I had the privildge of being there. Easily the best live experience of my life. They had the entire crowd completely spellbound. I still watch this all the time. Pure joy. That's me in the front row in the very first shot, grinning my face off lol
At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I was feeling very down in the dumps recently. Was struggling just to go out to the shops. My friend had a couple of tickets to see TWOD playing in Brighton. I had seen them play many times before and loved them. I was going to cancel due to my mood but I didn’t want to let my friend down. We drove down from London and were right up at the front when they came on. I lost myself in their music for 90 plus mins and felt an elation I hadn’t felt in a long time. We left the gig and we were both buzzing. Since that day, I’m feeling so much more positive. Seeing this video and seeing the joy on the faces of the beautiful Glastonbury crowd just makes me happy to be alive. Music ❤
@@dannyboi87 they were, I was up the front, where were you? I like getting as close as I can but the bass going through my chest needed some getting used to. 😂😂
@@chrisk7082 I was by the doors to the right of the stage, mainly as I always need a toilet break mid-set which is annoying 😂It was the first time I had seen them live I hope they come back again
I had the absolute privilege of being there and witnessing this. The War on Drugs got me through some tough times. Going through cancer treatment, not knowing if I would make it, I would listen to Red Eyes every night like a ritual singing me to sleep. It gave me such strength to go on. I vowed that when I got well, I would see them live. So I was elated to get tickets to see them play Ally Pally when I recovered, but then my husband was seriously ill in hospital so we had to cancel. This summer, 9 years on since they sang me to sleep, we happened to be working at Glastonbury and were so happy to see the line up. We watched legendary Cat Stevens and then it seemed like everyone at the festival was heading to the pyramid stage to watch Elton’s final show. Everyone except us!As we made our way in the opposite direction, against the crowd to the Other Stage we couldn’t believe our eyes. We walked right to the front of the stage. It felt like these guys were playing especially for us and as the sun set, a golden light engulfed us and they played the most euphoric, life affirming set we’ve ever experienced. Watching them felt like flying. We’d waited all these years, and here we were, happy and healthy with the greatest band on the planet transmitting us to another dimension! I love watching this back. It takes me to that moment and always brings happy tears to my eyes. I know that whatever happens in the future. No matter how difficult times might get. I will always have this beautiful memory to look back on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart The War on Drugs, you guys are truly the best.
What a beautiful story! This moment seems to have meant a lot to so many people. I saw the in Dublin this summer and it was a magical experience. Thank you for sharing!
Reading your comments brought a tear to my eye - the power of damn good music and the togetherness of a fully committed crowd of fans just can't be beaten
Quietly one of the greatest Glastonbury moments ever. How they draw the crowd in and they all explode into dancing after the breakdown and build. Makes me well up every time I watch it. What live music and outdoor festivals are all about
Funny. Sitting here working, watching/listening to YouTUbe and had the exact same reaction. Even knew it was coming. Gets me everytime. And their drummer, you can see how much he loves the build and coming through. Feels like he really drives that emotion.
A brilliant band. Thanks to my 32 year old son, he's introduced me to a lot of great bands in the last little while like The War On Drugs. I'm 67 and my teen years were listening to prog rock music. It's still my favourite type of music and my son likes a lot of bands I listen to. People of my age seem to criticize the music of today. Sure, there is some pretty crap music out there, but there is a lot of great music as well.
Its very rare you get a rock band who can make a "Drop" like at 4.56 minutes in. the build up is stunning, when it drops they have the entire crowed in their hands, i cant help smile whilst watching it. New favourite band. TWOD
I was pleasantly surprised that I danced almost non-stop though this set. Live it is very danceable your feet keep moving, whereas I never got that impression from just listening to "Lost in the Dream" LP from 2014...
I will never get tired of watching this. Just a thrillingly transcendent musical experience. I remember watching it live, feeling the build up and then when the drop came completely losing my shit, hairs standing on the back of my neck, tears rolling down my cheeks, grinning like a moron. And I was on the sofa at home. Would give my right nut to have been there.
@@James_Blazer Me too but is it pro or anti drug??? Title could be either and I cant hear the words.......I'm also a drummer but I'm 66 yrs old but well against drugs
Charlie Hall is an absolute beast - if you watch the other performance of this from Lowlands the bridge is even longer and he keeps the hi hats going for over 3 minutes or something before it breaks!
Never seen Adam let the vocals rip like this and I can’t get enough. Never would’ve thought that the slower opening track back in 2014 would become the high energy highlight of their concerts it is now. Can’t wait for the next time I see them.
The Dublin show was like this as well, you could tell they had some time off after and he was just saying fuck it to his voice for a while, absolutely spellbinding!
Glastonbury will bring out the best in you but I think they've spent some time working out their live music. The early reviews weren't the best. I saw them in 2019 and Under the pressure wasn't delivered like this!
I've played drums for 44 years and observe that Charlie Hall has evolved into a smiling monster. But the "Mr. Fun" visage is only that -- beneath it, the dude will coldly, bloodlessly, remorselessly deliver the goods every time. I deeply admire great players who remember it can be fun.
