Mdou Moctar - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2022
  • KEXP.ORG presents Mdou Moctar performing live at THING festival at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington. Recorded August 26, 2022.
    Songs:
    Takoba
    Ya Habibti
    Chismiten
    Afrique Victime
    Host: Morgan Chosnyk
    Audio Engineers: Jackson Long, Julian Martlew & Matt Ogaz
    Audio Mixer: Seth Manchester
    Mastering: Kevin Suggs
    Cameras: Rubén Anzaldúa, Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz & Alaia D’Alessandro
    Director & Editor: Scott Holpainen
    www.mdoumoctar.com
    kexp.org

КОМЕНТАРІ • 549

  • @kellycny65
    @kellycny65 29 днів тому +19

    The best band that nobody in America knows about. These guys melt my mind.

    • @edb6611
      @edb6611 23 дні тому +1

      Absolutely amazing.

  • @trystero1729
    @trystero1729 10 місяців тому +84

    this band has, without question, the best rhythm section i’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. the drummer and bassist go so far beyond the concept of “in the pocket” that they’re practically sewing the pants. it’s the most incredible chemistry between players i’ve ever seen

    • @mounirayach2672
      @mounirayach2672 7 місяців тому +3

      I think u must to see bombino in the jam in the van the sound is much butter

  • @emmanuellehuu8818
    @emmanuellehuu8818 Рік тому +35

    That drummer is a F*CKING MACHINE!!!!!!

  • @sharonbakley8922
    @sharonbakley8922 13 днів тому +3

    They get better every time I hear them.

  • @lazylion420
    @lazylion420 Рік тому +424

    everyone here is absolutely slaying their instrument and just crushing their role within the band... casual observers might think that Mdou's lead guitar or Souleymane Ibrahim's drums are the most difficult to play, but the lightning fast hands of Ahmoudou Madassane's rhythm guitar and Mike Coltun's unrelenting hammer fingers at the bass (both of which are utterly machine-like in their constant precision) are at least equally astounding.. Afrique Victime might be the most unique, distinctive, and inspired electric musical fusion to be recorded in at least the last 10 to 15 years... I don't have enough standing ovations to give this band; absolutely incredible

    • @tolvajakos
      @tolvajakos Рік тому +10

      yeah, this is something that not everybody comes across even once during their own human experience. the whole band is fantastic together and every single member is essential to the outcome. we are so lucky to see and especially hear this. especially the ones who realize the weight of it. i can't stop listening. i mean relistening and relistening... i should have gone to sleep a long time ago

    • @shodopoet
      @shodopoet Рік тому +3

      New to me wow they wail! My fav band is Tinariwen and these guys are tight!

    • @jennifercrane4677
      @jennifercrane4677 Рік тому

      @@tolvajakos yeah. I feel pity for those that only come across a performance like this once in their lives.

    • @bennyray979
      @bennyray979 Рік тому +2

      Yep. You took the words right out of my mouth. This is beautiful, simply.

    • @delco2035
      @delco2035 Рік тому +4

      Ahmoudou Madassane's solo album is really good :) give it a listen if you haven't already !

  • @votingcitizen
    @votingcitizen Рік тому +30

    the new heavy weight champion of the stratocaster.

  • @chrik9105
    @chrik9105 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you KEXP for helping me find so much great music over the years.

  • @TBD3.0
    @TBD3.0 11 місяців тому +22

    In all my life I have never heard anyone play the guitar like that he's not playing the guitar he is speaking to you through the guitar, the guitar is speaking.
    And that drummer he's on fire SOLID.
    That bass player has a very good groove flawless.
    and the second guitarist is perfect supporting the structure of the compositions he knows exactly how important that is.

  • @northbridge2298
    @northbridge2298 10 місяців тому +11

    Amazing how this music sounds both completely familiar and yet totally foreign at the same time.

  • @digitalabilia
    @digitalabilia Рік тому +8

    After this performance, KEXP audience forgot everything they knew about music. On the other hand, and this comments is by no means directed to KEXP, I can't stand labels like "psychedelic", when referring to music made by non-Western people, that pushed the limits. Africa Unite.

