I feel a deep connection with this band. Was there at the beginning, when shot of love was in heavy rotation on Houston stations. I learned drop d tuning from these guys. Pioneers of grunge without the recognition. The two harmonics at the end are the same ones that start Jeremy. They do so much better in a small venue. There's a connection that is shared by the audience. Just as powerful as Rush. Trailblazers like Cream and Triumph. Vocals like the Beatles. Enormous talent.
Is it going to take this band perishing in a plane crash to make the world wake up and realize they're the best thing since the Beatles? sheesh... Just incredible...
+fretworx Your comment made me laugh and cry at the same time. This band is truly a gift to the people that know Kings X. Just saw them at the Food Truck and Rock Festival in Clark, N.J. They are just the best. They command respect and they sure as hell get it from me.
you are unfortunately absolutely right.....that's why people should trash this so called music of today and start listening to real music made by real people playing real instruments.....then we wouldn't have to wait for a tragedy to occur in order to realize how great a band is...
you are totally right....being an '80s rocker I am guilty of tight spandex and big hair...with that said,,,we wrote great music that a lot of work went into and practiced our stage act until it was spot on....something I believe to be sadly missing from today's computer generated so called music.....the human factor has been so eliminated from it it's not even music anymore....just a bunch of computer geeks sampling everything in sight and calling it original.....sorry...original music is hard to conceive and even harder to write....if it was easy everyone would be doing it...
@@duncefunce1513 my first band in the'80s was called " one way street"...we played mostly original music,,,which was not exactly hair metal although we had the hair metal look....our music was hard rock....our singer eddiewas totally into steven tyler but really had a very unique style,,,our drummer bobby was into ian paice(he was also left handed),,Chris our bassist was into everything and I'm into all the classic rock guitarists and satch,,Steve vai,,,yngwie,,al dimeola,,van halen pretty much anyone who's good..we were really good....but after 10 years of playing and not really getting anywhere....I got disillusioned with the whole thing and went back to school to learn a trade....which I never got a job at so I became a commercial roofer....I moved to Boston and I put together a deep purple tribute band and found some amazing musicians up there....I found a keyboardist who sounded so much like Jon Lord he was amazing....we just couldn't find a singer who could sing like ian gillian,,david coverdale and glenn hughes,and Joe lynn turner...a very tall order indeed...so that ended and I started doing studio work..
Remember the first time I heard this track. I'd read about them in a guitar mag and thought I'd check it out. Gretchen had not long been out and this song blew me the hell away with all that massive drop D and 12 string bass goodness. Ty's tone is still one the greatest you'll hear. Oh and those wonderful harmonies. Instantly hooked I was and it all still sounds as good 20+ years later as it did back then. They are such a great band it's hard to put into words and to boot top fellas as well.
This is a great and rare video. They seldom played Out of the Silent Planet live. I’ve seen them dozens of times since the late 80’s and only heard them play this twice.
Found out about King's X from an interview with Vernon Reid from Living Colour in Rolling Stone magazine. I think it was after LC's first album. He was asked what he was listening to and he mentioned "Gretchen goes to Nebraska" by King's X and a few other albums. I went out got it and was blown away...
I met the band very recently listening to KXM, with Georg Lynch, Ray Luzier and Dug Pinnick, in the end it is a sensational work. Now King's X is undoubtedly one of the most incredible bands I've ever heard, the spontaneous fusion of Beatles and Trapeze, a sabbatical atmosphere. The band is powerful with only three members a perfect symphony, I stopped to listen to all the albums, they are masterpieces of Rock. I'm already an unconditional fan. King's X is awesome.
WOW!! never thought I'd find KX do this live. Thanks for the upload man. what a song.. wat a band...till today I'm still amazed at how they are able to play complicated songs and still be able to sing in harmony at the same time. Long live the KX
In 1983 when other kids were just beginning to shed their Billy Squire and their Duran Duran was the heaviest rotation me and not too many other people were at home with headphones on listening to Kings X thinking we were hearing the next Beatles ! They had it ALLL !
this is the best song ever written, by the best band ever, from the greatest album ever made! King's X-Grechen goes to Nebraska...The must have album of all freakin' time!
One of my bands opened for em a long time ago in Minneapolis. Even as a drummer, I felt privileged to sit right in front of Ty's rig in awe, thinking, "There it is, man.. this is what he uses to get those killer tones."
First thing I noticed. It's not easy to start a note on an ahh without sliding into it and then hold the note without faltering, especially on the highest note of that harmony.
They are on my top 5 list in my life how awesome of a band killer vocals tight arrangements i got hipped to them back in the day "Over my Head" i have mostly all there stuff I hope Doug will be at Namm 2017 I'll be hanging out with him.....Kings X... for ever!
