An Animated Look at Neutral Milk Hotel’s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

[@nylohro4091]

Really dropped the ball not mentioning Oh Comely which literally ends with someone in the studio screaming Holy shit at just how amazing the song was

[@uu8634]

i think that it was also because jeff recorded it perfect in one go the first time.... so fuckin cool

[@damesoumbi]

@@uu8634 and he was only supposed to be doing a sound check for the song but just went for it

[@nolanwolfe944]

@@damesoumbi really? That’s cool. I thought it was only me who heard that guy screaming

[@DJG_Studios]

I just heard it, that’s hilarious

[@Roken-xo6xx]

Strange how Oh Comely wasn't even mentioned once.

[@famousashtray]

That's just a testament to the greatness of the album.

[@MagickFlavour]

Roken2323 that is weird, it’s like 8 minutes long so it does take a chunk of time. It’s one of my favorite songs on there.

[@PolicemanPlanet]

Oh hey Aidan Yeah they snuffed the best song here

[@lukeberrie3942]

I also think that Oh Comely is more of a centrepiece to the album than Holland 1945 but whatever.

[@ominous2271]

Luke Berrie it definitely is

[@SquibLmao]

Everybody gangsta, till the carrots start walkin’

[@Pointlescomedy]

This cuphead expansion looks wild

[@futang1457]

W@

[@martawylezalek8751]

Cameron A. Uhhbffhhj

[@TheCondorjc]

Shut up, Ian. #RIP

[@moritzzz1]

The King of Carrot Flowers is surprisingly easy

[@justproductionsyt1657]

Communist daughter is hard, just be prepared.

[@curly_wyn]

I love how they gave Jeff Mangum sunken eyes and huge eyelids like he hasn’t slept in the last ten years lol

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

Now do one for the masterpiece Angelic 2 the Core by the Maestro Cory Feldman

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

A man of culture, I see.

[@yeahok6595]

A Modern Masterpiece, Indeed.

[@nom_0de]

Truly chilling

[@zantonpillay7327]

yung spaghetti siri,is ehdjjwgswga

[@jacklfitz]

*dOnt TeLL mE YoUR LiIiIIiIiiIiiIIIES*

[@TheCartoonCatastrophe]

The most pitchfork video ever created

[@veepizzapie]

Is that a compliment or

[@tatehildyard5332]

I think that’s up to interpretation.

[@zorth42]

This is the most hipster thing ever created

[@Grzybowt]

👁

[@meesalikeu88]

well its about the most pitchfork album, so ...

[@egilpeterbudde5832]

Everything with this album hits me. From the Jesuses and the semen stained mountain tops to the tomatoes and ashes raining from an aeroplane. A masterpiece from the beginning too the end

[@adibzouak6106]

Its weird how these incomprehensible lyrics make you so emotional and wanna cry

[@egilpeterbudde5832]

@@adibzouak6106 2 years later it is still as wonderful as i remember it being

[@strahljd]

Don't forget the Communist Daughters!

[@sebmania17]

I LOVE YOU JESUS CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSTTTT

[@nigelharding4874]

One of my favourite ever musical moments, and I don't even believe in him!

[@iain2080]

JESUS CHRIST I LOVE YOU YES I DOOOOOO

[@danielb7204]

Dammit you did it first

[@lmonroy3084]

@@danielb7204 Damn u Ian O'C

[@antoniopedropessoa5063]

/mu/ in a nutshell

[@isitoppositeday6944]

This has been, and always will be, one of my most cherished albums of all time.

[@gtbtone]

Sucks that Oh Comely, easily the most impactful and moving song on the album, isn’t even mentioned. If you haven’t heard that song, do it. The lyrics give me chills.

[@NatashaDiMarco]

ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL-TIME.

[@bacht4799]

Natasha May DiMarco can’t disagree with that.. it’s so great so perfect in its own way.. music 🎶 which was made to make us believe the sprite of .. something like life or even more.. can’t say can’t say.. just keep playing and one day we know or maybe not.. !

[@talhabhatti6075]

You can remove "ONE OF" bit too.

[@okrainbows]

this is real

[@cusionmon6652]

True af

[@garrrett_81]

NOW IMMA LET YOU FINISH BUT NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL HAD ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME

[@ultimategamer765]

I wish I could explain how his music makes me feels. It’s the most gut wrenching feeling ever.

[@blueblousedesigns]

That trumpet solo in the title track gives me chills every time

[@samhyde6395]

*What's wrong with an album about loving Anne Frank?* *Nothing that's what.*

[@alvinrowjr1651]

Very entertaining. I didn't realize the lyrics were inspired by jeff's lucid dreams, that makes a lot of sense

[@himmelektronik]

This album will forever hold a special place in me, soaring above like an aeroplane over my mind

[@ClassicRockLivesOn]

He is literally singing about Anne Frank, not a figure like her.

