The Academic - Bear Claws (Live Looper Version)

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We created a first-of-its-kind Facebook Live performance of our latest single, “Bear Claws,” using the audio/video time lag to create a mesmerizing visual loop sampler.
Here’s how: We rearranged each instrument on “Bear Claws” to fit Facebook Live’s delay, with each loop getting more complex, adding instruments, rhythms, and melodies. Additionally, by projecting the video live from a soundstage we created an infinite tunnel consisting of all the previously recorded loops.
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[@TheAcademicMusic]

Listen to 'Don't Take It Personally': theacademic.lnk.to/DontTakeItPersonallyID

[@Stanzafly]

I like how they used the lighting so that with each loop layer, it was a different color.

[@Joshuadomiel]

No shit, sherlock

[@izzzy1977]

Only problem is that with looping a video like that is that the quality deteriorates with each loop, the most recent loops have better quality, just after 2 loops the red looks orange

[@deadmeat8888]

might be the plan too

[@scewt]

@@Joshuadomiel Wtf man, hes saying he likes it. Not stating the fact thats what they are doing

[@NicholasWFuller]

I've watched this a few times and never even noticed that. Good eye! Very cool!

[@Larry]

That is absolute genius, the planning and timing that must have went into that is staggering!!!

[@tyrelluna287]

Larry Bundy Jr Oh hi Larry

[@Tapepusher]

go on fb live, measure time delay, give everyone a click track at that exact speed and loop. ???

[@robertmain5079]

Oh hello there. Didn't expect to see you here. What does this have to do with Peter Molyneux?

[@Tapepusher]

Robert Main, was that addressed to me?

[@artcellrox]

no, he's talking to Larry, who makes videos that constantly make jabs at Peter Molyneux.

[@walkofftheearth]

Oh no you did not!!!

[@eenix]

Walk off the Earth what, even WOTE is impressed!

[@Tashimaexplode]

You need do someting special with this guys seriously !

[@TheAcademicMusic]

Just saw this guys, thanks for checking it out ✌

[@atmalmer23]

Two of the most creative bands in one thread

[@matthewlabbe8395]

Walk off the Earth you guys should cover this song!!

[@virgovirtuoso]

I like the loop version better than the original, honestly.

[@karaprach3964]

Nicole Rusche same

[@JRC99]

I do too- the slow build up gives it a sort of 'dreamy' sound that the original doesn't have.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I love it but it eschews the verses. Too bad there wasn't a way to incorporate the verses without making this a half hour long

[@AngieLikesGirls]

you're not alone

[@pigbelly5648]

It is good but if you listen without visuals its not as good

[@CynicBlaze]

I come for the "Eh" and stay for the "Oh"

[@schutz85]

I came for the "That's enough from you now won't you shit your mouth".

[@user-bn8tk4md6b]

my favorite part is how, having never heard this song before, the bits of lyrics he sings at the start made me think he was the one who didn't love the girl. he then completes the sentences and the song meaning changes. she never loved him!! goosebumps!!!

[@lilschlagen]

Same! First surprising plot twist I've heard in a while.

[@NexebNoXV]

I come back to this video every month or so and I've never noticed that before! There's so many layers!

[@frazier6612]

It's like getting perspective on a vauge situation.

[@duncansmith5352]

500 likes......yay

[@Dizzula]

@@duncansmith5352 I'm so glad you got what the song was about. Feels good, right?

[@ghmasterjj]

this music video is so clever even the OK GO band members are sitting back thinking "why didn't we do that :O "

[@ChrisKoelsch]

thought the same thing

[@newbyletstry4528]

ads are getting clever

[@ghmasterjj]

OK GO has been known to work with directors and studios to make really cool music videos with detailed, live-action visuals. For example check out their "This too Shall Pass" video where they built a Rube Goldberg Machine. While the camera was following the action, the band members were conveniently placed to act out their part in the song up until the end. crazy stuff kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6rFhnmkjpyMbtk

[@ryancrawford945]

No one can beat ok go after the one moment video, this is a good attempt though

[@ghmasterjj]

+Bruno Zaldivar lol why u so salty dude

[@harmonydew6486]

My orchestra teacher showed this to us while trying to teach us the layers of music. We were truly stunned by this amazing performance

[@cinnamon9390]

I can't imagine being one of those 300 people who saw this live

[@loumcc1140]

Cinnamon I seen it live and it was so weird but then I got what they were doing and I loved it so much 😂

[@bradruxton3742]

@@loumcc1140 Saw. You SAW it live.

[@kokoseij]

@@bradruxton3742 ah yes fellow grammar nazi

[@cc_mediateam]

@@bradruxton3742 😄

[@cc_mediateam]

I thought the same thing. Instantly jealous that I missed it. Still great though.

