You know, the more you listen to this song, the more the off-beats and funky tempo shifts start sounding completely normal.It's honestly one of the most brilliant songs I've ever heard
The offset in terms the off beat made me feel like I’m not sober or something at first. Boy is it wonderful of a sound now. Love this song so so so much.
The song starts off so discordant and chaotic with all of the stray notes in the guitar and bass, but it gradually pulls itself together. It never quite becomes a perfectly comfortable melody, but the chorus has a slight pop sensibility that adds a bit of satisfaction where it is needed most. It's such a strange feeling to listen to, a satisfaction that is delivered 90% but leaving you wanting more. I really, really like this song.
This is why I love this album. I was mind blown by its sound the first couple of times I listen to it... its such a fascinanting album. They went ahead at exploring new sounds, and I was very comfortable with all the songs in the first listens. This is my fav album from theirs, right after Frengers.
I really wish Rick Beato would do a "What Makes This Song Great?" video for this one. That heavy syncopation and dissonance has always been what makes Bo such a unique talent.
I discovered this band when I was 17.... I’m 27 now. Holy shit. I’m just now realizing how much they influenced my music taste today and how ahead of their time they were (are). I’ll always love Mew💕
so fucking UNORTHODOX!.. i mean the beat, the timing,the riffs,THE VOICE,the ART of their MUSIC,oooh!..so magical,specially when your high,it makes you Imagine fantasy stuff,.Im just soaring right now..I swear! ...Its so beautiful but yet so rare,you know.. its like our own hidden gem.lets keep this song a secret!! Please.for MUSIC SAKE!
For some weird reason I'm having a 2009 flashback, clicked on about 5 random songs, then realized they were all the same year. Culminating with this absolute masterpiece..
In which we make sure no one got hurt Oh Anna and Sammy too What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself We know so much So much we do (No answer) In a word you were told That it'd fix your shaky home And what got made Was broken too Just a field with you Switching seats with you Tears us apart (I don't want it to) Some peculiar fix The two of us Counting us out (I don't want it to) (Overnight, turned all grey) What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself We know so much So much we do (No answer) In a word you were told That it'd fix your shaky home And what got made Was broken too Just a field with you Switching seats with you Tears us apart (I don't want it to) Some peculiar fix The two of us Counting us out (I don't want it to) Just a creed with you Switching seats with you Tears us apart (I don't want it to) What are we going to do? I'd really like it if you Turned out the lights as we planned It's gonna hurt when we land (I don't want it to) Why did you go? Lots of different reasons So many, you can't even count You think it's right Jumping off the seesaw Or do you just want it to be?
In which we make sure no one got hurt What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself We know so much So much we do (No answer) In a word you were told That it'd fix your shaky home And what got made Was broken too Just a field with you Switching seats with you Tears us apart (I don't want it to) Some peculiar fix The two of us Counting us out (I don't want it to) (Overnight, turned all grey) What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself We know so much So much we do (No answer) In a word you were told That it'd fix your shaky home And what got made Was broken too
Damn this song definitely sounded like 7/4 timing for me for awhile, but now I hear it at 4/4 timing with really interesting syncopation. Damn Mew never disappoints.
mew is dissonant, and that's why they're one of my favorite bands. they rarely write their songs around simple major chord progressions like most bands....they instead use unresolved, jazzier chords than the norm, more like 'shoegaze' bands than pop bands, and that's largely why their music sounds so unique and non-generic. listen to the progression in the chorus of 156. i love chords like that but 'mainstream' listeners generally don't.
Maybe!! I dont know Yet! But perhaphs its about this alienated "someone" finding another someone right? I mean almost everything Is 'bout finding love in here
Mew is one of the best bands to come from the nordic countries (although Sigur Ros and Kent are up there too ). I love their unique riffs, beautiful melodies and their rythmic creativity while still maintaining instant catchiness in their songs. I think how they treat rythms (quirky beats and tiny details to keep the beat more surprising) sets them apart from their contemporaries who are more straight forward.
I dont know about you guys, but this song... the rythm, the guitar.. the vid!! THEY'RE ALL SOOO FREAKING AWESOME!!!! Relaxing, but still inviting you to scream!!! Its just unique!! I love it!!!! IT DESERVES SOOOOOOO MANY MORE VIEWS!!! C'MON PEOPLE!!! LETS SHOW THE WORLD WHAT REAL MUSIC IS LIKE!!!!!
Such a great song, I remember finding it when it had around 600 likes. It looks like its getting pretty popular. As it should! its great song and more people should enjoy this.
