ROADIE REACTIONS | Electric Callboy - "Elevator Operator"

[@ASXL41]

Like how did he get this reaction up so fast? Does he like work for them or something?!?

[@EbizzerHH]

Nobody knows ^^

[@Jalabhar_Xho]

Weird right? It feels almost like he has direct access to the band

[@EbizzerHH]

@@Jalabhar_Xho Crazy... but that is impossible for an american roadie / reactor, right? ^^

[@ASXL41]

@@Jalabhar_Xho Just one of life's great mysteries I guess

[@elenuvien]

i know it's a joke but reactors get videos in advance, expect reactions popping up fast haha

[@Mr-MRVN]

Tank providing us the behind the scenes information we're here for. Best reaction as always

[@AbrakadaBaris]

I got a german BTS short on my channel from the takes in the club I happened to be in if you're interested in some more footage :)

[@hyteclowlife]

Someone find Moss and make him play this song in his elevator 24/7

[@jacobzeckel4373]

I worked at the House of Blues in college. I know this elevator all too well and the man who runs it deserves an electric callboy song

[@Naunet7]

The mermaid in the elevator is Carina Pusch, a makeup and costume artist known for a variety of other projects. She also appeared in the "We Got the Moves" video.

[@Kullioking]

And in "Spaceman"

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

I absolutely love her ❤

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

​@@Kullioking Actually, in the Spaceman video... the green skinned alien lady who is similar to Oola, the Twi'lek from Star Wars .. that is actually a German cosplayer named Mia (tingilya.cosplay) Carina Pusch and Kami Zero just helped with make up. She also stars in Samurai Pizza Cats videos 'Outcast' and it's follow up story "Wolf in Me" 🐺

[@wolframvonstein7303]

I FUCKING KNEW IT!

[@Kullioking]

@@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie I mean the pink/purple 3 titty alien in the hologram.

[@vagabondtv3246]

What a wild string of 2 sentences at 10:35 “Oh it’s a prequel to Spaceman… where’d the baby come from?!” LMAO

[@TheOfficialDuBsTeC]

is the babay maybe a babymetal reference? as its dressed in the ratatata cloths style. :D

[@Cidhighwind83]

@@TheOfficialDuBsTeC Maybe it's a symbol for the "baby"metal girls. There's some meta stuff going on in that elevator.

[@mlilac]

We now need an interview with the elevator guy. Just how much of cool vibes one needs to emanate to get people to WRITE A SONG about him. And it's not like he hung out with the band or anything. Dude managed to make an impression during an elevator ride, which is mind blowing in it's own right

[@Mmrymoss]

Moss here, they are tubular dudes, if they want the interview they will have it.

[@LemonApple21]

The Baby in the end is wearing Ratatata-clothes.😂

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

so it is a subtle nod to a wet dream I had ?

RATATATA-baby, metal-baby... BABYMETAL, maybe? 🤔😏

[@KarenKrugerViljoen-m6p]

Good catch 🤣🤣🤣

[@R0dst3r]

That baby was also seen in RATATATA BTS around the 19 minute mark

@@R0dst3r Well spotted. I forgot I saw it in the BTS video... it's been a few months, time flies.

[@sw_elian]

Electric Callboy is the best band actually and I'm not kidding. We need fun songs and they are here for that, and that's why we love them!

[@andyk4784]

I liked your comment but I have to disagree. This is not genius it’s not groundbreaking, I may be hating but this is all slop than can be thrown together. I don’t want it in the Metal category of music.

[@neutraltoxic]

Lol everything I disapprove of doesn't deserve to exist, what a jackals. Don't listen dude art deserves to exist even if it doesn't please you and also genres are just marketing devices stop being a gatekeeping dumbass no one cares about your shitty opinions

[@neutraltoxic]

Also ALL music is some slop that's thrown together Jesus what an idiot

[@perlundgren7797]

@@andyk4784 I think they're pretty atrocious, but what's the problem with there being metal to cater to different tastes?

