Saw them back in February. I noticed that Gira is a control freak, it was funny watching him get mad at Christoph Hann for flirting with some chick in the front row instead of doing what he was supposed to be doing. But who the fuck cares, he obviously knows better than anyone else what he's doing. He's the one with the vision. To my mind, he's produced a higher quantity of high quality material than just about anyone else out there. He has my respect, that's for sure.
@Johan: 100% agree (I'm Bruno Gaia under his band's disguise XD!) Watching them live was an unforgettable experience indeed! After the gig I told the man "hey, you're pure genius, I mean it" and he nodded, saying "no, no" with that smile of his. But I say it again here: "man, you ARE pure genius!"
I only just discovered Swans, but just bought tickets for their September San Fran show. I've really gotten off on these great videos posted, and have enjoyed the comments posted as well. This should be some show. I wish it was tonight....
alexx bragg One (of the many) cool things about Swans is how they alter and reinterpret their songs. That being said though, I agree with you. The Jarboe version is unimaginably intense. Coming from a woman it makes the lyrics even more disturbing. And my god, the ending with the growls...
@@paltefogt the way public castration flows into each song and how each song is slightly altered but still beats the shit outta you is why its one of my favorite albums
yeah, we know what you are, Mr. Gira, and that is a crazy sumbitch and an incredible musician (though i have a feeling the two are tied very closely together). every video i see convinces me further that i need to start selling plasma and holding up liquor stores for Swans tickets.
Michael Gira is without a doubt one of the most powerful, visionary artists of the past 30 years. Those who can't see it I just pity.
Gira / Howe / Wright / Newsom
Amazing how the end turned into The Seer which turned into Bring the Sun which turned into The Glowing Man.
i love their newer renditions of older songs. i feel like im seeing gira's mind and sound evolve in real time. just incredible.
This is ridiculous and also incredible. The definitive version of this is Swans Are Dead. Let it lie. It is A Masterpiece
Saw Swans back in the 80's still one of my greatest gigs
Indeed. Michael Gira, Nick Cave and Robert Smith are the absolute top living postpunk-legends to me .
I love this guy. He's in the same league as Nick Cave, Einstuerzende, Sonic Youth...
Pretty sure he was in Sonic Youth for a little bit.
@@harryriches8059 he never was in the band, but they were best friends with swans in the early 80s
@@pumpkin_the_snek oh nice thanks for the info!
@@pumpkin_the_snek thurston was a founding member of swans too
Saw them back in February. I noticed that Gira is a control freak, it was funny watching him get mad at Christoph Hann for flirting with some chick in the front row instead of doing what he was supposed to be doing. But who the fuck cares, he obviously knows better than anyone else what he's doing. He's the one with the vision. To my mind, he's produced a higher quantity of high quality material than just about anyone else out there. He has my respect, that's for sure.
@Johan: 100% agree (I'm Bruno Gaia under his band's disguise XD!) Watching them live was an unforgettable experience indeed! After the gig I told the man "hey, you're pure genius, I mean it" and he nodded, saying "no, no" with that smile of his. But I say it again here: "man, you ARE pure genius!"
I only just discovered Swans, but just bought tickets for their September San Fran show. I've really gotten off on these great videos posted, and have enjoyed the comments posted as well. This should be some show. I wish it was tonight....
how did it go
Very nice audio quality, thanks. I saw them at Vancouver, it was amazing&scary!!!!
When I saw them, he was angry at drummer for some reason :D . But they were perfect that night, unforgettable experience.
one of the best thumbnails ive ever seen
tack för den snabba uppladdningen
det gjorde mig mycket glad
Gabriella E.
I like the jarboe version better tbh.
alexx bragg One (of the many) cool things about Swans is how they alter and reinterpret their songs. That being said though, I agree with you. The Jarboe version is unimaginably intense. Coming from a woman it makes the lyrics even more disturbing. And my god, the ending with the growls...
she's the BOSS. Hands down. PERIOD.
that's interesting to hear. I personally love the quiet anger that Gira vocally performs this song with
@@paltefogt the way public castration flows into each song and how each song is slightly altered but still beats the shit outta you is why its one of my favorite albums
Checking his gums to make sure nothing is living there...
Art and passion... amazing
Tearing himself open.
These versions are absolutely senseless, complete madness
I wish I was in this fucking band!
yeah, we know what you are, Mr. Gira, and that is a crazy sumbitch and an incredible musician (though i have a feeling the two are tied very closely together). every video i see convinces me further that i need to start selling plasma and holding up liquor stores for Swans tickets.
trying to fix his dentures
May you never live that long lol
Oh my god
Wow, this is that "one" Swans song.
expressing himself
Intensity.
When you eat indian corn or pop corn before a show, it's that what happen... or drug comeback.
Jeeezuss K. Rysst !
Goddamn the swans
@squizz222 dislodging a bit of carrot perhaps
Acid flashbacks are a bitch
Tinder girl anthem
bydlęca muzyka
Sometimes you just gotta stretch out your mouth to sing better
oh thats just the girs bein girs...
What the hell is he doing at 2:42 - 2:55?
Fixing his dentures