Choir Boy - "Complainer" (Official Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • The single from indie pop outfit Choir Boy's second album, 'Gathering Swans.'
    "Complainer" is a sarcastic examination of self pity. The video reveals Choir Boy's involvement in a seedy back alley fighting ring.
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    Creative, sincere, passionate and glaring with intention, Gathering Swans paints a bright, hopeful, and deeply heartfelt image that will most assuredly attract anyone who accompanies Choir Boy upon their journey.
    CREDITS:
    Direction and Videography by Choir Boy: Chaz Costello, Jeff Kleinman, Adam Klopp & Michael Paulsen
    Editing by Adam Klopp
    Action cameo by Sam Rodriguez
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    LYRICS:
    Oh my Life
    What a pitiful thing to hear
    It’s a phrase so funny
    When it’s spoken so sincere
    Twist of the knife
    What a typical thing to feel
    It’s a pain so funny
    It’s a wound that will never heal
    But it’s not that bad
    I never really had it worse
    I’m just a complainer
    But it’s not that bad
    I never really had it worse
    I’m just a complainer
    I’m just a complainer
    Roll of the dice
    When I get out of bed to see
    What a day so sunny
    Oh I’m sure it’s not for me

Комментарии • 400

  • @tc4327
    @tc4327 Год назад +37

    As a 50 year old (next week that is) Gen Xer-I love this band more than I even love some of my old favorite bands. This band- while having a retro feel -goes beyond the sound of the new wave bands of the past and creates its own vastly unique ethereal sound of which anyone who hears them is mesmerized and spellbound. Choir Boy-thank you for existing!

  • @wewuzkangz93
    @wewuzkangz93 5 лет назад +355

    I absolutely love this 80’s revival thing goin on these last few years! Amazing!

    • @wewuzkangz93
      @wewuzkangz93 5 лет назад +8

      fox pals I’ve especially noticed it over the last 5 years or so. Either way I love it

    • @user-vi4xy1jw7e
      @user-vi4xy1jw7e 5 лет назад +15

      It's been going on for a looong time. Check out Gardens and Villa

    • @wewuzkangz93
      @wewuzkangz93 4 года назад +2

      fox pals Absolutely! May it go on forever and ever :)

    • @blast3028
      @blast3028 4 года назад +2

      I feel like it peaked 10 years ago

    • @gabrielsanabriaibieta
      @gabrielsanabriaibieta 4 года назад +6

      The 30-year-old cycle in pop culture. This new decade is going to be 90s revival. I can hear a lot of 90s influence in pop songs lately

  • @Simoes01
    @Simoes01 Год назад +25

    I heard this song in a pub in the city of Porto in Portugal, and every time I listen to it I remember that day.

    • @AveVolar
      @AveVolar 6 месяцев назад

      I remember the first day I heard this song too. It played while I was at work and it made my heart stop and I had to drop everything and just listen.

  • @leahr3758
    @leahr3758 7 месяцев назад +9

    Choir Boy is the most beautiful and surreal thing I have ever heard in my entire life. I absolutely love them.

  • @Kath24lugosi
    @Kath24lugosi 4 года назад +65

    I hear this while I’m late at night on call on a hospital, makes heavy work and life bearable

  • @innercityprepper
    @innercityprepper 2 года назад +77

    I get to see Choir Boy live tonight and I'm giddy as a 47 year old man can be.

  • @anemoemu3083
    @anemoemu3083 5 лет назад +133

    Adam’s voice is indescribable

  • @notrombones5041
    @notrombones5041 4 года назад +33

    The sound of the 80s will never die!

  • @rynatymoshchuk3862
    @rynatymoshchuk3862 5 лет назад +194

    I didn’t see it coming at all and I’m really grateful for a present like this! It may sound like an exaggeration but Choir Boy is the only group I am never getting tired of. I like everything: music itself, beautiful lyrics. It just feels right. You are very comforting, very melancholic. Thank you for making the existence more bearable. I mean it.

    • @Vikdecap22
      @Vikdecap22 5 лет назад +5

      Ryna Tymoshchuk have you heard human leather?

