Who are Alvvays? - Music History

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024

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  • @rainbow-jw3og
    @rainbow-jw3og 2 роки тому +178

    they don't use Instagram/twitter, they are mysterious and they appear with a great album out of nowhere every 4 or 5 years. i love those guys

    • @cybervision_1
      @cybervision_1 2 роки тому +31

      they are on Instagram and Twitter promoting their new release

    • @rainbow-jw3og
      @rainbow-jw3og 2 роки тому +4

      @@cybervision_1 I mean molly's personal instagram.and they started posting now on social media for their new album but during the pandemic or even before they are not very active

    • @imogenh9075
      @imogenh9075 Рік тому +1

      @@rainbow-jw3og they were active before the pandemic but took a break so they could make music

    • @JohnBGood-ry9wj
      @JohnBGood-ry9wj Рік тому

      Except for Blue rev

    • @decimated550
      @decimated550 Рік тому

      @@rainbow-jw3og that's because all creative white people who are in alternative emo bands have typical white ppl afflications such as social anxiety disorder, Asperger syndrome, bipolar, etc

  • @Fetherko
    @Fetherko 2 роки тому +43

    Alvvays writes such beautiful guitar melodies packaged into a fast pop format. Layered over them are her moody lyrics which really make the songs work. It's introspective. Every song takes me back to the chill night in Cleveland when I was introduced to Alvvays on their first tour. And bought the disk from Molly's brother.

  • @PattoDan
    @PattoDan 9 місяців тому +14

    A cassette recorder with many songs in progress was stolen from Molly and Alec’s Toronto apartment. Many melodies and song ideas for the Blue Rev album were memorized by Molly. Basically, the band took these new songs and worked on Blue Rev anyway, with Molly reproducing everything from memory . This gives you some indication of their musical talent and Molly’s excellent memory for melody.

    • @Non-Doctors-Music
      @Non-Doctors-Music 4 місяці тому

      So, you're telling me that recalling the songs you wrote and performed is some sort of talent?
      Low bar.

  • @dasneonlicht
    @dasneonlicht Рік тому +16

    it's staggering how good this band is. great feature - thanks for putting it together, teaching me a few new things, and sharing your feelings on the band. we are lucky to have them!

    • @keithbate9405
      @keithbate9405 3 місяці тому

      If you like these listen to fellow Canadian band and imo a huge influence eg "The Lakes of Canada ", "Someday Coming "

  • @toweringdaddy-qy7if
    @toweringdaddy-qy7if Рік тому +9

    you did a great job! i don't think people realize the Rankin family are an iconic musical fixture in Nova Scotian and Canadian culture. they are not just a band who had some international success in the 90s. they demonstrate so much maritime history in their music, that can really be quite dark at times. particularly discussion of the mines in Cape Breton, fishing culture, the island's tumultuous winters, poverty, it's historically a very musical place. the traditionally Celtic sounding music from that region is rich with history and you can really hear it all over Alvvays' records, in the melodies, Molly's voice and the instrumentation. it's really quite remarkable and haunting. i think this is what makes them authentic, they are true to their roots and it's a rare quality for bands to encompass nowadays.

  • @maxineee
    @maxineee 2 роки тому +28

    best band ever

    • @evanhylland2481
      @evanhylland2481 2 роки тому +3

      Preach

    • @lihaniska87
      @lihaniska87 7 місяців тому +1

      there is no such thing as best band,But they are one of the best bands of all time

    • @gerbilpmc
      @gerbilpmc 5 місяців тому +1

      Certainly the best Canadian band

  • @bminne90
    @bminne90 Рік тому +7

    I saw Kiwi Jr. a few months ago and talked to Brian afterwards. There was not a clear reason why he left Alvvays. He only said it was a job and after 7 years of Alvvays it was time for another project. I can assure there is no ill will between him and the rest of the Alvvays band. They are in fact a bunch of very good friends. Jeremy (singer of Kiwi Jr) actually got credits as a guitar player on the Alvvays Antisocialites album, so yeah, they are one big family of friends, I guess.

  • @joelizquierdo8624
    @joelizquierdo8624 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your awesome documentary. AVVAYS has been a band in my bucket list I’d love to see. Please come to Texas Alvvays.

    • @ShiroToshi
      @ShiroToshi 6 місяців тому

      They are headed to Austin on April 28th. I just saw them this past Thursday in Cleveland. Definitely one of my most favorite concerts I've attended to date.

  • @shivammalhotra4328
    @shivammalhotra4328 Рік тому +4

    Dreams Tonite is a song I can't get over ever

  • @MrRafting
    @MrRafting 9 місяців тому +3

    The Toronto basement flood didn't ruin their equipment, Molly said she and her friends managed to save all the equipment and none of it was damaged

  • @adlerjeramie
    @adlerjeramie Рік тому +3

    First heard them when I found out that they were opening for The Decemberists in 2015. I fell in love with their songs and loved them at the show. I've seen them live twice since then. Party Police was what really hooked me.

  • @MarcelGomesPan
    @MarcelGomesPan Рік тому +5

    One of my favourite bands. ❤️🎶

  • @oh718
    @oh718 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Nice to see someone talking about Alvvays 🙌

  • @spaceengineer1452
    @spaceengineer1452 6 місяців тому +2

    Why they aren't bigger than U2, I'll never know.

