its depressing, all of their songs were incredible and the only versions we have are in such shitty quality
@Mikeymanza14 жыл бұрын
A few EPs
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
@@Mikeymanza1Those EP's are all 'after the fact' bootleg releases of audio taken from videos like this one. The Screamers were dead set against recording and releasing records. Their intention was to be 100% a media-art presentation.
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
@@InfiniteRhombus Yep, and it's really too bad. I totally get that they were trying to do something completely different at the time, but I think if they had at least put out a few proper singles they would have made a much larger impact outside of L.A.
@soundmaven41803 жыл бұрын
Will be releasing a record in March. Pre-Order is going now.
@ambrosemartinez26368 жыл бұрын
So I honestly have been studying music academically and listened to it for a long time. And there are truly many great vocalists and lead singers out there in the music world. But honestly tomata du plenty has to be up there on my top 5 favorite. Now I'm not saying he had the best vocals or best sounding vocals of all time. But you can't deny the man's raw energy and total vibe and oneness with that high energy sound lol. I love it. And I think it's kinda cool they didn't sign to any record company when they could have easily. Kind of sticking it to the man and playing what you want in a way
@GodKill1237 жыл бұрын
If you ever seen the movie that Tomata stars in called Population: 1 then you'll probably rank him higher as musician and maybe even an artist.
@RawPower8676 жыл бұрын
They originally wanted their first album to be a collection of music videos like this. The Screamers really were ahead of their time.
@Zfishnet4 жыл бұрын
Ambrose Martinez amazingly said 🤜🤛🏼
@birdy1numnum7 жыл бұрын
I just watched this for what I believe to be the 128,956th time and I still think this is the best thing on you tube. This and James Brown on the TAMI show.
@KofiProductions5 жыл бұрын
birdy1numnum I just watched the James brown show you’re referring to and nothing comes close to the awesomeness of that video.
@PhastPhreddie643 ай бұрын
122 Hours of Fear is no slouch.
@birdy1numnum3 ай бұрын
@@PhastPhreddie64true. And should you be the legendary Phast Phreddie, I tip my hat to you.
@clumpft12 жыл бұрын
This is so undisputibly punk, and with no guitars?? respect!
@SgtShakenBake3 жыл бұрын
Who says you need a guitar to be punk?
@dangerousideas53563 жыл бұрын
@@SgtShakenBake gen xers and younger boomers who were vehemently anti-new wave. i would also say virtually all hardcore kids balk if you load in a keyboard at a gig.
@susansquire79687 ай бұрын
Used to see them ALL the time. They were the best punk band in L.A.
@Mr.Steve-O11 ай бұрын
Before The Germs, X, and Black Flag, The Go Go's there was the Screamers. I started going to punk shows in 1979 as a young 15-year-old and sadly missed seeing them. Every night in LA back then there were 6-8 shows every night, yes every night !! The Screamers gigs were stories of legend.
@thebarbaryghostsf7 ай бұрын
Saying they were way ahead of their time, is a huge understatement.
@markvirgilpereiraSR3 ай бұрын
👑
@138Vixen18 жыл бұрын
hes crazy with his lil suspenders and tight pants and bow tie! I love him. Hes adorable
@CosmeticPlague10415 жыл бұрын
I love his facial expressions and his dancing.
@josephsmall42705 ай бұрын
I know. Made me bust out laughing.
@Searchandpreserve7 жыл бұрын
If I was to choose only one video to give a perfect "explanation" what Punk was, I´d probably take this one.
@scruffyp94809 жыл бұрын
The faces man... the faces!!
@Disf007 жыл бұрын
Scruffy P a young Jim carrey! haha
@cnfuzzАй бұрын
you know where goldwaith got his posture from
@kevinmcfarland6724 Жыл бұрын
One of the most punk rock things I have ever heard in my entire life
@BearWindAppleyard9 жыл бұрын
Punk without guitars, cool
@indiopeltier9758 Жыл бұрын
One of the first Punk bands mind u
@Nathan_Shughart10 ай бұрын
@@indiopeltier9758 no man
@dimulaidari8 ай бұрын
Beastie Boys😊
@Fritzxer8 ай бұрын
Almost like it's some kind of synth like punk, perhaps Synth Punk?