I love your thoughts and feelings about this. I have found that Mew is one of thee best bands I've heard in some time. I don't care what Label they are on...I just don't want them to sell out.And I hope Jonas remains true to Mew at ALL COSTS..because, his input[not to mention that rest of the band] is indescribably superior to most bands out there now.I would love for them to be huge but..they seem to be just fine as they are..in relative obscurity[I can't wait for their latest Album]
@DDCollector415 technically at :19 it's a time signature switch, not syncopation, because you can't count a steady 4/4, but i agree other parts are definitely syncopated
It took me 8 years to find this song again. I saw them live once years ago and couldn’t remember the song name and I finally found them by looking up the venue’s concert history lmao. I’m so glad I did, this song is transcendent 🫶🏼
My favorite part is when the snailiens leave on their space ship. Lazers, nature, horses, dogs, volvo, snailiens. Put some shit together and there ya go, this video.
This simply knocked all of me down. What a daring and stimulating composition. Just when I thought that the song and Mew could not soar to any other colourful places, off they went. 🌻
@luisale130, Agreed. I first heard one of their songs on a C music tv promo....and yes I couldn't quite get the lyrics so after tons of browsing through the channels promos in their official website, I found this band lolz
Because the like function wasn't implemented until later. This video was uploaded in 2009, not sure when the like function was implemented into youtube but it wasn't until later if I recall correctly.
In an interview a while ago they mentioned looking through an English dictionary early on and finding the word "Mew" referring to the sound a cat makes. They said something about thinking the word was very interesting because it was "sharp at the beginning, soft in the middle and sharp again at the end." Something like that.
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You know, the more you listen to this song, the more the off-beats and funky tempo shifts start sounding completely normal.It's honestly one of the most brilliant songs I've ever heard
Must’ve listened to this song a lot
The offset in terms the off beat made me feel like I’m not sober or something at first. Boy is it wonderful of a sound now. Love this song so so so much.
I hope you still feel this way 10 years later, I sure as hell do!
This is what makes mew, mew - absolutely stunning arrangements and timing, it's perfection
I was just wondering if Bo is influenced by Mark Ribot at all...longshot and forgot to ask when we met :(
The song starts off so discordant and chaotic with all of the stray notes in the guitar and bass, but it gradually pulls itself together. It never quite becomes a perfectly comfortable melody, but the chorus has a slight pop sensibility that adds a bit of satisfaction where it is needed most. It's such a strange feeling to listen to, a satisfaction that is delivered 90% but leaving you wanting more. I really, really like this song.
soulbend yep, you captured this song
soulbend so I do I very much agreeD:
This is why I love this album. I was mind blown by its sound the first couple of times I listen to it... its such a fascinanting album. They went ahead at exploring new sounds, and I was very comfortable with all the songs in the first listens. This is my fav album from theirs, right after Frengers.
the riffs have a King Crimson/Robert Fripp element that I never used to notice, but it seems pretty clear now many years later.
I really wish Rick Beato would do a "What Makes This Song Great?" video for this one. That heavy syncopation and dissonance has always been what makes Bo such a unique talent.
This songs reminds me a better time, when everything was simpler. I used to close my eyes and relaxing so easily..... what a good times....
i feel it too. went from heavy metal to indie and loved them from the first sounds.
this may possibly be one of my favorite songs of all time. i never get tired of it.
I discovered this band when I was 17.... I’m 27 now. Holy shit. I’m just now realizing how much they influenced my music taste today and how ahead of their time they were (are). I’ll always love Mew💕
Not sure about ahead of their time but they are pretty cool
Lucky you
Same, I'm 29
same, i'm 28
I also discovered them when I was 17. I'm 22
everybody thought i was weird when i listen to this in 2009 ...hahha love it
Feels!! this was the first song i've heard of them and none understood how much i liked this tune.
We still think you’re weird, but you have a great taste in music😉
Me too. Remind me when I was junior high school listen radiohead's hail to the thief album
Everybody you knew then sucked
Dude!! Me too 😂
The version of "Palace Players" in this video is slowed down (and in a slightly different key) than the original album mix. Anyone know why?
I don't know why, but it IRKS ME
I never get tired of this song, always is like the first time.
I remember 10 years ago, when I listened to this song and I cared less about things. :/
yep, that seems to happen (ditto).
This band is creative AF.
Love Mew!
I think this piece deserve at least 5million views....
Stefan Hartono no! Let it stay this way
Lo escuché por primera vez en el 2009 y en pleno 2020 lo sigo escuchando!!!
X2 y ahora en 2021
2022
Is there anybody out there ?
#2020
👋
Nah just u
2024
ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME
I'm Japanese, MEW's music is great ! I wonder why it hasn't become more famous.
Totally. I can't believe I never heard them before because this slaps
I blame Taylor Swift
Because them normies prefer things that can be more easily consumed man.
It can be said for lot of things, not only music.
