No one gives enough credit to how well Jim Conti plays sax, those runs are incredible and he plays them so effortlessly. Also, I dont know how they can get along without mike soprano, he also an amazing musician. 2:30.
"Hemingway never seemed to mind the banality of a normal life, so he aimed a shotgun into the blue, placed his face between the two and sighed: Here's to life!" Quite honestly one of the best quotes from their music.
The lyrics to this song are just beautiful... "And KDC you were much too young but I draw the line at suicide, here's to life!" Such a good wrap up. Thank you streetlight
Dallas Smith Did you just compare Streetlight Manifesto's horn section to that of RBF and The Caddies? Eons apart, not hating. But Streetlights Musicians are much more talented.
god, finally someone gets this right xD It gets really irritating when people give false information thinking its right and I have to correct them, and it happens quite often
Better Place Better Time, As the Footsteps Die Out Forever is about death via terminal illness. I love Streetlight man, all their songs are great no matter what the lyrics say.
This is as close as you can get to the live Streetlight experience without actually seeing them live. I've been to at least 7 or 8 of their shows, every time was totally worth it.
Never even heard of this before, a friend sent me the link to this yesterday and I'm absolutely amazed. The general style is great, the way they pull it off is even better.
Sitting in the library...chem book untouched. Listening to Here's to Life by Streetlight, thinking about his references to Hemingway and Salinger and what it all means...I think it's time for me to switch my major...
All I have to say is, I hope there's more because cuz you guys won me with that AWESOME MUSIC BESTOWED BY THE HEAVENS TO CHARGE THE CREATIVITY AND HOPE FOR THIS WORLD!!!
@q9550speed Ska which is a close association to jazz music is what creates the setup on stage. The drummer and bassist are furthest back so they can keep time and not be affected by the horn's timing. The guitarist is an additional rhythm section, only reason he's in front is because he sings. Then the horns has to be set up by the lowest sounding instrument to the highest, which is bari, tenor, trombone, to trumpet. Creating that lineup. So that "Black" guy is actually sitting at the top.
Kalnoky's smashing at those strings faster than I can blink... How AREN'T his arms like spaghetti? And why are they so thin and scrawny? Must be a Streetlight secret...
![Streetlight Manifesto - Here's to Life live (encore) [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wFFWr4sEDbk/mqdefault.jpg)
Here's to life, Matt. It won't be the same without you.
As a sax player, I have no idea how the Bari player shuffles his feet like that, and still manages to be so frigging amazing
god damn that was a killer breakdown. heard the song many times, but seeing/hearing it live was very nice and gave me a little bit of the chills.
These seven men have saved my life and are what keep me going.
same boat, different captain
Yeah this is the best fucking band ever
100
Same
Oh absolutely!
Their drummer still blows my mind, even after so many years of being a fan.
No one gives enough credit to how well Jim Conti plays sax, those runs are incredible and he plays them so effortlessly. Also, I dont know how they can get along without mike soprano, he also an amazing musician. 2:30.
"Hemingway never seemed to mind the banality of a normal life, so he aimed a shotgun into the blue, placed his face between the two and sighed: Here's to life!"
Quite honestly one of the best quotes from their music.
The lyrics to this song are just beautiful... "And KDC you were much too young but I draw the line at suicide, here's to life!" Such a good wrap up. Thank you streetlight
At the end of the song someone yells "Awesome!"...
Biggest understatement in all of Ska.
BEST. HORN SECTION. EVER.
ehhh...maybe?! there is a few of them...bosstones,RBF,mad caddies :)
Dallas Smith Did you just compare Streetlight Manifesto's horn section to that of RBF and The Caddies?
Eons apart, not hating. But Streetlights Musicians are much more talented.
***** I agree dude.while they are all good I truly think streetlight is the best
+Dallas Smith Tower of Power and Chicago will always be the top horn sections, that being said the Shady Horns of Lettuce rage hard as well :)
The original trumpeter from the caddies could give most trumpeters a run for their money, check out the song "road rash".
That bass player is a freakin beast!!! A running line through most of the song.,...just sick!!!
streetlight manifesto = the best band ever
Valid.
Someone just posted 'Sam and the Womp' on my news feed. I was sick. I went to favourites, I clicked on this. Faith in humanity restored.
Streetlight's lyrics are always so thought provoking and, well, just simply awesome.
Check out more of their music, it's got real soul. They really pour out everything they have at their shows and on their records.
3:29 I must have listened to this song hundreds of time, and I still get shivers at that part.
RIP MATT youll always be blaring in my speakers man
This is the definition of quality music. I love how they change it up a little bit each time
I can’t believe this video only has 400K views with half of those views being me
Smoked four joints with the trumpet player n my friends before the show when they came to ottawa. Chiiiill dude, unforgettable moment.
god, finally someone gets this right xD
It gets really irritating when people give false information thinking its right and I have to correct them, and it happens quite often
You can tell these guys actually enjoy the hell outta performing, makes their music that much better
Better Place Better Time, As the Footsteps Die Out Forever is about death via terminal illness. I love Streetlight man, all their songs are great no matter what the lyrics say.
Better Place Better time is Not about terminal illness. it is about a Friend he is afraid is suicidal
the bari part for this is one of the most fun things to play...ever.
Best live band I've ever seen. Here's hoping they play my town again.
2:30
Am I the only person who gets chills at that high note?
streetlight is aweshmazing a mix of awesome and amazing
THis is one of my favorite songs of theirs, musicaly as well as lyricaly.