Charlie... Animal from the muppets. The greatest compliment I can pay him. He fills me with more joy than I can possibly say. He loves his job. I love him as the most charismatic drummer out there.
The most uplifting Glastonbury 2023 clip. The song has meaning, but ultimately it is about connection. The band, the crowd, the setting. Seems everyone is having a fantastic experience. Absolutely the best.
I chose The War on Drugs and Queen of the Stone Age over Elton. I was on the accessible viewing platform with my PA who had never heard them before. I was blown away as was she. They were utterly brilliant as were QOTSA who followed. One of the best Sunday nights at Glastonbury for me in decades. Loved every min.
They capture the specific 'feel' of an era of music, the sound of a short window of time, without ever feeling derivative of any one band or other act in particular. It's a kind of magic that just trips a switch in my brain, and takes me back to memories of driving on summer evenings with my dad while he played a whole bunch of his music. It's so effective.
Have watched this countless times and everytime I get goosebumps when the song kicks back in after the breakdown. The angle of the sun in the sky, the wave of joy across the crowd, makes me wish I was there every single time. Seems like a moment when however rough you might be feeling from the previous nights' exersions just wash away in an instant and the night ahead is full of excited anticipation. Sharing that experience with your favourite people is up there with the best feelings in the world. Must have been a real privilege to have been there.
Best live band on the planet these days. When Charlie gets that look in his eye you know the drop is coming after the hypnotic breakdown.. NGL I get emotional
I have watched this so many times and the build up and the breakdown makes me cry with happiness every time. This track has got me through some dark times.
I don’t know whether I am being biased, as The War On Drugs are one of my favourite bands. But this is one of the best live performances I have ever seen from any band. Couldn’t imagine the euphoria of being in that crowd and being drenched in the most amazing sound. It’s a shame many won’t see this performance, hopefully they’ve gained new fans from it. Long live TWOD.
As a huge fan of this brilliant band and after seeing them live many times, I have to totally agree with you. This was an Epic performance!!! I so wish I were there. I’ve watched this set every evening until it was removed from the BBC IPlayer. Just watching it was an absolute joy, I love the crowd too, some would have been fans and for others it would have been the first time seeing/hearing them. If you listen to the playlist of this gig (sound only) on here, it sounds even better. But I hope one day the video of the whole set is posted on here as I love seeing the band the crowd and the sunset.
This utterly exquisite footage captured for eternity by the BBC with such breathtaking imagery is beyond words. Thank you so much for posting. Much love Paully xxx
To be fair not many Glasto highlights make me stop and think 'I wish I was there' but this is incredible. The sound, the crowd, even the camerawork, the shot of the silhouette of the drummer with the sun setting behind (4:46) before the drop.... outrageous!
Watched this so many times the past week. Had never listened to WOD before. I sat watching bbc and they came on. The whole set phenomenal. What a band. Thank you Glastonbury for bringing me music new to me, you do it every year
This was the 5th time i had seen them perform, and the first time i ever saw Adam let go like that. the energy was incredible and with the setting sun on the final day it was the most perfect moment. also probably my favourite thing about watching this band perform is looking at how much fun Charlie Hall is having behind those drums, what a pleasure watching him play!
I feel the same. I’m a longtime drummer, and I know exactly how that breakdown and buildup feels when you are about to drop the beat. You think seeing it is phenomenal, the ecstasy of the moment is indescribable! You feel the crowd carry you and you carry the crowd. Drummers live in their own little world apart from the band. And Charlie is just magnetic and that’s the epitome of what a passionate drummer can bring to a band, especially live. You get so tap-happy it’s hard to contain yourself and stay sitting on your throne. Happy to see people celebrate a drummer so much. We never get the praise that we’re due.
For the last 5 years it’s the only band that makes me cry of happiness when I listen to them. Thanks for the great performance. I hope to see them live on stage one day too. ❤
I started crying from nowhere in attendance here - first during Red Eyes, then another song in the middle and then this. I'd listened to "Lost in the Dream" a fair bit in 2014 but it was seeing them live for first time that triggered it. It is much louder and more danceable live. Never happened to me during a gig before, have come close during Mogwai & Radiohead. Epic.
@@markbutcher9403 well said, the war on drugs were absolutely amazing on Sunday.. and as someone who has seen Mogwai and Radiohead repeatedly, I totally get the effects they have on you
Don't think I've ever listened to a song as much in my life and still get that brilliant feeling every time that I had when I first heard it. TWOD have been one of the best live bands in the world for a decade or more and this Glasto set just cements that reputation. Awesome.
Cheers BBC for filming this little piece of pure joy !! Just a perfect sunday afternoon right there ..... sunset.....beer......and a band at the height of their craft. perfect.
This is just one of those epic sunset performances at Glastonbury that I keep revisiting. Everyone is just so joyful you can feel it pouring out of the video. If I want to go back to Glast for a moment then this ticks the box without question.
What a wonderful band, I'm 46 years old and I thought real music was over. This band gives me joy, hope gets me emotional everytime I hear them. Love You War On Drugs!!!!.
This really is as good as it gets. A band and audience in perfect harmony, under a setting sun at the greatest music festival on the planet. It sounded just as epic in the moment.
