An Introduction to Vampire Weekend

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Hope you liked this video! I love Vampire Weekend and I've been wanting to make a video about them forever. Ezra, Rostam and the rest of the guys are the best. Their self-titled album, Contra, and Modern Vampires of the City are some of my favorite albums ever. Super excited for Father of the Bride!

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@Waynimations 5 жыл бұрын

Vampire Weekend was one of the bands that started my whole indie music journey when I was in elementary school

@carmenponce5227 5 жыл бұрын

Same!

@ahmadhamizan331 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@mahieuxcorentin9021 5 жыл бұрын

Me too , i think my passion for music start 10 years ago when i discovered Vampire Weekend. Best band ever

@SmileyLifeLove 5 жыл бұрын

High school for me lol but same

@starwatts2876 5 жыл бұрын

Right! It’s like I grew up with them

@jodiallardice1500 5 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: they all had to take part in Colombia’s traditional swimming test and pass in order to graduate

@jorgek92 5 жыл бұрын

Colombia? Was the swimming test in the Amazon river?

@jodiallardice1500 5 жыл бұрын

J. A. Antón lol

@daft_punker 5 жыл бұрын

You made a mistake with L'Homme Run. It wasn't Ezra and Chris, it was Ezra and Andrew Kalaidjian. Andrew is now a professor at a California college.

@louisabrennan5458 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I was about to comment this.

@dmrsk1899 5 жыл бұрын

He is now a professor?? Wow this is new. Thanks for the info!

@yesitsharold 5 жыл бұрын

Chris did help out with L'homme Run but it was definitely mainly andrew and ezra

@AmusingMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Sunflower is my current obsession, that songs so fucking good and addictive

@balmainrichard1335 5 жыл бұрын

This band raised me... That's why I'm here

@nicolemurphy5383 5 жыл бұрын

omfg same. mansard roof was my 6 year old anthem.

@sauberboisaubarboi5652 4 жыл бұрын

Me to because of a-punk and Diane young

@WiloPolis03 4 жыл бұрын

Listened to the first one as a 5 year old, the second & third as an elementary schooler, and now I'm almost 16 and I am obsessed with Father of the Bride

@corgiwithabowtie1230 4 жыл бұрын

Saaame, grew up listening to them since I was 1 or 2

@federicotoscano 5 жыл бұрын

"Contra" is one of the best albums of the decade, Horchata is an anthem

@WiloPolis03 4 жыл бұрын

Glad someone finally has respect for that album. It's a masterpiece and I love every single song on it

@blaxican1612 4 жыл бұрын

California English is 🔥🔥

@Matter-Dark 3 жыл бұрын

Diplomat’s Son is great!

@ruuna3887 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite album by far, diplomat's son is a masterpiece in my opinion

@daraotl5187 2 жыл бұрын

@@ruuna3887 That, and Horchata, and White Sky. Forgot how many I consider masterpieces when I started writing this comment. Hell even Run and Taxi Cab.

@Jimmotep 5 жыл бұрын

hey tony where'd you get that fresh pepperoni

@WiloPolis03 3 жыл бұрын

Your sausage tastes like *S T A L E B A L O N E Y*

@aquathemage1680 3 жыл бұрын

It feels like a parody of a parody band

@seth1569 5 жыл бұрын

how does one have such a variety of a channel and still upload as much as you do, insane work man good job

@AlfoMedia 5 жыл бұрын

@FSWayn3 5 жыл бұрын

It was the first band, along with two door cinema club, that I have listened to with my wife at the beginning of our relationship :) thank you for the video!!! I am feeling 10 years younger now :D

@nemo2327 5 жыл бұрын

FSWayn3 that’s awesome!

@JohnMushitu 3 жыл бұрын

That's actually awesome, cute even.

@alicecodognesi4446 5 жыл бұрын

I loove them, sincerely I've never heard something like contra

@joehall2671 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite band of all time.

