MIDLAKE - ROSCOE

[@jmerey]

We named our first child after this Song, Noah Roscoe. One of his first ever gigs, aged one, we got to meet the band with him and get a picture. They are all such nice folk.

[@emberkeeper1737]

That's incredible

[@jennyshoarhouse]

@@emberkeeper1737 That's what I thought, a one year old doing a gig? amazing...

[@chrisjdgrady]

That’s beautiful ❤

[@08davifn]

2021........ Still here! Will never leave this TUNE!

[@hunter12555]

Salute!

[@ozumpasa4173]

Hi^^I came because my friend recommended the song

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

It is timeless.

[@jazminguzmanhdez3747]

I'm going to miss Tim everyday.

[@doucheousmalfoy6119]

Stone cutters made this shit from stone

[@cynthiamartinez-cr7do]

We named our daughter Rosaline because of this song.

[@kaishaferguson4734]

First heard this song on a hot night in a Greek hostel. I've been trying to track it down with the limited lyrics i remembered for months. So glad to finally have found it. Such a gorgeous, nostalgic feel to it.

[@elwrongo]

me too and I just got here. roscoe was the key. six years

[@sagonsachetan1295]

is the video try to promote pagan occultism ? I should enroll than

[@doucheousmalfoy6119]

I'm so glad you found it 😌

[@eleannab]

we love Midlake in Greece

[@SpudWil]

Although almost any song sounds pretty good on a hot night in a Greek hostel!

[@marikalouisachalcroft442]

I named my cat after this song. He’s 16 years old and going strong. We call him Rocky now

[@nikesb350]

the groove in this song changes so much, the vocals flow into different rhythms I was not expecting at all, especially when he gets to the verse where he says, "we like the newness the newness of it all." something about this song gives me chills.

[@joaquingibanel5976]

me too

[@rubyrosenblatt6260]

I used to think it said “we like the moon as the moon is a ball”

[@K209-w4w]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@juggadore]

Agreed!!

[@juliocesarrudassanchez4721]

This is the Best song I ve heard in my whole life... Almost 20 years in searching until yesterday(May 10th 2024 ) Since May 2006. Right now I can Rest in peace... (I Thought this yesterday😊) 😊😊😊😊

[@cheesebagel]

this song is like the best kept secret ever. compared to the view count for the 80% of crap music that is on KZbin, this song seems to be a hidden gem.

[@crackeo8644]

I’ve been looking for this song for a month straight it was driving me insane. You can never know how good it feels to find a song you’ve been looking so hard for. That is called complete euphoria :)

[@martinmayfield1932]

Totally know the feeling. Just happy it didn’t take me too long to find this song. They’ve got other really good songs too

[@davidpasch9562]

Float on by modest mouse did that to me

[@fuckweedMegafayce]

I once found Montauk by Rufus Wainwright because I thought it was Midlake. Funny stuff

[@crackeo8644]

I found it by hearing ‘you make loving fun’ by Fleetwood Mac and thinking that was the song. I looked up songs that sound like it and this came up still love it :)

[@DavidSilva-ux4uy]

Yeah, same with just it took me a good few years to find this song, it was playing occasionally on the radio but could never get enough lyrics, happy to finally find it, and indeed it's a great band.

[@michaelives9351]

13 years late for me hearing about this band and I bloody love it.

[@boarderandynz]

16 for me 😅

[@Toob41]

Christ, it's taken me 17 years to find these guys. What a waste 😢 Love this. Thanks Steve Lemacq for getting me here.

[@juliocesarrudassanchez4721]

If you would know, me took almost 20 years in searching and match with this wonderful song and this guys until yesterday (May 10th 2024) Since May 2007... Right now , I can rest in peace. The Best ever song I have heard in my life... Good luck buddy!

[@zeldasheldon1]

Midlake is like the best of the 70s morphed and mixed into the best. Flutes, guitar solos. It's like Moody Blues, Bread, America, soft and lovely with hard edges. At the Sydney Australia gig there were SO many baby boomers in the audience with all the yung guns who'd never even heard of the Moody Blues or America! discovering 70s rock for the first time! Love it! Midlake bridging the generation gap big time!

[@juster6535]

That voice in the high notes just lifts your heart. Great song .

[@JackFou]

And it gets better every time you listen to it... it never becomes boring at all...