I’ve seen The War On Drugs 5 times and each time they blow me away. Truly one of the best bands out there and there live show is one of the most surreal experiences you’ll ever whiteness.
This is one of the most beautiful things ever filmed. The music in itself is a work of art, but the film crew that captured the magic and edited it really created a masterpiece. When I watch this ( and I usually do multiple times a day) it gives me hope for humanity!
I love this song so much and it’s awesome how the crowd lift as the song builds. The smiles on the crowds faces tell you that their loving every bit of this
Everytime I'm sad, or down, I just pretend I'm that guy stood on the shoulders of his mates, shirt off, not giving a fuck in the glastonbury sun. That's living man
I watch this everywhere. In the gym working out, on a bar stool, when I'm up m, when I'm down. It transcends all those personal things. Just humanity at it's finest point of reference. And so few know how powerful this is. Kinda like it's our guilty pleasure.
He keeps those 8th notes on the hats steady throughout the whole time which isn’t easy bc your hands and wrist cramp up after a minute or two. And yes, he plays in the pocket the whole song, and it’s nice to see a drummer stand up during a set. That’s Superman level performance. I feel how much ecstasy he is feeling in that buildup as a drummer of 23 years. The buildup gets me air drumming when the drums come back in to carry the song and I’m tearing up and imagining a better world at the same time. I don’t recall feeling that throughout my life.
Saw them live twice last year and the unspoken ENERGY in the crowd during the anticipation of the drum interlude climax is almost indescriable. Just building joy and emotion and it all bursts out at the same time, all together. A real human experience!
Went to see them on Tuesday night in Liverpool - 2hrs of pure bliss. First saw them at the Manchester Apollo in Nov 2017 - 64yrs old and still enjoying my gigs. Want to see Manchester Orchestra when they next tour.
Definitely! The War on Drugs by a country mile. Where they scheduled at the same time than Elton John? I thought it was Phoenix. Honestly, The War on Drugs and Phoenix do a lot more for me than the other fella.
*_It's a shame this great band wasn't featured more prominently than some of the utter garbage that was overly promoted and on the main_* *_stage - Such a gifted, underrated band ..._*
Been following this band for years, great to see a UK crowd responding, and as usual Charlie the drummer cutting loose after the 'drop' at about 4:50. Brilliant band, I'm sure they have a lot more fans now. Just brilliant.
Hands down the performance of the weekend. Just absolutely superb stuff. Got into them a few years ago, via a couple mates, and then was blown away after seeing live them recently, they could well be the best band I’ve seen live.
Seen them twice with my Son and they just touch something inside that not many bands can plug into. If you get the chance to see them, they are awesome🎉❤
Never fails to move me emotionally every time I play this… it’s just epic, sensational, a masterpiece - watching it again on a plane flying across east to west USA on a loop, bawling my eyes out - fuck me, I’m a 58 year old tough guy, how can they impact me like this every time… just an incredible performance.
They are a ray of light in life's and some musical darkness, musical honesty, great musicianship, a touch of melancholy and joy, look at the audience, that says it all! Terri Leckner, Montreal
This is easily one of my most favourite feel good songs. There is no way you can listen to this and not have a smile on your face. It's that bloody good ❤️
I’ve been following this band since the slave ambient days and seen them 17 times over the last 12 years it’s been a great thrill to see them grow into 1 of the greatest bands of all time
I first saw them on a tiny boat in Bristol in 2008 when Kurt Vile was still in the band (my mate’s band were supporting, we all hung out backstage afterwards - such nice guys), didn’t seem them again til Bristol Harbourside last summer, and Adam mentioned that very same gig!
@@tompoynton I saw them around that time also here in Portland, Oregon at a tiny dive bar . Capacity was 200 people at the most . I cannot believe how popular they have become since then .
I’ve seen them play live quite a few times too! Standout gigs were a few years ago at the Bristol 02, and the Brixton Academy! More recently saw Kurt Vile on the Monday in Camden and TWOD on the following Saturday . They were Epic!! Adam G seems so down to earth, I saw Anthony L outside the Brighton Centre and was desperate to say hello. I didn’t bother him as I lost my nerve and he was on the phone. I would love to meet them one day. Discovered them after stumbling on a KEXP performance on here. Was blown away. By far my favourite live band. Wish I was there at Glastonbury to be a part of this great moment.
looks like heaven , i was lucky enough to witness the same thing at Forbidden fruit in Dublin one summer as the sun set behind the stage , i just got Goosebumps and tears in my eyes as i started typing this . Big love to everyone out there, music can really get you through stuff
Their performance (watching the full hour) was absolutely brilliant, I've been aware of them for years and years but didn't take any notice until now , was literally welling up by the end of their set just because of the sonics and vocals (!), I didn't need the words it seemed. They really took me with them despite not being there with them. I gotta go and see these live.
One of the best live bands ever. Seen them twice (never a festival) and they blew me away both times. If that doesn't make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end I don't know what will.
