De Staat - KITTY KITTY (Official Video)

[@samuraijacques952]

De Staat consistently produces the most innovative videos in music. If we still had MTV they'd be in heavy rotation.

[@HeilIch-ho3zl]

yes

[@jani73]

MTV have many music tv-channels. I have now three or four MTV channels. They have channels from 80’s music to todays music.

[@TJPproductions1]

too bad all their lyrics are nonsense

[@jogglenoggle9579]

@@TJPproductions1 Nonsense? Plenty of the lyrics have meaning behind them if you look just a little closely. Kitty Kitty is a song about people in power and the things they do to remain in control: "orange entertainers" is a clear nod to trump, and the "Here it is, the strategy, We begin with the comedy" likely also referencing those of his ike (i.e. Boris Johnson), making themselves electable by appearing oafish. The song ends with "Eat it up, eat it all up", a direct message from the songs 'Powerful Figure' about how we continuing sucking up their shit. There are lots of revolutionary vibes in their latest album, I suggest giving a closer listen.

[@juliachristinaheikamp246]

Studio Smack - located in Nijmegen, the home town of de Staat. And my current redidence 😎😎

[@SquishyMan9919]

Criminally underappreciated...

[@DesRocs]

how tf does this not have 10x amount of views? lemme talk to mgmt/label this is criminal. blow this shit up.

[@StellatheSiren]

Oh my God - how does this only have 500k views? This is incredible.

[@tameratwadvd2010]

correct

[@astral2ekc8]

⁰

[@astral2ekc8]

Pppppp

[@davidnewlove6977]

@@tameratwadvd2010 to

[@alisafdarraja]

Totally underrated. What a masterpiece

[@ariverforyou]

Love how Vedran only have two emotions. Disturbed and slightly more disturbed.

[@dylanoschoonderwaldt]

Damn, what a visual again!

[@synthetic240]

"Long live the enemy." I like that line. So long as there's an enemy to blame for the misery of people, the ones who pretend to protect stay in power.

[@ButcherOfBeek]

This is some basic 1984 shit

[@DominickDecocko]

Maybe true in 3rd world Africa or some shithole. I laugh everytime when i see someone from EU or US spews rebellious crap like this.

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

@@DominickDecocko It's universally true. Basic of maintaining power.

[@MrFloppyHare]

That's the dynamics of demagoguery.....

[@chillsoft]

Oldest trick in the book.

[@basco1295]

This might be even more interesting to reenact at live shows than the Witch Doctor dance

[@rollerscab]

Wall of deaths!

[@MadmanEpic]

If the first bit doesn't include the entire crowd running up to Torre and the stepping back and doing it again I'll be quite disappointed.

[@LMinem]

I think that this is already re-enacted quite often, just in Syria and other venues and not in a concert hall.

[@NaN-noCZ]

You’d need alot of spare De Staat members.

[@matthewferroll9510]

NO, WITCH DOCTOR IS WITCH DOCTOR, PERIOD

[@danishalishow]

This is absolutely fantastic!

[@vinnsterpj]

I dont even know these guys, but its so incredible because they totally look like they know exactly, to every detail, what they’re doing. It truly feels they’re fully in control, and that lets them do whatever they want, and have a take on it exactly the way they wish, even if it’s something so goddamm weird and strange. Brilliant.

[@jkarimb]

HOW IS THIS SONG STILL NOT TRENDING?

[@andrewmckelvey8057]

its a good song

[@joep2302]

HOW DID I FIND YOU ACCIDENTLY IN THE COMMENTS?

[@ajadzi]

It's about the wrong people for that to happen.

[@classicalbanksy4908]

It is - just picked up on it!

[@silverkitty2503]

@@andrewmckelvey8057 Listen to it without the video ..its not that grabbing.

[@ZeeKat]

I'm pretty sure the same guy edited my childhood fever dreams.

[@tonyephraim6228]

Nailed it

[@Rexxae]

At 1:54 that little eye twitch, chilled me to the bone. Attention to detail is phenomenal, I think I've found myself a new top 3 band.

