WTF! I was just re listening to Weathervanes cause the Noah Kahan song "New Perspective" has a riff that reminded me of this album and had no idea he died... Every so often I check in to see if they released new music. This is so sad, FW is severely underrated!
Yeah, listening to this... all that comes to mind is: WOW. Amazing. It makes me want to paint again for some reason. Just brings something to the surface that I'd forgotten about somehow. Seriously people- Judge those who found this in whatever way they did if you want, but the music speaks for itself. And that's something I don't think any of us can really argue about.
This is one of my favorite bands. I am recording an album and I would say they are the biggest inspiration behind the music I am making currently. I love this video, and I absolutely ADORE the entire album. Buy Weathervanes
Love this song and video! To me it shows the beginning of a new phase in life. The beginning of a new phase of freedom and strength. A creation of new life.
This sounds amazing, the band is really talented. I'm just scared with these hate comments. People, stop it. Press replay if you liked or don't listen again if you don't. But again, they are awesome!
I'm glad they are starting to get more popular! I watched this vid 50+ times when it was just under 40k views. I don't care about them being underground, I want people to love them like I do
I learned about Freelance Whales when I rescued their demo CD of out of the free/rubbish bin of a radio station a little more than two years ago. Out of the 10 or so albums I took, theirs was the best by far (well, the Nat King Cole remix album was awesome too).
Esta genial esta canción, el banjo la pequeña marimba sin y la letra, ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡GENIAL GRUPO!!!!! Y me sorprendió ver que usen sarapes y mascaras representativas del día de muertos.
This is a great music video. I like their melding of contemporary and vintage, especially the removing of the masks one by one. I'm pretty sure The Cure's The Hanging Garden did something similar.
I think it's funny that a bunch of people are finding out of Freelance Whales from Skins :] I knew of them before that...but when I heard it on Skins it made me really happy
I am not here because of Darren Criss. I am not here because of any sort of commercials. I am here because I found this band on my own, and I love them to death.
I know the Freelance Whales because of Chuck Criss' brother :) And him NOT from Glee, thank you very much! I'm a Freelance Whale fan and a Starkid for always!
i absolutely love this song. It is so beautiful and the video is very creative and unique. The singing is so amazing. i am loving freelance whales and their awesomeness (:
I came here from listening to this song when I got their album while seeing them live during some of they're first shows with Naked And Famous. I played the first track and went all the way down to this one. Yeah and. Who dafuq is darren?..........
love their style cuz they aren't conformed like most of the music in today's society. it's wonderful to hear raw talent and beautiful music that isn't all pop
@PlainSightt You don't even have to say "to me", that IS what the song is about. Additionally the album is about a boy falling in love with a ghost, so he certainly is ready to die.
Montaigne just had this on her 'soaring tunes' list with Zan Rowe (Triple J) and had a lovely take on this. The idea that life is long enough and it's been good. Gorgeous.
I hate all of these people saying they found this because of Darren, yes I did but I'm not proud if it, I wish I found this amazing band by myself. I would hate it if freelance whales saw all the comments about Darren on here, I want them to see that their music has helped people and is a great band. I can only feel sorry for chuck, he is living in his brother's shadow, go talk about Darren on another video, this stay here if you want to talk about freelance whales!
You guys are coming to Vancouver and playing on my 19th birthday, April 10! The venue is 19+! Fate? Yes sir!
RIP Chuck Criss! Still my most played song of all time on my iTunes
WTF! I was just re listening to Weathervanes cause the Noah Kahan song "New Perspective" has a riff that reminded me of this album and had no idea he died... Every so often I check in to see if they released new music. This is so sad, FW is severely underrated!
Yeah, listening to this... all that comes to mind is: WOW. Amazing. It makes me want to paint again for some reason. Just brings something to the surface that I'd forgotten about somehow.
Seriously people- Judge those who found this in whatever way they did if you want, but the music speaks for itself. And that's something I don't think any of us can really argue about.
ahh! I discovered them about a year ago!!! I listened to their album about a hundred times!!! Love it!!
