Honestly, the band views themselves as Post Apocalyptic Steampunk Victorian Goth... ish... The song "Love" especially comes to mind for the latter. XD Regardless of what you call the music, Abney Park is just awesome!
I have always loved steampunk but had no idea the steampunk music scene was this established. I thought Clockwork Quartet were the only band for sometime lol. Anyway I start listening to Abney Park and the only issue I have is, I just can't imagine classic steampunk characters writing this music or listening to it you know? I mean The Cog is Dead, Clockwork Quartet and Clockwork Dolls just seem like their written in steampunk by steampunk characters, this just doesn't to me. What do you think?
@riddi111 everything before 2005 (?) I think is an industrial goth world dance. the band was revamped into a steampunk band and even gave a fictitious origin story to explain why they changed.
ok i was on this site stumbleupon and this thing came up about steampunk so i was like WHAT is steampunk? haha so i checked it out and happy to say quite intrigued
was looking through a book about steampunk crafts and the basic overall feel and what steampunk is-and this band was pictured and mentioned XD you can imagine how happy i was lol
this whole "steampunk" thing kinda reminds me of what they wear in most japanese rpg games. everythings so mixed and random, but at the same time fits rather nicely!
Do you know whats nice to see, Someone (katringa) who can actually find Decant pictures of Genuine "Steampunk". This is all, personalised, designed, thought out, beautiful, amazing, steampunk-esque bit of work. This is steampunk, not that cruddy, pre-made, generic, plastic, false Nerf gun Excuse for steampunk. Painting something and claiming its your's isn't very creative. Making things from scratch on the other hand... Fantastic.
My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake, and they live in a state of constant, total amazement. I'm not gonna tell you who you are. I don't know who you are. I don't want to know. It's taken me all my life to find out who I am and I'm tired of your... Seems like something from the matrix in a way. Plus I saw them live, got the entire band to sign both CD's I bought :P Abeny Park!
I love Abney park! Next to Three days grace, they rock out loud too ^_^ NOT SAYING ANYTHING OF COURSE, I have equal respect for them both :D They BOTH have many good songs *nodnod* *giggles*
@TasteOfTorment Well said mate! You are so right. Why can't beautiful music just be beatiful music? Why does it have to be beautiful music and it comes such and such lable?
@damienamarty, actually I came here looking up shitty goth bands I used to listen to, and was confused by all the steam punk, until I saw that they have apparently restyled themselves with their more recent work.
@EcksBawks why not wear them around ur neck instead? makes u look more casual than on ur forehead, although it doesnt keep ur hair back or show off ur goggles... but which is better? only one way to find out! FIGHT!
I just saw Joe vs the Volcano for the first time today, and recognised the two lines used- it took me a minute to remember which song used them. It was really neat, having heard this song so many times, to hear those lines in their original context, especially when I didn't know they were coming.
2 b honest, I have no idea what Steampunk is, but the video was filled with incredibly interesting photos. Another great compilation, which seems 2 me to be un-proportionately under-rated. :-o
Steampunk is basically an alternate history where humanity continues to rely on steam and complex mechanical technology, rather than electricity. That isn't to say that there isn't electricity, it just isn't as prevalent in a steampunk society. Inspiration for the genre ranges from Jules Verne to Leonardo da Vinci, so it's hard to give an accurate description.
I was happy to see the old coot with the maps. (with respect of course Sir) I'm a 53 yr old myself and a Steampunk. Capt. Robert has observed that of the various cultural offshoots of his experience Steampunk has an unusually multi-generational appeal. I can see why... closer to the wake. Oh and let's give a squeal for Dr. Steel.
:D Steampunk is so beautiful and widespread among all generations, each individual bringing their own style forward. I love to see it - what a fantastic culture we've created. Thank you for your comment, and I'm a Dr. Steel fan also :D
love it, its a really good song, i can understand the first two verses, but what is the chorus?? i carnt understand it, besides sommet falling in place... and stop, any info would be helpful, cos i love this song :P
seriously...i can't stop listening <3
Digitalbanana90 2 weeks ago
Honestly, the band views themselves as Post Apocalyptic Steampunk Victorian Goth... ish... The song "Love" especially comes to mind for the latter. XD Regardless of what you call the music, Abney Park is just awesome!
