I remember when this song came out I had just got home from over a month away at work and tonight in 2024 out of nowhere it popped in my head and I was singing it. Had to come here to watch and it still does not disappoint.
@@CatherineCampbell-i1premote mining operations. 42 days away from home working underground and staying in a camp setting with limited phone and internet.
Alexisonfire was my first concert experience back in 2009. Sadly it was the only time I got to see them, but im glad I got the chance. Ill always love this band!
RIP Alexisonfire. I have been crying for the last hour listening to everyone song you guys have released. Your music has shaped me more than you know. It's probably saved me from the abyss of mind a few times now.
Dear Alexisonfire, I'm a teacher at elementary school. I recently played this song to my second grade class when teaching them about birds. I think it really sent the message. The kids enjoyed it, so thank you for creating this! Sincerely, Mr. Peachface hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah
I saw these guys 2 weeks ago in Montreal and coincidentally was going to Niagra Falls with family this week and all I thought about on the Maid of the Mist was this music video!
Alexisonfire has been my favorite band. And it won't change. During these ten years you've made so wonderful music, you've inspired so many people, you've helped some of them with your songs. Just to say : We will never forget u. I love u guys, and I know I'm not the only one. R.I.P Alexisonfire.
Seem them live a year or so back with billy talent, cancer bats, and against me and im proud to say that at least i seen em on one of their last tours they will ever do. BTW it was an amazing show :)
Alexisonfire has possibly the most consistent discography I have ever seen, they change things up but they always remain solid. Also, a music video for a Canadian band riding the Maid of the Mist is like a music video for an American band visiting the Statue of Liberty :P
Besides the music I love the fact that in this video you can just see the passion for their music on their faces while they play!! That's the way IT SHOULD BE!!
There are so many it's hard to choose the best. Joni Mitchell, The Band, Blue Rodeo, Maestro Fresh Wes, Joel Plaskett, Gordon Lightfoot and I could go on. But I can't disagree that he's one of our best.
i remember the first time i heard Alexisonfire, it was '44. caliber love letter' i was about twelve. my friend and i were playing red faction 2 on his PS2. i immediately fell in love. up until then i had been listening to bullshit mainstream music and that song was the point where i started listening to heavier stuff. I will always cherish that memory and will always be thankful to Alexis for pointing me in the right direction R.I.P. indeed you wonderful musicians... you will be missed.
Krzysztof Chwiesiak right... So I guess its part of Asia then? Look, America itself is a continent which contains countries such as Canada , United States OF America, Mexico, etc. You should seriously consider reviewing your geographic knowledges...
this album took me through my great grandfather passing through the birth of my son amazing music that will be a part of me forever ty alexis we miss you guys
all the people on here saying "omg dallas green" are probably the reason alexisonfire is no more. serves you right. there were five amazingly talented musicians in this band, and four of them rarely get their deserved praise.
Dan Smith really. Because Dallas had fans is the reason they died ? Not because this short lived scene died? Lol. Let me guess Bay Area thrash is dead because of Metallica. Get over yourself and let go dude.
@Cross-Eye Box Breaks How is the screaming terrible when this is really how this type of music is supposed to be? It's like someone saying "Pop music sucks because there is no screaming in it."
they broke up for dallas green to become a sappy little bitch its really sad, but i can't rip on city in colour their not that bad but still to leave alexisonfire to sing folk music is really sad
1nz4n3420 not actually that hard to understand. he writes songs for both bands, and his head isn't in the alexisonfire mode it used to be. both bands are outstanding and he is an amazing lyricist. they'll be back. they have so much love for it. respect.
Alexisonfire were a band who should've lasted forever IN ALL LITERAL SENSES OF THE WORD! Still I'm glad I got the chance to see them 3 times, and it's great to know all of them will still be making fantastic music, even if not as a unit (equal to one measure of awesome).
