The Postal Service "We Will Become Silhouettes"

[CoolSitter]

Is it just me or does Adam Young and Ben sound EXACTLY the same?? :o

[AndySan]

Man, this new Owl City song is awesome! ;)

[languagu]

Postal service is amazing

I found out it was formed when the lead singer of death cab and smiths(ithink smiths) wrote letters to each other , hence the name the postal service its awsome

[andthenerica]

I thought this was death cab for cutie.

[youreviltwin26]

I love how square Ben is pretending to be.

[lyonesse67]

never heard of the band,,was in the smiths and cure state of mind,,but hmm think i like'm....nice

[televisionlighter]

they dont make em like doug martsch or isaac brock or ben gibbard anymore do they.

[deadlysinner6G6]

I want to play fallout now:D

[Bahkti82]

okay kids history 101 in Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs were dropped, all that was left were silhouettes of the people that had been vaporized on the walls of the buildings, seriously don't they teach you this stuff in school. Its not your fault, your just programmed anymore.

[zephyrjoy]

@Bahkti82 Yeah but if you put in the effort you can learn stuff anyway. . . I know lots of things that they don't teach in school because I read and watch documentaries instead of reality shows. But the BBC kind because the ones on American television are really dumbed down and theatrical. And they're all about sharks. Always the sharks.

[Squirtlecantreflip]

Its about a nuclear end of the world? :D

[taurusred]

lmao tumbleweed

[ElliottsRevenge]

Jenny lewis is friggn hot!

[leredsock]

ben is so thin now. zoey zoey zoey... what are your secrets

[funkyme666]

I don't understand how anyone can prefer The Shins' version to this.

[brendaz27]

the popcorn machine reminds me of mine

it made a loud bang noise and a big spark came out of it

it died in front of me

RIP popcorn machine<3

[martinthew]

I love how the video contrasts the Star Trek utopia visuals against the nuclear doomsday vocals.

[amanadem]

a happy family that look like jedi's stay together.

[cheesebagel]

whoa...I remember watching this video on MTV2 more than 5 years ago...me and my sister just loved this song! :D

[ahsanabbaszaidi]

Shut the fuck up about Owl CIty...

SHIT FUCK SHIT lol

Why can't there just be TPS comments on this video

[coolidgejosiah]

I heard the shins cover first...so this one sounds weird.....

[SusieBunny]

Is that Jenny Lewis?

[alechild1]

@SusieBunny Yep!

[VoteBK]

owl city: hefty man who writes bad songs and sings them

ben gibbard: hefty man who writes good songs and sings them

[pohchakai]

are you guys serious? why cant i play a single postal service song without seeing comments about owl city?? they are different bands! i came here to see postal service! lets have some comments about the band we are actually hearing! wth people! you guys are lame

[nilbog44]

well now its below. but whatever. i was being sarcastic

[BeranekDesign]

Who the fuck is Owl City and why should we care what they sound like?

[samwise401]

You guys really do realize that both of their voices are edited using the same system... Which is why you are hearing very similar voices. You guys are being complete assholes, it's not like their songs have the same exact notes and lyrics so why are you all pissing your pants about their similar voices. Good luck ever getting into classical music because that has the same sound throughout the genre.

[mattVmatt12]

wtf realy stop posting comments about owl fucking city(band which i enjoy) they have nothin to do with the postel service (band I also enjoy) so get your fuck tities out of your face and stop being fuck tards ;)

[boardskins]

This song ROCKS! \o/ I love me some death metal!

[nilbog44]

hey dumb asses owl city was first anyway!!! postal service RIPPED HIM OFF

[hobojo007]

@nilbog44 Ummmm, hate to break i to you but postal service was way before owl city

[MegaTouhou]

@nilbog44 Yeah, Postal Service was first. Owl city even quoted that they got inspiration from their album "Give Up" (also, by the by, I love Troll 2. Just Saying.)

