Dry the River - New Ceremony

"New Ceremony" is the latest single taken from the stunning debut album 'Shallow Bed' which is out now in the UK and released 17th April in the US.
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Music video by Dry The River performing New Ceremony. (C) 2012 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

[@tracyannburns4085]

Peter Liddle doesn't get enough praise for his lyrics. The man is a genius

[@sigridtang4440]

I waited by your bedside And didn't close my eyes all night I named you like a prayer It's anybody's guess how The angel of doubt came down And crept into your bed But after we danced to the shipping forecast The words escaped your mouth "I know it's gotta stop love, but I don't know how" Now the stairs forget your shoes And the gate don't creak for want of you But the jury's out on me We're wise beyond our years But we're good at bad ideas, my love Or so it seems to be Shine a little light Don't wrestle with the night Don't think about the future now I know it's gotta stop love but I don't know how My little one My kettle drum I know I had a message at the start My babel tongue My come-undone I know I had a message at the start My prison kiss My dying wish I know I had a message at the start? But it up and abandoned us, when we were sleeping in our beds It's anybody's guess how the angel of doubt laid down Sand beneath our house I know it's gotta stop love, but I don't know how

[@ShirleyBrian]

I'm still so grateful I got to hear this masterpiece live a couple years ago, before they broke up... What a band!

[@wazzereightyseven]

So envious!! X

[@Level80Seven]

For me they're the beatles of 2012. Such a warm sound they've got!

[@joeconrad3092]

@@wazzereightyseven 100!!!

[@monclivie]

I had luck to see two of their concerts in one day. That was one of the best festival experiences.

[@ZamWeazle]

​@@monclivie My sister said they were incredible live and everyone that heard them were totally blown away!! Yet soooo many mediocre bands /acts are still performing, churning out such boring empty music. I know music is subjective but I just can't understand the music industry/people's brains lol

[@jrai102]

Such an underrated band. They deserve more exposure. Their music is just too good to be unheard by the rest of the world.

[@wildsoundscivilised]

Completely agreed! Shallow Bed is such an amazing album from start to finish.

[@jrai102]

Wild Sounds Civilised Definitely agree with you. Also, one of my favourite bands.

[@StrangeAttractor]

yeah I don't get why they're not bigger.. miles better than other brits like mumford, could be jeff buckley's long lost little brother on vocals... very powerrful album, still playing it weekly and the new one should be a highlight of the year

[@jrai102]

David Wall No bias at all, definitely Dry the River are much better than the bands that are popular today. I've been listening to their album for a while now. Can't get enough of them. Hopefully, in the long run they receive more exposure for their work. They truly deserve it.

[@cristian.ilie.018]

This is Great indeed !!!

[@Soilwar]

One of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@Frutigerate]

yes same!

[@SttarMaker0000]

Yes

[@isaalvagadaffimachmudiisa7983]

I came here after 10 years after suddenly remembered it, still a good song :)

[@SttarMaker0000]

Me too.

[@Rab_1967]

I can't believe DTR has split! My life won't be the same without them. Gutted

[@hughesshanna1995]

i love this song, but the violin hit me as AMAZIN!!!!! and the bigger dude doing almost perfect karate moves was surprising...love it!!!

[@simonesquared]

this is the greatest song in the world

[@smarta800]

I can't get this out of my head.

[@MargheritaDaisy]

I miss you guys everyday, with all my heart! still my favorite band in 2022!

[@maliha_abroad]

The immense joy I had experienced the first time I discovered their music is incomparable. They were and forever will be my favorite band of all time. Not a single artist writes the type of songs they do. Not even close. God I miss em soo much. My playlist just isn't the same anymore. I'll forever miss their genre of songs.

[@carabusviolaceus9166]

I hear you. I only just found out they'd split. Totally gutted.

[@zakixbox]

Try Poets of the fall. Trust me ;-)

[@carabusviolaceus9166]

Just been giving them a listen. They aren't really similar to DTR, but fair do's - they do sound pretty good! Nice call.

