Japanese Breakfast - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • KEXP.ORG presents Japanese Breakfast performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 15, 2018.
    Songs:
    Diving Woman
    Road Head
    The Body Is A Blade
    Boyish
    Host: Cheryl Waters
    Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
    Editor & Director: Scott Holpainen
    kexp.org
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 550

  • @locksh
    @locksh 6 років тому +2042

    The audio engineers in these sessions don't get nearly enough credit. Mindblowing mix

    • @JeffTheFlame
      @JeffTheFlame 6 років тому +36

      locksh agree. The sound is outstanding

    • @Gideon_the_Seeker
      @Gideon_the_Seeker 6 років тому +53

      Kevin Suggs is a legend and pretty well-known, actually. His expertise consistently stands out miles above his peers.

    • @dearlyband7715
      @dearlyband7715 6 років тому +3

      I was going to say the same thing!

    • @xodiark10
      @xodiark10 6 років тому +9

      seriously, they do so amazing with all these bands. its wildly incredible

    • @wlopezmendez
      @wlopezmendez 6 років тому +15

      KEXP sound guys, always on point.

  • @spencerst.dennis1339
    @spencerst.dennis1339 2 роки тому +178

    KEXP is truly in a League of their own. The bands they book, the production value, the sound engineer, the interviews. Masterful.

    • @lahirebrz
      @lahirebrz 2 роки тому +2

      To me, it's the world's most diverse, interesting, and professional radio.

    • @debeso77
      @debeso77 Рік тому +1

      This

  • @whatever4561
    @whatever4561 2 роки тому +119

    It always amazes me how whenever I find a great new artist, KEXP has already had them

  • @kingdomofheavenmusic3
    @kingdomofheavenmusic3 5 років тому +137

    Having Japanese breakfast while watching Japanese breakfast in Japan.

  • @Pepto12345
    @Pepto12345 Рік тому +7

    Her voice fits perfectly for some reason, like the best of 90s songs

  • @viachicago
    @viachicago 6 років тому +441

    Diving Woman is such a wall of sound. Greatness.

    • @HouseOod
      @HouseOod 5 років тому +1

      its the beginning repeated - Oingo Boingo's Stay.

    • @michaeljaguar1576
      @michaeljaguar1576 4 роки тому +4

      Reminds me of the more melodic Sonic Youth songs, like “The Diamond Sea”, so good!

    • @astarsheran
      @astarsheran 4 роки тому

      Absoluely agree.True greatness!!!!

    • @HybridHalfie
      @HybridHalfie 4 роки тому +2

      one of my fav songs ever made. The outro is magical

    • @Alberto-ny7kf
      @Alberto-ny7kf 4 роки тому +1

      i like the song but i don't see how it is a wall of sound, it sounds like a regular composed song.

  • @Kaatohh
    @Kaatohh 2 місяці тому +2

    bro why did i just star bawling my eyes out watching Michelle talk ab her mom passing away and her aunt going to her concert. I am kind of in love I think lol

  • @coreaudiodesigns
    @coreaudiodesigns 6 років тому +416

    I agree with Locksh, KEXP sound engineers are ultra talented. They're pumpin' out killer mixdowns. Heck, prefer the KEXP mixes better than the album. Incredible artists! She oozes raw emotion, articulate, and humble. Definitely influenced by bands of the late 80's. Remind me of The Psychedelic Furs.

    • @matsverschueren7976
      @matsverschueren7976 3 роки тому +6

      i"m always finding the KEXP sessions better than any album a band brought out. :D
      Insanely good engineers!

  • @alanarkham143
    @alanarkham143 Рік тому +11

    That bass
    That mix
    That voice
    Omg
    This is MUSIC!

    • @az-vx2cw
      @az-vx2cw 9 місяців тому +1

      that beautiful blue-eyed drummer!

  • @YorbaTheYounger
    @YorbaTheYounger 2 роки тому +26

    Cheryl: the comforting energy that always brings balance to the force.

  • @SosReelThoughts
    @SosReelThoughts 6 років тому +120

    shes such a gem. protect her at all cost.

  • @botehtv
    @botehtv 6 років тому +610

    Diving Woman: 0:34
    Road Head: 7:18
    The Body Is A Blade: 17:30
    Boyish: 21:30
    If you're watching for the first time, don't skip the interview! It's pretty cool

    • @generaldom
      @generaldom 6 років тому +15

      They never do timestamps!!!! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @kexp
      @kexp  6 років тому +257

      Because we're so busy filming and editing all of these sessions! We barely have time to even upload it all! But thanks to those of you who do post the times.

