Mac DeMarco | House Of Strombo

[@MashPotatoJohns]

How has he not been on Tiny Desk?

[@rhysevans6659]

He has, but it was like a special episode where he did it in a row boat in a harbour. Tbh he deserves like a proper Tiny Desk set.

[@alnoiseplaysmc]

Rhys Evans thanks for that but yeah i agree.

[@heavenchord72]

Cause tiny desk sucks?

[@BP-vj2lv]

@@heavenchord72 amen

[@Martingeeo]

@@heavenchord72 i hate your attitude man

[@benjamindady4366]

no one mention the way the pianist seamlessly transposes to match whatever key mac chooses for the last song? talented musicians there

[@DEVN31]

Benjamin Lewis-Skeath he also seems to be improvising all over the place; really well, too.

[@TheProDdigy]

All these comments just want to talk about people's appearances. Kinda sad, but glad I saw someone appreciating the music. Like intended.

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

Alec and I went to music school for the Jazz Studies program in Winnipeg at the same time. He's an amazing musician and a dope dude! It's so awesome to see him play music with his famous childhood friend again!

[@MM-vs2et]

Alex is probably the most musically proficient in Mac's band

[@washedinsilver1]

Seems to be such a beautiful person, what I really love about him, is that it´s no bullshit, no image. Just pure raw talent with large dose of humbleness. Thank you for being around. really.

[@BeanySupreme98]

Do you think there's a possibility that within that authenticity, there's a bit of an affectation to appease the fans that expect mac to be mac? I sometimes wonder if that's the case (which to some small degree I'm sure it is) but the guy definitely comes off as chronically chill and makes good music. Gotta appreciate that.

[@MrFreeGman]

His image is precisely that lack of image. Kind of like Kurt Cobain.

[@BeanySupreme98]

MrFreeGman Definitely, man. I imagine it'd be testing for people like Demarco to keep up with fan's expectations to be a certain way. Like, can any of us really imagine a genuinely pissed off, raging Mac Demarco? (I can't) It's like that Father John Misty lyric that goes "a little less human with each release, closing the gap between the mask and me" Except this new album brings to surface other sides of Mac that show his humanity. Long story short, I don't know what the fuck i'm talking about and only Mac really knows who Mac is, hahaha

[@washedinsilver1]

Kind of my point. Thanks!

[@washedinsilver1]

He at least seems professional enough to leave that behind closed doors. If he gets annoyed lol. I just think he is really happy and humble about what he is doing and where he is in life :) Grateful I would call it :) Ofc, he has bad days like the rest of us and get tired of things. But to me, he dosen´t seem to be someone that lashes out rather walk away from the moment. It´s very telling for example about how he chosen to deal with his father.

[@martinet1985]

That moment when the musicians are the least hipster-looking people in the room :D

[@freddurst9676]

Marcin it's the best and worst thing about Mac DeMarco, except that Mac is the best thing about Mac DeMarco

[@martinet1985]

this kid's got soul man!

[@MM-vs2et]

The best and worst thing about Mac to me is his tuning. It's beautiful, but it's a pain in the ass if I want to jam out to it

[@TheEvilbunny150]

Martin Anthonyo I don’t know about all of his songs, but I know he likes to play 1/4th down a key from standard tuning.

[@MM-vs2et]

Max he plays at A = 440hz

[@bluntedlove4019]

his voice just gets more beautiful as the years go by.

[@ed3782]

"Why Viceroy? Because I'd never Smoke a Boring Cigarette."

[@stringstaffan4]

zigaret!

[@digitalrandomart3049]

you haven't heard his voice in makeout videotape then

[@9manny99]

Not true sadly. It’s still a great voice but his younger days he sounds less rough than he does now.

[@ruairimurnion2091]

@@9manny99 Imo the roughness makes it nicer especially as he heads into a much more lyrically emotional music but to each they own

[@Angelripper65]

Mac with a fender Jaguar? so underrated

[@Elicastelan]

mac with john dwyers lucite sg

[@efwfwefewwef7397]

thanks to kyle

[@ORDER4STU]

where can i see mac with dwyers sg?

[@odrezzi]

I wanna see that too. Links or never happen

[@colin3983]

def not his, given to look indie or whatever.

