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St Vincent - Surgeon (4AD Session)
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In September 2011, St Vincent took a giant leap forward with the release of third album, Strange Mercy. This time out Annie Clark was to combine her long-celebrated musical virtuosity with ambitious songwriting that ran a gamut of emotional cadences, all the while underpinned by a colourful sense of melody.
Recording these songs live for the first time, St Vincent has performed four tracks from Strange Mercy for the tenth visual installment in the 4AD Session series. Shot at Shangri-La Studios in the heart of the Brooklyn film and photography district in Greenpoint, the session was recorded with Annie's new band, Daniel Mintseris (keys), Toko Yasuda (moog) and Matthew Johnson (drums). Given St Vincent's transgression from the underground to the pop spotlight over the course of three studio albums, it's somewhat fitting that Shangri-La host the session having initially earned its name as a secret spot known only through word of mouth.
As with all of the sessions in the series, directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard filmed the four tracks with a clear artistic vision. In this instance, the inspiration came from an unlikely source -- the memory of seeing a 1968 Shirley Bassey performance of 'This is My Life' on Rai Uno for Italian TV. With that reference point in mind, Annie takes centre stage against the backdrop of a projected live-feed, resplendent in glamorous eye make-up and with her always-impressive guitar work brought clearly to the fore. More interestingly still, the classic showbusiness styling of the session is held in stark contrast to the affecting and darkly-tinged emotional undertones of 'Chloe In The Afternoon' and 'Surgeon', representing perfectly the themes that run throughout Strange Mercy.
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@pamelasago9628 3 жыл бұрын
This guitar riff never gets old. The entire song slithers like a lovely snake. Thank you!
@BendyDH 10 жыл бұрын
man that guitar riff is so cool, and it's infectious to watch her hands doing it
@VintageVinylAudio 10 жыл бұрын
I have read quite a few of the comments from different songs of hers on KZfaq and no one seems to talk about her mad guitar skills. This woman can do things on the guitar like no one else. She has an air of confidence when she plays that is rarely found in musicians. Only talented musicians are that confident. I love her, I want to marry her :-)
@layercake6485 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. St Vincent is one of the best guitarists of our time. Her skills are especially on display in this song. I can't believe how fast her fingers move in the chorus. She is truly remarkable.
@johnrhettbarrett 2 жыл бұрын
She really is essential ♥️🔥🎸guitargod 🔥
@kurtflint64 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah she tickles the strings like Les Paul :-)
@johnrhettbarrett 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone who knows knows but she is a creative force on many levels ❤️🔥
@salvadordollyparton666 Жыл бұрын
fuckin fetuses... yeah, she's pretty fast. not all there is to it, same riff over and over. and she can't sing.
@camerons7000 6 жыл бұрын
Seriously, how the hell is she playing that and singing at the same time ??
@ChampsMusic 4 жыл бұрын
and in Cruel and Marrow as well. That's nuts.
@tearwordmelody 4 жыл бұрын
That's true. If I play, I can't sing 😂
@oracledsp 4 жыл бұрын
takes a lot of practice but its possible
@phillipgodwin2110 4 жыл бұрын
Talent mixed with hard ass work. It’s an amazing thing.
@MarksMindBox 3 жыл бұрын
It's not a particularly hard riff, even though it sounds quick.
@terrancepemberton4648 5 ай бұрын
Remember when I first discovered St Vincent. I was obsessed with this woman for a while lol. She is such a talented guitarist and vocalist. I remember back when I was dealing with insomnia this album helped me a lot. I'd fall asleep with headphones on listening to her strange mercy album start to finish on repeat. There is something kinda so calming and hypnotizing about her voice and music. LOVE HER!
@regisjlee 9 жыл бұрын
i'm obsessed. i can't stop thinking about her.
@brundontfreeze000 9 жыл бұрын
I think that's what we most call "in love"
@regisjlee 9 жыл бұрын
yea. too bad she's probably dating someone. but i would most definitely commit if i got a chance with her.
