This was my young daughter’s favorite song. She listened to it, all the time. In 2013, she passed away, after just turning 15, after battling bone cancer for 16 months. We played this song at her funeral. Even now, hearing this song chokes me up, but in a good way. I love you, Miya - my honeybee. ❤️❤️❤️
She is always a thought away. And when you speak to her, if you listen, you can hear here reply... I wish I nd a magic wand... just remember she wants you to be happy and enjoy life more than anything, anything less would be sad... but she understands those days too.
Man...im sorry for your loss....i too lost my daughter.....and i know......this song was played at her funeral......it holds dear too my heart.......And Tyla'
... I just had a frightening realization... 2012 I was in San Diego for Comic con with my friend, I went to the San Diego Zoo and noticed this stage out near the entrance across from the flamingos, I could hear them making their sound effects but just kept walking. two months later my girlfriend and I were talking about Automatons and she brought up The Spine, and Steam Powered Giraffe, I thought it was all a Lame Idea, Steam Powered Automaton band and all that. in February I was drawing a valentine for my girlfriend and couldn't find a good song for help. then I found "Honey Bee" and thought it was perfect. It took me 5 months to realize that the band I just barely caught a glimpse of is now one of my favorite bands.... To this day my girlfriend thinks I'm still a Idiot for not catching it earlier.
I had a similar experience, I was walking around a convention they where at, and didnt stop in then found them through brass goggles, and now I wish I did
Their rise in popularity is amazing: In jan of 2008 they started busking in balboa park. There are articles about them being part of the zoos summer lineup in 2011 and 2017; but they likely did performances other years as well (this vid is 2012). This is after upgrade left (2009), and they've acquired their sam, and a tech. The jon left in oct 2012 and was replaced by hatchworth in nov (sam). You want a crazy story: electricity is in my soul was a download on rockband 2, 3, and blitz, in 2009, but only on the xbox.
I was staring at Jon's shoelace for like two minutes thinking "oh god he's not gonna trip is he?" And then Jon walked to the keyboard. And the thing happened.
I love how The Spine and Rabbit wear fancy Dress shoes, then The Jon is like-nah Dress shoes are so last season-I Swear the Jon was the hipster of the group.
"Fancy shoes are too mainstream, Converse it is." (are those Converse? idk) Probably what was going on inside the Jon's head, besides Crystal Pepsi, quesadillas, and sandwich dropping.
I love how incredible these musicians are, everyone in the band not only contributes to vocals but they are all multi instrumentalists and essentially play musical chairs with them between sets, switching around guitars and basses and stuff
That moment when you realize The Spine was using “throat singing” to produce that “fluttering whistle” tone in the last half of the choruses. That dude’s ability is beyond noteworthy. A proper student of his instrument (the voice)
So i keep imagining this scenario... Jon: walks away for a moment Spine: "Where's The Jon?!" Rabbit: "Down the hall to the left." I am guessing this joke has been made but maybe not?
"JON" is another word some people use for toilet. so saying "i'm going to the Jon" is like saying im going to the toilet. Wheres the jon-wheres the toilet etc.
The Rabbit gives me all the feels. She is amazing and her journey is something great epics could be based on. The Spine has the greatest voice. I love this band so much. I wish I could see them live.
There’s so many tiny things you gotta love about this- I especially loved Jon throughout this whole thing :) How animated and bouncy he is, the lil “hello!”, his whistling- All adorable
I only just found this song but it’s so cool to me the song is just so spot on with having a dystopian style in the way it does. Having key elements from the past and modern which is what it is postmodern, steam punk and it just sounds amazing. Even though it has so many heartfelt meanings to me, this song touches others, to me this is a breathtaking in the imagination and understanding of dystopian arts.
