Two Gallants "Despite What You've Been Told" on Jimmy Kimmel

[666onglock]

One of my favorite bands of all time as well as an amazing performance. These guys never cease to amaze me. Complex yet beautifully melodic and a two-piece to boot..... I also have to say that it's funny that Rich Eisen was the guest on Kimmel that night. I grew up watching him on my local news channel here in my hometown of Redding Ca.

[EggHerBlandYam]

Matt Damon (whom I'm having intercourse with) must be really upset about not being able to see this performance.

[Sheggzz]

@lopartino19 he's an animal!!

[TheSyntheticPop]

I kno these guys... I want a cookie

[SDC910]

Is it gah-lunt or guh-lahnt?

[aezeon]

sometimes i give myself the creeps

[unclecletus]

"That was pretty good, I thought" :)

[shploomp]

does anyone else get the James Joyce refference?

[twigj93]

@shploomp I do. Two Gallants was a short story about two guys chasing girls but not getting anything.. They thought that was a pretty accurate portrait of their life.

[shploomp]

@twigj93 thank you, good sir, for proving that there is still some literacy left in the youtube community

[twigj93]

@shploomp Haha. You're welcome.

[MisterHoneydog]

The drummer...fuck, he is goooood !!!

[eridgley]

If you like the drums here (and who wouldn't?), check out Bill Ward of Black Sabbath knocking the skins off on "War Pigs" in Paris, 1970.

[ahuebner]

It makes me sad that I will never be as good at anything in my life as Tyson is on the drums....

[asfiveonezero]

"That was alright..." - Understatement of the decade after witnessing a great performance and a drumming masterclass...

[wartree]

The mesmerizing ever balancing hyge cymbals

[wartree]

the gretsch brimming through the amp valves, ohhhhh

[keweidoo]

wtf... high on music looks a lot like high on cocaine, apparently

[do0rkn0b]

@keweidoo you jelly you can't afford coke amirite? imrite.

[keweidoo]

@do0rkn0b

Not in this country i can't :D

But don't get me wrong, I think they're wonderful.

[TheMethodrone]

Absolutely magnificent.

Pure music for the soul.

[TheHolyurethra]

THEY'RE BACK!!!!

[ctothemman]

Best NPH lookalike ive ever seen!

[bubsy1990]

they are far more than just ALRIGHT! hah

[CoreyGrubbNDN]

rooftopsscreaming, your a faggot

[rooftopsscreaming]

another reason to KNOW the SF scene bloooooooooows.

[BeehlerMJ]

I miss this band more than any other!!! Saw them many times in SF and it was always amazing. Saw them at The Independent and they put a spotlight behind Tyson and projected his shadow on the wall. So cool to watch him wail on those drums. Check out "Devotionals" for his new stuff. Adam has a solo album now as well.

[BeehlerMJ]

I miss this band more than any other!!! Saw them many time in SF and it was always amazing. Saw them at The Independent and they put a spotlight behind Tyson and projected his shadow on the wall. So cool to watch him wail on those drums. Check out "Devotionals" for his new stuff. Adam has a solo album now as well.

[ferr3t]

Two Gallants just wiped the floor with that house band.

[rhcp27tom1]

they are beyond amazing, im glad in a way how under rated they are. just hope they never call it a day and carry on making music like this!

[stonewall554]

"Despite What You've Been Told, I once had a soul,

left somewhere behind,

A former friend of mine"

Some of the best lyrics ever!!

and the drummer is freakin epic

[VILLAINSRecords]

Their live performances give me goosebumps. Incredible stuff

[z0mgeomge]

barney stinson?

[joerover22]

ive been emailing these guys to come play at my birthday for the past 3 years lol one can dream...

[FunkyMonks89]

screw you jimmy kimmel... "that was alright"... "that was pretty good i thought", they rocked the shit out of your house band so suck it

[worleymatt1]

that is truly a badass band. I can listen to them always, they kick ass

[jiggytree]

Just a message to Saddle Creek - This is one of the few bands that I would absolutely buy a collection of their live performances, even just the audio, and yes, even at youtube quality.

Their performances have such power and emotion that each clip is unique, and worth listening to.

[ajkfootballfan]

@ thewhoorwhoom,  where's local h in those duo's?

[cred45543]

Local H is not a top duo at all.

[thewhoorwhom]

Duets are the greatest: Two Gallants, White Stripes, Dresden Dolls, Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, they're all amazing.