@irisbernabe8645 9 жыл бұрын
regisjlee she is dating cara delevingne
@thewolfgangpoe 10 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with this woman
@lollymartini66 9 жыл бұрын
So am I and Im not even gay :)
@quinaquin1821 9 жыл бұрын
Lolly Martin lol funny
@blegreeeeeee 9 жыл бұрын
Lolly Martin So am I and I AM gay
@siriusfeline 7 жыл бұрын
Take a number.
@indierabbit13 6 жыл бұрын
Me too
@GauntLife 10 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that 4AD seems to have stayed legit all these years and is still backing some pretty decent acts. I like St Vincent and I like the label. "Applause"
@julescisek4555 6 жыл бұрын
spot on 4AD - they continue to back music that is off the beaten path for sure
@flytopia1 3 жыл бұрын
Right
@laurenhillock 10 жыл бұрын
Now St. Vincent is growing on me. Annie Clark seems almost like a dancer to me; her whole body is part of the performance. Not sure what I'm talking about.
@falcychead8198 10 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you're talking about either, but I know exactly what you mean. I stumbled across her work only recently. My theory of the moment: It isn't that she's good at rock, or good at jazz, or blues, or hip-hop, or whatever, or even that she's good at all of these things. She knows, musically and visually, exactly how to achieve the effect she wants at each moment. Eclectic without being schizophrenic or pretentious, beautiful without being "glam," soulful without having to rasp or mumble to prove her authenticity. Not the gritty kind of soulful, but pavement-in-the-midnight-rain soulful. Or maybe a rose petal with a drug habit. Okay, now I've confused myself.
@laurenhillock 10 жыл бұрын
Falcy Chead I'm going to have to drink a lot more Jim Beam before I can claim to fully understand your comment. I guess I'm a sucker for romantic chicks with guitars and big dreamy eyes. Maybe we just think she's totally cute?
@siriusfeline 7 жыл бұрын
Falcy Chead - Don't give up your day job.
@GorbyP 3 жыл бұрын
Give me a g!!! Give me an a!!! Give me a y!!!!!
@kylerohan3841 2 жыл бұрын
@@laurenhillock way to just completely reduce her to her looks….embarrassing
@JasonWindsor88 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite st Vincent songs, I love this rendition so much
@griffinmatter 10 жыл бұрын
I love that riff she's playing and the sound of her guitar. Awesome stuff. :)
@ocwaveoc69 8 жыл бұрын
This song and lyric may have been inspired by what Marilyn Monroe wrote once “Best Finest Surgeon-Strasberg to Cut Me Open”... This song's lyric goes "Best finest surgeon come cut me open". Strasberg was her acting coach while she lived in NY and started her own production company.
@christiandoyle7783 6 жыл бұрын
ocwaveoc69 Annie actually cites that poem as being the origin of the lyric in a few interviews!
@ggthewhale 2 жыл бұрын
Annie is so good at singing and playing contrapuntal riffs on the guitar at the same time
@reevebushman9892 10 жыл бұрын
A modern day guitar goddess. Just mesmerizing
@jesselynds5411 9 ай бұрын
this is one of my favorite guitar licks of all time
@joeybornman7690 10 жыл бұрын
I like how the guitar sounds so in this a lot more than on the strange mercy album
@wsikora31 8 жыл бұрын
+Joey Bornman Me too
@nold3203 9 жыл бұрын
seeing her today. hell yeah
@krollpeter 11 жыл бұрын
Bjork, Feist and Kraftwerk in one, and her use of guitar is astonishing. A fascinating person. Peter Kroll, Singapore
@diannasion 10 жыл бұрын
So incredibly refreshing. A real artist. Goddamned amazing song and instrumentals and the visuals kick ass too. Love her!
@Xiatter 11 жыл бұрын
I love at 4:14 to the end where she looks like she's a malfunctioning, world-destroying android. Awesome performer. imo.
