Mk.gee - Are You Looking Up (Live)

Two Star & The Dream Police out now: mkgee.co/twostarandthedreampo...
Director: Danica Arias Kleinknecht
Producer: Ben Lederman
Producer: Hope Gettler
1st AD: Jack Karaszewski
DP: Mika Altskan
1st AC: Christian Cruz
2nd AC: Alyssa Junco
Colorist: Andrew Ceen at Blacksmith
Loader: Rhys Scarabosio
Gaffer: Conner Schuurmans
Best Boy Electric: Alex Rizzo
Best Boy Grip: Dwane Harris
Key Grip: Jesus Sanchez
Swing / Driver: John Reeves
Sound Engineer: Mike Haldeman
Production Assistant: Ben Turok
Production Assistant: Sam Resetarits

[@carterdyche]

From a film perspective I love that this is shot in 16:9 but the train doors make it look like it’s 4:3 which gives it both a modern and vintage aesthetic

[@Bradleyey]

Really cool catch. The headstock of the guitar is the only thing outside the 4:3 full frame of the train doors. Awesome directorial choice.

[@dekexz19]

Which really matches the music bc it has such an 80's sound while being abstract and Frank Ocean-y in a modern way. Fire

[@carterdyche]

@@dekexz19this is why I love Mk.gee and Dijon. Blond by Frank Ocean is probably my favorite album I’ve ever heard and seen as he is on hiatus, Dijon and Mk.gee have filled the artistic void in Frank’s absence

[@aptmix]

W comment

[@clippinnsippin2335]

Who in the hell asked for your artistic review?

[@cmck1777]

Anyone else prefer this to the album version?

[@6789drummerdude]

It’s better than the album version. That outro in this version is magical.

[@andbenitz]

For sure! The Kimmel version is great, as well

[@alexdelgado888]

So gritty powerful

[@Baller3419]

Definitely

[@mycargoesvarun]

the way the song is played in this key does things to my soul

[@Rampco_]

This is how Skyrim should have started.

[@ZachPutnam-gs1ye]

Omfg 😂

[@stevenzepeda5930]

"Hey, you You're finally looking up!"

[@lmAIone]

Facts

[@arsenhorbach8661]

ahahahhahahahHah😂😂

[@curtisdoyle234]

unreal 😂😂😂😂

[@jakerisi]

I’ve spent the last 24 hours obsessed with mk.gee. I know I’m not alone. This guy is incredible!

[@magneto44]

got some great stuff

[@kirkhullinger1934]

I really keep hoping to find another song I like besides this one. But the rest aren't really that great lol. What's somenother good ones 😊

[@mash808]

​@kirkhullinger1934 enjoyed "i" of his first album

[@jakerisi]

@@kirkhullinger1934on his most recent album I really like: Candy, Little Bit More, Riley & I, I Want and Dream Police. But hey man, we’re all our own people and if you don’t dig it so what?

[@nanazbound]

whats yalls top 3 songs from him? im tryna find the bangers

[@LenarrYoung]

This one of favorite songs rn

[@a-dude]

yooo its lenarr

[@sethgibson4155]

Wttfffffff 😂

[@gloom_view]

wholesome

[@lilbuddy324]

Brooo lenar!!!!

[@joeeburg]

Zack listens to Mk.gee

[@ChicoAAM]

Didn’t expect my life to change a Sunday at 9:47 AM

[@lisaanderson6033]

Fr

[@michaelarnold838]

Modern Todd Rundgren (from the same area Phi/NJ area).

[@WiiSpords]

Cocaine is fun at anytime

[@jbbreaksfree9722]

Best comment

[@rameshhansaravendra]

Apparently this is Eric Clapton's favourite modern guitarist

[@luthfindlay862]

The dream police is aliveeeeeee

[@liodwika]

the fact that he's aware about mkgee guitar rig too. He's a FAN now

[@christiangarner897]

Yes! Said it’s the greatest ingenuity he’s seen on a guitar since Prince

[@Maxamil89]

Yeah well Eric Clapton is a culture vulture and a racist so his opinion is mids

[@googleplusisvetkutgast]

Fuck Eric Clapton. He's a racist piece of shit. But he's right on this one

[@leslie6382]

never heard anything by mk.gee but this live version is so much better than the spotify version, please release it on there

[@Yochillitsthatserious]

Couldn’t agree more. It’s a testament to his musicianship that it sounds better live and a testament to modern recording and production techniques that the studio version pales in comparison

[@joshjjosh1376]

fr fr it sounds so much sicker and cleaner

[@davud1]

Yeah no it’s not tho

[@Brutalstrudal]

@@davud1just his opinion man

[@evnsrm]

you should start with a song called "You" from him. this man is creating a genre of his own.

