Swans "The Seer" ("The Seer" Full Album Part 4)
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2014
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- Michael Gira / Swans / Young God Records
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Michael Gira: "I would strongly encourage you to acquire it in a physical format you can bring into your home. Not only will you then be able to experience the richest version of the music sonically, but you will also be afforded the opportunity to enjoy the tangible artwork, which was conceived in tandem with the music, and serves as a further portal to experiencing the total conceptual and spiritual and emotional content of the work we have labored, lovingly, to bring to you."
The back cover artwork: *Butthole*
😂
Beautiful
little later, but yesterday bought the 3 LP (unopened) and all the following 3, double cd's. both contemporary genius music. "all the 30 years in these"(gira) the LP a little bit not so audiophile.... (orig mute/stumm)
this song is actually only 3 minutes long, you are imagining all the rest
You are special in the eyes of M'Gira. He sees all.
Michael Gira ah mgleth ye'bthnk ot N'Zoth. Uh'eog Azshara ah hup mgepmggokaog Jarboe. Uh'eor n'gha ah syha'h. Ymg' ah Y'thyrfshh ph'nglui nwngluii ot Michael Gira -- h' mgr'luh nilgh'ri.
you are a fucking genius
I discovered this through a 4chan post where a guy went to a bar with Internet jukebox and played this twice to watch people walk out
Sounds like they had bad tastes
Can confirm I have successfully done this. ;-D
lmao i can just imagine the chicks faces at the slow breakdown
if i suddenly started hearing this song in a public place out of nowhere and wasn't previously familiar with it, i'd probably run away out of fear
a greentext story about trolling a bar brought me here
same here.
same
Yep
what's the source?
facebook.com/jimihendrixofcourse/photos/a.384562765072308.1073741828.384561945072390/545975485597701/?type=3
This is a certified hood classic
What hood you in
This whole entire song feels like I’m fighting the final boss of the universe
The song makes me think of the sheer immensity of what existence holds for such a small mind as mine. I can not imagine what it would truly be like to "see it all."
Slither Θ You already see it, but because you think there's something more to see you don't believe you do.
Slither Θ If they're believing something that's not true (which, according to you, is that they don't see it all), then they are not seeing it all.
Your mind would be the opposite of blown, because you could see it all.
Know i'm late, but I literally thought the same and thought that when he says "common mind" in the outro it was "corner of mind"
I went to a bowling alley and bought five plays of this on the jukebox and the staff reset it and cleared the playlist halfway through play #2.
I once put Barbie Girl by Aqua on about 8 times at the public bar of a pub full of 50 year old derros.
Probably time to grow tf up
My friend and I went into this tiny little place in downtown Niagara Falls that basically just sold caramel corn and coke, but they had a jukebox. And on the jukebox there was a Yoko Ono song in which she vocalizes for the entire time like a turkey on pcp. We put enough quarters in for half a dozen plays, but the owner unplugged the machine during the second time through. Good times!
i put 21 plays of john mulaney's "what's new pussycat" story on the jukebox, but i threw one "there's a horse in the hospital" in there just to throw them off
The seer is hell. To be kind is earth and the glowing man is heaven
id argue that leaving meaning is heaven
and perhaps soundtracks for the blind is purgatory?
This is how I view this trilogy as well
The trinity
@@spitgorge2021 "Red Velvet Corridor" sounds like the purgatory theme song
I love the perverse folk touch of the coda. Makes me wanna dance with a cactus.
+Arghiers I'm in love with your comment :D
I come back every now and then looking for your comment. After listening to the song I am never sure if I really did read something about a cactus or it was just my imagination.
sameeeeee.
@@cinimodder4632 Cool pfp
Yeah, like Lynch
Apparently this is a great bar clearer.
A guy named Sam ( who was a barman/ owner) once told me the same exact words ...
Delhi Delirium A guy named Swan told me my name was Fuck.
YOUR NAME IS FUCK.
FUCK. FUCK. FUCK. FUCK. FUCK.
MUCK MUCK MUCK MUCK
I never thought a harmonica could sound sinister.
Give Michael Gira an instrument, and he'll make it scary af
I have 33 minutes of evidence for ya,
Hey, a challenge, listen to this while taking a trip, lol
@@Born2Losenot2win dont listen to this and drive, das just dumb.
