MGMT performing "Alien Days" Live on KCRW

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  • Опубліковано 27 кві 2014
  • MGMT performed a career-spanning set for a live audience at Apogee Studio during Coachella week. We share highlights from the session on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb...

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  • @salvadorgalvan7905
    @salvadorgalvan7905 7 років тому +460

    "Those days taught me everything I know, like how to catch a feeling and when to let it go." Genius

    • @duantorruellas716
      @duantorruellas716 6 років тому +4

      Connor Smallnut well said 👍

    • @AlmendroSolar
      @AlmendroSolar 5 років тому +2

      Can someone go to my channel and listen the music that I'm producing, I'm about to make a suicidal streaming just to get some subs or something lol

    • @josefinebliss2801
      @josefinebliss2801 5 років тому +9

      That's probably my favorite line too

    • @andrewcairns8266
      @andrewcairns8266 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlmendroSolar I listened to your stuff, I liked it, some interesting textures/ideas. Keep going with it, man.

    • @nicolasmrn
      @nicolasmrn 2 роки тому +5

      These guys are like the new Pink Floyd or something like that.

  • @topstep
    @topstep 7 років тому +330

    This song makes me cry. I have no idea why. It isn't even a "sad" song. There is something about it that just feels completely perfect to me.

  • @nicolasmrn
    @nicolasmrn 8 років тому +312

    The definetely masterpiece of MGMT. Period.

    • @Spagett998
      @Spagett998 7 років тому +1

      Nicolás Moreno yep

    • @arispacetimeanduniverse8174
      @arispacetimeanduniverse8174 7 років тому +1

      yes

    • @josephclavelli3516
      @josephclavelli3516 6 років тому +35

      Nah that is Siberian Breaks. But this song is amazing as well, definitely the best off their self titled album.

    • @christiacominotti
      @christiacominotti 5 років тому +8

      MGMT selftitled álbum is the best for me..

    • @filipemadeira3664
      @filipemadeira3664 5 років тому +10

      For me it has to be of moons birds and monsters. That song takes me places

  • @tkdems
    @tkdems 3 місяці тому +3

    How have I not heard this song until 2024? This feels like it could’ve been a song on Sgt. Peppers.

  • @levikassinove9495
    @levikassinove9495 4 роки тому +37

    At first listen the song seems so random and muddled, and then you see how perfect it is.

  • @nifty8327
    @nifty8327 3 роки тому +34

    This is the best version of this song I’ve heard

    • @t6mal
      @t6mal 5 місяців тому

      same

  • @astralacuity
    @astralacuity 8 років тому +146

    Such a masterpiece...

  • @Luide-gn5sp
    @Luide-gn5sp 8 років тому +151

    this is the best song of the history. this is all

    • @astralacuity
      @astralacuity 8 років тому +12

      +Luide Sousa Agreed. If I could pick one song to be on a desert island with, it's this.

    • @madampawsy1903
      @madampawsy1903 7 років тому

      Luide Sousa ah fuck just by listening you'd probably get a mad trip though

    • @madampawsy1903
      @madampawsy1903 7 років тому

      James Hansen especially being isolated on an island

    • @AndreaPerez-hd5nf
      @AndreaPerez-hd5nf 6 років тому

      i agree

    • @blablac
      @blablac 5 років тому +8

      siberian breaks is not bad....

  • @meunomeesantiago
    @meunomeesantiago 6 років тому +50

    Andrew is amazing. mgmt is just so good.

  • @mrsceltics
    @mrsceltics 6 років тому +66

    This song makes me feel nostalgic, sad, and at the end, motivated. It's so beautiful and dreamy.

