what amazing musicians! Mad respect to their current sound and where they are, but I have to say I miss this era of The Contortionist SO much. Awesome show.
My favorite TC line-up for sure... Wish Jon and Chris would have stayed on one for one more release. The 3rd album always seems to be a highlight for a lot of bands. As much as I like Exo, (and I like it tremendously), Intrinsic is a deeper and more mature effort. Continuing that trend into the future with this line-up would have been something to experience.
This is by far the best footage ever. it just brang back my first time seeing them. They are truly a phenomenal band. I will never know a more talented band than these guys. Thank you so much for making music for us Contortionist
great video , and DEFINITELY the best sound setup of any live show ever. everythings so crisp. the bass, the guitar, the vocals, the drums! sound techs there deserve a medal.
Saw these guys last night with the fill in vocalist from LCTR. He did a pretty good job all things considered, but the rest of the band sounded so fucking tight. Great set.
a lot of people criticize their stage presence. honestly, I could care less. they don't need to jump around stage every second of their set. they are PERFECT live.
The new album is probably my personal favourite prog album of all time. It blows me away every single time I listen to even one song. Every song on it is beautifully crafted. It amazes me. I adore Exoplanet for it's songs and themes, but this one has it beat.
Agreed. Who cares about their stage presence when they're borderline perfect live. These guys remind me a lot of BTBAM in the way that they make stage presence irrelevant. IMO of course.
To those saying they are not showing emotion as they play, I have this to say. They ARE showing emotion, just not visually. They are doing it with their instruments. This is music after all.
I have listened to this band before, but only liked them for their crushing breakdowns and off timing. But now, that I am watching this video, and watching how they bring in clean guitars, and trancy, super deep, instrumental verses and ballads in a way. I fucking love this band, and support them in everything they do. I live in Sacramento, I wish I could have made it out to this show, these dudes are talented individuals and I hope their career FLOURISHES. (No pun intended)
I whole-heartedly agree with you, but the weird thing is, I've never noticed when seeing them live. For some reason, I think their live shows are incredibly high energy, even though they aren't moving around.
This is just plain fantastic. One of the most special bands out there right now, and I have a feeling the new album is going to be an absolute game-changer. The new vocalist in particular is a talented motherfucker. Hell, they all are. Awesome shit.
Dude. You're crazy. I mean everyone's entitled to their own opinion but all I can say is 1. The first part of that song was fucking awesome. Groovy as all hell and the perfect little intro to what is to come. It also ties in beautifully back in the end of the song. 2. Even if the first part was the worst thing ever, it would be totally redeemed by the absolute godliness that is the second half of the song. Fucking masterpiece.
they're not about the stage presence. they're about the music they're playing. you don't find pits at contortionist gigs, you just see people admiring the bands sound.
Dude both of the new songs are amazing. Do you listen to The Contortionist for the breakdowns or something? If so please go listen to carnifex or some other random deathcore band.
I've watched this at least 100 times
+Zach Relles I always find myself coming back just to hear that intro
what amazing musicians! Mad respect to their current sound and where they are, but I have to say I miss this era of The Contortionist SO much. Awesome show.
Best line up for sure
Best show ever
Oscillator never cease's to give me goosebumps. Beyond epic.
No words can describe my love for this band. They inspire me so much as a musician.
Best vocals ever !!!!!! Exoplanet!!!!!
i watch this everyday
My favorite TC line-up for sure... Wish Jon and Chris would have stayed on one for one more release. The 3rd album always seems to be a highlight for a lot of bands. As much as I like Exo, (and I like it tremendously), Intrinsic is a deeper and more mature effort. Continuing that trend into the future with this line-up would have been something to experience.
im only 5 minutes in and im so glad they finally made an HD set. SO AMAZING
these guys are epic very underrated.
what a wonderful band. I have watched this video like 5 times today.
holy shit ive been calling that song casualty this whole time
won of the best new bands out. original like tool and the agonist
If they added Primal Directive this would be my favorite set to see. Still a good choice.
These guys are one of my favorites, to bad the vocalist quit.
They said that those were not even their favorite songs. I hear that the new CD is killer.
This is my kind of show. Relaxing.
This is by far the best footage ever. it just brang back my first time seeing them. They are truly a phenomenal band. I will never know a more talented band than these guys. Thank you so much for making music for us Contortionist
I love this band... along BTBAM, animals as leaders, the faceless, cynic, persefone... all great bands, but underrated...
great video , and DEFINITELY the best sound setup of any live show ever. everythings so crisp. the bass, the guitar, the vocals, the drums! sound techs there deserve a medal.
they dont need stage presence lol you can tell they love what they do
Saw these guys last night with the fill in vocalist from LCTR. He did a pretty good job all things considered, but the rest of the band sounded so fucking tight. Great set.
I want to see them live again so bad. It's been over 2 years now I think since I saw them.
Such a killer vid and great quality..I'll be watching this endlessly..lol..Looking forward to the new album!!!
def the best quality ive seen on you tube! love it
One of the best on the album :)
These guys are awesome live!!
When i saw them i didn't give two fucks on their stage presence. There was pits and shit when i saw them. Amazing band. Beautiful music.
the contortionist the perfect band!! never seen this kind of result at live for this kind of deathcore djent band!! so clean!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PUTTING THIS UP!!!
a lot of people criticize their stage presence. honestly, I could care less. they don't need to jump around stage every second of their set. they are PERFECT live.