Porque Mew no es para cualquiera. Saludos desde México 😊
👌
I’m in love with the guitar but the drums changed my life
ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME
Finally a music video that doesn't have people saying why they're here and no arguments. Now I'm happy :)
so fucking UNORTHODOX!..
i mean the beat, the timing,the riffs,THE VOICE,the ART of their MUSIC,oooh!..so magical,specially when your high,it makes you Imagine fantasy stuff,.Im just soaring right now..I swear!
...Its so beautiful but yet so rare,you know..
its like our own hidden gem.lets keep this song a secret!! Please.for MUSIC SAKE!
This song brings me back
This is 2020, and they sound amazing.
Have been trying to find this song for soooooo long but all I had was Pokémon go weirdos catching Mew
The drums are just sublime!
For some weird reason I'm having a 2009 flashback, clicked on about 5 random songs, then realized they were all the same year. Culminating with this absolute masterpiece..
In which we make sure no one got hurt
Oh Anna and Sammy too
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
(Overnight, turned all grey)
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
Just a creed with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
What are we going to do?
I'd really like it if you
Turned out the lights as we planned
It's gonna hurt when we land
(I don't want it to)
Why did you go?
Lots of different reasons
So many, you can't even count
You think it's right
Jumping off the seesaw
Or do you just want it to be?
This song is just so beautiful!!
Just hear it again and again, then you will never stop listen this :D :D
Favorite song of 2009 and still one of the best I've ever heard.
This song is worth remembering
In which we make sure no one got hurt
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
(Overnight, turned all grey)
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Because it is pure art!
I love this band!
Damn this song definitely sounded like 7/4 timing for me for awhile, but now I hear it at 4/4 timing with really interesting syncopation. Damn Mew never disappoints.
"I hear it at 4/4 timing with really interesting syncopation. Damn Mew never disappoints." Your right that is what I here too. Very interesting.
Lord Crump 5/8
I think it starts off 5/8 and then goes to 4/4
Ja, jeg synes ogsa.
nah its 4/4 the whole way, listen to the snare and you can tell.
C'mon 1 million! Let the Mew streak continue.
mew is dissonant, and that's why they're one of my favorite bands. they rarely write their songs around simple major chord progressions like most bands....they instead use unresolved, jazzier chords than the norm, more like 'shoegaze' bands than pop bands, and that's largely why their music sounds so unique and non-generic. listen to the progression in the chorus of 156. i love chords like that but 'mainstream' listeners generally don't.
I absolutly love this song
This is . . . something special.
its been a decade and i still have no idea what this means
Maybe!! I dont know Yet! But perhaphs its about this alienated "someone" finding another someone right? I mean almost everything Is 'bout finding love in here
Una de las mejores canciones que he escuchado en toda mi vida
Mew is one of the best bands to come from the nordic countries (although Sigur Ros and Kent are up there too ). I love their unique riffs, beautiful melodies and their rythmic creativity while still maintaining instant catchiness in their songs. I think how they treat rythms (quirky beats and tiny details to keep the beat more surprising) sets them apart from their contemporaries who are more straight forward.
My friend Stephanie introduced me to this band!!! :D
One of the greatest songs ever created. Not even exaggerating
This is such an amazing song and an absolutely beautiful video. I love Mew!!
This is the first Mew song I know and I'm liking it so much. Probably should check out more of them:)
I dont know about you guys, but this song... the rythm, the guitar.. the vid!! THEY'RE ALL SOOO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!
Relaxing, but still inviting you to scream!!!
Its just unique!! I love it!!!!
IT DESERVES SOOOOOOO MANY MORE VIEWS!!! C'MON PEOPLE!!! LETS SHOW THE WORLD WHAT REAL MUSIC IS LIKE!!!!!
i wish i could reset my memory.. i want that feeling of "holy moly, the drums aren't random at all!" back..
Thanks to SwaggerSouls for showing me this song on stream.
Such a great song, I remember finding it when it had around 600 likes. It looks like its getting pretty popular. As it should! its great song and more people should enjoy this.
No hay palabras para describir la maravilla de video, ni mucho menos de la canción.. VISITEN MEXICO!!
One of my favourites bands, saw them in 2009 and really wish they'd come back to London
What's with that guitar sound? Is it intentionally out of tune or are there some sick chords? Never heard anything like that.
i love this vid! it goes so well with the song!
i really hope Mew make songs like this again in the future, but then i realized Bo has left the band...
same feeling :'(
Trump got elected. Bo will join back up with his mates and we will all live in peace again. Amen
not after he introduces his new band first. but yeah it's possible
atripa645 lol peace. trump voters are retarded
@@ohoh5164 yea its not like theres one Trump voter who listens to Mew also (waits for it to hit you)
re upload it in 4k!!!