[@cobykap.]

I remember first finding mk.gee after he released museum of contradiction and I felt like I had found gold. I can only imagine what finding him now must feel like. Incredible work, I hope for many others to find it

[@veah1928]

i’ve recently discovered mk.gee back in november and can confirm i feel like i found gold

[@leovaldovinos4991]

Just discovered him last night n I’m in awe to see what’ll come from him in the future. Lookin bright

[@holycrab6316]

Tells so much about our music taste. This song randomly popped up on my homepage. It's like finding a hidden gem

[@Azzy_in_narnia]

I've just found this song and it's honestly like magic to my ears 😍

[@burny890]

Like I've nothing I've ever heard before and I can't get enough

[@iamdylancheek]

we are definitely getting a full live rendition or something in that realm like Dijon’s ‘Absolutely’ film.

[@miagant56]

i would cry

[@korasua]

sooo agree

[@kacibrooke22]

Livingggg for this

[@bjblue8057]

Yeah especially cause Jack worked on this video and he was the producer of absolutely

[@maxwellromprey24]

PLEASE

[@redlibrary]

i need this version on spotify so bad, gonna be stuck in my head for weeks

[@cleandramercado5252]

pleaseee indeed!

[@gn6311]

its so much better

[@danoconn]

Most anticipated album of 2024

[@brans2329]

this and the daryl johns record

[@benjaminschwartz662]

@@brans2329fact.

[@brans2329]

@@benjaminschwartz662can’t count how many times i’ve listened to ‘gabriel’ .. lol

[@Kauft_man_auf]

@@brans2329 I got it

[@gorrulah]

@@brans2329you recommend any other good songs/albums?

[@mikeymacaque]

It’s been years since I’ve heard a song that forced me to drop everything and listen, multiple times. This guy’s giving a lot of late 80s guitar pop (Winwood, Clapton, Gabriel, Collins) in all the best ways without sounding derivative. Amazing.

[@southern7766]

I hear some Tom Petty too

[@lenniemclellan3948]

I'm getting a Todd Rundgren vibe from this guy. Refreshing !

[@rjahood2473]

I wonder, on average, how many times people replay this video? I can't stop watching/ listening.

[@Jeremiah.k]

Fr I’ve replayed so many times I’m starting to think I might have ADHD lol

[@paolochoa1692]

@@Jeremiah.k its been at least 4 of 5 times im watching the video per day trying to figure out the guitar and then another 4 or 5 times on my walk to class or driving lol

[@whitneymatalone9458]

Think I’m on 10+ 😘😝

[@H.Chambers]

This and the Kimmel performance

[@whitneymatalone9458]

@@H.Chambers agreed!

[@noahbirchy]

Love the direction this album is going aesthetically.

[@emocee]

I've been retuned... I forgot what music could make me feel over the last 20 years... Thank you from the bottom of a heart that's beating again, Monsieur Mk.gee. Thank you so much.

[@SerfsUp1313]

I recommend checking out the fab tool music video for a stark contrast but still very refreshing musical feel. Its quite epic like this. But on an opposite spectrum. I too have struggled with enjoying music recently.

[@BUD8425]

Have you really felt anything about music in the last 20 years?

[@williestyle35]

​@@BUD8425 heck yes. There is a lot of good music out there that can make you feel it. Even groups from over 20 years ago have new music out rn. Like Mkgee here, you gotta dig to find the things that can move you.

[@Jeremiah.k]

You might like mariella by Khruangbin and Leon bridges

[@Solar_Sounds]

If you like Mk.Gee then check out Westerman, Comfimation and Blue Comanche are both amazing songs, very phil collins.

[@Sidagoki]

Feels like getting a raise, but musically.

[@xfallofmanx]

Feels like going on vacation for a week and then coming back to a promotion you didn’t know you were getting.

[@brittanycarl8739]

I shared this with my dad who’s been a musician for over 50 years, and this is what he said: Excellent song Britty. Love the guitar and the groove is intoxicating. Nice vocals...everything. thanks for sharing.

[@rockoB.archives]

what is britty

[@user-ko7gk8wz2p]

their name @@rockoB.archives

[@Iron-nocap]

Hahaha almost similar on my end, but my dad sent it to me as a musician of almost 50 years and recommended I check it out. Such a good ethereal vibe!

[@Catbriar]

I think Britty is what her dad said when talking to her, using a nickname for "Brittany."@@rockoB.archives

[@superemesean5907]

does your dad know about your onlyfans? hmm.