[nilbog44]

@MegaTouhou i know. i was trying to be funny. (unsuccessfully) thanks for the troll 2 shout out

[MegaTouhou]

@nilbog44 My bad :/ Sarcasm doesn't travel too well on the internet

[OnTheToiletBeyotch]

@nilbog44 You ignorant fool. Get your fucking facts straight. You just made yourself look like a dumbass. Now, was that productive? Fuck you, and Owl City. THEY ripped The Postal Service.

[nilbog44]

@OnTheToiletBeyotch hey genius. you're a little late to the party. i was being sarcastic. and if you read two or three posts above this you would see that dumb ass

[ixainsophaurxi]

i have that exact popcorn maker at 1:47. i dont know if it counts for anything, but i thought it was interesting.

[skinyme]

this song reminds me of fallout 3

[findanewgoddd]

such an underated band

[angellove3171]

he doesnt sound that much like adam ... O,o but some times he does... hard 2 explain...

[HiroAkemi82]

I like both artists for their differences. 

[RINGMASTER1118]

Oh, GOD!!! THis is a song about nuclear warfare!!! DUCK AND COVER!!!

[RINGMASTER1118]

Is this video really from the 70's, or is that just an affect? How long has The postal Service been around?

[angellove3171]

@RINGMASTER1118 around 2003

[MusikProductions123]

Why hater comments? Why not just enjoy the music! I like Owl City and The Postal Service and Death Cab on equal levels, it is just the way you interpret the music. I started getting into Owl City at a time when I was a bit sad, and it helped me feel better, the upbeat tune and lyrics to Adam's songs. Don't judge Owl City simply because he/they are famous, and he/they use computers to make their music. Adam does play guitar and piano, but he chooses to experiment with other things. Great song btw

[miekoisbored]

I don't think that Owl City is a disgrace.

I think they're different musicians and one is more talented than the other.

I don't think his lyrics need to be drastically changed to be improved.

I feel like Adam's voice as an artist is growing, as Ben's is. Ben is FAR more experienced than Adam, and bashing on him just because he got popular over a single (and uses the same 'music style' as Ben? Not really...but) its kinda lame!

But that's just me.

[Elfafafaa]

@miekoisbored No, you're right.

The people are really just annoyed at the circumstances. Owl City didn't have anything to do with it.

[rosefnjt]

For this mp3 just go to audofier doht cohm.

[flashfreak62]

@Sammyspudd11 but Dr. Suess kicks ass.......

[blackmoon4441]

Owl city: auto tune  #LAME

Postal service: natural talent #FACT

[Weerzer]

@blackmoon4441 have you ever even heard owl city live? I have and in my opinion his voice is nothing short of beautiful

[S7IJN]

1:59

Look at that stance. Lol.

[Sammyspudd11]

meh i dont care about auto tube..

But.."i get a mllion hugs from 10 million lightning bugs"? I mean come on it sounds like its written by Dr Seuss

[Lenbug29]

the postal service is nothing compared to owl city!

[tikitikitock81]

@Lenbug29 umm, you sir... are mentally handicapped

[Lenbug29]

@tikitikitock81 hey, hey, no need for verbal abuse here. & i meant it as they are much

better, owl city is a disgrace to music.

& i'm a girl.

[kkkartono]

this is so jared hess

[hellooodana]

what is this song about?

[punkmonkoffunk]

@levele304 They had been playing Fallout for 3 days striaght

[garfunkel5000]

the lyrics match this song so well.

[zanzatheangel]

By the way, who else loved that they used the popcorn maker overflowing to do "and that's when we'll explode."?

[Ellieways]

I love how it sounds like it's gonna end but then picks up again in a lively beat.

[ralasinchains]

Happy music+ song about nuclear holocaust=WIN #fact

[DarkUchiha95]

i love indie so damn much. damn it

[echoftw]

why are you guys all shitting your pants over Owl City. seriously who cares. Do you think Ben Gibbard hates Owl City? Do you think he would be pleased to find that all the people who enjoy Give Up just spend their time bitching about Owl City? Man you people are dull. You spend your time degrading both artists' work... But you have more inde cred now don't you. You people are why i hate Indie music... bunch of anal, pretentious, elitist, whiny kids. Why don't you listen to the song and enjoy

[MrRaiden1333]

@echoftw dude my thoughts exactly. . . well said.

