The Shins - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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James Mercer of The Shins performs live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 2/10/2012.
Songs:
Australia
September
Simple Song
It's Only Life
Host: Cheryl Waters
Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Scott Holpainen
Editing: Jim Beckmann
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@williamsmithington3157 9 лет назад

This man is a rare talent. A great instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer. This music makes me happy.

@MatiasHerranz 8 лет назад

Couldn't have said it any better. 100% agreed!

@mounsterchef 6 лет назад

And also a bit of a dick, but yeah.

@aurelianocapone 5 лет назад

@@mounsterchef who isn't? :)

@mounsterchef 5 лет назад

@@aurelianocapone Well, all of us are potential dicks but the difference between someone who you call that and someone who you don't is that the first ones have already shown their dickness. But I mean, I guess it's not an exception in the music world, definitely a nice guy compared to other artists

@aurelianocapone 5 лет назад

@@mounsterchef What exactly are you referring to? I mean, I know that you could call him a dick for casually abandoning his bandmembers. But I think he has good reasons for that. He always wanted to do his own kind of music and as faar as I know it was or is no secret to all (former) shins members. So it is kind of a risk joining the shins, because you have to be aware of the potential of being replaced.

@seanclancy2587 9 лет назад

His voice is 15 years younger than he looks. It's crystal clear and in excellent in every sense of the word.

@Machiventa 9 лет назад

Sean Clancy he doesn't look that old, jeez. I know what you mean though ha

@davidletterman7786 9 лет назад

Sean Clancy He doesn't look a day over 80. maybe 85. At most.

@seanclancy2587 9 лет назад

Alright alright... I have burned my incense and offerings in a sign of penitence to the James Mercer, the God of music. May your dominions and powers increase forever and ever amen.

@jayMane62 9 лет назад

Sean Clancy This just makes me soo happy

@oreokookie1000 5 лет назад

@@davidletterman7786 I heard he was 83. They said he drank for 30 years, but had a liver transplant , now he's on the raw green food diet....he studied under the juice-man.

@deprofundis3293 5 лет назад

James, I doubt you would ever see this, but your music consistently gives me either chills, a sense of calm, a desire to dance, or cry. All in the best way. You're amazingly talented!

@driftwud1978 11 месяцев назад

exactly how I feel about the Shins music.

@fcjefe 11 лет назад

James Mercer is the full package: genius composer, wordsmith, talented guitar player, and brilliant singer. He's phenomenal!

@NarrowChutes 10 лет назад

When you watch him sing his songs stripped down like this it makes you appreciate his talent even more, both writing and performing.

@CatchingYourCloudsxx 10 лет назад

James is my spirit animal.

@mocktheturtle5910 7 лет назад

Lol, same. xD

@lechedoe 8 лет назад

These notes he's singing are soo hard to hit and maintain, respect

@aewilson95 9 лет назад

James Mercer is a national treasure

@Michael-hc2vs 7 лет назад

Nah. He's a worldwide treasure.

@daveelswick677 9 лет назад

His voice is so damn peaceful. Love him and The Shins so much.

@elliotlp 10 лет назад

0:33 Australia | 7:34 September | 14:55 Simple Song | 21:38 It's Only Life

@mypepsi10 10 лет назад

I've loved both The Shins and Broken Bells for such a long time without knowing he was the lead singer for both bands!

@derrikferguson3219 2 месяца назад

What a realization.

@ah-ie9dy 8 дней назад

@@derrikferguson3219lmao glad I'm not the only one who's also discovering this 10 years later

@TheGonnzzo 9 лет назад

it's people like james who make me want to learn how to play the guitar and attempt to sing. just looking at him i see a humble, incredibly talented human, just like all of us are. thank you james for being yourself and a role model for others.

@enjoybrad81 9 лет назад

Chris Gonzalez Not all of us are humble, just sayin.

@calnasset3273 9 лет назад

Boo Radley let's be real... not all of us are talented either

@enjoybrad81 9 лет назад

Cal Nasset No, but I was actually referring to the "incredibly talented humans", as he described. I know quite a few that are nothing close to being humble, but thankfully most of them are very humble and down to earth :)

@NewOldStock369 7 лет назад

Mercer the Bob Dylan of contemporary times.His lyrics provoke great imagery,and a voice like honey.These acoustic versions are some of my favorites they or he should release an all acoustic album...nothing like just man and his guitar.

@jotohomomoto 4 года назад

How the fuck does he sing like that? I’ve listened/loved the shins for years but I’ve never seen them (him) perform or even what they look like! Seeing him perform; i never fully grasped how unique and complex his melodies are.... his songs are his voice & that guitar, fucking amazing

@flamingnugsg6272 3 года назад

He is just truly talented. One of the Greats.

