Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Travis perform "Why Does It Always Rain On Me" of their record "The Man Who" on Dutch TV show "2 Meter Sessies". Filmed on September 10th, 1999.
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About 2 Meter Sessions
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Based in the Netherlands, 2 Meter Sessions is an independent, ongoing (new) music platform with a great legacy. Monthly we film 3 to 4 sessions with promising and breakthrough acts from all over the world.
Many well-known acts have visited the show; from James Taylor, Elliott Smith and David Crosby to Damien Jurado, Ben Howard and Josh Ritter, via Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters. Archive footage can regularly be seen in (theatrical) documentary movies, like “Mystify: Michael Hutchence” (with footage of our session with INXS, filmed in 1997), “Heaven Adores You” (with footage of our session with Elliott Smith, filmed in 1998) and “All I Can Say” (with footage of our session with Blind Melon, filmed in 1993).
The show started back in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske. On his popular national radio show he persuaded New-Zealand band Crowded House to play a couple of songs. The response of the public was so great, that 2 Meter Sessions quickly became a household name. In 1993, the show made a successful transition to national television. From there the show became a national phenomenon, for over 10 years, with filmed sessions of new talent, breakthrough acts and arrived career artists. Almost a million of 2 Meter Sessions cd’s were sold in the Netherlands.
Check this playlist with over 150 well-known 2 Meter Sessions clips since 1993: bit.ly/38fbO9I
Subscribe to our Youtube-channel for unique music sessions: bit.ly/2OX4S8t
Listen to 2 Meter Sessions on Spotify: spoti.fi/39vt6iS
#travis #britpop #indierock #90smusic
Travis perform "Why Does It Always Rain On Me" of their record "The Man Who" on Dutch TV show "2 Meter Sessies". Filmed on September 10th, 1999.
• Subscribe to our Youtube-channel for more unique music sessions: bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Playlist with over 150 well-known 2 Meter Sessions clips since 1993: bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen to 2 Meter Sessions on Spotify: spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• 2metersessions.com
• instagram.com/2metersessions
• facebook.com/2metersessies
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About 2 Meter Sessions
====================
Based in the Netherlands, 2 Meter Sessions is an independent, ongoing (new) music platform with a great legacy. Monthly we film 3 to 4 sessions with promising and breakthrough acts from all over the world.
Many well-known acts have visited the show; from James Taylor, Elliott Smith and David Crosby to Damien Jurado, Ben Howard and Josh Ritter, via Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters. Archive footage can regularly be seen in (theatrical) documentary movies, like “Mystify: Michael Hutchence” (with footage of our session with INXS, filmed in 1997), “Heaven Adores You” (with footage of our session with Elliott Smith, filmed in 1998) and “All I Can Say” (with footage of our session with Blind Melon, filmed in 1993).
The show started back in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske. On his popular national radio show he persuaded New-Zealand band Crowded House to play a couple of songs. The response of the public was so great, that 2 Meter Sessions quickly became a household name. In 1993, the show made a successful transition to national television. From there the show became a national phenomenon, for over 10 years, with filmed sessions of new talent, breakthrough acts and arrived career artists. Almost a million of 2 Meter Sessions cd’s were sold in the Netherlands.
Check this playlist with over 150 well-known 2 Meter Sessions clips since 1993: bit.ly/38fbO9I
Subscribe to our Youtube-channel for unique music sessions: bit.ly/2OX4S8t
Listen to 2 Meter Sessions on Spotify: spoti.fi/39vt6iS
#travis #britpop #indierock #90smusic
![Youssou NDour - Oh Boy + Shakin The Tree [4K] | 2 Meter Sessions, 1995](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tBvQtcBbIbo/mqdefault.jpg "Youssou NDour - Oh Boy + Shakin The Tree [4K] | 2 Meter Sessions, 1995
Youssou NDour performs Shakin The Tree, Oh Boy and Whareef live at 2 Meter Sessions in 1995.
Recorded in an intimate studio setting, this session captures the extraordinary voice, rhythmic energy and distinctive musical identity of one of Senegals most internationally acclaimed artists.
Born in Dakar, Senegal, Youssou NDour emerged as one of the leading voices in African music. His distinctive style draws on Senegalese musical traditions, particularly mbalax, while incorporating influences from rock, soul, pop and other international sounds. His powerful voice and dynamic performances have made him one of Senegals most internationally acclaimed musicians.
This 1995 2 Meter Sessions performance offers a rare glimpse of Youssou NDour in an intimate setting, showcasing the vocal power, rhythm and musical identity that made him an international star.
Setlist:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Shakin The Tree
05:31 Oh Boy
10:22 Whareef
Recorded for 2 Meter Sessions in 1995.
