Abney Park - Airship Pirate remastered version - steampunk music

[StrontiumMercury]

Something about the line "We're the only airship pirates," makes me imagine this song as sung by said pirates in a timeline like ours, where you don't exactly see too many airships to rob.

[2StepMurder]

Ted Mosby??

[madmonkey914]

Wow this frickin Jams!! I had no idea. And the chick in the striped shirt dancing is HOT

[shukias]

cool



[infinityomega2001]

this fockin band sucks shit!

[entropy156]

I was at that show...what a great night! Any chance you've got footage of the little speech Capt. Robert made before they shot this?

[might2007]

Airship "pirate"? . . . LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSERS!­

[kitedh]

Who's the dancing/singing girl? :D

[lMrLionell]

Finn von Claret is the best!!!

[kitedh]

Where do they always find the fuckin hot girls in dresses :/

[patdevonshire]

Is Nathaniel wearing a utlikit

[5522NOYB]

Yes, the dancer is intoxicating. Yes, the keyboardist is alluring, and has way too much fun. The ring-thing hanging dancer girl is entrancing. Even the audience walk-on draws attention to herself. And yes, the rest of the band's striking (and freaking awesome) costumes deserve their own shrine.

But I swear, if you can take your eyes off of that violin for seven seconds your soul is dead.

[MegaFortinbras]

Tesla was one of the few people who could be truly called a "mad scientist", since he was a paranoid schizophrenic. And his contributions to science are vastly overrated by his fans.

[hellisgr]

@MegaFortinbras

The invention of AC motors overrated?

Then household electricity is overrated...

[SuperBlackMoon666]

Wonderfull *_*

[mexicangoth13]

it the Edison, a club, build on one of Edison electrics old power stations



[Mind0pener]

i agree screw edison! Tesla is awesome! also, i think these guys are trying way way way too hard... at least the singer is. i think the music would be better without vocals or him looking at the camera. he looks like a choad. Just my opinion though.

[Randallw0rth]

@Might2007, yeah, what a bunch of losers. Nowhere near as good as your band, or the millions of CDs you guys have sold.

Oh, wait...

[aerial51zd]

Short answer for those wondering: the (incredibly sexy) girl with the violin is Kato, the owner and the designer in Stempunk Couture (tm) :)

[helopeaplee]

very awesome

who is the girl with the keybord?

[cmblake6]

Awesome tune, IMHO.

[annsileas]

This is a pretty awesome looking band. Great presentation...instrumentals are decent and experimental, could do without the soft male vocals, it doesn't mesh well.

[ShitMovies2000]

fags

[PTSD88]

i wanna see these guys with my friends we been listning to this for a few hours now

[bynddrvn5]

Love this song.

Take a shot every time they say, "pirate."

[InsidiakMFWA]

@bynddrvn5 Before listening to this song "that doesn't sound so hard, sure dude"

Two minutes later "I, I can't make it dude, that, this was a bad idea!

[RobinObsession]

@InsidiakMFWA lol they only say pirates twice two minutes into the song XD

[whowantsabighug]

@RobinObsession They say pirates more than twice!

[RobinObsession]

@whowantsabighug They say drunken PILOTS, the only airship PIRATES. Twice, two minutes into the song.

[bynddrvn5]

@InsidiakMFWA Would have responded earlier, but I was passed out on the floor with the cat licking my head. Strange cat.

[splogaton]

Fucking love the guitars!!!

[falloutdouche]

Funny thing the hole geren of steam punk is less based on music and is more based on early victorian and early 1980 and 1990 styles with early machine desighns added to the clothing style

[falloutdouche]

Hey is their any other steam punk bands im new to the gern and i was wondering i their were any more heavy bands these guys are great but im into more heavy music

[SpocksBeard64]

i can't be the only one who thinks Jody Ellen is hot..?

[AntiPop4Ever]

damn I find it sooo different and cool!

[madwitch58]

I'm 53 years old and I like this .

