Freelance Whales

[Lyssamonster]

i freakin' love freelance whales, man.

[phantom5691]

too bad this video didn't end with them all being shot.

[z00h]

hope they're dead by now?

[mezooo2020]

The Black Eyed Peas gonna kill themselves after watching this!

[Babysitterism]

Legit question: What the fuck is with these bands and xylophones? Does the xylophone player ever get laid, and if so, does he use the mallet to mallet-fuck whatever hipster cunt got drunk enough to think that his xylophone skills would somehow translate into sexual prowess?

[RaeBooLovesYou]

look: shut up about the hipster shit. its getting old. no1 cares.

[matthewjacob]

@RaeBooLovesYou That's exactly what a hipster would say.

[georgeisking]

@RaeBooLovesYou No one cares...native Brooklyn cares...who you pushed out to make music for suburban whites

[RaeBooLovesYou]

@georgeisking I didn't push anyone anywhere. I'm from Los Angeles. Also I am black.

[PhantomLord]

Hipsters watching Hipsters

[usaskjock]

lol I have to admit, hipsters or no, I enjoyed this song a lot more than the 'Brooklyn' video

[phantom5691]

one of the reasons i hate hipsters

[PETETHEMEAT42]

That's a lot of white people

[RaeBooLovesYou]

@PETETHEMEAT42 wtf do u expect? It's Williamsburg...

[TheTopBloke]

OMG! Thumbs up if Die hipster die sent you here, and you think this is stupid.

[cindereynolds]

stupid hipsters. go back to where you came from. this music SUCKS!!!!

[grabowcp]

damn, how many cliches can you fit into one band? 

[PurdueRules15]

Freelance Whales might just be the best Indie band in existence.

[CHADandTracyLoveYou]

I would rather have no life in NY rather than Massachusetts, because whenever I get bored, I could just go for a walk and get lost...

[xfiles7016]

I swear i've heard this song on the Starbucks commercial.....from playing at subway's, coming to Austin for the SXSW...to commercials....WOW!

[superherom03]

awesome. Also I LOVE chuck's shoes

[andyterrie]

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i'm so jealous right now.

incredibly.

no words.

i love them.

[nycolas1712]

Excellent. Y Love NY !

[Misanthria]

NYC is overrated, only a hipster would think the city is so amazing LOL

[mesaman86]

"so uhh...whenever you guys wanna stop so we can all get by, feel free."

[2cvest]

are they famous yet? they need to be!

[technicolordreams925]

lol i have the same exact equal rights sticker on my guitar too

[Trangpt0488]

I LOVE THIS SONG AND I LOVE THIS BAND!!!

[clipside2]

can't believe there's not more smiles in the crowd..

[OoshayweoO]

I would've shat my pants in standing in front of such awesome.

[emeraldtryangle]

Much support from Michigan!!

[sunnydale22]

Coolest band ever? i think soo. (:

[TheMustardT1ger]

god i love them! they make me happy so much!

[airbornef16]

WHAT IS THAT GIRL DOING? ORGANIZING FILES OR SOMETHING. WOW. LMAO.

[RaeBooLovesYou]

@airbornef16 it's called an accordion.

[OstentatiousTyler]

@RaeBooLovesYou Not to be rude, but it's actually called a harmonium.

[RaeBooLovesYou]

@OstentatiousTyler cool. all i know is its def not a filing cabinet.

[Al5ezdlt]

@RaeBooLovesYou Agree to disagree.

[diablospyder]

@OstentatiousTyler lol if he airbornef16 actually knew what it was and said that anyway that is one of the funniest things I have ever read.

[10aDowningStreet]

@OstentatiousTyler spoken like a true hipster

[nightbirdmedia]

@airbornef16

Yeah she was organizing files and in the shuffle must have lost the last verse for this song cause it's not on the album version which is totally a bummer.

[ivaerak]

@airbornef16 hahahaha

[ThousandSunAnger]

Wow, this is really old; I love this vid just for the crowd reactions!

[Tomfoolery700]

I can't even explain my jealousy.

I LOVE THEM.

[AceAndThings]

He's playing the fucking banjo

[drdanisuess]

WOAH. this is different than the album version! Weird.