Shaler The Act
By trip I mean being on shrooms or weed
Ikr
This just hits differently while driving in a snowstorm at 2AM
There's a right way to write a lengthy, symphonic song, let alone a captivating one. Swans redefined the principle set by the 70's prog scene, and it sure is refreshing
Swans are in fact direct heirs to Rhys Chatham and Glenn Branca's guitar symphonies of the 80s. And a damn fine addition to that canon too.
For me, Swans and Radiohead (although they are very different) are MUCH better examples of modern-day prog than Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, etc.
@@kisawisa1769i wouldn't call swans and radiohead prog as in the genre prog, just experimental. progressive rock is ironically not progressive at all and is full of cliches, oftentimes there's little to no experimentation going on with prog bands.
@@nihilitys I suggest you check out King Crimson, Magma, Can, Henry Cow, Van Der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, The Residents or really any other alt/avant-prog outfit because not only is there so much good stuff in there (the important part) most of it is also very innovative and unique.
@@kisawisa1769 i should've specified i was talking about bands like porcupine tree though i'm a big fan.
Only just realised that the picture slowly zooms out over the course of the video
What a cute dog!
The Seer: Omniscience
To Be Kind: Omnipresence
The Glowing Man: Omnipotency
The Beggar: Omnivorous
Masterpiece
Swans - "The Seer"
Part 1: "The Flashback" 0:00 - 2:36
Part 2: "The Beginning" 2:36 - 10:52
Part 3: "The Happening" 10:52 - 11:40
Part 4: "The Incident" 11:40 - 21:50
Part 5: "The Aftermath" 21:50 - 27:50
Part 6: "The Revolution" 27:50 - end
is that offical or just your take on it? haven’t seen it described like that before
harry lamont My take on it
that's cool! part 4 is my favorite
Part 6 is groovy as hell.
Part 5 is my favourite. So harrowing
When that blast of heavy, noisy as hell guitars comes in at the 11:39 mark of this song.....holy shit!! At that point, this song turns into one of the heaviest things that I've heard. Now that is what I would consider to be brutal music.
I trust you have now heard Bring The Sun/Toussaint Louverture and The Glowing Man and have been transcended to heaven
wait til you hear swans early music
That part is such a damn earthquake. Ruthless, violent, loud and sudden.
@@spitgorge2021 “Cop” is still the heaviest album I’ve ever listened to, and I don’t think it’ll ever change (and that’s after listen to stuff like “Enemy of the Sun” by Neurosis and “Streetcleaner” by Godflesh).
@@yaboi2500 absolutely. the stuff swans were puttin out in the 80s, absolutely disgusting material (as a compliment of course)
Tool, Porcupine Tree, Marillion and many more... I have listened to them all...
Here SWANS has truly surpassed them all.
This had become my fav. Post Apocalyptic song. And I only discovered SWANS three days ago.
fuck yes
No too,l no porcupine tree, no marillion, just no wave music... You need time to experience Swans
Marillon lmao
@@RiccardoMemoSmochi Swans lmao
SWANS surpassed them a long time ago
This song makes my third eye pulse
track*
Tool reference?
third eye came way before tool
Listen to this on LSD or stoned.
PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE
PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE
PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE
PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE
I don't know why I enjoy this, or why I'm not completely disturbed by the image, or why my circulation improves while I listen, but I'll take it.
cause it's the best song of all fuckin time
Poport Intense Pearl face makes that comment even better.
it should be to be kind
This sounds like the horns the conjures of Azathoth must use to keep him asleep.
The whole album sounds like Shub-Niggurath
Kurtis C. and nomadkrad Definitely
Nyarlethotep?
This is the only music i've heard that sounds like it could actually be from a God's perspective... beyond horrifying ...
needs more bagpipes
Kind of reminds me of East Hastings in a way
Matthias Bangaard Jensen I love East Hastings.
brainstone I was wondering if that’s what those were
I've got a fever, and the only prescription, is MORE BAGPIPES
When the homies pass me the aux:
I forgot what a monster of a track this is. Hypnotic chaos done right.
The first 3 minutes of this song are the pinnacle of music. Why does anybody bother to create further anymore? This is endgame.
True
Untrue
True
That picture is freaking me out man
I know, right? I honestly couldn't conceive of another album cover that better compliments the overall tone of _The Seer_.
