This was my first NIN concert. I went with my dad and was oblivious to the fact that this was the first time they played this live. So the next morning when I looked up the concert to see some videos and the only thing popping up was “First Live Performance of The Perfect Drug” and the date being the day before I was really confused and then my dad told me that I just witnessed the first ever Perfect Drug love performance. What a magical moment.
I was thinking this was probably the first performance. I'd looked for copies of it done live for ages when I was younger. Man, the last time I saw Nails live was in 2008.
I'll be honest, if this was shot from "Robin side" instead of "Atticus side" I could have sworn that was me because the second I heard the guitar I yelled "what... WHAT... WHAT?!" I literally could not believe it was really happening.
It doesn't matter that we don't know who she is or anything. The fact that it was captured in the video and we now hear it means that it is now an integral part of the performance and makes it all even cooler.
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
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I count 3 people who clearly don’t know anything about NIN
There is nothing, NOTHING better in the world than being at a gig when your favourite band does something like this, a rare song, a new song, for the first time. I am so happy for all of you that were there and am so stoked they even played it, finally, now.
kyle1m Fear of drum solo being too hard for the drummer, to the point where it would “make his arms fall off”. Also, the song is surprisingly Reznor's least favorite out of all the stuff he's ever made.
Apparently Trent didn't listen to a lot of prog drummers when he made that initial statement about arms falling off. It's also sad that he doesn't like this song as it is widely regarded as one of his best... i mean if anyone had to choose between Perfect Drug and anything he has done post-2007, what would they choose? ;) Pretty awesome to see (and hear) that he may have changed his mind about the song!
Trent never did that statement about the drums, neither did any of NIN drummers, it was jut a fan speculation. In fact Josh Freese said the song wasn't hard at all for him - they worked on it before 2007 tour but coundn't figure out the right way to play the ending (the quiet part), so Trent got frustrated and dropped it.
nmacog Thats actually what MADE this song so hard to play. The drum loop is integral and not an aid to the real drummer, its its own instrument and to have a drummer perfectly synch-up with it while also doing high harmonies on vocals is batshit insane and they finally must have gotten it to where Trent was comfortable. Ilan is an undeniable monster and this is just another example of why.
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
This is the best video I’ve seen of the performance. Most other videos start in the middle of the first verse probably because they were so caught off guard.
Thank you for recording this. I was too stunned to record it myself and by the time I started, it was like halfway through the song. I want to relive this moment forever.
Wow....we were just talking about how awesome it would be to hear this live. But then thought the drums aren't humanly possible...this guy is pretty friggen amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing. I got to see Broken in it entirety on the opening night. This tour is epic.
UGGGH I went on the 14th and he played Closer which he didn't the night (When he played Broken) before but i'd trade Closer for the entire Broken ep for the first 6 songs of the NA tour. It didn't even dawn on me to get both nights in PHX.
Ive seen NIN 8 times since 2000. This is by far their best tour yet! I was at the first show in Phx. They change their set every night. Imagine how much work and rehearsing they go through to perfect this?! So awesome!!
Thanks for giving us this!!! One of the few closer up videos of The Perfect Drug debute...nicely done! Man,, he owned the original drum vibe of the song...like Keith Moon on steroids! NIN never fail to amaze me. Best band on the planet, and Trent is one of the few true geniuses! Goosebumps!!!☮
@@indynugs you're right, he thoroughly enjoyed the show. He has aspergers syndrome so conveying his emotions and appreciation is hard but he had no trouble with this. He is also a very gifted guitar player. He learned to play most of his set list including "Lost Souls' by Joy Division. I don't think anything will compare to this show for him.
Brian Ashton Hey smart guy, the a was there because the tease was the subject and is singular. You may want to rethink correcting people when you're wrong.
I still can't believe this fckin happened! you really lucky people who had the chance to listen this magnificent song live! Also great video, the best one of all the fancams I've watched of this performance
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
Ilan, I think I spelled his name right, is an amazing drummer and did this song justice live. Dont know why Trent waited so many years to perform this live.
Kailey Ann He said he’s not a big fan of the song as it is, plus the drums are pretty tough to pull off in a live setting...but Ilan is obviously up to the task & did an amazing job! There’s a reason he is my favorite NIN out of all of them...and that’s saying something, because Josh Freese is no slouch either...
