the Posies are one of the best, most influential and critical bands in the development of melodic indie/power pop. They were over-shadowed by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, etc and the grunge scene - not surprising and perfectly understandable at the time as it was a paradigm shift in pop music and they are all legit artists in their own right. But the Posies music has stood the test of time and has a classic quality that will never be lost. Tight riffs & melodies, wonderful harmonies with great rhythmic variation and soaring, poignant vocals. Their competence, quality and contribution has been proven by being part of the re-formed Big Star, R.E.M. and many, many other high quality projects. Their legacy is growing. Quality and passion stand the test of time.
Every few months I come back to this post / video to remind myself what made me fall in love with them. They were in their prime right here. Classic lineup, classic song. GREAT performance. My favorite part is Jon's laugh at the end.... He knew it was pretty damn good, too.
This is hands down the greatest band to never "make it big". They deserve to be huge, but at the same time I love that I can talk music with people and sell the awesomeness of The Posies.
While I agree that the Posies should’ve become big time ballers, my picks for that title in the ‘90s would be Catherine Wheel, Luscious Jackson, and Plexi, followed by Swervedriver, Curve, Failure, This Picture, Digable Planets, Quicksand, the Posies, Velocity Girl, the Veldt, Nudeswirl, and Acetone.
Jon Auer had the "unfortunate" problem of NOT sounding like Kurt, Eddie, or Layne (Staley) which is what the recording folks wanted at that time...Such a pity because I think that the Posies are an amazing band (awesome live and Mr. Auer is mind-boggingly scary on guitar!) and deserved much more than they received....But, fear not--they're still out there and as good as ever!
I agree that that's what the record label wanted, but i do not believe that that discredits Kurt, Eddie or Layne as legitimately fantastic vocalists. Tons of other bands at that time that i know of were absolutely fantastic got overlooked due to the major label craze with PJ, Nirvana and AiC type sounds. Truly, Dinosaur Jr., the afformentioned Posies, and i guess i can throw in bands that aren't really grungey but deserve a mention, such as Janes Addiction and Infectious Grooves.
I always thought the same, they're voices and melodies were just a little too pretty for people at the time. Not grunge enough I guess. I saw them many times in the 90s Fucking awesome show every time.
I was a sophomore in high school when this album came out. Was one of my absolute favorites! Could listen to it from beginning to end. All these years later I still love it.
Listening in ‘93. Saw them in Wales in ‘93 with Superchunk and Teenage Fanclub. Don’t think Jon had the best time but to his right in the crowd there were about twenty of us pogoing like mad and singing. I’m still listening now. I’d still pogo if I saw you live too. Maybe not as long like.
Oh my! I have always loved this song and just discovered this video. It was a treat to see/listen "in studio". The ending slightly different than the album and just as amazing! Thank you for sharing!
this is a highly personal song to me. the meaning i take from it, its about childhood and family. the lies, the things the people who "love you" never tell you, hurt so much more than the truth. but you rise from the pain and become something new. you burn and shine.
the POSIES had equally the talent of the commercially-acclaimed Seattle acts of the 90s. truth be told, I own many more Posies records than Nirvana :D - most of us die-hard music fans appreciate the stuff that isn't constantly on the air-waves. Frosting on the Beater remains one of the top albums of the 90s in my mind.
What a shame they never really got their due or made it bigger. Frosting On the Beater is still an amazing album all these decades later. 13 year old me discovered the cassette and 40 year old me is still jamming and loving it.
This is incredible, jesus. Takes me back. I saw them touring for this album (with Dig, lol, who were amazing) and it sounded clean and pro just like this. So loud too.
