transatlanticism athens olympics death cab for cutie music

[espirates2]

Olympics is a sham, the only reason people do it is to become famous and money. It breeds shallow and egotistical athletes who's only quest is fame and fortune not personal excellence. Just look at Bruce "The Douche" Jenner. The Olympics was also created to make money not inspire people. Now go back to eating your wheeties and drinking the koolaid asshats.

[davidmiska]

@espirates2 sorry brother but this is the world we live in. everybody is well aware of the commercial and selfish nature of our society. We all have to do our part to make the world more just, just don't miss out on life being so cynical. so come on!

[GianLorenzo91]

@espirates2

Olympics are more than "people looking for fame and fortune" .... if you were an athlete you would understand it

[espirates2]

@GianLorenzo91 I am an athlete and no I do not understand, guess you have to be fake and shallow to understand uh? The olympics is fake and so are the athletes there.

[GianLorenzo91]

@espirates2 well, obviously we think about Olympics in two different ways. I won't change my mind and you won't change it neither.

what I want to say is that I know personally many athletes who went to the Olympics and I consider them like examples because they dedicated their lifes to sport, they worked very hard to achieve their results.

i don't consider them "fakes", I respect them and I really think that you, as an athlete, should respect them too.

[isabellematutina]

i always thought anyone can put any video/photo montage on a death cab song and it would still be beautiful. this one takes the song to a different level and meaning. interesting...that's my way of saying i cried like a baby while watching it.

[alexsainsburybow1]

death cab for cutie and human emotion goes hand in hand great inspirational band!! with a video full of great inspirational people!

[Guitar12VanWarrior]

This Song or Video never gets old. Always gives me some tear drops. :)

Gotta love it <3

[livefortruth101]

Goosebumps, Every. Single. Time.

[OntiverosDamian]

dammn, a teardrop comes out

[nytashasullivan]

I can't even tell you how many times I've watched this video. I just love it that much.

[mary00good]

nice video nice song

[noledrelluf]

I Love this video....its so inspirational....no sexing..no funny stuff...just amazing..i listen to this like everyday..i wish i could introduce my friends to this type of music...oh well....at least i know about it...This song can go in sooo many ways....for sooo many different situations: A Girl;/ GOD, A Loved one, A lost pet;/ Home.... A girl you might want lol....The day you finally see God arrive:)....so many dedications i use this song for....i lvoe death Cat for years....

[razman233]

This amazing Death Cab song is about distance and loneliness... not exactly inspiring music for this video haha

[korbsteven]

I <3 this

[Weeks2months]

every time i watch this i literally feel like crying and shouting

[only1mo601]

I love your video, as an athlete this does bring tears and inspiration to my eyes.

[HikariRyuudou90]

I cried so much, I was a swimmer and strived hard to try and be something, and then I hurt my knee before a competition. The swimming parts bring back good memories, but make me feel bad for giving up on myself :(

I love this video, its beautiful in everyway.

[ouchbalaboui]

Beautiful, perfect, nothing else to say

[Catpotato]

I just can't stop watching... Sports should be always about this, never give up and always try harder! I love it, GREAT job :')

[kallas83]

inspirational to the core

[barbara11000]

Can you do one with the beijing olympics?

[wydebo]

it's downright ridiculous how good this movie is.

[ColorfulEarth]

I honestly teared up at some parts. Great job.

[kevin04scotland]

This video is so awesome! I always come back to it.

I've written maybe 2/3 comments already, but I love watchin it. I've always loved this song, band and album in particular, but this is truly a fantastic video, David.

You truly are talented at making vids. I took up running, squash and fitness recently and it's one of my ''Keep on going'' songs when I go running .

Love the quote as well about every human's struggle to suceed - so true!!

goosebump central here..

all the best everyone..

[davidmiska]

@kevin04scotland thanks for the comment, I'm really glad you like the video.

[Hootshot112]

I had goosebumps the whole time. Outstanding! Thanks for this amazing video!

[jsaintil]

beautiful, absolutly beautiful

[Willowstar107]

This is my absolute favorite video! This is just so... unreal. I wish people would upload stuff like this instead of the crap they put on here.

[Maukisch]

Great ! Thanks !

[moar1]

This video is unreal. Holding back the tears...

[TakingBackEmmet]

You need to make a new version of this for the 2010 Winter Olympics that are going on right now.

