MOON HOOCH - Contra

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Moon Hooch has taken busking from the subways of New York to the Wreckroom. Rumor has it that they're banned from the Bedford subway stop for inciting too many platform dance parties. How they got hipsters to dance is a feat, manifested in this song Contra, conjuring a hint of The Rapture, with a dash of John Coltrane. Say What!?! Passion for music and belief in each other is what has motivated this high intensity group of free spirits to fuck the system and create music as radical and open as some of their lifestyle choices.
- Adrian
Video: Shot & Edited by D. Paris
Audio: Recorded & mixed by Brian Koerber
#moonhooch

[@hx9d674]

Why was youtube hiding this gem from me for so long this is an absolute blast!

[@demanuni]

Moon Hooch, Alena is made for your band, you together are something incredible. Please make more tunes together.

[@todolobuenox_o6247]

So they choose to do the completely oposite thing

[@owensmith2969]

@@todolobuenox_o6247 😔😔😢

[@todolobuenox_o6247]

Hold on i thing there is one more song they did with her, but i dont remember by the moment, i have to work i tell about it later

[@mychannel594]

@@todolobuenox_o6247 Yeah there was one. You can find it if you use one of those websites that searches the internet.

[@Just_Pickles]

@@mychannel594 I think "Mega Tubes" has her

[@rolloutthebarrel]

i wish there was more Moon Hooch stuff available with Alena singing. She's really good (obviously the band is amazing as well) - I can't get enough of this song!

[@kacychavez5827]

Yeah, this is almost a new genre. Defiantly want more of whatever this is.

[@Wademorgan1024]

Back after 8 years. Still on my top 5 favorite KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. Man she fits the song so well.

[@Woodsballer209]

Welcome back! It's 17 NOV 2021 and I just watched this video again, after many years. I should watch some Tiny Hazard videos now...

[@eNergievlh]

@@Woodsballer209 this shit will stay relevant for years... its just good stuff. No world where this becomes outdated. Only shit thing is Moon Hooch association with Moses Hacmon and the drummers departure, but this is certified bop.

[@iwa8877]

MOON HOCH - Contra, featuring a couple doing their thing, a man that has no place in his heart for anything but the contrabass, and an acid drummer that has attained the ultimate state of meth zen. A grand modern masterpiece.

[@akselikotti9887]

im 40 now... I just suddenly remembered this song today... Heard it first time when i was 30 years old, blasted it every time when i was partying, oh the memories. Sounds just as good today, oh man, here we go again ;)

[@HighlySuspect]

Moon hooch is Dope.

[@jackisnotbad9688]

No way! My two favourite bands

[@pannikin5993]

This is a relic

[@DavidAMarin]

If that's the case we must stop the war on drugs.

[@bagawark]

We need another song with her! PLEASE!!

[@andrewgunter6534]

Lyrics Electric feeling, destructive healing open the gates to find the secret Body’s teaming, I can’t stop dreaming, I keep my eyes closed, it feels so crazy Electric feeling, destructive healing open the gates to find the secret Body’s teaming, I can’t stop dreaming, I keep my eyes closed, it feels so crazy Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Sit back and give your eyes to the sky. Transform clouds with your mind as they fly by. Time is yours and you cannot be late Free yourself, give your conscience away Sit back and give your eyes to the sky. Transform clouds with your mind as they fly by. Time is yours and you cannot be late Free yourself, give your conscience away

[@angelusnielson7135]

+Andrew Gunter (The Gunters) Thank you for taking the effort to transcribe the lyrics for us. I regret all I have to give is a thumbs up and a thanks.

[@mychannel594]

Yes I agree with Angelus Nielson in his gratitude for the lyrics provided by Andrew Gunter! Hey, do you guys happen to know why Mike Wilbur says "Java" at the end of the video? Is it because he wants some coffee now?

[@joereinscreativeendeavours1530]

I think he says "good job."

[@brianfrolo245]

Nice.

[@mrclean097]

So the lyrics are about LSD?

[@patluurzs]

The fact that they make dubstep sounding breakdowns, live, with a goddamn sax with a paper tube in it, is enough to blow my mind

[@DjTTox]

Her vocals rounds this band out so well IMO

[@rareflorence]

That toooone on the contra! The best way I can describe it is that it sounds like a massive redwood tree.

