Young Fathers performs I Saw at The Mercury Prize 2022. UK viewers can watch more from the Mercury Prize 2023 on BBC iPlayer. #youngfathers #mercuryprize
I'll never understand why they aren't huge. The most exciting, intelligent and innovative band in the Uk for the last decade. And they *smash it* live every time, too.
Because they are the kind of artists that won't let themselves be dictated by production, marketing and by-products ... Look at those twats aroudn those tables, who does that... And they are big enough now, in that niche of the greats ! And like the fellow before, the mainstream music scene is boring, not sure I want to see them mixed up there ... I just hope they get their fair share of financial reward. To support that, buy their music, and more importantly go see them live !!!!!
Because they are cringey and embarrassing to watch. They prance around the stage, mugging off to the camera while pulling deeply affected grimaces and painful, 1000 yard stares off into the distance. I feel 2nd hand embarrassment for them. Just sing the song, no need for the theatrics.
If these guys just keep doing what they do the whole world will know them, these guys have been working it for a while and they are amazing. The layers of sound creates a magnificent sound scape especially listening with good quality headphones……boom mind blown! ❤❤❤❤❤
First chance you get see them live,saw them at green Man festiva this year.. and the last time I saw a band that blew me away like that was clash at the royal court in Liverpool in 1981..
AMO a #YoungFathers son fascinantes.... la primera vez que los escuche senti la misma emoción que cuando descubri el Trip Hop y a bandas como Massive Attack.
First saw them live supporting Depeche Mode in June and thought they were absolutely epic and totally into what they were on stage to do and I absolutely love this tune and listen to it a lot. Specifically this performance, they are just incredible and should’ve won!
So awesome to see them doing so well since i found them as just a little indie band way back near the beginning. They've really never compromised, either, theres risks, and intense energy happening in nearly every song.
I liked the video before I even watched it, because I knew it was going to be Epic! It was. The build up of the music and feeling the audience catch the vibe, the audacious ending. Perfect.
Exactly they should have been dancing and getting into the sound and the harmonies if I was there I woulld have been dancing and humble to witness that.
Was going to fly from Cincinnati to Philadelphia to see Young Fathers on Oct 7th but it was cancelled. Oh well, things happen, I'll catch them the next time they come to the US for sure
It must be so hard performing when you have a load of people sat in front of you not moving, as if they are at a chicken in the basket cabaret night. Best band - should have won. Saw them at Green Man this year - should have been festivals headliners for the Sunday night, but stuffed away on a smaller stage. Luckily, everyone knew they were the highlight and the place was rammed.
I'm so eager to see them live here in DC in early October, but it amazes me that the show is still far from a sellout. What the heck? Heavy Heavy is an incredible album that's been getting short-shrifted all over. I'd easily call it my favorite album of 2023.
Being from America I don't know there back grounds at all but it interests me to the point I don't want to find out but honestly the music and live performance is enough
Not bad for a few Edinburgh's gadgies, see them a few times in auld reekie. With young fathers you think soul, feel electronica and bass drum... You get punk!
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I'll never understand why they aren't huge. The most exciting, intelligent and innovative band in the Uk for the last decade. And they *smash it* live every time, too.
Young people are boring now
Because they are the kind of artists that won't let themselves be dictated by production, marketing and by-products ... Look at those twats aroudn those tables, who does that...
And they are big enough now, in that niche of the greats !
And like the fellow before, the mainstream music scene is boring, not sure I want to see them mixed up there ...
I just hope they get their fair share of financial reward.
To support that, buy their music, and more importantly go see them live !!!!!
Because they are cringey and embarrassing to watch. They prance around the stage, mugging off to the camera while pulling deeply affected grimaces and painful, 1000 yard stares off into the distance. I feel 2nd hand embarrassment for them. Just sing the song, no need for the theatrics.
Wow, hands down best live performance on the night , fantastic song just built & built, should have won.
Now that’s a performance 🖤🖤🖤
I am 75 watched bands all my life the best stage presence i have seen for years. Tony Moore
One of the most visceral, emotional performances I've ever seen. 💪🔥🔥💜
This absolutely blew me away watching it on TV last night. What a performance.
If these guys just keep doing what they do the whole world will know them, these guys have been working it for a while and they are amazing. The layers of sound creates a magnificent sound scape especially listening with good quality headphones……boom mind blown! ❤❤❤❤❤
Bring on Young Fathers at Glasgow Barrowlands! I just can't quite get over how epic this band are live! Never seen anything like it.
Same buzzing
3 people up dancing. What an effing crowd. No wonder they got the look at the end.
It's the mercury music awards, it's probably all music execs etc
Spot on - ‘suits ‘
everyone else is probably intimidated/blown away
It’s full of corporate stooges on freebies….
Really thought they would win this one, gutted for them! The best live act I’ve seen in a long time!
I find their performances mesmerising
Turned over TV and they came on never heard of them, blew me away amazing, 10:11
First chance you get see them live,saw them at green Man festiva this year.. and the last time I saw a band that blew me away like that was clash at the royal court in Liverpool in 1981..
How is the audience just sitting there, a witness to that energy?
The audience= ,lames 😂😂😂
They are a bunch of SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAYS
AMO a #YoungFathers son fascinantes.... la primera vez que los escuche senti la misma emoción que cuando descubri el Trip Hop y a bandas como Massive Attack.
Young Fathers Live is emotional and transends. I only found them as a preceeding act on Depeche Mode's tour. NOW A FAN!!!