    • @Agothygoth
      @Agothygoth 6 років тому +2

      0limer it really was!

    • @DavidAndrewsPEC
      @DavidAndrewsPEC 5 років тому +8

      @@kexp
      FWIW, I'm so glad you _do_ get them filmed and uploaded!
      I've seen and heard some of my favourite bands thanks to this specific channel as well as getting to find new music to get lost in ... like this band's music. OMG!
      Love to yous all, from me here in Finland!

    • @MADOUT_VPS
      @MADOUT_VPS 5 років тому +4

      KEXP thanks for putting me on to so many great bands ❤️

  • @Timbo360
    @Timbo360 5 років тому +15

    Yo I love how she gets super into the vocals and then just immediately gets serious, anyone else notice that? She's fucking fantastic I love her

  • @ScottTeresi
    @ScottTeresi 6 років тому +568

    The guitarist is HER HUSBAND? No wonder he always has that big goofy smile on his face. :) Good for them!

    • @crystaleyemedia
      @crystaleyemedia 5 років тому +22

      plays good guitar and piano and a John Mayer look-alike

    • @austinshoupe3003
      @austinshoupe3003 4 роки тому +82

      Playing music for a living with your love. It doesn’t get much better.

    • @pasf4118
      @pasf4118 4 роки тому +51

      is the band name derived from when he eats her out in the morning ?

    • @stevdarshaki4378
      @stevdarshaki4378 4 роки тому +1

      Pas F LOL!

    • @antonhengst8667
      @antonhengst8667 4 роки тому +21

      @@pasf4118 Zauner isn't Japanese though

  • @Alphasone0212
    @Alphasone0212 6 років тому +195

    the bass in this is nice and strong

    • @tommagloves
      @tommagloves 5 років тому +2

      and his shirt is amazing too

    • @AhmadAdyarso
      @AhmadAdyarso 3 роки тому +2

      @@tommagloves filadalfiya annisr (eagle)

    • @markiep8477
      @markiep8477 3 роки тому +2

      I love melodic bass lines.

  • @ambientgoblin4741
    @ambientgoblin4741 6 років тому +131

    Booked tickets to see Japanese Breakfast last night and now they're on KEXP youtube? Proof Cheryl Waters is a wizard

    • @d.jmitchell5889
      @d.jmitchell5889 6 років тому +1

      and of course the world revolves around you mate.

    • @user-bq4xk2yh6i
      @user-bq4xk2yh6i 6 років тому +30

      ok joe literally just wanted to post a light-hearted and appreciative comment and you had to be dick about it

    • @ambientgoblin4741
      @ambientgoblin4741 6 років тому +7

      not how i meant to come across donny, sorry if i did

    • @Schnitz13
      @Schnitz13 4 роки тому +1

      And a super-engaging host who manages to ask intelligent questions without sounding all goofy.

  • @Aseyona
    @Aseyona Рік тому +3

    Bass lines are wonderful. Bass tone as well.

  • @Middle8
    @Middle8 6 років тому +575

    God I love her

  • @somethingdiscreet
    @somethingdiscreet 4 роки тому +8

    Cheryl Waters is a national treasure

  • @NorthWriter
    @NorthWriter 5 років тому +65

    I discovered this band about an hour ago. I was looking on Spotify for "japanese music," hoping for traditional Japanese music. I found this instead, and thought I'd just see what it was like. It took about 10 seconds for me to be hooked. This album is fecking amazing, and I think I might be binging on this for the next week or so.

    • @j.moon98
      @j.moon98 5 років тому +3

      I discovered her/them through the upcoming video game Sable's trailer, which they composed the OST for.

    • @staninjapan07
      @staninjapan07 4 роки тому +1

      not quite taiko and koto eh?

  • @lequinntessential
    @lequinntessential 3 роки тому +21

    Diving woman is a such a tour de force. That huge, intergalactic wall of sound is such a sublime thing to behold

  • @saul208
    @saul208 6 років тому +68

    Boyish is so dreamy, such a nice song.

    • @saul208
      @saul208 6 років тому +8

      24:20 to the end, sounds like Beach House, and i love that.

