold people around you back so you could get up and not be trampled. As soon as the music had ended, immediately everyone started holding lost items in the air to return to their owners. Shoes, wallets, hats, glasses, you name it. To those that attended the show, please stay legend. There is nothing in my lifetime I've ever experienced like a DG show. I have seen them 3 times now and I wish I could do it every night. Death Grips honestly changed my life.
You just continue to add to the legend that is going to a Death Grips show and makes me want to see them live once things calm down more then ever. While I thought that my days of moshing were over for them i would enter the ring if only for a short time. LOL Love have everyone comes as an individual but leaves as one unit. Wonderful to hear and something that I would love to see. Thanks for sharing and delighted that you have been able to see them live.
Live shows are insane. They had this one show on the most humid day of the summer. Came out an hour and half late while the entire audience was packed inside the venue with 2 two giant heat fans on the stage running the entire time. I remember yawning as I waited for the them to come out. The second they stepped on stage the energy shifted in the room. It's like everyone got shocked awake. I spent the entire first song pushing and getting pushed dead-center in the pit. After the show I looked like I had jumped in a pool. Energy and adrenaline was still on max though. Favorite concert I've ever been to.
Its amazing how everyone keeps talking about the energy and how the atmosphere just changes instantly once they start to perform. It sounds like the mosh pit is like a black hole that once your sucked in you cant escape it. It also seems like the adrenaline just kicks in and no matter how tired, you are now on overdrive till the show is actually over. Glad you had that experience.
@Diego Sebastian thank you for watching and commenting and also sharing your story with us. It never fails how everyone will state that they just get caught up in what is going on and just totally get into it. glad that you had such a great time.
Thank you for your comments Paul. I think the band is tremendous and I love how they perform and how they stick true to their roots. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching and commenting and giving us another song to look at and break down. I cant say when but we are going to do more of their music in the future.
@@liamcorey3839 I'd say anything off of NOTM would be great to break down. Some of their most cryptic and psychological lyrics ever. Black Quarterback, Up My Sleeves, and Voila all jump out at me.
@@thatsalotofdamage8568 Just to let you and everyone know we are going to do more of their music. They are to great a band not too. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.
I've seen DG 8 times by this point and I have to say that their shows are not only the most visceral performances I've ever witnessed, but also one of the most surreal. If you are in the main crowd of the audience you will experience a wave of bodys going through the same emotional release you see DG giving when viewing them from viewing areas. Watching them is like watching a man pull the demons out from his soul and finding a sense of relief when the pain is over. The same can be said of the audience participating in the same act in the pit. For the length of the show you feel the anxiety, stress, and paranoia build up and with the visceral act of being in the pit you find release. Witnessing their act you see this in the band themselves. They do not do any banter between each other or even introduce themselves. The do their ritual, find their release, and leave freer men than when they entered the stage. Greatest shows I've ever been to.
What a descriptive way of describing them, you are a very good writer. I love the line of you stating that that its like watching a man pulling the demons out of his soul. I just feel that the way they perform on stage is what they want to see happen with their audience as well. Much appreciation for that story.
This is what everyone seems to be writing about in regards to the energy that is put out. I can only imagine what the most pit was like. Just wanted to ask how many people would you say were at the venue and was it a packed setting.
The Death Grips concert was the first punk show I went to where I was swept up from the ground as quickly as I slipped and fell. The crowd's as chaotic as an ant colony that got so emotionally liberated it figured out how to dance and combine their bodies into a large blob. I felt like everyone around me was just as disillusioned by the world as I am and that I'll dance safely because of that solidarity. I didn't realize how important that show was to me until recently as I dive deeper into their discography and reminisce about being peripherally into them for too long. I'd be lying if I told you I anticipated Death Grips helping me get through this pandemic.
Wow thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I loved the language that you used and how you tied it in all together so beautifully. We have gotten dozens of people to share their experience with us and it never fails how everyone has said how the concert they went to just blew them away to a different level. Amazing that as you were not hurt when you were in the mosh pit and dancing and moving with everyone else. Like others have said, you came as an individual and you became a group once the concert started. Delighted that you had the chance to see them live.
went to see them in phoenix arizona. the pit broke my glasses and lost a shoe and had to walk back to the hotel, in the city of phoenix, with one shoe one. Me and my friends later got robbed that night 10/10 would see again
Nick we have had dozens of people share their experiences but right now your number one. I thought it was great that after all that happened to you, you would still see them again. It just shows what an experience they are live. I do hope to see them perform live myself one day, with my producer. Thanks for commenting.
I went to one of their shows and i was definitely a fish out of water (admittedly embarrassing i went with my mother) and still had people come up to me and try to befriend me, im extremely introverted but it was refreshing to be in a place where everyone had a common interest. As for the performance it was almost like they read the audience and played the tracks everyone wanted to hear because everyone would get more and more hyped every-time a new song would start. The atmosphere was electric and the band put 100% into every single song in the set
Thank you so much for sharing with us your story. Your mom has to be pretty cool to do that with you. I just love hearing peoples version like yourself as everyone reports that no matter the background of the person or who you are, people at the concert just feel connected to you and you get this burst of positive and affirming energy. The band never seems to disappoint and they always give what they have and never leave anything on the table. Glad that you were able to see them.
redevzip203 she actually really enjoyed it, shes an avid fan of bands like tool and nine inch nails so she was pretty open minded musically. Even if she didnt understand it she was just happy to support me
I think you really nailed it with this analysis. I've seen Death Grips live twice now and the energy at their shows is truly something special. It is absolutely mesmerizing to see them do their thing on stage and the entire audience was completely on board, I saw maybe 2 phones go up during the entire show which is very rare these days. You really get the sense that seeing Death Grips live means a lot more to the people attending than just watching their favorite band perform. I would also love to see you breakdown their song "Beware" which is the opening track on their first album "Exmilitary". I believe it to be the closest thing to their "mission statement" if you could call it that. It starts with a short audio clip of Charles Manson being interviewed, talking about living life as an outlaw outside of the restraints of society. The chorus reads: "I close my eyes and seize it I clench my fists and beat it I light my torch and burn it I am the beast I worship" In my opinion, these lines perfectly encapsulate the core philosophy of the band: Unapologetically being yourself.
Thank you for sharing with us your thoughts and perspectives on attending the concerts and how it had impacted you. Its clear that going to the shows gives you a completely different perspective and that you look at things from now, on a deeper level. It must be amazing to be with all of those people who in a certain way are now connected to you.
The first concert I ever went to by myself was Death Grips at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit back in 2015. It was organized chaos the entire time. They showed up 3 hours late and once they let people in the venue, it was packed. After a 45 minute wait they came on the stage and everyone in the back rushed forward, crushing everyone in the front. There was no use in struggling to move around or for space; wherever the crowd went, you went with it. It was very hot and sweaty. I almost lost my glasses into the 2nd song so I made my way to the middle of the venue where everyone was moshing. First pit I ever went in, I was moshing and got hit so hard I got the wind knocked out of me and my glasses flew off. Someone eventually helped me find them and I ran all the way to the back to throw my guts up. Some random ass stranger patted me on the back. Some dude also jumped from the balcony into the pit and broke his leg. Would totally recommend going to a concert if you’re able to; it’s a life changing experience filled with absolute primal and barbaric energy. Even though I didn’t know anyone, it’s like we were all a huge family.
I was standing on the balcony next to the guy who jumped and broke his leg. He rushed past the security guy guarding the stairs for balcony VIP. Watching from above, that was the most intense show I've ever seen. They must have absolutly destroyed that venue. Killer show.
That was my first concert too! Your experience was exactly how I remember it too, the crowd pushing together when they came out, moving wherever the crowd moved like we were a sea of people, being drenched in sweat. Great fucking show though
@@getjac Once again, someone shares the same exact story. LOL. I am just surprised that no one winds up getting hurt with so many people crushed together like that. Glad that you had such a memorable experience.
Their live show was experinced incorrectly by me. I took virginal molly and smoked, blacked out before they went on stage, then chewed ice at the back of the venue and couldnt focus on the music.
As someone who has been to a concert of theirs.... it’s electrifying. There is so much energy and chaos on stage and in the crowd it’s insane. They said nothing on stage either, really just spoke through their music and I certainly felt it.
Its incredible in that we have gotten literally over a hundred people to tell us about their experiences and everyone has the same story. The show was amazing, it blew me away, best show I ever went too. etc.. Thanks for watching and sharing your story with us.
I went to one of their concerts earlier this year. It was honestly more of a blur than a steady image to picture. The music was ear splitting and heavy, there was flashes of light and darkness, I was surrounded by a moshpit, and it felt like you didn't really have an expectation to sit down and observe their performance. The music was too loud to really appreciate, but there was more of a vibe to simply keep headbanging until your neck felt detached from your body, and everyone around you was driven into this same vibe, and I believe we were all there too simply let ourselves go. I don't think the objective was for the audience to watch their performance (not to say they don't put effort into their live performances), but I felt as if we were there to release that energy we've built up from listening to their music, and we all had this subconscious duty to exempt ourselves from our day to day lives for the one hour the concert lasted.
I think that you captured the concept perspective perfectly. I like how you wrote that it was more of a blur then a steady image to picture. It sounds as if every sense is on overload and that the ultimate goal is to let yourself go and go to a different place in your mind. I also like how you mentioned the vibe that everyone is feeling at the same time and that the goal seems to be able to let yourself go and get away from the mundane to reach a different side of yourself. You did a great job describing the show for me thank you.
I've been to their concert last summer. During the show they didn't have any lasers on visuals to back it up, they simply relyed on their music. I thought there was gonna be a small crowd of people, but the place was packed. When the show ended they simply walked off stage, without any nodding or greetings. I traveled 6h by train to get there, 1000% I'd do it again.
Wow thanks for sharing your experience with us. Just curious where did you travel from to see them. Its so interesting that everyone says that they would 100% go and see them again. What an amazing group. Glad you had such a great time. Also thanks for commenting and watching.