[@lindamahlangu3675]

The let my baby stay was insane

[@jamkaycontent]

Agreed

[@gherrd3568]

had to top it with still together

[@tiocoolj]

I haven't seen any other episodes of House Of Strombo but I can still say with certainty that this is the best one

[@HeliosDroneWorks]

This is excellent! But the Charles Bradley video coming in above IMO

[@douglaseasterbrook1341]

Oh... catch Blue Rodeo....ARkells ... lIGHT FOOT ...CULT

[@totalgarbage2053]

Tim Hedlund nah The Melvin’s is way better

[@ElementsUnknown]

Total Garbage YES! I was just logging in to say the exact same about the Melvins one.

[@V7x]

Alexisonfire and melvins for me. This is great though.

[@Soulr]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin. I've watched this performance at least 5 times.

[@ashc.1295]

Same here bud

[@arthurreckelberg6578]

from time to time, before i go to sleep I search for this video. It helps me remember the 18:45 moment, it's so simple, so beautiful, love it

[@injeolmi6]

I'll watch it a couple more times.

[@Arekgofi]

This video is such a gem and after 4 years still below 1 million views. Gives me hope that there is still so much good music to be discovered.

[@fireblast139]

Those are rookie numbers man 😂

[@Guhnarly]

Mac's guitar playing is so over looked I don't understand why. His playing is so clean.

[@rallokkcaz]

What really makes it stand out is his use of syncopation and use of upstroke during his riffs. Also the fact that on the records he blends 2 channels of guitar to make one huge bouncy riff.

[@TheLuismaBeaTle]

rallokkcaz he recently said it turns out it's just one squiggly channel

[@charliesunday1099]

That's for the effect...vibrato

[@theherbpuffer]

He's overlooked because he doesn't play crazy guitar solos. But i agree, for his genre, he is a fantastic guitar player

[@brkfstchmp]

theherbpuffer fantastic guitar player honestly... especially here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6YdYCmo8x7hLM that's another favorite with him soloing as well.

[@tb.014]

Mac playing a Jag through a JC-40 makes me happy

[@David.S.]

it is quite sex.

[@Tecknee]

JCCULT

[@lucaserojas]

Trevor Browning Is not this a JC-120?

[@tb.014]

on a second glance, you're correct

[@tlamby9]

wonder how many of those lenses are prescription

[@WETs3rgullioni]

considering any prescription less than .50 in either way is total bullshit then probably none lol

[@exzisd]

LOL!

[@SunnyBear]

Why is getting glasses as an aesthetic feature different from having a hat on, which most of these people also have? It's not raining and it's not cold. There's a lot of stuff we don't need that we still get because we think they look cool. Tattoos, moustaches. It's all good, man.

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

+Sunny Bear its like using a wheelchair for fashion

[@keanujpeg1388]

Destroy All Anglos you don’t? Weirdo

[@SplishMilos]

I found a special trick, it's pretty good, try it. I find that this sounds better if you smile while listening

[@astridsoldevilla]

[@ffdtsfsfgdfasdgsyhg]

Hahah having a hard time not to now, great observation!

[@bak1386]

Yes, his music makes me smile especially seeing him play. U can tell he's just having fun

[@Jeppie_NL]

For me this works great, putting a pencil between your teeth helps :D:D:D:D:D

[@gonzoproductions_o0]

I mean you could be sad too and just feel just as content I guess

[@SwedoBeats]

i was so mesmerized by this I didnt even notice it was in black and white until after

[@chaselanier6902]

$wedo Beats ayy what up dude lol

[@SwedoBeats]

Chase Lanier whats up dude didn't think to see u here lmao

[@chaselanier6902]

$wedo Beats Mac daddy darco is my shit yo

[@wilfmerson]

Swedo Beats small world with some lofi hip hop and indie rock links xD

[@croay]

SHIT ITS TRUE

[@cshe92]

"Now we're going to see if we can shred it" PROCEEDS TO ABSOLUTELY SHRED IT

[@PanzJr]

It's already in the description, but I'm just following the tradition. 00:58 Still Beating 05:12 My Old Man 12:07 Let My Baby Stay 19:05 Still Together 27:10 Unknown Legend (Neil Young Cover)