Great recording! Always amazes me how NIN can perform indoors, outdoors, in the light, in the dark. Amazing. I was at Red Rocks on 9/19/18 so I missed Perfect Drug. Look forward to seeing it in person in the future.
Actually it was the 2nd night that it rained, and they just moved everyone’s set times forward, so some people missed NIN. Still a great show tho! Thanks for checking out the video!
After seeing the Phoenix show on 9/14 , I was blown away. Trent and the band are tighter than ever, and (yes) relaxed but fierce as "F". I got the sense that these guys actually ENJOY playing the music. Especially Trent, who seemed more relaxed and engaging the audience. Great musicianship, very intense light show, and a setlist that seems to change for every show. Cold and Black and Infinite Tour 2018 NOT to be MISSED.
Yeah I was there too. He played the ENNTIRE Broken EP the night before sand even tho we got Closer I would've traded. Still best show I've been too since seeing him in 05'
One of my life wishes is to see NIN atleast once in my life..... i'm not kidding when i say that if i don't get the chance my life will be all for not, it has to happen.
This song live ... AND at the most beautiful concert venue ever... I was there 2 yrs ago and saw blues traveler. I am so Fucking jealous of everyone that got to be there
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This was my first NIN concert. I went with my dad and was oblivious to the fact that this was the first time they played this live. So the next morning when I looked up the concert to see some videos and the only thing popping up was “First Live Performance of The Perfect Drug” and the date being the day before I was really confused and then my dad told me that I just witnessed the first ever Perfect Drug love performance. What a magical moment.
That's really cool. My son is only 5, but I can't wait to take him to rock concerts. He likes slipknot, and green jelly 3 little pigs.
I was thinking this was probably the first performance. I'd looked for copies of it done live for ages when I was younger. Man, the last time I saw Nails live was in 2008.
So lucky you were there! I was at their San Antonio show in 2013 when they played All The Love In the World for the first time.
yeah I was just realized I haven't seen this song live yet... so good!!!
This was also my first NIN show and also didn’t know they have never played it live. Cheers my friend!
That girl at 2:18 when she figures out what's going on. I'm crying
melancholy - that would so be me! Lucky for us, someone held the camera still ! I would have went insane if it was me!!! I wish I would have gone!!!
I'll be honest, if this was shot from "Robin side" instead of "Atticus side" I could have sworn that was me because the second I heard the guitar I yelled "what... WHAT... WHAT?!"
I literally could not believe it was really happening.
was just about to comment and say the exact same thing! EPIC moment. love it.
It doesn't matter that we don't know who she is or anything. The fact that it was captured in the video and we now hear it means that it is now an integral part of the performance and makes it all even cooler.
That was me bitches. I knew what was happening and so grateful to be a part of it. Can't fucking wait for cleveland!
Hats off to the drummer. Someone buy that man a beer!
I don't know if drum machines can drink
@@NeinFeline there's a live drummer here too lmao
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
I count 3 people who clearly don’t know anything about NIN
Drummers isn't playing the breakbeat/jungle loop. He's playing along with it of course but not every drum is him
There is nothing, NOTHING better in the world than being at a gig when your favourite band does something like this, a rare song, a new song, for the first time. I am so happy for all of you that were there and am so stoked they even played it, finally, now.
I couldn't agree more. I was at that show and I'll remember this moment for the rest of my life.
Sadly it will probably be the last time they play it too if they stop touring after this ☹️
@@ashleynicole2546 Trent already confirmed that this is *not* the last tour.
Yeah buddy! This was my 3rd time seeing them at this venue!
No shit!!! When did the song first come out, 1996 I think maybe??
Rumor has it they'll play Tool's new album on this tour as well
JimmyIronballs 😂
Wait, what? :D
Dont get ahead of yourself, spaceman...
clearly, you're thinking about the long delayed Tapeworm album........ :)
lol what new album!
not sure why it took them 21 years to play this live
kyle1m Fear of drum solo being too hard for the drummer, to the point where it would “make his arms fall off”. Also, the song is surprisingly Reznor's least favorite out of all the stuff he's ever made.