[@LaNera38]

my top 4 def

[@zizimugen4470]

Doesn’t it sound like they’re describing trump and showing the animosity of the red/blue parties? To be fair though, the red party would kill the blues, but the blue wouldn’t kill the reds. They don’t know that we don’t want to do to them what they want to do to us.

[@nobodyreally834]

What does eye twitching and videos have to do with how good a band is? How shallow do you have to be to have such standards for a MUSICAL act?

[@spike120]

​@@nobodyreally834 shh

[@BastianSebastian]

​@@nobodyreally834it's about details

[@amandamostyn5432]

Possibly the most original music I’ve heard in 2 decades. Sharing far & wide 🇬🇧 🇳🇱

[@jholland9850]

That's because it's not from the United states

[@konnigkratz]

Amazed he managed to get David Tenant on guitar

[@HilliIndustries]

Thank you. I always think that too. He looks like David Tenants brother or sth. like that.^^

[@willowthewisp2725]

2:17 the guy playing with his braids to the beat is both a mood and a legend

[@_rlb]

Check out the Peptalk video. There's more of him (Rocco) there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZC1oaVjqrKaZ5Y

[@tamaramucha2912]

i saw that too! lol

[@jholland9850]

Lol

[@Equirah]

You know, I'm starting to think there's a message about politics somewhere in there

[@Zennomon]

I get trump vibes tbh

[@TyphusAndronicus]

@@Zennomon r/wooosh

[@awetistic5295]

@@Zennomon Orange entertainer...

[@navelpicker]

But just a hint...

[@naanbread4523]

yeah but what yall are talking bout (trump, the red/blue thing) is all usa politics and De Staat is a dutch group

[@nebisalihkucuk6247]

Okey. When this video came out I was in Turkey. I listened about 10000 times. I moved out to Antwerpen just I need a De Staat concert. Come on guys.

[@mrofnoctonod]

Absolutely brilliant. The most cutting and accurate commentary on our fractioned world, and the algorithmic echo chambers we find ourselves living in. Well done guys and much love from Cape Town!!

[@halfdanhaugaard3334]

This is just something special on so many levels. I'm really looking forward to see you guys in Denmark this September

[@kwad-]

This is one of the best clips I've ever seen! :)

[@PrinceGastronome]

That's it...I'm buying your entire discography.

[@guantanamo21]

@@PrinceGastronome I did the same :)

[@35Frost]

Nice mitsubishi

[@PrinceGastronome]

@@35Frost Thanks.

[@jonnysz03]

You'll never regret it. Stage 2 is to see them live repeatedly and realise they can do everything recorded even better on a stage. Stage 3 is to meet and natter with them after a gig and realise they're just top lads. Stage 4 is to introduce them to another buddy who might dig them (extra gig partners help in Witch Doctor reenactments). Stage 5 Rest easy knowing that you're winning at life.

[@awetistic5295]

I screamed when I heard this in Sackboy: A Big Adventure. They put one of my favorite bands ever in the game, I just can't.

[@daftfunker6447]

Possibly the most underrated band in the northern hemisphere (i can't speak for the southern hemisphere).

[@IsmaelSilva-uu7tm]

LO

[@Raap123]

You mean overrated

[@JanRossing]

@Eureka_sevenfold De Staat 'is' mainstream here in Holland :-)

[@jordanblanch9462]

The southern hemishpere is under the purview of the band Tropical Fuck Storm :p

[@prodigalmanifest7650]

@@Raap123 how can it be overrated when nobody knows them spastic? Stop trying to be a hyper hipster lmao

[@Xboxdude343]

Just seen this guys live at Voodoo bar belfast, they need to be seen to be believed, they are fucking incredible. I wish them nothing but success. Honestly an incredible gig!!

[@jonnysz03]

I've been lucky to have seen a lotta' live gigs in my time, some popular bands, but Newcastle, 2019 tops everything. 'Fucking incredible' sums up the lads live performance perfectly. It's really cool to read someone else getting that kinda' psyche out of a De Staat gig too.

[@JacquiCryer]

Me too .. last night here in Leeds .. had the time of my life 😍

[@fiendishgoob]

2000 trees 2023. I've seen a LOT of live bands. This is the best.

