They Might Be Giants - Instanbul (Not Constantinople) May 24, 2013

They Might Be Giants live performance of one of their biggest hits.

[@rustyking8783]

One of the best covers of all time. Originally from 1953. Written on the 500th year anniversary of Constantinople falling to the Ottomans.

[@ltsch1671]

Wrong. The original melody is from Irving Berlin. The song is called "Puttin on the Ritz". Nat Simon composed "Istanbul Not Constantinople" with very similar, almost identical melody but did not realize that or stole it. Nobody knows.

[@arjanpelle]

@@ltsch1671 Oh he stole it alright.

[@DoktorWeasel]

I almost expected that guitar to start smoking and burst into flames at the beginning. That might be the most energetic acoustic guitar solo I've ever heard. I have a tendency to prefer the studio version to live performances. But I love this one. I has some serious energy as well as some fun playing with the line delivery.

[@tomjoad1363]

I really like the studio version and felt very dissapointed with this one... They have no voice power unlike the studio version.

[@octangula7914]

Tom Joad to be fair it’s been a while since the studio version. This performance from the 90’s in more like how it is on Flood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJa0Xqqgea1nfJY

[@tomjoad1363]

@@octangula7914 Fair enough. I absolutly had no idea it was so old. I discover them because of the use of their music for Malcolm in the Middle.

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

@@tomjoad1363 Believe me they do have the voice power live... It's obviously much harder to mix it well for a TV show compared to a studio single version.

[@alpur214]

@@tomjoad1363 I agree, this was not their best rendition of the song. They seemed a bit lackluster here. I just saw them a month ago, and they were much much better with this song. They were also playing for a much bigger audience. So, it's good to know that they haven't lost their energy.

[@ShmeekaDJ]

Holy moly, the whole song was perfect but that jam session at the end was mind blowing. Each of these dudes are incredible at what they do.

[@mjscott8028]

Everytime I watch they might be giants it's like watching a master of their craft display their talent flawless and effortlessly with such a calm face

[@lukedone1797]

Istanbul! Not Constantinople! Remember!

[@thomasdr08]

0:50 - is it me, or did he just play the riff to Gerudo Valley from Ocarina of Time???

[@robertspringer92]

He did

[@apb_134]

He did! It was awesome!

[@Lat3xE4teR]

Eh not quite but it’s super similar

[@zxtreme1609]

I'm pretty sure it's just that the intro sounds like it

[@camw621]

I SWEAR he just did. And my life is now completely complete.

[@flamer6566]

The first and best disstrack from the Turks against the Greeks

[@lukecrimmins8166]

did anyone else hear gerudo valley in the intro

[@hatiseas4521]

🌙İSTANBUL🇹🇷😍

[@Texan.Insomniac]

(Not Constantinople)

[@rblibit]

You guys are awesome! True to form, true the notes on the page, true to yourselves - TRUE Musicians of a high caliber! Darned fine live rendition! You have truly marked your place in History! Oh Yes, you WILL be in the History Books!

[@alangrant3259]

man i love these guys

[@ciAMkia]

I first heard thus in Umbrella Academy and absolutely loved the song, as well as They Might Be Giants. I agree entirely with the commenter who said he usually liked studio recordings of songs. However, in the case of this song and band, their live recording of this song is far superior to the studio version. Also the acoustic guitar playing this song certainly should have begun to smoke as a result of the speed of the player. I had never heard this song before Umbrella Academy used it, and I just loved it. Bah-boom! And then, as a guitar player and lead singer from rock bands before joining the military. Irrespective, I still played and sang, but I left my "rock star" image far behind me for good reason. They Might Be Giants blow this song up live, and turn this song into an anthem for live music being incredibly storming and incendiary music that inspires players like into picking up our instruments again. This was just completely fantastic. Loved it.

[@ingeridwhite3791]

Thank you for this ad-free version of them playing this song live!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@emilioaladwhosintheinterne8421]

Oh my god Doctor Who is a nice keyboardist.

[@Vileplume87]

John Linnell for the 16th doctor!!

[@Akemirulesthesaltymeme]

they went OFF

[@ERiQTENDO]

My Tiny Toon years!

[@stephenbirks6458]

That was Fab ! I bought the 12" version way back in the 1980s

[@megardin]

Greetings from Istanbul :)

[@indiedeveloper6490]

@@matiserafini Its Syrianpole now

[@suzandefneklc8167]

@@indiedeveloper6490 good one

[@1stofthegangtodie]

Umbrella Academy brought me here

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

Anyone here because of Tiny Tune Adventures?

[@moonziez]

long time fan of TMBG. good song

[@NCIS2021.1]

Never get tired of this 😊

[@ginnymiller4029]

Loved it!!!!

[@ahmeta.7]

İstanbul not constantinople since 1453 :)

[@davidoman]

They Definitely ARE GIANTS!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

FANTASTIC STRUMMING!! BUT THIS 84 YR OLD ACKNOWLEDGES ONLY "THE FOUR LADS"!!!

[@octangula7914]

HERE I COME CONSTANTINOPLE I AM COMING CONSTANTINOPLE

[@umutdogan4034]

and I am waiting for you in Istanbul

[@octangula7914]

sooo true 15 yr old me

[@octangula7914]

all the leaves are off of the oak and all of the sheep have followed the spoken

[@haciakar9228]

Perfect !