[@onkeloddgeir5425]

Mkgee is just currently making the best music that have braced this earth.

[@metalfingersfilm]

with the toro profile pic too

[@Dontatmebruv]

FOR REAL

[@btho27]

bruh the album disappointing fr 😔

[@Dontatmebruv]

@@btho27 nah man, the singles are 10/10 and the second half is bangin. Its slow but its a sit indoors with the rain outside kinda music

[@btho27]

@@Dontatmebruv yeah Alesis is a banger though

[@OfficialKBleak-sb4ep]

Don't mind me just watching this for the 999th time this week.

[@alizah8194]

same

[@aminatakone2752]

same

[@lilcheesefeet]

You are a blessing to this world sir Michael Todd Gordon

[@GoAndLive]

His middle name is Todd?🙀

[@bongclouds]

damn he’s good but you ain’t gotta put his whole government name on here !

[@Johncllctn]

this is honestly one of the greatest songs ever written. Its out of this world man truly magical melodies

[@asep2046]

i've discovered this today and listened to it 40 times, i don't wanna burn it out, but i can't stop

[@chelseaseashells517]

as someone who’s been listening to these songs since they dropped in february - it doesn’t burn out, i promise

[@jakobymaster]

Yes this song is ike infinite fountain..

[@BNYXXX]

My new fav artist wow

[@leftlanechampion]

Yessirrrr

[@camraleigh]

listen to Didjion too Mkgee prod a lot on there

[@camraleigh]

Dijion*

[@ground.jordan]

omg it's actually you!! lol i can imagine you're really fw the guitars. hope you can find time for a deep dive w mkgee discog, its very rewarding trust. ps your work w fimi and odunsi (songs n snippets alike) has put such a big battery in my back recently, thank u

[@bojanstojanov6431]

Wow. Real recognize real 🎉 your music chops are unreal bnyx!

[@KarlijnPlooijer]

We need this version on Spotify

[@drewbauml2891]

Bump

[@NineInchNailer]

1:56 is so wholesome. It's everything I want to feel in life.

[@lichtfilme]

i am absolutely captivated by this specific version of the song. goes deep where I can't find words

[@dexikid]

Me too I wish it was four hours long

[@kirkhullinger1934]

It says, no matter what happens we have no control life will beat us down and bad things will happen, and it's the most beautiful thing that can happen. And we're erternaly lucky we get to experience it.

[@photobouph]

John Mayer’s Instagram story sent me here and I’m so happy to discover this beautiful song

[@PedroHenrique-pt3wu]

Same

[@cameronb4032]

His story on Instagram? 😂😅

[@photobouph]

@@cameronb4032 yeah he always posts great songs with artists not on my radar.

[@eall5630]

Yeah ??@@cameronb4032

[@EleonoraPicca1]

Same!

[@lilwombat]

I like this more than the studio version omg

[@grantriver]

hes gotta release this one on streaming

[@FunWithGuru]

Beautiful. I've had this on loop all day.

[@XxRdXGo]

You Here?😂

[@HUMANDR7B8A]

same here brother

[@neverholdmed0wn]

I've made a habit of listening to Two Star & The Dream Police in the middle of the night and weeping silently in the dark. Don't worry, they are happy tears. Mk.gee just hits different.

[@chargood2981]

me 222

[@christianprattx]

This song couldn't have found me at a more appropriate stage in my life. I'm slowly just trying to sit and hear what he's saying, but each line that I piece together is just pure warmth. Ever since I heard it for the first time yesterday, things are feeling better. I really needed this. Thank you Mk.gee

[@3fce]

Rylee just waits on Somebody to give her new light With the heaviest weight on A miracle to cut me slack So are you looking up, are you asking why Cause if you wanna go then, baby go wide Yeah I can shift shapes but I can't deny Baby we can put it all to rest just for one night What's keeping you fenced off And who's got the power in your mind How're you gonna waste it all When somebody's playing to no one every night So are you looking up, are you asking why Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide And I can shift shapes but I can't deny Yeah we can put it all to rest just for one night So are you looking up, are you asking why Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide Are you looking for somebody to put out your fire We can put it all to rest just for one night So are you looking up, are you asking why Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide Baby I can shift shapes but I can't deny these are the lyrics

[@christianprattx]

​@@3fcebro you are the man for this thank you

[@whitneymatalone9458]

I needed it too, feel you! ❤

[@jealet]

I'm 25. I wanna be like mk.gee when I grow up.

