Alt-J - Breezeblocks at Reading Festival 2013

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[@joaolucasdamotarodrigues8426]

The vocalist is very happy seeing the people singning his song.

[@dogmanjo]

João Lucas Da Mota Rodrigues Wouldn't you be too?

[@wayvak3330]

João Lucas Da Mota Rodrigues The drummer was grinning too!

[@h.7816]

Kkkkk

[@bernhardsonn7758]

Understandable

[@phillipgray5663]

this crowd is fucking awesome.

[@sarahhussain153]

wish I was there

[@haymaker710]

+Sarah Hussain Me too.

[@bernhardsonn7758]

Facts

[@loadindirectsunlight]

I was, it was better than the video makes out.

[@nickcolburn8340]

I was at Leeds festival. Pretty sure Eminem was on at the same time.. Alt J sent it!!

[@k33fytruant]

2:02 what a feeling that must of been.

[@mariet9642]

was just gonna mention that! its amazing, gave me chills

[@k33fytruant]

germoline, disinfect the scene my love my love..... ;]

[@mariet9642]

LOL

[@RicksonBernardo]

+JOHN MIKE & ME IN 720P Look at the face of the drummer at 37s. Pure emotion.

[@emmaalice9177]

+Rickson Bernardo He is smiling, he is so happy. Look at the face of the singer at 2:03 :)

[@MahoDinosaur]

how he could't sing because he was surprised because of te crow, loved this

[@haymaker710]

That part gave me chills.

[@jleigh5063]

I can't get over the pure look of joy and disbelief on his face, it's somewhat beautiful.

[@nghivmai]

The happiness on a musician's face - when he hears the audience singing his lyrics - is something I'll never get tired of seeing.

[@teddypicker6289]

I feel like they create some very special atmosphere every time they play. Some people say they ain't good live, but every time I watch them I feel something strange yet extraordinary going through my bones. They're energetic but relaxing, love them so much. Breezeblocks is probably one of their bests.

[@BobTheFrog92Gaming]

There's something about breezeblocks that just makes it the best! I think it's how it blends the best elements of all their stuff into one song

[@jfloirito07]

Really depends on the audience. I've seen 'em twice, the first time it was utterly amazing, such an incredible atmosphere, the second time it was right before a Muse concert so you can imagine how shitty the audience was. Still loved both concerts since they're one of my favourite bands.

[@bernhardsonn7758]

They are very good

[@pepparsYea]

i think they're super accurate to their album version

[@himynameis_2346]

That crowd. Oh…my…god…

[@floralflowersz]

IM SO HAPPY I MISSED EMINEM FOR THIS

[@junocurry]

That drummer, man...amazing

[@DEDSREIS]

Thom Green is insane...

[@icewolfbite]

That one gigantic-ass vein on Thom's left arm is mesmerizing.

[@nellyenable]

2:01 I love you crowd !!

[@XpLiZiTcOnTeNt7]

Wait these guys are British? The way their voices sound when they sing made me think they were American. Anyways thanks England for another good band.

[@wwb2081]

Yeah. It's weird how people lose their accents when they sing. Freddy Mercury for example. Very strong accent during interviews, but when he sings you can barely tell.

[@runnerup15]

Wyatt Button Adele too

[@XpLiZiTcOnTeNt7]

Muse as well

[@ColonelSandersTime]

Then there is Damon Albarn....

[@ZaKkKo66]

+Wyatt Button everyone has accents. they sing in an american accent, like many British bands, as it usually sounds better.

[@Clo4Choccy]

My friend was like 'Let's go we need to see Eminem's encore!' then they started playing this and I was like 'OHMYGOD I LOVE THIS ONE LET ME STAY PLEEEASSEEE!'

[@antoniaaraya100]

You're so lucky :((

[@jayden_2954]

Eminem’s encore shits on this but this is soooooo good too. I saw Eminem live at Wembley; honestly another level above anybody

[@Hikari12217]

@@jayden_2954 😂

[@jayden_2954]

Mirko M. Had to mate

[@aleksandragranov6994]

it's absolutely amazing when musicians love own music so fkin much, and feel happy because of people love their art and know all the lyrics.