I saw kings x twice ......they did not disappoint ......they were probably the best live band I've ever seen....great playing and those beatlesque harmonies were right on the money....is perfect good i daresay......yes it was....
King's X , Gretchen goes to Nebraska one of the best albums of the 90's. You just get lost in the melodies and heavy metal guitar riffs. Spot on Live performance!
This Track still stands as the reigning King of My Favourite of all of Kings X Material. It's the first track I heard of theirs in '89 when I was introduced to the wonderful world of Gretchen. I wish I could see them play this track Live!!! ... B)X
I'll never forget the night a room mate of mine came home with a smirk on his face and said dude I got something you need to hear, he threw the "Gretchen" cassette in my stereo, this being the first song as I sat speechless listening knowing "whoever this is just changed my life" it had a real "Beatles, Tomorrow Never Knows" kinda vibe and I was so into what I was hearing, he wouldn't tell me who it was cuz he knew I'd recognize the next song, "Over My Head" was getting played on MTV and we were first introduced to the trio of great musicians known as Kings X!
Absolutely the most underrated band in the business. They are all three extremely gifted in playing their instruments and singing incredibly. Their live performances are sometimes better than the recorded versions. I still am amazed when I see them live. if you've never had the chance to catch KingsX live I highly recommend you do so. You won't regret it!!
Kids, do you hear how the vocals do not sound "perfect"? That is called playing and singing LIVE. I know it might sound a little (very little) different than the album but this is what one of most talented (and shamefully underrated) bands sounds like. PERFECT (flaws and all)!
Absolutely awesome! I've seen them 3 times at various stages of their career. Last time at Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. They blew my freakin head off. Just no words for how great they were (are)!!!!
I´m quite new into King's X. This is one my favorite tracks so far. Love the different melodies during the verses. GGTN is a magnificent album. Seems as if I´m always late with good stuff....
After hearing this 30 year old song, it makes you realize how bad the radio music was then and now. Not as bad then. Wtf I'll never get why people do NOT appreciate 3 musicians just dripping with talent. I'll never get it!! Love you kings x and all your sides dishes as well!!!
I was lucky enough to see Kings X live in 1995. They were amazing! Probably the most under rated band ever! It is nice to hear a flat note here or there because you know that they are actually singing this live with no backing vocal tracks and no auto-tune going on. I never got to meet them but all i have ever heard is how down to earth they are and how great they are to their fans. With that being said, Please, please, come to Las Vegas, NV so i can see you again. :)
I just wanted to see how many ppl would mention Alice in Chains and im surprised no one did. Those harmonies sound exactly like Layne and Jerry, crazy.
I just love these freakin' guys. Can't say enough good things about them in my book. Best trio ever. (Yes, I love Rush talso, but these guys all sing great too!)
Boundless blessings to whomever posted this Video...King's X are an inspirational band that have inflenced my playing for 20 years! I hope to see them in this world and the next! BEYOND FOREVER!
I have seen them several times. They are always great! If I have any complaints it would only be that in the smaller venues the vocals are sometimes drowned out by the instruments. I mention this only because each of them have a wonderful voice that is prominently on display whether as they are here or in their solo work. Just an incredible band with a wonderful catalog of work.
For those of you who are musicians, particularly guitar players, take a moment and just watch what Ty Tabor is doing on the guitar while singing flawless backing vocals.
Wow Thanks! I didn't know that. I always considered them a Christian band in the early years when I was into them.so that makes sense! Though I think they grew much more accepting and inclusive later, unlike most American Christians. I'll check out that book!
Kings-x and Rush my most 2 favorite bands Ever!!! I've been able to talk to Doug and Jerry many times and they are really cool people! Check out KXM also. Doug is fantastic in that band also!!
I cannot begin to describe what this band has meant to me over the last 25 or so years
- yep....never been the same since I first listen to the debut cd. Every Kings X cd is worth the owning.
Absolutely! All the way back to Out Of The Silent Planet!
Grateful Ape my favorite band. Living in Houston I’ve seen them every show they’ve played here since 1988
You don't have to explain anything. .. at least not to me. I feel the same way about 'em!
My sentiments exactly! They carried me through a lot of tough times! And a lot of great times too!
I usually cut off people who make fun of King's X. King's X is up there with the magic of the Beatles and Pantera. Criminally Underrated
I feel a deep connection with this band. Was there at the beginning, when shot of love was in heavy rotation on Houston stations. I learned drop d tuning from these guys. Pioneers of grunge without the recognition. The two harmonics at the end are the same ones that start Jeremy. They do so much better in a small venue. There's a connection that is shared by the audience. Just as powerful as Rush. Trailblazers like Cream and Triumph. Vocals like the Beatles. Enormous talent.