+mrswb twisted lapdog monster, cute, love it.
It’s got human teeth.
He is cute
U sure it’s just the picture?
I personally visualize the seer as a enitiy in the forest that has four decaying deer heads and has a long complex horn, it body is made up of various earth matter, growing and decaying at the same time. The seer can the truth in reality, and this song is a person meeting the enitiy and is giving the truth but the truth is to much, grim, dreadful and chaotic. That's my take on the seet
I imagine the seer is a feisty little dog who used to be a man, and he invites you into the album by consuming you, and then shits you out on the other side through his tiny little date hole, which he then proceeds to clean with his tongue.
the seer is the forest itself
LOUDER!!
Much louder!
WHAT?! I CANT HEAR YOU!!!
WHATS THAT?! YOU WANT IT LOUDER?!
OKIE!!!
Much much louder
God fucking dammit this song is a masterpiece. I'm not even really a post-rock fan but holy shit this is addicting.
JosetheDopeLPs Just so you know, this doesn't classify as post-rock. This is drone/experimental rock/noise rock.
@@User-xw6kd I call this Lovecraftian rock.
@@karisumataichou I see a lot of people calling Swans "apocalyptic" or "post-apocalyptic" and I think that's a very apt description.
There's something about it that radiates that feeling of awe-inspiring fear and impending doom as you witnessing the rise of a Lovecraftian god or stare into a nuclear explosion.
This is brilliant, but I just had to bail out at 16:55. It definitely hints that my days of living with only some external speakers on my computer instead of a true audio setup may have to be coming to a close.
Did you ever get the true audio setup?
@@Johnxxxxxxx he went on to listen this in a true audio setup and fell out of existence
27:50 I think that gave me a mini heart attack.
So good...
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 💪😉👍
Dude same
For a while Boredoms were able to tap into the sound of the stars themselves. Recently, Swans have been reaching that very same cosmic place.
xTheOxx The BOREDOMS? U mean the Japanese noise band? I cannot ever in my life imagine comparing the greatness of SWANS to... what??? what did i miss by only ever being annoyed by Japanese screetch punk? Please inform- peter choyce dot net. thanx. (!!)
***** By "for a while", I meant the Super AE/Vision Creation Newsun period, with the Super Roots Vol.7 that preceded it. It didn't last very long, but I've never heard anything like it. It gets noisy, but for the most part it's cosmic.
+xTheOxx Vision Creation Newsun is love and life
xTheOxx never thought of that before but this does give me huge seadrum vibes now that i think about it
The Seer is about the journey through the abysses of truth and coming out with love in your heart
If you're talking about the whole album, listen to apostate
If you don't count The Apostate, then sure
lmao no it fucking is not
jojiswims LMFAO
If you are a cult leader of some sort and you can't afford an initiation in the deep dark woods this track can bring that vibe right to your coven's comfort.
As a single piece of work, this song is untouchable. I’m amazed at its complexity. Wow!
i can't stop coming back to this. this is the most amazing thing i've ever heard in my life. thanks a lot Michael and co.
The last section sounds like a can song, it’s really cool hearing a band that is continuously growing on me make a song that reminds me of a band I already love
this is quite unsettling
I do not like euphemistic language
It’s an insult to the artist
Spit it out
It’s terrifying down to the bone
*euphemistic
For me this track is the different phases of grief someone experiences stranded somewhere. Just has this vast feeling
One of the greatest sonic offerings to human kind. Truly a gift to the world. Falling victim to this infectious rhythm of dissonance and beauty. This ocean is bottomless and the darkness inviting. I am lulled into the trance as my limited self dissolves and the infinite pulls me close. The empty void just loves the form that trickles from its belly.
Darren Brown *tips fedora*
Darren Brown lmao, okay calm down kid
+Darren Brown Yuck, the fedora is so obvious with this limp wrist.
I would usually say this comment is really cringe, and really pseudo-intellectual, etc. but I somewhat agree. This is one of the most amazing things to ever happen to music. Swans are gods.
The inferiority complex in this chain is so strong I can smell it. Fuck off back to 4cham where snide putdowns are sufficient for intellectual security.