[TheWickedGibson]

Yeah I wouldn't put the Stripes in with Two Gallants... Maybe thats just me.

[TheWickedGibson]

And by that I mean Two Gallants are way better.

[ratblues]

@TheWickedGibson Better? Why? 

[bobstar80]

@thewhoorwhom Let's not forget the Black Keys.

[taylor975]

also death from above 1979 :)

[Coppola63]

@thewhoorwhom check out the black keys then theyre friggin awesome

[MattAndHarrisFilms]

that was much more than just alright, or pretty good. That was incredible.

[discowithmycheez]

You sir need to learn proper english XD

[HowlHimself]

Two Gallants are great, but it's the lyrics that I like the most. Seem them twice live, greats shows.

[1skate2heav3n]

i cannot get over how ridiculously awesome (and complicated) his drumming style is! its melodic than it is a beat. these guys are much too underrated.

[WeDareToBeStupid13]

I want to figure out his style and steal it. I would kill to be able to think up parts like that.

[bubsy1990]

@1skate2heav3n i was just thinking the same thing! bloody mind blowing-- sad day when they split :(

[mystickscrybe]

@1skate2heav3n

Going to a show next Friday. I will let you know how it is.

[yesfinallygot1]

the guitarist's strumming is cool what's that called?

[boogiman007]

fingerpicking ?

[Yungblade41]

finger picking

[RaeudigerRuediger]

the singer sounds like hes a bit nervous. his voice seems to be shivering...

good though

[PivotIsAwesome4]

I wanna play the drummers style, I like it alot!!!!!!!!!! it there a name for that style or no?

[Greggah]

I listened to this on the party I first met a fuckbuddy I later fell in love with. At that time she was a replacement for another girl I loved. This shit hits me hard. Its just so damn beatiful.

[silverfuck]

Thanks so much for sharing :/

[PictureOnAWall]

"pretty good..." geez

[eyesere]

that drummer looks like hes playing at fast forward :o

[FakePlasticTree225]

Thats true emotion. Wonderful.

[0o0oo0o]

yea the drummer is a beast and the guitarists fingerpicking while singing is amazing. i love this song

[skate21zero]

I havent seen anyone play drums that well in a while lol wow

[governmentagent1]

tis the san francisco style

[emay75wildcats]

Sorry.... They both have sick beards

[emay75wildcats]

He's got a sick beard

[documentLT]

Spared a bit a soul for that talk show.

[metalmilitia06]

they played kimmel on my b-day

[modestmoose83]

well, it's january 3rd again, so...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[metalmilitia06]

thanks pal

[burnthehives]

i love how the drumsticks hit his long ass hair!

[midstOFmist]

I'm just sitting here watching this performance, and it's hitting me how powerful this song is really. MAN! That is intense, potent stuff.

[lifeofbob]

aside from just being a really good drummer, tyson has a unique style that's really hard to imitate. this song is fairly basic on drums but still super difficult to play exactly the way he does.

[gibax]

There are few drummers who play to the melody like he does.

[santiiiiilife]

i love how they use such strong words. and the way they use the words are so great. love the lyrics.

[stryni]

This song just hit me right in the heart. Heard them first at Bukta Festival in the north of Norway this july, now I am mad I hadn't heard them before the concert as i would have been signing along to all my favourites!

[doucare182]

saw them live and stood in the first row! never gonna forget that :)

[standardyarn]

such a rock and roll soul he has

[ckad79]

An absolutely amazing band but not the easiest thing to promote, since many of their songs are non-traditional. Although many speaks about love and how much somebody loves somebody, this is a song about somebody sleeping around to get somebody off their mind and somebody whose too scared to get attached. When you read the lyrics, it is absolutely amazing.

[StrictlyRude666]

i think he was just really nervous

[ChillpointNews]

Not really, that's the style Adam has on all shows.

[jonathantangjerd]

haha. singer looks like he needs a fix. but the tune is fantastic. One of my favorite by them.

[bulldogdrummer4]

Fucking fantastique fingerpicking...Jesus, that's talent

[kb1686]

i'm probably going to get hated on for speaking my mind, but i just can't get past this guy's screamy off-pitch voice. i'm admittedly not familiar with these guys, so i like to think i'm coming from an objective point of view. good song and great fingerpicking though.

