Steam Powered Giraffe - Fire Fire (Live at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego)
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2013
- © 2013 Steam Powered Giraffe LLC.
Video edited by David Michael Bennett
Audio mixed by David Michael Bennett
Steam Powered Giraffe performing their song "Fire Fire".
Shot with stationary GoPro cameras and two DSLRs during a live show at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego California.
Additional footage shot by Beth and James Riley of GeekShot Photography
www.geekshotphoto.com
"Fire Fire" is a solo song done by David Michael Bennett "The Spine" and was re-imagined by the band with harmonies and brought into Steam Powered Giraffe's live show and their space opera album "The Vice Quadrant"
Steam Powered Giraffe's version of the song can be heard on "The Vice Quadrant" album:
steam-powered-giraffe.myshopif...
The solo version of the the song is available on iTunes and other digital music distributors:
itunes.apple.com/us/album/fire...
Other links:
Website: www.SteamPoweredGiraffe.com
Facebook: / steampoweredgiraffe
"Fire Fire" Lyrics
Music and Lyrics by David Michael Bennett
Hope I can make it
Stop it and break it
The doors are all locked down
I'm flying on my feet
gotta reach that corridor
Sirens are blaring
Screams from the staring
as they watch him cry
He's holding on as he's ripped from the room
engulfed in flames, but they'll be out soon
Oh it's such a shame, of all the things to go wrong while out in space
Fire, fire burns much brighter when oxygen is the supplier
Fire, fire is killing his desire to not be cold as he expire
Oh, burning in space
Oh, burning in space
I wake with a cold sweat
how could I forget
I've seen this all before
The red lights are spinning now
'round and 'round as I hit ground
Warnings of pure dread
heard on the overhead
in a monotonic tone
There are men and women trapped in that room
flames scorching them, but they'll be out soon
Oh it's such a shame, of all the things to go wrong while out in space
Fire, fire burns much brighter when oxygen is the supplier
Fire, fire is killing their desire to not be cold as they expire
Oh, burning in space
Oh, burning in space
Fire, fire burns much brighter when oxygen is the supplier
Fire, fire has killed their desire to not be cold as they expire
Fire, fire burns much brighter when oxygen is the supplier
Fire, fire has killed their desire to not be cold as they expire
I'm a Firefighter and I sometimes sing this song while I'm in a structure fire.
Mudd H that’s creepy man
Yesui Ikhertsetseg It makes sense. A fire in general, especially a structural fire, has to be stressful as hell.
That is awesome. Made my day brighter.
But not too bright...
Is oxygen now the supplier?
careful not to inhale the smoke while singing LOL
It's such a nice upbeat song, but then you listen to it, and it's like "oh, dying astronauts"
It's acctuly about ppl being burned alive
@Shi No Tenshi i think that is the delivery, lass mich raus, desert rose, two other examples, lass mich raus uses birth as a conveyor for its message of escaping abusive situations, to what i can gather, desert rose uses belly dancers and perfume for its message or lost love and longing
Kinda like like pumped up kicks, good music but then you actually listen to the lyrics
I think there was an incident where a gasleak lit up a (russian?) space station, choking or burning the crew inside to death
@@Woodfekker apollo one I believe is the one they are singing about
This is one of the nicest groups ever. Bet I'm your oldest fan, 70 yrs old in May. And I just love your group. You harmonize wonderful!!! Keep making videos as I am a little house bound, but that can't keep your music from cheering me up. I love and pray for all of you
Blessings
winterspice1 If only all elders were as cool as you :-)
Jackie_shekinah That's very cool! Just remember age is only a number!
I dont know you but you're just the bees knees
Jackie_shekinah you gotta be the coolest person I know. Happy early or late birthday.*It's a glory to know people like her existed throughout time. Thank you for this experience.
Hello there Jackie, you do not know me nor I you. I know nothing about you.
However your comment made my bad day a little bit better. Thank you.