I like the extra lyrics at the end though. Kinda wish they were on the album.

But now it's just even more worth it to listen to their subway stuff =]

[spartandrummer16]

Amazing

[avax44]

"i'm in love with all of them." 1:01 XD.

[gazleyd]

@avax44 beauty

[dubeeval93]

The only things they deserve to be called are every single synonym of phenomenal

[Kayleesawsomr]

This is probably the best version of this song that I've heard them do. I wish I could have seen it in person.

[saintdeuce]

Nice!

[yooootoooober]

Is the guitarist gay or just cool?

[xtcvirus]

you NEVER see this in hawaii. :(

[Ellie4MuselOl]

Im seeing these soon @ Jersey Live

[MegaCamryn]

This is the coolest!

[phantom5691]

too bad these hipster fucks didn't try something really radical and perform on the actual subway tracks.

what the fuck happened to my brooklyn? when i was a kid you and your ilk were not to be seen on the L train anywhere near Bedford Ave

[dsynth2]

@phantom5691 Not to be rude, but Freelance Whales aren't really hipsters. I mean they're Indie, that's for sure, but they're not dramatic or elitist enough to be hipsters. They just like the music style, and like to play in places where you wouldn't expect to run into live music. Venues are often plagued with problems, and there's never any guarantee that people will go to your show, so they're doing the opposite and bringing their music to people instead. It's about the music, not attention.

[LolMolz16]

@dsynth2 they're bringing free music to the people of new york. go away.

[whatareyoudoingbabs]

@phantom5691 I don't think these people are hipsters... hahaha.

[babydweezil]

Lame hipsters

[yooootoooober]

@babydweezil Why do you say that? And really, wtf is a cool hipster? Does that even exist? I thought hipsters were inherently lame.

[illuminatioracle]

one of the reasons I hate NY

[Brooksj34]

It's sad how people far away don't realize and appreciate what is right in front of them

[maplesyrup2010]

i love them!! i listened to their whole CD and i love every song :)

[mreit28]

looks like only the elite indie hipsters were invited

[cosycampbell]

Class.

[StandardofPurity]

The guy on xylophone is wearing a norcal shirt. lame

[PaperBagRecords]

@StandardofPurity He is fucking goregeous that is what he is!

[candave11]

too awesome, just too awesome

[zavalael]

Any fans of the Local Natives? Kinda reminds me of the song. I really like their song Airplane. Watch it on their YouTube channell...I think it's localnativesband

[aliceFLYhigh]

woo!

[aliceFLYhigh]

woo!

[TALR555]

Oh my gosh, this is amazing.

[Killerobotpirate]

harmonium! i want one!!

[michelleant]

the dude on the left is really cute

[michelleant]

the dude on the left is really cute

[sona12345613]

I fucking love you guys. like so much.

And the fact that you are playing harmonium makes me so happy.

I just love you.

[smokeymischief]

Love this. Yay.

[smokeymischief]

Love this.

[smokeymischief]

Love this.

[smokeymischief]

Love this.

[IndieErica]

Dude. Phenomenal. So rad. Ahh :)

[IndieErica]

Dude. Phenomenal. So rad. Ahh :)

[joshALESTE]

They're amazing :)

[zomgiheartashy]

i wish i lived in New York now, but im on the Pacific Coast! they dont have bands playing around like this in LA :'(

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Umm...I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. It was amazing!

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Actually I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. Not sure when they will return to LA though. It was amazing...it was a super small venue so it was up close.

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Actually I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. Not sure when they will return to LA though. It was amazing...it was a super small venue so it was up close.

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Actually I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. Not sure when they will return to LA though. It was amazing...it was a super small venue so it was up close.

[wewantsthering]

@zomgiheartashy Actually I just saw them a couple weeks ago at the Echo on Sunset Blvd. Not sure when they will return to LA though. It was amazing...it was a super small venue so it was up close.

[rudym55]

Generator First Floor - Freelance Whales

[KnicksBasketballNY]

Look at all of the pussified gentrified trash that have invaded Brooklyn.

New York City has turned into little house in the prairie now.

FUCK New York!

[ohsem]

Beautiful.

[ohsem]

Beautiful.

[ThatKidArt]

1. enter subway station

2. see this

3. die happy.

