Wilco, Impossible Germany - epic Nels Cline guitar solo, live in Oakland, October 18, 2021 (HD)

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  • Wilco play their song "Impossible Germany" live in concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California on October 18, 2021, with Nels Cline playing an epic guitar solo lasting several minutes. Impossible Germany appeared on the band's sixth studio album, Sky Blue Sky (2007).
    The song is a favorite of fans and music critics alike. Spin wrote: "The song’s smooth, caressing opening section sets the stage perfectly for Nels Cline’s melancholy yet joyous guitar solo, which rises with the rest of the band until their interplay reaches a heavenly zenith." And Rolling Stone said: "Have Wilco ever come up with a better song than 'Impossible Germany?' For the first three minutes, it’s a mysterious soft-rock ballad with jazzy chords filtered through stoner-country guitar licks, like some lost outtake from Steely Dan’s Katy Lied. Jeff Tweedy mumbles about isolation in his most beaten-up-by-life voice. Then, in the final three minutes, it builds into a twin-guitar epic, with Tweedy in the left speaker reinventing Fleetwood Mac circa Bare Trees, and Nels Cline in the right speaker reinventing Television circa Adventure. . . . It’s peaceful on the surface, demented underneath. . . . Even if mellowed-out guitar jammery isn’t your cup of tea, respect is due - this is the kind of song nobody ever gets right."
    Wilco is an alternative rock band from Chicago consisting of Jeff Tweedy (lead vocals and guitar), Nels Cline (guitar), John Stirratt (bass), Glenn Kotche (drums), Mikael Jorgensen (keyboards), and Pat Sansone (guitar and keyboards). Wilco recently wrapped up their It's Time tour, but their most recent dates are the conclusion of the Ode To Joy tour, the last few dates of which were postponed because of the pandemic in March 2020.
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    Wilco - Ode To Joy live tour dates (2021):
    10/5 - Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    10/6 - Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    10/8 - Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre
    10/9 - Olympia, WA @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts
    10/10 - Bellingham, WA @ Mount Baker Theatre
    10/12 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
    10/13 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
    10/15 - Napa, CA @ Oxbow RiverStage
    10/16 - San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
    10/17 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
    10/18 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
    10/20 - Santa Barbara CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
    10/22 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
    10/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
    10/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
    10/26 - Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
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    Impossible Germany lyrics:
    Impossible Germany
    Unlikely Japan
    Wherever you go
    Wherever you land
    I'll say what this means to me
    I'll do what I can
    Impossible Germany
    Unlikely Japan
    Fundamental problem
    All need to face
    This is important
    But I know you're not listening
    No, I know you're not listening
    This was still new to me
    I wouldn't understand
    Impossible Germany
    Unlikely Japan
    This is what love is for
    To be out of place
    Gorgeous and alone
    Face to face
    With no larger problems
    That need to be erased
    Nothing more important
    Than to know someone's listening
    Now, I know you'll be listening
    Written by Jeff Tweedy / Glenn Kotche / John Stirratt / Mikael Jorgensen / Nels Cline / Pat Sansone
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    Wilco official bio:
    Throughout the past two-plus decades Wilco has won multiple Grammy Awards, released 11 studio albums, as well as a trio of albums with Billy Bragg penning music to lyrics by Woody Guthrie. They have founded their own record label (dBpm Records) and festival (Solid Sound). This year saw them curating Sky Blue Sky, a destination concert experience in Mexico, for the first time. The Chicago sextet continues to be regarded as a live powerhouse, as described by NPR “To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best.” The band’s newest album, Ode To Joy, was released fall 2019.
    Wilco return with Ode to Joy, out October 4th via dBpm Records. Ode to Joy comes three-plus years after the release of the “world-weary, wheezy - and wonderfully warm” (The Guardian) Schmilco, and encourages the act of finding joy in a dark political climate. The album presents a unique rhythm track and a minimalist instrumentation, with lyrics at once observant, hopeful, morbid, tolerant, and abstract. “Love is Everywhere (Beware),” the album’s extrospective lead single, is an upbeat, guitar-driven track that explores the dual joy and threat of a community focused on love.
    Whether our joy is measured by sparks felt when clutching old sweaters to our chests, by the number of tiny digital hearts earned from a shared photograph, by a guitar solo or a drumbeat or a piece of cotton on a stick in your ear, or by something even greater, Wilco wants to sincerely remind us to wear that feeling loud and proud. This is Ode to Joy: pick it up, hold it tight.
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    Typo catcher: Nel Cline, Nells Kline, Neils Cline, Nell Klein, Willco
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Komentáře • 56