Wow I did not realize that the moshes can last that long. That is intense. I also did not realize just how powerful the speakers were at the show. Thanks for sharing that information with us.
the concerts are very intense, but the crowd is unified, unlike at a more surface level band's show. the mosh would happily stop to pick up someone's dropped glasses or to let out an uncomfortable participant. the music speaks for itself, you'll get no accompanying conversation from Ride or anyone. but the music speaks loud enough for all of them. truly an unforgettable experience
@@_jake_doran yes. you seriously need to wear earplugs. i stupidly didn't do that when i saw them and my ears are damaged now. i can't say it wasn't worth it, but i wish i had worn ear protection. also eat a good meal and wear comfy shoes if you're anything like me, i didn't take a single break because i was too carried away. the music doesn't stop. it's a great, freeing experience. i wish i could just live in a sea of punk goths moshing to death grips forever.
I went to two of their concerts and the energy they gave out made everything besides the concert feel like another life. The moments and time of them preforming took seemingly all of my negative energy and emotions and let them be release in a physical way for an hour which left me feeling renewed and energized after the concert mentally. Also great content love your approach to the analysis.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Everyone speaks about the energy that they clearly give off. I think its amazing that you went in feeling one way and left feeling completely different. I have to admit that I have been to a lot of concerts but have never felt the way that you did. Glad you had the chance to do so. Thank you for enjoying the content and what we put out with this breakdown.
Awesome video, really happy you dove deep enough to be able see what makes DG so special. Goes to show how transcendent their art has become , almost as if their target demographic is simply people taking part in the human experience
Daniel I loved your comment as you hit the nail right on the head. I also thought that the line you said was perfect. It does seem as if the target is people taking part in something together and creating an experience from it, that takes you to a different place. And once you do that it seems as if their music has become art. Amazing insight and thank you for watching and commenting.
I found this just now and it's a real pleasure to see someone who understands their music and Stefan's writing so well. I've seen Death Grips three times so far, and I'd love to see them many more times. It's a performance nearly unparalleled where the audience is moving aggressively, and the audience and the performers are all sharing in the experience together. The briefest way I can describe a gig like that is "home."
What a fantastic video, obviously a lot of research went into this. It always makes me happy when people hear about the band and can see past the initial shock of their sound. I was lucky enough to go to one of their concerts and the energy was so overwhelming into was almost impossible to not be extremely "in the moment". If you're actually serious about seeing them live, I highly recommend it. If you do then you should absolutely be in the pit and go with it. Thanks for your interpretation!
Thank you for those amazing comments. And yes we do a lot of research for each and every video. LOL I know a lot of people got nervous when hearing about the band and their lyrics but for us, we never thought about it. For us a great band with a message is all that we need and that is what they clearly do. Its funny because I spoke with my agent and he agreed with me that if we ever get a chance to go see them that we need to do so. I completely agree with him and that idea. I would love to see them live and feed of the energy of the crowd and the music. Thanks for sharing and giving us your perspective.
I saw Death Grips live a few years back in Austin. From what I remember, they played through their whole set, which was like 10 songs, without any breaks. It was very intense, powerful, and full of high energy. They definitely put everything they had into their performance.
Thanks for watching and commenting and for sharing that story with us. Everyone always says the same thing in what it was like in seeing them live. Glad that you had a chance to do so and that you had a great time.
I saw them perform live in April, and it was legitimately one of the best experiences of my life. As soon as the group entered the stage, they IMMEDIATELY started playing. No flashy introduction or build-up, just jumped right into it and did not stop until the show was over. It was borderline hypnotic, and the energy was absolutely unmatched. It was like hearing those songs for the first time all over again.
It is amazing how everyone that has commented has had the same opinion. That the concert was incredible and that people were blown away by the energy that was put out by the band. What is also incredible to me is that the band is just there to play and that's it. No hype just play and don't stop till your done. They are so consistent with their message.
for real!! when i saw them it was transient. it was insane how their energy is so much different live. it’s like they cast a hardcore spell over the audience lmao
@@danceshimmyshake12 Wow thanks for sharing your story. Love how you described the spell that they put over the audience. Once again, everyone who goes has a fantastic time. Glad that you were able to see them live.
Love your conversational style of communication. When I went to a death grips concert, the thing I remember the most was stefan entering on stage, simply saying "Sup?" Before blowing my mind away with his vocals. No need for hype
Thank you for those nice comments and for sharing your story. To me that comment on how Stefan just said one word before performing just clarifies who and what the band truly represents. As you added, no need for hype this is who we are, and this is what we do. Its a great message to internalize on how we live our own lives.
I saw them at an outdoor festival with a huge crowd. The crowd was so densely packed and energetic that it felt like I was just a single atom in a solid mass of people.
Thanks for commenting and sharing with us your story. Your a great writer as I loved the line in which you described what it was like to be in the crowd watching them. Its amazing how tight the crowd gets and that your packed in so densely. Glad that you were able to see them live.
Thank you so much for this video! It is so refreshing to find somebody who is able to approach art with patience and an open mind. As someone who has been a fan of Death Grips for years now, as someone who has talked about the band with lots people, it feels like such a huge validation to have you - someone who, I presume, became acquainted with the band while doing research for the video - pick up on same details and interpret the same lyrics the same way I did. I've been listening to all sorts of fringe music since I was 10 and let me tell you, people who are able to "get it" the same way you do without being used to it are few and far between, which is sad because I think you just proved that all it really takes is the willingness to listen. I guess I'll have to subscribe.
Wow thank you for that great reply. You are correct in how we found out about the band. We had people comment and ask us to cover one of their songs and to just check them out. We tend to be open minded about music and things in general so this was a no brainer for us. Just for yourself who I am sure is a lot younger then me, use this thinking in your own life as well. Always stay open minded and continue to listen to fringe music and anything else that you enjoy doing. Our attitude is that if its interesting we are going to look at it. I realize the mindset is to look at the lyrics and the stage performance and faint and have a heart attack but I look at the music as the bands way of expressing themselves from what they see around them. Clearly people and a lot of people at that enjoy the music and seeing them live. They clearly have their message and they stick to it, so more power to them. Thanks for being a subscriber and yes I am now a fan.
I was lucky enough to see them live at the Hollywood Palladium in 2017. Authentically chaotic. People were just generally letting go. Mosh pits. Running in circles. Screaming. The music was a backdrop for whatever people decided to put into the space. At one point the whole crowd was flowing sideways like the floor was warping under everyone. The set was all noise and darkness and lasers. No introductions, no closing statements. No ceremonies. They came onstage, they ripped through their set and then they left. It was 100% all about the music.
Thanks for watching and commenting and sharing that story with us. It's amazing how everyone's story is the same no matter who writes it. LOL Delighted that you had such a good time and that you were able to see them in person.
I saw Death Grips live last week and the vibe was incomparable to anything alse. pure and raw energy. I felt that I was in a right place in a right time. Felt almost like meditating, everyone in the crowd was such deeply immersed in the moment and in the music. I will most definitely attend every gig of theirs that I possibly can. Amazing experience
This song means a lot to me, and i thought you gave a fantastic analysis! Towards the end of the track, some lyrics are: "All the nights I don't die for you Wouldn't believe how many nights I ain't died for you on GP Not that I care, I'd be a liar if I sat here claiming I'd exit in a minute But I can't say I wouldn't I have my limits" These lyrics hit me hard, and im sure plenty of other people as well. It reminds me of the desire not to exist. You dont want to abandon others, but you dont want to exist... Its like being in a limbo where everything feels pointless, and you're sticking it out, but you consistently think about ending it nonetheless. You know you wont do it now, but the idea is still in your head, festering.
Great video. I like how these videos analyze the songs while also giving solid life advice and philosophy. You should check out a rapper named "bedwetter" because his song "haze of interference" or "stoop lights" are plentiful of solid lyrics for analyzation such as this. Keep up the good work my dude
Thanks for watching and commenting and enjoying what I am trying to provide with the clinical perspective. I will check out the artist you suggested as he sounds right up our alley. Just be aware that we are getting a lot of calls to review other musicians so we will put him on our list to review. Please continue to watch and share your thoughts with us.
Reminded me briefly of my "culture knowledge" teacher, that got me into interacting with media a lot more. Good talk, and I can only imagine how politely and attentively you'd listen to a student's reaction
There is always one in every group. LOL Thank you for that huge compliment. I cant say that we are going to do all of their music but after the response that we got from this song, trust me we are going to do more of their music.
I saw Death Grips October 14th, 2018 at a Desert Daze festival in Lake Perris, California. To answer your question: the energy was electric. The audience fed off each other’s excitement as we waited for their set to start, and there was a general giddiness in the minutes prior. As the music’s playing, under the right circumstances, the crowd is a symbiotic group of thrashing bodies. The music reverberates in your lungs and momentarily, nothing matters except the music and your experience enjoying it. Especially with the friends you have beside you; whether that’s your lover, or the guy you just met but are now friends with after the communal sharing of drugs.
Thank you for watching and commenting. It is amazing that no matter who responds, it is the same theme all over again. The greatest concert of my life and the energy was just electric. Like you everyone describes coming as one and you may start of as an individual, but you end up leaving as one. Great comments and story and thanks again for sharing.
