Manchester Orchestra - I Know How To Speak (Documentary)

I Know How To Speak, the new Manchester Orchestra documentary. A behind the scenes, fly on the wall glimpse of the process of making this album; the good and the bad, the ups and the downs. This movie shares the title of our latest single. “I Know How to Speak” encompasses the wide range of emotions that the studio process brings, and we hope you enjoy seeing the work behind the scenes. I still can’t really watch it, but I think you will dig it.
Director & editor
Ted Roach
Director of photography
Alec Stanley
Produced by
Lagan Sebert
Magic Seed Productions
Camera operators
Alec Stanley (studio)
Rett Thompson (interviews)
Still photographers
Alec Stanley
Sangsouvanh “Ping" Khounvichit
Ted Roach
Gray Tolson
Steve Voss
Sound mixer
Arjun G. Sheth
Post-production by
Sammy Slate Productions
Special thanks to
Catherine Marks
Brad Oldham
Lagan Sebert
Vector Management
Echo Mountain Recording
All music featured in film from Manchester Orchestra’s “A Black Mile to the Surface”
Tracks featured
“The Gold”
“The Alien”
“The Sunshine”
“Lead, SD”
“The Grocery”
“The Wolf”
“The Maze”
“The Silence”
“The Mistake”
& the bonus track “I Know How to Speak”
Music video by Manchester Orchestra performing I Know How To Speak. © 2018 Loma Vista Recordings., Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.
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[@MRCL-190]

The silence... " Epic closer" understatement of the century

[@spridle]

The Silence has 102 MILLION views. How have they not blown up?

[@tersongss]

I hope you see this, but I wanted to let you know that you guys saved my life. I don't know where I would be without Manchester Orchestra, and at times I don't think I would be here without you guys.

[@pillbug4401]

Terry Alexander I feel the exact same way :)

[@andreamather8218]

They saved me too. Got me through the sickest days and hardest days of my life. They helped me beat cancer.

[@el-fatoikiaissam7336]

How they helped you to get through those rough days !?

[@MsAggie78]

hang on buddy. Existing is an amazing thing. If you end it, you will never exist again for all eternity. You will be gone forever. Exist as long as long as you are gifted. Don't rush your eternal sleep.

[@brandondonaldson6100]

They helped me trip balls on a lot of acid and shrooms. Lol

[@ImaWanaBeGnsTa]

The rawness of Andy's voice always brings tears to my eyes.

[@daveystod]

Me too.

[@julieblomquist4958]

I lost my son in a car accident two years ago... this song makes me cry my face off... It's so beautiful and it crashes through different thoughts of him, with the true passion of pain and the promise of eternal love. It's a spiritual experience. Thank you!!! Love, Joshua Wayne Timby's Mom... My profile picture is of the two of us. ❤🙏❤

[@Lunatula]

I am so sorry :(

[@Calmerthanyouare17]

I am sorry for your loss. ❤️

[@ZackTheDad]

I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you are hanging in there

[@TheJaceriley]

Manchester Orchestra, the band that every album keeps getting better and better, where I dont only listen to the first album! Seriously amazing! Your hard work on this has paid of and has a major influence on me. Thank you guys!

[@dustinmartin22]

Best Record of the last 20 years... and this docu has 100k views. It’s how life works these days. ♥️🤟🏻

[@smallstepsmusic]

My favorite record from the past 20 years (since OK Computer). Truly incredible stuff.

[@catsdontlikefancy285]

You guys are amazing. Y’all changed my life. Thank y’all so much for existing.

[@peacepipes304]

I don’t think of killing myself anymore. As a singer/songwriter this band has changed my life.

[@alwaysinprayer900]

They cure anything negative

[@WordUnheard]

This entire album is one gigantic eargasm!

[@Sheena335]

I just discovered Manchester orchestra, So glad I did and thank u for giving me something to fall on and feel that's right to the core. Andy you rock as a father 😊

[@traceygiles8822]

Can't go a day without these guys playing in my world.

[@jacobm3728]

just came across this album after losing someone very close to me from suicide and your music helps me to understand what im feeling inside...if that makes any sense. but thank you for all you do in making incredible music. hope to see you in Portland or Eugene one day

[@carters6312]

The Alien > The Sunshine > The Grocery is my favorite thing you guys have ever written, I know this shit is hard to do but I hope you guys keep it up, you're doing incredible, honest work

[@rhinoskin7550]

...They just keep getting better.

[@gabiv100]

He totally described how I feel about their lyrics, well thought off, making a point rather than just rhymes that make money. I am a one day fan now, never heard of this group before, but I hope to follow them for as long as they are together or I am.

[@LochnesKaramba]

It started with goosebombs and ended with goosebombs.. There are no words for how much I've fallen in love with this album

[@TheNerdProblems]

One of my all time favorite bands and albums. Incredible.

[@bensmith5056]

Wow wow wow !!! This album is the soundtrack to my new sober life it came out when I got sober been listening and growing on me this whole year. Thank you guys for making this album 🙏🙏

[@MittonBasher]

Can we have 1 of these documentaries for every album from now on....

