@@ERICdaGREAT09 i lived on Clairvoyant for YEARS because it was the only album that helped me through the dark years. like you said, this band got me through and out of the darkest times. every single album i can listen to from front to back.
This band is truly the definition of timeless. Clairvoyant feels like an album that exists outside of time, the songs are so well written that they just don't age. It's like the best example of quality over quantity. And the fact that they can reproduce these songs live and sound so close to the record is just incredible!
i don't like to talk about my feelings but fuck... since 2010 this band has taken me through many crazy periods of my life. I cried so many times while listening to them, searching for myself, the people i've lost, understanding the meaning of my life. each time “the contortionist” was there to chase away my darkest thoughts. my life has been stable since then, i've learned a lot now that i'm 30 but everything seems grey and aimless. it's harder to feel the passion of life. i guess that's what being an adult is all about. but every time i go back to listen to these guys, it hurts terribly to think about the past but at the same time, i can feel the colors again. just... thank you to make me feel alive again
The Retrospective sets deserve so much more praise and recognition. The collection is my favorite set of recorded live performances to come out in recent years. I can't decide which set is my favorite, and at this point, I think I prefer these live performances over the studio recordings. All of the small alterations that each musician makes to each song complement the music in such a seamless way, and creates such a fresh take on songs that I have listened to so many times now. It is on repeat in my Spotify. The production is phenomenal, the directing and editing are impressively executed, and it is all to table some of the most cohesive and gripping music in the genre. Well done y'all, the work is an inspiration to musicians like me.
If I had to nitpick, my only tweak would be to add crowd cheers in-between and certain moments. Don't recall if these were live tour shows or not haha. And one other thing would have Mike do those legendary high-pitched screams he used to do on Language II: conspire, I remember those 2 particular screams he would do on that song would get audible gasps from the crowd EVERY TIME, but I'm sure it did a number on his voice over time hence why he might not do em anymore. But this is me just being an asshole lol this is essentially *perfect*
I love them all but I just don’t think we’ll ever get anything better than #3 and, specifically, the high water mark of Geocentric Confusion. I’m not sure that’s ever going to get topped in my eyes for any live performance of any band in this genre. I get chills no matter how many dozens of times I’ve watched that set.
This album is easily in my top 5 of all time. It released during a very dark and difficult time in my life. It really helped me during those days in so many ways. I must have listened from start to finish about 100 times in a few weeks back then. I honestly could never thank you guys enough for writing such a powerful and inspiring work of art.
Same man, same. I lost my dog to cancer, my Dad to pancreatic cancer a few months later, my sister was a heroin addict living with us all while trying to take care of my Grandma with Dementia. Just one thing after another. My house felt almost cursed. This album was a saving grace during a terrible time. Hope you’re doing better ♥️
So grateful to not only be alive right now, but also have found this band back during Exoplanet. This album has helped me through a lot since it dropped.
What I noticed in every videos they upload is, Robby Baca sounds is on left side and Cameron Maynard sounds is on the right side.... Apart from that, I love this band so much 💖
Hear me out. A Clairvoyant tour, but only in nice, sound controlled, seated venues across the US. This album is a work of art. Maaaan, I’d pay $500 minimum for a ticket to that.
Haken did something like that. A seated down concert, a 3hr experience, no openers, just the band performing for the fans and interacting with the crowd. I really enjoyed the format. Tickets were around $100
Man, they really saved us during the lockdown. Me and my girlfriend would blast the stereo, turn on LED bulbs in different colors, dark to emulate being at an actual live show.
Incredible performance! Audio quality is amazing. Have to give Michael special recognition for having absolute vocal control. He is one of my favorite vocalists in this arena
I love you guys, this year marks a decade since I first heard your music, I think the first song was Thrive and it was an instant love, it has been 10 years where you have accompanied me in many beautiful processes of my life, I am grateful to have the privilege of knowing your music.
Very beautiful album, I fell in love with it during a specially hard time in my life. Converted to Catholicism during this time and kept listening to this wonderful band. This music uncovers new worlds within my soul and shows me landscapes I havent thought existed inside my spirit. Thank you.
I love this band so much. I have seen them live in Montreal where they were the first of 3 parts. The sound ans lighting was abysmal but I still feel lucky to have witness their performance. The worls needs to know them more. Joey Baca deserves way more credits. His grooves are refined, original and fit the melody well. He is very inspiring for me. For me, Language and Clairvoyant are 2 friggin masterpieces.