My favourite part is at 6:29, when you see 1 sound engineer just doing his job, but the other one is BUGGING OUT over the sheer volume of the performance. Fantastic. I've seen Ken a few times live, but never Jon, or The Posies. They live on my C.D.s
Why wasn't this band bigger? If it wasn't for UA-cam I wouldn't have even heard of this band. I nvr. heard them on MTV or the radio, either, (even though now I see clips of them on 120 min. and such). They're like Dinosaur Jr. (not as great, mind you), but still a very solid band which should've gotten more recognition and thanks to the Web, they are...better late than nvr., I suppose.
i have a boot from this session, the boot's set is: 01-Flavor of the Month 02-Any Other Way 03-I Am the Cosmos 04-TFC Jam 05-When Mute Tongues Speak 06-EC Jam 07-Earlier Than Expected 08-Dreaming 09-Black Night Jam 10-Dream All Day 11-Take Five Jam 12-Burn and Shine 13-Coming Right Along
In terms of vocals? Yes. Hell yes. J Mascis gets annoying after a while. Guitar work, I'd still have to give it to Dinosaur Jr. this one song is absolutely incredible (blows away most of Dinosaur Jr's stuff), but most of The Posies stuff is based on nice pop songwriting and great hooks. So which band is better? Hard to say. Dinosaur Jr. sure as hell had a greater impact on music though, which is a shame, because music could use more bands like The Posies.
Known facts: Jon has said it was a musical response to a family secret that had at last been revealed to him. Personal suspicion: the secret was Native American ancestry that, for some reason, somebody was ashamed of and kept secret-which was actually a bigger shock to Jon than not being “white and ordinary,” and the only truly shameful thing going on.
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the Posies are one of the best, most influential and critical bands in the development of melodic indie/power pop. They were over-shadowed by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, etc and the grunge scene - not surprising and perfectly understandable at the time as it was a paradigm shift in pop music and they are all legit artists in their own right. But the Posies music has stood the test of time and has a classic quality that will never be lost. Tight riffs & melodies, wonderful harmonies with great rhythmic variation and soaring, poignant vocals. Their competence, quality and contribution has been proven by being part of the re-formed Big Star, R.E.M. and many, many other high quality projects. Their legacy is growing. Quality and passion stand the test of time.
It’s awesome how Auer and Stringfellow have paid homage to Alex Chilton and Big Star.
Their tribute performance at Ardent studios is truly remarkable.
I have been spreading the word about the Posies since they started performing with Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens in early 90s.
Every few months I come back to this post / video to remind myself what made me fall in love with them. They were in their prime right here. Classic lineup, classic song. GREAT performance. My favorite part is Jon's laugh at the end.... He knew it was pretty damn good, too.
Mike Musburger - Drums!!!
This is hands down the greatest band to never "make it big". They deserve to be huge, but at the same time I love that I can talk music with people and sell the awesomeness of The Posies.
While I agree that the Posies should’ve become big time ballers, my picks for that title in the ‘90s would be Catherine Wheel, Luscious Jackson, and Plexi, followed by Swervedriver, Curve, Failure, This Picture, Digable Planets, Quicksand, the Posies, Velocity Girl, the Veldt, Nudeswirl, and Acetone.
Still loving this after all these years! This, and Coming Right Along.
Jon Auer had the "unfortunate" problem of NOT sounding like Kurt, Eddie, or Layne (Staley) which is what the recording folks wanted at that time...Such a pity because I think that the Posies are an amazing band (awesome live and Mr. Auer is mind-boggingly scary on guitar!) and deserved much more than they received....But, fear not--they're still out there and as good as ever!
True, true and true.
I agree that that's what the record label wanted, but i do not believe that that discredits Kurt, Eddie or Layne as legitimately fantastic vocalists. Tons of other bands at that time that i know of were absolutely fantastic got overlooked due to the major label craze with PJ, Nirvana and AiC type sounds. Truly, Dinosaur Jr., the afformentioned Posies, and i guess i can throw in bands that aren't really grungey but deserve a mention, such as Janes Addiction and Infectious Grooves.
He has more a Jerry Cantrell vibe.
I always thought the same, they're voices and melodies were just a little too pretty for people at the time.
Not grunge enough I guess.
I saw them many times in the 90s
Fucking awesome show every time.
It’s awesome how Auer and Stringfellow have paid homage to Alex Chilton and Big Star.