[@user-qv9em2kt5v]

I love the rhythm

[@NewWaveEnthusiast]

I love this so much lol

[@teomanerkan_]

You're awesome. 👌🏻

[@liamshaughnessy6246]

Heck yeah!📺

[@vworpin9945]

Best version!

[@flapjackid]

Raising Hope

[@Maja-gf4ir]

O M G !!

[@echopathy]

Sick ~~>

[@jjryan1352]

Y'all got any more of that....They Might Be Giants?

[@emadtatar1446]

Long time no more Constantinopleus today is Istanbul

[@turgaysagn5708]

❤️

[@AB-ic1xc]

happy birthday song

[@FOCKTARD]

These guys are cool.

[@millerman3129]

Never mess with the kid when he wants coffee

[@Jodi454]

Klasse!

[@aullidop.1572]

That ending made me think on mars volta

[@alma7924]

bro is that thicc tony stark

[@paranoid_virgo1738]

OMG 💀😭😭😭

[@lefthandderivative]

I CANT UNSEE THIS

[@lefthandderivative]

1:22 some sort of communication between the johns

[@debishelton9647]

FAB and ROBUST Musicians!

[@l.salisbury1253]

Who else is here thanx to Tiny 'Toons...?

[@beyabi9847]

1453 constantinople fethinden sonra Osmanlıda adı değişmez. Basılan osmanlı parasında da adı aynı kalır. Kurtuluş savaşından sonra şehri Türk'leştiren Atatürk, adını da İstanbul yapar, 28 mart 1930 da resmileştirir. Hükümet yabancı ülkelere ihtarname çekerek, constantinople yerine İstanbul, angora yerine Ankara, smyrna yerine İzmir kullanılmazsa, tüm yazışmaların iade edileceğini belirtir ve yapar. Tüm dünya ülkeleri bunu kabul eder, mektupları iade edilmemesi için toplumunu da ikna etmek amacıyla, 1953 yılında meşhur kanadalı Four Lads grubuna bu müziği yaptırır. Son cover 1990 yılında they might be giants tarafından yapılmıştır.

[@SGWinstar8844]

😃🎶❤👍🏽

[@mehmetikizm]

Türkiye ( not Turkey )

[@RafaelAfonsoVlogs]

Who's here from the umbrella academy!!!

[@LukeHennisch]

No I’m here because my favorite band is They Might Be Giants And always will be.

[@MrCrazyFox1]

Me also

[@jacobmorales1823]

No

[@jerrymaynard2059]

outstanding , I love that stuff

[@RafaelAfonsoVlogs]

@@LukeHennisch Troll LOL

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

This amazing, and fun song, is greatly appreciated. This girl wants coffee... black.

[@deprivedwinstinchurhill]

Is that Dr. Worm?

[@TheNecessaryEvil]

I think you know why they changed it

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

There both the same city.

[@stephenmuir7662]

Who is that playing acoustic????

[@HectorBadillaOfficial]

Stephen Muir Dan Miller

[@velvetpaws999]

Great song, fun and witty! And if you need to trim your nails, well...at least on one hand... play the acoustic guitar like the guy plays it in the intro! wowy! Loved it!

[@MasuakuSwarp]

OTTOMAN EMPIRE

[@destroykevi2657]

Wtf just happened

[@danielcamara778]

Are you not entertained ? 😂

[@LeighKramerCMD]

😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@theymight6443]

Dan Miller rocks

[@evegasse6999]

Hahaha Flans ripping his strings off as if he's the one who shredded and not Dan.

[@cyndilauren5744]

I’m a Pursian Cat.

[@alpur214]

It seems like Linnell was singing poorly on purpose...or I maybe just having fun

[@sirslice7531]

A bit different than The 4 Lads... lol.

[@cvprila174]

after effect Umbrella Academy,yahhhh looking the soundtrack

[@darricwiblin7493]

beanos

[@user-yn7sq7eh4u]

toy story 4

[@candebaigorria8457]

Who is here because of The Umbrella Academy? :)

[@cyndilauren5744]

WOWIE ZOWIE MICROWAVE REVELATIONS IN MY DR CONSTANTINE! (Isn’t he just so dreamy, Yes?) tee-hee…

[@slightlygloomy4378]

Admit it... Luther caused the apocalypse. First he knocked her out, then he locked her in the basement, and they he tried to kill Vanya!

[@Kirschface]

But, that wouldn't have happened if Leonard wouldn't have stolen Reginald's book and shown Vanya she had powers. So, Leonard was also part of the problem

[@slightlygloomy4378]

Yeah that's true. But what if Reginald (sry idk how to spell his name) helped Vanya control her powers instead of locking her up. Is he the the cause of the apocalypse? What do u think Spider Møøn ||-//

[@Kirschface]

@@slightlygloomy4378 I think he wasn't a HUGE part in it, but he was definitely a small part.

[@Sadaaaaf]

I think they should’ve listened to the Black girl :(

[@Kirschface]

modotte kite kudasai yeah

[@gizemlihatun655]

Türk 👍

[@annellerma1659]

Just dance If you know you know

[@stellajohnson3030]

Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks. Paul Johnson

[@bluesbirus]

umbrella academy brought me here.

[@ferhidalgo9221]

El men del piano parece una versión mas adulta de 5😂😂😂

[@Jorindeify]

I don't really like this superfast version. They're good artists though.

[@theguardian6464]

Actually, I liked Constantinople better...

[@BruceAlarie]

never as good as a studio version