Freelance Whales- Generator 2nd Floor

[@dylan_behan]

RIP Chuck Criss! Still my most played song of all time on my iTunes

[@joshraphael9511]

WTF! I was just re listening to Weathervanes cause the Noah Kahan song "New Perspective" has a riff that reminded me of this album and had no idea he died... Every so often I check in to see if they released new music. This is so sad, FW is severely underrated!

[@Cherriheart]

I don't know WHY and I don't know HOW, but this song makes me happy beyond belief.

[@McCulloch170]

down in the dumps, listen to this song repeatedly :)

[@MsCreeble]

Yeah, listening to this... all that comes to mind is: WOW. Amazing. It makes me want to paint again for some reason. Just brings something to the surface that I'd forgotten about somehow. Seriously people- Judge those who found this in whatever way they did if you want, but the music speaks for itself. And that's something I don't think any of us can really argue about.

[@rochellesamyee]

You guys are coming to Vancouver and playing on my 19th birthday, April 10! The venue is 19+! Fate? Yes sir!

[@XavierRenteria]

Awesome unique sound these people produce!! They sound like a mix of Fanfarlo and Noah and the Whale :)

[@AndeImak]

The Banjo is great but my favorite instrument in this video is definitely the watering can!

[@maplesyrup2010]

ahh! I discovered them about a year ago!!! I listened to their album about a hundred times!!! Love it!!

[@Tiffawesomeness]

Yes, Darren Criss' endless, adorable promotion of this band got me to listen to their music. But I am happy I was brought here by that. They are good!

[@xrawrbiexrotten]

This is one of my favorite bands. I am recording an album and I would say they are the biggest inspiration behind the music I am making currently. I love this video, and I absolutely ADORE the entire album. Buy Weathervanes

[@DoctorLoganPhD]

I learned about Freelance Whales when I rescued their demo CD of out of the free/rubbish bin of a radio station a little more than two years ago. Out of the 10 or so albums I took, theirs was the best by far (well, the Nat King Cole remix album was awesome too).

[@bigmarshmallow23]

Love this song and video! To me it shows the beginning of a new phase in life. The beginning of a new phase of freedom and strength. A creation of new life.

[@vvv333iii]

This sounds amazing, the band is really talented. I'm just scared with these hate comments. People, stop it. Press replay if you liked or don't listen again if you don't. But again, they are awesome!

[@NorandaPete]

Love you guys!!!!!!! Can't stop listening to your album all of 2010.. Keep the good work and long life to Freelance Whales

[@SirShyBoi]

So upset that I found this beautiful song 11 years later, rest in peace chuck, never knew him but he seems lovely

[@jeansb1315]

In my next life...I wish to come back as a Freelance Whale! What a joy to my ears their music is...thank you truly!

[@JPRyan04]

This is the first time I've listened to this band, and they are already amazing. I can't wait to hear what other songs they have.

[@smilingheartxo]

Love that the vid is shot in winter, don't see enough snow in music videos!

[@tonscualpongo]

WOW! I am mexican and I really appreciate all the mexican elements you used in this video, the song is AMAZING!

[@bcbird]

I might not be your number 1 fan, but i'm this SONG's number 1 fan. I cannot get enough of it.

[@maddierich]

They're just as amazing in concert. Lolla '10.

[@bcbird]

I'm glad they are starting to get more popular! I watched this vid 50+ times when it was just under 40k views. I don't care about them being underground, I want people to love them like I do

[@Markdeyaboo]

Esta genial esta canción, el banjo la pequeña marimba sin y la letra, ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡GENIAL GRUPO!!!!! Y me sorprendió ver que usen sarapes y mascaras representativas del día de muertos.

[@RowynMottershead]

absolutely mindblowingly beautiful lyrics

[@HugsNotBombs1]

What a GOOD song! Thank you, Freelance Whales!

[@queenquahog]

This is a great music video. I like their melding of contemporary and vintage, especially the removing of the masks one by one. I'm pretty sure The Cure's The Hanging Garden did something similar.

[@drkid]

I...can't...stop...listening!!!! it's just so perfect

[@steve5006]

Can't wait for your Canadian tour. Keep up the great music

[@GoodEyeGemini]

why do people even bother being here when they're just gonna dislike it??? don't waste your time if you don't have the taste for good music

[@onespkrwonder]

Great band .... just got their album .... wish i'd heard of them sooner ....

[@jonasvons]

For Sure they got inspiration on Sigur Ros! I simply love it!!!!

[@Shihuru]

I first saw this band in the Mountain Dew Green Label Tour. Love them ever since. The guitars in this song are hair raisingly good...

[@Danaisthebestest]

OMG. Is this Darren Chris' brother? I had NO IDEA! Honestly! My friend introduced this wonderful band to me! So glad she did

[@maxwellgriffith]

Heard your music on Chuck, wonderful song. Keep up the good work!

[@KaylaLuvsSnow11]

love the video love the band love the song

[@ksw1zzle]

I am not here because of Darren Criss. I am not here because of any sort of commercials. I am here because I found this band on my own, and I love them to death.

[@bcbird]

I forgot who sent me this a few weeks ago, but I absolutely love it now

[@alikat118]

@JoslynDaniel I have loved FW forever, and was so extremely stocked to see this song on the commercial.

[@EchoesAndHearts]

I came here from listening to this song when I got their album while seeing them live during some of they're first shows with Naked And Famous. I played the first track and went all the way down to this one. Yeah and. Who dafuq is darren?..........

[@DanteMoodyFilms]

Awesome video and song. I Love it all! These guys need more exsposure!

[@ohrawrimafishy]

i absolutely love this song. It is so beautiful and the video is very creative and unique. The singing is so amazing. i am loving freelance whales and their awesomeness (:

[@kaikuhpie]

i listen to u guys every single day!!!