  • @ampiko68
    @ampiko68 21 день тому +2

    This is a new genre of music. Not heard before.

  • @tolvajakos
    @tolvajakos Рік тому +10

    we are all lucky my friends. we are witnessing something incredible.

  • @mikemcculloch137
    @mikemcculloch137 Рік тому +38

    Oh my god, I had my player accidentally set to 1.25x, so you can imagine my bewilderment at those licks.
    No, wait, still bewildered. Awesome.

    • @RW5522
      @RW5522 10 місяців тому +2

      Lol😂

  • @timlynch5710
    @timlynch5710 11 місяців тому +8

    Life is good. Life is even better with Mdou Moctar.

  • @GordonPavilion
    @GordonPavilion Рік тому +122

    That drummer is killer!

  • @MuchachoC
    @MuchachoC 11 місяців тому +13

    man this band is TIGHT - what a breath of fresh air

  • @ThouDailyBlab
    @ThouDailyBlab 10 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding. Awesome. Brilliant. Thank you to the UA-cam Algorythm for suggesting them and thank you KEXP for posting...great music.

  • @_scabs6669
    @_scabs6669 10 місяців тому +4

    Is that guy wearing a traditional dress or a space suit? These guys are the definition of rad. This is what the Internet was designed for. KEXP is uncommodified music at the peak of instant communication. This is beyond entertainment, not designed to be consumed, but to be really enjoyed, felt, experienced, and shared.

    • @agmoussamohamed8754
      @agmoussamohamed8754 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah its a traditional Clothes for tuaregs people and also Saharan habitants ,

  • @OldNorseGod1966
    @OldNorseGod1966 Місяць тому +3

    Tight AF,these&halfway in I could've sworn Frank Zappa was alive when I closed my eyes:High praise from me,I've been 2 many100s of concerts since my bro took me 2 a legendary Zappa&Mothers festivalgig by Oslo73,@age7.He was THE gr8 improviser @172IQ(me176,we're a rare breed), but this kid's fingerpicking is right up there.Jimi, Fripp,Belew&Prince r proof that IQ matters.Many players r fast,but these hit ALL the right notes @speed.☮️&❤2all here from an Old Norse God,we're in d right place&in it 2gether! BigUp BBC6 4 playing d Gr8est music🎉

  • @nicoleperez9178
    @nicoleperez9178 Рік тому +244

    Lucky enough to be in the room for this set.... they totally melted my face off! So, so special ❤️❤️❤️

  • @toomuchd0g
    @toomuchd0g Рік тому +137

    He doesn’t just play guitar, he speaks through it

  • @mohamedahmoudou1086
    @mohamedahmoudou1086 Місяць тому +2

    Nous étions au collège en 1994 lorsqu'il a commencé a jouer. Tout comme chez beaucoup d'artistes de chez nous, considèrent que trop d'instruments tue la musique

  • @theiakenyon
    @theiakenyon Рік тому +236

    0:27 Takoba
    7:03 Ya Habibti
    13:27 Chismiten
    21:41 Afrique Victime
    Awesome performance!

    • @offtheleashman
      @offtheleashman Рік тому

      is takoba on spotify? i know takamba

    • @FrankieGigi
      @FrankieGigi Рік тому +3

      @@offtheleashman hoping it's going to be on an upcoming album? Saw them preform this song live about a month ago

    • @MeltingPotEuropa
      @MeltingPotEuropa Рік тому +1

      grazie

    • @turkanafredo8816
      @turkanafredo8816 Рік тому +3

      On a besoin du désert et des nomades, ils font partie de l’évolution de l humanité , il faut protéger le désert et ses nomades ils sont vital à la vie sur terre et cela jusqu'à la fin des temps

  • @DvKama
    @DvKama Рік тому +15

    This bass player is the soul of this band

  • @eqx7168
    @eqx7168 Рік тому +5

    They take you on a JOURNEY

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 Рік тому +30

    Just finished the full video... I've never wanted a band to "make it" more than these guys. They dessrve the happiness of being able to put food on the table with their music. Pure humans these guys.

