Ruban really has his own style with UMO but perfectly demonstrated through his influences it’s amazing. These days like a great blend of 60s/70s soul, funk, and Lofi psychedelic rock, even disco. Ministry of Alienation feels like such an underrated song
Saw them live in Seattle this past weekend, hands down one of my fav concerts, the energy in the room was amazing! Hope they come back to KEXP to perform the new album!
Man as a quazi guitar player thinking of the writing and creative process for honeybee, to me that must be such a joyous feeling for accomplishing just that song. That song alone is just a masterpiece
My daughter just turned me on to these guys. Fantastic band. My first thought was the drummer and bass player are killing it and the guitarist has listened to alot of Zappa.
some of the highlights of my gig-going youth was seeing this dude and his bro Kody in The Mint Chicks absolutely fucking TEARING it up in various local venues here in Hamilton, NZ. Swinging from the rafters, leaping from massive speaker stacks, just generally having a ridiculously good time. I met/accosted them a few times after shows, and they were fukn nice dudes.
@@bradg7000 Yes, no doubt...Dream cymbals are definitely the best value out there for quality cymbals. (best bang for your buck? ...if you will...d'dum-ptss!) If you want the best sounding set of cymbals, but for the least amount of money, you can't go wrong with Dream. There are certainly better-sounding cymbals out there, but you will pay an arm and a leg for them. You could get a whole set of Dreams for what you'd pay for 1 or 2 vintage Zildjian K Constantinople cymbals, and you'd be happy with the purchase.
i just discovered this band yesterday and they've really won me over. dripping with talent across the board, heavenly production on the album and a real skill at writing good songs. and then i find a set on KEXP...i'm complete :)
this band can write some great melodies...Hunnybee and Not in Love are so so so catchy!! I actually woke up singing them in my head and couldn't get back to sleep!! hence...why i'm here... x
UMO have been making some of the best music this decade, their live performances are A1 too. I mean they were one band that I wonder how well they would translate on the stage but they get it every time and are one of my favorite bands this decade if not ever
It's really good the fact that the guitar and the vocals are doing almost the same thing melodicaly, all this together with those groovy bass lines, the chilling and harmonic keyboards and the nice drums make Unknown Mortal Orchestra such uniche and pleasing band.
Yes...Immediately, this was the second thing that caught my attention. Oh, I'm a drummer so, of course, the first thing to grab me had to be something drum-related, which in this case was the wonderful dryness in the tone of the drums...very tasty.
@@elguerobasado you cant go off of a video thats been fucked with sound wise you gotta see them live i did last week also met ruban by there bus fucking amazing he was out of this world nice
I played Hunnybee during a group project and one of my classmates tried to make an insult and said it sounded like "something they'd play at Hometown Buffet".....like tbh.. I'd go to more Hometown Buffet's if they played UMO lmao jokes on u kid
mndmd Doesn't really sound like he's struggling. It's not like the studio version, but it doesn't fall from it. Kody backing him up is a strong move on their side.
Ruban really has his own style with UMO but perfectly demonstrated through his influences it’s amazing. These days like a great blend of 60s/70s soul, funk, and Lofi psychedelic rock, even disco. Ministry of Alienation feels like such an underrated song
Their sound is everything i imagined how paradise would sound like
Their sound is like how every stoned jam I've ever had sounds, but more ordered and skilful.
Constant Throwing Those are the perfect words for it. They have some groovy songs to jam to and they make them sound great
"period"
Ministry of Alineation 0:26
Chronos Feasts On His Children 4:30
Interview 6:20
Hunnybee 10:36
Not In Love We're Just High 15:16
Luis Hernandez the hero we need but don’t deserve
Luis Hernandez not all heroes wear capes
MVP
Saw them live in Seattle this past weekend, hands down one of my fav concerts, the energy in the room was amazing! Hope they come back to KEXP to perform the new album!
Man as a quazi guitar player thinking of the writing and creative process for honeybee, to me that must be such a joyous feeling for accomplishing just that song. That song alone is just a masterpiece
You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Unknown Mortal Orchestra
@@chrispolo840 dope I'll check them out Chris, thanks for the recommendation
My daughter just turned me on to these guys. Fantastic band. My first thought was the drummer and bass player are killing it and the guitarist has listened to alot of Zappa.