[@UNDERDOGSCULT]

2:02 is amazing where he is so speechless that the crowd are taking over he has to take a step back and listen

[@manuG.G]

1:57 magic

[@chiaratota8841]

I think this is their best live performance, hope to see them live in Milan next month! I'm so proud of them, they're unique

[@coolkenny13]

Did you see them

[@itayschool4544]

​@@coolkenny13 we'll never know...

[@burningpity]

Alt j are such a hipster band...they are awesome!

[@memval]

Their best live perfomance!!

[@2n2equals5]

Great rhythm guitar tone on this- really clangy and sharp, adds a lot of bite to the sound

[@tycho_m]

Their percussionist has the craziest forearms. He makes the entire band great!

[@gaachhhontheroad2791]

the best one ive listened to on live
Tbilisi Open Air 2022 ily

[@snoozyq9576]

Jesus Christ most intense goosebumps ever! Art like this reaffirms life is beautiful and worth living and humanity is beautiful and oh my god best song I've ever heard.

[@CloochiezRL]

That gave me goose bumps

[@user-iz2hz7jh9s]

Пацаны просто СУПЕР..

[@oldman9279]

Ты живой?

[@SuperMancityfan]

Loving the chant at the start of their set 'WHO THE FUCK IS EMINEM!?' they were amazing!

[@pom_taul]

This was my highlight of Reading by a long way!

[@user-fb3ou2yl1b]

Alt-j you are AWESOME

[@xgattogattogattox]

Amazing.

[@ian_621]

2:02 El sueño de cualquier músico 💜

[@stephensarmento3529]

this was there best performance of this song and its not even close

[@blubberlips]

Man, straight chills throughout this whole video.

[@trippyjol7073]

this live give me goosebumps 😌🔥

[@bernhardsonn7758]

The crowd.. the song .. just wow. I Play this on repeat

[@joaolucasdamotarodrigues8426]

Man, i feel so good seeing this video. It makes me calm.

[@SuperAliceGlass]

Still my fav since i heard it on jjj like a version! they have good stage presence considering what they are playing and 3 of the four members have to sing, play keys and sing, and drum! gwil gets around a bit and feels the music!

[@Rubenesquebody]

Best. voice.
ever

[@luvyou-baby]

First time hearing this, pretty awesome

[@Lucytheoncegreat]

They absolutely killed it!

[@user-kp8jr6xy3x]

классная песня

[@oldman9279]

Ты жив?

[@BigBoyRegii]

My best moment from reading this year I swear it started snowing!!! :D

[@craeg_]

duuude the drummer is on another plane of existence wtffff

[@teabagsandhandbags]

2:01 is a magical moment omfg

[@stephensarmento3529]

the moment the crowd took over and the band embraced it was hands down the best part. tou could see the joy in the vocalists face that it ment alot to them

[@bernhardsonn7758]

Such a Nice song

[@Hadleygirlie]

wear it like a blanket ... I love you SO

[@grandprismatic]

*My neighbors liked this song so much they threw bricks through my windows so they can hear it better*

[@Joseph-fn8cz]

Where they breezeblocks by any chance

[@add3mh3]

@@Joseph-fn8cz The explaining behind this comment is that Breezeblocks=Cement Blocks

[@Joseph-fn8cz]

@@add3mh3 what?

[@add3mh3]

@@Joseph-fn8cz ok so breezeblocks are basically cinder blocks just explainingyour comment

[@deborahmcgahan]

😂😂😂 Brilliant!

[@alexlindblomdonahue9374]

blown away!

[@wilangsatria7177]

She may contain the urge to run away
But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
Citrezene your fever’s gripped me again
Never kisses all you ever send are fullstops, la la la la
Do you know where the wilds things go
They go along to take your honey, la la la la
Break down now weep build up breakfast now
Let’s eat my love my love love love, la la la la
Muscle to muscle and toe to toe
The fear has gripped me but here I go
My heart sinks as I jump up
Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah, ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah
Do you know where the wild things go
They go along to take your honey, la la la la
Break down let’s sleep build up breakfast now
Let’s eat my love my love love love, la la la la
She bruises coughs she splutters pistol shots
But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
She’s morphine queen of my vaccine my love my love love love, la la la la
Muscle to muscle and toe to toe
The fear has gripped me but here I go
My heart sinks as I jump up
Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut
And ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah, ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah, ahhh ahhh ahhh ah ah
She may contain the urge to runaway
But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
Germaline disinfect the scene my love my love love love
But please don’t go I love you so my lovely
Please don’t go, please don’t go, I love you so, I love you so
Please don’t go, please don’t go, I love you so, I love you so
Please break my heart, hey
Please don’t go, please don’t go, I love you so, I love you so
Please don’t go, please don’t go, I love you so, I love you so
Please break my heart, ah ha
Please don’t go, I’ll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you, so I love you so
Please don’t go I’ll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so, I love you so, I love you so

