Something about the entirely unergetic Rivers makes this perfect. I feel like it captures the feel of the song pretty well for some reason. The camera work is also pretty good
“words and dreams and a million screams oh how i need a hand in mine to feel” whilst and odd line is definetly the best the harmony the emotion is so beautiful thank you rivers
@Barry Goldwater why did he hate Pinkerton? I'm not that much into the band but that's one of my favourites in general. I love that album, it's so tender.
Because it was a comercial failure it people started to question his songwriting on not only Pinkerton but the blue album as well and that hurt him and caused the band to go into a 5 year hiatus until 2000
I recently saw Weezer live opening for Blink 182. I wasn't that familiar with their music, but their set rocked and they really brought it! I've been looking up Weezer songs and have been reading about them since the show. I have to say, I've become fascinated by Rivers Cuomo! He's such an interesting guy. And this song is so sweet. "I've got your letter, you've got my song." i love that line...
When Weezer kicked asses...however...10 days to their concert, a concert that I've been waiting for 23 years in my country, Italy...waiting on you...this time I can't really wait. =w=
matzamafia 9 years late but he’ll never write songs like this ever again because when he first released pinkerton it got so much backlash and people said it was shit after he poured his heart and soul into all the songs. it made him really depressed that his second album was a commercial failure plus matt sharp leaving the band and going on hiatus
You're forgetting the fact that Rivers was more of a "douche" back then-- he was extremely controlling and uptight during the Pinkerton era (I'm not dissing him or anything, but it's true), and nowadays he just wants to have fun with his music. How can you call someone like that douche? Just because he doesn't want bring himself to dark places and write depressing songs anymore? He poured out his soul once, and people tore him to shreds for it. Be happy he made the album in the first place.
I don't know why people thumb's downed this, Rivers is a huge Nirvana fan, not exactly the same chords, but maybe the guitar tone is similar. Either way, it's a well-written tune and I love the crazy breakdown and chord changes mixed with the sweet solos. Now where the hell have those gone!? Rivers, I demand better solos and songs that aren't top 40 disposable waste
If it makes you feel any better, it seems like they didn't have a spectator mic as they do in most live shows. You can hear people screaming faintly in the background at times, and it's pretty clear that people are singing along. It's just being picked up by the stage mics :D
As someone who has written Pinkerton-esque lyrics I understand how hard it can be to sing those songs in front of other people-especially a giant crowd like that
Yo sé que comento en español y lo más seguro es que Weezer no lea mi comentario, solo quiero decir que su música es el sonido de mi adolescencia. Ustedes me ayudaron a salir adelante. Los amo Weezer desde el fondo de mi corazón
this is weezer in their prime i dont think people are ever gona get live shows like this from weezer again lucky ass fans must of been the best concert they ever went to
this whole concert has been playing on the channel Palladia these days. It's called "Across the Sea: Weezer Live in Japan". Anyone know of any other vids of this show online?
I feel the same. It's like, yeah, in my eyes they haven't made another impact like they did on Pinkerton but I still respect so much. Even through Raditude and Hurley: albums generally hated by 90's kids like me.
so funny to see the japanese girls freaking out at the start. this song encapsulates all that's good about weezer. love song, good fun, clever lyrics, self deprecating. thanks for all the fun guys!! Come back to europe sometime soon. weezer rule!!
@CutePuertoRicanChick what are you talking about he looked like he was having a good time throughout the whole concert especially during island in the sun and undone
the other reply to your comment may be true, but Pinkerton is also based on Madame Butterfly which I think also had something to do with a girl in Japan.
idt anyone knows how much influence matt had, but its mostly rivers, he writes most of the songs... most, pat and brian ands cott write soem cool songs, like king, uh why bother and automatic are really good, scott wrote cold dark world and king i think
I can't tell if this song is literal, like some girl in Japan actually wrote him a letter or if he just made it up for the sake of making an awsome song
It's just not the same seeing scott on bass playing this instead of Matt, early weezer, the rentals and his solo worok and bass work with tegan and sara only show what a genius Matt is.
