Release - Pearl Jam opens their first Seattle show with a classic
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- A NOTE FROM THE CAMERAMAN (three deep, center stage, iPhone 12): Pearl Jam has been my favorite band since I was 14. "Release" is my absolute favorite song. On Feb. 6, 1995 I saw my second ever Pearl Jam show at the Moore Theater in Seattle (same place the Even Flow video is filmed). The band opened the show with "Release" in almost total darkness, but as the song came near a conclusion the band members became visible as silhouettes. At that moment "Release" became my favorite song and nothing has change in the intervening 29 years. On this night in Seattle, almost three decades later, I witnessed a near-perfect rendition of that moment from 1995, which is my favorite Pearl Jam experience of all time. I'm glad I caught it and can share with you. Thank you Pearl Jam for staying with us for 34 years. I won't forget this night in Seattle. Ever.
They opened the Australian leg of their 2006 world tour in Sydney with Release. The performance was sublime. From then till now it remains my favourite PJ song.
This song, the music, the lyrics, resonate and remind me of my dear dad. We lost him to cancer early last year. Three months after he passed I was diagnosed with the same cancer that took him. I’m in remission now but when I hear this song I think of my dad and my children and contemplate what it means to be released.
Thank you for sharing this experience. I very much appreciate it.
I was there at the show you mention. It's one of my fav songs too. I hope you're ok and screaming the chorus with us all. I too appreciate this upload and can't wait for the 5 Australian shows...I have tickets for ALL of them. See you there I hope @enigmaticdropbear !!
Thank you for the comment, @enigmaticdropbear. Your experience seeing them open with "Release" in Sydney mirrors my experience seeing them open with the song in Seattle during my second-ever Pearl Jam show in 1995. I'm sorry you lost your father. Also, stay strong with your current battle. You can win this challenge by remaining positive and manifesting your recovery through visualization and positive thinking. Even if you're not religious, accept prayers from the people who send them to you. They're tapping into the same vibes as those who visualize and manifest their recovery just by thinking about it and making it happen.
If you haven't seen this yet, there is a short clip of Pearl Jam playing "Release" in Sydney in 2006 here: ua-cam.com/video/NCav-xkV-2Q/v-deo.html
And here's audio of the full show: ua-cam.com/video/fGCAHSfOfqk/v-deo.html
To my father. On this Father’s Day. I love you and I miss you every single day. Thank you for everything.
I lose my father when i was 13.
Every time that i hold this Song Is a great pain for me...
The pain shall heal. Everything has a cycle. You will be everything he expected of you and more. Know that if nothing less he’s got your back. For whatever you believe in our fathers care and don’t give up. EVER. That’s my promise to you.
❤❤❤ ditto
Release is the perfect opener.
night 2 had black, insane!
Eddie's voice is still phenomenal, 34 years later.
Release… it hasn't lost a ounce of its appeal! Today, just like 32 years ago, it's a guarantee for goosebumps! Epic❤
Release is my favourite pearl jam song, it's lyrics have a deep meaning to me as I have struggled to have a productive relationship with my father which is the theme of the song, thanks guys for this song it really means a great deal to me.
My father beat the shit out of me growing up. I was born in 80. A while ago I told him how I felt. We are now best friends.
I love how this video is backlit, giving you nothing to focus on but the mood and the music
Definitely.
In the 1995 era they would begin this song in almost total darkness and become silhouettes as the song progressed. I saw them open with this song in 1995 at the Moore Theater in Seattle and this version in Seattle was a near recreation of that moment for me. I loved it and glad I caught it on my iPhone.
One of the greatest songs of all times 💖💝💖✌
Met my dad once when I was 8 years old and haven’t since him in 41 years. Wish I could meet him again. This song hits me all the time. I wish he could see me now.
I hope you get that chance. Ed didn't really know his dad and this song is a heart-breaker.
What it must feel like when you can’t hear yourself sing because the audience has drowned you out singing! Moving!!
He did this in Manchester 2012 and I was front and centre. It was amazing
Love this band. Always have. Seen them numerous times. Unfortunately I just can’t bear the cost of their tickets these days. Sad.