Apparently Trent didn't listen to a lot of prog drummers when he made that initial statement about arms falling off. It's also sad that he doesn't like this song as it is widely regarded as one of his best... i mean if anyone had to choose between Perfect Drug and anything he has done post-2007, what would they choose? ;)
Pretty awesome to see (and hear) that he may have changed his mind about the song!
Trent never did that statement about the drums, neither did any of NIN drummers, it was jut a fan speculation. In fact Josh Freese said the song wasn't hard at all for him - they worked on it before 2007 tour but coundn't figure out the right way to play the ending (the quiet part), so Trent got frustrated and dropped it.
@@NineInchRuiner At least he finally got it to work, man I envy every single person who was there that night!
Trent said in an interview once that he didn’t really like this song because he wrote it during a very dark period in his life.
This is truly a dream come true, I can only imagine how it was to actually be there and hear the first chords, I would die.
It was fucking incredible. Goosebumps every time I think about it.
Almost did fall over dead yelling my gord off. Folks around me just didn't understand what was happening.
Agreed. It was fucking magical.
I think someone in the crowd had that reaction when you hear WTF?
Fuck. They FINALLY played this live?! I'm so jealous of the people who were there!
Robin Finck is everything.
I like the lighting they did for Ilan. Makes it look like he's literally on fire as well as figuratively
The one song I always wanted live but never got, I even got I'm Afraid of Americans.
They also played I'm afraid of Americans This Night at Red Rocks
i saw it live when Bowie played his last tour " Reality Tour" and it was epic. I still got the ticket of the show
5:00 ... I did not expect They would play that kick ass solo. I thought that was exclusively for a "mix". But it's my favorite part.
Ilan is an amazingly talented drummer, this should be defined as a pinnacle moment for him
not bad but he's playing against a drum machine ....
LOL if you can't see he is using drum samples with a pad, from the speed of the intro you're blind
Alan Peach I'm talking about the 5:40 drum solo
nmacog Thats actually what MADE this song so hard to play. The drum loop is integral and not an aid to the real drummer, its its own instrument and to have a drummer perfectly synch-up with it while also doing high harmonies on vocals is batshit insane and they finally must have gotten it to where Trent was comfortable. Ilan is an undeniable monster and this is just another example of why.
He definitely left the lost prophets at the right time.
The drummer! Look at it him go! Props dude! Fantastic that Trent was able to feel ok enough about this song to do this, But that drum solo!
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
I sat through all 2:15 of crowd cheering to hear their reaction. It didn't disappoint.
"WHAT. THE. FUCK?!"
I loved the reaction of the girls when they start the song 2:15
I had the same reaction when I saw the description of the video clicking it and hoping that this was real. And it was ❤
2:16
*song starts*
crowd: AAAAAAAAAAAAAA
someone: oh what the fu-
This is my second favorite NIN song behind "Sin."
This is my 2nd favorite behind into the void. Great song huh?
@@grayebarb6022 What NIN song isn't great?
@@thomasjackson1075 imo reptile. But only because of how unnecessarily long it is
@@grayebarb6022 nooooo Reptile is amazing!! :(
@@grayebarb6022
Reptile kicks ass
This is the best video I’ve seen of the performance. Most other videos start in the middle of the first verse probably because they were so caught off guard.
Jake VanDeventer I always start recording before songs start, in hopes of catching the entirety of something rare!
D Campbell Music Thank you so much! :D
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I was there! That drum solo though omg 😮
lucky you!
so jealous!
Gave me Goose bumps. Best band of all time. NIN
Reznor is just amazing .What a song :)
Wow, this should now have a permanent place in every show.
It's funny cause Trent has always said he hated this song but it's always been a fan favorite.
Damn Trent sounds good live
Thank you for recording this. I was too stunned to record it myself and by the time I started, it was like halfway through the song. I want to relive this moment forever.
2:18 - exactly my thoughts as well my dear!
panasonicyouth1985 I can't believe that they would open with a track that Trent thought of as kinda "meh"
He's kind enough to cater to his fans.
I'd say 2:13 so you can be sure to get that first note.
I would've said the same thing. They have NEVER played it live. I would have completely lost it!!!!
We all came in unison once we heard those first notes. Lol. This was such a great show. Tobacco & The Jesus & Mary Chain were good mood setters.