[billycorgan08]

@echoftw I'd just like to say "word".

[tamatownskater]

@echoftw FUCKING HIPSTERS! HA!

[D0CT0RPR0CT0R]

@echoftw

Hipster Cat liked your comment before it went mainstream.

[ggill1313]

@echoftw THANK YOU!:D I love both bands... no need for hatin' on em'!;) Both great!

[robair9911]

@echoftw Contention is the sign of true art, isnt it? Did everyone like Picasso? Or Monet? What about Andy Warhol?

[potsdogho]

@echoftw I more or less agree that people need to shut up about that but I must lul at the slight hypocrisy about pretentiousness in Indie.

[allyndeimos]

aw man... i expected the bikers to explode right there.

[catmad27]

which album is this on? I wanna buy it now!

[timedork]

What is the song about even?

[SkatingLifeAway]

he sounds like the singer from Death Cab For Cutie

[allyndeimos]

@SkatingLifeAway *facepalm* he IS the singer from death cab for cutie.

[PronounceCatastrophe]

@SkatingLifeAway Probably cuz it is. : D

[sk5243]

@SkatingLifeAway he is the singer from DCFC this is one of his side projects. His name is Ben Gibbard and he also does some great solo work under his own name.

[RINGMASTER1118]

He is...

[lilmunch64]

it's a shame that he's so ugly.

[CaptinPenguin]

@lilmunch64 lol have u seen his wife?

[daphnehatesderby]

@lilmunch64

Yeah!. How dare he look like a normal 34 year old! His music would be wayyyy better if he looked more like brad pitt. Amirite or amirite?

[timendo215]

Why is everyone flaming Owl City? This is a Postal Service Video. Keep it to "Postal Service Sucks" Or "Postal Service rocks".

Btw, Postal Service Kicks ass. I wish he would give it more time, but I doubt we'll get what we want.

[Mer1002]

I don't think Postal service and Owl city are that much alike, and I love both bands

[Akumpula]

When our bodies finally go. This guy's songs give me chills, but I like it. What movie was this in or what movie used this in a trailer?

[dan0987654321]

1:08

is the best.

makes you think about everything goin on.

[acrossthesun1]

they are all dressed like luke skywalker

[nintendo309]

I love people who think that their opinion on bands count, but I love more the people who think that other peoples opinions on bands count. It is very fun to watch.

[ofekf]

Ben Gibbard  is f*cking genius :)

[SamanthaUnicorn]

I love the end with the trumpets. <3

[notenoughRobots]

this video is adorable. Ben Gibbard makes me laugh. :)

but did Death Cab come first or the Postal Service?

[SamanthaUnicorn]

@notenoughRobots Death Cab for Cutie came first n_n

[classified1986]

I think Owl City and The Postal Service can coexist <3 Peace!

[cfchick519]

jenny lewis is my idol, and i want to marry ben gibbard.

both are so incredibly talented.

[seaweedlover2]

this song always makes me sad...kinda eery

[llamatomdizle]

Which beat did owl city steal from postal service?? It sounds like this one and city sleeps tonight or something hey?

[catguyauble]

Ben Gibbard + Jenny Lewis = PURE TALENT!

[EscuadronMusical09]

i will smoke iilegal substances to this song all day everyday bitchez

[aridz13]

postal service is awesome

[Hiperpiper456]

i love his voice for cab and postal :)

[ilanasatori]

Ok, here's the difference between Owl City and the Postal Service. The Postal Service has talent and Owl City does not. I hope that cleared everything up with everyone.

[dbsbmx98]

owl city is ok if you like nice beats and idiotic lyrics. I listen to them but there nowhere near as good as the postal service.

[234thur]

That's not Ben, is it?

[Lambofsodom666]

only under 200,000? I thought this song was way more popular than this? maybe I can actually say I like these guys in public again.

[irishmangoeswild]

Love how despite how morbid the lyrics are, the beat itself is upbeat

[Blooperman122334]

Definitely a good contrast.

[chibiusa255]

lol, am I the only one that wanted to watch Logan's Run after seeing this video?