    • @mattteller2809
      @mattteller2809 5 лет назад +6

      YES. Everyone reading this look up Human Leather and listen rn.

    • @jei_lee
      @jei_lee 5 лет назад +1

      Black Swan AGREED🤝💫

    • @sayro5298
      @sayro5298 4 года назад

      Hi all! Take a listen to The Ocean Blue... such a great band!

    • @Cbo__25
      @Cbo__25 Год назад

      Love it!!!!!! It's sooo goooooooood.

  • @Skelpiew
    @Skelpiew 5 месяцев назад +1

    Im glad they’re getting the recognition they deserve

  • @retroaesthetics3887
    @retroaesthetics3887 5 лет назад +57

    I can’t believe how good this track is, but I’m not surprised. Choir Boy is just that good.

  • @leeder-
    @leeder- 5 лет назад +35

    love this band. the frontmans vocals are a treasure!

  • @AJ-dj1lc
    @AJ-dj1lc 3 года назад +2

    Its crazy when you meet a really special person, once in a lifetime shit...and you bond over Choir Boy... it's life changing

  • @floydbrennan9789
    @floydbrennan9789 4 года назад +8

    I swear, the very next time I utilize the Law of Attraction to manifest, I'm playing this song. I think I will be able to manifest ever damn thing I ever wanted! Such an, awesome, positive vibe! As Tesla said, think of everything as frequency and vibration. I'm a 46 year old Gen-Xer and I was literally raised on awesome tunes such as this. Keep the eighties thing going! The nostalgia is nearly bringing tears to my eyes!

  • @SirJefferyRoss
    @SirJefferyRoss 5 лет назад +76

    Adam in chains

  • @wehateyourhate
    @wehateyourhate 5 лет назад +16

    If The Lost Boys was music, this is it. I love this band so much!!!

  • @nadaworldrecords
    @nadaworldrecords Месяц назад

    This song still hits so hard. The Gathering Swans LP was such a lifeline for me during covid times in 2020

  • @matthewbrendanclark2309
    @matthewbrendanclark2309 5 лет назад +216

    The Smiths borrowed Black Marble's gear and I love it

  • @mk9assassin_
    @mk9assassin_ Год назад +2

    I met them all recently at a show in Cleveland and they are all very nice and talented people. Seeing them in person was an honor

  • @Agothygoth
    @Agothygoth 4 года назад +10

    Just discovered this band tonight and I have played Gathering Swans on repeat for hours. The video is just as beautiful as the song 🥺❤️🥺

  • @ynzsbstn
    @ynzsbstn 5 лет назад +25

    I can’t believe this song is happening, I’m listening for like the 50th time

  • @arantxahernandez7388
    @arantxahernandez7388 2 месяца назад +1

    M'enamorao 😍😍😍😍

  • @woolfy02
    @woolfy02 Год назад +2

    Love the 80's vibe of his music! Really happy I took the time to listen to more

  • @travelsauras4704
    @travelsauras4704 2 года назад +4

    Just seen Choir Boy in Seattle they were the best band I seen this year. These guys will be at Coachella someday.

  • @liveeloveelax
    @liveeloveelax 5 лет назад +58

    Best band since the '80s. Period. It's like Bryan Ferry, OMD, and The Cure had a baby. Heck yeah.
    Special thanks to Adam for channeling your energy into your lyrics, it hits really close to home.

    • @cultparade2981
      @cultparade2981 5 лет назад +3

      One of them for sure! Everything Dais seems to put out is amazing. I'm really digging the new Riki at the moment as well!

    • @user-vi4xy1jw7e
      @user-vi4xy1jw7e 5 лет назад +4

      Listen to Wild Nothing

    • @christopherestrada2474
      @christopherestrada2474 4 года назад +1

      Spot on!!

    • @aliedavis879
      @aliedavis879 4 года назад

      very close to home and needed

    • @sg5217
      @sg5217 3 года назад

      Check out The Midnight

  • @an-ks8jz
    @an-ks8jz 4 года назад +1

    Dais Records is the same label that Drab Majesty & Genesis P-Orridge was under. Awesome!!