Three instruments, three voices - that is a six piece band! Freak'n thick, haunting sound. One of my favorite songs, and bands ever!
She spoke to me....
What a haunting, powerful, inspiring song. Incredible vocal and instrumental performance.
Is it going to take this band perishing in a plane crash to make the world wake up and realize they're the best thing since the Beatles? sheesh... Just incredible...
fretworx The second coming of the Beatles. King's X are jaw dropping amazing!
+fretworx Your comment made me laugh and cry at the same time. This band is truly a gift to the people that know Kings X. Just saw them at the Food Truck and Rock Festival in Clark, N.J. They are just the best. They command respect and they sure as hell get it from me.
Don't even say shit like that!!!
well, I found the dipshit that doesn't know anything.
you are unfortunately absolutely right.....that's why people should trash this so called music of today and start listening to real music made by real people playing real instruments.....then we wouldn't have to wait for a tragedy to occur in order to realize how great a band is...
This is what I love - bands who just get up and do it! No fancy stage sets, no stupid costumes.
If it ain't about the music, then it ain't nothin'
In all fairness they did have costumes in the beginning. Remember the epaulettes? Lol
you are totally right....being an '80s rocker I am guilty of tight spandex and big hair...with that said,,,we wrote great music that a lot of work went into and practiced our stage act until it was spot on....something I believe to be sadly missing from today's computer generated so called music.....the human factor has been so eliminated from it it's not even music anymore....just a bunch of computer geeks sampling everything in sight and calling it original.....sorry...original music is hard to conceive and even harder to write....if it was easy everyone would be doing it...
@@rogerkoob9904 what was your band called?
@@duncefunce1513 my first band in the'80s was called " one way street"...we played mostly original music,,,which was not exactly hair metal although we had the hair metal look....our music was hard rock....our singer eddiewas totally into steven tyler but really had a very unique style,,,our drummer bobby was into ian paice(he was also left handed),,Chris our bassist was into everything and I'm into all the classic rock guitarists and satch,,Steve vai,,,yngwie,,al dimeola,,van halen pretty much anyone who's good..we were really good....but after 10 years of playing and not really getting anywhere....I got disillusioned with the whole thing and went back to school to learn a trade....which I never got a job at so I became a commercial roofer....I moved to Boston and I put together a deep purple tribute band and found some amazing musicians up there....I found a keyboardist who sounded so much like Jon Lord he was amazing....we just couldn't find a singer who could sing like ian gillian,,david coverdale and glenn hughes,and Joe lynn turner...a very tall order indeed...so that ended and I started doing studio work..
"Father speaks, Son becomes the story." What an awesome line.
Thanks so much for sharing this video. Man how I love this song!
Ty and Dug's tones are monstrous
Everything about their sound is monstrous. One of the best rock trios ever.
I Know! It's like a metal 'symphony'!
Even to those of us who've known and loved this band forever, this performance of this song is just jaw-dropping amazing. Thanks much for posting!
...and HAMER! What an incredible-sounding instrument as expertly played by Dug.
moparedtn Right on dude! I've seen them at least 20 times and this is spot on! Long live Gretchen =0)
I would completely lose my mind if I heard them do this song live! Thanks for sharing. Unbelievable how great they sound
Tight version of one of my fave tracks from the Kings indeed! They’re in the top 5 greatest all American Rock Bands dammit!🎸💥☝🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🤘🏾✊🏾🙏🏾
How can you dislike this? I get it, it’s over your head no pun 😂
😂😂😂 Well played.
This should be the National anthem...
Remember the first time I heard this track. I'd read about them in a guitar mag and thought I'd check it out. Gretchen had not long been out and this song blew me the hell away with all that massive drop D and 12 string bass goodness. Ty's tone is still one the greatest you'll hear. Oh and those wonderful harmonies. Instantly hooked I was and it all still sounds as good 20+ years later as it did back then. They are such a great band it's hard to put into words and to boot top fellas as well.
@Joe Michaels The original I believe is in drop D. Might be drop C here though.
And the drums..! What a groove.
I'm sure it's a tall task to do this song live.. These guys are amazing!
wow still liking it.....alot!!
Holy fck! Are you Kidding me!?! Do you think you will Ever find a more Beautiful recording of a Live hard rock band?!? ..I Fkn' Doubt it!
This is one of the best live performances (esp vocals) I've ever heard from King's X.
Absolutely agree
This is a great and rare video. They seldom played Out of the Silent Planet live. I’ve seen them dozens of times since the late 80’s and only heard them play this twice.