[@zakixbox]

Happy that you had enjoyed POTF... ''Cradled in love'' is my favorite song of this band ^^

[@neverending9803]

Maliha Sultana I discovered them yesterday. I feel the same joy as you felt and it's one of the best feelings ever. they are amazing

[@saintstigma]

It still gives me chills. It's such a shame that this marvelous band had to split up.

[@samanthacesario9471]

chills every time

[@sugarlumps73]

Seriously fancying the guitarist with the beard, god this band is full of sex appeal! :) Great song keep listening to it on repeat.

[@Ekko505]

Saw them in Nijmegen (Netherlands) a few months ago and I can honestly say that it was one of the best gigs I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of concerts). Dry the River sound as amazing live as they sound on record. SO GOOD.

[@reh1959]

Just can't get enough of this song.

[@AlvaradaTV]

a guy who looks like kurt kobain but sing like Zach Condon from Beirut, LOVELY

[@ElectroThePhoenix]

I love this video almost as much as I love the song... which is saying something as it was easily my most played song of 2011

[@bgdomisals]

I consider this video to be very artistic, i have only said that in three videos and it's because i've felt it.

[@peaceout219]

one of those somgs you have stuck on replay

[@Frutigerate]

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG NOW! LOVE IT? 😍

[@Frutigerate]

one of my fav songs*

[@Frutigerate]

! not ?*

[@dazblatchisgod]

Best track of the killer album, Thanks lads :)

[@DanYMA6]

Instead of "crept", it sounds like he says "crapped into your bed" haha anyway, this this a tune!!!!!!

[@mitchelluk1445]

kept hearing this tune on the radio in work, kept humming it for weeks till i finally found out who sung it, its so catchy and just sounds perfect

[@pantoflokatino]

yes, it's her, her name is Kate Micucci. she also performs in the comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates.

[@Teona1212]

Wonderful.

[@rudyconnor6488]

Incredible album. If you like this song check out "The Runaway" by Regret the Hour

[@n3981k]

great song I love it!

[@Ngwmusic]

If you dig Dry the River check out the band Culture Thief, especially the music video for the song Everywhere Unaware. Keep good music alive!

[@sasuke1788]

I remember someone saying something similar about Mumford and Sons.

[@belen71]

the shallow bed album is tremendously epic.... whoever disliked this need their ears tested!!

[@miaisapirate]

Or the best thing I've ever seen.

[@kebl2268]

The Acoustic version is just as good if not better. This is band is too good to stay underrated!!!

[@syncgel]

Omg I have being looking for this music forever a could not find solely because I could remember only the melody, but nothing of the lyrics ❤

[@Wanderer-Land]

Estaba escucuando el álbum de Passenger en streaming y me sugirió está canción en acústico, simplemente una de las mejores canciones con tonos disonantesal inicio perfecta, y esta version es mas emocionante, te jala a cantarla y gritar MY LITTLE ONE, MY COME-UNDOME!! ... thanks a lot guys Dry the River, you are awesome!

[@ericthebmo3433]

Found these guys a few months ago, their songs are lovely. It's a shame they're no longer together

[@lensoon91]

Love this

[@nicolasgrangeonhandpanandd514]

2021 ?

[@albanavarro1047]

I love how british they are...

[@suegosfault]

@redneckallancapibarr she mean brandon from killers vocalist...he have a solo album.....

[@mkuipers14]

at 2:04 is that girl on the left the girlfriend from raj from the big bang theorie?

[@fer0tininesavnoesavk]

Yes, she is the girlfriend '''''''''from Raj"""""""" from the Big Bang Theory. Im glad i could clear that up for you

[@LarryS378]

Actually I think when someone else starts claiming (a bit too much) that the other person 'bailed out because they couldn't handle it', it shows that you know I won and now you're just trying to wind me up because I've done a better job at arguing than you. Better luck next time mate, I aint commenting again because I'm going to listen to this music that I like

[@mersingiller]

maybe one day. You come together again. we hope you!