  • @edmusica6963
    @edmusica6963 3 месяца назад +1

    Tive muita sorte em morar no Brasil e mesmo assim o RUclips me indicar esse 💎

  • @richeau
    @richeau 5 лет назад +30

    Forever in love in with Adam's voice! May is too far away because I need this new album since yesterday! Ill just keep this, Nites Like this and all of Passive with Desire until then.

    • @Ori_Az
      @Ori_Az 4 года назад

      Check out Human Leather if you haven't :)

  • @samzarazararam
    @samzarazararam 4 года назад +86

    Oh my life
    What a pitiful thing to hear
    It's a phrase so funny
    When it's spoken so sincere
    Twist of the knife
    What a typical thing to feel
    It's a pain so funny
    It's a wound that will never heal
    But it's not that bad
    I never really had it worse, no, no
    I'm just a complainer
    But it's not that bad
    I never really had it worse, oh no, no
    I'm just a complainer
    I'm just a complainer
    Roll of the dice
    When I get out of bed to see
    What a day so sunny
    Oh I'm sure it's not for me
    But it's not that bad
    I never really had it worse, no, no
    I'm just a complainer
    But it's not that bad
    I never really had it worse, no, no
    No, no, no, no
    It's not that bad
    I never really had it worse
    I'm just a complainer
    It's not that bad
    I never really had it worse, no, no
    I'm just a complainer
    I'm just a complainer
    (I'm just a complainer)
    (I'm just a complainer)

  • @scheetmcborsten7977
    @scheetmcborsten7977 5 лет назад +64

    Gives off a The Smiths meets A-Ha vibe and I'm here for it.

  • @technicolorgiallo1111
    @technicolorgiallo1111 5 лет назад +34

    This is so addicting.

  • @richeeskullz
    @richeeskullz 2 года назад +2

    I just want to give the entire band a high five.

  • @Robotman
    @Robotman 3 года назад +5

    You have absolutely perfected the 80’s sound ✨

  • @highbury1972
    @highbury1972 2 года назад +1

    I had the privilege of seeing Choir Boy and Soft Kill live on a joint bill in my city of Brighton & Hove. They are absolutely fantastic live too.

  • @ock.tober666
    @ock.tober666 3 года назад +2

    i literally just got this song tattooed on me the other day! i love it so much, thanks for existing!!!

  • @Vlad169mir
    @Vlad169mir 5 лет назад +13

    Dream gaze pop!

  • @MarcosPaulo-gj9er
    @MarcosPaulo-gj9er 2 года назад +3

    i've been looking for songs like this for years❤❤❤

  • @Cbo__25
    @Cbo__25 Год назад +1

    Love this so much!!!! Album so good. Toxic Eyes!!!!!

  • @jonathandeoliveira6063
    @jonathandeoliveira6063 4 года назад +7

    This song is fun. It's on repeat at the moment.

  • @heffreybuzz
    @heffreybuzz 2 года назад +1

    Hope to see y’all in Texas again soon!

  • @SongsAboutHappiness
    @SongsAboutHappiness 2 года назад +1

    Really makes your final days alive feel like the last

  • @TimDuffieRules
    @TimDuffieRules 5 лет назад +87

    Me: Hi, I'd like one new unhealthy obsession, please.
    The Algorithm: Here you go, bub.

    • @ryan.1990
      @ryan.1990 3 года назад

      Haha literally this

  • @waywardsylvan5085
    @waywardsylvan5085 3 года назад

    Ha ha making new 80's hits that's totally awesome

  • @Darkronikartmusic
    @Darkronikartmusic 5 лет назад +4

    I love everything about this song! Can't wait to hear more.

  • @tobinjordan8533
    @tobinjordan8533 5 лет назад +5

    I just died. This is amazing, the aesthetic is all I live for. Big Love!!!

  • @karenquintanilla3070
    @karenquintanilla3070 4 года назад +1

    Hi this is one of my new favorite songs, thank you for existing

  • @marketingpessoal-aartedoco8948
    @marketingpessoal-aartedoco8948 2 года назад

    Amazing! the 80´s are back in tremendous style.

