NOFX - The Decline Live at Red Rocks w/ Baz's Orchestra (Official Video)

[@maeaomalley972]

its strange to sit here at the age of 37 and remember how this song made me feel when I was listening to it on smoke breaks, working overnights at Walgreens as a 17 year old kid. It meant the world to me as a lonely teenager. It still makes sense, just tougher to digest now. Hope all you people are well.

[@jackrosariotrueblue]

48 and first time seeing this with an orchestra, I still get chills hearing this. Some many feeling running thru especially now in these trying times.

[@buttsniffa7469]

What a shame this jerk now wears a dress

[@maeaomalley972]

@@buttsniffa7469 people should be free to dress how they want, that doesn't bother me at all

[@buttsniffa7469]

@@maeaomalley972 if you believe that then you're a disgrace.

[@maeaomalley972]

@@buttsniffa7469 sure, thanks lol

[@ryanmuhm7584]

This song used to pump me up, now I'm 45 and a father of two. I can't stop crying. The song's meaning is the same but the fact it is still relevant makes me angrier than it used to. Timeless music from a timeless band. I am just sad the idiots took over and we can't seem to take it back.

[@danevertt3210]

Don’t cry

[@mostevokish]

really thought we would be in flying cars and letting robots do all the chores by now.... fucking capitalism and greed man.... the Pistols were right! Way back in the 70's singing NO FUTURE! Orwell was making predictions, not warnings. We have very little time left here. Be excellent to each other.

[@maestrodillingerklopfgeist]

@@mostevokish Sadly Very True....

[@soundsystem00]

Exactly. It's not the right time to be sober.

[@aliihsanozcelik1629]

@@mostevokish youre so fucking right dude.

[@andergurmendi3934]

NoFX giving more than 60%

[@raulharo4973]

I couldnt be more agree

[@RadiantHealthForAll]

Lol

[@richiealcocer]

Yeah..i agree..around 72 1/2 percent

[@michaelr.4878]

I'd like to hear the actual live audio track from this performance. this is obviously after major overdubs and a re-recording of all of the vocal tracks in the studio. That, plus they add in all of the effects on the voice and even used drum samples. I'd like to know what parts they actually kept from the live performance. I'm not knocking them in any way..I'm just interested. We all know live albums and most live productions aren't actually live. Usually the drums tracks are kept in order to keep the live feeling, but that's it. But in this, it is obvious that even some of the drums were re-recorded or replaced with samples.

[@phildimopoulos6010]

Michael R. ... yeah, I think about this often... like how Tom Delonge can barely play 50% of the notes correctly on his guitar typically, yet crushed the blink-182 live album... or Jason Cruz not missing a note singing on Strung Out’s live album, when typically his vocal range is suuuper limited when playing live... makes you wonder how much is corrected, or even redone, in post-production eh?

[@chrisabella624]

Smelly killed it in this, very underrated drummer.

[@michaeldugan3544]

🤘🏼Every punk drummer in the last 30 years is biting his style🤘🏼

[@LomaxJeff]

yes man!

[@ashleymenhennett4206]

Omg. So underrated. Those crisp double kicks with a single pedal and kick drum, no sliding or fancy tricks, just pure meat 🥓

[@THEjoelivingstone]

Underrated? Stop smoking what you're smoking.

[@furiouslester]

Who under-rating him?

[@gswdeclan]

Erik Sandin is criminally underrated as a drummer. Not many people could play so fast and clean, especially with a single bass pedal.

[@NintenDub]

Absolutely. He's the best drummer in all of punk us argue. As a drummer, the finnesse he has, also with the amount of punch, while using really not much energy, is not something a lot of ppl do.its hard. I've watched drum covers and ppl get burnt out by the end of songs.they just dont have the chops. As smelly gotten older his posture on the kit and his train like steam are bizarre. You'd think hed be slower/sloppier, but he's better than he's ever been on the kit. Vids from 92 make him look like a different guy playing.slouched.dreads.sweating.still on time but seemingly having a harder time doing so . now Sure a Travis barker has all the tommy lee flare, but smelly could outplay him and out stamina him as well

[@Ivksds]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@NintenDub]

@@Ivksds 👍 cheers bud

[@chrisrudolph6817]

D Dub He is great but better than Josh Freese?

[@NintenDub]

@@chrisrudolph6817 I don't know much of his work but i know he's flashier and groovier. Not really a punk drummer is he?

[@edietel6178]

Set list: 1:42 - The Decline

[@c7po457]

Thanks!

[@PoPkilla-n9k]

there s another song too..

[@RichardBlakey]

19:35 - Fuck The Kids (Pt.1)

[@davidolivares710]

wow!!! thanks

[@lunawroblewski]

Since most clubs only let you play like 15-20 mins, it would actually be pretty cool to start a NOFX cover band, then just play the decline

[@pricklyogre]

This is the most effort Mike has put into a live performance in a decade

[@willlame5597]

can’t fault him for being jaded but this is the best NOFX song ever written and they have a full orchestra behind them.