@designstudio8013 4 ай бұрын
That's not an act for poor St vincente
@10bamador 4 жыл бұрын
YEARS later and I still love this song
@44sallyk 12 жыл бұрын
she is freaking AMAZING, i agree if you haven't seen her GO!!! your reactions to her makeup bore me, this woman is the best musician i've seen in a long time so whatever about her makeup. this is one of my favorite songs on her new album and they opened with it at the music box in LA.
@andrewluchsinger 7 жыл бұрын
4 words. I'm a new fan.
@hyfinn1 7 жыл бұрын
HI Andrew....I am too. Up until 2 months ago, I never heard of her. And then after watching her comment about one of her influences thru a BBC doc about Kate Bush, I looked her up and then......I HAD TO GET ALL SHE HAS OUT. And then I also saw that she did an album with David Byrne....and then I realized a over a year ago, I saw her and David Byrne on David Letterman. She is awesome. You must see the video for Digital Witness.....Look for it here on You Tube....when you find it, scroll down through the comments and look for a link showing you the Video Digital FX footage. showing you how it looked when they filmed it I think in Madrid. SO AWESOME.
@andrewluchsinger 7 жыл бұрын
I'm a Kate Bush fan too. I first heard about her in 1985. I was watching MTV and Running up that hill came on. I have been a fan of David Byrne (Talking Heads) since the early 80's. I am a huge fan of many of the new wave and even much of the Punk bands that came out then. I don't often get a chance to listen any more. Working for a country station has me kind of limited right now. The only time I listen to music now is at work or when I am able to get some free time.
@Alix777. 6 жыл бұрын
too late
@psibrunojusto Жыл бұрын
This song is so interesting. It's not even a bop or a instant hit, but it's catchy in its own way.
@kenanwyattulricnapoleon8955 8 жыл бұрын
I am in love with her voice. I can't get enough of this song.
@akie64 8 жыл бұрын
what a stunning song
@flytopia1 3 жыл бұрын
Increíble synths and guitar
@kdubios 12 жыл бұрын
This woman has earned my ear and seeing her live a couple weeks ago validated the listen. Wow. She's got 'It'
@sunmastodon14 9 жыл бұрын
my brain doesn't know whether it likes or dislikes this. i love the main guitar riff that's for sure. gonna have to let my brain process this stuff, its definately mind expanding stuff lol
@grungehippy7377 6 жыл бұрын
totally agreed.
@HeeeyMacarena 12 жыл бұрын
HER FINGERS they're like the most mesmerizing daddy long-legs in the world
@jennlove8 10 жыл бұрын
Beauty and talent. I'm in LOVE with this girl...
@javierbolano7729 8 жыл бұрын
she is really good!!
@GagaBoy1346 7 жыл бұрын
Been riding with Annie since 2012, and this is one of the best from Strange Mercy!
@MrConshunce 10 жыл бұрын
I get a Bjork feel from her. Can't pinpoint why I do but that's what I feel. This will be on repeat early and often.
@h.j.froehlich326 10 жыл бұрын
It's because of the cerebral quality of a lot of her music, I think.
@stupidsminkle 3 жыл бұрын
the ending sounds like we're blasting off into space
@Mrbloblobob 7 жыл бұрын
That guitar solo gives me goose bumps! Definitely one of my favorite St Vincent songs.
@Pioramic 4 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite song of hers, Got me like 😝 , love her. Ugh she’s a dream
@ItsYourDistraction 10 жыл бұрын
This song means so much.
@Wastelandwizard 10 жыл бұрын
she started playing the guitar and i melted
@AncientCityMusic 3 жыл бұрын
This video really made me fall for her.
@quinaquin1821 9 жыл бұрын
I love this music, she rocks :)
@tanasiluv 12 жыл бұрын
so unique and so cool, her music hits the spot. how she plays the guitar is amazing, her fingers flow like dancing flames. She truly inspires me.
@adolfochacon5404 10 жыл бұрын
She is perfect
@breh9243 2 ай бұрын
This is really heady and complex. Love it!
@1972jojodancer Ай бұрын
one of the best female guitarists I've ever seen! very attractive too!