I really appreciate how focused you guys are during this performance and your ability to replicate the original versions of these songs is impressive! No theatrics or gimmicks; just locked in and putting all your attention toward the music!
My wife went into labor right in the middle of the live premier, so I missed a majority of it. Wonderful reason to miss it, for sure, but thanks for uploading an official version so that I watch it in its entirety any time I want!! (:
Such an incredible band, easily one of my favorites. They've kept us in much suspense over the new album, but I have a strong feeling when it drops it's gonna blow us all away.
You guys never cease to amaze me! How you manage to create amazing compositions, garnish them with technical mastership without getting lost in the sauce and make them highly emotional engaging, just pushes all the buttons for me!! I am in my 40s now and had quite a long period, where I thought no band would ever hit me as hard as my established favourites...you very quickly ascended into those ranks. Thank you for staying true to your artistic vision and by that, kindle me with inspiration! Greetings and best wishes from Hamburg, Germany. Saw you guys a couple of years back here @Knust and even had the chance to chat with Rob for a bit at the merch stand. Will cherish that evening forever and hope to get the chance to see you live again, soon!
We are so f**king lucky to be alive at the same time as this band. Incredible.
Preach bro
I think this regularly too 🥹🖤
I just live in the wrong place, I very rarely have concerts near me, and if they are, they get cancelled :(
This band has gotten me through some dark times.
YES! This band alone got me out of the darkest place I've ever been. Clairvoyant specifically.
you have no freaking idea! youre not alone!
@@ERICdaGREAT09 i lived on Clairvoyant for YEARS because it was the only album that helped me through the dark years. like you said, this band got me through and out of the darkest times. every single album i can listen to from front to back.
Same
Same. It came out at the right time with a lot of other bands that did as well. Thankful really.
This band is truly the definition of timeless. Clairvoyant feels like an album that exists outside of time, the songs are so well written that they just don't age. It's like the best example of quality over quantity. And the fact that they can reproduce these songs live and sound so close to the record is just incredible!
Saw them live a decade ago with the OG vocalist. Even back then they were scary good. Locked In Is an understatement.
Diabolically competent musicianship
ON GOD
There's a lot of music out there. But there's literally nothing as all encompassing as this... Most criminally underrated band of our time.
Seriously, criminal
i don't like to talk about my feelings but fuck... since 2010 this band has taken me through many crazy periods of my life. I cried so many times while listening to them,
searching for myself, the people i've lost, understanding the meaning of my life. each time “the contortionist” was there to chase away my darkest thoughts.
my life has been stable since then, i've learned a lot now that i'm 30 but everything seems grey and aimless. it's harder to feel the passion of life. i guess that's what being an adult is all about.
but every time i go back to listen to these guys, it hurts terribly to think about the past but at the same time, i can feel the colors again.
just... thank you to make me feel alive again
At 30, you're just getting started my man. So many incredible things out there. Wishing you the best on your journey!
Playing guitar and drums at the same time, Incredible!
The contortionist is the best band of our time
Indeed 🤘
One of the best bands in the past 15 years easily.
The Retrospective sets deserve so much more praise and recognition. The collection is my favorite set of recorded live performances to come out in recent years. I can't decide which set is my favorite, and at this point, I think I prefer these live performances over the studio recordings. All of the small alterations that each musician makes to each song complement the music in such a seamless way, and creates such a fresh take on songs that I have listened to so many times now. It is on repeat in my Spotify. The production is phenomenal, the directing and editing are impressively executed, and it is all to table some of the most cohesive and gripping music in the genre. Well done y'all, the work is an inspiration to musicians like me.
If I had to nitpick, my only tweak would be to add crowd cheers in-between and certain moments. Don't recall if these were live tour shows or not haha. And one other thing would have Mike do those legendary high-pitched screams he used to do on Language II: conspire, I remember those 2 particular screams he would do on that song would get audible gasps from the crowd EVERY TIME, but I'm sure it did a number on his voice over time hence why he might not do em anymore.
But this is me just being an asshole lol this is essentially *perfect*
I love them all but I just don’t think we’ll ever get anything better than #3 and, specifically, the high water mark of Geocentric Confusion. I’m not sure that’s ever going to get topped in my eyes for any live performance of any band in this genre. I get chills no matter how many dozens of times I’ve watched that set.