[@FatHenryUK]

Yeah, saw Nofx just a month before this performance and it was pretty bad. Best song ever

[@ikesours6558]

He picked a good time to pull it together... Hats off to Smelly though. I know they've played it live many times but the stamina is incredible for a song so rapid-fire with as many changes. Damn!

[@shark_bytes_666]

Couldn’t agree more. Must of not drank for this one. Last time I saw them he was forgetting lyrics 🤣

[@shanehutchinson6350]

@Dan Evertt he DID mention it would be a recorded LIVE album...

[@pietroarcofranchetti9096]

It's amazing to hear this as a 617 year old vampire with two kids and still have the same emotional effect on me as when i used to listen to it as a 17 year old in the 1400's in transilvania while working a stable boy tending for the horses of my lord.

[@LeVraiBabaYaga]

woah man I can so relaaaaaate! I was listening to this 4532 years ago also and now that time passed, I can even go outside and play with my half vampire kids! Inclusivity is everything maaaaaaaaaan! Thank you so much for sharing your age on youtube!!! :p

[@lowbudgethero]

brings me back to 12500bc

[@jogendron6320]

Making me feel bad for only knowing that song for 24 years🥴

[@nateanderson8041]

Never thought we'd make it past 350 bro

[@Kag870]

11:18 Mikey FINISH THAT ❤

[@scottpenk4980]

at warped tour in Houston 2006, NOFX was playing last and there was a serious Texas storm coming in. Kevin Lyman got up and apologised to the crowd and said they had to cut the show short as it was getting too dangerous to keep playing, and that NOFX could do one more song. They played The Decline in full

[@supabad-swampie8373]

I would drag my balls over a field of barbed wire to have been at that show

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Epic

[@opietaylor5579]

I seen them do the decline live, it was the best show ever

[@socalastarte6727]

@@opietaylor5579 I seen that your name is Opie......

[@mvttvb]

I was just telling this story last night.. \m/

[@samuraiguitarist]

Masterpiece

[@leeroysilks]

Funnily enough Sammy G it was one of your videos that brought me here. Shop Dawgz and NoFX rule 🤘🏻

[@truffularecords8982]

Ikr

[@BztnO]

Ultimate Guitar too?

[@kaustik185]

member asking what a schilling was as a kid

[@anarchisttrash364]

Wait, Sammy is a NOFX fan?!

[@CreepyBlackDude]

And THIS, folks, is what happens when NOFX gives 61%. Fucking legendary!

[@marceloclarens9273]

Oh yeah, 61, just because they want

[@danevertt3210]

I’m totally convinced that fat mikes vocals was auto tuned. If you see any live video of this event, he still sounds like shit . In this video even Melvin hit notes he would have never hit Not that I care….

[@tateoctober814]

@@danevertt3210 Not autotune, but the vocals were def over-dubbed in a studio. You can't fault him, though, imo. He performs best in studio, and I think in his mind this is the definitive "The Decline". Probably just wanted it to sound better

[@danielalabernribas]

@@tateoctober814 I think so... Sounds diferent, that's true, over mixing but I love it

[@shouliest]

@@danevertt3210 True, I heard they suck live....

[@Shhudditt]

This is absolutely amazing!! Made this 40 year old punk kid tear up a little!

[@beachrat82]

💯

[@weserbagalut7724]

Punk is never dead

[@nicluciano4647]

i get the goosebumps every time i watch

[@aemoeba]

Happened again with this 40 year old punk kid as well! Wasn´t the first time with this video.

[@rabidzombiman3106]

Melvin's voice is the sound of the human heart screaming out for justice.

[@grim524]

@@thePen_and_theSword How's that going for you?

[@grim524]

@@thePen_and_theSword Well maybe you should 🔥 🔥🔥

[@mostevokish]

SAVE US!!!!!!

[@MFZBitch]

Mate, i always felt that, but i dont think i could ever have put that in words to nicely. Melvin's the best singer i have heard ever for my flavor.

[@lic.marcelogallo]

Salud hermano!

[@jefferyscholl]

I do not understand how a song can make me so proud, so angry, so sad and so happy all in 18 minutes

[@wrarmatei]

probably can. think about the lyrics.

[@dannyhassan944]

I totally understand how you feel!! The same happens to me!!! Such a mood switcher, but in a good way.

[@mara_carosa]

So true. Can’t describe how much I agree

[@audreyhillenbrand7967]

I was just thinking about bad you know really proud of what the facts forget it I love the French horn thank you

[@JustinHaglerMusic]

Fat Mike is the Bob Dylan of punk rock...it makes sense.

[@drew_canada]

20 years later and it is still a masterpiece

[@Recognize666]

20 fucking years! A lot of things make me feel old but this really hit home.

[@iamMarkCole]

Magnus opus for sure

[@twotonetiger6184]

Whoa shit I can’t believe that that song is 20 years old. Felt like it was yesterday.

[@anthonyp3450]

You know damn right!🤘🏽🍻

[@zohrab22]

@Anthony Pennza I wrote a review of it for an e-zine and directed readers to a link where it could be downloaded for free. Gulp.