[@Cheeseboy76]

I'd compare the greatness of this album to any of the great rock albums of the past 30 years.

[@cassiegravley1206]

Funny how Andy always feels scared about songs. And adds a lot of production. But just hearing him and an acoustic still chills me.to the bone. Thank you Andy

[@Matt-np5cp]

so glad they got into the drums of The Silence, such an integral part of that song. amazing.

[@slatercollins]

The ending reminds me a lot of the Avett Brothers documentary on HBO where they close with their take of No Hard Feelings. The fact that MO covered No Hard Feelings makes me think they used that documentary as inspiration. Great stuff!!!

[@evanstanek5838]

God damn, goosebumps at 32 mins, haven't had that happen in a while.

[@tammyfrancis410]

What do you mean...was that good ? That was Magnificent !!

[@brandonpeterson733]

Please use Catherine on like, every album from now on. Dream team.

[@SF-sq5tf]

just goosebumps . one those rare songs that quickly becomes one of your favorites that you listen to 24/7 . thank you guys.

[@seanparker9190]

Caught these guys in Columbus, OH last night and just stood in awe during some of their heaviest songs I normally would let loose on. All of the songs from Black Mile hit so hard sonically with such a strong emotional pull. Hope the next internal landscape Andy comes across for the band will bring fans to even higher peaks than listeners ever imaged. Every step forward by this band keeps getting better and better. Thank you Manchester

[@dohboy83]

Ah man, this was such a great peak behind the curtain. Great documentary! This album just speaks to me on so many levels.

[@js9855]

I get goosebumps where I didn't know I could have them. Love your writing and the way you let your music stand in it's power to move one's soul. You're real. Not trying to be anyone with a made up, pumped up larger than life image putting on a show hoping to attract people to your music. Love you guys! Sssso talented !!!

[@johnathanutahzio8474]

There aren't words in any lexicon to describe how good this is.

[@daveystod]

My god, gotta say thank you for the hard work guys. Your music is changing my life. Like magic.

[@nullc847]

Came across this group from a KZbin recommendation. Incredible, absolutely incredible.

[@jim007ewing]

Fantastic album. It just grows and grows and grows. The last song always draws a few tears and hits to the core. All the hard work laying down an album of great songs is greatly appreciated.

[@olojondro73]

Amazing fucking record, you can just feel the amount of hard work put into it mixed with the talent of everyone involved, and I'm so happy this great documentary proves it.

[@abaranihei2608]

Catherine is a Legend!!

[@Lurpatron]

This was just absolutely amazing. So proud of these guys! Ending just gave me chills.

[@tonkoo74]

Blessed are the fruits you guys provide each and every time, it leaves me speechless and full of joy. Also the deepest of thanks for the opportunity to explore and be engulfed with your process. Thanks from all the way down in Melbourne, Oz, come visit again soon I am having withdrawals.

[@Simon-ku7ky]

I love the doubt in your minds in the beginning, and how good everything turns out in the end. having been a fan from the start, and seen you perform so many times, I'm so proud of what you've all achieved, not just as a band or a company, but as musicians and as people. You guys are perfect examples of musicians and the reason I play. thank you for being so awesome and please do more of these.

[@ohheysilvia]

How did I not know this existed? 🙏🏽

[@greggumz4]

You guys are amazing. Huge fan since 2007. You’ve come so far

[@Kered-9]

Fan since 2019. So glad I found this band!!!

[@TheShockRebirth]

I love these guys man, so genuine and great! I thrive to make music like these dudes! Such an inspiration!

[@RickAceMusic]

This is one of the greatest music documentary ever made hands down. For me at least.

[@bw400]

Cathrine You are JUST PERFECT

[@brando8638]

You ever felt hurt before man? Don't worry, Manchester Orchestra got's you covered. Love you guys

[@skmetal7]

They had someone following them, documenting the production of the album, that's awesome. This whole album is incredible.

[@randomchewie787]

Your music is incredible sort I didn't know anything about you until just very recently. Currently I am staying at a shelter in skid row of Los Angeles CA. And your music has inspired me to do better I listened to your music every night. I know is too much to hear from someone but really I feel my heart open up so that every little thing thing that is wrong with it. Gets out in the open for me to fix. And your music gives me inspiration for my new beginning.

[@MusicLoveLaughter]

As if I couldn’t love you guys more, I find new links all the time. My boyfriend and mines first date was in Ashville in an cabin in the mountains (I’m from ontario) and it felt so right being there and to see you guys spent a good amount of time there too is really cool. 🥰🥰🥰

[@dawiekoekemoer6337]

Without a doubt my favorite album of all time - pure brilliance from start to finish

[@hidog420]

WOW, beautiful... Thank You MO!!!

[@abishekrai8861]

I just found you guys! Man this makes me wish if I could leave everything and make music! But, as a father I have to take care of my family too. But there's no excuses, I will surely do something someday.. thank you for the inspiration, You guys are beautiful!!

[@DenaInWyo]

My God you guys..this album has been a part of my life the past year. You did good..you did BRILLIANT. So sad to hear you have anxiety about it, because it's amazing and has been so meaningful and important to me. Thank you.