  • @musicvideosish
    @musicvideosish 10 років тому +191

    LOVE the sound of his voice no matter what range it goes. I am convinced that it is healing- no matter the tone. The bands sound is like the "icaro" that carries you in the temporary trance for the duration of song. Then sadly- like all the material things on Earth, it enda, but the imprint will forever be store in my soul. Thank you MGMT- for bringing us to the next level ;)

    • @mrperroxo
      @mrperroxo 10 років тому +9

      Wow!!! That was deep (no sarcasm intended)

    • @musicvideosish
      @musicvideosish 10 років тому +11

      Listening to MGMT kind of opened my eyes. Got to meet James in person- (saw him walking around at "The Cosmopolitan" in Las Vegas) and got a chance to Thank him. He was so kind. MGMT is just "IT". I look forward to anything they produce as an expression of where they are as a collective in their journey and it sparks in on my journey. Wonderful Stuff. Absolutely Wonderful!

    • @talksxalotx101
      @talksxalotx101 10 років тому +2

      musicvideosish stole the words right out of my mind, amazing words

    • @musicvideosish
      @musicvideosish 10 років тому +2

      Awe, thank you. Just love these guys- UNconditionally, for being Real.

    • @MATTMAN92ish
      @MATTMAN92ish 9 років тому +14

      finally people in the comments that actually feel the way i do about their music its good to see for once haha

  • @roach9397
    @roach9397 2 роки тому +24

    This may be better than the album version. They really turned the psychedelia to 11 for that outro. It’s like the musical equivalent of an existential crisis

  • @mrperroxo
    @mrperroxo 10 років тому +103

    Great performance! It kinds of reminds me to David Bowie and Pink Floyd at the same time. Just... Wow!!!

    • @EmpireAntz
      @EmpireAntz 8 років тому +10

      +fred luna - Yes, some of these chord progressions and strange melodies used in the song makes me think in something Bowie would do in his early years.

    • @peopletakepicturesofeachother
      @peopletakepicturesofeachother 7 років тому +9

      Alien Days and Weekend Wars are heavily "bowiesh" songs

    • @titanium2295
      @titanium2295 6 років тому +6

      canal ONDAS why do we always have to compare. this song is absolutely breathtalinh and i feel it is very unique and defines mgmt to a quite far extent.

    • @GBCACHO
      @GBCACHO 6 років тому

      word

  • @Jonn738
    @Jonn738 6 років тому +64

    LYRICS
    Sometimes the windows combine with the seams in a way
    That twitches on a peak at the place where the spirit was slain
    One foot leads to another
    Night's for sleep, blue curtains, covers
    Sequins in the eyes
    That's a fine time to dine
    Divine who's circling, feeding the cards to the midwives
    Who love those alien days
    The nonstop alien days
    Ooh the alien days
    Must've skipped the ship and joined the team
    For a ride
    A couple hours to learn the controls
    And commandeer both my eyes
    Hey!
    Be quick dear, times are uncertain
    One month crawling, next year blurring
    Decades in the drain
    Monograms on the brain
    Decide what's working and what's moved on
    To the last phase
    The floodgate alien days
    I love those alien days
    Mmm... the alien days
    When the peels are down, it feels like traveling in style
    You don't need wings to hover forty ton stones for a mile
    And in the summer, virgin visions
    Mindless humming
    Numbers can't decide if the day's supposed to smile
    Today find infinite ways it could be
    Plenty worse
    It's a blessing but it's also a curse
    Those days taught me everything I know
    How to catch a feeling
    And when to let it go
    How all the scheming, soulless creatures
    Can't find dreamer's honey in the hive
    If it's right beneath the nose
    And when the light is new
    The sky shows trembling cartoons
    You don't need smoke to cover
    Most of the world in a gloom
    But here comes racer number 7
    Watch my fingers ripping out the lines
    If it looks like we could lose
    If it looks like we could lose
    If it looks like we could lose
    If it looks like we could lose

  • @benm3143
    @benm3143 6 років тому +30

    The sounds, the lyrics, the voices
    This is what got me interested in music

  • @ABR0733
    @ABR0733 10 років тому +58

    Oh my god this is such an energetic and amazing performance of this song.

