Rehearsal Space: Ratatat

[daftrhetoric]

I'm very pleased that they let their music do its own talking. I mean clearly I came here for an interview, but I think this is what I really wanted.

[circle2491]

What sets Ratatat away from other electronic bands for me, is they have a classical style, and how they can make each song have a different feel to their songs also a big plus for me is that they do not have the cookie cutter sound other electronic bands follow

[AlphaOrange75]

yo mike I happen to be high as well and you sir are a handsome man.



[FightForTheInnocent]

yo i'm mike, and i'm high as fuck

[pnggolfer9]

You cannot describe Ratatat, Ratatat describes you!

[babypiano666]

greasy fucks!

[luckyjinxer]

Baked as shit



[kbp5520]

polo shirts

hehe

[kpeacesmith]

I feel like once you discover Ratatat you can never let them go.

[2xConnor]

mike sounds like kip from napoleon dynamite at 2:13 - 2:22

[yoshi167943]

Their concert in Paris is the best show I've ever seen.

[MrConorMackinnon]

musical fucking geniuses

[catASHtrophe168]

a weed farm, is burnt to crisp. SO WAT, POWDER TO THE PEEPZ (d'ur)

[Lmpfapo1]

I'm so fucking excited to see them in summer.

[TheMattvd1]

ratatat+kid cudi=good shit

[crowecanada]

nice work fellas, the kids love it.

[pokerherz]

they are high as fuck ahahahaha

[PraterBoyJohn]

0:01 - Shiller, 0:19 - Mumtaz Khan, 1:50 - Mirando, 2:53 - Brulee, 4:37 - Imperials, 5:28 - Cherry =D

[TheBobGandhi]

They're drugged by their music.

[magichristo]

@TheBobGandhi that and a fuck load of weed.

[srock2626]

I never really like my name untill i found Evan mast

[fagag220]

name of 2nd song please!!!!

[PraterBoyJohn]

@fagag220 Song 1 is the intro to shiller. The second song is called mumtaz khan.

[fagag220]

@PraterBoyJohn whats the song after mirando? my bad

[PraterBoyJohn]

@fagag220 The song after mirando is called Brulee. It's one of my personal favorites and one of their best I think.

[dladelph]

@PraterBoyJohn whats the last song called?!

[PraterBoyJohn]

@dladelph The last song is called cherry it's off their first album.

[BlayneYudis]

they execute the most exotic sounding music when you are baked

[catASHtrophe168]

PLEASE COME AGAIN TO MALAYSIA, I BEG OF YOU GUYZ

[catASHtrophe168]

LOL. No, I'm not laughing. I'm LIFTED. ON. LIFE. MOTHERF- Ratatat's the fucking beast.

[GDHGDYFJH]

chill dudes

[gavinjamesaitken1]

the backwards guitar is genius

[WhiteNacho]

BFD!

[pootinhammer]

Ive been listening to Ratatat for about 17 years okay. I dont listen to their stuff anymore I just kick it from my head. you know what im saying? i can do that. No disrespect, but thats how I am.

[unabomberman]

@pootinhammer

How can you be listening to them for 17 years? You mean chiptune inspired electronica?

[RinkZate]

@unabomberman ...

Lol he's referencing an intro to a song of their's.

[unabomberman]

@RinkZate

Obviously I didn't get it. I was racking my brains like "Who other than Kentaro Miura has been doing this shit for that long?"

[pootinhammer]

@unabomberman i was kidding. replacing words from the intro to the song "17 years"

[8thVolg]

@pootinhammer I'm so borrowing that quote.

[pootinhammer]

@8thVolg lol be my guest. 

[pootinhammer]

@5054141799 listen to the spoken intro to the song "17 years"

[Cornbreadddd]

@pootinhammer i dont get it, they haven't even been around for close to that long, hopefully you were joking and I just missed the sarcasm.

[pootinhammer]

@Cornbreadddd its the spoken intro to the song "17 years" lol, yes i know they are not that old

[Cornbreadddd]

These dudes seem so fucking boring.