Top 3 song of my live songs in the 20th Century, completely underrated singer and guitar player and the drummer is a banger. Please all you other bands, make the Sax great again
Every second, every single second is pure magic, pure music magic. The energy from the band, and the audience, is 'out there amazing' everyone loving the moment and not a mobile phone in sight. Pure and brilliant bliss 😊
Thank God for bands like this, that blow the doors of so many......They are truly and, amazingly talented...."I don't live here anymore" might be one the best songs I have ever heard, and I'm 70 f f s...The build, the whole story is superb...TWOD...excellent
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I had the privildge of being there. Easily the best live experience of my life. They had the entire crowd completely spellbound. I still watch this all the time. Pure joy. That's me in the front row in the very first shot, grinning my face off lol
Would have the same expression! :)
I was front row with you that day ❤
So jealous! Cheers!
Nice to be associated with such a special video.They will be watching this in the next millennium.
the fact they opened on a bonus track off the new album says it all for me
At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I was feeling very down in the dumps recently. Was struggling just to go out to the shops. My friend had a couple of tickets to see TWOD playing in Brighton. I had seen them play many times before and loved them. I was going to cancel due to my mood but I didn’t want to let my friend down. We drove down from London and were right up at the front when they came on. I lost myself in their music for 90 plus mins and felt an elation I hadn’t felt in a long time. We left the gig and we were both buzzing. Since that day, I’m feeling so much more positive. Seeing this video and seeing the joy on the faces of the beautiful Glastonbury crowd just makes me happy to be alive. Music ❤
Brilliant story, thanks for sharing 🙂
@@jimmyajp 🙏🏼 thank you buddy
I was at that brighton gig they were amazing
@@dannyboi87 they were, I was up the front, where were you? I like getting as close as I can but the bass going through my chest needed some getting used to. 😂😂
@@chrisk7082 I was by the doors to the right of the stage, mainly as I always need a toilet break mid-set which is annoying 😂It was the first time I had seen them live I hope they come back again
After years of wanting to die due to struggling with chronic disease and pain this video makes me want to live. Pure joy!
Hold on in there . Me not great place too. Music heals from unexpected perspectives. 🙏🇬🇧✊️🫡
God bless you Larry!!
I had the absolute privilege of being there and witnessing this. The War on Drugs got me through some tough times. Going through cancer treatment, not knowing if I would make it, I would listen to Red Eyes every night like a ritual singing me to sleep. It gave me such strength to go on. I vowed that when I got well, I would see them live. So I was elated to get tickets to see them play Ally Pally when I recovered, but then my husband was seriously ill in hospital so we had to cancel. This summer, 9 years on since they sang me to sleep, we happened to be working at Glastonbury and were so happy to see the line up. We watched legendary Cat Stevens and then it seemed like everyone at the festival was heading to the pyramid stage to watch Elton’s final show. Everyone except us!As we made our way in the opposite direction, against the crowd to the Other Stage we couldn’t believe our eyes. We walked right to the front of the stage. It felt like these guys were playing especially for us and as the sun set, a golden light engulfed us and they played the most euphoric, life affirming set we’ve ever experienced. Watching them felt like flying. We’d waited all these years, and here we were, happy and healthy with the greatest band on the planet transmitting us to another dimension! I love watching this back. It takes me to that moment and always brings happy tears to my eyes. I know that whatever happens in the future. No matter how difficult times might get. I will always have this beautiful memory to look back on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart The War on Drugs, you guys are truly the best.
is someone cutting onions in here :)
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What a beautiful story! This moment seems to have meant a lot to so many people. I saw the in Dublin this summer and it was a magical experience.
Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful tribute. I hope you are well. ✌️
Reading your comments brought a tear to my eye - the power of damn good music and the togetherness of a fully committed crowd of fans just can't be beaten
Quietly one of the greatest Glastonbury moments ever. How they draw the crowd in and they all explode into dancing after the breakdown and build. Makes me well up every time I watch it. What live music and outdoor festivals are all about
Funny. Sitting here working, watching/listening to YouTUbe and had the exact same reaction. Even knew it was coming. Gets me everytime. And their drummer, you can see how much he loves the build and coming through. Feels like he really drives that emotion.
The band compels the audience - they have no choice but to react as they do. Wish I coulda been there
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Couldn't have said it better myself.
crescendo awesome!
A brilliant band. Thanks to my 32 year old son, he's introduced me to a lot of great bands in the last little while like The War On Drugs. I'm 67 and my teen years were listening to prog rock music. It's still my favourite type of music and my son likes a lot of bands I listen to. People of my age seem to criticize the music of today. Sure, there is some pretty crap music out there, but there is a lot of great music as well.
Here: I'm 75 and fan since 2014 ❤❤❤
Amen
one of the best things you can do for yourself is keep up to date with music
same as it ever was! there was mounds of absolute crap during the supposed golden age too
I got my Dad into them too 62 loves them. Future Islands and Crystal Fighters
Everything about this is so, so good. Glastonbury, the sun setting, the crowd, the music, the band. It’s just a bloody glorious 7+ minutes.
Yes i see it too and Greenpeace sign
I was just thinking that absolutely glorious
How long was the full set?
Magic!
@@matthewjdouglas6471 About an hour! Try to find it man, the whole set was absolutely superb
This might be the best seven minutes of concert footage I’ve ever seen. What a setting. What a crowd. What a band.