  • @skylerbaker8961
    @skylerbaker8961 5 років тому +18

    This has to be one of their best performances, so much passion showing through the whole band and Andrew’s vocals were amazing in this!

  • @meunomeesantiago
    @meunomeesantiago 6 років тому +25

    hands down the best mgmt performance ever.

  • @bonk4199
    @bonk4199 4 роки тому +10

    0:14
    0:42
    2:15
    2:58
    (Time stamps so I can listen to these parts on repeat)

  • @maximthefox
    @maximthefox 4 роки тому +17

    Andrew's jam at the end is where it's at.

  • @danielmarsden2277
    @danielmarsden2277 5 років тому +17

    I actually prefer this live version over the album one, man it's golden

  • @plenkins
    @plenkins 7 років тому +24

    It's like the nerdy, comic book sound of The Sparks mixed with the prog rock of Camel, this track is so chill and psychedelic, one of their best I think.

  • @Kowjja
    @Kowjja 10 місяців тому +6

    It's so close to the recording
    In fact it's better
    they're truly professional
    Also love how Ben and Andrew sing at the same time for most of the song. They're slightly out of tune (because well it's human voice) and it gives a lot of depth to the songs

  • @spooninspoon
    @spooninspoon 9 років тому +38

    Awesome performance... I can listen to this song non stop. "today ill find infinite ways it could be plenty worse, its a blessing but its also a curse, those day's taught me everything I know like how catch a feeling and when to let it go"... that is my life, one of the best songs ever contrary to popular belief.

    • @kai-zi9st
      @kai-zi9st 5 років тому +3

      Yess, my favourite lyrics of the song

  • @rolandmick5911
    @rolandmick5911 8 років тому +23

    I think i like this more than the one on album

    • @puppyofwrath
      @puppyofwrath 8 років тому +3

      +Roland Mick Agree! Much better live.

  • @mimr1499
    @mimr1499 10 років тому +24

    OMG i'm in love with this song!

  • @josefinebliss2801
    @josefinebliss2801 5 років тому +5

    This song always just makes me so happy

  • @glaubersw1988
    @glaubersw1988 10 років тому +14

    Amazing. Can't wait to watch this live in Brazil!

  • @dgsevenyseven
    @dgsevenyseven 4 роки тому +5

    This band is amazing LIVE

  • @deagolowang3580
    @deagolowang3580 5 років тому +5

    This songs takes me to different world

  • @tasmaniandevil9054
    @tasmaniandevil9054 3 роки тому +5

    i love this way too much :'( also andrews guitar is such a gem!

  • @ch1oe374
    @ch1oe374 5 років тому +8

    i cannot believe i’m going to see this live

  • @igloobudstiedye
    @igloobudstiedye Рік тому +3

    These guys are so crazy to trip to. I hope to see them live one day

    • @igloobudstiedye
      @igloobudstiedye Рік тому +3

      Got my tickets to see them this May. God bless

  • @zina2435
    @zina2435 2 роки тому +3

    this is ssssoooo good. the sound mixing, andrew’s voice, the guitar tone. all incredible. it’s giving me chills

  • @leontomalik5019
    @leontomalik5019 7 років тому +20

    i've never seen more beautiful guitar than Andrew's playing on here

  • @bellsiti836
    @bellsiti836 10 років тому +9

    My fav song

  • @THEEMPERORESS24
    @THEEMPERORESS24 Рік тому +2

    this song is so good and it plays with my emotions

  • @salvadorgalvan7905
    @salvadorgalvan7905 7 років тому +10

    Hard to believe this was 3 years ago and only has 66k views

  • @gawdspeed
    @gawdspeed 4 роки тому +5

    this song is so rich in sounds, awesome lyrics. perfect to relax to, sight see, smoke to. just nice

  • @emmatrap7443
    @emmatrap7443 8 років тому +20

    This is so good I cri

  • @duantorruellas716
    @duantorruellas716 6 років тому +4

    This stuff is just too much , pure brilliance.

