Queens of the Stone Age’s captivating “Live at KEXP” performance has been uploaded to YouTube, featuring the band’s unique orchestral re-arrangements of their material. The set, which is the entirety of the second act of their “Catacombs” show, showcases the band’s ability to blend their sludgy alt-rock sound with orchestral elements, including tuba, French horn, violin, and cello. The performance, which was recorded in late April, sees frontman Josh Homme delivering a haunting and intimate set, complete with a brief interview about the decision to play the “Catacombs” in Paris and the process of re-orchestrating their material for the tour.
The “Catacombs” tour, which concluded its run on May 1st, featured Queens of the Stone Age performing in a unique three-act format, with the band delivering orchestral re-arrangements of their songs, often blending multiple tracks into medleys. The set uploaded to YouTube is a prime example of this, with the band performing a mix of old and new material, including “Someone’s in the Wolf / A Song for the Deaf / Straight Jacket Fitting,” “Mosquito Song,” “Keep Your Eyes Peeled,” and “Spinning in Daffodils.”
The performance is characterized by its dark and moody atmosphere, with Josh Homme casually waving a cleaver while dressed in a sharp suit under haunting red lights, giving the sense of a Lynchian cabaret performance in Hell. This unique blend of music and visual aesthetics makes for a captivating watch, and fans of Queens of the Stone Age won’t want to miss it.
Queens of the Stone Age are currently preparing to hit the road once again in North America as part of Foo Fighters‘ “Take Cover” tour, which kicks off in August and runs through September. Fans can get tickets for the tour now, and check out the full “Live on KEXP” performance, including the setlist, below.
The “Live on KEXP” setlist is as follows:
01. Someone’s in the Wolf / A Song for the Deaf / Straight Jacket Fitting
02. Mosquito Song
03. Keep Your Eyes Peeled
04. Spinning in Daffodils
In conclusion, Queens of the Stone Age‘s “Live at KEXP” performance is a must-see for fans of the band and orchestral rock music in general. With its unique blend of music and visual aesthetics, the performance is a captivating watch that showcases the band’s ability to deliver haunting and intimate sets. Be sure to check out the full performance on YouTube and catch Queens of the Stone Age on tour with Foo Fighters this summer.
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