James Blake - Retrograde (Live on KEXP)

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckman, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore

[dhenry]

He could make an entire song humming and it would be beautiful.

[melaniev]

White Shirt: "Ummmm, dude what is he doing? He's supposed to start the song."
Black Shirt: "Happens all the time. Just give him a second."

[GiulianaMartins]

Possibly one of the best songs of all time...

[danielleclarke]

This song penetrates my entire body. I'v never had a reaction like this to music

[KilllerWhale]

Always thought James was using autotune to tune his voice, especially in the beginning, and it was acceptable for me ... but here, he proved me wrong ! what a lad ! a hidden gem.

[najpresto]

his voice is sick..smooth.. coats you like warm milk. sexy. alien. minimalist yet layered…decadence. I love him. lol

[jakegevorgian]

James Blake has a such a beautiful voice. It sounds almost like a wind instrument.

[SirSmth]

you can feel everything this dude sings....a rarity indeed

[dclive]

This song is straight fire. Whatever you're going thru, it gives you the strength to dig deep within yourself. IMO..!!

[sipesihlenonxuba]

It’s 2022 and this song still gives me goosebumps 🥺

[dhenry]

Did he really just create his own backing vocals....right there...live

[wes_m]

James Blake is a legit musical genius and I don't use that term lightly. The way he composes is incredible, especially using consonance and dissonance to help create tension and release in his songs. As a musician myself, whenever I listen to James I'm genuinely in awe of how intelligent, complex, and absolutely beautiful his music is.

[aksheeta]

This sounds like the things you can't describe in words.

[EdiHooks]

If someone asked how many times I've listened to this song, I couldn't fathom a number.

[ZwienerZ]

This is seriously one my favorite songs EVER. I'm 29 years old now and have heard a lot of music, but this one hits me like a ton of bricks. It's so powerful.

[Demial_Sparda]

idk... but I always crying at "And yout friend are gone, and your friends wont come"...

[bogaeva]

This is so heartbreaking to be listening to in 2024... ❤️‍🩹

[howardcheryl]

I close my eyes, I hear something so very close to Nina Simone. Such music to my ears. Brilliance.

[andreamarcial]

You're on your own
In the world you've grown
Few more years to go
Don't let the hurdle fall
So be the girl you loved
Be the girl you loved
I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now
I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now
Suddenly I'm hit
Is this darkness or the dawn?
And your friends are gone
And your friends won't come
So show me where you fit
So show me where you fit
I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now
I'll wait
-We're alone now-
I'll wait
-We're alone now-
Suddenly I'm hit
Is this darkness or the dawn?
And your friends are gone
And your friends won't come
So show me where you fit

[CalmAsHinduCow]

That look of pain which comes across their faces at 0:45 when they all realise the loop pedal wasn't pushed at the right moment.