[@dustinslav983]

I come back to this every 3-4 months and just blast it at a ridiculous volume. The orchestra makes me feel cultured.

[@jonahgadoury6421]

you Are cultured

[@ericbuzzard2041]

I love how they have an entire orchestra behind them yet jefe still plays his trombone part. 🤘

[@d3adc0ps]

it would have been pretty great if he and the trombone section of the orchestra would have had a brief trombone-off...Size each other up a li'l bit.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Cuz he's the boss!

[@fujifilm5127]

and even still he holds the trombone like a trumpet. and moves the slide not once.

[@0matzex0]

@@pipborthwick6313 he didnt.

[@Phred_Phlintstoner]

@@fujifilm5127 it's a valved trombone. You can't slide the slide. It has valves like a trumpet. The guy next to me in high school band had one just like it.

[@andreas.619]

Tears. I'm a grown ass man. Nofx the most underrated group ever. Those of us whp truly appreciates this are blessed to know this song and band. (edit) Thanks for all the awesome replies :)

[@Cubemusic]

Adrian Lombard I’ve enjoyed NOFX since ‘92 and I don’t recognize the song :) First time I’ve heard it and it was crazy amazing.

[@JTNugget]

@@Cubemusic This was the first NOFX album I ever bought. lol

[@emptyemptiness8372]

Tell me about it bro, i am 53 , my baby son is sleeping next to me while i watch this with headphones eyes tearing up. Just fucking beautiful.

[@muzzle811]

Same here man. In my 30s and this brought tears to my eyes.

[@RobertDrescher]

Got to know The Decline around the time they released The War on Errorism and always found it was the Opus Magnum of NOFX, one song to rule them all, just essential punk rock

[@dannyhassan944]

Man!!!! Punk Rock at its finest!!! Been a NOFX fan since 12, I'm 44 now!!! Long live NOFX & punk rock dammit!!!

[@JamesGormleyMusic]

I hear you

[@mikefrancis7803]

Punk never dies! 42 here! Same!! So happy i stumbled upon this epicness

[@Silenceofthegergs]

Me too, same exact ages.

[@dennisjr77]

43 here.... been a fan since I was 16! ( though I have to say....... TO ME lagwagon is my all time favorite punk band! Just my opinion)

[@vomheinerland]

Yes Man👌

[@てと-r5i]

10代の頃に初めて聞いて、その熱量に圧倒されてなのか、説明できない涙を流していたのを覚えてる。 40歳になってなおさらに涙もろくなった私はまたこの曲を聞いて音楽の素晴らしさを強く感じ泣いている。人は変わっていくがその魂は心の底で音楽のように変わらずにあり続けるのだろうと思う。

[@Giorugio]

This is one of the best things i've ever seen on the internet.

[@danlewis6261]

LOL, have you got no eyes?

[@HliasPsinakis]

@@danlewis6261 0 likes for you, meanie

[@tomlippett8572]

Agreed

[@eliquate]

I was fortunate enough to be there that night, and I can say tears where shed. I just knew it was one of those once in a lifetime things.

[@donaldjplump1027]

I was there too it was a great night and free beer.

[@mxrobmx]

@@donaldjplump1027 when was it.?

[@donaldjplump1027]

@@mxrobmx august 2019.

[@MrRedPasty]

I saw them play the decline full in 2007 in Bristol uk, was insane

[@ppg4667]

Wow u ghay.

[@smittsmayhem]

This goes to show how musically talented they are. This song will never get old and will always be relevant. Amazing performance by an amazing group of musicians. Heard linoleum when I was 12 (I’ll be 38 this year) and have been in love ever since. Thanks for all the years of amazing music.

[@ekosystemy]

Me to im 38 now but have to kids 3-5 and they love that song :) First jump from chair was when that song have Been on ;)

[@wowsplat]

Theyre too old to be rocking out anymore, fat mike doesnt look half as good as jen would in that dress. #bombpops #NOFXsuxLive

[@nicks5728]

@Jayme Fortune Ha, exactly what I was thinking. NOFX is the gold standard of proof that if you keep doing something you're horrible at long enough it will become impossible to duplicate.

[@anthonybahr3613]

Twas dont call me white for me. At the same ageish.

[@Steamerbeen]

smittsmayhem well said mate. (37) Started listening at the same age, those were golden years for music.

[@whoisOldboy]

We are soon coming to the end of an era. Last tour, last tunes, last time 60%. 40 Years. I`m 45 yrs old. FUCK ! I`ll be there. cya in Berlin.

[@vhalpaz9548]

I hear ya man, 46, been listening to them for 30 years... saw em at San Pedro for their last 3 shows. It was amazing and fucking sad as well. End of a era...

[@delmar9706]

the greatest works of NOFX and punk rock ever written 🎸🎶🎵

[@greggone5983]

Without a doubt. But this is when it counts.

[@JoshFryer]

Yup! It's amazingly timeless AND incredibly accurate, still.