[@kylemedlin3268]

I always thought it was about Sophie Scroll a 21 year old college student and core member of the German resistance group the "White Roses;" hence the line "white roses in her eyes"

[@zmanafacation]

i think youre oversimplifying it a little bit

[@fred2796]

Kyle Medlin it’s literally called Holland 1945 what the fuck are you on

[@accentedh3131]

@@kylemedlin3268 Jeff magnum said in an interview the line "white Rose's in her eye" was written at a time before he knew the white rose resistance movement, if I remember correctly

[@kylemedlin3268]

@@fred2796 just because it references Anne Frank doesn't mean it can't reference anyone else. I don't recall Anne Frank ever being a boy in Spain, but hey it is called Holland 1945 right? Clearly she's only historical reference that could be in the song and everything else is random words without any meaning.

[@Billkeys123]

“Theeeee Onlyyyyy Giiiiirl Iiiiiiiiiiiiii’ve eveeeeeeeeer loooooooooooved”

[@Dethmaster64]

Was born with roses in her eeeeeeeeyyyyyyeeeeeessss

[@virtuallyunknownn]

But then they buried her alive

[@chopincj7530]

One day in 1945

[@lurk781]

ADAM COLE!!!!!

[@josephgarcia6523]

With just her sister at her side...

[@Dappis]

Memes aside i unironically love this album to death

[@spiffymcfarland6661]

Same here

[@johngerygooz3251]

Everyone who's heard it does.

[@Seantendo]

The eyelid thing made sense on Jeff, but it's just creepy on Anne Frank.

[@frontroom]

My son just introduced me to Neutral Milk hotel. Didn’t realize what I’d been missing!

[@pedrogilberto2014]

Would be really cool to see an animation of Weezer's Pinkerton.

[@haleyfoard9685]

Pedro Gilberto yess! I love pinkerton! Its one of my all time favorite albums!

[@KendrickMegaFan]

no

[@kve5520]

@@KendrickMegaFan Why?

[@names9769]

@@kve5520 Not as influential or meaningful as ITAOTS.

[@kve5520]

@@names9769 And?

[@lous7458]

IS THAT A CAMERA

[@Bonk_Quas]

ARE Y O U *RECORDING ME*

[@themarmor4313]

This was unbelievable ! Do the same for Arcade Fire’s Funeral PLEAAAAAAAAAAAASE

[@fionaappplebottomjeans]

YESPLEASEPLEASE

[@maxmmpower]

bookends, great call

[@diogosaldanha2526]

The world NEEDS TO KNOW Funeral

[@themarmor4313]

Diogo Saldanha it’s my favorite album of all times !!!

[@vb2388]

The Microphones - The Glow pt. 2

[@stevenfloury6351]

all time favorite. timeless masterpiece. etc.

[@musiclists8761]

mach3 Why would you add a ”tl;dr” to something that short lol

[@MacAttack891898]

For some reason I don't like the fact that most of what was animated was just verbatim images from the songs. Maybe I am over interpreting the intentions of the tracks, but I feel like it isn't so cut and dry like that.

[@SFBGamesTube]

agree. Showing images lyric-by-lyric really kills a song

[@lueblobster2881]

Definitely

[@-sQsa-]

THE ONLY GIRL I'VE EVWR LOVVVVVVVVVVED

[@biotudo9471]

G

[@-sQsa-]

@@biotudo9471 AND WHEN HER SPIRIT LEFT HER BODY HOW SHE SPLIT THR SKIES

[@coltoncurlee5067]

Gustave Mangum u have good taste my fren

[@rhubarbdude3347]

WAS BOOORRRNNN WIIIITH ROOOSEEES IIIIIN HEEEEEEEERRRR EEEEEEEEYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS

[@no_torrs]

Undoubtedly one of the most unique albums ever made.

[@lowcostiqchasm3226]

I got to see them in Sydney in November 2014, just beautiful.

[@sidekick8211]

ARE YOU RECORDING

[@ISuckOffCops]

Sidekick 821 don’t fuck with mr. milk hotel

[@lklobs]

"a small orchestra of inspired weirdos." this is exactly how I would describe my friends whenever we're all together in one place.

[@u121386]

This is one of those albums where you’ll either absolutely love it or absolutely hate it. I’m proud to say that I’ve been a frequent enjoyer.

[@Nathanacc]

Imagine not being able to enjoy this album. Just sad to think about.

[@josephgarcia6523]

That was a nice tribute for the most popular "un"popular album. I have a vinyl AOTS hanging in my study. Probably most listened CD I've had.

