The Strokes - The Modern Age Live MTV 2$ Bill Uncut 2002 (HQ) Official Video [RARE]!!

The high quality version of The Modern Age Ver.2 from the MTV 2$ Bill Uncut show
February 2, 2002
An amazing performance by The Strokes

[@onevato]

So I'm at a thai restaurant in hollywood earlier tonight and a few minutes after we get seated they seat a couple of guys next to us... one of them just happens to be Julian Casablancas. I didn't want to be rude in the middle of his meal but when they were already done & paying and right before we left I got to tell him that I was at the 2 dollar bill concert and how I feel it was their signature performance & how I love his work. He smiled & said thanks, as I walked by their table he stood up to shake my hand and even gave me a bro hug. Cool dude.

[@debut71]

you lucky guy!

[@dylancontento2267]

Met him in DC in October, awesome guy, even with fame he's still such a down to earth cool dude and easy to talk to.

[@7teenagesmokers309]

This made me smile. You're right about what you said. When I think of any live performance my mind automatically comes to this. Roman Coppola did a great job.

[@jairrivera5241]

omg

[@Johnspartan296]

onevato OMG! What I would give to have been in your shoes!

[@sunheeshidae]

And the war between Julian Casablancas and the mic stand continues.

[@bvailcards44]

Truly never ending

[@chachofournia]

Screw the mic stand

[@LagmasterB]

Lol

[@ellietaylor500]

I love how he's still singing perfectly well despite falling on the floor and rolling around on it

[@riodolmetsch6565]

Going to a Strokes concert is a dangerous experience. You gotta look out for flying drumsticks and falling mic stands

[@raihanshrk1955]

So orginal!. Thats why I like the strokes they dont give a fuck for the audience

[@priscilla3215]

The way nick plays that solo so flawlessly...his power

[@parre07]

My favorite strokes song of all time, love the lyrics on the chorus.

[@ignaciocarreraschisano4685]

The Strokes is one of those bands that have always evoked an inexplicable feeling in me, like nostalgia and hope at the same time. Julian has this somewhat apathetic way of singing; his voice navigates between anguish, anger, fun and calm. The band has a punk vibe, but with upbeat and catchy harmonies/melodies, which make them easy-listening, and at the same time endow them with a share of melancholy. Well, this song was the band's first single, and more than 20 years later I still find it a gem.

[@yourguitarsage]

This performance is mesmerizing! Absolute genius!

[@Paen_events]

The drummer is a freaking machine

[@anitagoyal2851]

Damn ryt🙂

[@RB-.-]

drums please fab

[@mrsceltics]

He's Fabulous

[@mrsceltics]

@@RB-.- Lmfao

[@rafabicalhooficial]

the click was always in you fab

[@thiskid990]

I’m so pissed I missed this. Granted I was 1 year old at the time but still

[@notkat3662]

Same dude, same.

[@gamagodoi1188]

I was 3 feel the same

[@JemszZz]

I feel old now Imao I was 9

[@dia3488]

same, i was born just a month later after this. lol.

[@geckopecko]

i guess we're the same age lol

[@zer0953]

this song is art...

[@georgesgottfriedbarral3603]

zer0 95 exactly ..

[@nicolekelly4371]

All songs are

[@archerlim9437]

yo fab's a fucking machine on this

[@LagmasterB]

He is. Like an angry metronome.

[@priyabond3107]

this is simply just....legendary. no one performs like this anymore.

[@internetsummoner]

true

[@internetsummoner]

so fucking True !!

[@priyabond3107]

right?! i want to see them live so bad but i know it wont ever be like this again lol

[@internetsummoner]

Yeah, I want to see them live like soooo bad even though they don't have the same energy like this anymore, I'm waiting till I get my own money because I want to be up in the front at one if there concerts..... One day 😂

[@stockmanager]

i do

[@annieluvs1251]

Although I love that Jules could actually lay down on the stage..and still sing and be amazing..I'm glad he got sober..he said he used to be in pain unless he drank..and after he finally quit, he felt hungover everyday - for two years..it makes me sad that such a cool guy had to struggle so hard..glad he beat it!

[@christopherdougherty7740]

Probably the best band I've ever seen live!!

[@SeanCothrine1]

that little stick trick that the drummer did at the end was great..