@xxjg0dxx996 9 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. What a badass on guitar ! Love it
@StupidPantsMagnet 13 жыл бұрын
I saw her and it was the best show i have ever been to. Hands down. I go to shows every other day.
@flooberbloob 12 жыл бұрын
@vAbsolution I read a great article in Premier Guitar and without hearing a note, went and saw her last Wednesday in Houston. Unbelievable live. A totally unique mesmerizing singer guitarist (holy shit!) writer and performer. Never saw it coming...I'm still in shock (and awe). Perfect - no other word for it. My favorite show in years...if not ever.
@rr7firefly 12 жыл бұрын
Most songs on KZfaq you just want them to end ASAP and you usually bail after a minute. This song you want to go on and on. Always captivating that Annie Clark is (That's YODA talk for Dang!).
@mystiquesquared 8 ай бұрын
If you're gonna talk about her guitar playing not being up to snuff, please also include a link to you attempting to pull this off. Still the most inventive guitar lick I've heard in the last 15 years.
@LordRykard9376 4 ай бұрын
Shes awful.
@robertsabella 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, alienesque, inspired and transcendent.
@anynamelastname7500 6 жыл бұрын
glam rocker?
@HeySkyeKade 11 жыл бұрын
I blushed when she started playing that riff
@elyh2159 3 жыл бұрын
9 years later and we are all still here ❤️
@pmbear 3 жыл бұрын
I can't even remember who Jack White is, this is my new modern guitar god(dess). This is the most engaging thing attached to 4AD since Pixies.
@sophiasometimes9818 4 ай бұрын
I love the end to this song badass!
@siriusfeline 7 жыл бұрын
I could watch this a million times.
@bloomookfook Жыл бұрын
Brilliant & incomparable
@shastica 9 жыл бұрын
That smile at the end
@siriusfeline 6 жыл бұрын
Haunting, amazing.
@gizmomac1520 3 жыл бұрын
Listing and jamming to this in the hospital while I'm waiting as a bunch of nurses and doctors walk by:
@CosmopolitanFools 5 жыл бұрын
Lyrics ~ "Surgeon" by St. Vincent" I spent the summer on my back Another attack Stay in just to get along, get along, get along Turn off the TV, wade in bed A blue and a red A little something to get along, get along, get along Get along, get along, get along Best, finest surgeon Come cut me open Best, finest surgeon Come cut me open Dressing, undressing for a wall If Mother calls She knows well we don't get along, get along, get along I tell the mailman, never you mind, I'll sift through the piles And for him to just get along, get along, get along Get along, get along, get along Best, finest surgeon Come cut me open Best,…
@gsikora31 8 жыл бұрын
This is perfect ! 👌 😍
@gsikora31 8 жыл бұрын
Her best song !
@DavidAngelMedina 10 жыл бұрын
The last bit, was brilliant!!!!
@HumanJarv 7 жыл бұрын
I just did a huge gasp at her smile at the end, as if I'd just seen some event that bore epoch-defining quality. Song's really good.
@Tandy2000HD 12 жыл бұрын
St. Vincent is so goddamn beautiful, it's just mesmerizing watching her. It also helps that her music is tops as well.
@7barsofchocolate Жыл бұрын
she’s killing it
@contemplativeleaf 8 жыл бұрын
i feel like this performance really embodies what St. Vincent's about so badass!
@vAbsolution 13 жыл бұрын
Damn she is perfect. If you have the chance to see her on this tour, DO IT. You will not regret it. I saw her last Saturday and it's one of my favorite shows I've ever been to. If not my favorite.
@randomjk100 10 жыл бұрын
she's gorgeous! I mean look at how she flips the switch.
@ironskull57 7 жыл бұрын
in the 80s there was the new wave to me peoplecraving for music with edge
@stemikger 2 жыл бұрын
I truly think she is from another world.
@LightWthoutTheStatic 12 жыл бұрын
Her guitar skills........ O.o ughhhh so good. She's a real musician that knows her stuff.