[@davidrausch7941]

yea it is man thanks for being that guy

[@e_g_mc]

Thank you v much I just came to hear unknown legend but didn't feel like skipping around

[@e_g_mc]

I didn't even check the description because there's always the person who labels the songs

[@swisher1849]

plus you helpin out mobile users

[@joshuacastillo597]

PanzJr Tanks you so much brother

[@pmarcelle6159]

I'm 59, had my son late in life but he's 20 and turned me on to DeMarco. Thank u son 4 having that old soul! 🎸🎙🎹

[@JLP734]

Tell your son he has my respect. You do too

[@pmarcelle6159]

@JLP734 Awweee thank you!!! I certainly will:)

[@Snulrich]

That piano on my old man.....

[@DonetskiLetsplayshik]

damn this strombo dude is a homie

[@RoosterFruit]

rogbel I see u everywhere bro

[@DonetskiLetsplayshik]

RoosterFruit its an honour man

[@handleOfThy]

provides the lyrics and everything, man his fam!

[@TomDeWeerdt1]

REMEMBER A DAY BEFORE TODAY A DAY WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG

[@TomDeWeerdt1]

Every time I see someone with the "A Saucerful of Secrets" profile image I have to comment a line from the record. It's only been twice though.

[@benbyrd3487]

I feel like Mac should be the only person ever to be able to play still together

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Strombo is cool for having so many rad bands do these sessions. This crowd looks like they would literally drink Mac's sweat from a cup if he let them. geez

[@otaylorgoulart]

who wouldn't, right

[@kungmoshfu]

taylor goulart i wouldnt

[@michaelsieger9133]

I saw Mac a few years ago in Brooklyn and he spat in people’s mouths and sprayed his water bottle over them.

[@n00bie96]

I've never anyone say "I'd never drink Mac DeMarco's piss" so something is wrong with you

[@likearitual]

The piano/vocal version of MY OLD MAN makes me tear up like a baby every time I hear it, from the first word to the last note. Mac demarco is a musical treasure of this generation.

[@nicolasselosse9606]

I wish I could be in that room listening to Mac

[@lawrenceb9441]

Found myself crying pretty freely listening to 'My Old Man''. I miss my Dad. And I see more of him in me each day as I grow older. Cheers to anyone out there who feels the same x

[@astrangeday5504]

Dude the guitar tone here is like killer bro I swear

[@mayamaven]

Be nice to know what equipment he's using.

[@lasquish552]

@@mayamavenjaguar into jc120

[@isaac5078]

Dear Mac, I want you to live a long life, thanks for exisiting, your music inspires me, God bless. Sincerely from a big fan.

[@ryanolson5602]

Lovely words

[@losangulos]

He tours, drink and smoke too much so...

[@TheDairack]

the piano during "my old man" sounds like the music on the game The Sims when you were building your house.

[@YodaZemunski]

What a catch :D

[@kariridge2652]

Hahahhqaha

[@ninjacowboy2670]

I was literally going to comment this very thing until I seen yours.

[@JLPTV]

Going through some SERIOUS heartbreak right now, and this is keeping me going. Mac, thank you. If you ever read this, know you bring peace with your music.

[@KayminFarmer]

I was feeling really depressed tonight, but watching my favourite Mac set has really cheered me up... from father issues to heart break to just remembering that things aren’t that bad as long as we can smile. What a living legend... absolutely beautiful filming to. Xo

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

Anyone here in 2020 ? this is just perfect!!!

[@CanPen92]

When he talks about his dad, you can hear a slight crack in his voice. Like he gets struck emotionally. Kinda sad. But Mac is awesome. And it's cool he still remains as happy as possible.

[@joelshaw9251]

the cover of unknown legend is what i think to be one of humanity’s greatest moments

[@thegetdown5060]

TIME BY THE IMPURES < LISTEN TO THIS INDIE SONG I RECOMEND IIT :)

[@joelshaw9251]

@@thegetdown5060 thank you i will!!

[@sweetgav1793]

That's gotta be the most beautiful rendition of My Old Man I've ever dun heard :')

[@RurouniFlojo]

"Still beating my old man" - demarco coming clean about beating up old people again...

[@jennydeaf9O9]

holy fuck

[@bluejeans5456]

Masturbation joke?