[@greekLAR]

We were born to hear music like this. Brilliant

[@jacquelinedeepsearch]

"whenever I was a child i wondered what if my name had changed into something more productive like Roscoe, been born in 1891, waiting with my Aunt Rosaline" Best line I've heard in years. It's been my facebook status for a while.

[@nashkaohwhocares8488]

My ex loved that line too. He's since passed away... it was 2014 when we would listen to this song repeatedly. He was the only one that never minded if I played it a hundred times in a row.

[@icecreamman3327]

I lived in a town named Roscoe

[@icecreamman3327]

@@nashkaohwhocares8488 and I’m sorry for your loss

[@christopherivan1790]

@@nashkaohwhocares8488 I share love of this song with him. Two years out, are you okay?

[@AllisonGhost]

*"Roscoe"* Stone-cutters made them from stones Chosen specially for you and I Who will live inside? The mountaineers gathered timber piled high In which to take along Traveling many miles knowing they'd get here When they got here all exhausted On the roof leaks they got started And now when the rain comes we can be thankful Ooh ah, Ooh ah When the mountaineers saw that everything fit They were glad and so they took off Thought we were due for a change Or two around this place When they got back they're all mixed up With no one to stay with 1891 they roamed around and foraged They made their house from cedars They made their house from stone Well, they're a little like you And they're a little like me We have all we need Thought we were due for a change Or two around this place This place, this place When they got back they're all mixed up With no one to stay with When they got back they're all mixed up With no one to stay with

[@begaful]

Thank you

[@MascisMan1]

this song reminds me of Fleetwood Mac...love it!

[@WhiteDove73-888]

Fleetwood Mac would kill to sound this good?

[@alvarodroguett2431]

Maybe some Radiohead vibes

[@malcatron]

I named my dog Roscoe after this song!

[@fuckweedMegafayce]

I named my cat Corporeal Jigsore Quandry after a Carcass song

[@christianloserkid]

Me too!!

[@Pancho308]

I had a Bull Terrier named Roscoe way before this came out! Great song!

[@user-gj9fm6yz8n]

Im still here after 6 years and I’m still in love.

[@lucascoomans6870]

this song reminds me of so many things, yet it sounds very unique. I simply cant get enough of it

[@Nomisnitram]

Love this song - actually slightly worried that I can't stop listening to it.

[@ricklally]

Are you still listening to it now 11 years on?

[@Nomisnitram]

@@ricklally sure am. The beyond the wizard sleeve remix is a regular on my playlists.

[@ricklally]

@@Nomisnitram good to hear. I only first heard the song last year, it really is brilliant.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

It’s permanently in my car CD player

[@BoxUpMyBones]

This song ALWAYS gives me goosebumps. I guess it's a combination of the lyrical perspective and the cynical style that Tim delivers it in. All on top of AMAZING musicianship that's never too over-the-top, but retains the soul of intricate musicianship. Simplistic, yet fantastically original. Truly, a one-of-a-kind band that is traditional, and mold-breaking, all in one. LOVE this band. :) Plus, the drummer and I share the same name! Can they be ANY more epic?? :D

[@salzwassermusic]

Still one of my favourite songs. Never gets old. Heard it probably a thousand times by now. Still don't understand the lyrics.

[@benzimmermanmusic]

Hard to memorize these lyrics, but such a killer tune...

[@Elif-oe6pi]

best song ever made in 10 years

[@pedrolo1984]

Yep

[@realnoahsimpson]

nevermind 10 years - ever

[@turanyasar3375]

have u ever heard about Tools? i guess u havent yet.

[@ozcanoner3287]

Kesinlikle

[@wdazzle]

I never skip this song when it comes up, NEVER.

[@diavolorosa]

61 people are all mixed up with no one to stay with.

[@loonyleper]

2:02 is just... amazing- with that incredible"1891!!!" exploding and the guitars and the drums suddenly spontaneously combusting- CRAZY AND BRILLIANT!!!

[@ElGuruk]

Man...why can't you appreciate a good song...just enjoy it!

[@MrAustinpen]

Damn power lines in the background.

[@johnmanion6463]

MrAustinpen I saw that too. Right off the bat as a matter of fact.

[@hilmir]

the harmonics just give me chills everytime!