They did the same in Lisbon once and I immediately started crying, my body in a shiver! Tears that I didn't even get to interpret, just feel. Absolutely magical, deep deep song.
You’ve saved me so many times over and over again.
Cannot stop thinking of ppl who have lost their parent and getting thru this song without crying . Also I think of my parents every time hearing this song and hearing the fans sing this at the top of their lungs. Man I don’t want to lose my parents at all . I know that day will come later on but fuck I wish that the world would end and we can just all go together instead. I love my parents so much . Pearl Jam will be my healing
I really feel this statement. I've seen this song live 10 times (in 30 shows) - but my Dad has always been alive. I lost him earlier this year and will be seeing PJ 3 more times in the fall. I know it will hit different this time.
Both of you move my heart. God bless you both, I ❤ you both.
This is a beautiful song.
May you experience it live when / while they tour.
Thankyou for sharing.
Id give anything to see this live . With my pops before he's gone
IMO this is the BEST PJ song. And that wasn’t east to say. But you fucking feel it inside. It resonates with the heart.
Agreed
In your opinion. Don't make assumptions about me or my ticker
Exactly how I feel. I had to think of which one I'd choose before I went to this show, and choose it too. Then I went to the show and saw them open with it weeks later. I wasn't this close though, this is incredible.
Agreed. This is the best Pearl Jam song ever. I love how it ends their debut album, but when they play it live it's always the first song and it's so fitting that way.
@@Andy-Bodhi hey half-wit, in case you really aren’t aware, IMO is short for “IN MY OPINION”.
Get back to your PlayStation.
Usually fans singing in fan videos sounds terrible but this…folks…sounds beautiful. Except the outro, he had yall…but the rest….was golden.
Waiting and hoping (30 years and still) to see this live (Croatia, Europe)
I have seen Pearl Jam 38 times. They opened with this song the second time I saw them on Feb. 6, 1995 and I didn't see it again live for 21 years until they played it at Wrigley Field on Aug. 20, 2016. I'm hoping you'll get to see it. Best chance is to go to a few shows in a row when it hasn't been played in a while (if you can).
Classic!
I was at the Boston Garden in 1994 when they opened with Release. Chills. Great opener.
Amazing show. Candles covering the stage right after Cobain passed.
I hope you know this already, but someone caught this moment on video, also with a perfect soundboard recording. The first time I saw Pearl Jam play "Release" live in Seattle in 1995 at the Moore Theater, the performance was just like this with darkness and the band members as silhouettes. If you haven't seen this before, enjoy: ua-cam.com/video/4rsBHg8nLwc/v-deo.html
I will always remembered when they opened with this in Chicago at Soldier Field. The best moment? The pause and then they launched into "Go" and people who had surged forward wanted none of the pit that followed. Me? I dove in.
Dieses Lied bricht mir auch noch nach so vielen Jahrzehnten das Herz 🫶
This is a song that gives the goosebumps. Love it. ❤
I would DIE TO SEE THIS LIVE.
I LOVE THIS SONG!
Your name is my first name and my best friends last name and we LOVE Pearl jam. Have an amazing life Julie Holbrook 💞
BEAUTIFUL!! Great audience! Chills! ❤🔥
Great video, love the subdued tones and lack of spectacle - must be tough for them to play their band's hometown with all the expectations, but must be so comfy at the same time. Go PJ!
The subdued tones and the band members as silhouettes is what makes this song so special when they open shows with it.
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I hope they open with this in Missoula.
this is a fantastic recording, way to go!
Thank you. I was center-stage in the general admission section. I waited in line several hours. There were two people in front of me. I'm so glad I caught this moment and could share. I've re-watched it myself 40 times.
Thank you for sharing brings back a lot of memories. I was lucky enough to be at the first Moore Theater show in '92 when they opened with Release.
Wow! I saw them open with Release on Feb. 6, 1995 at the Moore Theater. I've searched for years for a video of that show but I don't think it exists. Here's an audio recording of your experience if you haven't heard it yet: ua-cam.com/video/2unJw7qSg1g/v-deo.html
@@NotAWalkYaKnow wow! I have not heard that yet. That’s awesome…sitting here on the deck looking out over the Sierra Nevada forest listening to this…I can’t help but think about how lucky I’ve been. Thank you for sharing.