I enjoyed the a lot. I'm a student going further into medicine and the study of psychology among others. Around 2011-2013 era when I was sort of coming of age when I was around 18-19. Both this band, Death Grips, and Tool were huge factors in helping me with that process. For me Death Grips whole discography is a collection of myth like i've learned from Joseph Campbell. Coincidentally, my grandfather gave me Campbell's books and tapes, and It wasn't until Tool re introduced me to Joseph Campbell that I went back and looked even further. These whole things helped me to better integrate my near death experience from a crash I had which ended my pro motocross racing career when I was 19, the resulting medically induced coma, hospitalization, surgery, and then later, sever sever opioid dependency. It's great you guys are relating this in a way where it can help others integrate these type of experiences and feelings to empower themselves. May want to check out Tool next if I may suggest. Thanks
Wow thanks for having the guts to share with us the way that you did. It takes a lot to be able to go ahead and do that. It never falls to amaze me on how music has the ability to affect so many lives. I am amazed at what you have been through in your life and that clearly you have been able to move forward with your future as well. Just curious what was it that you found helpful from his books and tapes. I will check out Tool and good luck with your career. Your an impressive person.
i cant even describe to u how happy this made me to see someone publicly praising death grips, barely see any deathgrips love online i feelseen thanks u have a new subscriber
This is my favourite song of all time, it means so much to me and seeing this video just made my day, this song is really special to me personally and I can’t stop thinking about it, you did a perfect job talking about it, thank you for this
Thanks for watching and for all of the great comments that you made. Delighted that this was your favorite song and that you got so much out of the breakdown. Thanks again and much appreciation. Were delighted when we get true fans pleased with what we did.
Their concerts are a really unique experience. I'm a huge music lover so I try to go out to as many shows as possible and have seen everything from jazz bands to death metal bands live and nothing really compares to seeing Death Grips. They came on stage, didn't say a single word, played through their entire setlist without a word inbetween, said thank you, and then walked off stage. But the entire time they were on stage the whole room had an entirely different vibe and the energy of everyone is incomparable.
Its incredible that someone like yourself who has seen show after show could say that Death Grips was the best show that you had ever experienced, that says a whole lot to me. PS Great description of the show and the energy that is put out by them and how the fans receive it.
Thank you so much for this fantastic video. I cannot tell you how much it means to have someone put in the effort to understand this incredible art without setting it aside from the start due to it's extreme nature. I've seen Death Grips live, and I can tell you that the energy is just unreal. They played for about an hour, completely without breaks, each song flowed smoothly into the next, and they took no breaks. The energy in the room was palpable, and not one person in the room stood still for the entire show. At the end, Stefan said "Thank you.", set the mic down, and the trio walked off stage to absolutely outrageous applause. They didn't come back for an encore, and they didn't need to. Thank you for this.
Thank you for that heartfelt comment. When we have hardcore fans like yourself give us praise it tells us that we are on the right track with these breakdowns.
I love someone/a group of people who can look past the initial harshness of DG and see just how beautifully and tragically poetic it can really be, even as an outsider
I love how you genuinely got inside their minds and understood their feelings about life and how we fans relate to them. Could you do a breakdown on Viper's "Ya'll cowards don't even smoke crack" next? :)
Thank you for those nice comments, it means a lot when true fans like yourself like what we are doing, and how we presented the information. It is very easy to see why they are so popular and why their music resonates with their fan base. As I told an earlier commentator, whether its counseling or listening to music I put myself in the eyes of someone else. This way I get a different perspective and I get past my pre-conceived notions and I open myself up to understanding and awareness. I will check out the artist that you mentioned and thanks for the suggestion. The only issue is that we have gotten so many artists to review that we cant get to all of them, the way we would like too. However I will put them on our list to do in the future. Thanks again for watching and listening.
thank you for all the great things that you said and for even enjoying my personality. LOL we are delighted that you liked the breakdown and analysis and yes, they are a great group with a lot to share. And yes, I am a fan as well.
As someone who is just starting to listen to Death Grips, I want to thank you for giving me a new perspective on a band that I honestly thought was a meme. I now feel like I can honestly say, for the first time in my life, that this band will help me become a better person. Maybe I'm _really_ overthinking it, but I have a feeling I'm right.
Thank you for that comment and were delighted that you feel this way as this is the goal of the channel and what we hoped to be able to get across. Don't worry about overthinking it and just go ahead and enjoy the band and its music and how it makes you feel. that is the only thing that matters.
It's definitely notable that they go up on stage all silent, and just unleash a wave of immediate adrenaline and destruction with every performance. that's how it was for my experience. The entire bottom floor of the venue I was in was a mosh pit all the way up to the bar areas, and the closer you got to the front of the crowd, the tighter people were packed, truly like sardines. Some dumbass tried getting on stage and MC Ride gave him the illest kick to the chest I've ever seen in my life. I locked my keys in my car at an afterparty. I think the environment made me dissociate in a way I've never done before. The energy at a show is like a ritual.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, and telling us about your experience. So far nobody has deviated from saying it was an amazing night in every way. This band is truly amazing.
Such a great video man honestly. When MC Ride said “Look inside more then outside” it gave me chills. I actually ended up sampling it in a older track I made back in 2015. So much knowledge they carry as a band and individuals.
I went to a show in 2015. They started with Inanimate Sensation. The entire building bounced. The 15-17 year old internet children (redditors, pitchforkees, etc) ran away from the stage as I swam forward. Their inner light burns like the sun. It is reflected in the music. The decibels. Their grooves and lyrics entrenched as deep as cavernous mountains. It’s just too intense for people who aren’t on a certain level of acceptance of the expansive capacity of human beings.
Wow we have gotten hundreds of comments from fans like yourself who have been to live shows and their experiences and we have gotten some really great quotes and perspectives but yours is in the top three. Well done very well done, you hit it out of the park. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and much appreciation.
I've been a fan for a while and I finally saw them at FYF 2015 in Los Angeles. I waited through another band's entire set that played before them, Health, so that I could be front row for Death Grips. The second they came on stage the crowds' energy was so insane and the mosh pit that formed in the middle of the sand-filled field was so intense that anyone who wasn't already wearing a face mask had to step out, including me. I truly believe they are the best band of the decade so I'm glad you understand.
Thank you so much for that comment about the band and your thoughts. Everyone who has responded the way that you have, has had the same experience in seeing them live. The energy level just blew them away and it was their best concert they had ever gone too. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective. .
I went to a show in june and it was insane. I had kind of a panic attack right before they came out on stage, I had never had that before and had no idea what was going on. But when they started playing my anxiety started going away. By this point I was already as sweaty as I should have been by the end of the show, but I gave it all I had. I was in the front row and it was amazing. It felt just as violent as their music sounded when I first started listening to them. When it was over and I was on my way back home, I noticed I had bruises everywhere, and was so tired I felt sick (this was beacause it had been a very hectic few days before the concert too). But boy did I have fun. I got to experience the panic, pain and whatever else, that their music is packed in. I have no regrets, and I had fun.
Thank you so much for sharing with us how the concert impacted you. Its incredible how you felt one way and then once the concert started it all went away. Its also interesting how you were so wrapped up in the music and what was happening that you did not even feel the battering that was being done to you until you were on your way home. Glad to hear that you had such a great time and experience.
Anybody that has been to a death grips show knows that wall of sound that just hits you and feels like the sound threw a haymaker punch at you. It’s so intense but beautiful at the same time
Were delighted that you enjoyed the video so much and that you recognized the amount of time that we put into it. We also intend to do more Death Grips breakdowns in the near future. They are a great band.
Social capital is the main thing I took away from that course. The importance of communities. Fascinating and very academic read. Even just skimming through is pretty interesting. I read it cover to cover.
@@exzisd Delighted that you did read it and that you got something out of it. I felt the same way after I had read it myself years ago. These books help to give me perspecitve.
First of all happy b-day and I hope that you had a great year. Second thanks for watching and commenting. And yes it is a great song from a truly great group, thank you again.
pitchfork interview was uploaded ealier than aug 2018,it was deleted from official oitchfork channel,probably because band asked them,the original date is around somewhere in 2012
We love it when our viewers are able to share things with us that we did not know to increase our knowledge of a particular band. Thank you so much for doing that, much appreciated.
death grips live show was a surreal experience for me, the energy they bring is just something else, something raw and primal, as if you are set free by the chaos, drowned in the sea of madness in wich you release your pinned up rage and agression to feel cleansed and relieved from it, simillar to a psychedelic trip experience in a way but trough sound and movement.
We are currently locked out of our original channel Sunridge of Nevada, so we have been unable to post any new videos for the past few months. Our backup channel is Sunridge Nevada. we will be using this back channel for all of our latest videos until we get our original channel back up and running. We will continue to do our regular video break downs, live streams and monthly trainings. If you need to reach us, our new email is sunridgenevada@gmail.com Thanks for watching and for that great comment that you made, much appreciation. The band is on a different level.
This channel is so perfect. This is such unique and well done content and i cant get enough of it. Never heard of this artist but im excited to check them out.
Thank you thank you for those great comments. It means a lot to us to hear this. Check them out and you will not be disappointed, they are a great group.
I went to see death grips at the brooklyn masonic when they sold out there us tour for the powers that b. I've been a fan of DG since Ex-Military and wanted to see them live like my life depended on it. I finally got the chance and boy did they not disappoint. Me and my 2 friends pull up to a crowd of guys and girls our age (23-27) and immediately was greeted with warm hello's and people syked to be around other people who also liked the band. No one seemed contrive or poser-ish which typically with bands like this you get a few. The energy was nuts before we even went in. The tension in the air was intense and you could feel the anxiety. As we walked in we were greeted with a Koi Fish and the Death Grips logo being shined into the back drop of the stage. There was no openers or warm ups just them performing for what seemed like 1h 45m. As we enter in we got merch asap and headed into the crowd. It's dark, it's hot, and it's cramped. I was sweating before they even got on stage. Me and my buddies are standing waiting patiently when all of a sudden the lights black out and the logo goes from green and blue to deep red. Smoke fills the air and the band silently moves into place. A couple suspenseful moments later and the lights flash on and they just start cranking out the music at most likely the loudest they could make it. Such force that the entire room went into pure chaos. Every song felt like that moment from start to finish. At times you would watch in amazement that human beings could perform at redline for so long. Other times you had to wonder how they could even know what the hell is happening because the changes were so drastic. You felt like you were caught in a wave and you couldn't get out, it was just one lyric after another gut wrenching lyric being screamed as if he was dying. MC Ride took zero breaks and drank water like 3 times. Mind you it was sweltering before people even started to move. 50% of the people there by the end were drenched or shirtless. I poured $6 bottles of water on myself just to cool down. I have never in my life experienced anything like a death grips concert. It was pure hell and 10/10 would go again.