[@easyvocalharmony5680]

Really impressive, I'm still trying to wrap my brain around it. The singer even harmonized with himself, well done gents!

[@NekoStar]

This is some 'OK GO' shit. Bravo!

[@shpenogrblz]

but with good song :D

[@izzzy1977]

@@shpenogrblz ok go has good music, just different style, give both bands some credit, making music is hard work

[@phantomgaming7544]

This song is still a song I remember and I've barely listened to it, but I never forgot about it and I remember seeing this when it first came out. Now I rewatched it in 2024 and it's still as good as I remember it

[@Enigma-YT]

What brings me back is that the song is actually really good.

[@Iblamethebarrels]

I always keep coming back bc this is just immaculate

[@lydiafikejs1913]

Same. This was my first introduction to their music. Still enjoy them 6 years later.

[@emilioneme]

Imagine if the Live started lagging. Masterpiece tho

[@izzzy1977]

But...

[@fortnitedotcom5904]

wait a minute

[@thoamssssss]

Hold on

[@Delta-ei7im]

Well

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

They're using a studio looper with their instruments and mics plugged in, so it would still sound perfect, the video would just look desynced. I'm sure there was a little bit of that but it was imperceptible.

[@TheAcademicMusic]

Wow, can't believe we're getting so much love! For those of you seeing us for the first time, check out the official video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonSc51rfb9knrc ), catch us on tour (facebook.com/theacademic/app/123966167614127 ) and listen to Bear Claws on Spotify (smarturl.it/BearClaws )

[@adamlowery7489]

This video and performance destroy the original video. And i really like the original. Thats how good this is.

[@mrgingerrock8298]

The Academic absolutely love this and the original, listened to it so many times in the past two days. Can’t wait to see what else you put out.

[@kor6un]

idea and realisation is insane, just fyi, link for official video shows 404 error

[@TheNoobWar]

I don't even like this genre of music but this was something exceptional.

[@salkii62]

Definitely, I mean it's a boring ass song (I guess the final few loops add some 'spice' or whatever, I dunno) but an exceptional video or performance.

[@BentheDalek]

@@salkii62 Depends on what sort of music you like. I quite like this song actually after listening to this.

[@eliobelio7033]

Sounds pretty Tom Petty to me, most people like Tom Petty

[@daraotl5187]

@Uncle Acid and the Electric Wizard Listen to the original, it's a literal fucking BANGER. This is a striped down version.

[@kirby2468]

[Chorus] Just a late-night girl, calling through a phone She never really loved you so just leave her alone Your mama says it's over when you come through the door Saying "that's enough of you now won't you shut your mouth" Ay, ohh, I'll never let you go Ay, ohh, I'll never let you go

[@HarryNewbury]

This is what KZbin is all about

[@bruhSaintJohn]

Harry wasn't it streamed on facebook? And then youtube monetized the vide.. Oh, yeah, you're right, that's what youtube is about.

[@oranges369]

You do know more views are stolen on Facebook than youtube

[@jakebrowne]

Incredible, that is Art.

[@Pedalnerds]

Must have been crazy hard to pull this off.

[@thatgirlwearingglasses4133]

Jake Browne meh. It's ok.

[@azaraba9716]

Павленский лутше

[@Blitz]

Fantastic idea and great implementation!

[@jordanlee7836]

BLITZ?!

[@iblis2564]

Damn didnt expect to see you here. :p

[@cheebamonkey4073]

@@iblis2564 me too

[@theboys-xe3go]

I watched you a year ago and just found this and looked at the comments and saw you, surprised 😯

[@ana-lauramorales2815]

my tv&film teacher showed this to us and i keep rewatching it wow

[@Lukey-ts2xv]

AYYyee OHHhhh

[@DobraEspacial]

THAT'S WHAT A MUSIC VIDEO LOOKS LIKE! FUCKING AMAZING

[@FierleJudoka]

This is so fucking cool lads. Original idea, executed like masters. Get this shit trending.

[@gdfgdfgdsgdf]

Not that original but made properly

[@rossahumphrey]

"not that original" you should've done it

[@gdfgdfgdsgdf]

Why should i do something not original? Oh to ride on known concepts that others made up for me to earn money or recognition? Well that's a decent reason but not what im after in this life

[@TheNywarriors]

Uri Manson “Not original” even tho this is the first of its kind 🤔

[@gdfgdfgdsgdf]

TheNywarriors video wise yeah, idea wise no

[@TeguhPrakoso27]

SUPER AMAZING

[@RealEngineering]

Class, delighted to see yer Irish

[@SuperCheesebro]

Woah didn't expect you here! Reddit?

[@okami9634]

When one of us goes to war, we all go to war!

[@davidwilliams9948]

Your videos are awesome!