[@grifadp]

i always knew....

[@mikeroth5816]

gave me a good chuckle there

[@a_lewis]

One of the best semi-solo shows he's done. Unbelievable.

[@tommywm24]

'My Old Man'....one of the greatest songs of the modern era.

[@joesilva1140]

This is the best performance maccy has done, cant change my mind.

[@TheseOpenRoads]

matt demarco is one of my favorites

[@juanb6248]

Hillsdale wtf

[@JackAHT]

Hillsdale matt tomato *

[@ciaranwright4361]

Hillsdale good to know bud

[@screamoutmyname370]

you mean mark tobacco?

[@Mika-vp8uv]

Yeah I love mark the munch bowl

[@cristianmartinez1154]

My old man was so heartbreaking in a good way! 😌

[@1Finish3d]

Mac Demarco on black and white just melts my heart..

[@markasstwain]

The Adam Friedland Show brought me here!

[@userAnonymous90123]

I love Mac's cover of Neil Young. Two of my most favorite artists ever.

[@thethandapanda]

This is will forever be my favorite set by Mac. I still remember the first time I watched this video. Beautiful rainy night around 3AM, alone in my dorm room. Feels good to be alive man

[@fehlps]

7:00 it looks like he's holding back tears

[@leonshomevideos1123]

felipe lopes fairly is

[@gumption5089]

Very true, goes to show one of his best influences; his raw emotion. Sucky that his relationship affects him in such a way though.

[@19JAKEtheSNAKE99]

I keep coming back to this video just for Unknown Legend

[@stefanmarx3107]

me too

[@gumrocks9748]

Mac Demarco is one of the realest dudes ever. This showed what you can do with fame, you can either screw it up or just treat everyone well and live your own happy life. He is an example of a good guy who isn’t out for anyone, he just wants to figure out life in a good, simple and easy way. What a man. What a dude.

[@bearboyyyyy]

The piano has helped Mac become the Super Saiyan he has always wanted to become. Say Hi to Billy Joel for me.

[@ishkiodo]

I'm in love with the brunette mouthing the lyrics.

[@pepijnn7]

is that piano guy the one who did sims soundtrack dam nice

[@KrunkCobain]

PEPSHO same thought

[@mhbackman]

Haha. I think the exact same thing every time I hear them play 'This old dog' live. Pure Sims magic!

[@vegard7020]

Can someone explain

[@daltonlunn1653]

The fact that he plays as good as he does while hungover/drunk is the most amazing part to me.

[@daltonlunn1653]

I don't remember commenting this

[@daltonlunn1653]

I don't remember commenting this

[@daltonlunn1653]

I do remember commenting this

[@erikcox8749]

My father has never been around and now I'm a single dad of two girls, 13 and 10. I can really appreciate the Old Man tune, thanks for the song Mac, and in my opinion this version of the first two songs are better than the full band versions just so intimate and beautiful, you really get to appreciate the song. ☮️

[@eboshi6873]

Let My Baby Stay just hit me hard

[@kevinorourke8226]

That made me fill up with chills. Good chills.

[@elhippi24]

something about macs guitar playing that needs to be recognized...so clean and so beautiful

[@Bluebird2017]

14:33 is literally how I felt. The way he sang let my baby stay was so riveting.

[@maissinp]

Mac is a Jonathan Richman fan! 2020 isn't all that bad.

[@jackgordon2160]

00:58 Still Beating 05:12 My Old Man 12:07 Let My Baby Stay 19:05 Still Together 27:10 Unknown Legend (Neil Young Cover)

[@SimonRobeyns]

He didnt play This Old Dog! Could've been beast with that guitar. Setlist he would've played is shown at 34:46

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

the pianist really kicks ass in this set, a really cool interpretation of Mac's songs

[@mriammason]

i think this performance just changed my life

[@husband1]

strombo's looking fly rocking pure denim and massive rings.

[@bobbypaltaufmusic4441]

8:36 piano player fucks up but then saves it!! great player, beautiful version.

[@alexshuman4226]

please keep playing that jaguar...the tone is right up your ally mac

[@DANYALLAYNAD]

Love how he injects these comedic points in really heartfelt moments of songs

[@gable]

Poor Mac! I hope he got some good rest that day, hardest working man in the game!

