Big Wreck - The Oaf (LIVE at the Suhr Factory Party 2015)
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- čas přidán 26. 04. 2015
- Big Wreck performs 'The Oaf' Live at the Suhr Factory Party during NAMM 2015 in California.
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Chills...this is how a live mix should sound. The guitars are massive and clear. Vocals are clear. This sounds better than the record. I've been a Big Wreck fan for a long time. To say these guys are criminally underrated is a massive understatement.
This is how a live mix should sound. I couldn't agree more. But you can't mix shit, this band if fucking tight!!!
Yes to every thing you said!
Shit yeah....
Agreed.
MrWilly2204 Came down here to say that... and add it’s one of the best sounding kick drums too!
The CBC and Juno awards spent years drooling over Nickel Back, ... and the best band on the planet was actually Big Wreck.
Read in an interview with Thornely where Nickleback dude had convinced him to dumb down his song writing.
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I’ll second that !
There could never be another Chris Cornell but damn; this Ian Thornley would be a great fit. I can’t believe this tune is 21 years old. Great stuff and an awesome mix.
Fun fact: Velvet Revolver approached/asked Ian Thornley to front the band, he turned it down, he just can never see himself fronting a band without a guitar. He's a guitar player first, vocalist comes second. I think it worked out for him, he knows his identity as a musician and an artist.
How many times have I heard that fricking song? Hundreds? Close to a thousand? Probably.
Yet when the intro is done and the ensemble throttles into high gear, I smiled like an idiot.
May BW NEVER die.
AMEN
Been into guitar based rock n blues all my life, NEVER heard of these guys before this video. What an insanely awesome band and those guitar tones are to die for. This lead singer just does it with ease and that voice ! These guys should be headlining around the world.
+Rod McLean Right with you dude. As a fellow Canadian, I've been following these guys for years, and their live performances are unmatched. It boggles my brain how they're not bigger than they are all these years later.
+betbuk Recruiting as always, huh? ;)
+Samuel Vardier I try to never let an opportunity pass.... it's my way of keeping BW making music. Ha!
+Rod McLean yes, tell them to come to Australia!!! Take my money!!! lol
Welcome to the club Rod, many of us have been wondering the same thing for almost 20 years.
But y'know what... in this age of talentless sellouts, there's much to be said for a group that has held true to themselves, their music and their fans.
Gaining a larger world audience would have meant becoming something else, something less, than they currently are.
Nobody would have benefitted.
I love how the band waits (Canadian) patiently while Ian loses himself in that wonderful enveloping delay. Oh, right, I'm on stage!
The way they harmonize is insane. I love this band
I love these guys! I don't think it's humanly possible to get any tighter than that.
Zero air play in the uk..and as far as I no they dont tour the uk..I love the band ..
I remember seeing the video for this song on MTV my first year of college and being blown away. Been a fan since. Big Wreck deserved the success that Nickelback got.
TRUE.
The problem is that Big Wreck was panned as being a Soungarden rip-off. I don't think that was fair to Big Wreck.
lol yeah musically they're about a million times better than nickelback, yet the actual sound and production style is similar....definitely a case of misplaced fame if I ever saw one
@@mh53eflyguy ...and even if they kinda are, that's still a million times better than nickelback LOL
Big Wreck has the absolute BIGGEST sound of any band.
This is not a hard rock song, but their sound makes it so incredibly heavy. It's absolute perfection.
The only way it gets crunchier than this is if they all stood on corn flakes.
I miss that sound so much I could die...
Ian Thornley is the fucking man !! What a player & what a voice !!
No Fancy dancing, no over powered smoke & light show......no bullshit...just straight up rock and fucking roll people ...that will always win the night!!
Not many bands that sounded better live than on record especially nowadays, these guys are just ridiculously good
Remember the first time I listened to these guys, it was albatross playing on the radio and I said myself, never heard this song from Soundgarden. After that had not missed a concert from these guys and I can say every night they deliver.
The smile/smirk on Dave's (bass) face at 3:55 during that insane solo by Ian says it all. These guys get so tight, in the moment, that they can still blow each other's minds with the skills.
Good God DAMN Ian Thornley can fucking sing. Known it for over 20 years and still blows me away.