[@metz5832]

These kinds of videos are made for people like Me to feel like an intellectual for listening to Neutral milk hotel.

[@Pooly_Drawn_Ghost]

I love the little animated Julian conducting his saws. He looks so happy.

[@micromints1735]

The only album I have cried to every time I listen to it.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

I love this record, but... we all know you need to cover Angelic 2 the Core

[@narkopop6608]

Corey Feldman's Magnum opus

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Album of the Century

[@nicolaschavez6710]

not a fan

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

@@nicolaschavez6710 we got a kidz bop fan in here

[@nicolaschavez6710]

@@ThatOneGuy7550 because i dont agree with you...

[@colangelog09]

I dont know what the maximum amount of appreciation that can given to this album is. I dont know if it can ever be reached.

[@Junkopartna]

I would say this album really got discovered in the early 2000s

[@courtneytaylor00]

well made. the art just adds to the surreal-ness of the band. love this so much :))

[@adonaiyah2196]

I am obsessed with the first 30 seconds of this video

[@ophiliafox4268]

Oh man this is so cool! What awesome animation, great job!!!

[@tormint5294]

Slime Boy is part of Neutral Milk Hotel Let that sink in The sink needs your help

[@motivated2473]

¿Why do you think Slime Boy is best Boy? 👌

[@theamericanviking7291]

Y'all shown contact Jeff to see if you could do a full animated album experiences.

[@madiserket2]

"no new songs followed though" Ferris wheel on fire EP: am I a joke to you?

[@acidchurch7619]

Those aren't new songs.. just songs that were never released until 2011

[@lukepurser3432]

Strange how a publication known for not liking anything, especially if its experimental, unless its universally praised, made a whole video deticated to one of the greatest albums evee made, with visuals that actually match the music. Pitchfork, for this video, i award you, a W.

[@Ag3ntW1nd3x]

What a beautiful video. NMH is my favorite band and I am so thankful I got to see them live in Cleveland in 2015. One of the best days of my life. Thank you for this!

[@ionlyknow2055]

Do it to madvillainy

[@alexan2821]

This really explains what this album feels like ... a dream

[@larrykapinga7052]

I always try to share this album with everyone i know, i feel pain knowing my friends dont want to listen to this beauty

[@simonstrash]

Tell whoever animated this that they did an absolutely fantastic job. This was beautiful.

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

One of these for The Glow Pt. 2 would be legendary

[@brutelogic153]

Robert Peterson is a Linalg professor at my college and I just found that out today. I'm still in awe of the genius of all the people who put that album together

[@JacobLukasiewicz]

That album is an indie legend! It's a timeless and unique piece of art. (Not to mention the overload of 90' nostalgia!) Weirdly my favourite song from it (beside title track ofc) is "Communist Daughter", it's soo melancholic, comfortingly gloomy, and way too short.

[@ophiliafox4268]

Me too!!!

[@alexhouston6886]

Oh Comely is their best song ever why the hell wasnt it mentioned

[@damesoumbi]

for fans of this album - try jeremy enigk’s album return of the frog queen. it actually predates ITAOTS by two years and foreshadows much of its sound and vibe, even the lyrics are similarly surreal and dreamlike, with a very majestic, whimsical, rustic sort of vibe. the songs feel like strange fairytales or fables much like this album

[@crucko4099]

This is such a good album, have any more?

[@DougerArt]

@@crucko4099 idk the decemberists probably

[@crucko4099]

@@DougerArt Any specific album?

[@DougerArt]

@@crucko4099 castaways and cutouts. i personally very much like the song "grace cathedral hill" for one.

[@crucko4099]

@@DougerArt Okay I'll check it out thank you!

[@MaltomaniaGamer]

The trumpet solo in aéroplane is actually played on mellophone or marching euphonium typically.

[@N4m4ste]

The artstyle is so cute, love it

[@kirad]

Also Jeff performed for the Occupy Wall Street protestors! He's super turned off by the "meme" image his work has take on, but still is a fantastic guy.

[@bengriffin1442]

Standing on the sea-weed water Semen stains the mountain tops

[@duduayunal6010]

Ben Griffin ıyı kolay kolay o

[@PopTartNeko]

There will never be another music like this

[@antontipura2686]

Title track is one of the best songs of all time

[@SAMLT3M]

Spectacular! Thanks for transporting me to a new take and perspective of this beautiful album. The animation alone speaks volumes to your talent as an artist! That was delightful😁

[@Koshirozation]

okay now do this for everything from the liner notes!

[@SangnokHigh]

Saw Jeff at a show in NY last weekend. He looks like Mick Foley now.

[@VelvetVertighost]

whattt

[@we88881]

i thought he was all reclusive and didn’t do shows anymore?

