yeah its definitely a great technical performance, if not the best thats recorded, but i prefer the later 94 and lollapalooza versions of this song. yeah its way too fast and pretty sloppy but it really brings out the character of the sng for a live performance and really bites. the one on the “lost tapes”, which was somehow linked to vieuphoria, is really good.
I helped put this song / video together for SP. It was completely amazing being in the room for all of this. The venue, the clowns, the fans, the chaos. Lightning in a bottle.
This song got me the drummer part in my old band called odd man out!!! I was very nervous going in on the audition , and they gave me a list of covers they play, and I chose this song cuz I knew I could play it well it it has a certain level of difficulty compared to other songs on the list, and it did the trick, we played this through in 1 take and when we finished they welcomed me as their new drummer, what a great ride that was ...I miss those days
I was at this show at Club OZ, Seattle. October 15th, 1993. They told us that they were filming the video for Geek USA. Super small venue maybe 250-300 ppl in a club that was actually a disco/dance club!
Yeah I remember they were touring with The Frogs at the time. They played in Portland, OR at La Luna a couple nights before the Seattle show. It was the best concert ever, and nothing comes close to the ‘93-‘94 tours! I’ve always liked smaller venues, I’m not a fan of “Stadium Rock”.
This video is the greatest thing on this site. Fucking clowns, Darcy looking EXCEPTIONALLY hot, and everybody is playing one of SP's best songs spot on, not to mention the little pop ups that are telling me to basically blow out my speakers.
@2:36 is always my favorite part of the song. It's just so mello and euphoric and then ramps up crazy. I always look forward to hearing that part of the song.
Best version ever! The clown taking a drag of the smoke at the beginning LOL…the organized chaos in this performance is so befitting of the pumpkins. Their sound and energy going absolutely ape shit, while they themselves are nearly standstill and calm
I remember this from the music video DVD! I was in high school when it came out, I remember showing this to friends who were really into ICP at the time telling them, "Look! This is so much better, and you still have your clowns!"
Beat thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much for this upload. By the time he said “they say you are the company you keep” I was already dying laughing. Made my day.
I still have the dvd…bought it new when it first released! Can’t recall what the last music video is on the top of my head but might be stand inside your love. Absolutely awesome dvd.
In a dream We are connected. Siamese twins At the wrist. And then I knew we'd been forsaken Expelled from paradise I can't believe them When they say that “it's alright”
@bebopalulahola Yes, it was released on the Greatest Hits DVD one of two live clips included on the DVD. The other was "An Ode to No One" live at the Metro.
If you look up Rock and Roll in the dictionary it says: see the clown swilling Jack Daniels from the bottle, while smoking a butt, in the first 3 seconds of this video! It couldn't be described. You'd have to see it! So glad they got it on video as proof it happened!
So..the pedagogic clown speech-guy in the beginning with James Iha..is Jimmy, and the very tall guy telling them to lets go (Billy?)..played by some dudes from SNL? Sick song from one of the best album of the early 90´s. Gnarly solos! Where is this recorded?
If only they still rocked out like this today. I’m a young kid and by the time I’m grown up this will be forgotten, crossing my fingers that someone will come and bring this back. For now I’m going to enjoy what we have left. Enough with this shitty auto tuned BS we put up with today.
@@aegisreflector1239 I second Aegis here. More than ever there are local bands making music and performances as awesome as these. Only needed is to search a bit and go out to local shows!
the guy who came in after the flaming clown scene looks a lot like Peter Steele (Type O Neg. / Singer). I'm just throwing that out there. and btw, This song obviously rocks :)
Even with all the chaos on stage, this is most technically sound and complete live perf. of Geek I've ever heard.
yeah its definitely a great technical performance, if not the best thats recorded, but i prefer the later 94 and lollapalooza versions of this song. yeah its way too fast and pretty sloppy but it really brings out the character of the sng for a live performance and really bites. the one on the “lost tapes”, which was somehow linked to vieuphoria, is really good.
"Now fire is funny, but a flaming clown? That's not funny." I agree, a flaming clown is not funny. It's ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS.
"Alright people let's have a good day today" lmao
It's funny for about 20 seconds, then the funniness rapidly deteriorates.
james iha be talkin
Like a little boss no less.
@@MichaelD8393 Goated with the sauce
it's true
DANKE
Ngl he do be talkin fr fr
I've been a Pumpkins fan for 22 years and still think this is one of the best things they ever did
34 for me but yes you are correct.
I helped put this song / video together for SP. It was completely amazing being in the room for all of this. The venue, the clowns, the fans, the chaos. Lightning in a bottle.
How did you guys even film this with such chaos lmao
You should get in touch with all the clowns (and the band) and have them write up what they recall.
Thank you! You did a tremendous job. I only wish I could have been there, in person, to have enjoyed it.
I was one of the clowns
no, you didn't
I always felt James Iha was the clinch pin in the band. The heaviest of his guitar sound matched Billy's lead and vocals superbly.