  • @TimBracken
    @TimBracken  Před 2 lety +13

    Thanks for watching my video. I gathered all the videos I shot at this concert in a CZcams playlist: czcams.com/play/PLwdc0qZNx0tYLzohIA1ySG1rAF6b-A2Cu.html. The songs are Bright Leaves, Random Name Generator, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Kamera, Laminated Cat, Impossible Germany, Forget The Flowers, Love Is Everywhere, Box Full Of Letters, Born Alone, Jesus Etc., Heavy Metal Drummer, I'm The Man Who Loves You, Poor Places, Reservations, and I'm A Wheel. Enjoy!

  • @vidjames6748
    @vidjames6748 Před 10 dny +1

    I hope that before I die I get to play this song with a band. It would be the highlight of 20 years playing drums on stage.

  • @django02
    @django02 Před 2 lety +62

    I've seen them play Impossible Germany seven or eight times and Nels always plays his solo very differently every time. He truly improvises each time and explores and sees where it goes. I love that he's willing to take that risk because although sometimes his solo is "merely" very good, there are times when it goes into the stratosphere and beyond. That's the payoff for taking the risk he takes each time he plays this song.

    • @dewimatthews6037
      @dewimatthews6037 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I've only seen the live versions on youtube but what you say holds true for them. I love the subtle surprises and how the others players respond.

    • @paleomito
      @paleomito Před 2 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/StVkraL-IVo/video.htmlsi=3zqNKgp5FItrNGLd

  • @life.9251
    @life.9251 Před 2 lety +16

    Wilco has a perfect lineup. Every member has their own distinct style, while also knowing when to hold back. I need to see them live soon.

  • @Millennial_Mike
    @Millennial_Mike Před 2 lety +18

    Wilco are easily one of the best bands I've ever seen live.

  • @andrewfuller62
    @andrewfuller62 Před rokem +6

    ....and this is the perfect example of why Nels is one of my all-time favourite guitar players.

  • @christinajones9849
    @christinajones9849 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Nels Cline ... what talent ~!!!!! a joy to listen to.

  • @JasonUmbrellabird
    @JasonUmbrellabird Před 10 měsíci +5

    My youngest daughter who's 21 now grew up listening to this, she never paid it much attention. She now has the most incredible taste in music and I think she loves this.

  • @Doge_Studios
    @Doge_Studios Před rokem +7

    Had the opportunity to see them live. Unforgettable show.

  • @electrolinks
    @electrolinks Před 2 lety +7

    Great solo. I met Nels Cline once outside before a show in Dublin and he was really genuinely nice to me. Cool guy.

  • @suprekoolio1227
    @suprekoolio1227 Před 2 lety +7

    Nels is a Wizard on guitar...

  • @davidmatthews3131
    @davidmatthews3131 Před 2 lety +18

    I love Nels' playing and the way the Eagles-reminiscent guitar duet endures while he continues to lose his mind.

    • @brandonbailey8649
      @brandonbailey8649 Před 2 lety +4

      Eagles! How dare you.

    • @postpunkhah
      @postpunkhah Před 2 lety +4

      @@brandonbailey8649 Ha! He's not wrong, though.. Those guitar-monies are so 70s AOR, but in a good way.. It all jives so perfectly!

    • @markmun99
      @markmun99 Před rokem +3

      @@brandonbailey8649 I always though a bit Allman Brothers.

    • @pmjosh
      @pmjosh Před rokem +1

      They’re doing Television. Nels is a huge Tom Verlaine fan. RIP TV

  • @Vhryce
    @Vhryce Před 2 lety +7

    heard this on the uc davis fm radio station, this solo was great

    • @mireilledischer3380
      @mireilledischer3380 Před 2 lety +1

      Solo is a great balance between sublime virtuosity and losing your head there for a second.
      Then the other two guitars unite while Nels goes batshitcrazy. Can watch these live versions forever.

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 Před 2 měsíci

    It's always the highlight of the show & always exceeds expectations. 🎸

  • @jimsanford9215
    @jimsanford9215 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this!

  • @richardsoucie1648
    @richardsoucie1648 Před rokem +4

    All I can say is WOW! Living in Brooklyn I'm lucky to catch Nels Cline play pretty often and in intimate settings too. I always come away impressed however this performance is in the stratosphere. Thank you so much for posting. You made my night!

