Of Monsters and Men: NPR Music Field Recordings

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Even before the gates had opened on the first day of the Sasquatch! Music Festival, we managed to get backstage of the Gorge Amphitheater early to capture a live session with one of the hottest new bands to hit the festival circuit, Of Monsters and Men. No strangers to natural beauty, the Icelanders were nevertheless stunned by the picturesque backdrop of the Gorge as they performed "Mountain Sound," one of the new songs added to the American release of their debut album. "We sleep until the sun goes down" they sang repeatedly as instead the sun broke through the clouds as if called out by their radiant optimism. The band will continue to thrill fans in larger and larger venues, but it's private moments like this when Of Monsters and Men best display their natural charm.
Producers: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen
Videographers: Jim Beckmann, Mito Habe-Evans, Scott Holpainen
Audio Engineers: Matt Ogaz, Kevin Wait
Editor: Scott Holpainen
Coordinator: Saidah Blount
Special Thanks to: Sasquatch! Music Festival, Live Nation

[@spider_plantt]

this band got me through some bad times....amazing to see them here, performing in the sunlight

[@joreathersettles4083]

will never forget this was playing in the background during my labor. This song takes me through a full range of emotions. Love hearing it! :0)

[@CBrown86]

Omg when my youngest was born I would rock her to this song every day. This recording specifically!

[@mynameisgabbeh]

they don't look like a band, they just look like friends that happen to meet up and make a song.

[@charmingmisanthrope]

Their whole album (My Head Is An Animal) is amazing. You will not regret buying.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

His voice is so soft and beautiful.

[@retnavijayan8049]

Effortlessly magical.

[@TheVirginiababy]

in love with her voice

[@earthmama_luma]

this is beautiful...the way the sun comes out right in the middle when the song just gets sooo great. awwww love it. awww

[@neilyaremchuk208]

I got a fever, and the only prescription is more trumpet.

[@kadybegley]

I think I'm in love with the girl who sings.

[@93z]

really love this band. I hope they keep their freshness and enthusiasm forever.

[@TheRabidabbey]

I wish they would come and sing me to sleep at night. I always wake up thinking I'm dying from fear and regret. I think they could make it go away.

[@MarshyBrambleStringBand]

I like how in the start of the video its dark but by the end its really bright :D

[@its.just.soup.]

i like this version better than the studio :D they are so awesome

[@MANxWITHxHAT]

Fucking love the way she sings the chorus in this version.

[@TheKillingMooon]

I loved this song so much when i was a freshman in high scool, crazy its been 10 years now

[@seamusaidukas5117]

Such beautiful voices the people have

[@Spookieone]

I love this song. I love the gorge. I love them together.

[@vanillalikefaith]

oh my gosh his capo... :) i just love them so much!!!

[@two10eleven]

Man, I love hearing new, GREAT music!!!! This is blowing my mind... Now off to iTunes to find more from them...

[@CTFXCarlos]

Heard this on the radio. Now in love with it.

[@Newf03]

I cannot LIKE this enough! Replay replay and replay again! Awesome!!

[@Idaflower]

They knew they needed the sunglasses! Awesome- you guys are cool! Fun moment...

[@TiaraZhane.]

Ah I didn't want it to end, I love them!

[@ErickBocanegra]

Their music tell me histories.

[@KCMasterpiece]

mountain sound...from the top of a mountain. perfect.

[@christirega]

best show that i've seen, hands down!

[@Melepas-Penat]

Love them. Like them

[@ayes37]

They are great. The best band what i know.

[@noahmcdx1]

That's because that's exactly what they are. They also happen to be an amazing band, but they were all friends, or friends of friends when they formed.

[@detroitsloth]

They are behind the stage at The Gorge during the Sasquatch Music Fest 2012.

[@c1tykid]

More trumpet girl!!!

[@sonyalmon]

Man, I love them.

[@whydoncha]

I knew that scenery looked familiar. The Gorge is a magical place.

[@unhappybasket]

oh god this looks so chill

[@lorenellis01]

so good

[@NOVIAURAH]

Truly wonderful

[@veLOLceraptor1]

My mind was blown when I saw who the lead singer was wow he's talented

[@skatersrock01]

this makes me so happy and i cant explain it. thank you so much NPR :)

[@haiLeahhhai]

did anyone notice how brilliant his capo is?!

[@brice466]

Ermahgerd! Sounds like magic.