@UrbanomicInteriors 6 лет назад

I find James Mercer's music is so original and unique when it comes to melodies.

@4000Wiggins 9 лет назад

Man, Simple Song always gives me goose bumps. Love it.

@muserek69 8 лет назад

0:33 Australia 7:34 September 14:54 Simple Song 21:37 It's Only Life

@jakegs8097 6 лет назад

This guy!!!! 84 likes, dude's famous

@KennethWilliamElkington 8 лет назад

James IS "The Shins". Brilliant - incredible depth; a lyrical journey.

@21Million Год назад

Had to watch this video multiple times. Great job!

@CaptainKronkers 10 лет назад

Australia is my favorite song!

@varnishyourboard 10 лет назад

Man, I just got in to the Shins recently. this guy is so talented and soulful and...that...that unknown factor too. Props.

@raymondmyers2287 10 лет назад

I'm glad. I've been into the shins for some years now and it's surprisingly rare for me to see people have interest in them.

@Emka877 10 лет назад

Raymond Myers True that.

@angadbawa4302 5 лет назад

That unknown factor is the ability to make u feel nostalgic from the first listen

@Neatoworkshop 7 лет назад

What I love about James is he hides profound, sometimes depressing concepts in a facade of up beat poppy melodies

@jasonkeppery3403 Год назад

It's amazing how he can pull that off! Absolutely Brilliant and Beautiful!

@letitialyons8959 8 лет назад

My favorite writer now...Stuff he has written speaks from eternity. ..I read that the Shins were Albuquerque- based, but I KNEW they were from the Pacific NW,...Something about the music here...The pictures that came to mind with the songs were from here. ..You won't find a Sphagnum Esplanade anywhere outside the Amazon like you'll find in the Pacific NW, either...Just beautiful cool music...

@dudeathischair22 8 лет назад

simple song is such an amazing track, it makes my heart swell up every time i hear it :')

@gustavosoares4771 8 лет назад

fantastic! I´ve never ever! heard someone play the guitar like that and the sound it´s so smoth, makes you wanna go to the beach! LOL

@TheDrSeussable 11 лет назад

I'll never forget the time i was listening to Port of Morrow in the car on a road trip and happened to drive past that sign, just by coincidence.

@11ellie7 9 лет назад

Such an innocent voice :)

@jasonkesser 3 года назад

Oh my god, you can do no wrong James. Even your humility is lyrical. Thanks for getting me through two decades.

@raho2005 8 лет назад

Cheryl is a great Host, such comfy sessions. And thanks for letting me discover awesome music like this diamond, kexp!

@petestrat07 8 лет назад

Nectar to my ears and soul :-)

@jessicabrown964 12 лет назад

i listen to kexp.org all day at work, while helping people find work in another big city, thanks to Sheryl Waters for interviewing one of my favorite artists~

@CRBanfield 9 лет назад

Such a modest voice

@macewinduhugs3036 7 лет назад

Very impressive voice though.

@benjamincarney9875 11 лет назад

Even sitting 40 rows back didn't stop this guy from changing my life with his incredible music

@smallestcharles 2 года назад

God he’s incredible

@euclidbuffalo7641 3 года назад

What a great interview and performance! Wish I would have seen it 8 years ago

@thefeelcompany 4 года назад

Miss this guy...I loved discovering The Shins. Amazing songwriting.

@mocktheturtle5910 7 лет назад

This is poetry. You can tell that James Mercer is pouring out his emotions and experiences into his songs. It's absolutely beautiful when a person writes or performs music for himself/herself/other people and not for mass attention. I am awestruck.

@BlytheG 7 лет назад

If you try to be inclusive with your art, it will never fully resonate with the masses or stand the test of time. Only by being intimately personal can one make something truly universal. Great songwriters like Mitchell, Simon, Dylan, and Mercer understand this better than anyone.

@mocktheturtle5910 7 лет назад

Indeed. :D

@bjm1777 10 месяцев назад

Sorry for replying 6 years after, but this is really nicely put, and got me thinking. Cheers!@@BlytheG

@heysatan8 7 лет назад

He's perfect.

@taggd28 12 лет назад

That rendition of September literally just brought tears to my eyes. Or maybe it's just seeing him sing it. God I love you James.

@cj4ebay 11 лет назад

James Mercer is amazing. Live and otherwise. He really sets a high benchmark, and I'm thrilled he does all his own producing

@SupersonicChip 5 лет назад

I love James...such a great soul, singer, musician and a true artist...