maaan i remember listening to these guys WAAAY back, recently stumbled across an old folder with all this kinda good stuff including KSE atreyu still remains and all that....high school days were the shit, sad i never saw em live :(
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***** Actually it is you idiot. Learn a bit about the band before arguing. First line on wikipedia says: Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis on fire") So if you don't believe me go look there dumbass. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexisonfire
Strange things happen in nighttime hours Yesterday's buds, tomorrow's flowers Those who speak numbers, refuse the great forgiver And powerful men raise your hands and deliver All the superstitions to which we all cling While high minds in Geneva ponder e8 vs. string The sun hides itself, concealing its grin And waits for the dawn to reveal itself again Oh, young cardinals Nesting in the trees Oh, hear our songs And reign your innocence on me Strange things happen in the nighttime hours White tails graze and wolves devour Ghosts of old loves are blowing through the pines Nicotine babies are being born without spines The god of the sea is swinging his trident We stoke our fires with the bones of tyrants The sun, it retreats through the dust and the din And waits for the dawn to reveal itself again Oh, young cardinals Nesting in the trees Oh, hear our song And reign your innocence on me Oh, young cardinals Take flight Return to nest in the black of night There were things you were not meant to knowOh, young cardinals Nesting in the trees Oh, hear our song And reign your innocence on me Oh, young cardinals Oh, young cardinals Oh, young cardinals Oh, young cardinals
theamazinghairball even if this comment is already 2 years old, in which universe does he scream? This style of singing is called shouting and it is post-hardcore not screamo, ever listened to screamo?
I like all the crazy energy from the other band members, and then Dallas' voice underneath, almost in his zone sort of. AlexisonFire had a good balance that other bands lack.
Better late than never. This song gives me goosebumps. It’s a real toss up 4 me between The City and AOF. I happen to like all kinds of genres. And YES this genre works well for me. Good morning Canadians.
Yes.. seeing them in december, first and the last time EVER seeing the greatest band ever to come out in the alternative scene.. Lets see which one of these contemporary bands can top them.. none..
I was working on this boat when they were making this :') Never been so happy in my entire life. my favourite band came to my work!
And I had a 3-way with the Olsen twins
maid of the mist ?
Buddy I fucking wish !
Why is that not believe able ? Lmao
@@ryancarr7440 is someone jealous? 🤦🏻♂️
I remember when this song came out I had just got home from over a month away at work and tonight in 2024 out of nowhere it popped in my head and I was singing it. Had to come here to watch and it still does not disappoint.
I hope you dont mind me asking but I am just curious pray do tell, what were you "...over a month away at work..." doing?
@@CatherineCampbell-i1premote mining operations. 42 days of work followed by 2 days of travel to get home.
@@CatherineCampbell-i1premote mining operations. 42 days away from home working underground and staying in a camp setting with limited phone and internet.
I remember hearing this all the time in NHL 2010. Great memories with this song
wish ea would bring back the rock and metal soundtracks songs an instant memory when I think of the nhl games
😂❤
The drummer has some of the best fills I've ever heard. Wish people would give him the credit he deserves too lol.
11 years late but yeah both drummers go crazy
Ratbeard is a fantastic drummer.. much ❤
His main grooves and rhythms are interesting too- watch out is a climic in making straight time sound interesting lol!
the drumming is insane
not really
@@VicSteiner1 It doesn't have to be difficult to be insane. ;)
Braden Vassov, the energy is insane
2009 😢 this band will always slap! Signed a proud Canadian fan 🍁❤️
Shooting This On The Maid Of The Mist was a badass idea!! :)))
fuck yea it is
the drumming in this is so fucking good
NHL 10.....good memories
I've still got to go back and finish that season...
Oh yeah mate
i forgot this song was in that game
fuck yeah dude! that and NHL 06 had a beast sound track
Naw 07
Winter of 2024- This anthem still holds its place in my heart. ❤️
such a canadian video love it
Alexisonfire was my first concert experience back in 2009. Sadly it was the only time I got to see them, but im glad I got the chance. Ill always love this band!
The first band I saw live. So glad I saw them before they broke up. Phenomenal.
First time seeing them was at there last ever gig in Brixton Academy amazing gig so much energy and just general awesomeness !!
same here saw them at Blues Fest in Ottawa in like 2007
Also one of the first bands I saw live, luckily it was this past weekends cause they are back together now :)
First and only time I went to Niagra, has this song stuck in my head the whole time. It just felt so right!
i'm going to Niagara Falls tomorrow
this was my first video of Alexisonfire i've ever seen. Never heard of them before. Great song. City and Colour brought me here :)
when i first heard city and colour i did not know he was in alexisonfire at first
Mr. Dallas Green is both a city and a colour.
@@ragnarok7976 .....and an angel....lol
@@ragnarok7976That’s exactly how he came up with the name City and Colour, City (Dallas) Colour (Green)
@@ryplay08 Damn, if only I'd known that I could have made a statement about it or something.
