The Avett Brothers perform "The Weight of Lies" - An Exclusive G&G Video

[dqrooney]

people say our generations music is terrible. but its men like this who are the real musicians of this generation. timeless music.

[dlo925]

@dqrooney truth! people just have to find the right musicians. and as of now, unfortunately, most of the mainstream isn't that.

[colbycolin]

scott and seth are the true meaning of artists, all of their work is so inspirational. their gentlemen of north carolina and represent my home state with pride, let their music play forever.

[jjaaddee4]

wow <3

[EmilyBethBergmann]

There ain't nothing like two beautiful brothers in a folk band. Heart perpetually melted.

[mr2crows]

Beautiful - their songs well me up

[ekinsang]

seth kinda looks like the freddie mercury

[justbergie]

@ekinsang no, but they do both have mustaches...

[danankers]

They look like two civil war soldiers

[OriginalRipndip]

@ReinaDelCid ull like this

[chipsouza]

That's a great song by the Avett Brothers.

[riserclamp]

great backdrop

[mkaymack]

i live in the same town as these two and have seen them a few times. As you would expect, they act like normal human beings and are completely humble. This is a perfect video. It describes their lives so well. I am a forever fan.

[MrOutlawCountry]

@mkaymack same here. You would never expect they were famous or anything when you see them in public. So down to earth. No flashy cars or clothes or anything. Just good guys that don't try to act like they are better than everyone else. So friendly and willing to take pictures and sign stuff. They never mind stopping for a sec to say hey.

[MegaWestlake1000]

how have i never seen this video until now?! it's in true avett style: honest and beautiful.

[HomewardxBound]

6 people drew a hungry crowd.

[lovelyjubbaly]

this is a great song.

[MarieSad100]

oh how i love them. music!

[ryyedogg]

triple like!!!

[danankers]

Daniel Plainfield makes a good song!!!

[danankers]

SO. FUCKING. BEAUTIFUL.

[TheYellowochre]

I have to say, this is my favourite recording of this song.

it sounds like the voices are floating from an old gramophone..

[andysj531]

Each of them always has such radically different hair in every performance on youtube...madness!

[ladywharton]

@andysj531 I know, it's so funny. The different styles make them look older or really young. i think they look like cowboys in about1880 in this vid.

[TheAdjacent]

These guys are the real deal. They aren't musical pedigree either. There dad was a welder and mom a teacher. Finally music for us 30 somethings.

[smondello]

They look straight out of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

[21shunte]

I wish I could grow a mustache like that...

[HarmonJuan]

i wish i had a brother who was like these guys

[Juntos111]

sheesh they always look different...

[spiderbite7]

There needs to be a better video for this.

[spiderbite7]

There needs to be a better video for this song.

[CramerMoore]

Deuudeë

[AldenShaw]

The avetts fan base may contain a lot of hipsters but these guys are not hipsters.

[winggoddess]

a person who leaves out his/her doubt is doing what essay teachers teach. showing doubt encourages people to attack.

[theabevigoda]

This is horribly recorded. Could've been so much better, but I've heard better recordings in the 1940s than this.

[joesteed7]

@theabevigoda thats what i think is sort of nice about the video....it adds character

[theabevigoda]

@joesteed7 Fair enough, I'll accept that argument. I just think there's a better way of getting that "vintage" sound than taking a shitty recording of something, but if it does it for you then that's good. Maybe I should buck the trend and write nice youtube comments.

[oomskaap]

nice song, but unfortunately i have this rule thing against hipsters.. so meh

[IIIHALTIAMREPTARIII]

@oomskaap You def gotta listen to them when they aren't singing. DEF not hipsters.

[kerplunk115]

@oomskaap Why would you let the "hipster" label keep you from listening to music that you enjoy?

[sixthgatebass]

@kerplunk115 because hes a hipster

[jessebean13]

@oomskaap You're so unbelievably ignorant. I'm dumbfounded. I have no idea what to say to your comment, but it made me rage.

[Adam6890]

I don't know which one looks more like Casey Affleck

[TheSchwabyLlama]

so classic.

[tlh235]

HBO should bring back Deadwood...and these guys should be the stars!!! oh and house band in an old saloon.

[MrOutlawCountry]

This looks like it was filmed in the old west mid to late 1800s. Like they are Frank and Jesse James or something. But even better, they are Scott and Seth Avett. But if they ever wanted to start an old timey gang, I'll be in it!

[ladyfriend1234]

HANDSOME :D

[GOSSMRWNGS]

i adore thier music keeps me listening ..But this song has me most caught up.. it rolls around me me catches me up carries me windward drops me and picks me up over and over AND i love it..Lilliblu..no matter how much it hurts

[riseagainst8934]

The avett are the best no contest, there isn't any bettee

[cpanetta87]

they look so comfortable...amazing stuff Avett Bros.!!!

[moshpit555]

these guys are all i have listened to the past month, they are so good!

