OK Go: excerpt from YouTube Play at the Guggenheim

[CustardStig]

Aren't they the suits they wore in Back From Kathmandu?

Oh and this is the only time that an accoustic version will be as equally good, if not better the, th original

[sunnyarina]

Dan was pressing the Dislike button, because he coulnd't go to the show! :D (Anyways...How can people press the unlike button...??)

No I guess that he was not there because they decided to do a acoustic version. Without ANY percussion or whatsoever.

[WebsterCody99]

How is there this many dislikes come on this is great :(

[Yoshieoproductions]

Where's Dan?

[jumerry]

@Arrynhill You've got a point there. ^^

[jumerry]

Isn't there four of them usually ?

[russianman07]

Yea that treadmill video was a one hit wonder.

[thechristopher1111]

Write gift before YouTube then press enter

[Joshlama]

@thechristopher1111 You have been part of a scam. I would sugest changing your YT or Google password.

[MrKubha]

Crap!

[grysa11]

Stupid

[Brit1ism]

8 minutes of my life I will NEVER get back doh. Get back on the treadmills.

[amalyamu]

@Brit1ism check out kutiman from that event - much better

he is doing some great stuff!

his channel is great

[InnerAwesome]

where the eff is dan?

[meow9772]

that. was. so. fcking. awe.some.

They did nothing. nothing 'happened'. But yet. it was so fcking awesome.

[jpncheeseluvrobert]

@toremor1 you know what's gay. saying fake and gay on youtube. get something original and post it on a video

[erikandfox]

Ok this is my third comment but seriously if I was there I would have been crying. That was SO DAMN AWESOME.

[erikandfox]

How many more awesome versions of TTSP can you come up with?!!?!

[erikandfox]

Wow, are you guys fucking serious? THIS IS AMAZING. Don't believe the haters, guys. YOU ROCK. I can has?!!?

[giller09]

these guys are terrible! 

[OhMyGoshiTzCerealxD]

@giller09 OH NO YOU DIDNT.

[johnsdeath]

that's a joke no?

[OhMyGoshiTzCerealxD]

Where's the other dude? I THOUGHT THERE WAS 4 PEOPLE IN OK GO!!!!

[jpncheeseluvrobert]

@OhMyGoshiTzCerealxD ikr that's what i was thinking. where's dan?

[matheusiungue10]

@Mae2010 they were using clothes with lights, singin in the stairs! What more did you want?

I just loved these versions of White knuckles and This Too Shall Pass, and I loved the presentation!

OK GO ROCKS!

They are incredible!!

[Mae2010]

I love OK GO, but this was the worst video they've ever done. What they are famous for is their creative DANCING! Who decided to stick them on ladders?

[komekome77masaaki]

間～奈？

[sewerrod]

BRING BACK STELLA , BRING BACK STELLA

[METROGNOME57]

Nice version of "When the Morning Comes!" I wonder who's knuckle-headed idea it was to put the lads on ladders? Idiocy!

[MickSquared]

@METROGNOME57  It's "This Too Shall Pass", but I agree on the ladder set-up!

[METROGNOME57]

@MickSquared I sit corrected! Thanks A Million Ways! ;)

[Katariza]

@MickSquared & @METROGNOME57 - Actually this is called "White Knuckles" - If you don't believe me, read the description, hehe!

I am with you on the discomfort factor here. I haven't been this concerned for the boys since they did that performance underwater...

[MickSquared]

@Katariza It's "White Knuckles and then they have that awkward instrument switch and segue into "This Too Shall Pass", which is what I was referring to...

I'll be seeing them again tomorrow night in Syracuse and they are the $hit live - but on ladders? The look on Andy's face at one point was like "OMG - it's a looonnnggg way down"

[BrendynW]

@METROGNOME57 songs called "this too shall pass"

[8bitlove2a03]

I...I hate to be one of the naysayers...but the fuck happened? They look like they're spending so much time freaking out about standing on the ladders that they didn't have any emotion or energy. Those suits were simply ridiculous, Dan's absence wasn't mentioned, the extra people on glockenspiel played by ear instead of sight like they should've at that distance, and someone was flat for half of White Knuckles. I love you guys to death, but what the fuck?