[MrBrendanCunningham]

@pootinhammer LOL

[FortKnoxMusic]

@pootinhammer what are you trying to say!

[pootinhammer]

@FortKnoxMusic lol its the spoken intro to the song "17 years"

[bcxangel]

@pootinhammer I don't know what you're saying. . . .

[Lions4322]

@bcxangel , he refers to one of the songs..

[bernlin2000]

@pootinhammer They've been together for 10 years, but ok :-)

[kbp581]

@bernlin2000 listen to ratatat's song "seventeen years" and you'll know what hes talking about

[daftrhetoric]

@pootinhammer Question: are those the only Ratatat lyrics?

[gen6k]

their guitar textures remind me of radiohead, i used to dislike radiohead but i usually get all music after a while

[TheGuruJuru]

wats that beat on 1:48 need to know please help..

[benjammin1018]

@TheGuruJuru it's Ratatat Mirando

[TheGuruJuru]

@benjammin1018 thanks alot...

[rest0ck]

reminds me of Kurt Cobain, hm.

[grace1024grace]

Ratatat in Mexico at 1:11!!

[lshskate9]

hey whas hannin mike

[drakostreet]

Nice, Charles Manson still makes music.. Ratatat ftw

[metalwaffle94]

ur watching rehearsal space aaaaandd,.......were high as fuck

[robelgmusic]

These guys are GENIUS!

[seinormexicano]

These guys are so hip.

[Doplarmusic]

THEY DO YARCH

[Doplarmusic]

YARCH TO THE MASSES

[pwnJOOface]

i wanna chill with these fools

[ninja19215]

even

is soo fuckn sexy hhhhhhhhhhhaa

[unholychunk]

@ninja19215 even? it's evan

[jbswisher]

Yes I'll agree on the weird musicians thing..anyway. What they are saying at the end re affirms what I think when I hear their music is that it is music in one of its purest forms. They let the music take them on weird journey, dont spend too much technical time on it (just let it come out) and just entertain yourself and everyone else will come for the ride. Dont try to categorize it etc. Genius

[dayremix]

they are some strange dudes, but they sure make awesome music!

[sxyspaz]

i love seeing how awkward musicians can be. They're so clearly genius in their own right. Like he said, you don't need to describe it in words. let the music speak for itself

[youreatowel1103]

classics is and will always be their best album.

[YoutanPoluo]

they're so quiet/high/amazing/soft spoken/talented/original.

[wovenful]

I KNOW I've heard the song at 05:30 but can't for the life of me remember which one it's from. Any help?

[FullmetalCombine]

@wovenful it is the orgasmic mellow tune of Cherry, from their debut album. is it in the related videos look towards the bottom.

[wovenful]

@FullmetalCombine

Ah that's right! Thanks man!

[MrTommyprochy]

they were si high during the interwiev :D

[JohnCougarFish23]

i want some of what they're smokin

[xTheJeffShowx]

I'll be extremely appreciative If we have the chance to talk in person.

[MrJeromelp]

5:47 hahaha, the weed's sooo good

[GottaLoveTitties]

im going to name my kids mike and evan. and if their girls ill name them michelle and evelyn

[ChaosTitties]

@GottaLoveTitties do you like chaostitties?

[wraithy65]

Seen those guys live in Edinburgh last Sunday, braving snow drifts on the way. So glad I got thru though, those 2 put on a flawless show, their music just pulled me in. Now I'm hooked, they're so reminiscent of so many classic artists blended together. Let the Ratatat obsession begin, I must spread the gospel!

[julz991]

Yo, mike looks like  Jesus Christ

[zxcvnmtgb]

They're an unique band.

[SystematicSequence]

Whats the song playing in the begining ?

[cfodera]

@SystematicSequence It's called Mumtaz Khan, it's on the album LP3.

[sayrith]

one way to do an interview..when they are high looolll

[oliviertomb]

theyre soooo high.

[Budgetgravy]

Fucking genius musicians, just by keeping it simple :D

[Qball9311]

These guys r so chill.