[@jacgrobbelaar2425]

Truest of true words ever typed bro!!

[@coryhophood2877]

Yup

[@mariocassina90]

Hands down

[@brettpierce5225]

If NOFXs trajectory was a movie, this would be the climax scene. This is NOFX's Live Aid.

[@danberkman8227]

Those dudes have each come such an amazingly long way from the start of NOFX to this moment. From living in cars, being the "worst band in punk", living in squats, overcoming loss, almost dying from drugs, and much more. Through it all NOFX survived became better, toured the world, and are playing to sold out crowds almost 40 years later and all of it without breaking up. Who would have thought? Certainly not them. Not bad for a bunch of jerks from L.A.

[@mossie7920]

@@danberkman8227 from being addicts and pissing in people their silverware..Smelly and his dreadlock friend (don't remember his name) were dicks back then. but Smelly is one of the most outspoken and down to earth person from nofx nowadays. what matters is: they stuck together in the end and created some of the most legendary PUNKROCK. Also listen to this song while watching Pink Floyd the Wall DVD. they made it fit perfectly.

[@anniefish5736]

after 23 years, song still sends shivers down my spine. this. this brought tears of joy.

[@deadbeats4894]

23 years, damn I'm old

[@mr.r0gueb0t13]

This song isn’t 23 years old. It came out in ‘99

[@deadbeats4894]

I'm still old

[@thrael5292]

@@mr.r0gueb0t13 21, 23, does it matter? still a long ass time ago.. i am class of 99.. i was foolish to think i understood this song then.. still hits me in a slightly new way every fuckin time i hear it

[@chriss2507]

Same here, man!

[@vincentl.1132]

what a song. what a performance, what a band...i am listening to nofx for almost 30 years now. i will never stop

[@michaelhusar7696]

Same...so glad I was finally able to see them again on The Stone Poney Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ a few weeks ago. It's been way too long.

[@Ankan..]

Same here, Never!✌️

[@romatambunan8360]

98i😊😊0😊😊099😊00

[@romatambunan8360]

​@@Ankan..k8888

[@AP-dm3rr]

Fat mike is such an epic bassist. People can hate on him all they want. I love this man. He saved me in my darkest times.

[@BullPoh]

are they

[@drew8305]

Who the hell hates on fat Mike??

[@AP-dm3rr]

@@drew8305 He always gets shit for being a “dick”

[@asianal]

shower days

[@Charles2112pp]

@@drew8305I do. 😂 he's definitely become a case of separating the art from the artist for me. Great bass player, extremely talented songwriter, but from interviews with him I have no idea how the other guys have put up with him over the years. Aside from being a cash cow.

[@RedOrange1111]

Been listening to The Decline a lot lately. It's just extra fitting during these times. Thank-you NoFX!!!

[@user-nd9rt1tg6s]

Same

[@Zt3v3]

Stay - Home - Be - Safe

[@Zt3v3]

Just be that model citizen!

[@Zt3v3]

Those lyrics stick out to me the most.

[@CJandSHIT]

Same dude!

[@kcjackson4469]

Tears in my eyes and I'm not sure why. I've listened to this song a million times

[@jacobmurray9639]

same brother

[@Quadrophiniac]

Me too man. First time I have watched this, and it was truly amazing

[@CariHelstrom]

bars

[@kevinkeene9158]

U know y🥰

[@kcjackson4469]

@@kevinkeene9158 Thanks for the comment! Now im back 2 years later completely enthralled for another 19 minutes. Still incredible!

[@neoblaze_]

Smelly makes it look so easy. Just chilling out at the drum set kicking absolute ass. Fuck, I love this band. And it makes me so happy to see all the smiling faces in the orchestra. The genuine joy they are having playing this concert is so beautiful. Also Mike is looking absolutely gorgeous in that red dress.

[@Haffelpaff]

After all those years: - I still know the lyrics and - I still feel them so - I still play the song loud enough my neighbors don't miss this masterpiece, even though - I still sing along and do the mouth trumpet even though I am horrible at both. Also: - "the decline" still is the one song that gives me an idea of how patriotism must feel when the "national anthem" plays - I feel connected to all the fellow punks, nonconformist, hippies and queers and I am proud of me and everyone who resisted all temptations of greed and never sold their integrity for money or power - Mike still can wear everything - Eric still getting more attractive every year , so - I still would be happy to be his sex-slave

[@estebanb7166]

Glad for you.

[@lorenztheilkas5974]

Well i disagree for the last part but probs to you for that comment. At the 4th last point... you wrote outta my soul there ... thank you random commenter.

[@andrewkoster6506]

This IS patriotism. Pretending that everything is OK, when it's not, is cowardice.

[@maurorimoldi5981]

amen

[@mostevokish]

hear, hear oi, oi!

[@marcuswhitlow548]

This is the happiest Mike has looked during a performance in years. He seems to be pretty proud of this, and he should be...

[@eyealienit]

He looks like a Leprechaun in a Tutu.

