They Might Be Giants: Wake up! It's They Might Be Giants

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They Might Be Giants: Wake up! It's They Might Be Giants

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Күн бұрын

www.ted.com In a very, very early-morning set, They Might Be Giants rock the final day of TED2007. Songs include "Older," "Bee of the Bird of the Moth," "Asbury Park," and "Fingertips."

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@uncleflansy5621 Жыл бұрын

Saw TMBG a couple weeks ago, Flansburgh came out without glasses and Linnell had his on, which was very confusing for a second. They even brought it up, Linnell said "I'm the guy now!". Still the best live band ever.

@Billkwando 11 ай бұрын

That's hilarious.

@TheFamousEccles 16 жыл бұрын

Not enough music features an accordion. These guys are brilliant.

@MisterAppleEsq 6 жыл бұрын

0:19 Older 3:16 Bee of the Bird of the Moth 8:04 Asbury Park 9:10 Fingertips 13:12 Phone Calls from the Dead 14:47 The Alphabet of Nations

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

Mister Apple thanks ;)

@MisterAppleEsq 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@stevebadachmusic 5 жыл бұрын

thanks kindly

@MooOinkMedia Жыл бұрын

NO I DONT HAVE A BADGE! *EEEE* Well, I think we're gonna stop that part of the show...

@ivanterrible7362 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to see my fellow West Xylophonians finally getting the recognition we deserve.

@pretzelthedude 6 жыл бұрын

How is this 10 years old and only have 63k views? TMBG fans need to step it up.

@eastportland 3 жыл бұрын

It's a hidden gem, apparently.

@L0REN0R2Z0RR0 Жыл бұрын

80k after 15 years. By maintaining this rate, we could have the 100,000 in another 5-7 years.

@starbug3my 8 жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert Friday night and they were fantastic! They did 2 sets and the place was PACKED! I had not known till now that they did a TED performance. A few of their songs are so very romantic! We've been fans since we saw the "Don't Lets Start" video in 1987.

@angelusnielson7135 6 жыл бұрын

You might want to listen closer. One reason I love TMBG is that they hide some real darkness under some catchy and poppy lyrics.

@MrMalDawg 6 жыл бұрын

FAVE BAND Mini-Concert at a conference named after ME! Too awesome!!!

@jakobbruhspenning 10 ай бұрын

wow, I have never met someone named Technogy, entertainment and design

@Bosco-Sauce 7 жыл бұрын

We want to get in as many songs as possible in our, brief time here.. so this is the one to play. YES!!!!! Fingertips live!!

@colinhawco6153 11 жыл бұрын

I saw TMBG play live around 7 years ago in Toronto, and it was amazing. True this is not their best show ever, at 8:30, and if people don't like it, well, too bad I guess. They are an amazing band, who have made some really amazing, innovative songs unlike anything else I have ever heard.

@L0REN0R2Z0RR0 Жыл бұрын

Just recently heard that for this show, even local fans who wanted to come couldn't get in, and that they had a big TED party the day before, so 8:30 was a bit bad timing for a TMBG show

@ROFLpwnedvideos 16 жыл бұрын

This is my all time favorite band, and I didn't even know they had a video on this channel. Awesome.

@jacksonoutside 10 жыл бұрын

Great description for Bee of the Bird of the Moth!!

@Realwessharpe 9 жыл бұрын

It's completely fucked up

@mostamazingppl 16 жыл бұрын

omg...i love this performance...live is always good...

@TimePilot2084 5 жыл бұрын

This version of "Alphabet of Nations" is freaking awesome. Been listening to these cats since I was a kid.

@xnonsuchx 11 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I could handle a TMBG concert at 8:30a...but then I'm not sure if I can handle ANYTHING that early.

@ZoeAlexa11 6 жыл бұрын

xnonsuchx same but if it’s TMBG I’d totally go regardless of the time

@donh4529 8 жыл бұрын

odd setlist, & weird seeing Flansburgh on bass

@daveidmarx8296 6 жыл бұрын

Only time I've ever seen Flansy rocking the bass!

@HansMundahl 16 жыл бұрын

Somehow TED and TMBG go together perfectly. Like peanut butter and jelly, like open-source economics and string theory. Love it. If I was there I would've stormed the stage with my laminated badge. Awesome!

@L0REN0R2Z0RR0 Жыл бұрын

It would, if not in front of a hungover audience at 8:30am 😁

@ssmalley2193 4 жыл бұрын

That's the softest 'mysterious whisper' I've heard.

@Billkwando 11 ай бұрын

Yeah they played it pretty mellow for an 8:30am crowd.