It's unhealthy how many times I've watched this. One of the best performances of their favorite song of mine
haha same here been watching it every night for a long time brilliant performance from them
Liverpool next month😁
❤me too👍🎶🙏
same here
Good on you mate!
I'll be watching them live in Tromsø Norway on july 20th😍
Having a hard time sleeping as the day grow closer and closer🥳🤩
I still watch this at least once, every single week, it helps block out all the shit and makes me happy again ❤❤❤
same
@@loicv.8242 I'm still here 😂
Eh...they're fantastic, but: their whole vibe is: DON'T WE SOUND LIKE THE 80S?!
Its very rare you get a rock band who can make a "Drop" like at 4.56 minutes in.
the build up is stunning, when it drops they have the entire crowed in their hands, i cant help smile whilst watching it.
New favourite band.
TWOD
Was saying this to my daughter the other day. It’s really a house music track disguised as rock. Sneaky and brilliant.
I was pleasantly surprised that I danced almost non-stop though this set. Live it is very danceable your feet keep moving, whereas I never got that impression from just listening to "Lost in the Dream" LP from 2014...
@@angusking9881it is indeed. And top stuff. Tip Top!!
And everbody who is Not feeling it has a serious problem
It’s just fantastic. The whole crowd is into it
I will never get tired of watching this. Just a thrillingly transcendent musical experience. I remember watching it live, feeling the build up and then when the drop came completely losing my shit, hairs standing on the back of my neck, tears rolling down my cheeks, grinning like a moron. And I was on the sofa at home. Would give my right nut to have been there.
well said, sir
The drummer is my hero, as a drummer of 23 years myself. The most incredible moment…look at the sky! I’m in heaven.
That Shot at 4:47
When the universe vibrates for a split second and it suddenly all makes sense before the window slams shut again
i guess we're losing the war on drugs @@zenunderground
@@James_Blazer Me too but is it pro or anti drug??? Title could be either and I cant hear the words.......I'm also a drummer but I'm 66 yrs old but well against drugs
Charlie Hall is an absolute beast - if you watch the other performance of this from Lowlands the bridge is even longer and he keeps the hi hats going for over 3 minutes or something before it breaks!
Up there as one of the best live bands in the world, consistently fucking phenomenal and so underrated. The way they build a song is unreal.
Not underrated at all.
Agreed
Can we all stop saying they are underrated, they are very much rated.
I have a ticket to see them next Friday and no one I know will go with me! Their loss ✌️
How was this not on BBC’s Glastonbury highlights ? Best thing there.
Never seen Adam let the vocals rip like this and I can’t get enough. Never would’ve thought that the slower opening track back in 2014 would become the high energy highlight of their concerts it is now. Can’t wait for the next time I see them.
I thought this as well. He never gets this carried away. Absolutely loving it! 🤟
I’m sure the crowd was feeding him that energy, and he felt like it would work. And boy, did it ever!
The Dublin show was like this as well, you could tell they had some time off after and he was just saying fuck it to his voice for a while, absolutely spellbinding!
Glastonbury will bring out the best in you but I think they've spent some time working out their live music. The early reviews weren't the best. I saw them in 2019 and Under the pressure wasn't delivered like this!
My favourite song 😻 by
I've played drums for 44 years and observe that Charlie Hall has evolved into a smiling monster. But the "Mr. Fun" visage is only that -- beneath it, the dude will coldly, bloodlessly, remorselessly deliver the goods every time. I deeply admire great players who remember it can be fun.
Smiling monster 😊
Charlie... Animal from the muppets. The greatest compliment I can pay him. He fills me with more joy than I can possibly say. He loves his job. I love him as the most charismatic drummer out there.
This crowd is insane, love to see People going wild on this masterpiece
Glastonbury crowds are something else, everyone is so up for it, a mix of feeling lucky to be there and bands raising their game.
The most uplifting Glastonbury 2023 clip. The song has meaning, but ultimately it is about connection. The band, the crowd, the setting. Seems everyone is having a fantastic experience. Absolutely the best.
I like how much fun the drummer is having. So many musicians put on their game face and this dude is just having a great time.
AGREE WHAT A DUDE !!!
@@leemacgregor dead ringer for Ron Jeremy 😱
The crescendo that hits at 5:50 makes you feel glad to be alive
I chose The War on Drugs and Queen of the Stone Age over Elton. I was on the accessible viewing platform with my PA who had never heard them before. I was blown away as was she. They were utterly brilliant as were QOTSA who followed. One of the best Sunday nights at Glastonbury for me in decades. Loved every min.
This band just do something to me. Can’t describe it. Just so so good.
They capture the specific 'feel' of an era of music, the sound of a short window of time, without ever feeling derivative of any one band or other act in particular. It's a kind of magic that just trips a switch in my brain, and takes me back to memories of driving on summer evenings with my dad while he played a whole bunch of his music. It's so effective.