[@pmrooter]

Sean Cothrine lol not noticed that. thanks for comment.

[@MrEV98]

simply one of the best performances i've seen... easily

[@TheFaedline]

I love this video, best part is 2:32 when Julian just stares and looks totally gone.

[@selenafuckingsmiles]

Fabrizio throwing his drumsticks at the end (x This video of "the modern age" gives me the chills every time Everything about this video is so sexy (Jules singing high or drunk on stage makes the whole video much better)

[@rissathemighty]

In some ways, I miss the guys like this, all in a drunken stupor and the amazing vocal sound because of the mic. Just perfection. But of course, Julian and Fab being sober is for the best. I still have so much respect for these guys. Their music is beyond words.

[@carlos605]

I don't believe this music is 20 years old, It's already a classic, but seems so modern!

[@cameronvillarrealLp]

he is so sloshed yet,his vocal performance is still on point.

[@groundhopperd8608]

This is just phenomenally good. An amazing, raw band at the height of their powers. So damn cool as well.

[@jigishaparekh2429]

I can never get enough of this version of the song! Young Julian sounded breathtaking.

[@diegogustavogf]

Nick Valensi, pretty much as cool as a person can be with a guitar in his hands...

[@robertanderson-serio2070]

Why couldn't I have been 21 in 2002?

[@samehere6661]

:D it was grand time! garage rock revival: libertines, strokes, white stripes yeeeehaaw backstreet boys died a slow painful death, britney was stripping off more and more. dont worry mate rock will be back soon. gene simmons had a point about rock being dead but it dies all the time and just reincarnates over and over again and often without warning

[@kakakkakashi]

robert anderson i know right ! );

[@asseater0077]

Robert Anderson-Serio I was 2😂

[@abigailkemp2410]

I'm thinking the same thing, I was 5 then :(

[@joshaugust3136]

I was fifteen.

[@motherolliearchive]

that chorus sounds good at any tempo I love it 😍

[@ObniMan]

Still a great song in 2019... N still counting 👆

[@shminejasso9943]

this has got to be one of my favorite songs of the strokes!!

[@cinderr18]

Julian is my spirit animal

[@Jrjrjr20300]

This song is magical man.

[@Pass____over]

This is the definition of inspired

[@ShaneKarma376]

Everybody in the world knows a dude that looks exactly like Albert Hammond Jr. and it is likely that person is also cool as fuck!

[@leosonic]

+ShaneKarma376 My friends say it's me

[@xDariusGamer]

+ShaneKarma376 YOU'RE SO FUCKING RIGHT

[@ShaneKarma376]

Därius I think it must be a high % look haha.

[@vlixesispunk]

Some of my friends say Its me

[@ShaneKarma376]

Ulises Rodriguez Hahahaha agreed.

[@joeyk606]

It’s crazy to watch this in the context of the times. Imagine it’s 2000 or 2001 and “rock” music is basically just limp Bizkit and creed. Grunge is long gone and all that’s left on the radio is nu metal and corny pop punk. Then all of a sudden u get these 5 kids from NYC who don’t give a fuck and before u know it, The Strokes are here, and rock music is back in full swing. No theatrics, no special effects; just five hard-partying dudes in their early 20s making raw, dirty music. And look at what happens next. Today, “indie” music is super mainstream. But when these guys first came out, it wasn’t thT way-bc they were literally the first. Ask any other band that big today: Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, Tame Impala, The Growlers, The Grinns, etc. they’re all gonna say that they wouldn’t exist without The Strokes paving the way. The Strokes are The Beatles of the 21st century and I’m not even just saying that.

[@emberswolf7053]

I would call coldplay the new Beatles tbh, the strokes create amazingly simple riffs that sound amazing but Coldplay’s creative tunes compares to the Beatles. People agree that they are the modern day Beatles, the strokes are completely in their own category. But I see why you say they are like the Beatles as well because they also paved a path just like they did

[@dizzy6947]

I mean blink was at their peak at 2001

[@melissanunez9266]

I feel this way too. Personally, they filled the empty Nirvana left in me.

