David Bazan performs Pedro the Lion - Magazine (Live on KEXP)

David Bazan performs the songs of Pedro the Lion live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on December 15, 2012.

Host: DJ Shannon
Audio Engineer: James Nixon
Cameras: Andrew Franks, Travis Tyler & Justin Wilmore
Editing: Justin Wilmore

[BradFazner]

this song gives me chills every time...i love the drums so much

[bandofmountains]

David Bazan is one of the greatest songwriters of the last 30 years/this generation/however you want to phrase it. He’s up there.

[thricex]

why doesn't this video have more views. david bazan is the greatest.

[GarrettIsTheDinosaur]

David's guitar is gorgeous and I love watching that drummer. Great band.

[Theaphorist]

This line is metaphysical
And on the one side
And on the one side
The bad half live in wickedness
And on the other side
And on the other side
The good half live in arrogance
And there's a steep slope
With a short rope
This line is metaphysical
And there's a steady flow
Moving to and fro
Oh look you earned your wings
Are you an angel now
Or a vulture?
Constantly hovering over
Waiting for a big mistake
Oh my God, what have I done?
Wouldn't you love to be
On the cover of a magazine?
Healthy skin and perfect teeth
Designed to hide what lies beneath
And I feel the darkness growing stronger
As you cram light down my throat
And how does that work out for you
In your holy quest to be above reproach?
Wouldn't you love to be
On the cover of a magazine?
Healthy skin and perfect teeth
Designed to hide what lies beneath
What lies beneath

[SkyliCyrus]

Dude on the ground with his hand on his head, wasn’t ready for the deep lyrics of David bazan!

[broken_disco_ball]

This needs millions of views. What an incredible performance — and so wonderfully produced video-wise. 👏

[asaturn]

this album (control) is so underrated. the live playing is good but the album is great.

[DiegodeSousa]

Simply, I would like to discuss all the nuances of these lyrics with everyone that guides actions based on its own vanity.

[kipthomas]

Seriously, who would give this a thumbs down? Wait... maybe a jilted lover....

[ericcummins]

Healthy skin, perfect teeth designed to hide what lies beneath.

[SuMeK]

Can someone tell me which amp head do David use?

[grahamthomas]

What is that pedal he uses to get to get feedback?

[diegosouza]

Drums should sound heavier, including snare, but still great.