Lynch pin, I think you mean. And absolutely. I agree entirely. He held Corgan in place, brought him back when he drifted. James was always centred.
Well for siamese dream billy recorded all of that himself and directed all of it.
This is easily the funniest live performance of all time
i don’t know what the fuck i just watched but that was fucking sick
Jimmy like:
Shit I was so strung out that night i thought there were all these clowns on the stage...
this is like the fiercest fucking pumpkins performance EVER. (with clowns.)
This song got me the drummer part in my old band called odd man out!!! I was very nervous going in on the audition , and they gave me a list of covers they play, and I chose this song cuz I knew I could play it well it it has a certain level of difficulty compared to other songs on the list, and it did the trick, we played this through in 1 take and when we finished they welcomed me as their new drummer, what a great ride that was ...I miss those days
Kind of sad how I always see several comments making fun of Jimmy’s drug problem instead of making comments about how insanely good he is at drumming.
Meanwhile Darcy is stoned out of her mind onstage
I was at this show at Club OZ, Seattle. October 15th, 1993. They told us that they were filming the video for Geek USA. Super small venue maybe 250-300 ppl in a club that was actually a disco/dance club!
Yeah I remember they were touring with The Frogs at the time. They played in Portland, OR at La Luna a couple nights before the Seattle show. It was the best concert ever, and nothing comes close to the ‘93-‘94 tours! I’ve always liked smaller venues, I’m not a fan of “Stadium Rock”.
This looks like the most fun thing that ever happened
This just bleeds 90's.
I feel sorry for people born after the year 2000.
@@clownnookie I’m 21 and all my favorite music is in the 90s! Rip. At least the internet makes all the tunes easily accessible
@@jakebulette6485 It's a fun decade to explore.
@@clownnookie You say that as if mid or late 90s borns even remember the decade lol
This video is the greatest thing on this site. Fucking clowns, Darcy looking EXCEPTIONALLY hot, and everybody is playing one of SP's best songs spot on, not to mention the little pop ups that are telling me to basically blow out my speakers.
Too have seen them in this small of a venue when this album came out...
+Bryan Wagner Yeah fuk man that would have been something!
@2:36 is always my favorite part of the song. It's just so mello and euphoric and then ramps up crazy. I always look forward to hearing that part of the song.
same
Agree
my favourite youtube video of all time
I would give anything to have been at this concert! Truly, a once in a lifetime event.
4:50 is just to fuckin heavy for you youtube.
Darcy was so gorgeous!
+gullivera she was the heart
If she were a president she'd be babe'erham Lincoln
gullivera ... she was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!
@@foolish_carpenter3147 she's a babe, she'd give a dog a bone!
@@philnoble8014 wait relax buddy
WTF seeing James Iha talk like that is both hilarious and scary at the same time haha
Billy used that guitar when they played Mayonaise at the record release show at the Chicago Metro!
...And also he used it on MCIS sessions, to circa late 1995-early 1996 Billy decided painted it blue.
This was, and might still be, his main Eb guitar. Used for Geek, Mayo, a lot of MCIS.
Smashing Pumpkins - Geek USA Live (feat. Slipknot)
😂😂😂
His was the era of Pumpkins I discovered them, shit the world was great back then! Music was real!! Young and free too! Ha.
No sabía que era lo que necesitaba para ser feliz hasta que vi a Smashing Pumpkins con payasos 🙏
I love the “I love mom” guitar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Saw that...LuvYa Mom!
3:04 Hahahaha Love this performance
bring back memories seeing all my exe's on stage.
I disagree, a flaming clown would be VERY funny. Also, D'arcy = Yum
Best version ever! The clown taking a drag of the smoke at the beginning LOL…the organized chaos in this performance is so befitting of the pumpkins. Their sound and energy going absolutely ape shit, while they themselves are nearly standstill and calm
I feel like James Iha could have his own show
I like how billy pulled his arm at the end.. shit makes me laugh😂😂😂😂
ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER.I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE SABBATH INFLUENCE ON THIS GREAT ERA OF ROCK.HOW I MISS THE 90'S😥
Clown theme, D’arcy, Billy with hair… this really has it all!
"I love my mom".
5:43 Billy did NOT want a clown grabbing his arm.
He had to hit the last note on time, it may not be because he didn't want the clown touching him.
I remember this from the music video DVD! I was in high school when it came out, I remember showing this to friends who were really into ICP at the time telling them, "Look! This is so much better, and you still have your clowns!"
LOL you still
Have your clowns
My yellow clown tour shirt is 30 years old now. Still have it looking new but wish I had the blue one.
Beat thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much for this upload. By the time he said “they say you are the company you keep” I was already dying laughing. Made my day.
I had this on DVD years back. Also had ode to nobody live.
