My favorite song from the De-Loused in the Comatorium. It saddens me sometimes to see how underrated these tracks are, they are so contemplative both visually and aurally.
I hope they dont.. I fucking love them, and to 'come back' would be to fuck with the legacy. Much like how they should've left ATDI alone. The duo have so many other band names they can operate under. Just leave this one alone
i can understand the harsh criticism faced by some examples of their live playing that you might find on youtube, but i don't think you could say that about this one. The usuall complaint is that Cedric's vocals are lacking and I just don't think that's the case here. Have you heard the studio version of the song? they nailed it here, cedric is bang on, omar wails there's just not much to point at as a flaw. If you don't like this I suggest that the mars volta might not be the band for you.
They were extremely inconsistent live tho. I saw them 5 times. 2 were absolutely brilliant and 3 were underwhelming. Tool is my favorite band, but the Mars Volta is 1a. Dudes were fuckin brilliant.
You can enjoy studio albums where there is clean and polish versus a live performance when the guitar playing (while jamming) is more of a cacophony of noise rather than a dragging purpose. I'm all for improv'ing shit but when you're using that much distortion and just whamming away just sounds like hot garbage. It's good when they have proper song structure. However, to your last point, I would say that if you're like me, you might like their studio stuff but realize their live performances are just not something you're going to enjoy. That's okay to.
I saw them live when they were touring this album. Best gig I've ever seen and I was sober. His voice was amazing played for 2 hours at least no support. Drummer and omar were amazing too
I think my biggest gripe with their live shows, and it's very minor; no backing vocals. I've seen them maybe 5 times and they were always on point, but backing vocals could have really elevated those performances. Them playing Cygnus live is incredible, but it would have taken it to a new level if they had the "Nino, preparate" backing vocals.
Theodore is amazing but I actually think Pridgen era Volta is where they peaked, and while maybe not as good of a fit for the band I do believe Deantoni Parks to be the most talented drummer of everyone they had.
God I had no idea, june 2005 went to see system of a down in The Woodlands Texas. Opening acts were Bad Acid trip and The Mars Volta, when TMV took stage they were like nothing ive seen or heard before, it was like each member was the star of the band, very good at their instrument. Then 5 minutes of synth noises between each song . the day after the concert I went to the local CD store and bought every MV cd I could find
oh god... realizing how much i miss them right now -.- (and their tone... the snare is so tight and omars guitar fits so perfectly to the atmosphere of their show)
@@brandonharris9160hahahahahahahaha this dude AGAIN….. with “between the buried and me” hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaha
This is my favorite song from them. But I only like to listen to l'via l'viaquez and cicatriz esp on and off for 20 years. Bc I feel I was a much bigger fan of At the Drive-in. 🤷🏽♀️
Does anyone know if that spider woman is an artwork by max ernst? i know loplop is the bird faced man. i used to know about the spider but can't remember, little help anyone?
Omar was playing in a lower pitch practically the whole time (except for the robot talk solo) and Cedric ... I don't even know where to begin with his vocals. He changes up the tempo and pitch unbearably Yes, I have heard the studio version of the song.
its unfortunate, but i dont think the mars volta work too well live... the vocals are what give this song it's feel and they are far too technical, complex, and hard on the vocal chords to be pulled off live...it's ashame but it's my opinion. having said that, this song rules, and the musicianship, perfect!
i love the Mars Volta but man, their live sound was never very good! Always felt for the poor drummer John...the songs are hard enough to play at normal speed but the live speed is just too much!! The songs just don't sound good...and Cedric's vocals were mostly poor live too...I'm sure if they just slowed down to the normal pace it'd sound less apocalyptic and chaotic!!
Does anyone in this band know how to play a whole note (or even a half note)? Seriously, Mash mash mash mash mash mash. 16 32 16 32 32 64 16, all instruments all time. Even Cecil Taylor knows how to pull it back once in awhile. Just awful.
I did see them on this tour and they didn't seem this bad though. I actually enjoyed it as a teenager. It must be something about the mix on TH-cam being unforgiving although that's not an excuse for bad playing. I think the overwhelming volume too helps mask the poor musicianship.
Poor musicianship? They composed this musical masterpiece. This isn’t Captain beefheart and his magic band or Zappa and the mothers of invention. Give it a break.
@@firstlast-wg2on It just seems like a mess. When I saw them play this in Boston years ago, it sounded tight. It sounded like someone was playing the album, but with the volume higher than anything I've ever heard. That was the loudest show i've ever experienced. No disrespect. I love The Mars Volta. This just sounds sloppy.
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It's a pleasure to see Ikey ripping off those keys. RIP man.
My favorite song from the De-Loused in the Comatorium.
It saddens me sometimes to see how underrated these tracks are, they are so contemplative both visually and aurally.
Most underrated band in my life
Any volta fans left in 2016?
l'm here because l was saying a friend how l was (and still love) this band
Just became one
Always
always
always
My Algebra II teacher taught Cedric in 1994.