[@FooMaster15]

"When you buy a camera that can zoom."

[@thatcoasterguy777]

I’m Nikon

[@sjengdjensen]

not just a zoom tho, its combined with the camera moving towards him

[@themistaken9571]

@@sjengdjensen and a gimbal

[@valterskruzkops5138]

and a digital zoom in post production

[@benhasic]

@@valterskruzkops5138 and a morph between a wide and a close up

[@pyrolight7568]

Torre, front man or psycho killer, take your pick.

[@Freigeist20789]

why not both?

[@gustavgnoettgen]

ques que se? Ba-ba-ba bah bah...

[@flandersnatch2285]

please, he isnt phycho, its killing for fun.

[@gustavgnoettgen]

He's Algernop Krieger from Archer

[@jamesloiselle9098]

@@gustavgnoettgen and I love that i have an erection... That doesn't involve homeless people dancing around me in a giant circle

[@DaveBrendondeBurgh]

I preemptively like every De Staat video / song I come across - there's something kickass about knowing you're going to like everything...

[@1stAxelKain]

Consistently great music, that freaking drum solo!!! Moreover, your Music VIDEO itself is astounding! Incredible videograpy!

[@BeatdownRevival]

Massive Peter Gabriel vibes...100% Excellent!!!

[@gildeddrake1479]

get ready, as of right now, this is what's playing when I'm opening netflix and this video is about to blast off to the stratosphere.

[@mannymanfredsen9335]

Just insane. Torre and his Crew wreck it all in one Visual Statement in terms of tension Building up. Epic!

[@ErroristOG]

Saw these guys play Mama Roux's in Birmingham last night. I was expecting to enjoy it, I wasn't expecting to go to one of the best gigs I've ever been to. If you ever get the chance, go see them. Amazing band.

[@ThanatosRXthana7]

welcome to De Staat

[@DimensionAgile]

I listen to this song at least one time per day ☺️🎵 I just can’t get enough of that rhythm & that bassline 🤤 love it

[@zizimugen4470]

God the dynamics are incredible! Usually songs try to get to the meat quick, but no, this bounces around, recovers ground in a way that gives new effects to a familiar melody, the synths are dragged out long but not too long, and they wouldn’t work if they were any shorter. This is friggin’ epic instrumental music, whack and clever lyrical meter, and the video is wonderfully live-action ‘plus’. Only bummer is the sudden ending (not that it’s not gradually brought on). It goes from loud and intense, to silent. But this song would probably be another three minutes if they redid the ending. And that’s fine with me, I listen to jam bands that go for 20 minutes at a time.

[@lenonel3286]

These guys make the best music videos

[@pinkimietz3243]

I like the ones from Taylor, the creator. You should check em out!

[@lenonel3286]

@@pinkimietz3243 oh yeah I love tyler. Kinda sad his latest album didn't have as much videos as his previous works

[@Edelgul1717]

Damn, Torre Florim is so charismatic.

[@michaelperkins4854]

That minute twenty between 2:31 - 3:49 is simply awe-inspiring! Fantastic synthline that starts off low, mean and moody, and then just explodes at 3:11, with ALL the drum fills. Amazing stuff. :)

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

Ladies and Gentleman, I give you, The American Electoral System. Bravo, De Staat. Bravo!!!!!! Thank you for showing us what me and many of my fellow Americans are feeling right now!

[@Star17venus]

we are in the single digit minority, unfortunately.

[@overused_joke7994]

this video feels like if a valve employee dreamt up the idea of Team Fortress and then forgot several details from the dream

[@rafaelcolina1752]

De Staat is without a doubt my favorite bands now days, I really hope you guys can come to Chile one day.

[@EricvanDorp191]

Just from the Netherlands and WoW! it's different!

[@juliachristinaheikamp246]

From Nijmegen - the singer used to live 10 minutes away from my house.

[@martialmernier7930]

You guys are just brilliant. So original. I'm a big fan. Keep going.

[@mophius]

I like the drummer's facial expression. so pure, so genius.