@launiz 7 лет назад

The greatest melodic genius since Brian Wilson

@batbawls 9 лет назад

.. and love is the ink in the well when her body writes.

@shnootch 8 лет назад

Melody master.

@josephstalin7803 8 лет назад

He really fucking is hahaha, inspired the hell out of me

@KawhackitaRag 12 лет назад

When he starts humming or cooing between 9:07 and 9:15, coupled with the gorgeous, otherworldy chord progression, this is one of the most incredibly moving things I've ever heard in music!

@cheeseburgur817 12 лет назад

Yeah so I was feeling hungover, first thing I do is listen to this bad boy and what do ya know? I am hungover free! :D Thanks James. :P

@DMBandit69 12 лет назад

I have decided that Simple Song is the most perfect song I have ever had the pleasure of listening to over and over and over and over....

@peppermonster1 11 лет назад

He always makes me feel happy!

@johnwaynes4417 3 года назад

Perfect tempo and timbre. Amazing

@klausscherbarth7862 5 лет назад

his brilliant voice is already working unplugged. the complex melodies on cd reminded me on the artrock of queen, the cure and smashing pumkins.

@Daarko15 12 лет назад

One of the most brilliant/talented musicians over the past 20 years.

@richieroma 5 лет назад

Fascinating and terribly underrated songwriter is Mercer. Respect!

@elizmanandhar1 10 лет назад

man, he pulls it off so easily. i mean without the band! and it's still so beautiful!

@moldytrash 5 лет назад

forever love this set. so beautiful.

@mahoganylawson8683 8 лет назад

This song will always be my favorite. Plus the way he preforms it is great.

@drakebunch9807 7 лет назад

I'm about to see The Shins. I'm so stoked.

@jarmstrong026 7 лет назад

God dang it! This makes me happy!

@moonbeanification 5 лет назад

DANG James writes gorgeous songs ! He paints all over the canvas with his melodies ... superb performance ♥♥♥

@melodywithawhy 9 лет назад

Looove Australia.

@bezilliox 12 лет назад

3 of my favorite songs from Port of Morrow, and the first song i fell in love with by the Shins a few years ago - Australia! great set

@hallifaxv 11 лет назад

wow he looks so good and so likable , someone you could fell in love with

@NarrowChutes 4 года назад

A master of his craft. Such a pleasure to watch.

@charlottesweb1113 12 лет назад

His voice is so unique- truly talented! Thanks KEXP

@nickfernandez7563 5 лет назад

I remember the first time I heard this song, there was an immediate feeling of nostalgia. Like I was a kid again. I don’t know what it is about this song but their music does shit like that to me. Such an amazing group of people.

@moacir27 10 лет назад

Pure,pure, talent. Amazing!

@pdxgolfer 12 лет назад

Wow, I love this radio station. Thanks for sharing these great performances!

@carlosrobinson8132 7 лет назад

incredible... every song is incredible... love it

@stephaniebedsaul8763 8 лет назад

pure. magic. ❤️

@diggingowngrave 7 лет назад

Just saw them in Phoenix on Friday, SO GOOD!

@youandwhosearmy6339 9 лет назад

He's a top guy, he plays his bar A-shape chords with the little finger like me : )

@napalm_rn1295 10 лет назад

he's got the voice of an angel

@plaartla 9 лет назад

one of the greats. ever. and never again.

@dylanhaif88 11 лет назад

Thank you KEXP for everything you show me!

@drummersulli 11 лет назад

Pop Ballad he mentions at 13:12 is "For A Fool." Avant-garde one is "Bait and Switch." Psychedelic one is "Port Of Morrow."

@fcjefe 11 лет назад

James Mercer is so talented and sounds incredible live.

@gamaholic05 8 лет назад

An amazing talent!

@_Blasfemie 11 лет назад

There's no better place to find good singers than KEXP.

@Skaterbun 11 лет назад

Wow such talent! So original,mercers voice is heavenly

@igorkurtz3843 8 лет назад

Mercer, Tweedy, Yorke. the holy trinity.

@joeczucha5686 8 лет назад

Defo Mercer and Yorke. Didn't really rate Girls Aloud...

@vosphalt 6 лет назад

Was thinking this when I started going Shin crazy this past year

@jeremyschep3589 4 года назад

Mercer, Tweedy, Brock, Gibbard, Martsch and Yorke make up my pantheon

@marcoshuerta7255 10 лет назад

James Mercer has now gained far more respect after seeing this performance. I really enjoyed The Shins, but now it's just even more of a significance. 5 stars.