Freelance Whales: "Generator 1st Floor" (Tiny SXSW Concert)

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024
  • Freelance Whales perform live for NPR Music, at SXSW 2010

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  • @salakagiovanni
    @salakagiovanni 4 роки тому +52

    This was the anthem of my junior year of high school. I’m still here for it.

    • @Its_me-Im_you
      @Its_me-Im_you 4 роки тому +1

      Same ! Lol. Always watch this video to feel the nostalgia of feeling like I have my whole life ahead of me. Oh, how things change. Graduate between 2009-2012?

    • @salakagiovanni
      @salakagiovanni 4 роки тому

      Philip Bridges 2011 :)

    • @craigdeck3731
      @craigdeck3731 3 роки тому +1

      @@Its_me-Im_you this song gave me nostalgia the first time I heard it

    • @Freetofloat
      @Freetofloat 3 роки тому

      Same

    • @Freetofloat
      @Freetofloat 3 роки тому

      Here from 2021

  • @catrionathepoet130
    @catrionathepoet130 2 роки тому +63

    Listening to this again, so sad Chuck is no longer with us. RIP.

    • @prilycalista7791
      @prilycalista7791 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah i came here too after the news. May he rest in peace😔💔

    • @urlocalghost
      @urlocalghost 2 роки тому +1

      RIP man….

    • @tanyajl5769
      @tanyajl5769 Рік тому

      What?!?!? What happened? 😢😢😢😢💔

    • @kasieopeia
      @kasieopeia Рік тому +2

      @@tanyajl5769 He took his life

    • @mrdakotameeks
      @mrdakotameeks 10 місяців тому +1

      RIP One of my favorite bands to listen to and look back

  • @ronanjenkins2323
    @ronanjenkins2323 2 роки тому +13

    My 9th grade teacher used to play this everyday he came into our class. I miss him, amazing teacher. Fantastic song, super nostalgic.

  • @dgmn07
    @dgmn07 2 роки тому +12

    Loved this song so much... I'm still in shock and in tears... We will miss you, Chuck Criss... ❤️

  • @claudiaveras2168
    @claudiaveras2168 2 роки тому +12

    I really really wish chuck knew how much his music actually touch people's souls, RIP Chuck❤️ thank you for your art....❤️

  • @SweetChickenSoup
    @SweetChickenSoup 6 років тому +49

    Please put this song back on Spotify :(

    • @cynthiavickers8099
      @cynthiavickers8099 4 роки тому +4

      I have it in a Spotify playlist...

    • @urlocalghost
      @urlocalghost 2 роки тому

      It’s on Spotify
      Idk about the live version but the original is on Spotify

    • @SweetChickenSoup
      @SweetChickenSoup 2 роки тому +5

      Depends on the region unfortunately, not available in Europe

  • @brianfitzgerald6833
    @brianfitzgerald6833 10 місяців тому +3

    I was so obsessed with this album when it came out. There was nothing like it in the cultural landscape of the time.

  • @aKitti234
    @aKitti234 14 років тому +17

    "and when we quiet down the house chants on without us"
    I don't know what it is about those lyrics I just LOVE them. I don't know why.

    • @urlocalghost
      @urlocalghost 2 роки тому

      I KNOWWWWW whoever writes the lyrics for the band is an absolute genius in my opinion

  • @katherine56631
    @katherine56631 9 років тому +18

    This song is so relaxing. I always listen to it when I am in need of some calm.

  • @ropslampje
    @ropslampje 3 роки тому +3

    11 years ago, this changed my preference in music. Sheer brilliance.

  • @longjohnsilver7986
    @longjohnsilver7986 6 років тому +5

    Great track , just beautiful, after nine years

  • @SelfConcious0512
    @SelfConcious0512 12 років тому +1

    There are sevaaaaaaral ways to spend a night. Listening to Freelance whales is most definitely on the list.

  • @frankbombaci4977
    @frankbombaci4977 Рік тому +3

    I hope history doesn’t forget this band because I won’t 😢

  • @skeryskin
    @skeryskin 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm back after a year. Love the harmony of this always.

  • @S11VII
    @S11VII 12 років тому +23

    my favorite part is where they say "Ah ah ah ah ah ah"

  • @jessef3079
    @jessef3079 5 років тому +1

    This music always makes me feel good when I am down, thank you Freelance Whales.

  • @earlgreyswh0re
    @earlgreyswh0re 9 років тому +4

    Most beautiful thing I've ever seen I love this song and them!❤️

  • @ruolov1
    @ruolov1 2 роки тому +5

    Rest in peace, Chuck Criss. I'm still shocked by this heartwrenching news.

