Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Can't Keep Checking My Phone - Live on Conan 08/25/15

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  • Lyrics and Ruben's explanation of the song below:
    Aurora Borealis, me for her for real it’s lust
    The love can’t be heard above
    Everyone acts like a day drinker (yeah)
    We eat crickets
    In the future
    Just tastes like
    “Far-from-home”
    Drink Chicha
    In the Jungle
    That sounds great
    Im kinda busy, could you call back again?
    Im sure you’ll come back
    Til then I
    Can’t keep checking my phone (no)
    We read the universe might be holographic
    Traffic lights might reverse my love
    Go ahead and traverse the winter (yeah)
    We eat crickets
    In the future
    Just tastes like
    “Far-from-home”
    Drink Chicha
    In the Jungle
    That sounds great
    Im kinda busy, could you call back again?
    Im sure you’ll come back
    Til then I
    Can’t keep checking my phone (no)
    Ruben:
    "Cant Keep Checking My Phone is about missing somebody and that point where you refuse to accept online “connectivity” as a substitute for being with someone IRL. When someone you love turns into text and ideas delivered through a device, at some point they’re competing with real things like the aurora borealis, which is another thing that only really makes sense in the flesh. I also read somewhere that the universe might be holographic, and in that case maybe the distance between us is just an illusion. So do you fall in love with the idea of someone? Or the chemicals they give off in person? Either way, I’ve got to get off my phone."
    Uploaded under the fair use act. I'm not profiting in any way from this video. No copyright infringement intended.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 264

  • @drewbocop
    @drewbocop 6 років тому +522

    i like how every member of the band looks like he belongs to a different genre of music

  • @jaimecarrasco419
    @jaimecarrasco419 9 років тому +308

    Lmao that split caught me so off guard

  • @faramund9865
    @faramund9865 7 років тому +251

    This actually has more energy than the original. Love it.

    • @mortigus2878
      @mortigus2878 5 років тому +9

      i saw them in concert and every song sounded better live

    • @clicheguevara5282
      @clicheguevara5282 Рік тому +1

      So much better than the album version.

  • @onlinesoupman5966
    @onlinesoupman5966 7 років тому +87

    why do I feel like a proud mother watching this

  • @aarongrimes9848
    @aarongrimes9848 9 років тому +340

    That split was badass

    • @lanewest3418
      @lanewest3418 5 років тому +5

      hell yeah i seen them live a few days ago and he did the splits i was hoping he would

    • @claudiot315
      @claudiot315 5 років тому +2

      @@lanewest3418 athenaeum theatre?? hell yeah he did

    • @lanewest3418
      @lanewest3418 5 років тому

      @@claudiot315 yessssssssss i love you yo also got to meet ruban there bus was right outside lol no one noticed

  • @liquidkameleon
    @liquidkameleon 4 роки тому +98

    The keyboardist just looks like the nicest guy ever

  • @divinoe4540
    @divinoe4540 8 років тому +178

    The way the drummer consistently hits that woodblock....eargasmic

    • @lancewatt8514
      @lancewatt8514 4 роки тому +8

      (IMO) Riley Geare is one of the best drummers out there... period!

  • @bicycleofviolence
    @bicycleofviolence 7 років тому +84

    THAT ENDING WAS UNEXPECTED

  • @freakyclown1990
    @freakyclown1990 8 років тому +311

    Mind blowing stuff... Other worldly...
    Bar has been set ridiculously high
    Put this in a capsule and send it to space

    • @KONAROCK1
      @KONAROCK1  8 років тому +9

      +freakyclown1990 Best fucking comment ever!!!

    • @21macca21
      @21macca21 8 років тому +1

      +freakyclown1990
      Top man

    • @MattieCooper10000
      @MattieCooper10000 6 років тому +3

      Freakyclown1990 I'm so happy you feel the alien magic!!

    • @Beezlethorp
      @Beezlethorp 4 роки тому +1

      Yes total sickness.

  • @johnnyarenas9962
    @johnnyarenas9962 9 років тому +66

    jesus christ. his live acts are evolving

    • @aloefgren
      @aloefgren 9 років тому +2

      +Jose Gomez saw them in Stockholm 3 days ago. fantastic! the sound doesn't fit on an album!

