I was so nervous when I saw they were performing this because of the weird high notes in the chorus but I'm pretty sure they were the best notes in the whole song
He still worked with the band on the new album hes just not an active member anymore. So dont feel too bad he might rejoin cuz he didnt leave on bad terms, the other guys were even okay with this
@dublinrupepupkin i think the reason why they are doing this song sort of laid back is because it is an acoustic version, so the song isn't as loud. Additionally, there isn't a crowd, except for the host, so they don't have a group of people that they can get energy from and work off of.
They might be spoilt rich white kids and their upbringing was a million miles from what mine was like, but when it comes to music these guys are truly fucking fantastic!
@cheer4giants He puts emphasis on things a little differently than a lot of people. He stresses the "White" more than the "Sky", where as most people would stress the last word...I think. I like it too;)
every time I watch vampire weekend live, I get worried that the singing will sound weird because of the bare instrumentation, but everything just sounds so good.
@holstfly I thought the exact same thing, i was already laughing and suddenly it hitted me: Are they actual fans of Miley?!! ... Hope they are not ...and if they are... a HUGE dissapointment .... :s
WHOA. He can pull off those "ooh's" live too!??! I AM IMPRESSED.
ezra's skin is flawless
+Angela yeah he has a great complexion, coming from a non homosexual.
Fernando Reyes lmao what even
he does the high notes so well my god
I was so nervous when I saw they were performing this because of the weird high notes in the chorus but I'm pretty sure they were the best notes in the whole song
yeah, ezra's crazy talented. i have so much respect for him
i’m about to hear them i’m so nervous
Such a gratefully different voice.
I seriously love this band
it makes me so sad that rostam left his playing in this is awesome
He still worked with the band on the new album hes just not an active member anymore. So dont feel too bad he might rejoin cuz he didnt leave on bad terms, the other guys were even okay with this
He's absolutely not working with the group anymore
The conversation at the beginning looks like it was an episode of The Office
Leonardo Waldo lmaoo fr
you can't not love them. they're so good.
Starts at 1:55
I absolutely love the way they play it live these days with the interacting arpeggios on both gutars, bass and keys.
This crew knows how to wrap lyrics around bouncy sounds. I'm hopping around and writing. I'm hopping around.
I love how he says "modern art"
I like the meowing part
its sex brah
🐈
I like that this one's a little slower. It's a lot more leisurely than the album version. They're always so good!
ugh i just love their music
Someone told me VW reminds them of Paul Simon and I didn’t really get it but this song proves she’s right. This could be a track on “Graceland.”
hahaha yea my Ezra crush is still not over.... damn
This band is just too cool for school.
that tissue on the drum
I really like Vampire Weekend
White Sky is my absolute favorite!!!!!3
i love ezra's eyes and the new album is worth buying it def.!
They're ever so sweet, the way they talk.
He hits every note so perfectly
Thank you Q on CBC. i love this shit.
just by listening to ezra's voice just makes me want to explode
Best thing that happened to music in a long time.
Damn he hits those high notes well.
Just saw them on Saturday. It was B-E-A-utiful! Love these guys very very much. :)
Ezra has the most adorable smile
only a good drummer can pull nice rhythms out of nothing but a floor tom. great band
"this might be the worldwide radio debut, what do you guys think?" *silence* "yeah!"
So damn good
I finally found it!!! My journey is done!!!
'Crazy Love Vol II' by Paul Simon for the 21st's
@dublinrupepupkin i think the reason why they are doing this song sort of laid back is because it is an acoustic version, so the song isn't as loud. Additionally, there isn't a crowd, except for the host, so they don't have a group of people that they can get energy from and work off of.
gotta love ezra's voice!
they are so beautiful. You will get lost in them...
Haha i love the awkward conversation between the presenter and the band :P
LOVE THEM!!!
They might be spoilt rich white kids and their upbringing was a million miles from what mine was like, but when it comes to music these guys are truly fucking fantastic!
I agree w/ you I can't stop listening to them. Maybe now that the new Arcade Fire is out I can lay off.
David Cowen damn this was when Reflektor came out, good old days
Back in the Fall of 2009.
Really quite good indeed.
I love the way he says 'White Sky' i dont know why..
something about that man (Ezra) makes me slightly crazy
Oooooo ahhhhhh oooooo oooooooo ooo ahhhhhh , LOVE IT LOVE THEM :')
@pureinhart
completely. When I first heard this song I actually had to consider that perhaps it was Paul Simon
this song is sweet. cousins is great too.
ezra is looking at that guy like... "Are you retarted"
What a cute song :)
that presenter is awesome i love his awkwardness
awesome..
So awk at the beginning omg... So good though love vw
@pureinhart Yes! There's an undeniable "Graceland" vibe going on here.
@cheer4giants He puts emphasis on things a little differently than a lot of people. He stresses the "White" more than the "Sky", where as most people would stress the last word...I think. I like it too;)
Qtv has the coolest guests.
every time I watch vampire weekend live, I get worried that the singing will sound weird because of the bare instrumentation, but everything just sounds so good.
dat bass sound phat
really needed a snare for this one.
The "EH. EH. EH."'s are missing ;-;
It's on A PUNK
mmmmmmmmmm yeah listen to those piezo pickups!
It doesn't matter, it was just something I happened to notice while watching the video.
@siouxzy No, listen to some of his other interviews (or the actual interview with VW, not them playing a song).
they're amazing.
and ezra is beautiful.
and i kind of have a crush on chris tomson, too.
but they're a fantastic band, end of story. :)
i am already..im addicted hihihi :)
Is there a way I can cut the the intro and the end and download this studio version?
@3SarahBee It's a Gibson Monarch
FUCKING GOOD LIVE !
is anyone hearing paul simon under african skies?
Nice
yummical
My celebrity crush
graceland
The comment on most old VW performances & interviews are damn funny
This version is better than the recording!
@2d122
I want to say Prestige or even Contra.... but they could just be SB's
It's hard to tell :P
EZRA IS SOOOO CHARMING
I love how there's duct tape on the drum to subdue its rowdiness.
Why do they have headphones on?
he made it incredibly awkward at points. but i have admittedly seen him with different artists since i commented on this video and he's not that bad.
nice!
i feel so bad for downloading this for free... its so worth the money!
When was this recorded?
Ezra is a piece of work ;)
They must be big fans of Paul Simon, i approve both
I really miss when Vampire Weekend had this formation. they were very different
Best formation, IMO. Although the new live members were great for the show!
They need to inject some ENERGY and LIFE into this version!!! FFS lads spice it up, youre not 50 yet!
What's with the French television ?
OMG CT's face.... 5:25
hahaha
Feels so unusual... peter gabriel too.
@1nashtyfan Wow really? Both of them?
does ezra have an accent? he's sooo cute
@holstfly I thought the exact same thing, i was already laughing and suddenly it hitted me: Are they actual fans of Miley?!! ... Hope they are not ...and if they are... a HUGE dissapointment .... :s
haha "this is the Canadian radio debut" LOL
1.25 speed fixes it
starts at 1:55
@2d122
haha, nice.... kind of an obscure model :P
Did some one let rip at 0:51
My best friend looks and talks like him..
4:18 I love how his voice cracks