  • @renatoshimabukuro8037
    @renatoshimabukuro8037 11 місяців тому +6

    First Khruangbin, now Mdou Moctar. I always find cool bands on this channel. Thank you KEXP!

  • @gordospeti
    @gordospeti 7 місяців тому +2

    All are professional musicians, but the singer guitarist is outstandingly talented! Glad to have come across you! Rock on!

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 Рік тому +22

    Mdou's playing is reaching a higher level! Thats what touring all year long will do for you!

  • @Iheartpole
    @Iheartpole Рік тому +73

    So happy to see Mdou Moctar get so much love. Truly stands in a class of his own and has an incredible band

  • @algerianeagle9529
    @algerianeagle9529 Рік тому +12

    mdou moctar much love from Algeria

    • @delco2035
      @delco2035 Рік тому +2

      eagle connection ! :D There's one on the cover of his first album

  • @robertmartinez3220
    @robertmartinez3220 6 місяців тому +2

    Fabulous musicians. Mdou is a wizard on Guitar. Hear lots of influences and still he is himself Brilliant. Rhythm section Holy Fry Bread. Bass sweet sounds. The Drummer is other Worldly.. youza loved it.❤🎵🎼🌙

  • @johnpereira2910
    @johnpereira2910 Рік тому +70

    Ecstatic drumming. Bravo!!

    • @mihaimanole6811
      @mihaimanole6811 Рік тому +10

      The drummer is simply awesome! And he works really well with the basist.

  • @michaelteret4763
    @michaelteret4763 9 місяців тому +4

    The best band out there these days, these guys are simply incredible.

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth Рік тому +8

    This is the best new music I have heard in the world - dudes are amazing, and really deserve massive attention and success.

  • @lisamanalisai9507
    @lisamanalisai9507 6 місяців тому +1

    This is like a young middle eastern Carlos Santana making magic!🥰💗

  • @snakewhitcher4189
    @snakewhitcher4189 10 місяців тому +2

    This is possibly the best band that has ever existed.

  • @pauldiffenderfer
    @pauldiffenderfer 29 днів тому +2

    Aweosme !!! SPIRIT OF AFRICA - brilliant work!

  • @ili626
    @ili626 Місяць тому +1

    they really need to get more people in there.. this band has vibrant audiences in Africa

  • @philbis2774
    @philbis2774 Рік тому +8

    So looking forward on seeing Mdou Moctar in Australia in March 2023 😁

    • @auspilot6119
      @auspilot6119 Рік тому

      I can’t believe I am going to see him at my local pub in northern NSW - from Niger to my town! Can’t wait!! 😅

  • @MS_1322
    @MS_1322 Рік тому +284

    One of the most incredible guitarists out there... Was great to see this pop up in my UA-cam feed this morning, really enjoyed his previous KEXP set. Thanks for featuring great artists like this, KEXP!

    • @BlareWolfgang
      @BlareWolfgang Рік тому +1

      Same! Really enjoyed his last set, Mdou is a beast

    • @_scabs6669
      @_scabs6669 10 місяців тому +1

      And all w/o a pick

  • @aijiang
    @aijiang Рік тому +5

    I could run across the Sahara listening to this.

  • @timhall3575
    @timhall3575 Рік тому +25

    I'd like to join the chorus of folks stating that this totally and utterly slays - incredible stuff.

  • @romainbertrand253
    @romainbertrand253 Рік тому +22

    These guys opened the last Jack White shows in Paris. It was very cool.

  • @nbayungboyscuzin7669
    @nbayungboyscuzin7669 11 місяців тому +4

    These guys are the definition of authentic and bad ass fuckin rock!