[@verts_tv]

Agreed, they haven't missed. I don't think there is a song I've though this is shit, skipped.

[@nilswalravens]

In my head I saw Nico and Kevin standing in an elevator somewhere on tour, starting to hum along to the elevator music and slowly turning towards each other coming up with this song idea at the same time. Close enough 😂

[@ClaudiaErnst]

Tank, I'm guessing you'll now inform every venue and hotel with an elevator about the special expectations of the boys.😁

[@MissFroglover]

😆😆

[@claudiakonig7771]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MoonTiger88]

I really enjoyed the little "tank facts" about the birth of the song and the stories around it, lovely reaction as always :)

[@SelkeaRambles]

JA SICHER!!! "The Schlager Stranglers" had me laughing my ass off. Good one there. Looking forward to the show in Antwerp this autumn!! The Electric Callboy set at Graspop last June was a blast!

[@Scott_53110]

I’m crowning Electric Callboy as the kings of all things fun. A more fun band has never existed. Hilarious, catchy, energetic, love it.

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

@@Scott_53110 you should take a look at Feuerschwanz, another incredibly fun German band

[@CMDR_Elizium51RA]

Dude I have followed you about a year. I run sound at a brewery/restaurant in a small town. We take our music pretty seriously and have a decent system, but still, tiny place. Always enjoy learning from your experiences and watch ALL of your videos. KZbin subscriber too so you're always getting paid! For some bizarre reason, I never looked into Electric Callboy, even though you mentioned them. Tonight? Watched this new video from them. Then again. Then again and again. Holy crap dude. I'm 57 years old, mostly an old industrial/grunge/alt guy (worked in radio in LA in the 80s/90s), but I have a Skinny Puppy tattoo on my arm so I'm not exactly square (go ahead, look it up, I'll wait haha) So while I'm an old man I'm very open minded. HOLY CRAP what a great song! Brother THANK YOU for all of your videos. As a sound guy I always learn something about working with artists, working at a venue, etc. Your content is amazing and I appreciate it! Now I get to appreciate you for turning me on to great artists also!

[@iH3nir]

Yesss, welcome to the rabbit hole of Electric Callboy. o7 CMDR

[@CMDR_Elizium51RA]

​@@iH3niro7!

[@RiciRevenge]

UKE!!!! As a german gamer in the 30s, I'm a huge fan of Uke. Hes so much more then just actor and professor. He is a really important figure in the german gaming culture. One of the few responsibles who made gaming an official thing here in the public eyes

[@MissFroglover]

Kevins cross-eyes is hilarious!! 😂 Great reaction Tank and thanx for the backround story 👍 Have a great weekend ☺

[@God_Is_An_Atheist]

"The Schlager Stranglers" omfg that's hilarious and I cannot unsee that now 😂

[@MagisterOmega]

There's a German TV Series called 'Tatort'(Crime Scene), running since 1970 and i totaly See that headline as one of the upcoming episodes😂

[@CaptainBlueSam]

"Where'd the baby come from?" Well, you see Tank, when an Elevator Operator and an Elevator come together in perfect harmony, they create life!

[@CerebralRage66]

The story about their admiration for the operator makes so much more sense now.

[@timaderhold1203]

Bro I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago and it has turned me into a huge Electric Callboy fan. I had never heard of them prior. Thanks for all the content, as a musician in the DIY punk scene it really fascinates me. Hope the tour makes it to Minnesota sometime. Cheers!

[@nobbi84]

Aufzug Betreiber😂 sehr gut ausgesprochen 👏🏼🤝🏻

[@claudiakonig7771]

I agree, as a professional teacher of German. 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😎

[@chelseab7636]

The context for the story behind this video just made it soooooo much better to me 😂

[@TraciPearson-ok2tr]

Your description of Kevin 'furiously' saying "I just want to get down" while waiting for the elevator immediately brought to mind Kevin 'furiously' yelling something like "keinen Touchscreen," pointing to where the touchscreen should be, on one of their buses.