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About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
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#YoussouNdour #SenegaleseMusic #2MeterSessions")
![Mazzy Star - Flowers in December [4K Remaster] - 2 Meter Sessions (1996)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tN0_6yhKfOc/mqdefault.jpg "Mazzy Star - Flowers in December [4K Remaster] - 2 Meter Sessions (1996)
Experience the timeless beauty of Mazzy Stars Flowers in December, now uploaded in 4K.
Originally recorded in 1996 for the 2 Meter Sessions, this performance has become a global landmark for fans of Hope Sandoval and the late David Roback. Known for her haunting voice and disarming shyness, Hope delivers a masterclass in vulnerability that has resonated with millions of viewers for decades.
About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
• http://www.facebook.com/2metersessies
#MazzyStar #HopeSandoval #4K #Remastered #90sMusic #2MeterSessions #FlowersInDecember #LiveMusic #Shoegaze #DreamPop")
![Fischer-Z – The Worker [Solo Acoustic] | 2 Meter Sessions (2026, 4K)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/um_G2rlplg0/mqdefault.jpg "Fischer-Z – The Worker [Solo Acoustic] | 2 Meter Sessions (2026, 4K)
In this intimate 2 Meter Sessions performance, Fischer-Z (John Watts) delivers a stripped-down version of The Worker, one of the defining songs from the early new wave era.
Recorded in 2026 in Amsterdam, this solo rendition highlights the sharp songwriting and direct storytelling that have made Fischer-Z a lasting voice in British rock. With its socially charged lyrics and driving melodic tension, The Worker remains as relevant today as when it was first released.
About Fischer-Z
Fronted by singer-songwriter John Watts, Fischer-Z emerged in the late 1970s as part of the UK new wave movement. Known for combining post-punk energy with politically aware lyrics and strong pop sensibilities, the band achieved international success with songs like The Worker, So Long, and Marliese. Over the decades, John Watts has continued to evolve Fischer-Z both as a band and solo project, maintaining a distinctive voice within European rock.
LIVE AANKONDIGING
John Watts (Fischer-Z) komt als special guest naar het Bostheater Ommen voor een unieke 2 Meter Sessies-avond 🌳
📅 Zaterdag 29 augustus Een bijzondere kans om een legende van de new wave / rock van dichtbij te zien met o.a. The Worker, So Long en Marliese.
✨ Maar ook:
- bijzondere 2 Meter Sessies-archiefbeelden
- verhalen van Jan Douwe Kroeske
- muzikale hoogtepunten uit bijna 40 jaar 2 Meter Sessies
- exclusieve reünie van Prodigal Sons!
Let op: Fischer-Z (John Watts) en Prodigal Sons spelen geen volledige sets (ca. 4–6 nummers per act).
🎟️ Tickets zijn nu verkrijgbaar
👉 https://www.bostheaterommen.nl/events/2-meter-het-bos-in/
About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
• http://www.facebook.com/2metersessies
2MeterSessions #FischerZ #JohnWatts #TheWorker #AcousticPerformance #LiveMusic #NewWave #StudioSession")
![Imarhan – 2 Meter Session (Desert Rock Grooves) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vKQ_pWu2N8Y/mqdefault.jpg "Imarhan – 2 Meter Session (Desert Rock Grooves) [4K]
Experience the hypnotic sounds of Imarhan, the acclaimed Algerian band bringing the soul of the Sahara to the 2 Meter Sessions studio. Rooted in the rich Tuareg music tradition of Tamanrasset, Imarhan builds on “Assouf” (desert blues), adding modern arrangements and rock-influenced energy to their distinctive Saharan sound.
Following in the footsteps of Tinariwen, Imarhan bridges the gap between ancient desert culture and contemporary life. In this exclusive session, recorded in 2026 for the Dutch TV show 2 Meter Sessies, the band performs tracks from their latest repertoire, including songs reflecting on their home studio Aboogi and their album Aboogi (Essam).
Listen to the unique blend of Tamasheq lyrics, repetitive guitar grooves, and desert poetry.
Setlist:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Tellalt
03:43 Azzaman
08:42 Derhan NOulhine
12:31 Tin Arayth
17:48 Assagasswar
More about Imarhan: The band was formed in Tamanrasset, Algeria, and has become a leading voice in the modern Tuareg movement. By building their own studio, Aboogi, they created a creative hub where city life and desert tradition converge.
Subscribe to 2 Meter Sessions for more unique live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
• http://www.facebook.com/2metersessies
#Imarhan #2MeterSessions #TuaregMusic #DesertBlues #Tamasheq #SaharaMusic #LiveMusic #Tamanrasset #Assouf #AlgerianMusic")