@first3numbers 5 жыл бұрын

All my siblings and my cousins, most who are about 10 years older than me are all super into vampire weekend. Obviously since all of them are I am too. We’ve all been listening for a long time now. Needless to say “Cousins” is all of our favorite song.

@jaydescorner8401 5 жыл бұрын

Aww i used to sing cousins with one of my cousins i grew up with this band thanks to my moms amazing taste

@RyGuselle Жыл бұрын

It’s a line that’s always running

@TheBlondiesNr1 5 жыл бұрын

i sometimes cannot beleive how good vampire weekend are. have loved them since contra. can't wait for father of the bride

@angienagtalon9691 5 жыл бұрын

did i know everything you mentioned in this video before watching? yes. did i still enjoy watching it? HELL YES. these dudes stole my heart in late middle/early high school and i can't wait to finally get to see them in concert later this year :)

@jFazzz25 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw them live baio was absolutely electric. You could see how he felt the music

@dantemiguelo 5 жыл бұрын

This band is the reason why I decided to become a musician

@xoxogossipgoat21 5 жыл бұрын

This was very informative! It came up as a recommended and I’m so glad it did! I’ve listened to VW before but never really looked into who they are, thanks!

@amywhiting7454 5 жыл бұрын

I knew all of this and yet is just so satisfying and cozy to see these beautiful graphics and well written voice over about my favorite band. Thank you ❤️

@beansfebreeze 5 жыл бұрын

They're kind of the only reason I seriously got into music and started caring about the technique. They're kind of incredible.

@anextlomara5981 5 жыл бұрын

These “Introduction to” videos are great, Death Grips was my first video of yours that I watched and I can’t wait to see more!

@AndresGarcia-lv2mq 5 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting on a vampire weekend video forever sir thank u for this blessing

@slightlynuts 5 жыл бұрын

There was a heavy ska influence on the first album as well. One needs look no further than the crazy-irregular rhythm of Oxford Comma.

@gloriboigaming7583 5 жыл бұрын

I have all 3 vinyls, time for the 4th

@redskeletonart238 4 жыл бұрын

If I tried to describe their music, it would be a mix of rock and weirdness. It’s so fun seeing a band take a common thing like alt rock and add quirky tidbits to make it unique. That’s how you can tell them apart from the rest of their genre: the weirdness. It’s impressive how far they’ve come in the years they’ve been active. Father of the Bride is organic and feels like a story being told with lessons being learned with every song. Also ezra’s probably the most gorgeous human being i’ve ever seen

@ZalmyMeyer 5 жыл бұрын

This! This is the format you've been looking for. Great Video 👍

@bobbiewashere6078 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video! They are my favorite band. Their music speaks to my soul.

@zakarybaumann2485 5 жыл бұрын

So happy to see an Alfo Media video about my favorite band. Legends stan legends.

@GabeGarsia 5 жыл бұрын

Its about time you make a vampire weekend video, been waiting since I subscribed!

@mackottaway5477 5 жыл бұрын

I've been into vampire weekend for a few years, but last few weeks have been revisiting, and gets me excited for fotb. Also having recently rewatched Ezra Koenigs show neo yekio, which if you haven't seen, please do.

@spookie1024 3 жыл бұрын

wtf isnt that the one with jaden smith and the big toblerone

@aaliyahruth475 5 жыл бұрын

I love these mini documentaries you do! I started listening to them last summer after pushing them off because of thinking they be too "boring" though after a podcast recommending Modern Vampires of the City I fell in looove with it. So beautiful and the lyrics are so amazing too. Then I back tracked and I still can't believe that their debut album in 2008. I really slept on them though they really have so much to offer and I can't wait for Father of The Bride!

@WiloPolis03 4 жыл бұрын

Great editing and you broke it down in a clear and coherent way 👍 FOTB was fantastic, definitely lived up to the hype.