  • @michaelmarchei8539
    @michaelmarchei8539 Před 3 měsíci

    Bro completely sent that Jazzy into meltdown mode !!!!!

  • @bennyblanko3
    @bennyblanko3 Před rokem +1

    Don't know how this made it into my feed ... but that was really good. Everyone ...

  • @jimwells1583
    @jimwells1583 Před 2 měsíci

    Saw Tedeschi Trucks at Red Rocks a couple of years ago and they brought out Nels to play the entire second set with them. Unbelievable show

  • @okrajoe
    @okrajoe Před rokem +2

    Truly epic!

  • @andreavaldroni7026
    @andreavaldroni7026 Před rokem +1

    Impossibly gorgeous

  • @jackflynn23
    @jackflynn23 Před 2 lety +6

    Glad to have found this video. Really impressed live in Napa 2 nights earlier. Wlico made the right choice by landing this guitarist. Great tone!

    • @davidmatthews3131
      @davidmatthews3131 Před 2 lety +1

      Nels is a wonderful guitar player and no, he is not underrated.

  • @stephensticht
    @stephensticht Před 2 lety +2

    Absolute beauty!

  • @debmurray2734
    @debmurray2734 Před rokem +2

    Did not disappoint. ♥️

  • @TheBfritsch
    @TheBfritsch Před rokem +2

    Epic version ❤

  • @kathleenbradbury1871
    @kathleenbradbury1871 Před rokem +1

    An epic moment ty for sharing

  • @CAVISTARDUST
    @CAVISTARDUST Před 10 měsíci

    Last gig in Alicante Nels changed completely the solo, and the tune was or almost 8 minutes, and Pat made an incredible back solo to. It's just amazing.

  • @scorpichella
    @scorpichella Před rokem +1

    Such a beautiful tone 🎸

  • @joanneberg8093
    @joanneberg8093 Před rokem

    I cannot wait to go to Iceland to see them all 3 nights

  • @tidepoolbay
    @tidepoolbay Před 4 měsíci

    A Love Song WooF!!🐶

  • @jumpin4jamie
    @jumpin4jamie Před 2 lety +1

    pls, more!!!

    • @TimBracken
      @TimBracken  Před 2 lety

      Hi amiina, I managed to get at least 8 good videos at this show, so I'll be posting some more in the coming days (in addition to the 3 songs I already did). Feel free to subscribe to my channel so CZcams can let you know when I do. Anyway, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

  • @VirmanaMarketing
    @VirmanaMarketing Před rokem

    Nels!!!!!!

  • @robertpirsig5011
    @robertpirsig5011 Před rokem

    Class

  • @printedpaper
    @printedpaper Před rokem

    best band ever

  • @thomaswilkinson4027
    @thomaswilkinson4027 Před 8 měsíci

    Nels Cline is a warlock!

  • @user-is9fw9pb8i
    @user-is9fw9pb8i Před rokem

    🎸👌🎶

  • @billalbritton4972
    @billalbritton4972 Před rokem

    Best band going these days by a long shot.

  • @jmo_9155
    @jmo_9155 Před 7 měsíci

    Nels in his pajamas rocks harder then Kiss in full make up. What an absolute fucking gun.

  • @thepersonyouhaveseen
    @thepersonyouhaveseen Před 3 měsíci

    whaaad happened after 06:44 wow maan

  • @briano.1503
    @briano.1503 Před rokem

    Damn!
    ✌👽👍🎸🎵🎶🧠🌌♾⚡

  • @nickgrant6480
    @nickgrant6480 Před rokem +2

    Not to generalise but
    Fan faves
    Fairweather fans - Jesus ect
    The devotees - impossible germany

    • @c0nv3rg3
      @c0nv3rg3 Před 9 měsíci

      It’s all good… but… IYKYK! ❤😅

  • @Reeses0810
    @Reeses0810 Před rokem

    I miss the owl

  • @drewjstravelplaza
    @drewjstravelplaza Před 2 lety +1

    69th one to like this, nice

  • @cristianradiohead145
    @cristianradiohead145 Před 2 lety

    Solo guitarr

  • @JasonUmbrellabird
    @JasonUmbrellabird Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've heard him play better solos.

    • @mikerinaldi7170
      @mikerinaldi7170 Před 6 měsíci

      Kinda like Jesus having a better resurrection.