A totally stunning performance......mesmeric, utterly committed, totally inspirational. Felt like I was watching the future.......
First saw them live supporting Depeche Mode in June and thought they were absolutely epic and totally into what they were on stage to do and I absolutely love this tune and listen to it a lot. Specifically this performance, they are just incredible and should’ve won!
The most amazing sound I have heard in a long time ❤️
oh my my my young fathers, the best thing that happen to me
So awesome to see them doing so well since i found them as just a little indie band way back near the beginning. They've really never compromised, either, theres risks, and intense energy happening in nearly every song.
Stunning performance ❤❤❤
Fuck yeah!
What an awesome stage presence..
Great music, amazing vocals and fantastic band !
I liked the video before I even watched it, because I knew it was going to be Epic! It was. The build up of the music and feeling the audience catch the vibe, the audacious ending. Perfect.
Mesmerising
Wow! This is incredible!
Saw them live tonight and I'm still buzzing. Had to hit YT for more! Such a vibe.
I watched them last night in Birmingham, they whipped the crowd up into a frenzy- outstanding!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Saw these live for the first time last night and after many years of gig going I honestly think they could be the best I’ve ever seen
Seeing them live is next level.
Serious energy output.
in a few words you summedup the vibe perfectly!
F**KING AWESOME!! FUCK!!
That was fuckin brilliant!!!!
Yes…
Best song of 2023, and best album too in my view
Best Band now!
Best band going at the moment - Incredible.
Amazing ❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I love how in their performances they all pace around like they're summoning ancient spirits
I love every album but this one. oh my G!!! ❤❤
Just WOW
Watched the performance last night on TV - truly massive!
saw them supporting depeche mode in dublin last june.great live .hadnt heard of them b4 .favourite song is toy unreal live
Fantastic!
wow what a sound
I would have been straight up dancing!!! those sitting down have no pulse!!!!
Excellent performance the band deserves a standing ovation ffs 👍 🇬🇧
Absolute inspiring!!!!
Exactly they should have been dancing and getting into the sound and the harmonies if I was there I woulld have been dancing and humble to witness that.
absolutely stunning - how to perform live as a group - loved it
Loved that loved the theatre of it all.
F**k YEAH
Too good
They love it.
This music is intoxicant.
Absolutely fucking mighty✌
Beautiful Performance...Love It ....Thank You Bye Bye JeanFrancois 😊
Love the deep roots on show but who let the Unapologetic hosts on stage with them?
Music from the future ❤
Was between them and Ezra collective for it (in my opinion) both amzing performances! SO excited to see them live!
Have that. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Genius
Going on up to the spirit in the sky 🎵🎵🎵
Really that's awesome
Vi lo que vi. Dale Young Fathers.
The Best Ever 2024!!
Wow!
Was going to fly from Cincinnati to Philadelphia to see Young Fathers on Oct 7th but it was cancelled. Oh well, things happen, I'll catch them the next time they come to the US for sure
We need Young Fathers more than ever 2924!!!!!!!!!
saw Kayus in Junction St the other week - YLT ;)
Amazing! I hope they win tonight.
Edinburgh Ya Bass🏴😘
YES, PLEASE. ☄️⚡️💥🔥
It must be so hard performing when you have a load of people sat in front of you not moving, as if they are at a chicken in the basket cabaret night.
Best band - should have won. Saw them at Green Man this year - should have been festivals headliners for the Sunday night, but stuffed away on a smaller stage. Luckily, everyone knew they were the highlight and the place was rammed.
I'm so eager to see them live here in DC in early October, but it amazes me that the show is still far from a sellout. What the heck? Heavy Heavy is an incredible album that's been getting short-shrifted all over. I'd easily call it my favorite album of 2023.
Yeah man, needs everyone bouncing.
Damn I got goosebumps
Love it
Goosebumps
Fucking amazing!!!
Portugal, Lisbon. Oporto, yes?
Thoroughly recommend getting up at half past 4 and having a YF binge to everybody. ❤
Hab die Band das erste mal als Vorgruppe bei Depeche Mode gehört und hab gedacht oh je was ist das. Aber mit der Zeit finde ich die ganz cool
Woken up every nerve ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ I’m in 🔥
Best live band around at the moment, incendiary
Easily one of the best bands in the UK right now. Nobody can touch them
Buzzing just got ticket ❤
❤❤❤
Wow
GOOD TUNE
Pilton,s Absolute, s Finest😘
They seriously from Pilton? Sitting here in Pilton watching it, trying to get my head round how people can create something like this out of thin air.
Well there you are 😘
Very good, so many good albums i expected to win over ezra collective, but they deserved it
🐐
Checked these out after hearing Noel Gallagher mention them it’s alright sounds like a mash up off a few other songs catachy bit eh
Good
Phenomenal. Sonic. Noise. ❤️
This is the sort of band you don't go to see, you go to experience.
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Being from America I don't know there back grounds at all but it interests me to the point I don't want to find out but honestly the music and live performance is enough
🎵👌👌👌
Sad people just sitting there 🤣 pathetic! This band are INCREDIBLE!!!! ❤
Not bad for a few Edinburgh's gadgies, see them a few times in auld reekie. With young fathers you think soul, feel electronica and bass drum... You get punk!
Who saw these coming?
I love how diverse they are
Gonna be tough for this group to stay together.
How come?
They’ve been together since 2008 lol
They've managed for a good few years so far, so let's hope it continues
How tf can you stay in your fucking seat during this performance 😃