Awesome unique sound these people produce!! They sound like a mix of Fanfarlo and Noah and the Whale :)
This is one of my favorite bands. I am recording an album and I would say they are the biggest inspiration behind the music I am making currently. I love this video, and I absolutely ADORE the entire album. Buy Weathervanes
I don't know WHY and I don't know HOW, but this song makes me happy beyond belief.
In my next life...I wish to come back as a Freelance Whale! What a joy to my ears their music is...thank you truly!
Love you guys!!!!!!! Can't stop listening to your album all of 2010..
Keep the good work and long life to Freelance Whales
Love this song and video! To me it shows the beginning of a new phase in life. The beginning of a new phase of freedom and strength. A creation of new life.
WOW! I am mexican and I really appreciate all the mexican elements you used in this video, the song is AMAZING!
I might not be your number 1 fan, but i'm this SONG's number 1 fan. I cannot get enough of it.
Love that the vid is shot in winter, don't see enough snow in music videos!
This sounds amazing, the band is really talented. I'm just scared with these hate comments. People, stop it. Press replay if you liked or don't listen again if you don't. But again, they are awesome!
Can't wait for your Canadian tour. Keep up the great music
OMG. Is this Darren Chris' brother? I had NO IDEA! Honestly! My friend introduced this wonderful band to me! So glad she did
I'm glad they are starting to get more popular! I watched this vid 50+ times when it was just under 40k views. I don't care about them being underground, I want people to love them like I do
This is the first time I've listened to this band, and they are already amazing. I can't wait to hear what other songs they have.
I learned about Freelance Whales when I rescued their demo CD of out of the free/rubbish bin of a radio station a little more than two years ago. Out of the 10 or so albums I took, theirs was the best by far (well, the Nat King Cole remix album was awesome too).
Yes, Darren Criss' endless, adorable promotion of this band got me to listen to their music. But I am happy I was brought here by that. They are good!
The Banjo is great but my favorite instrument in this video is definitely the watering can!
down in the dumps, listen to this song repeatedly :)
Esta genial esta canción, el banjo la pequeña marimba sin y la letra, ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡GENIAL GRUPO!!!!! Y me sorprendió ver que usen sarapes y mascaras representativas del día de muertos.
This is a great music video. I like their melding of contemporary and vintage, especially the removing of the masks one by one. I'm pretty sure The Cure's The Hanging Garden did something similar.
Heard your music on Chuck, wonderful song. Keep up the good work!
I think it's funny that a bunch of people are finding out of Freelance Whales from Skins :] I knew of them before that...but when I heard it on Skins it made me really happy
I...can't...stop...listening!!!! it's just so perfect
So upset that I found this beautiful song 11 years later, rest in peace chuck, never knew him but he seems lovely
I am not here because of Darren Criss.
I am not here because of any sort of commercials.
I am here because I found this band on my own, and I love them to death.
Great band .... just got their album .... wish i'd heard of them sooner ....
This sounds like it should be on a coming-of-age indie film trailer, I see a montage pairing well with it.
Awesome video and song. I Love it all!
These guys need more exsposure!
What a GOOD song! Thank you, Freelance Whales!
I know the Freelance Whales because of Chuck Criss' brother :) And him NOT from Glee, thank you very much! I'm a Freelance Whale fan and a Starkid for always!
If they wanted, Mr and Mrs Criss could create a family so talented that they could take over the world.
I forgot who sent me this a few weeks ago, but I absolutely love it now
i absolutely love this song. It is so beautiful and the video is very creative and unique. The singing is so amazing. i am loving freelance whales and their awesomeness (:
excited to have a friend show me this band :D love the music a lot!
@JoslynDaniel I have loved FW forever, and was so extremely stocked to see this song on the commercial.
absolutely mindblowingly beautiful lyrics
I came here from listening to this song when I got their album while seeing them live during some of they're first shows with Naked And Famous. I played the first track and went all the way down to this one. Yeah and. Who dafuq is darren?..........
i listen to u guys every single day!!!
why do people even bother being here when they're just gonna dislike it??? don't waste your time if you don't have the taste for good music
this is my fav song right now hope MTV dont find out about freelance whales
Those Criss boys sure are talented, stylish and quite good looking. Their mom must be awful proud of 'em.