Btw, I was in the center of the crowd when Eddie falls back onto us in the Even Flow video. My sister is in the video but I didn’t make the cut.
A couple months later I saw again at the Warfield in SF when a completely unknown Rage Against The Machine opened. That was a pretty mind blowing experience as well.
@@HammernFrank Wow, you and your sister were actually in the crowd during the Even Flow video. That is some historical awesomeness. What an epic night I wish I could have been part of. Hang onto that memory. And I'm glad I was able to share with you a clip of the Moore show in 92. It's interesting how the song has evolved over the years with different tempos and drum fills, but I love it nonetheless. I actually think it has sounded better as the band has matured.
Perfect opener... Beautiful
Saw this same opening back in the 90s in DC at DAR Constitution Hall (during the Ticketmaster battle). Exact same opening. It was incredible then and it’s incredible now.
I hope you already know this, but you can relive that moment here: ua-cam.com/video/O0vzVV0wuDk/v-deo.html
superb!❤
I saw them open with this in Calgary once. It was awesome
This time?: ua-cam.com/video/M10EEjZYVSM/v-deo.html
They opened with this in Portland this year. I was standing up and singing this so loud.
I had a similar experience with a favorite band. They're not common, and those of us who receive such moments are most fortunate. 🙂 This is in the top 3 non-pro (I'm guessing here) concert videos I've seen on YT. It captures the moment and the song extremely well. Congrats on that.
Thank you. I was three people deep in the general admission section. I waited in line for hours and was about 50th in line. It was filmed with an iPhone 12.
There is something to be said about Creative people when they find success together and staying together and being friends and collaborators for their continued successes and the Riches that follow.They are all very Rich from their 30+ years together.
Pearl Jam fans are so blessed that these guys have weathered the storm and stayed a band for 34 years and counting. They've been my favorite since I was 14 and can't believe I'm still seeing them kill it 29 years later.
Pure bliss.
Thank you for posting this. I was way in the back. So much more powerful up front! What a show!
You're welcome. I try to grab four or five complete songs every show I attend. This is my all-time favorite "get" for Pearl Jam live.
@@NotAWalkYaKnow yeah definitely. Get chills just remembering it!
Chills!!!!
Thanks for this. Great quality both sound & video. Cheers
iPhone 12. Three deep, center stage in the GA section. Sharing this moment was the highlight of following these guys for six shows on their first leg.
amazing, video is great to that silhouette imagery just perfect
Black
Alive
Jeremy
Release
These are four epic songs on one album! Most bands don't have four in a career
The entire album really. Once, Porch, Leash, Why Go
@@Driver8takeabreaksorry, leash is second marvellous album VS
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Don't forget even flow
@@ironmansalva1907 My bad..... You're totally right!
Let's show Oceans some GD respect
Love this they still are awesome my favorite band bought Ten when I was 20 I’m now 55y/o
Don't sell yourself short. It wasn't released yet when you were 20 or you are you get now.
@@ariasfunhouselol I think your right! I was young let’s just say that
Beautiful ❤
Epic shot!!
Thank you!
Just Sublime cannot wait to see them in Manchester UK and Chicago U.S
My first time seeing PJ was at the Melody Ballroom in PDX when they were "Mookie Blaylock" and opened for Alice in Chains, Love on Ice was on the bill as well. Great times.....
I'm from Portland, born and raised. Unfortunately I was only 12 when you went to this show and had not heard of them yet. I'm so jealous. I think on that same tour they played the Salem Armory, opening for Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were headlining. I'd give my left testicle to go back in time and be at that show. How lucky are you for sing them as Mookie Blaylock in Portland?
wow, thank you 🙏🤍
I love when they open with Release 🥰
Tears fall more than ever during 2024. Thanks PJ
Thank you for these videos. ❤
My pleasure. Hope you like them.