@Wabaanimkii8 жыл бұрын
Man... Look at him go.
@FlamesCagney4 ай бұрын
Dont' know how I missed this all these years. Absolutely F*ing brilliant.
@OneOfUsHere Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see them at the Whiskey. It was the most powerful 1/2 hour I've ever seen and heard. I managed to climb a telephone pole after the show and nab a poster advertising the show. I just gave it to one of my best friends. He's the only person in Detroit where I live now to know about them.
@DamonMacready4 жыл бұрын
This band was a great inspiration for the forming of Dead Kennedys
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
A great inspiration for Jello's vocal stylings and stage presence at least.
@coolandimpressive5 жыл бұрын
been trying to replicate the little dance he does at 2:24 for years now. it's maddening
@andreayates94964 жыл бұрын
Damn you ..now my downstairs neighbors are gonna hate me more....im learnin this shit
@felipevilhena33224 жыл бұрын
coolandimpressive ME TOO
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
Tomata's little signature dance from "Punish Or Be Damned" is the one thing that made me decide to be a frontman.
@TheBigMclargehuge3 жыл бұрын
No point, it was a personal expression. It is unique to the soul of the dancer.
@marbleblue51273 жыл бұрын
A worthwhile endeavor
@msinthrop18 жыл бұрын
Why is this video better then anything today? Because they keep the camera on the band and its not filled with a million cuts. Pure, simple, classic!
@johnnyssik8 жыл бұрын
Tomata du Plenty was a great artist as well!
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
Funny bit of random trivia: David Lee Roth of all people owns a large collection of Tomata's paintings.
@AdrianGhastly4 жыл бұрын
This sounds like a hardcore band from 82 but this is sometime in the 70’s these guys were way ahead of their time
@SgtShakenBake3 жыл бұрын
Knowing that Jello Biafra was inspired by the screamers makes so much sense now
@vilekylemacabre8 жыл бұрын
Woke up this morning, face all scarred, oh my god, did I go too far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Jrodson3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea the double synths, amazing. I found out about this band due to a podcast called No Dogs in Space, shout out to Marcus Parks. Worth a listen. I'm a huge punk fan and am embarrassed I just found out about them
@Jrodson3 жыл бұрын
My bad, Carolina Hidalgo as well!
@onebluenineTV3 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite LA punk bands.
@giorgio.baldi196618 жыл бұрын
screamers ARE great. hope to see/hear more stuff like this. cheers from roma. giorgio baldi
@javi__...8 ай бұрын
The energy here is so incredible. They are so tight too. How they never released anything is a mystery.
@wombovdeath11 жыл бұрын
Ugh I can't get enough of this fucking song.
@Bouchon21112 жыл бұрын
Damn the Screamers make me proud to be from LA!
@berylious18 жыл бұрын
Target's Released this as "Extras" on a DVD. You all should pick it up... so good. I wish they'd put them all out on DVD.
@InfiniteRhombus12 жыл бұрын
If you want a picture of the future, imagine tomata du plenty screaming in a human face - forever.
@ironwizard5747 Жыл бұрын
That dudes really going for it with organ what a legend.
@aaronwalker52537 ай бұрын
Shoutout to the cameraman and whatever drugs they were on. Added a lovely element to the video
@stormfox7773 жыл бұрын
Shot out to the No Dogs in Space podcast, only on Spotify, for sending me here 🚫🐕🚀
@beattodeath3 жыл бұрын
I think A bunch of people came here from No Dogs in space. I like seeing the Mabuhai and knowing exactly what that is.
@nickca4203 жыл бұрын
The greatest band to never release an record. They wanted it to be absolutely perfect, and before they thought it would be, they broke up. And had added a female vocalist and I think a horn player and completely changed their sound. We only have this from Target Video and a few demos. Let that be a lesson - record that shit, even if you don’t think it’s perfect!
@wesbender9629 Жыл бұрын
RIP, Tomata. You’re so missed, pal.
@eatmyface123415 жыл бұрын
lol i love tomata's facial expressions!