Edgar Allan Poe Oh my god. First of all, "it" is not how you refer to people. "It" is how you refer to objects, which Rabbit is not. If you're unsure of someone's gender, call them "they", like someone who has any respect for their fellow human beings. Second, "tranvestites" are not separate genders. If someone is a trans female then they ARE female. If someone is trans male then they ARE male. When Steam Powered Giraffe began, Isabella identified as a male, but a couple of years ago she had the courage to come out as transgender. She is a female. I don't know if you were trying to be disrespectful or if you just didn't know any better, but either way, now you do.
I remember that year, I was about 7 and we went to that zoo, I had no idea who they were but I loved them so much. I haven't been able to find them since I'm so happy I finally get to see them again I nearly cried...
This group has undergone some changes since this video was made. That's fine it's their prerogative to do so, however I prefer this time period in the group's history the most.
Agreed. This era Steam Powered Giraffe is like my all-time favorite band. But the way they are nowadays just doesn’t click as much with me. They don’t, like, “automate” as much with their movements nowadays, and their humor is different, though I can’t quite place how exactly. It also doesn’t help that I absolutely adore the Jon.
Never knew for the longest time that Isabella Bennett was Christopher Bennett. I honestly thought they were two different band members. I remember thinking I liked the original band members more before even finding out about the transition
The main draw here is talent on multiple front's. The main stream props up people they want to make money from who they can control. They have to manufacture the talent or use smoke and mirrors to convince you it exists. These guys however have got something special. The musical ability plus the showmanship... They practiced for hours day after day for years to be at this level.. well done.
This is what music is about. The music and entertaining the audience. Finding your individuality and your own style. These guys deserve more reconition
wcthesecret The one on the left (with the suspenders) is no longer with the band. The one on the right (the main singer in this song) is the one that transitioned.
Fascinating: the comedy, the harmony, the drama (yeah, YOU Rabbit!} The Spine Rocks That fedora! I can see Hatchworth coming gradually online here, though he's not fully formed yet. Very Smooth, guys!
I'm thinking I need to watch Sam more when I watch these videos. I keep hearing about things he did that of course you never notice when you're watching Rabbit wiggle. And it's hard to imagine Sam sitting back there doing nothing, after seeing more of his personality!
Not sure how many times they played there, but I was there one of those days during this time period, and that's how I found them. It was fun to watch, and the kids loved it.
oohhhh my goodness.... that was so incredibly beautiful ♡♡♡♡♡ thank you so much for sharing... this will always be one of the most beautiful songs that my heart & soul was blessed to experience. ♡ all is full of love ~ ♡ love & light to all of you... everyone and everything. .
I remember seeing them there when they performed this, had absolutely no clue what was going on, yet was so perplexed and enjoyed the bizarre performance.
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This was my young daughter’s favorite song. She listened to it, all the time. In 2013, she passed away, after just turning 15, after battling bone cancer for 16 months. We played this song at her funeral. Even now, hearing this song chokes me up, but in a good way. I love you, Miya - my honeybee. ❤️❤️❤️
Dang, i teared up. I have nothing else to say, cant think of anything. Just wish you and ur family the best sending you positive vibes
She is always a thought away. And when you speak to her, if you listen, you can hear here reply...
I wish I nd a magic wand... just remember she wants you to be happy and enjoy life more than anything, anything less would be sad... but she understands those days too.
Man...im sorry for your loss....i too lost my daughter.....and i know......this song was played at her funeral......it holds dear too my heart.......And Tyla'
❤❤❤
Godbless you and your daughter. This song is 1000000 times better now to me. Such emotion i missed before reading your comment.
I think the Jon is overlooked sometimes...he has amazing vocal range, and a rather cute Bot I must say!!!
Thank god somebody shows some appreciation for the guy, definitely my favorite out of the bunch.
I have to agree jon is like the Chile of the band
Agreed
his movements are probs my favorite 2 !!! we love the jon
I feel his mic was often not close enough to his face. Maybe if he'd seen videos at the time, he would have realized his voice was harder to hear.
pretty sure that bethesda models their NPC's movements after these guys.
likely
Jon's concern for Rabbit during the malfunction bit is so endearing
Which one is rabbit I'm new
@@Dante_yo_son_of_sparda_yo77the one with steampunk goggles!
