Evil Man - Return to the Steampunk Studio

This is Abney Park performing the song Evil Man in their Steampunk Studio studio.
This song is from album Off The Grid. It can be purchased anywhere music is sold, but we'd love you to buy it directly from us at www.abneypark.com.
Here is a little fun fact: our violin player Titus does not play on this song, as he joined the band shortly after the album was released. In the video, you'll notice him waiting to play, but he never actually plays.

[@amandatomasoa8444]

My son shakes his head and wonder where it all went wrong that his mom is into Korean pop and Abney park while he is into Frank Sinatra and all those wonderful oldies. HA! HA! HA! Keep up your awesome work Captain Robert and the gang!

[@emrickazor2610]

That woman has an angelic voice!

[@brianh1475]

I really miss Jody's vocals. I also have to say I genuinely liked her costumes for the most part; I miss that feathered head dress she used to wear. It was fun and brought a lot of flair I thought.

[@Ultharclub]

True! Her albus are still my favourite! I eben prefer the older songs with her vocals.

[@heavymetla666]

Abney Park never fails to make a great song.

[@SheldonKooper666]

God... her eyes... they are killing me... as beautifull as the music...

[@parrymorton]

Very Cool Robert & Crew, Excellent camera placement my Friend. This helps keep your overhead down. Very Wise. Great Song. Great Album. CAPTAIN NEMO PARRY. The Time Traveler & Transporter. Yey, for our AIRSHIPS of the Skies.

[@ElveeKaye]

Everyone in this band is sexy. Even the instruments!

[@ashleywarren1737]

No. the instruments are sexier!

[@AyakaruJuuhachi]

The floor is the sexiest of all things there

[@MichaelSheldon]

One of my favorite Abney Park songs, and hands-down my favorite video.

[@wolfbane343]

Jody's awesome dude, she's so nice, they all are.

[@davidleslie1963]

That is Awesome fun!!! Almost like a home movie or a stalker with a camera!

[@pelageos]

душевная композиция, культовые персонажи, - скрипач, гитаристы, солисты, ... лучшая стим-панк группа!

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

hauntingly beautiful,..! I love it,..!

[@westondavis1682]

It has been fun watching this garage band grow over the decade.

[@tomschwab9230]

VERY AWESOME Video ... I love the 'Neck View' ;)

[@Deraj87]

Good to see i'm not the only one who cant help snapping my fingers to this song. One of my favorite songs off the album. :)

[@Gruegirl]

Awesome, catchy, awesomely catchy.

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

This is a beautiful song, they all, are,..beautiful, and magical,..! Omg,.!

[@genrin619alt]

*sigh* I love them so much!

[@pelageos]

Know how to suprise! Really cool! Super!

[@93Ryans]

The fish-eye effect made the Cap'n look a bit silly, but other than that, awesome video! Yeah, poor Titus; that was pretty funny.

[@iamthemog]

Love the video! Instrument Cam's are awesome! Jody was looking particularly hot, but the shots of Kristina were too short. We need more Kristina!

[@crazyminecrafters123]