@pete3397 9 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy her guitar playing. I wonder what a Jack White collaboration would produce. Anyhow, this song is wonderfully sublime. I'm really glad I've gotten more in to her music lately,
@christianschwalbach7561 6 жыл бұрын
Steven Peterson her playing is atmospheric. I like it
@royyoung6489 6 жыл бұрын
Steven Peterson I've THOUGHT the Same Thing EXACTLY - Or Better Yet...if Jack and Anne had Children!! Their offspring would be Musical GENIUSES!
@KlooKloo 3 жыл бұрын
Jack White would be like, "this doesn't sound like anything I can steal"
@julescisek4555 6 жыл бұрын
i dig this version even more than the album version - definitely my favourite stv track
@gsikora31 3 жыл бұрын
This version is the best
@gsikora31 3 жыл бұрын
A guitar sound here is amazing
@ashleyluk1962 11 жыл бұрын
:59- How does she come up with these guitar melodies? Genius!
@grahamhannah2108 4 жыл бұрын
Adrian Belew was obviously an influence on her style.
@matthewheinrichs9556 11 жыл бұрын
I love when you see where musicians are clearly digging what's coming out... 2:24
@sweetshoez 10 жыл бұрын
urgghhhhh god dammit. st vincent is the only artist/celebrity I've ever had a "crush" on. I though I was above it but she is so amazing.
@AlIguana 12 жыл бұрын
beautiful music, beautifully shot, 1080 quality - perfect. Other labels take notice - this is how you market your artists.
@royyoung6489 6 жыл бұрын
St. VINCENT - A must SEE LIVE BAND....Phenomenal!!!
@StfiouS 12 жыл бұрын
Damn that woman, can not believe my eyes every time I see her performing.. talent all over the place.
@Amagius 11 жыл бұрын
As Annie wrote the majority of her work, I think she deserves the credit of composition. It's a bad ass song. No matter the technicality (which is more than there), she created it-and whether you or a schoolboy can imitate it is beside the point.
@klausnikolaus3478 Жыл бұрын
Magical powerful performance. Love it.
@thisisyourmindranting1095 7 жыл бұрын
at least 600,000 views were from me alone
@T--xo2uq 6 жыл бұрын
So you've spent 5.1 years of your life watching this?
@lanatanner5625 12 жыл бұрын
St. Vincent makes me feel horribly depressed and amazingly joyful at the same time.
@julianafiligoi 5 жыл бұрын
One of my fav songs :)
@draags 12 жыл бұрын
there is no aspect of this video that is less than perfection
@jigawhen 11 жыл бұрын
can't we just enjoy music for it's beauty, and not just the faces playing it?
@robertmims509 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic talent.
@wah3094 4 жыл бұрын
So creative and artistic
@nevarezfabiola6 12 жыл бұрын
as the music plays i just keep falling in love with it.
@reeseers3291 6 жыл бұрын
My fav version of the song
@MegaCirse Жыл бұрын
Instinkt und subjektive Wahl sind die einzigen Garantien für den Wert eines Werkes 🥳
@dagmaredwards7834 10 жыл бұрын
such a darling doll!!! talented and beautiful angel.
@tanvermahmood4071 9 жыл бұрын
Hi
@FunRideMurderTrial 10 жыл бұрын
You rock Annie!
@RobertJStewart10 11 жыл бұрын
St. Vincent is a steaming pile of awesome.
@modeldaughters 12 жыл бұрын
wOw - this girl just gets better and better - i LOVE this!
@iljajlm1 12 жыл бұрын
I am in love with this woman.
@plezhurhouse 12 жыл бұрын
Original and engaging! Awesomely talented in all areas!!
@TheBullen1 12 жыл бұрын
her fingers are amazing
@Renken_ 7 жыл бұрын
Love that cheeky annotation. "I tell the mail man, never you mind..." *Join the 4AD mailing lists!*
@MikMech 8 жыл бұрын
3:26 I'de love that as a poster!