[@ManThatUFear1423]

That was some next level shit. I’m glad to see their production value going up. Thank god I happened to stumble upon them because they are just awesome.

[@Miniscozzie]

This video lives rent-free in my head.

[@captaintryhard5891]

I have a condition where I can't go a day without watching this video

[@Shogun_38]

Still so amazed how this video "only" has a little over 1 Million views. De Staat is honestly one of the greatest. Sadly being amazing doesn't popularity

[@GeorgiusNL]

The track itself was great already, now the clip and all its symbolic is great as well

[@forell-music]

saw you guys live last night in Munich, to support Biffy Clyro. You were absolutely incredible; you blew my mind. A force of nature!

[@displastik]

this... is...i don't no, maybe because I'm Russian. But this video... it's something I can't live without anymore. Thanks, guys . Music was a discovery for me again. Respect from mother Russia!!! Long live the enemies!!!

[@jantondl3997]

I love this so much... combined with the music video it's so hypnotic

[@declanjohn8517]

I'm an American but De Staat is by far my favorite band these days so I knew this song well already. About 2/3 through I started sobbing. I have never had such an emotional response to a music video in my life.

[@wazzup105]

Well the song IS about YOUR political reality at the moment.

[@PDXCHawk]

It is, as the kids say these days, "All-Time". So poignant, it takes an outside view sometimes.

[@zaniwoob]

America? Where is that?

[@JWEntertainment77]

So trippy, absolutely love it, love the beat, the lyrics!

[@stephenosborne7855]

Damn, just realised the song itself (as in the fact both sides sing in it) is a way of showing the similarities of groups with polar opposite views

[@dwarfjoda1270]

Yep, don't trust politicians. They make a career out of lying so well millions of people think they care about them and their problems / beliefs / values / identities / etc. They lie so well that one half of the country will take to the streets and burn the other half. Vote however you want but it won't ever really matter. In short, you need to make me Emperor of the world because I actually do care about your problems / beliefs / values / identities / etc.

[@ElmoTheFierce]

Jeeez, why do I like this as much as I do?

[@sharonm578]

These guys are so fantastic seen them live.Spoke to them real gents.😄

[@GrantTheHierophant]

Absolutely astounding, completely blew me out of the water!

[@andersholmqvist9068]

Damn, this camera is malfunctioning. I can't stop it from continually zooming in. Don't worry we are artists. We'll perform, you film anyway. I'm sure we will come up with something great. Tldr: best music video ever. EVER.

[@hubudubebububububeubub]

The new villain for the upcoming far cry game set in the Netherlands.

[@NODEMAGO]

How can this band have not 5M views and followers ??!! so underrated, so talented./

[@turk223]

Amazing. Just amazing. Everything De Staat does blows me away.

[@kiri-king]

I am Japanese. I touched you on youtube! I love the unique world view. Please keep doing a good job!

[@robvp71]

Incredible show at Wester Gashuis last May 2022.. You have to see them live if you get the chance!

[@FractalFrack]

Wish I'd seen this sooner! Stunning visuals and interesting lyrics. Saw them live yesterday in Ludwigsburg, this song was something else

[@clopmeister1680]

3:41 RRRRRIIIIIM CLIIIIIIIIIICK

[@meikbe]

I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan, a prog fan, I like Genesis and some Queen and Deep purple too. But somehow this is my new favourite band. How did you do this ?

[@Vaeshkar]

The band itself is a good mix of clever minds. They are the remedy for their own melody and therefore generate their identity.

[@wintermutske]

Quality does not need a category or genre

[@mistouko]

Same.

[@wendywonka2925]

I listen to metal mostly, Lamb Of God, Jinjer, Trivium etc but I've become addicted to listening to De Staat. I don't know how they did it but I'm glad they did.

[@Zren89]

@@wendywonka2925 I listen to mostly Electronic music these days...and yet...

[@PapoPistola]

De Staat has become one of my favorite with their amazing music and videos. Much love from Puerto Rico

[@MuggendeVlieg]

Video is complete and utter gold. Thanks once again guys! If you don't get what the message is the visuals can speak for themselves, which is quite a feat!