I thought Zappa almost immediately
Sometimes when I feel bad I remember that this account of history exists for free in HD at the tip of my fingers and I feel better after that
some of the highlights of my gig-going youth was seeing this dude and his bro Kody in The Mint Chicks absolutely fucking TEARING it up in various local venues here in Hamilton, NZ.
Swinging from the rafters, leaping from massive speaker stacks, just generally having a ridiculously good time.
I met/accosted them a few times after shows, and they were fukn nice dudes.
13:55 one of the best guitar solos these years
The ride cymbal is amazing, the ring out is so lush
Robert Hudson its a dream bliss ride. I have one! Amazing cymbal and they’re cheap too
how much is your ride?
@@bradg7000 Yes, no doubt...Dream cymbals are definitely the best value out there for quality cymbals. (best bang for your buck? ...if you will...d'dum-ptss!)
If you want the best sounding set of cymbals, but for the least amount of money, you can't go wrong with Dream. There are certainly better-sounding cymbals out there, but you will pay an arm and a leg for them. You could get a whole set of Dreams for what you'd pay for 1 or 2 vintage Zildjian K Constantinople cymbals, and you'd be happy with the purchase.
Bro fr!! That shit gave me goosebumps
B-boy G man thanks for the info what size do you think it is and are there different kinds or is it just the bliss ride
Bass sounds so good - compression on hb is smooshy perfecto
Steely Dan and the 60s English band Caravan, excellent, Kexp produce some of the best live performances on You-Tube.
Hope everyone is save fine and confined in our ministry of alienation.
Love from Chile.
more apropos than ever, eh? he's a goddamn prophet
The whole band here playing amazingly but I'll just leave a reminder here of how good a drummer Kody is.
i just discovered this band yesterday and they've really won me over. dripping with talent across the board, heavenly production on the album and a real skill at writing good songs. and then i find a set on KEXP...i'm complete :)
I'm here, every week, to hear and watch that tasty solo on Hunnybee
The electric sitar used on the opening track - my god what a sound! Used to epic devastating effect here.
Ministry of Alienation speaks straight to my soul
this band can write some great melodies...Hunnybee and Not in Love are so so so catchy!! I actually woke up singing them in my head and couldn't get back to sleep!! hence...why i'm here... x
Wow! How many bands have a drummer who can lay on a backing vocal like that? Superb stuff, thank you KEXP yet again!
Taylor Hawkings was one of them (if you're interested)
Love how well you can hear his lower harmony during chronos... what an incredible songwriter
I like this album a whole lot, especially Hunnybee, it fits so well with its musicvideo. Makes me wanna delve into their whole discography.
please do
Ministry of Alienation is my favorite, but this whole set is incredible.
UMO have been making some of the best music this decade, their live performances are A1 too. I mean they were one band that I wonder how well they would translate on the stage but they get it every time and are one of my favorite bands this decade if not ever
This kind of music is both relaxing and danceable... so cool!
Such a great singer
That slow delay on the solo😵 makes it rain down. Inspiring
i love every single thing about this band
Now this is good music. I'm happy that I recently had the opportunity to discover this band.
I love the way Thomas nods when Ruban introduces him.
ConstantlyLaggingBehind-//://- YES
I love the old UMO, but I'm also hyped on the new sound. Finally get to see them live this month
Love to see more kiwis on KEXP!
Parade all the active Flying Nun bands through.
There's a salad boys episode
connan mockasin gotta be on there soon!
Maori bois
Had the pleasure of seeing them front row last wednesday at the Yost in Santa Ana, and my god they were amazing...
Hunnybee is a songwriters heaven.
His voice in Not In Love We're Just High
It's really good the fact that the guitar and the vocals are doing almost the same thing melodicaly, all this together with those groovy bass lines, the chilling and harmonic keyboards and the nice drums make Unknown Mortal Orchestra such uniche and pleasing band.
Just listen to the chord progressions... beautiful
Yes...Immediately, this was the second thing that caught my attention.
Oh, I'm a drummer so, of course, the first thing to grab me had to be something drum-related, which in this case was the wonderful dryness in the tone of the drums...very tasty.
in _Ministry_ ?