  • @kirwanmactaggart8763
    @kirwanmactaggart8763 Рік тому +18

    There's something special about this sound

  • @StephanAlberts
    @StephanAlberts Рік тому +86

    That part from 26:08 is absolutely mind blowing! Must be one of the best guitarists around currently. A modern-day, Saharan Jimi Hendrix!

    • @miyavizim
      @miyavizim Рік тому +2

      That's a trick from the 80's, best done with LOADS of digital delay and reverb!

    • @anttikailio8347
      @anttikailio8347 Рік тому +3

      Was reading the comments and lifted my head up exactly at 26:08 😮

    • @StephanAlberts
      @StephanAlberts Рік тому +9

      @J B Ok looking forward to see your KEXP performance. Please link here, I want to be impressed by a real guitar player

    • @delco2035
      @delco2035 Рік тому +2

      @J B i found his solos much more impressive on the first KEXP set, but i'm pretty sure he levelled with the band to play as a group since then. I love the new sound too, but the first album is something special. I'm sure they will top it, though. Time is on their side, as Nina once said.

    • @Womble1252
      @Womble1252 Рік тому +3

      As a guitar player, I am completely impressed

  • @clevelandthomsen7042
    @clevelandthomsen7042 Рік тому +8

    WOW! Every member of that band is just CRAZY! wowowowoww!!!

  • @DCronk-qc6sn
    @DCronk-qc6sn Рік тому +7

    So many Fender instruments - love the Mustang bass - thanks Leo!

  • @2bit8bytes
    @2bit8bytes Рік тому +5

    Drummer put in work!

  • @Solarin779
    @Solarin779 Рік тому +2

    waw waw! im amazigh From Morocco ! Mdou Moctar and Bombino are the best africain actors ever :'(

  • @anaserna79
    @anaserna79 Місяць тому +1

    Recién escuché esto y sencillamente no puede parar de escucharlo, potente sonido.. gracias KEXP por traerlo a mis oídos

  • @erasmusherzen
    @erasmusherzen Рік тому +108

    Saw them in Toronto a few years ago, incredible band, the drummer is a monster

    • @omairsheikh3982
      @omairsheikh3982 Рік тому +1

      Waiting for them to come again so I can see them 🥺

    • @Nicolas-Kage
      @Nicolas-Kage 10 місяців тому

      ​@@omairsheikh3982they're coming on the 25th to the Phoenix.

  • @llewodcm20
    @llewodcm20 Рік тому +57

    The way he shreds with that index fingernail is wild. Such a fun band live

    • @Anfstunes
      @Anfstunes 11 місяців тому +3

      It’s not easy to play in such a way but it’s worth it to gain the muted, soft tones that picks can’t achieve as well.

  • @abdoulwatamasheq2347
    @abdoulwatamasheq2347 Рік тому +26

    Mdou moctar is for me - the most impressive musician when I'm listening to Tuareg music. I cannot even find the right words to express what I feel when I hear him and his art .

    • @tolvajakos
      @tolvajakos Рік тому

      i agree. it is beyond words.

    • @jorgemartinez42069
      @jorgemartinez42069 Рік тому

      Agree, his style can speak to the whole world I think

    • @cogitotal5121
      @cogitotal5121 Рік тому

      Awesome live

    • @usernameunknown69
      @usernameunknown69 Рік тому

      They are incredible! I love them! I wish I could see them live in the future

    • @sami_almagnony9753
      @sami_almagnony9753 11 місяців тому

      I think mdou best song end the niger... and bombino... thanks for oll this, from sodan 🇸🇩

  • @BRUTALHENZY666
    @BRUTALHENZY666 Рік тому +9

    This is a real masterpiece in the current modern era ,this is so perfect music to my ears loved it 🔥🔥

  • @janneeklund7960
    @janneeklund7960 11 місяців тому +9

    Pure art. Talents. Amazing groove. See you in concert.

  • @TheRandyDowning
    @TheRandyDowning 13 днів тому

    Brilliant! My new favorite band! Wow!

