Yo La Tengo - The Sounds of the Sounds of Science [ Live Visuals ]

In early 2001, Yo La Tengo were requested to provide a live score for a selection of Jean Painleve’s mesmerizing psychedelic undersea nature documentaries, to be played at the San Francisco Film Festival. This ultimately led to a series of approximately 12 live performances in which the band would accompany the films with their unique sonic atmosphere, aptly titled “The Sounds of the Sounds of Science.“ I’ve done my best to re-create this live experience by pairing the original films with studio recorded versions of Yo La Tengo’s original tracks. Enjoy this oftentimes overlooked moment in the band’s history! Timestamps: 0:00 - Sea Urchins 10:18 - Hyas and Stenorhynchus 19:32 - Shrimp Stories 26:14 - How Some Jellyfish Are Born 34:38 - Liquid Crystals 43:32 - The Love Life of the Octopus 55:28 - Acera or the Witches’ Dance 01:03:47 - The Sea Horse “What was different was that it was all sound for the most part. There was melody in