[@deejhaysubsect5991]

Yes. A HAPPY leprechaun in a tutu

[@spencercharczuk]

Well it was an amazing lineup and beautiful venue. Took my kid to see the bands I grew up with.

[@abeilledelalune7202]

Why should he ....?

[@winstonsmiththethird7627]

@@abeilledelalune7202 maybe cuz he wrote an amazing masterpiece and their performance is brillant...

[@camelcase9225]

This is absolutely incredible. Everything is amazing but to play drums on time for just shy of 19 minutes at that tempo is outrageous.

[@nicoleossanna3237]

Right?! I’ve thought this for 12 years!

[@ryanh172]

smelly is straight up incredible.

[@johnnorred6285]

This is nothing for Smelly I'm sure. Boss drummer

[@Prophit705]

I was like ‘how the fuck is he gonna snap the snare back on there’s only like a few seconds left’ and boom buddy pops out of nowhere , reaches over like hey I’ll get that for ya pal, absolute perfect timing, they thought of EVERYTHING! Lol shit

[@nicholascasci7636]

He doesn't even look like he's trying that's the frustrating part. At that speed with syncopation for that duration, just let the experts handle it.

[@anthonypate8657]

This a modern masterpiece of the the past 50 years. NOFX never got the fame they deserve. Always been constantly making amazing music. I will always be a hardcore fan.

[@jamesmotiv8989]

Bro I got straight teary seeing them all having as good of a time performing as I am watching. I needed this.

[@thrael5292]

decline has never failed to hit my emotions, but this time i was basically an insane person rocking the fuck out by myself, and the tears were real by the end.. not supposed to have to blow your nose and collect yourself after a punk song, but goddammit.. just keeps getting more and more relevant.. hits hard. im not crying, youre crying, fuck you!!

[@Curt.dammit]

Same.

[@mellendegenerate]

Fuckin' amen to that James

[@SusejFTW]

Preach brother. 15:54 - "Meet the Decline" I swear he's tearing up

[@AI-mg3hy]

I remember when I first heard this in 2001. I was drinking beer alone after work one night in my shitty apartment that looked out on nothing but wheat fields on the outskirts of Pullman, WA. I was poor, felt like the only person in town my age who wasn't going to school. I had a 13" black and white tv with dials that made a satisfying thunk when you changed the channel, which I didn't do much since my antenna only picked up ABC and 2 different PBS stations. There was this college radio station I found coming out of WSU that had a weekly punk show I would listen to, and the guy on there played this song, and that is the story of how you found songs that stayed with you forever back when you didn't even have a computer.

[@lancetti4843]

Good story bro

[@euhxcx]

You should try to reach the guy who hosted the show and thank him

[@tiiiefff2011]

You should write a book.👍

[@tonyattardo9350]

Thanks for sharing man great story 🤘🏻

[@ChristopherBloom]

As a Pullman townie, I remember this track being played on KZUU 90.7 a few times in 2001. So we were probably listening together a few times, my friend.

[@gurudave]

I just love between 15:15 and 16:15. You can see in Mikes facial expressions the genuine realisation and satisfaction that they created this masterpiece and they are the top of the tree after all these years.

[@mattsims4310]

Nah the Benz just come up.

[@AlmostaFlipinSkater]

Yeah, but he's still wearing a dress 👗 lol

[@ReignOfFools]

@@AlmostaFlipinSkater so what

[@bugnut82]

Hey Dave, I read your comment a long time ago, and I actually was searching for it again! You hit the nail on the head! NOFX is the best ever!

[@conceptobject]

That is a serious crescendo .

[@jondonton9652]

Clearly the best EP I ever bought. I had no idea they could do it better live. With an orchestra. Brilliant performance.

[@CaptPeon]

That's odd, I hear they suck live! No, wait, guess they DON'T!

[@howardb.6205]

The Simpson... Who ordered the orchestra? Green Day I'm looking at you

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

I honestly got emotional watching this. This song has been in regular rotation for 20 years, and this is the best I’ve ever heard it. Hefe’s harmonies we’re just spot on, Baz’s arrangement fit perfectly. Well done!

[@loosenut1983]

Man that makes me feel old. I remember when it came out!

[@FatHenryUK]

The encore is the most Nofx thing ever

[@L0ts0fPiggies]

They actually played ‘The Brews’ after that.

[@simonk337]

If you'd told me 25 years ago that I'd still be listening to this song with a full orchestra in the background, as a 41 year old I would never have believed you. Saw it live last night at their last European gig in London, and not ashamed to admit i shed a tear.

[@joris.elfrances]

I didn't in the past, but these days I cannot help but tearing up on the final verse. Those lyrics hit hard

[@kristinghilardi414]

It's so moving-raw and ranted, but shaped with time and experience- it is so GREAT!!

[@ballstothewalls5600]

I just shed a tear just watching on KZbin, gutted a missed it man.

[@RicardoDrizin]

44 years old, also shed tears when I hear this live. Saw them last year and will see them again this year a few more times. That's what I call a perfect song.