Leathurkatt 3 weeks ago
where can i get this version of the song?? i want it on my ipod :D
PepperGothic 1 month ago
there are some awesome steampunk pics in this vid especially the badass cannon at 1:01
slyermeister 1 month ago
0:39 I want
happysugarhunny 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Abney Park
I love this song!
TheLadyPoe 5 months ago
I have always loved steampunk but had no idea the steampunk music scene was this established. I thought Clockwork Quartet were the only band for sometime lol. Anyway I start listening to Abney Park and the only issue I have is, I just can't imagine classic steampunk characters writing this music or listening to it you know? I mean The Cog is Dead, Clockwork Quartet and Clockwork Dolls just seem like their written in steampunk by steampunk characters, this just doesn't to me. What do you think?
riddi111 10 months ago
@riddi111 everything before 2005 (?) I think is an industrial goth world dance. the band was revamped into a steampunk band and even gave a fictitious origin story to explain why they changed.
zedanglevandera 9 months ago
@riddi111 I've always assumed that it's just a different vision of steampunk. After all, part of the charm of steampunk is that it's so ill-defined.
steampunkstan 7 months ago
@steampunkstan Not ill defined, but beautifully flexible.
raynsung 5 months ago
@raynsung I concur. Flexible is a better choice of word.
steampunkstan 4 months ago
ok i was on this site stumbleupon and this thing came up about steampunk so i was like WHAT is steampunk? haha so i checked it out and happy to say quite intrigued
superbenny16611 10 months ago
Dam I love this song. This and Love are my fav 2 tracks. Female vocals on this are awesome. I wanna see these guys in concert.
LordAchenon 11 months ago
At 4:05 there is that guy with the golden breast armor - I've seen him in bunches of pictures about steam punk. Who is he? :o
Argasis 1 year ago
was looking through a book about steampunk crafts and the basic overall feel and what steampunk is-and this band was pictured and mentioned XD you can imagine how happy i was lol
ShadowDwellerXXX 1 year ago
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Incidentally Katringa, your father is a wise man.
RoscoesRiffs 1 year ago
I really, really NEED one of those five-barreled railroad anti-airship steam Gatling cannons at 1:01.
RoscoesRiffs 1 year ago
1:02 damn!!!!!!
americanidiot629 1 year ago
I have the same WWII Russian Aviator goggles as the singer on the right in the first picture! :D
MHAldo 1 year ago
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Xenxe777 1 year ago 2
Awsome, awsome song. What was that bit at the end from?
TrustedAlias 1 year ago
this whole "steampunk" thing kinda reminds me of what they wear in most japanese rpg games. everythings so mixed and random, but at the same time fits rather nicely!
ShadowDwellerXXX 1 year ago
Do you know whats nice to see, Someone (katringa) who can actually find Decant pictures of Genuine "Steampunk". This is all, personalised, designed, thought out, beautiful, amazing, steampunk-esque bit of work. This is steampunk, not that cruddy, pre-made, generic, plastic, false Nerf gun Excuse for steampunk. Painting something and claiming its your's isn't very creative. Making things from scratch on the other hand... Fantastic.
Nanovirus5995 1 year ago 4
By the way, Robert wrote this song when he was 16 years old. Is that badass or what?
rkt739 1 year ago 4
I agree most of the world is asleep!
gandhirama 1 year ago
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gandhirama 1 year ago
My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake, and they live in a state of constant, total amazement. I'm not gonna tell you who you are. I don't know who you are. I don't want to know. It's taken me all my life to find out who I am and I'm tired of your... Seems like something from the matrix in a way. Plus I saw them live, got the entire band to sign both CD's I bought :P Abeny Park!
matrixbullettime3 1 year ago 2
@matrixbullettime3 It does sound like The Matrix, but it's actually from Joe Versus The Volcano. ;)
rkt739 1 year ago
You do realize this was from their pre-steampunk days? It was on their very first major album. It is a wonderful collection of photos though.