[@strangetimes1]

How come this song is so darn good? It has a similar feel to "Love Song" by the Cure. But it's got such sweetness and melancholy woven together in a quilt of sonic warmth that just makes me feel good.

[@RoarSorc]

My friend Austin showed me this. I know your not going to see this, but thanks Austin you have always been a great friend we share a certain likeness that has always made us great friends. This band is great.

[@bradshawvincent]

fabulous vocal harmonies and melody.saw them do this live which i will never forget.

[@zinxderobo]

so great. i love it. it makes me feel like i'm on a hillside with a nice breeze.

[@MichaelNeary8888]

I found midlake in my local super market music section in the south of france, i bought it because of the cover and strange name, what a chance find, one of the best albums ever made, musical and lyrical genious,

[@weilermusicnyc5371]

Just heard this for the first time yesterday afternoon. Gorgeous.

[@twinheadlamp]

This band and others like them get me through the day! So, thank you.

[@RoscoeTims]

A bit stunned that I only just now find this.

[@tgbitw17]

Welcome aboard. Seek and ye shall find. They have many more gems waiting to be discovered too...

[@missnordstern2119]

I LOVE this song, so full of emotion! Goosebumps everytime I hear it! ♥

[@christopherivan1790]

2024--- still here, and thank you my beloved fellow Americans. I live in Japan, but god I miss a home that would make me feel welcome. Fuck me I miss my roots, but, where are they?

[@palmazou]

I fell in love at the same time that I discovered this song...a poignant moment of my life...

[@Fiercepanda897]

R.I.P. Randy, your pretty much the reason why i started bmxing and you are awesome

[@ClubFlicknifeRecords]

Rumours is one of the all time great albums. Hats off to any band trying to sound like that.

[@thatrunningirl]

beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@bazsi65]

this song always reminds me Randy Taylor... Rest in Peace Randy!

[@johnkeys368]

A good album and a nice track ,i love the harmonies .

[@ErinMcAuley]

I have been killing myself trying to think of what old show the beginning of this song sounded like!! I actually JUST posted that question as my facebook status. THANK YOU!!!!

[@bongojago]

A song that’s melody instantly grabs you and it takes listening 4 or 5 times before you get eager to learn all its vocals. Understanding the lyrics and then finding some common purpose or influence in those lyrics . This song makes me nostalgic for first ,it’s moment in time and second for the place it sends you . Stone walls broken on mountainsides running past a mature family of shading trees standing proudly guard over an ancient ruin echoing the hopes and dreams of the sadly departed with tears and stains of green grass running from the last lips of goodbyes . The romance and beauty only now remembered by the trespassers who stumble upon the site and are struck by the beauty chosen over function by our ancestors now only spoken with by the biting winds.

[@TimMaggsEsquire]

OMG so such an amazing song!

[@meic8636]

Listening again in Dec 2020. A very lyrical, whimsical song, I love it ! First heard it on the "Into the Dark" CD that John Connolly put out with his book "The Unquiet"

[@yourebarmy]

just listened to this for this first time in over 10 years. wow

[@nickdelloso8987]

great song, fabulous voice and everything really.

[@ranakatan]

One of the best songs ever

[@newsfella]

Anyone who likes this early Midlake should be listening to early 70s Fleetwood Mac, as well. Bare Trees, Kiln House, etc.

[@OceanMoonJack]

Whenever I was a child I wonder what if my name had changed Into something more productive Like Roscoe been born in 1891

[@diavolorosa]

Best line of the album. LOL

[@petergordon4983]

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[@yannisgutmann7923]

It feels so good to know I'm not the only one going WHERE THE FUCK IS MY FAVOURITE LINE.

[@bradfield2266]

Spectacularly stupid lyrics. I don’t know who told this guy he could write words. Start to finish, pure dopey-ness.

[@sagonsachetan1295]

is the video try to promote pagan occultism ? I should enroll than

[@RoscoBrittin]

Makes me think of me...great!

[@joea1776]

Guitar parts really give the song it's power, but they are hidden to some degree. Very well mixed. All parts work well together. Great song.

[@creaturanoctis]

I wasn't done yet, stupid me:p Wanted to say i love their way of harmonizing, sounding a bit medieval. Beautiful and beautifully melancholic if that's the word. In this song it's the clear story-telling dat took me right away:) the melodies and vocals are just amazing

[@ryanpallister7973]

Heard this song for the first time in ages on 6music, I'm now addicted to it all over again!

