If this is what New Zealand has to offer musically would you kindly throw some more over the ocean please, and stop hoarding it for yourselves. New favourite band (and all thanks to Eagle vs Shark - which coincimentally is a new favourite film!) Love from London, we all have been thinking about you and the tragic events in Christchurch. xx
I remember listening to this years and years ago. I was a Taika Waititi fan then and I am now. I used to love this music video so much. Well done Taika for coming along way since then
I wish you could rate stuff higher than five stars. I had the stupidest smile plastered all over my face from start to finish, which I guess is something Taika does to people. And another fantastic song, I will definitely seek out the album immediately :]
you can totally see taika waititi's film style in the video.. i LOVE the song LOVE the video :) i made a little cover video myself but obviously my playing cant even begin to touch the original! theres just something about the phoenix foundation that always puts a smile on my face and gets me reaching for my guitar, god bless em :P
Wow - Was that all done in one shot? Incredible Oner! Well done vid, Taika, and a nice happy song; This is definitely something I would want to listen to on a sunny Sunday morning. Just heard of these guys after watching Eagle vs. Shark and me likey.
Top tune, great video. Maybe my favorite video ever. Yea, there are loads of other videos that feature the lead singer walking, in one shot… in fact we were having fun trying to list them all in the office. So what?! This is still one of the most imaginative and well executed of them all. Kudos to all those involved, 40 years!
all class!.. was that car on purpose? how bout a vid for day in the sun? can't get enough of that track. i can see a wise poodle surreptitiously reading comics off to the side somewhere (..or maybe that's just me)
Who cares bout people comparing the two vids - Coincidences do happen, two different comics called Dennis the Menace featured in Newspapers in the US & the UK on the SAME DAY by PURE COINCIDENCE. This is a great video in it's own right and freaking out over it is pointless! It's also a great song. Videos like this are the ones I hope to make/crew on in my future in the industry in NZ. Keep it up guys!
Totally, there is no way that this video was deliberately ripping anyone off. I think Taika and the whole crew did an awesome job making a really fun video and all these accusations are starting to wind me up!
wow, this video is epic definitely deserves some worldwide recognition, i was always hoping they'd release 40 years as their next single...best track off happy ending imo :)
Hey dude, Yeah i saw that video recently....after we made this one. It is quite similar sure, but I can honestly say that we did not steal the idea. We just had no awareness of it. ...and they're are plenty of differences in both these vids.... thanks sam
Hey Samuel, would you ever get the phoenix foundation over to Ireland! I fucking love you guys! I'm going to New Zealand before I die. Taika is so cool. Amazing vid.
whatever the discussion between scroteypoo and arrenco, who cares? from someone who only knows this director and band from Eagle vs. Shark, this video is spectacular and of the highest order!
Well thats interesting, taika has always been inspirational for me, Good to see he is only human. not that cool if he takes credit for the idea...Maybe its so similar its a wink to the other video clip?
Wow, I admit that the similarity between the videos is freakingly similar, but as someone who was on the crew on the Phoenix Foundation video, I can attest to the fact that none of us knew about the Thomas Coffey video. It is just a freaky coincidence. No offense to Thomas Coffey, but I didn't even know the guy existed. And, if you think about it, why would someone rip of a video in such a blatant manner as we are being accused of? To do so would be to open yourself up to horrible accusations!
I can't believe that people think it would be a conscious rip off--rather "tall poppy syndrome". The community of people who produced this video are never short of ideas, so why would they turn around and rip someone elses off? As for consciously aping Thomas Coffeys outfit: anyone who has played Touch, or soccer, or seen Taika going for a run, would know that he has been rocking the three stripes, head bands and dirty moustache for years.
Who the fuck is Scroteypoo? I bet its Thomas Coffey. I am Logan - I directed the Thomas Coffey video. I don't think the Phoenix Foundation video is a rip off at all - I think it's great. The video is similar but shit happens. Stop talking shit and using my name as if you know me or what I am thinking. I have never met Taika in my life and he probably doesn't admire my work at all. You are crazy. Leave me out of it.
its good promo for thomas coffey - like everybody else here - no one had EVER heard of him before the taika video. its interesting. i belive it is a blatant rip off - but how does it hurt coffey - quite the opposite.
