Animal Collective Live @ Melt Festival, Germany July 18, 2009 

Panda Bear in a 2023 Tone Glow interview: "Do you feel like there are things you’ve learned in the process of challenging yourself with the way you sing? I feel like there’s been eras of how I’ve tried to sing, or wanted to sing. It’s probably a reflection of where I’m at mentally. I would sing in a kind of wispy, feathery way for a while, and I remember getting really into Scott Walker because his voice came from the stomach. It was way more projected, and very masculine in a way that I liked a lot. I didn’t want to copy him but the spirit of his singing inspired me to go for my own version of that. I think I got more into a croony thing afterwards and I suppose I’m still in that zone. When would you say that change happened? Probably with Tomboy (2011). So around 2009 or so." I feel like his vocal performance during this show really shows this shift in a very excellent way.

They're just one of those bands you sit back and let happen.

I like how there’s four tables on the stage, even though only 3 members are in this performance. They left a space open for Deakin.

Every weekend when I get drunk on my own I play this entire set on a flatscreen, I dont know what it means.

0:00 - #1 7:25 - Summertime Clothes 13:26 - What Would I Want? Sky 21:00 - Guy's Eyes 31:00 - Fireworks (Though it doesn't truly take off until around 35:00, but HOLY HOT DAMN when it does!) 49:00 - My Girls 56:04 - Brother Sport (Probably the best live version I've ever seen for this song as well.) Wow, I don't think I'll ever stop adoring this band, even despite their recent slight decline in quality, arguably at least. Classic fucking show!

10 years later... still fresh

0:00 - #1 7:26 - Summertime Clothes 13:25 - What Would I Want? Sky 20:55 - Guy's Eyes 31:20 - Lablakely Dress/Fireworks 49:20 - My Girls 56:00 - Brother Sport

boy i wish i could go see something even remotely like this right about now

that crew member getting crane shots of Geo's setup is doing god's work

and pandas beautiful voice is so haunting.

Wow... As much as I'm loving the new output, this might very well have been their peak.

Panda Bear has such a strong stage presence in this performance.

killer what would i want sky. first legally licensed grateful dead sample ever

AC live is an incredible experience.

i dont realy have much love in my life right now but i certainly appreciate that i can connect to music like this to make up for it. thanks

: It's not every day you hear Panda completely lose his shit live - but every once in a while, you'll get 1:00:00. God dammit, I love this guy.

They came to my country 10 years ago and I couldn't see them. I though I never would see them live, but they're coming in september! I am extremely happy because of this, guys. AC is one of my three favourite bands and I will finaly see them!!!!

That's honestly the best Live show I've seen on youtube

I saw them at Merriwether Post Pavilion around this time and they put on an amazing show. Every time I see them live they kill it. Great band, I'm so thankful to have these guys around making original and interesting music.

I love this group's music with all my heart.

2009 was their best touring year

Brothersport is the most beautiful song of all time swear

Thank you "What Would I Want? Sky was fantastic

i need to see a performance this ridiculous while i’m alive. it’s gotta be a band in it’s prime with a completely insane vision like this.

Best version of Fireworks i have ever heard holy shit!

the fireworks to my girls transition always gives me chills

This was the exact day and year i was born wow

Love the visuals on this one

I was there that night with no idea what I was going to see and it changed my life, forever!

I really enjoyed their Amsterdam set, a couple months before this Germany set. and they still kick lass, I love how they change the sounds of their songs they give their songs different layers and sometimes offer more substance or less when playing live. and the aveys screaming is my favorite part.

this is the performance that made me love fireworks so much

Their best show omg

Thanks for uploading 2009 was their best year and a great year for music

arguably their best performance ever. amazing

that intro of what would i want sky is the trippiest shit

Who knew that avey tare saying "danke schon" could make me so happy

Visuals are crazy

nothing beats the Malta Festival 2006

If I ever got to see them play this set list...

the most beautiful thing in the world

I love this performance with my soul

I’ll have to listen to the whole thing but that Fireworks is exceptional.

fireworks 😭😭 also COME THROUGH PANDA

The best they've ever been

interestingly I feel Geo and Panda's energy surpasses avey's in this performance

damn those visuals thiiiick. wish i had seen this

I hope animal collective replaces Phish and other jam bands

What would i want? Sky make me crie everytime, the same SAFER

Kinda curious why Avey was the one singing Panda's bits on What Would I Want Sky. I wonder if they hadn't delegated those vocals yet or if it was just hard for Panda to perform them live

Dang, Panda was on that good good strain this night 🍃 1:00:33

Mister, You're the coolest! (high five)

come to indonesia, please.... :(

holy shit guys eyes into lablakley dress is fucking insane my god

damn would love to have seen them tour this album. dont really like any of theur stuff since MPP, but damn brothersport my girls and fireworks all live in one night???? holy shit take my money

I think I'm enjoying this set alot more then the Amsterdam one.

watching this set has become a ritual

Ooo fall be kind on the third song. Cool set

Fav moment/shot 18:10; Geo getting smoked out!

God this 20 min version of Fireworks is insanely good Jesus Christ.

10 Jahre 🤔 Und immer noch future

yoooooo tear it up panda!!!!!

Best version of Guy's Eyes...it's just perfection

Geez, that summertime clothes really fell apart quick.

im gonna make up today pumpkin

Is that James Ransone back there during Guys Eyes?? Or some jabron that looks like him?

That Fantasia intro though

Kraftwerk would be proud

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With headphones, this sounds pretty amazing. With just phone speakers, ngl this sounds horrendous; ESPECIALLY brother sport😂 don't worry I know it's good

Damnnnn they AC tend not to translate well live, but damn this video makes me wish i will someday get to see them

but sheeeeeeeee but sheeeeeeeeee

why would you put ads?

Lots of fussy ears in this comment zone

Does anyone know what's the song avey starts signing in about 40:00?

What is the song starting at or right after 17:30 ?

what song is it around 40:15?

53:24 Is that grimes?

45:39

Panda's greasy hair tho...

Saturating. That's all I got to say, this sound is saturating. (in the best way)

Covid2020 session 40tine

It’s the Man/ maybe a woman, giving a voice to music, eh? Probably a she, or a subtype of a breakfast burrito.

Was thinking back on this performance and thought I would look it up. I still remember My Girls and Brother Sport with the swings visual so well.

17:06