[jackblacksutube]

@moshpit555 yes sir good stuff

[cameronCO22]

Nice 80s moles-stache by Seth, the attire really completes the effect

[pats2stud]

i almost like the bad audio quality..makes it sound like old time radio.

[MeghannHasEyes]

@pats2stud Its not bad quality, it's lo fi quality..

[flyingemus9]

I love how high of quality the video is but how poor the audio. Oh the irony. I do absolutely love this though, but better audio would make my life.

[ackmarzmenn]

haha i love looking at their different hair and facial hair styles

[hippiescummmmm]

Every time I listen to the Avett brothers, I'm just in awe. There aren't words to describe how their music makes me feel. What a way to make this shit-tastic week more enjoyable.

[ladywharton]

In 1980 when I first heard John Prine, I went out and got all his albums. In about 2005 when I realized Van Morrison was much greater than what was played on the radio, I went out and got all his CD's. In Oct 2010, when I heard Avett Bros through the Felice Bros, I went out and bought all their CD's (Avett and Felice), and i have seen the Avetts twice and will be seeing them in May. They got me off my ass to go out and see music again. Love them! Thanks so much for posting

[smondello]

They look like they just stepped out of the 19th Century... Having said that, I really dig these dudes music...

[TbredGrits91]

@smondello Dude that would be so sweet if 19th Century clothes came back lol. Better than the pants on the ground, wear as little as possible, grillz and chains, trucker hats, etc. I love retro clothes. This and 60's clothes. They surely had style.

[ohreally0092]

so horay for no dislikes

[PurpleHazeHippie]

Beautiful men, voices, instruments. Perfection.

[WillowLady80]

(BIG SIGH). Man. Wish I could get this song out of my head... One of my favorite TAB songs, hands down.

[DebbieDean49]

I like these North Carolina boys..

[paigexoashley]

every single time i see seth, he looks like a completely different person.

[jlbryant8]

I and Love and This Video

[JKVK33]

There voices harmonize so well together its so great!!

[wedgeii2]

SWEET!!

[altman4502]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorites songs of theirs

[fremka]

Best version of this song

[tuebalt]

@fremka Haha, i read this 1 second after i thought "Hmm, the quality of this version kind of sucks..." ^^

[Darcyxwhoa]

thanks Garden and Gun Magazine for introducing me to The Avett Brothers!!!!

[rofcay1]

The Boys sure do "clean up" good ! Looks like they got their Sunday Best on....nice ! Oh...and ditto on all the other comments too :-)

[shlewu22]

Awesome colors in this video, may just need an audio tech.

Good stuff tho.

[Nooner8]

The Weight Of Lies is an amazing song. Growing up in a small town, I saw a few pass through.

[greenndum]

Love this video. Thank you for this. Can't wait to see them on FRIDAY at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. :) Oh and I agree with you iloveartimus - if only every man had this style! Loves!

[mindfulmusic78]

This is brilliant! It makes me think of Wyatt Earp for some reason!!I just Love the lyics on this tune!

[roskerah]

This would be great in Black n White...this is the best version of this song that I've heard yet.

[unknowngamecock]

Wonderful performance. Thank you, as always, for providing the best in everything!

[iloveartimus]

If only every guy dressed like them

[ctrogers32]

The sound quality of this video is great. It sounds like it's straight off an old old vinyl.

[stairwaygoddess]

I love it

[Iddybud]

Enjoyed it! Thanks, David, for filming it for us to see.

[thenewlc]

there sit two of the finest musicians of our generation.

[Amymacbur]

Beautiful performance, interesting production. Sounds like they gave it an old AM radio feel by processing the sound... that tin-y sound and the voices sometimes peak when singing loud. Is that the case, or am I just hearing things?

[capeyoungling]

This is beautifully performed. I can't wait to see them in March.

[jeb6449]

Bravo!

[mowynn1000]

Simply.....THE best.

[catfisher73]

SUPERB!!!!

[1971mgb]

Love the crickets in the background. They matched the beauty of the true harmony.

[hollshollsholls]

if i found you guys in the woods with dressy suits i wouldn't hate it.

[crankydiva]

@hollshollsholls Thanks for the best laugh I've had today.

[tlh235]

"don't make any other promises"....wow, just wow....if only.

[jlbryant8]

The Weight of Lies will bring you down!

[jmkm1078]

chill bumps ! brotherly harmony at its finest.

[tlduker]

My all-time favorite band, singing one of my favorite songs.

[richhynes]

These guys are the real deal... It's extra great to see an act in an excellent sounding, well set, well lit video.. Good job, thanks for sharing it.

[mcfonen]

these words have never meant as much to anyone as they now mean to me

[oddtree33]

i just want to swim around in that harmony.....so smooth and sweet

[walterchi34]

gulp.  love this song...you guys are my favorite.

[shooger2003]

In Love with their music!

[chargedup2010]

"THE"

[pneurotic]

Love this song!

[Minxsie]

Weird seeing a plain banjo, no tear drops or skulls.

[kindermama1]

beautiful version! thx!

[stigandr5]

I was waiting for you guys to film them. Very, very nice.