Man I just want to thank you for that great story. We have gotten dozens of concert reviews and perspectives but this is one of the best ones by far. You are a very descriptive writer and you captured the intensity of the concert perfectly. Its obvious that you had an amazing time and delighted that you were able to see them live. Thanks again for your outstanding review.
I'm here watching this video months into the future and I'm really glad I checked this out. This past decade I've opened my world to all sorts of different music acts and I'd easily say that Death Grips is right up there with my favorites. I was just getting into high school the year they officially formed and it took only a year for me to check them out. I dismissed them for a while but the energy of their Money Store LP is what really brought me back. Life is way different for me now years later but their music has easily stood the test of time. There aren't many acts who I've listened to as much as I have with them. With all that said, I hadn't fully understood why I enjoyed them so much. The group really is genre-less, and I hadn't thought about it that way until now. There's no real way for me to describe them to people in a way that fully does their art justice. I'll always find myself excited for anything they release, that kind of comfort in artistic consistency is incredibly refreshing. I was fortunate enough to catch them at Coachella a couple years back right as they had released Bottomless Pit, they truly do let their music speak for itself. Absolutely no crowd interaction was made between songs, they kept it strictly musical. The crowd didn't mind at all, it was chaotic. Fantastic performance all the way through, they even got everyone pumped by doing their own soundcheck right before the set officially started. One of the most memorable performances I had ever seen. I don't comment much but I really wanted to put that out there. Excited to see more from this channel. Much love.
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I enjoyed the video. I am in my fifties and these guys music speak to me. Surviving successfully in this chaotic life. Be who you are.... Impressive that you guys put this video out thank you.
noided therapist
Thank you thank you for that tremendous compliment.
11:11 “got an-NOIDED-nough.”
We're Noided but steadily practicing Kaizen!
@@shkittle07 thank you guys very much.
Nobody in Nevada says it like that what is going on
cant believe george costanza likes death grips
Thanks I was going to comment this
@jmalcolmg123 Love it LOL you are very funny.
He's a social worker not an architect
I was about to say exactly that xD
LMFAO
Seeing death grips live for me was like throwing a deck of cards off of a skyscraper and then jumping off and trying to collect all 52 cards.
Great great great way of describing them. Thanks for watching and sharing that perspective with us. I only hope that one day I have the pleasure of seeing them live.
That is a powerful image
Always described it as the craziest car crash you can envision X10
Holy shit
Sounds about right
Watching this feels like listening to that one teacher in school who actually cares what the students like instead of acting they're better than everyone.
LOL thanks for that great comment. If I have anything to add its that I try and look at things through the eyes of someone else as opposed to just my own viewpoints and perspectives. They are just a great band with a very confident message. Please continue to watch and share your thoughts.
for real !
100% how I felt
He just like my philosophy teacher fr 🙏
1:44 “The reality is that they have no genre because they are original in how they do things.”
That’s the perfect way to describe it.
Thank you for picking up on that comment that I made. So often in life, we get stuck in labels and these guys are like we don't have a label and we don't need a label, were just who we are. Please keep on watching and commenting.
lmao no they’re not, death grips is my favorite band but there are loads of bands out there that sound like them from before dg were around
Wanna like this but it’s at 666 likes
@thelifeofomar Queen
@thelifeofomar Big Time Rush... The list goes on
"I've tried nothing, everything works."
As someone with depression, that line rings so true to me. There are tons of ways I've been told I can help myself: go to the gym, change my diet, mindfulness training, meditation, thought reframing. Yet I have such little motivation for anything. That's exactly how I feel about life: lots of ways to help myself, but I lack the motivation to try it or the willpower to see things through.
Jon
I know there is no cure all for depression and all that but personally as someone who has their fair share of it, I'm still very fortunate that I have areas of life to escape to where I'm largely free from that source of suffering.
Hobbies that allow you to get into flow states (kinda tricky at times) are mainly what I'm referring to.
Also finding a good physical environment plays a role too.
Sorry if this comes across as prescriptive. I have no intentions of telling anyone what to do but only describing what helps me ✌️
Get a cat or a doggie. You ll see that giving love to something that needs you to survive will help you. Give it a try bro, imagine a cat purring or a doggie swinging his tail. You are important to someone
The gym did it for me for a while, now the gym's closed though and I'm already noticing that my mood is worse
@@onezerotwofour184 This one is very valuable. Getting into a flow state really eases the pressure and pain a lot.
@I bruh the point of depression is that you can not do anything about it. Even getting up and taking a shower is as hard as setting a new bench PR. This is what people consistently don't understand about depression, especially if they don't suffer from it themselves.
Didn't expect to be learning about Death Grips from a Jewish Therapist today but I think I learned something.
LOL thanks for watching and commenting and delighted that you learned something from me. They are truly a great group.
How do you identify him as Jewish...?
@@geronimo8159 he's got a kippa bro
@@geronimo8159 If he didn't mention it, I figure the kippah he wears in some of his videos is a good indicator.
geronimo8159 the nasally accent is a giveaway
Finally a breakdown of this song that isn’t romanticizing suicide. From the first listen I immediately identified that the song was never meant to romanticize but to break down the thought process of suicidal ideation, loneliness and the way people isolate themselves. It’s easy to close off the world and feel invisible when the world at large abandons mentally ill people. There’s so many insanely deep and beautiful songs by them that are overlooked because they come off as edgy and pure shock value. Once you’re accustomed to the harsh nature, you unlock incredibly dense, introspective pieces of artwork that reflect all the grey areas of life and complexity of humans. Thank you so much for this video.
This song saved my life actually. Permanently changed my perspective on suicide. I still struggle daily with suicidal thoughts and On GP is my bluebird. I always turn to it and the other track “Dilemma” when I feel I’m at rock bottom and ready to cave into my destructive tendencies.
Death Grips forever!!!!!!
wow it takes a lot guts to do what you did. I am also glad that you were able to make the leap and hit the nail on the head with your analysis. Trust me, as a clinician I see a ton of people that suffer from all of the above and how people today are so lonely and by themselves. And, yes again, the isolation affects the mentally ill the most, leading to all kinds of mental health problems. I never took the shock value or edginess seriously as I wanted to look at it from those that follow the band and the band itself by breaking down the lyrics. Thank you for enjoying it so much and I am sure the band would be very pleased, how this song saved your life. Glad it changed your perspective and my final comment is don't give up and hang in there. Wishing you all the best.
Hope you’re alright
LeCoolFace that would be everyone including you so yeah for the next two months we should all remain inside
@LeCoolFace what a piece of shit you are.
TEST UNIT MERZ Just listening to songs like Dilemma, you can feel their emotion and thoughts in the sounds, not just the lyrics. It’s what makes Death Grips so fascinating and addictive to listen to. It’s song likes these that add a little extra motivation to our daily lives.
I highly recommend you go to a Death Grips concert. when I went, for the first 30 minutes the stage was pitch black, but MC ride had some kind of laser-pointer gloves, and Zach had lazers shooting out of the tip of his sticks. just a black void and a human powered light show
They also came out on stage, played their set, and walked off stage. No crowd work, no "thanks for coming out tonight" , no interaction with the audience at all. they truly embody the concept of letting the art speak for itself, and being true to their introverted selves
and of course the energy was like no other show ive seen, and probably the loudest show ive been to.
I am totally down to go to a concert and to actually feel the energy that everyone have talked about in their comments. Quite frankly it sounds amazing and the fact that they stay true to themselves makes it even more impressive. Thanks for sharing with us and glad you had that experience.
Also they are extremely introverted people lol, that probably has a lot to do with it
Dan Laff thats interesting because ive personality witnessed Zach Hill interacting with the audience after shows with Hella
Different band
Different energy and purpose I suppose
@@kicksex different point in a persons life too
Yo how do I even find out when they’re having a show
You seriously did your research here. Very, very well done analysis. I also want to mention in the line where Stefan says,
"I live down the street from you
Noticed me, I've never seen you
Wonder what the f I do
Listen up, you nosy b, listen close
My most recent purchase, old black rope
Gonna learn how to tie it, hang it in my chamber
Perfect reminder, occult I'm made of
Come try it out whenever you wanna."
He's also telling fans to back off from his personal life and to just let him be. All the members of Death Grips keeps their lives extremely private, so this makes sense. I also really like your interpretation of that line, though. I never thought about it that way.
Thank you for those great comments. Coming from a true fan like yourself makes us realize that we were on point with the breakdown. I also appreciated what you said about your perspective when it came to the lyrics as it also makes a lot of sense. It is very obvious that they do keep their personnel lives to themselves which of course they have a right to do. Thank you again for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Ay your that guy from tik tok right?
love your tiktoks dude
I know this is an old comment but there’s also another MC Ride line from another song, “be the freak you want to see just don’t follow me” which adds to that idea. It’s basically the band saying we love that you support our music, but you aren’t our friends.
GodOfGibberish on a journey to the center of three
My brother met Stefan after a concert in Belgium (i believe) and it really shows the contrast between him and him on stage, "I don't take pictures" he said. In that moment he was just a regular guy.
Thanks for watching and for sharing that story with us. It is always so interesting to me how people act outside of the lights. As you said he is just a regular guy, who wanted to let you know where he stood. Thanks again and much appreciation.
i realize this comment is old but - did your brother say if he got to talk with stefan about anything? i find it hard to imagine stefan being very friendly lol, just curious if they exchanged any words or if it was just "i don't take pictures" and that was the end of it.