I bet the girl was younger than 18. He was probably 24-25 years old when he wrote this, so why would he "think it would be wrong". She's an adult and only 6-7 years younger than him. Maybe him being a rockstar and her a fan would have made it wrong. Seems weird to me, I don't know.
Going through my annual Pinkerton phase
Phase?
I felt this
My phase is everyday
pro tip : you can watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Jayden Frank Definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for years myself :)
Pinkerton had such a huge impact on my life that I would support Weezer even if they added Lil Wayne as a permanent member.
Blink-182 is dangerously close to doing that lol. But honestly Weezer is a better band anyhow...
HEY YO IT'S WEEZER AND IT'S WEEZY
Bro love your profile pic BEASTIE RULE my fav band
@@thtavrgwhteguy8808 Amen to that, RIP MCA.
Ah a fellow Beastie Boys & Weezer fan hell yeah
Pats killing it on drums here
Not bad on the studio version either
The drumming on Pinkerton is fantastic, really energizes the entire thing.
The fills are quite impressive
You're not across the sea anymore.
Pastel Pirates this is my favorite comment ever
@Mytchell Nolanits now why are you reasonably far from me
He took his board over there
@@Theglorgsurf wax america reference
What are the chances that the girl he wrote the song about, (who lived in japan and wrote him that letter), was in that crowd that night?
the story left untold
They got married in 2005, so i can assume after 96 they dated for a while
[minty] He married the letter girl?
Matt Baillargeon yep
nope, careful with the false information. she's a completely different girl.
One of the best songs Weezer has written. Rivers's voice from 1:49-1:55 is incredible!
Don’t you mean 0:25 - 4:31
I know I’m 8 yrs to late to reply but...
lmaoooo
You just did that time index for the lyric!
Followed by the worlds flattest sung note. Love weezer tho imma prolly get a tat one day
何年経っても色褪せることのない名曲。
I dunno dude every time I hear "Bitches its weezer and dis weezy" I die inside and go cuddle myself in a corner blasting the blue album and pinkerton
He he
Something about the entirely unergetic Rivers makes this perfect. I feel like it captures the feel of the song pretty well for some reason. The camera work is also pretty good
this is one of their best songs
Easily Pinkerton’s standout track by far
My favorite song , and my favorite weezer song
So personal, fuck these songs were so much better than anything that has come since, truly singing from the heart
omg! that sticker on rivers' guitar says "white people" in thai
One of the best live versions I've seen yet.
Rivers' vibrato is beautiful when he sings 'birthday' in the first verse.
Man they sure look absolutely THRILLED to be there!
this is in japan, which is their favourite place to tour. they actually were thrilled to be there
@@nix3l_ not to do the cliche thing but of course it is
“words and dreams and a million screams oh how i need a hand in mine to feel” whilst and odd line is definetly the best the harmony the emotion is so beautiful thank you rivers
rivers looks dead on the inside
@Barry Goldwater why did he hate Pinkerton? I'm not that much into the band but that's one of my favourites in general. I love that album, it's so tender.
Because it was a comercial failure it people started to question his songwriting on not only Pinkerton but the blue album as well and that hurt him and caused the band to go into a 5 year hiatus until 2000
Having depression can do that to a person.
Clean Lemon Fresh he also said that he found Pinkerton really embarrassing lyrically because it revealed a lot of personal stuff about him
It’s like thom yorke playing Creep
imagine being that girl at that concert
wouldnt mind
@@syeea6609 i didnt ask?
@@w4str idk it's weird that someone gets all sexual about yourself then asks how you masturbate.
@@w4str are you required to ask, no it’s called freedom of speech fuckwad
@@syeea6609 dont care mate piss off
this performance is perfect. not a note missed.
I recently saw Weezer live opening for Blink 182. I wasn't that familiar with their music, but their set rocked and they really brought it! I've been looking up Weezer songs and have been reading about them since the show. I have to say, I've become fascinated by Rivers Cuomo! He's such an interesting guy.
And this song is so sweet. "I've got your letter, you've got my song." i love that line...
