Slowdive live at Rock City, Nottingham 5-March-1991

This is the earliest extant video recording of Slowdive playing live that I am aware of. At the time of this gig Slowdive had only released two EPs, with a total of six published songs to their name. It shows a somewhat different band from later years: more reserved, with less movement on stage. We get to see how they played Shine live - a wonderful song that sadly disappeared from their live shows soon after - as well as the great unreleased song Colours in Spin. Also note they play the earlier version of Catch the Breeze with different lyrics and vocal lines. They opened for Ride at this gig.
Encoded to youtube from my VHS copy.

[@shoegazer93]

I love how loud they were. An Intense ethereal blissful black hole

[@chrisrye4749]

I was there. It was great

[@SapphireDreamssss]

AND they opened for Ride; I wasn't even alive to have the slight possibility of attending.

[@patrickmartens404]

I saw them 4 nights in a row opening for Ride in 1993...unbelievable!

[@StepswaterUK]

I was there for this gig, just to the right of the DJ box, the sound was so deep... so rich... it completely took over your body. The main band Ride were also incredible.

[@crisha721]

I just discovered your channel. The content is amazing. Thanks for sharing this early Slowdive jewels

[@slowdivebreeze1]

Shine....wish they'd still play his live.

[@noonesland2471]

0:00 Shine
6:52 Slowdive
12:29 Catch the Breeze (earlier version)
16:30 Avalyn
21:23 Morningrise
26:26 Colours in Spin
32:11 She Calls

[@user_voluntarylife89]

Gracias

[@therealamon]

Colours in spin should have been on souvlaki!

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