TEMIC return with a live version of “Paradigm,” captured during their recent European run and filmed at the iconic Poppodium Boerderij in the Netherlands – a venue long associated with some of the most compelling live recordings in the Progressive circuit.
More than a simple performance clip, the video offers a clearer perspective on how the band’s intricate studio arrangements translate on stage, emphasising dynamics, interplay, and the weight of execution over controlled production.
Watch the video for “Paradigm (Live at the Boerderij 2025)” via the YouTube player below:
“‘Paradigm’ is one of those songs that poured out in a single writing session,” TEMIC guitarist and vocalist Eric Gillette says. “I had this concept for someone traveling vast distances through space. They’re slowly trapped inside a kind of cryosleep, only for it to transform into their version of paradise. The song came together in a way that felt really natural. It’s one of my favorite songs to play live, especially with the vocal interplay with Fredrik. ‘Paradigm’ is always a powerful moment in our set.”
“Paradigm” thrusts Gillette into the spotlight. Following his stellar guitar opening, the Neal Morse Band member takes the lead with cleans that shine brighter than the North Star. “It feels like I’ve lost my mind.” While the song’s narrator searches for meaning amidst the great unknown, much like the natural order of the universe, the stars of TEMIC are fully aligned. Diego Tejeida stuns with cosmic swirling keys. Drummer Simen Sandnes and bassist Miguel Pereira collide into a meteoric groove. When main vocalist Frederik Bergersen Klemp and Gilette hit full throttle during the final chorus, the packed house at the Boerderij is transported to paradise.
The video for “Paradigm (Live at the Boerderij 2025)” was directed by John Vis and Geert Jan Schoonbeek and produced by Miguel Pereira.
Additional video credits:
Camera Operators: Meriam Verkleij, John Vis, Geert Jan Schoonbeek and Bianca de Ruiter
Lighting: Espen Karlsen
Technical Support: Boris Stipdonk
Monitor Engineer: David Eve
Recording credits:
Recorded live at Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Mixing and Mastering: Eric Gillette
Live Sound: Geoffrey Bonnifet
TEMIC would like to give a special thanks to the entire Boerderij crew.
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Lineup:
Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress) / Guitars and Backing Vocals
Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken) / Keyboards and Sound Design
Simen Sandnes (Shining, Arkentype) / Drums and Percussion
Fredrik Bergersen Klemp (Maraton, 22) / Vocals
Miguel Pereira (Withem, Big City) / Bass