@vjm212 5 күн бұрын

I feel like the audience did not comprehend the awesomeness of seeing Fingertips performed live.

@BumLuck 10 жыл бұрын

Oh my god when he says "Guatemala"

@tallen42 12 жыл бұрын

This was a brilliant set -- the people they are playing for "didn't get it". Too much humorl, too early int he morning? Fingertips is soooo good here. How could you have that many nerds in one place and not a single fan? (I saw no one bobbing their heads). I hope people at the TED talk went home and looked them up and realized how really talented TMBG are... @AlexandriaM - was one of my fav parts, too.

@ohmycaribou 13 жыл бұрын

TMBG trolled all y'all.

@Realwessharpe 9 жыл бұрын

Watching this at 5 am. Time to wake up!

@dergos05 4 жыл бұрын

5:34 for me

@ThreadBomb 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this at 5.20 am. I gotta get to bed!

@lyinsroar9637 7 жыл бұрын

these guys are so fricking weird lol (they're great tho)

@d1nn3r_b3ll Жыл бұрын

This specific version of older is so important to me ajdbfjfn

@audiofunkdialect 5 жыл бұрын

I saw them live at a tiny venue in Portland Maine. Was absolutely wonderful.

@HansMundahl 16 жыл бұрын

I saw TMBG in 1992 or 93 in Maine in a college gym with about 200 other folks. Here they are on stage at TED, Al Gore etc. This would somehow fit in one of their songs.

@tallen42 12 жыл бұрын

"not all the facts are in ...19 degree thing -- fantastic!" - at least they got a few laughs there.

@confusedwhale 13 жыл бұрын

I know they released it two years after this... but it have been awesome if they finished their set with "Meet the Elements" instead of "Alphabet of Nations". I'm pretty sure there would have been a few nerdections.

@rarmccoy 3 жыл бұрын

My guess is they selected Alphabet due to performing in Monterey, CA. Monterey is home to the joint military service Defense Language Institute/Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) where linguists are trained, and there's also a few other linguistic and international education places around there. Given that, Alphabet of the Nations makes perfect sense. I just wish they'd done this while I was stationed at the Presidio of Monterey and studying at DLI. I love TMBG. 😁 (Though Meet the Elements would have been cool too, I actually think they should have added a song and closed with Man It's So Loud in Here - but I don't believe they'd written that yet when they were invited to do this TED presentation.)

@recordcollector0665 3 жыл бұрын

@@rarmccoy No, it’s because this performance was two years before meet the elements was written

@totz_the_plaid9625 3 жыл бұрын

@@rarmccoy "Man, it's So Loud in Here" came out six years before this performance.

@marshallbrooksmusic 12 жыл бұрын

I know everyone's hating on this performance, but it wasn't as bad as people are making it out to be.

@L0REN0R2Z0RR0 Жыл бұрын

it didn't start well, but honestly it's one of the most unique performances from TMBG. Flansburgh on the bass, and Linnell on accordion and the... Kaoss pad? Some stylophone without stylus?

@jrpipik 6 жыл бұрын

Going to see them in a few weeks -- Can't wait!!

@MisterAppleEsq 6 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing them in October, and I'm very excited.

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

jrpipik I’m seeing them in April and then in June ;)

@theice-nineproject9275 6 жыл бұрын

i saw them in KC march 13th. Great show, and uncharacteristically...3 encores!

@MisterAppleEsq 6 жыл бұрын

+The Ice-nine Project Hey, that was my birthday!

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

The Ice-nine Project I saw them stream that live. It was really good.

@baronmorris 16 жыл бұрын

I bet 8:30 a.m. was kind of early for the audience to be @ a rock show, too. TMBG are fkn tight. in a good way. peace! O B A M A !

@jordancooperlalala 16 жыл бұрын

Damn look at Flans playing the bass -- weird

@ballomatic 9 күн бұрын

I was at the 19 degree concert in St Louis. 🎉

@llo_allo 3 ай бұрын

What's weird is, I thought this would be the Johns explaining the message behind their music which I've always taken to be, "WAKE UP! This world ls stranger, more painful and beautiful and weird than you think. Discombobulation is the right response!"

@bhr788 10 жыл бұрын

Fingertips makes me think of "Smile."

@BeastOfTheEast07 9 жыл бұрын

You know, TMBG have always reminded me of a more B-movie influenced version of the Beach Boys. I can't even imagine a show with Brian, John, John, and Marty.

@daveidmarx8296 6 жыл бұрын

Never made that connection, though "Mysterious Whisper" has reminded me of "Love Is A Woman" (closing track on The Beach Boys 'Love You' album) since its release in 1992!