@sergiopena805111 жыл бұрын
This song can always give me energy, when i am in need of it.
@chsstrr95774 жыл бұрын
i remember i was looking for a punk band that had keys for inspiration to make a band as a middle schooler and came across the screamers. loved them ever since.
@alejandrorochocz31315 жыл бұрын
la música es hermosa, nunca deja de darte sorpresas. Descubrir bandas nuevas como the coneheads y después descubrir bandas viejas como the screamers me hace feliz.
@laurencebondmiller429811 ай бұрын
Not only is this 'the best' but 110% showbiz perfect. Time for more coffee...
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
Tomata influenced so many... but the one people always seem to miss is that hissing hentchman in 'Escape From New York' that dresses up Donald Pleasance in a Barbie wig. That guy had to have been inspired by Tomata.
@anickner11788 жыл бұрын
His dance kill me everytime. So awesome.
@dowjones59815 жыл бұрын
The singer reminds me of Pee-Wee's long lost bro!! 😆🤘
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
I've often wondered if the whole Pee Wee persona was inspired by Tomata. It's not out of the question, since Paul Reubens used to hang out in the early L.A. punk scene. I think Pee Wee was introduced in '79, so the timing would be perfect.
@beattodeath3 жыл бұрын
The guy who created the Screamers logo was the set designer for Pee Wees Playhouse.
@xasperations Жыл бұрын
Catchier than anything on Devo's debut, they would have been similarly successful had they been recorded. Great band.
@CosmeticPlague10415 жыл бұрын
They are so weird and yet I find myself extremely fascinated. I listened to them a while back but never saw any pictures or music videos. I must admit, they are a strange bunch. I love it.
@seanbean38263 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks banner ad! Love the screamers.
@rhinohouse11613 жыл бұрын
Yea, that's it. Punk, as I remembered it in the mid-late 70's. Fun, light with a sense of humor. Then the Hardcore hijacked it and poisoned the village drinking water. Screamers were always fun & unpredictable...
@incelpimpin3 жыл бұрын
Sneed
@justinbliven83289 жыл бұрын
Underrated...
@AlexKomnenos3 ай бұрын
One of the best frontmen in punk. I was into Dead Kennedys before I discovered The Screamers, Jello Biafra’s stage presence makes more sense after seeing Tomata Du Plenty as Biafra cited The Screamers as an influence.
@IchbinSchalker6 жыл бұрын
It seems that Jello Biafra's singing style was inspired by him.
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Jello has said as much in several interviews. There's footage on youtube of a '78 Screamers gig at the Mabuhay in SF, where you can clearly see a young Jello in the crowd completely mesmerized and taking mental notes.
@Jrodson3 жыл бұрын
@@Brewzerr He jumped on stage at one point!
@jazzzamars12 жыл бұрын
I love electronic music!
@KP500011 жыл бұрын
that's plenty, tomata.
@karmamothra15 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video. I'm almost positive Tomata was speeding. But who in the LA punk scene wasn't speeding? It's a major reason we get such energetic, completely insane performances out of them.
@Brewzerr4 жыл бұрын
I don't know about the Screamers, but LSD was extremely popular in the early L.A. punk scene.
@johnnyroberts709310 жыл бұрын
Seems like I read an article lately that had the Screamers waiting on the majors to come calling with big money as opposed to any DIY ethics or preference for video. Too bad they broke up right before the underground was about to establish itself to an extent that it could have supported them via gigs and indie distros. Punk in those days was still seen as a commodity...sometimes even to the bands themselves.
@MinimalWave198212 жыл бұрын
oh boy.. i love this !! eighties rule !
@thecitizenjoan3 жыл бұрын
If this didnt make you smile you have no soul.
@CoalMiningPolak17 жыл бұрын
This is utterly amazing.
@RonNachmann18 жыл бұрын
Wow. THANKS SO MUCH for putting this up. Been looking for vids of these guys for a while!
@ryderthomasmusic5 ай бұрын
I swear synth-punk artists are some the most uncultured artists out there. I have never seen an artist look so confident wailing around in a clown looking outfit while voice cracking into the mic. That's why i love synthpunk, its like the social outcast of punk music and i love social outcasts
@Beatmyguest00115 жыл бұрын
ahhhh, this is a class song.