  • @stefstef.7064
    @stefstef.7064 10 місяців тому +2

    Quand tu pense avoir tout vu et entendu et que tu tombe sur ce phénomène Musical tu reste sans voix !!! Franchement là il y a du lourd !!! Chapeau les Artistes 👏👏🎸 pour cette mise à jour du folklore musical Nigerien !!! 👍 Respect à Monsieur Mdou Moctar et ses musiciens hors pair. Bonne continuation à vous !!!

  • @josephhernandez4770
    @josephhernandez4770 Рік тому +11

    I went to many concerts in 2021, but mdou moctar topped them all. This band is a MUST SEE

  • @mominemohamed4762
    @mominemohamed4762 Рік тому +2

    Vive mdou moctar niger région de Tahoua département D'Abalak ❤️✌️✌️

  • @TheAltCo.
    @TheAltCo. 11 місяців тому +6

    Saw these guys at Sonic Blast Fest 2022....just a truly incredible INCREDIBLE vibe, music, playing, and atmosphere, everyone just dancing and aaalllll good vibes.

  • @amyhayutin1738
    @amyhayutin1738 Рік тому +8

    I dragged my daughter and friend to see this great band in little dive bar in Denver recently. Room was packed, wooden floor was bending. Epic!

  • @JesusKrispies
    @JesusKrispies Рік тому +4

    Some real dingdang rock & roll happening right here. How lucky we are to hear them!

  • @domingopasadas1989
    @domingopasadas1989 Рік тому +2

    Tinariwen, Bombino, Mdou Moctar et d' autres, désormais la musique Touareg et ses guitares sont arrivées et l' inspiration du Désert aussi.

  • @UOW_Shishkin_Aleksey
    @UOW_Shishkin_Aleksey 10 місяців тому +3

    Красавцы ! Давно такого драйва не видывал. Желаю развития и прогресса на долгие годы этой прекрасной команде! KEXP отдельное спасибо за знакомство!!

  • @leonlin3440
    @leonlin3440 10 місяців тому +2

    Randomly saw these guys live at Pitchfork. They were the show of the day. Amazing live.

  • @elwariorocks
    @elwariorocks Рік тому +67

    Chismiten, what a powerful song, a pure explosion of rhythm! Congrats guys.

    • @MATTMASHKOOR
      @MATTMASHKOOR Рік тому +2

      love it, its giving me king gizzard vibes

  • @danielpiper4346
    @danielpiper4346 8 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely amazing!!! One of the best live performances I ever watched in real life or on YT - and I saw some yet during the last 40 years 😅. Most impressive is imo that all the virtuosity is completely serving the songs 🔥👌🏻😎

  • @Tenast_
    @Tenast_ Рік тому +3

    Wow, What a great performance
    Lots of love to Taoureg And all Imazighen.
    Greetings from :
    An Amazigh-Tunisian. 💪❤️❤️
    ❤️My beloved TENEST❤️
    ❤️Tamazgha till we die❤

  • @rikiriki1051
    @rikiriki1051 4 місяці тому +2

    Surtout le son du Jaguar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍💥💥👍

  • @tonyosintsev4424
    @tonyosintsev4424 Рік тому +13

    sweeeeeet KEXP, i love you♥ best regards from Russia

  • @ingriddurden3929
    @ingriddurden3929 Рік тому +9

    you end up breathless just watching them. What an incredible band. I am glad the American boy is now singing too, he probably knows the language by now ! Thanks for posting this fantastic show!

  • @wateriscoming71
    @wateriscoming71 8 місяців тому +2

    22:51 wohuuuuhuuuu

  • @d.sparkes346
    @d.sparkes346 Рік тому +7

    Man! There’s a hard-working band! Awesome!

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth Рік тому +5

    Very cool to see them with their shiny new instruments of success.

  • @esmaeilesmaeil6595
    @esmaeilesmaeil6595 Рік тому +4

    فنان بمعني الكلمة

  • @rreinierr4175
    @rreinierr4175 Рік тому +35

    Amazing, he's like a crossing of Tinariwen and Jimi Hendrix with that left handed strat and pinkie rings!

