Freelance Whales: "Ghosting" (Tiny SXSW Concert)

[iffytunes]

seriously when bands change instruments such as this or the arcade fire i die

[hermione1617]

Why have I just found these guys?! <3

[MsCathydoll]

i love how all of their instruments are unplugged

[MsCathydoll]

i love how all of their instruments are "unplugged"

[YuukoDreams]

I just freakinly love the guy on the accordeon !!! °_____° ♥

[scottdrs4]

The kid I babysit used a generic comment, I sent her to bed early.

[LomTang]

The guy on the accordion looks super protective of his xylophone.

[itsmealixa]

this is visual music! Love it!

[juketheuke]

Freelance Whales! thank you for coming into my life.

[90FirstGenPGT]

Great Talent!

[cooookiemonsterrrrrr]

This song makes me feel like I'm running in slow motion through a field of flowers on a sunny day :D

[seeyouinsalan]

enlightening. forgivng, accepting, healing... me

[LukeGessner45]

oh he's playing on a breedlove!!!!! good for him!

[burkebackingtracks]

What's the instrument second in from the left?

[PokeyMcSlow]

@burkebackingtracks It's called a harmonium.

[destayler94]

@burkebackingtracks it a accordion

[spaden2112]

@destayler94 It is a harmonium.

[Kerenl123]

First time hearing this song already love it! :) This band always gets me :D

[SuperDadaist]

I love 7/8 bars! <3

[mollrox531]

I get so angry at school, cuz nobody's heard of them. I'm like "But they're music is amazing!"

[ravalos001]

Once upon a time, a mischievous little ghost befriends a lonely girl... The rest is audio orgasm.

[ravalos001]

This... from mere mortals?! How is it possible?

[JosFillman]

Chuck :)

[mollyoday]

@emogrint arcade fire has been doing that alot longer...

[accountofawinner]

This is different, it's nice though.. Soothing

[dansenders]

I love the xylophone type instrument. Reminds me of wind chimes in summer.

[stude444]

@dansenders It's a Glockenspeil =D

[RiOlUvA]

these lovely people are supermegafoxyawesomehot! i thank mr. darren criss dearly for mentioning them so i could find my new love:)

[thebsmntshow]

This band is WTF Good.

[benegeseritwhore]

Oh, they switched up instruments. Does Chuck ever sing?

[molecularbreeze]

Seizing and intoxicating in a hauntingly gorgeous way.

[2208010109]

freelance whales + headphones = love

[thegardenpear]

BEAUTY!

[L0veAndSqualor]

@ilovemycloudpony No, but I'd like to play with Freelance Whales in my basement (;

[carrotsarepeopletoo]

I don't think they came up with their music having the intention to make people cry, but it makes me cry. Absolutely beautiful. Makes me sad, happy, and peaceful. They have a really pure sound that I'm absolutely in love with.

:)

[SheehanMusic4Life]

Oh my God. I will admit that Darren Criss did bring me here but what I heard was completly unexpected. It instantly brought me to tears and I have to say please keep making music for my own selfish reasons! :) Thankyou all for being beautiful, lovely people.:)

[angelgirl1992]

@SheehanMusic4Life Same here! This is really, really good. And so different than what I typically listen to. Kinda calming, actually.

[jonchan90]

that buildup was just PERFECT.

[emogrint]

i love how they can play all the instruments and they switch instruments everytime they play

[dramanurse]

@emogrint It's like in STAR TREK where everyone can take over anybodies job on the command deck!

[MrGforce6969]

@emogrint they are all pretty average at them, (just saying!) their music is unaccountably beautiful though so I guess it doesn't really matter

[liverpool0690]

@emogrint talent, boy

[gedztujago220592]

love this band ..

[sicdemonx]

How can anyone dislike this or say it's horrible or hate it, it's amazing beautiful it blows my mind what people say

[dyingfashionx]

This is horrible.

[NObama90]

LMAO. is this a joke or somethin?

[NamuSounds]

Wow... you know when you just watched a good movie that has a happy (or at least bittersweet) ending and the music guides you to the credits? Or maybe when the bright introduction to a movie setting? This is that music. This song is gorgeous and it's nice to see people actually playing instruments. Real instruments.

[NajeePharaoh]

Why did two people dislike this??? I am flabbergasted...lol...Freelanc­e Whales are so awesome!!!

[nycolas1712]

Excellent.

[OllieTheCello]

I love the Freelance Whales! Their sound is amazing.

One question, though. What instrument is Chuck playing in this? I've never seen one like that, and it sounds really cool, almost like an accordion.

[timross1985]

@OllieTheCello it's a harmonium... 