Me too! It was on repeat all the time… when I didn’t have “Fear and loathing in Las Vegas “ on
I still have the dvd…bought it new when it first released! Can’t recall what the last music video is on the top of my head but might be stand inside your love. Absolutely awesome dvd.
Think we'll ever get a scene like this in a million years lk wtf where did time go🤬🤬🤬
This is proof that music today doesn't even begin to hold a candle to the 90s
Best performance of Geek U.S.A. I've ever heard
Amazing. Pure greatness.
...drum "rupture" at
4:50 ! :-)
I watched it at LEAST 100 x in a row. No clowning’ 🤡 it’s in the running for best video of all time
Press 3 for instant "Rahhh"
2023…still the jam.
billy’s so cute here
this is amongst the heaviest things I have ever seen
More clown please. I love 'em, wish they were in every video, but leave it to Billy to actually have the balls to bring a bunch of clowns onstage.
Favorite Smashing Pumpkins song!!!
3:29 that clows shot is awesome
jasonjinx 7 years late but I totally thought the same thing
I love SP and am quite afraid of clowns. Which pretty much GUARANTEES a dream/nightmare about this tonight…
This video is amazing. Never saw this before.
young billy w hair ❤️🥰
When Billy still had true Charisma...testosterone fueled mojo. Idk what happened a few years later but something sure af did 😑😶😪
I miss the 90s
I'm terrified of clowns but I love the pumpkins enough to bear this video
Early slipknot gig?
Slipknot wishes they were on the same level as peak Pumpkins.
Glad to know when my scratched to fuck DVD doesn't work, youtube exists.
Best music video ever.
In a dream
We are connected.
Siamese twins
At the wrist.
And then I knew we'd been forsaken
Expelled from paradise
I can't believe them
When they say that “it's alright”
You know it ain't fuckin' alright!!
GRRRRRRRREEEEAAAWWWWW!!!!
2:38 welcome to heaven
@bebopalulahola
Yes, it was released on the Greatest Hits DVD one of two live clips included on the DVD. The other was "An Ode to No One" live at the Metro.
This was October 15, 1993 at the Oz Club in Seattle. Night one of a two-night stand. I saw both shows. No clowns at the second show.
If you look up Rock and Roll in the dictionary it says: see the clown swilling Jack Daniels from the bottle, while smoking a butt, in the first 3 seconds of this video!
It couldn't be described. You'd have to see it! So glad they got it on video as proof it happened!
WHOLE CONCERT PLEASE🤘🏻🤘🏻
Now where in the hell can I watch real rock like this today? No where! The crap out today is garbage compared to this!
Yes yes yes!!!!
dontswin that's just wrong, you're not looking hard enough.
Agreed
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Last song of the set...there is hope
Is it true this show was really loud? like REALLY loud?
yes
just this song, clowns amplify sound. true fact.
yeah it was in a club too and those amps were cranked up really loud
Legendary.
Algum brasileiro assistindo isso?
Que foda!!!
Nos dias que a política tá hoje.
✌😂
D'arcy don't giving a f*ck with all that's happening is amazing
So..the pedagogic clown speech-guy in the beginning with James Iha..is Jimmy, and the very tall guy telling them to lets go (Billy?)..played by some dudes from SNL? Sick song from one of the best album of the early 90´s. Gnarly solos! Where is this recorded?
The 90s ruled
this is like the smashing pumpkins’ anyone can play guitarbeachhouse
_"let's go kill 'em"_
Destroys that crowd.
If only they still rocked out like this today. I’m a young kid and by the time I’m grown up this will be forgotten, crossing my fingers that someone will come and bring this back. For now I’m going to enjoy what we have left. Enough with this shitty auto tuned BS we put up with today.
Theres still stuff this good out there, u just have to look
@@aegisreflector1239 I second Aegis here. More than ever there are local bands making music and performances as awesome as these. Only needed is to search a bit and go out to local shows!
dam this song kicks ass i like Billys shirt
love how james can't get a word in
So hilariously great
the guy who came in after the flaming clown scene looks a lot like Peter Steele (Type O Neg. / Singer). I'm just throwing that out there. and btw, This song obviously rocks :)
what the hell James?!?! XD
2021
The clown in red is having the most fun
For sure.
I mean if this isn't rock n roll what the fuck is. Epic.
This is rad!
I love james with all my heart but his voice in the start of the video sounds like he smoked 2 bags of weed 😭
So good
I just noticed D'Arcy was using a Guitar Center strap
I never tried playing this song on meth like in this video, maybe it's best because I don't do meth , but holy cow slow it down man!!!
Man I’ll never forget being a teenager and thinking how Darcy was so fuckin hot and now we’re both adults and look like shit 😂
This is rock n' roll. That's my only reaction.
this reminds me of guitar hero live
Who's the alternative rock scenario/ funny nose hazardous materials expert at the beginning?
This is great!
Rock!!!
that heroin induced drummin.... gadlike
lmao heroin doesn't give you insane technique