@@nokimet7398 thanks
5:48 JohnBot slipped over it's laces and made it look 'natural' what a clever, silly little robot. I love this bands' system protocol
Nobot is perfect. We all have our _Malfunctions._
... I just had a frightening realization... 2012 I was in San Diego for Comic con with my friend, I went to the San Diego Zoo and noticed this stage out near the entrance across from the flamingos, I could hear them making their sound effects but just kept walking. two months later my girlfriend and I were talking about Automatons and she brought up The Spine, and Steam Powered Giraffe, I thought it was all a Lame Idea, Steam Powered Automaton band and all that. in February I was drawing a valentine for my girlfriend and couldn't find a good song for help. then I found "Honey Bee" and thought it was perfect. It took me 5 months to realize that the band I just barely caught a glimpse of is now one of my favorite bands.... To this day my girlfriend thinks I'm still a Idiot for not catching it earlier.
OH MY GOSH I WOULD HAVE WATCHED THEM ANYWAY XD
its ok i dont blame you :3
but ur luckier than me. I cant even afford to go ta any zoo near me!
hahahahah
OMG FATE
that would be a bummer
I had a similar experience, I was walking around a convention they where at, and didnt stop in then found them through brass goggles, and now I wish I did
I like how most bands start performing in town halls and shit but these guys are like ZOO
Yeah they're giraffe's 👍👍
Their rise in popularity is amazing:
In jan of 2008 they started busking in balboa park. There are articles about them being part of the zoos summer lineup in 2011 and 2017; but they likely did performances other years as well (this vid is 2012). This is after upgrade left (2009), and they've acquired their sam, and a tech. The jon left in oct 2012 and was replaced by hatchworth in nov (sam).
You want a crazy story: electricity is in my soul was a download on rockband 2, 3, and blitz, in 2009, but only on the xbox.
@@robertpopa2628crazy how they're kind of all over the place and got a cult following but never went main stream
@@GODbckwrds1102 yeah, wish they'd found a way to get into stores, I would've hand sold them like crazy
jons incredibly cheery "Hello!" at 5:40 kills me every time
i think they all found it funny too lol
I was staring at Jon's shoelace for like two minutes thinking "oh god he's not gonna trip is he?"
And then Jon walked to the keyboard. And the thing happened.
5:47
@@WickedVisage he styled it out pretty good
I love how The Spine and Rabbit wear fancy Dress shoes, then The Jon is like-nah Dress shoes are so last season-I Swear the Jon was the hipster of the group.
And once the band got popular he left! Yeah he was the hipster! Not jugging him on that choice by the way. It is his life. Just found humor in it. :)
lol
"Fancy shoes are too mainstream, Converse it is." (are those Converse? idk)
Probably what was going on inside the Jon's head, besides Crystal Pepsi, quesadillas, and sandwich dropping.
Totally tripped on his laces too.
It was Hatchwork that wore Fancy Shoes later.
Rabbit's miming in this is just absolutely delightful!
ikr she's so talented!!
rancyd thanks for saying she
alwaysss lol
He did a great job!
She.@@densityman1
I love how Rabbit's malfunctions are a little different each time. Always hilarious!!! XD
They’re performing at the zoo so that the non steam powered giraffes can see them!
I love how incredible these musicians are, everyone in the band not only contributes to vocals but they are all multi instrumentalists and essentially play musical chairs with them between sets, switching around guitars and basses and stuff
5:48 The Jon tripping on his shoelace haha
+justinmason100 I was just waiting for it
+justinmason100 Yet plays it off like a damn boss.
So prof !
Robo X Creative differences, he didn't want to focus so much on the band as everyone else did, so I've heard.
Classic The Jon.
