Polyphia - James Franco

Music video by Polyphia performing James Franco. (C) 2015 Equal Vision Records, Inc.
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[@flippedspawn4236]

i learned the G chord last week, this song is next weeks task.

[@mohitrahaman]

Make sure to have some G Strings on. It's a necessity.

[@jaysison6987]

Two weeks have passed. How are you doin mate?

[@lookforthegood1]

curious how your progress is!

[@carll02alire]

Judging by the 'roadmap', OP is so advanced now, probably playing drum parts with the guitar.

[@flippedspawn4236]

sorry for the late response guys, i’ve actually been on tour... safe to say i’m doing pretty good

[@filmnoirincolor]

was anyone else expecting the face thing to come off and reveal actual james franco

[@jordanhugh4618]

I would've bet money on it.

[@magem93]

i was waiting for that to happen the whole video

[@the25thprime]

Same

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

My buddy Noah showed me this song a year before he died in a car accident. The dude was rad. This song will forever remind me of him. You guys friggin shred

[@destinhoward7378]

I’m sorry for your loss man. He had great taste.!

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

@@destinhoward7378 He most definitely did. Thank you, Destin.

[@andresni981]

So sorry for your loss, hold onto those memories and I hope for strength for you and all of his loved ones!

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

@@andresni981 that means a whole lot. Thank you. 🤘

[@braindeadstonehead9500]

I hope he's shredding up there bud. Sorry for your loss. At least you have a delightful and uplifting song to remember him by.

[@jj_zerozero]

Its been like 3 years now, but I'm still wonder why the hell did they name this song James Franco

[@leestevens1539]

Jaejae fuentez they said they just wanted to get his attention and that was basically it

[@m.beanfliquor3177]

jeff. iss mfn. jeff.

[@theblockyrocker9060]

He's literally singing all over the track. Did you even listen to the song?

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@jeajae fuentez I wish they named this Song Shia LaBeauf

[@jlee2025]

Wait do you not see him throughout the music video? Do you even watch videos?

[@chasemantkd]

Next. James Franco plays Polyphia

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

Stop it. 😂

[@dowsa1234]

Haha

[@zaneoakedm]

The most underrated song by Polyphia hands down. I love everything about it and it's ALWAYS in my head!

[@jabronijoeoutdoors]

100% agree. Every single part on it's own would be fun to listen to. The entire band was showing out on this tune. I miss when Brandon Burkhalter was in the band. He has such a throwback drum style with a modern twist.

[@nathanhall485]

@@jabronijoeoutdoors same. its so sick

[@i8764theKevassitant]

Its very undderated. Up their with all the new stuff as far as tastiness. This, 40oz and champagne are the best songs they've written prior to new devils.

[@brianna4288]

Can't believe they managed to actually get James for the video. How cool!

[@paullennon8586]

Masons can aways get fellow masons

[@adityakuttus]

Some say the man behind the James Franco mask is James Franco himself

[@theangrycheeto]

James Fran-core

[@murexahara3664]

One of the most jam-packed first 10 seconds songs in the world for me.

[@thedude5191]

Along with welcome to the jungle by GnR, this song's intro slaps, but it actually manages to deliver on the hype it sets up at the start 👌

[@darthmatt4891]

I love how tim looks 21 here but 16 now

[@danielmoreno7056]

Its hard to chose what sound I like more old tim henson or new tim but goddamn the kids can play

[@neilrhode5968]

A song I don't mind getting stuck in my head.

[@michaelfritts7464]

An archer!

[@i8764theKevassitant]

Lmao I read your name as Neil R. Hode.

[@Mr.JaysBigAdventure]

2:29... just gonna leave that there

[@paulgreen2401]

Current favourite song. Love the motif throughout (0:27, 1:37, 2:46). So whistleable. It's also great for mountain-biking.

[@goodbutterrible]

I love their responses to James's interview questions especially Brandon's and Scottie's got me to crack up a bunch

[@songoku433]

This song has the best vibe out of all their songs. Even Icronic.

[@averyhagaman9310]

I love James Franco, but I still think LIT wins best vibe

[@commandershepard9749]

Nah Light is the best Polyphia song, followed by 40oz and Euphoria

[@JacaboBlanco]

That's a different drummer right?' The dude they have now is insane. Love his style

[@antoniocunha8702]

yep

[@loupcordeille-bougault3474]

The band is basically childhood friends, the drummer left in 2016. Well he left then came back then left again

[@songoku433]

He kicked ass in this song though. This and Hourglass are my very favorites.

[@jimijay9323]

@@songoku433 he's good but I defenitely prefere the current drummer

[@trouble1690]

Yeah that's Brandon the original. He's a good friend of mine, but I even prefer Clay. Clay is a madman.

[@antemorph66]

Not shitting on the new style but I definitely miss this

[@pandecoco2245]

You are not alone, sir.