This song is lovely.
I first saw this band in the Mountain Dew Green Label Tour. Love them ever since. The guitars in this song are hair raisingly good...
@SchussFilms im soo pissed i missed the concert at babeville
Chuck's mask reminds me of Darren's pink sunglasses :)
(Yes, I was a Starkid first. I still love Freelance Whales.)
this song always reminds me of a book i read...i think it was in 4th or 5th grade called Bridge to Terebithia
thanks darren for telling bout yo brothers band
Oh, I love these guys. Bravo, Freelance Whales!
Freelance Whales produces the most beautiful music I've ever heard. I have become a huge fan.
love the video love the band love the song
thanks to the buried life, i now know a sickk band ♥
I NEED DIS ON ITUNES
For Sure they got inspiration on Sigur Ros! I simply love it!!!!
i have no clue who 'Darren' is i found these guys when i was listening to Lonely Forest! :)
love their style cuz they aren't conformed like most of the music in today's society. it's wonderful to hear raw talent and beautiful music that isn't all pop
They're just as amazing in concert. Lolla '10.
Heard this today in the promotional video for the upcoming "Makeshift Magazine" posted over at Kickstarter.
It has been featured on the website and was available through their podcast.
Triple J : New Music
@lordofd2 ssweetie, skins have always used awesome songs even during the earlier series. :)
First 40 seconds: pop up trees, banjos, ponchos, wooden spoon hitting a watering can. I instantly loved it :)
love the masks and the ponchos, looks very cool
@PlainSightt You don't even have to say "to me", that IS what the song is about. Additionally the album is about a boy falling in love with a ghost, so he certainly is ready to die.
this song is amazing
@RicoRodriguezGrapple Haha, I couldn't quite put my finger on the genre of this music, but you got it!
Thumbs up if you liked the band and their songs before all the commercials and all the publicity of the Criss Brothers.
For some reason this reminds me of the video for Phantom Limb by The Shins.
I dont care. i found this band through starbucks, and im so happy i did! i fucking LOVE Freelance Whales now.
Great and so refreshing tune
Currently obsessed with Weathervanes! Thanks FLW :)
@pete990 i dont think this is meant to be taken religiously, but interpret it how you want. the song seems to be about accepting death
Wait they were in a starbucks commercial? How come I didn't know about this until now?
I loved you dudes in Buffalo! buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo! that's a sentence!
Montaigne just had this on her 'soaring tunes' list with Zan Rowe (Triple J) and had a lovely take on this. The idea that life is long enough and it's been good. Gorgeous.
I found this when I was on someones blog and it was playing xD
Digging the poncho/blankets. So much.
Looked it up because Darren Criss always mentions his brother's band
@Morbidanteater don't worry bout that. MTV doesn't play music anymore silly.
These guys are amazing!
I really want to be in this music video.
@KatieBug1431 they SOOO are i gotta say Darren is my favorite of the brothers because of him i know who his brother and his band are!!!
i love there outfits :3
I hate all of these people saying they found this because of Darren, yes I did but I'm not proud if it, I wish I found this amazing band by myself. I would hate it if freelance whales saw all the comments about Darren on here, I want them to see that their music has helped people and is a great band. I can only feel sorry for chuck, he is living in his brother's shadow, go talk about Darren on another video, this stay here if you want to talk about freelance whales!
@DominicOllhoff Starbucks commercial??
thanks guys for staying warm in those mexican blankets
@footsoildier66 you are so right. its exactly that, EXACTLY
@Angealolo
Dammit!
But I agree lovely song.
@TheJohnsonattack they did use 1st floor.. ^-^
Amazing song :D
I'm new to this and but is this different from Generator 1st Floor? It sounds different... But i like it :]
Chuck has triangular eyebrows, too!
I love the random moose! :P
@NeverShoutDinasour who cares how you found it this is great music!
does anyone know where i can find a tab for the banjo??
i really wanna play this song.
sick vid guys! Freelance whales= Greatness. period.
reminds me of childhood, really great
@lolstefi In what scene did they play this song in?
Thanks!
can someone please tell me what this song is about?