  • @hat_maker
    @hat_maker 6 років тому +7

    best mgmt song hands down

  • @user-yz2ud3ox2k
    @user-yz2ud3ox2k 5 років тому +4

    most beautiful MGMT song

  • @samcrowson2639
    @samcrowson2639 Рік тому +1

    Such an incredible song, and a fantastic performance. Definitely my favorite MGMT song, along with Siberian Breaks.

  • @TheRobin3472
    @TheRobin3472 5 років тому +1

    Such a beautiful song! Excited to see them next month.

  • @lostinambience1775
    @lostinambience1775 10 років тому +3

    Is that a prophet 12 I see? Of course!!! MGMT is awesome and I love the "Alien Days." Such a great performance too!

  • @theamericaneaglepatriot9673
    @theamericaneaglepatriot9673 5 років тому +1

    This song instantly makes me happy.

  • @yoshij
    @yoshij 7 років тому +5

    love this song

  • @marie-clairechaals5495
    @marie-clairechaals5495 5 років тому +2

    This is just perfect.. that’s art

  • @regularguy8888
    @regularguy8888 4 роки тому

    Such a beautiful song!!

  • @teemulusua3725
    @teemulusua3725 8 місяців тому +2

    that's a cool guitar

  • @gabiruwoou
    @gabiruwoou 6 років тому +6

    Perfeito, que máximo. Gosto demais dessa banda.

  • @Chardy3800
    @Chardy3800 3 місяці тому +1

    Call me crazy but I believe this is one of their best live performances

  • @06luizantonio
    @06luizantonio 6 років тому +2

    Melhor live do Alien Days, guitarra no final perfeita

  • @Lil-Bit
    @Lil-Bit 6 років тому +3

    This is pure magic!

  • @luishumbertopadillacardoso8328
    @luishumbertopadillacardoso8328 3 роки тому +2

    I love this song

  • @roussevn1278
    @roussevn1278 9 років тому +3

    great versión

  • @OfficialKip
    @OfficialKip 4 роки тому +1

    This version is so beautiful

  • @kimberlysilva9963
    @kimberlysilva9963 10 років тому +6

    MGMT

    • @datavalisofficial8730
      @datavalisofficial8730 3 роки тому

      Na moral é mt bom, album mt subestimado e esquecido, o auto entitulado deles tlg

  • @MikhailBarachashvili
    @MikhailBarachashvili 5 років тому +2

    This intro is magical.

  • @sirambutanmerah
    @sirambutanmerah 6 років тому

    Incredible performance!

  • @JosefineLea
    @JosefineLea 10 років тому

    omgg thanks for uploading

  • @leontomalik5019
    @leontomalik5019 8 років тому +11

    Killer vibe this song is

  • @luisboyso8155
    @luisboyso8155 4 роки тому

    Amazing performance!

  • @bv9434
    @bv9434 5 років тому +65

    Haha why does the bass player look like he’s trying to figure out the song the whole time

    • @OliveAmanita2682
      @OliveAmanita2682 4 роки тому +2

      I noticed that too. Its weird cause their bass player is usually really good.

    • @notveryrea1
      @notveryrea1 4 роки тому +1

      Lmaooo

    • @StricklandPropane3
      @StricklandPropane3 4 роки тому +5

      lol i think he was trying to signal to the sound guy to turn the bass or guitars up in the mix. he motions his hand/finger upward a few times throughout the song

    • @thevelvetonion8316
      @thevelvetonion8316 3 роки тому +7

      he is trying to signal the sound engineer to turn up the monitors of either the guitars or keyboards. I have seen them play live several times and he always crouches over his bass like that. just how he plays. hes got a really light touch with his bass. tons of sustain and harmonizing bass lines. great player.

