Can't promise this clip to offer a clear line on the lyrical schemes at play on The Eternal (try the album excerpt collage or Thurston's admission of black metal inspiration), because it is fan-made and far, but those seeking sonic insight will be satisfied. According to a YouTube commenter they played this song in Milan 9/10/2008, but it was called "Mars" then, and we're all about FIRST!1!, so technically this performance in Chile on Sunday was the the live debut of "Calming The Snake." Lee grooves; Kim screams, preaches, and coos; Thurston goes dissonant, scrapes harmonics, windmills and broods; we remain optimistic about the new Sonic Youth album. Continue reading New Sonic Youth - "Calming The Snake" (Live In Chile)...