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

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  • Опубліковано 31 жов 2024

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  • @salakagiovanni
    @salakagiovanni 4 роки тому +49

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

    • @HeyiPlayMusic
      @HeyiPlayMusic 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

      @@HeyiPlayMusic 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 +61

    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 9 місяців тому

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

  • @ronanjenkins2323
    @ronanjenkins2323 2 роки тому +12

    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 +11

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

  • @claudiaveras2168
    @claudiaveras2168 2 роки тому +11

    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

  • @katherine56631
    @katherine56631 9 років тому +18

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

  • @aKitti234
    @aKitti234 14 років тому +16

    "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

  • @ropslampje
    @ropslampje 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @brianfitzgerald6833
    @brianfitzgerald6833 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @longjohnsilver7986
    @longjohnsilver7986 5 років тому +5

    Great track , just beautiful, after nine years

  • @skeryskin
    @skeryskin 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ShortbussReject
    @ShortbussReject 13 років тому +3

    Thank you chuck for helping me find this!

  • @SelfConcious0512
    @SelfConcious0512 12 років тому +1

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

  • @ruolov1
    @ruolov1 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @mipake
    @mipake 12 років тому +2

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

  • @earlgreyswh0re
    @earlgreyswh0re 9 років тому +4

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @S11VII
    @S11VII 11 років тому +23

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

  • @SkifGoStab
    @SkifGoStab 13 років тому

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

  • @abbieremde
    @abbieremde 2 роки тому +4

    rip chuck, you will be severely missed 🖤

  • @pursuingparadox
    @pursuingparadox 11 років тому +1

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

  • @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

  • @LailaNazira
    @LailaNazira 12 років тому +1

    This is freaking beautiful. Honestly blew me away.

  • @SailorSylveonDani
    @SailorSylveonDani 9 років тому +5

    I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

  • @jessef3079
    @jessef3079 5 років тому +1

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

  • @consultingmoose
    @consultingmoose 11 років тому +8

    i love bands where every one sings :3

  • @frankbombaci4977
    @frankbombaci4977 Рік тому +1

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

  • @larouxn
    @larouxn 12 років тому +10

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

  • @matti900
    @matti900 13 років тому

    I love the simplicity and the beauty of the song.

  • @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 ;)

  • @katgunter8383
    @katgunter8383 5 років тому +2

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

  • @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 +4

      @@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😥

  • @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.

  • @basicallyimbeth
    @basicallyimbeth 13 років тому +1

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

  • @MrTim1493
    @MrTim1493 10 років тому +35

    Chris Pratt? Is that you?

  • @Kwiquiet
    @Kwiquiet 13 років тому +1

    i absolutely love this song

  • @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.

  • @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....

  • @broganknebel7485
    @broganknebel7485 10 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

  • @MelloMusician
    @MelloMusician 13 років тому

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

  • @ItsYourDistraction
    @ItsYourDistraction 2 роки тому +3

    RIP Chuck ❤️

  • @AdaylaDefiance
    @AdaylaDefiance 12 років тому

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

  • @JAManzano17
    @JAManzano17 11 років тому +33

    This live version definitely needs more cowbell.

  • @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

  • @StopPanakinAnakin
    @StopPanakinAnakin 12 років тому +4

    and the xylophone was overwhelming...

  • @whooshyoumissedme
    @whooshyoumissedme 13 років тому

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

  • @marianna1513
    @marianna1513 7 років тому +12

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

  • @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:

  • @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

  • @cmary311
    @cmary311 13 років тому

    couldn't be happier to have stumbled across this amazing music you are making. beautiful

  • @Jam15125
    @Jam15125 4 роки тому +5

    Anyone else here in 2019?

    • @twoshoes2228
      @twoshoes2228 4 роки тому

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

  • @BHUANGASIAN
    @BHUANGASIAN 13 років тому

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

  • @preheatedmusic3179
    @preheatedmusic3179 2 роки тому +3

    RIP chuck

  • @carwyn345
    @carwyn345 13 років тому

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

  • @GAHbl4
    @GAHbl4 8 років тому +6

    Can someone hear the guitar?

  • @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.

  • @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

  • @m0527j3
    @m0527j3 14 років тому

    I just saw the Chevrolet commercial and heard your song in the background.
    I was like, "NO WAY!!!" and was really excited because it really was your song.
    Yayayayayayay!

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

    THIS SONG CAME ON DURING MY YOGA CLASS.

  • @rebeccasharpe77
    @rebeccasharpe77 12 років тому

    Nothing has ever made me this happy in a while.

  • @ITSTAKING
    @ITSTAKING 7 років тому +4

    360p are you kidding me npr

  • @MrGrahro
    @MrGrahro 13 років тому

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

  • @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

  • @MiniJCW22
    @MiniJCW22 13 років тому

    First song that I've actually truly wished was longer. Well done, I love you guys.

  • @bardicpearl
    @bardicpearl 7 років тому +33

    fact: this is the whitest thing ever created

    • @uncledad6435
      @uncledad6435 7 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.

  • @WaS8477
    @WaS8477 13 років тому

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

  • @Kerenl123
    @Kerenl123 13 років тому +1

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

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @Brishti8
    @Brishti8 13 років тому +1

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

  • @IlluminatiEau
    @IlluminatiEau 13 років тому

    This is awesome! Thank you Trevor Duke for tweeting this.

  • @crown.chakra.dreams
    @crown.chakra.dreams 13 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!

  • @hippolyta22
    @hippolyta22 13 років тому

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

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @Bubbles93xo
    @Bubbles93xo 13 років тому

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

  • @bellablaney8626
    @bellablaney8626 12 років тому

    darren is an amazing person thankyou

  • @Vicky491
    @Vicky491 13 років тому

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

  • @unbroken1010
    @unbroken1010 3 роки тому

    Thank you 🎄

  • @whatuuuuup
    @whatuuuuup 13 років тому

    this is so beautiful.

  • @arbitrarykid
    @arbitrarykid 13 років тому

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

  • @georgey012
    @georgey012 13 років тому

    this is just as amazing live. ahhh love them

  • @NIX5s
    @NIX5s 13 років тому

    I just love this song and this video is AWESOME I have to see them live in a small setting GOOD WORK going to buy the album now

  • @turtle169916
    @turtle169916 13 років тому

    My ears just melted with joy.

  • @kazin420
    @kazin420 11 років тому

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

  • @wackiejackie7136
    @wackiejackie7136 13 років тому

    Saw these guys at Bonnaroo. Absolutely amazing

  • @maggbee
    @maggbee 12 років тому

    refreshing and beautiful!

  • @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

  • @BigPurpleFro
    @BigPurpleFro 2 роки тому +1

    2022 and this song still hits

  • @mookamaow
    @mookamaow 13 років тому

    When I saw the commercial I stopped what I was doing and immediately searched for this song.
    I was not let down.

  • @martae91
    @martae91 13 років тому

    listen people. i did not come here from starbucks but that does not mean that i think less of the people who did. just because they heard it on a commercial, they still recognized these peoples amazing talent! who cares how they heard, just enjoy the music!

  • @ChasingBlindElizabet
    @ChasingBlindElizabet 13 років тому

    This is beautiful.

  • @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 :)

  • @ricoz8603
    @ricoz8603 9 років тому +2

    thank you Chuck

  • @MrBublr
    @MrBublr 13 років тому +1

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

  • @hmcvalesano
    @hmcvalesano 13 років тому

    Amazing...if I were not watching the video I would have thought this was made in a studio with a bunch of high-tech toys and vocal FX!! Wow just plain old God given natural talent might be making a come-back.