Monochrome (Passive) - 0:00
Godspeed - 4:52
Reimagined - 8:47
Clairvoyant - 12:15
The Center - 18:56
Absolve - 24:04
Relapse - 29:04
Return to Earth - 35:15
Monochrome (Pensive) - 41:23
Nice work! The real MVP fast in TC indicator!
Thank you for this
Ty again Mr.
appreciated fam
Love when a live performance sounds even better than the studio album. Incredible work!
I exclusively listen to this version now
This album is easily in my top 5 of all time. It released during a very dark and difficult time in my life. It really helped me during those days in so many ways. I must have listened from start to finish about 100 times in a few weeks back then. I honestly could never thank you guys enough for writing such a powerful and inspiring work of art.
Same man, same. I lost my dog to cancer, my Dad to pancreatic cancer a few months later, my sister was a heroin addict living with us all while trying to take care of my Grandma with Dementia. Just one thing after another. My house felt almost cursed. This album was a saving grace during a terrible time. Hope you’re doing better ♥️
@@sicdedworm09 big hug to you and hope you’re in a better head space now. Take care friend, have a good day.
right there with you friend. eyes toward the sky. we got this.
Contortionist uploading a video in 2024? Not on my bingo card :O
These guys always setting up new bars for what it is to be a band. A complete one.
Definitely. I can't wait to see them live.
Will never not be blow away by the power of Monochrome Pensive. Possibly one of the greatest pieces of music ever written.
So grateful to not only be alive right now, but also have found this band back during Exoplanet. This album has helped me through a lot since it dropped.
What I noticed in every videos they upload is, Robby Baca sounds is on left side and Cameron Maynard sounds is on the right side.... Apart from that, I love this band so much 💖
Hear me out. A Clairvoyant tour, but only in nice, sound controlled, seated venues across the US. This album is a work of art. Maaaan, I’d pay $500 minimum for a ticket to that.
I WOULDNT BLINK
Agreed, wholeheartedly.
I’m in, absolutely in.
Haken did something like that. A seated down concert, a 3hr experience, no openers, just the band performing for the fans and interacting with the crowd. I really enjoyed the format. Tickets were around $100
The choice to end on that chord is godly
7:43 the "oh please, whatever" always touched me. Goosebumps every damn time.
Return to the Earth is one of the most powerful and emotional songs. Easily in my top 5 favorite songs ever, and this performance was spot on!
My favorite album of all time. Monochrome (Pensive) is stunningly beautiful
so glad to see them playing Clairvoyant. at this point it's my absolute favorite album from this guys.
This band is somehow not all over the world. They deserve it. Insane talent across all members.
I have never felt a song speak to my life experiences as much as The Center. I literally feel like it’s a story about my life in some aspects
Вы классные ребята и вокалист просто супер продолжайте в том же духе. , желаю вам благ всех и развития.... ❤
Mike is such a great singer. The whole band is just epic. My personal favorite.🤘
Man, they really saved us during the lockdown. Me and my girlfriend would blast the stereo, turn on LED bulbs in different colors, dark to emulate being at an actual live show.
That is an EXPENSIVE live setup! God damn!!! But the playing and production is S tier!!!
at 19:00, when you've been up all night gaming and the sun comes up.
Incredible! Will we get a new album at some point? Itching for more from ya'll!
Good things come to.....well, you know the rest.
Incredible performance! Audio quality is amazing.
Have to give Michael special recognition for having absolute vocal control. He is one of my favorite vocalists in this arena
I love you guys, this year marks a decade since I first heard your music, I think the first song was Thrive and it was an instant love, it has been 10 years where you have accompanied me in many beautiful processes of my life, I am grateful to have the privilege of knowing your music.
Hey Guys! Don't stop yet I need to see you in Brazil at least once.
every song from this album slaps so hard, its unbelievably.
they really know what godspeed is
THIS ROCK N ROLL MUSIC IS SHAKIN MY DAMN SOUL
We're back!
We're so back
Very beautiful album, I fell in love with it during a specially hard time in my life. Converted to Catholicism during this time and kept listening to this wonderful band. This music uncovers new worlds within my soul and shows me landscapes I havent thought existed inside my spirit. Thank you.
I love this band so much. I have seen them live in Montreal where they were the first of 3 parts. The sound ans lighting was abysmal but I still feel lucky to have witness their performance. The worls needs to know them more. Joey Baca deserves way more credits. His grooves are refined, original and fit the melody well. He is very inspiring for me. For me, Language and Clairvoyant are 2 friggin masterpieces.
