EXCLUSIVE: Gorillaz Street Performance of "On Melancholy Hill"

[@ThisLadWayne]

The animator had a day off

[@LordGrume]

ThisLadWayne this comment is too good

[@SexyFace]

my first time seeing how they actually look

[@ThisLadWayne]

@@SexyFace same

[@SwaggiestmemberoftheDKCrew]

None of this is live action, Jamie Hewlett rotoscoped the whole thing and with the help of 3 people he was able to shade the entire video photo realistically

[@omarmega4093]

I imagined ONE animator furiously trying to keep up with the label demands like being held hostage while this pretty tune played and found it really funny.

[@joshfarnham7668]

five year later and its still a banger. one of my favorite bands playing one of my favorite songs!!

[@grootbaby1890]

This song makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[@ishthefish9006]

Melanocholy

[@lemmythebulldog8812]

I feel that my best friend loved the Gorillaz Sadly he passed away at 20 from an unknown cause this year in late January. Every time this comes up in my playlist while I’m driving It hits hard Update: he passed away from vaping, he used Juul a lot to relieve stress. That vape clogged one of his lungs and there was liquid inside. Caused a pulmonary aneurysm

[@hornycatboydisaster]

@@lemmythebulldog8812 I'm so sorry for your loss 💞 I hope you're alright..

[@lemmythebulldog8812]

ღ 【 •Čłåřįţý Řøşė• 】 ღ it’s been 3 months and it’s been hard all I do is stay home I got no gym and no school to go to so gives you way too much time to think. All I think about is all the stuff we we’re gonna do

[@pshhhmoneyy4931]

Hence the name melancholy

[@BluWarta92]

*KZbin recommendation after 613 days* "You are ready for that inner peace, dear friend"

[@vhego]

Funny cause I've actually started meditating a month ago

[@sandinista2218]

I wish you w

[@mentilly_all]

Everyone needs to stop trusting evil.

[@MahoneyP573]

mentilly all hail satan

[@comrademuds1951]

Does anyone find these comments funny or clever in the slightest

[@Snowythegoodestboy]

"You can't get what you want but you can get me" This line says so much without saying much. Sheer brilliance.

[@keith1854]

Self deprecating, white people love that ish

[@MsFishfish1]

Albarn is one hell of a musician and artist. His contribution to the arts is second to none. Full respect.

[@jordananthony1582]

My late dad loved Gorillaz, his funeral is in 4 days, we will be welcoming everyone in to say their goodbyes with this song. I hope you are proud of my choice, Dad. I love and miss you ❤️

[@aritaylor6351]

Sending love ❤

[@ryant8162]

Condolences

[@MinshullFamilyArchive]

not really

[@kujeitor]

nooo man.....my condolences

[@justinwest142]

Im sorry brother, I hope everyone's dealing with everything ok in the best of their abilities..I hope nothing but good for you and your family

[@JohnFoley1701]

Ill never be as cool as the guy wearing an “ internet” shirt playing an orange wurly.

[@Noizedas]

It’s a band. The internet

[@simonyricools]

@@Noizedas It's also a service.

[@keithb6717]

Strictly speaking, judging by your picture, you are correct.

[@paperbackwriter960]

It's also real life.

[@bunchagrapes]

@@simonyricools it looks to be their band merch shirt so ya the band

[@RPQ1988]

The guy with the INTERNET shirt cants stop texting in each rest. He damn loves internet.

[@mrtwostrike]

Love his electric piano though 👌🏻

[@RPQ1988]

@jjmah11 Well, there goes my disguise. I'm a true old head.

[@ShenDoodles]

"Hoo, boy, I sure do love internet! It's as good as music in my book! I can't keep myself away! Have you ever been on the internet? What am I saying, of course you haven't. It's dozens of 'web sites' generated entirely by computers! There's a Facesite and a Twister so you can really get digital with your chatting!"

[@Noizedas]

It’s the band the internet. They’re huge

[@seanryan3020]

He also seemed to take a picture at 1:45. Didn't seem to be a selfie, though, so I'll give it a pass.

[@afifsulaiman8597]

this was my late best friends favorite song, she loved gorillaz so much now everytime i listen to this song it reminds me of her... RIP you will be missed

[@kalsarikannit9587]

Sorry for your loss :(

[@ninaswan561]

❤️

[@BPBrutalPenguin]

RIP🙏🏻

[@cobralyoner]

It’s a beautiful song to have beautiful memories to. sorry for your loss.

[@klovenant]

I feel you, it happened to my best friend too, he love this song so much...