Make sure to have the shot of Sidney Crosby's bloody face from a high stick moments before scoring the game winning goal in the overtime shootout versus Switzerland. So good!

[princesabonita422]

wow that was good

[andrewwillfox]

Incredible.

[9superpippo3]

Very good !!

[KEP3365]

Best video I've ever seen...thank you!

[shrepthegnar]

My favorite video on YouTube

[surfdude36]

god you have no idea how amazing of a job you did doing this video, it truly brings out the deep definition of this song using the olympics so much emotion.

ill remember this movie and song forever.

[jewishwarrior666]

Shut the fuck up and support free tibet, that's all there is too it

[Scope951]

@jewishwarrior666

fuck tibet you hippie

[deject]

This, for me, pretty much embodies everything that the Olympics is. Struggle, failure, redemption, success, you get everything. I love the Olympics and I fucking love this song. I still get emotional when I watch this. Any athlete can tell you how it feels or how it would feel to be a champion. There is nothing greater.

[joaopumper]

omg does anyone know who's at 7:42?

and 7:44 ?

[hurtadodcompa]

at 7:44 is Yelena Isinbayeva, pole Vaulter from Russia.

[BTC141]

I never boxed in the Olympics but I boxed in the amateurs and represented Canada in Europe and the U.S. and there is no other greater feeling than to stand on the podium in front of thousands and have a gold medal hanging from your neck. Watching this brings back many great memories. I've seen this vid so many times but I love it. Thanks for posting.

[gavrilo2007]

kind of brilliant

[xphuna]

amazing

[Arewenotmenwearedevo]

Oh my God.....I'm Crying....

[adrenima]

im crying so hard!

seriously

death cab and the olympics

i love everything :'(

[cettedameverte]

except for the quality of the video & watermarks, this could have fooled me for something professionally done. i could easily have seen this on tv during olympic festivities or the like.

[Striker117]

really amazing.... shows how the world is really one and we are all in this together

[henridecourcelle]

so pure and autistic

[henridecourcelle]

its pure autism

[henridecourcelle]

only an asperger syndrome could do that!im asperger and i fell you!!!!!!

[henridecourcelle]

yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy­yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss­ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss­ssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!

[joshurahh]

This is one of the best videos on YouTube.

[henridecourcelle]

im crying so much!!!!!!it is a beautiful emotion.

[davidmiska]

your comments mean alot to me. thanks everyone for the kind words.

[dicaprio4u]

@henridecourcelle dont cry....dont cry....dont cry.......people sitting around.....controllllll.......­...........shit m cryinnnn!!!!

[henridecourcelle]

it is so nice that combination of nice tender and powerful music and incredible energy of the sport live.good work.take care please.

[kevin04scotland]

Davidmishka, this video is fantastic! I've always loved this song, but ever since I found this video. I always watch it!

I've recently took up Running and Cycling in an effort to get Fit, and this song is on my playlist and gives me an extra boost when listening to it.

You should certainly be making videos, or at least soundtracks. Fantastic choice and well done!

All the best,

[bunsofveal]

I second that. After watching all the 2008 closing montages from the pros in Australia, the US, and the UK, this video still ranks right up there.

[yoshiebe]

this is one of my all time favorites--i come back to watch it over and over. you should make one with the 08 olympics too, you are so talented!

[wallace091]

difficile trovare qualcosa di + bello

[pcepak]

for me it was the biggiest event of this month to watch this master piece

[umbrellaMoo]

i found your vid by accident, and i must say i am so jealous. it was astounding and flawless. i've been away from the vid making but i see now i have competition lol. great great work. hope to see more.

[davidmiska]

thank you : )

[whiskey08]

it doesn't get any more emotional than that, that was incredible

[CelestialStorms]

I adore your work but, I <3 your vision...you captured the sentiment beautifully

[ludious73]

BEAUTIFUL! You did an AWESOME job with the video and PERFECT song!

[kukuriku211ole]

ooo this is great!! thank you!

[Tomahak666]

chappell was right everything does look better in slow-motion!!

[ruskythin]

prosto krasota!! otlichno!!

[petibeber]

hello.i dont know who made this video.i want to thank the person who entered that pure joy.thanks again.pure magic.

[petibeber]

i cry

[therocmd]

The timing is so smooth with the music and the images, but i especially like the diversity and the message. 5 stars for sure.

[barbara11000]

I never get tired of this video. Please do another but with the Beijing Olympics!