[@noahpaul3261]

When mike and alena are looking at each other you can see mike smiling while playing and it makes me happy

[@sladeburbach972]

Were they dating at that time?

[@noahpaul3261]

@@sladeburbach972 I’m not sure exactly

[@ethanduffy9720]

The part where they're almost duet-ing between vocals and sax is so cute.

[@ckjuicyj82]

2:45 to 3:00 is absolute magic!

[@5159253378]

I can picture this being played in some movie one day.

[@MrWilrob1]

I absolutly love this. The vocals are brilliant and these guys play like their three brains are wired together. The camera work and editing gives you a taste of how moving their live performances are. Keep bringing it Moon Hooch !

[@MonsterDiZz]

Took my 9 year old son to see TMBG and Moon Hooch opened for them. The family walked away Moon Hooch heads. We immediately went home and bought the album and he played Contra and #9 for his friends at school. Great to hear an opening band with a sound I've never heard before and I really enjoyed. The vocals on this song were a fantastic add.

[@arnaudcourant4578]

This song I ve discovered 10 years laters is just WHAAOU. Moon hooch incredible musicians and performers.

[@terrapinbrad]

Did something very similar (w/out my kid) at the Indianapolis show, but bought the CD before leaving the show. They guys were happy to sign it for me and I've been listening ever since...huge Hooch-head now! ...totally original sound with TONS of positive energy! I LOVE IT!

[@vulturemouth]

I can't get enough of this band. best new shit I've heard in years.

[@mychannel594]

I agree, they rock, except it's too bad they don't have a permanent female vocalist. Also, do you know why he says "Java" at the end? I'm guessing it's because he wants some coffee now?

[@FlexxibleFree]

It's a certified BOP! Oh dam, it's 11 years old, almost 12! Old wreckroom too. Maaaan, nostalgia

[@RobSpewack]

This is my first time hearing Moon Hooch, and it's FANTASTIC. Everything works together so well, and that is not something I thought I'd ever say about an arrangement that includes two saxophones. Eleven more tracks, and you've got a record I'd buy.

[@xyzbesixdouze]

Electric feeling, destructive healing, open the gates to find the secret Body’s teaming, I can’t stop dreaming, I keep my eyes closed, it feels so crazy Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin Chaos twinkling- find the secret Sit back and give your eyes to the sky. Transform clouds with your mind as they fly by. Time is yours and you cannot be late. Free yourself, give your conscience away.

[@patrickanderson42]

Was backstage with these blokes in New Orleans and gotta say what a lively fun bunch they are!

[@RSCAowns]

This confirms it...I'm now full on in love with that singer. Thanks a lot Moon Hooch...

[@8stringswildoo]

Great mix, I thoroughly enjoyed this tune, she definitely adds another dimension.

[@blastbeatsfrombeyond]

First time I've ever heard this band. The vocalist perfected this song for me. So I'm laughing at all the haters. I was loving this and normally don't care for this kind of sound. Pure talent.

[@steveczarnecki7625]

Tubes!!! You guys are the Rush of Tubes!! Rush GREATEST rock band ever. You guys fn rock!! I'm 50yrs old cant stop listening!! Wont you plz make more tunes with this chick..she is to good ....and HOTT!!!

[@45jeffhendo]

wow blew me away they are great, fresh. she is awesome. THEY MAY NOT NEED HER BUT SHE MAKES THEM BETTER! Time to get more is there more with her?

[@mychannel594]

3:16 This fingerwork is outstanding. Good job Mike Wilbur.

[@bulgogi1212]

Wow, this girl Moon has a really great voice!

[@apxika]

who in the world would hate on this vocalist? shes helping them expand their music in such a beautiful way

[@gala5000]

Vocals definitely made it for me.

[@BagOCheetos]

I almost forgot what I was watching and starting moshing at that breakdown...

[@mnibmnib]

I absolutly love Moon Hooch and I'm a big fan of instrumental music but this girl vocalist fit perfectly. Great song!

[@fullskapunkalchemist3471]

It's so weird having moon hooch with vocals, but it's good. And I mean it's moon hooch, if it wasn't weird it wouldn't be moon hooch

[@Jimmyhandz2]

Just saw these guys in Birmingham. They had nowhere to stay so they stayed at my house. They're amazing musicians and just amazing people in general.

