These guys pull off such a stellar show that I’ve been long awaiting the day when I could share a live recording that would at least capture some of the live magic that goes on. Last time they played here in Montreal, Stanier’s drumming was such a fury that wood chips were flying all over the place, half-way through the set he had to switch them out for new ones, and towards the end, with sweat pouring from his brow, he was sitting on top of his stool surrounded by debris.
This here is probably the best audience recording I’ve found of them, and they play it so tight it just makes me squirm in delight. The only thing lackluster is how the camera caught the vocals, which isn’t such a bad thing considering the (distorted) extent to which these guys use them anyway.
I know it’s not very timely, what with their North American tour over, but if you happen to live in one of the cities across the waters where they’re playing: heed my advice and be sure to get tickets. Without further ado, here’s “Tonto” in all its glory:
high-res version (far more glorious):
Battles - “Tonto” @ The First Unitarian Church
Video is courtesy of eattapes.
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