On Track with SEAT: The Maccabees - Walking In The Air

[Echominion]

Does anyone know what type of guitar Hugo is playing? I think it's a Gibson ES-335, but I'm not sure...

[chelcee2010]

Can't believe how 'Walking In The Air' didn't get ANY air play for the 2nd christmas now.. I posted to a couple of DJ;s one last year, who now gets the maccs the 2nd this year being @Xfm, who obviously hadn't heard this, in reply 'good call'. Unbelievable

[23lFrench]

Love the way they turned it into a Post Rock song, legendary. 

[neokaplanis]

Great song, they could do better mix though.. especially when the kit comes in

[eipekili316]

Always been a fan of the Maccabees and The Snowman was my favorite movie as a kid. This video was absolutely stunning. Great take and well done.

[georgieandkatrina]

still as amazing i remember from last year

[lmaoslashlol]

I'm always shy of saying 'this is much better than the original' because without the original this particular version would never have existed.

But this version is much better than the original. FACT.

[dellcamwall]

@CapybaraOntheKeys...it will, get the 2nd album if you like this it has similar vibes, their 1st album is a lot more cheery and poppy almost

[CapybaraOnTheKeys]

@dellcamwall Oh, so they changed. I checked out the first one and sadly I was pretty disappointed. So thanks a lot for telling me, I really hated giving up on this band.

[chelcee2010]

Still get goosebumps... 

[besmalucy]

Possibly the best cover of any song by any band that I've ever heard

[careyisthebest]

i can't believe how few views this video has got over a whole year. one of the best covers i have ever heard.

[CapybaraOnTheKeys]

Oh man. I just randomly decided I'd pick a nice cover of this track for my library. And the first one I click on is this shit. I love the internet some times.

I really hope the rest of the band's work lives up to this.

[hamie7]

What a band!!!

[judas21]

2:25 - Dru Wakely from the Midnight Beast

[littlebee793]

Oh god. This is beautiful.

[TheWiewiorkaBasia]

i'm seriously considering putting this on the Christmas playlist at work. even if I'm gonna get sacked.

[rosacheese]

SO GOOD!

[feelingthesubstance]

This is literally fucking incredible. 2:34 to 2:42 blew me away more than ever.

[jackinabox12]

That snare is ridiculous.

[sarayiyi]

Its going to be a sad day when he gets married -_- LOL

[therosetyrant]

His awkwardness is just about the hottest thing ever.

[ObnoxiousVanity]

How nice is that snare!!!

[1SEPERATOR]

Orlando has just the best voice on planet earth

[bensaccount123]

is the singer simon from misfits???/

[antitainment]

@bensaccount123 haha no the singer is orlando weeks, the young chap you mean is called iwan rheon and if i may add, both are very fit.

[curlyman6000]

That bit when every instrument comes in is absolutely insane.

[Richtherichisrich]

beeeeeeautiful

[paigexoashley]

mumford's horn player!

[cwscpfc]

I don't care about this being a Christmas song, I still listen to it regularly.

[JenDaws]

I am addicted to this -3 x

[prenup97]

ahhh, you can't get this in America! It's killing me. I had to order wall of arms from the uk and my copy of Coulor it in doesn't have the extras ie. the real thing. So sad!

[Fraseandfable]

If you like Vampire Weekend then check out Jacques by Party Snobs, hope you like it :).

[friedhippie]

could you guys please come to America now!? I'm tired of waiting and I'd like to see you live.

[MooCowRAF]

on track?? more like ON POINTTT

[lmaoslashlol]

This version leaves Aled Jones rooted to the floor

[jasperfaron]

Dude looks like jack white!

[jbiz10]

SEAT has just gone up in my estimations - might have to buy one now!

[dezmundo1251]

@jbiz10 douche

[kjw1993]

holy shit im inspired

[dellcamwall]

genius

[GreEnIsLoVe1y12]

This gives me the goosebumps! The Maccabees never stop amazing me with their covers and their own lyrics! the lyrics to this song are just amazing too. :)

[musicalsam123]

Anyone know what effects there are on the guitars in this video?

[ConallBergOfficial]

@musicalsam123 sounds like reverb on pedal board first in the chain then for the hevyer sections an over-drive pedal or over drive channel in amp doesnt matter as long as the od is after the reverd in the chain

[Warflojd]

The Maccabees is one of the best bands I'm listening to at the moment and this cover is just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Can't stop listening!

[Vinny1574]

This is...there are no words.

You can really tell Hugo was influenced by Nick Valensi in this video. Purely on his stance not on the way he plays.

[wastedlittledj92]

they should release an anti-semitic version

[Deadchicken95]

@wastedlittledj92 Why?

[toxiccamel]

YEEEE

[SophieClarkable]

SO GODDAMN GOOD. seen them live, classic

[catriona123]

FUCK! i'm upset i've only found this now.. like a week after xmas

still fucking amazing

[SuperBeth1001]

This is actually amazing! Heard it first on Radio 1...always loved The Maccabees. <3 <3 <3 this!!!