Your positive attitude has affected at least one person today!
this is the happiest song about people dying in fire that iv'e ever heard.
***** That is the best way to put this.
***** Agreed. Here's another good one.
wait it took me three listen to.
Oh my
Oh dear
It is about a fire isn't it
Daphne Pinette ...in space!
well that's a little rude
I love that Rabbit is playing an accordion with DISTORTION added. Like Jesus that's awesome.
What is a distortion
@@gala732 Distortion is an effect you can add to instruments/sounds to remove the clarity from their notes, making them sound muddier or well, more distorted.
I love the way Hatchworth sounds in this song. His higher pitch contrast nicely with Spine and Rabbit.
His vocals around 1:30 is one of my favorite parts of the song
The Spines voice is simply amazing. I really hope they will get the attention they deserve someday, also outside of the Steampunk scene.
The Spine looks like Yahtzee Croshaw without his makeup and hat...
Seriously, if he was a ginger I couldn't tell them apart.
Ben Ackerman good lord your right
Audible Chocolate.
Its a shame, honestly. Their stage show and their theme pretty much sets in stone that they will never get the attention they deserve. Most people wouldn't see past the makeup and cartooniness.
I hate that youtube doesn't let me like this more than once.
Make multiple accounts.
Fuckface McGee lol, I actually did that XD
I second that motion
Not to say that the studio recording is bad, but nothing will ever beat this specific mix. This recording is simply phenomenal and has brought so much joy to me personally. Thank you SPJ.
I need The Spine's voice to alternate from reedy melodies to a bassy explosion as often as possible. If it can shake my phone and make my dog bark all the better.
This band has soul.
+Holo Teh Wize wulf Yes, Yes it does
well that's what the song suggests
+Azure H
Oooooh boy...
+Holo Teh Wize wulf Yeah they do....THOUSANDS of souls....and they just stole mine!
+Caleb TC
Who says robot's can't have SOULS? I mean, I know a couple other robots with souls.
The Spine's solo near the end is.... actually strangly soothing :|
Just how big of a range does Spine actually HAVE?
this big *holds hands girth of the universe*
Connor Nay its over 9000!
He goes from like Tenor 2 to like Alto 1
HybridGames I believe you're right because I'm D#2 half step below bass up to C5-C6 depending cold or warm. When I sing with David all notes I can hit plus bottom notes no one goes for. With that you are either spot on or very close.
His octave range is..... Over 9,000!!!
man the fact that this video is 8 years old makes me feel ancient. this song helped me through some really tough nights as a teenager struggling with my identity and poor mental health. first found spg when i was 14, im 24 now. in a happy relationship and a good job, 6 months on testosterone and waiting for top surgery. bunny's journey was something that really hit home that i had to do something about how i was feeling and what i was going through, it just took a Long time of waiting lists (yay the uk)
spg randomly came up in conversation w my boyfriend a couple days ago and ive been on binge mode ever since. you've got a new fan in him lmao. hope you are all keeping well, shoutouts from someone from the tumblr fandom back in 2012-2015 🤙
I just found out about this band (I’m a teen rn) and its really making me feel great. Will I too have a great life? Yours seems pretty rad and I hope everything’s okie
And I just discovered them last year, so I am behind the times. I think it was the Honeybee video. A decent video to get started with.
I'm astonished by how fantastic this song sounds live.
I FUCKING KNOW RIGHT????? i didn't even know it was live the first few times i played it.
The Spine can make anything sound good
I actually like this live version of the song MUCH better than the studio version. More harmonies.
I was just thinking how wonderful it must have been to see them...
Even better!
This has to be my favorite version of this song
mine too
I think it’s safe to say the La Jolla Playhouse concert had to have been one of their best, because every video I’ve seen from it has been incredible and ended up as my favorite version of the song.
Mine too! It's so good!
When it comes to songs about perishing in tragic space station accidents, this is definitely top 5
The first time I heard this song I liked it, then I listened closely to the lyrics and I love it. And then I really thought about it, and...well...I love it even more.