I made a story as a joke when I was like 13 - 14 inspired by this song, yet I'm starting to realize that there is something beyond this universe influencing us all, after I supressed my younger memories due to trauma. I experimented a lot with esoteric knowledge as a kid because my brother practiced witchcraft (I do not recommend witchcraft to anyone.) Chapter I: Sandman Comes To Be (1) It all began when a simple dream was contorted into the reality that we’re living in today. (2) Before the matter of our universe was formed, in a distant dimension that no single speck of an atom of our world has ever met, Ben was born. (3) He was a traditional man who seeked to have an ordinary life at the time, until his life fell into a rooted depression from becoming aware of the spiritlessness of his universe.(4) Ben entertained himself by applying his own brain, using his dreams to cope with his depressive life.(5) He developed his love of dreams into an obsession when he discovered a Sadtube channel known as Jsourspice; they directed him into a path of astral projection and lucid dreams. (6) Ben’s life was being molded into a master of dreaming, and he after creating his own specially designed binaural beats, he was able to persuade the astral realm’s most impressive entities into giving him extraordinary, godlike powers that he may use for a temporary time in the real world.(7) Ben had only twelve hours to complete a destructive, selfish sacrifice that would benefit to his needs.(8) Instead of being reasonable and deciding if it was an acceptable idea to go murder random innocent people, he concluded that their lives would be worth the amount of shit he was about to be able to make.(9) He began a kidnapping spree, where he would torture victims to please the astral spirits. (10) He left us videos of the incidents occurring . (11) After ben ended the life of his first victim, he wasn’t satisfied with the powers he already achieved; He killed 5353 other people in a tremendous murder fest, creating more power from every death of a life.(12) He formed a tactic where he could end their lives smoothly, he would start by suffocate them in his magical, alluring sand, and would finish them by beheading them with his Shadow Prowler, which would catch their souls in the astral realm, permanently stuck being with Ben in the spiritual realm. (13) His tyrannically twisted tactics have lead him to have an unstoppable amount of dream power, this is when Ben became determined to create his own world.(14) He had mastered dreaming, now he would master time and space, and create his own timeline in the multiverse (known as Ween).(15) Ben lied down and focused all of his energy on his third eye, which he learned was the part of the brain that opened up the dream realm and made it vulnerable to corrupt to his likings.(16) He could feel the atmosphere around him become all-consuming, the spiritual energy was vibing through his skin.(17) Ben noticed his spirit vibrating, it suddenly shot outside of his body, and he was greeted with a blinding-white light. (18) A tall, dark figure approached him in the blinding light and spoke in a powerful, thundering voice “You are Mr. Sandman and Mr. Sandman is me.” (19) Ben gazed into the darkness of the figure, and saw the lives that he ruined, all of their auras had combined into one being and ben’s spiritual body couldn’t hold back the heightened levels of energy.(20) “You are Mr Sandman and Mr Sandman is me.”(21) it repeated itself in a dark, cryptic voice.(22) Finally, the being began expanding, until suddenly all of its energy blasted inside Ben.(23) The energy overwhelmed his astral body, becoming vigorously powerful that quickly drained him and he dozed out of the astral realm and engaged into a dream.(25) In the beginning, there was nothing but darkness to be seen in every distance, a Lewis moon and a sun were the only things present.(26) Ben was no longer Ben, he was Mr Sandman and Mr Sandman was him.(27) With all of his capability, Mr Sandman manifested his dream into a reality; a new timeline was created in the multiverse and he was the new God of it. Proofs: bensplayhouse KZbin Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Chapter II: Formation of the universe Begins (1) Mr Sandman recognized that he did many evil deeds, and many good deeds in his past life. (2) He formed these two energies into Gods of his universe. (3) Thus all of his good energies had created Oceanman, and what came after that was all of his evil energy forming into Evilman. (4) There were now three beings ruling over this new world, Mr. Sandman, Oceanman, and Evil FUCKING man. The celestial trio would go on to be named The Divine Threesome; there was a bizarre catch to the destructive God that Mr Sandman wasn’t aware of. Evilman was mixed with a modest amount of good energy deep down inside of his spirit, inside The Heart Chakra (the very center of the chest, where your love aura is controlled.) Evilman was capable of seeking the right choices, because he was good inside. Deep down inside he was good. Evilman was a deeply misunderstood individual, he would have his evil, evil, ways, yet he would be trying to do them for an honorable reason. Oceanman was purely good from the crown chakra, all the way down to his root chakra. His goodness would vastly benefit him in gaining a stable army of believers, and minions. Mr Sandman knew it was time to take his newly generated universe into his own hands, and create the vastest universe of all of Ween’s timelines. The Divine Threesome united their intense energies into one being that could create the foundation for their brand-new universe. The violent energies collided to create a blinding flash of yellow light. Out came a new neutral-energied God named The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). Flying Spaghetti Monster, glowing with bright-yellow light, began flopping his noodly arms to start the construction of the galaxies. One of his noodly arms held the Milky Way Galaxy that he placed perfectly where it may host dozens of lifeforms and minions. He condensed himself down enormously in size using his cosmos abilities, and explored the insides of the Milky Way, until he finally found the perfect solar system to place the Earth. Evilman and Oceanman began forming their territories on Earth, the ocean was developed from the tears of joy from Oceanman. Evilman discovered a foolproof location for his evil ways, a big crooked house circled by crooked trees was formed in Madison, Alabama. Far beneath the crust of the Earth was the fiery core, Evilman established another hidden hideout within it. A carnival was created inside the core of the Earth, and within it you could find a ball pit that lead to Evilman’s own dimension that he had designed and named Evilworld, with a town centre that Evilman lived in called Eviltown. EVILMAN constructed his own crooked mansion in Eviltown where no single entity would ever dare walk near. Oceanman was a competitive spirit, he then knew that he must form his own powerful dimension, located in the sky-high heavens above. A vast, shining ocean that seemed to be never ending was created, with a town-centre called Atlantis. Oceanman named this dimension Oceanworld. The Flying Spaghetti Monster finished delivering the foundation of the Weenverse, the stars, the galaxies, the matter, the antimatter, and the pizza sauce were fully produced. Time in the universe had finally begun. Organisms began coming to life on earth, and many other planets far-out in the universe. Evilman took the intense energy from the pizza sauce, and it started fueling his EVIL energy. EVILMAN spoke “Do you want a spicy meatball?” The final words he let out before he became the most evil man in the multiverse. Evilman realised had a very EVIL plan to start manufacturing near-infinite pizza sauce in Evilworld. He needed an endless military of minions to assist him in his evil deeds of having the largest pizza sauce-making company in all of existence, but he couldn’t gain minions until another realm full of entities came into the newly made universe. There was no way to get believers from earth yet, because the organisms haven’t even finished evolving into apes.