@ThreadBomb 4 жыл бұрын

Flans once joked that he was the Mike Love of the band.

@RQLAJI2 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThreadBomb Oh my god where is the source of this

@CplToonz 11 жыл бұрын

We aren't whiny, we are loyal.

@camwyn256 3 жыл бұрын

John said to John “I think we might be lost”

@octangula7914 6 жыл бұрын

The only thing I’m disappointed about is that Linnell only whispered Mysterious Whisper, but I guess it was 8 am

@MattMcIrvin Жыл бұрын

This is a stripped-down version of the band--just John Linnell, John Flansburgh and Marty Beller on the drums--and it's almost a return to their earliest days of touring when it was just the Johns and backing tapes and strange performance gimmicks. Interesting to see them do this in 2008.

@IAteYourTV 16 жыл бұрын

Awesome! TMBG rock.

@BanksBanks420 Жыл бұрын

My awakening of JF bass guitar being low key hot in my opinion.

@Paulginz 16 жыл бұрын

lordtalon69. FTW=for the win. It's a mark of appreciation. I should've called it geek music instead of nerd music maybe. The bottom line is, I can SO relate to these wackos ^_^.

@Paelidore 11 жыл бұрын

Personally, I don't care for their live performances, but their songs are beautifully constructed. Then again, music preferences are truly relative.

@wii2050 16 жыл бұрын

This was so inspiring that I reinvented the wheel.

@squwooshk 10 ай бұрын

I've never seen Flans play bass before

@thelightupmario 11 жыл бұрын

Zimbabwe!

@YesItsMeGuys68 16 жыл бұрын

well .... that was pretty different for sure .. reminds Me a bit of Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention

@lizardizzle 11 жыл бұрын

Heya, 2007/8. 2013 here and I totally agree with what you're saying.

@darksean99 16 жыл бұрын

They really should of after the speech over the LHC

@WilsonSemilio 16 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I don't think we're ready for this music yet, hehe.

@lenskap 15 жыл бұрын

He's merely singing about the hummingbird moth. It's in the sphynx moth family and is often mistaken for a bumblebee or a hummingbird. One of natures interesting creatures.

@lsm007 16 жыл бұрын

Most people don't get it do they? This is great! Though in reading the comments it is clear you aren't a fan of TMBG. Too Deep. Maybe you should all listen to something more elementary, like teletubbies.

@lordtalon69 16 жыл бұрын

heh... where is the birdhouse in my soul :( still TMBG's rock...

@ZoeAlexa11 6 жыл бұрын

This was just a small thing, they normally always do birdhouse in your soul at legit concerts

@alcoholanddrugabuse 16 жыл бұрын

I WILL PRAY FOR YOU*/*

@lordtalon69 16 жыл бұрын

[clap clap] congratulations mr. mainstream. Your right remove the accordion change the lyrics and make it sound like every other boxed sound that is mass produced in the industry today. TMBG is a unique sound with a devoted fan base, and what you say won't make a difference.

@NickCronDeVico 16 жыл бұрын

The guys at TED didn't seem too receptive to the banter portion. They were open enough to the music though. And it was pretty early...

@Capitalocracy 16 жыл бұрын

and has since he was 12, I'm sure

@lordtalon69 16 жыл бұрын

I'll agree with that, its not really an insult but more of a explanation to all the haters on here. Its a unique niche of music that the devoted fans have enjoyed since the early 90's. For those that prefer TED lectures keep in mind TMBG was invited to play here, and they were asked to play at 8:30 in the morning if you object to this then argue with TED don't blame TMBG for the kind of music they do. On a side note this performance dind't do there music justice. I suggest dl'ing them.

@ThreadBomb 4 жыл бұрын

"since the early 90's"? -- try the mid-80s. I agree that this stripped down performance didn't sound as good as their usual stuff.

@clearmenser 16 жыл бұрын

poor guys, rock is not meant for breakfast. 8:30am?

@Paulginz 16 жыл бұрын

Nerd music FTW!

@jaygold9923 11 жыл бұрын

Yemen!

@dann8431 4 жыл бұрын

Turn up the bass please!

@mastermooky 6 жыл бұрын

hes a lefty, already ahead of the game

@dylaninpieces2 2 жыл бұрын

Is Flansy playing bass in this?

@RIVEXNGLE 13 жыл бұрын

Yeah, TMBG! What's TED? [/troll] Hate me. =P

@anthtan 5 жыл бұрын

Great. Now, it's down to 240p.

@FlansyLinny 14 жыл бұрын

lol u mad TED fans?

@Emptybottleofgin 16 жыл бұрын

this shit is hilarious..how the hell can you guys not think this shit is great lol...