As do we all :)
That was my exact process for this song!
Its amazing and lovely, yes, but... its so melancholy...
The chord sequence in the pre-chorus of this song is fascinating, it's consonant sounding yet there's a lot of inversions and unresolved harmonies happening. Really so beautiful.
I am literally dressing up as spine for Halloween this year and just walk around town mechanically playing spg songs on my black guitar. Mainly this song probably.
Please do
Grace Bej Lol, I did, it was great.
***** yeeeeesss
I once dressed up as Billy Cogan in a Black ZERO shit and silver pants.
I ran around as a sweatersaurus.
The Spine's voice- absolutely flawless. Rabbit and Hatch did an amazing job too! One of my favorite live performances
Keeps me coming back year after year
just found this band by googling fire fire for no reason.
now my favorite band 100%
I'VE GOT THIS PLAYING IN TWO WINDOWS AND THEY'RE AT THE SAME TIME AND IT SOUNDS SO EPIC
....It really does.. I have a second delay so it sounds like its going "Oh its such a shame, Oh its such a shame.."
Bairus Reeds And if you time it -just- right like i just did, it gives a reverb to their voices, which adds to the "space-y" feel
Three
WHAT THE HECK YOU'RE RIGHT WHAT WHAT WHAT IS THIS MAGIC
I DON'T KNOW BUT IT'S EPIC
i love that very noticable screech at the end. it was the best screech i've ever heard
What a happy song about dying in a conflagration fuelled by your only breathable air.
Ahahaha
I sometimes see a band live and they suck. makes me wonder how talented they could really be if they can't pull it off out of the studio.
This is the exact opposite. This song, and in fact many of their songs, are soooo much better live.
I’ll tell you as a musician any decent engineer can make a shit band sound good. That’s why some bands can have a good studio sound then sound like shit live... like the misfits
Love that rabbit is doing so well at standing perfectly still but her foot is still tapping just a lil
This is my absolute favorite Steam Powered Giraffe song, Spine's voice is above spectacular, and this song really showcases that. Truly amazing in every way.
This is kind of a terrifying thought. Guy has to vent a bunch of people into Vacuum to prevent fire from spreading...
Not to be a party pooper but it reads "There are men and women trapped in that room flames scorching them, but they'll be out soon"
I think its a man/boy trying to get into an escape pod as the ship explodes.
"He's holding on as he's ripped from the room
engulfed in flames, but they'll be out soon"
Is the man/boy holding on to the door handle/valve as hes being torn into space
"I wake with a cold sweat
how could I forget
I've seen this all before"
"The red lights are spinning now
'round and 'round as I hit ground"
Is the escape pod ejecting from the ship, as it leaves abruptly the pod itself is spinning from an explosion.
"There are men and women trapped in that room
flames scorching them, but they'll be out soon"
Is about the image of those that didn't make it into the pod.
My opinion.
Shout outs to the Hey Johnny blog for bringing me here!
Well I like to think it's a guy who's part of a Damage Control unit, forced to vent atmosphere in rooms which have ignited, and the people in them. "He's holding on, as he's ripped from the room" is a line that I take to mean a man who's grasping for a handhold as the room is exposed to vacuum to put out a fire.
I think it's more of a ballad of the Columbia Disaster in 2003...
Nah. Columbia never had a breach in space. It had a hole in the thermal tiling that blew up the wing while it was in Atmo. I think this is just SPG being SPG, not really based off of any real event.
Joe Winter
good point
This song is pretty lit
(Sees what you did there)
Zrbrcr hell ya 👌
I wonder how many people realize just how melancholic a song this is.