[@workingclown]

It's crazy how quickly you can learn every word to this song. I used to just listen to it casually on my ipod when it would pop up, now I find myself singing every word somehow.

[@inspiralroses]

When the wind raises, watch those clouds as they come and go, grow and fade, and then bring the rain and wind again, and as time goes and goes, we change from mountaineers into refugees of the cities.

[@mariajoseherrera6796]

BEST SONG EVER

[@SeanForeman]

I loved this song ever since I heard it on WOXY.

[@jeffersonabramonte2130]

Recuerdo esta canción cada ves que montaba mi bmx y mi adrenalina suvia a 1000 jajajajajaja buenos recuerdos diversión sana

[@LauSaili]

Stunned. Ahead of their time. Why didn't someone tell me about them earlier!

[@whyno834]

I love Midlake too. But ahead of their time in reverse, perhaps

[@matthewpowell61]

Just discovered Midlake. Awesome...Sorry I've missed them for all these years.

[@KieranDacey]

So beautiful

[@mherons]

I had the pleasure of watching Midlake in Liverpool Awsome!

[@Zanzibert]

Heard it on TripleJ while driving this morning - excellent! Suited the road perfectly :)

[@colleverde]

Great song.Great video.Hats off.

[@IdentMusic]

I ended up with this album entirely by accident when I ordered a T.V. on The Radio album online. Turns out it was a beautiful mistake.

[@flaccidego9468]

Bringing some rock to their folk influence. Gorgeous!

[@ereskallisti9684]

ST VINCENT BROUGHT ME HERE

João Pedro john dolmayan brought me here IS HIS FAVORITEBAND

[@IfOnlyICouldFly0]

Really good song! Glad I was introduced to them!

[@MarceloPinto-fw5sw]

It never gets old. 2024

[@kevinroberts5117]

The Randy Taylor Mutiny bikes edit led me here,what a fitting song and video to a real natural bike rider .Such a tragic waste,sleep well my friend.God Bless.

[@fimeeee]

this song is so emotional holy crap

[@AlexHughesmusic]

Amazing cant wait to see them play at beutiful days this summer

[@JoRbocal]

Someone sent me the video yesterday, absolutely awesome!

[@muzboz]

Love the lofi footage. Golden good times.

[@ilmelangolo]

a nice mixture of energy and melancholy great!!

[@gruvinat]

Love this so much ❤️

[@BongandBud]

What!? i didnt know Duncan played this on the podcast i stumbled upon this from a totally unrelated source. That made me happy seeing that as top comment.

[@Ryuuken24]

I love this song! 2012 got nothing on tis!

[@emharju]

SUCH A GOOD SONG! Saw these guys live a couple months back.

[@creaturanoctis]

I discovered this band last night and i already know many of the lyrics by heart!

[@StephanieCrawford333]

It's hard to believe this song is 8 years old, goodness... still A+, though.

[@tannerin]

10 years old!

[@dovestone_]

Stephanie Crawford tbh when I first heard it on the radio I thought it was from the 60s. But that's a good thing! So pleased I found it

[@sagonsachetan1295]

is the video try to promote pagan occultism ? I should enroll than

[@packhorsetriumph5319]

@@sagonsachetan1295 stupidest comment on the video

[@sagonsachetan1295]

@@packhorsetriumph5319 but there is hoodieman in black on the background

[@henryhardfoot]

Beautiful song, I love it

[@jessykaMichelle1216]

definetly a very good song... if only the days were the same gotta love what is real

[@monahajt]

i remember when midlake was midlake, those were the days

[@delego951]

This song is awesome amazing lyrics and I saw it on Fuel TV :D

[@pampa696]

thank you taylor! for making me fall in love with bmx.

[@davidtijero]

So wonderful song...

[@pgmgiy1694]

IT'S A THOMAS HARDY NOVEL..Lovin the sounds

[@spectrum99122]

One of my staple songs of 2009 too. Great Stuff. And they are touring the UK currently (whoot), am off to book some tickets!

[@rowanarmit3697]

this is definitely my favourite song atm

[@llannerch]

The video is very British Sea Power. Awesome song and album

[@petervischiofilm]

i LOVE that song.