This is the most vicious band I’ve ever seen live in concert. And I’m including bands like Pantera and Gojira. Intense bands but the BF5 dudes played so fucking angry and unhinged you thought that they’d never make it through the whole show. Unbelievably amazing to see in concert.
Yeah and that last note is mf solid too. Talkin some energy here. I have to guess that maybe a stage producer told the audience to sit still; there's a freaking volcano under way and they're like, hey did I notice the vending machine on the way in had twizzlers?
I've played piano since I was 4, and almost entering 40s, and Ben Folds' piano skills are beyond amazing, and whenever I hear this song being performed live, is when my jaws drop from when his solo and into the "you'll be sorry one day...." part, while having crisp low piano 16th notes played with both hands. How he can sing while doing that is beyond my comprehension.
Robert Sledge doesn't get enough credit for his bass playing on this song and "song for the dumped". Not only does he play it extremely quickly, but the bassline itself is super awesome
I have played this live 3 times - and it took me years and years and years to master it. Years. The look on peoples faces is always worth that effort. This is a misunderstood masterpiece but anybody with eyes and ears comes to a stand during the performance. Every. Single. Time.
Not sure if was the fact that they were playing for "sober people" or being on camera but they really pulled out all the stops for this song, best version ever.
I saw them in 1999 in Seattle at DV8 for less than $20! the sounded even better than their studio recordings. they really played to their audience while having a blast...Ben was doing all kinds of crazy shit like laying on his back on top of the piano and playing upside down and backwards! the music industry is sorely absent of true talent like this these days...
Back when we wore pagers, the service would send random sports-news-weather-entertainment updates which I’d just delete and ignore. But one time (1997) and one time only, I decided to read one. It was a review for his Whatever... release. I bought the CD that day. I’ve been a fan ever since.
I saw them play in Princeton, Philly, NJ, and LA. Best was Princeton bc it was just him, and the audience was maybe a few hundred people. Played for about two hours.
I'd like to personally thank the 200 solemn faces for bringing us this AMAZING artist known as Ben Folds. With your bullying assholery in his youth this song and possibly Ben would not be possible
In a decade full of MTV Unplugged and 100s of great televised sets, "Sessions" may be the greatest alternative live performance of the 90's. If not it's on the short list.
I saw and hung out with the 5 when the first album came out in a tiny bar in Providence. The show blew my mind and they had the guts to play and pull off Crosstown Traffic with no guitar. A shame it all went to Ben's head as they were the best live band I'd ever seen.
here cause of ben folds five Welcome friends, be sure to check out their self-titled album and whatever and whatever amen. I hope you like them as much as I do. Enjoy.
Ben starts the intro at the right tempo but the drummer didn't pick up on it. The 200 solemn faces in the audience didn't help the drummer with his nerves.
This is the most vicious band I’ve ever seen live in concert. And I’m including bands like Pantera and Gojira. Intense bands but the BF5 dudes played so fucking angry and unhinged you thought that they’d never make it through the whole show. Unbelievably amazing to see in concert.
Still think the solo is a mf masterpiece no one can ever tell me different
I wouldn't dare telling otherwise. This dude can really play
YEAH ME TOOOO
Yeah and that last note is mf solid too. Talkin some energy here. I have to guess that maybe a stage producer told the audience to sit still; there's a freaking volcano under way and they're like, hey did I notice the vending machine on the way in had twizzlers?
It is. And super rare to have a piano solo like that in the 90's. This man is super musically talented.
Aint no one ever gunna! ✌🏾🎹🤟🏾
This is Ben trying to see if he can play it too fast for his bandmates.
I like how they sometimes perform their songs at a way faster tempo than the recording. It gives it a new energy.
dude he can play INSANELY fast lmao, such a treat to watch
he can play the bejesus out of that thing
I've played piano since I was 4, and almost entering 40s, and Ben Folds' piano skills are beyond amazing, and whenever I hear this song being performed live, is when my jaws drop from when his solo and into the "you'll be sorry one day...." part, while having crisp low piano 16th notes played with both hands. How he can sing while doing that is beyond my comprehension.
On top of that he's a great singer.
Totally agree!
Robert Sledge doesn't get enough credit for his bass playing on this song and "song for the dumped". Not only does he play it extremely quickly, but the bassline itself is super awesome
I have played this live 3 times - and it took me years and years and years to master it. Years.
The look on peoples faces is always worth that effort.
This is a misunderstood masterpiece but anybody with eyes and ears comes to a stand during the performance. Every. Single. Time.
playing and singing or just playing the piano? regardless thats insanely impressive
as a young bass player back in the day, this song single handedly made me want to buy a distortion pedal
its the only bass pedal I own and will ever need
For some reason I was convinced that he only used a fuzz pedal, but now I hear it. This is distortion, not fuzz, right?
I think it's a bass big muff pedal, or at least something close. That's what I've got and it sounds just like his tone
Being a Ben Folds Five fan brought me here.
No shit
Yes
Ben folds is a brilliant pianist
He's the best ever.
Ben is a technically gifted pianist. He can be a concert pianist and also a music college piano professor if he chose to.
Somehow even more energy than the original... Holy $#&* guys!
I saw them many times in the early days. Every show was like this and everyone was drenched with sweat afterwards.
Not sure if was the fact that they were playing for "sober people" or being on camera but they really pulled out all the stops for this song, best version ever.
