mono - the kidnapper bell

[Richietaiwan]

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[PassionOfDenmark]

This song is so violent and yet so pretty. Their best!!

For new similar inspiration search for:

The Inituition - Open Your Frozen Heart And Start Living Again

[BleakJoe]

incredible. nuff said.

[YourCupofJava]

2:56... is he Air humping? hahahahhahaa jk <3 MONO

[zaixhadouken]

I think this is the first song I heard from MONO years ago. It hit me like a repressed memory resurfacing 80 years later. Never looked back.

[jlontano01]

I never knew of their existence until a few monthe ago, but I love this all now. Sigur Ros fan here. Japan rocks! NOW

[DeadFishForBreakfast]

Saw this band in Osaka years ago, been in love ever since!

[jcnanaman]

cant imagine they're human..

[chrius57]

to mevsthor, i totally agree with you

[rotterdam1953]

I hope I'm not offending anyone but I found "MONO" whilst surfing for "MOGWAI", who I like very much as well. I am happy that MONO keep it all purely instrumental and I am fortunate that I have discovered them :-)

[noestabien]

i love the beat that kicks in at like 2:50 ish

very funky

[imnotpeter]

Yum yum yum. The editing is seedy in this though

[vorotus]

Witch craft

[gahearn3]

AWESOME !!! love the  editing

[cohbabe]

i want this to be played at my funeral. i mean really this is the song you should die to if you plan on dieing.

[BigWill2k]

good drum beat

[mevsthor]

Post rock videos are pretty much the only videos with no arguing in the comments.

[zeiderguy]

i disagree. furthermore, you're an asshole and you should kill yourself. lol.

[karponzo]

What are you talking about? they aren't post rock. they are extreme instrumental jazz core

[priser24]

who? mono? if so, you are the first I've ever heard to describe them as such.

[Crazycommander]

imho this is their best song, so hypnotizing and epic. pure greatness!

[pnailen]

it can stop wars man is so beautiful

[Vampiresss8]

yeeaah i think the same.its something great.

[caljmcgregor]

Hmm. This is actually not bad.

[fallingaway12]

this is hypnotizing!! I am in a 9 minute long trance!!

[Zirgan]

I've caught MONO!

I'm gonna try and get their CD that releases in March, Hymn to the Immortal Wind.

[Jadasken]

Awesome CD!

[chepakazohl]

share it!

[PassionOfDenmark]

I have all their cds.. this is the best track in my opinion. ROCK!!!

[Jahwatson]

holy shit!

[eatthepope]

i love this song, but i really wish someone would post L'america on youtube. that's my personal favorite, it is of Under The Pipal Tree, so is this song.

[ramonesaudibert]

my favourite song by mono, and one of my favourite songs ever! that's the trippiest drum beat, and the harmony is just perfect, like classical music. god, what a dream! *.*

[lolNEDMftw]

christ, it was too haha...

[lolNEDMftw]

never heard this, i can tell its gonna be intense as hell. its at like 3:15... they drive me fuckin nuts

[elusiveweirdo]

Intense. The drawn out, droning climax gives me goosebumps.

[roierbeto]

que alguien voltee a Japon, esta si es una verdadera banda. y no mamadas con las que se emocionan los gringos

[andres270686]

best japanese band ever!

[JamsRun]

OMG! i am loosing my braaain!

[TuoniGuitar]

I love this song.

e_e

[asboselecta]

Calm down I was only joking. Christ.

[yoyohero]

haha I got it.

[NaiveAmoeba]

It's a given fact that you can't make jokes like that on youtube :)

[JAMESveeder]

They're not pop rock.

[asboselecta]

Hmmmmm they are the post rock version of steps

[raverleash]

dummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmb

[indisaac1]

where are they from?? japan??

[xgTfox]

Actually, MONO is just the best. The end.

[eddiemoon21]

Mono and Explosions in the sky are the best, well that's my opinion :D

[snorhoofd]

Same, cant get my hands on Mono CD's though

[IcyScythe]

This song would be a great soundtrack to a thunderstorm scene... Sounds like rain in the beginning...

Anyway know what the meaning of the title is?

[HammandClov]

I don't know, but my take is, judging by the creepiness of the music, it might signify a specific time when the kidnapper strikes. I know Colombia, South America at one point was ranked the highest in the world for kidnapping, especially kidnapping women.