[lechodemeista]

saw them live best live band ever

[secretfreq23]

Dude, sooo chilll.

[robmcman]

ratutit sux. sumbs up iv u agrie

[captaincabeman]

@robmcman The mere stupidity of your comment just shows why people should NOT "sumbs up" and why they SHOULD listen to this and save this music for the semi-intelligent, and not for the brainwashed, mindless "Bieliebers" and such. I apologize to all of the internet for a) anyone whose IQ reduced by 10 by reading this fools comment, b) using Justin Bieber as a scapegoat, and c) starting any form of an argument on this video.

[Dreamsicle0506]

Ratatat is so amazingly creative! They are the only reason I like the Kid Cudi song "Pursuit of Happiness"!!! They made the sound come together!!!!

[GhostOfMeOfficial]

This is so dope. I relate to their creation process in so many ways.

[RachBeech927]

they feel so awkward at first when they hear the music. hahaha. they're awesome

[bigchurp]

"i guess we have to make an album and make this into a band..." aww do we have to? haha! these are the most chill guys ever.

[riopieboy]

I love the music these guys release so much.

It's pretty much the soundtrack to my life at this stage.

Because it doesn't have lyrics(not counting the remixes) and not a lot of bass on most tracks, it isn't distracting. I can study, talk, write w/e without the music affecting my ability to think.

Playing lead over their tracks is pretty fun too. Would love to see them live.

Good to see that they're very down to earth. I have to ask though, what amount of their recording budget is spent on weed?

[jpb11380]

@riopieboy

i agree, playing leads over there songs is fun.

especially when baked. with or without an instrument.

[interforce1]

@riopieboy you havent lived until youve seen them live. amazing lights and videos.. you dont even need the weed. everyone gets high on the music

[MrZackattack26]

some fuckin ratatat homie

[Dudeheit89]

Listening to them is as nice and calming, as listening to their wonderful music.

[12bmaz]

4:36 what song is that

[thesweetchilipepper]

@12bmaz i'm pretty sure imperials.

[Buttefs8]

mike is high man

[blinkystop]

Yo, I'm Mike and I'm high as fuck.

[simpleton7]

@blinkystop And I'm Evan, also high as fuck.

[jebusdota]

@blinkystop cool as fuck too

[dasjestyr]

these guys are a whole new kind of amazing live.

[fiyagal1]

love your work!

[spncrmorrissette]

I feel like hanging with them would be awkward, as fuck...

[GodsNumberOneSon]

THEY ARE FUCKING GODS OF GODS ON STAGE. SEEN THEM TWICE, HONESTLY TWO BEST SHOWS THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO.

[AutismPrime]

i smiled while watching this whole thing just cause of there shyness and their subtle jokes throughout.

[blasphemymaster]

I respect them. They have a passion, and they're pursuing it humbly and modestly. They end up making unique and awesome music.

I should say that they are HORRIBLE at making music videos.

[df71091]

@blasphemymaster are you crazy :D you have to check out Mirando :D awesome :D

[blasphemymaster]

@df71091

Ok, I saw it. That was hilarious. There was also another one I saw that was pretty good. It had birds and some crazy stuff.

I still think most of their vids are pretty bad though.

[rawsushirollXx]

OH CRAP jebus is on the left no wonder the music is so god damn good!!!

[kpeacesmith]

I feel like once you discover Ratatat, you can never let them go.

[KunaiKnight]

@kpeacesmith so true man, these guys are honestly.... there jesus to me, their music is what makes me feel so damn happy, when i listen to any of their songs while im like walking or something, i just feel like everything is flowing and everything's perfect

[ShgKwat]

@kpeacesmith That is why I'am addicted to Ratatat.

[AndyJemi]

@kpeacesmith i accidentally pressed the thumbs down. I would like to tell you I apologize and I feel exactly the same way.

[AndyJemi]

@kpeacesmith i accidentally pressed the thumbs down. I would like to tell you I apologize and I feel exactly the same way.