RIP Alexisonfire. I have been crying for the last hour listening to everyone song you guys have released. Your music has shaped me more than you know. It's probably saved me from the abyss of mind a few times now.
Back now :)
My sub teacher and I where having a convo bout metal music and stuff he suggested I listen to alexisonfire, man they're incredibly good
AGREED!
+Boredaf xfuckyoux sorry dear this isnt metal
+Boredaf xfuckyoux
This isn't metal, it's melodic/post-hardcore
+neocanuck punk is a subgenre of metal soo
LoudGhostAnthem
No it isn't. There are significant differences between the two.
Dear Alexisonfire,
I'm a teacher at elementary school. I recently played this song to my second grade class when teaching them about birds. I think it really sent the message. The kids enjoyed it, so thank you for creating this!
Sincerely, Mr. Peachface hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah
Went to the Toronto concert on the 16th. So glad they played this song!!
same
I was there too. Absolutely amazing.
So awesome I would go insane
I've seen Alexisonfire 5 times but i would give anything just to watch them for one more night. RIP AOF
I saw these guys 2 weeks ago in Montreal and coincidentally was going to Niagra Falls with family this week and all I thought about on the Maid of the Mist was this music video!
That chorus is the GOAT.
Alexisonfire has been my favorite band. And it won't change. During these ten years you've made so wonderful music, you've inspired so many people, you've helped some of them with your songs. Just to say : We will never forget u. I love u guys, and I know I'm not the only one. R.I.P Alexisonfire.
i know this comment is 12 years old but alexisonfire is back together now
Seem them live a year or so back with billy talent, cancer bats, and against me and im proud to say that at least i seen em on one of their last tours they will ever do. BTW it was an amazing show :)
I'm blown away im seeing them tomorrow night, never thought I'd be able to
sooo great, I saw them live and they were the most energetic band ever
Alexisonfire has possibly the most consistent discography I have ever seen, they change things up but they always remain solid. Also, a music video for a Canadian band riding the Maid of the Mist is like a music video for an American band visiting the Statue of Liberty :P
I honestly don't know what George is singing in 00:21, have never checked and will never check, because all I hear is "Puerto rican on a string".
god damm i miss NHL 2010
This should now be a Canadian heritage moment
Canadian talent my friend🤟🏽❤
Saw a cardinal outside my window, decided to listen to a song about a cardinal
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Literally me right now hahahaha
Besides the music I love the fact that in this video you can just see the passion for their music on their faces while they play!! That's the way IT SHOULD BE!!
Dallas Green is possibly one of the most talented musicians ever. Quite possibly one of the best Canadian artists ever.
There are so many it's hard to choose the best. Joni Mitchell, The Band, Blue Rodeo, Maestro Fresh Wes, Joel Plaskett, Gordon Lightfoot and I could go on.
But I can't disagree that he's one of our best.
@@Mike-hu3ppGeddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and the Great Neil Peart
i remember the first time i heard Alexisonfire, it was '44. caliber love letter' i was about twelve. my friend and i were playing red faction 2 on his PS2. i immediately fell in love. up until then i had been listening to bullshit mainstream music and that song was the point where i started listening to heavier stuff. I will always cherish that memory and will always be thankful to Alexis for pointing me in the right direction R.I.P. indeed you wonderful musicians... you will be missed.
Would love to see this band. But I live in America and I don't think they come very often . Love to visit Canada again went to Montreal .
Stephen Giannone you know that America is not a country, right? Canada is part of America.
Krzysztof Chwiesiak right... So I guess its part of Asia then? Look, America itself is a continent which contains countries such as Canada , United States OF America, Mexico, etc. You should seriously consider reviewing your geographic knowledges...
This guy has obviously meant the usa, and furthermore, theres no need to be a dick about small mistakes and mental shortcuts like that.
rav 8 months late reply, how relevant is that!
United States of America. I fixed it for you.
this album took me through my great grandfather passing through the birth of my son amazing music that will be a part of me forever ty alexis we miss you guys
Anyone still listening in 2023?
2024 😁
2024
And 2024 yup XD
I will have still been here. And will remain here.
nah
it would be awesome for them to have a live show on that boat, id be there 2 yrs early just to make sure i was on it
I have seen these guys live they are really really good wish I could see them again
STILL ROCKING THE LP IN 2024
all the people on here saying "omg dallas green" are probably the reason alexisonfire is no more. serves you right. there were five amazingly talented musicians in this band, and four of them rarely get their deserved praise.
