not exactly what happened - each section of the song's vocals are triggered by Ian. so when John played that fill, out of time verse sample ended, and Ian retriggered the chorus back in time. the samples do not continuously play from verse to chorus, they are different samples that are manually triggered by Ian.
Them performing this piece doesn't cease being fascinating for some reason... Me 10 years ago; *Playing LittleBigPlanet* Me 10 years after; *Analyzing experimental music*
If I were BATTLES, it would be in my contract that every venue have a couple GIANT fans on stage. These guys sweat more than road-workers. Great video, excellently shot.
It would appear that the drummer has his click in the monitor, rather than an earpiece (the bass players looks like he is trying to catch the down beat at one point). Why you would do this, with such a huge margin for error i beyond me. He clearly needs that click to be more defined to him …
The funny thing about Whiplash is the bloody bits were all in the wrong part of the hand. Like the between the thumb and the Finger. Holding a drum stick doesn't ever touch that part of the hand.
this is one of the hardest songs i feel that a 3 piece can effectively perform live with the equipment used. the way they all work together to stay on time and utilize all resources is just mind boggling. it's hard to explain in words just how impressive this is. god i love ian williams
just discovered these guys....wow.... its the greatest feeling to discover a new band/artist/music...has a slight sonic youth, Thurston Moore influence to it...
John Stanier is an incredible drummer. He's one of my very favorites. I love how he has that one cymbal so high on his kit. A true original. And I love his intensity. Battles is an awesome band. It's hard to listen to "regular" more conventional music after listening to them because they are so good. They are operating on such a higher, more enlightened level than most other groups.
what the shit! 35 views? really? this shit is amazing! o wait. im the only coment here? im the first one? well let me tell u something. this band is so fucking great!
As a guy who has played guitar drums keys and vocals in bands before; no, stanier just beats his drums like they murdered his kids everytime he gets behind the set.