[davidwebb192]

This video is most popular with:

Gender Age

Male 45-54

Male 35-44

Female 13-17

seems a bit random that this is popular with teenage girls :S

[Kocynhe]

@AmSpazz Makes me wonder, why don't they teach about Tesla more often? Is it because of the Wardenclyffe Tower that J.P. Morgan stopped funding?

[ALCPEREZ]

I checked this out because a girl I am talking to said she was into Steampunk . I...I am completely wowed! This is really cool!

[psdae]

i haven't decided if i like this yet

[KefkeWren]

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say that 13 people f-ing hate having screaming crowds ruin their music.

[AmSpazz]

This makes me long to live in a Steampunk world. T.T

[AmSpazz]

The only thing I didn't like was Edison's name everywhere. Should've been Nikola.

[FunkMound]

LOL

[hyk94]

the guy with the guitar got nice fuckin hat or hair or wtf it is... i wan it

[might2007]

Airship "pirate"? .... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSERS!

[BanjoMikeGregory]

I was just posting an update on my video about the Steampuk Banjo, and off to the side of the screen was this eyecatching picture of the ABNEY PARK troupe, and the words "Airship Pirate".

So I took a peek.

Such fun!

[SuperMegaUberGenius]

watch?v=gtGtglY_qWM

[GoldenGamerNo1]

mhhhh replay button is blocked :(

[GoldenGamerNo1]

WHHHHHHYYYYY???????

why america???

why not in germany??? plzzzzz come to me and play with STEAM!!!!!!!!!!!

[BloodGod333]

...i listened to this song 37 times in a row non stop, and still going...

[Cangoloji]

Why edison? TESLA is much more related to steampunk. You dont think that plasma thingys you attach you invented by edison right? Much of the primal electric devices were invented by Nikola Tesla. F**k edison

[PTSD88]

@Cangoloji

Edison is where there playing is it not?

[AMDfreak27]

@Cangoloji

You do know there is an Edison hotel right? and the band may have been preforming at said hotel?

[FurettiLamborgini]

@Cangoloji Tesla is the true man of science Edison was an elitist who stole all of his ideas from other people.. Tesla gave us radio, neon lights, radio control, and even theories on controlling lighting and creating self contained plasma fields... Tesla is a true inspiration also I am sure he wouldve loved a steampunk world...

[JaiNobesIsARat]

@Cangoloji I might be wrong, but I think it's spelt "Nikolai".

[entropy156]

@Cangoloji The venue is called The Edison. It's a former power-generation facility converted into probably the best looking bar/club in Los Angeles. 

[shatteredmirror606]

@Cangoloji I love you. <3 Thank you for pointing this out to people so I wouldn't have to.

[Cangoloji]

Why edison? TESLA is much more related to steampunk. You dont think that plasma thingys you attach you invented by edison right? Much of the primal electric devices were invented by Nikola Tesla. F**k edison

[focker139]

who is the girl with the violin?

[jkenn184]

@focker139 I think she's a stage hand, since she's not an actual band member.

[Scyrer]

@jkenn184 She might be backup violin, since the lead guitar can only really play one instrument at a time for live performances.

[maxmin]

@jkenn184 Whenever they play this song they have an audience member come up and hold the violin so that Nathaniel can quickly switch from his guitar to the violin, and then back, for the violin part in the middle of the song. In this case the "audience member" was Kato, of Steampunk Couture clothing.

[jkenn184]

@maxmin Ah, gotcha, Thanks for the heads-up. :)

[maxmin]

@focker139 Whenever they play this song they have an audience member come up and hold the violin so that Nathaniel can quickly switch from his guitar to the violin, and then back, for the violin part in the middle of the song. In this case the "audience member" was Kato, of Steampunk Couture clothing.

[kitedh]

@maxmin And who's the dancing girl? :o

[TheDungeonFreak]

After watching this I though. "Hey! Wait a minute. I'm a metalhead, rocker, punker, I apreeciate blues and jazz, and now i'm listening electronic, industrial and steampunk music...". I just feel offplace sometimes, But that's good it means I can apreeciate music in it's full, whithout focusing on only one style. If only most people thought the same way...the world of music would be slitely more peaceful without metalheads fighting eatch other, do to all the quantity of sub geners and so on...