That moment when you realize The Spine was using “throat singing” to produce that “fluttering whistle” tone in the last half of the choruses.
That dude’s ability is beyond noteworthy. A proper student of his instrument (the voice)
For reference …
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I was looking for someone else who noticed! Just learned how to do it myself, it's nuts that he was doing it all this time and I just noticed.
The Jon was the one doing that not The Spine!
So i keep imagining this scenario...
Jon: walks away for a moment
Spine: "Where's The Jon?!"
Rabbit: "Down the hall to the left."
I am guessing this joke has been made but maybe not?
"JON" is another word some people use for toilet. so saying "i'm going to the Jon" is like saying im going to the toilet. Wheres the jon-wheres the toilet etc.
@@philpants44 yeah that's the joke. Rabbit was looking for The Jon (automaton) and Spine took her literally and told her where the toilet was.
@HB C Bunny plays rabbit, and Bunny is a trans woman. This was before her transition.
The Rabbit gives me all the feels. She is amazing and her journey is something great epics could be based on. The Spine has the greatest voice. I love this band so much. I wish I could see them live.
so fierce so stunning so brave
The current Rabbit and the old Rabbit are the same person?
@@lildubchefin6227 yes
He changed sex so what.
"What are you doing, Michael~? I'm sorry..." - Rabbit.
That gave me goose bumps!
There’s so many tiny things you gotta love about this- I especially loved Jon throughout this whole thing :) How animated and bouncy he is, the lil “hello!”, his whistling- All adorable
I only just found this song but it’s so cool to me the song is just so spot on with having a dystopian style in the way it does. Having key elements from the past and modern which is what it is postmodern, steam punk and it just sounds amazing. Even though it has so many heartfelt meanings to me, this song touches others, to me this is a breathtaking in the imagination and understanding of dystopian arts.
That Rabbit malfunction was hilarious
+Zane Rahabi Yeah. I love Rabbit's quirkiness.
+Zane She's so good at it. Lol.
Is it a guy or a girl or transvestite? I've heard shit
Edgar Allan Poe Oh my god. First of all, "it" is not how you refer to people. "It" is how you refer to objects, which Rabbit is not. If you're unsure of someone's gender, call them "they", like someone who has any respect for their fellow human beings. Second, "tranvestites" are not separate genders. If someone is a trans female then they ARE female. If someone is trans male then they ARE male. When Steam Powered Giraffe began, Isabella identified as a male, but a couple of years ago she had the courage to come out as transgender. She is a female. I don't know if you were trying to be disrespectful or if you just didn't know any better, but either way, now you do.
+cierra cable If you think about it, you've just called a robot a person.
I remember that year, I was about 7 and we went to that zoo, I had no idea who they were but I loved them so much. I haven't been able to find them since I'm so happy I finally get to see them again I nearly cried...
Bringing a whole new meaning to "Break down" in a musical sense, God I love these guys.
Jon's shutdowns are so graceful, where as, Spine and Rabbit just sort of... Collapse.
6:51
Someone thought that malfunction was the funniest damn thing that's ever happened in their life.
Hello, goodbye t'was nice to know you, How I find myself without you, that I'll never know....
Dang, do I miss THIS Steam Powered Giraffe.
I can't believe I found a video this old of SPG and it's in beautiful quality, thanks!
Ya, it's so hard to find their old bits they use to do.
I giggle like a schoolgirl when The Jon does the buzzy whistling, heeeeeee!
I love how Spine just takes none of Rabbit's bullshit. XD
Best lineup by far. They will never be the same.
Honestly you’re probably right. Zeros cool, but there was just such a great synergy between these guys
Agreed. What they had here was perfection.
The way they move reminds me of how Pixar animates their characters...
I love how David is even in character when drinking his water
Good times! I spent my summer working there and watching them preform as I sold food to guests. Such a good memory ❤
This group has undergone some changes since this video was
made. That's fine it's their prerogative to do so, however I prefer this time
period in the group's history the most.