@@Blisterdude123best description of what makes this band so magical
Have watched this countless times and everytime I get goosebumps when the song kicks back in after the breakdown. The angle of the sun in the sky, the wave of joy across the crowd, makes me wish I was there every single time. Seems like a moment when however rough you might be feeling from the previous nights' exersions just wash away in an instant and the night ahead is full of excited anticipation. Sharing that experience with your favourite people is up there with the best feelings in the world. Must have been a real privilege to have been there.
Best live band on the planet these days.
When Charlie gets that look in his eye you know the drop is coming after the hypnotic breakdown.. NGL I get emotional
Such a insperation
Him and Eliza smiling at each other whilst they play ❤
totally agree and...and...I am seeing them live at Sydney Opera House in December Nyah nyah...sorry - got carried away. Love this band so much
And you're not the only one... One of the greatest songs of the 21st century
When Charlie gets that look it means he's stoned AF...haha
I have watched this so many times and the build up and the breakdown makes me cry with happiness every time. This track has got me through some dark times.
I don’t know whether I am being biased, as The War On Drugs are one of my favourite bands. But this is one of the best live performances I have ever seen from any band. Couldn’t imagine the euphoria of being in that crowd and being drenched in the most amazing sound. It’s a shame many won’t see this performance, hopefully they’ve gained new fans from it. Long live TWOD.
As a huge fan of this brilliant band and after seeing them live many times, I have to totally agree with you. This was an Epic performance!!! I so wish I were there. I’ve watched this set every evening until it was removed from the BBC IPlayer. Just watching it was an absolute joy, I love the crowd too, some would have been fans and for others it would have been the first time seeing/hearing them. If you listen to the playlist of this gig (sound only) on here, it sounds even better. But I hope one day the video of the whole set is posted on here as I love seeing the band the crowd and the sunset.
I just recently started listening to them this year. Amazing band.
It sure is an awesome performance a band in complete control... a little reminiscent of The Who's Won't get Fooled Again performance...
i was there and it was glorious, but my god was it loud, but absolutely perfect!!!
I have the whole 60 mins in HD, if you use soulseek I can share it
It's 80mins into 2024 here in the UK..... Still here, and ALWAYS will be ❤❤❤❤
This was my favourite performance throughout Glastonbury. Put simply, this is perfection by perfectionists.
100% agree.... Plus smashing out this set during a sunset slot makes it just that bit more special 👌🏻
Wish I was there, this video makes me so happy! The crowd look awesome. No self consciousness, just letting themselves bask in the moment.
One of the most powerful and finest songs I ever did hear... true. Paully xxx
This utterly exquisite footage captured for eternity by the BBC with such breathtaking imagery is beyond words. Thank you so much for posting. Much love Paully xxx
I am so proud of Glastonbury... it brings a lump to my throat xxx
To be fair not many Glasto highlights make me stop and think 'I wish I was there' but this is incredible. The sound, the crowd, even the camerawork, the shot of the silhouette of the drummer with the sun setting behind (4:46) before the drop.... outrageous!
Still can't fathom how a band can make the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every single time I watch/listen. It's like a magic trick
Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check them out!@elijahfinch3349
Watched this so many times the past week. Had never listened to WOD before. I sat watching bbc and they came on. The whole set phenomenal. What a band. Thank you Glastonbury for bringing me music new to me, you do it every year
One of the most underrated bands in the world. This performance is just something else. Gorgeous, amazing and powerful.
This was the 5th time i had seen them perform, and the first time i ever saw Adam let go like that. the energy was incredible and with the setting sun on the final day it was the most perfect moment. also probably my favourite thing about watching this band perform is looking at how much fun Charlie Hall is having behind those drums, what a pleasure watching him play!
I feel the same. I’m a longtime drummer, and I know exactly how that breakdown and buildup feels when you are about to drop the beat. You think seeing it is phenomenal, the ecstasy of the moment is indescribable! You feel the crowd carry you and you carry the crowd. Drummers live in their own little world apart from the band. And Charlie is just magnetic and that’s the epitome of what a passionate drummer can bring to a band, especially live. You get so tap-happy it’s hard to contain yourself and stay sitting on your throne. Happy to see people celebrate a drummer so much. We never get the praise that we’re due.
For the last 5 years it’s the only band that makes me cry of happiness when I listen to them. Thanks for the great performance. I hope to see them live on stage one day too. ❤
I started crying from nowhere in attendance here - first during Red Eyes, then another song in the middle and then this. I'd listened to "Lost in the Dream" a fair bit in 2014 but it was seeing them live for first time that triggered it. It is much louder and more danceable live. Never happened to me during a gig before, have come close during Mogwai & Radiohead. Epic.
@@markbutcher9403 well said, the war on drugs were absolutely amazing on Sunday.. and as someone who has seen Mogwai and Radiohead repeatedly, I totally get the effects they have on you
yeah me too, the sonics just brought tears to my eyes by the end of the 1 hr Glastonbury set.
100% agree
Same
Don't think I've ever listened to a song as much in my life and still get that brilliant feeling every time that I had when I first heard it.
TWOD have been one of the best live bands in the world for a decade or more and this Glasto set just cements that reputation. Awesome.
Cheers BBC for filming this little piece of pure joy !! Just a perfect sunday afternoon right there ..... sunset.....beer......and a band at the height of their craft. perfect.