RadioactiveGrannyTV 1 year ago
This song. This is the one song. The song. The techno organ in the start...just damn.
alexwars2 1 year ago 2
I dig all the steampunk gear, but the best part is the hot girls with guns.
myspaceBLOODARTIST 1 year ago
I love Abney park! Next to Three days grace, they rock out loud too ^_^ NOT SAYING ANYTHING OF COURSE, I have equal respect for them both :D They BOTH have many good songs *nodnod* *giggles*
xXDeathonwingsXx101 2 years ago
Who the fuck cares what kind of music they are, if you like them, then you like them.
God it's annoying to go to a video and see tons of these comments saying, "oh this isn't (insert some useless label here) it's (another label)"
PS: I feel bad for not saying something about the band so I should say that I have become obsessed with this band. They inspire me.
TasteOfTorment 2 years ago 63
They're a very good band. I got addicted by chance.
TestaXDizzy 1 year ago 2
@TasteOfTorment Oh thank god. I was starting to believe everyone on Youtube didn't have a brain.
Totally gave your comment a thumbs up.
RuikeiWolf 1 year ago
@RuikeiWolf <3 You're welcome. It's an aggravation that I'm sure tons of people feel. And I can't believe my comment got in the Highest Rating. :D
And thanks for the thumbs up. :]
TasteOfTorment 1 year ago
@TasteOfTorment You're very welcome :3
RuikeiWolf 1 year ago
@TasteOfTorment Well said mate! You are so right. Why can't beautiful music just be beatiful music? Why does it have to be beautiful music and it comes such and such lable?
Pikeya 5 months ago
@Pikeya Ppssstt, right?!
TasteOfTorment 5 months ago
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I wonder how many people don't know that this song was written back when they were a shitty goth band?
damienamarty 2 years ago
@damienamarty, actually I came here looking up shitty goth bands I used to listen to, and was confused by all the steam punk, until I saw that they have apparently restyled themselves with their more recent work.
(though I always liked this song)
Kethis256 2 years ago
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a goth band. It's just that some people find it cool to hate one genre of music or another.
BTIsaac 2 years ago 5
@EcksBawks why not wear them around ur neck instead? makes u look more casual than on ur forehead, although it doesnt keep ur hair back or show off ur goggles... but which is better? only one way to find out! FIGHT!
whowantsabighug 2 years ago
ah, yes. 3:05. nothing like a hot woman in steampunk garb, eh? xD 3:47 isn't bad either.
awesome song, awesome band, awesome pics...
blindroulette 2 years ago
Yeah I know it seems like some necklace but I want to know what that figure means, or if I can find it :P
mikelson1988 2 years ago
like the 0:26 object, what is it??
mikelson1988 2 years ago
so true!
great pictures! an inspiration - thanks friends!
this was the first time I heard that Abney Park song; I love a lot of theirs.
armadillozenith 2 years ago
wow the woman at 3:05 was hot xD, great music love this genre of music, amazing band
adias06 2 years ago
3:05 <3 NOM! :3
TheCastellan 2 years ago
I'm sad. My goggles are sitting on the counter, waiting for the paint and glue to dry...
ResidentPyro 2 years ago
what glue should i use on my goggles, im not to sure...
paulgirl2008 2 years ago
hoof flavour!
whowantsabighug 2 years ago
And by a weird coincidence, I'm currently wearing my steampunk goggles.
everlynnrayne147536 2 years ago
Love the song, and love Joe VS the Volcano!
scottyfenlon 2 years ago 2
I just saw Joe vs the Volcano for the first time today, and recognised the two lines used- it took me a minute to remember which song used them. It was really neat, having heard this song so many times, to hear those lines in their original context, especially when I didn't know they were coming.
bKiwiD 2 years ago 3
If you don't like the world you are given;
Build your own!