[@shortymchalo]

This is my favorite song off of "Off the Grid". I actually put it in a mix of jazz and 20's, between Minnie the Moocher and "I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine". And it is awesome to drive slow through a small town in my Crown Vic and play "Evil Man" really loud.

[@staceyfriedrich2273]

brilliant

[@Yanyuy]

This song is verry verry nice

[@SprocketWatchclock]

It's always a good day when I find an Abney Park video in my sub box.

[@PenguinChanTia]

That was so awesome! I love the guitar and piano in this song sooo much. They really make the song. And poor Titus... he looked a little bit sad that he didn't get to play for this music video. We need one with Titus playing!

[@randalbuhler9042]

Steam On Oorah!!

[@UmbrellaCorp78]

you guys rock all your guys songs are very good and great too you all did a great job with them and with the song airship pirate too well done.

[@faeartsharon]

this is one of my favorites songs on Off the Grid album. You all always rock my world!

[@KatMulkey]

Hello, Evil Man, Nice video!

[@steampunk1871]

Been into AP since 2000 when they were an unknown Seattle Goth group.. Thanks guys, happy for your success! Can't wait to see you at WWWC in 2013!!

[@SoppingAmoeba]

I wish there was a way to like this more than once :) I've had this song stuck in my head for days :) And then I saw Jody had posted a link to a new video yesterday, and it was this.

[@TDAMGIRL]

Love Abney Park & it's Evil ways ;) great vid and love AbneyPark LV B.XXOO :)

[@Rei328]

Jody's so pretty :)

[@werewolfcowgirl]

I would have started laughing having the camera that close to my face. Can't wait to hear Titus soon.

[@aquilastar2592]

Found this because my dad kept going on about ‘evil woman’ so I googled evil man for a joke. I’m pleasantly surprised :D

[@langdolin]

I am SOO happy! Love the song AND they are coming to Portland in a couple of weeks.

[@39KHall]

Good song.

[@ramonoliveira1]

Nice band! Steampunk is fucking awesome!

[@LotusZenCMT]

Thank you for the Music Abney Park we love you!!

[@kfrews]

Love the vid, creative and done in the steampunk DIY style with the camara. Did feel sorry for Titus wanting to play, but alas no part.

[@ianj1828]

awesome song, awesome band, awesome video. nuff said.

[@PaulKater]

I love this! No matter what the cost (you go to extremes for your fans!), the video looks splendid, and the music is great. I love my Abney Park. :-)

[@Scottydont66]

Abney Park always puts me in a good mood! Thank you *bows*

[@Finnr100]

Gotta get me this CD!! Love the band!

[@amandatomasoa8444]

Shall I kiss the person who introduced me to Abney Park? Except I have never met her either! You guys rock! I was born in Malaysia, travelled to various countries and came to settle in New Zealand. And finally.... at age 47 I discovered Abney Park. Wooooot!!!! One of my latest song `Oh the fever', is actually inspired by you. Your song Sleep Issabella. If only we lived closer. Maybe you can play for me or sing it for me. Your music interest me and your clothing excites me. :)

[@Victoria123G]

Captain Robert inspired me to become one of the many steampunk fans out in the world. :D Heck i even have an outfit. just need a vest and aviation goggles. then i need to turn a canal boat into an airship and ill be good. Thank you Captain Robert for inspiring me :)

[@thecloudwilliam]

Nice.....

[@Carriepins]

you guys look and sound awesome! nice work.

[@Tarrenger]

with every new album i love your music more and more! also you have the best studio ever!

[@BBon2wheels]

Awesomeness overload!

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

Magical,..!

[@BillsravingrantBlogspot]

Outstanding video. Love the style and the whole overtone. You guys rock!!