  • @gabrieljpaul
    @gabrieljpaul 9 років тому +228

    For those unaware, Connan Mockasin is on the congas (sailor hat). He's the bomb! Check out his album 'caramel'
    ...creepy/lofi/GOLD!

    • @garg414
      @garg414 6 років тому +17

      No he's the one hosting the show

    • @sachin812
      @sachin812 4 роки тому +16

      This comment made me listen to Connan Mockasin, i am forever grateful

    • @00st307-m
      @00st307-m 3 роки тому +3

      @@sachin812 *ok well this comment convinced me to go search so thank YOU 😂

    • @imtm
      @imtm 3 роки тому +5

      Saw this comment 5 years ago but only now I discovered his work with L.A. priest (Soft Hair) and really liked it. Bizarre haha

    • @regannealephotography
      @regannealephotography 3 роки тому +3

      The other guy is the drummer from the Mint Chicks which was a band Ruben was in before he moved to the US!

  • @MarcusAlanWard
    @MarcusAlanWard 7 років тому +42

    Holy shiii his voice sounds better live than on the record!

  • @NeepThePeep
    @NeepThePeep 8 років тому +61

    Drums nearly knocked me over

  • @JesusSocks
    @JesusSocks 2 роки тому +13

    Fuck man, every member of this band is banging...wish i could see these guys live

  • @dfizzle323
    @dfizzle323 Рік тому +3

    🎶 I can't stop listening to this soo ooongggg sooo ooonggg

  • @adamadams4339
    @adamadams4339 6 років тому +22

    Liking the fact that each member has their own unique look in style, yet musically they come together perfectly.
    Love this song!

  • @MrKlaymanTom
    @MrKlaymanTom 9 років тому +53

    Holy mother of god, I have yet to see them live, but this was the most energized and punchy live video I've seen of them. What a great way to end your song...3:33 'ah fuck it here we GO'.

    • @ETGvloggity
      @ETGvloggity 6 років тому

      Tom Lute you should definitely see them live! Completely different than anything you’ll see on UA-cam. The jams/solos are on a new level. This past show I saw them at Ruban ran out into the crowd during a solo, took a shot with the FOH guys, then ran upstairs to the balcony lol. Definitely see them when you can!

  • @blazingday8596
    @blazingday8596 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait to see UMO in Bristol this summer.....awesome....

  • @bartondisplay
    @bartondisplay 7 років тому +27

    This mix is absolutely amazing. They put his voice in so clear and really make it shine!

    • @Yardo
      @Yardo 10 місяців тому

      Lol finally soooo many of the videos they have on UA-cam are so terrible compared to their actual live concerts. And even then I’ve seen them twice and the venue/sound guys completely changed the entire experience. If Ruban’s voice and guitar are dimmed it’s and infinitely worse experience.

  • @Ruby-eq1qg
    @Ruby-eq1qg 3 роки тому +10

    this performance of this song is one of my favorite songs of all time

  • @mortigus2878
    @mortigus2878 5 років тому +16

    if you have the chance definitely see these guys live. rubens voice and guitar sound even more amazing out of studio. it was all around good vibes!

  • @stevenbard8026
    @stevenbard8026 Рік тому +1

    I've watched this video at least 300 times (listened) and never noticed he does a guitar throw, twist, split at the end!! Holy fuck! Is there nothing this guy can't do? The love grows...

  • @Sunmonks
    @Sunmonks 9 років тому +39

    Mint Chicks was awesome, UMO is even awesome-er. So happy this guy and his crew is getting recognized and people are loving his freaky music!!

  • @ojwar
    @ojwar 4 роки тому +6

    Drums 😍 bass 😍 vocals 😍 everything 😍

  • @kenscarpa2318
    @kenscarpa2318 8 місяців тому +4

    what a fucking performance. the splits at the end--fuck yeah

  • @Beta_CROWN
    @Beta_CROWN Місяць тому +1

    One the best bands in history ngl

  • @pamb440
    @pamb440 6 років тому +11

    This band is the shit. So funky and so cool. Love UMO.