Japanese appreciate good music like Dylan and weezer.
yeah man whatever
Old weezer anyway
Bruh my bf’s name is Dylan and he lives across the sea like 😳
Was Bob Dylan really that big in Japan?
@@toadfan64 fucking huge
still one of my favorite live performances ever
god damn they are so tight right here
I thought I had been island in the sun-rolled for a second
is that elton john on drums..?
no wth are you talking about. grow a pair
@@luvbeefy what the hell does growing a pair have to do with a random question.
@@luvbeefy you're a prick.
Yes
That intro gives me goosebumps.
When Weezer kicked asses...however...10 days to their concert, a concert that I've been waiting for 23 years in my country, Italy...waiting on you...this time I can't really wait. =w=
Ale De Palma how was it?
its corona time
@@-senay-584 was gonna say it almost read like a joke with the hindsight of now
One of the best live performances I've seen of them. Rivers with an SG=incredible.
This really is an amazing performance despite the lack of emotion on Rivers' face. This song is truly the best.
Kyle Wagoner Sometimes not showing the emotions is the act of the worst pain. Just look into his eyes.
@@swami47 omg yea seeing his eyes I was like bro you good
2:26 is so good
this song makes me break down when I'm driving, i couldn't think of a better way to go.
Why can't they write songs like this anymore?!
For my money, it's cause Rivers basically eventually resolved the internal angst that gave rise to this type of music when he was young.
matzamafia 9 years late but he’ll never write songs like this ever again because when he first released pinkerton it got so much backlash and people said it was shit after he poured his heart and soul into all the songs. it made him really depressed that his second album was a commercial failure plus matt sharp leaving the band and going on hiatus
and now we all love pinkerton
Problably because he would be arrestes for that
@@PyramidHead4 the girl is 18 in the song and "arrestes" isn't a word. Go away.
He looks so nervous lol. And the rest of the band is so into it.
You're forgetting the fact that Rivers was more of a "douche" back then-- he was extremely controlling and uptight during the Pinkerton era (I'm not dissing him or anything, but it's true), and nowadays he just wants to have fun with his music. How can you call someone like that douche? Just because he doesn't want bring himself to dark places and write depressing songs anymore? He poured out his soul once, and people tore him to shreds for it. Be happy he made the album in the first place.
I don't know why people thumb's downed this, Rivers is a huge Nirvana fan, not exactly the same chords, but maybe the guitar tone is similar. Either way, it's a well-written tune and I love the crazy breakdown and chord changes mixed with the sweet solos. Now where the hell have those gone!? Rivers, I demand better solos and songs that aren't top 40 disposable waste
the fact that this song was played in Japan makes it even better
This is MY song, I have the most global streams of it and I listen to it every day
the song made me come to study in Japan now
How’s it going?
@@pphaguss guess we’ll never know
i don't think i can die happy unless i see them do this one live. i leave their concerts just a tiny bit sad cuz they never do it! ;(
Wow! That's one of the best performances, and most technically well done, of a song that I've ever seen.
Sounds as good as the recorded version!
Many thanks!
this kind of song is why i love them
Best weezer song in my opinion. Beatiful and desperate. I hope Rivers life is miserable again so we can have another Pinkerton.
Lmao
If it makes you feel any better, it seems like they didn't have a spectator mic as they do in most live shows. You can hear people screaming faintly in the background at times, and it's pretty clear that people are singing along. It's just being picked up by the stage mics :D
This is the best and my favorite Weezer song in all their discography!
Own it, Rivers! You wrote it, own that shit! Some real stuff in the lyrics. Put some passion into it!
don't think he liked pinkerton back then
As someone who has written Pinkerton-esque lyrics I understand how hard it can be to sing those songs in front of other people-especially a giant crowd like that
the boldness to pull out this song in fucking japan too lol i respect that
jeez saw these guys the other night in boston.i have never heard a better song than this one live
Pinkerton are my favorite
Just remembered why this band is amazing
I've been a fan of weezer's since 94 and I've never heard this song and so far is one of my new favorites. what album is this from?
Ten years way late I hope you found out.