  • @clearcmos
    @clearcmos 4 года назад

    Social distancing sucks but at least we have this amazing song.

  • @Volky_Volk
    @Volky_Volk 7 месяцев назад +1

    Would drive 5 hrs to see Choir Boy on the East Coast

  • @pulserifleman4538
    @pulserifleman4538 2 года назад

    This life this this is my everything!

  • @worldofhorrorcrave
    @worldofhorrorcrave 5 лет назад +3

    Great start to the morning! 💥👌 awesome tune.

  • @13579kris
    @13579kris 5 лет назад +5

    God I love you guys! I can’t stop listening to this song. So excited to have the new album in my hands!! Cheers to y’all!

  • @madsattacks1457
    @madsattacks1457 5 лет назад +4

    I’ve been bumping this song in my car so many times today. 🕺🏼

  • @ktflanagan7371
    @ktflanagan7371 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic video, beautiful voice. The vocal inflections always changing makes for an engaging piece.

  • @gsamsa
    @gsamsa 5 лет назад +10

    This music video is a whole ass mood omfg

  • @RealDudezorz
    @RealDudezorz 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful song and video.

  • @glitterybatz3313
    @glitterybatz3313 5 лет назад +17

    Never dissapoints 🖤🙏💫

  • @juniorsgamboa2871
    @juniorsgamboa2871 5 лет назад +2

    Just great!!!!!!!!

  • @brendawhite5910
    @brendawhite5910 4 года назад +2

    My coworker showed me this band today, Very good band, love the 80s sound 💜😍

  • @xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420
    @xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420 4 года назад

    RUclips suggested this to me seemingly out of nowhere. Very fortunate, digging this quite a bit. Listened to it just once and the melody played in my head nonstop for the next three days.

  • @Loagz_Beatz
    @Loagz_Beatz 5 лет назад +4

    This is what I was waiting for in 2020 :)

  • @og.excoms
    @og.excoms 4 года назад +1

    This is sick

  • @dare2darefe549
    @dare2darefe549 4 года назад +1

    LOVE It. Kat's voice is like a sunny spring day 😍

  • @mudduck98able
    @mudduck98able 4 года назад +3

    I can't stop hearing this band.love every single song they do...his voice🙏

  • @Sept1973
    @Sept1973 4 года назад +1

    What a great song 👌🏽 very reminiscent of black marble great guitar the vocals are almost Morrissey esqe - fantastic !

  • @chalet5251
    @chalet5251 4 года назад

    So so so much love from the UK

  • @masonf7332
    @masonf7332 3 года назад +1

    One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard tbh

  • @503punxoioioi9
    @503punxoioioi9 2 года назад

    Excellent show in Portland last night @ Revolution Hall (formerly Washington High School). Jack Ely, singer for The Kingsman/"Louie Louie" went to school there, amazing! Nyx Division, SRSQ also killed. Caught you earlier this year at Mississippi Studios in PDX as well. I was a fan of Madison's previous band, Sculpture Club (still active) before finding Choir Boy. Sculpture Club hits way harder, but that's probably because I've always been shy, had social anxiety, severe depression, been an outcast, etc. Got into them pre-pandemic and randomly found he was in this band and so I support them. Shoutout to Dias Records, the best band on that label is Death Bells, no offense, they just are (seen them twice, they slay).

  • @mozzyforest
    @mozzyforest 4 года назад +1

    How does this master piece doesn't have 5 million views!! We are early! Much love on everyone's path ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤

  • @sayro5298
    @sayro5298 4 года назад

    Wow! This song brings back memories of things I have never lived!

  • @dalesdrumchannelzero1802
    @dalesdrumchannelzero1802 3 года назад

    Holy 80s! This reminds me of A-HA. Awesome!

  • @shannonfairywalker2466
    @shannonfairywalker2466 4 года назад +2

    This is amazing, such great instrumental and the sound effects! Also, your voice is literally amazing wtf?? 💕💕💕

  • @lamees8024
    @lamees8024 3 года назад

    listened to this over 250 times and i’m still blown away

  • @cyanmemory6579
    @cyanmemory6579 4 года назад

    This gets better every time I watch it.