    • @pinkmark4047
      @pinkmark4047 3 роки тому

      That’s just how Matt plays this song lol

  • @fullup91
    @fullup91 9 років тому +3

    Stunning track

  • @alexanderwood3465
    @alexanderwood3465 2 місяці тому

    0:58 - love that boppy little organ that comes in 🎹 always thought this had a Piper At The Gates of Dawn vibe 🧙‍♂️

  • @herbweichmann803
    @herbweichmann803 6 років тому +3

    AWESOME!!!

  • @umtiberio
    @umtiberio 4 роки тому +3

    Ben is just great

  • @medusa301
    @medusa301 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @Martel4
    @Martel4 10 років тому +8

    Fuck yeah! MGMT keepin' it real!

  • @Justinmeatybonds
    @Justinmeatybonds 10 років тому +5

    it's nice

  • @brandonbreitkreuz1549
    @brandonbreitkreuz1549 6 років тому +3

    UNREAL!!

  • @vv-qo8ns
    @vv-qo8ns 3 роки тому

    Super buenos !!!

  • @tutin4090
    @tutin4090 7 років тому

    The final chorus is album quality 👌

  • @jillbaird2087
    @jillbaird2087 2 роки тому +1

    I ❤️U Andy

  • @blessingssithole3314
    @blessingssithole3314 5 років тому

    I love love love

  • @babsiruelas7958
    @babsiruelas7958 2 роки тому +2

    This is some serius rock & roll shit

  • @alfredoemmanuelvazquez8278
    @alfredoemmanuelvazquez8278 4 роки тому

    Nice last minute of jam!

  • @cristobalwallpesutic9675
    @cristobalwallpesutic9675 4 роки тому

    what a good performance

  • @alannahtobias
    @alannahtobias Місяць тому

    i love u so much

  • @arispacetimeanduniverse8174
    @arispacetimeanduniverse8174 6 років тому +9

    I have crush on Andrew

  • @TsarCzar9
    @TsarCzar9 3 роки тому +1

    Art rock genius

  • @drewh1763
    @drewh1763 10 років тому +1

    How does this only have 6800 views?!

  • @eo6839
    @eo6839 3 роки тому

    majestic af

  • @madampawsy1903
    @madampawsy1903 7 років тому +2

    why the fuck has this only got 70k views. bullshit. this is their best performance

  • @larissaabdalla9297
    @larissaabdalla9297 Рік тому

    Great!!!!

  • @tomhessler8671
    @tomhessler8671 Рік тому +1

    i wish this song was like four hours long

  • @7a9b8c1111
    @7a9b8c1111 Рік тому +1

    this song is for when i feel like feeling nothing

  • @mario712145
    @mario712145 8 років тому +30

    Is this really the 4th dimension guy?

  • @itsChanandler
    @itsChanandler Рік тому

    The "hey hey hey" alone sends me to a different plane

  • @chairmanJackie
    @chairmanJackie 10 років тому +1

    Of course they have a Prophet 12, goddamn, yes!!

  • @TheMiyavi382
    @TheMiyavi382 6 років тому +1

    Hi everyone. Is there any way to watch the full video, anywhere else than on www.kcrw.com ? The video there is broken and can't be watched, Thanks a bunch ! (Best perfomance of MGMT ever !)

  • @cathycothy
    @cathycothy 10 років тому +4

    Faltaram só os ET's bailarinos Georgina Pazcoguin e Jonathan Eden, por sinal LINDÍSSIMOS, dando o show de dança.

  • @mikec5773
    @mikec5773 5 років тому

    These guys are too legit

  • @golluba
    @golluba 10 років тому +4

    WHERES THE FULL VIDEO???

  • @LikeigiveAFaboutU
    @LikeigiveAFaboutU 2 роки тому

    Anyone know what the guitar is that has the moon inlays?

  • @olivierpaquet6923
    @olivierpaquet6923 2 роки тому

    OMG SO FUCKIN GOOD BEST ERA!!

  • @cross2584
    @cross2584 3 роки тому +2

    When you miss the girl you Love or your depressed

  • @dae3128
    @dae3128 2 роки тому +1

    This is honey in the hive....