Ok. You guys need to understand what cinema is. "One take" is NOT "one take" but a *sequence plan*. It's one *plan*, but *hundreds* of takes. Just like recording music live : *one* performance, *lots of takes*.
Not that we dont know. But still, to achieve a one take effect, you have to minimize scene transitition as much as possible, and each take is much longer than a normal movie/video. Takes a lot of efforts and stress to make sure things are right in a long take, and take a lot of efforts to edit scenes together in post. This is why Birdman is so revered, because not everyone would just do a six minutes long take over and over.
I love how they had a separate mic for the echo effect and how it looked like he (singer) was being interviewed while walking along. Not sure if this (the interview effect) was intentional but it was just awesome.
Brilliant idea, brilliant execution. I didn't know what Carl Kassell looked like but somehow the minute he stepped into the elevator I knew it was him.
I watched very closely at the pan around at the end, and "angry elevator guy" wasn't there. Was he REALLY that grumpy and not part of the bit? If so, he is the second most famous rando to wonder onto an okgo video. Maria (Mario) the goose being #1 of course.
I've just realized this lovely detail after all those years of watching. Also noticed that Dan is pressing the down button for some reason, though they've just arrived there from the streets and are heading to somewhere higher than the fifth floor. Probably he's not calling the elevator desperately, but instead trying to cancel the miss-pressed down button
The way this was shot reminds me a bit of a local indie band here in Baltimore called The Oranges Band. They did a video for a song called OK Apartment, the whole band was in the back of a truck, but stationary, and where they were changed throughout the song. In the bridge, they set up a ping pong table and the other side of the table is always a different backdrop.
It's different video and different audio takes. All of the audio was recorded wherever the band played, i.e. on the truck, etc. They used 5 mics and a total of 2007 audio tracks.
That is truly a moving song.
How is this comment not getting more likes. 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
If I watch this 223 times I'll still laugh at Grumpy Elevator Guy.
I think that was actually Carl Kasell!
Right? Bahaha
"Number of seconds Carl Kasell spent in the elevator with OK Go: 98" yup!
So Hilarious 😂
The "masters" of the one-take video, take it to the other extreme.
lol
Ok. You guys need to understand what cinema is. "One take" is NOT "one take" but a *sequence plan*. It's one *plan*, but *hundreds* of takes. Just like recording music live : *one* performance, *lots of takes*.
Not that we dont know. But still, to achieve a one take effect, you have to minimize scene transitition as much as possible, and each take is much longer than a normal movie/video. Takes a lot of efforts and stress to make sure things are right in a long take, and take a lot of efforts to edit scenes together in post. This is why Birdman is so revered, because not everyone would just do a six minutes long take over and over.
Haha yeah, it seems they either do all one take or a billion!
How have I never seen this before now? Love these lads and their wild ideas and smashing tunes.
Yes, I'm wondering the same thing.
Same! I'm impressed that this hid from me for 10 years!!!
Damian falling over backward and getting smacked in the head by the tree were the greatest things ever. I love this band so much
I love how dan, in almost all of these videos, is like, "God... I gotta put up with this shit again..."
This song & video is EXACTLY what we all NEED in this crazy world today! Because as Damian BELTS... ALL is NOT...LOST at all!!!
Brilliant editing & concept! Loved the audio at 2:18 where the sound guy opens the door and you can hear the effect on the mic. Good stuff!
Carl Kassel! What a guy!
Thank you, OK GO,😉👋🏼!
Easily the most entertaining tiny desk video! First time hearing "OK Go" as well. Great band!
I love how they had a separate mic for the echo effect and how it looked like he (singer) was being interviewed while walking along. Not sure if this (the interview effect) was intentional but it was just awesome.
And I like how at the end of the echo section at the beginning, it's "okay, done with the mic for now, let's just pocket it".
This was a fantastic way to move NPR! Perfect band, song, setting, video...Great Job NPR and OK Go!!!
I love how Andy stares and look down when they are inside the elevator.cute!
Brilliant idea, brilliant execution. I didn't know what Carl Kassell looked like but somehow the minute he stepped into the elevator I knew it was him.
They ARE awesome live! They talk to the crowd, they sometimes come OUT into the crowd, they are so funny and talented--you should see them live!
Damian falling into the pipes on the bus was my favorite until the elevator. That was classic.
Bring them back for their new release; please. These dudes are such amazing musicians. Seen few so accurate to their recordings live.
This is exactly how I wanted one of their videos to be. They're always so creative!
I watched very closely at the pan around at the end, and "angry elevator guy" wasn't there. Was he REALLY that grumpy and not part of the bit? If so, he is the second most famous rando to wonder onto an okgo video. Maria (Mario) the goose being #1 of course.
Nope. That's the late, great, Carl Kasell, who was definitely not a grumpy old man.
I believe Marty moss-coane is also featured
Me, every time watching an OK GO video: "Could you make me love you guys more?!?!"
OK GO, every time the create a video: "We can"
My favorite is the NPR suit guy face bombing the video for a moment. He's so proud that he got to hit those pipes..
That grin :D
Is that really Ari Shapiro?
Dude, NPR. Brilliant friggin idea.
I can never get over how much better OK Go come off in videos than on records. Maybe they'd be awesome live.