[@hugosalinasaliaga5266]

2024 and still the best section

[@kdj24370]

Wonderful

[@xanderjones2747]

Need a whole tiny desk concert, make it happen NPR

[@steffanee95]

god my favorite band every thank you for this video

[@nathan2rock]

these guys are awsome!!!!

[@agfischbein]

i wish i could like this twice

[@elticomoe]

I L 3 VE THIS BAND. So very much.

[@neilyaremchuk208]

They have that House Martins/Beautiful South sound. Liking it.

[@marcuswilds44]

Wow, did not see that voice coming from big dude. Totally trippy

[@ohmistymanic]

this is sooo goooood

[@davidl8ly]

Beauty!

[@lostteen08]

I like his voice, it's wispy and husky. They are Icelandic, so when they sing in English it may not be what we associate as "normal". For me though, I found their voices interesting and different from everything else out there.

[@andrewpruett3719]

I dig the finger monster on the capo

[@diegoar2632]

GENIAL!!!

[@dgallen88]

Phenomenal.

[@aiki067]

Good Vibes!!!!

[@bcsuda]

I have a harmonica necklace like the man with the egg shaker. And I agree that with along with Thile, this is my favorite NPR video. This is spectacular!

[@RyFly321]

This band is excellent...that is all.

[@hans1730]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@MrRon1507]

Great video !!!

[@sustainablejohn]

that man's brazen tenor at 0:50 is gorgeous

[@homayoonmemari656]

good..very good

[@CircuitSetSail]

They're voices rock

[@hans1730]

She looks like Maggie Gyllenhal - SO awesome

[@ESebastiaanH]

AWSOME

[@AlexanderMcKay]

Awesome!!

[@valak00]

They play this song at walmart and it got stuck in my head from hearing it all night it's a catchy tune.

[@mighty925mouse]

cool!

[@Omertahun]

I thought Metric's Sasquatch field recording is an unrepeatable wonder but this song made it

[@ImTheManResponisble]

Icelandic Jason Segel in the black and white flannel.

[@annamariacanova3960]

meravigliosi

[@joshfowleymusic]

this is classy!

[@hans1730]

I want to hang out with these guys!! Anytime you guys are in MN, let me know!

[@swampwampagus]

Cool.

[@jaimix996]

Excelente!

[@jonkap123]

Ahh tooo goood..!

[@alemaiadesdelariva6053]

que me hacen tan felicesssssssssssssssssssss

[@Nadja2glimber]

Looove

[@sdqsdq6274]

look no further ,this is the best ver

[@ligbig]

Not a huge fan but that is awesome!

[@Codiisright]

Hipster overload.

[@TheGreenSteam]

Or they could do a field concert with 3 songs! Nothing like the open air.

[@doublebeat584]

their glasses give me the thought that they all have hang overs, and are singing about last night.

[@xvivaxlaxashleyx]

SO BEAUTIFUL *sniffle* *sniffle* the music is making sweet love to my earholes

[@kawaboulouu]

Nothing is sexier than a man with an accordian.

[@c1tykid]

More trumpet girl!

[@andy-stone]

The drummer is a living, breathing Tyler Durden.

[@pearlwizard]

I believe it's wearing... I would throw out a guess that they are wearing sunglasses because it is bright and sunny. Its just a guess though.

[@pearlwizard]

Yes probably the most logical, but I am unsure that location has anything to do with other than they are outside. I also doubt they are in the middle of "nowhere". The most likely scenario is the cameraman choose the most convenient area to offer a "natural" environment for filming "NPR field recordings".

[@StoneAndersonStudio]

@adamra1990ftw
In this situation the correct form is "...itself and me," not "...itself and I."

[@baysidewise]

sick of people hating on those who persue their hearts in the world. GO AHEAD FORM A BAND UPLOAD A VIDEO AND THEN TALK SHIT ABOUT YOURSELF.. what makes you the judgment of the world. Believe the world is good and it will be.

[@ingip.8123]

❤. Dúllur......

[@oscars94]

DEM FEELS

[@mattcnielsen]

Rock that tambourine boy.

[@saika.magoichi.214]

King and lion heart is also great

[@teknophelia]

@Scubasteve Scribblez just curious what you mean?

[@Janotaboat]

and now you know, i will give you a d+ for effort

[@BONECOSHERMES]

Música gostosa de ouvir!

[@doublebeat584]

they are all wearing glasses; they're used to sleeping until the sun goes down.