The new songs sounds really really great, can't wait for the album!!
Glad I'm not the only Contortionist fan from Norway :)
These guys don't get enough views. They deserve quite over 1 million at least.
The new album is probably my personal favourite prog album of all time. It blows me away every single time I listen to even one song. Every song on it is beautifully crafted. It amazes me. I adore Exoplanet for it's songs and themes, but this one has it beat.
RESPECT!
This is the best video on RUclips... Holy shit.
Agreed. Who cares about their stage presence when they're borderline perfect live. These guys remind me a lot of BTBAM in the way that they make stage presence irrelevant. IMO of course.
what a fucking solid, well-rounded group of gentlemen.
this makes my christmas so perfect
Thanks!
They are in perfect tempo
The riff starting at 9:45 is probably the greatest thing I've ever heard... So melodic!!
Ahhhhhhhmazing.
DUDE I can't wait for the new album to drop it's gonna be EPIC!!
gotta watch their videos back in their EP days. ALL THE STAGE PRESENCE IN THE WORLD back then.
Setlist: 0:50 Flourish - 7:12 New song - 11:44 Oscillator - 17:19 New song - 22:24 Vessel
Hope to see these guys in Norway sometime! They kick ass!
To those saying they are not showing emotion as they play, I have this to say. They ARE showing emotion, just not visually. They are doing it with their instruments. This is music after all.
they are so original and unique!
I have listened to this band before, but only liked them for their crushing breakdowns and off timing. But now, that I am watching this video, and watching how they bring in clean guitars, and trancy, super deep, instrumental verses and ballads in a way. I fucking love this band, and support them in everything they do. I live in Sacramento, I wish I could have made it out to this show, these dudes are talented individuals and I hope their career FLOURISHES. (No pun intended)
Hey man, I appreciate it.
Keep it real bro.
That voice crack was fucking awesome... it makes me appreciate john all that much more
I saw them yesterday and it was great
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dude I blazed sooo fat with them when they toured in New Mexico XD I mean these guys blaze it trust me.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS
23:00 to 23:28 is drumming perfection.
this band sounds incrediblen live
25:45 shows how much they pour themselves into their music.
OMG THIS SETLIST
Tell Lunchbox i said thank you!
same here man! especially those leads in the middle!
amazing footage, just perfect. this band is well above anything ive heard in this genre
They're so good, they can make 5 songs into 4.
fuck stage presence...this is fucking awesome..
this video slays, great audio
New songs sound sick. As another poster said, the part at 9:45 is just beautiful. No other way to describe it.
I would love to smoke a bowl before one of their sets. I think it would be a life-changing experience.
yeah, they need to record that
amazing video!!
these guys should be headlining forsure.
I'm sure it's changed since this show, but look in the About section.
I whole-heartedly agree with you, but the weird thing is, I've never noticed when seeing them live. For some reason, I think their live shows are incredibly high energy, even though they aren't moving around.
THIS WAS FILMED ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!! :D
I love their music... That's all that matters
Oh man. Oscillator is my favorite off of Exoplanet. I can't wait for their new CD.
Damn the wrong note at at 6:48 actually sounded so good
Causality is my fav song they’ve ever done.
I love the dialogue at like 14:40 haha "Bye Lunchbox, thank you!" "That's not lunchbox, he's over there! I'll tell him you said thank you."
I love the bassist's Amish beard, and the way he head bangs. This fucking band, man. My god!!!!
This is just plain fantastic. One of the most special bands out there right now, and I have a feeling the new album is going to be an absolute game-changer. The new vocalist in particular is a talented motherfucker. Hell, they all are. Awesome shit.
favourited this vid before it even started
The new CD will have you at a loss for words...so, killer is an understatement.
the rhythm part from 3:55 till 4:12 is so fucking magical
yeah bad stage presence
but their playing is so tight-niched its okay
they sound amazing live
and they had a good set up too
i just clapped after flourish... and im in my room alone. \../.
15:00
listening to this amazing instrumental while people talking bullshit is SURREAL.
Finals? Glad to help.
No. People need to accept them for what they are. Awesome.
i cried during flourish
That intro though.
Dude. You're crazy. I mean everyone's entitled to their own opinion but all I can say is
1. The first part of that song was fucking awesome. Groovy as all hell and the perfect little intro to what is to come. It also ties in beautifully back in the end of the song.
2. Even if the first part was the worst thing ever, it would be totally redeemed by the absolute godliness that is the second half of the song. Fucking masterpiece.
Meu deus, depois teve All shall Perish hahaha
Volta ASP!!
E come to Brasil
what the hell is in the water in Indiana lol. Fucking incredible tracks, just listened to the new album in its entirety and it blew my mind
they're not about the stage presence. they're about the music they're playing. you don't find pits at contortionist gigs, you just see people admiring the bands sound.
Can someone please tell me the track listing (in order)? Thanks! This band is pretty sick!
excelentes teloneroes de all shall perish! aweso
me sound
Dude both of the new songs are amazing. Do you listen to The Contortionist for the breakdowns or something? If so please go listen to carnifex or some other random deathcore band.
SO MUCH WIN
Best band ever.
SOOOOO SICKKKK!!!!!!!!!
Contortionist is fucking phenomenal