Fair To Midland - Dance Of The Manatee

Music video by Fair To Midland performing Dance Of The Manatee. (C) 2007 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

We miss you. We think of you. We still cherish your art in 2024. Thank you.

[@astupidn00bie]

We certainly, certainly do.

[@nimhard]

One of the best bands to ever grace the Earth.

[@metalenthusiast6696]

@@nimhardfacts

[@Rammtallica7]

@@nimhard I was lucky to see them open for Chevelle back in the day. ❤

[@nimhard]

@@Rammtallica7 That's amazing, I also love Chevelle!!

[@v616sirius]

Anyone who likes this might also like the album bilateral by leprous, or any of thier music really.

[@JoeyGDude]

Saw them once in concert. Singer looked so scared, nervous, fragile. First note hits of the first song, and this dude comes RUNNIN SENTON straight into us like Darby Allin or Homicide. What a show.

[@samanthathick6724]

2024, and this song is still in my top 5, maybe my favorite song of all time. It is just perfect from start to finish 🙂

[@georgewashingtoniv8745]

I can't stop listening to it. How did he sound like that?

[@mikehasselberg7074]

2022 and still believe they are Underrated. Love this band. Still listening to this day. Like if you are still here listening.

[@georgewashingtoniv8745]

24. Darrow sounds like Static X and Maynard. 👀👀

[@GinaVega-l4r]

I remember listening to this album with a homie when it first came out and we had it on repeat, He has been gone for 5 yrs and just thinking about the hell we would raise together.

[@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707]

Thank you Hungry Lights!

[@GagaBestGrandma]

I remember when a guy I worked with at Starbucks in 2004-06 in Fresno was super tight with FTM, and he got some advance copies of this song and their album and I was blown away. I was sure they were gonna blow up, and I guess that’s the music business

[@doughtystudios2124]

Fair to midland... 2020.

[@almightybeeij]

Here in 2021 still jamming this song

[@fruffa9779]

After over two years I discovered this band I'm still so in love with it. When I listen to all their songs, even their old demos, I feel they were different. Music has never touched me so deeply before FTM. If you like them you have to listen to the demos, they're even better than the original songs, they feel a lot more authentic.

[@Darfaultner]

What are the demos called?

[@Theboitheman]

2022 still a fucking great and way ahead of it's time band.

[@Specialist01]

I had this one song in my iTunes since middle school in 2007, now I'm in college and just decided to add the rest of this album and their newest one a few weeks ago. Holy shit this an amazing and unique band all together. If any of you haven't experienced their full albums you are missing out. I highly recommend buying all their songs

[@michaelherrell1395]

Agreed criminally underrated

[@narlycharley]

I'm SO HAPPY that I got to see them in concert before they split. They have to be THE MOST UNDERRATED band of all time. Seeing them with 10 Years (seen them four times) was a bonus. c:

[@johnpadenw]

I miss this band so much, I still listen to this album once a week since 2007

[@AcaciaTreeTV]

It is January 16th, 2022 and my sister played this on the way home from a family party. I haven’t heard this song since it came out when we were in high school. I was like HOLY SHIT!! man We used to love this song!

[@toddcalhoun5283]

still a gem in 2019

[@guywilkes7056]

this is the sort of message the masses need but won't get.

[@14AspenDrive]

whats the message? the lyrics make no sense to me

[@astroknott5263]

Jesus, i miss these guys

[@roberthuttle]

I love the way this song demands attention. Then it shows you the diamond

[@mr.m3820]

Fables from a Mayfly is still in my rotation today, I personally think it’s a masterpiece.

[@Doublkic]

Opened up for these guys when I was in Loop 13 back in 01-04

[@badomen8779]

......Best empathetic lyrics written...It's been a long time.

[@jayward238]

So underrated. The whole album is perfect from start to finish. I am truly grateful to have gotten to hear this gem of a band. This album has been my rotation for a very long time. It's like a friend to me, I will always love it.

[@samanderson4308]

0q4

[@cosimosposato6428]

Ti ringrazio Merrino.

[@toonlink346]

+Adolfo Adolfi No :)

[@eclipsedsun9464]

im disappointed, not a single manatee in this entire video

[@Robindarkstar]

Wish this band would come back to the UK !!! .. and that i could open for them ;-)

[@jrgilbert]

I own all their albums. They are all good, very good, BUT this album is CLEARLY their Magnum Opus. simply perfection. Every song is excellent, with this being the crown jewel of the album.

[@maji3060]

I remember seeing these guys with Wednesday 13 in orlando and It was awsome brings back to my teen years

[@speedracerize]

i love fair to midland. the whole reason i got into them was because i saw an interview with ben burnley (lead of breaking benjamin) and his said some of his inspiration came from listening to fair to midland. i searched them. epic.