[gunsandammo92]

i wanted to make a steampunk style guitar. looks like these guys beat me to it

[thedemonwarrior100]

holy god

[HitoriItai]

I found this from Minecraft!

[Brandovirus]

I love Abney Park! I wish you would come down to Terre Haute, Indiana. I know some peeps that would love to see ya.

[GreatQueenFan]

oh how i love steampunk style gadgets. YEAAAHH

[might2007]

airship "pirate"? .... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSERS!

[XxSoraMifunexX]

@might2007 ...=.=+ if you don't like it don't watch.

[JohnRaines]

@might2007 You would prefer airship "Ninjas"?

[CMSSL4D2TF2LoL]

@JohnRaines I would also like Airship Vikings and Airship Knights.

[PVKII lol?]

[Ibahopearman]

where can I get the lyrics for this great song? we are the airship pirates! hahha yeah yall are crazy.

[frozenlilies1]

I WANT her keyboard!!! *cries*

[plasticrevolver]

Stop off in Texas sometime. Like Fort Worth/Dallas.

[Tyraxio]

Ever coming to Denmark?? xD

[Steampunker1000]

You are all very tallented and your music is original and fresh. Keep up the excellent work!

[legacymindpilot]

Beyond amazing! Talent, style, and vision...I hope I can see you live someday!

Kudos.

[LangleyOsborn]

HAHAHA wtf

[Processoverload]

lol epic this is the first time i've listened to "steam Punk" music and i already like it

[Akatsukimember6]

Sometimes ...no....everytime I wish I wasn't Austrian (not australian(that get's easy confused by younger people and presidents)) to watch them live

[Ozymandias916]

I think I broke the Replay button...

[BlainePistolle]

@Ozymandias916 theres a replay button?? (:

[RoscoesRiffs]

You guys put on one hell of a show. I'm looking for an opportunity to see you live.

[Kucoz]

i want the violinist's hat.

[VahmpofKasra]

@Kucoz They're called hair falls. Made out of EVA and plastic. Some are atached to the hair, by weaving, others are atached to haircombs, and then just put on the hair.

[thecloudwilliam]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ruff1298]

Awesome video. I love the beat, the mix of classical and modern instruments, the simple Storyteller singing, and of course, the Steampunk theme.

[BlainePistolle]

I need a broad to dress me......

[meamfreakystyley]

the singer looks like trevor goodchild in aeon flux

[tallyhoman911]

sounds kinda like industrial

[jkenn184]

@tallyhoman911 According to Wikipedia, it's a cross between industrial dance and world music, with steampunk lyrics.

[Shawarmakriger]

I'd wish they'd include a cello... Imagine what they'd do to a cello if they'd pimp out a violin like that :)

[SupernalOne]

Any band, any style, that includes dark fantasy, bizarre science fiction, and a swashbuckling attitude from the heyday of tall ships on the high seas gets my vote!  These guys are who Peter Pan's Lost Boys grew up to be -

[razielofthehidden]

Any chance of Coming to the UK anytime soon? i just know it would be masive in Norwich

[BlainePistolle]

@razielofthehidden no way i know someone there 0_o

[demondog108]

I would be more thrilled if the guy had an accent of some sort, but all of this music is just so wicked! It kicks me in the head, seriously!

[DW01]

Should the term 'punk' be used for this genre?

[sandgirlnl]

@DW01 it's probably just to make people find it not only by typing steampunk, but also by typing steam and punk seperately in the search

[BlainePistolle]

@DW01 not for the musical drama, but definately for their aesthetic..

[DW01]

@BlainePistolle Steampunk is just fucking weird.

[BlainePistolle]

@DW01 lol, but so addictive!! (:

[phantompersian]

Gotta love the violin!

[Kairi2507]

would you know if they are planning to come to New Zealand by any chance?