[@Stu4rtG4lvin]

These holograms are getting really realistic

[@alonzomartinez3311]

Haha

[@pogchamp9669]

But now, as always, russ looks the exact same in his rendering

[@rossmiller2975]

Jake from state farm has been compromised.

[@eduardanaomi]

Hahahaha yeah

[@NevaLOL]

nOt fUNnY

[@TransistorBased]

That dude on bass looks like he's having the best day ever.

[@skinnymillionaire]

Seye! Met him a few times, nice fella

[@therealbaglady]

The weather's lovely.

[@andykid2007]

He's lovin' it !! His face at @2mins 19 makes my day everytime I watch it

[@jortmanshanden6722]

For some reason bass players are always unbelievably happy when playing

[@UnderdarkDrow_]

@@jortmanshanden6722 bass player here, can confirm. Especially when we can actually hear ourselves

[@neposis]

Love how they all had a different way of keeping tempo with their feet

[@carltonbanks194]

Hard to believe he is 52 years old. Doesn't look like it

[@andycorrea2593]

Whaaaat? Is this legit? I didn't know his age

[@otterrific7595]

The man ages like fine wine

[@blakebramley9171]

Damn he looks 32!

[@chickentikka7890]

@James Tiltson yep

[@DaftZaYPunk]

Justo estaba pensando lo mismo...No pasan los años en él

[@adstrings.ink0]

Definitely one of their greatest songs. The composition is amazing.

[@bunnyflavor]

Ok Ok Ok - I just have to say: How could you not fall in love with a guy who sings like that?"

[@rogelioybarra4068]

So chill such a personal performance so little people so close niiiice

[@dblck9]

- POP - *noice*

[@Evol_lov3]

It was a radio contest. This was such a good show. So many good memories of that day.

[@NonisLuck]

@@Evol_lov3 were you there?

[@davewalker3873]

One of the most talented, creative, innovative and artistic writers and musicians alive today!!!!!!

[@Allwordx]

Only heard this song for the first time this year and now one of my favorites of all time

[@Thomas.harding]

Fuckin banger init

[@jrf7204]

please listen to Plastic Beach, the entire album is great start to finish.

[@thecrazydude9686]

I know how you feel i heard gorillaz before but this song got me hooked to them

[@ethanpech9914]

The Black T-shirt guy on the right Is just feeling it. 2:52

[@troytodd79]

Stage left

[@WHITELIONNYC]

He wants to bang the chocolate girls...or maybe the chocolate man who knows!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@hazzahannah]

That guy is actually me

[@ethanpech9914]

@@hazzahannah Why should I believe you?

[@hazzahannah]

@@ethanpech9914 I mean wouldn't you be vibing to a gorillaz song even when it's played live? Smh my head 😤✋🏻

[@jmc0075]

Damon Albarn fantastic singer songwriter. Gotta respect the guy.

[@Douglas_Reuber]

@@josebarona6341 but did he do heroin? excatly, its not about how far you can go, but how long it took you to get there

[@elevenseventeen2814]

@@josebarona6341, uh ok don't have to compare people anyway

[@Laszlo5897]

@@josebarona6341 edgy

[@aestheticvirgocoochie20yea45]

Jose Barona so far from a fact

[@chrishandsome4267]

Jose Barona you’re lame irl I can tell

[@justindchaney]

Back when I took mushrooms in college, I would play this song every time I was starting to get nervous and it would bring me back every time.

[@trickwillis]

For me it was orange juice & Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” , which might be why Melancholy Hill is my favorite Gorillaz. I got to see the 2nd Demon Daze festival in LA area ten days before this street performance was filmed. A fan for twenty years, it was my first time to catch Gorrillaz live, it was outside in a feild under a night sky, incredible really. I left with a new perspective that Gorillaz is very Pink Floyd, they closed with the Sun song and it was epic like Pink Floyd in Pompeii. Damon & friends makes us feel even if it’s just a melancholy feeling

[@psychordelia]

You don't take mushrooms anymore?

[@Sahiyena11]

@@psychordelia hmmm I do. But I can only play "Wish You Were Here"

[@ughhjuan]

@@trickwillis was that the pick Rivera one ?

[@raularango3539]

trick willis was at that show, first time as well.

[@amd4lyfe]

I love the gorillaz........when I'm feeling down this is my go to happy place.

[@jesuszambrano5142]

I fell the same mate!

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

solace

[@JafethTheXtreme]

Damn, what a cover from the singer of Blur

[@trickster_qc]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ArnoldsKtm]

Nah I think this is the singer of tgtbtq

[@ip5799]

bro they are the same people! how could you be so stupid

[@trickster_qc]

@@ip5799 pretty sure it was sarcasm!