[christinevi101]

@chibiusa255 whats that about?

[chibiusa255]

the costumes remind me of the movie, that's all ^_^

[Dervthings]

i wanna go where thay're going : )!

[vaati13]

1:54 XD

[zmbooking123]

makes me smile :]

[mikeplaysguitar36]

This video is awesome!! Ben Gibbard is a genious....oh and by the way, owl city is garbage.

[trodenhizer]

@mikeplaysguitar36 yesssir

[TimmehIsAwesome]

@mikeplaysguitar36 i love this song! and owl city to, oh and by the way, you suck.

[RINGMASTER1118]

Ya' know, I used to like the postal service a bit. But ever since haters like you have been hating on Owl City, Ben Gibbard can set him self aflame for all I care!!!

[thegetsteady]

sing it JL and BG!

[mendozarozema]

I think you mean JT? And he doesn't sing..

[thegetsteady]

oh i meant Jenny Lewis :]

[Silverleaf223]

Owl City also has more than 1 song, if youve heard any of them. (Try listening to some of them, because theres many more songs) Fireflies is just the most popular...by far.

At least this genre is on the radio n getting the popularity it should have cuz its awesome :)

[Utubebmu]

owl city blows.

[Silverleaf223]

have u listened to him? if u like postal service enough to be watching this video, u can't hate them that much

[odoyle3655]

the kid with the curly hair is my friend, his name is Skye Jones

[Meggypooh112]

fuck owl city. fuck anyoneee or anything trying to be like the postal service.

:)

[broojenstein]

@Meggypooh112 Someone who sounds the same as Postal Service is better than no new Postal Service at all; it sucks they're not releasing another album :(

[Meggypooh112]

true):

i stilllll dont like them tho..

haha

[trodenhizer]

@broojenstein the postal service is death cab for cutie same singer and writer

[lythnia]

@Meggypooh112 Seriously? You're gonna tell someone to fuck off because they draw inspiration from a certain artist and then go and put their own twist on it? Adam Young has his own song style, which you can certainly tell if you listen to enough of his songs - not just "Fireflies"

[cocband]

@lythnia incorrect.

[EnragedBlackPanther]

Jenny Lewis!!!

[trodenhizer]

owl city is fucking terrible he isnt that good at singing nore can he write if his life depended on it ben gibbard is wayyyy original fuck owl city i hate that "band" they shouldnt of even gotten a label

[underminedsk]

My opinion of Owl City vs Postal Service:

1. Owl City uses autotune to make sure he sings on key, Postal Service doesn't; Ben Gibbard is a more talented artist.

2. Owl City's lyrics need serious help.

[grykit]

who came out first? either way there both very talented and owl city is just one guy sure his lyrics are crazy but it separates him from other artist.

[puppyluvr17]

@grykit

His lyrics arent 'crazy'...

theyre just idiotic.

[CoolHootie]

@underminedsk I agree 20000000000%. Owl City's lyrics leave me wondering if I want to shoot myself or kill John Lennon... Oh wait....

[supergiff8]

@underminedsk Owl City doesn't use autotune. What are you talking about?

[DancingTableLeg]

@supergiff8: lolwut

[jsh16]

@underminedsk can anyone tell me how they are related at all because although they sound the same they are two very different groups as said by the man above as the lyrics are both very different.

[thebluebaron86]

@underminedsk strawberry avalanche ~~~~~~ made me say what the fark when i heard it.

[TyroneeT]

@underminedsk nailed it ;)

[annawantsyourbumbum]

@underminedsk i agree but i just dont see where people are getting this owl city thing from.. postal service have been around years! and sound nothing like owl city.. therefor your wrong!

[liddy85]

@underminedsk

owl city has nothing on the postal service, but they havent got the recognition they deserve. owl city is crap

[Panic4me16]

@underminedsk Lmfao, right on. I had an argument withe that idiot from Owl City on how he said that he didn't consider the postal service an influence to him.

[dbsk06]

@underminedsk i agree owl city lyrics make my cringe.