@ersatz0218 жыл бұрын
22 hours of fear is also up, and i just found this one!! thank you!!!
@lokikirottu804211 жыл бұрын
Screamers ovat vitun mahtava bändi! Olen niin iloinen nähdessäni tämän videon. Kiitos lähettämistä tämän mahtava kappale liikaa. Olen iloinen, he eivät ojensi studioalbumi, se olisi tuhonnut raaka ääni, että he ovat legendoja siitä
@paulbeahm38914 жыл бұрын
The Jim Carey of punk? Nah too good to be true.
@Beatmyguest00114 жыл бұрын
Ah, i loooove this.
@dragonrider22927 жыл бұрын
If I didn't know this was the 70s, I would have assumed it was someone's basement circa 2003.
@Ana.Banana.775 жыл бұрын
SincerelyV I think 2003 is an overstretch
@deathsounds17 жыл бұрын
I love the screamers man
@CarminoTwisterino4 ай бұрын
Love the backing vocals
@chaunskiez5 жыл бұрын
Chapter Thirteen - The Fugitive Six
@markstephens2137 Жыл бұрын
This looks and sounds perfect tonight. Thank God the time machine I'm working on will let me see them doing this live at the Mab.
@ThatFilmisGnarly Жыл бұрын
bring me with
@138Vixen15 жыл бұрын
omg me too. Its so cute
@idiotpunk12318 жыл бұрын
the first time ive ever heard this band. and this is just simply amazing. Boy have I been missing out. Great video as well
@dmccrtney11 жыл бұрын
is that billie joe armstrong on the keys
@garretlovelace65765 жыл бұрын
Just what I was thinking
@aeneas2373 жыл бұрын
This is a record I want to send into space. It’s everything wonderful about the human race
@FattyJubbo3 жыл бұрын
the demos have been remastered and just released! www.superiorviaduct.com/collections/screamers
@138Vixen18 жыл бұрын
thank you! I was always mixed up. Thats my fav one. He was so cute! Heh i found him on myspace. Hes a cool guy !
@liedowninthelight15 жыл бұрын
favorite band.
@withtheglassesandthe18 жыл бұрын
Screamers = win and awesome
@frombose17 жыл бұрын
man that singer is badass
@SalamanderSue16 жыл бұрын
Take that to the third power, throwing empty rum bottles at the television, and you got me
@reidflemming84587 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have seen them live.
@Nathan_Shughart10 ай бұрын
Eu também
@badkerproductions9 жыл бұрын
TO COMMENTERS: YOU BETTA SHUT UP AND LISTEN.
@maddogg6316 жыл бұрын
for reals for sure The Screamers ruled
@CreepyT18 жыл бұрын
That's an amazing guitar sound from a Wurli. I'de heard these fellas 'back in the day' but never knew they used keys, NEVER. I missed out cuz if he was that much a spazz on film he must have been more epileptic than Ian Curtis on stage.
@vicaldama931411 ай бұрын
I remember seeing pix with pie dripping from a face in MRR decades ago.
@rt1615 жыл бұрын
Du Plenty: One of the greatest frontman.
@Alex_Che_12 ай бұрын
The Screamers are the parents of The Prodigy
@SchrodingersPet13 жыл бұрын
techno+punk=WIN
@RAZALAS92e15 жыл бұрын
i wish they've released at least one full length. ;( love tommy's voice :D
@TheMenProject114 жыл бұрын
They are dangerous.
@deweydepinna18223 жыл бұрын
Love me some Tomato du Plenty!
@adamski17715 жыл бұрын
what a front man!
@JacobDeadman14 жыл бұрын
this is punk..in the truest sense of the word.
@rt1617 жыл бұрын
Tomata du Plenty is one of the greatest frontmen ever.
@incelpimpin3 жыл бұрын
LET'S SNEED SNEEDIGO
@hvgkb13 жыл бұрын
Hollywood Video Game Kill-Bot! i recommended this band! so damn good.