[submerged4life]

@kpeacesmith

it just happened to me

[321Green1Fork123]

@kpeacesmith this is so true

[kpeacesmith]

@321Green1Fork123 ..Yea I mean for me it started with "17 Years"..and then I bought Classics and fell in love with every song on that album. And now I listen to all their albums, my favorite is "Cherry", that song is amazing!

[321Green1Fork123]

@kpeacesmith hahah dude i kid u not, cherry is also my favorite song

[xbdayx]

@kpeacesmith absolutely

[unabomberman]

@kpeacesmith

'Cause if you do they might fall or something. They're sooo baked, those guys.

Music's awesome, though.

[freeridergod]

mike looks like he has boobs,,,

[maeiraldi]

They seem very modest. Very cool.

[TheGreenManana]

whoa wat is the instrument at 1:27?!?!

[GamerConor]

@TheGreenManana a melodica

[darko611]

@TheGreenManana im not to sure but i think its one of those electirc flute type thing ..i forgot the name of them tho

[blasphemymaster]

@TheGreenManana

Wow, good question.

[WolfBabiez]

@TheGreenManana melodica

[Snowpea52]

they need to calm down a little bit.

[AverySauer]

3:49 - "There's alot you can do with computers" lol

[Mapa729]

They're so stoic... but rock so hard... wtf...!

[Krisx69]

they look like two dead jesus'

[piggybankcashflowa]

whats the song playing at like 3:40

[robertman369]

@piggybankcashflowa ratatat - tropicana

[holdaas1993]

@piggybankcashflowa Ratatat - Brulee

[TheDrGolightly]

Who cares if they smoke human babies, music like that is worth a little infanticide

[shoebrush101]

@TheDrGolightly well said.

[IzykLord]

When you're stoned listen to their music. It'll take you on an adventure......

[ant1ph0n]

@IzykLord i'd recommend even better, shrooms.

[MurphOil45]

I LOVE RATATAT

[elduke1050]

i wonder why RATATAT isn't as popular as Daft Punk, but RATATAT is definitely better.

[seangnarboots]

Why is everyone so concerned about how stoned they are, or what drugs they are on. It shouldn't matter. Drugs have been a part of musical inspiration essentially from the beginning, the first drum beat. They are talented artists that create good music........... which sounds spectacular while on MOLLY !

[Nowheremovies]

what drugs do they do? defenetly stronger than pot. I find these guys cool, drugs aren't bad, it expands your imagination, gives you inspiration. Some people like video games, others money, others drugs.

[jaredwhorton41]

@Nowheremovies

yea.. ur right.. but if you do other drugs than weed.. like heroine, and crack, u wont last long...

ull fuckin die

[ant1ph0n]

@jaredwhorton41 that's an ignorant exaggeration (to an extent) i'd been on heroin for 3+ years and am now on a methadone program (which i'll be at 1mg in like 3 months so i'm almost done) but i digress, i didn't die though i did feel like it more than a few times while (unwillingly) withdrawing off black tar. don't spread misinformation. sentiments on either end of the spectrum (drug wise) are all bad. e.g. "it's super awesome you won't die trying it once" "no it's super horrible you will die!"

[jaredwhorton41]

@ant1ph0n

please.. read my comment one more time.. theres no information in that comment thats wrong..

my best friends mom died at age 44.. she had done crack for a long time..

my bestfriend was 11 when she died.. think about it.. the life span of a woman is about 79 years..

his mother had about a full half of her life left to live..

and bro i could really careless about your story.. i respect, but it had nothing to do with the point i was trying to get across..

[daftboyrock]

you can tell these guys do a lot of drugs thats where they get thier influences......see guys drugs can be benifitcial if used right

[JJustFreedom]

hahah their absolutely stoned!! look how red their eyes are

[StonedGuerilla]

1:28 What instrument is that?

[pedr0mg]

@StonedGuerilla looks like a melodica

[squarepusher645]

Much thanks for the Up!

[2hitQu1t]

64000th, they were so baked lmao

[mattyclownshoes]

5:48

mike looks goooonnnneeeeee

[spoocyguy]

backwards attacks!!!