So sayeth the wolfess.
Shanawolfo1 2 years ago 3
For the first picture:
Scientist to the left:
"My invention fries human organs!"
Scientist to the right:
"Mine kills mosquitoes!"
NeverevenStudios 2 years ago 196
Haha! XD
katringa 2 years ago 4
@katringa where can i get the first picture its soooo steampunk :D
Mephi1995 8 months ago
@NeverevenStudios You sir are awesome!
crimsonvin 1 year ago
@NeverevenStudios lol dr. evil and his lesser known twin? ;)
BuddyTheeElf 1 year ago
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NeverevenStudios 2 years ago
aaaawesome lyrics.
Gamezpussy 2 years ago 3
I so know, this song owns.
katringa 2 years ago 3
killer gun at 1:10 :D
Arkaman666 2 years ago 3
God I know, isn't it sweet?? Wouldn't mind one of those mounted on my roof, yknow, keep the neighbours under control ;D
katringa 2 years ago 17
I Use This Song For My Mage: The Awakening Chronicle, My Setting Is Totally SteamPunk!
Paradoxical003 2 years ago
@katringa It's from Warhammer if i'm not mistaken.
jochemlol 5 months ago
I love it too :D
katringa 2 years ago
I love Abney Park! Thanks for doing this it looks awesome. =]
Rebel09Girl 2 years ago
Me too, they're just awesome :D So glad you enjoyed!
katringa 2 years ago
2 b honest, I have no idea what Steampunk is, but the video was filled with incredibly interesting photos. Another great compilation, which seems 2 me to be un-proportionately under-rated. :-o
<3<3<3
onlykindnessmatters 2 years ago
Steampunk is super cool, it's like Victorian history mixed with scifi, people make costumes and inventions and it's awesome :D Thank you so much! <3
katringa 2 years ago
SWEEEET! Thanx 4 the XplaNATION!! Loving ur work!!! =)
<3<3<3
onlykindnessmatters 2 years ago
Steampunk is basically an alternate history where humanity continues to rely on steam and complex mechanical technology, rather than electricity. That isn't to say that there isn't electricity, it just isn't as prevalent in a steampunk society. Inspiration for the genre ranges from Jules Verne to Leonardo da Vinci, so it's hard to give an accurate description.
NeverevenStudios 2 years ago 2
I was happy to see the old coot with the maps. (with respect of course Sir) I'm a 53 yr old myself and a Steampunk. Capt. Robert has observed that of the various cultural offshoots of his experience Steampunk has an unusually multi-generational appeal. I can see why... closer to the wake. Oh and let's give a squeal for Dr. Steel.
Commiton 2 years ago
:D Steampunk is so beautiful and widespread among all generations, each individual bringing their own style forward. I love to see it - what a fantastic culture we've created. Thank you for your comment, and I'm a Dr. Steel fan also :D
katringa 2 years ago
Thay did last weekend for the Whitby Goth Weekend and thay were great :)
HogwartsGoth 2 years ago
Oh fabulous! I would've loved to have been there! How were the other bands?
katringa 2 years ago
thanks for that, i was wondring, and yea, i totally agree with you, Abney Park are fabulous, i just wish they'd come over to the uk at some point DX
archerymad15 2 years ago
Thanks for posting. Love it.
LordFancourt 2 years ago
No problem!! Gotta spread the Abney Park love! Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it.
katringa 2 years ago
love it, its a really good song, i can understand the first two verses, but what is the chorus?? i carnt understand it, besides sommet falling in place... and stop, any info would be helpful, cos i love this song :P
archerymad15 2 years ago
"In today's society, too little anxiety falls in the right place
People hurting one another, no care for another
Can you stand your own face? Listen to me now
People gotta stop hurting themselves
Stop, now bring it closer to the wake"
Abney Park are fabulous!! Glad you enjoyed it!
katringa 2 years ago