  • @nickbagelboy
    @nickbagelboy 8 років тому +8

    Fuckin' eh!! This came up on my "Facebook Memories" today from a few years back. Totally forgot all about it, haven't heard it in years, but as soon as I started listening to it, it all started coming back. Sooooo beautiful, so good. Thank you Facebook and thank you Freelance Whales. :)

    • @docfabz
      @docfabz 8 років тому +1

      I read your name as "nickelbagboy"

    • @nickbagelboy
      @nickbagelboy 8 років тому

      docfabz Haha I like that.

    • @docfabz
      @docfabz 8 років тому

      +nickbagelboy ;)

  • @SkifGoStab
    @SkifGoStab 13 років тому

    There is a pure, wonderful lifetime of whimsy and love captured in this song.

  • @sunnydale22
    @sunnydale22 13 років тому +20

    For some reason, whenever I hear this (starting at 1:10), I can see hundreds of black and white penguins running in a breathing mob across icy, glistening sheets of ice in the Arctic somewhere. Running, shuffling, moving penguins.
    I don't know a lot of songs that give me the same visual as this one does!

    • @urlocalghost
      @urlocalghost 2 роки тому +3

      Omg I love your point of view on this song-
      Penguins are cool too

  • @BOBBIE041957
    @BOBBIE041957 13 років тому +1

    I love this song it makes me happy, you all do such a beautiful job, its different and just very sweet. Thank you and I wish you much more success bless you.

  • @consultingmoose
    @consultingmoose 11 років тому +8

    i love bands where every one sings :3

  • @connieashworth3004
    @connieashworth3004 8 років тому

    I wouldn't have them change a thing....I still love this performance as much now as I did when I first saw-heard it years ago...yes, it was someone who had shared it on FB - so glad....

  • @larouxn
    @larouxn 13 років тому +10

    BEST PART: You can hear all five instruments separately :D

  • @mipake
    @mipake 12 років тому +2

    Props to NPR for picking up such amazing artists and showcasing their work.

  • @abbieremde
    @abbieremde 2 роки тому +4

    rip chuck, you will be severely missed 🖤

  • @thatband23
    @thatband23 13 років тому

    I love the tone of this, the way it all falls together is amazing. The timbre of this song is blowing my mind, great job Freelance Whales.

  • @SailorSylveonDani
    @SailorSylveonDani 10 років тому +5

    I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

  • @pursuingparadox
    @pursuingparadox 12 років тому +1

    One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

  • @mattyoung8832
    @mattyoung8832 9 років тому +9

    You're ability to play unique but appealing sounds is matchless. You create amazing instrumentals that simply translate to purely unique sounds. As a fan of yours since 2010, and still a huge fan of yours after 4 years of army servlice, keep it up! Do not let the opinions of others dictate how you play your music. It matches everyone's perspective that enjoys the small and simple, yet huge parts, of your music!

  • @livinlikelarry395
    @livinlikelarry395 2 роки тому +1

    i wish i couldhave found this band sooner. They're music is so calming

  • @chychaichi
    @chychaichi 2 роки тому +4

    this song hits different now that Chuck is gone. Rest in Peace.

  • @MrGrahro
    @MrGrahro 14 років тому

    So addictive, I find I can't go a week without listening to this song.

  • @ShortbussReject
    @ShortbussReject 14 років тому +3

    Thank you chuck for helping me find this!

  • @katgunter8383
    @katgunter8383 5 років тому +2

    I wish this whole song was on Spotify. I need more of it.

  • @bongo7654
    @bongo7654 11 років тому +3

    Well wadda ya know,young musicians who are actually very talented and sound great,there may be hope after all,definitely will catch them live at Mohegan Sun.I'm a 75 years old retired musician who has no tolerance for what passes for some music today so this is very refreshing;true talent.

  • @matti900
    @matti900 14 років тому

    I love the simplicity and the beauty of the song.

  • @ItsYourDistraction
    @ItsYourDistraction 2 роки тому +3

    RIP Chuck ❤️

  • @basicallyimbeth
    @basicallyimbeth 13 років тому +1

    this song always makes me cry, it's so beautiful.

  • @StopPanakinAnakin
    @StopPanakinAnakin 12 років тому +4

    and the xylophone was overwhelming...

  • @Kwiquiet
    @Kwiquiet 13 років тому +1

    i absolutely love this song

  • @JenniferKelly
    @JenniferKelly 4 роки тому +43

    It’s killing me that they don’t make music anymore

    • @liamhenderson7367
      @liamhenderson7367 3 роки тому +1

      That's what I really don't like about finding small music channels. They're always amazing, but they last uploaded like a decade ago.

    • @LostInThisGardenofLife
      @LostInThisGardenofLife 3 роки тому +5

      @@liamhenderson7367 one of those smile because it happened situations.