If this is what New Zealand has to offer musically would you kindly throw some more over the ocean please, and stop hoarding it for yourselves. New favourite band (and all thanks to Eagle vs Shark - which coincimentally is a new favourite film!) Love from London, we all have been thinking about you and the tragic events in Christchurch. xx
I always come back to this song just to see Taika haha so proud of how far he has come since
If this is what New Zealand has to offer musically would you kindly throw some more over the ocean please, and stop hoarding it for yourselves. New favourite band (and all thanks to Eagle vs Shark - which coincimentally is a new favourite film!)
Love from London, we all have been thinking about you and the tragic events in Christchurch. xx
I remember listening to this years and years ago. I was a Taika Waititi fan then and I am now. I used to love this music video so much. Well done Taika for coming along way since then
Never get tired of watching this. Classic. Love the white car at the end. Genius.
I wish you could rate stuff higher than five stars. I had the stupidest smile plastered all over my face from start to finish, which I guess is something Taika does to people. And another fantastic song, I will definitely seek out the album immediately :]
you can totally see taika waititi's film style in the video.. i LOVE the song LOVE the video :) i made a little cover video myself but obviously my playing cant even begin to touch the original! theres just something about the phoenix foundation that always puts a smile on my face and gets me reaching for my guitar, god bless em :P
This is one of my favourite songs👍 why isn’t this popular🤔
Wow - Was that all done in one shot?
Incredible Oner!
Well done vid, Taika, and a nice happy song; This is definitely something I would want to listen to on a sunny Sunday morning. Just heard of these guys after watching Eagle vs. Shark and me likey.
That casual white Corolla or Nissan doing the drive by at the end is perfectomundo. Totally tops.
+Fiona McMartin Yeah, it just tears everything down, doesn't it? And he doesn't notice until its almost gone, and then he turns. Brilliant.
I can't work out if it's deliberate or not
I can't believe this is the first time I have seen this vid, way to go Taika! 3yrs+ ago? oh man...
'Happy Ending' its available on Flying Nun records from all respectable Record Stores.
churr
sam
Thought that was him haha. Some humour too.
I am out of breathe for Taika, really cool video for a great song.
Good stuff. Good music. Good vid. Good spirit. Good people. Good grief, u give me hope.
This is genius, right up there with the best NZ videos ever made...
Timaru would like a word.
I really love this video. Fun, and hey Taika is in great shape, woo!
Best Kiwi vid ever?
Surely the wine talking, but, far out...
Definitely come to Ireland! I'm starting a Phoenix Foundation/Flight of the Conchords movement over here and it's working! Love your stuff
Looooove this video and song 🥰
Way Cooool!!!! The Phoenix Foundation rocks!
This is about man's striving, or rather what is asked of him.
This is brilliant. Taika is the man.
Everything about this is awesome
Top tune, great video. Maybe my favorite video ever. Yea, there are loads of other videos that feature the lead singer walking, in one shot… in fact we were having fun trying to list them all in the office. So what?! This is still one of the most imaginative and well executed of them all. Kudos to all those involved, 40 years!
Whaka yeah, STILL love this video. I
all class!.. was that car on purpose? how bout a vid for day in the sun? can't get enough of that track. i can see a wise poodle surreptitiously reading comics off to the side somewhere (..or maybe that's just me)
Love this song and forgot about the video. Gold star to all!
This a the greatest video ive ever seen!!!!!!
HAHA NZ rocks
God bless
Who cares bout people comparing the two vids - Coincidences do happen, two different comics called Dennis the Menace featured in Newspapers in the US & the UK on the SAME DAY by PURE COINCIDENCE. This is a great video in it's own right and freaking out over it is pointless! It's also a great song. Videos like this are the ones I hope to make/crew on in my future in the industry in NZ. Keep it up guys!
What an excellent song and ace video! class that, absolute class.
Dude... Genius song, genius video. Nice one! Forty Yeahs!
Double Genius.... the Phoenix Foundation and Taika Waititi!
That was the most genuine music vid I've seen in a while, I'd say that was a good laugh to shoot! Awesome vid for an awesome song
So athletic! Just like in Jojo Rabbit. ❤ this guy. Great song, too!
Great song and video.
u guys r awesome
Loves it. My favourite bit was the car coming in at the end. Also, missed you cats at Camp this year, mucho saddening.
Totally, there is no way that this video was deliberately ripping anyone off. I think Taika and the whole crew did an awesome job making a really fun video and all these accusations are starting to wind me up!
I salute you sir. I thought I was the only one.
ha, I was going to say that he looks like Taika Waititi and then I read!