@sillyjilly810024 5 жыл бұрын

I'm obsessed with everything about this video

@JamesDownie69 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very cool video man, well done!

@recoveringdj 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! I am an old punk rock lady who just loves these guys, their music makes me happy. They are coming to my neck of the woods this year, can't wait!

@frankmacias8557 5 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying this immensely

@sofi8245 5 жыл бұрын

as FULL vampire weekend devotee and absolute fangirl I still learned new things about them wow love ur videos!!

@augustsipped 3 жыл бұрын

I love ur music taste alfo

@sl4383 5 жыл бұрын

I remember finding there self titled album at the public library and Ive been hooked since. Fantastic band.

@1000bijen 5 жыл бұрын

I am just getting into Vampire weekend so the timing is perfect! My favorite song of them is Harmony Hall

@laughablevlogs8599 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant mate. thank you :)

@mollypean5624 4 жыл бұрын

I GREW UP LISTENING TO VAMPIRE WEEKEND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

@lilylambert2265 5 жыл бұрын

i love vampire weekends music but i could never find any actual good info about them. this is so helpful and interesting. thanks!

@qweg3155 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome brother

@FreyaBassam 5 жыл бұрын

i’m gonna listen to all their albums!

@sofi8245 5 жыл бұрын

OMFG I CANT BELIEVE I FUCKING LOVE VAMPIRE WEEKEND U RLLY DID A FULL VIDEO ABOUT THEM WOW

@leinahstarr7007 5 жыл бұрын

I started getting into them in early high school (6 years ago??) because I found one of their band t-shirts and liked it, and gave them a shot and boy was I glad!

@emuriram8662 5 жыл бұрын

this made me love vampire weekend even more than i already did

@mreyes5974 5 жыл бұрын

Middle school me is in love with you rn

@PrettyMuchBlack 5 жыл бұрын

I watched a 3 minute ad for you

@AlfoMedia 5 жыл бұрын

you couldn't skip a 3 minute ad?!?

@dylanspillin 5 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that doesn’t do anything. I think you have to go to whatever their advertising for ad revenue idk tho

@adoredpromises 5 жыл бұрын

such a good video!

@ThatOneGuy7550 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite bands!

@Koshirozation 5 жыл бұрын

its your bois vamp weekend

@thesteve271 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best bands ever.

@anaisb3622 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan since I was like 9 I'm nearly 18 and just learning about these guys😂

@melovans49 4 жыл бұрын

i appreciate their music so much

@jay3114 5 жыл бұрын

YES THE VIDEO IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!

@ng3933 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love modern vampires of the city, I think it's their best album. The other two are great too

@blackpoison1034 5 жыл бұрын

never heard of them but, I like what they are doing

@ellieennes 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Finally!!

@yepisuredolikecats3979 5 жыл бұрын

actually wasn't sure why i love them SO much and im still not totally sure but maybe this explained some of it

@silent1547 5 жыл бұрын

VAMPIRE WEEKEND IS THE GOAT

@amiraalkayyali 5 жыл бұрын

yessssssss I love vampire weekend

@theheartofablackbird2109 5 жыл бұрын

Pizza Prty is a banger

@DiSCO_YT Жыл бұрын

When the clip of A-Punk started I started sipping my water along with the tempo

@bradcanrockursox 2 ай бұрын

I can't wait for my OGWAU vinyl to be delivered in two days!

@ally_ 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan since I heard Diane Young in 2013 :D

@dillpi8866 4 жыл бұрын

They haven’t put out a bad record. Their sound is constantly evolving, but not according to popular trends. Vampire Weekend is indie’s Kendrick Lamar

@rawkrXbabee 3 жыл бұрын

Cousins was my first favourite by them, then I heard Harmony Hall and it was one of my highest played songs for the past few years. Now I'm getting more into them. Hannah Hunt, Giving up the Gun, A-Punk, they're classic indie/alt now

@sietecarpinchos635 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I pretty much grew up to this band

@dmrsk1899 5 жыл бұрын

They styled themselves rather preppy ironically.