I saw them in 1999 in Seattle at DV8 for less than $20! the sounded even better than their studio recordings. they really played to their audience while having a blast...Ben was doing all kinds of crazy shit like laying on his back on top of the piano and playing upside down and backwards! the music industry is sorely absent of true talent like this these days...
This has got to be one of the best songs ever written and performed. It's a masterpiece.
This whole session was incredible. Still have the dvd.
I bought it, but my dad stole it lmao!
@@tvscribebad dad!! But good taste 😌
Back when we wore pagers, the service would send random sports-news-weather-entertainment updates which I’d just delete and ignore. But one time (1997) and one time only, I decided to read one. It was a review for his Whatever... release. I bought the CD that day. I’ve been a fan ever since.
They were running with this one big energy faster than recorded version
The nineties were fun. I'd go back and live them again if I could.
Insane .... Probably the greatest piano performer of my lifetime. Been around for 48 years.
Oh HOW I wish I could’ve seen them perform. Unbelievable energy and playing.
I saw them play in Princeton, Philly, NJ, and LA. Best was Princeton bc it was just him, and the audience was maybe a few hundred people. Played for about two hours.
Seeing Ben Folds Five live back in the 90s was incredibly fun. Very high energy, indeed.
I love when the live version sounds different than the recording. It is why performances are still worth going to.
of all my DVDs, i definitely play this one the most. by far
I'd like to personally thank the 200 solemn faces for bringing us this AMAZING artist known as Ben Folds. With your bullying assholery in his youth this song and possibly Ben would not be possible
the single best live piano performance I've seen in my life
Love the manic energy!
The best gig I ever attended was Ben Folds Five in Birmingham, England. Absolutely superb.
soooooo fast!!!! uptempo!!!!!
What an underrated band they were, and Ben doesn't get the credit he deserves, even now, for all the awesome music he's written.
Absolutely correct. Some of the finest music I have ever heard has been composed by Ben Folds.
The dude has like 50 awesome songs, easy
90's rock was the best of the best.
Ben Folds Five！ I Love Forever...！！
Love you from Japan😍
# Lil poo cool!
In a decade full of MTV Unplugged and 100s of great televised sets, "Sessions" may be the greatest alternative live performance of the 90's. If not it's on the short list.
gotta love the faces he makes in the beggining. it looks like he's playing with the piano ahaha
Man up until 4 years ago, they were blocking the shot out of these videos. Glad they are finally up, even if vevo is involved.
Badass musicians - and never had a bass player meant so much for a band!
Correction: no guitar player!!! 😂🙄
They do have a bass player. They don't have a guitarist
@@vita1ogy. Yeah right, thank you, my bad. Tired I guess... 😂 Of course I meant they had no guitar player... 🙏👍
Brilliant!
That was so good. I had to rev myself up right now and this was perfect. Love this band
Magnificent.
I think people would be hard pressed to find a better piano performance by anyone else ever.
This has a Metal heart.
man, I thought I had the player on 1.75 speed.
Monumental!
the crowd really took the 200 solemn faces thing seriously
plot twist: they are all Ben's actual childhood schoolmates
hes saying "big and important" but at first i heard "big angry hornet"
Try unhearing that
Mr. Weekes has taste I see
They played this so fast
Ben folds with a band at his back makes him play fast and furious
I've always thought Sledge has the best use of fuzz on the bass.
Ben's piano needed a cigarette after this song....
Thanks Dallon 😁
i fucking love ben folds. YEEEES i love men
Lovely Bones the Soloman girl
I saw and hung out with the 5 when the first album came out in a tiny bar in Providence. The show blew my mind and they had the guts to play and pull off Crosstown Traffic with no guitar. A shame it all went to Ben's head as they were the best live band I'd ever seen.
I wish i had seen one of their early shows. I just recently started liking them.
“Shame it all went to Bens head?” The guys one of the most genuine sincere, humble down to earth celebs you’ll find in showbiz!
@@t.a.m678 He definitely still has an ego.
dallon sent me here.
You know a band is fast, if they sound normal on 0.75 playback speed.
here cause of dallon weekes ;)
Same
Me too luckily
here cause of ben folds five
Welcome friends, be sure to check out their self-titled album and whatever and whatever amen. I hope you like them as much as I do. Enjoy.
Dallon has some good taste
Is it just me, or does the bassist look like Shaggy Rogers?
Yes u willl :) dont give me that bs
Narcs, im big and important ha ha
When you come here after Dallon weekes tweet lol
Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes
saaammmeew
same
The crowd is horrible. Ben Folds Five is the shit.
It’s a recorded session, they have to be like that
he got bullied in second grade this like his revenge song
IT'S NOT A RACE GUYS
It is.
He won.
Ben starts the intro at the right tempo but the drummer didn't pick up on it. The 200 solemn faces in the audience didn't help the drummer with his nerves.
I think he just got hit by a case of the runs….
That crowd doesn't deserve to be there
Cocaine is a hell of a drug!
seriously what is wrong with this audience?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Too fast
The audience seem to serve no purpose?
crowd is awful
They’re told to be like that since it’s a recorded session
@@CGingerbreadman Thanks for the info! It would be tough for me haha
This band needs a better piano player and singer....
well what do you know anyway
No
Ben was such a little baby here 😭