[@AlexVns-yx7dx]

@@dizzy6947 yeah, thats corny pop punk lol, until 2003 album

[@dizzy6947]

@@AlexVns-yx7dx imo corny pop punk is like simple plan or avril lavigne

[@alexfromwave]

The feeling i get when i listen to that song's chorus. Nostalgy for things i have not ever lived... A burning will to go back in time, and start my 20's in new york city around 2001. I love the strokes, my heart aches when i listen to them. I don't know how this is happening, they are just one of the most meaningful things in my life right now

[@lorenalupo4438]

man you just exactly described my feelings when I listen to the strokes

[@mrhorgan]

loved how Fab banged his drums in the end and one of his drumsticks gets flown into the audience at 3:41. Every time I watch that part, it just makes me wanna shout "YEAH!" because totally it rocks just like The Strokes!

[@n2extreem]

I can't get over how incredible this concert was/is

[@TrinoElrich]

I never get tired of this video haha.

[@Leonardostark1]

Thank you!

[@poochythefirst7749]

unbelievably good I keep coming back that running guitar great vocals woo

[@ohiogizajmazakisan]

thanks for this vid!!! what a great quality! love it

[@georgesgottfriedbarral3603]

Life is sad after this...it's so perfect...

[@Psychokitten113]

the playing of the guitars in this song, the perpetual drone between main 2 guitar players - erotic

[@AFC9311]

I was only 9 but I remember this distinctly on MTV. Oh how I miss this era so badly

[@lawrenceehrbar8667]

1:58 to 2:34 is the highlight of the video and of the album. You know what I mean.

[@Weinfmaister]

thank you very much my friend

[@dan-vn4um]

this perfomance is way better than the album version. Its slower (as it should), julians vocals are perfect, and the perfomance itself is very good and charming

[@Polarpenguinthe]

Nick's solo is divided in three parts, representing the modern age

[@BenSavageDonovan]

Fab at the end sums up how awesome this performance this was, and they knew it too. Top 5 best live concerts ever.

[@TheAudiots]

The Strokes are one of the main bands that just gave us that inexplicable rush that made us want to start playing music. They motivated and inspired us to start our own band and write our own music. We recently released two singles from our album that's coming out in about a week. You guys should come check them out. You won't regret it.

[@dannyamado92]

TheAudiots fuck you

[@eduardopaz7661]

Just checked them out, they're actually really good

[@MayhemII]

Someday, someday I will find the torrent of this entire uncut performance. :P

[@NightMythHunter]

Did that someday ever come?

[@howtoeataham]

The whole concert is on KZbin

[@jeroenretsok]

Best strokes clip ever, forever :)

[@kerriesciberras5229]

Saw this band in Melbourne in a big pub in the CBD about 15 years ago, love this song!!

[@puchito1x1]

=O.OΨ nice !!! gracias x subirlo en alta calidad

[@imaanhammam8220]

Up on a hill is where we begin This little story a long time ago Stop to pretend, stop pretending It seems this game is simply never-ending Oh, in the sun, sun having fun It's in my blood I just can't help it Don't want you here right now Let me go, oh, let me g-g-g-g-g-g-go Leavin' just in time Stay there for a while Rolling in the ocean Trying to catch her eye Work hard and say it's easy Do it just to please me Tomorrow will be different So I'll pretend I'm leaving Our fears are different here We train in A-V-A I wish you hadn't stayed My vision's clearer now, but I'm unafraid Flying overseas, no time to feel the breeze I took too many varieties Oh, in the sun, sun having fun It's in my blood I just can't help it Don't want you here right now Let me go Darling let me g-g-g-g-g-g-go Leaving just in time Staying for a while Rolling in the ocean Trying to catch her eye Work hard and say it's easy Do it just to please me Tomorrow will be different So this is why I'm leaving

[@naponsae]

2:50 that moment when the mic holder nearly hit the audience face

[@BiswadebM]

Hey bro wth nice seeing you here

[@BlackForestKaiser]

And almost fell on the same girl at 3:33

[@seankacosta]

i love how julian bows down and kisses the drumset. frickin awesome

[@saltyxd4069]

Up on a hill, here's where we begin This little story, a long time ago Start to pretend, stop pretendin' It seems this game is simply never-endin' [Pre-Chorus] Oh, in the sun, sun, havin' fun, it's in my blood I just can't help it Don't want you here right now, let me go Oh, let me g-g-g-g-g-g-g-go [Chorus] Leaving just in time, stay there for a while Rollin' in the ocean, tryin' to catch her eye Work hard and say it's easy, do it just to please me Tomorrow will be different, so I'll pretend I'm leaving [Guitar Solo] [Verse 2] I feel so different now, we trained at A-V-A I wish you hadn't stayed, my vision's clearer now but I'm unafraid Flyin' overseas, no time to feel the breeze I took too many varieties😊😊

[@niallo23]

How to make a rock song: two notes and look cool as fuck. Oh and add in one of the best guitar solos of all time. Your welcome

[@GLD516]

Such a tasteful solo.

