Gordon is so underrated. I mean, sometimes his basslines are rather basic (like in Hunting for Witches) but he manages to write funky-ass basslines for songs like this one yet makes them catchy and instantly memorable at the same time. He deserves a lot more credit as a lot of bassists are pretty shit and have produced the stereotype that bass is a shitty instrument to play when it's really not!
Gordon is a key in every song, the arrangements he does are admirable, not just pressing the chord note, instead making big figures incredible. Cannot believe its been 10 years since this concert.
Don't forget the genius of russel guitar and Kele song writing .. this band sound ( especially in silent alarm ) is one of a kind and i think no band can ever come close to replicating it... but if there is, feel free to recommend.. cuz im craving for shit like this
I've always known who Bloc Party are thanks to Fifa 06 but I'd never truly checked out alot of their stuff until recently and I literally can't get enough of them. This song is so fucking good, that break after the second chorus, as a guitarist...fuck I wish I wrote that. So fucking good man. This song in general is incredible, Matt Tong is a fucking beast
I saw them this month and it was really freaking good. Just like when I saw them five months ago. And probably like they will be next time they're in New York.
@westernaffe a line6 fm4, a digitech synth-wah, a moogerfooger lowpass filter, or even the dunlop wah bass with a big fuzz before it (i persoally use this combination for similar sounds)
as i always say... Matt Tong is a legenda for making a lot with a tiny drum kit. Só suberb on writing, speed, linear stuff and energy! What is he is doing nowadays ? Loiuse is very good specially on Only he cany heal me, but man... Matt was the one that made me play drums
Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? GLASTONBURY???
@23lFrench admittedly greenwood is a vastly superior guitarist to russell but i fail to see how he could possibly be ripping him off, with the exception of his hair of course.
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A Matt Tong drumming masterclass
The reason why i quit drums
Gordon is so underrated. I mean, sometimes his basslines are rather basic (like in Hunting for Witches) but he manages to write funky-ass basslines for songs like this one yet makes them catchy and instantly memorable at the same time. He deserves a lot more credit as a lot of bassists are pretty shit and have produced the stereotype that bass is a shitty instrument to play when it's really not!
Lewis Belle I mean yeah, but nothing on tong
Gordon is a key in every song, the arrangements he does are admirable, not just pressing the chord note, instead making big figures incredible. Cannot believe its been 10 years since this concert.
Don't forget the genius of russel guitar and Kele song writing .. this band sound ( especially in silent alarm ) is one of a kind and i think no band can ever come close to replicating it... but if there is, feel free to recommend.. cuz im craving for shit like this
Simplicity can be the best with bass guitar.
The build up in this song is so perfect.
Couldn’t have said it better
"So why'd you have to get, so hysterical.....Why'd you have to get,....GLASTONBURY!".. "SO FUCKING USELESS?"
win on so many levels.
this song is better live than the studio version
I've always known who Bloc Party are thanks to Fifa 06 but I'd never truly checked out alot of their stuff until recently and I literally can't get enough of them. This song is so fucking good, that break after the second chorus, as a guitarist...fuck I wish I wrote that. So fucking good man. This song in general is incredible, Matt Tong is a fucking beast
The climax of the song was beautiful. I wish I had been there.
This is the best freaking band in the whole wide world. Have always been, will always be.
i love how russell carries his solo into the chorus second time around
x
genius
The best song from the debut for me! And one of the best live performances!
This song expresses emotion I didn’t even understand was crouching inside me
I´m here for Skins :3 JUST LOVE IT!!!
OH, WOW SUPER LOVELY :*
Same!
SAME 🖤
This is probably the greatest song ever written on the topic of bad sex.
I would have lost my shit at this concert. Seems so fucking epic.
Saw them too first time at FMFA - what a live show - never thought they were so good live too! Same sound and same studio precision
One of the first Youtibe videos I've ever seen without any dislikes, and that's obviously for a reason!
That is one awesome bass line.
My highlight of 2012 is watching Bloc party in august !
Best live show ever!
the best live performance!
GLORIOUS!
Can't wait for their comeback!!!!!! Bloc Party!! 2012!!
Man they used to be so good!
