Limmy explains how he felt the first time he saw Future Islands on David Letterman
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- Stream air date 07/11/22
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He’s like a drama teacher who’s started a band with some of the other staff but takes his frontman duties life and death serious.
Bit of Marlon Brando, splash of Morrissey and a dollop of a coked up uncle at a wedding.
And people say that folk aged quicker in the past yet he’s only 29 here which is mad.
That person was 29 at the time? There's no fucking way lol he looks at least 38
I can't top your summary, so I won't bother. I saw them first time on Later with Jools and had the exact same reaction as Limmy. Funny-as-fuck watching Limmy here.
Foregone Conclusion
Don’t forget a little David Brent added in there.
Why Brando?
Samuel T. Herring: the only person to flummox Limmy who is like a cyborg at reading someone's entire character and motive within seconds.
Yup: in a sci-fi movie, Samuel T. Herring would be the only one who could defeat the Limborg, by sending its logical apparatus up in smoke.
playing music in front of people is weird though, it's hard to disect performance styles if you haven't played music before, it's a bit different to stand up and theatre etc. interesting topic
I'm new round these parts but, in my experience, people who can read someone's entire character and motive within seconds are actually just projecting their biases and preconceptions on other people. Not saying this channel does that, I have no idea. Just my experience.
@@Jeremy-hx7zj I think with most people that's true, but Limmy is genuinely really good at detecting people bullshitting. Some of it is just grumpy old man energy but I think he's honestly pretty good at reading people's intentions.
i really wish sam would get into acting too.
One of the most iconic performances of the 2010s
The entire Baltimore indie and hip hop scene was incredible in the 2010s. But this is hands down 1 of the best performances of the decade without question. It's real. Sure it's tongue in cheek but it's real.
lol
Quite possibly one of the most cringe performances ever.
I've seen Future Islands live and the thing is Sam Herring always gives his performance a 100%. He's a naturally great performer, a really authentic guy.
cunt was literally doing highkicks to the forehead with his legs when I saw first saw them live, he was absolutely drenched in sweat with full on mutton chops, it was so good. the gospel preacher character coming out in such strange ways it was totally invigorating
....... and VERY funny.
Sam is unbelievable to watch live and always drenched in sweat by the end. Absolute legend.
@@bkbj8282 Did I, at any point, say the word "poorly"?
@@bkbj8282 what's poor about it?
The lovechild of Marlon Brando and Andres Iniesta
I love it when singers and musicians don't look / act how they're "supposed to" ❤
Kosher approved sentiment
This, THIS, EXACTLY. It really bothers, troubles some people. But they can all fack off.
I love how this video turns Limmy into the equivalent of a cat watching snooker on the telly.
Incredible line - going straight in the rolodex
😂😂😂
It's a typical Scotch trait to see a man who is unrepressed and to be shocked, fearful and confused.
Scotch is a kind of whisky. It's a typical trait of the ignorant to not know that. 😉
7:27 someone stop my Da he's got a heart hing
Always loved Lettermans reaction at the end of the performance "I'll take all ah that ya got, that was wonderful"
💯
Yeah, David got it
I remember finding it funny but really charming and earnest at the same time. I totally admired how emotional and into the music he was. Me and my friends found it funny but we weren't making fun of it
Thing is, it seems like the guy isn't a natural singer or dancer. But he's made the best of it and the music kinda works.
@@weswheel4834 That's what makes it so good. It's not manufactured. He looks like a normal guy and so do the rest of the band
@@weswheel4834 Hard disagree. He's certainly not an orthodox singer or dancer, but he is clearly talented. Especially his voice, he has a sort of classic crooner's voice and incredible vocal range.
@@corintibbetts-harlow8021 I like their music. Saw them on Jools Holland years ago and listened to their music since. I just think he has a different style to that of a traditional front man (front person?). You might be right about his vocal range though.
@@weswheel4834 Yeah for sure he has a really idiosyncratic style which is a big part of his appeal, but he definitely has natural talent even if it is unusual. I guarantee most people could not pull off his vocal delivery or his dance moves if they tried! It may look comical but it's definitely not easy.
Say what’s you want but this performance punched through. They went big virtually overnight after this one appearance. Love it.
That's not a good hing...
@@baikhous going big overnight not good no? For a band trying to get big? Not good no?
@@baikhous yeah you're right it's a bad thing for someone to be successful at doing something they love, top notch comment.
@@Aardvarked88 Solid contribution mate. Seriously, well done! 🤡
@@baikhous Why is it not a good thing?
The song Sam did with BADBADNOTGOOD, Times Moves Slow, is a heartbreaker. Incredible track. Future Islands are incredible live.
Love Time Moves Slow! When I first heard it, I thought it was a classic motown artist! Incredible voice. Love the album by BBNG too.