OOOhhhh Que j'aime ce morceau !!!
Fan inconditionnel des posies !
The Posies are in a class of their own - one of the greats. The sound fills your head. The words are poetry.
One of my all time favs. Love this version, the Bass guitar comes through so well.
I was a sophomore in high school when this album came out. Was one of my absolute favorites! Could listen to it from beginning to end. All these years later I still love it.
Same
Listening in ‘93. Saw them in Wales in ‘93 with Superchunk and Teenage Fanclub. Don’t think Jon had the best time but to his right in the crowd there were about twenty of us pogoing like mad and singing. I’m still listening now. I’d still pogo if I saw you live too. Maybe not as long like.
Good grief, spot-on harmonies and musical performance... So good
Thanks for posting this. Absolutely brilliant. Posies rule.
Holy macaroni....!! Wat was dit geweldig zeg.... Bedankt voor het plaatsen!
I totally related to this band. the alternative scene was alive and kicking in the 90s. the best years of my life.
Been coming back to this vid for 10 straight years now. Never ceases to amaze.
Jon's voice is so beautiful. What a pretty tone, bless.
Oh my! I have always loved this song and just discovered this video. It was a treat to see/listen "in studio". The ending slightly different than the album and just as amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome performance. Would love to see more videos from this session.
@@marbleblue5127 Thank you!
What a killer performance. The whole band were totally in the zone here. Love that bass tone!!
always had a soft spot for this song, but this version is incredible! thank you...
ahhhh so emotional and grungy love that solo!
One of the best renditions of one of the best songs of one of the best bands. WIll see them in concert for the umpteenth time coming Thursday.
this is a highly personal song to me. the meaning i take from it, its about childhood and family. the lies, the things the people who "love you" never tell you, hurt so much more than the truth. but you rise from the pain and become something new. you burn and shine.
this band is one of my idol bands i was lucky enough to interview ken two days ago
Outstanding performance. Incredible songwriters too.
God! I love this song especially in this performance. It's like I'm 18 again, only pleasant.
On of the best live clips iv'e on here in a long time!!!
amazing. thanks so much for sharing, whoever you are and wherever you got this, it made my day.
Pure perfection!!! Thanks for this!!!
I love Posies!!
the POSIES had equally the talent of the commercially-acclaimed Seattle acts of the 90s. truth be told, I own many more Posies records than Nirvana :D - most of us die-hard music fans appreciate the stuff that isn't constantly on the air-waves. Frosting on the Beater remains one of the top albums of the 90s in my mind.
What a shame they never really got their due or made it bigger. Frosting On the Beater is still an amazing album all these decades later. 13 year old me discovered the cassette and 40 year old me is still jamming and loving it.
One of my favorite song.Its great,we have this/they took the footage/.Thanks
Someone needs to get the rest of these videos online, this session is so good.
great song at a great time period for the band.
This is incredible, jesus. Takes me back. I saw them touring for this album (with Dig, lol, who were amazing) and it sounded clean and pro just like this. So loud too.
favorite Posies track
This band has such a unique aura about them. I can't get enough of it
My favourite part is at 6:29, when you see 1 sound engineer just doing his job, but the other one is BUGGING OUT over the sheer volume of the performance. Fantastic. I've seen Ken a few times live, but never Jon, or The Posies. They live on my C.D.s
Saw the Posies last Wednesday in the Philly area. Still as tasty (and loud!) as ever!
That is not a sound engineer but the presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske ;)
Brilliant....thanks
one of the best band and best album in my collection... =)
This takes me back I had this on tape
I love...
Eu também amo essa banda.
I love it !!!!!
Why wasn't this band bigger? If it wasn't for UA-cam I wouldn't have even heard of this band. I nvr. heard them on MTV or the radio, either, (even though now I see clips of them on 120 min. and such). They're like Dinosaur Jr. (not as great, mind you), but still a very solid band which should've gotten more recognition and thanks to the Web, they are...better late than nvr., I suppose.