[@patriciawhorton5729]

I love coming here every couple of months to see if the views go up - love this song and my kids do too ❤

[@brutalfashion]

I lost count how many times I saw them; I’m lucky they came from my home state (Texas!) so I had lots of times to go to shows!💕💕

[@bombonalvarez3802]

Boulder, CO - Midland, TX

[@whoopitydo-da9530]

Please come back!

[@Listendefpeople]

Wow. I first heard this song 7 years ago and it always stuck with me since it was so rare. I tried many times to understand the lyrics that I was convinced it was just a bunch of mumbo jumbo only the singer could make sense of. Now I listen to it and it makes so much sense! The hare and the tortoise are two extremes, the seemingly "strong" and the weak. Fits like a glove under my sleeve, the singer can relate and if you can't "just wait til then" (your trial). "Their heads are the heaviest in operation" Their trial of faith is the hardest, and they are harder to convince because of everything they've gone through. "You can hear him mouth the whole ending" this "him" has gone through the trial and knows what to expect, again, "wait til then" if you can't relate. "We Mary's had ourselves a ball, oh yes we did...I must admit" Mary's I think means like the virgin Mary, innocent. The Mary's are the survivors of the trial, they had a ball because the enjoyed the path of enlightenment. Then "hang us those limbs, hold no virtue" I imagine Jesus Christ hanging from his limbs challenging them to 'not hold back'. "Those told to hold project on my cue" means those who are given the message of holding on are only acting on the demand of a martyr. Because if they didn't already know "to hold" on, then they probably haven't overcame their trial. "Til we fall" once they fall, THAT'S their trial, will they get up again? Listen to proven guarantees even if you feel dignified "rolling up your sleeves", keep it in a jar (be patient) during desperate times "raining cats and dogs for days". "We had a ball, and I guarantee for what they done for you...done for you...done for me" He can vouch for your future success because they did it to him, so he's entitled to make that promise. The harder you fall means that you are BIG! Therefore keep faith! This Song is written from the point of view of a Martyr, I love it!! So clever!

[@Marionettetc]

Listen to the two demos of this song. It's about modern day male persecution, not any of the nonsense you're projecting on it.

[@DarthChewyProduction]

I go to Cooper High School in Texas..my english teacher, coach Stowers, is Fair To Midlands drummers dad. pretty cool.

[@alessarecords]

croix89 ♥

[@Aetheria_]

I love all of this music video.

[@buffalo3597]

have know of this song for years and watched this video so many times...how the fuck does it only have 750k view's? Great song!

[@spukin7636]

I dont remember when i last time repeated one song so many times

[@waynefilkins8394]

Everything these guys made was fucking Godly. I used to go to the machine shop and watch them every year. Best show. BEST show. A lot of big names came to the machine shop and no one performed on the same level as these guys. God-tier band IMO.

[@30aenima986]

i agree i saw these guys with dead letter circus on the weekend never have i heard someone do what he did with his voice that deep tribal thing he does crazy loved it

[@fuckimemo]

i forgot how much I loved this song back in the day until last night when I herd it w y friends in the bar its great! omg

[@silentangel666]

The Alpha's commercial on syfy reminded me that I need to watch that, tonight, at the appropriate time. lol

[@nolandsmithiii1855]

2:15 Grabs weights and starts running and flipping around.

[@dimogon801]

beautiful band beautiful sound

[@lachim371]

FTM rocks...talent, good music, great lyrics

[@christ938]

Beautiful song. Timeless. I always come back for more.

[@myalaskalife5837]

haven't herd this song since i was 13 i am 26 now

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

I love this guys vocal range. Especially in this song.

[@rockerguy97]

@nervseeker they play in Dallas pretty often...they are from Dallas...and needless to say THEY ARE AMAZING LIVE!!

[@Coolcat233]

I'm seeing Evanescence + The Pretty Reckless + Fair to Midland ---> 5th November! cant wait! :D x

[@cineman7936]

Rishloo’s brother, Tool’s son

[@velikynovgorod4358]

I think they will make at least one album again some day

[@colegilbertson8317]

Please Come back

[@antoniosettorini3615]

Croix89 sent me there lol

[@Ghoninn]

Damn, this is amazing. What a song!

[@dark3rthanshadows]

2:17 that's why u came

[@firstlast-wg2on]

lolnope

[@lololololololol444]

Yes

[@kharnthebetrayer396]

+

[@jdl512]

I enjoy this still. Rock and roll

[@ryandeleon9961]

Saw them back in 2007. Man, why can’t there be music like this anymore. 2020 here. Stay safe and rock on 🤘

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

I love this tune and video. ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!

