Animal Collective-Pitchfork-Lion in a Coma

[SpectralProduction]

This concert looks like its awful. Animal Collective is meant for headphones.

[elliotlangley]

4:20



[silentsean602]

@RueArsins pretty ignorant to think a band can play a song perfectly like the album version night after night. both dave and noah change up things every night, thats what makes them the best

[RueArsins]

@silentsean602 that's kinda what i meant to say, they're people too, you can't expect them to be perfect every time. i've since then listened to more of their live performances, and found many songs i do enjoy live (this being one of them) i love that they switch it up live i meant it as "why others might not like them live" , i worded it poorly, sorry.

[platypae333]

This song is called Lion in a Coma but it makes me think of Tigger.

[yoohToober69]

Heh. "Lion in a coma" I get it..cuz.. like.. lion. ya get it..?

[Merlyn974]

I'm sold, and i m old -i saw Thomas Dolby, live, in 1981 at the Agora, in Cleveland, and "AC" parallels the sound that TD put out through his brilliant mixing. That's all i have to say about it...

[gogobaga]

yeah this song is heaps better than My Girls. but my girls is still a fantastic song. that whole album is a eargasm

[killajones85]

battles r better live!!!

[jessiewollyyy]

): I really wish I knew of Pitchfork last year, flaksdfasdf.

[infamousNfamous]

i still think this song is better than My Girls. and i'll get mugged by a bunch of hipsters for saying it O_o

[Envee211]

@infamousNfamous

My girls is just so damn tasty and groovy though. I can't help but sing along and bob my head anytime I hear that song. I would say Bluish or Brother Sport are the best songs on the album though, other than My Girls of course. Lion in a Coma is pretty good too though.

[Warmluke11]

lol at this being 4:20

[DAvonzoAllDay]

even though they are my favorite band, i dont think they seem that great live.

[Envee211]

@DAvonzoAllDay

I would have to agree. The live videos I have seen have proven to me that they really can't play their songs as well as they sound on the album, which is a shame. One thing I've noticed is that they don't even use some of the instruments that are present on the studio recordings. For instance, My Girls, when I saw that live video they didn't even have the 808 bass-line! Wtf? That's pretty much what makes the song.

[remus1981987]

i think its 9/8

[remus1981987]

i think its 9/8

[remus1981987]

i think its 9/8

[remus1981987]

i think its 9/8

[natojacobs5]

boing boing boing bwahwahwahwah

[thedezoe]

the time signature was a little difficult for me to figure out.

[1804198891210]

the beginnig is just perfect

[tehGmoney]

It's in 9/4

[Wthackrr009]

Ending is the best

[TheFlamingBarrel]

The time signature for this song corresponds to its track number on the album!!

[buewgewstmeiers]

thank you so much for all the work you put into creating this remarkable video

[thinedoor2]

Superior to the album version.

[TheLeakySon]

Well said. Well said. Both are still ass kicking though.

[syncopated84]

i thought it was 5/4 for a while, but hes right its 9/8

[juan69ing]

these guys make my high soooo much better

[chandru1103]

what a selfish reason to listen to music.

[thinedoor2]

I didn't realize that listening to music should be based on philanthropy or an outward concern for others. Creating and contributing music, perhaps, but the the act of listening should be about the internalized experience, how it may challenge, affect, inspire, and change us. Art doesn't have to fulfill a social mandate; it must only move us.

[Demitrios12]

@thinedoor2 I've got no idea what the fuck that means. But great comment! :)

[guitar1freak]

They always sound different from their albums. But they still sound good in a different way.

[apanhadordearrepios]

it lost a lot without panda singing the chorus.

[TheDirtyHobos]

Searched this because I was curious how it would sound live. Actually isn't bad like I expected. Haha.

[tehGmoney]

how can you figure out what time signature a song is in?

[danielhl22]

COUNTING THE BEAT

[onlymodestmouse]

if, like most songs, it is "1 2 3 4" then that's 4/4. This song is in 9/8 (the 8 just means it's one 8th note past 4/4), for example, it is 8/8 + 1/8 (4/4 + 1/8)

[andersersand]

Where can I download a version of this song?

[JEWBAGELXTREME]

it's on merriweather post pavillion.

[sherbear121]

Do you guys think they will play at pitchfork or lolla this year?

[Bourneswimmer]

there playing at lolla this year i saw it on the list woot!

[jeremygrim]

no no no no no no.