[@indowithbadenglish5677]

When the world are like heaven with good music

[@thebjm1967]

I remember watching this on mtv when it was new. I was right out of high school and this just brings me back to those carefree days...

[@Joaopandao]

love the melody... It s always about the melody... the melody ! !

[@nonplayablecharacter1438]

I wonder if Loe Reed ever listened to them, or if he ever commented.

[@shwat17]

This quality is ridiculous man. Thanks so much for uploading it!

[@chocolove797]

2 DOLLARS WTF THE STROKES ARE WORTH WAAY MORE THAN THAT. I WOULD PAY MILLIONS TO ATTEND THAT CONCERT

[@Kelly-wl6tk]

omfg, this is too good, i love them so much

[@Heyitzj0sh]

This is so good it makes me cry.

[@chongymeister14]

WTF DID YALL SEE FAB THROW HIS DRUMSTICKS AT THE END BAHAHAH LEGEND!!

[@abrahansolis8531]

Really good song. I wish I was there live....

[@PedrosGarage]

They sound even better live.

[@Lounge-lizard]

wow were did this high quiality video of this gig spring from after all these years! love it man.

[@Smitho94]

luv dat tremolo in the solo

[@swagfordaaays]

such a great live performance

[@crazyjorge2111]

??? WHY ??? This is their best concert ever imo, the best stage setup, the best performance, the best songs from their best album. They needa release this on DVD or better yet Blu ray 1080p with 7.1 surround sound, i would buy that in a heartbeat.

[@clarissasouzasantiago178]

WOW !!! They're Always so good !!

[@vinsanity0150]

That solo was perfect

[@PinnSinn]

I addicted to this Can't get the guitar sound out off my head >:)

[@georgesoldvideos]

My nostalgia for 2002 is extreme. I was 5 years old back then.

[@onevato]

My cousin & I camped out one night at the old Hollywood Virgin Megastore on Sunset Blvd on a rainy chilly night in January just to get a hold of these tickets. Totally worth it! We sat about 15ft away from the stage. The band rehearsed many songs in front of us before the final recording. This was 11 yrs ago today and it's still the best show I've ever been to! It's their "golden age" signature concert! Oh... and the tickets were $2

[@Malambrizzle]

2:49 Jedi reflexes from the blonde in the crowd saves her friend from death by the mic stand!

[@JordyDuranM]

This is so cool.

[@miracles4u]

They make sense at this gig.... Finally

[@venusjoy8585]

Right now crying to this video at 2:39 am and I’m supposed to get up at 7 to attend class lol no biggie

[@caninojx]

Play it in 0.75x and becomes in a new different genre

[@angieest10]

woooooooow! El mejor de todos 😍

[@noscopepj]

good vid upload more!!!

[@JoseAlves-hf5bx]

perfect song..

[@anitagoyal2851]

Listening to dis band makes me so gud n sad reminding of memories I have never lived

[@TrentonF505]

Nick nailed that guitar solo

[@Angie9171]

Yasssss!!!! #TeamStrokes!!!!!!

[@shashsrivas]

The live version is so good that they made it the official video itself

[@ninenine909]

The most influential album of the 21st century to date. Adele's 21 can't even compare...

[@EDR1957coolkat]

Sick sick this will never die!!

[@alyssacassity1592]

I think I watch this at least once a day.. fuckin brilliant

[@LagmasterB]

God they’re such a fucking great band. Velvet Underground and the Doors, and some punk, some 80’s alternative

[@tamireslennon1]

Remembering wacthing that on mtvs,,,,,,

[@AQJJ1]

iconic

[@SeanMcCormack4]

Takes Coolness To A New Level!

[@planetsupernova]

G-g-g-g-goooo! Leavin' just in time! Yeees

[@kerriesciberras4658]

Superb!!!!