ROBOTS by Dan Mangan official music video directed by Mike Lewis
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- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2009
- Inspired by early 80s gang movies, Robots tells the story of two rival gangs who engage in their own back-alley version of robot wars, pitting one robot against the other in a battle to the finish. But when one robot chooses compassion over malice, the gang members are forced to question their own hatred and animosity towards each other.
ROBOTS by Dan Mangan
CONCEIVED & PRODUCED by Dan Mangan & Mike Lewis
WRITTEN & DIRECTED by Mike Lewis
CINEMATOGRAPHY by Todd M Duym
EDITED by Tariq Hussain & Mike Lewis
WARDROBE STYLIST Krista Sung
ART DIRECTION Colin Moore & Scotty Chan
STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER Frank Nelissen
CAST (in order of appearance)
Dan Mangan
Ben Worcester
Lindsay Drummond
Aaron Joyce
Tyler Bancroft
Nick Hunnings
Tariq Hussain
Zach Gray
Kirsten Slenning
Colin Moore
Thanks to everyone involved in the making of this video, especially the people who came out and danced in the rain. You're all heroes!
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters. 
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You know how sometimes people say "how can anyone dislike this song/video" and you watch it, and you don't like it, and you feel sad and alone. This is not one of those times. No one...NO ONE...can dislike this.
I saw them live a few years back, at a bar/club. When they played this song, Dan got the whole place singing along and clapping by hopping on the bar encouraging ever body to join in singing "Robots need love too, they want to be loved by you!"
that accurately describes when I saw him live -great times
Oh man his Osheaga performance was amazing- the way he engages the crowd in such a chill way yet still energizes everyone- especially the guy with the robot hat- that must have made one hell of a FB status
That trumpet outro was really epic.
I have loved this song for ages now and only just found this video. Words cannot express how much I love it. It is incredible and beautifully filmed and hilarious and wonderful and it is one of my favourite things this year so far.
Them Canadian gangs are vicious!!
Yup. I'm fucking scared!!
This is such a beautiful song, I'd be surprised if someone didn't feel something. 10/5
"WHAT IS MY PURPOSE"
"You pit-fight with other robots for the amusement of hipsters-playing-gangsters"
"OH MY GOD..."
"Yeah, welcome to the club pal"
Geez Rick
Summer Live was amazing. Singing along to Robots with thousands of other people, Aidan Knight singing Jasper, and that guy with the robot mask being pulled up onto the stage.. This is why I love Vancouver.
I love this song even more since I got a mechanical heart valve.
Can't help but think of the movie "The Iron Giant" when I hear this song.
+Johnny Kumar yas
This is the best music video ever. Beautiful.
I first heard this at camp years ago. Still makes me think of it, both in subject matter and because of when I heard it.
he had us singing this in holland park, surrey and i don't think anyone could get those lines out of their head for the rest of the night
ROBOTS NEED LOVE TOO! THEY WANT TO BE LOVED BY YOU!
My opinion is that Dan Mangan and company are a National Treasure. Great Song.
I think the video speaks to the idea that the world needs more compassion and less competition, especially harmful (i.e. fighting) competition.
Saw Dan in Glasgow last night, best gig I've been to. Sang along to every song in the front row, and in the middle of Robots he brought me, my girlfriend and our friend up on stage to sing Robots need love too! Thankyou Dan for one of the best moments of my life!
This is the happiest thing I've ever seen.
A part of me doesn't want him to be famous, because I want to keep him in a little pocket for myself.
But then, seeing him on television performing for Canada day makes me feel so proud for him, like I'm sending my child off to college. I feel like I've been watching him grow as an artist.
Can't wait to see him perform again, tomorrow. FOR FREE! :)
The ending with everyone singing as a group at parliament was the best part of the whole night!
Please tell me I'm not the only one listening to this song that understands this is much more deep than a cool/funny music video
***** You're not.
+Adam Walsh you are the Chosen One
Adam Walsh your not the only one
Feeling a bit blue right now and this song made me feel better. Thanks!
i love how dan can write a song about gangs who fight with toy robots and make it into an epic and emotional song :D
This may be my favourite music video. Ever.
Dan was at Osheaga yesterday, and this song was turned into a fantastic sing-along of "Robots need love too..." So great.
YAY! Amazing! Great work dan.. love it. Been waiting for this to come out.
Making a grown man cry. Love you Dan Mangan. Thanks Scottie.
pure unadulterated awesome. I wore out my voice singing this last night thinking I was over my cold. Now I am miserable and at home sick but still watching and humming along.
slightly over the top, but at the same time, brilliant. I love the message this put forth.