THE TIME SIGNATURE IS 9/8

[CarnotCycle9]

Also, this song is a very good display of Avey's rhythmic prowess. The song is off meter to start with, and then he goes and tosses triplet verses on top. Much props to him for being able to keep it together.

[sjomansbiff]

who are all of these people bashing on avey? its a tad bit annoying.

[jz335ch]

agreed

[chromechild88]

9/4

[bigcliffglenz]

Great song, great band, but doesn't Avey make holding a guitar look incredibly uncool?

[gib22rhcp]

hahah i don't know if it's that or the hat

[capnlunatic]

the jaw harp sample sounds so much dirtier and grimier in this version... i love it

[no1jailbreak]

lol 1:40

[Bluffooo]

I love you.

[judas21]

Awesome track.

What is the time signature? It's been bugging me for ages.

[AWM05]

9/4

[ownfive]

I too would love to know the time signature.

[aukamacic]

ownfive

[Bluffooo]

9?4

[CarnotCycle9]

I often feel it as (8+1)/4. Makes me feel good.

[kratosaurion666666]

I saw this very performance. Not my fave pitchfork act (that honor goes to either dinosaur jr or vampire weekend) but it was still frickin amazing. While this song was playing, I was asking around for a toke, and low and behold I found one!

[aukamacic]

speakin of weed this vids 420 yo

[streetlightkid72422]

Those guys are barely fucking dancing! I was like at my tribal spazz peak when they played this... well at least not counting brothersport or slippi.

[TheVariable]

yeah but this was the first time a lot of us had heard that song. it was months and months before merriweather even was announced.

so i'd imagine it wasn't well receieved or instantly GOT.

[streetlightkid72422]

mmm. point taken. But, not to keep going against your shit or anything... but the first time i heard What Would I Want Sky, I was dancing all over the place.

[tortagirl]

this is the only song I don't like off the album!

why??

[SayWordSahn]

I think this is my favorite song off of the album, it's definitely the one I listen to most.

[Ramentastic]

This is the only song where I like the live version more than the studio one. I'm not sure why, I think I just miss those crazy drum rolls Panda keeps churning out here. Album version is still cool though.

[streetlightkid72422]

oh dood totally agree. Those bells in the beginning are hella epic... I also like the octave avey sings in better here. and the random as shit guitar part. The song is def. more layered live... but thats just yet another reason to see em live! =D I was at the Grand Ballroom and got tickets to Terminal 5 as well!

[rowstyles]

couldn't be more the opposite in my opinion

[jjdowson]

Have you heard either band?

[litescript]

i wish there was a good video version of Bearhug/Summertime Clothes from Pitchfork.

EH?! EH?!

[granap]

actually the performance of summertime clothes at pitchfork was a total miss. WAY too much reverb/fx on the vocals.

[djl548]

this is such a great version!

[WolfEyesRuins]

this was phenomenal live and it is just as great on the record

[ofarevolution441]

this song has been stuck in my head for the past 6 hours.

...

avey's hat is nice.

[plasticathexis]

AC is taking over!!

[streetlightkid72422]

LION IN A COMA LION IN A COMA! haha this song is so awesome. I can't wait for the show on the 20th

[VasherBH]

Ill be at the ballroom as well, seeya there brother :P

[streetlightkid72422]

hell ya! less than 2 weeks away!

[saetiacore16]

panda's transition from drums to vocals to drums is smooooth

[maeiraldi]

I was at the first show for them to play it live B) pwnt

[RyanWatson]

They haven't played a show near me in a few years now, and I wasn't even a fan of them back then. Hopefully I will be able to see them on their late spring tour this year.

[lovethelogos]

was it before the antones 5/27/07 show?

[illwait]

this sounds alot better on here than it did in person. i remember freaking out cause i was hearing a song that even those bros over at ca hadnt heard.

[RyanWatson]

CA represent!

[lycrasportLA]

AC lion in Kashmir? ye ole beatzepboyz swan dive. lalala.

[garfieldel]

I am worried about Panda Bear's posture...

[streetlightkid72422]

I am as well. not comfortable.

[tibsnow]

panda is an amazing drummer.

[drewdan88]

album needs to LEAK!

[retardedcore]

you need to wait and BUY IT!

[tibsnow]

anyone know what kinda of guitar avey is using here?

[dc4cshmogle]

my fucking god why do they have to be soo unbelievable? I can't bear it. They make my heart feel full of warmth.