[IcyScythe]

It's tough to say, but I think these guys are the best in post-rock.

[HammandClov]

Well, with Godspeed You... on a hiatus (I consider them the best b/c of the scale they did it on), I wouldn't say you're wrong, but close. Close in that Mogwai is still doing it and Explosions...stil have not made a bad album yet.

[toliasdxs]

AWESOME.......

[l0wfrequency]

You should check out their album "One Step More And You Die", it's quiet amazing. "Halo" 's my absolute favourite song.

[DeathMetalforever]

Im into other bands like Isis, Pelican, Godspeed you black emperor, red sparrowes, explotions in the sky, mogwai, cult of luna, etc... this is my first Mono song I hear and its just beautiful music, melody, ambient, its just soooo nice... it sounds a little like Red Sparrowes... nice nice stuff.. Im buying the album like... now!

[MEEEEDOOOOK]

This is exceptional. My first Mono song. Been a Mogwai fan for years, a friend got me into EITS this year, and have been meaning to check out Mono. Which album should i start with?

[dufflesj15]

Get "Under The Pipal Tree". i think its their first and this song is on it as well.

[vedicardi]

God damn, get your hands on some Godspeed you Black Emperor and A Silver Mount Zion!

[HammandClov]

Don't forget Red Sparowes. They are not as good as Mono or the aforementioned but they make beautiful music.

[heavyonit]

Red Sparrowes are great. They are playing here soon, i've not seen their liveshow before so i'm pretty excited about it :)

[HammandClov]

Lastly, if you're into experimental post-rock then try some bands spawned from GYBE like Set Fire to Flames and Hrsta and Fly Pan Am.

[NaiveAmoeba]

Everyone has different opinions, but I think under the pipal tree is the best by far.

[eatthepope]

i agree, you NaiveAmoeba you! under the pipal tree rules. l'america is the tops.

[sabian545]

that was cool.

[joshformanunited]

Oi Kev

Thanks for this video, its audio is so beautifully clear..and i like what you did with the vid. thanks again! :D

Cheers!

[hulicz]

I couldn't belive what I heard yesterday live in Prague. They're just fantastic!!! Specially on this one.

[BBPatterson12]

I feel like I should be smoking something illegal while I'm watching this...

[evansplashgarrett]

I am so happy that this type of post-rock is particularly unpopular. The average person doesn't have time to listen to a 6, 7, or 20 minute song. When I tell people the bands I listen to, they think I'm stupid that I'm not listening to popular music. Post-rock bands are being picked up sometimes for TV commercials and sports related intros. On Thanksgiving, Explosions in The Sky was picked to play during the intro to the NFL games. They also did last years MLB postseason intro.

[joshformanunited]

i totally agree with you, its the same thing with my mates as well, they think i'm mental..a friend actually told me "i cant do this artsie music" (we're in engineering)..lol..but i wouldnt trade it for the world..btw who dyou like better, EITS or Mono? My vote will always be Mono, they feel like a nicer, sweeter version of Mogwai..and yet so immense in their own way it takes my breath away.

Cheers!

[Jsaii]

I like Mono a bit better than EITS as well.

[tiddelyjazz]

i saw MONO in december and before i did i prefered EITS, but after i prefered MONo...then a few weeks ago i saw ETIS and they were even better live than MONO...however, i still can't come to a decision...i think they need to stop being put along side eachother as simelar bands cause they really don't sound anything alike...that said, they are both still two of the greatest bands ever. bar none.

[willfulviolation]

mono are amazing. love the song moonlight.

if you like this, search for "safety in numbers" by jakob, a new zealand post rock band =)

[joshformanunited]

hey i love moonlight too! its absolutely brill!

Cheers!

[chemax6]

this is music......

[sionfeeling]

noise rock <3

[fullonnight]

Holy shit they're standing up!! I think it's cooler that way, they can rock out more. This is like the loudest band since Mogwai by the way. Awesome.

[fullonnight]

which album is this from???

[dufflesj15]

Its from Under The Pipal Tree

[xlordjamesx]

mono is beyond words. I saw them in baltimore, and they exceeded my expectations. Post rock at its finest!

[armandtanzarian]

The ticket and my bus tickets are hanging on the wall in front of my desk. I'm going to see them in 3 days. Everyone else who has seen them came back as if intoxicated or high. I hope I come back with thesame experience.