[@cheliceratabass]

Saw em play this in Columbus last summer. Driving up to Detroit to see them one more time on this final tour. Club show. Should be lit 🎉

[@Al-cy9qn]

The look of pure joy on Mike's face is priceless. Hope your doing well, sir.

[@marksartori7846]

😅😅trying to educate my 8year old son.. he rekons, 'dad, whos the old lady' 🤘🤘🤘NOFX🤘🤘🤘

[@blahblaahh3004]

Hahaha!!! I hope you told him #FatMichelle 🤘😂🤘

[@dee3368]

Lol

[@mr.fancypants698]

😆🤣😝 A son... That's fat mike, although he's really not that fat.. 😆🤣😂

[@mr.fancypants698]

Rock on dude! 🤘🤘🤘👌👍😎✌

[@StevieDTV]

🤣

[@fezpikaii2850]

Good to see Mike put on his best dress for the show.

[@rustyschackleford5800]

We're pushing 60, we're doing just fine!

[@ChrisPatrick]

As I watch this video on the first anniversary of my bothers passing I can’t help but shed a tear. He lost his battle with alcohol and drug addiction and we grew up listening to NOFX. The Decline was his favorite song. Lost the battle, lost the war Lost the things worth living for Lost the will to win the fight One more pill to kill the pain Miss you little bro 😢

[@AC-hg4fr]

If you told me, 20 years ago, that this song that changed my life-course was going to be played live with a full orchestra 20 years later, I wouldn't believe it one bit. Gave me chills.

[@jasonarellano9470]

I once heard Fat Mike interviewed that they were playing a festival and were coming close to the end of their time, the festival promoter told Fat Mike, they can only play one more song... Fat Mike and nofx played; The Decline. That is just awesome!

[@bartdamen2161]

Yes, they had to cut the set short because of really bad weather. "Short" 😏

[@GrapeHate]

As a festival production manager, I would not have liked to be in that guy's shoes.

[@Erawk]

I heard it was Warped.

[@natkutje182]

GrapeHate haha completely understand that!

[@tdirty03]

It happened at Riot Fest in ‘14 too. The festival cut em off about 10 min in..

[@natelucas3510]

Has anyone ever wished that their headphones got a million times louder???

[@Sphable]

I cried and eargasmed to this song when I was 15 years old back in 1999. Needless to say, I did it again in watching this video in 2022 at the ripe age of 37. This musical triumph and it's atmosphere is where I come to heal my hurts, this paramount is where I rest my soul, this is my anthem, this is where I will always lay. I thank you NOFX most sincerely for creating this masterpiece.

[@mrselection7814]

Dude, exactly. I'm the same age. This song just bring a wealth of emotions. Especially the last 5 min. You said it perfect

i don't know how to listen to the decline without getting overly emotional

[@francoaranda6499]

same

[@floamarsch4859]

same here....and then try HSH withhout tears

[@ratsinthehallway7618]

Not sure its possible.

[@yannlambert552]

Same for me :)

[@Just-Michael]

"...And so we go..." *Proceeds to cry, as usual.*

[@getupkid84]

"...on with our lives, we know the truth, but prefer LIES!"

[@nickerslarge3776]

TheRealMikeShea me too homie. Followed by the greatest outro ever. It’s sad and happy at the same time. Sorry I get very emotional from, “ one more pill...” to the very end

[@EzoobesonDrunk]

Best lines of the whole song.

[@kolortv]

I cried for most of this.. but of course extra much beginning with those words.. what a performance. What a song.

[@simonjeffries5216]

THIS exactly.

[@AquidneckRider]

This has got to be the best Performance from Fat Mike in ages. Probably the most sober too.

[@nanozani]

@@19KingNothing88 i think they have been re-recorded. No way Fat Mike can sing that way on stage

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

He tries too hard to act like darby crash

[@ronjames4151]

I have seen them perform atleast 30 times and he has been phenomenal atleast 12 of those times. Heavy petting zoo tour he was on point

[@samuraiguitarist]

It's that time of year again, LFG

[@noone26667]

You’re a NOFX fan??

[@6the6savior6]

Did you get to see them on their last run?

[@tulussatriadi7878]

drink + listening NOFX = heaven

[@MsOsvaldocruz]

Así estoy en estos momentos, tomando cerveza Indio (Cerveza oscura) esto es tan hermoso y traspasa todo !

[@kolortv]

As a grown man, this particular recording has me crying like a child every time I hear it from beginning to end.

[@kolortv]

It is now 2022, July, and I still feel the same.

[@kolortv]

November 2022, and the same feelings persist.

[@Jept]

It's been 4 months my dude, can we get an update ?

[@dm120000]

May 2023, still the best punk song ever

[@kolortv]

@@dm120000

[@trainspotter360]

I love how Smelly looks like he could play this in his sleep. I've seen covers done by kids 30 years younger who look like they just ran a marathon after drumming this song.

[@tonyattardo9350]

Sobriety is a hell of a drug.