The album is Pinkerton
98' make my heart bleed.love is in the air.thank you =w= for the song!
i'm pretty sure this is the best song ever written.
imagine the girl who wrote the letter was in the audience somewhere
they probably recorded straight from the PA system, the audio quality is way too good for it to be a recording from the stage.
Japan has the best audience for a rock concert in my opinion.
Really story of him, postcard from JP girl in this song are cover art album
Yo sé que comento en español y lo más seguro es que Weezer no lea mi comentario, solo quiero decir que su música es el sonido de mi adolescencia. Ustedes me ayudaron a salir adelante. Los amo Weezer desde el fondo de mi corazón
Holy shit this is an awesome version.
Great Job
this is weezer in their prime i dont think people are ever gona get live shows like this from weezer again lucky ass fans must of been the best concert they ever went to
yess!!! with a blue/pinkerton tour, i can finally see this!!! =)
fantastic live version.
funny how shriner's bass changes
this whole concert has been playing on the channel Palladia these days. It's called "Across the Sea: Weezer Live in Japan". Anyone know of any other vids of this show online?
imagine rivers cuomo writing a song about you and it’s an absolute banger
literally the best song on Pinkerton idc what anyone says
Trippin' down the Freeway is amazing. But Pat did the solo for that one. Rivers needs to love his guitar again. He's capable of some great solos
Fantastic song!!!
That was actually pretty rockin’!
i saw this on Paladia in really high definition and in this particular performance, it is definitely a gibson.
pinkerton the best album in the world
that'd be like something out of a romantic hollywood movie...and would be amazing.
Woah arent they the buddy holly guys?
I feel the same. It's like, yeah, in my eyes they haven't made another impact like they did on Pinkerton but I still respect so much. Even through Raditude and Hurley: albums generally hated by 90's kids like me.
best performance ever :)
absolutely wonderful.
you see ma, im a good little boy...(good little boy..) its all your fault, MAMA ITS ALL YOUR FFFFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLTTTTTT!!
Makes me fall in love all over again.
Beautiful guitar solo. The vibrato at 00:02:48...
i love this song. top 5 weezer for sure
Matt should be up there playing.
If I ever go to Japan I'll have to learn how to play this song on guitar.
I love these old Weezer video's. One chord and the crowd knew what song it was. It is 2023 and this has to be early 2000's?
island in the sun....
so funny to see the japanese girls freaking out at the start. this song encapsulates all that's good about weezer. love song, good fun, clever lyrics, self deprecating. thanks for all the fun guys!! Come back to europe sometime soon. weezer rule!!
pinkerton ..my fav weezer album.
this song is awesum one of the best
Why are yooou so far awaaaaay frooom meeee??
Magic!
респект вам, ребята, из 2022.
make believe era is underrated
Real i dont know why people hate make believe in general
@CutePuertoRicanChick what are you talking about he looked like he was having a good time throughout the whole concert especially during island in the sun and undone
the other reply to your comment may be true, but Pinkerton is also based on Madame Butterfly which I think also had something to do with a girl in Japan.
@marioruiz15 they are talking about touring for pinkerton deluxe soon.
idt anyone knows how much influence matt had, but its mostly rivers, he writes most of the songs... most, pat and brian ands cott write soem cool songs, like king, uh why bother and automatic are really good, scott wrote cold dark world and king i think
That would probably improve their current line up
@kevinscotttalley Because it's such a personal song to him. I can only imagine what he was feeling during this performance.
I can't tell if this song is literal, like some girl in Japan actually wrote him a letter or if he just made it up for the sake of making an awsome song
It’s real.
It is real. He gave the girl credit for writing the song
It's just not the same seeing scott on bass playing this instead of Matt, early weezer, the rentals and his solo worok and bass work with tegan and sara only show what a genius Matt is.
I bet the girl was younger than 18. He was probably 24-25 years old when he wrote this, so why would he "think it would be wrong". She's an adult and only 6-7 years younger than him. Maybe him being a rockstar and her a fan would have made it wrong. Seems weird to me, I don't know.