@@epicurus95 I can imagine Stephan being so put off by it that he'd take out his phone and start taking his own pictures of the brother
@@epicurus95stefan is known to be very friendly in person and casual conversation
I went to a show in May of this year. Even after standing in the same spot for literal hours, and a few bizarre false starts, they simply showed up, said nothing, sat down, and began to play. Despite the cacophony coming from the stage everyone around me was physically drawn towards the sound, and we all found ourselves in this sort of pure frenzy. 10/10 would go again.
Thank you for clarifying what I thought from watching the videos of them performing. I think its great that you were all just drawn to the sound and it became a collective environment of basically just one organism, almost like a hive. Glad you had such an amazing experience.
@@brucemufson5810 you hit the nail on the head there using "one organism" i've been to a few of their shows and thats exactly what it feels like. the entire crowd just moves as one and everyone forgets about everything and is just honed in on whats going on in front of them ive never been to another show that was quite like a death grips one. also great video i enjoyed it a lot although im late hahah.
Once they start they don’t stop haha. One of the greatest live show experiences for sure. Everyone in the crowd moves and the lights come on all of a sudden and it’s over.
They did the same thing when I saw them . They came on stage played their song N O I D E D as fuck then left saying nothing
Same for me at the Hollywood Palladium November 2017, they came out of nowhere, performed the whole set, and then vanished off stage without a word.
"i close my eyes and seize it
i clench my fist and beat it
i light my torch and burn it
i am the beast i worship"
these were the lyrics that standed out to me so much and meant so much to me out of all of their songs i just wanted to share it with you since you read every comment.
Derin Yurdakul unforgettable line
from death heated if i remember correctly. great song.
i personally believe its about hedonism and mindless destructive pleasure seeking.
there's the allusion to masturbation in the first 2 lines, then the third indicates smoking. cigarettes or weed or other narcotics.
and finally 'i am the beast i worship', calling himself a beast and kind of looking down on himself, but still worshipping, putting himself above and before everything even though he doesn't think too highly of himself.
@@oscarlove4394 from Beware
that's literally just some satanic crowley stuff.
I went to one of their concerts. It was just as you described them, very minimalistic. They came on stage, Stefan took his shirt off, mumbled a quick "hello" and just got right into the music. Nothing fancy, just purple lighting through the entire show, with no real effects, one of the loudest concerts I've ever been to. Amazing energy for something so simple.
Thanks for watching and for those comments and for sharing your story. Its so interesting to me that when you just do what you do and you do it well, you dont really need anything else. The band simply comes, performs, blows everybody out the room with the energy they display and then just get up and leave and walk off. That is the definition of a true artist and a great band. Its also interesting how so much of what we do is life is based on stuff that no one really cares about or matters. These guys have figured out and it shows in their approach to music and why their concerts are so amazing. Glad that you were able to see them live and had such a good time.
From my Instagram post shortly after I saw them a second time:
Death Grips was one of the craziest concerts I've ever been to, and honestly I'm humbled by how amazing the people who attended were. During the show, the entire first floor was basically violent anarchy; shoving, moshing, walls of Death, typical stuff for shows. As wild as the crowd was, there was a huge sense of brotherhood and everyone took care of each other. Get pushed too hard and fall on the floor? Someone made sure to hold people around you back so you could get up and not be trampled. As soon as the music had ended, immediately everyone started holding lost items in the air to return to their owners. Shoes, wallets, hats, glasses, you name it. To those that attended the show, please stay legend.
There is nothing in my lifetime I've ever experienced like a DG show. I have seen them 3 times now and I wish I could do it every night. Death Grips honestly changed my life.
You just continue to add to the legend that is going to a Death Grips show and makes me want to see them live once things calm down more then ever. While I thought that my days of moshing were over for them i would enter the ring if only for a short time. LOL Love have everyone comes as an individual but leaves as one unit. Wonderful to hear and something that I would love to see. Thanks for sharing and delighted that you have been able to see them live.
Live shows are insane. They had this one show on the most humid day of the summer. Came out an hour and half late while the entire audience was packed inside the venue with 2 two giant heat fans on the stage running the entire time. I remember yawning as I waited for the them to come out. The second they stepped on stage the energy shifted in the room. It's like everyone got shocked awake. I spent the entire first song pushing and getting pushed dead-center in the pit. After the show I looked like I had jumped in a pool. Energy and adrenaline was still on max though. Favorite concert I've ever been to.
Its amazing how everyone keeps talking about the energy and how the atmosphere just changes instantly once they start to perform. It sounds like the mosh pit is like a black hole that once your sucked in you cant escape it. It also seems like the adrenaline just kicks in and no matter how tired, you are now on overdrive till the show is actually over. Glad you had that experience.
@Diego Sebastian thank you for watching and commenting and also sharing your story with us. It never fails how everyone will state that they just get caught up in what is going on and just totally get into it. glad that you had such a great time.
Very good analysis. I didn't think anyone outside the fanbase took Death Grips seriously, so I'm very happy to see this.
Thank you for your comments Paul. I think the band is tremendous and I love how they perform and how they stick true to their roots. Glad you enjoyed the video.
yea!
Would love to see an analysis of their song beware
Thanks for watching and commenting and giving us another song to look at and break down. I cant say when but we are going to do more of their music in the future.
There's lots of great Death Grip songs that could be broke down. Some lyrics are quite cryptic
@@liamcorey3839 I'd say anything off of NOTM would be great to break down. Some of their most cryptic and psychological lyrics ever. Black Quarterback, Up My Sleeves, and Voila all jump out at me.
@@brucemufson5810 Flies of YOTS would be great
@@thatsalotofdamage8568 Just to let you and everyone know we are going to do more of their music. They are to great a band not too. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.
Fantano's really come a long way
Thank you for watching and for that comparison, much appreciated.
I've seen DG 8 times by this point and I have to say that their shows are not only the most visceral performances I've ever witnessed, but also one of the most surreal. If you are in the main crowd of the audience you will experience a wave of bodys going through the same emotional release you see DG giving when viewing them from viewing areas. Watching them is like watching a man pull the demons out from his soul and finding a sense of relief when the pain is over. The same can be said of the audience participating in the same act in the pit. For the length of the show you feel the anxiety, stress, and paranoia build up and with the visceral act of being in the pit you find release. Witnessing their act you see this in the band themselves. They do not do any banter between each other or even introduce themselves. The do their ritual, find their release, and leave freer men than when they entered the stage.
Greatest shows I've ever been to.
What a descriptive way of describing them, you are a very good writer. I love the line of you stating that that its like watching a man pulling the demons out of his soul. I just feel that the way they perform on stage is what they want to see happen with their audience as well. Much appreciation for that story.
I went to a concert of theirs and the energy was immense. The mosh pit was huge.
This is what everyone seems to be writing about in regards to the energy that is put out. I can only imagine what the most pit was like. Just wanted to ask how many people would you say were at the venue and was it a packed setting.
@@brucemufson5810 there was a ton of people but there was plenty of space at the back
Thank you for clarifying that for me. Its clear that people want to make their way to the front.
The Death Grips concert was the first punk show I went to where I was swept up from the ground as quickly as I slipped and fell. The crowd's as chaotic as an ant colony that got so emotionally liberated it figured out how to dance and combine their bodies into a large blob. I felt like everyone around me was just as disillusioned by the world as I am and that I'll dance safely because of that solidarity. I didn't realize how important that show was to me until recently as I dive deeper into their discography and reminisce about being peripherally into them for too long. I'd be lying if I told you I anticipated Death Grips helping me get through this pandemic.
Wow thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I loved the language that you used and how you tied it in all together so beautifully. We have gotten dozens of people to share their experience with us and it never fails how everyone has said how the concert they went to just blew them away to a different level. Amazing that as you were not hurt when you were in the mosh pit and dancing and moving with everyone else. Like others have said, you came as an individual and you became a group once the concert started. Delighted that you had the chance to see them live.
went to see them in phoenix arizona. the pit broke my glasses and lost a shoe and had to walk back to the hotel, in the city of phoenix, with one shoe one. Me and my friends later got robbed that night 10/10 would see again
Nick we have had dozens of people share their experiences but right now your number one. I thought it was great that after all that happened to you, you would still see them again. It just shows what an experience they are live. I do hope to see them perform live myself one day, with my producer. Thanks for commenting.
my favourite song of all time, great break down!
Very happy that you enjoyed the breakdown and thank you for these comments. I am just curious why this song is your favorite.
@@brucemufson5810 listen to 4:47 to 5:14 of the song
@@markomarmut4736 I will listen to the song again.
I went to one of their shows and i was definitely a fish out of water (admittedly embarrassing i went with my mother) and still had people come up to me and try to befriend me, im extremely introverted but it was refreshing to be in a place where everyone had a common interest. As for the performance it was almost like they read the audience and played the tracks everyone wanted to hear because everyone would get more and more hyped every-time a new song would start. The atmosphere was electric and the band put 100% into every single song in the set
Thank you so much for sharing with us your story. Your mom has to be pretty cool to do that with you. I just love hearing peoples version like yourself as everyone reports that no matter the background of the person or who you are, people at the concert just feel connected to you and you get this burst of positive and affirming energy. The band never seems to disappoint and they always give what they have and never leave anything on the table. Glad that you were able to see them.
What city
Lee Evans vegas at the house of blues
What did your mum think of the gig?
redevzip203 she actually really enjoyed it, shes an avid fan of bands like tool and nine inch nails so she was pretty open minded musically. Even if she didnt understand it she was just happy to support me
This is a whole new "my man" moment
thank you for that great comment. Delighted that you enjoyed the breakdown.
I think you really nailed it with this analysis.
I've seen Death Grips live twice now and the energy at their shows is truly something special. It is absolutely mesmerizing to see them do their thing on stage and the entire audience was completely on board, I saw maybe 2 phones go up during the entire show which is very rare these days. You really get the sense that seeing Death Grips live means a lot more to the people attending than just watching their favorite band perform.