[@SilentMaiden25]

i seen them Live last saturday!! and got autograph!!! :3

[@Omegamizu]

This song made my day.

[@danmeme7740]

Damn sad how this song has so few views compared to most of the crap that has millions of views. Shows where a lot of people are mentally. Most people can't handle this innovative stuff. They don't have the brain power period. Now,why does this version sound different then the version I have on my MP3 player?

[@danmeme7740]

Carlo Lazzari Nope. Is it good?

[@danmeme7740]

Carlo Lazzari Maybe it is. I will have to check it out.

[@danmeme7740]

Carlo Lazzari Its on my list. Thanks for the suggestion. I do prefer the other version of this song.

[@tylercaswell8260]

Now I LOVE FTM, But you come off as a real douche saying anybody who doesn't like FTM isn't as smart as you. Get over yourself and enjoy this amazing band.

[@danmeme7740]

Tyler Caswell Eat shit. Obviously what I said went far over your head. Its pretty obvious and easy to see most people can't handle innovative music. Just because I don't put it a certain way to appease to your politically correct way of wording doesn't mean its untrue. The majority of people are simpleton followers. I raise my glass to all the people true to themselves,who are not scared to follow their own paths. Sometimes we have to say it how it is rather then appease to modern butthurtism.

[@MayatheAmazon]

Who is here from the horseman video? For I was thinking, what song is this, because I love it. And lawd that animation is so whimsical, the guitar, the vocals, everything is beautiful

[@smokejc]

I miss this band so much.

[@VioletDreams]

Wow completely forgot about this song. Thanks for the nostalgia, definitely downloading this again! :D

[@marcuscalvert3930]

I remember Darroh, hanging from the cieling of the Galaxy in Ft. Worth with the Megaphone,.... in all his spangley splendor.

[@TheUmbranex]

Saw these guys live, when they toured with Serj on elect the dead. They sounded better live. They were incredible.

[@robertoderosa1983]

Magic

[@FLCLimaxed]

Their heads cast shadows like skyscrapers, still small enough to fit up their asses to put it all into perpective, or definition. xD my fave line of the song.

[@offbeatturok0]

woot i am seein these guys in the middle of nowhere wyoming in june! :D

[@keishawright2007]

The very best of songs...I agree....

[@Raidrinn]

Saw them play Station 4 last night, the crazy mo'fo was hanging from the rusty waterpipes 20 feet above the crowd!

[@giorgioviko]

I like this song so much and i liked the video! keep on this way boys!

[@PP-kb2iw]

Best band of broskis to ever pick up music

[@ShredMasterDelux9000]

@kaseekayyy They are absolutely AMAZING live. Seen them twice, and got to meet them a few weeks ago. Nicest people you'll ever meet haha.

[@TheUltimateVoid]

this kick ass!!!, i love progresive metal

[@kellyth3man]

if you like this version, they did a completely different acoustic version. I found it on a Planet of Sound CD.

[@brandonhackbarth6213]

Oh yeah....great song

[@sidcromesocketbox]

Haha just found these guys guese how? They came into were i work wanting food hahaha awesome music

[@FlamingTrumpets]

Having watched a few live performances before this, I have to say that everyone's right about them being amazing live.

[@Dlnqntt]

Saw these guys open for Flyleaf. They were awesome live!

[@shawnheenan6375]

best band ever

[@vstrato]

Wow this song is pretty cool !! Never heard of this band before !

[@emiliocolella7020]

i love fair to midland

[@nightwind1989]

I can't understand a word they are saying but god damn it sounds awesome

[@nickguitarfreak17]

I wish FTM would release a sound with an arabic/egyptian feel. I'd love to hear Darroh's voice soar over some ambient haunting rhythms....anyone else think so?

[@indigokids88]

Manatee cool 😎 lets save some ❤❤❤

[@gyom666]

Love the very creative approach on vocal lines and great music!

[@phoenixprime1670]

loved this band. It's a shame i found them too late.

[@cb_shinobi]

"when its coming cats and dogs for days" - Epic vocal sound... Win.

[@TheGearGamer]

Good band... LOVE this tune!!!

[@travisnotcool]

He throat sings in their newest album. It's amazing.

[@Driim1990]

after 2:53 so amazing!!

[@DanteLikesRock]

very nice.

[@smokeeter343]

The most unique and innovative song to come out in recent memory> Muse is the new thing? Please

[@eblisdolphin1306]

never coming back... fuck. glad i got to see them once in 2008

[@narlycharley]

I have a copy of Carbon Copy Silver Lining, jealous? c;

[@deeanna5814]

no, i have one also lol