Mac DeMarco - Blue Boy (Live on KEXP @Pickathon)

KEXP.ORG presents Mac DeMarco performing "Blue Boy" live at the Bunny Glade during Pickathon. Recorded August 3, 2014.
Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org

[@MsFaker92]

I love how he surprises himself after he masterfully hits notes.

[@felixsturm2231]

Lisa-Marie92 No, he was excusing himself cos his voice cut out. It was an "oop" meaning he didn't expect his voice to cut out ;) his throat was prolly a little dry.

[@MikhailVerghese]

you’re both right dude. what we’re trying to say is that hes impressed that even though his voice cut out it sounded so perfect.

[@aprave]

I'm listening to this after two years, but I still can't get over how neat the strumming is. There are so many intricate muted strums that go unnoticed. Mac's simplicity is elegant

[@debigribs9458]

I'm really proud of myself for getting almost of his strumming and some details on chords done right, but he has some technique that is really hard to mimic. He's great tho

[@jamesta08]

There is so much subtlety implemented & dynamic technique, with such great rhythm. He's a beautiful player.

[@paramount243]

nice

[@agentfluff557thexboxgecko4]

hit the nail on the head

[@hidden1319]

I wish everything could go back to when I first found his music...

[@sydneystones2175]

Damn this hit me hard.

[@joeychad5787]

I feel that.

[@hidden1319]

I long for that even more now, life is terrible.

[@dip_krizzle]

I found mac at a very low point in my life. So it’s crazy to think about wanting to go back. Life is strange that way.

[@zach3354]

I feel the same way haha. It was right when quarantine hit and I was in love with someone.

[@dalia6097]

his voice is so lovely live, hoping i can see him play one day

[@bunnuy]

love your profile pic

[@dalia6097]

Vanesa Jett thank you !

[@GuerillaMonkey]

Their live shows are fucking mental. I remember Mac stage-dived and someone took his shoe, so they stopped the show until that person gave it back:) They also covered some Metallica songs as encore.

[@ricardoayala4314]

thewinterplum mehusta

[@Crapbagy]

I hope the same 😭😭

[@LTFoodPictures]

i love at 0:05 that sound he makes after saying blue boy

[@degrassi420]

Thatcher h It's his Canadian showing

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

Thatcher h omfg are you talking about the "yah" ...I was literally about to comment how much I love his mannerisms...and that lil yah made me so fucking happy somehow lol

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

Lol > like how he thanks his sponsors by saying just "id like to thank my sponsors.." but doesnt mention who they are haha

[@thesuprisedbitch4077]

eah

[@KeyaRules]

ugh I love his voice. It reminds me of the how the guys voices were in the 50's-60's

[@jules8159]

Definately channeled Lou Reed here. Esp the very first line

[@americanpancakelive]

simply beautiful man.

[@feelsomethingg]

so talented man, so much respect for him as an artist

[@tonyholmes1413]

I heard one of his songs playing on a meme on Instagram and immediately fell in love with his music.

[@indieroc4life]

There is something about that D7 -Am that sounds special

[@sarah-tw7eh]

there really really is

[@djwiggles2835]

I’ve always felt the sane thing

[@narieee2543]

I really love that fragile strap

[@meaks1867]

Wonjae Lee won’t be comfortable tho :)

[@seanlarkin5454]

It looks cool, but man my shoulder hurts just watching him wear it.

[@sofialight1862]

I'm really obsessed with this rn

[@jennylee2623]

This song is the best live 👏🏻💘

[@liamtg912]

skip to 1:24 to see mac's fingerings of the chords :-)

[@Georgemouraosilva]

Blue Boy
Worried 'bout the world's eyes
Worried, every time the sun shines
Worried about his haircut
Calm down, sweetheart, grow up
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Older than the world knows
Honey, that's the way that life goes
No use actin' so tough
Calm down, sweetheart, grow up
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Blue Boy
Blue Boy

[@friedchickengossip]

If I was just 10% as awesome as mac I'd probably get through life pretty well.

[@denissedylan9991]

art.

[@Antisfunny]

Such a great version of this song. Amazing.

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

This version is so much better than the original. I play this video in my car. He hits that note perfect...yall know which one im talking about lol

[@issybellala7591]

P -mac blue BOHOYYYYYYYY.