I really appreciate how focused you guys are during this performance and your ability to replicate the original versions of these songs is impressive! No theatrics or gimmicks; just locked in and putting all your attention toward the music!
My wife went into labor right in the middle of the live premier, so I missed a majority of it. Wonderful reason to miss it, for sure, but thanks for uploading an official version so that I watch it in its entirety any time I want!! (:
I appreciate these sets being free but I will gladly buy them on a physical release!
They're available as a physical release. I've been blasting them on YT Music all year too
The bass in Absolve is amazing.
Such an incredible band, easily one of my favorites. They've kept us in much suspense over the new album, but I have a strong feeling when it drops it's gonna blow us all away.
Really do believe this album reaches the high heights of all musical and artistic expression. Appreciate this
It gets hard to breathe but take courage, you're stronger than the dark because of him who is inside
47:20 encapsulates my mood while listening to this entire set. Perfection.
This is some of the best stuff ive ever heard. Wow
Well done guys. This sounds great.
18:05 that half time on the main riff is nastyyyy
Thank you SO much for uploading this 🥹🥹🥹
I’m so happy these are back. These sets are awesome. Hopefully new album soon.
I have the vynil set and have bben looking for years to see this. Woukd have paid stupid money for a boxset of it. You lads are incredible. Thank you
Ive watched this live set 3 times over... loveee it. We need a new album!
Unbelievable production quality and performance.
Reimagined is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever to me. It’s so heavy. I just, love it.
These guys are an amazing band. Up there with Time the valuator. Just beautiful music.
Checking the band out now !
@@chrisbarker8513 did you like the band?
@ they are incredible ! So bummed that they aren’t making any more music :(
@@chrisbarker8513 the newest song they made was black water and Binary Pulse . i hope the make more music.
CLAIRVOYANT OUTRO WHAATTTTT
I FUCKING LOVE THIS ALBUM. Yall the reason i get out of bed some days, thank you❤
I can’t find a single thing I do not like on this album. It’s perfect from start to end.
Awesome stuff. Hope there will be a new album soon.
I miss you guys!
This performance gets 5 Booms on the Boom Meter 💥💥💥💥💥
Monumental sounds. They are monsters❤
this band is so sick
Reminds me of BTBAM Colors live. That good.
❤❤❤ legends
You guys never cease to amaze me! How you manage to create amazing compositions, garnish them with technical mastership without getting lost in the sauce and make them highly emotional engaging, just pushes all the buttons for me!!
I am in my 40s now and had quite a long period, where I thought no band would ever hit me as hard as my established favourites...you very quickly ascended into those ranks. Thank you for staying true to your artistic vision and by that, kindle me with inspiration!
Greetings and best wishes from Hamburg, Germany.
Saw you guys a couple of years back here @Knust and even had the chance to chat with Rob for a bit at the merch stand. Will cherish that evening forever and hope to get the chance to see you live again, soon!
Hoping for a new album 🤞🏼 this band will always be one of my favorites.
Cams solo in Reimagined is one of my favorite solos ever.
Come to Brazil 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
This is the signal--they're coming.
Last 3 minutes of Monochrome (Pensive) >>>>
Amazing sound guys please more albums you are the best of the best!
Just mesmerizing
Saw them 8 years ago with Periphery, it was such a sick show
Uuuufff, wonderful!! 🥵🤘🏾 I hope to see you in Argentina some time 🤘🏾🇦🇷🇦🇷
I'm sure touring is a burden, but hope you make it out to Wisconsin if you do!
Good to see these guys back
Saw them live in 2016.
❤❤❤
Lessard I lov u 🥰
SOUNDS FREAKING EPIC!
Fucking sublime.
Impressive!
so so good
Sounding good my dudes!
Is there any word about new music? I haven’t heard anything since Our Bones. I’d die for some fresh jams
Ótimo trabalho, jovens!
os cara ao vivo é melhor que o cd
So damn good! From the first album to now. 🔥
Que joya de sonido en vivo. Tremendos!
I love this band, you're awesome! Thank you for existing!
incredible. So happy we get the video of the live sets!!
Ah Space music, thank you
YESSSSSS!!!!
This is a gift for all of us. Thx so much ❤️
Thank you for this gift.
please, we need new stuff 🙏🙏
Yes ‘haww’
We got Opeth, Kendrick and The Contortionist live album drop in one day? Yo what the fuck 😂
Обожаю 🌪️🖤🌀