  • @infoscholar5221
    @infoscholar5221 Рік тому +11

    The Faithful play Fender! These guys are incredible. ins'Allah, we will see him much more in the near future. Thanks for promoting his amazing talent, KEXP.

  • @danayanker
    @danayanker Рік тому +2

    African Hendrix. Wow!!

  • @hermano_mario
    @hermano_mario Рік тому +5

    Saw them a few months ago in Winston Salem and while I was bummed that the room wasn’t full, man were they cookin’ that night. Their energy is mesmerizing, especially live!

  • @user-nz7db7vn7e
    @user-nz7db7vn7e Рік тому +28

    全てのパートが新鮮かつクラシックな感じがして凄く好き

    • @Ausemere
      @Ausemere Рік тому +1

      Check out Imarhan second album. Similar sound.

  • @dasjanding1979
    @dasjanding1979 Рік тому +7

    Incredible polyrhythmics and guitar attack!

  • @lukelarsson
    @lukelarsson Рік тому +7

    This is why I’m a KEXP Amplifier. Good god this band good!!!! 🤯🤯🤯

  • @tastedup
    @tastedup Рік тому +17

    Absolutely killer! These guys flat rip it up. What a fantastic performance, and "Afrique Victime" was mind bending. Love it, thanks KEXP and keep 'em comin'!

  • @Decapitorr
    @Decapitorr 4 місяці тому +2

    drummer putting in work

    • @sie11pervan
      @sie11pervan 4 місяці тому

      Drummer could double as an atomic clock. Absolute insane timing.

  • @sgeorge3167
    @sgeorge3167 Рік тому +7

    This is awesome inventive guitar playing and the rest of the band is freakin tight...I would love to see him play a microtonal guitar.....

  • @MaxamArchitecture
    @MaxamArchitecture 21 день тому

    I've had these guys on my phone since I first hear about Music from Saharan Cellphone... Feeling cool for being early on them. :-P

  • @TheFord1932
    @TheFord1932 Рік тому +5

    Love these guys please come to Australia !!!

  • @TBD3.0
    @TBD3.0 11 місяців тому +5

    I'm just discovering this band last night and I must say I'm liking what I hear.
    Mahalo from CommieFornia aka California USA🇺🇸
    TBD3.0(Toothless Bull Dog 3.0)

  • @MajdouAgBilal
    @MajdouAgBilal Місяць тому +1

    ❤❤❤Quelle mélodie ! Un génie ❤

  • @brandonlowder6364
    @brandonlowder6364 14 днів тому

    these guys are the homies

  • @azaraelhyzer3874
    @azaraelhyzer3874 Рік тому +5

    Halal Hendrix is back.

  • @MrEsdrasadiel
    @MrEsdrasadiel 4 місяці тому

    When you take the guitar e tell a history about your country, your enviroment where you growed. Like this i see this guys.

  • @GuitarBard96
    @GuitarBard96 Рік тому +24

    really digging the long musical breaks they have in their songs. they have some bangers

  • @rikiriki1051
    @rikiriki1051 4 місяці тому +1

    Lui il est le plus fort sans exception

  • @romeedee
    @romeedee Рік тому +24

    My man never disappoints.🔥🔥🔥So glad to see him on KEXP

  • @pgo301
    @pgo301 10 місяців тому +1

    Gotta LOVE these guys and their hard work musical ethics. Excellent percussion timing and smooth transitions. This is similar to some of the great house music that I was privileged to witness in several trips to the south of France during their festival season July - August. Many bands came from North Africa and the seasonal tourists just adored these musicians. Thank You for posting.

  • @sundarmann6167
    @sundarmann6167 2 місяці тому +1

    Unbelievably incredible!!

  • @csvines21
    @csvines21 Рік тому +5

    Hell yeah! Saw them in Birmingham and they completely rocked the whole show this performance captures that energy

    • @tolvajakos
      @tolvajakos Рік тому

      you are so lucky to have seen them live