[@TigerPrawn_]

Thank you to an acquaintance of mine who recommended this bands to me!

[@annetteperks]

I saw you guys in B'ham a few years ago absolutely fantastic it was my birthday treat from my family as I am or was a big fan. Fantastic evening and I love the music so much it is in my head every day and I wish you still produced. Missing your sound so very much xxxxx

[@u2santos]

Why all the hate between different music lovers? You whether enjoy this or not. You whether enjoy The Beatles, Justin Bieber, Muse or Sum 41 or not. If you do, fine for you. If you don't, don't mess with those who do. Respect. More respect.

[@SuperbFairy]

I miss these guys

[@danielalisova1889]

Prague fell in love with your "dryness" . I hope we´ll see you soon in here.

[@liamchamberlain8056]

Dry the River and Folk is my favorite but at least System of a Down and Foofighters are good too!

[@lollyfraser-king4703]

Anyone else notice the girl from The Big Bang Theory?

[@Melechkibitzer]

+Lolly Fraser-King Isn't she also part of Garfunkel and Oates? Oh Kate Micucci I think is her name

[@weneedrocknroll]

hahaah acting cool and hardcore. if you want some cool and hardcore music listen to Death, Pantera, Kreator, Nile, The Casualties, Minor Threat, Dead Kennedys, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Megadeth, RATM, Cannibal Corpse, Iron Maiden, Motorhead Deicide, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, UFO, AC/DC, Humble Pie, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Alcie in Chains, Soundgarden, Tool, REM and many more. And this song is a very good nice decent. This is good music.

[@AmericanMysticDegenerate]

How is this song so good?

[@GMatvk]

1:10 Thats Lucy! From the Big Bang Theory! (Kate Micucci)

[@knifeforkandaspoon]

I knew she looked familiar

[@jaymythxxxx]

GMatvk Thanks - I was wondering whether or not that was her!

[@he2q12]

I knew it!!

[@cosmicquetzal220]

I associate her more with Raising Hope 😅 Forgot she was in Big Bang Theory for a bit... I think she has good taste in the roles she takes for the most part

[@he2q12]

This music video is truly a form of art. I keep getting back to watch it every other month or so I just can't get it out of my head and I'm not complaining about it I really love everything about this

[@RaDaR12500]

Hey hey hey, leave the music out of this! I like a few of the bands that this guy likes as well as some of this sort of thing. No music is terrible, everyone else's opinion is different, right? :)

[@stephenmackley1517]

Erm, is that Kate Micucci? What a video! You guys are amazing. More music please. Please!

[@BEBEAnneAndersonKittii]

It's about being stuck in a violent abusive relationship and being the victim of sexual inslavement/imprisonment of children for pedophilia /pedophiles gradafications .

[@thanszh]

Maybe, but I think it is more about the end of a relationship.

[@BEBEAnneAndersonKittii]

PA W actually I think it is both

[@thanszh]

BE'BE' Anne Anderson Would you kindly explain, please?

[@BEBEAnneAndersonKittii]

PA W why you'd haven't bothered to listen so far!?..... Besides you have to figure it out for you self. I can only guide a person to where they need go!!

[@thanszh]

BE'BE' Anne Anderson I have figured it out. The song is literal. Angels creep into beds. Stairs forget peoples shoes, and he is in love with a kettle drum. Right?

[@azur_playspiggy5312]

If john peel had still been alive when dry the river kicked off, he d have given them sessions, played them constantly and they d be famous by now

[@김예찬-m4i]

I lilke the part here 1:58

[@renespruijt3952]

I'm so sad, these groupe stopped making music together. Will they please continue and start again.

[@xchiaroscura]

Oh, troll, you were doing so well until you said Nickelback...then you blew your cover. Well, everything's a learning opportunity. ;)

[@lexiediazxo]

i love how the top comments have nothing to do with music or this song -_- well anyways i thought it was unique and amazing

[@stufficiscist]

Reunion tour someday? Maybe?