2:26 i LOVE how he press the button repeatly XD
wouldn't have noticed if you didn't point it out, love it
I've just realized this lovely detail after all those years of watching.
Also noticed that Dan is pressing the down button for some reason, though they've just arrived there from the streets and are heading to somewhere higher than the fifth floor. Probably he's not calling the elevator desperately, but instead trying to cancel the miss-pressed down button
OK Go would be able to get away with something like this xD
To be a good sport: one of the greatest of human qualities.
So much fun to watch and try to anticipate the next location.
wow, job well done.
Nice new office.
Best Tiny Desk performance ever!!💙💗🎐🔹
Car Kassel in the elevator is priceless!!!
Classic OkGo making things harder on everyone for an amazing video XD
This was wild and amazing.
Absolutely wonderful! Would have killed to hear Carl Kasell say something curmudgeonly to the band on his way out!
i picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. this is great.
The perfect band for the job.
Perfect idea for this.
The most interesting, inventive, funny, crazy clips. I always watch with interest, as if for the first time. Thanks a lot for your creativity.
still my fav version after all these years!!
I seriously couldn't imagine them doing it any other way. Always one for the dramatics. I'm obsessed.
Carl Kasell is the greatest voice that ever limericked.
wait, wait. Don't tell me . . .
At least William is a great fill in.
Always love OK GO's creative idea!
You guys always make me smile. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant!!! ❤🤗
this was fun to watch. your playtime (i mean hard work!) at the TinyDesk is appreciated. good job yall.
may be not the best band, but the most creative thinking one :)
great thanks to NPR as well
Love you guys on multiple levels. Thank you.
3:21
And here is Andy,being as awkward as ever,really.
hes honest to god my favorite
LEAVE HIM ALONE HE'S DOING HIS BEST
So how many outtakes do you think have Andy getting smacked in the face by Damian's guitar?
neac99 a crapton.
How did I miss this 11 years ago? 😂❤
Ari Shapiro was so proud of himself at 3:09 hahaha
My team needed you last week when we moved to our Tiny Desk.
stepping up the tiny concert desk game, like always! legends!!
Awesome execution of the video and the song! Love the idea!
love the smiley guy at 3:10 in the back
This video should have millions of views like OK Go's other videos. Great video editing.
I love this video so much! It makes me smile a lot.
This deserves more views!
Lol the song stopping after the grumpy old guy gets in the elevator and reprising immediately after he walks out 😂
Great music,Creative movie. AGAIN!
This is exactly why I love Ok go! Me gusta! Smart, funny, talented and great music. Nice concept and they pulled it off. Lovely.
The way this was shot reminds me a bit of a local indie band here in Baltimore called The Oranges Band. They did a video for a song called OK Apartment, the whole band was in the back of a truck, but stationary, and where they were changed throughout the song. In the bridge, they set up a ping pong table and the other side of the table is always a different backdrop.
I am too, Carmen! I'm a mother of four and can't get enough of Ok Go!
Every moment on that truck I was terrified things were going to fall over!
10/10 would watch again
i have no idea how they did this. wow
that was great. Ari Shapiro looked so happy to be a part of it lol
When is OKGo NOT doing something completely off-the-chain-awesome?!
This seems actually a very OK Go-ish thing to do, I believe. :)
It's different video and different audio takes. All of the audio was recorded wherever the band played, i.e. on the truck, etc. They used 5 mics and a total of 2007 audio tracks.
AWESOME! Love the idea and the edit. Very kool to watch. Plus, I love NPR. :D
omg ok go you are to adorible!!!
Just saw this. Timeless, awesome.
hobo Johnson: "what happens when you mess up?"
bob: "just restart, it goes the whole time"
okgo: HOLD MY BEER.
This is why OK Go is so freakin brilliant.
As always, they're fantastic.
Absolutely enjoyed the hell out of this!🤗
They're just something else
The thing that makes me the happiest about this video is Ari Shapiro big goofy grin twice.
That boom operator
Wow, now *that's* how you move offices.
Congrats, Tiny Desk on the new SPACE!!! Ok. GO!!!!!
Great job ❤
Me too :) Definitely saw them filming early one Saturday while heading to teach Saturday School so that's highlight times two.
You made me smile. Even bigger when the grumpy old guy shooshed you on the elevator.
these guys inspire me so much
Because of who they are and because of who they're doing it for
Was that Carl Kassel in the elevator.?!?! Heart heart heart
Who is the boom operator?
Isn't it Kevin Wait himself? twitter.com/nprtraining/status/659074937282543616
they never fail to make cool music videos
Bit of a vibe shift from "A stone only rolls downhill"
The unimaginable imagined.
This is everything!
That was awesome folks!
That was Carl Kasell. He's the nicest man you ever met. But he's also a terrific actor ;-)
They could honestly sing a song about putting kittens in a meatgrinder, and noone would notice.
This was fantastic.
You guys have the best job ever! I wanna work with you!
Yea, you should definitely get yourself a desk job!
Fantastic!
ASOMBROSO!!!! O_O …good job guys is amazing, love it !!! from Mex.
How come I just found out about this 😭😭😭😭 OK Go is one of a kind
Number of seconds Carl Kasell spent in the elevator with OK Go: 98 -- from the NPR article page