I would also love to see you breakdown their song "Beware" which is the opening track on their first album "Exmilitary".
I believe it to be the closest thing to their "mission statement" if you could call it that. It starts with a short audio clip of Charles Manson being interviewed, talking about living life as an outlaw outside of the restraints of society. The chorus reads:
"I close my eyes and seize it
I clench my fists and beat it
I light my torch and burn it
I am the beast I worship"
In my opinion, these lines perfectly encapsulate the core philosophy of the band: Unapologetically being yourself.
Thank you for sharing with us your thoughts and perspectives on attending the concerts and how it had impacted you. Its clear that going to the shows gives you a completely different perspective and that you look at things from now, on a deeper level. It must be amazing to be with all of those people who in a certain way are now connected to you.
The first concert I ever went to by myself was Death Grips at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit back in 2015. It was organized chaos the entire time. They showed up 3 hours late and once they let people in the venue, it was packed. After a 45 minute wait they came on the stage and everyone in the back rushed forward, crushing everyone in the front. There was no use in struggling to move around or for space; wherever the crowd went, you went with it. It was very hot and sweaty. I almost lost my glasses into the 2nd song so I made my way to the middle of the venue where everyone was moshing. First pit I ever went in, I was moshing and got hit so hard I got the wind knocked out of me and my glasses flew off. Someone eventually helped me find them and I ran all the way to the back to throw my guts up. Some random ass stranger patted me on the back. Some dude also jumped from the balcony into the pit and broke his leg. Would totally recommend going to a concert if you’re able to; it’s a life changing experience filled with absolute primal and barbaric energy. Even though I didn’t know anyone, it’s like we were all a huge family.
I was standing on the balcony next to the guy who jumped and broke his leg. He rushed past the security guy guarding the stairs for balcony VIP. Watching from above, that was the most intense show I've ever seen. They must have absolutly destroyed that venue. Killer show.
That was my first concert too! Your experience was exactly how I remember it too, the crowd pushing together when they came out, moving wherever the crowd moved like we were a sea of people, being drenched in sweat. Great fucking show though
@@YoungDirtyBastard90 Wow great story!! Glad that you had such an incredible experience.
@@getjac Once again, someone shares the same exact story. LOL. I am just surprised that no one winds up getting hurt with so many people crushed together like that. Glad that you had such a memorable experience.
These Pretzels are Making me Thirsty
-George Costanza
Lol I cant deny we look alike. Thanks for commenting.
They should sample this
Thank you for watching and for that really great comment., much appreciation.
Their live show was experinced incorrectly by me. I took virginal molly and smoked, blacked out before they went on stage, then chewed ice at the back of the venue and couldnt focus on the music.
On GP never fails to make me cry just from the straight emotionally cathartic nature of the song
As someone who has been to a concert of theirs.... it’s electrifying. There is so much energy and chaos on stage and in the crowd it’s insane. They said nothing on stage either, really just spoke through their music and I certainly felt it.
Its incredible in that we have gotten literally over a hundred people to tell us about their experiences and everyone has the same story. The show was amazing, it blew me away, best show I ever went too. etc.. Thanks for watching and sharing your story with us.
I went to one of their concerts earlier this year. It was honestly more of a blur than a steady image to picture. The music was ear splitting and heavy, there was flashes of light and darkness, I was surrounded by a moshpit, and it felt like you didn't really have an expectation to sit down and observe their performance. The music was too loud to really appreciate, but there was more of a vibe to simply keep headbanging until your neck felt detached from your body, and everyone around you was driven into this same vibe, and I believe we were all there too simply let ourselves go. I don't think the objective was for the audience to watch their performance (not to say they don't put effort into their live performances), but I felt as if we were there to release that energy we've built up from listening to their music, and we all had this subconscious duty to exempt ourselves from our day to day lives for the one hour the concert lasted.
I think that you captured the concept perspective perfectly. I like how you wrote that it was more of a blur then a steady image to picture. It sounds as if every sense is on overload and that the ultimate goal is to let yourself go and go to a different place in your mind. I also like how you mentioned the vibe that everyone is feeling at the same time and that the goal seems to be able to let yourself go and get away from the mundane to reach a different side of yourself. You did a great job describing the show for me thank you.
I've been to their concert last summer. During the show they didn't have any lasers on visuals to back it up, they simply relyed on their music. I thought there was gonna be a small crowd of people, but the place was packed. When the show ended they simply walked off stage, without any nodding or greetings. I traveled 6h by train to get there, 1000% I'd do it again.
Wow thanks for sharing your experience with us. Just curious where did you travel from to see them. Its so interesting that everyone says that they would 100% go and see them again. What an amazing group. Glad you had such a great time. Also thanks for commenting and watching.
@@brucemufson5810 I traveled from small village near Warsaw to Open'er Festival in Gdynia :)
@@karolchwierut I actually had heard of this festival I heard that its huge.
Their shows are intense moshes that last about 45 mins and depending on the speakers in the venue your ears will ring from 3-5 days
Wow I did not realize that the moshes can last that long. That is intense. I also did not realize just how powerful the speakers were at the show. Thanks for sharing that information with us.
make sure to wear earplugs! early hearing loss is no joke
the concerts are very intense, but the crowd is unified, unlike at a more surface level band's show. the mosh would happily stop to pick up someone's dropped glasses or to let out an uncomfortable participant. the music speaks for itself, you'll get no accompanying conversation from Ride or anyone. but the music speaks loud enough for all of them. truly an unforgettable experience
@@_jake_doran yes. you seriously need to wear earplugs. i stupidly didn't do that when i saw them and my ears are damaged now. i can't say it wasn't worth it, but i wish i had worn ear protection.
also eat a good meal and wear comfy shoes if you're anything like me, i didn't take a single break because i was too carried away. the music doesn't stop.
it's a great, freeing experience. i wish i could just live in a sea of punk goths moshing to death grips forever.
@@_jake_doran Thank you for clarifying that for me. I hope to see them one day and now i know what to expect.
I went to two of their concerts and the energy they gave out made everything besides the concert feel like another life. The moments and time of them preforming took seemingly all of my negative energy and emotions and let them be release in a physical way for an hour which left me feeling renewed and energized after the concert mentally. Also great content love your approach to the analysis.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Everyone speaks about the energy that they clearly give off. I think its amazing that you went in feeling one way and left feeling completely different. I have to admit that I have been to a lot of concerts but have never felt the way that you did. Glad you had the chance to do so. Thank you for enjoying the content and what we put out with this breakdown.
Man, you're better than my actual therapist.
Awesome video, really happy you dove deep enough to be able see what makes DG so special. Goes to show how transcendent their art has become , almost as if their target demographic is simply people taking part in the human experience
Daniel I loved your comment as you hit the nail right on the head. I also thought that the line you said was perfect. It does seem as if the target is people taking part in something together and creating an experience from it, that takes you to a different place. And once you do that it seems as if their music has become art. Amazing insight and thank you for watching and commenting.
I found this just now and it's a real pleasure to see someone who understands their music and Stefan's writing so well. I've seen Death Grips three times so far, and I'd love to see them many more times. It's a performance nearly unparalleled where the audience is moving aggressively, and the audience and the performers are all sharing in the experience together. The briefest way I can describe a gig like that is "home."
What a fantastic video, obviously a lot of research went into this. It always makes me happy when people hear about the band and can see past the initial shock of their sound. I was lucky enough to go to one of their concerts and the energy was so overwhelming into was almost impossible to not be extremely "in the moment". If you're actually serious about seeing them live, I highly recommend it. If you do then you should absolutely be in the pit and go with it. Thanks for your interpretation!
Thank you for those amazing comments. And yes we do a lot of research for each and every video. LOL I know a lot of people got nervous when hearing about the band and their lyrics but for us, we never thought about it. For us a great band with a message is all that we need and that is what they clearly do. Its funny because I spoke with my agent and he agreed with me that if we ever get a chance to go see them that we need to do so. I completely agree with him and that idea. I would love to see them live and feed of the energy of the crowd and the music. Thanks for sharing and giving us your perspective.
I saw Death Grips live a few years back in Austin. From what I remember, they played through their whole set, which was like 10 songs, without any breaks. It was very intense, powerful, and full of high energy. They definitely put everything they had into their performance.
Thanks for watching and commenting and for sharing that story with us. Everyone always says the same thing in what it was like in seeing them live. Glad that you had a chance to do so and that you had a great time.
I saw them perform live in April, and it was legitimately one of the best experiences of my life. As soon as the group entered the stage, they IMMEDIATELY started playing. No flashy introduction or build-up, just jumped right into it and did not stop until the show was over. It was borderline hypnotic, and the energy was absolutely unmatched. It was like hearing those songs for the first time all over again.
It is amazing how everyone that has commented has had the same opinion. That the concert was incredible and that people were blown away by the energy that was put out by the band. What is also incredible to me is that the band is just there to play and that's it. No hype just play and don't stop till your done. They are so consistent with their message.
for real!! when i saw them it was transient. it was insane how their energy is so much different live. it’s like they cast a hardcore spell over the audience lmao
Jacob thanks for sharing and commenting. Its amazing how everyone has the same thing to say about their experiences. in watching them live.
@@danceshimmyshake12 Wow thanks for sharing your story. Love how you described the spell that they put over the audience. Once again, everyone who goes has a fantastic time. Glad that you were able to see them live.
Bruce Mufson thank you so much ^.^
Love your conversational style of communication. When I went to a death grips concert, the thing I remember the most was stefan entering on stage, simply saying "Sup?" Before blowing my mind away with his vocals. No need for hype
Thank you for those nice comments and for sharing your story. To me that comment on how Stefan just said one word before performing just clarifies who and what the band truly represents. As you added, no need for hype this is who we are, and this is what we do. Its a great message to internalize on how we live our own lives.
I saw them at an outdoor festival with a huge crowd. The crowd was so densely packed and energetic that it felt like I was just a single atom in a solid mass of people.