The guys a physical manifestation of all the Brookside Characters into one.
Fucking hell lmao
😄
Great comment
That landed.
Applause
I have just died
Saw them on Jools Holland and I had to get off the sofa to stand in front of the tv to watch him. Must have talked about them for weeks afterwards to my wife, then they popped up on the Glastonbury coverage and we both fell in love with them. Epic band.
It’s very enthralling isn’t it, almost like a siren call. You’re like is this serious, but deep down you know it is. It’s like a performance piece
Never seen this and was basically experiencing everything Limmy said in real time as he said it this is mesmerising
No you didn't.
Saw them live last night, on the UK tour, and no joke best gig I've ever been to, the guy has passion and commitment on another level. One of those bands you either get or you don't
Am seeing them on Monday in Birmingham 😁
Watching them tonight in Liverpool!
@@AehsSeven Wahey, might have done some Dad dancing in your vicinity in Liverpool. Great night! 😁👌
Don't get it. It doesn't look sincere to me.. like just a way to become famous for being over the top idiotic.
@@LimmyTwitchClipsPlus I trust you loved it
6:16 wtf was that? Was like he was going to knock out an old lady but then a copper came into view.
1:28 what Limmy sees is actually just some intense genuine performance, he knows exactly what he's thinking when he's looking at the audience like that. It's part of what makes future islands so good
FFS, the guy was 29 at the time of broadcast! 😂
Only Limmy can spend 7 and a half minutes sounding confused and affronted by a performance only to turn around and say “I then saw them live” and heap praise on the act haha.
Herring is what a unique and sincere artist looks like. That’s why it stuns you the first time.
Honestly, that ending is fantastic. Reaching out to the audience and just going primal.
Love how genuine letterman seems to like it
The long lost Mitchell brother who was sent away to performing arts school as a child
Noel Gallagher said in a documentary about The Smiths that great pop music is both ridiculous and effortlessly cool at the same time.
This is Limmy as a performer, trying to understand another performer.
I believe the reason the Future Islands Letterman performance is so popular is that Sam Herring's performance is full of light and shade: _contrasts._ Contrast is the essence of all art and beauty. He looks like a normal guy, shirt tucked in, all black: no overbearing stage-costume. Future Islands's music is very minimal, if you take out Sam's changeable vocals: keyboard, drums, bass. Therefore Sam's vocals and performance have to be the central and key element of Future Islands's music. He's in the driving seat of the band. He's also in the driving seat in relationship to the audience. He does his thing without any doubt or irony: it's a totally sincere, but well constructed piece of art. One moment he's dancing to the beat of the drum, like he's in his bedroom with no one looking, and singing about the changing of seasons and waiting for someone he loves: fairly ordinary stuff, and very goofy. Then all of a sudden the song changes dramatically, and he calls the audience to attention as he describes the weather and seasons change, and something lost. Then he does that roaring thing that he does, and he shifts back down to dancing like he doesn't care. There are all these shifts in mood that keep you constantly engaged. Sam Herring is a master performer.
With no sound, he's like a bloke excited for his giro... (the Future Islands)
Whatever you think about Sam's performing, he's utterly mesmerising, you can't take your eyes off him
I used to watch Letterman every night and GOD, do I remember this performance! Mind-bogglingly unusual, but so charming. I loved how Letterman clearly appreciated it too.
Limmy you’re like an old ship builder watching Boy George in the 80s!
He breaks a lot of staid pop moulds with his theatrics, classic look, death metal interludes but the genius is that he makes it work. I listened to it nearly everyday for about three months and been a fan ever since. Was almost a Smells Like Teen Spirit moment in music for me.
Discovering Future Islands is such a joy, where you go from to:
1) "WTF is this?"
2) a dozen tunes later you're like, "there's something here I need to listen more"
3) They're totally unique geniuses
jokes aside this is an incredible performance, love this song but cant listen to the studio version, live is so much better
Like Arctic Monkeys new stuff is much better live. There's a sort of an act going on there too.
@@Bootrosgali Peter Gabriel in a dress and fox head
Giving the Ricky Gervais 'The Office' funny dance a run for it's money right there.
The lead singer took uncle dancing to a next level, take a bow sir. I believe his influence was max wall
The growling he does only came about because he damaged his vocal chords and there's notes he can't hit. Once he got of a plane collapsed had an adrenaline shot went and did his show and then went to hospital. The live show is mesmerising. You get tired just watching how much energy he expels but damn if it doesn't give you the biggest smile. Easily one of the best bands I've seen live even did a tour of Scotland a few years back. Top class.
I know exactly what Limmy mean, seen the same performance on Jools Holland n it stuck way me for days... Didn't sit right, couldn't stop rewatching it.