@lordtalon69 16 жыл бұрын

heh its all good i knew you weren't being condescending. Thats why i said your message was more a explanation .. the rest of it was mostly for those that were hating on this heh.

@mandyogilvie686 2 жыл бұрын

764 like

@marshallbrooksmusic 11 жыл бұрын

I agree. Chronic obsession is annoying.

@briankerrigan3529 3 жыл бұрын

So why did Weezer never collab with these guys?

@emilioaladwhosintheinterne8421 3 жыл бұрын

They are way too good for Weezer.

@briankerrigan3529 3 жыл бұрын

@@emilioaladwhosintheinterne8421 better yes, way too good for, no way!

@reksub10 16 жыл бұрын

they are a bit iver cutler

@theneighborhoodgang 16 жыл бұрын

Good thing they're not nerd music!

@battleforkrabisland7405 2 жыл бұрын

Expect they are, this is some of nerdiest music you’ll ever hear.

@xactlee 16 жыл бұрын

they should have just put on a playback of stairway to heaven, now thats good music.

@emilioaladwhosintheinterne8421 3 жыл бұрын

TMBG>>>>>>>>>Led Zeppelin.

@NickCronDeVico 16 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Hey. Sup, bro?

@petarded3 9 жыл бұрын

This is like groggy watered down live performance of mostly not their better material. Look up that Conan performance of Man Its So Loud in Here for more bearable TMBG-y performance

@arshsingh1984 16 жыл бұрын

what? no "Constantinople"?

@ZoeAlexa11 6 жыл бұрын

Deep Singh it’s called “Istanbul (not Constantinople)” and they don’t always do this, plus this wasn’t a legit concert, just four songs

@MisterAppleEsq 6 жыл бұрын

+ZoLexa Five. But yeah.

@subgerocallidus 16 жыл бұрын

WHy not Gambia? What wrong with Gambia? You got something wrong with Gambia?

@HKragh 16 жыл бұрын

this was simply woo weired for me. Guess I'm kinda into mainstream pop...:P

@dvdtranslations 16 жыл бұрын

I love TMBG. I've been a fan since Lincoln, but I really saddened by their latest releases. I feel they peaked at Mink Car, and then, I don't know, 9/11 turned these boys from NY sour.

@ThreadBomb 4 жыл бұрын

Things picked up with Nanobots.

@rwired 14 жыл бұрын

West Xylophone. Please!!!!........ Xinjiang (West China) might one day become an independent nation and is a much better substitute for the lack of nations beginning with X.

@thegeekaccountyoushouldign5679 6 жыл бұрын

Hi 7 year old comment, THAT never came true, good day.

@pepeotf45 16 жыл бұрын

I just want to know...HOW MUCH...how much hard drugs i would need to smoke in order to simply listen to this music let alone enjoy.

@recordcollector0665 3 жыл бұрын

@Frankle's Funky Uncle! You said it

@xactlee 16 жыл бұрын

this sounds like the decemberists gone really bad.

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

You serious? That’s funny! You couldn’t do anything better than them. How about you go and write a song and then come back.

@recordcollector0665 3 жыл бұрын

@@LukeHennisch O W N E D

@cartmant.6996 11 жыл бұрын

boring this clip

@recordcollector0665 3 жыл бұрын

Loser

@VidN00b 16 жыл бұрын

throw away the accordion, change the lyrics then the song might sound like something

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

VidN00b how about you throw away the attitude idiot

@MorganMghee 16 жыл бұрын

yeah....No.

@recordcollector0665 3 жыл бұрын

🖕

@dylanlawless1 14 жыл бұрын

Sometimes only the smartest group of people would find this "brilliant" when it's, well, shit. Reminds me of The Emperor's New Clothes. Maybe they want to sound crap ironically.

@LukeHennisch 5 жыл бұрын

It is brilliant. And I don’t understand why people, if they don’t like the video then just don’t watch it.

@geocentricfe6908 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you don't understand genius when you hear it

@ajknee 16 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is not TED material. They're really bad.

@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Knee aw I’m sorry for your lose bud

@corylamond6294 2 жыл бұрын

your opinion sucks dude.

@user-yr8mu1ce1m 2 жыл бұрын

@@LukeHennisch yeah. they are great.

@PoochDoobie 16 жыл бұрын

I agree, nerd music is pathetic..

@corylamond6294 2 жыл бұрын

@Frankle's Funky Uncle! TMBG is great.

@battleforkrabisland7405 2 жыл бұрын

@Frankle's Funky Uncle! there’s a reason why I’m still the nerdy lame kid who no-one takes seriously. it’s because I listen to The Rolling Stones and Oasis.