    • @liamhenderson7367
      @liamhenderson7367 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah, I'm smiling because it happened and I still have the songs. I just wish I was there when it happened :(

    • @JeffreeHilton-Cogency
      @JeffreeHilton-Cogency 2 роки тому

      Me too😥

  • @MelloMusician
    @MelloMusician 13 років тому

    This is my favorite type of music! It's so happy

  • @marianna1513
    @marianna1513 8 років тому +12

    Starbucks commercial brought me here years ago. Now I'm here once again.

  • @BigPurpleFro
    @BigPurpleFro 2 роки тому +1

    2022 and this song still hits

  • @broganknebel7485
    @broganknebel7485 11 років тому +49

    is that a file cabbnit

    • @OthersOrSomething
      @OthersOrSomething 10 років тому +3

      it's a harmonium

    • @justforever96
      @justforever96 10 років тому +1

      Is that a statement or a question.

    • @Vartika
      @Vartika 10 років тому +6

      That is a harmonium which is an Indian instrument. It's kind of a key board

    • @crossxfuse
      @crossxfuse 9 років тому

      Brogan Knebel great minds think alike...i thought the same thing lol

  • @Vicky491
    @Vicky491 13 років тому

    i wish there was more bands like this.....they create beautiful music!!!!!

  • @JAManzano17
    @JAManzano17 11 років тому +33

    This live version definitely needs more cowbell.

  • @hippolyta22
    @hippolyta22 13 років тому

    when they start singing, I always feel like i'm about to cry, this is amazing music.

  • @MrTim1493
    @MrTim1493 10 років тому +35

    Chris Pratt? Is that you?

  • @whooshyoumissedme
    @whooshyoumissedme 13 років тому

    Words can't describe how amazing this is. The instruments they're playing are INSANE!!! I love it x1000000

  • @preheatedmusic3179
    @preheatedmusic3179 2 роки тому +3

    RIP chuck

  • @WaS8477
    @WaS8477 14 років тому

    This song is the definition of goosebumps.... I cannot wait to see them live!

  • @1ThreeDaysGrace
    @1ThreeDaysGrace 10 років тому +9

    THIS SONG CAME ON DURING MY YOGA CLASS.

  • @TheGleeVideoProject
    @TheGleeVideoProject 13 років тому

    My dad blasts this song on his car radio while he drives me to school. Needless to say, it makes my day just that much better. c:

  • @GAHbl4
    @GAHbl4 9 років тому +6

    Can someone hear the guitar?

  • @Brishti8
    @Brishti8 13 років тому +1

    This is amazing to listen to as the sun us rising.

  • @Jam15125
    @Jam15125 5 років тому +5

    Anyone else here in 2019?

    • @twoshoes2228
      @twoshoes2228 5 років тому

      Jamie Lillywhite bro I’m here in 2020 now my son :)

  • @rebeccasharpe77
    @rebeccasharpe77 12 років тому

    Nothing has ever made me this happy in a while.

  • @crossxfuse
    @crossxfuse 9 років тому +10

    what kind of instrument is that lady playing? it looks like she's opening a file cabinet door...amazing song though btw

  • @LailaNazira
    @LailaNazira 13 років тому +1

    This is freaking beautiful. Honestly blew me away.

  • @coldoath
    @coldoath 10 років тому +8

    360p .... really? 1999 called, they want their camera back.

    • @Alex-eb1ob
      @Alex-eb1ob 8 років тому +2

      +coldoath They also wanted their jokes back; the camera can wait

  • @rrppodcast3347
    @rrppodcast3347 Рік тому +1

    OH MY GOD! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ITSTAKING
    @ITSTAKING 7 років тому +4

    360p are you kidding me npr

  • @arbitrarykid
    @arbitrarykid 13 років тому

    caaaant stooooooop listening to this song! ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

  • @thomassublewski4057
    @thomassublewski4057 8 років тому +7

    Absolutely horrible mixing, but great band, and great song!

    • @thunderclapp182
      @thunderclapp182 6 років тому +1

      Thomas Sublewski can’t hear the guitar at alllll

  • @Kerenl123
    @Kerenl123 13 років тому +1

    This song is stuck in my head!
    I love this song! :D

  • @bardicpearl
    @bardicpearl 8 років тому +33

    fact: this is the whitest thing ever created

    • @uncledad6435
      @uncledad6435 8 років тому +3

      James Parr Yaaa

    • @mariadiaz106
      @mariadiaz106 6 років тому +5

      James Parr lmfao 😂 true. It's very hillbilly with the type of instruments they chose but for w.e reason I love it & I'm Puerto Rican. It puts me in a trance & makes me feel relaxed. Lol

    • @RaveBabyFuu
      @RaveBabyFuu 6 років тому +2

      you underestimate us.