[tbone271]

Pfft dont need drugs...you"ll experience them wihtout it..probaly better

[Happossai]

This song is so good that should be illegal.

[Joszuaprocess]

Great music to make love too.

[trainerbuki]

I first heard this song about five years ago. Contrary to what my dormmate said, I believed that these sounds were produced by synthesizers, not strings. My apologies Ashman.

[Dontguessmyskincolor]

you know i'm kind of a like well i wouldn't say impatient but i hate to lose and i blush in a second.. but mono really softens the brain well most post-rock do.. i really like mono.. i hope i can see them 23rd november in Denmark..

[xp1981999]

instead of listening u should feel it lay down and close ur eyes visualise the music. feel it. that is what mono is about to stop thinking but to just be. simple aye:)

[spankspank]

mono=gods

thay are playing houston tonight, i plan on going to see them. the only thing i dont like about that is that they are playing with metal bands. im afraid that they might get booed or something

but its mono, who cares, its fucking mono

[veganpowercameron]

i went to that show in houston, and as i thought, everyone loved them, yet again another beautiful performance by them, i hope peoples ignorance didn't sway you from going

[fadedsun303]

I saw them in Cambridge,MA at the Middle East. And the same, they played with a bunch of metal bands, but you know what? More than half the crowd was there for Mono. lol Practically everyone left when they were done. Sucks for the headliner.

[kumullan]

Speaking of M.E., I have no idea why people kept talking there. In a concert you cant have any other thing of any importance at that time slot so you can't have a phone call, receive or type a text message. You cant even have a comment to orally convey to your buddy standing by you. After the concert do whatever you want... I cant stand people making any sort of noise but I rarely seen a concert at ME where people behaved this way. It is disgusting, inhuman. Do not speak, whisper or laugh!

[fadedsun303]

Oh man. That pissed me off too, but I was too into the music to let it get me. But I could hear it in between songs. The talking coming from the back. Very annoying.

[lepainiac]

Yeah... i'm going to see them tomorrow, and i'm going to be one of those dickweeds.

[Dommiel]

I suppose more impatient and quick-blooded people wouldn't understand the utter grace and self-control it takes to create music like this. Many people find this blend of austere atmosphere and softer, bleeding chords pleasant and enlightening, for good reason too.

Don't get me wrong though; I love nearly all music. I still party up while listening to Manowar or Captain Jack, E Nomine, Mozart, or Blind Melon. I can simply enjoy the sweet platitudes of gentle pieces like this immensely as well.

[koreasilver]

I listen to tons of music that requires the same amount of patience as Mono, many of the music coming from the same genre. I just dont find Mono amazing compared to some other post-rock bands.

[koreasilver]

to be honest, Mono never really did it for me. they're a cool band, but I've only really liked two songs by them, "the kidnapper bell" being one of them.

[nurayi]

Saw these guys right after You Are Here. they played everything I wanted to hear except this. I would have given my right arm to hear them play this that night, edges out yearning as my favorite song by these guys.

[Planet3Studios]

how are they not good there awsome they rock youre socks/ I also recomend mogwai and Explosions in the sky

[elmalloc]

i double the recommendation you've made planet3

[jprenderg]

its just a certain moods that you have to be in to listen to mono and explosions, mogwai, sigur ros, etc. you cant want to hear slayer and try to listen to this, of course its not gonna sound right.

[saynotodrug999]

man these guys are boring i keep hearing there good but i can't pas 3 minutes of listening to them there just too young to understand or something like its not boring cuz it slow it just boring cuz nothing happening

[Traehevarg]

"Nothing happening", do you mean you're waiting for vocals to kick in or something?

[saynotodrug999]

no not vocals just something different it just the same old technique they use back in the day where one instrument comes in and then another and then another until they all come in but like after then what nothing it just repeats its self or keeps doing something to similiar then the next and there not using notes that sound great just sounds ok

[fadedsun303]

It creates an atmosphere and the song builds up and climaxes perfectly.

[heavyonit]

Maybe if you actually listened for longer than 3 minutes, you'd find out WHY you keep hearing that they are good. Just a suggestion...

[saynotodrug999]

ya but a good band can kick it up before the 1 minute mark like i don't mind the slowness or the mood its just there all serving the song and not expressing themself when they got the perfect opportunity

[cstubing]

Love how you get a thumbs down for having a dissenting (and not aggressive or offensive) opinion...you're an outsider. Anyway, I'm out here with you. I wish Mono would *do* something other than repeat a 2 step chord progression, oh my freaking GOD! Do Make Say Think is the perfect mix, in my opinion.