"Fire fire has killed their desire to not be cold as they expire"
"Screams from the staring"
"Flames scorching them though they'll be out soon"
These are not simply metaphorical. This describes people being jettisoned into space via their ship's airlocks after being set aflame during a terrifying accident. I can not deny how absolutely beautiful the song is; each note exceedingly well placed, how well the song was executed, all that is awe inspiring. As is the imagery. It's so vivid... the description invokes a feeling of consternation, a wish you could jump in there and save the people's lives. But... we can't... when I first realized all this, I was nearly driven to tears. Thank you, SPG. Thank you so much. I don't know what I would ever do without your magnificent tales and tunes. I might resort to trying to make such things myself, despite not having anything more than raw talent and only the most basic of training... I could never thank you enough, simply for being who you are and doing what you do.
-One of your devoted fans, Airk
I always assumed they'll be out soon was referring to the fire because they would run out of oxygen
I'm pretty certain the song is about the columbus shuttle explosion
Jax Serkies
No, it’s referring to the people. “They’ll be out soon” means the people will be dead soon. :)
this is such a perfect Space Engineers game music song..
+Jack BeFlippen XD hell yeah
I salute you Issac Clark, for killing all those basterd necromorphs that made me shit my pants from the first time I played deadspace 1, brave man
Let me tell you, I once encountered this crazy computer named SHODAN.
Much better for flying Minmitar in Eve.
Because Rust.
haha I feel ya, sleipnir was my ship.
First time I ever heard any of their songs was at a concert. I frankly had no idea what to expect beyond "quirky robots". The energy in the room was *amazing*! I have never seen any crowd so happy, eager, and polite. And somehow, despite the number of bodies in the room, it didn't feel crowded to me.
They opened with Suspender Man. I was floored. I've been euphoric ever since and plotting how I will get to another show. :D
(One fan's experience. YMMV)
They have a concert in 2024:3 hopefully tickets aren’t sold out
@@stitchgor3 THATS A NINE YEAR OLD COMMENT
There are few songs that really move me, and this is one of them. Non-stop chills every time. Not only is it truly beautiful poetry, the harmonies and arrangement are so truly powerful, I can't even begin to describe the perfection of this song, dang it!!!
Who would be thrilled to see these guys do a project with Blue Man Group?
+monkeykid797 sign me up!)
Joshua where????
Nerfias Just Sadly, only in my dream...
+Joshua That sounds brilliant.
monkeykid797 I remember when I went to see a concert in Vegas. I was too young to be accepted, so one of them took a photo with me, had his finger prints on the brim of my BMG hat, and got a shirt of BMG's moves.
The story behind this is that they've taken a spin on the tradition of steam punk. In the Victorian age and industrial age children and women worked in factories, they were locked in in order to not take breaks or leave the conditions. In some instances, a fire would burn everything, along with the women and children locked inside, they take this piece of culture and apply it to an example of space as a resemblance of the future. 'They'll be out soon' refers to the flames being put out right before bodybags with the remnants, infamously photographed came out of the factories..
I do dig the imagination there though. I thought this too, initially.
I do agree with Earthstar, your analysis of it was pretty cool.
gwion35 Is it actually confirmed that is is inspired from the game and isn't just an amazing similarity?
Jon Eilers Haundrup That's what I've heard others say, along with them claiming that SPG has stated so. However, I can't back that up at all.
The song is very obviously about a space station that is on fire. The one line that throughs your theory out of the window is "There ware MEN and women trapped in that room" not women and children. Also the constant talk about gravity and space.
Why are these guys not just HUGE???? they are awesome
This guy's voice is so pure. Just makes you stop and stare like.....damn.
fun how automatons put more life and soul in their music than modern pop artists..
See also: 'electricity is in my soul' by spg
Indeed
This only became more valid
Even after 10 years this is still one of my favorite songs.
This song.. this band...these people...much music..much wow..much beauty...
This song is so sad to me.. so very lovely at the same time. SPG is very good at painting a picture with music.
This song describes the game among us.
But surely, it's been years and I still love this song.
This song and the story it tells is the perfect soundtrack for one of my playthroughs of FTL.
You and me both. Better luck to you in future endeavors space captain.
Scroll's Adventures I'll tell you one thing-- naming my crew after family and friends on my first playthrough was a grave mistake.