[@solocristosalva.9844]

Wilang Satria ☺

[@MistaSpookie]

Seeing these at the Borderline in soho then meeting them after was definitely one of my 2013 highlights..

[@shakirasalsabila9533]

Such amazing !!!

[@cesardiaz12]

This gave me goosebumps

[@beautifulonesxxx]

love alt-J from Japan

[@keyskeys7]

they never fail to amaze me with their live performances ugh

[@jd62908]

Such a bop

[@andrewmenard8683]

What an amazing performance. I'm gonna see them live next month for the first time

[@timetraveller07]

I miss em

[@pippysperson]

Wish I had been there. Hope the tour near Portland, OR!

[@madina404]

2:35 he looks like the husband in the music video

[@sarahhussain153]

My friend went to see them at leeds fest this year. Can't wait to ask her about it after the holidays finish!

[@heygladysmejia]

So rad!!Hope to see them live some day!:)

[@chloehipwoodch]

Love this song ! ! ! !

[@rogergarciadiaz8157]

Este grupo hace las mejores músicas, 👌👌👌

[@cesaradrianherrera1382]

I thought myself to be capable to listen to my break up 💔 😕 song after four years, but apparently still breaks me down remember how hard I begged for love.

[@ArchivodelMultiverso]

Esta sin duda fue la mejor canción de la década pasada ;)

[@brookekeen7641]

Btw Yasmyn, the last song was called Tarro :)

[@ragnarox16]

3 I must see this in person!

[@toxicsausage8]

they were ridiculously good, so so glad I went

[@susanpoppies4427]

Amazing

[@crgron]

Dang they're good... Lol btw @2:23 littlefinger from GoT

[@adityanugraha5693]

awesome!

[@axlweek731]

Fue Poético y Épico al mismo tiempo

[@canalakakajaji11i40]

Good

[@allanramirez2909]

Estupendamente geniales.. Los amo mucho.

[@HopelessAuthor]

Aww he has nail polish! hahaha

[@dakid457]

Great song

[@larila_]

Isso é tão perfeito !

[@elizab9250]

Demais, né? 💜

[@alancornelius]

Brilliant.

[@artur1197]

Someone please upload the full concert!

[@LalainMashood]

goosebumps

[@maddichapman4128]

this is amazing :')

[@1RandomGuy666]

اغنية رائعة!

[@pdc.1508RedDevil.]

Awesome!

[@manolo6766]

The best!

[@delete2231]

Genial

[@helamasoares2319]

Música boa da poxa

[@cherrypoptarts212]

So envious right now...

[@hellssurprise9338]

INCREDIBLE VOICE.
I literally thought they got some 80+ year old to sing, his voice (Joe Newman???) is very haunting and the lyrics WOW powerful when you can make sense out of them

[@bernhardsonn7758]

80+??

[@TuataraTunes]

Coachella 2015!! Wooo

[@ayymiiiee]

the feels...

[@kongo2014]

А мне - понравилось!

[@elizab9250]

Essa música é fodaaaaa

[@dcshoes41]

More Cowbell ! :D

[@ZeMrYasmyn]

Can someone please tell me the name of the song we all danced too at the end of the set when they were off stage? Thanks!

[@vishnuprasads1289]

No fucking phones.love this crowd!!

[@justjiyoung7]

DAMN GWIL IS SO HANDSOME
WHY DID YOU HAVE TO QUIT JXJDBDJSJHX

[@Ginosaur16]

1:58 Dude has pink nail polished :) . But the feeling of joy of singing your own song

[@pxsymbol]

"John Doe Versus Death"