[@Imadumbdoodoohead]

He's got really bad carpal tunnel too iirc.

[@TwoGunToast]

And he's happy as hell doing it. He's a beast on that kit

[@thebelly925]

People seem to forget that there’s a certain ‘toughness’ that comes with proficiency. This is absolutely remarkable.

[@Darylrb1983]

@@Imadumbdoodoohead yup. You can see his right hand a bit stiff

[@groundbeef92official]

theres something about hefe still playing valve trombone despite a professional orchestra behind him thats so damn beautiful edit: valve trombone. originally said trumpet. thanks for correction. Deserves to be labeled correctly

[@justingomez8149]

He knew the assignment

[@orgazmoorgazmo7257]

🎉 you'll never retire. 🎉

[@colico14]

It's a trombone, but yes.🙂

[@PapaBPoppin]

​@@colico14 that's even more impressive that he played it like a trumpet

[@solomonhf]

@@PapaBPoppin valve trombone

[@JAKEYSPOOK]

33 years old and this song still gives me goosebumps everytime.

[@refluxcatalyst7190]

It's 24 years old, 1999.

[@JAKEYSPOOK]

@@refluxcatalyst7190 I am 33 years old.

[@sjoerdvanderven7764]

Wow, just wow! I never thought that NOFX and an orchestra would fit so well together. If I die and I go to heaven, I want this to be played

[@LittleRikey]

The grins on the faces of the girls in the orchestra may have brought literal tears to my eyes.

[@alij56686]

A few weeks ago, I listened to NOFX's song "decline'' and was impressed by its outstanding compositional ability and the variety of hooks it offers. Progressive rock songs are often close to 20 minutes long, but this is the first time I've seen one where the tone can expand, contract, and change so freely.

[@muzzle811]

I didn't think I'd get so emotional watching this. I needed this. We all did

[@breakingboxesmtg1585]

The Decline, Ultra Ska Edition

[@jeepyjb]

I bought this "EP" the day it came out. I was blown away, and a little emotionally overwhelmed that all that societal criticism and love for humanity could be shared in such a succinct, and EPIC way. I talked to El Hefe and Mike backstage at a Warp Tour in 2000/1 and asked if they would ever do this whole thing live and Mike's response was that he didn't think they could remember it all to play it that way. I'm glad they worked it out. 20 years later and I still get emotional hearing this, and we haven't come very far as a species. Thanks NoFX (and orchestra). Impressive.

[@Lloyd_Christmas11]

This song is pretty gay to be honest

[@ronnysteinskogltoft4647]

Totally agree! Grown man listening to hc ska punk and get tears in my eye.. I'ts not emo punk shit. It's ficking NOFX!! What's moving, is to see EVERYONE(!) Get more and more pumped up, ending up with, imho, one of the best and most memorable acts I've ever seen! Mike; Cred for beeing who you are, and not that what others might want you to be! Real Fans know.. Bless you're daughter who stands by you, even though you're a crossdressing freak of nature... :-P ;-) Been a fan for over 20 years. Happy for you. Be free! Be yourself!!!

[@ronnysteinskogltoft4647]

@@Lloyd_Christmas11 Go listen to you parents and trumpets! Trolling with grown-ups is futile!

[@stephanieskoviera8629]

We have not come very far...... 😢

[@dennisjr77]

Lloyd Christmas....... just focus on getting the briefcase to Mary, and let the grown ups talk.

[@tylerdurden870]

Holy fuck. HOLY FUCK. Did nofx just win music!?!? Seriously this is one of the best things ive ever seen

[@danappelson4557]

Saw them live in Portland 2 days ago and they still tore it up with this #.

[@blackstep_dad2572]

“We know the truth, but prefer lies.” This is relevant now than ever

[@adameves5970]

Right? I guess people prefer Biden's lies. And the lies it took for him to "win".

[@DaveTheFuckingBrave]

@@adameves5970 Fake News

[@uptheirons726]

@@adameves5970 You know this song is about you right?

[@joshs6754]

@@uptheirons726 Its about all of y'all. Both sides are corrupt, stop playing fucking games. You are a clown if you think any political candidate is going to save you. We have descended into darkness too far at this point. Politics = corruption

[@uptheirons726]

@@joshs6754 I agree with you completely. Seemed like you were about to be on the Trump train. But you're right. People in this country put so much faith in politicians even to the point of it being cult ish. Its disturbing.

[@lucacapezio]

The best punk song ever written. And this live version is gold.

[@maulday]

I cried. This is the best punk rock song ever, Hope I see them play it live for once.

[@tsmithdotks]

The best 19 minutes and 48 seconds of music on KZbin. I've had to of watched this over a dozen times and it's still amazing.

[@chili_phil]

For a band that's supposed to be rough around the edges, they sure know how to write a song and perform a song. LONG LIVE NOFX

[@masskiller9206]

16:05 mike is about to cry i think he realizes this is the best they've ever played it

[@PabloCorado666]

crying? im not crying no no no :'(

[@TKestrel]

it may also have been the lyrics he wrote so long ago and still sings today leading up to that point 14:52

[@maurorimoldi5981]

he wished his parents were there to see what he has acknowledged with this

[@whoathatsmath]

6

[@joachimendres]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever. Great song, great band, great orchestra. Every time I listen to it it touches me deep inside. It never gets old.