So he could do the sums for some of TMV's time signatures.
Well, Cedric dropped out of high school that year
no he didnt
John Theodore is such a great drummer. Has been one of my favorites for a long time now.
First time I saw him play I lost my shit. Didn't know a drummer could look so damn smooth
Volta, unfortunately, is more valued now that it no longer exists. I hope they come back some day
They are coming back, if I'm not mistaken, they're in the process of making a new album
@@hrs9018 Dont fucking do this to me
@@matthewoffact1411 yes, its true, cedric already Twitter about it!, Its going to be fucking great!!!
I hope they dont.. I fucking love them, and to 'come back' would be to fuck with the legacy. Much like how they should've left ATDI alone. The duo have so many other band names they can operate under. Just leave this one alone
@@inkyhanz3237 I mean you can just not listen to whatever they release if it's not your thing? No need to be so dramatic lmao
No one:
Sonic Media Festival: V E I L .
2:56 I've only just now noticed Omar breaking a string just before the crazy meter solo part.
i can understand the harsh criticism faced by some examples of their live playing that you might find on youtube, but i don't think you could say that about this one. The usuall complaint is that Cedric's vocals are lacking and I just don't think that's the case here. Have you heard the studio version of the song? they nailed it here, cedric is bang on, omar wails there's just not much to point at as a flaw. If you don't like this I suggest that the mars volta might not be the band for you.
They were extremely inconsistent live tho. I saw them 5 times. 2 were absolutely brilliant and 3 were underwhelming. Tool is my favorite band, but the Mars Volta is 1a. Dudes were fuckin brilliant.
You can enjoy studio albums where there is clean and polish versus a live performance when the guitar playing (while jamming) is more of a cacophony of noise rather than a dragging purpose. I'm all for improv'ing shit but when you're using that much distortion and just whamming away just sounds like hot garbage.
It's good when they have proper song structure.
However, to your last point, I would say that if you're like me, you might like their studio stuff but realize their live performances are just not something you're going to enjoy. That's okay to.
I saw them live when they were touring this album. Best gig I've ever seen and I was sober. His voice was amazing played for 2 hours at least no support. Drummer and omar were amazing too
I think my biggest gripe with their live shows, and it's very minor; no backing vocals. I've seen them maybe 5 times and they were always on point, but backing vocals could have really elevated those performances. Them playing Cygnus live is incredible, but it would have taken it to a new level if they had the "Nino, preparate" backing vocals.
@@billyjackoff you're thinking of Vismund Cygnus off Francess The Mute, this is Cerpin Taxt off De-Loused. Easy mistake to make.
Theodore absolutely SHREDS on the drums. Jesus.
Cedric at his best. I would have loved to see them in 2005.
My favourite show was in Seattle in the gorge with the throwing lights and almost fight to the security. I will love it forever
Jon Theodore is awesome he really was the glue to this band. I wish they didn't kick him out. The other drummers were good but they weren't the same
amen.
Theodore is amazing but I actually think Pridgen era Volta is where they peaked, and while maybe not as good of a fit for the band I do believe Deantoni Parks to be the most talented drummer of everyone they had.
@@michaelgeary9370 Peaked? Bedlam was fucking mess......Octahedron was boring and Noc was decent. Amputechture was their best work.
@@michaelgeary9370 pretty bold to say that but I agree with you lol
Disagree, Juan was the rhythmic glue
this was the rise and fall of Mars Volta.
its the best live video of them period.
wrong
they were untouchable on this '05 Frances tour
1:13 Japanese Thom Yorke
snabelsnas lmfao
God I had no idea, june 2005 went to see system of a down in The Woodlands Texas. Opening acts were Bad Acid trip and The Mars Volta, when TMV took stage they were like nothing ive seen or heard before, it was like each member was the star of the band, very good at their instrument. Then 5 minutes of synth noises between each song . the day after the concert I went to the local CD store and bought every MV cd I could find
Do people understand what they're hearing at 4:00 ? It's straight madness, I've never heard something so incredible. Fucking Jon Theodore.
The best part (outro) wasn't included ): WHO BROUGHT ME HERE
FORSAKEN, DEPRIVED AND WROUGHT IN FEAR
WHO TURNED IT OFF???
THE LAST THING I REMEMBER NOW
WHO BROUGHT ME HERE?
🥹
Incredible music, what a band. Just superb!
Dude, Cedric's voice 🤯😲 2022
Still the best song from the best band of my childhood
4:35 Ghosted Pouts !! Nice!
My favourite part is watching Cedric try to dance to such a weird rhythm around 4:15
Whenever I come back to Mars I have to go back to early At the Drive -in…
Oh my god this is incredible!
oh god... realizing how much i miss them right now -.- (and their tone... the snare is so tight and omars guitar fits so perfectly to the atmosphere of their show)
This here is the sweet spot of ol volta volt
All the cues were hit and everyone went home happy.
plain and simple evidence here as to why omar is the greatest guitarist ever
hahaha, no mames. Omar was beast, but best guitarist all time?!?!? lol. thats a bit of a stretch
horrible leader
Paul Waggoner from Between the Buried and Me and Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom
@@brandonharris9160hahahahahahahaha this dude AGAIN….. with “between the buried and me” hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaha
I like Jon's shirt. He's so classy.