[@Silvergrooves42]

I still come to listen to this almost every week . Even if you might not be "proud" of it anymore (I'm guessing that's why you moved it to unlisted) , know that there are still people who appreciate your lesser work ^^

[@user-lr9km3vg7n]

Alena Spanger - thanks.. :)) beautiful voice..

[@Phlatpop]

Ehhh, I actually agree with him. I LOVE Moon hooch but compared to more classic jazz there is a lot less going on. That being said I think moon hooch has perfected the "make you want to dance" style of music and I love it.

[@ThreeMoonsArc]

I love this song. I play tenor sax and have learned the tenor part; looking to try the contrabass clarinet's part on bass sax when I get one

[@U2andColdplayFan]

Interesting sound....love the saxes.

[@himbovoorhees]

Hey dudes, saw you at House of Blues last night. Ya'll were incredible... I look forward to the day that ya'll are the one filling the venue. I'll definitely come back when the time comes.

[@Urza1234]

Moon Hooch is good how they usually are with just the three instrumentalists. However, the vocalist really takes them to the next level.

[@johnsummers7121]

Weird heavy metal lyrics with goth rhythm style. Horn duo, math rock drums with indy tone. I want this song as an album.

[@Bearsarepeople2]

my ears dont know what is happening but its so goddamn addicting

[@ZForce72]

James actually doesnt look high in this, good for you!

[@joshuaminton7583]

ZForce72 now a punk or rock drummer

[@hoosierhiver]

Give the girl some credit, you don't even mention her in the text.

[@Woodsballer209]

Alena Spangler from the band Tiny Hazard.

[@derekloche7719]

This is great, she's a great singer and the band is solid.

[@felixdoot3196]

Electric feeling, destructive healing open the gates to find the Secret Body's teaming, I can't stop dreaming, I keep my eyes closed, It feels so crazy Electric feeling, Destructive healing open the gates to find the secret Body's teaming, I can't stop dreaming, I keep my eyes closed, It feels so crazy Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Vivid crystalline, prickle in the skin. Chaos twinkling- find the secret Sit back and give your eyes to the sky. Transform clouds with your mind as they fly by. Time is yours and you cannot be late Free yourself, Give your conscience away Sit back and give your eyes to the sky. Transform clouds with your mind as they fly by. Time is yours and you cannot be late Free yourself, give your conscience away

[@GG-jy8sb]

Love the parts where she doesn't double the sax line melodically. Love you guys!!

[@garyhallgren]

I've played rhythm tenor all my life, bari too, but my hat is off to all of you.. Loved that circular breathing 4:14.

[@lostprophetrob1]

i had smoked pot to this song for 2 years in the parking lot which is nicknamed "the Satellite", while i was hopelessly trying to get my college degree. That parking lot is a deserted place, place that you take your girl or boy to make out. I was sitting on the pavement, without a car, with my headphones on, this song playing, pulling as hard as i could fromthe joint, burning feeling going down my throat so that i could get out of the pile of misery i had been in. Now its been 2 years since i got that fuckin degree, im not happier though, at least now i got a job and some folks respect me for what i do. If thats something. Screw you society, i wanna destroy every moral piece of you.

[@GridedNecroButcher]

Contra is sooo powerful, and the girl is soo cute ))

[@willy00477]

What's name of this pretty?

[@ZForce72]

Alena Spanger

[@mychannel594]

I totally agree with you Trolololotron, one hundred percent. Hey, do you happen to know why Mike Wilbur says "Java" at the end of the video? Is it because he wants some coffee now?

[@GridedNecroButcher]

в душе неебу братан

[@mychannel594]

Trololotron You mean Jabba the Hutt?

[@gyloir]

Is this their vocalist now or was she just for this song? IMO I'd love to hear some more songs with her doing vocals, I thought it fit well.

[@Urza1234]

They're "experimenting" with different vocalists. The one in the video is the Alana Spanger, the current or former girlfriend of Mike Wilber, the curly haired saxophonist.

[@Blips150]

Brendan Larsen Current, bro, current :)

[@Blips150]

Btw there's an another song with Alena: Megatubes

[@RockKnocker17]

I smashed the like button to pieces 18 seconds into this song.

[@ZapGoesSpozgar]

We had a "record panel" at our preschool, where we had chosen a few songs for kids to vote. This song won the hearts of our mostly female kid judges. Kids are awesome and so are you!