I see Big Wreck live every time I get a chance. Probably 15-16 times now. My wife has caught on that when I suggest we go on a trip somewhere in Canada, there's a good chance I've been checking where they're playing. The first couple of times it was "Hey, look, Big Wreck's playing in ---- while we're there", but now she says "hey Big Wreck is in Victoria, or Halifax, or wherever next month. Wanna get tickets?"
This shit sounds better than the record,....jeezo beezo
I remember back when I worked at Epic Records and heard about these guys. Bought their debut immediately and have never looked back. And got to see them live at the Stony Pony in Asbury Park NJ for the tour for this album. Seeing them in such a small venue where I could touch Ian and Brian was insane and they sounded sooo massive. I’ll never forget it. Peace Brian and love you Ian!!!!!
gosh, you found a new fan today from Switzerland.
Saw them live 2 nights ago. Mind blowing experience! Ian Thornley writes beautiful epic songs and he's a guitar God with a voice blessed from the heavens!
Seeing them tonight, can't count how many times...love them!!
@@shandalandreville5471really..?
that's quite recently.
I thought they were over.
duh.me.
I saw them in Edmonton in Nov '23. Absolute banger of a show.
Never thought 3 electric guitars could sound so right together....these guys are live monsters! Respect!
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Yep...been there too.
O MY GOD!!!!!!!!! Why have i not heard of these guys til now? They are f**king amazing. That dudes voice🤯Holy shit man!!!!!! Regardless, i am a fan from here on out🤘🏾
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The joy in this performance in infectious! Humans playing together is the most powerful thing ever!
I live in the middlelands of Argentina far from the sea, where wheat and corn grow to feed my country, where factories produce cars and harvesters, where the workday has more than 12 hours ... where tornadoes take everything and the sun burns the workers' skin ... this sound represents me.
Saw these guys on a snowy evening in the 90s at a club in Scranton. Had to be 20-30 people there. That was it. Hands down...best live band I have ever seen. Ian did a song by himself with a hollow body that was incredible. Thought these guys were done. Glad to see they are still tearing it up!!
THAT GUITAR TONE!
Robert Uhoda I know, right!
suhr guitar and amps expensive but great
As soon as the song kicked in that Tone was so Fat and rich in your face pure rock gizz! Those amps sound so good. I live on SS dis.and could only dream of a PT100. Shit if I was rich I would give starving musicians equipment. Music has always been a great source of joy and peace in my life. I can be pissed or happy and I start playing and it just flows right out my fingers bringing peace. I could get alot of peace outta a PT100 for sure, lol.
The song that made me fall in love with this band! Rock and Roll isn't dead. You just have to look for it.
I don’t know about a voice better than Cornell..... but man he is tremendous.
That dude is a goddamn rock god...
Rest In Peace Brian 💔😔
I dont understand why this band hasnt taken over the world.
Shit eating grin on my face every time i plug into these talented fella's, Canadian Proud
I would LOVE a live DVD of these guys shot like this. Incredible.
This is the best I've ever heard this song sound, amazing mix and great guitar tones, vocals are clear and balanced. Unreal.
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Most of their suhr performances are the best I've heard the songs sound, damn near the best mixing/tones I've ever heard
Tops. Tops. Tops .tops. Ian plus I mother earth. Guys? That is headline global.
One of the most under-rated bands of all time and the number of comments sadly shows this. Excellent song writing on all releases and still not getting the airplay they deserve. Thornley's solo work is just as grand as well. It is sad when no talent hacks and re-manufactured grooves rule the air and satellite waves. But those of us who have Class will always appreciate BIg Wreck.
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betbuk Well, I don't have a FB account due to all the Vanity and the "Look at Me" lifestyles which I don't subscribe to but I do see it as being beneficial for bands and artist. I will join up just to support Big Wreck, one of the greatest bands of all time.
:| How could they sound so good live? This is mind blowing.
I think they sound better live which is unusual.
By far their best live performance, this whole suhr concert is unbelievable. Seeing them in 2 weeks, fired right up !