I lived in Pearl, Ms back in the 90's
Just saw them last weekend.. they still rock as hard as ever.
Amazing. Vox are right on the money and the groove is solid.
I would love for them to pull off another album like this.. Gretchen and Out of the Silent Planet are two of my favs, though I love them all!
Absolutely stunning live performance.
This is the heaviest live track on UA-cam or anywhere else. "Simply" Amazing.
F**k yes! Gretchen still sounds amazing to this day! Long live the King's!
One of the best bands I have ever seen Live...There is only 1 King's X, so unbelievably good...
Found out about King's X from an interview with Vernon Reid from Living Colour in Rolling Stone magazine. I think it was after LC's first album. He was asked what he was listening to and he mentioned "Gretchen goes to Nebraska" by King's X and a few other albums. I went out got it and was blown away...
One of my favorite songs of theirs! Gretchen was the first KX cd I bought so this song launched a killer journey.
Sic! This is why we love this band!!!
They are finishing their newest album right now in Pasadena CA.
I met the band very recently listening to KXM, with Georg Lynch, Ray Luzier and Dug Pinnick, in the end it is a sensational work. Now King's X is undoubtedly one of the most incredible bands I've ever heard, the spontaneous fusion of Beatles and Trapeze, a sabbatical atmosphere. The band is powerful with only three members a perfect symphony, I stopped to listen to all the albums, they are masterpieces of Rock. I'm already an unconditional fan. King's X is awesome.
WOW!! never thought I'd find KX do this live. Thanks for the upload man. what a song.. wat a band...till today I'm still amazed at how they are able to play complicated songs and still be able to sing in harmony at the same time. Long live the KX
Band of the people.
In 1983 when other kids were just beginning to shed their Billy Squire and their Duran Duran was the heaviest rotation me and not too many other people were at home with headphones on listening to Kings X thinking we were hearing the next Beatles ! They had it ALLL !
My favorite King's X song! Thank you!
ditto
this is the best song ever written, by the best band ever, from the greatest album ever made! King's X-Grechen goes to Nebraska...The must have album of all freakin' time!
One of my bands opened for em a long time ago in Minneapolis. Even as a drummer, I felt privileged to sit right in front of Ty's rig in awe, thinking, "There it is, man.. this is what he uses to get those killer tones."
GREAT! all their vocals were spot on, on this night.
First thing I noticed. It's not easy to start a note on an ahh without sliding into it and then hold the note without faltering, especially on the highest note of that harmony.
They are on my top 5 list in my life how awesome of a band killer vocals tight arrangements i got hipped to them back in the day "Over my Head" i have mostly all there stuff I hope Doug will be at Namm 2017 I'll be hanging out with him.....Kings X... for ever!
this is an amazing live rendition of this epic track!
I saw in Memphis kingsx with Axdc loud and dam good.
Absolutely love these guys.
So awesome. They have sounded exactly this good everytime I seen them. Arena, small clubs, this is divination.
I saw kings x twice ......they did not disappoint ......they were probably the best live band I've ever seen....great playing and those beatlesque harmonies were right on the money....is perfect good i daresay......yes it was....
These guys play as well as they sing, a rare combination for a monster rock band...
King's X , Gretchen goes to Nebraska one of the best albums of the 90's. You just get lost in the melodies and heavy metal guitar riffs. Spot on Live performance!
This Track still stands as the reigning King of My Favourite of all of Kings X Material. It's the first track I heard of theirs in '89 when I was introduced to the wonderful world of Gretchen. I wish I could see them play this track Live!!! ... B)X
This song is the essence of King's X, IMO. Just so original, so powerful, dynamic, intense and slightly otherworldly. Incredible performance!
I'll never forget the night a room mate of mine came home with a smirk on his face and said dude I got something you need to hear, he threw the "Gretchen" cassette in my stereo, this being the first song as I sat speechless listening knowing "whoever this is just changed my life" it had a real "Beatles, Tomorrow Never Knows" kinda vibe and I was so into what I was hearing, he wouldn't tell me who it was cuz he knew I'd recognize the next song, "Over My Head" was getting played on MTV and we were first introduced to the trio of great musicians known as Kings X!
One of their most mysterious songs part wise in my opinion. I had quite a time figuring out each part. Love their music so much.
Absolutely the most underrated band in the business. They are all three extremely gifted in playing their instruments and singing incredibly. Their live performances are sometimes better than the recorded versions. I still am amazed when I see them live. if you've never had the chance to catch KingsX live I highly recommend you do so. You won't regret it!!