Haha lol me too
wow, this video is epic
definitely deserves some worldwide recognition, i was always hoping they'd release 40 years as their next single...best track off happy ending imo :)
Love this, now I want it to be summer. Bugger.
Hey dude, Yeah i saw that video recently....after we made this one. It is quite similar sure, but I can honestly say that we did not steal the idea. We just had no awareness of it.
...and they're are plenty of differences in both these vids....
thanks
sam
SO good... I think it is the perfect video!
Lyall Bay, Wellington.
Hey Samuel, would you ever get the phoenix foundation over to Ireland! I fucking love you guys!
I'm going to New Zealand before I die.
Taika is so cool.
Amazing vid.
Fantastica.
whatever the discussion between scroteypoo and arrenco, who cares? from someone who only knows this director and band from Eagle vs. Shark, this video is spectacular and of the highest order!
The video reminds me of Roots Manuva - Witness the Fitness! Classic...
great loved this.
If you like this video then watch the original. Thomas Coffey "A Memory Of You". it's listed in the Related videos on the right hand side.
this band is great. I'm gonna buy this album,if i can find it in the US.
WOOO! im in that
If you love this, you guys will love the acoustic session they did on our music channel. Go check it out!
this reminds my of the flight of the concords in some way lol very cool
love it! such a good video
Great song and Vid. He must be fit, that looke like one take?
hello! listen to this new mexican band, it is called Sessil with the song "Wait, Old Age Goodbye" ... Hope you like it!
we'd love to play in Ireland. I hope it happens one day!
Here here! Iv been trying to spread the Phoenix gospil in Dublin! Tell Ricketts he has a bed in my house!
perfect
Well thats interesting, taika has always been inspirational for me, Good to see he is only human.
not that cool if he takes credit for the idea...Maybe its so similar its a wink to the other video clip?
i always go to that place with my dog
coool!
Do you know where I can get any of there albums?
Fuck I can't wait to come home!
I thought about this music video during the "be the rabbit" scene in Jojo Rabbit
And now Thor Love and Thunder has a scene like this!
Totally ripped Thomas Coffey - A MEMORY OF YOU lol
taika is a cool guy. imean that genuinely. not sarcasm
Cool
What was the camera on to get the tracking shot?
Taika looks great with a mo
2020 😀👍
Lyall bay, Wellington, NZ 6023
makes sense about getting old now...than you.
anywhere i can find the chords?
🤣👌🏼
please come play a show in Toronto! You guys are tits
-Dave
He must be pretty tired.... especially if there was more than 1 take
UT..
honestly dude, get over it. None of us saw the other video! If we never saw it it's not a rip off.
I like it, but the part with the jogging was weird.
yeah that's the weirdest bit.
Al emian
Wow, I admit that the similarity between the videos is freakingly similar, but as someone who was on the crew on the Phoenix Foundation video, I can attest to the fact that none of us knew about the Thomas Coffey video. It is just a freaky coincidence. No offense to Thomas Coffey, but I didn't even know the guy existed. And, if you think about it, why would someone rip of a video in such a blatant manner as we are being accused of? To do so would be to open yourself up to horrible accusations!
hahaha lol 2:30 keeps messing up the sync hahahah!
I can't believe that people think it would be a conscious rip off--rather "tall poppy syndrome". The community of people who produced this video are never short of ideas, so why would they turn around and rip someone elses off? As for consciously aping Thomas Coffeys outfit: anyone who has played Touch, or soccer, or seen Taika going for a run, would know that he has been rocking the three stripes, head bands and dirty moustache for years.
yeah, very cool - as always. God PF can't you guys come up with anything unoriginal?
Who the fuck is Scroteypoo? I bet its Thomas Coffey. I am Logan - I directed the Thomas Coffey video. I don't think the Phoenix Foundation video is a rip off at all - I think it's great. The video is similar but shit happens. Stop talking shit and using my name as if you know me or what I am thinking. I have never met Taika in my life and he probably doesn't admire my work at all. You are crazy. Leave me out of it.
its good promo for thomas coffey - like everybody else here - no one had EVER heard of him before the taika video. its interesting. i belive it is a blatant rip off - but how does it hurt coffey - quite the opposite.
It's a rip off... cool song but its a rip off
yay what a bunch of fun crazy people
If this is what New Zealand has to offer musically would you kindly throw some more over the ocean please, and stop hoarding it for yourselves. New favourite band (and all thanks to Eagle vs Shark - which coincimentally is a new favourite film!)
Love from London, we all have been thinking about you and the tragic events in Christchurch. xx
Cool