  • @jay-tbl
    @jay-tbl 2 роки тому +3

    imo this sounds better than the original

  • @davisfalkenham3197
    @davisfalkenham3197 2 роки тому +2

    I see and hear a lot of Prince in this masterful performance.

    • @istheus
      @istheus Рік тому +2

      So true, the revolution with a genuine prince style split at the end.

  • @LeahIsHereNow
    @LeahIsHereNow 4 місяці тому +2

    They’re so f-ing good!!!

  • @spk8489
    @spk8489 9 років тому +6

    This performance was friggin epic. I remember when I saw it live on TV. I just hum this song to myself everyday now. :)

  • @Samodnar
    @Samodnar 8 років тому +71

    Man Viggo Mortenson is a pretty good drummer

  • @RoberticoBBC
    @RoberticoBBC 8 років тому +8

    The drum line is awesome !!!!

  • @Kingro619
    @Kingro619 8 років тому +5

    So amazing. What a spectacle.
    Saw them playing a small venue in Ireland and they brought this exact energy plus more

  • @KirtianM
    @KirtianM 6 років тому +6

    best version of his best song. it's about 1.25 faster than studio version
    Rubens looks so exhausted after that perf

  • @shadygroves8252
    @shadygroves8252 6 років тому +4

    such talented musicians damn

  • @DailyDiscountNL
    @DailyDiscountNL 2 роки тому +2

    This band has a great vibe!
    Remembered this from Fifa game

  • @KandySoufax
    @KandySoufax 2 роки тому +1

    best band of the last 10 years. IMHO

  • @Marcelg13
    @Marcelg13 2 роки тому +4

    I like this Version much better than the original Version because this feels much more up beat and has no autotune.

    • @ruto_o2931
      @ruto_o2931 11 місяців тому

      he didn't use auto tune on the studio version of this song. Ruban said the only time he used it was on "Were not in love just high".

  • @shearay569
    @shearay569 9 років тому +48

    kiwi mic drop

  • @OHHnoYOUdidntMAN
    @OHHnoYOUdidntMAN 4 роки тому +7

    WE NEED UMO ON CONAN AGAIN!

  • @FairDealDan
    @FairDealDan 9 років тому +71

    There's a lotta "music" going on here…not just playing second fiddle to the singer. I want MORE OF THAT

  • @vanbivins4113
    @vanbivins4113 3 роки тому +3

    Live and studio his voices are so dope.

  • @dvgeiger
    @dvgeiger 8 років тому +33

    this guy is a guitar god

    • @pipi333
      @pipi333 2 роки тому

      Please elaborate it

    • @clicheguevara5282
      @clicheguevara5282 Рік тому +2

      @@pipi333 Well, for starters, he comes up with incredibly complex and unique chord progressions. This song is a good example of that. "Multi Love" is an even better example.

    • @felipepipi1780
      @felipepipi1780 Рік тому

      @@clicheguevara5282 can you transcribe it for us, so we can analyse it together?

  • @carlosandrescruzmartinez2895
    @carlosandrescruzmartinez2895 4 роки тому +3

    Simplemente genialidad de banda

  • @busterwilliam2235
    @busterwilliam2235 8 років тому +16

    I love the idea behind this song❤

    • @ty46613
      @ty46613 7 років тому

      Buster William whats the idea?

  • @ruto_o2931
    @ruto_o2931 2 роки тому +1

    Can't believe they went on conan. So Cool

  • @clapadamclap
    @clapadamclap 8 років тому +109

    dont drop the Jagstang!!!!!

    • @Luckyhat66
      @Luckyhat66 8 років тому +15

      It hurt to watch... ):

    • @TheFilmsKaper
      @TheFilmsKaper 8 років тому

      mars volta

    • @inactive.9864
      @inactive.9864 7 років тому +6

      Adam S Taylor my reaction exactly 😂😂😂 he said he had to repair it multiple times in an interview 😨 Its scary to me cause that's my FAVOURITE instrument lol

    • @Utilitarismopastroni
      @Utilitarismopastroni 4 роки тому +1

      All performance was beutifuld, but that idiot thing about smash the guitar... why?