[@dannyboy_m3821]

I hope he's doing well. @dixie t I'm assuming he means he was part of the crowd, or at least in the building.

[@SangnokHigh]

Yeah, he was in the crowd. Hawk and a Hacksaw show.

[@patriciadare7062]

@@we88881 V vi V - h gbhxhzsnyzf

[@Hormiga59]

Please, please do it with Belle and Sebastian's If you're feeling sinister

[@yvindkorsnes2296]

They have made like an hour long documentary on it already. Just search for it

[@ruvensama]

Do one of these for loveless or Illinois

[@leolin8956]

Ruven S yes do Illinois

[@Jenny-lt6oq]

YES

[@lucasskovgaard3526]

they've done some sort of video for loveless iirc

[@JuliaGarbe1]

yes illinoise would be so freaking good

[@breadvelvet]

love nichola's work, she's a fantastic animator!!!

[@우울한월요일]

I hope they’re making new animation channel. I really love this animation

[@justinx590]

I saw their 2nd to last show ever(apparently). They blew everyone's fucking minds. Their sing saw player has so much charisma and Jeff seems just as mysterious as his lyrics make him out to be. But Damn,, that sing saw guy is rad.

[@churrundog]

I don't like those eyelids

[@Red_Vega]

Juan Pablo Maurer your mom does tho

[@gregorycomey]

They're so weird...

[@isaacmirabelle6733]

Agreed. Just fucking terrible and annoying.

[@compactdiskc2105]

cry abt it then lol

[@carlospita8935]

this band won a Brazilian fan.

[@randomgirll3123]

I didn’t realize Neutral Milk Hotel was so influential and popular! :) I found them through Julian’s podcast.

[@hurdygurdyman3134]

Happy Birthday Anthony Fantano, You were born approximately 3 decades ago

[@Yt-jc5sj]

okay... cool video. It's nice that I've learn about the lucid dreams and reading of Ann Frank's book by the lyricist. But.... I think the lyrics, and how they relate with the music, could have been explored more in depth. HOW HEARTBREAKINGLY sad and beautiful it is all. "Two Headed Boy" is probably the most beautiful and saddest song I've heard in my life: this whole story of a malformed kid trapped in a glass jar and the main character trying to console him talking about a wonderful future (that might not come) and acceptance and love

[@aidilgotze4437]

i would say this is one of my favourite albums everr

[@Waynimations]

Every time I listen to this album I enjoy it more

[@lucasskovgaard3526]

'Everything Is' is their top album/ep

[@SovsemProsto]

Happy 20 year anniversary, the Masterpiece.

[@thecarrotclarinet]

I sometimes go back to this wonderful video

[@BeingAwakeisPainful]

You kinda see where car seat headrest got his influence.

[@leog4314]

I love the animation for king of carrot flowers pt 2-3 it’s so wholesome and just great

[@sudevsen]

/mu/ approves

[@TheSecondR]

not anymore, remember hipster victory?

[@4scended498]

No we don’t.

[@NoFace-Killah]

This is so cute

[@nobodyimportant3820]

this is the album i think of when i think of listening end to end rather than a song

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

""No new songs have followed"? Uh, Ferris Wheel on Fire, an entire EP???

[@maddomeep2905]

All songs on Ferris Wheel on Fire were recorded before ITAOTS

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

did not know that

[@pkarrk6893]

MaddoMeep Little Birds

[@maddomeep2905]

@@pkarrk6893 ah yes you're right, Little Birds is the last thing they've made

[@Northergamerznorthznorth3]

That blinking animation was disgusting

[@almostshawn3230]

i wish someone takes this styles and makes an animated music video for this album

[@emilyworm]

I’ve been waiting for someone to make this exact video for so long

[@solidbella]

The most Pitchfork Pitchfork video in history

[@alexbielovich]

Just finished reading the 33 1/3 book. Amazing how much there is surrounding the album.

[@iron4urmaiden886]

i swear the starting guitar strings sound like, smell like teen spirit.

[@alexandriabeasley2253]

I wish this video never existed

[@lembogu6377]

I’m not a fan of P4k but man the visuals here are great. Really fits the music well.

[@raquelcastillo9950]

Love this!!! Neutral milk hotel always takes me away. Thank you jeff!! I wouldn't me without your music.

[@AcousticKid]

No matter how great this album is it can never top 1 2 buckle my shoe

[@DrSwavey]

Does anyone know the name of art style used like the theatre curtain, doll heads, old antique like decorative things etc….????

[@positive.juice.apartment]

art nouveau?

[@not.spir0s]

This ad has been stalking me

[@tobibatiste7859]

I'd love to see this animations extended across the whole album to visualize the album whilst not defining some of the vague lyrics.