Agreed. This era Steam Powered Giraffe is like my all-time favorite band. But the way they are nowadays just doesn’t click as much with me. They don’t, like, “automate” as much with their movements nowadays, and their humor is different, though I can’t quite place how exactly.
It also doesn’t help that I absolutely adore the Jon.
Same. They had a really good chemistry and were more "authentic" feeling, if that makes sense.
I hear ya. This trip was the SPG that I fell in love with and still love the most.
Never knew for the longest time that Isabella Bennett was Christopher Bennett. I honestly thought they were two different band members. I remember thinking I liked the original band members more before even finding out about the transition
Bunny's voice doesn't fit nearly as well as Rabbits did. I miss Rabbit so much.
The main draw here is talent on multiple front's. The main stream props up people they want to make money from who they can control. They have to manufacture the talent or use smoke and mirrors to convince you it exists. These guys however have got something special. The musical ability plus the showmanship... They practiced for hours day after day for years to be at this level.. well done.
Very well said
I wish Rabbit still sung and performed it like this sometimes.
Ohhh my god, it's so adorable how the Jon is so worried when Rabbit malfunctions!
When you question if they are actually automation.
I know! X3
I love these adorkable darlings..
bennett twins=ALL LEG
Was Jon ever in marching band? Cause that's some mighty fine roll steppin' he's got there.
And then he tripped on his shoelace, that dork
I love when Rabbit malfunctions and references HAL 9000 from 2001 A Space Odyssey! Two of my favorite robots haha!
Living for The Jon's on-top-of-the-entire-world smiling then jazzy suspendering at 5:00
He said “now you have to go” at the very end
....damn
This is what music is about. The music and entertaining the audience. Finding your individuality and your own style. These guys deserve more reconition
When people laugh at Rabbit's breakdown it just makes it hurt more
She always malfunctions at that part though. It's totally normal at this point.
heck life ...OH GOD NO NOT THAT GUY!!! I THOUGHT YOU GUYS MEANT THE LONG HAIRED GUY WAS THE GUY THAT WAS TRANS!!! MISTER SUSPENDERS!!!
@@wcthesecret what?
Hector Salvador I was hoping the main singer wasnt the guy that changed.
wcthesecret
The one on the left (with the suspenders) is no longer with the band. The one on the right (the main singer in this song) is the one that transitioned.
It's so funny watching John trip over his laces when he heads to the keyboard
Hatchworth on the drums *^*
Korei What do you mean? I don't see an automaton on drums. That's Sam, he quite the band and then Hatchworth joined.
LIttle did Sam know, Walter's Workers were already planning on his... upgrade...
Ender Stratos is that a doctor who reference I see lol
You know you have no life when you can recite the opening prolegomenon almost word for word.
you know you have no life when you know what prolegomenon means
thanks for teaching me a new word, stranger
Fascinating: the comedy, the harmony, the drama (yeah, YOU Rabbit!} The Spine Rocks That fedora! I can see Hatchworth coming gradually online here, though he's not fully formed yet. Very Smooth, guys!
Back in the day when you have never anticipated Rabbit to become Bunny because his miming is so on point.
Oh god I miss these days.
I'm just a recent fan so i dont know much about The Jon...I've love Honeybee but in this performance...The Jon is doing Overtone o.o so cool!
yeaah :D i notice that too, and if you put attention on the official vídeo is also doing overtone :)
(sorry for my bad english)
When you reach the end of the internet..
This is just the beginning friend
I love how they actually move like robots! :)
This group saved me.
Thank you.
Best lineup
This is totally my favorite song of all time.
How can people NOT like this?
It must have been really something to see it as a live performance.
One of my most favorite live songs of all time wish I couldv'e been there
I love how Micheal is just like "goddamnit rabbit alright stand back I got this"
Good time’s , I was there 7 years ago watching this 😊
I love this song so much and I think this is easily my favourite live version of it. Magic.