Thanks for commenting and sharing with us your story. Your a great writer as I loved the line in which you described what it was like to be in the crowd watching them. Its amazing how tight the crowd gets and that your packed in so densely. Glad that you were able to see them live.
Thank you so much for this video!
It is so refreshing to find somebody who is able to approach art with patience and an open mind. As someone who has been a fan of Death Grips for years now, as someone who has talked about the band with lots people, it feels like such a huge validation to have you - someone who, I presume, became acquainted with the band while doing research for the video - pick up on same details and interpret the same lyrics the same way I did. I've been listening to all sorts of fringe music since I was 10 and let me tell you, people who are able to "get it" the same way you do without being used to it are few and far between, which is sad because I think you just proved that all it really takes is the willingness to listen.
I guess I'll have to subscribe.
Wow thank you for that great reply. You are correct in how we found out about the band. We had people comment and ask us to cover one of their songs and to just check them out. We tend to be open minded about music and things in general so this was a no brainer for us. Just for yourself who I am sure is a lot younger then me, use this thinking in your own life as well. Always stay open minded and continue to listen to fringe music and anything else that you enjoy doing. Our attitude is that if its interesting we are going to look at it. I realize the mindset is to look at the lyrics and the stage performance and faint and have a heart attack but I look at the music as the bands way of expressing themselves from what they see around them. Clearly people and a lot of people at that enjoy the music and seeing them live. They clearly have their message and they stick to it, so more power to them. Thanks for being a subscriber and yes I am now a fan.
I was lucky enough to see them live at the Hollywood Palladium in 2017. Authentically chaotic. People were just generally letting go. Mosh pits. Running in circles. Screaming. The music was a backdrop for whatever people decided to put into the space. At one point the whole crowd was flowing sideways like the floor was warping under everyone. The set was all noise and darkness and lasers. No introductions, no closing statements. No ceremonies. They came onstage, they ripped through their set and then they left. It was 100% all about the music.
Thanks for watching and commenting and sharing that story with us. It's amazing how everyone's story is the same no matter who writes it. LOL Delighted that you had such a good time and that you were able to see them in person.
For as dark as Death Grips gets its crazy how positively inspiring how good a message you can get from them.
0:50 alternate intro to dilemma
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Please continue to watch and share with us your thoughts and perspectives.
I saw Death Grips live last week and the vibe was incomparable to anything alse. pure and raw energy. I felt that I was in a right place in a right time. Felt almost like meditating, everyone in the crowd was such deeply immersed in the moment and in the music. I will most definitely attend every gig of theirs that I possibly can. Amazing experience
this guy is making me feel better about everything. thank you.
Thank you for watching and for that great comment you made, much appreciation.
Breakdown of an angry song becomes one of the best motivational videos of the 2010s
I cannot argue with you about that. They are just a great group, thanks for commenting.
Honestly, I was expecting a therapist breaking down in tears listening to this song when I saw the video title
LOL thank you for that comment that's great. Hope you enjoyed the video and the breakdown and thanks for watching.
This song means a lot to me, and i thought you gave a fantastic analysis! Towards the end of the track, some lyrics are:
"All the nights I don't die for you
Wouldn't believe how many nights I ain't died for you on GP
Not that I care, I'd be a liar if I sat here claiming I'd exit in a minute
But I can't say I wouldn't I have my limits"
These lyrics hit me hard, and im sure plenty of other people as well. It reminds me of the desire not to exist. You dont want to abandon others, but you dont want to exist... Its like being in a limbo where everything feels pointless, and you're sticking it out, but you consistently think about ending it nonetheless. You know you wont do it now, but the idea is still in your head, festering.
Great video. I like how these videos analyze the songs while also giving solid life advice and philosophy. You should check out a rapper named "bedwetter" because his song "haze of interference" or "stoop lights" are plentiful of solid lyrics for analyzation such as this. Keep up the good work my dude
Thanks for watching and commenting and enjoying what I am trying to provide with the clinical perspective. I will check out the artist you suggested as he sounds right up our alley. Just be aware that we are getting a lot of calls to review other musicians so we will put him on our list to review. Please continue to watch and share your thoughts with us.
@@brucemufson5810 👍
Thanks again for enjoying the video.
Bedwetter is lil ugly mane!
Reminded me briefly of my "culture knowledge" teacher, that got me into interacting with media a lot more. Good talk, and I can only imagine how politely and attentively you'd listen to a student's reaction
plot twist: this is mc rides therapist
Hate to be THAT Death Grips fan but could you do the entire Death Grips discography
There is always one in every group. LOL Thank you for that huge compliment. I cant say that we are going to do all of their music but after the response that we got from this song, trust me we are going to do more of their music.
I saw Death Grips October 14th, 2018 at a Desert Daze festival in Lake Perris, California. To answer your question: the energy was electric. The audience fed off each other’s excitement as we waited for their set to start, and there was a general giddiness in the minutes prior.
As the music’s playing, under the right circumstances, the crowd is a symbiotic group of thrashing bodies. The music reverberates in your lungs and momentarily, nothing matters except the music and your experience enjoying it. Especially with the friends you have beside you; whether that’s your lover, or the guy you just met but are now friends with after the communal sharing of drugs.
Thank you for watching and commenting. It is amazing that no matter who responds, it is the same theme all over again. The greatest concert of my life and the energy was just electric. Like you everyone describes coming as one and you may start of as an individual, but you end up leaving as one. Great comments and story and thanks again for sharing.
Wow man as a huge Death Grips fan and a student in school for social work this video really made my day, thanks so much!
I enjoyed the a lot. I'm a student going further into medicine and the study of psychology among others. Around 2011-2013 era when I was sort of coming of age when I was around 18-19. Both this band, Death Grips, and Tool were huge factors in helping me with that process. For me Death Grips whole discography is a collection of myth like i've learned from Joseph Campbell. Coincidentally, my grandfather gave me Campbell's books and tapes, and It wasn't until Tool re introduced me to Joseph Campbell that I went back and looked even further. These whole things helped me to better integrate my near death experience from a crash I had which ended my pro motocross racing career when I was 19, the resulting medically induced coma, hospitalization, surgery, and then later, sever sever opioid dependency.
It's great you guys are relating this in a way where it can help others integrate these type of experiences and feelings to empower themselves. May want to check out Tool next if I may suggest. Thanks
Wow thanks for having the guts to share with us the way that you did. It takes a lot to be able to go ahead and do that. It never falls to amaze me on how music has the ability to affect so many lives. I am amazed at what you have been through in your life and that clearly you have been able to move forward with your future as well. Just curious what was it that you found helpful from his books and tapes. I will check out Tool and good luck with your career. Your an impressive person.
This Is two of my favorite bands, bar none. So much meat to the meaning of the message that it’s not even funny.
@@jayt7178 Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
i cant even describe to u how happy this made me to see someone publicly praising death grips, barely see any deathgrips love online i feelseen thanks u have a new subscriber
I love this series! Please do Beware, its my favorite DG song!
This is my favourite song of all time, it means so much to me and seeing this video just made my day, this song is really special to me personally and I can’t stop thinking about it, you did a perfect job talking about it, thank you for this
Thanks for watching and for all of the great comments that you made. Delighted that this was your favorite song and that you got so much out of the breakdown. Thanks again and much appreciation. Were delighted when we get true fans pleased with what we did.
Their concerts are a really unique experience. I'm a huge music lover so I try to go out to as many shows as possible and have seen everything from jazz bands to death metal bands live and nothing really compares to seeing Death Grips. They came on stage, didn't say a single word, played through their entire setlist without a word inbetween, said thank you, and then walked off stage. But the entire time they were on stage the whole room had an entirely different vibe and the energy of everyone is incomparable.
Its incredible that someone like yourself who has seen show after show could say that Death Grips was the best show that you had ever experienced, that says a whole lot to me. PS Great description of the show and the energy that is put out by them and how the fans receive it.
This video changed the way I view life. Thank you.
Wow that is a huge compliment to hear and thank you for saying that to us, means a lot.
I am thoroughly glad I subbed
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Thank you so much for this fantastic video. I cannot tell you how much it means to have someone put in the effort to understand this incredible art without setting it aside from the start due to it's extreme nature. I've seen Death Grips live, and I can tell you that the energy is just unreal. They played for about an hour, completely without breaks, each song flowed smoothly into the next, and they took no breaks. The energy in the room was palpable, and not one person in the room stood still for the entire show. At the end, Stefan said "Thank you.", set the mic down, and the trio walked off stage to absolutely outrageous applause. They didn't come back for an encore, and they didn't need to. Thank you for this.
Dude, this is fantastic. You totally get it. I love you.
Thank you for that heartfelt comment. When we have hardcore fans like yourself give us praise it tells us that we are on the right track with these breakdowns.
I love someone/a group of people who can look past the initial harshness of DG and see just how beautifully and tragically poetic it can really be, even as an outsider
I love how you genuinely got inside their minds and understood their feelings about life and how we fans relate to them.
Could you do a breakdown on Viper's "Ya'll cowards don't even smoke crack" next? :)
Thank you for those nice comments, it means a lot when true fans like yourself like what we are doing, and how we presented the information. It is very easy to see why they are so popular and why their music resonates with their fan base. As I told an earlier commentator, whether its counseling or listening to music I put myself in the eyes of someone else. This way I get a different perspective and I get past my pre-conceived notions and I open myself up to understanding and awareness.
I will check out the artist that you mentioned and thanks for the suggestion. The only issue is that we have gotten so many artists to review that we cant get to all of them, the way we would like too. However I will put them on our list to do in the future. Thanks again for watching and listening.
So sad to see this is the last video. You have something really special here
I was totally wrong!! There was just a new video the other day. Really excited to dig into these and even join the stream.
I love your analysis of this song, but omg do i love your personality.