[PaperBagRecords]

anyone know the extra lyrics they sing at the end?

I wish they did this version on the album :(

[PaperBagRecords]

anyone know the extra lyrics they sing!?!?

the version on their album does not include them :(

[butiadoreyou]

with all the lights alive

we figured what your heart was for

and did a painting of you lying on the first floor

window tap ?

your heart grows out ____?

I can't make out the end but that's the best I came up with

[bearcapitan]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS SONG

[omfgxphoebe]

This is so adorable. <3

[manutd11218]

I wish i was there....... :(

[jlynntheisen]

With that logic, the lead singer of Sigur Ros shouldn't play his guitar with a cello bow...

[killerkimm]

I love this!! I wish I could have seen it live ha. Thanks for sharing!

[sdsquire]

Why is the version of this song on their CD shorter than this version? This group is awesome!!

[nidkk]

@sdsquire whats the song called?

[p0ps]

a treat! thank you. and thank them, too.

[rbdfreak06]

I'm so psyched to see them next month :D

[Ruujiclay1]

I like it, but i hate how the banjo player isn't playing the traditional way... just buy a fucking guitar if you're going to play like that.

[aslad]

I agree with my brother.

[RepublicCommando1262]

Who gives a shit man? He bought it cause he likes the way it sounds. Just enjoy the song.

[fire365]

Where would music be if people didn't push norms and experiment with different instruments and playing styles.

I personal love banjos and they are fun to play around with, traditional or not.

[DriveByTroll]

he's playing it the irish way

[petermartindk]

Sigh! So traditional/standard is the only way?

Your argumentation makes no sense whatsoever. What about the guy playing the bass drum, but also hitting it with his tambourine? Not exactly the way to do it, but it sounds great.

[Riekeyou]

Love them! q:

[Giacobbe87]

serve questo al mondo!! alziamo in alto le mani uuuuuhuuuuh

[aslad]

perche ci sono tropo italiani sul youtube americano =P

[wthrfish]

This band has a great sound. I think (hope) they're going to be big.

[ThatsTooSmall]

i hope they dont become big.

i like the novelty that theyre small time.

but i also wish the best for them...

quite a conundrum...

[soooonotablonde]

@ThatsTooSmall

I never forget the time when I worked at McDonald's and someone came in and said, "You are the best cashier I have ever had. I hope you never make it off this register!" It was a tough choice. Do I continue working hard to become a success or do I stay the eternal underachiever? Yes. Quite a conundrum.

[neveradam]

They sounds A LOT like Anathallo!

[drummerdude1243]

these guys remind me of the music from where the wild things are

[smilewhenufeel]

@drummerdude1243 agreed!!!!!!!

[TheJohnFoundation]

THIS IS ASTOUNDING

[IndusRoux]

THEY ARE GENIUS! THANK YOU

[suarkttam]

Caught their show at Mercury Lounge last night. This band is not to be missed. They are without question at the beginning of what is sure to be a meteoric rise.

[theholmSTORM]

Wow, they're performing in Chicago tomorrow! I think I might just go check them out!

[thisismyhappening]

Thanks for posting! I put it on my blog with album news. CHEERS

[FueledbyNewJersey]

omg. if i saw this when i was in the city idk would id do. cry prolly. or video tape it. either or

[MULTIIDISCSPORTS]

my favorite freelance whales video on you tube. unbelievable. such captivating music.

[MULTIIDISCSPORTS]

insanely cool music. their album is unbelievable!!! Wish I was at this subway that day!!!!

[katem7886]

So happy you've posted the entire song! Thanks!

[RaeBooLovesYou]

ya np! i had to do it. they were too amazing for me to stop recording right in the middle.

[maybehip]

@RaeBooLovesYou SO GOOD.

[Zhurkinv]

cool =)

[jp11123]

Wow. This is soo good it like, hurts.

[liliop900]

what song is this?...i love it but I have no clue what it is!!

[RaeBooLovesYou]

I believe it's called "Generator ^ First Floor"

[liliop900]

oh thank you tons!!!

[jawkneeboy]

yup

[wilburforce88]

really amazing. i'm going to see them in 1 month. these guys rule!!!

[polyiconoclasm]

Very cute.