Awesome proformance!
That bari sax player just fuckin' jams the whole time xD
after the third or fourth listen definitly one of their best songs
I'm goin to see them at Pearl Street today. I'm so pumped.
Perfection doesn't exist they say...
(Big love Matt. Rest In Power)
My 3 month old daughter loves this song as do I.
This music should have its own music category, after ska, rocksteady, two tone and streelight manifesto tone!! :)
I am truly digging the energy in their live performance of this song!
This is as close as you can get to the live Streetlight experience without actually seeing them live. I've been to at least 7 or 8 of their shows, every time was totally worth it.
3 nights till i see them for the first time.Its probably........ no definatly gonna be the best night of my life
Never even heard of this before, a friend sent me the link to this yesterday and I'm absolutely amazed. The general style is great, the way they pull it off is even better.
2:12 is just incredible, then again the whole song is...
This band deserves so much more for the music they put out.....
WOW the horn combo for out the outro is just too epic
for all these years I thought he was saying hey there soldier, I didnt realize it was hey there salinger. This song just got so much more awsome
Amazing! Greetings from everywhere.
Very lively performers, got to love Streetlight Manifesto.
Probably my favorite Streetlight Manifesto song..... Great song!!!!!
Sitting in the library...chem book untouched. Listening to Here's to Life by Streetlight, thinking about his references to Hemingway and Salinger and what it all means...I think it's time for me to switch my major...
Live in Memphis tomorrow? Yes. Can't wait.
Every time I hear that sax solo chills run up my spine.
FINALLY they put it up. Thank you fearless!
Amazing band. Amazing live show. Makes me proud to see great musicians coming out of NJ!
HOLY SHIT. Here's To Life is my favorite song, and now there's a kickass video to go along with it. I LOVE THIS. KEEP MAKING THESE VIDEOS.
Right now I will be listening to this until their new album comes out.
@MrChooWei
Every bass line (more or less) is phenomenal. Dude plays bass like he was born with it in his hands.
Even though I have liked this video before I still like it everytime I come back.
seeing these guys live for the 3rd time for my 16th bday....FUCK YEAH!
love this drummer!
All I have to say is, I hope there's more because cuz you guys won me with that AWESOME MUSIC BESTOWED BY THE HEAVENS TO CHARGE THE CREATIVITY AND HOPE FOR THIS WORLD!!!
just saw them for the second time at warped in hartford, always a stellar performance i need to see them again asap
this band makes me want to cry tears of joy :,)
Still love this band.
Still
@@gabotroncoso1907 still
I saw them tonight and they played this song. It was great.
goin to go see them in albuquerque on saturday. So exited.
RIP Salinger
Always loved this song and this performance, but now for me it's gonna be dedicated to the late, great Salinger.
My name's Holden too...
Unbelievably good
I play bari sax in my school's jazz band. This guy is AWESOME!!!!! Wish I could play like that.
Such a great song.
@M15CY ....... wow.......just wow, you took the words right out of my mouth
that bari player makes me smile c:
absolutely amazing
Watching these guys play is just amazing. You can clearly tell that they love what they do, it's so cool to watch
Streetlight is Awesome.
The bass line is a hidden beast. God its so sexy
Seeing them 20 august in Sao Paulo BRAZIL
Man i can't waaaaait!!!
I love how they all move around so much while playing. Haha, you can see their energy. :D
Live in Jacksonville tommorow! Can't wait!! :D
Amazing as always.
Toh Kay is the best and this is the best band that has ever formed
@howejohn1 Just gives me one more reason to listen to the songs over and over again, picking out all the different instruments.
yeah. hearts to streetlights!
that was so fucking good. god i forgot how much i love this band.
Incredible live. Just incredible
I always love the dances they do while playing
I like the dude playing the bari sax. I mean, daaaaaaang, look at those moves!
Is there any chance I could get this full presentation on video? I could't find it online and It would be the best in life i get it
best live horn set ever!
FINALLY the missing video is out! :D
No idea if I like this Sax solo or BOTAR's piano solo. They're just too amazing!
Finally posted this, nice job.
Lucky, I've only seen them 3 times live. I need to see them again lol
Ska comes from the heart, my man!
Do college work.... or Listen to this.... Do college work.. or Listen TO This... Do colleg- FUCK IT, I'M LISTENING TO THIS!
Sickness. Long Live Ska!!!1
@q9550speed Ska which is a close association to jazz music is what creates the setup on stage. The drummer and bassist are furthest back so they can keep time and not be affected by the horn's timing. The guitarist is an additional rhythm section, only reason he's in front is because he sings. Then the horns has to be set up by the lowest sounding instrument to the highest, which is bari, tenor, trombone, to trumpet. Creating that lineup. So that "Black" guy is actually sitting at the top.
wow nice vid!!! the best ska band ever
Here's to Life Dominic, Aliena, Max, and Aron.
I Fuckin Miss you all Bunches.
SO HERE'S TO LIFE
Kalnoky's smashing at those strings faster than I can blink...
How AREN'T his arms like spaghetti? And why are they so thin and scrawny?
Must be a Streetlight secret...
best ska punk "orchestra" i've ever seen :)
jesus, i never knew how big of an impact on my life they had until i lost my ipod for a week and a half. those times.... they were.... HORRIBLE.
SEEING THEM TONIGHT