    • @borgesguerardi
      @borgesguerardi Рік тому +1

      @@Utilitarismopastroni i mean to be fair it's his gear and he can do what he wants with it right lol
      it definitely hurt to watch tho

  • @nobldd
    @nobldd 5 років тому +6

    Riley Geare (drummer) does a really awesome job here with the polyrythm. Harder to do than it sounds and he pulls it off flawlessly. It's a shame he's no longer with the group. Kody is a good drummer but I heard a recent live recording of this song and he doesn't hit blocks or maintain the back-beat quite as well. Oh well, better than getting stale I suppose. Onward.

  • @charliehendricks7203
    @charliehendricks7203 День тому

    The jagstang! Such a majestic creature😮

  • @brothadude
    @brothadude 3 місяці тому +1

    The power of the Damian Lillard jersey

  • @perrillo5
    @perrillo5 6 років тому +2

    This is one of my all time favourite songs.

  • @lucasmcon
    @lucasmcon 7 років тому +9

    damn son, dat drum was sick

  • @xAngelsOfHellx
    @xAngelsOfHellx 9 років тому +14

    HOLY BALLS
    I remember seeing them back when II came out, Bass Drum of Death was supposed to open but they couldn't get over the border 'cause their drummer didn't have a visa or something. Royal Canoe opened instead and maaan were they boring as fuck. But still they were amazing back as a 3 piece, and this shit is just astronomical, blowing my goddamn mind.

  • @TheFilmsKaper
    @TheFilmsKaper 8 років тому +25

    ruban really does look like a kiwi

  • @lorddanielson2453
    @lorddanielson2453 3 роки тому +4

    I didn’t realize Viggo Mortensen was so good a drums!

  • @VladimirBarriere
    @VladimirBarriere 6 років тому +2

    The best I heard him singing live

  • @lowsirui
    @lowsirui 8 років тому +8

    this is so tight

  • @lancewatt8514
    @lancewatt8514 4 роки тому +1

    Riley Geare.... One of the best and most underrated drummer in existence today.

  • @stevemccartney8151
    @stevemccartney8151 5 років тому +2

    Connan Mockasin on the congas! Awesome!

  • @TheMonolake
    @TheMonolake 6 років тому +1

    luv dat bass line!

  • @lv2465
    @lv2465 Рік тому

    This tunes incredibly FUNKY. Love it.

  • @chaptereighteen
    @chaptereighteen 5 років тому +1

    THIS SONG HAS GOT IT ALL

  • @hannahwilliams5995
    @hannahwilliams5995 8 років тому +1

    Oh god I simply must see them live

  • @dinandphill
    @dinandphill 8 років тому +7

    damn that Guy loves his layers **am I right!!

  • @allysehueymusic
    @allysehueymusic 7 років тому +3

    holy crap wasn't expecting that ending. haha! Such a legit band

  • @nomouzenomouze
    @nomouzenomouze 7 років тому +1

    This song goes fire live

  • @iamwe7035
    @iamwe7035 7 років тому

    Best music nowdays thanks i knew it will happen again . On a side not e that drummer is amazin

  • @UltraPowerDemond
    @UltraPowerDemond 2 роки тому +1

    my two favorite Kiwis in one video

  • @jords5721
    @jords5721 5 років тому

    That drummer is incredible.

  • @IguanaPopakaVicky
    @IguanaPopakaVicky 8 років тому +35

    Why is Connan Mockasin playing with UMO? jajajaja

    • @iluvugoldenblue
      @iluvugoldenblue 4 роки тому +2

      both kiwis. check out rueben's old band the mint chicks

  • @LUKASAHLSTROM
    @LUKASAHLSTROM 6 років тому +1

    that bassist is insane

  • @EM-Ree
    @EM-Ree 8 років тому +1

    i love this song and his sick ass glasses

  • @caiooliveira1262
    @caiooliveira1262 4 роки тому

    Man, i love this band!