[@traci007]

Brilliant song and film clip 🔥🌟🌟🌟

[@skymoni]

Excellent/ smart lyrics & video showing yesterday's/today's political reality, and how the leaders work to stay in power ,,, pitting us against each other

[@clydefrogthestoner]

How have I never come across this band before. They are all kinds of awesome.

[@NoticerOfficial]

Somethings up. They’ve got to be getting throttled. I don’t understand how people haven’t discovered them. I’m a hard to impress fan and this is good

[@galileor.cuevas9739]

Goete morgen uit Mexico! I love De Staat. How cool it is the video was just uploaded before I go to school?

[@silverdevries5072]

Nice

[@keestuinman2627]

Galileo Rocha Cuevas Hola México, bienvenido y felicidades por el buen gusto! ;-)

[@emilesoenen8783]

*Goede morgen Kut taco

[@doom3166]

@@emilesoenen8783 HAHAHA

[@galileor.cuevas9739]

@@emilesoenen8783 ik weet geen genug Nederlands, but I like languages a lot xD

[@avidepano5937]

Can't stop thinking about I Care a Lot... Brilliantly acted and absorbing despite reprehensible characters.

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

Why this doesn't have 100 milion views I will never understand.

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

People like mainstream trash.

[@tamaramucha2912]

actually sending love, i really like these guys, they grow on you fast, they play instruments , feel their music, nothing to hater here. creativity ,enjoyment and low key messages -kitty kitty and witch doctor won me over, hoping they would do a led zep/bestie boys tune, thanks guys

[@DimensionAgile]

This deserves millions & millions of views! so damn good 🤤

[@RHYMOSAURS]

Such well crafted music by this band. Always enjoyable to listen to.

[@sandrostutz6143]

An army of Vedran Mircetics ? Niiiice

[@Gamgyull]

Actually next level Visuals, the sound WOW

[@hearmymotoredheart]

(slams fists on table) THIS DESERVES VIEWS DAMNIT

[@IPushButtonsChannel]

this is such a vibe

[@ThisIsMoniac]

2:32 is choose your fighter screen

[@fightingforfreedom5017]

Extremely good music! Love also the drumsolo! Very good, well done!

[@classicalbanksy4908]

This is STUNNING!

[@Novous]

this has some serious CAKE energy

[@AlKalain]

My faith in musical creativity has been renewed amen.

[@abnormarika]

Same! 100%

[@cleopatra.1999]

Just saying....gotta love De Staat!! Meer meer meer, let it rain down on me. This song surpasses witch docter for me

[@kipthecourtjester]

Easily as good as ‘Witch doctor’. Bloody well done.

[@briang.2218]

Friend pointed it out to me, if you've seen the tv show Legion, this would totally match the sort of surreal style they use for depicting psychic/telepathic battles on the astral plane. (very good show, would recommend)

[@ericbaxter9669]

I can't believe so many people don't know who De Staat is

[@wabsol]

Destroy destroy destroy, looks like it works destructive in every way. Who would have guessed.

[@joeahn2874]

great song and by the way a great video...who else than the witchdoctor masterminds is able to produce art like that...you guys rule...luv from northern Germany...am proud to be your neighbour😘

[@Melvin420x12]

Same! The dutch LOVE germany. We just express our love in harsh jokes. When the dutch make fun of you, you know they love you. :)

[@niebreknil]

Nyeeeeeeh, not so sure about that, Melvin :P

[@indiegroundvid]

First time i'm hearing this ! Very cool track and clip ! Well done

[@geoffreygeofferson7257]

Is the end of Phoenix designed to flow into the intro to this song? cause i legit didn't notice when this one started until the bassline

[@timverboon7487]

1 million views.... Congrats

[@johnhazel6871]

Timely.

[@lucasottens8506]

This song came out six years ago.

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

@@lucasottens8506 Yet still more relevant than ever.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

5 years later, this song is super topical again

[@custodeon]

5:06 there's something real dark behind Vedran's eyes, and i want in.

[@Kur0AMV]

Great track and great clip, these guys are doing it right.