[@sarmientomiko98]

Only 38k views? This is like, the most underrated song

[@KelliConan]

I think more of their fans watch their music videos on their youtube page than the vevo page.

[@dongle_fiddler]

KZbin algorithm: "I can fix that"

[@loveoflyricism2769]

This will forever be my fav polyphia song

[@cateatinrat78]

same

[@jsantosRf5XTr13]

same

[@AlexandrBorschchev]

same

[@alexmurphy5289]

Yup

[@selendile030]

Same, 100%

[@Eltramicst]

Listening to this after New Levels New Devils really shows how much they've matured as musicians and as a band. Quite impressive.

[@TheGrizzlo503]

Yeah and the drummer even matured into a completely different person 🙂

[@the_gh6st]

@@TheGrizzlo503he was so flipping handsome that if he did continue in the band, he would become the face of it

[@thequebee_0101]

Too bad bro was a clout chaser who apparently tried to expose the band as money hungry commerical sellouts but failed to do so

[@lolstuffenjoy9880]

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[@JanaSiratranont]

This reminds me so much of Japanese animé closing theme songs I used to watch as a kid

[@rottedsoul3196]

i really hope francos heard this already. he"d totally get this band out there

[@barbosahMX]

You just have to love Clay headbanging to this song that is so cool...

[@3qtipkilla]

This is maybe the first band I've ever heard overtly*** try to make me feel good through the rhythm and beat Its so upbeat and joyful and technical 🔥

[@redaspack]

2:20 love this part

[@monikkc3015]

Absolute chills at 2:20

[@MaskedNozza]

Only recently found you. I can't believe this is before a lot of the facial hair that I'd recognise, and the vibe sounds so different but just as masterful and amazing

[@pyromaniaxz]

Am I the only who remembers that there was another James Franco music video that came before this? only you can't seem to find it on KZbin anymore?

[@terraliken]

pyromaniaxz you mean by hoodie Allen?

[@Jesterfromeden]

O feel so bad finding about this band so late

[@jammasterquo]

All time favourite Polyphia song

[@defectivetoaster7713]

I love polyphia’s new weird style but I wish they did some shreddy stuff every now and then just because it sounds so happy

[@btta_wzrd6699]

I mean they did an inferno cover for the needle drop and it was reminiscent of this older stuff

[@physics-guy3164]

Have you tried playing their new stuff? It's shredding all the way

[@jefferylusk2550]

I got news for you this is shredding

[@christianrobetor9229]

I agree. They’re old stuff like muse and renaissance felt like nostalgic. The new stuff is cool too but it doesn’t hit the feels as much imho.

[@trouble1690]

Ngas want my old shit, buy my old album - JayZ.

[@samanthabooth7432]

I love how nonchalant the percussionist is.

[@MarktheAirsoftPrimate]

Samantha Booth he’s got better things to do and just wants to get this over with :P

[@macchiato_1881]

Oh god I feel nostalgic during that shread section. 2010 vibes early internet era all around. I miss the old times damn.

[@ashleydavebejoc3877]

Im still freakin lovin it

[@jordenroy3780]

I love this band so frickin much bro

[@shredwig]

Their new stuff is great but this will always be my favorite Polyphia song

[@figeon]

God this is a freaking banger. I wish they stayed in that phase for longer.

[@loupcordeille-bougault3474]

NLND is a masterpiece dude no regrets

[@cateatinrat78]

@@loupcordeille-bougault3474 too technical. Sounds like EDM :/

[@loupcordeille-bougault3474]

@@cateatinrat78 Lol if NLND is too technical I don't know what I can do for you. It's original and fresh, it might be technical but it's not sold as it

[@bolognatious1684]

Yeah I do like this style a bit, I do like their transition with the Renaissance album and Muse has enough bangers to keep me satisfied. The issue with their older albums is the audio quality as the percussion sounds too fast and just repetitive. Their new stuff is great too, and really fun on guitar as well.

[@jordanj9069]

Great to see Polyphia grab a VEVO channel!

[@eduardowormittag2113]

2:20 fucking love this run

[@thatgrimdude1453]

Their sound changed so much since this, it's just crazy.

[@majorgeames]

My Brain Cannot comprehend this greatness!!!

[@htaslicbbkmo8896]

this song is soooooooooo underrated

[@zain3434]

love it !!

[@dacian2856]

I do believe that this is the best guitar playing I have ever seen

[@klamin_original]

Checking back on you, did you keep following Polyphia?

[@dacian2856]

@klamin_original obviously, Tim henson is my boyfriend now

[@klamin_original]

@@dacian2856 why just boyfriend, I think Tim Henson should be your timfriend. You don’t need more in life.

[@sokithedemon8994]

These lyrics speak to my soul

[@TechnoMeteor]

Things I say every time I come back here: - I should pick up skateboarding - This song needs more views

[@johnduncan1183]

Love this song

[@dsp8864]

We need a video of James Franco reacting to this.

