They certainly have landed very emphatically. I'm sure they'll be a household name very soon.

theyre cool yes.

GenX here. I have to agree. Finally a good band that actually plays instruments and uses their own voice without tweaking it with technology. Good stage presence. Reminds me a little of Siouxsie Sioux.

@@freebird9278 💜💜💜 definitely got it all going for them.

💜💜💜 you said it.

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I need Abigail’s shirt

Thank you. This is my favourite live video of them, though not the most watched of them. The band have fought to have these four early appearances preserved on my channel, at least for now. As you rightly say, they are heading toward some very dizzy heights, and this gig was a memorable milestone along the way. I got to meet some beaming and very proud mamas ( and a papa) at this show.

@@LouSmith that's so sweet! I can imagine they are very proud ❤💕 I'm going to see them open for Hozier at the end of November and couldn't be more excited. Thank you for the video! :)

@@Lisa-qt4hh have fun! 🙏

@@LouSmith thank you!!! :)

They’re sensational, certainly going to be a household name very soon.

Yup! They’re a cinematographer’s dream. Then there’s the songs …

She's up with the best of them. Always looks to be thoroughly enjoying herself too. Very refreshing after the surly dick swinging that has passed before our hours in recent times.

I'm not criticising her, she's good but fundamentally she just throws herself around the stage. 'Presence' amounts to more than that. I can think of half a dozen female from women in Norway alone that have more.

Thanks Matthew. I was the same when I first saw them little more than a year ago. They only formed in the previous summer, so have catapulted to where they are now ( They supported the Rolling Stones at Hyde park last May ) in double-quick time, and releases haven't caught up with them yet. I'm as sure as you are that we're going to be hearing a whole lot more from them. Thanks for commenting.

There was a bit of a gap with BCNR, Squid, Black Midi. Good to see a new wave of really good bands like these, Opus Kink and Bad Neves. Definitely my favourite all female band. Whatever that got to do with music?

I can't stop watching this gig. Unbelievable.

And how!

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Indeed. I’m sure there’ll be a queue of designers dying to drape these gals.

That’s how I felt when I first saw them. It’s nice also to have an obsession that not everyone shares.

They’re definitely taking the musical world by storm, and rightly so. Whilst this was my favourite of the gigs I filmed because of the partisan crowd, the flushed-with-success homecoming gig vibe and The Moth Club being a suitably sparkly venue for them, for better sound quality, I would suggest the XOYO gig, as there is a room recorder helping to capture the sound, rather than just the camera mic as in this one. When onstage musicians make requests of the sound engineer like that, it is usually for them to raise or lower the relative volumes of different elements which they hear onstage via the backward-facing monitors in order for them to hear their parts, or the parts they rely on for timing, pitch etc. rather than the overall mix of the output through the PA. Because I stand so close to the stage, I am often not capturing the overall mix as others in the room may hear it. Anyway, they’re fully on the runway to an epic future now, so we can sit back and watch them soar.

All of the above!

Haha! Yes, there a kind of pregnant pause after Godzilla, waiting for Emily to kick in with the opening riff, before it took right off.

Well you’ve got these free videos to keep you from withdrawal until that happens.

You're welcome. I had goosebumps filming this due to the sheer sumptuousness of the sounds and visuals, setting and lighting. The 'little mosh pit' was surprisingly vigorous, but I was happy to go with it and capture some of the glorious mayhem.

Wahey! I think we may have topped it with this one. It’s longer, with more songs for one thing. Visually it’s better too as I’m learning the songs and know when to pan for solos.

🙏 they are. I’m sure there is very much more to come.

There’s a few massive tracks here. By your side is pretty huge.

Loved this show.

Sometimes only danggggg will do.

Definitely. Just watch them go now.

Yup. That’s pretty much the effect they seem to be having. I loved filming this particular show too. Everything was perfect.

@@LouSmith sooo cool! Thanks Lou

@@crg22499 💜🙏💜

She’s a really great frontman- just brings so much energy to the stage

There's a lot to like in there. The songs are so heart-wrenchingly epic.

They have been known to have that effect!

There’s gonna be a lot of that.

Thanks! Yes, the filming really flowed that night. The lighting was superb, and what a subject to keep the interest up eh?

Pure.

Thanks Herman. It’s a pleasure. I really enjoyed the atmosphere at this one. There’s an interview where these videos get a mention which you may like to read. www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/the_last_dinner_party_on_comparisons_hype_debut_single_nothing_matters

@@LouSmith Great article Lou. Thanks for sharing. So happy that they thanked you to the writer. You've got a new subscriber to your channel now!

@@HermanChinNY Thanks! yes it brought t a tear to my eye that one. It's rare for bands to do that. Welcome aboard. I can't promise to be able to bring you much more of these lovelies, but you never know. They may be happy for me to share the odd song going forward.

She sure does. That’d be Emily.

@@LouSmith shut up Lou smith :)

There are different sorts of amazing performers out there, and I’ve witnessed many of them. These gals are definitely in the top drawer. Abi has great stagecraft, and can win over any audience.