[@greyhoundstations]

This song is lovely.

[@HayleyHarline]

excited to have a friend show me this band :D love the music a lot!

[@maysrjas]

This sounds like it should be on a coming-of-age indie film trailer, I see a montage pairing well with it.

[@TheKuroiKaze]

this song always reminds me of a book i read...i think it was in 4th or 5th grade called Bridge to Terebithia

[@fpsnot60]

Great and so refreshing tune

[@sunnydale22]

Oh, I love these guys. Bravo, Freelance Whales!

[@TheLukester2013]

Freelance Whales produces the most beautiful music I've ever heard. I have become a huge fan.

[@erichagrace]

I think it's funny that a bunch of people are finding out of Freelance Whales from Skins :] I knew of them before that...but when I heard it on Skins it made me really happy

[@HugglepuffOboeGirl]

love their style cuz they aren't conformed like most of the music in today's society. it's wonderful to hear raw talent and beautiful music that isn't all pop

[@sunnydale22]

I know the Freelance Whales because of Chuck Criss' brother :) And him NOT from Glee, thank you very much! I'm a Freelance Whale fan and a Starkid for always!

[@AccipiterTinea]

Heard this today in the promotional video for the upcoming "Makeshift Magazine" posted over at Kickstarter.

[@Morbidanteater]

this is my fav song right now hope MTV dont find out about freelance whales

[@ithyithyithy]

Digging the poncho/blankets. So much.

[@pastaferia1234]

@SchussFilms im soo pissed i missed the concert at babeville

[@paigesilvi]

this song is amazing

[@serenitysky2]

Chuck's mask reminds me of Darren's pink sunglasses :) (Yes, I was a Starkid first. I still love Freelance Whales.)

[@TheKuroiKaze]

love the masks and the ponchos, looks very cool

[@whistlinguke]

Those Criss boys sure are talented, stylish and quite good looking. Their mom must be awful proud of 'em.

[@SazaMcNaza]

If they wanted, Mr and Mrs Criss could create a family so talented that they could take over the world.

[@eleanorerigby]

Currently obsessed with Weathervanes! Thanks FLW :)

[@lovelylilyy100]

thanks darren for telling bout yo brothers band

[@00Calebrio]

@RicoRodriguezGrapple Haha, I couldn't quite put my finger on the genre of this music, but you got it!

[@SophieKettley]

This song is amazing so looked up whales and it came up with band on youtube so I decided to cheak them out thank god I did they are awesome and probably my favourite band now

[@Izzymcfafa]

Thumbs up if you liked the band and their songs before all the commercials and all the publicity of the Criss Brothers.

[@classicpink7]

For some reason this reminds me of the video for Phantom Limb by The Shins.

[@rebornskaters]

i have no clue who 'Darren' is i found these guys when i was listening to Lonely Forest! :)

[@waterfiction]

@lordofd2 ssweetie, skins have always used awesome songs even during the earlier series. :)

[@salientsoul]

reminds me of childhood, really great

[@Shpanx95]

thanks to the buried life, i now know a sickk band ♥ I NEED DIS ON ITUNES

[@cazsey]

@footsoildier66 you are so right. its exactly that, EXACTLY

[@JRMY974]

It has been featured on the website and was available through their podcast. Triple J : New Music

[@zoeandsally]

First 40 seconds: pop up trees, banjos, ponchos, wooden spoon hitting a watering can. I instantly loved it :)

[@xdanielx33]

@Angealolo Dammit! But I agree lovely song.

[@AkatsukixPeinxNeko]

I found this when I was on someones blog and it was playing xD

[@SchussFilms]

I loved you dudes in Buffalo! buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo! that's a sentence!

[@FrogBoy1000]

These guys are amazing!

[@TrueGoldenArrow]

Wait they were in a starbucks commercial? How come I didn't know about this until now?

[@tintanknowsbest]

@pete990 i dont think this is meant to be taken religiously, but interpret it how you want. the song seems to be about accepting death

[@theronstacks]

@DominicOllhoff Starbucks commercial??

[@Hipsael]

Amazing song :D

[@coldtamale]

@lolstefi In what scene did they play this song in? Thanks!

[@bcbird]

@PlainSightt You don't even have to say "to me", that IS what the song is about. Additionally the album is about a boy falling in love with a ghost, so he certainly is ready to die.

[@0tikigurl0]

i love there outfits :3

[@Ryzzii08]

does anyone know where i can find a tab for the banjo?? i really wanna play this song.

[@tomboyfimls28]

@KatieBug1431 they SOOO are i gotta say Darren is my favorite of the brothers because of him i know who his brother and his band are!!!

[@Mandy161193]

@NeverShoutDinasour who cares how you found it this is great music!

[@asplanned26]

it's like heaven for my ears. they need to tour england. preferably manchester. preferably now.

[@dmxclassic9646]

can someone please tell me what this song is about?

[@Omgberto]

@Jubu24 They're makeshift panchos. Way to go, Radio!

[@AcshIttable]

@Morbidanteater don't worry bout that. MTV doesn't play music anymore silly.

[@YourCosmicLove]

Chuck has triangular eyebrows, too!

[@purplexpopcorn94945]

I'm new to this and but is this different from Generator 1st Floor? It sounds different... But i like it :]

[@gnidrahnire]

I really want to be in this music video.

[@MissSeedy]

I used to listen to this before bed every night. It took me 10 years to find it again!

[@JoslynDaniel]

@TheJohnsonattack they did use 1st floor.. ^-^

[@Bethanyyyxxx]

Chuck is just so adorably short!

[@gigas94]

@lolstefi when was this on skins? lol i dont remember this

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

Looked it up because Darren Criss always mentions his brother's band