[@SindaPlayList]

delicious voice and music. (must be my third comment here? can't resist)

[@AmericanMysticDegenerate]

This was my most listened to song of 2022 apparently (and my most listened to band). Surprisingly, I've only listened to it 57 times this year

[@ApotheosiZ]

Because 1st) P!ATD is band that not that many have high opinion/respect for other than the fans of the band. 2nd) They are a band people like to diss because it's the popular/hipster thing to do (like making fun of Nickleback plus they're apart of the EMO genre people love to hate). And 3rdly - IMO I think Dry the River are a more well crafted/skilled/mature band who write better songs and sound nothing like P!ATD whatsoever... So yeah that's why.

[@Retify92]

It is in the charts, ergo, bad? Get a grip man, take your high and mighty, better than everyone else attitude and stick it. I can understand not wanting to like say Nikki Minaj, the talentless thing that she is, but Jay-Z has some great lyrics and helped to bring rap to the mainstream and Linkin Park are one of the few bands to become sucessful from taking rock and hip hop and mixing them. Whilst I don't enjoy much of Jay-Z's music and Linkin Park's newer stuff is awful, they are good artists

[@ArtisticSpiderAddict]

dude, people have these cool things called "tastes". They're pretty cool because they're different for each person. Like your taste of music may be those bands (though I honestly don't see how you put Nickelback in the same list with Metallica and Skillet, but whatever) but someone, like me, may like this type of music. So it'd be really cool if you didn't diss a song just because it's not your taste. It's still really good.

[@Papato1234]

there's no BETTER music, art is a matter of tastes, ofcourse it has to be well written, ..things like lady gaga and stuff, THAT is Not music, but if you like Dry The River and some other people like Slipknot or if you like Avenged Sevenfold and some other guy likes Noah and The Whale, you respect that and listen to your music, maybe if listen to other things you may have a larger music repertory, open mind is what I suggest people

[@GeneralZap]

Exactly. "Freeing slaves" is no reason for 600,000 American vs American deaths, and millions injured or seeing such a war. To pit brother, against brother... It is evil for such a trivial thing. The industrial revolution was nigh, and many tribal black people sold their own people to pirates anyway. To further make it worse, very few owned slaves, it was generally plantations owners. Lincoln, Truman, and Obama tend to be my least favorite Presidents. Truman refused to help Chiang Kai Shek...

[@LanceSeraniTheseira]

I see that it is mainly rock and heavy metal that entice your palate. When you say 'anything better than this.' what makes you say this is bad? Is it poorly lyricised? Or is it because you find the instruments a bad match? Or is it because you think the video is lame? If you say this is bad in comparison with all the bands you listed, of course it is. It's a completely different genre, which means completely different sounds and tones created by people with differing ideas on music.

[@shorty7096]

I hate it when people say "Don't go mainstream." I mean c 'mon. Am I the only one that thinks it's a good thing when people start liking a band after you do? Instead of trying to be a hipster and wanting all of your bands to stay underground, think about the band. Be happy that people will start listening to more good music and be happy that the band, who is probably pretty amazing, is finally being recognized.

[@richiwolfman]

Se me eriza la piel solo de escucharlos, magnifica canción!. gracias.

[@ChrisNihilus]

Kate Micucci ^^

[@banginchoonz]

I always mishear one of the lyrics as 'it's anybody's guess how the angel of God came down and crapped in your bed.'

[@TheMrSnazzy]

Oh shut up, the difference with music like this is that it is well written and has an actual theme due to the fact that people can actually hear the lyrics and the structure. With what you're suggesting, it's just noise.. And yes, before someone tries to hate on this comment, I am showing ignorance to the genre but that is no less than what he has showed here.

[@nickm34456]

We cannot fight among ourselves, whether you like it or not we are all in this together. We must ready ourselves for the intruders! The armies of Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Drake and many others. If we fight among ourselves we will be crushed. Together we stand, divided we fall!