[@clarkbarber8571]

I love this version of this song

[@3badthebad]

The performance is amazing and all, but I'm just wondering how he uses a string as a guitar strap lol

[@juls_jsg]

Amaing guitar + Amazing singer=Mac DeMarco

[@dylanbrady9925]

watch at 0.5 when stoned

[@dylanbrady9925]

***** I'm here to serve.

[@LTM1999]

Dylan Brady Half speed Ode To Viceroy and you will not regret!

[@dylanbrady9925]

Lacchayy Skux Done and dusted a while ago. All Macs stuff slowed is awesome! hahah

[@boyjimbo]

How do you .5 speed

[@dylanbrady9925]

jibbadahut732 you stoned?

[@bhughes8301]

What a great song

[@michaelashworth9879]

That was insane! So Good!

[@tabs6717]

1:19
you're welcome

[@ghoste_girll]

I was thinking the same😂

[@stevenf5902]

slight sting LMAOOOO NICE

[@yungblacktain0196]

I love you mac demarco

[@RenatoNardelli]

He played that guitar 👍🏻

[@greta4712]

The fact that he must've been in bit of a pain as he played with a string instead using a guitar belt makes me treasure him even more, since I had to play with a string once and it sure hurt my shoulders

[@chesterfields1107]

Greta did u use Fkn guitarstring as a strap? A high e string would slice u up

[@retribution3180]

Mac Demarco my favourite!

[@geeryder]

song made me cry a many times - album version tho

[@mathieuvienne9155]

Genius.

[@mop_dadoor8024]

This is fucking amazing

[@luizpedrofontes4204]

Esse cara embala minhas trips

[@wumboclan]

mac demarco is awesome aha first comment! :D love from guam

[@Katb660]

Very nice

[@MegaSnippezz]

Damn this is amazing. The acoustic version kinda reminds me of Knockin' On Heaven's Door.

[@issybellala7591]

MegaSnippezz GNR YES

[@Faustinee16]

genius

[@TylerDurdenIsRad]

You pound out the greatest version of any song ever in 2:30? I’m not buyin it, Mac. Lemme see ya do it live in New Orleans again there bud :)

[@kaykysantos2405]

Brabo

[@darrenwitkowski6104]

Can someone help me figure out the strumming pattern?

[@abiela6727]

Darren Witkowski look up how to play Mac demarco blue boy on guitar.

[@GiulianoEnrique]

His guitar strap !!!

[@disaffected_malcontent]

10 years ago 😬

[@paganbaby6027]

holy shit

[@mero8051]

okey!

[@zeccanetto1463]

I have made a cover of this song

[@leehan-yeol7049]

Rock sucks ass right now, but Mac DeMarco is so good.

[@MattHibbard1993]

amen

[@friedchickengossip]

Can anyone tell me what band is playing in the background?

[@djwiggles2835]

Can anybody explain the exact fingering for that last chord in the sequence of the chorus? Thanks!

[@jamesta08]

F5 with the highest 3 strings open, so:
0
0
0
3
3
1

[@misterfelixguy11]

Of course he uses twine as a guitar strap. because why wouldn't he?

[@lermgerm]

HES JESUS

[@jades8398]

people that film these videos are definitely not guitar players

[@gavin.4150]

IM THE 1K LIKE

[@davidtrujillo1227]

0:12

[@valberm]

The background music ruins it

[@ashtree1016]

hes cooked haha

[@jamiepirie9758]

Anyone know chords / tabs ???

[@aboosermc2794]

Jamie Pirie Just look it up

[@paramount243]

тшсу

[@clark7202]

Anyone know what sort of guitar this is?

[@westernhemlock]

Looks like some kind of Taylor dreadnought acoustic w/ a cutaway. I'm sure you'd find something at least similar to it by searching the brand

[@mr._bean_is_a_nice_guy7999]

www.guitarcenter.com/Taylor/100-Series-2017-110ce-Rosewood-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc

[@chesterfields1107]

Bigby Wolf It’s a acoustic guitar

[@mikhailrutenberg7413]

This is pre-recorded, isn't it?

[@doves5457]

No

[@nicolebaker6013]

No

[@sratus]

Nice but I do a better version

[@mv7853]

TrainInVain yeah but he made the song dumbass

[@sratus]

Matt Villiott I'm aware of that Matt, calm down

[@TylerDurdenIsRad]

Ya didn't stand by me, no not at all ;)

[@nicolebaker6013]

No body asked