The best music video I have ever seen!!!***
Love, love, love this song.
There's so much we can learn from the robots
True. They have probably more hearts than us.
One of the coolest music videos ever
Best music video ever made.
Definitely. The Bacon Brothers and Hell's Angels can really learn from Dan Mangan.
Oh my Gosh; this video actually made me cry. So well done; like honestly, you all are genius. I wish you nothing but the best in all of your careers.
Take care of the robots!
Vancouver 125 years. Amazing show. Proud Vancouverite :D
Thanks for the background on what inspired the song. I found it very interesting. I guess robots are smarter than we thought!
DAN WAS THE GREATEST AT HILLSIDE 2011! AMAZING ARTIST!
His Osheaga performance was one of the best of the weekend! I had heard a few of his songs prior to his performance but fell completely in love with him by the end of the set. 'Robots' was perfect.
OMG. That is awesome. In so many, many ways.
This video is too cool for school!!! Makes me want to watch Ferris Buler's day off!!
Thank you for this song, just found it and I adore it and the message it sends.
Amazing to see everyone out in Surrey this was extremely smooth and should be done more often. Coming together as a city! all of you that came out were awesome.
So stoked to see Ben from Said the Whale as the rival. Too bad he's too much of a sweet heart to be that badass....
10 years and one day later. First time seeing the video for the song. Love it.
Best music video ever :-)
Thank you!
3:44 is me!!! Omg!!
woot, trafalgar square. amazing and funny! love him!!!
WOW, this song is fantastic!
Love the cameo appearance by many of Canada's great artists! Much Love from Lee A
The Oldest Child
I loved Dan's performance of this at Osheaga!! The guy with the robot head definitely helped
I like to imagine that this is how all gang fights in Canada go.
I saw these guys live in Rifflandia, their fantastic. I don't understand why their not so popular... :(
Whooooooosh!
yup yup new favourite song...
Love you man. So glad I got intro'd to your music.
I have the same robot toy!
Love it!
This perfectly represents the duel inside my soul between Dan and said the whale for greatest 80's gang ever
This song makes me cry for some reason. Saw him in Edmonton on saturday, first time I'd heard him and it really moves me for some reason I can't identify.
this is the best music video ever!
Saw them live tonight, was awesome!
Thank you Dan. I love the song, and the video is heart warming. Now this is a way to start the day :)
So good. I was in Ottawa yesterday and had the pleasure of seeing him perform for the first time. Definitely impressed me, I'm hooked now!
wow the new DLC for saints row is lookin amazing
okay...wow...new favourite song..yup yup...
I am a robot and i approve this message
I saw this guy live... Amazing!
Fantastic tune. Great lyricist.
0:10 - a wild Prison Mike appears
this is the most beautiful thing
Great song. And nice of him to come to Holland!!!!
Tres cute!!!!
great song. love seeing local spots in the video!
Wow, I really liked this.
Wow. I was on Parliament Hill and heard you play this. My new FAVOURITE song! Canadians ROCK!!
Favorite new artist I saw at the Winnipeg Folk Fest! Loved when he walked off stage :) Gonna buy his cd for sure!
OMG this is an awesome video and song weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yep, one dude pulls out a knife on the subway and then they're like "Screw this," then play with toy robots. Trust me, I'm Canadian.
Scott aukerman thank you for introducing me ,
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH ITS ALL IM SINGING THANKS FOR THE AWESOMENESS!
I caught this song on CBC 3 a while back. Just love it. Really looking forward to checking out Dan & his band the next time they're in Winnipeg!
this song gives me chills.
The video is not intended to be an explanation of the song. They are separate things serving different purposes.
Great stuff!
... Now I want to watch "the warriors" again!
That was great.
Dan...if I could personally tell you how much I love your music that would be awesome....your in my top 4....i like other bands but no one as consistantly as you , connor oberst, david bazan&, the avett brothers...thanks for the good music!
Tyler Baaancroft ! : D
AHHHHH, saw him live tonight, and was front row. I could cry he was so amazing :D
love this song, very casual.
Saw him at Shore Fest on Wednesday!!
this song is so terrific.
Feels, feels everywhere... ;-;
I just love that song so much
as soon as i saw ben i knew it would be an amazing video .. this song is so great omg dan mangan rocks my socks off
oh hey taylor, would have thought i'd see you here
Great video!
Good music, great video, very nice message. Well done!
i remember going to the Canada day concert at Ottawa and hearing this song, half the crowd was in tears. I love this song
This video is so adorable, I love it :)
If only real gangs were as cool as this.