[creamhe]

this is actually genius. haunting vocals and great percussion



[2Dsquare]

Just had to hear this today. "Stirring, haunting, remarkable." My three words exactly. Merry Christmas! :)

[Hoddstar]

my friends played this in the common room, and was like ew i hate it, but im in love with it nowwww!  ;3

[mrwezzers89]

Can't stop listening to it.

My iTunes account is empty atm but I'm considering transferring some funds purely to buy this. unreal.

[enigmatic4]

WOOAAAHH

[pumpum154]

the kit sounds insane

[doysa123]

@pumpum154 agreed

[Faragnigskni]

@pumpum154 the kits cooler than The Wire

[raabgunner]

Probaly THEEEEEEEEEE best cover EVERRRRRRRR!!

[Angealolo]

Heard this on radio 1 last night whilst in bed, this morning I was like... MUST. FIND. SONG!!!

[potofgold7]

genius

[freedan698]

Shame... far too many people are too closed minded to appreciate quality like this. You win again Mr.Cowell. People haven't got a clue what they are missing out on when they buy the shite in the charts nowadays. This cover is AMAZING!

[samthebassman412]

Is that the old drummer back in action?

[AmaneSuganami]

as indie as you like

[BenRyecroft9]

listen to my cover of toothpaste kisses

its not 1 of the shitty covers

ive bin told i sound like orlando

give it a listen please thanks :)

[jenjen220288]

I absolutely love this!!!

[GismoTron]

Seriously, how can anyone not like this?

[MrBumblingBilly]

THE DRUMS ARE INCREDIBLE TOWARDS THE END.

[weefeatures]

really like the instrumental side of it, and kinda like the singing, but why is he singing like his mouth is full of bananas?

[cwscpfc]

Fookin' love this. Is it just me or does the middle part really sound like Foals?

[SuperJoey16]

THIS IS GORGEOUS.

[ElectricBananaVids]

Almost brilliant enough to make me want to buy a SEAT!

P.S. I can't even drive.

[hatr3dskateboards]

Great as allways!!

[wiggy989]

hi there

[Hybriidz]

"We're floating in the moonlit skah." Orlando, you have an incredible voice.

[Dechead92]

All i want for christmas... is Orlando's babies.

[thisnotmyname]

this sounds like if a snowman was in a mexican standoff

[shaunpursey]

@thisnotmyname hahaha this comment creased me ! soo true

[MrNathanshort]

Get this to number one!

Or join my facebook group; Get The Maccabees - Walking in the air to christmas number one!

My god Orlando.

[ClubSEATUK]

Now available for download on iTunes!

[rebeccamjconway]

@ClubSEATUK Only in UK.. devastating!

[chelcee2010]

@ClubSEATUK One Word Implemented!! Orlando's voice just makes me go week at the knees, Complimented with Hugo, Felix, Rupert &,Sam

[robins260295]

*MEGA-LIKE*

[TomHO7]

Thanks to the Facebook campaign it is now out for Download, so go get it guys, just 79p!

Merry Christmas!

[itsellierose]

so happy to hear that they're releasing this on sunday - I haven't been able to stop listening to it! Shame it's just too late for it to be in the running for xmas number one :\

[Laskey81]

this is an infinite amount of times better than the shit that will be in the charts this christmas

[chunk123123]

wetter than an otters pocket

[rebeccamjconway]

Is this vinyl available to buy anywhere?

[mawsondubstepdnb]

carlsberg dont do christmas songs...

[paulodi83]

@rixx21 google "YouTube to mp3 converter"

[Rixx21]

@paulodi83 I want a high quality version though, and to make sure the artists gets paid!

[alexmmckenzie]

this is so brilliantly haunting, I love it. possible the most interesting christmas song since Bright Eyes' album. 

[Rixx21]

Incredible song! But released straight to vinyl.... what's the point? I would pay to download this.

[alexmmckenzie]

@Rixx21 where can you order the vinyl? you could probably rip the audio off the video? 

[Rixx21]

@alexmmckenzie I can't even find where to buy the vinyl! They're keeping it a secret or something haha.

[alexmmckenzie]

@Rixx21 Ah okay, let me know if you find out.

[Rixx21]

@alexmmckenzie no sign of vinyl, but its out on itunes and 7digital!

[alexmmckenzie]

@Rixx21 yes i downloaded it (: shame, i was hoping to buy it for someone as a christmas present.

[BOOSSHH]

i think this is an awesoem cover of the song in the maccabee's own special way :D

[therealmarkbeacock]

Pretentious in the extreme. This is a beautiful christmas song that has become an institution during the festive season over the last three decades, and shouldn't be mocked in this fashion. This rendition is dreadful and overwhelmingly amateur. The vocal and hurried rhythmn are so poor they make me feel ill. If you want to sound like Explosions In The Sky you'll need to practice and rehearse a little harder.

[brad431]

@therealmarkbeacock I believe it is you that is pretentious. It's not billed to be a carbon copy or a mimic, it's in the band's style that they have had for years. Now cheer the fuck up, it's Christmas.

[therealmarkbeacock]

@brad431 lets hope I get some ear plugs for christmas if this is what we have to put up with. Tis the music that offends, not you.

