FROM THE BASEMENT
No crowd, no host, no hype, no instructions — just music. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the groundbreaking “From the Basement” series features intimate performances from cutting-edge artists such as Radiohead, the White Stripes, Aimee Mann and more.
1. Radiohead
Complemented by a brass section and percussionist, Radiohead reinterprets its then-newly released "The King of Limbs" album in an intense, revealing performance filmed in 2011 for Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series. (00:57:11)
2. Gnarls Barkley
Filmed with extraordinary detail and care, Gnarls Barkley delivers an introspective performance on Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series and, in the process, gives a second life to the smash "Crazy." (00:16:31)
3. Aimee Mann
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, joined by a full band as well as Shins vocalist James Mercer, performs an incisive set in 2012 on Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series. (00:16:00)
4. The Raconteurs
White Stripes leader Jack White teams with fellow Raconteurs Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler for an invigorating performance filmed in 2008 for Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series. (00:22.17)
5. Fleet Foxes
Filmed in 2009 for Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series, and drawing from their debut LP and second EP, Fleet Foxes perform an intimate set of harmony-based music that conjures the vibes and sounds of an ancient rural church. (00:30:17)
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers
Filmed in 2012 for Nigel Godrich’s “From the Basement” series, and bolstered by the contributions of guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform a majority of their “I’m With You” album in an intimate setting. (00:50:11)
7. The White Stripes
On tour in support of "Get Behind Me Satan" in 2005, the White Stripes perform on Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series. Focused on exacting details and visual touches, the duo play a thrilling set that captures their essence — and that of weird, brilliant American music. (00:24:05)
8. Moby
Collaborating with a cellist and a superb trio of vocalists (featuring Inyang Bassey), an unassuming Moby transforms several hit songs in an illuminating performance filmed for Nigel Godrich’s “From the Basement” series. (00:24:02)
9. Iggy & The Stooges
Four years into their acclaimed reunion, and about to release a new LP, Iggy and the Stooges deliver a riveting performance for Nigel Godrich's "From the Basement" series that captures the band — original members Iggy Pop, and Ron and Scott Asheton joined by ex-Minutemen bassist Mike Watt — in rare form. (00:17:18)
10. My Morning Jacket
Focusing on music from its then-new “Evil Urges” album (2008), My Morning Jacket delivers an excellent performance captured in intimate fashion for Nigel Godrich’s “From the Basement” series. (00:31:06)