Kids, do you hear how the vocals do not sound "perfect"? That is called playing and singing LIVE. I know it might sound a little (very little) different than the album but this is what one of most talented (and shamefully underrated) bands sounds like. PERFECT (flaws and all)!
That's the song that made me a King's X fan all those years ago. Thanks for the live!
Same here
Wow, i can see Phil Keaggy's influence on Ty in that solo!
Truthislife-bless you for this bit of magic from THE best modern rock band on the planet!
Absolutely awesome! I've seen them 3 times at various stages of their career. Last time at Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. They blew my freakin head off. Just no words for how great they were (are)!!!!
@Bass5el Exactly what I thought....just one word to describe this song: FANTASTIC
I agree with Real Cougars. Kings's X always sounds great, live or in the studio! This is an awesome tune, impeccably performed!
I´m quite new into King's X. This is one my favorite tracks so far. Love the different melodies during the verses. GGTN is a magnificent album. Seems as if I´m always late with good stuff....
Thank you
been a fan since 1989. this was the first song i ever heard. i just learned to play it last year!
This band and this song changed my life.
one of few perfect trio performers....nomeansno too
After hearing this 30 year old song, it makes you realize how bad the radio music was then and now. Not as bad then. Wtf I'll never get why people do NOT appreciate 3 musicians just dripping with talent. I'll never get it!! Love you kings x and all your sides dishes as well!!!
I was lucky enough to see Kings X live in 1995. They were amazing! Probably the most under rated band ever!
It is nice to hear a flat note here or there because you know that they are actually singing this live with no backing vocal tracks and no auto-tune going on. I never got to meet them but all i have ever heard is how down to earth they are and how great they are to their fans. With that being said, Please, please, come to Las Vegas, NV so i can see you again. :)
Absolutely amazing!
I just wanted to see how many ppl would mention Alice in Chains and im surprised no one did. Those harmonies sound exactly like Layne and Jerry, crazy.
Thanks for posting... one of the coolest groups ever.
I just love these freakin' guys. Can't say enough good things about them in my book. Best trio ever. (Yes, I love Rush talso, but these guys all sing great too!)
Kings x always makes me smile they are so fucking bad
I'm so lucky to know there are an army of us who never give up on THE BAND.
I never will.
Refer to my last comment. What the fuck does that mean??? "Didn't give up on the band".. ?? Self righteous pricks. 🤘
these guys are frickin' GREAT !
just wonderful!
Such great music!!!!
This is a truly great song.
Absolutely spot on performance....I've listened to this track a million times they absolutely stomped this one thanks for posting!!
greatest band ever...so musical, such interesting and unique songwriting...and all great guys....
Like the album. Wonderful!
Awesome band that many people have never listened to. Can't understand why! Been a fan for 30 yrs. Best kept secret in the Rock world!
@MrClamtree Correct.. video is from 1st Ave 6/17/02
Boundless blessings to whomever posted this Video...King's X are an inspirational band that have inflenced my playing for 20 years! I hope to see them in this world and the next! BEYOND FOREVER!
I have seen them several times. They are always great! If I have any complaints it would only be that in the smaller venues the vocals are sometimes drowned out by the instruments. I mention this only because each of them have a wonderful voice that is prominently on display whether as they are here or in their solo work. Just an incredible band with a wonderful catalog of work.
This is pure magic!
Great Audio! They sound amazing, especially the vocals.
This is just AWESOME!!!
Great song and performance!
Such an incredible live band - 3 masters in one band! Hate they never got their just due but thrilled they’re still kicking!
For those of you who are musicians, particularly guitar players, take a moment and just watch what Ty Tabor is doing on the guitar while singing flawless backing vocals.
We could never get this song down vocally. This sounds unbelievable!!
That was just over insanely badass!
WOW! I think this is the only King's X song I have never seen live. Amazing vocals as always....
Great performance from the band and fantastic quality audio and video. Thanks for the upload.
Wow they were on!!! Damn awesome!!!
Wowza
Wow Thanks! I didn't know that. I always considered them a Christian band in the early years when I was into them.so that makes sense! Though I think they grew much more accepting and inclusive later, unlike most American Christians. I'll check out that book!
Kings-x and Rush my most 2 favorite bands Ever!!! I've been able to talk to Doug and Jerry many times and they are really cool people! Check out KXM also. Doug is fantastic in that band also!!
It's Dug, now.
Take me back to Cat's Cradle and the 90's... I'm not sure I've ever seen this live, though. This video makes up for that!!!
Holy Shit!!!
Took the words right out of my mouth! Just awesome
Learned how to play it on bass. It took about 4 months. Just learnin how to play at the time, cut my teeth on that album.