The perfect drug is a 90's classic .. good to have it back
Wow....we were just talking about how awesome it would be to hear this live. But then thought the drums aren't humanly possible...this guy is pretty friggen amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing. I got to see Broken in it entirety on the opening night. This tour is epic.
Melissa Sadowski Ilan is an incredibly talented drummer!
I'm so jealous you saw all of Broken. I was there for this show so I'm pretty content at the moment.
He's Playing On Top OF Several Loops.
UGGGH I went on the 14th and he played Closer which he didn't the night (When he played Broken) before but i'd trade Closer for the entire Broken ep for the first 6 songs of the NA tour. It didn't even dawn on me to get both nights in PHX.
Richard Michael YES... doesn’t anyone realise this? you surely can tell live drums from programmed yeah?
I thought they were going to play closer right here, but I was pleasantly surprised!
Nice video, thanks for sharing! This tour is already very awesome!
That's amazing
Thank you!!!!!
Finally! So awesome. Would love to of been there
Excellent recording.....I still can't believe it.
Just played it last night here in San Antonio. Awesome show as always.
AWESOME!!! Thank you, thank you very much for this!
This was such an amazing concert, thank you for posting a video
Played night 1 in Dallas too. First time in all my NIN concerts - it was AWESOME!
Cool seeing Robin switch guitars - crazy talent on that stage.
Wish he'd come back to Canada. NIN was my first concert and it's probably still my all-time favorite.
WTF!!! The best reaction ever!!!
Hell yeah!! That was me! :)
Wowwwwww... 21 year at last, the perfect drug live..
Ive seen NIN 8 times since 2000. This is by far their best tour yet! I was at the first show in Phx. They change their set every night. Imagine how much work and rehearsing they go through to perfect this?! So awesome!!
Kara Adkins Working for Trent is unlike anything else, that’s for sure.
Agree - I've also seen them 8 times and this was amazing. Can't believe his voice has held out and the guys are still in it with him. What a treat!
Thanks for giving us this!!!
One of the few closer up videos of The Perfect Drug debute...nicely done!
Man,, he owned the original drum vibe of the song...like Keith Moon on steroids!
NIN never fail to amaze me.
Best band on the planet, and Trent is one of the few true geniuses!
Goosebumps!!!☮
I am completely blown away that they played this...
Holy shit. This is amazing!!!!!! Great footage!!!
This was necessary, The Perfect Drug is a great song, thank you so much.
i was stunned...absolutely stunned...thank u for this
Fantastic drumming!
Can't believe I'm hearing this live! Hoping we get this in Atlanta this week - SO excited!
Amazing!!!
Just saw this live in San Antonio. It was SICK!!!
Thanks for uploading this vid! "The Perfect Drug" is my favorite. It's so goooood, thanks again.
No wayyy !!!! was waiting forever to see this song performed live !!!!!
Thank you! My wife took our son the tonight for his first ever rock show.
Eyeofthemourning that kid is spoiled for life, he’ll never see a show that lives up to his first concert!
I am so jealous but the first band i remember seeing live is The Cure
A mother and son outing.your misses is awesome.
@@indynugs you're right, he thoroughly enjoyed the show. He has aspergers syndrome so conveying his emotions and appreciation is hard but he had no trouble with this. He is also a very gifted guitar player. He learned to play most of his set list including "Lost Souls' by Joy Division. I don't think anything will compare to this show for him.
Must have been kinda awkward during Closer tho
I was at this concert!! Most amazing experience ever! I still look back at my recording of it all the time
Clicked immediately and was not disappointed. “NIN” is always awesome and never ceases to impress me with their studio to live performances.
INCREDIBLE! Ian.... man...
Ian is an amazingly talented drummer, this should be defined as a pinnacle moment for him
instant classic
This is amazing! I need to see NIN so hard.
Ms. Winter There are rumors this might be their last tour 😕
@@ashleynicole2546 Oh, no! I hope it's just rumors 😕
I can't stop watching it, holy shit!
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love hearing people in the crowd just like “what the fuck”
for those of us who saw the Rise of NIN and learning this song........this is a major treat. Thanks D for uploading it.
Geez, talk about a decades long tease. Worth the wait!
its been 21 years actually
Robin Dreier Yeah, that's why I said decades.