Beautiful! Wish they played it at the LA shows
My husband always with his notes and wine. And his epic feeling of course
You know your in for aan amazing night when they open w release. I mean we all know it doesn't really matter, it's gonna be off the hook anyways but there's something special bout this
Agreed. The best Pearl Jam shows start with "Release."
August 27th... can't wait. Haven't seen them live since 2011
My all time favourite Song!
I felt this so deep. ❤
I went to the second Vegas show and there were so many absolute essentials (like this one) that I missed from the previous concert! I would have like to see this and Black live.
Assume you filmed that. Thank you very much. In the pit. Seattle. Release open. The world needs more selflessness and consideration of others.
I did film this. I waited in the general admission line for hours. There were two rows of fans in front of me (some of those people camped out for two days). I used an iPhone 12. I'm so glad I could share this with all the other folks that love this song as much as I do.
@@NotAWalkYaKnow My first PJ show…. 01/15/1995. Unwanted advice. Next time… Piss on filming and enjoy the gig. I was more impressed with your selflessness given the moment than the actual clip. Hope I made sense there…
@@ReadingsbyDom I'm picking up what you're putting down, and smelling what you're steppin' in. I have seen Pearl Jam 38 times. Lately, when I go to a show I capture four or five songs in full. I love it. It's become a hobby of mine. And I love the fact that I caught them playing my favorite song from the best vantage point and can share it with nearing 100,000 other Pearl Jam admirers. Hope you enjoy the video.
This show reminded me of 2003 Tokyo Budokan, my fav show, also same opener
Over the years I've been part of many online discussions about what live performance of "Release" was the best, and the performances in Japan are often mentioned.
Here's your show in 2003: ua-cam.com/video/mqKSaY2J2H8/v-deo.html
Here's probably my favorite version of "Release" that I haven't personally witnessed. It happened in Osaka, Japan on Feb. 21, 1995, 15 days after I saw them in Seattle: ua-cam.com/video/Sg5Ki1fDu8I/v-deo.html
Simply WOOOOOW...
One of the best!
The only band I've seen more than once, beginning with both nights at Red Rocks, 1995. Holla if you hear me. PJ4E
Amazing !!
Magic
Beautiful 🫶🏼
Epic opener
thank you. more than you know.
Great opener
Dublin in a couple of weeks!
Cannot wait
Who's shivering?
I am. Every time I re-listen to this.
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Word !
Best Pearl Jam song ever..😊,up there with Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley (RIP)
Release and Off the Girl are the best opening songs ever in a concert!
Thank you @notawalkyaknow never took my phone out and now didn’t have to :) amazing video!
Yes.
I've caught a lot of Pearl Jam moments on my cell phone for years (most of which are not on my UA-cam channel). I'm glad I caught this moment and could share it with you since you were at the show and now you can relive this moment anytime you want. I've watched this 40 times already at least.
Fucking goosebumps... God bless 🙏
They used to open EVERY show with Release … and close with Yellow Ledbetter
I agree that I ❤️ this tune...fuck them for not just being band & dividing everyone
Oh dear dad.. :'
❤️👏🤘
Sober up eddie
🙏🙌✌️
Is that an overhead projector in the background?
Yes. They've used it between encore breaks several times on this tour, but not on this night.
What’s with the goofy screen? Are they not selling enough tickets or trying to do a Walmart version of U2’s shows?
Lol 😮
Sad the whole song is ruined by not letting Eddie sing it by himself. Ugh.
Love PJ, just never wanted to listen to all the people singing instead of Eddie. Not what I’m paying for…👍🤪🏳️🌈
Respectfully disagree... As a fan since '92, hearing that chorus of shared voices sing a song that reached their lives is, to me, again respectfully, what a concert experience is all about. Much love.
@@JoshAddison78 back in the 80’s, sure. At today’s prices, nfw. Sorry. Not paying to hear anyone but Eddie. 🤨
Download the bootleg then.
Absolute sellouts! I checked tix for the Philly show, cheapest ticket was $700 per seat!
Wait until a few days before the show, then go onto Ticketmaster. I got some tickets for around $150 a seat.
Average.
An average Release is still about 9/10.
all it needs to be