So I met Ian in Cleveland right before there gig at a SMALL club. He was trying to get into the club from the pizza place next door and my buddy and I helped him get where he was going. Damn what a band. They owned that stage. It was really cool to listen to and watch. Fan for life.
GREAT live band. Caught them in Columbia, SC about 20 years ago in a smallish venue and they were impressive.
The fact that they’re so underrated makes me cry.
First ever song I heard from these guys... never stopped listening to them, friggin amazing band
yea whoever the sound guy is needs a raise, this sounds fantastic. This is my fav live performance of anything right now
RIP Brian... that sound will never be truly complete without the full three of them playing guitar.. :( :(
I love this show! the mix is great and you hear every facet of the band.
It helps that it was AT suhr's factory. All the best equipment on board🤘🏻
Absolutely sick in 2021!
Every now and again I get a craving for this exact version... incredible.
This band is absolutely mind blowing. Been a fan since i was 12. Im 34 now and still feel the same vibes when i hear oldies like this one. Love it
What a mighty daaaaaamn fine way for a killer gig to end... BRAVO!
Come on people. What freakin' talent. All of them. Oh my goodness!
The guitaring in this song rocks me to the core. Best artist on planet earth. ❤️
Ian has a fantastic voice...right up there with Eddie Vedder. Just saw Big Wreck in a small venue last nite (500 person music hall) and Pearl Jam a couple of months ago (big arena). If you get a chance to see Big Wreck live, go! Oh, and did I mention he's a guitar virtuoso? Great live sound. If you're lucky you'll hear the track A Speedy Recovery - basist gets seriously nasty. Big Wreck is big into anti-scalping ticket distribution, too, so great for music loving fans.
Suhr could sponsor other more well known bands but none that represent the craft better. This right here is why I try to play.
I don't know what the Canadian version of the General Lee is...maybe a Ski-Doo....but every time I hear this song, I want to pin the throttle. Ian is a national treasure.
Red barchetta
One of the greats of our time incredible guitar player Ian is amazing,,
BIG WRECK!! one of my favorite bands ever!!!
How did these guys not get massively big!? They had all the ingredients for a huge rock band. Vocals are so top tier Chris Cornell level vibratos. They genuinely are a solid ass band. I don’t understand.
Ok.. i'm hooked. Why have i never heard of these guys before??!!
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Creativity on display
Another all time great guitarist Ian Thornley (Big Wreck). Check out their Live at the Suhr videos...The Oaf
Still here in 2024!
Let.
Him.
Cook…Faces!
Faces: Officially STILL being “melted”…in the year of our Lord, 2024.
Probably the best band I’ve ever seen live
Saw them before covid at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle and they just blew the doors off the place.
fully agree..seen them 5 times now...will go see them anytime anywhere
Man, I would shell out some serious money for a super quality, stream, DVD !!!! Please make it happen gents!!!
OH. MY. WORD. That is how its done! I have been a fan of these guys forever and have listened to this song about 500 times. First time seeing this video. Their performance here looks so fluid and effortless! I'm blown away. Ian's voice is so good. That solo could go on for about another hour at least.
You can say you're ...... Blown Wide Open
OMG listening to this with headphones WOOOOW!!!
Beautiful. Have loved this band many years. Guitar bit ~ 4:20 , not in original, was a great add - probably not correct to say, but felt like the guitar becoming an electric sitar ... unique ... . Real treasure
The tone is off the charts....
Who knows how many times I'll land on this page, listen to this badass band once again and leave yet another comment. The mainstream may not know or appreciate these guys as much as they deserve but those in the know truly have the utmost respect for their talent and abilities. Ian Thornley is a rock god. I own a dozen guitars and have yet to acquire a [Gibson] Les Paul or a Strat. I believe it might take even longer since I'll need to check our Suhr in the meantime. That's some serious tone, brother.
What a guitar player!!
My goodness how did I miss this band all these years!? Somebody from the King's X page mentioned these guys, and I had to have a listen. I'll be here a while! LOL
And a live show in SF next month? Hmmm....
You're roots are strong my friend. See you round the block
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the guitars....damn....the guitars!!!
+annarks Hi Anna, agreed.... awesome!!!
...and let us not neglect dat bass tone... OMG, that's some serious fat! (but definitely TRUE to the guitars too. WALL-O-SOUND!)