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Broooo I love Alt J, and yeah i havent been this drawn to a Group since i Heard breezeblocks

💜💜💜 I never heard breezeblocks but I’ll take words for it. They have a lot of drawing power.

I love that Emily played guitar in a Queen cover band. I guess a Last Dinner Party cover of Brighton Rock is out of the question.

@PatCat-om7to I know. That’s funny. When I first saw them, and was describing them to someone, I talked about Emily’s guitar playing and suggested a couple of her solos could’ve been Brian May, so it didn’t surprise me when I heard her say that.

I like that everyone has a favourite song.

Woo! You’re not gonna be disappointed.

They've opened for The Stones, so anything is possible.

Thank you for your comment. I hope I'll get to keep these videos online long after they got that level. It was a special gig this one to which I was cordially invited, and thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the spectacle of something I knew was set to explode. Still only a dozen or so gigs into their career here, and already magical.

Easily done.

They must be picking up so much confidence with all this festival and gigging practice. I must try and catch them at their London shows.

We know we’re on course with our content when comments garner addenda! They are very good. By your Side is my tear jerker.

Big things await them, that’s for sure. Glad I got in early.

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So you should be!

I remember that moment though from a ten year older perspective and even saw her in what was to be her only tour for decades. I was very happy to discover these beauties in a repurposed car MOT garage in Millwall decades later.

I know, right. When I was editing the first video I took of them I had goosebumps. That’s the sign for me.

Yeah that's how I felt the first time I saw this, unbelievable band in so many ways

I do believe you're smitten sir!

It will all be released in due course, I’m sure. In the meantime, savour this version.

@@LouSmith i absolutely will, it only elongates my anticipation for what this band is gonna do!🤍

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Yes. The double whammy of that and Godzilla make for the perfect outro. This was a special gig as it marked their return to home turf after what must have convinced them of their glittering future, so emotions were high.

Have a great one. You can come back here anytime to relive it.

They were the best band I've seen at the hare

First time for everything.

Aww. Thanks so much. Tbh of the two performances, I prefer this one, as it’s a favourite venue of mine, and one that suits them very well. It feels more intimate, and obviously the crowd are having much more of a party. I love the way Abi so gently requests the photographers to allow a little mosh pit to happen which really shakes things up, and I eventually managed to sneak around behind the other photographers to get my shots from the side of the stage. Brilliant lighting too.

⁠@@LouSmithIt really is a great performance and you captured them so well. I’ve been rewatching all of your shows of them again recently as each are brilliant and magical. But, you’re right, there is something a little “brighter” about this one.

🙏. Yes, it’s a great overall performance this. I do hope to be able to see them in another intimate venue like this one.

They are.

Abi's absolutely their ace card in a very strong hand. She can charm a room of any size, and will doubtless be charming stadia before long. This was a particularly wonderful vibe playing the moth club.

You must be a millennial?

It's coming, I'm sure. 🙂

I think much of their gift is recorded by now, but equally sure that much remains. The masses are in for a treat. Radio 6 music this afternoon 7/07/ at 5.30pm to listen live.

I’m sure. 💜

I think so.

I like this summation. I’m getting a bit bored of the list of bands they’re a hybrid of. The truth is they’re not like any of them in the whole. Abigail was clearly born to peacock the world. Say hi for me.

This whole set at Moth Club is one of my favourite captures of a consummate performance. Love it all.

@@LouSmith awesome camera work mate its never boring as you pan around and show whats going on! Should go into being a camera person

Thanks. Yes, sometimes it all comes together. Their lighting person is really great which really makes it. Manages to feel intimate despite the large crowd of photographers.

@@LouSmith hahahaa see this bands lighting person is even good! Honestly yeah man i gotta agree with that

Yep! They’re on it. The first gig I filmed, and their fourth, only had one red light, and that was Aurore’s keyboard light which I persuaded her to put on the other end of her keyboard so at least some light could spill onto Abi and the rest of them. They sure upped their game since then.

Not yet! New year, I’m sure.

I can see that. Early arrangement particularly.

Thank you. Yes, I was smitten at first encounter, as many have been since. They’ve been very effusive about how appearing on my channel started the ball rolling with respect to industry interest/excitement. I’m very happy about that, as it’s a pretty rare occurrence. And yes, they were formally the Dinner Party, but it turned out that name was already taken as a project of musician Kamasi Washington. If you have time and inclination, there is a piece here that covers some of the topics you raised. I can’t honestly see any grounds for the negativity, other than the fact that they are a talented band of beautiful young women who’ve really done their homework regarding performance and songwriting, and are deservedly poised to become household names. www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/the_last_dinner_party_on_comparisons_hype_debut_single_nothing_matters

@@LouSmith thanks for the link, that's an excellent article. You must be really pleased to have that acknowledgement from them for your videos, great stuff. They sound like a good laugh too and exude confidence - I read that they jokingly had a dig at The Rolling Stones which is pretty ballsy. Interesting about the band name, I guess adding the Last makes it more dramatic so it's a good adjustment. I did mention the criticism and it's unfair, it seems to come from jealousy of them becoming so big so fast. I see that their debut album will be released in February and they'll be playing big arenas and festival stages next year, that's a given. Glad to find your channel too, I love discovering new bands so I'll have a good old rummage through :)

The whole encore was great.