[@marcs1024]

LMAOOOO same

[@Mike-schmike]

he's 1 year older than you! get shreddin!

[@alexandercoffey5022]

This completely cuts through the noise of current regurgitated music. SO refreshing, thank you Mk.Gee.

[@TheDame]

absolute game changer. the progression, the composition, the vocals, the delivery. the lived-in, well thought out, methodical and absolutely soul inducing lyrics that touch something deep and true. Thank you for the gift of your music.

[@DeeG7]

Yeah the album has struck me today, it's always special when you hear something that sounds completely fresh because it doesn't happen very often.

[@jovon6791]

Im already knowing this dude music is going to be my new obsession for a minute

[@symonerobnsn]

Knew it the second I pressed play 😭

[@user-bj5iv2zs1q]

행데행마 평데평마 🐻🦊🐰🐶🍀❤️

[@lilbuddy324]

Why hasn’t this broken a million views? This video and song is blissful!

[@LeslieDugger]

You would be shocked how much good music is never even heard.

[@whitefangzssss]

This happened with Dijon’s releases as well. This amazing music will get it’s attention soon

[@svaniktan]

how does he consistently write such compelling melodies wtf. goat

[@GoAndLive]

Gotta be the song of the decade. Mk.gee the GOAT

[@steffmusiek]

For sure for sure🔥

[@steffmusiek]

For sure for sure🔥

[@steffmusiek]

For sure for sure🔥

[@transeuropex]

I am ride or die MK.Gee since Candy. this album is gonna be the best thing to happen in '24

[@GoAndLive]

Have ya check out his earlier magic? “Fool” is such a hidden gem🧙‍♂️

[@Ookaymusic]

Love how you were so fkn right

[@So.SirRil]

When I tell you, I’ve had this song stuck in my head for literally two weeks… it like an earworm I can’t get rid of

[@jrj2287]

I listen to a massive amount of music daily but I just had one of those shock moments that come very rare. This hits some spot for me that gets hit very rarely and I‘ll love the dude forever now.

[@brucesporn8259]

Sounds kinda like Christopher Cross. Also, can see why EC holds him in such high regard...sounds somewhat like his "Journeyman" period. Plays through a 4track as a preamp. Moody, Celtic overtones. Warm inviting sounds.

[@tims.2836]

Would really like to see every song on the album done this way. And hopefully released as a separate record cause the live versions sound so good.

[@eganmichael8]

This is the best thing that's ever been done. Not an opinion.

[@spacetimerunner]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@TheHonudiver]

Oh please....

[@eganmichael8]

@@TheHonudiver oh please nuthin

[@DJCIRCA3000]

This is without a doubt the most beautiful play on sound I’ve ever had the privilege of experiencing. It’s more than a song. Thank you for sharing. Unique and exciting.

[@taylor_c_powell]

Now THIS (to me) is the greatest thing to happen in music for the last 20 years. This is the real deal, keep it it up brother

[@AubreyEllisTV]

Can we talk about how much more beautiful this song sounds in this key though ??

[@kevinjohnson3715]

This has the nostalgia of a classic video game home screen.

[@nandesnation]

Bro fr !!!

[@THEDAY_6_4]

원필아 항상 고맙다❤ 덕분에 좋은 노래 알아간다!!

[@CUCKOO..]

원필이 덕분에 듣는 고마워 원필아❤

[@gabriellubowe3398]

man what a beautiful & simple one shot. mk.gee lookin like a hobbit riding the rails, sounding like Fleetwood Mac meets bon iver w a lil Blake mills thrown in. love this dude sm

[@TheJgee83]

This tune will go down in history as one of the most needed songs at a time when the world made no sense. Thank you Mk.gee - i will show this to my children some day.

[@Ookaymusic]

Realest shit I ever heard in my life

[@kriscraig7694]

Thank you from an old man

[@artsnake5725]

I think that song deserves Grammy!

[@afterglow3851]

필아 사랑한다아❤️

[@R_I_Peter_]

Something that’s always drawn me to Mkgee is his production/engineering. One of the most unique guitar tones out there. You can tell that so much love and care goes into every little sound

[@nordicomsystems8841]

Love this kid's voice and playing, this song makes me emotional for no reason and that's what happens when music touches your soul.

[@r-vasa]

this is going to be an unreal album

[@themightybenpowers]

I never cried so much watching a live performance... Stunning. Best thing i saw and heard in a long time!!!!