This shit is true art in a modern form listen to it and be grateful
you can always tell a passionate guitar player by watching closely, it's like you can almost feel the joy they are feeling as they pick that baby...
Very refreshing to hear this classic performed with a slightly different guitar sound and vocals. Excellent as always.
Saw there guys 100 years ago open for Faith Now More. I thought they were okay and I was waiting for the headliner - and then they played this. I noticed...
The best band in the works right there
I have never heard this live? Woah!
Thanks Rick Beato, Big Wreck just gained another fan. :)
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wait.....beato mentioned Big Wreck? Do you know where?
@@SillyGoose2024 Ian Thornley is on the Rick Beato's "My Top 10 Favorite Guitarists on Instagram 2019" video.
@@gnaaahhh cool thanks. Im gonna try and find that beato video
Oh, crap, I'll have to look for that episode!!! Thanks🤘🏻
Timeless one
I totally missed these guys last fall when they passed through town...kicking myself! Great band, great tunes bought a couple of their older CDs and going back for the rest this weekend.
Love the responses to this video. I have been a Big Wreck fan for a long time... stumbled across them. I was always shocked at how many people never heard of them. I would mention them and people thought I was crazy.. These guys rock!!!! If you love this, watch "Blown Wide Open"..... it's just an out of body experience! haha.. it's awesome.
That jumping at 0:53 is awesome! Real musicians having fun. I've played in Tennessee bar bands for 40 years(I'm 58) now and still, when the band is tight and the groove is there, I'm bouncing all over the place! One of my all-time top ten favorite songs and was a bitch to learn until I figured out the tuning.
He’s one hot dude
That guitar work is so sexy it should be X rated! And I definitely concur - the sound is amazing!
damn them guitars are thick..awesome
I can't believe these guys are playing in my hometown this Canada day! So hype!
I fucking love it! A little militia of John Suhr instruments, with the proper know how behind them, and eh, damn near, atomic clock laying the foundation. F#ck! I love these Canucks!
Thankyou so much, my goodness!
This group sounds better live.they rock!
Wish the album version solo was this long
I'm southern USA born and live in Alabama, lived on a farm, Most consider this to be about as southern a it gets. My all time most favorite bad was I Mother Earth, Now this band comes along. So my question is this. Why is it so hard for a Canadian Band to get the Respect They Deserve? This band is truly in a league of their own. So maybe some of you Canadians can tell us, "Well if you dig this band, you'll love..." What else is the rest of the universe missing?
+Joe Dean It's just exposure. Big Wreck has been doing it for years. Iconic in Canada for sure and their live performances are always this good! Unfortunately, success is tied to mainstream radio and Big Wreck was making it's waves in the 90s. I am trying to think of who else you might like.
+Joe Dean I'll fill you in on a few.... The Tragically Hip are Canadian icons. Monster Truck is a relatively new band that has that southern rock bluesy feel to them. Check them out! Country artists - The Road Hammers and Tim Hicks are badass as well. I have seen Big Wreck and Ian Thornley (lead singer) almost a dozen times and they are absolutely amazing live... and I have seen some major acts live (U2, Pearl Jam, Metallica among many others).
WI fan here. Recently turned on to Big Wreck myself. Other bands you may want to check out: Matthew Good (my personal favorite artist), The Watchmen, The Weakerthans, Blue Rodeo, Wide Mouth Mason, The Tea Party. kurdtss has a great playlist, that can help you along.
Thanks for the leads -- Monster Truck, The Road Hammers, and Tim Hicks are solid!
Our Lady Peace
Thornley is FUCKING amaze balls!
Timeless beauty.
What a intro.....What a riff....WHAT A SONG MAN! Thx Big Wreck!
Can't wait for you to come play it in Syracuse this summer!
Holy shit. This is amazing.
Maaaaan, the more I listen to this band the more I like their whole vibe...awesome stuff!
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Very nice! Good song then, great song now!!!
Just WoW!!!
I love this band! Countless shows I have seen and everyone of them flawless!
VERY tight band.
Always have and always will be my favourite band of all time, 11 shows deep and never once dissapointed !