  • @croatianox
    @croatianox 2 роки тому +10

    Great video - I was at the Chicago show at the Riviera - there's a short clip from that show in the video here. It was a fantastic performance. "Not My Baby" and "After the Earthquake" were transcendent.

    • @jose_rosales1
      @jose_rosales1 2 роки тому +1

      I was there too! Such a great performance

  • @copperdog
    @copperdog Рік тому +6

    Every new Alvvays album is better than the last one

  • @garyives1218
    @garyives1218 5 місяців тому

    Have loved ALVVAYS for yeah, like 7 years and finally got to see them. I also think Greta Kline (Frankie Cosmos) is genius and so underappreciated. Has stood the test of time with me and love more with every listen.

  • @EsteemedMeat
    @EsteemedMeat 28 днів тому

    Abbey’s leaving the band to pursue her own solo music. Wishing her the best of luck, and i wonder who will take the place or sub when they come back this December

  • @RudigerArbuckleIII
    @RudigerArbuckleIII Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the overview. Really well done video. I'd never heard of this band until last week. And will be seeing them come through Edmonton in a few weeks. As it turns out they are big Morrissey & Smith fans. Not surprising...so am I. Instantly loved her voice and their sort of surf rock jangle angle. dynamics of the band. Can't wait for their concert. Cheers from Edmonton, Canada.

  • @JacobGeorgeBand
    @JacobGeorgeBand 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this, been pretty obsessed with this band lately, really cool to learn about them! 🤘

  • @Dan-ji4db
    @Dan-ji4db Рік тому +1

    This was great, thanks. Love this band!

  • @wyattgonzalez6563
    @wyattgonzalez6563 Рік тому +3

    I’m at the concert on barricade in the intro clip! So sick broooo

  • @ruffridley
    @ruffridley 8 місяців тому +3

    Hey, you missed the fact that Molly worked at my juice bar in Kensington Market before she moved on to the pizza restaurant. (I know, I know, you can’t include every detail)

  • @chuckschillingvideos
    @chuckschillingvideos 5 місяців тому +1

    Just discovered this wonderful group recently. WOW! Have I missed out on some fantastic music. Molly is the perfect antidote to Taylor Swift.

    • @keithbate9405
      @keithbate9405 3 місяці тому

      Listen to Innocence Mission eg "The Lakes of Canada ", "Someday coming" , a huge influence on this band . They are Canadian too !

  • @tomwilko7841
    @tomwilko7841 Рік тому +1

    thx for this info, ive just got into this band and have been taken over by them, i mean ive yet to listen to their first two albums but i cant stop listening to blue rev...i'll check out your other content

  • @Friendsshare
    @Friendsshare 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for making this sir, it's great. I learned a lot

  • @DatL24
    @DatL24 2 роки тому +1

    Top top top stuff bud, preciate the work put in!

  • @servandomoreno3066
    @servandomoreno3066 Рік тому +2

    We love the band and Omg Brown haired molly ? so cute!

  • @jose_rosales1
    @jose_rosales1 2 роки тому +6

    I miss Phil he was a really good drummer.

  • @felipemega23
    @felipemega23 3 місяці тому +1

    I've discovered the band through a Cringe Compilation video where a fan invaded the stage and tried to kiss Molly while they were performing Party Police, been a fan since.

  • @raskltube
    @raskltube 7 місяців тому

    i really adore this band

  • @keithbate9405
    @keithbate9405 3 місяці тому +1

    I think another Northern America band Innocence Mission are a big influence on this band.
    The former have released some of the greatest melodic pop /folk music I have ever heard eg
    Someday coming , the lakes of Canada etc.

    • @willsworldofmusic3201
      @willsworldofmusic3201  3 місяці тому

      I’ll have to give them a listen, thanks for the info :)

    • @keithbate9405
      @keithbate9405 3 місяці тому

      @@willsworldofmusic3201 If you play the Two tracks above . I guarantee you will be won over !

  • @Cuquigol
    @Cuquigol Рік тому

    We need another concert here in Argentina. What a band

  • @jpsouza
    @jpsouza Рік тому +3

    Molly and Kerri probably know MrMan50, georgiarose, HAZED and gemarcher83. If they spent enough time on UA-cam, that is.

  • @beaudure01
    @beaudure01 Рік тому +1

    “Velocity Girl BY Primal Scream” or “Velocity Girl AND Primal Scream”? I hear a lot of Velocity Girl in their music. Coincidentally, I think Velocity Girl had a member named Archie.

  • @waiyinszeto1029
    @waiyinszeto1029 Рік тому +1

    What band did you mention you listened to in your younger teens at 12:40? Yisaya? Want to check them out

  • @triggerthesound767
    @triggerthesound767 Рік тому +1

    7:45 is an extremely strange sentence. What does that even mean?

  • @sSmash0
    @sSmash0 2 роки тому +1

    حبيت thanks 🫶😽

  • @graphitation
    @graphitation Рік тому +2

    unfortunately i do not love the third album as much as the first two...

    • @shastica
      @shastica Рік тому +1

      I feel the same but I love easy on... and belinda... so much that is enough for me😂

    • @icedmocha6670
      @icedmocha6670 Рік тому +1

      Yup..the first album is my favourite..it is my personal classic all time great album.

  • @MorganBurton
    @MorganBurton Рік тому +5

    pronounced KELTIC not SELL-TIK

  • @luisgc9002
    @luisgc9002 Рік тому +3

    Are Molly and Alec a couple?😮