[@leavenothing100]

you know, reading this list, I was like ok so he enjoys metal. but i think right around nickelback was when i lost respect. dont call this shit, and then claim that nickelback is better. find me a nickelback song that has more than six chords. this has got too many to count.

[@dreamoflesbianham]

Pete, you're a beautiful man, cut your hair. Surprised by how very good this is - totally new direction (at least from what I know of previous EPs etc.). Love it, you guys will be huge. Thumbs up whoever said Jeff Buckley, voice keeps reminding me of him. Don't die. Love Will

[@MichaelSandroBertl]

anybody noticed the girl on the right side at the beginning? gooch from scrubs? ^^

[@robynfletcher9932]

I saw you guys at the ,manchester academy 2 a couple of weeks back, really great gig!

[@SSmilingSoul]

Music is relative to the person listening to it. Just like art and beauty. Some may find this "shit" some may hate this type of music. But I am here listening to it because I enjoy it. So for those that hate this music and call it "shit" why are you here?

[@SindaPlayList]

i love most the bands u listed here, but this comment is RIDICULOUS. You don`t have to compare totally different things. Dry the River is just not the kind of music you listen to. But it IS good. It is AWESOME. And it IS real music.

[@JButterworth16]

Oh my goodness! Are you.... advertising that website? But you disguised it so well with that heartrending story!

[@LarryS378]

Mate I could go on all day if I thought I hadn't won, but I'm pretty sure I won this argument quite a while ago, so I'm ready to leave before you start making more pathetic rambling comments that aren't even relevant anymore

[@Rcampbell947]

Are you disabled or something?? Beethoven's energios > Bach's energios Beethoven's Finales > Bach's finales Beethoven > Bach> Dry the River Better than thinking dry the shite are better tho.. #stillafruit

[@mrBlaBlaLove]

The accoustic album is sooo much better though

[@calumyoung97]

@movisofftravel I will have to agree with you on that. I've discovered like 5 new bands thanks to VEVO.

[@Rcampbell947]

"Many people would say classical is utter bullshit but I'm sure you wouldn't like that would you?" Emm.. keep up. It was a direct response to your comment, undermining your attempted point lol!

[@Rcampbell947]

I'm confused.. Didn't you bring up classical music first?? "real music does still exist..." Real music being classical... Also there is no harm in stating facts. Example. Beethoven > Dry The River

[@BrokenSeme]

I agree with you on most of those bands, so I can't see how you don't like this. Is actually not too bad. Not in my opinion, anyway. But hey, again, totally agree with most of those bands you listed.

[@willsharpe4569]

Folk music in the UK is alive and well. We are taking on bands like Fleet Foxes on head on. I love Dry the river. Another new great band are Young Believers. Search 'Young Believers - Man vs nature.

[@smarta800]

Arguing on the internet is really stupid, but when you use hash tags in place of wit, and don't know what malevolent means (aside from it being a big word), you lose. Sorry to say.

[@Rcampbell947]

you are a poor arguer tho... you have won no such argument.. PS. you can actually LISTEN to this song whilst commenting as listening only requires your ears.. just so you know

[@MrRashcroft]

i saw then on Bazant pohoda 2012 and it was the best gig from whole festival. Needless to say, that that day i saw also kasabian or horrors, or lou reed but dry the river beat them

[@iraleecantellia]

I'm glad I got to see them while they're still opening for people. Next time they're in town they'll probably play First Ave, and after that I won't be able to afford the tickets.

[@Joebingley15]

I hate people who argue on music videos. Why can't you just listen to the song and if you don't like it express your opinion in the real world and not all over youtube

[@lukieboy111]

arghhh this is really annoying! Love this song but at 1:41 does anyone else hear any resemblance to the killers songs? If so which one, i can't put my finger on it! Thanks.

[@RockTransistor]

I love dry the river! Their music is so special!