[priestmanyeahyeahyea]

this song doesn't really do them justice. (nor does that album)

and nowt wrong with speaking your mind. lol

[olisadebefan]

peopel who like music like this are generally less likely to give you a thumbs down for giving your opinion! we aint the mindless idiots who listen to fall out boy n avril lavigne!! of course im jus generalising here!

[ChillpointNews]

Hey man, I understand that you don't like it, it's very diffrent. But I think Adam does it in such a style that just makes it sound so damn perfect. I love Two Gallants but I respect your opinion.

[AxlReinvented]

In my life, could I ever finger pick like that...amazing.

[haroimdonard]

watching them perform is a treat for the eyes

[SpartanOstrich15]

and ears -_-

[dresverige]

Is anyone else bothered by the way Jimmy Kimmel pronounces Gallants or have I just always pronounced it wrong?

[Pootatron]

Yea, I always thought it was Gah-lents but the proper way is guh-lawnts i found out the other day

[AdmiralShizzle]

he looks super nervous up there

[danjstier]

well they really arnt.  they love to preform.

[Brownteam]

They sound so good live

made me mad how they just like ya that was two gallants then bam ICE CUBE TOMORROW!!!

they are so good

[Rocky75555]

The thing is about these guys, everyone seems to think hmm thye are not bad. or ''was alright'' It pisses me off that they dont see the passion put behind the music. And because they look like they have just come out the garage, people dont think much of them, if usher was on the show, even if he did a shit show, they would think it was brilliant because he has got all the designer clothes, or at least they would'nt look down on him.. Im only using him as an example, there are many more...Thanks

[scurvyfuckingpete]

I agree, it's just the lyrics are so absolutely... just beautiful. You're just not going to find some mainstream musician who can belt out something as passionate as that. But oh well, if they can't appreciate it, it's their loss.

[stealth5976]

Wow Such Talent! 5 Star's Cheers

Dale

[Tigger2201]

i saw them life 2 hours ago.... and i stood in the first row maybe 2 metres away from them :D it was just amazing! u guys rocked my day!!!! love you <3

[rossmorris]

lucky bastard!

[rhcp27tom1]

fuck me !!

how can you view this video and not be completely blown away by adamn and tyson's passion and talent for their music.

i can imagine that as being a nightmare gig for them with the croud being shit, as they love an intimate croud, but they played so well

[rossmorris]

that sound could Only be a Gretsch! :)

i love my gretsch more than life itself!

[Isobedelloid]

I don't think this performance is that great really... love the band, all their albums/EPs, and of course this song, but it sounds so much better on the album

[jib3810]

does anyone have a good tab to this song...with the finger picking and not just chords?

[markd59]

..... saw these guy's last night, opening for Elbow @ Carling Academy, Birmingham UK ..... Brilliant !!!!

[rossmorris]

oh shit.. i live in brum.. if i had known they were supportin i sould have gone!

im SO gutted now! :(

[mckeownc2000]

the interpol comments are a bit strange. i have all 3 albums and also like two gallants. this was a great performance

[FearAndPassion]

one of my fav. songs thats for sure.....

[Peckinpahh]

so powerfull!! without a bass! blows me away.

[imjonwhoru]

well he does play out of an ampeg rig (which is the cadillac of bass amps) and his style makes up for it, he plays the bass line under a lead part so there is no need for a bass player

[SpartanOstrich15]

great band, great song, and a great performance.

[Smeikololo]

yeah, come back to hamburg!!!!! we miss you!!!

[cLeAnPLasticSun]

Fucking great rendition! This song drives me nuts... in the best way way =D

[megadave05]

Hecky Yeah!!!

[FriLaProductions]

great work, keep it up and come please to Hamburg some day

[Knorriega]

yeah they are pretty awesome guys my friend stole a shirt from their merch guy and i still feel guilty for letting my friend, thats how strong of vibes they give off when in their prescence

[llwilliamsll]

why don't you throw them some money next time you see them?

[utubecansuckit]

The bright eyes tag i get but why interpol? If you own interpols 3 album i can't imagine that you would appreciate this music

[Floydthefuckbag]

I love interpol and this.

[priestmanyeahyeahyea]

yeh i dont get it either i mean i like both but this is completely different...

[farawaybro]

hell ya!

these are two of the nicest guys you will ever meet. nice to see good things happen for the good guys

[leofrea]

:).

[Katha83]

love it!

[chicoetereo]

rooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooots!!

[kaapstad11]

Fantastic, pure and passionate.

[iamcoolalot]

nice, love these guys!!