[@ip5799]

Yannick Wolfe i was playing on the joke lol, probs wasn’t v funny

[@MegaSilverBlood]

wow featuring Steve Carrell on keys and Jay Baruchel on electric guitar , cool

[@esgarrodriguez]

I was thinking the same,

[@XxgamingtecxX]

That’s Jeff wootton

[@gabrielantunes7163]

Wow they really do a good Gorillaz cover, that singer even has a voice like 2d's.

[@ShenDoodles]

That's the thing, this guy's more than just a cover artist... He was the band's librarian so he got to know them really well.

[@haydenthomas813]

@@ShenDoodles I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this reply.

[@Horzinicla]

Ikr! I cant believe I havent met the real gorillaz like 2d or murdoc

[@dmanwalking_]

Bruh he actually is 2d, yall dunno the Story of the Band?

[@Horzinicla]

@@dmanwalking_ come on man you're smarter than that!

[@Mr000MICO]

Up on melancholy hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me Just looking out on the day Of another dream Well you can't get what you want But you can get me So let's set out to sea 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarines 'Round the world will go Does anybody know her If we're looking out on the day Of another dream If you can't get what you want Then you come with me Up on melancholy hill Sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

[@sgtknife2852]

Man this is what I needed in my life, no animation, no filter, just simple songs and soft smiles. Love it and will definitely be coming back.

[@frankjeager9043]

The bassist is genuinely the happiest person I've ever seen

[@pablodavidclavijo4609]

So they're not cartoons... Everyday you learn something new

[@KritShrestha]

They're not gorrilaz members. Just the singer and somgwriter are original members i think. Other members always change

[@joshueabelis6031]

Main dude was also in Blur.

[@cheirodelysoform]

Are they still primates?

[@lordcornelius3670]

@@cheirodelysoform Depends on your religion.

[@flowerrs8741]

@@KritShrestha The singer and songwriter are the same person, just so you know. Damon Albarn. There is one other official member: Jamie Hewlett, the artist that draws Gorillaz. He's not a musician in the band. They also have an official drummer now too, I think. I have no idea if it's the guy in the video.

[@brade1208]

I've listened to this song since the first day it came out, hundreds of times. I think this is the best version yet.

[@annarocheleau3845]

One of my fav Gorillaz songs and I love this. It is such an intimate stage, everyone is happy and smiling, what a great feeling it gives you

[@CittizinKane]

This still gives me goosebumps, love this version and the sound from it

[@RachealMayersneePennington]

Best version ever guys love this Damon's voice amazing ...the beat in this uplifting 😏💕

[@nicholasflorez3530]

The backing vocals are beautiful as well.

[@RachealMayersneePennington]

@jacslthbfaaiabsd100p it is ...

[@stevenframe7777]

Still listening Karl. A master of music and lyrics. Much missed. A pure soul with magical sight of life. 🙏.

[@CRAIGT1971]

I keep coming back to this, Damon Alburn is a genius.

[@ironlionzion2265]

Masterpiece, the 3 vocalist in the back are amazing too

[@papatats3]

"You are my medicine when you're close to me. Best love line ever.

[@hollywinters8408]

Yesa!!!!

[@2geek314]

Lost a fellow brother in arms to drugs during our time in the army. It was painful when we found out he passed during the Holidays. We couldnt visit him because of Covid restrictions. :( This song will always remind me of the good times we had together as friends regardless during deployments/trainings or just lazying around in the barracks. :( RIP Leon. Rest easy buddy.

[@lucasargandona4658]

Such a uniquely beautiful song

[@adamwilliams5372]

This just gets better every time I hear it

[@jocelynlizbethriverasaenz6053]

I can’t stop listening to this amazing song

[@fingerboarding2093]

I've always loved the sound of my Taylor GS mini. Cool to see one played professionally

[@orlandofeanor6818]

OMG this version is so BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Zackmild.]

Dudes vocal tone just sends chills up me spine like crazy everytime

[@JacobG093]

I can't really adequately describe into words how this song makes me feel.

[@user-cz1sm3uq4p]

I love his voice and how he sings

[@ViperKillerWannabe]

Even the security guy in the background was dancing. Such a good song.

[@AngelusNielson]

It's very rare for a live version of a song to be better than the original. this is one of those rare times. Especially when the original is really really good.

[@jol0973]

Not that rare

[@Ron_Don_Valante]

Not true for the Grateful Dead. A lot of songs are better live.