[@jsampson8088]

one of the best songs I've heard in a while

[@aiimenkhan]

Can't stop listening to this version. 1:50 onwards is pure fucking bliss, love the train sound in the background it adds so much atmosphere

[@indirect977]

Major Fleetwood Mac inspiration! Love to see it🙌🏻

[@davidbojay3606]

this is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever listened to… I’m so grateful to be alive right now

[@lilbuddy324]

I’ve not felt this way in many years from a song.This song puts me in the happiest place. Thank you!

[@user-en1zm1mb5r]

February 9th can’t come faster

[@tenzinkunkhyab2087]

Ry-lee just waits on Somebody to give her new light With the heaviest weight on A miracle to cut me slack So are you looking up? Are you asking why? 'Cause if you wanna go then, baby go wide Yeah, I can shift shapes but I can't deny Baby, we can put it all to rest just for one night What's keeping you fenced off? And who's got the power in your mind? How're you gonna waste it all? When somebody's playing to no one every night So are you looking up? Are you asking why? 'Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide And I can shift shapes but I can't deny Yeah, we can put it all to rest just for one night So are you looking up? Are you asking why? 'Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide Are you looking for somebody to put out your fire? We can put it all to rest just for one night So are you looking up? Are you asking why? 'Cause if you wanna go then baby go wide Baby I can shift shapes but I can't deny

[@user-ix8mn8tg8d]

잘 듣고갑니당🍀🍀

[@shotbyblend]

Now I need one for “you got it” and the world might be balanced !!

[@artstar5994]

There are some artists gifted enough to be able to express their spirit in such a way as to appear super human or angelic... This is one of those artist!

[@tonydarko67]

Are you looking up are you asking whyyyy?????

[@legoccez]

Bro you're a generational talent, and even more. You're putting your vision out in a magical and pure ways, this is very rare

[@drewf280]

Damn this is one of the best songs I've ever heard. Just found Mk.gee a few days ago but I'm already hooked

[@user-co6sv6pu8s]

우와아아🍀

[@bankrollsfx]

glad to see bros getting the attention he deserves. he has some fire music.

[@aeforiadesign]

Almost forgot to listen to this today

[@OlliePattz]

mkgee out here making such unique music, can't wait for other people to catch on to this genius 😊

[@secret.dog.powers]

im so lucky to be alive for this. what the actual fuck

[@dalejones4322]

Rhett brought me here

[@notapplicable328]

Same. God bless him for it

[@mikeflood2588]

Me too. Thanks Rhett.

[@miketarr1287]

Same. I still don’t really understand how the 4 track or 8 track fits into the chain though.

[@vvndchme]

Saaaaame.

[@BigmomaJLG]

Who’s Rhett? Sorry I’m not super familiar

[@kimbyeon_]

마이데이들 안녕..~~~🌱

[@slowestjabroni]

PUT IT ON SPOTIFY PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD MKGEE I LOVE YOU PLEASE

The magic of listening to Genesis for the first time, all over again. Thank you.

[@Tocy777isback0414]

it is unreal how good the vibe is with video and sound

[@offbrandcereals]

This shit is so killer. so tasteful, so restrained, and yet still so incredibly groovy. And Mkgee is fostering this amazing Joni Mitchell Hejira guitar tone that I just can't get over.

[@CO-254]

I just found this guy yesterday. Holy crap he’s absolutely brilliant. I saw Rhett Shall showcase his guitar tone. Wow so damn good!

[@haileykim7990]

Through your music, I can feel the air, sunlight, and wind there. You always evoke my life with your creation and I feel grateful for that. Thank you.

[@hijo_de_ramon]

took only a few seconds listening to create a life time fan.

[@Smoothhh_One]

Fancy seeing you here lmao ..love your samples

[@hijo_de_ramon]

@@Smoothhh_One lol thank you 🙏🏼

[@hardflipofficial]

Two Star & The Dream Police is album of the year

[@Max_Fogel]

Following the saga of this green jacket has been delightful 😎

[@jihyeyu5247]

필아 노래 좋다..🍀

[@eficer04]

Counting Down the Days

[@rockoB.archives]

me too

[@rylecut]

this is about to blow the absolute fuck up, like any minute now.

[@hillsxx5967]

Just found out about this artist & ive never been so happy 😁

[@cole.alexander]

This is the song of all time

[@DryReefMusic]

Always been looking for that “indie on a freight train” sound

[@user-xs1px9sr1k]

마-하🍀

[@Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy]

Wow. Both cinematographically and musically stunning

[@buckminsterowski]

I keep returning to this unique and beautiful video

[@rayacarr2354]

This has almost a Paul Simon vibe to the guitar/general vibe. So glad KZbin suggested this this morning

[@lVIouse]

I need the live version on Spotify so bad 😭