I think it's a bit of both, he's having a bit of a laugh but being eccentric and enjoying the postmodern performance of it. There is some authenticity mixed in there, and although he's giving it his all, he isn't taking himself too seriously.
That being said, it is sad to see time passing Limmy by, he's come to that old age where everything new is startling and confusing. He is barely hanging on as the winds of change batter on, blowing away at each strand of hair loosely lodged in his head. His hairline receding as fast as his grip on the fluxing nature of contemporary art.
Beautiful, champ 🏆
Sam looks that kind of guy who will help you move furniture without any hesitation! Top bloke. However, the bass player looks like David Mitchell in a wig!
Samuel T herring is genuinely one of the best live performers ever not by vocal talent but in the way he moves, it’s like the epitome of standing out as a band. It’s also to me giving people a reason to go see them. Love it or hate it, most people can’t get enough
I went to see them live a couple of weeks ago. I've never seen a man bodyslide across the stage in his own sweat. Best gig I've been to in a long time.
No, he's a joke!!!
@@davidpotts1778 that’s like, your opinion man
Use can see spiceheads in Glasgae recapitulating this performance on the high street, most days.
His vocals on BADBADNOTGOOD's 'time moves slow' are a masterpiece, haven't seen him cut the rug until now. INTENSE.
Samuel T Herring is awesome. He's the Marlon Brando method actor of the music world and we love him for it. Plus killer voice
Receding hairlined entertainer makes fun of receding hairlined entertainer
it's crazy how much your hairline has an effect on people.
*guy performing great song*
*has a bad hairline*
"is this a joke??"
Saw them play a club show back in 2010/11 and was absolutely mesmerised, they also totally divided opinion that night too. Picked up "In Evening Air" and absolutely fell in love with it. Their break with this performance was such a long time coming and it still kinda bowls me over every time I see it
i like Sam. I think a lot of people forget that years ago it was totally cool for middle aged looking guys losing their hair to sing really good songs and be liked for it by the general public. i.e. King of Wishful Thinking.
looks like greg hemphill
Indeed he does
Looks like Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan shagged 😬
The Mike Flowers version of Ian Curtis
Damn I thought Limmy fans were cooler than this 😂
He looked exactly like 50s Marlon Brando!
I laughed so loud, and for so long at Limmys reaction to this!!
😂😂😂 good for the soul!
We why might be witnessing the first singer who don’t give a fuck about being cool
Awesome band. Favourite song of theirs is 'Run'.
I'm just starting down this rabbit hole....I'm gonnae check that out 😆
I saw Future Islands live first back in 2014 and it was absolutely incredible. Has remained one of my favourite bands since I first found them.
I saw them in a small tent in LA FYF fest and he was miming having a golden orb on a chain and swallowing it, screaming, crooning, dancing like a maniac, and then taking it back out again. I thought to myself “this mother fucker is our Elvis”. Could not stop thinking about them. Even during Death from Above 1979 headlining.
Aye I've seen a few interviews with this guy, he's totally self aware, he knows his actions on stage are polarising, he self confesses his act is art and full of drama that he creates for himself. He's switched on and funny. I personally think if he was shite his act would fall into bad parody....but he knows what he is, and I love that energy. He's a talent.
If he was doing this in the early 70s he'd be a genius
I've seen Future Islands live twice now, and in Scotland, and while any performance is just that, a performance, Sam Herring's utter commitment to his vocals and movement is both contagious and a delight to join in with. Highly recommend!
Haha! Limmy! I remember seeing this the first time too! First thought that popped into my head was : 'Al Capone on an ecstasy pill'. But I do love 'em!
"I've watched this again and again and again."
Me too, man. Me too.
Never seen anyone reach so far with such conviction.
He’s like a siren. One of the most enthralling performances
i'LL TAKE ALL OF THAT YOU GOT !
Never heard this song or this band but its been love at first sight. Im going to listen to everything they've done. Cheers Limmy
Such a criminally underrated band, been all about them since they were on the Hogmany show!
If anything, He kind of reminds me of a mellowed out Jello Biafra, who used to mimic the lyrics while singing in the Dead Kennedys.
Felt the same way the first time I heard Fine Young Cannibals (Their cover of the Buzzcocks' Ever Fallen in Love?)
It's like the spin-off Christmas record from the TV series, 'Southcliffe'.
this guy's not heard of a mating call before meesa tinks...
Hes just singing acting and dancing with the commitment we all do when alone in a room with our tunes on. True freedom.
Seen these live twice and it's incredible each time, I think he's a bit like a warewolf the way he moves so strangely and quickly, it's mesmerising really
I loved it, shame their records don't capture this live element.
The Later with Jools Holland clip is better/worse. He does "sexy dancing" at the small instrumental break towards the end. Everything else about the performance is exactly the same though, it's so studied and mannered it's horrific. Good tune though, it's just the singer I hate.