My subscribers are all like "Ooo! Ooo! Name a crew member after me!" and I'm like "Guys... you don't understand. You're all going to die."
I never actually lose many crew when playing FTL. Don't know this feel.
Robert Morgan I play the Shivan a lot myself. Fire ain't so bad when its only invading crew members burning.
My marvelous lovely friend introduced me to your band 24 hours ago and I have become transfixed. I am in love with your group and especially the siblings. The brother Spine for his amazing voice and eyebrows that emote so tremendously and miss Bunny for her transition and becoming who she truly is. I just hope that someday your group will come to Eugene Oregon and grace our little town with your amazing sounds. And I do love Hatch as well! =^,~=
Same fucking boat. Tuesday this week changed my life.
🚜🚙🚘🚗🚖🚕🚔🚓🚒🚑🚐🚎🚍🚌🚋🚊🚈🚇🚆🚅🚄🎿🚃🏊🚂⛲🏫🏪🏩🏨🏧🏦🏥🏤🏣🏢🏡🏠⛵✈🚁⛽🚀⛵🚉🚥🚦🚨🚨
Sometimes word of mouth is the best way! =^^=
Sam really adds a lot to their performance. Vocally, the man just kills it. His character is adorable as well.
Why do I cry to this?
+Psyducklets because they have beautiful voices
Rabbit and The Spine both have incredible range..! Amazing!
ProtoGuy it must run in there family
This is the most beautiful song about people burning to death in space I've ever heard.
They all have really good voices especially The Spine, but they harmonize so well together.
Dude
DUDE
Turn this on 1.5 and it becomes less tragic and more like a really sweet rock song.
I just can't get over how they managed to make such a cheery song about people burning to death in space. Yet somehow it's become one of my favorites...
the staging in this video is something i cannot get over. the way the light position casts a shadow over everyone’s faces just adds so much to the drama of it in my opinion. especially on the spine in the first and last verse. chill inducing.
I've been listening to this for a few months now and I can officially say this is my favorite song. Period. It sounds great, it's inspirational for me, it makes me feel and it sends shivers down my spine.
This mix is so well done. Still listening after all these years
I think it's safe to say the spine is the best singer of the group.
His range is also impressive.
ChaoticEntity yeah i agree but i also love the sound of hatchworths voice
ChaoticEntity it is very safe
ChaoticEntity yes.
Rabbit is pretty damn good too. Before she started transitioning, she could do a perfect impersonation of The Spine
I'm so friggin PSYCHED for the next album.
And I love how the albums keep getting better as they go along. The bots keep getting better systems and fantastic upgrades. I mean, Rabbit alone has gotten so many upgrades, and her performance is better than ever.
Can't wait to see what Walter Robotics has in store for us next! ♥
This makes me so happy. The song, the video and the band's progress (as individuals and as a group, equally). Not many bands can pull off such great performances as Steam Powered Giraffe can, nor can they upgrade (Heh, heh...) their older songs the way that those fellas can. This song has come a long way since 2004, and both versions are beautiful to me.
Marvelous job, folks. Keep up with it!
By far one of my favorite songs
There is so many meanings to this song, and you just described one of the best. I love songs that make you think, and cry at the same time. After hearing this song, I know Steam Powered Giraffe will never fade from my memory.
The most beautiful song about burning alive in outer space you will ever hear.
I really wish I get to see them live at least once in my lifetime
Does anyone else hear the cheering at the end as the screaming of the people dying in the fire or...?
Kinoko Kitty lol
Kinoko Kitty Glad to know I'm not alone in being weirdly morbid about the cheers at least...
Kinoko Kitty well I didn't until now, you wretched person n_n
get help
YES! I didn't think anyone else imagined it like that :O Interesting to find I'm not the only one.
I dont Know how this band doesnt get more recognition
Their Harmonies are so magical. I adore this song, with all my heart.