  • @AdaylaDefiance
    @AdaylaDefiance 12 років тому

    I like this a lot. This is one of those songs that are impossible to replicate in a cover.

  • @GinGaSlayAxX
    @GinGaSlayAxX 13 років тому

    Love the Freelance Whales...and now I want a harmonium! Its like....a magical drawer that emits lovely sounds :)....lol?...

  • @BHUANGASIAN
    @BHUANGASIAN 13 років тому

    this song is so unique and has a way of makin me feel relax

  • @carwyn345
    @carwyn345 13 років тому

    OMG i love this song ive had it on replay fr like 3 days straight

  • @simplybek
    @simplybek 13 років тому

    A friend sent me the link to this song and I haven't stopped listening yet! Loving the box-bagpipe-accordion.

  • @iameich5
    @iameich5 13 років тому

    wrrd. i used to work for starbucks and this song definitely describes the mood of every store across the counrty. very nice theme. i just finished buying it off itunes. 99cents, u cant beat that. nice!

  • @danna811
    @danna811 14 років тому

    i just heard this song on a chevrolet volt commercial (i couldnt believe my ears when i heard it)... you guys are freaking awesome

  • @Lpipperoni
    @Lpipperoni 13 років тому

    I would have never heard of Freelance Whales had Darren Criss not mentioned them in a interview.....but now I am super excited I know who they are wonderful band....those Criss brothers are so flipping talented.

  • @jamiehouse73
    @jamiehouse73 12 років тому

    I love you so much Freelance Whales...

  • @turtle169916
    @turtle169916 13 років тому

    God I love the combo of the instruments and everything...The singing is beautiful as well as the lyrics themselves, b;alksjdf I love THEM

  • @thedalaidrama
    @thedalaidrama 2 роки тому

    This song never gets old

  • @turtle169916
    @turtle169916 13 років тому

    My ears just melted with joy.

  • @StargleekPotterhead7
    @StargleekPotterhead7 13 років тому

    This band is way cooler than I imagined. The vocals and the melody are impecable. Another band right to my obsession list!
    Thank you, Darren, thank you StarKid

  • @ViveNate
    @ViveNate 12 років тому

    This has been up for two years, and it doesn't even have a million views? How is that possible? This is so fantastic!

  • @stevenshores6450
    @stevenshores6450 12 років тому

    I actually got here because of a T shirt reference in a John Sandford novel. One of the great things about music and literature is that when they are at their best, they feed each other, and we are all better for it. I won't say they are my new favorite band. They are interesting, and have a unique sound. They definitely wouldn't cause me to change the radio station. Thumbs up for original music!

  • @LaurenLalala08
    @LaurenLalala08 13 років тому

    Oh my goodness, just realised this song was on a Starbucks advert ages ago! Loved it and now I love it even more! :D

  • @kazin420
    @kazin420 12 років тому

    Just saw them in concert in Orlando! Amazing!!!

  • @roseheart222
    @roseheart222 13 років тому +1

    I love this song!!!!

  • @tmonkeypunch
    @tmonkeypunch 9 років тому +2

    This is why I love music

  • @TheBluv12
    @TheBluv12 13 років тому

    i love this band! Freelance Whales all day.

  • @XxMadAboutPotterxX
    @XxMadAboutPotterxX 13 років тому

    This is the kind of thing you fall asleep too. It's very peaceful and has a total hippy vibe to it. I like it :)

  • @SheriffTanner
    @SheriffTanner 13 років тому

    if you're really a fan of a band, then tell everyone you think would be interested about their great music. then be proud if one day you hear them on mainstream radio.

  • @wisteria.flower.dreams
    @wisteria.flower.dreams 14 років тому

    LOVE this! I'm so happy I discovered this band :) they make me smile.
    can't wait to see them play at bonnaroo this year!

  • @maggbee
    @maggbee 12 років тому

    refreshing and beautiful!

  • @Kerenl123
    @Kerenl123 13 років тому

    I can't get this song out of my head!

  • @00terrorist
    @00terrorist 13 років тому

    AMAZING SONG!!!!!
    just so heartwarming..
    it reminds me of the song older brother by pepper rabbit
    I wish they can visit toronto..

  • @kataangmaiko
    @kataangmaiko 12 років тому

    I LOVE these guys!!!!

  • @MrBublr
    @MrBublr 14 років тому +1

    I love it, Earth needs moore bands like that!!!!

  • @Bubbles93xo
    @Bubbles93xo 13 років тому

    I can't stop watching this video!!! They're really good & I love this song!! :) xx

  • @fus3b0x
    @fus3b0x 13 років тому

    Saw these guys at the Showbox in Seattle last night, they were awesome.

  • @ricoz8603
    @ricoz8603 9 років тому +2

    thank you Chuck