[therocmd]

Amen to that lol. I was just gonna say it

[Presidiente]

Best sport video I've ever seen. Thank you.

[Dmajorproductions]

2012 is londons turn!

[Vinsies]

2:15 greek ppl so happy for another person from other lad  GREECE 4 LIFE

[pitchoo2011]

Great video with excellent choice of song.

Really beatiful and intense video, it's a very good work

[mixtape218]

amazing work. i love it.

makeabeijingvideoWINKWINK

[Domrox96]

at 2:15 i just felt so happy, lol.

[rachelquitta]

I love the olympics. and I love death cab. This is a really awesome video. Great job!

[wontonspringroll]

amazing video, so beautiful; i would love to see one for the beijing olympics

[hellodudes23]

Double that request! Beijing Olympics please!

[bunsofveal]

The professionals have nothing on you. This is truly inspired work.

[jzintut]

Best video on youtube. Period.

[Sarge343]

Incredibly well made! I got chills watching this, please make a Beijing version too!

[ooplopoo]

yes, please do!!

[maevehickey]

What a beautiful piece of work. There's nothing like some Death Cab paired with images of human triumph over adversity to make you feel alive.

Well done and thank you.

[maevehickey]

What a beautiful piece of work. There's nothing like some Death Cab paired with images of triumph over adversity to make you feel alive.

Well done and thank you.

[duperman]

1:57...

=D

...

sorry

[EZgoer57]

AWESOME. Any chance you could do a similar treatment for the Beiging Olympics!?

[ShorthandedGoal]

I second this suggestion!

[canonikon88]

thirded.

lets keep this going guys.

[klimg]

EPIC

[kevin04scotland]

Brilliant video and song fits in perfectly well. I loved your quote about every humans struggle.

Tears & Tingles down the spine.

Don't let anyone tell you, that you cannot do it. You can, pick yourself up and keep tryin.

[starwar7]

sit on your ass, you'll never make it

[TallStackinAllDay]

lmfao!!!!!

[yasmiona]

this is great a stellar inspirational video

i love it.

[DiNoGodiLLO]

just brilliant and inspiring, but... where is fernando gonzález and nicolás massú? together they won gold medals in the dubbles tennis competition and nicolás won the 3rd place in singles and fernando won GOLD MEDAL in singles.

[BTC141]

Thank you for posting. My kids are laughing but I`m crying because I`m patriotic. GO CANADA. Thank you Seattle for giving us d.c.f.c. the best band ever. now they got me running laps. ha ha.

[BTC141]

Here we go CANADA! Put your heart into it. I LOVE YOU ALL AND DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.

[carpentermatt78]

im crying me eyes out. Keep dreamin everyone!

[meloncherry]

WOW!

[zoz21]

very nice!

[hikaruminmay]

very good. . . very good

[Ixstolexthexcookiesx]

amazing

[ololot]

fuck i teared up

[twisket]

very very good

[checka1989]

One Word: GREAT!

[Cavauro]

You're a giant faggot. Stop being a contrary piece of shit who can never enjoy anything someone else presents you.

[Ike1023]

Human Struggle... One thing we can all understand

[straightpunk920]

This captures what is so special about Death Cab for Cutie!

[aydee]

Fucking Awesome!

[houlucai]

great work, the olympic idea lives in that video, and the melanchonic death cab song fits perfectly. Thanks!

[gianlohammer50]

the response video of "America's Next Top Model Cycle 10 Episode 12 Part 4 "??????....no no no...davidmiska this music video is awesome...don't ruin this!

[fromwithlove]

goosebumps. excellent.

[neonkik]

the title of song???

[purplandgreen06]

transatlanticism.

by 'death cab for cutie'

[tux0ofunk]

wow, so many emotions going on in there

trully amazing video

[ursie1986]

slow mo + death cab = a winning combo

[alliecatYO]

crazy goosebumps.

this is why i play sports.

beautiful.

[rodolfoquiroz]

PASSION...

[ellislighthouse]

This is why I'll be watching the olympics this year. I may not agree with china's human rights, but the spirit of the lolympics is sacred and should be honored.

[bluefluqq]

perfect.

[JackFrost37]

5:38 god he jumps high

[StephanieSaerens]

Man, thank you

[Nyx0819]

absolutely INCREDIBLE video. goosebumps

[captaintav]

Hi excellent video.