Here in 2019
I love your thoughts and feelings about this. I have found that Mew is one of thee best bands I've heard in some time. I don't care what Label they are on...I just don't want them to sell out.And I hope Jonas remains true to Mew at ALL COSTS..because, his input[not to mention that rest of the band] is indescribably superior to most bands out there now.I would love for them to be huge but..they seem to be just fine as they are..in relative obscurity[I can't wait for their latest Album]
amo! esta canción! me trae tantos buenos recuerdos desde la primera ocasión que la escuche!
I wonder why they decided to go for a higher pitch on the music video, perhaps is a bit easier for people who´s not used to the song?
They were so awesome when they played this song live (and all the others)
@DDCollector415 technically at :19 it's a time signature switch, not syncopation, because you can't count a steady 4/4, but i agree other parts are definitely syncopated
I Love the way I get drug just with the intro😂😍😍😍
Hot girl
Mew, sepan que su música llegó hasta el ultimo lugar del mundo, gran banda, salu2 desde Chile
This shit is like indie meshuggah lol that syncopated accent shit they do really makes it sound like it's not 4/4 but it totally is the whole time.
I love every single bit of this song
covid-19 bring me here...
These are artists.
OMG I can imagine this video in 3D will be more awesome
so dope! what rhythm is the guitar playing in the INTRO??? Its almost a dotted 8th, but not quite
2020 og musikere verden over prøver stadig at lave et federe riff.
Can't help but feel the guitar in this was inspired by Health & efficiency by this heat.
Jordon Giacinti came here to say this
this shit is fucking nuts man
Gets me every time :(
I found this on a random channel at 3:30 am when i couldn't sleep. Best 5 minutes of my life, i cant explain what i felt.
Still my favorite song ever
It took me 8 years to find this song again. I saw them live once years ago and couldn’t remember the song name and I finally found them by looking up the venue’s concert history lmao. I’m so glad I did, this song is transcendent 🫶🏼
Wait.... This version is slowed down isn't it??? It has a lower pitch than the version on my CD...
+Fanchus Mine sounds just like this.
+Fanchus I don't know if the speed is any different but the guitars seem to be about half a step lower.
Yeah its definitely slower.
It's not slower, it's just pitched down for some weird reason? Man it's tripping me out hard.
you should compares it at spotify
My favorite part is when the snailiens leave on their space ship. Lazers, nature, horses, dogs, volvo, snailiens. Put some shit together and there ya go, this video.
This simply knocked all of me down. What a daring and stimulating composition. Just when I thought that the song and Mew could not soar to any other colourful places, off they went. 🌻
This is one of my all-time favorite tunes.
Don't you just hate it when you get snails all over your flying laser cube?
Beyond perfection
This upload is the wrong speed/pitch, which is surprising coming from the band's own account...though maybe it's less surprising coming from Mew.
Procurando por esse video a 5 anos, até que enfim achei. Parabéns aos envolvidos kkkk BR
Ps. Obrigado playlist da Vh1 Mega hits.
Organized chaos ❤️
@luisale130, Agreed. I first heard one of their songs on a C music tv promo....and yes I couldn't quite get the lyrics so after tons of browsing through the channels promos in their official website, I found this band lolz
I love this. It's like... elf rock.
Finally i found it!!!!!🎉
Why the fuck has this got just 2k likes?
Because the like function wasn't implemented until later. This video was uploaded in 2009, not sure when the like function was implemented into youtube but it wasn't until later if I recall correctly.
SnowblindHallur Ahh really? I didn't know that. You successfully answered a rhetorical question lol I genuinely didn't think there'd be a good reason
Honestly shouldn't matter how many likes a video had, just views. And even that's debatable
I love it
they need to get De Thurah back to directing Mew music videos again. i love his works.
This needs more views! MEW
Pokemon was inspired by Mew, so they decided to name the most powerful pokemon after this band, whose unique dreamy sound reminds me of Mew´s yell
no way
Fanchus mew is big in Japan, so it might be true but i doubt it xD
Pokémon is originally from Japan right?
In an interview a while ago they mentioned looking through an English dictionary early on and finding the word "Mew" referring to the sound a cat makes. They said something about thinking the word was very interesting because it was "sharp at the beginning, soft in the middle and sharp again at the end." Something like that.
This song helps me to move on haha
2018 folks? You're the real ones.
2019. Almost 10 years I saw this video clip on MTV Hits here in Brazil.
How bout 2019
2020 boi
No words can describe how great it feels listening to this...
k hermoso es el planeta cn todas.sus maravillas lo triste el ser humano esta acabando con ellas
this is a real obsession...
I need more song like this
I think this was a pokemon video
When i was a kid , i really thought the aliens sang it