Complete musicians, on top of their craft. Outstanding.
This is just one of those epic sunset performances at Glastonbury that I keep revisiting. Everyone is just so joyful you can feel it pouring out of the video. If I want to go back to Glast for a moment then this ticks the box without question.
What a wonderful band, I'm 46 years old and I thought real music was over. This band gives me joy, hope gets me emotional everytime I hear them. Love You War On Drugs!!!!.
That silhouette of Charlie with the sun setting as the mid section reaches the crescendo- perfection!!
This really is as good as it gets. A band and audience in perfect harmony, under a setting sun at the greatest music festival on the planet. It sounded just as epic in the moment.
This is what rock music is all about. Absolutly incredible!
I found out about this band 2-3 years ago and….yes I listen to it every day since, what a band
the greatest, most original band in america right now. hands down.
I’ve seen The War On Drugs 5 times and each time they blow me away. Truly one of the best bands out there and there live show is one of the most surreal experiences you’ll ever whiteness.
This so good and first time I’ve seen them on tv. I’ll have to check there music for sure.
Song is like a runaway Roller Coaster. One of today's best drummers. Thanks BBC for the sterling coverage.
I saw these followed by queens of the Stone Age on the same stage instead of Elton John. Best decision I’ve ever made
You are not joking
Incredible performance, perfect editing. The pure joy of it all is beautiful.
This is one of the most beautiful things ever filmed. The music in itself is a work of art, but the film crew that captured the magic and edited it really created a masterpiece. When I watch this ( and I usually do multiple times a day) it gives me hope for humanity!
I love this song so much and it’s awesome how the crowd lift as the song builds. The smiles on the crowds faces tell you that their loving every bit of this
Everytime I'm sad, or down, I just pretend I'm that guy stood on the shoulders of his mates, shirt off, not giving a fuck in the glastonbury sun. That's living man
❤
I watch this everywhere. In the gym working out, on a bar stool, when I'm up m, when I'm down. It transcends all those personal things. Just humanity at it's finest point of reference. And so few know how powerful this is. Kinda like it's our guilty pleasure.
Talk about “in the pocket” what a fantastic drummer Charlie Hall is.
He keeps those 8th notes on the hats steady throughout the whole time which isn’t easy bc your hands and wrist cramp up after a minute or two. And yes, he plays in the pocket the whole song, and it’s nice to see a drummer stand up during a set. That’s Superman level performance. I feel how much ecstasy he is feeling in that buildup as a drummer of 23 years. The buildup gets me air drumming when the drums come back in to carry the song and I’m tearing up and imagining a better world at the same time. I don’t recall feeling that throughout my life.
Best song ever. Been only on one concert, my best 2 hours in my life.
This is incredible and gives me goosebumps every time I listen. So glad I got to see them live in Halifax 2023!
Godamn what a beast Charlie Hall is on the drums
Just recently discovered this band - brilliant
Saw them live twice last year and the unspoken ENERGY in the crowd during the anticipation of the drum interlude climax is almost indescriable. Just building joy and emotion and it all bursts out at the same time, all together. A real human experience!
Agreed. It is bubbling everytime and then the cork pops
Goose bumps every time!
This is one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen at Glastonbury…..I don’t have the words
agreed, it's just incredible
Went to see them on Tuesday night in Liverpool - 2hrs of pure bliss.
First saw them at the Manchester Apollo in Nov 2017 - 64yrs old and still enjoying my gigs.
Want to see Manchester Orchestra when they next tour.
This video was my introduction to The War On Drugs, and there's been no looking back
Me too!
Elton John was great don't get me wrong, but I know where I would of been at Glasto on Sunday night. These were different class. Sublime 👏
Would HAVE been !!!!!
Fully agreed, this is far better than chewing gum music !
Definitely!
The War on Drugs by a country mile.
Where they scheduled at the same time than Elton John? I thought it was Phoenix.
Honestly, The War on Drugs and Phoenix do a lot more for me than the other fella.
@@condimentking414same, those were the two shows I was looking forward to the most by a mile, with Chvrches and alt-j
@@TDM1165 I heartily agree, I was refering to the act itself. It was bad.
Not really seen heard these before but they blew me away, and this track was amazing.
This is absolutely beautiful, a quintessential Glastonbury moment. Everyone seems so happy when it all kicks in. What a moment.
*_It's a shame this great band wasn't featured more prominently than some of the utter garbage that was overly promoted and on the main_* *_stage - Such a gifted, underrated band ..._*
there’s no need to tear down other acts when you compliment one. there’s many different types of music for many different people
@@conormaloney455
*_That's my opinion, just as you have yours - Difference is, I don't care about your opinion ..._*
they are big in belgium holland headlkiners there
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*_That's good to hear ..._*
The festival had to clash as many good bands with Elton as possible for crowd control purposes
Been following this band for years, great to see a UK crowd responding, and as usual Charlie the drummer cutting loose after the 'drop' at about 4:50. Brilliant band, I'm sure they have a lot more fans now. Just brilliant.
Just here to get my daily dose of goosebumps
same
The War on Drugs is MACnificent!
Hands down the performance of the weekend. Just absolutely superb stuff.