  • @mariano1665
    @mariano1665 4 роки тому

    This guys are fucking great I mean listen to that infectious nasty crazy groove from another galaxy so amazing

  • @patient-88
    @patient-88 3 роки тому +1

    how he sing with this voice. that's sick

  • @lukeandrewhayes
    @lukeandrewhayes 6 років тому +1

    This deserves more views

  • @javi8799
    @javi8799 8 років тому +2

    I fucking love this live

  • @MattieCooper10000
    @MattieCooper10000 6 років тому +4

    Conan has never experienced haunting poetry and magic like this!

  • @bearpitrock
    @bearpitrock 6 років тому

    Such a great track.

  • @janaangelavillaluz
    @janaangelavillaluz 5 років тому

    i love it when he says "til then"

  • @lesant7659
    @lesant7659 3 роки тому

    damnnnnn i love this song

  • @l.a.f1393
    @l.a.f1393 5 років тому +2

    Lust the love can't be heard above
    Everyone acts like a day drinker
    (Yeah)
    We eat crickets
    In the future
    Just tastes like
    "Far-from-home"
    Drink Chicha
    In the Jungle
    That sounds great, kinda busy
    Could you call back again?
    I'm sure you'll come back
    'Til then I
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    We read the universe might be holographic
    Traffic lights might reverse my love
    Go ahead and traverse the winter (yeah)
    We eat crickets
    In the future
    Just tastes like
    "Far-from-home"
    Drink Chicha
    In the Jungle
    That sounds great
    I'm kinda busy, could you call back again?
    I'm sure you'll come back
    Til then I
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone (no)
    I can't keep checking my phone

  • @dr.cornwater2886
    @dr.cornwater2886 8 років тому +2

    dat bassline doe

  • @elliejelena
    @elliejelena 3 роки тому

    Passionate... ❤️

  • @borgesguerardi
    @borgesguerardi Рік тому +2

    just fucking connan mockassin fumbling around on congas in the backdrop i wonder how he got in this gig

  • @WhenILearnToMilkIt
    @WhenILearnToMilkIt 8 років тому +64

    hahaha is that Connan Mockasin?

    • @javi8799
      @javi8799 8 років тому

      +WhenILearnToMilkIt I just searched for it on google. who the fuck is that guy? Everything i just thought was that he smokes weed everyday haha

    • @comradethoth9629
      @comradethoth9629 8 років тому

      +Javi garcia serrano
      He actually only drinks caffeine. I swore he was a cliche stoner surfer from New Zealand, but he's totally sober (unless you count coffee/energy drink as a drug).

    • @imDezrt
      @imDezrt 7 років тому +3

      He drinks small amounts of white wine as well. You'd think he's always on mushrooms judging by his demeanor haha

    • @garg414
      @garg414 6 років тому +2

      No, Connan O'Brien

    • @alexfxlll
      @alexfxlll 6 років тому

      Dezrt I think he used to smoke weed but grew out of it

  • @illbehaviour76nz
    @illbehaviour76nz 8 років тому

    Saw them the other day. Beaut.

  • @CHMgamemedic777
    @CHMgamemedic777 5 років тому +7

    Wait, is that Connan Mockasin on the bongos? haha legend!

  • @lecirclejerk
    @lecirclejerk 9 років тому

    Thanks for the upload! Love the band.

  • @patrickgosling375
    @patrickgosling375 8 років тому +26

    wtf hahah Connan Mockasin hahahaha

  • @abelmalone9900
    @abelmalone9900 6 років тому

    Love it

  • @vertyisprobablydead
    @vertyisprobablydead Рік тому

    Connan Mockasin on the congas always hits right.

  • @chellyrivas7926
    @chellyrivas7926 6 років тому

    Amazing!!!

  • @AnfieldKilroy
    @AnfieldKilroy 2 роки тому +3

    FIFA Soundtrack!

  • @MrFirefox
    @MrFirefox 2 місяці тому

    9 years

  • @mot00rzysta
    @mot00rzysta 3 роки тому

    the word "epic" can't describe what just happened here

  • @EzequielPestanianena
    @EzequielPestanianena 5 років тому

    That was brillant

  • @andeemay
    @andeemay 9 років тому

    Yay UMO are finally being recognised!

  • @pisstapeexpert
    @pisstapeexpert 9 років тому

    Just saw them a few weeks ago. UMO fucking rock.