  • @kevinbolo
    @kevinbolo Рік тому +3

    Listen to the Groove that the bass guitar has in the first song Diving Woman Is just simply amazing!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

  • @paulsveen5934
    @paulsveen5934 2 роки тому +31

    Fabulous; they have an old soul vibe about them, a band this young can’t be this incredible, but they are; they’re limitless.

  • @DateTwoRelate
    @DateTwoRelate 3 роки тому +4

    Put this music into space 24/7 and there will ALWAYS be interstellar peace.

  • @unloveableandre
    @unloveableandre 4 роки тому +53

    Cheryl kills as always, such a great interview...

  • @agreen182
    @agreen182 3 роки тому +3

    I'm in a KEXP youtube rabbit hole and every single band is awesome

  • @PavementIztRad
    @PavementIztRad 5 років тому +27

    I hardly ever can say I truly like a piece of music that's new to me on my first listen but 'Diving Woman' is such a fantastically strong opener. It has these flourishes of being dreamy, shoegaze'ish, and even a little jammy in its own way. The guitars and bass sound so crisp and bright and tight and her voice is quite remarkable. Absolutely envious my cousin saw them live at The Thing in Port Townsend just a little over a week ago. Little wonder why he raved about them.

  • @trixwivstix
    @trixwivstix 6 років тому +52

    I find it hard to believe this is a live mix, sounds incredible. KEXP is my few drinks goto on a Friday evening at home.

  • @erikpeterson25
    @erikpeterson25 10 місяців тому +3

    Another pleasant surprise from UA-cam......👍👏.......great sound and interesting story
    Thanks also to KEXP
    Best wishes ✌🌎

  • @aditimishra9900
    @aditimishra9900 Рік тому +2

    I finished reading Michelle's book Crying in H Mart this week and I'm discovering her music now... She's such a remarkable woman. :)

  • @jorgemendoza8990
    @jorgemendoza8990 4 роки тому +14

    these voices are so clear. why is this not the standard????

    • @VGBNDGRL
      @VGBNDGRL 2 роки тому

      not everyone is as talented! the audio engineers at KEXP do an amazing job.

  • @tedshs
    @tedshs 3 місяці тому +1

    This is a dazzling performance

  • @billslobotski6549
    @billslobotski6549 2 роки тому +4

    KEXP, your sound engineers are of another dimension.

  • @p3h3mom
    @p3h3mom 3 роки тому +3

    she is so lovely~

  • @michaelbyrd524
    @michaelbyrd524 5 років тому +3

    I saw Michelle in Eugene at a pizza place when she was still is high school I think.? So glad to see and hear her again. I could tell she was special.
    Love from Eugene!

  • @TimSPC
    @TimSPC 6 років тому +42

    Japanese Breakfast are amazing and this performance is perfect.

  • @nickc4257
    @nickc4257 4 роки тому +6

    KEXP, Cheryl and the audio engineer gang stay killing the game

  • @sultangst
    @sultangst 3 роки тому +3

    These songs brought me to tears

  • @WaaDoku
    @WaaDoku 5 років тому +16

    I *LOVE* Japanese breakfast!!! This band is cool, too!

  • @poetisaextranjera7044
    @poetisaextranjera7044 4 роки тому +23

    When she says “I want you, and you want something more beautiful”.....I die inside she is literally a beauty.....also most of this is about her husband ? I HOPE HE AINT LOOKING AT NO HOSTESES

  • @jjpme92un
    @jjpme92un 5 років тому +5

    gotta love the purple lights in this studio completely complimenting this music

  • @Agothygoth
    @Agothygoth 6 років тому +15

    She cute and so honest!
    It’s lovely and refreshing!
    Sorry for your loss losing a parent is a very sticky and hurtful experience!
    I’m glad music is helping you cope!
    Keep on spacing out!

  • @dannobles8028
    @dannobles8028 5 років тому +7

    I immediately bought their album after about .5 seconds of listening. I did not make a mistake.

  • @macnguyen2431
    @macnguyen2431 6 років тому +45

    It's REALLY nice to hear her be really honest. Makes listening more meaning full.

  • @biaaraujo472
    @biaaraujo472 4 роки тому +8

    Dancing in my dark room 4am, their music is just delightful.

  • @MrTinkasaurus
    @MrTinkasaurus Рік тому +1

    This song makes me tear up.. but in a good way 🥲 so much emotion conveyed in her voice

  • @mornehuman6723
    @mornehuman6723 5 років тому +7

    In my next life I want Cheryl to be my mom. Best childhood ever!