[employementrelations]

i know what you mean.

they make life worth living

[joet88]

i would like to see crazy panda drum songs like this on their next project (after they release the new album)

[tarsier70]

i love animal collective and almost everything they have done BUT I HATE THIS SONG SO MUCH. IT IS SO BAD. IT IS SO ANNOYING. :(

I HOPE IT IS VERY DIFFERENT ON THE ALBUM

[PrincipII]

this song is so good.

[saetiacore16]

thanks to every single ac vid, i no longer need particular substances to feel absolutely in another world.

[CatalystDM]

Something tells me this will be a hold-over to the NEXT lp after this new one.

[theblastocyst]

good observation

[schmitty3]

i think you're right cause aveys on guitar and pandas on drums again

seems like their next cd is going to be stuff like house and dancer where aveys just singing and panda is doing samples

[qaiken]

no i bet this will be on it. or mayyyybe an ep after

[mrm86]

its gonna be on the new album

[CatalystDM]

Well of course I know that NOW.

[hamdigidy]

went to pitchfork on sunday but i really regret not going on saturday because not only does this look awesome, but it's the show everyone was talking about the next day. i went to rock the bells though that was pretty sweet.

[Meshuggah33]

their new songs just keep getting better and better. i NEED to see them again. with 2 hits.

[conchettas]

Are those church bells in the background?

[moonmonsoon]

i really hope this doesn't make it on the next album

all of the other songs are so beautifull and

melodic

this one is just irritating in it's current form

interesting time signature though

[octopuscollective]

the song played in 7/4ths.. see also the beatles all you need is love. peter gabriels solsbury hill. and of course pink floyds money for examples of what i mean, if you aren't sure. i think this song could really fit on the new album if its a little more refined in the studio.. but hey its probably already recorded right? lol.

[greg51290]

idk if it's 7/4 actually, you sure?

[greg51290]

actually i think it's in 9/4, or simply 3 sets of 3/4

[octopuscollective]

haha thats funny.. i got your youtube comments in my hotmail box one at a time.. and as i recounted the measures in my head (between opening up the two messages) i too discovered the latter. 9/4s or 3X3/4s. confirmed when i read your comment. so much for thinking i know music!

[octopuscollective]

yet another time i've listened to an ac jam that i swore i'd wait to come out on lp first.. bah. i have no convictions. i love it. i love all of you actually. bye.

[octopuscollective]

first show i'm jealous i haven't seen since like late 2007.

[EastmanLP]

Comfy in Nautica was the closest thing i've had to a religious experience.

[dianeticstu]

3:00!

[tikwid]

thaaanks for the audio!

[tibsnow]

jesus christ. Does their greatness know no bounds?

[jewcydrewcy]

this song is absolutely mind blowing!

panda cut his hair!

[scoutsrok]

Chocolate Girl

Comfy in Nautica

House

Lion In a Coma

Bearhug

Peacebone

Daily Routine

Fireworks with Essplode and another at the beginning

(The order is not 100% but I think those were all the songs)

[merkwurdiglieber]

lablakely dress @ the beginning of Fireworks

[PinkMintaka]

Fantastic!

[angiejlaws]

Awesome! Way better than my video, haha.

[ssstephenssskates]

lame

[9timesthatsamesong]

get out

[ssstephenssskates]

i wasn't saying lame to this video, i was saying lame to a comment that was hating on this video. but that comment got deleted. please don't get me mistaken. i love AC

[mildewONrice]

Hell of a song. I was two rows from the front and it was pandemonium. It went from shock to awe to insanity. I don't know the setlist, but they played bearhug, fireworks (with essploding interspersed), peacebone, comfy in nautica...

[notetranslation]

Yeah, I was up that close too, it didn't matter who you were standing next to, everybody was a fucking family.

[KoddFiN]

hey can someone post a setlist for this show??

[tteltrabtrauts]

I was balls deep in psilocybin mushrooms during this and it thoroughly raped my mind. Thanks Animal Collective!

[clarancethebear]

Haha, me too and before that I saw Atlas Sound who I thought was amazing and then they came on and everything was fucking sweet.

[Sanfran1641]

I was there last night!!! I was hoping for someone to have it up already. THANKS!!!

[nalbmalfoy]

the webcast was unbelievable. i couldnt believe how good it was

[valenciajohn101]

First good quality Lion! Thbank thank thank you

[greekgoat91]

Tickle Vultures!