Freelance Whales: "Generator 2nd Floor" (Tiny SXSW Concert)

Freelance Whales performing live for NPR Music, at SXSW 2010

[@debbiejennings1320]

I love this song so much. Rest in Peace,Chuck. You will never be forgotten. We love you.

[@RowynMottershead]

this song saved my life

[@schuur451]

I love that chorus singing. Their voices blend so well together.

[@PurdueRules15]

I'm a writer and today while listening to Ghosting, I came up with an entire story line. This music is surprisingly inspirational.

[@dsteamer100]

As a burnt -out, cynical 50 year old this band and their music give me hope for the future of good music - thanks

[@maptongue]

I literally just stopped everything I was doing in awe of how beautiful this song was. and I didn't breath until it was over.

[@MigLFlores]

I'm super impressed. Feels like 'honest' music.....don't know if that makes sense but it's refreshing.

[@AshandSmoke]

HOW IS THIS LIVE? It sounds so incredibly perfect!!

[@cjsmith]

That dude plays a one mean xylophone 👌 Great collaboration of random instruments 🤙

[@BadAxeReturns]

This just proves that it doesn't take complicated and over eccentric musical ability to compose a beautiful song

[@webcreeper2002]

who needs radio when you have these guys..

[@historyfreak17]

Glockenspiel! I'm a mallet percussionist, and I usually don't feel like many people appreciate the beauty of what I play. Keep doin' what you're doin' guys!

[@Simonfagerstrom]

Makes me cry every time I hear it

[@blondie6235]

I'm so addicted to them. Thank god for good bands.

[@itsmealixa]

music for my ears AND eyes ... can't stop watching them play

[@Mitchgz1]

I love how they can all switch instruments. Now that's a real band. Makes me smile =)

[@nextexit85]

hoooooottt damn. this is absolutely cold blooded. i love this.

[@HANNAHisCRAZYY]

i don't even have words. so good. sooo good.

[@robertfrost8264]

I miss my life when this came out.

[@abbiezandra]

These guys are so good. My sister turned me onto them and I cannot get turned off.

[@TheAirEnElManana]

they were so amazing live. I strongly recommend all of you to see them any chance you get because they are incredibly talented and worth supporting.

[@TonyStrat1]

The completeness of the sound that they make together just amazes me. It is so minimalistic, yet so full. awesome

[@TheSquadCaptain]

I just found this band out a good day ago and already have my tickets for an upcoming concert on the 12th!

[@livinlikelarry395]

Why do I have so much nostalgia fora song I've never heard before? I like it

[@MichaelRiceAll7Miles]

Awesome! Whatever gave rise to the beauty of their musical talent combined with such essential wording of lyrics will see them rise to great popularity!

[@MissGleekbabe]

i love how it changes every time i listen to it. Its what makes this music amazing!

[@MscBlggr]

years later and I still cannot get enough of this song or this band.

[@93z]

what a talented buncha cuties!!! love these guys, they're stunning live.

[@dasibhadra]

And I could never tell as a kid What that window door went to Only told to stay away I almost had an accident at age 6 When I found the key in the attic And now the smell of these wood frames Is the only sense I've left So as you pull me from the bed Tell me I look stunning and cadaverous And since you are my friend I would ask that you lower me down slow And tell the man in the black cloak He doesn't need to trouble his good soul With those latin conjugations And if it's all the same to them You should tell your gathering friends Please not to purse their faces grim On such a lovely sunday Don't fix my smile, life is long enough We will put this flesh into the ground again

[@nullcircuit]

7 people were blinded by their tears of joy and missed the like button.

[@melodicheart28]

I can't believe I've never heard of this amazing band before....pretty sure they just stole my heart :)

[@AbbehRose]

I really love the instruments they use, and the way they use them.

[@dgmn07]

We will miss you, Chuck Criss... ❤️

[@Katlindsay12]

i love this song. LOVE. THIS. SONG.

[@onewink]

This band has to go on my list of favorites for 2011 so far :)

[@ck675]

you know it's a great band when they sound 100 times better live..

[@duffz11]

saw them in Cambridge, MA. Such a talented group.

[@musicfavorites4me]

They're so resourceful and talented. I love how they utilize the percussion.

[@ohaiadit]

I love these guys's vocal harmonies.

[@Youngmenincorporated]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful

[@eccentricmomma]

Love this song love their sound, Love the harmonium.