@@LouSmith Friggin love them! And Picture Parlour, so glad I discovered these two bands whilst being off work sick. Made up, love 'em!

@craggleb8519 I discovered both of them within a month of each other. Unfortunately I had to pull my video of Picture Parlour by order of their management, but happily was allowed to keep my four TLDP ones. It doesn’t seem to have hurt them any😅

@@LouSmith I'm stoked to hear new music from them both, TLDP played down the road from me in Oxford last year, I didn't know about them then, grr.

⁠@@Twanger..the one that got away! I’m a great advocate of seeing bands in intimate venues, though I have no doubt that they will live up to the stadium stages that surely wait them.

Oh yes! Nearly my birthday.

Live recordings are exactly that. The experience of live music has as much to do with the atmosphere in the room, as the high fidelity of the amplification, which only gets harder the larger the venue. That said, this recording from XOYO is the best audio of my recordings kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJ6flNh22eCRZ6c.html&ab_channel=LouSmith They have a dedicated sound and lighting team these days, so will get the best out of the equipment they have to work with. I think you'll have a great time if you can just feel it.

Now I’m thirsty!

Well we’re fast approaching the album release date, (February) with four singles released already. I guess there could be another release b4 Christmas. You never know.

Hmm not seeing it myself. A bit with the cabaret style theatrics maybe.

@@LouSmith Dresden Dolls were Cabaret Style !

Yes, I got that bit. There are definite parallels in the inspiration.

I'm pretty sure they said on their instagram that they will in 2023

You got it. Can’t remember the artist just now, but I’m sure you can find it if you’re interested. It was the name of a project they were curating. TLDP lawyer and label would have been very thorough to make sure nothing would upset the proposed roll out of what is obviously going to be a meteoric success story.

@@LouSmith Cheers Lou. Last Dinner Party is a better name anyway, imo. It has the religious link which is prevalent in a lot of their lyrics. I know the singer said she went to catholic school.

Yeah. I think they’re quite happy with how it worked out.

He sounds great

I think a couple of people have said that, including myself. The other videos I posted had a guy called Rhys on drums, but this time I think a session musician joined them. The lighting, costumes and vibes at this gig were really special. It's also probably the last gig of theirs that I'll film too due to copyright restrictions etc. They've been gracious in allowing these four recordings off mine to stand at least for now as a record of their brief journey through the grass roots venues of London, before they were swept aloft.

It was Casper Miles for this show. Isis Dunthorne was playing for a while after Casper and before Rebekah. Casper’s with them again currently.

@sah-win thanks for the precision answer!

Probably trying to match your manners.

Definitely born to wrap an audience around her little finger.

@@LouSmith for the 15 minutes that they’re the flavour of the month, at least

@@InspirationSessions you don’t think they have legs beyond that? I think they have depth, great songwriting as well as a knockout delivery. I think they could run and run personally.

@@LouSmith I’d be pleased to see them do that, don’t get me wrong - just wary of the usual musical hype curve. Remember Menswear? 😆

Haha! Case in point. No I don’t! I just feel that these gals are smart and focused, and a major label has put their faith in them. Pretty much any song from these sets could be a single, due to their infectious hooks, but have enough musical complexity to make them keepers. I really hope so anyway. Time will tell eh?

That must be good, right?

@@LouSmith ahaha yessir, i was just saying that their drummer looks like Outlander’s character Jamie Fraser, that seemed funny to me

@thejusticeprice2872 I see. I'm not good with actual celebs!

@@LouSmith no worries! But take a look on google, you’ll see they’re pretty much alike 😄

T e each their own. Personally any comparisons seen redundant when we can listen to the whole thing and decide things for ourselves.

@@LouSmith you might want to watch the Front Row interview Georgia and Abigail do, Georgia clearly says Florence and The Machine are a huge influence

Doesn't that prove my point? Georgia said it. To repeat what has already been said is the definition of redundancy. Anyway, I'm not here to split hairs, just to share the music I love with the widest possible audience with the express hope that other people will come to love it too. With TLDP, I'm proud to say, that has proved to be the case beyond my wildest expectations.

I think it must be one of theirs. It would be weird to do an encore of two covers wouldn't it?

@@LouSmiththat’s what I thought as well. Maybe they thought it wasn’t strong enough for the album or it might be the next single after the album comes out ?

@masonchin4705 we shall see! It's a great live song anyway. The way Abi introduced it here suggests it was an expected highpoint.

It's one of their favourites to play live and also a firm fan favourite. I don't think there is anything more sinister than it didn't really fit with the rest of the songs on the album. Their sound is evolving and as much as I love PTE their unreleased songs in their live set are even better. Wouldn't be at all surprised if Godzilla is the next single.@@masonchin4705

@@masonchin4705 We will see it at some point, maybe a limited edition 7", just act fast when the announcement comes that is my advice 🙂