Got into them a few years ago, via a couple mates, and then was blown away after seeing live them recently, they could well be the best band I’ve seen live.
+1
Seen them twice with my Son and they just touch something inside that not many bands can plug into. If you get the chance to see them, they are awesome🎉❤
Best live band in the world for me, can't wait to see you at The Royal Albert Hall this year, epic.
Never fails to move me emotionally every time I play this… it’s just epic, sensational, a masterpiece - watching it again on a plane flying across east to west USA on a loop, bawling my eyes out - fuck me, I’m a 58 year old tough guy, how can they impact me like this every time… just an incredible performance.
They are a ray of light in life's and some musical darkness, musical honesty, great musicianship, a touch of melancholy and joy, look at the audience, that says it all! Terri Leckner, Montreal
@elijahfinch3349 Thanks Elijah, I will, need to hear some good new music anyways! Terri
I get those feel good chills when it drops at 4'55" Pure gold.
This song is such a freaking ride.... I love every second of it! ❤
This is easily one of my most favourite feel good songs. There is no way you can listen to this and not have a smile on your face. It's that bloody good ❤️
Quite easily one of my favourite bands, absolute genius and the sun setting is perfect for this absolute monster of a tune 👌🏻
totally agree, it's majestic!
This song always gives me the goosebumps. It’s the most incredible song.
War on drugs have become one of the great bands of our time. Incredible performances everywhere.
I’ve been following this band since the slave ambient days and seen them 17 times over the last 12 years it’s been a great thrill to see them grow into 1 of the greatest bands of all time
I first saw them on a tiny boat in Bristol in 2008 when Kurt Vile was still in the band (my mate’s band were supporting, we all hung out backstage afterwards - such nice guys), didn’t seem them again til Bristol Harbourside last summer, and Adam mentioned that very same gig!
@@tompoynton I saw them around that time also here in Portland, Oregon at a tiny dive bar . Capacity was 200 people at the most . I cannot believe how popular they have become since then .
You are a lucky person to have seen them live, I love them but am yet to break my duck seeing them.
I’ve seen them play live quite a few times too! Standout gigs were a few years ago at the Bristol 02, and the Brixton Academy! More recently saw Kurt Vile on the Monday in Camden and TWOD on the following Saturday . They were Epic!! Adam G seems so down to earth, I saw Anthony L outside the Brighton Centre and was desperate to say hello. I didn’t bother him as I lost my nerve and he was on the phone. I would love to meet them one day. Discovered them after stumbling on a KEXP performance on here. Was blown away. By far my favourite live band. Wish I was there at Glastonbury to be a part of this great moment.
@@tompoynton Very cool that you got to meet them. Adam G comes across like a very personable dude.
looks like heaven , i was lucky enough to witness the same thing at Forbidden fruit in Dublin one summer as the sun set behind the stage , i just got Goosebumps and tears in my eyes as i started typing this . Big love to everyone out there, music can really get you through stuff
His delivery of the verse starting at 5:25 was amazing.
Agree😳.
Their performance (watching the full hour) was absolutely brilliant, I've been aware of them for years and years but didn't take any notice until now , was literally welling up by the end of their set just because of the sonics and vocals (!), I didn't need the words it seemed. They really took me with them despite not being there with them. I gotta go and see these live.
it doesn't get any better than this
Best live band I’ve seen. Brilliant version of one of my all time favourite tracks. Can’t wait to see them
On Thursday again at the royal Albert hall
This band should HEADLINE Glastonbury every year from now on. Actually I think they should headline every festival on the planet from now on.
Best live rendering of this anthem. Incredible.
That drop at 4.58 is perfection ❤
The song, the crowd, the Sun, the setting… brings tears to my eyes. Absolute magic🤘🏼
It makes me all teary as well! A setting Sun, amazing vibe in the crowd and a brilliant tune is what makes Glastonbury awesome
Phenomenal!!
I've just re-watched that video for the 34023859304th time. Just fantastic !
Me too. Incredible 😊
Damn, they're feeling it at 5:50. Bloody hell. Amazing.
That's rock n roll damn right
One of my favourite bands of all time they make brilliant records and hope there are meny more .
One of the best live bands ever. Seen them twice (never a festival) and they blew me away both times. If that doesn't make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end I don't know what will.
Top 3 song of my live songs in the 20th Century, completely underrated singer and guitar player and the drummer is a banger. Please all you other bands, make the Sax great again
This was a phenomenal set, one of the most underrated performances of the whole Glastonbury festival this year. What an incredible band they are 👏👌
Every second, every single second is pure magic, pure music magic. The energy from the band, and the audience, is 'out there amazing' everyone loving the moment and not a mobile phone in sight. Pure and brilliant bliss 😊
Knocked spots off everyone else there.
And Charlie on drums! Just phenomenal.
Just about my favourite song of theirs, but really all are A++
Thank God for bands like this, that blow the doors of so many......They are truly and, amazingly talented...."I don't live here anymore" might be one the best songs I have ever heard, and I'm 70 f f s...The build, the whole story is superb...TWOD...excellent
This song means soooo much to me, what an incredible performance!