[dommg89]

@therealmarkbeacock if you don't like it, don't listen to it.

[jessiemoi]

Where can I download this? It's truely stunning.

[moose12000]

awesome...

[texasdave]

I hate the original of this song...but wow, this is unbelievable.

[melv123]

mind blowing!!

[GamingReviewsLive]

720p please.

[northdublin]

dear santa....please make that this track is no.1 for christmas. ive been a good little boy and havent illegally downloaded any music this year.

thanks a mil....ps the cookies and jameson are in the usual spot.

[LovelyJessica24]

@northdublin this really made me smile (: I really hope they make it to number one. -x-

[rebeccamjconway]

@northdublin Join the group on facebook and get the petition rolling!

[northdublin]

@rebeccamjconway way ahead of ye there :) .......joined up the night i found this......would not of come across this without phantom fm.....god bless phantom 

[kcpaltmore]

stoopid emoz! wrekin bwst sng eva!

[Murtyerty]

@kcpaltmore You sir, are a tool.

[backintoyouropenarms]

Join the Facebook group: 'Get The Maccabees "Walking In The Air" to Christmas Number One'

[chrisreadman909090]

1 person hasn't seen the snowman as a child.

[cagetheelephant135]

has anyone got an audio file of this that can be downloaded?

[TheMorales1987]

just gorgeous. from Ukraine with love :)

[Hammerdaz246]

Fucking amazing cover..

[moshimarshi]

absolutely freaking amazing. orlando weeks never seizes to amaze me!

[chloeag321]

this is truely amazing and deserves to be christmas number one! far better than what ever cowell is churning out..

[bigfootunclefoz]

great track has a hint of the doors in this cover

[thesavman]

shows covers don't have to be karaoke (like x-factor). There can be creativity in approaching another's songs.

[enzuigiriuk]

Absolutely love this. Fantastic cover from a band I didn't know before but will definitely check out now.

[TomOliver93]

if something could be too good, i think i just found it, amazing!

[rosacachousailormoon]

Orlando's voice is just gorgeous.

[spaggers1]

Absolutely fantastic

[CalogeroMira]

Is The Maccabees' music inspired by The Doors and Jim Morrison? The Snowman?

[tmtulmm]

Have they released this?

[0208Charlotte]

@tmtulmm I read they recorded this, a new song and an old song straight to vinyl.

[Deadchicken95]

WOW

[MalaikaJojo]

Woow. this is fucking awesome. Nothing to be said more.

[TomHO7]

Join the group, get it to Xmas Number one!

[jessiemoi]

Beautiful

[emilylean]

so sweet.

[bobinater23]

i think i'm responsible for a good 1000 of these views

[looseheadtom]

stunning

[clairefleming01]

Gorgeous men, gorgeous song

perfect indie christmas

[MEMARKA]

that was fking amazing

[carysrebecca]

don't think it's possible for me to love them any more

[onthewalkoffame]

Someone without any sense of taste clicked the dislike button.

This is bloody stunning.

[TwentyfourBoY]

thank you We Were Promised Jetpacks

[WhySamuelWhy]

Doyle's kit sounds so good, and his playing is really full of feel in this one, love it

[liara7]

i'm speechless, they're just awesome!!!

[0208Charlotte]

I totally forgot about this song. I rember hearing it years ago. Such a pretty song. Sounds really like it's their own song.

[dezmundo1251]

is there anyway they could release this before christmas?

[relentlessboy]

AMAZING!!!

[ericssonvivaz]

Love it the Maccabees are amazing!

[thegardenfool]

amazing

[carcrashstar93]

so original.

[AlternativeViolet]

I'm coming

[chrisymurphy]

just amazing

[muckingfagic]

Bit of a shame that Orlando is reading the lyrics the whole way through, obviously not a fan of the snowman.

[TiveChase]

@muckingfagic He's not reading lyrics. He's just concentrating. He chose the song. All the artists on the show choose the songs. Why would he choose to sing something he didn't like?

[GingerGod8576]

@TiveChase skip to 1:34 he has a sheet of paper with a load of words on so it looks like he could be

[TiveChase]

@GingerGod8576 @muckingfagic I stand corrected. We couldn't see that from the booth. He did choose it however and was keen on it. We got to speak to the band afterwards and they said they'd been practicing it for weeks to get it right in just one take. Awesome stuff. Cheers.

[dezmundo1251]

@TiveChase Are you sure they did this in one take? Cos there are like 10 different camera angle shots in this.

[TiveChase]

@dezmundo1251 Yes - they recorded it once, then the studio played it back to them once more so they could get more camera shots for the channel 4 show.

[dezmundo1251]

@TiveChase delicious

[muckingfagic]

@TiveChase still enjoyed it all the same. they're a great band.

[vergeofsomething]

You guys are so amazing. LOVE!!!!!

[matti556]

Um. Oh my god! Such an antidote to all those bloody "here's a Talking Heads b-side" covers that earnest indie bands seem to think will make us respect them. Win!

[paynter4england]

id love to know what guitar orlando has! love this version