Every element in this band is 'wrong.' The charisma vacuum that are the drummer and synth player, the bass player who looks like he just got his bass for Christmas from a catalogue and has been playing for a week, the singer who looks like a psychotic PE teacher drunk at a wedding.... but the strangest thing is it works - like chocolate pretzels or melon and ham. It just seems to occupy a very narrow and unexplainable place.
It isn't a very coherent commentary. I expected more from Limmy.
I like Future Islands. They are unusual. They have a bit of an eighties new-romantic throwback feel with a spin which is all their own. That goes for the music, the vocals and the dancing.
The way you react to this is far closer to how I reacted to The darkness. They seemed to be a pastiche of cock rock, so they looked and sounded like a joke, like Spinal Tap, and their albums had jokey titles like "One way ticket to hell and back" yet although it seemed like comical irony it was like they didn't see it as funny and I never knew what they thought they were. Then I thought maybe it's my fault for having to fit things into an easy category. Maybe they really did have a foot in each camp of being serious but not taking themselves seriously. Whatever The Darkness were supposed to be I never got on with it. It's as if the band didn't really know whether to take themselves seriously or play it for laughs and teetered awkwardly between the two. Like somebody who wants to be taken seriously but is afraid of not being taken seriously so they turn it into a joke so if you laugh they can claim they meant it to be funny.
Future Islands I liked though. For me they took a fresh look at old ideas.
As an Irish person I can never not see him as Joe Dolan. Image of him. ua-cam.com/video/WPtZHnnfrxU/v-deo.html
Barry from eastenders
The performance is classic Bob Mortimer
Banger! This is what makes music so vital. It can be weird and different to everything else in the world.
Brilliant performance, had me from the start the first time I saw it. Told so many people about it too. Total genius.
Steve Martin crossed with Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
He dances like no ones watching. I dont think hes trying to be funny at all. First time I saw this guy I was like what is this but I also couldn't stop watching. Hes refreshing as fuck. Hes anti cool which makes him cooler than most in a way you cant fake.
Steven Graham should play this guy in a biopic
He's like the child of Marlon Brando and Phil Collins.
I still don’t get it, I remember someone saying they are class. He may be a great performer but the music is boring as anything so why does it matter.
I can actually comment on something here. I've met the band, they are cool guys and very lovely. Sam is a big record collector. The stage persona is obviously an act, but fair play, it's got them this far..
Will you be watching Corden's new series Mammals?
He's trying to avoid being on camera
We all have a ploblem with sincerity. Its uncomfortable because we dont use it or trust it
I watched that Louis Theroux interview with Yungblud the other night. An artist who has a lot of criticism thrown at them regarding their authenticity. I came away from it thinking 'ahh, perhaps they are genuine and believe in what they're doing...but I still find them irritating and dislike the art they produce'. Future Islands, ditto.
ps. Looks like he's speed skating.
He’s just very passionate
Confused old man doesn't understand popular music
Rewatched this after Limmys recent review of meeting them!
Seen Future Islands maybe four time. Most recently about a week ago in Nottingham. Sam had injured his knee performing a few nights earlier but was still dancing around on the stage. Man is 100% committed and brilliant.
I first saw them on Jools Holland on New Years Eve. I thought it was great - hilarious yet a genuine performance at the same time. A real showman that fella.
Saw a few mention Jools (which I usually watch, line-up & resolve to stomach his cringey interviews dependant), so now I see it was a Hootenanny, which I usually watch due to being middle aged and long since past the point of wanting to be out revelling, therefore you'd then expect me to remember this given the level of earnest performance art wankery on display, but no, nothing.
@Padraic Ryan I love it when someone posts a stand-alone review as a comment on someone else's review. Wouldn't have been as good, or got any reactions (probably), if he'd just posted it as a stand-alone comment.
It's hypnotic; accept and enjoy.
Such a fan of future islands. Some real Meatloaf energy!
What’s funny about the magic that Sam herring conjures up through his voice.? His lyrics ground me to this earth and focuses on the inanimate instead of the physical. I absolutely adore this band.
One of my standout moments of music on TV, I think for the same reasons as you. Something surreal, weird, compelling and trying to work out whether it was truly meant. Watched it 10+ times. Saw him live and got a bit bored by it, but he has a great voice. Listen to him on the recordings he's made with Badbadnotgood- that's the other part of it, he's very talented. His face you froze, reminded me at the time of the rehearsals in The original Producers of Springtime for Hitler, when he crushes the flowers and sucks his thumb.
Haha yes! Definite Dick Shawn vibes about that face.
I saw them in Toronto a few months ago and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen
Looks like Steve Martins' The Jerk
Sam just really loves what he does, and it shows.
Really bizarre dancing and actions
Joe Dolan on eccies! Class