[TheseBonesLiquify]

@timross1985 Mandolin. I have one.

[timross1985]

@TheseBonesLiquify the name that instrument game... a game we played many a time in music college... or not. however, from left = a mandolin tuned like a violin in the fact it's tuned in 5ths from G, well done. a harmonium, trad indian instrument never in tune, but this as close as you get (sounds like an accordian (well sort of) which was the original question), a floor tom on it's side with a tambourine, a glockenspiel, a guitar. fun times.

[laaaaurenmeatsixxx]

@OllieTheCello Chuck is playing guitar? you are thinking of Judah :) the instrument is a harmonium.

[MattandKimMusic]

:DDD ♥

[apocaRUFF]

Why do people always have to turn art into a competition. Why can't we just accept that people have different styles. Akon has his style of music, and some people like it. Miley has her kind of music, and some people like it(even tho I think almost 100% of the time they're just blindly following a fad). These guys got their style, and some people (including me! :D) like it.

We're all different. The artist and the fans. Don't compare either, please. Or do, whatever floats yer boat! :D

[RaaaytselM]

Doris poking Jacob at the end <3 so freakin cute

[Ganondorfpwnz]

Harmoniums are soo cool

[MrsDepp2]

similar groups please!!!!

[Ls2vefoxxx]

@MrsDepp2 Loch Lomond, Beirut...

[portraitphenomenon]

@MrsDepp2 for similar groups , you can check out lastfm.com and then go to the music thingy and press it. then type freelance whales... cheers!

[thejakeism]

They've improved so much live. Every time I see them they are more and more comfortable on stage

[Totallyawesometaytay]

The kid I babysit said they suck. I sent her to bed early.

[philippe7272]

when are you coming to orange county, CA?

[Mromeroy1]

Me gusta mucho...excelente trabajo musical..

[Moviiiii]

@Glutymax its an harmonium an Indian instrument

[xxdawntodustxx]

Why can't their album sound like this instead of owl city

[hadacatalina]

my speakers aren't loud enough! i .. must.. have.. more of this!!! i SUPER LOVE<3

[adims654]

4:08 the drummer's and the girl are definitely banging

[KCdotGOV]

dude this literally sounds better than the album version. you know they're legit

[eccentricmomma]

These guys are amazing and so refreshing. <3

[OhhhhCanada]

This made me feel happy when I was really upset.

[mpolhen]

<3 <3 <3 Nice!

[AmandaAndAnglesey]

The two people who dislike this are Ke$ha and T-Pain. (:

[GeigerGirl214]

I just watched Generator (First Floor) from this same performance, and then came here and was really confused.

Fucking love this band.

[woodielynn8]

i wanna know if chuck can sing just as well as his brother. i love there music!

[GeigerGirl214]

@woodielynn8 He does solo work, also. You can look him up on iTunes.

[woodielynn8]

@GeigerGirl214 i know darren criss does his own music but does chuck?

[GeigerGirl214]

@woodielynn8 That's what I meant. Chuck does solo work, also. He did a lot of the music for Little White Lie. You can look him up on iTunes.

[woodielynn8]

@GeigerGirl214 oh ok thanks

[Glutymax]

What is the instrument left of the drum called? What kind of accordion is it?

[ROARproDUCKtions]

It's a harmonium.

[paine90]

♥...nothing more to say. 

[xxLalii09xx]

is it a sin to like this to much?

amazing!

[iamfrankleonard]

I'm confused how 2 people could dislike this?

[koldkilla777]

whoops... glitchy. 

[koldkilla777]

Hey! These arent whales! How misleading!

Nah, just kidding... love it. =D

[koldkilla777]

Hey! These arent whales! How misleading!

Nah, just kidding... love it. =D

[koldkilla777]

Hey! These arent whales! How misleading!

Nah, just kidding... love it. =D

[thatisIRRELEVANT]

I love that they all just trade around playing the different instruments. Unadulterated talent right there.

[SeansAMAN]

what is that box accordion called?

[mustafasadmansakib]

@SeansAMAN its a harmonium

[SeansAMAN]

@mustafasadmansakib love you, thanks.

[G0lfing]

not really sure what the lyrics mean, but who stinkin cares lol...How can you not like this? These guys are Amazing!

[ecmool]

give me the chills

[zerokiller1274]

All of the instruments are relatively easy to play. Once you can play guitar, the rest comes. What is amazing is that they can make such beautiful music from such simple instrumental parts.

[comeatmebroski]

this is brilliant.

[bratzkidz1]

Completely Amazing!

[mieuxmysteryotaku07]

Their voice... Oh my god. It doesn't sound like five people singing. It's like they're a whole choir. Oh my! And the instruments...they blended the different instruments perfectly. WOW...