[@TheSteampunkkid00079]

this song is awesome!!!! :D

[@masterbondofox8982]

I know this is going to earworm me the rest of the day, but who cares, I love this song! The camera (endoscopic?) Use was really clever. And gawd, those women are hot. 😎

[@PatrickLohKamp]

agreed I'm feeling the same thing for the steam punk novel I've been working on. Their music always puts me into a writing mood.

[@EverythingDrakonfly]

This is my new favorite track!

[@pirateyharr]

So mellow! Simply loving this! :D

[@EvilTim001]

I like this !

[@cdscott]

Love it!!!!

[@haketh3773]

Love this!

[@aimlessinwa]

Thank you and loved the vid...turned out really well and I love the song.

[@CloudchaserShaconag]

I got the album (from Amazon, I had a coupon) and I love it! Hope y'all come to east Tennessee sometime soon!

[@CaptKujata]

Awwww not once did I see new fiddler fiddle! T_T But still a very awesome production. I do like the use of the cameras. Great song as usual!

[@MegaBookWormGirl]

Haha, just sitting here imagining the villain of my novel toasting his own health... this song is perfect for him.

[@amandatomasoa8444]

Maybe New Zealand should be one of your future stop. :)

[@XaleManix]

Fact: This is roughly how the guitar solo from the "Out in the Fields" music video by Phil Lennot/Gary Moore was shot. It does look fantastic!

[@millar320]

Come to Toronto please!

[@SingularAxeman]

I like how Titus is standing there, ready to play, the whole time, but there's no violin part.

[@SecsecGoesRawr]

@Powellos Indeed Charlie... Indeed

[@wocathoden]

reminds me of town of zozo from FF3, lol. nice tracks you guys and gals have been laying down.

[@FaeOfDoom]

awesome song. Titus needs a part, though!

[@XaleManix]

A bit better than having him play, but having his monitor play everything BUT what he's playing. Speaking from experience, that's a stressful situation.

[@abneypark]

Thanks kttribal! I think I'll try to get a better camera, and do this more often. This was shot on a $300 Go Pro (bought a Target), zipped tied to a wood clamp! We then clamp the camera to the instruments, and BWAM, looks like a million bucks! ...well, looks better then $300 bucks, I guess.

[@XypherOrion]

Saw you guys at World Steam Expo in Dearborn, MI. You rock live, though the feedback from the violin was a little painful... ^_^

[@SilverSteam1]

Captain Robert, I'm just going to say, I like the fact that in every shot of your talented Violinist you can see the nice green screen windows :P Cool Idea. using a green screen to make an airship. :)

[@lucashallo4760]

luv eet

[@amandatomasoa8444]

*jumps up and down* I know how to play one! the CD player! And a box. Yeayyy maybe I can be part of the group? Where's my corset and some feathers?

[@DiabeetusPlams]

A Fishman Powerbridge is usually useful for achieving an acoustic sound for an electric guitar.

[@runicrules]

Great initiation of the new member, have him stand there, waiting to play, and never actually play. I'd go through it to join, if I knew how to play an instrument..

[@Stitchpunk9]

Cool vid with some great camera work. BTW What was Titus eating at the end?

[@scizophrenia116]

My friend is a watchmaker and Is currently furthering his training in Sweden

[@mechanicum92]

Steampunk, especially Abney Park, have inspired me to become a Watchmaker ;) And Captain Robert is a LIAR!!! You can´t get it in german shops ;) Great Work guys, and stay steamed!

[@VictoriaZandi]

I love that the violinist was included even though he didn't really do much lol

[@BushidoDragon]

wow jody looks good without make up plus the way the camera was on her it looked like one of those pov movies

[@vanlightholme1018]

Savage !! xDD

[@SecsecGoesRawr]

@Powellos Also, You should have put "First"

[@mosmahmoud77]

how does this song have on 77 K views only !!!

[@macpakinga377]

Shut the front door FN Awsome. Ke ora new Zealand AOTEAROA

[@ShadowDwellerXXX]

I enjoy my evil evil ways >:3

[@MegaBookWormGirl]

Sometimes I wonder if these guys wish people would listen to their old, old music, from back when they were loosely considered 'Goth' and didn't know what Steampunk was, as much as they listen to this.

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

I m being punished for not continuing with my piano lessons,...! Right,..? Damned,.. is it too, late? I wonder?

[@emrickazor2610]

What are those really distorted words at about two thirds in?

[@voddynblack]

10/10 from Inverness akastuntfish...just ask Dale

[@pecktec]

Way to work the Go Pro! It’s not just for helmets and handle bars anymore!

[@darkness49370]

beauty tab pls

[@thunderblackbird072]

one m00:00re time!

[@thunderblackbird072]

O.o what?

[@magnis1]

i love the fact they use a real piano.