+Dan Smith Dallas quit because HE wanted to do city and colour
Dan Smith really. Because Dallas had fans is the reason they died ? Not because this short lived scene died? Lol. Let me guess Bay Area thrash is dead because of Metallica. Get over yourself and let go dude.
@@maximuslongrod6361 lmaoooo
@Cross-Eye Box Breaks How does he ruin the songs when that's pretty much their style and genre of music?
@Cross-Eye Box Breaks How is the screaming terrible when this is really how this type of music is supposed to be? It's like someone saying "Pop music sucks because there is no screaming in it."
Most of the Greatest musicians in the world are Canadians. CANADA FTW!!
ALEXISONFIRE ROCKS!!!!!!!
Awesome music hailing from my hometown St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada!!!! And shot in Niagara falls, Ontario. All Canadian pride!!!
This is real music.
I wish I was going to their last shows. Been a good run for them.
How I wish I was on that boat
NFalls! Represent! Much love and respect to Alexisonfire, makes me proud to be a Canadian and a man of the Great White North!
fucking heavy montreal 2015 baby
owenshire88 yuhhhhh!
chillin on the maid of the mist yesterday, blaring this tune on repeat to live this moment myself.
0:02 See that? Canadian money :)
Why the f did i just learn of this band today. Good thing they made new music or i might not have ever heard them
Did you also hear about them touring with Avenged Sevenfold?!
Still one of my all time favourite songs :D
Been my favorite band for over 20 yeas now, Thats insane. Love you guys.,
NESTINGGG IN THEEEE TREEEEEES
alexisonfire's best song by far has over 200 plays on my ipod
They were so awesome why did they have to break up
they broke up for dallas green to become a sappy little bitch its really sad, but i can't rip on city in colour their not that bad but still to leave alexisonfire to sing folk music is really sad
go away
Anthony Kazman if you read correctly i said their not bad but Alexisonfire is sooo much better why Dallas would leave them is completely befuddling
1nz4n3420 not actually that hard to understand. he writes songs for both bands, and his head isn't in the alexisonfire mode it used to be. both bands are outstanding and he is an amazing lyricist. they'll be back. they have so much love for it. respect.
1nz4n3420 1. Both Alexisonfire and City and Colour is amazing. 2. city and colour is not folk music. 3.Dallas isn't a sappy little bitch.
Alexisonfire were a band who should've lasted forever IN ALL LITERAL SENSES OF THE WORD!
Still I'm glad I got the chance to see them 3 times, and it's great to know all of them will still be making fantastic music, even if not as a unit (equal to one measure of awesome).
I am literally wearing an Alexisonfire t-shirt right now...The one with the schoolgirls fighting
alexisonfire is an amazing band
maaan i remember listening to these guys WAAAY back, recently stumbled across an old folder with all this kinda good stuff including KSE atreyu still remains and all that....high school days were the shit, sad i never saw em live :(
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VEVO is the best thing that ever happened to youtube
Getting hardcore on the fucking Maid of the Mist.
TheNoisyPoptart XD i go every summer.. ima be that one person on the fucking boat rocking ot to this
Saw them live in Edmonton December 2012. Wish I saw them live more than twice.
yes they are back :D
Just bought my tickets for Sonic boom in edmonton.
Can't wait to go!!!
It's Alexis on fire, not "Alex is on Fire"
WHO SAID THAT?!?!?!
*****
Actually it is you idiot. Learn a bit about the band before arguing. First line on wikipedia says: Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis on fire")
So if you don't believe me go look there dumbass.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexisonfire
DarkCry9000 wtf??
I enjoy cheezies
Juan Noreña And Midgets. I like them too.
This sounds SO different from their older stuff...well the screaming at least. The chorus still has an AMAZING voice.
Dallas Green is amazing
Too true :) I got to meet him talk about awesomeness lovely guy too
:) ~~ :)
Best Canadian Band ever! I'd do anything to see them play one more time on a farewell tour or something
So good, it hurts.