Amazing!!!!
the original lineup is playing in Seattle in January, doing Frosting on the Beater. $20 cover charge. amazing.
i have a boot from this session, the boot's set is:
01-Flavor of the Month
02-Any Other Way
03-I Am the Cosmos
04-TFC Jam
05-When Mute Tongues Speak
06-EC Jam
07-Earlier Than Expected
08-Dreaming
09-Black Night Jam
10-Dream All Day
11-Take Five Jam
12-Burn and Shine
13-Coming Right Along
Luiz Carneiro u got to upload if u can!
Yeah, upload that gem.
- Frosting...pure power pop bliss.
I love this dude's drumming.Thr channeling the Who on that outro.Love it.
One of my favorite live clips on UA-cam. From 5:00-5:30 I briefly visited another dimension.
...and Wayne Campbell on drums. Awesome!
The look on the dude's face at 6:30 says it all. This is absolutely fucking amazing.
Superb. Amazing does not cover this moment in music. Great.
Back this one up with Flood of Sunshine.
Shake my heart. So cool.
Every song on this album is good. No one does that anymore.
Absolute fucking brilliance.
I knew punks and metalheads both had secret crushes on The Posies. Especially, musicians.
Wow..........
the drummer is fucking awesome.....
jon auer is a genius guitarist. incredible solo, magical. excellent drummer, an all around tight band. incredible performance.
perfection.
Holy shit. How did I only just find this?
If the Beatles are the best band ever, the Posies are solidly in second place.
Epic.
Such awesomeness....original yes....oh god I cant be arsed to pick holes in previous comments..... I love the drop tone ending,...F$^%&ing awesome
Badassery incarnate!
That was delicious. Thank you so much.
if there are more, please post them!
Found these guys through Windows Vista. I do not regret that decision.
At about 6:40-ish, the guys in the control room are obviously pretty jazzed about what they're seeing / hearing
Woah! Awesome!!!
I played the air drums like crazy on this song-Jeez, I was really a dork back in the days...
Unbelievable
2 meter sessies!!!!
cool!
the end kind of reminds me of all along the watch tower
@lugrohl - You have a DVD boot of all 13 songs?
This is my desert island chicken soup album. Every time I am losing my shit, it grounds me.
should have been huge
best mf song to re-think your entire life to. i was wondering how this would end haha
Totally agree.
The laugh at the end.
Wish they had of left the camera on the drummer. Absolutely smashed it.
what else did they play
Can you please load it onto UA-cam?
Wow. Mind-blowingly good. Thanks so much for posting this. Now how can I obtain a copy of the audio??
Wanna upload it :)
Antonio Bandeiras singuer
That machine-gun drum break....
Are there any other clips from this session?
Thanks!
In terms of vocals? Yes. Hell yes. J Mascis gets annoying after a while.
Guitar work, I'd still have to give it to Dinosaur Jr. this one song is absolutely incredible (blows away most of Dinosaur Jr's stuff), but most of The Posies stuff is based on nice pop songwriting and great hooks.
So which band is better? Hard to say. Dinosaur Jr. sure as hell had a greater impact on music though, which is a shame, because music could use more bands like The Posies.
Can someone share their interpretation of the meaning of this song?
Known facts: Jon has said it was a musical response to a family secret that had at last been revealed to him.
Personal suspicion: the secret was Native American ancestry that, for some reason, somebody was ashamed of and kept secret-which was actually a bigger shock to Jon than not being “white and ordinary,” and the only truly shameful thing going on.
@MFStheband - No, i have a Audio boot of this "show".
ahh...what happened to rock?
@6:50... THE END...
Ahh...what happened to rock nowadays??
Led Zeppelin Influenced.
Also known as just about every single band since 1979.
Josh Porter This song in particular.
As any self-respecting band should be?!?!?
I disagree completely. Posies are amazing!
Jon Wilson I love the Posies. I was talking about this SONG in particular. Read the comments.
They're better than Dinosaur Jr. Way better.