Scoop Scoopian Used to be?
Bait Gatsby
Old comment. Their new stuff has definitely grown on me since then
+Scoop Scoopian ready to be disappointed again?
+Chaitanya Bhagwat
fucking true holy shit
@@ProfessorBooty69 Yes. Used to be.
Their new album comes out on my birthday! =D
bloc party would have to be the most consistent band when it comes to an awesome chorus. and the beatles.
Damn i can't thumb up twice..
*play* "damn" *replay* "damn" repeat last step until mind explodes, shouldnt take long.
What a piece of art
simply perfect !
I saw them this month and it was really freaking good. Just like when I saw them five months ago. And probably like they will be next time they're in New York.
oh hell yes
that was awesome
damn i love that positive tension
Who agree ?
SO FUCKING USELESS! Love it.
The song is complete is the complete opposite of being SO FUCKING USELESS but that part is 👌
That. Fucking. Breakdown.
Amen
This is outrageously good, please do a show in dublin real quick
Awesome
mi grupo contemporáneo favorito
couldnt agree more
@westernaffe a line6 fm4, a digitech synth-wah, a moogerfooger lowpass filter, or even the dunlop wah bass with a big fuzz before it (i persoally use this combination for similar sounds)
Bloc Party √
I saw them few weeks ago at a festival, they miss the energy they used to have :/
i think its theyre best song
splendour in the grass, FUCK YES.
god damn Russel is a beast
the red boxes are powergains. they push the tubes on the amp without having to crank it up to max volume
SOMETHING GLORIOUS IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN...A RECKONING! \\m//
as i always say...
Matt Tong is a legenda for making a lot with a tiny drum kit. Só suberb on writing, speed, linear stuff and energy! What is he is doing nowadays ? Loiuse is very good specially on Only he cany heal me, but man... Matt was the one that made me play drums
Matt Tong is currently drumming with a band called Algiers.
Fuck yeah
Riddim!
damn you Russell!!!
Russell is the last great guitar hero of our generation!
most underrated band of all time
Love it when he points at the audience so he doesn't have to cuss.
That's not why lmao
@@thisisnotacompetition It's a joke. Also it's been 5 years, goddamn. Good times :) much simpler
@@RayyanKhanRayyanKhan I know it's been 5 years lol
@@thisisnotacompetition What has happened for you since then
@tomleech92 for russell it might be a pitch shifter with tremolo.
@bloc22 no Rush is..
but i like Bloc Party, especially this song
@ralibenja respect ! i thought the french didnt have a clue about anything :D
@TheMoitah It's in the lyrics...
I like how Kele
makes the crowd say
fucking
FUCKIN AMAZING FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK YEAH ITS A GOOD SHIT!
3:05=SOME OF THE CRAZIEST SHIT I HAVE EVER SEEN!
Dublin'd do but if they came to Cork...
Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical? Why'd you have to get, so hysterical?
GLASTONBURY???
STUPID amount of people got robbed at this gig man wallets EVERYWHERE
Did they nick your wallet?
i don't think they'd be headlining glastonbury if they were the most underrated band of all time lol
what effect use russel at 0:55 amazig video
I'll take the studio version over this one on any day... Still great fucking song/video though!!!!
Whatever happened to Gordon and Matt...
Miss two lads
And with bulky Kele and big hair bass guy they look like LA fuckbois
What are the red boxes on top of Russell's amps? Are they preamps or splitters or something?
@brybry308 most proberly but I stick with my Troll opinion
What are the red boxes on top of Russell's amps?
@23lFrench are you high??
Kele is so hot
june5516 he’s swoll af now. And tbh. He looks so damn good 😂
bro the build up.. I'm creaming rn
don't tease
The melody sounds exactly the same as "are you hoping for a miracle"
2:20 - *starts clapping around the office, is fired, continues clapping on way out*
Forza Motorsport 2
yeah, I just said it for some controversy, I apologise
@23lFrench admittedly greenwood is a vastly superior guitarist to russell but i fail to see how he could possibly be ripping him off, with the exception of his hair of course.
ITS FUCKING USELESS ... just sick bloc party said they would be in studio at september ;D 2011 just epic xD