I got to meet Dallas at their concert in Anaheim. He's the nicest guy I've ever met. He signed my ticket. I feel lucky =)
Strange things happen in nighttime hours
Yesterday's buds, tomorrow's flowers
Those who speak numbers, refuse the great forgiver
And powerful men raise your hands and deliver
All the superstitions to which we all cling
While high minds in Geneva ponder e8 vs. string
The sun hides itself, concealing its grin
And waits for the dawn to reveal itself again
Oh, young cardinals
Nesting in the trees
Oh, hear our songs
And reign your innocence on me
Strange things happen in the nighttime hours
White tails graze and wolves devour
Ghosts of old loves are blowing through the pines
Nicotine babies are being born without spines
The god of the sea is swinging his trident
We stoke our fires with the bones of tyrants
The sun, it retreats through the dust and the din
And waits for the dawn to reveal itself again
Oh, young cardinals
Nesting in the trees
Oh, hear our song
And reign your innocence on me
Oh, young cardinals
Take flight
Return to nest in the black of night
There were things you were not meant to knowOh, young cardinals
Nesting in the trees
Oh, hear our song
And reign your innocence on me
Oh, young cardinals
Oh, young cardinals
Oh, young cardinals
Oh, young cardinals
Just saw them in Vancouver they sounded so great!
Is it true that a corpse floated by while they were shooting this video?
Yep, apparently the video was shot close to a suicide point and the bodies take a few days to float up
+3M TM Yep Dallas talked about it in an interview with a radio station here, happened midway through filming so the mood went down from there.
I heard it from my little brother, who's friend is one of the kids in the video. That's terrible :(
Yup. I am in this video. There was a dead body. they had it covered. Looked like someone sleeping under a sheet.
Hey, maybe you're my brother's friend lol
Wow what a true loss for us alexis fans! One of the greatest live bands ever! Us as Canadians have lost a true Gem! R.I.P
Who else seeing them at riot fest?
Red1676 yuhhhhh
Red1676 X-Fest Calgary
Yeahhhhhh
Riot fest toronto!!!! \m/
1:11 THE BLOWJOB PIRATES
Watched this video 14 years ago and wanted to see the falls. This week I can finally say I’ve crossed that off the list!
I sometimes forget I was in this video.. It isn't until I see my ass in the pinstripe pants getting on the boat.
Never forget seeing them live for frosh week in 2010 at Laurentian university, they were waaaay to big for the cafeteria, epic show
April 2016 anyone?
+Oli Monks May 1st
Lol june
2017
The drumming at 1:17 is insane... Jordan Hastings is sick
Not the biggest fan of Screamo but if Dallas Green is in it I'll listen to it and LOVE it
You're an idiot if you think this is "screamo". Suicide Silence is "screamo", BMTH is "screamo", this is not.
+mario mandujano In no worlds Suicide silence can be considered as screamo they are a deathcore band and that's way far from anything like screamo
theamazinghairball even if this comment is already 2 years old, in which universe does he scream? This style of singing is called shouting and it is post-hardcore not screamo, ever listened to screamo?
Amazing how a song can sound angry, melancholic and anxiously yearning about nothing important in particular while being artistically abstract
Where's the 2020 gang? #NHL10
I’m here!!!!
I like all the crazy energy from the other band members, and then Dallas' voice underneath, almost in his zone sort of. AlexisonFire had a good balance that other bands lack.
The st.louis cardinals should use this as their theme song.
What about Arizona?
moshe frid the cardinals in the nfl
Always great to see a local band make it good out there!
1 million views but no comments
***** sweet
thank you alexisonfire, and best of luck to future musicmakers
July 2016 anyone?
yep! one of my fav bands!
March 2019 *
@Kivzee this was actually on an older cd called "Young Crows/ Old Cardinals" and it was before they left the band. their newest album is called crisis
dallas looks like a lumberjack huehuehue
Better late than never. This song gives me goosebumps. It’s a real toss up 4 me between The City and AOF. I happen to like all kinds of genres. And YES this genre works well for me. Good morning Canadians.
Nhl 10
this
my home town
anybody else wondering why the fuck they filmed this on the maid of the mist lol?
Alexisonfire*^*... iam in love with you guys.. i feel your music.. my whole skin is shaking
Anyone still listening in 2019 or is it just me?
ayy
Yes.. seeing them in december, first and the last time EVER seeing the greatest band ever to come out in the alternative scene.. Lets see which one of these contemporary bands can top them.. none..
20 CANADIAN DOLLAR BILL SONG
havent stopped listening to these guys for hours now =[ can't believe they broke up!