[@martharobison3184]

Awesome!! Drove it home!! I can not sit still at the crescendo towards the end!! I was on cloud 10 +,!! " Love The Silence"!!!!! This song takes me somewhere intense & serene, at the same time!! Cant get enough!! Ty, TY, TY!! Kudos to the whole crew!!

[@joellynn2392]

U guys are fantastic. Probably my favorite band. Been listening since the Virgin losing.. Thank you for your music

[@FastFactFrenzy]

What an incredible look behind the scenes, thank you for sharing this! LOVE you guys and this album spoke to me on sooooooo many levels, especially as a dad myself. Thank you for all that y'all do, and I CAN. NOT. WAIT. to see you guys at Iron City in Birmingham next month!!!

[@6ryceee]

Hell yeah! I was looking forward to this since you dropped the teaser!

[@ec3318]

"There's no high-five moments...and that's what I live on" You and me both

[@mykolas566]

*high five*

[@scooobasteve169]

I think you all have made so much of the greatness fulfilling music of this century.. thank you for your dedication!

[@giraffeapproved]

This was absolutely amazing. I've just discovered you guys, and you really gave me inspiration, creatively and emotionally. Keep up the hard work. Thank you for giving us your gift.

[@despacitoburrito1447]

Such an incredible band!!! You guys have changed my life for the better! Keep it up!

[@yothisiselmo]

sounds like a rough day for the drummer lol. seeing you guys in pensacola in november, can't wait

[@patrickferren7301]

You blew me away....loved seeing you in San Diego....can't wait to see you again in St. Louis

[@alanmcdnyc]

Discovered you guys strangely enough from hearing “Gold” on American Airlines over and over again. So happy I did and thanks Shazam. Beautiful

[@sacrament1988]

Thank you for that album and process.

[@okayfinejuan]

As silly as this may (or may not) sound, this documentary kind of helps me feel like the members of MO are my friends. It helps me appreciate ABMTTS even more than I already do. Solid behind-the-scenes content.

[@normantheforeman8323]

Impressive Band and beautiful Music!

[@sandraferrington2159]

This song clearly speaks to me . Loving you guys glad I found you are joyous found me

[@rhinoskin7550]

Catharine is brilliant. Ahhh.. If I had picked up music when I first started listening to you guys, I'd have been playing for almost 20 years.. Don't procrastinate on your dreams kids and don't let ppl tell you you have to take the safe route.

[@crarls27]

I love this album.

[@LeoBauer1973]

Master piece guys. Thanks for your music.

[@dmatteson22]

You guys never let us down ... Amazing

[@nathanl5128]

Awesome. I love this album and this band!

[@ruir5416]

Will go down as a great and special album, time will tell and prove this. Well done

[@bettyreads222]

That ending was beautiful. Love getting a peek at the process.

[@danielleanderson5051]

Absolutely Love this song xo

[@timothyreese235]

Crazy how I fell in love with this album first time I heard it 🤔 funny thing is Asheville and that area is where I'm from (Roots back to the 1700s) the album always spoke to me it's weirdly familiar.. there is a certain feeling in those mountains and not believe you captured it

[@nena7849]

🖤 Love the in-depth look into the making of ABMTTS

[@paulianhodgson]

This is so cool, everything you guys do just gets better and better.

[@pjsalty]

Brilliant. As heart felt as the tunes.

[@Kered-9]

Truly amazing album. Thank you.

[@liamdonohoe8546]

A masterpiece.

[@AdamtheLarsen]

Such an amazing band! 🙌🏼

[@robertpeakfilm]

Oh damn, I was there for Oct 7th as my first show. That was a wild throwback.

[@stutottenham]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@jamesgarrett9067]

No words...so good fellas. Gonna be hard to top this record but look forward to seeing you guys try.

[@nbt3663]

Heck yea 8 want to do another one! A million more!

[@rhinoskin7550]

Thank you for inspiring so much creativity. This is superb. Obviously, y'all have come this far lol.

[@diyalectic52]

Thank you 💜

[@CodyAlushin]

"Manchester Orchestra - I Know How To Get An Amazing Drum Sound"

[@MargotLOVEDyan]

Thank you for this. Beautifully done.

[@gabechristian7808]

Love💜

[@parkermize]

Piano scene made me happy

[@andisgeste]

Oh my God! xxx

[@manuelyepez]

Magnificent.

[@skipmcilvaine]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@mattiacoluccia6360]

Thank you guys! This was really inspiring!

[@maxspolygram]

Amazing! Gonna use this as inspiration as we work on our next album.

[@michellehanse1945]

The Hardest part for me as a HUGE fan is the vocals fading under the instrumentals with the finished product... ps the instrumentals are AMAZING but I need to be able to hear the message being sent beyond.... "A Black Mile to The Surface"... The Wolf was much more profound (though brief) on the rehearsal vs the released product on the CD... MUCH respect and HUGE FAN Hello from Minnesota!!

[@dbBrothersdb]

Amazing, my friends !!!

[@justinjones9028]

Many thanks