  • @ianmills35
    @ianmills35 6 років тому +15

    Thanks KEXP all the way from Scotland. First time hearing Japanese Breakfast and love them.

  • @kevinbolo
    @kevinbolo Рік тому +2

    WOW This is my first time listening to this band and they are amazing and the audio on this video is GREAT!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @noeysun8780
    @noeysun8780 3 роки тому +11

    18:35 I already loved the chord progression of the chorus. So simple, but so expressive. But the reverb on Michelle's guitar part in this performance really brings a new depth to the song. Captures the emptiness of depression very well.
    With that said, that chord progression along with her husband's guitar tone really remind of "Full Catastrophe" by Summer Salt.

    • @rapmaster
      @rapmaster 3 роки тому +1

      Hearing echoes of The Smiths and The Sundays. Nice.

  • @markriffey8899
    @markriffey8899 Рік тому +2

    Mad love for Cheryl. She brings us great music always.

  • @WAMIV
    @WAMIV 6 років тому +8

    So glad I discovered Japanese Breakfast! They just have such an old sound, it’s beautiful

  • @user-wd1if7xr1w
    @user-wd1if7xr1w 6 років тому +191

    I really believe KEXP can read my mind

    • @jackiekavak6549
      @jackiekavak6549 6 років тому +1

      Haha me too!

    • @sickoset
      @sickoset 5 років тому +1

      thats what makes a good music show

    • @alwaysradical1613
      @alwaysradical1613 4 роки тому +2

      Same. Never even heard of this band, was feeling 💩 and it's exactly what the doctor ordered ♥️

    • @95nicolasmartinez
      @95nicolasmartinez 4 роки тому

      They already knew you were going to say that... They already liked it hehe

  • @gustavocastillo9954
    @gustavocastillo9954 6 років тому +14

    I'm getting some major Slowdive vocal vibes when they performed Diving Woman 💜

    • @Gemosiku
      @Gemosiku 4 роки тому +3

      Same, they kinda got a shoegazey vibe going on in that song. especially with the guitar effects

    • @siturl5834
      @siturl5834 3 роки тому +1

      Can def see the similarities myself.

  • @diaspo
    @diaspo 6 років тому +52

    Such great energy - the kind of sounds you can just wrap yourself up in.

  • @Lxtremez17
    @Lxtremez17 5 років тому +3

    The body is a blade is such a great motivational song ♥ somehow makes me feel better when i'm really down

  • @nnikaa3
    @nnikaa3 6 місяців тому +5

    JAPANESE BREAKFAST IS THE BESTTTTTTTTTTTT

  • @sbingham1979
    @sbingham1979 6 років тому +8

    This is such a great, insightful interview. I love Michelle Zauner and her band, and I also love Cheryl Waters. Thank you KEXP!

  • @lequinntessential
    @lequinntessential 3 роки тому +3

    These four songs just happen to be my favourite songs off the album. Thank you KEXP

  • @TheWolfeeVee
    @TheWolfeeVee 6 років тому +6

    So happy these guys are getting the recognition they deserve.. I saw them at a tiny venue in Brooklyn 3 years ago.

  • @ommyotter4064
    @ommyotter4064 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant! I found this artist because they did the wonderful soundtrack for the game Sable!

  • @Zane_Doe
    @Zane_Doe 4 роки тому +1

    Body Is A Blade is such a beautiful song

  • @katz7
    @katz7 4 роки тому +3

    20:11 the inflatable wind people outside of the car dealership... in all seriousness my absolute favorite band.. something about her is so relatable and her story. her sounds are so moving

  • @pizzannn
    @pizzannn 4 роки тому +15

    holy jesus LORD they are such incredible musicians

  • @pitmatix1457
    @pitmatix1457 4 роки тому +5

    Never heard these guys before. Lovely dreamy sound.

  • @wiryehcteachers5809
    @wiryehcteachers5809 3 роки тому +1

    Cheryl Waters is awesome.

  • @Kittensandpuppies123
    @Kittensandpuppies123 4 роки тому +3

    I love KEXP live sessions, sometime they sound even better than studio versions!

  • @guitarvalnik1714
    @guitarvalnik1714 6 років тому +4

    A nice discovery; wish her good luck, diving woman !

  • @iemon7722
    @iemon7722 3 роки тому +1

    Give the sound engineer a Nobel prize.

