Additionally, Above The Fold has MP3s of the performance, although merely listening to it kind of robs the humor of it.
That wasn't the only rockin' performance that day though. Check out video below of Amy Goodman's rendition of "Ow! Ow! I'm press, why are you arresting me?" from her classic, genre-defining effort The Battle of St. Paul
Video: Rage Against The Machine - "Bombtrack" and "Guerilla Radio" (Live at the Democratic National Convention Protest Concert)
(Rage Against The Machine - "Guerilla Radio" - Live in Denver)
(Rage Against The Machine - "Bombtrack" - Live in Denver)
I had just finished listening to NPR's coverage (because, while CNN and Fox News are good for a larf, you have to be serious every now and again), when I was inadvertently reminded that, yes, Rage Against The Machine would rage against the Democratic National Convention in the Mile High City. And, since this is the internet, video of that performance has turned up on YouTube. God bless, ye merry internet. If you can stand a little bit of buzz coming into your stereo speakers, then I'd undoubtedly recommend watching "Guerilla Radio", as it contains the band's military-style entrance and salute to the audience. Who, of course, eat it up. Next up for the band will be raging against the machine-in-chief in St. Paul. After all, Rage is nothing if not fair and balanced.
Watch performances of "Guerilla Radio" and "Bombtrack" at the top of the post.
Grizzly Bear, Wilco Debut New Material At Lollapalooza 2008
(Wilco - "One Wing" - Live at Lollapalooza 2008)
Despite the fact that its in my backyard, I opted not to attended Lollapalooza this year, due to high ticket prices and the fact that I'd seen most of the main acts at Lollapalooza 2006. But, the more and more videos I see from the Midwest destination fest being upload, the more I start to question the wisdom of that decision (and then I remember: oh yeah, when was the last time I had 200 bones to spare?).
Still, the people who did go--and there were a lot of them--got to see (rather, are seeing) some amazing things. Two of the more noteworthy sights were new songs debuted by both Grizzly Bear and Wilco. Stereogum had the scoop on them both. "One Wing", Wilco's new song described by S-Gum as a "meandering rocker with a triple axe-explosion" (wasn't that "Impossible Germany?"), was premiered by the site. As far as Grizzly Bear is concerned, the already leaked "Two Weeks" was amongst four new songs played the group. Again, Stereogum's got the scoop, and you can read about it here.
As for the rest of the fest, here are some notable clips I found. Obvious, video and audio quality vary:
(Radiohead - "Everything In Its Right Place/Fake Plastic Trees")
(Rage Against The Machine - "Testify")
(Rage Against The Machine - Zack De la Rocha's Rant during "Wake Up")