[@lobau_]

I'm in my forties, and this suddenly made me realized how much was NOFX's music part of me. No, I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@manny8309]

I wonder what the orchestral players think. Like “I’ve spent my whole life going to the most prestigious music schools to learn the french horn or viola or whatever, only to end up playing a punk tune behind a fat guy with blue hair wearing a dress.” They probably loved it.

[@Gurezaemon]

They sure looked like they liked it. The guy playing the violin second from the left couldn't stay still. I can't blame him.

[@frankiejulianov5976]

They took that as an experience for sure.

[@tsogbacon4854]

Classically taught percussionist and upright bass player. This song gives me chills every fucking time I hear it, and would absolutely love to be back row mafia during this performance.

[@ThatgirlTG]

They were probably just happy to be paid. Lol

[@floamarsch4859]

they DO look happy mate

[@Aszweezer]

I don't know why I'm crying. Either way I'm so proud the song is still fresh or I really love it! This is such a masterpiece!!!

[@robertstemmerich5317]

First Listened to this song as a 20 something welder when all my friends were off to college or already working in new jobs. I loved what I did and nofx and this song always gave me the feeling of doing what you love and are passionate about mean something more than money. Today still in the welding fabricating industry but now in my 40s and the director of operations Nofx still to this day has so much meaning in my life. Amazing band amazing performance decent human beings!!! I’ll be a fan for life!!!

[@nosfetarsu9159]

I've watched many NOFX shows since 1995... it's thrilling to hear this at this stage of my life, with my kids running by my side... completely moved! Long live, my old friends

[@chrisdavid9626]

I've never cried to a NOFX song before now. That was awesome and much needed. Wish I could have been there

[@GuismoOne]

Cannot believe how much I love this band...even if I got completely disconnected from punk for quite some time now. They are like my first adolescent love.

[@shaunbryan3421]

That violin guy on the top row center left was feeling it so hard. Every time I saw him he was jumping around about to start a pit with the other violinists.

[@RK-pu4uu]

Would have been so epic.

[@thebelly925]

I would have.

[@bobslob5815]

Would have Could have Should have

[@ImJeKurva]

“I’m not ready, let’s do this” is such a beautiful intro

[@JasonLeigh3]

The cuts of the symphony smiling while they’re playing just gets me in my feelings.

[@Armodeus]

Original song = masterpiece Baz's Orchestra addition = The Pinnacle of Music

[@whoathatsmath]

"I'm not ready, let's do this."

[@mostevokish]

El Hefe: You mean like right now, right now? Cuz I can't do it right now...

[@playstuff7574]

This song does not have the recognition it needs yet. But it's already a classic and will one day be iconic.

[@Ytofmayachev]

Ive known this song for 20 yearsish. First time it makes me cry. Weird, sad comfortable angry powerful feeling.

[@alexwattsblog]

It's like the entire career of the band was leading up to this performance.

[@shuakreger9848]

I have never commented on a KZbin video. But this was fucking amazing.

[@marceloclarens9273]

Fucking amazing indeed

[@unker29]

Your editor deserves a Grammy, you guys actually sound good. For real , you gave us so much great music. It broke my heart to hear you are done... I understand. Thank you for all the good times. Your music will be in the hearts of millions forever... love you. THANKS!!!! yeah I'm drunk, obviously.

[@tuckerbrady]

Man. I haven’t thought about these guys or this song in years... KZbin algorithms for the WIN right here

[@segfault_000]

Same but in 2021. Random as fuck.

[@brianmoore1104]

I don't know how anyone could give a "thumbs down" on this. The Decline was done to perfection with the orchestra.

[@ruesinkj]

I love how proud Mike is at 6:44, great performance!

[@professor_broke]

i honestly tear up every time i watch this. The greatest bit of live music ever.

[@Karl-db6ur]

My bus ride to and from middle school was 20 min, used to listen to this song twice a day, was only 12-14..Didn't even fully understand the concept of this song, even then i knew this was their masterpiece

[@TheJayman213]

NoFX giving more than 60% is still awe-inspiring!

[@DanielTrombley31]

At 38 years old I can still remember all the lyrics to this song. Been sober for 2 1/2 years now and somehow THESE lyrics stuck with me through all of it.

[@Karveyheitel]

It’s funny how I’m sitting here crying listening to this … I’m a 68 yr old potato farmer, I remember when this song first came out and the effect it had on my crops when I’d play it on the gramophone outside. They would grow an inch or two by the end of the song. I’d play it three times a day and those crops sure did love the decline… nowadays you have these fancy farmers listening to kids bop 88 not knowing what real music used to be. They have their fancy machines that do all of the work for them rather than getting their hands dirty. The decline meant something to me then and it means so much more to me now…