I miss this spg so so so much
me too :\
Why do u say that? Did they stop or something
+Beast Hunter No they changed the lineup though and Rabbit's character is now female as well (He has a sex change)
A sex change in the fictional character or irl
+Beast Hunter Both
I'm thinking I need to watch Sam more when I watch these videos. I keep hearing about things he did that of course you never notice when you're watching Rabbit wiggle. And it's hard to imagine Sam sitting back there doing nothing, after seeing more of his personality!
These guys' harmony is insane. Like, Beach Boys-esque, maybe even better.
Thank you. Agree 100%.
I remember being there and seeing this when I was way younger and it scared the shit out of me
This song makes me want to smile and cry at the same time.
I like it how Jon is just standing there while they are talking
I didn't even realise the strange vocal noise Jon makes at first. Nor that he plays keyboard. Wow. Just wow
These guys are singers, musicians, dancers, and actors - ALL IN ONE, AND AT THE SAME TIME!
It's rare to find a band who's music quality on stage is comparable to, if not better than, their recordings.
That robot malfunction was genius!
I love these guys. Great atmosphere. I want to see them live. Someday.
This song is so endearing it’s warm and beautiful 🖤
I always watch him, oddly enough.
Not sure how many times they played there, but I was there one of those days during this time period, and that's how I found them. It was fun to watch, and the kids loved it.
I feel really bad for the one with long hair... No one really notices him...
Oh actually everybody misses him his name is Jon but his "robot's " name was "The Jon" even I miss him he was amazing .he left the band though.....
I really miss The Jon
+Paris Williams I heard The Jon left because he wasn't as motivated as the others
Ridiculously Musquito yeah I heard that to I also heard that it was attendance problems
+Paris Williams i have a special folder on my computer to section everything Jon related away from the rest of SPG, i miss him ;-;
I have such a crush on rabbit she is absolutely amazing loved her when she was male as well :)
Whenever I watch an old video with Jon in it, I get super sad...:(
Why sad?
@@142horizon cos he left probably
I only discovered this band yesterday. My life is now complete xxxxx 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
Brilliant! Amazing live version of this song! These guys rock, just love it !!!
I bet they catch themselves moving like this in everyday life!
Rabbit always breaks down during Honeybee. I find that hilarious. XD
I was singing this to my crush last year and look what happened today we are married :D
that was fast o.o
cityofpawnee ahahahahahahahaha
yoyojoker99 you know this song is about love for the first half and the second half is breaking up with a loved one right ?
+cityofpawnee or its obviously a bullshit story
Oh wow.
oohhhh my goodness.... that was so incredibly beautiful ♡♡♡♡♡ thank you so much for sharing... this will always be one of the most beautiful songs that my heart & soul was blessed to experience.
♡ all is full of love ~ ♡
love & light to all of you... everyone and everything. .
Sure wish I’d been there for that show! I just discovered them (Feb. 2024) And they’re a band from my home town.
Hearing Spine sing the highs still gives me chills every time.
Rabbit's movements are sick! Man, I love this song.
I’m so in love with this!! What a great act 🙌🏾
5:48 anyone else notice that The Jon tripped over his shoe lace?
oh hey he did,,, lol he just plays it off as walking to the keyboard
lulu pie he was walking to the keyboard and then fell
Trey Schell yeah thats what i thought lol i just put that in the comments :b
To this day, Rabbit still malfunctions when singing Honeybee.
The best lineup SPG has ever had 👍
oh my god... these guys are so awesome. I love them so much... they perform so powerfully.
I would have LOVED to see this version of SPG in person.
Omg Jons walk from 03:35 !♥
I remember seeing them there when they performed this, had absolutely no clue what was going on, yet was so perplexed and enjoyed the bizarre performance.
I remember this show! I was there during the filming. Awesome group.
Woah they really are something unique. Their Performance i dont think there's something like them ever. Amazing