[ash0ppingcart]

@underminedsk owl city's songwriting is garbage

[antislug]

@underminedsk autotone sux, it's like fake singing.

[t00br00tal]

@antislug

i can appreciate auto-tune when it 's used to create unnatural effects, but as a crutch i agree is a total cop-out

[jamesaresvik]

@underminedsk haha how is a comparison even possible

[coldflame988]

so this is where they got the idea of the video Fireflies!

cool, that made me like Owl City even more! Postal Service should be thankful that Owl City helped their genre(?) popular :))))

[macandthebird]

i love this band/ song sooo much.

i just tried to make a cover of "follow you into the dark" and put it on my site. Nowhere as good as Mr. Gibbard though. Im new to youtube, and need suggestions on what to cover next! please help me! i need people to be friends with. =))

[ThatweirdkidDom]

here i'll end this

owl city is good

postal service, is WAY better

best band. in the universe.

ben gibbard. is an absolute genius.

[SubwooferSunday]

Ben Gibbard is the original Adam Young. Adam Young sounds like him, not the other way around.

[pandaapple54]

i love this song!!!

[zanzatheangel]

Ah I love ben so much, and owl city does have kind of a postal service feel about it, I personally like them both, owl city though is <Postal service<Death cab :D

[punkskabassist87]

I feel like the guy from Owl City sounds much more like the guy from Relient K...imho this guy sounds a lot like the motion city soundtrack singer

[zanzatheangel]

True, true, I'm just saying, I can't see why people are arguing about Owl City on here, I just decided to try and say they're both good. But yeah, he does sound quite a bit like relient K doesn't he

[SpazzyOwen]

why can't people like owl city AND the postal service? i like both :)

[HellMaster548]

@abstractish0 They're not. The Postal Service came first, and most of Owl City's songs sound like the lyrics are just changed. You're allowed to like one or the other. I have no problem with your personal preference. But do NOT claim that Owl City is an original band. It's just not.

[chelsx09]

dude. where did all this postal service vs. owl city come from?

they aren't anything alike.

i think they're both quite fantastic in my opinion.

[philritter21]

@chelsx09 The comparison came because the Owl City kid copied Ben Gibbard's voice and singing style so exactly that major publications accused him of ripping Postal Service off.

[HiroAkemi82]

He has a similar voice is all.

Saying he copied is stupid. About 90% of everything we listen to sounds like something else.

[DucatiMo22]

What's in the other 10% category?

[HiroAkemi82]

@DucatiMo22:

The shit you don't understand or never even figured existed. xD

[NekoZamaki]

@HiroAkemi82

THANK YOUUUU gawd ya turn on the radio and go through 8 songs they all sound way to much alike

[HellMaster548]

@HiroAkemi82 Yes, but that 90% all sounds like the other part of the 90%. This was the 10% that was finally original, a breath of fresh air. So when someone else copies the singing AND music style, but just in a crappier way, it's a big deal.

[HiroAkemi82]

@HellMaster548:

Thats funny considering Postal service sounds like an Upbeat Death Cab. Are you going to say that he copied off his self now?

You are only as original as you make yourself seem, and even that isn't original.

Like I said 90% of something sounds like something else, Postal service falls in that 90%.

The things that fall ouside into the 10% are things, like I said, you can't understand or never knew existed.

[maximiliaan1995]

lol i love the commenting

think you got a good point with the 10% but even that isnt original because even taht ten precent is bieng copied

nothing we have today is original it is only because it is so hard to creat a toataly orgininal peice or movie or anything els for that matter even

quite a bleak outcome for the futer

:C

[hitchcockwannabe]

i agree completyly like maybe he didnt copy maybe he just got his inspiration from this kind of music cause other bands sound similare to this and owl city like jeeze it isnt copying and your all jelous that owl city got famous and your precious ps didnt boo hoo cry me a fucking river shit am i totally copying a famous saying omg i dint mean to

[gotirish]

I love the star wars ending in this vid

[RavingPirates]

Owl City is diet Postal Service. Just sayin'.

[Rabiku5077]

@RavingPirates hahahaha agreed....

[HiroAkemi82]

lol

best electronic music = daft punk..