[@Keysmasher651]

I'm so glad you gave us the little back story to the song. Knowing that the Elevator Operator is a real person is awesome 😂

[@Sleeptokenworship]

I think we should all aspire to be the elevator operator

[@davidriddick82]

This was PERFECTION!! Kevin really sounds amazing with those screams, and once again Nico just showing his incredible higher ranges. The music itself it’s a perfect blend of metal techno, and it’s so heavy and I agree with you this will be HUGE live 100% 🔥 Thank you EC, another amazing addicting song to listen to over and over again

[@ralfsstuff]

I can't believe they got Uke to be the Elevator Operator. This brings back some old memories of secretly watching Game One in the middle of the night.

[@alicetwain]

1. Kevin and Nico look like extra from an episode of Derrick, which my grandmother imposed on me when I was a child (first German TV series to be shown in Italy, at least as far as I know). 2. There is a children story in the book "Favole al telefono" ("Telephone Tales" or "Das fabelhafte Telefon") by Gianni Rodari about an elevator able to transport people into space (Ascensore per le stelle, Elevator to the stars). By the way, a great book (and the first real book I read on my own at 6).

[@Llortnerof]

It was normal low-low middle class clothing in Germany during that time for the stereotypical dull wage-slave type of person whose greatest aspiration is Currywurst mit Pommes.

[@Indyofthedead]

i love how unnecessarily stupid hard this song goes off the bat

[@derpherbert3199]

The tears of laughter in your eyes are wonderful

[@regor5150]

Maybe it's just because I'm a guitarist, but the tone on this is SUPER THICK!! Very much so over the Tekkno sound, and I LOVE IT! Punches your ears 🤘🏻

[@krissyv2046]

This is amazing thing with EC, the track is so heavy (so heavy) that it needs a goody video to make to feel lighter . Just like when kids get their medicine in sugary drinks or with honey (the German way)😂

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

How dare you be proud of your guys and champion their work. Good on you!

[@janihaavisto79]

Electric CallBoy. They never disappoint. Also who I need to kill to get the band in Finland? For f sakes, they perform in Norway, Sweden and mainland Europe but do not come here. Wtf? Record label dropped the ball. I'm somewhat upset about it now. I think I need to get me early Sweden concert tickets. Maybe I finally meet you too Thank the Tech/Operating Manager 😅😂❤❤ Have a great weekend

[@abbysaabye832]

Dude!!! They look like Dads who came home to a house party and just embarrassed the living $h!t out of the kids😅🎉😂❤

[@bmwilliams121511]

Kevin going cross eyed and screaming in the elevator is my exact reaction for every time I rewatch or this music video.

[@bigjthejoker1306]

Awesome reaction Tank. Loved the backstory for this amazing song!! Safe travels for EF

[@EkkoTheGekko]

I'm at the Escalation Festival next week and so looking forward to hearing that song live on there! 🤟

[@zatransis]

25 years ago, I saw Reel Big Fish at Chicago HOB. My GF was sick and couldn’t go so I wanted to see if I could get a shirt signed for her. I asked a security guard after the show if the band was going to be doing anything like that. He said no, but told me how I could walk around and under the venue to get to where the tour buses park. I went down there and hung out for a while and eventually band members started showing up. They ended up all signing the shirt and taking me to the bar. We hung out for a few hours and then I had to bounce. Great night. Also, EC is amazing. Love the new track. Can’t wait for the next record.

[@nightkil13r]

I got kicked out(Story for another time but it was BS. Crowdsurfing) of a show i had gone to, was hanging out outside just relaxing and smoking, waiting the 45 minutes for the show to finish and my friends that i rode with. By the tour busses. the drummer for trivium comes out and talks to me for a min, then goes back on the bus. I asked for an autograph cause why not im already out there. IIRC it was travis at the time that was the drummer, he said no. about a minute after he goes back on the bus, Matt, Corey and Paulo all come out and sign my ticket and gave me guitar picks and such. Got to hang out with those three for the rest of the show. Trivium are some good guys.