[@stuartwallace6154]

Love it. Wicked tune

[@timgall4841]

Outstanding originality. Love this band

[@stephenruby141]

This vocalist works well with the band, fun song.

[@grahamclark4124]

Amazing tune 1👍👍👍👍👍

[@ufozencom]

awesome...

[@drmirfathabdulsalam7555]

love the look they give each other at 1:40

[@marialeduque8827]

i just obssed with this song :P

[@angelusnielson7135]

+mariale duque still obsessed with it or can I take over?

[@mychannel594]

No, me too! Hey, do you happen to know why Mike Wilbur says "Java" at the end? Is it because he wants some coffee now?

[@angelusnielson7135]

mychannel My guess would be why not?

[@mychannel594]

***** You mean why not have some coffee, or why not say Java?

[@angelusnielson7135]

mychannel yes.

[@powerpc127]

Can we talk about the crazy drum set that dude was playing? He got some pretty neat industrial sounds out of that thing.

[@AlcatrazP226]

Met these guys at stubbs in austin while working on the sound that night, really cool guys.

[@nedkelly333]

2:16 - angelic, 2:31 - kickin', 2:46 - perfect!

[@Jimmyhandz2]

Yea dude both of the bands were incredible, I loved how much TMBG incorporated the audience into the show

[@auxripper]

Found this! Soo looking forward to seeing you guys at High Sierra Music Festival 2014!

[@miguelsanchez911]

been following yall since the subway days glad yall movin up

[@Allin1Xavi]

This just shows how amazing the sax is it can be in a classiscal orchestra marching band concert band jazz band rock band just whatever genre of music like even dubstep it can sound lyrical and melodically rough and edgy like in this song sounding a whole electric guitar

[@patcisler7938]

I want to hire Moon Hooch to just follow me around wherever I go.

[@latinkeys1]

Very unique, I like it. Always thought of how bass sax would sound in pop music. Thanks for sharing

[@183Decibels]

it's a tenor saxophone and a contrabrass clarinet

[@latinkeys1]

ooh sweet!

[@RedRabbitII]

wander back in what, 10 years? why is this band not popular now?

[@joaquinvargas3915]

Fantastic! Best new music I've heard all year.

[@SirMagnar]

Like the vocals and the instrumental play, the vocalist is pretty too :D

[@billholder1330]

This one still gets me every single damned time! :D

[@lostonparadise]

really great, (insert big smile here) I need to get into the subway more often!

[@mikeb5560]

That dude can play some awesome funky sax. They should totes come by Queens

[@powerpc127]

I just realized this is called Contra because he's playing a contrabass clarinet.

[@GuN44240]

So much powerfull... Love it

[@nishbeasinger9513]

A thousand times YES!!!!!!

[@dyork2833]

Unique vibe for sure. Anyone who is diverse in music should completely love this sound. It is enriching and moving, albeit rather loud at times i find it important for the vibe. Well done.

[@jfts09]

Yes Moon Hooch can use a singer. I like it.

[@Epicasfuk]

this is hands down the best thing i have ever heard ..... damn

[@rgciecko]

Love jamming out to these guys on the L platform! Castlebraid Heros!

[@efrenbl93]

I love this song

[@anjeiafanas962]

cool voice nice sound

[@BrionyMinodora]

In love w the sax player

[@magali977]

I love the beat ! :)

[@Logan-qi4nx]

It took me a solid 2 minutes to realize the dude with glasses was playing a clarinet and not a sax...actually terrifying

[@pianomanforever]

A terrifyingly large clarinet. I wonder what it eats.

[@RLreedyProductions]

The recording sounds great!

[@piccard455]

Need more of this

[@Idlewild888]

Saw them open for TMBG on Saturday, they were flawless!!

[@xaaeon]

It hurts that this doesn't have more views.

[@chasethesnakee]

The vocals and saxes being in sync reminds me of it being "the djent of jazz"

[@cristalvera8637]

good song to listen when you feel like dancing

[@ZeriMelodik]

Great and Excellent. I LOVE IT.

[@floydflims]

The best thing about Moon Hooch is...they can do whatever they want!! keep it up

[@radomirkocurek4172]

You come MOON HOOCH to czech republic same as Too Many Zooz

[@mychannel594]

Hey, do you happen to know why Mike Wilbur says "Java" at the end of the video? Is it because he wants some coffee now?