[@AngelusNielson]

@@Ron_Don_Valante Yah, good look catching them live in 2023, though....

[@AngelusNielson]

@@jol0973 Bullshit. Especially when people trying to record the show on cameras get in the way.

[@jol0973]

@@AngelusNielson Live music is often better.

[@MaxfieldCustoms]

I never wanted to think they weren’t just cartoons tapping into our reality. Took me 20 years and a KZbin algorithm, but I finally see the face behind 2-D , in 3D. Always appreciated his vocals as they’ve resonated throughout the years with my soul.

[@AnonPlovecsky4706]

You should listen to Blur! Damon Albarn truly talented vocalist!

[@DirtyDeedsDoneDirtCheapD4C]

Listen to some blur like "Boys and Girls" he was and still is super hot ngl

[@On_Melancholyhill]

@DirtyDeedsDoneDirtCheapD4C Agreed

[@pamelaadams6290]

This is one of my all time favourite songs. It is so beautiful.

[@rauljimenez5687]

por que esto no es super conocido, este performance fue perfecto

[@Whitehawk-]

Alien

[@madisonwilson9341]

What xx

[@DavidLopez-tj7jl]

Qué más conocido quieres que sea?

[@SKKORPLAY]

No hay espacio para eso en este mundo

[@renurdoc8619]

Espero que sepas que es de la banda gorillaz

[@26_niketutmuraligayatri44]

I knew them on 2010, and still be their fan till now

[@bigcountryspoundcake4513]

I feel like I’m on melancholy hill these days

[@seamusdoyle4884]

Reach out to your friends and family! They are there for you! Don't go through this alone. You need company and to be reminded that we are social creatures, we need each other to survive in this endless madness!

[@bigcountryspoundcake4513]

Seamus Doyle oh I’m alright, I live with my mum and a couple nephews and one niece. Plus bars in my town are starting up.

[@seamusdoyle4884]

@@bigcountryspoundcake4513 that's good to see! Be well, mate!

[@bigcountryspoundcake4513]

Seamus Doyle you too 👈🏻💪🏻

[@danielwhyatt3278]

We need this soo much right now.

[@leachristine5264]

Idk if I commented on this before but I watch this so often its so calm. I think about my dad when I hear this song, he would have loved every single little thing about this performance.

[@josimarcordobacastillo5311]

I seen Gorillaz twice and every time I heard this song I love it. They chorus changed the song and made it better than it is. My favorite Gorillaz song of all time. If Gorillaz comes to your town, you have to see them. ❤️🦍

[@kevin_dasilva]

jesus fucking christ this was one of my favorite songs when I was younger, I am so happy I found this I got chills on my arms and back I'm so grateful for the afternoon or night or whatever when he wrote this, I can only imagine how it was like

[@GlennBroadway]

Incredible mix - everything is loud and clear!

[@dristmist7401]

One of my all time favourites of Gorillaz, it's such a sad AND happy song.

[@shihtzu4ever1]

This song is very good. I love Gorillaz.

[@johnwalker3468]

This has just become one of my favourite things in the world!

[@hapichampagne5916]

As excited as I am to see this on KZbin, My head would’ve exploded to see live in the streets 🥰🥰

[@MetaCitizen]

The most wholesome performance ive seen

[@liloreoinya]

2:20 when you're not sure whats going on, but everyone is cool.

[@Gabzula]

OMG the backup singers! Beautiful 😍

[@johnkynoch]

Now that will brighten up anyone's day Sure did mine Thanks Damon

[@RepublicanGit]

My god.. this the first time ever in years of been a fan and noticed which one they are. Truly amazing 👏🏻

[@RepublicanGit]

2 years later, I'm still listening and having it played at my wedding July 2024... timeless music 🎶. Love them ❤

[@watermydriedupsoul]

0:04 When you space out at work and you see your boss staring at you with a "wtf?" look on his face.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

That's so me man...oh yeah I'm at work I forgot!!! 💪🏻😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋👍🏻

[@MikiSibs]

the freaking minute i played this i already had goosebumps ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@roswall9658]

casi 10 años desde que escuche Gorillaz

[@sandorerazo3350]

as notado que cada vez que escuchas esta canción jamás te aburre.... como q tiene sentimiento puro

[@99cya]

Thanks zanny for finding this song due to your outro :-D

[@themightychippy3756]

These little live sessions of gorillaz are quickly becoming my favourite finds on KZbin.

[@hollywinters8408]

Best ever!!!!!