[@AndyMcPandy]

Outstanding. I’m blown away by this effortless talent.

[@jackeggen7779]

My old man gave me mad goose bumps

[@millie7645]

What a chill human being here. Heck, he says he's gonna butcher Unknown Legend but he ends up doing my favorite rendition of it - I adore Neil Young but this version hits me in a way Neil's original doesn't. And props to Alec Meen for comping something fierce here throughout. Would have loved to be there - hope Mac decides to hit South Cackalacky some time.

[@LegendaryK_03]

Same here live in sc wish he would tour in the southeast

[@potencygames5487]

Seven years sure does fly by. What a good show.

[@jonatkinson108]

That cover of Unknown Legend was so unexpected and awesome

[@scotty_fb]

Let my baby stay starts at 12:53 My old man starts at 5:58

[@CagedGod]

Whoever said Neil Young, thank you.

[@movimentodoscacos]

yeah, i fucking cried, great song, great cover

[@hathest9897]

years later, this preformance is still helping me through a lot. mac brings goddamn tears to my eye, godspeed to that guy

[@daveygibson5732]

I love that mac covered unknown legend. Me, me uncle, and my dad played it at a recent funeral for a loved one and it just is so powerful to me. Thanks mac

[@coleedwards557]

God what a beautiful piano

[@alexfxlll]

the piano on let my baby stay fuckkkkkk, billy joel would be proud

[@LeoFangueiro]

Who says i would be crying like a baby listening to mac demarco.

[@JoshBrown1996x]

Best Mac vid I've watched in the last year or so. damnnnn

[@AwakeSC]

Let My Baby Stay was a magical performance

[@dreamfield9006]

A very pure human.

[@IAmAnEnigma4]

What a wonderful soul he is. His music is fantastic, personality is so genuine. He pretends to be nobody but himself. Cannot help but love him!

[@audreygeorges4866]

god bless Kyle for donating his piece

[@kylestevensanders]

agree

[@shadygroves8252]

this new guy on keys adds so much. love Mac's new album

[@dawidpiatek4298]

That Jaguar is just beautiful ♥

[@jamkaycontent]

Hes a fantastic guitar player for real

[@DANYALLAYNAD]

This version of let my baby stay is the perfect length of time it takes to smoke a cigarette

[@DANYALLAYNAD]

U aint never lie yet

[@timbo8844]

Al keeping it REAL on piano here. very cool

[@personalidadestercermundis7679]

everybody needs a little Mac

[@Mitchibichi]

The video ran hundred times on my screen but I just realized how awesome the host is, interesting smart questions asked in such a good way and in perfect timing and such concentrated action with the lyrics on the phone, super cool, thank you!

[@thomasksampaio8256]

That moment at 13:25 when the guy in the background just feels it from within. Camera game very strong, thanks for that

[@_SonicNurse]

My Old Man moment is amazing

[@sbingham1979]

What a mellow, pleasing voice he has & such a natural manner. Another discovery thanks to Strombo. How can all these great Canadian musicians have escaped me?

[@Rustyjamesman]

The piano in still together is soo good

[@icandomusicme]

somber (hung-over) Mac and a jag can't get any better!

[@kyleloren1789]

His Neil Young cover is amazing. She was an unknown legend in her time, now she is dressing two kids, looking for that magic kiss, she gets the far away look in her eyes. Mac just cuts through the sentimental lyrics. It is very emotional song for me at least.

[@estesmountainboy]

This is so beautiful. Love the piano of course, as it gives a pure sound. Hopefully this is still being listened to in 2022 and forever on!!! Peace brothers and sisters ✌️

[@jamesscanoye6699]

I know I'm still listening to it in 2022! Love this performance

[@bewarebear22]

What a boy on keys. Who'da thought Mac would sound so good with some good 'ol classic keys.

[@gregdawe2786]

mac is basically modern day jesus. and that pianist is like his mary magdalene.

[@gregdawe2786]

@Sherman Park cool

[@whatlad1125]

i really want a spotify release of that version of still beating

[@2koz]

this is my go to music for rolling joints, it just gets me in the right mood. Also the audio quality is mint asf

[@ScarletEdge]

I can't believe how much happiness this dude bring to his audience all around the world. What a bard!