[CwHart]

Saw these guys at Akon, and never heard of them before then. Became a fan instantly. I like anime, but hate most Japanese music so it was great to see these guys at the convention

[0NoName9]

Wow 2:14, didn't know a violin solo could be so awesome.

[Christinathegreat1]

Why is Lady GaGa Recommended for every Genre?

[KervinSequenz]

The girl holding the violin is so hot! I want her!

[Tyraxio]

We're the only airship pirates!

[WellSaidMrTurkeyneck]

Lead singer has a super sexy voice. Rawr.

[bluetrancefer]

Cool stuff! :D The lyrics are great, too. :)

[hhyyidlyg]

Wow! i just discovered this band and its amazing!! thanks fr sharing this!

Btw, type ''emilie autumn 306 live'' and she did almost the same thing.

[NeuroticNightmares07]

I had forgotten about the songs until I was jamming out to music in the car and it was on there in the mp3. Pretty cool. I am getting all your albums now. I see you have a bulk pack...I may get it just to bring some good music to this craphole I live in hahaha.

[NeuroticNightmares07]

I am completely amazed at how you modified your instruments without altering the sound of the instrument, especially with the violin. I play violin and have since I was in 5th grade (I am 33 now), and I know how incredibly picky those things are with sound. Even too much humidity can piss it off and cause a less vibrant sound. Anyway that is awesome. And to think I never knew steampunk existed until I found some song of yours I downloaded awhile ago from this site you had put up.

[MsMe1995]

well well well.... 3 people are bieber fans.. 

[Kukojin]

Maybe I can be the first Steampunk Hip Hop Artist...I am inspired now! I am really feeling the whole Steampunk genre. Much love for the vid!

[rkt739]

@Kukojin Professor Elemental beat you to it, but still go for it!

[gigarumesh]

Oh wow this is lame. >.>

[Alsemenor]

@gigarumesh What do you mean?

[gigarumesh]

@Alsemenor

That guy's hair.

[Alsemenor]

@gigarumesh Well, i believe that he practise a style a bit diffrent from the most haircuts in our time.

It is one of the intresting things with abney park.

[Yenaboi]

they got the right looks and nice music..but I dunno..not sure this would be the kind of music you'd hear in 'steampunk' times..gotta remember..steampunk is suppose to be around victorian era ;p

[Humbertusmarius]

@Yenaboi. I think that's the point exactly, Steamunk reminds us of a time that never was, or a neo-Victorian Age, not the Victorian era itself.

[Yenaboi]

@Humbertusmarius

well true.. but guess just my own thought on things X3

but you think the type of music then would have some influence on what ever kind of music is played in the steampunk world O:

[VahmpofKasra]

@Yenaboi Steampunk is an "What-if" alternate reality. It wouldn't be to off because in that "What-if" victorian Universe (that got stuck on the Victorian look), it would be many years past the real Victorian era. So the music would probably fit right in. An if you check out "Abney Park's" site, you'll see that their music is all part of an on-going story line set in (around) 2150, and not 18 and 19 hundreds.

[Yenaboi]

@VahmpofKasra old comment is old xp

I will admit.. I did somewhat wrongly comment on Abeny Park.. I've heard alot more of their songs since making that comment and have greatly enjoyed their songs :)

I was also rather half asleep that day from what I recall.. and well.. as such.. I have dwelled more into much more wider varity of the steampunk style.. heck.. a lot of 'steampunk' themed drawings I have made.. have a bit of tribal mixed in with it :p

[Yenaboi]

And yeah.. I kind of grown out of steampunk being just around that timezone.. Even steampowered things will advanced in style and how it works... with a lil steam of course still needed ;p

But for instance.. I've always kind of thought of the FF universe a more.. futuristic style of steampunk..

sorry for double post.. the other one kind of was getting close to the character limit o .o;

[LIGHTRONIX]

thats not what steam powered music sounds like. maybe I'll come up with something myself.