[@duder9752]

General vibe, any show in Seattle around then, go grub at Dicks and chill. 50/50 shot the band would roll in. Awesome era

[@RichardGriffis]

David-Karl Friedrich's drum tone is fucking amazing

[@EdonSerifi]

I think the Baby at the end is a reference to Baby Metal. It has the Outfit of Ratata.

[@lovehatetragedy823]

Thank you Tank, for the context ! When I watched this video earlier, I was really wondering what is the back story 😂? The song is fire 🔥!

[@harlankilmon998]

I think I saw the pride so strong in your eyes there was a bit of tearing up. Actually, I had the same reaction when I saw the costumes and makeup in the first 20 seconds. When people we have such knowledge of who they are and what they can do, and they supersede it all, a bit of chest-swelling, almost like a proud parent, can’t help but well up. Glad I wasn’t the only one with an emotional reaction. Appreciate you so much, Tank.

[@RealJustinCrow]

Hey Tank, Hope you're well! Going through a 100mph storm here in Scotland atm so thanks for this reaction to distract! Appreciated the Tanks Facts, so here's a "Crow Fact" for you. The 2nd half of the nightclub section (Post Elevator Mermaid), the beat matches a popular football (Soccer) chant/action. "The Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap!"(2-3-4-2). If your team has a 2 syllable name, the last 2 claps become that team name, eg Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap-Clap, Ro-Vers! It will probably become a thing, when this starts appearing at shows, for crowds to do "Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap-Clap, Call-Boy!" Calling it now!

[@overdev1993]

Uke Bosse also was Part of the German gaming tv format "Game One" which was on MTV back in the mid towards the end of the 2000s :) It's insane how his career went

[@SuperMakeSomething]

Can’t speak to whether Cleveland’s HoB has an elevator, but as an ex-Castroper who now lives in Cleveland, y’all need to stop by on your next US Tour! Ohio needs some live EC (plus we have tons of elevators 😂)! 🤘

[@1991jwp]

I immediately liked the song, but then coming here and hearing that it's based on a real person/events and not just something they pulled out their arse makes it so much better. Great to have new stuff from EC and it doesn't disappoint. Bring on the new album and the Europe tour!!

[@BrunoPintao]

Nice to see the last date is in Portugal! Thanks for coming to our little country!!! 🤘

[@TheMatze321]

The elevator operator guy (uke bosse) is a professor for game design in germany 😂

[@SomeoneNone123]

He also acted on two episodes of "Tatort"! A german actor must have! 😆

[@j.w.u.5728]

He went to school with me. 😂

[@horaspeher3368]

Ich hab gerade gebrüllt: "IST DAS UKE?!?" 😂😂😂

[@Mr.Moe21]

Can't wait to see Tank in a future EC video showing off his dance skills😂

[@petpety]

Oh I definitely see some kind of Tank song in the future....

[@KikiSohma]

Great reaction as always. Thanks for the added info and lore 😊

[@iDEATH]

Yup, they did it again. Fun as hell video, and the music makes me happy. Thanks for extra little insights, Tank, they were also fun!

[@Gobbears]

Carina Pusch was awesome as Mermaid with Uke and the Krombacher Beer Ad

[@Kullioking]

Is there a video where she is not in??

[@TheAzdio]

Well she is kinda popular. Lets see who will shit talk her awesome funny appearance in this video

[@maki1a]

Thank you so much for your unique perspective on this video! Enjoy your takes, and obviously your connections on this one specifically make it so genuine.

[@yodellingyak39]

Thanks for the back story, that adds so much more character to the song and video! Would love to see the band live one day, if they ever come by South East Asia

[@ImGoingSpace]

The backstory makes the song and video so so much better. Caught EC live last tour in the UK and will be at ally pally if i can wangle it, having a 3 month old baby at the time!