Love,

-8bit

[MissMusicartist]

that's different, and cool, and they sound great live!:)

[flame2001]

Tim takes a xylophone like everywhere man. That guy is intense

[amateurcover1925mcr]

@nowjusthannah D: but i love them both! OK GO and MCR :D

[analorencawasay]

I'm a little disappointed with the people who are disappointed with the performance. Just goes to show that there are just some people who can't look past gimmicks to see the other merits underneath. And that genuinely makes me sad. I'd have hated to see their reaction to Nirvana's Unplugged session.

[acarlson211]

I wish I could have been at this concert. How cool!

[cyanfirefly]

I actually fell alseep watching this. YAAAAWN.

[roose85723]

I'd scared to be that high up on a ladder and having to play guitar

[mrsgmason]

cool

[papavalium]

Thumbs up if you actually listened to the whole thing? NOT!

[jpncheeseluvrobert]

@papavalium get a life. their not only explosive awesomeness but they also have another side to them.

[papavalium]

Horrible.

[laughingdaily6595]

This too shall pass was way better than white knuckles. White knuckles is boring as fuck.

[BajaBeans]

.. i dont see why everyone hates this -- just a chill acoustic version of both songs. Sounds nice to me.

[RayBanSteez]

Yeah I gotta disagree with the highest rated, this was a bad performance, It was boring to watch and they souned kinda rough. I like there hits but this was kinda bad.

[Chintendoeddman]

It's funny how people don't realize what real rock n roll is. They usually get up and do a nice show with alot movement. But this is different. They tried an acoustic approach with a nice calm setting. And honestly this is a nice change.

[RayBanSteez]

@Chintendoeddman shut up hipster

[Chintendoeddman]

@RayBanSteez Wow. That was a genious comment. Hipster? really? You fail. I should shut up because I like this live performance? Maybe you should shut up and go listen to your lil' wayne.

[RayBanSteez]

@Chintendoeddman alright common ground wayne sucks ass. This was a bad performance you have to admit that. Ok Go is pretty good but this was an awkward and badly sung performance.

[cutycake]

my ears are bleeding...

[ohmyagnes]

I love OK Go but I think they could do better in White Knuckles. :\

[emal510]

What the fuck is YouTube Play?

[GutsTaijo]

This is horribly mediocre garbage. 

[jforem1]

this was great, what is wrong with you haters

[ronniereiff]

HaHa they suck 

[theokoustas]

the host sounds like jack black

[Rockification09]

@bbuteo yeah! Maybe they're practicing decorating Christmas tree! If they only CLIMB AND FLY AND PLAY AND SING AND GET BACK TO THE LADDER!! Then thats the time I will be amazed.! haha. (i mean flying with a rope or something) lmao

Good music though..

[cornonthecobweb]

Oh my god, if they would have fallen...!

[GabeGuevaraTV]

haterz gonna hate. non of you can think of something this creative. if you think u can prove it and put it on the internet. i bet you wont get anymore than the 12 views that are from your family and friends.

[Senator1]

I feel they blew a great opportunity to gain fans. It wasn't touching or soulful enough to be that slow. It was too mechanical and they didn't show enough feeling for that style. If I was a producer for them, I would do a 180, and have them blaze away with a faster tempo than the original and more electronic

[nikaroo92]

fuck this

[vladtheeditor]

I actually think, THEY DID IT AGAIN. 100% of us were expecting them to do something... and they just stod there. Now, this is art.

[VROADER]

i find videos on the internet way too expensive for the interenet, yes indeed that is how it is.

[ImJayyy]

Ok just stop plain and gay

[Darkness136]

haters just dont know what it's the real rock and roll. If u want to know about rock start from the basic : Blues and Elvis. Rock isn't only Metallica, AC/DC, Green Day or Nirvana...there's something more :D

It's about unique creativity from everywhere...

[Jtmoney363636]

Snore, zzzzzzzz...... Man this sucks. What a bunch of pussies.

[muhmuhmuhmusic]

This is triumph for glockenspielers everywhere!

[kbmonty316]

Maybe it's not so bad, so let your hair down and chill while you listen to the good rythem of good music.

[oneyearafter]

The lights look pretty stunning.

[TheDukeOfFall]

One of the bell players looked like Dante from givememotion... Kinda... Just a little...

[TheDukeOfFall]

I like these song better, faster, and with drums, but they're on ladders so, I understand...

Still miss the drums...

[air1cat]

everything about this is beautiful.