[saynotodrug999]

hey man i completely understand music not much people can say i judge a song perfectly fair i know this is also not my kinda of music but still its to repeative

[ERaddock]

Welcome to rock music.

Unreal.

[Grayrav]

i wish they'd play in colorado, i bet they would sound so good live.

[jorninorion]

i wish them they add istanbul to their european tours once again! they were fantastic ! amazing music.

[GlaForge]

Shame they dont play this more often, its one of their best songs too :(

[xgTfox]

Man! They never play this anymore!

[HumanHighway]

Yeah it's pretty rare but it does make an appearance in their set sometimes.. Their last UK tour i went to 2 of the shows and they played it one night, the other night they left it out in favour of Lost Snow :)

[rekluziv]

I love the climax. If a track could give me an orgasm, this track would be the track to do the trick. It's outright mesmerizing.

[sigurrosenthal]

haha i agree completely

[fir3knight]

they rule !

[asliozp]

stunning

[jorninorion]

one of the most special bands in the world. watch these musicians 3 years ago. they were fantastic. i mean, i am enchanted with their music. what a beautiful thing!

greetins from turkey.

[inamoment]

I got a lost soul... ㅡ ㅜ"

[anaeva]

mono is such an amazing band! I wanna see them more and more and more and... hope they#re comming back soon to Europe!

<3

[granfaloon98]

This rocks! I saw Mono in September at the Bowery ballroom in NY. If they grace your town; please please see them!

[mildredpierce1]

I saw them in december 2006 in Den Haag (the Hague) at the phoenix festival after Sonic Youth, I must say I was totally blown away!! I was very amazed. Love Japanese rock!!

[hairpeacewen]

I saw them at state-x. [also with sonic youth].

I nearly got blown away, stood all the way upfront.

[gittty]

very nice

[islandwantok]

saw mono twice already. can't wait for their next trip to LA!

[justestrellasstyle]

Indeed, hence why I said "probably", lol.

[ferricry]

that song is my favorite one! tomorrow i will see them @ barcelona :DD

[lostinmoments]

i love the sound the get in their shows, they create a magical atmosohere... and tonight im going to see them! one again ^^

i hope that they play that song, is one of my favorites!

[deakkon]

just saw them yesterday in zagreb, mindblowing...

if only they could have played the entire night through :)

[threenights]

All the trippy effects on the video are really lame.

[ummaohz]

Brilliant band, saw them live some time ago. A very good gig!

[justestrellasstyle]

musically, probably the best rock band in the world

[WinkyPWNs]

Nope =) Atomosphericly maybe the best but no where near best musically, it is IMPOSSIBLE to even begin saying who is best. Like saying who the world's best drummer is, impossible :D

[vendoflores]

i saw them in spain in 2004 , what a show! one of my favourite bands, i love them, they're great!

[NYHCtom]

the sound of this tune is amazing, great shot !

[sentimetal]

Not exactly my favorite Mono song, but niiiiice. :D

[BugEyes85]

who needs the deftones anyway? ;-) (and who needs vocals when there's such beautiful instrumental?!) Amazing music!

[uneternalsleep]

if there is one band that will save the world, it is this band

[hutl]

i saw them with Pelican in boston last night...increadible show

[magnumblade]

Great band! Saw them with Pelican at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Canada...they were EXPLOSIVE, the song Yearning hit us like a shockwave.

[lazyastronaut]

Saw them last week with Pelican and Tarentel in Pomona, CA. Crowd was lame, but the show was phenomenal!

[threenights]

This band is epic. I am seeing them as well as Pelican and Russian Circles next month.

[priser24]

Ditto. I should be catching them and Pelican in Asheville next Saturday. Cannot wait! Two of my favorites together. Unbelievable.

[TheDarkWolf]

Amazing video. I hope to see these guys with Pelican soon.

[antigravityxl]

Mono has such great relaxing music..their music would be great for movies

[HumanHighway]

My favourite band in the world ever - thanks for this video. This song is incredible live!

[troydl]

Absolutely awesome, I want to see more videos from mono on youtube!

[BonsaiKitten]

Awesome.

[BillyBraz]

Great band, great video. I cant wait for their new album "You Are There" to be released March/April 2006.