  • @zigsrig
    @zigsrig 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! Another stellar band I discovered on KEXP. Keep 'em coming! Kudos to the sound engineers. Every show sounds spectacular.

  • @authoroftheaccident
    @authoroftheaccident 3 роки тому +4

    13:27 - Michelle talks about Devin the bassist and the inspo for Jimmy Fallon Big! which has now come full circle. Cheryl was right all along :)

  • @Gemosiku
    @Gemosiku 4 роки тому +5

    I just discovered this GEM. The diving woman song had a shoegazey vibe to it. And I was really surprised that they actually did a tour with slowdive during the interview (25:10)

  • @SebastianTinajero
    @SebastianTinajero 6 років тому +1

    listening to these jams makes me wanna give everyone a big hug

  • @TG8.
    @TG8. 4 роки тому +3

    This is the medicine I needed

  • @gamerguy425
    @gamerguy425 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my god I saw them live a month ago and this feels like being straight back to that night!

  • @scottmeyers1903
    @scottmeyers1903 4 роки тому +3

    Every time I listen to this it just gets better 😊👍❤

  • @ericreyes0375
    @ericreyes0375 2 роки тому +1

    I love KEXP .... FROM PANAMA XOXOXOXOOX.

  • @iridianny
    @iridianny 3 роки тому +1

    I need live concerts back.

  • @alexishawks4913
    @alexishawks4913 6 років тому +94

    I want to be Cheryl Waters

  • @Lucols4
    @Lucols4 6 років тому +7

    Great music, great interview, great mixing. Overall pretty great.

  • @DestroyaMusic
    @DestroyaMusic 5 років тому +48

    Anybody else die inside as soon as she said “husband” ?

  • @alejandraramos1011
    @alejandraramos1011 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful performance ❤️
    Loving Japanese Breakfast much more now.

  • @jamesnolan4412
    @jamesnolan4412 3 роки тому +2

    As a Brit living in Australia, their music has an Australian indie vibe.

  • @polarbearfelly
    @polarbearfelly 6 років тому +3

    This is a really great band! So nice to hear a great modern lo-fi indie sound.

  • @juanarel6966
    @juanarel6966 3 роки тому +3

    Muy bueno, todo es impecable, desde la conduccion , el sonido, la banda, un placer escucharlos y verlos.

  • @martharichler6672
    @martharichler6672 3 роки тому +1

    This is so inspired ... and yes, the audio engineers are awesome, respect.

  • @mhomel
    @mhomel 4 роки тому +2

    She is great, 'Diving Woman' is my favorite. Do pls perform in Tokyo!

  • @Ilrappresentantedellaparanoia
    @Ilrappresentantedellaparanoia Рік тому +1

    Maj 7 chords... beautiful

  • @AG-px8ir
    @AG-px8ir 5 років тому +1

    She make me smile whole day

  • @karliegilbert3917
    @karliegilbert3917 4 роки тому

    She is the greatest host. So sweet!

  • @youngfrijoles
    @youngfrijoles 4 роки тому +3

    Damn, I was so scared her voice was gonna crack at one point, but she freaking did it cuz she's dope as hell

  • @PirateStyle2013
    @PirateStyle2013 4 роки тому +3

    Great music and great conversationalist. This was soothing. Thank you.

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores 13 днів тому +1

    Welcome

  • @Feedurehed
    @Feedurehed 6 років тому +1

    Wonderful interview and performance

  • @mrmagillacutty1
    @mrmagillacutty1 4 роки тому

    Cant wait to hear the lyrics... to captivated by her beauty and the sound.

  • @peckoltia31
    @peckoltia31 4 роки тому +2

    I am Japanese and I finished eating late breakfast a little while ago.
    UA-cam recommended this video to me. I don't know why.

  • @DavidAndrewsPEC
    @DavidAndrewsPEC 5 років тому +4

    Someone mentioned flavours of the Cocteau Twins ... yep. I'm also getting the GTP-period Japan in there, as well as some China Crisis ... this has buggered me up!
    I really don't know why but it's got me in tears. Especially that first song ...

  • @jeeplvr2000
    @jeeplvr2000 4 роки тому +1

    Fenders everywhere. What a great sound.

  • @julianecho7987
    @julianecho7987 6 років тому +4

    OMG I DIED WHEN I SAW THIS WAS UPLOADED!! We love you Michelle!