[@Foricelli]

Make it work and I'll see you there 🎉

[@Isdezenaambezet]

Sucks that that's middle of the week. Saw While She Sleeps there before and going to spiritbox next month, great venue.

[@marcelfolkersma3400]

I legit listened to this song for an hour straight on repeat.

[@simonemaurovich3415]

Love the video, the song is in loop from yesterday, have a smile on my face. Damn, I've become a groupie of Electric Callboy (I proud of this but don't say nothing to anybody). Thanks for your reaction Tank, is the same of mine

[@stephenhuxley1088]

I'm so happy you introduced me to this band. Love this song and video. I love the fact that they are making music videos fun again.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Kevin going crosseyed when he mimes the scream is perfection.

[@chris5632]

Thanks for the behind the scenes story about the song. It's awesome.

[@bradleyberdahl6148]

dude YOUR COMENTARY WAS AWESOME !!! anyone whose been involved in production or playing live will BUST A NUT NOW THAT YOU FILLED US IN!

[@sk.8835]

Damn tank! This is the 3rd band that I have absolutely fallen for based on your videos. Thank you. For too long I had not had a decent music discovery. I guess I just let that part of me slack. I needed to hear this. I appreciate what you do. I actually met you in Wisconsin several years ago at a venue I teched at.

[@Drogwin]

Aaahhhh, TBS everywhere, even in the starting background😂 Collaboration EC&TBS could be very very funny

[@arrowcorrigan]

I might be blind, but other than the baby what are the references? I just got into TBS this year so I’m probably missing something and would love to hear what others are thinking, but you’re the only one I’ve seen mention more than the baby so you’re my one shot at finding the other references. Thanks in advance if you respond!

[@DasWunschkind1]

@@arrowcorriganbackground music at the start of this video is Der Nudelsong

[@arrowcorrigan]

Also just realized the baby might not be a TBS reference and instead a Babymetal reference since it’s wearing the Ratatata costume

[@arrowcorrigan]

@@DasWunschkind1thanks for pointing that out!

[@BrooksHolt]

What a banger single 🔥

[@Winnetoo85]

tickets for my hometown hamburg are ordered. so excited!

[@azrael293]

they are amazing live. Saw them in Boston last fall. So happy I got to go

[@hyperM09]

Thanks Tank, for reacting this so fast. Great talking in the reaction, thats i was come for. I can't wait to see the song live in November.

[@lucidavis8296]

The video and song are just too good!! I need to experience an Electric Callboy concert soon!!!

[@drewloc]

Such good dynamics in this song, I love EC's unique taste in their heavy music. Nothing like them, it's just fun and a blast. Made my day!

[@draven999]

Yo, the music in the rave scene is absolutely killer. Definite Blade Blood Rave vibes and I'm here for it.

[@danielberger1378]

Cold Case The Schlager Stranglers had me spit out my drink 😂😂

[@mrspittfire2087]

They never disappoint 🔥 another uplifting song 😉 The only band in the world who can do this type of songs haha. See u at Nova Rock Festival in Austria this year.

[@turtlesgamekingdom7758]

Great Insite to the song mate. I hope you can get them to come back to Adelaide, South Australia next year. I want to see them live so bad. New fan since Ratatata because I'm a huge fan of Babymetal, and threw them discovered the party boys that is Electric Callboy.

[@TheBitterSpinach]

Man, next time I'm at a show at HOB in Chicago, I will remember this song

[@venom1000000]

Loved it....I had no idea they had any new music on the way....This was a great surprise .......👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Eckythump]

You said you might be biased. I'm not and I'll echo your statement. Electric Callboy is one of the best live acts you can see. The energy is unparallelled. I can't wait to see them again.

[@peterpansen4243]

Beside your overall chill but still enthusiastic self I love you background infos you provide every time :D greetings from EC's home country!