[Trashme23]

I tot there is one more person?

[he549]

amazingipodthemes.webs.com

[aufmschlauch]

horrible caterwauling

[greensunshine13]

why 3, not 4?

[mediascope]

Good Show, really different idea to be on ladders like that.

Wondering also where #4 guy is at?

What was happening with the extra players in the lofts, were they all around or just the few shown?

And where were you Dan?????

[air1cat]

@mediascope maybe because there's no drums/way to put drums on a ladder?

[NorthSailor1]

The ladder thing is really cool. Like a piece of art in the Guggenheim. Musically chill, which is a different touch from OK Go. Overall, I approve.

[ParadoxAndPlaid]

It's cool to hear them in a more 'chilled out' style. But where is Dan? I know you can't get a drum set up there but a snare at least? was he ill?

[TripettoJ]

Wonderful!

[CoffeandCreemr]

This is actually really cool! I love the harmonies.

[nanaimogirl22]

wheres dan?

[exaurius]

i was at the guggenheim :)

[OthelloNC]

i miss rock n roll

[WizzyKidCreations]

Damn, that was a terrible performance. Both musically and from a technical standpoint, It was uncomfortable watching them completely still on ladders if anything. It's amazing what video magic can do for a band, it really is.

[amateurcover1925mcr]

well... what did you expect? fireworks? they're in a somewhat formal event, they can't make and explosive thing in there, besides, it's not their style.

Personally I thought i was very good, this acoustic versions of WK AND TTSP and its way more creative to be sitting in stairs than in chairs, it was a really good version, in my opinion, I loved it :)

[jumerry]

@amateurcover1925mcr And they actually are standing two or three meters from the floor. I for one would be pretty scared ...

[biggritt2000]

@WizzyKidCreations

I disagree. I think the standing on the ladders is definitely different, but its an acoustic version of the song. The whole "standing still" is par for the course on unplugged songs. Chill dude.

[Enoelle]

@WizzyKidCreations I just saw them live in Ottawa last weekend, and it was the best concert I've ever been to. They were absolutely phenomenal, and although I was a little disappointed in the musicality of this piece, they are still one of my favourite bands, and I know they're amazing live.

[TheLittleBigPodcast]

@WizzyKidCreations You obviously aren't a real fan of the band then...

[synthpophead]

@WizzyKidCreations Are you seriously saying this band isn't musically talented? These are acoustic versions clearly done in a an awkward situations. Knowing this band they wanted to do something much better but weren't allowed. I've seen them live and they been able to project so much more energy and sounded amazing, cut them some slack their new to all this and clearly nervous.

[Katariza]

@WizzyKidCreations It is so obvious you've never actually attended one of their shows.

[skiracingfanatic969]

poop?

[bigbaby182]

People are so negative...

[awagamgnalaw]

if they weren't on ladders people wouldn't be so interested

[Beckophilia]

I don't care what everyone is saying these versions are awesome xD

Yes they're not as flashy/impressive as their usual videos but they're still awesome!

[lavidiethel43]

I like this better than the original.

[thebirchmanste]

Sounds like Blur

[Devinw9]

Eh, this is just bad.

[TheAlmightyDonald]

The belly button button, is always the hardest button to cover with a tie. o_O

[Murrison]

Oh Showalter, what are you even doing with your life...

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[runnerrowe]

except for damian's voice, everything else was grossly out of tune

[AyeToTheBee]

what a lame host

[kemando12]

lol their treadmill vid was funny.

[JustAnotherTeenBoy]

Didn't George Costanza build the new addition to the Guggenheim?

[CHECKMATE426]

@JustAnotherTeenBoy HAHA

[AmyDoctopus]

I love the fiber optic jackets!

[booster97]

OMG I FEEL SICK TO MY STOMACH HEARING THIS CRAP

[BBQPeanut]

I guess they couldn't exactly go crazy at an event like this with jumping around like mad.. =P

[AmyDoctopus]

I love the fiber optic jackets!

[Frattinis]

This is amazing performance, different and I like

[dablueiguana]

I love when bands change the sound of the song when it comes to the acoustic/live version!

[cristipattullo]

Heck yeah!!!!!!!! Ok Go is THE BEST!

[ClassicRockFan1220]

Fucking awful.

[Kellkolo]

Don't mess with my Ok Go punks >:(

[jackyliciousxmusic]

Well, I like it.