Hunnybee is so so clean godamn
Seen one of those electric Sitars on Norman's rare guitars. Awesome so see it in action like this!
"We we're eating some tacos and the world started to crumble"
happened to me at a music festival
*Ruban Nielson - 2018*
it was an earthquake hun, it was horrible and very real
the world is crumbling at this moment
i love tacos hahahaha
Such a fan ...
After Chronos... My mind just went to the guitar for “American Guilt”
SAME
Same x2
such a good transistion.
same vibe as god called huberis transitioning to major league chemicals
so true
My favorite band right now. These guys are amazing!
Hunnybee is my all time favourite song. And sex and food is my all time favourite album.
that's my favorite band EVER !
most intriguing sound of any band I know. my obsession with UMO has lasted:)
Great band! Bassist playing is awesome!
Ive had resonation with bands songs before but umo hits my core every time
I love this band 🤘
Just saw them live last night and was blown away... thanks for the upload!!
Hunnybee is hands down the hottest song of the year. Can't get enough of it.
Now it’s That Life :)
13:59 What a great guitar solo!!
Immaculate vibes
This Is my favorite version of Chronos💕💕💕 it’s so sweet so harmonic, it put me in a better place. Thank you gentlemen 🙌🏿
Ministry of Alienation already peaked my interest in this. and then the 2nd song made me explore more. Then I came onto Hunnybee and I'm hooked!
love Hunnybee so much
Fantastic
Live act is so damn crisp!
so damn good *chef's kiss*
I met ruban almost 2 years ago...he's really a nice and humble dude
Tasty. I was intrigued by the band name...Love the music!
they have 3 other albums check them out!
the keyboard player looks like a resident evil character
This is making me laugh way more than it should be.
Legit lookin like Steve Burnside from Code Veronica lol
2021positive vibes.
great band
For everyone addicted to Hunnybee, it starts around 10:30
Like a zillion times better live!
Funny, I think it's the other way around.
@@elguerobasado you cant go off of a video thats been fucked with sound wise you gotta see them live i did last week also met ruban by there bus fucking amazing he was out of this world nice
WOW, THEY'RE BACK!
This should be on the record
15:03 - _"Unknown Motor Orchestra that was..."_ *derp*
is so very good.
My oh my! Stumbled upon some goodness!
vamoooo
I Love Ruban Nielson's Hendrix influence.
Excelente álbum, no puedo creer que voy s verlos este año :')
Just saw them in richmond, see them if you get a chance!
hunnybee is so fucking great
Mi gordito, precioso bebé. Canta tan bonito. Y baila tan bonito. Todo bonito el.
This is the best!!
Dang they sound good live
Hunnybee!!! Feelin' it!
DID NOT DISAPPOINT !! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM LIVE IN DECEMBER
Ruban really likes to perform Chronos, love it 👌🏻
I like how dry those drums sound. It fits so nicely with the overall sound of this band.
Just discovered my new favorite track.... ministries of alienation.
18:10 camera should've shown what Kody did to the drumset @ that moment
You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Unknown Mortal Orchestra
@@chrispolo840 thanks, I'll check.
best band!!
that's his little brother on drums
Vegas show at intersect their dad played with them as well. Put on a hell of a show
if i had to guess i would say that they’re playing at the Moore Theatre
Take me there.
Hahahahahahaha
alienation !
The wait is over
At last it was published, I like the first one a lot
I played Hunnybee during a group project and one of my classmates tried to make an insult and said it sounded like "something they'd play at Hometown Buffet".....like tbh.. I'd go to more Hometown Buffet's if they played UMO lmao jokes on u kid
this is good
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m glad Kody is finally in the live band.
yess
HECK YEAH. Loved seeing UMO at CHBP a few years ago 🤘🏽
TheLucidIntermission Lucky!
3:57 loved it
That red jagstang is so dope
Crazy to see Ruban struggle with the Hunnybee chorus everytime. I didnt realize it was so hard.
mndmd Doesn't really sound like he's struggling. It's not like the studio version, but it doesn't fall from it. Kody backing him up is a strong move on their side.
lol i mean have you tried singing along...