Amazing video!
thank you for all the great things that you said and for even enjoying my personality. LOL we are delighted that you liked the breakdown and analysis and yes, they are a great group with a lot to share. And yes, I am a fan as well.
Really great video! Thanks very much. I hope you continue what you are doing.
As someone who is just starting to listen to Death Grips, I want to thank you for giving me a new perspective on a band that I honestly thought was a meme. I now feel like I can honestly say, for the first time in my life, that this band will help me become a better person. Maybe I'm _really_ overthinking it, but I have a feeling I'm right.
Thank you for that comment and were delighted that you feel this way as this is the goal of the channel and what we hoped to be able to get across. Don't worry about overthinking it and just go ahead and enjoy the band and its music and how it makes you feel. that is the only thing that matters.
loved this video. as for seeing them live - i will be in august, and will certainly report back. i’m so excited
It's definitely notable that they go up on stage all silent, and just unleash a wave of immediate adrenaline and destruction with every performance. that's how it was for my experience. The entire bottom floor of the venue I was in was a mosh pit all the way up to the bar areas, and the closer you got to the front of the crowd, the tighter people were packed, truly like sardines. Some dumbass tried getting on stage and MC Ride gave him the illest kick to the chest I've ever seen in my life. I locked my keys in my car at an afterparty. I think the environment made me dissociate in a way I've never done before. The energy at a show is like a ritual.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, and telling us about your experience. So far nobody has deviated from saying it was an amazing night in every way. This band is truly amazing.
This is awesome man, I love that you gave it a chance rather than dismissing it. Awesome analysis!
Such a great video man honestly.
When MC Ride said “Look inside more then outside” it gave me chills.
I actually ended up sampling it in a older track I made back in 2015.
So much knowledge they carry as a band and individuals.
Thank you for watching and for those great comments, much appreciation.
Yeah this channel needs to blow up. keep doing what your doing sir
Thank you for that comment, it is clear that The Death Grips fans are huge and mighty. Much appreciation.
I went to a show in 2015. They started with Inanimate Sensation. The entire building bounced. The 15-17 year old internet children (redditors, pitchforkees, etc) ran away from the stage as I swam forward.
Their inner light burns like the sun. It is reflected in the music. The decibels. Their grooves and lyrics entrenched as deep as cavernous mountains. It’s just too intense for people who aren’t on a certain level of acceptance of the expansive capacity of human beings.
Wow we have gotten hundreds of comments from fans like yourself who have been to live shows and their experiences and we have gotten some really great quotes and perspectives but yours is in the top three. Well done very well done, you hit it out of the park. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and much appreciation.
Wow, thank you for your words. I really felt much better coz I was thinking whole day about what to do with my freaking life.
Keep doing these!
I've been a fan for a while and I finally saw them at FYF 2015 in Los Angeles. I waited through another band's entire set that played before them, Health, so that I could be front row for Death Grips. The second they came on stage the crowds' energy was so insane and the mosh pit that formed in the middle of the sand-filled field was so intense that anyone who wasn't already wearing a face mask had to step out, including me. I truly believe they are the best band of the decade so I'm glad you understand.
Thank you so much for that comment about the band and your thoughts. Everyone who has responded the way that you have, has had the same experience in seeing them live. The energy level just blew them away and it was their best concert they had ever gone too. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective. .
This is so wholesome. Love to see it. Great breakdown
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I went to a show in june and it was insane. I had kind of a panic attack right before they came out on stage, I had never had that before and had no idea what was going on. But when they started playing my anxiety started going away. By this point I was already as sweaty as I should have been by the end of the show, but I gave it all I had. I was in the front row and it was amazing. It felt just as violent as their music sounded when I first started listening to them. When it was over and I was on my way back home, I noticed I had bruises everywhere, and was so tired I felt sick (this was beacause it had been a very hectic few days before the concert too). But boy did I have fun. I got to experience the panic, pain and whatever else, that their music is packed in. I have no regrets, and I had fun.
Thank you so much for sharing with us how the concert impacted you. Its incredible how you felt one way and then once the concert started it all went away. Its also interesting how you were so wrapped up in the music and what was happening that you did not even feel the battering that was being done to you until you were on your way home. Glad to hear that you had such a great time and experience.
@@brucemufson5810 thanks!
Thank you again and please continue to share with us your thoughts and perspectives.
Anybody that has been to a death grips show knows that wall of sound that just hits you and feels like the sound threw a haymaker punch at you. It’s so intense but beautiful at the same time
I absolutely love this video. This goes sooo much in depth. I love this
Were delighted that you enjoyed the video so much and that you recognized the amount of time that we put into it. We also intend to do more Death Grips breakdowns in the near future. They are a great band.
MC RIDE truly just does not give a fuck about any of society's expectations and I’m honestly just glad that he cares enough to even share his music
The book is called Bowling Alone I had to read it for my senior year of college Dialogue course.
Social capital is the main thing I took away from that course. The importance of communities. Fascinating and very academic read. Even just skimming through is pretty interesting. I read it cover to cover.
@@exzisd Delighted that you did read it and that you got something out of it. I felt the same way after I had read it myself years ago. These books help to give me perspecitve.
can't believe you covered my favorite song last year on my birthday and im just finding out, good work chief
First of all happy b-day and I hope that you had a great year. Second thanks for watching and commenting. And yes it is a great song from a truly great group, thank you again.
pitchfork interview was uploaded ealier than aug 2018,it was deleted from official oitchfork channel,probably because band asked them,the original date is around somewhere in 2012
We love it when our viewers are able to share things with us that we did not know to increase our knowledge of a particular band. Thank you so much for doing that, much appreciated.
We love it when our viewers share things about a band that we did not know. Thank you so much for doing that as it gives us more insight.
Just discovered this song and then your video. Thank you Sir! Definitely enhanced the experience! Going to watch your other commentaries
Stefan has mentioned being inspired from Jimi Hendrix
Of course Jimi Hendrix
Of course
And others
Who else but Jimi Hendrix someone who also had no genre as he also created his own. Thanks for letting me know that.
death grips live show was a surreal experience for me, the energy they bring is just something else, something raw and primal, as if you are set free by the chaos, drowned in the sea of madness in wich you release your pinned up rage and agression to feel cleansed and relieved from it, simillar to a psychedelic trip experience in a way but trough sound and movement.
Great video man
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Thanks for watching and for that great comment that you made, much appreciation. The band is on a different level.
This channel is so perfect. This is such unique and well done content and i cant get enough of it. Never heard of this artist but im excited to check them out.
Thank you thank you for those great comments. It means a lot to us to hear this. Check them out and you will not be disappointed, they are a great group.
I went to see death grips at the brooklyn masonic when they sold out there us tour for the powers that b. I've been a fan of DG since Ex-Military and wanted to see them live like my life depended on it. I finally got the chance and boy did they not disappoint. Me and my 2 friends pull up to a crowd of guys and girls our age (23-27) and immediately was greeted with warm hello's and people syked to be around other people who also liked the band. No one seemed contrive or poser-ish which typically with bands like this you get a few. The energy was nuts before we even went in. The tension in the air was intense and you could feel the anxiety. As we walked in we were greeted with a Koi Fish and the Death Grips logo being shined into the back drop of the stage. There was no openers or warm ups just them performing for what seemed like 1h 45m. As we enter in we got merch asap and headed into the crowd. It's dark, it's hot, and it's cramped. I was sweating before they even got on stage. Me and my buddies are standing waiting patiently when all of a sudden the lights black out and the logo goes from green and blue to deep red. Smoke fills the air and the band silently moves into place. A couple suspenseful moments later and the lights flash on and they just start cranking out the music at most likely the loudest they could make it. Such force that the entire room went into pure chaos. Every song felt like that moment from start to finish. At times you would watch in amazement that human beings could perform at redline for so long. Other times you had to wonder how they could even know what the hell is happening because the changes were so drastic. You felt like you were caught in a wave and you couldn't get out, it was just one lyric after another gut wrenching lyric being screamed as if he was dying. MC Ride took zero breaks and drank water like 3 times. Mind you it was sweltering before people even started to move. 50% of the people there by the end were drenched or shirtless. I poured $6 bottles of water on myself just to cool down. I have never in my life experienced anything like a death grips concert. It was pure hell and 10/10 would go again.
Man I just want to thank you for that great story. We have gotten dozens of concert reviews and perspectives but this is one of the best ones by far. You are a very descriptive writer and you captured the intensity of the concert perfectly. Its obvious that you had an amazing time and delighted that you were able to see them live. Thanks again for your outstanding review.
I'm here watching this video months into the future and I'm really glad I checked this out.
This past decade I've opened my world to all sorts of different music acts and I'd easily say that Death Grips is right up there with my favorites. I was just getting into high school the year they officially formed and it took only a year for me to check them out. I dismissed them for a while but the energy of their Money Store LP is what really brought me back. Life is way different for me now years later but their music has easily stood the test of time. There aren't many acts who I've listened to as much as I have with them.
With all that said, I hadn't fully understood why I enjoyed them so much. The group really is genre-less, and I hadn't thought about it that way until now. There's no real way for me to describe them to people in a way that fully does their art justice. I'll always find myself excited for anything they release, that kind of comfort in artistic consistency is incredibly refreshing.
I was fortunate enough to catch them at Coachella a couple years back right as they had released Bottomless Pit, they truly do let their music speak for itself. Absolutely no crowd interaction was made between songs, they kept it strictly musical. The crowd didn't mind at all, it was chaotic. Fantastic performance all the way through, they even got everyone pumped by doing their own soundcheck right before the set officially started. One of the most memorable performances I had ever seen.
I don't comment much but I really wanted to put that out there. Excited to see more from this channel. Much love.
Great video man, great Analysis as well! Keep them coming.
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I enjoyed the video. I am in my fifties and these guys music speak to me. Surviving successfully in this chaotic life. Be who you are.... Impressive that you guys put this video out thank you.