[Chocolatmenthe]

They should direct music video instead of doing music.

[Zanabism]

@Chocolatmenthe I would love to see how that would turn outt.

[friedsteak]

There are plenty of bands who do straight up rock and roll without the creative experimentation that makes Ok Go refreshing and interesting to follow. It's interesting that people choose to criticize them for being different, under the guise of criticizing them for "being gimmicky". Why is conformity so important within a medium that is supposed to be about creativity?

And for people who say Ok Go sucks: okay? Everyone likes what they like. Stop wasting your time, go listen to something else!

[460cc]

@friedsteak you sir are a sociologist!

[imrvideos]

what a joke. 

[imrvideos]

what a joke.

[muymalmoon]

OSHA violation! Good thing they weren't in the house. I hate them.

[Doglover345]

God, they're terrible.

[CluesOh]

jeeezus. You're joking. If the mediocrity isn't immediately apparent, stop *watching* and start listening. The heaping servings of gimmicks like step ladders, X-mas tree wardrobes and extensive Rube Goldbergs serve to blur the low quality indicator on the schwag-o-meter. Look to America's Wildest Police Chase videos for white knuckles. Dandys doing bad songs from giant step ladders=yawn. Nonsense. Ought to be called "white stuff on my knuckles" I don't care which rendition it is

[Melaisis]

@CluesOh I am - or was - a huge fan of OK Go.

But I agree with you.

Listening to this version just makes me sad and it appears these guys have become less and less about the music and more and more about just trying to be novel whenever they put content out.

I mean, fucking step ladders?

Even the presenter doesn't mention their first viral hit, 'A Million Ways', that was done for FUN, not for a million zillion views on YouTube in an attempt to be 'kooky'.

[Melaisis]

@Melaisis Of course I'll still buy the next album.

[bbuteo]

dont sing out ofr tune please

[jrsygrl142]

aww how cute, they're on ladders...guess this means they're not gay...even though, they look gay, sound gay and have a gay name

[Rockification09]

Nothing's amazing!!! Even a monkey can climb up there.

[bbuteo]

@Rockification09 hahahahaha that was a super comment. i didnt like to!! i prefer our original music

[tHeSinisterr]

Awesome))

Together with the dance, their performance was the greatest part of the show) The way they sang 'White Knuckles'... Mesmerizing)

[GoddessofEggrolls]

I love them, I love their music, I love their random showmanship abilities, and I love those coats. xD

[overmoon1]

good..^u^

[overmoon1]

good..^u^

[23RayRay231]

they are pretty good!!!!!

[91pv3]

OK Go FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fetor41]

BORING

[ErudictumVlog]

Maravilhosa a iniciativa do youtube! Great!

[bluenudibranch]

Aw man. When I went to the Guggenheim back in '08 it was the most boring museum experience I'd ever had.

This would have made it SO much better. :P

[XxLunaniexX]

I saw this last night and it was truly amazing... i wish I could've been there :(

[ioulios78]

one would expect that the museum would be full of people, being in NY and all. Still, there seem to be no more that 300 people there. that's a shame.

[chargamer]

The modern Beatles

[ThatChubbyDude]

@chargamer -(50%) the talent and +(20,000%) gimmicks.

[videonyc10083]

Playing with a full band in that space would be way to tricky- the acoustics would have been impossible to mix properly and the sound would have been atrocious. The stripped down, acoustic guitars-only was the right choice. Great set.

[RobDavisUnadorned]

This was so much fun to attend.

[polcarpio]

love this acoustic version of White Knuckles

[weekendcss]

holyshit SSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[lavane26]

people are complaining that this was an unexciting performance because they just stood up on those ladders the whole time. but if you take time to listen, aren't these nice stripped down versions of normally upbeat songs? this is a side of ok go you don't usually see.

besides, i think they didn't want to take the spotlight. obviously they're better known, and doing something flashy like they always do, then that's all people would talk about afterwards, and forget about the other participants.

[mrtreb20]

boring ....

i just wasted my time ... urrgg .. hate it

[varone6t9]

wait a sec..arent these the treadmill guys?

[rfreak16]

@varone6t9 yupz thats them! =)

[Petrabi]

His voice is angelic.

[KlandestinoRec]

lets hear it for the glockenspielisshshhsh