@ps4080 5 жыл бұрын

This intro is so relatable

@ryanshields8560 5 жыл бұрын

Telling Alfo to listen to skegss, until he tells me what he thinks of them: Video 1

@bizbaby 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Ezra’s childhood home when I was in high school.

@blaxican1612 4 жыл бұрын

I was kind of in an Indie Rock phase during my middle school years and either got tired of the genre or grew out of it. But vampire weekend is the one band I can consistantly listen to.

@666stormz 5 жыл бұрын

good video ❤️

@bcarpyy2739 3 жыл бұрын

unbelievers sis one of my favorites

@bo1932 2 жыл бұрын

i had a dream with them in it once. we were at some college and i was looking for the library. they were very nice in my dream

@rj-bo5yf 5 жыл бұрын

I love vampire weekend

@TG7FN 5 жыл бұрын

I first found vamprie weekend a few years back when watch_dogs came out. Meaning watch_dogs had an in game radio and that played Diane young taking my vague intrest in music and actually making me want to search out new indie bands

@SkipMorrow 5 жыл бұрын

I was just introduced to this band in the last year or two. I really pick up a Paul Simon vibe, and I do see that they have covered Paul Simon before. Do any of the band members attribute any influence to Paul Simon? Any, I really like this band and thanks for the video!

@bo1932 2 жыл бұрын

oh damn i should totally listen to them. im like them. i dont really know but i think im like them

@Mizzle420420 Жыл бұрын

I never fucked with indy or pop and only had heard and seen ezra on Major Lazer "Vampire Weekend" episode and the song Jessica like maybe 10 years ago, never thought to look them up. Then randomly looked them up the other day and heard them for the first time and here I am and 32 years old and was instantly hooked, literally have been listening to them non stop for the last week or two since I checked them out. They sold me with that line: "why would you lie 'bout anything at all? first the window, then its to the wall Lil John he always tells the truth" 😎👌

@JPTQJR 5 жыл бұрын

California English is lowkey the best Vampire Weekend song

@TheDankCrew 5 жыл бұрын

Pt 2 is also phenomenal, one of my favourites of their catalogue

@TheBetterGamerz 5 жыл бұрын

That's a weird way of spelling Hannah Hunt

@froggobaggins3328 5 жыл бұрын

i have a thing for ya hey . M79 and california english.

@daraotl5187 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDankCrew I swear part 2 is garbage. The only work of VW that I don't swear by.

@alikarami2692 5 жыл бұрын

@@froggobaggins3328 m79 relates to culture perfectly , I'm Iranian btw just like rostam 😀

@katevalles942 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up with them

@astromatic7500 5 жыл бұрын

oxford comma such a banger

@JohnMushitu 3 жыл бұрын

Vampire weekend are a blessing to music

@olskeezy6673 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite band easy

@ItsSwotr 5 жыл бұрын

They are coming in aug and i want to see them so bad. But i just dont have the money and it breaks my heart. When ever i need a pick-me-up i listen to "horchata". I love the new song too. They are so good and i feel somewhat underrated.

@silverlink8805 2 жыл бұрын

Diane Young doesn't use pitch shifting, it uses a moving frequency cut to adjust the tone quality.

@undevelopedpolaroids2902 5 жыл бұрын

fave

@tomlangford1999 5 жыл бұрын

Ezra is my favourite human

@hezekiahdaggett2179 4 жыл бұрын

“Sunflower” live freaking slaps

@tanyatressler3132 5 жыл бұрын

Taxi Cab is their BEST song! Love it! Love it! Love it!!!!!!!!!!

@isaicervantesx 5 жыл бұрын

Intro to Vampire Weekend is a 3 credit course, but I've already reached my credit limit :( ...seriously considering changing my major to take this course.