[meowmeowkazoo]

I didn't know that Abney Park was Steampunk. Honestly, I didn't know Steampunk was a music genre, but I'm loving it.

[rkt739]

OH! And at 1:55 you can see an intertitle from Metropolis on the top right! XD

[rkt739]

Ooh, Nathaniel's violin holder is wearing a Dr. Steel armband!

[rkt739]

@shoqtclown TS24684 reporting! Dr. Steel for World Emperor!

[Humbertusmarius]

Someday someone will make a cool steampunk movie, with a great story about airship pirates and good acting. When that day comes I hope the soundtrack is done by Abney Park, they are just amazing.

[cmblake6]

I have just loaded a couple of these videos on my blog, with the exhortation to BUY THEIR ALBUMS!

[PDXBikes]

@cmblake6

Doing a paid-for itunes download now. These people are amazing. To bad MTV is sutffed with stupid "reality shows" now.

[SheyarahAeth]

I see Dr.Steel armbands @_@ I didn't think could love you guys anymore then I did..... I was wrong!

[OwlNight21]

Wow! I didn't even know that Steampunk music existed. I really like it!

[Imetalman2000]

Wow, Great band, I'm not into steampunk, but you guys have a good look and sound. I love what you did to your musical Instruments. If you guys ever have a show in the bay area, I would love to see you guys live.

[maxmin]

@Imetalman2000 They're playing at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Friday October 8th.

[Palafico3]

@maxmin I've always wanted to go to the DNA lounge... now it is my life's work.

[GeninShin0bi]

abney park is to steampunk what alestorm is to pirates....... FRICKEN AWESOME

:D

[SintheticMegy]

I love this ;D My friend showed me it today.

& the violinist is very pretty too :]

[Juggleflash]

That is one of the best violins I've ever seen.

[TheOmniscientMan]

@Juggleflash

I second that.

[TheChickenmonkey1]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOO DOCTOR STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL ARMBAND

[ChaosBladeKazu]

Man...Finn von Claret is hot.

[RapierGia]

Wow.

[RapierGia]

Excellent - not crappy rehashed cabaret!

[JericoNandaba]

Wow, this is my first musical brush with the Steampunk genre and I'm loving what I'm hearing!

[SKAiman]

Somehow i really can imagine a few hundred pirates singing this refrain while attacking. And that is the time when i hope not to be the target.

[shinobikurisu]

fuck, those guys are really good and creative.

[blubberluver18]

I've always been a fan of steampunk but I never knew about these guys. Good stuff.

[gypsyprince1989]

@blubberluver18 same here. i found them today actually and they jumped to my top 5 without a doubt

[Jaiyeson]

never heard this steam punk music stuff before but dam its catchy.

[furisdead13]

Ive just recently become aware of steampunk...It's utterly amazing. I still do not understand it completely, but I'm working on it. I'm considering using steampunk in something for one of my art projects

[kapoorite]

airship "Pirate"?... .... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOSERS!

[FJvoodoo]

@kapoorite Who invited you anyway? Get the hell out of here, go home!

[whowantsabighug]

I love the dulcet throbs of the bass in this.

[Atalas9]

That is one BADASS violin. XD

[DarkAngelAzreil]

@Atalas9 I know, I would kill to have that thing. O.O so beautiful.

[RoscoesRiffs]

@Atalas9 And a BADASS musician playing it. That guy's got some chops!

[troozelmcginty]

0:41 nice ass

[ottrree]

Wow! Gorgeous, sexy, and highly hummable!

[nightwishwolf999]

this almost has a haunting feel to it, LOVE it :3

[farmsteadgarden]

great video, fantastic music

[MadDawggMorgan]

Love this one! 

[thefirstdaveprime]

Love the music and atmosphere of it!! Terrific!!

[Wandelf1]

Fantastic musicians, real stage presence, perfect setting. Everything feels right. Long live the neoVictorians! If you like this, check out Professor Elemental's "Cup of Brown Joy," a love song to the British love of tea. Very retro and freakily creative. 'E's a bloody genius, 'e is.