Jandek in Houston - April 5th, 2009

[SpaceRitual]

Jandek funk freaks me out, man.

[LOKJazz]

For those who need labels: Captain Beefheart meets King Crimson meets Talking Heads with the think what you want attitude of Ornette Coleman. There- I said it.

[GHOSTBONERZ]

i honestly think this is weirder than everything else he's done

[DarkeningSkies1]

I think it says interesting things about human psychology that Jandek is revered by anyone: it is because he wants to be left alone to do exactly what he wants. If a musician "presented" by a mainstream record company or media outlet presented this guy he'd be laughed off the stage. But because he is extraordinarily mysterious, people embrace him. It is really intriguing. Plus, I have to say, if all his albums had the funk rhythm section I might be a little more interested.

[moralreef]

it just sounds like talking heads!

[ArunNamboodiri]

Haha, he's loving it too! He's clearly having a ball. This is too awesome.

[suredoloveya]

i do not beleive he is a human being. he is from space. he is a space alien.

[paintball31]

look at these fucking hipsters

[eccho13]

Gotta love the funk

[synthwerk]

New Jandek Swing.

[Mraquanetchris]

This reminds me of some Minutemen songs....

[Kirleyhair]

This is beyond amazing. I love the man 10x more now. Can't wait for Houston Sunday.

[deeeecraig]

I really didn't think I'd enjoy Le Smith's newfound tendency to get funky-but it's infectious, and he seems to really get into it!! The Rep never stops growing, long after the other "alt" icons burn out!!

[TheJoeyTaylor]

The coolest thing is that Jandek must be at least 63 years old here.

[jordanowen42]

Jandek continues to surprise me with skillful moments like these...

[kaini]

i want to hear a jandek + autechre (jantechre) release so bad.

[lesyouri]

whut?

[Plasticsoul]

oh my god! I lose track of Jandek for a few months and he turns in Earth, Wind & Jandek! LOL this is awesome! this almost sounds like some obscure Adrian Belew track. I love it

[paulosham1]

@Plasticsoul I couldn't have put it better, It's like Jandek sings Elephant Talk.

[Plasticsoul]

@paulosham1 exactly! see, you did put it better yourself! ;)

[deserver1976]

brilliant depth of humor!! i love it! sort've- by far the creepiest thing Bowie's ever done. he's right there. with all of them

[Aniland]

Holy shit this is cool.

[ihatecarebears1]

he totally SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Linkous12]

I don't think you understand Jandek.

But who does?

[Gumbyrearygood]

By playing live?

[tajto]

@ihatecarebears1 not evennnn

[Joe2758]

why

[Uniblab62]

Thanks so much for posting this! It is to my knowledge the most upbeat happy sounding song he's ever done, and he even SMILES during it, and the crowd cheers him on! Nothing could prepare me for the shock I got seeing/hearing this! SO COOL!

[BERSERKERpoetry]

which album has he released this sort of music on?

[MrDrSmithJr]

This is so strange to even think about in theory...to actually see it is mind blowing.

[MySilentDawn]

got played

[zdreamin]

right on. Jandek, come to Denver.

[arclight2012]

Jandek and funk music? This will cause a rift in the space-time continuum!!!

But I still like it!

[thesandman775]

@arclight2012 Jandek creating comprehensible noise? Perhaps classified as actual music, unlike his other garbage? No.... THAT will cause a rift in the space/time continuum.

[Mr2009Truth]

@thesandman775 Jandek is respected for being different! Love this too :)

[georgechristian]

HAHAHAHAHA...!!! who said that Jandek can't funk!?

"I groove all the boggles!"

[ManuelHung]

suckers...

[Timmybear]

I couldn't help but notice some gray-haired older gents to one side.

Old friends of Jandek? If he is Sterling Smith (which, let's face it, he is), he'd be nearing 64.

[Kirleyhair]

@Timmybear I'd believe it.

[3migo]

haha! didnt see that coming!

[sydbarrett5]

Wow! Expect the unexpected!

[CraiggerWhite]

thass my man, homie ain't even trippin, taln bout?

[mestema]

He worked with Jeff Porcaro before, so this is no surprise.

[mercednative]

jandek is funky as hell

[theMayfairWorkshop]

Weird how much it sounds like Adrian Belew era King Crimson.... bald bass player and everything...

[zanezanezaneouvre]

AHAHAHHAH

[AngelAolMaster]

Jandek: he is the man!

[Djehaar]

I couldn't believe it!! Not the Jandek show I was expecting - by a huge margin. Thanks for posting the video!