Thanks to you, Michael, and to The Swans for your music, which is a great inspiration . I discovered it live two weeks ago in La Rochelle, and I go back through your past albums. I really appreciate the generosity of your presentation, reflecting what I felt after the telluric, violent experience of the show : love and understanding between musicians and towards the audience .
Wow! I just discovered Swans a few weeks ago and am slowly making my way through the discography. Thank you so much Mr. Gira for making such inventive, fearless, and interesting music. I'll definitely buy your records!
Always makes me physically shiver listening
A piece of art!
Wow wow wow wow....I'm only just coming back! Amazing
Great song for a first date
If she likes this she's definitely the one
Music to look over your shoulder to
Einer der besten "Songs" der Musikgeschichte. Ein gar Göttliches Meisterwerk.
I was extremely pissed today, and unreasonably hard on myself, but I decided to go out for a run and just try to kill the anger away and I did a pretty good job at it. This track is what I played while sprinting as fast as I could until I just wanted to drop dead. Maybe the first time I put anger to a good use.
nice, I should try that
keep it up
One of the greatest suite...pure genius!!! This is a sublime masterpiece. Great band Swans!!! Thanks. Enzo57Italy
The harmonica gives me shivers down my whole body every time.
This is magnificent
great concert yesterday, thank you
Haven't really listened to much Swans in a while. Came back to see if 11:40 would still knock me out of my footwear... It do. 😮
Pour écouter pour apprécier pour vivre la musique des SWANS il faut être passablement défoncé . . . Tantrique . Merci Mr Michael Gira
U know the song gonna be good when it has midroll ads
Guys, this is beautiful!
bend
and
pray
Masterpiece!
awsome!
What a snappy tune 👌👌👌👌👌👌
The last five minutes of this track are very Can influenced, it sounds a bit like "One More Night" from Ege Bamyasi. I love it!
MASTERPIECE
This album and especially this song is so dense I find myself hearing new instrumental passages upon relistens. Only band to have that happen
almost dense like zoviet france ;)
Amazing! I love this song more and more with every listen. I don't think my neighbors like it though....haha owe well.
I love this song so much
For the best sonic experience listen to on headphones,or perhaps a boombox somewhere quiet,dark,damp,and cold.
A cave would be ideal for such an experiance, or a great cassum in the earth.
Excellent music to play at a bar.
This is what my brain sounds like on acid.
AM só Sorry...!!!!!
That brain has som good harmonica I tell you!
This is what my acid sounds like on brain
This is my brain everyday
awesome noise
10:05 The bassline starting here is fucking sick
BUMBUMBUMBUMBUMBUMBUuu buUUMBUMBUMBUMBUMBUM
The Seer saved me
amazing! x
that bass line!
i like to imagine this is the theme to a roman legion coming across a dark celtic ritual of sorts
Longer than kids see ghosts
Una maravilla.
Deadly track
I didn't need this, i was just about to go to sleep dammit.
Norman has got this very peculiar approach which pretty much defines this song musically - imbues it with this pretty mid 80s Swans feel which is then taken somewhere else forwards by what the others add to it .
i love how this sounds and all, but whoaaa man this is really long
+NeppyNeptune Not long enough.
YOUNG GODS
This sounds like 30 witches and ghastly figures preforming a ritual to summon the beast from the cover.
That's a good old boy there on the cover.
what am i doing with my life
Becoming a patrician among plebs
making it better
Everything.
Listening to good music.
What ever it is...
It’s well damn worth it!
That harmonica is eerie
I LOVE YOU! PIRATES COVE FLATS CLEVELAND 84:, SO LOUD THEY SAYZE BEEN POPPIN EARDRUMS OF THE CHILDREN.
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every single time i have listened to this song is just like a blur to me
I am not big on swans but I think this album may be my favorite from them
The best use of bagpipes in music ever
I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL
I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL
I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL I SEE IT ALL (AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH)
“Cleans better with fewer sheets, Sharon ultrastrong!”
-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA iseeitalliseeitalliseeitalliseeitall
4:08 i could dance to that rhythm for the rest of my life.
I see it all
I see it all
I see it all
I see it all
I see it all
probably the most monumental piece of reality ever fucking created
I like listening to "I see it all, I see it all, I see it all" in public. Therapeutic.
When I see nothing, yet decide to embrace my subjective lensing of reality :>
I see it all.