You said "a decades" the "a" making it singular despite "decades" being pluralized/spelt wrong.
This message brought to you by the grammar police :)
Brian Ashton Hey smart guy, the a was there because the tease was the subject and is singular. You may want to rethink correcting people when you're wrong.
brilliant!!!!!
My friends were in the third row. I’m seeing them in NYC in a few weeks but I’m super jealous lol
Musical history 😮
Love Lakewood! Go West Colfax! RRCC was a great experience, as the ampi theater was awesome!
This....this was played on my sixteenth birthday and it makes me feel so special
I still can't believe this fckin happened! you really lucky people who had the chance to listen this magnificent song live! Also great video, the best one of all the fancams I've watched of this performance
One of the greatest nights of my life. I completely lost it when they started playing this.
Finally a live version
Amaiiizing
This is 🔥 🔥 🔥
They are the best!
The drummer is definitely playing along to a drum machine, as I can for sure hear the Amen break in there still - But regardless, it's still ridiculously impressive on his part.
Fucking...chills.
Iv heard it a million times. Live? Thats some inspirational shit... just damn.
Ilan, I think I spelled his name right, is an amazing drummer and did this song justice live. Dont know why Trent waited so many years to perform this live.
Kailey Ann He said he’s not a big fan of the song as it is, plus the drums are pretty tough to pull off in a live setting...but Ilan is obviously up to the task & did an amazing job! There’s a reason he is my favorite NIN out of all of them...and that’s saying something, because Josh Freese is no slouch either...
@@DCampbellMusic he is amazing! I met him and he is a sweetheart as well.
Kailey Ann He’s awesome! Gave me a stick at the end of the show! 🤘🏼
I was 8th row on the other side, thank you for the upload..
GD FUCKING AWESOME ❤😍🤘
Great recording! Always amazes me how NIN can perform indoors, outdoors, in the light, in the dark. Amazing. I was at Red Rocks on 9/19/18 so I missed Perfect Drug. Look forward to seeing it in person in the future.
They said it rained in the 9/18/18 show so they had to cut the set short? They said they made up for it the next night by playing a longer set.
Actually it was the 2nd night that it rained, and they just moved everyone’s set times forward, so some people missed NIN. Still a great show tho! Thanks for checking out the video!
Oh, ok. It only rained very little. Also, Tobacco didn't open that night and The Jesus and Mary Chain performed a shorter set than usual.
I wish I would have been there! Damn
Oh my god they played it!
So fucking lucky I got to be there for this! Thanks for posting 🙏
After seeing the Phoenix show on 9/14 , I was blown away. Trent and the band are tighter than ever, and (yes) relaxed but fierce as "F". I got the sense that these guys actually ENJOY playing the music. Especially Trent, who seemed more relaxed and engaging the audience.
Great musicianship, very intense light show, and a setlist that seems to change for every show. Cold and Black and Infinite Tour 2018 NOT to be MISSED.
Yeah I was there too. He played the ENNTIRE Broken EP the night before sand even tho we got Closer I would've traded. Still best show I've been too since seeing him in 05'
This is really good footage for a hand held device.
sludgedisciple I try lol
Ilan is a fucking rockstar. He completely destroys this song. I really hope they play this in Boston.
I'm going to see them in Boston as well.
I'm going Friday. I'd love to hear this
Finally!
I hope they play this when I see them in December. This song came out over 20 years ago and I've never heard them play this live
We did it!!
Wow!
I was honored to be at this show. To see this live.
And the first time he's ever played it live too. More then Honoured lol
Me too. Very special moment.
Also
The drummer went HAM!
One of my life wishes is to see NIN atleast once in my life..... i'm not kidding when i say that if i don't get the chance my life will be all for not, it has to happen.
Awesome
How the hell did I not see this before?! I kept a bottle of absinthe for a special occasion. This is that occasion. Wish I could have seen this live.
This song live ... AND at the most beautiful concert venue ever... I was there 2 yrs ago and saw blues traveler. I am so Fucking jealous of everyone that got to be there
Fuuuuuuuck I missed it.....I was even thinking about flying out to this show
lucky lucky people !!!! Finally The perfect drug live WOW
this news made me buy tickets to the monday show in detroit as well.