I really want you guys to know how much I appreciate what you are doing. The music scene needs acts such as you provide. The vision and passion is blatantly apparent, the way it should be. Mediocrity and lack of sincerity/ingenuity is the last thing we need for music progressing.
This song gives me the chills every time-
Ive been having a really rough time with anxiety the last few weeks, and Steam Powered Giraffe helps an unbelievable amount. Thank you SPG, for always being here when i need you 3
im having the worst time and for some reason all i have the heart and energy to listen to right now is steam powered giraffe
spg is the only comfort
this is still my favorite song
End of Bleak Horizon is "See you next time, in space" this song may be on the next album, this song involves space. Hmm, coincidence? I THINK NOT
Needs like 100,000,000 views they are so underrated.
The talent of this band never ceases to amaze me
This song always reminds me of "Voyage of the Damned" episode of Doctor Who.
Alexis Love It is because both Doctor Who and SPG are amazing.
i love so much doctor who and SPG
dOn'T rEmInD mE oF tHaT ePiSoDe
brill music .have it on all day
Never heard of these guys before. But they have an amazing harmony together.
Nicholas Whisler You should listen to their song Honeybee. Amazing vocals.
Still listening to this as a fave after 6 years
i seriously cannot explain how much i love this song. songs like these are why they become my favorite because not only do they sound amazing, they actually make me feel emotions. that's real music.
This song... it's just so damn awesome. Lyrically it's so fun yet somber and the singing and harmonizing are incredible.
This song is really good and you can feel how emotional it is. it always makes me get on the break of crying
You can absolutely feel the emotion here. "Oh no!" on Vice Quadrant packs one hell of an emotional sucker-punch too. The voice acting for The Astronaut in the second half is a fantastic and powerful performance.
+VimCommando
MK III's Turn Back the Clock got me.
This is ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE. Why isn't this band more popular?
Nice of you guys to promote my mix tape guys, never gonna forget this
this to me is the best version of this song live or recorded it just has something that the other performances or even the recording doesn't have. It feels immediate and powerful. Also I LOVE this song!
Geez this group is just amazing. They play so many instruments, simply stellar style, and do a killer live show. Why haven't they gone on something like the x factor? I'd love to see such a talented band actually get what they deserve.
I love Spine's voice... it's amazing how he can manipulate his voice like he does
This such a classic of a captain trying to save his crew
I love this song; Hence why The Spine has to be my favorite, I wish he did more songs that are about dark situations
I had this song stuck in my head the entire time I was in bootcamp and it's been KILLING me!! I need to hear it soooo bad!
I really like that they used an accordion in this. It added something nice to this song and they did a good job in making it felt and not just heard.
I'm at the hospital getting some work done. This song really calmed me down.
This song is the best song I've ever heard, I think. Like, I actually think it's my favorite song in all of lyrical writings.
sometimes it gives me chills. I can almost see the scene in my head.
Plus, just... "Burns much brighter when oxygen is the supplier" it almost is a metaphor for humanity on Earth, even.
But alas I am simply a traveler of the stars, come to SEE WHUT YOU GOOOOOOT. SHOW MEEEE.
I LIKE WHUUUUTTT YOUUUU GOOOOOOOOTTTTT.
My daughters favorite band right now. She's 3. She knows the lyrics to most of there songs lol
Keep coming back to this video, they take me back to good times with such a sad song
I don't know how to explain how good this is.
jeez, this song sounds so good.
This band is just amazing I discovered you guys when I was at my lowest of my low and you voices the absolute beauty of it stunned me and I staryed to feel better about myself and then I continued to listen to you guys so thank you so much for the help and amazing work please don't stop Steam Powered Giraffe
GOOSEBUMPS, always gooood....
Still a bop 5 years later
My number one chill out song love it
haha. get it. chill out
Performance is awesome, some bands arent the same live but these guys seem better!
I love this song, and I sign along with it every time I get the chance :D
Not sure about anyone else, but I think this song describes Space Station 13 perfectly.