  • @ivyw4920
    @ivyw4920 4 года назад +1

    so good!!! they make me embrace my inner fan-girl; i'm patiently waiting for my gathering swans and passive with desire cds to come in the mail >.>

  • @kindkidbk
    @kindkidbk 4 года назад

    listening to this at 4:13 in the morning while my whole city is basically in quarantine this week... it couldn’t be more perfect

  • @jmsfueled
    @jmsfueled 4 года назад +1

    I love that Ian Curtis guitar!

  • @re05do
    @re05do 4 года назад

    Maravilla. Magnífico. Excelente.

  • @lydiapurple
    @lydiapurple 5 лет назад +2

    Best song I've heard in ages!!!

  • @AmigurumiForge
    @AmigurumiForge 3 года назад

    This music is so pleasant and at the same time so sad. I love this band!

  • @Akumasama79
    @Akumasama79 5 лет назад

    Aaaaaah new albuuuuuum! I already preordered it on Dais Records website. We missed you guyssss! Nomnomnomnom this new track

  • @idlebastard3531
    @idlebastard3531 5 лет назад

    Cheeky little dot in the sky jangle, love you guys , congrats on another epic tune.

  • @TropicalPriest
    @TropicalPriest 4 года назад

    My copy just arrived yesterday! Congrats on another great release ya'll!! Please keep the incredible tunes coming, but take a little break first if you want lol. Just a little one ;).

  • @herrweiss2580
    @herrweiss2580 5 лет назад

    Nice song; melodies! 👏

  • @Clarky1970
    @Clarky1970 4 года назад

    Great song, keep playing it!!!!!

  • @allisnotyetlost
    @allisnotyetlost 3 года назад

    King legends joining musical forces to make an essential classic banger.

  • @fabianaamaral5999
    @fabianaamaral5999 5 лет назад

    Beautiful. Looking forward to the new album.

  • @ireallylovecilantro
    @ireallylovecilantro 5 лет назад +56

    Adam’s voice is up there with Liz’s from Cocteau Twins. ❤️ Love y’all and hope this year is amazing for you!

    • @woodbutcher
      @woodbutcher 5 лет назад +2

      Dude. Amen

    • @Darth_Revan25
      @Darth_Revan25 5 лет назад +3

      It really reminds me of Bryan Ferry's!

    • @ireallylovecilantro
      @ireallylovecilantro 5 лет назад +1

      Darth Revan - hm I can kinda hear a little bit of similarity.

    • @violetgc6049
      @violetgc6049 2 года назад +2

      I just said this same thing on someone's comment. His voice is the only voice since Liz from Cocteau Twins THAT is the same level of ethereal, beautiful, artistic, majestic and masterful.

  • @woodbutcher
    @woodbutcher 5 лет назад +1

    I've listened to this song 8 million times

  • @verminj
    @verminj 5 лет назад +3

    Loving this. Reminds me of Sean Nicholas Savage a bit.

  • @whereispie
    @whereispie 2 года назад

    Best 💜

  • @bardomorales5339
    @bardomorales5339 4 года назад

    best song out of this album by far

  • @beatricetodicheeney9293
    @beatricetodicheeney9293 3 года назад

    SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW I MISSED.....THIS SONG HITS A DIFFERENT SPOT, FEELS LIKE I SHOULD'VE OF GREW UP IN THE 80"S ,...., IM JUST A COMPLAINERRRR

  • @jsmith7114
    @jsmith7114 2 года назад

    What a voice!

  • @samzarazararam
    @samzarazararam 4 года назад +2

    I can't explain how much I love this song😭

  • @peterburgerproductions
    @peterburgerproductions 4 года назад +6

    This is totally filling the void Wild Beasts left when they broke up

  • @ricardokool1
    @ricardokool1 5 лет назад +7

    FUTURE CLASSIC

  • @Mekfearsom
    @Mekfearsom 4 года назад

    This is my album of the year 2020. Absolutely genius.

  • @graceykinz
    @graceykinz 4 года назад +3

    best pop band around

  • @kushfeast209
    @kushfeast209 Год назад

    This slap so hard 🔥