[@jd_jd_jd]

This guy has got super skills...skillzz! He's a genius... one day the world will recognise

[@andreapena4265]

i was crying before i found this.. now im crying more

[@yahboi1029]

I love the trio at the back, doing their dance as well. pretty wholesome

[@awaizy]

The best performance of this song in my opinion.

[@audacyapp]

It's definitely note-worthy 🙌

[@hollywinters8408]

Yes!!! Best backing vocals of any version I've heard!!

[@christeague7596]

This is so good....what a guy...what a band.....what a song...👍👍

[@magicmulder]

Orange Wurlitzer, mint green bass, and those backing vocals - what a day to be alive.

[@effdiffeyeno171]

Been hooked on this voice since I heard Song #2

[@Hoozter]

Thank you, it is really a beautiful song, and this performance was great. Made me feel a lot of different feelings. Love the fact that there's people out there being their selves and share their stuff to all us.

[@mayravera6319]

Pasará toda una vida y jamás me dejará de gustar está melodía 😍

[@sandorerazo3350]

eso es tener buen gusto musical saludos

[@ForeignFella]

When I'm stressed, I KZbin this video. God bless.

[@bleble6797]

This is the power of rock music. This guy is not a superior vocalist or instrumentalist but the music he creates it's a stroke of genius.

[@julianfigueroa318]

This isnt rock

[@TheMistery97]

Damon might not be a legendary vocalist, but he's definetely a superior instrumentalist

[@Iridescenc3.]

Nah his voice is so sweet to me

[@fishstix03]

@@julianfigueroa318 way to miss the point lol

[@LageYouTube]

Not just rock music. Any music

[@sunshinefogleman127]

God, what an incredible live performance!

[@johnnylara]

This is actually the first time I’ve seen them in person.

[@cyberash3000]

Only one of them is the gorillaz. The others are guest artists

[@danithedoll]

Saw them earlier this year and it was amazing. Watching them do this live made this song my favorite hands down!! It also became my song for my son! 💕

[@brettramirez9220]

my little sister passed away several months ago. she was the biggest die hard Gorillaz fan, and this song was one of the first songs she learned on piano. we played it at her funeral along with the rest of her favorite music. miss you Hailey, thinking of you always

[@audacyapp]

RIP Hailey 🕊️

[@basketburger]

RIP ❤

[@snowasian]

So sorry, I lost my sister to cancer and she made her own celebration of life playlist. The songs on her list used to make my cry, but now they bring comfort. Condolences.

[@brettramirez9220]

@@snowasian we'll always have them in our hearts and minds! that's beautiful that you have that playlist to remember her favorite hits. Condolences to you as well, my friend

[@mafraldinha25]

first time actually seeing *them* and it’s amazing

[@duranroberto5260]

This is perfection at it's finest🎉music#base#guitar❤

[@sofiamelone1089]

This is beautiful

[@Dild0FaceBuffoon]

The moment this song played at Life is Beautiful I turned to my friend and we both knew it was ok to cry.

[@infinitytrainbook4394]

Dont you mean Life is strange?

[@Dild0FaceBuffoon]

No. I mean Life Is Beautiful Music Festival 2017. Gorillaz live was amazing but, On Melancholy Hill was on the sound track of Life is Strange 2. So I will give you that sir.

[@calmeast7658]

Best thing ive ever heard from Gorillaz

[@austins.2495]

My favorite song off my favorite album of all time. This song represents bliss to me

[@mrbreakstuf]

This man and all the people behind it are legends!!! What a amazing sound!! Love gorillaz till the end of time!!

[@Rafa-bn9iu]

That kind of singers that don't need any adjustments at the studio, I saw gorillaz live in Budapest and I was amazed by their direct.

[@rastusbojangles]

Dunno why this version moved me to tears. I guess I've attached a lot of meaning to this song. Great performance.

[@Area-5l]

Such a simple yet bad ass guitar riff.

[@teacherinthailan6441]

Outstanding performance!! Truly!

[@Loooooooord69]

Band: Where you can't get what you want but you can get me. Caption: Way you can't get what you want the chicken.

[@rootintootinputin1153]

I lost my best mate to Suicide 5 years ago on the 16th of suggest this song was played as his coffin left the church. Il never forget how this song has left it’s mark of my soul, sad but beautiful. Still miss you to this day Liam x

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Oh my god. We soooo need this playing on our streets now, more so than ever.✌🏼❤️😌 I want this played in Westminster Square and down all the big retail streets. This would totally put people in the right mood.

[@boalfrogg2423]

Daniel Whyatt you don’t think that people gathering like this would get the virus? I mean for real.