[@Simonfagerstrom]

Love it !!!!!!!!

[@aqueducts]

easily my favorite video on youtube right now

[@lalajanewilson]

i love that you all sing and that it's live. very nice to listen to. thank you!

[@gowayyadirt]

Holy Christ...How Fantastic is this

[@MelloMusician]

Its so awesome that they all sing!!! :D

[@Buhhhrito]

When I die, and when my loved one, friends and family, this song is going to be on repeat.

[@semacdon]

These guys should come to NXNE in Toronto. You guys would run that place over. Absolutely amazing!

[@MrBublr]

soo good, we need moore bands like that!

[@concretegirlkaren]

their LIVE sound even better than soundtrack. truly amazing!!!

[@blondie6235]

@V3NOMzZ6 you're right thank you guys for sharing your talents with us!

[@KCdotGOV]

omg music like this is forever the way it should be made

[@Ahaynam]

I'm in love.

[@AndeImak]

These guys are incredible! And Judah is a great guy I talked to him after the concert in Salt Lake City. So talented and yet so humble

[@KevinMarchese]

Thank you for this music, it made me smile. kudos!

[@maethiwari]

love it! sounds so good playing live - totally talented.

[@Hustlerae]

this song is amazing

[@vicu10]

makes me happy

[@lilylautner]

SO. SO. GOOD.

[@beckiejonas]

lovely.

[@mtnorton]

Man I love these guys (+girl)!

[@Leesgowest]

I like watching the dots on the harmonium.

[@mirandaantisari]

I love them!!!

[@chewonkigirl]

sooo amazing!!

[@Markdeyaboo]

Que GENIAL!!!! BANDA Y CANCION me gusta mucho esta cancion, BUEN VIEDO

[@Metanickel]

This band is pure talent.

[@mendoza10tube]

simply amazing :)

[@alexlazar6654]

That accordion binder sounds great

[@JeffWatchesYoutube]

+Alex Lazar In case you're wondering it's a harmonium.

[@vanityfair1356]

Pure awesomeness and creativity

[@jdpillpusher]

Quite Unique and awesome.

[@nycolas1712]

Excellent !

[@nycolas1712]

Excellent.

[@Bethanyyyxxx]

everyone's singing and Chuck's just standing there and smiling :L love him!

[@MichaeloooleahciM]

Beautifully done!

[@gos11]

omg this is only the second of theirs that i heard and I'm already in love!!!!

[@W_0_W]

love it

[@The240479]

Love it! fresh.

[@IVIathemagician]

being in a band like this must be amazing

[@trevgw36]

Lovely

[@djkaotik3]

wow! Amazing! I'm already starting to be fan.

[@TheQLander]

i want them in and around me

[@Inigo1220]

@dramanurse actually, the guy playing the xylophone is Darren's brother. the guy playing the banjo is Judah

[@caseybergeron14]

Goddamn... I should have never looked them up... I love them.. So freaking talented and just wow it leaves you speechless

[@t0ddingt0n]

They seriously sound way better live than on the album version! That's a good thing!

[@SchussFilms]

I love it. Grest band

[@MrJBP3]

they are gonna be at bonnaroo in a few days, and guess who gets to see them, this guy :) i feel lucky

[@MrHuitzil]

excelenteeee

[@melloisawesome]

I love this version better than the original studio recorded one. They're both great, but I love this one way better .:)

[@webcreeper2002]

@rockerchick621 yeah me too, there's something very refreshing and energizing about this song. especially this live version. its really something

[@cannae44]

awsome

[@turkmencobra]

Tihis is MUSIC

[@Colarocker]

awesome lyrics oO

[@bmxerman98277]

i love the fact the dude on the far left is the most animated

[@Lilithe]

I wish I could like this twice! D:

[@beawilder]

xlophone boy looks so nice and sweet aw

[@adamhart3314]

this....IS DA SHIT!!!! I love this! idk another band that has this style. now a fan

[@liamhenderson7367]

Lighthouse and the Whaler kinda sounds like them They still make songs too

[@arya2]

Guess who's not seeing them in two weeks. That's right, not me!

[@BHenny26]

For Emi🖤

[@kittielover580]

aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so good :) :) :) :)

[@bunnyzero0]

I think this music activates the pineal gland, (third eye). It makes you feel high!