Incredible! Thanks for the footage!!!
marcel really giving it his all with that tambourine in this one
Holy moly this is amazing
What's sloppy about this? Everyone's on time, following Jon Theodore.
listen your new proyect...Antemasque ;)
Antemasque is good.
P Ha not too much as Volta.
2024. Volta lives on.
I love Japanese crowds they ALWAYS go crazy!
Except that there's a whole section missing.
Coming to 2019 !
i haven't watched this in forever
Holy fuck, best performance of this song by far
Este grupo me hace tener eargasms en cada segundo que suena su música.
hell yeah ikey!
0:22 wtf is Omar doing lmao
Awesome performance!
I love you guys at the marble shrine
I love that guitar... such a groove his pickin in. haha make that a lyric ced's haha
This is my favorite song from them. But I only like to listen to l'via l'viaquez and cicatriz esp on and off for 20 years. Bc I feel I was a much bigger fan of At the Drive-in. 🤷🏽♀️
Too good
holy shit this is probably the loudest i've ever heard Marcel rigged up
epiic!! :3
MTV= Mars the Volta
Does anyone know if that spider woman is an artwork by max ernst? i know loplop is the bird faced man.
i used to know about the spider but can't remember, little help anyone?
R. A. it's an illustration from the myth of Arachnia
Gustav Doré
Dante's Inferno is the book. Wanted that tattoo forever
Yes, at the Electric ballroom concert, but it's not the same as the album.
If you have to ask, you'll never know.
1:12 what's with the kid?
me likey this stuff
this is the performance they used in scab dates right?
I would say it was if it wasn't missing that ridiculous high note Cedric hits before the second verse.
most of scab Dates is New York brother
Sounds about right I was just about to ask the exact same question. Maybe edited parts of it into the final
Contrary to what a lot of people are saying here, most of Scabdates is 5/3/05 in Philly.
It sounds like they are having a jam session
Liberté ou la mort
It's funny how Jon grew a neck after TMV
Hey, Ikey. 🌹
@nenadnen idk what to tell you... cedric sounds pretty good here bro..
Imagine this song... in the middle of cicatriz esp
veil
This wasn't the full song?
Fuck. Yes. How?
I like the studio preformed song better
Santana on acid yo!
You can watch Santana on acid in the Woodstock movie, and the way he's playing there, I can see it.
Hah is it MTV or TMV in the bottom right ;]
I'm not gonna thumbs up your comment but I will semi agree with you.
maybe not that far...
who is this santana?
Omar was playing in a lower pitch practically the whole time (except for the robot talk solo) and Cedric ... I don't even know where to begin with his vocals. He changes up the tempo and pitch unbearably Yes, I have heard the studio version of the song.
its unfortunate, but i dont think the mars volta work too well live... the vocals are what give this song it's feel and they are far too technical, complex, and hard on the vocal chords to be pulled off live...it's ashame but it's my opinion.
having said that, this song rules, and the musicianship, perfect!
Coheed was better
pfft
Nobody cares, bro
@@MorningView4u care
I love this band but man this is sloppy
i love the Mars Volta but man, their live sound was never very good! Always felt for the poor drummer John...the songs are hard enough to play at normal speed but the live speed is just too much!! The songs just don't sound good...and Cedric's vocals were mostly poor live too...I'm sure if they just slowed down to the normal pace it'd sound less apocalyptic and chaotic!!
Does anyone in this band know how to play a whole note (or even a half note)? Seriously, Mash mash mash mash mash mash. 16 32 16 32 32 64 16, all instruments all time. Even Cecil Taylor knows how to pull it back once in awhile. Just awful.
You commented on how you don’t like the Mars Volta on a Mars Volta performance. Weird thing to say about one of the best bands ever
Why are you here then. Literally criticizing just to criticize.
they’re quite bad
Wow, extremely sloppy. They are horrible live.
Edward James They are doing great, what's sloppy about this?
Omar and Cedric are. They don't execute the parts well. Theodore gradually speeds up during song making it messy too.
I did see them on this tour and they didn't seem this bad though. I actually enjoyed it as a teenager. It must be something about the mix on TH-cam being unforgiving although that's not an excuse for bad playing. I think the overwhelming volume too helps mask the poor musicianship.
Poor musicianship? They composed this musical masterpiece. This isn’t Captain beefheart and his magic band or Zappa and the mothers of invention. Give it a break.
@@firstlast-wg2on It just seems like a mess. When I saw them play this in Boston years ago, it sounded tight. It sounded like someone was playing the album, but with the volume higher than anything I've ever heard. That was the loudest show i've ever experienced.
No disrespect. I love The Mars Volta. This just sounds sloppy.