[@danboud8135]

That twist at the end when you find out it is actually James Franco

[@GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS]

you guys are amazing

[@d3tach3d]

i love how they were heavily inspired by the japanese rock/anime style genre

[@ithomas7788]

I mean that may be the case but that's got so little to do with how this sounds. Joe satriani does a similar style of playing and I'm fairly sure he has absolutely zero anime influence.. granted polyphia and satriani are some of the best guitar players I have ever listened to..

[@randam1005]

@@ithomas7788 I love the idea of Joe Satriani being the biggest undercover anime fan xD

[@DEANHAITANIMUSIC]

Love it ! fresh

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

that guy with his mask made my night

[@omermenahse7136]

Good Music !!

[@Rough_justice]

Never gets old

[@igotworms]

0:20 i didn't know James Franco was Canadian

[@xeakpress2718]

Pre anime transformation tim is INSANE

[@sillygoose1716]

Yay PolyphiaVEVO

[@user-of5uc6qh7m]

Let’s go 1M!!

[@donnymcjonny6531]

Damn, how'd they get James Franco to star in this vid?

[@felipesazo9970]

I'm missing this Polyphia

[@karli4694]

Love it, first time I’m hearing it, sounds much more conventional than goat or od but love them all

[@imtiazsarkar8832]

This is my ringtone.

[@MusicianinMe.]

this song just makes me happy 😀👍

[@xxoskills]

That flow from 2:04 - 2:12 just lives in my head rent free.

[@user-nz5vg3ll8g]

The song is great needs words but is this guitar player amazing or what ? I am impressed plus I love anything James Franco

[@jwalkrr]

i saw yall play this one live in dallas once and that shit ripped my face off fr

[@TerminusCOBHC]

Can someone let them know that this song has become somehow corrupted on Spotify’s servers and has been replaced with the audio from Baditude? EDIT: It looks like the problem has been fixed since I first posted this.

[@johncam2377]

Best lyrics ever

[@dherman311]

過小評価さ(the Japanese on his shirt) means 'underrated.'

[@thrasheriam]

dherman311 I wanna see these guys live!!!

[@reillieflouts]

thrasheriam I saw them last October and actually got to meet them. The pollen was so bad here in GA though that they all had the sniffles, so I ended up giving them benadryl. I've been told that's not typically what fans do when they come to get their tee-shirt signed.

[@arjuntassinari1933]

Thank you. Just adds more to comical side.

[@axeman567]

Underrated comment

[@chrisrockyou]

as a bass player i was waiting when is the bass solo since this song was launched.

[@cashewwalnut3589]

the biggest achievement i have ever had that is related to polyphia is playing the video and tabbed version on songsterr at the same time :|

[@xanderfilms8820]

Somehow I can hear the words James Franco being sung throughout the song

[@jadedelacerna4289]

I'm literally crying right now after watching a video that u guys #POLYPHIA already came here to the Philippines... #TimHenson

[@Heyitdave]

Man. So good

[@DavidGonzalez-tz7qm]

I just watched it for the title jajaja good trap brrrr

[@billythehillbilly5365]

Scottie is your favorite Guitarists favorite guitarist

[@Ichizzan]

woooh! thats the best lyrics i'ved ever heard! and that scream at end? its so amazing!!

[@EchoOrDelta]

wah wah wah wah early james franco

[@corneliuspalahniuk345]

James Franco preformed all his stunts in this video

[@illitero]

aww hell _and_ heck yiss

[@rikkardomanzano7394]

Scott's got the biggest nose in the band and still manages to be the cutest.

[@mrs.bulldog3579]

Stunning to see that they got James Franco for the video. :3

[@DEFKAST90s]

Preferred the old video, banging song though!

[@tacostastegood3720]

If you guys can hear me then please release Renaissance and The Most Hated on vinyl. I need all of you guys' stuff in my collection and I need it now

[@lumayne8829]

still wondering how this is one of their only songs with sub 1m views. It's one of their best lmao

[@rishibaru2856]

One day I want James Franco to make a reaction video to this song

[@eduardo4683]

Polyphia just took their place in guitar history

[@jefferylusk2550]

I would really love to know who your influences are to get such a unique sound

[@soylentdisaster]

I will never not associate James Franco with this song

[@currentlyvibing9916]

Scott looks like mr beast here change my mind

[@danielsheets6841]

I still wonder if James Franco has watched this yet or not. I would think he would enjoy doing this video with them for real.

[@johnduncan1183]

Good song

[@m2-x-n253]

its like the exams i swear, take the guitar......final exam - POLYPHIA.

[@bwfilms4566]

My only complaint... they should of animated James’s face like the Canadians in South Park 😂😂

[@Javitakasi]

Polyphia Yours instrumental is fucking art!!!! So aniway, i love you!!! Greetings from Spain Malaga ;)

[@user-eh1vp3ev3c]

From this to being background music for modern pop/rap/edm trash... Talk about selling out. 🙃👍

[@gdayski]

James Franco better love this shit