The video to my music track An Olympian for Eternity became homespun after the UK Olympics people warned me of Olympics protectionist laws in the UK... have a listen...

Tav

[ryansreid1]

ummmm this video is amazing.

you have talent.

[matthanigen]

Thats olympics. thats all we can get from this amazing sports

[Neocis]

Really good job :( Sad and inspiring

[camboyda]

well done video

[mcmw27593]

love death cab

[anusginsberg67]

one of the best youtube videos ever it gives you so much inspiration

[Bababyblahs]

So what just forgot Justin Gaitlin, so what..done now.

[Bababyblahs]

Marion Jones, nothing but golden bars. oh dear, I wish there was a way out of her predicament, but we admire her guts to make a cleansing and forthright statement. Mo Jo lost :(

[BTC141]

Go Canada! The Athens 2004 Olympics rocked. I called in sick for nearly two weeks to catch all the Canadian highlights. Beijing 2008 here we come. Thanks for posting this great video. Peace.

[ekcherry]

So very powerful! This is really inspiring. Fantastic job.

[pavlos999]

Amazing and inspiring video. You feel all of the emotions with the athletes, it gives us a small glimpse of what it feels like to work so hard to be the best in the world and then suceed or fail.

[barbara11000]

A perfect combination: Olympic games and a great music!

[Muddybaby66]

Awsome! Well done!!!

[mienchen07]

wow...really really great video..

[davidmiska]

thank you

[Madeppymage]

WooHoo DCFC! anyway, love your video, 5/5!

[Madeppymage]

Truly an inspiring piece of work! I could continue all day raving about how well edited and thought out this was. I only had one problem, Just one. The song sings of a lover who is seperated from the other lover and who has tried all he can to be with her, but he then gives up and needs her to do it, to show some effort for their love, which seems to contradict the message of the video. sorry if I seem a bit nit-picky right now, I just love this song so much ^_^.

[BrettH123]

Incredibly well done!

I love the way you paced the editing cuts to create such a moving video.

[ShorthandedGoal]

This is such a beautiful and powerful song that it's unbelievable! Great job with the video.

[Wedur]

just fantastic

[xxbleaktomorrowxx]

1:34 is a REALLY small baot

[rleden]

this is so great.

[NastiaFan101]

I loved it!!! I got chills!

one question, though

is there any reason Liu Xuan was in this video?

[tehNewbie]

What and amazing video.. respect

[kssoukup]

this song is beautiful, Ben Gibbard's work is very inspiring, but this song is about missing someone u love. the beauty in the distance...the Olympics are out of place here

[janitor5025]

simply inspiring!

[PBandJeIIy]

What an inspiring and striving video where you have your goal set, you try, bleed and give up everything to get it, and suddenly, you slip and fall. It's an extremely overwhelming wave of sadness and weakness that takes over your body and mind. Then you get back up and defeat the wave and conquer your goal. That's what it means to me.

[HappyGamers]

It is one of the most beautiful songs in a long time. It has so much meaning and the video fits it very well :D

[finally555]

i actually listened to the song.

i appriciate it alot more now, having a better understanding of it.

[hoxymoron]

Well synced, but the the song is about missing a loved one, not about athletic feats.

[TheShatterFreak]

The song is about desire, about dedicating yourself to something and wanting that thing more than anything else in the world and coming so close and then suddenly it out of your reach and there is nothing you can do to control that.

Video suits the song perfectly for me.

[jackrabbitwalker]

that was so amazing it gave me shivers

[4llurb4s3]

insanely amazing song. Video was amazing as well.

[kamakarzii]

that was beautiful..

[rockmyemosawks]

FUCKING AMAZING i luv the end the best :) lyk the last minute... neway.... ITS FRICKEN AWESUM ILY

[tabenoriyuki]

I need you so much closer.

[aerfkjer]

LOVE this

[ChaoSquared]

I love it! great song, and great moments

[togagurl18]

ahh! michael phelps!

[suratof]

cannot understand the words of the song but i love this song great melody great voice and great arrangements  COOL

[stokes738]

Quality great video and song!!!!

This song reminds me of back home thanks for posting this!!!

[theaustralianidol]

matt corby is singing this song on australian idol tonight! just letting all the aussies know!

[BTC141]

Collective consciousness. We are all one mind and heart. Great job with the video editing and song choice. Thanks.

[xxcatmxx]

inspirational and beautiful and i cant stop watching it!