[134Blake]

Does anyone know what the name of the instrument that Judah is playing?

[jefffreyd]

@134Blake harmonium

[brianfit58]

Oh you caught me sleeping in the power sockets, oh you caught me mildewing the tiles of the bathroom.

[AndeImak]

@brianfit58 I love how you turned "mildew in" the tiles of the bathroom into a verb mildewing haha

[Sweety8Sandra]

can't believe this is like live. o_o

[10speed]

i think its cool when bands can switch around and play different instruments and sound just as awesome. cant wait to hopefully see this band live one day!

the band rah rah does this, and ive witnessed it in person, and its amazing.

[AndeImak]

@10speed Make sure you do see them live I saw them on the 27th and it was amazing!

[GserembA]

as i began to listen to this song i suddenly started tearing, i have no explanation but that their music is simply. beautiful.

[dirtytrainers]

It's official, there as good as cherry flavoured pez

[Nappuccino]

So... did this ever appear on an NPR podcast?

[somethingface52]

I saw them play at The Black Cat in DC over the weekend. They are amazing.

[Jeesss15]

why do i feel like i have just fallen in love?

[nyreewaters]

I liked that she tickled him with the sticks. THAT'S what won ME over :D

[KCdotGOV]

this just shows how great they are

[munrokat]

and i thought the studio version was overwhelming : )

[IamRamen]

So amazing.

[gos11387]

oh cool, they switched instruments with each other!!!

[Magetalion2000]

This is pretty awesome.

[luvmedogjosie]

Love this band, really refreshing music.

[jeffwins1982]

Ugly Betty rocks the chopstick piano, too

[michaelspudin]

@jeffwins1982

glockenspiel* 

[MrWeekendWars]

Jason Mraz plays one mean suitcase.

[JohnnyApplestompers]

What is the name of the instrument the dude second from the left is playing? Looks like crazy version of an accordian.

[jamester80]

@JohnnyApplestompers

A harmonium. It's popular in indian music.

[RoR0RoRoR0RoR0R0]

@JohnnyApplestompers Thats a harmonium. :) bliss out.

[fufferpish1]

@JohnnyApplestompers its actually a briefcase, its popular with businesspeople.

[kowals12]

wow they can all play the instruments, that is talent

miley cyrus? not talent

Akon autotune? not talent

[tomboyfimls28]

@kowals12 justin beiber? not talent

[nightbirdmedia]

@kowals12

Most bands in my album collection? Not talent. Hahaha!

These guys have music/lyrics/vocals that just flow perfectly.

I love the version of this song with the electric guitar being played like a violin. :)

[OllieTheCello]

@nightbirdmedia - That's not an electric guitar. It's a mandolin.

[foreshadowredemption]

this is the best of the whole series....has made me love this song so so so much! I'll be seeing them in seattle!!! :)

[tameshachilds]

so glad i discovered them!..i'm soo happy at 2 31 AM :-)

[MusicNickLong]

this band is truly awe inspiring :]

they cheer me up on bad days like this one

[Renegadesays]

thanks for NME for letting me know this band

[amandav0]

I've been replaying it the entire morning and I'll probably keep doing it for the whole day, it's so amazing!

[flippiie]

Teehee....the drum on the chair :)

[aTribeCalledVee]

freelance whales are AMAZING live. if you ever get a chance to see them, please go. 

[Kingaoe]

Hey they switched instruments on me! O_o lol

Awesome!

[webdesignhints]

@Kingaoe hahaha I probably wouldn't have noticed that.

[mprovojr]

I've seen them twice live and they're just amazing... so talented, fun, melodic... beautiful music!

[heyitsrk]

wow, I am glad I accidentally clicked this link!

[vigorousjames]

Beautiful..... So looking forward to seeing these guys at eotr festival....

[baileyboo2011]

all i have to say is thank god for friends otherwise i never would have heard this beauty!

[flippiie]

@baileyboo2011 Same here !! They're a great band :)

[LavaCookies]

its pretty fucking awesome to see a band where everyone sings and plays more than one instrument

[PPDARTHMAUL]

great.!



[HiHelloKitteey]

I Want Revenge! bit . ly/jerku



[dyobical]

Gorgeous

[benallen90]

its amazing how versatile they are with switching instuments..... 5 stars

[lightupLala]

they sound just as good live as they do in their recordings

[puntinisospensivi]

wow!

[Thrixman]

What is the box instrument called?

[hendrixphish420]

@Thrixman io think its a harmonium

[petnamesforstrangers]

They're just so magical..

[petnamesforstrangers]

They're just so magical..

[fabsousa]

I' mad about this band!