[@kurthaubrich9829]

Thanks for the explanations. Cool for me that is Chicago! I grew up 5 blocks north of there and watched the Marina Towers (the goofy round buildings in the background) being built (around 1960, a little before house of blues). So excellent to hear the stories. THANKS TANK! Made my afternoon!

[@Guitars77OA6]

HE SAID THE THING!!! He said the important bit. I can't believe I never knew he worked for EC before.

[@FenstarDeLuxe]

The rave scene bridge is epic, it reminds me of the old melbourne shuffle days! The screaming in this is sublime, and it's such a catchy track. I am so keen for the new album to drop!!

[@hawaii2k]

I just cannot unsee how much the character in the elevator at the beginning reminds me of a musician/tv- and radiohost here in Norway, called Thomas Felberg.

[@derpdragoon]

Been watching for dates since the last time they were in Toronto. This time I'll have to bring you a Kinder gift pack. Thanks again for introducing me to Duo Lingo

[@symetricopyist]

Yo Tank! You mentioned in another one of your tour vlog videos how cool it was to see the creative process of writing and recording music, and I just want to tell you how cool it is to see the other side! I'm a full time producer, so I only ever see the creative process and the four walls of a studio, and really have no idea what the artists I work with experience once they leave. Your channel has been such an amazing look into a totally different side of the music industry I've never seen before. Keep it up buddy!

[@Obst-und-Gemuese]

Hey Tank, thanks for your reaction and explanations. That's what made the song so much more meaningful.

[@damnstamn1980]

Awesome as always. Love the guys❤

[@kajsa78kajsa]

I love how you get emotional listening to great, powerful music. That happens to me too, all the time. I loved this song and the music video! Thanks for the reaction and all the behind the scenes info on it.

[@justinavera7846]

Love the added context. Also, I’m glad you made the Blade comparison!

[@martinklaus2203]

I watched the official video first, then I knew I had to watch your reaction right afterward. I can only say, AWESOME!!!!!

[@cvnb77]

Having played the House of Blues Chicago and knowing the layout of the place does make this really funny 😂 That connection makes me more of a fan. Thanks Tank 🤘🏽

[@iansterling9589]

My first thought at the beginning of the videos was that they were totally going for a "The Lonely Island" vibe. Love the vid!

[@duder9752]

It's the chronic, what?

[@mikesworm]

Im seeing them at alley palley in Nov, cant wait

[@MakeLAUGHnotWAR]

Same! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@zoeadams2635]

​@@MakeLAUGHnotWAR And me!

[@HighlandCoo]

Same! I got my tickets in the presale as I just couldn’t wait for the general sale 😂 It’s going to be one banger of a gig! 🤘🏻🥳🤘🏻

[@HighlandCoo]

Same! I got my tickets in the presale as I just couldn’t wait for the general sale 😂 It’s going to be one banger of a gig! 🤘🏻🥳🤘🏻

[@rebekahcarter8120]

This song & video are so much cooler knowing the back story. Thanks for sharing!

[@lukesworld2864]

I'm definitely on the lookout for US dates!

[@giheatherhobbit]

This was my introduction to the band and I think I’m hooked. I’m going to be singing this all day.

[@r00kie36]

"Where'd the baby come from" is such a line :D

[@LukasDevilTrigger]

😮 he’s got Switchback playing in the background! I love Celldweller. And kinda surprise hearing Tank playing Klaytons Music in the background

[@Timaayyy]

That Switchback - Celldweller in the background though at the end of the video. Nice touch 😉

[@cor2891]

That bridge and the lead into it has some serious kmfdm vibes. Love it!!

[@NoNameButReal]

They are real Dancing Queens next to their musicianship, . 🤣🤣 Banger.

[@2face865]

Thank you a Lot for the backstory .....i will BE in Oberhausen next week and in Leipzig in November......im so stoked for the new Album.......love and Peace and fucking partyyyy

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

Seeing the tears of laughter running down your face is the best :)