[@Tomyb15]

Whaddup

[@SimonClark]

Brian stop showing up randomly in comment sections I'm randomly browsing haha

[@Neurophant_Herd]

been 5 years and they have not missed it at all, still ringing out bangers

[@caseyweitzel9351]

this is some OK GO type shit. awesome concept and awesome execution. Wasn't sure about the song at first with just a couple parts being done, but by the end it was cool af.

[@SKShlomo]

That must have felt GOOD! What an innovative take on live looping :)

[@a1m33frank]

SK Shlomo agreed.

[@Pedalnerds]

This type of looping would not be easy to get right. Very well done.

[@dersitzpinkler2027]

Most original music video I've seen in a very long time. Props to you guys for the brilliant idea, song, and performance.

[@FoxST]

That's genius!

[@njfrlng]

Genius!!! This is what youtube used to be about!

[@gregnoutubename8429]

Definitely. It reminds me of the OK GO music video days.

[@1nf3ct3dTT]

apparently it still is

[@robLudo]

The funny side is that they were live in Facebook

[@therotiv4]

+Roberto Ludovico send link

[@CrypticFoxGaming]

ok that was really cool. Loved the way it all layered up to such a deep sound, and the song itself is was very catchy. Going to have that in my head for the next week lol. Great use of the medium!

[@TheAftermathPhil]

I get a Killers' vibe from the vocals, piano and bass but it's also got twinges from U2 which is kinda my sort of shiz, nice job dudes

[@themeerkat6034]

phillyk1992 the vocals totally reminded me of Vampire Weekend. And the preppiness totally reminded me of... Vampire Weekend. Except it was fresh. I hope we get more from this group. I’ve fallen in love with this song.

[@BryceRoth]

This is when creativity meets technology and becomes a new form of art. We’ll done, men. Thank you.

[@NerdOut]

This was amazing!

[@Pumbear]

I'm still amazed by this video

[@bundymaria]

This This is This is amazing

[@omnizero8298]

I'm a dope ass artist but my accounts keep getting deleted. . .chill KZbin!!

[@crunkfact0r]

DD-one [FR] nice

[@BunchOfOats]

but... is this loss?

[@fortnitedotcom5904]

stop

[@trollem69]

Amazing... This Is...

[@alexisangulo9357]

Eeeeyyy! Watched this two days ago when a friend shared it. It has 300K+ viewers.. now it has 800+! Hope this blows out to millions 😄👏 (and now i'll be checking out more of their music)

[@AndrewBeegle]

DO YOU WANT TO GET FAMOUS? BECAUSE THIS IS HOW YOU GET FAMOUS.

[@dtxgmoney]

16,800 views.

[@shanezenmusic]

G Money 23,000* and rapidly rising

[@reactdave1800]

66,500

[@shanezenmusic]

David Paul 20 minutes later... 132,000 😲

[@dtxgmoney]

Shane Zen since I posted my comment it’s gained about 39,314 views per hour. It’ll take 18 more hours for it to reach 1,000,000 views. If it doesn’t it hasn’t and likely won’t become viral.

[@MEGACAMZ]

The "ehh ooooooh" bit always makes me laugh

[@VikingerOnYT]

You guys are amazing! Hoping to see you live soon!

[@Dizzula]

Everyone keeps coming back to this though, don't they?

[@МихаилЗагоруйко-ж7с]

From Russia with love! This is the best musical experiment I've seen in a long time! Thank you for the wonderful creativity!

[@Qadupae]

Man, when those guitars come in the first time, there's a shiver in the air as it kicks it up a notch. You know you're in for such a wonderful ride then

[@amaro15]

This is beyond Genius. This is art.

[@xroukle8137]

I love it when the drums just kick in. It's so satisfying.

[@Aleatoriamente1]

uma das coisas mais fodas que já vi na vida

[@nicolasitl6861]

Um nóia curtindo the academic, agr o Brasil vai pra frente KKKKKKKKKKK

[@Holmstien]

The coolest use of stream delay that will ever happen

[@TheGoldenBolt]

I'm loving this, guys! I can't imagine how much planning went into it but it was worth all that time for sure!

[@itscollinT703]

now this is creativity

[@JackThePoolBoy]

Amazing song. The entire mindfucked me as I tried to predict when each loop was going to come back in. So awesome.

[@TheZeatt]

still amazing to watch this even 2 years later

[@Neobot21]

So, I discovered this from a Clone Hero streamer I watch called JasonParadise and I don't know what I can say other than YOU PEOPLE ARE FREAKING INCREDIBLE!!! I've never seen anything like this! You get a Thumbs Up from me!

[@cementbox4430]

Neobot21 wow same for me, he deserves credit for streaming it, hope it got people to sub to this channel.

[@elicoffie854]

Omg I came from JasonParadise too!!

[@andromadan1378]

I discovered this from him as well.

[@alisond8767]

I come back and watch this too often

[@cryptoclause2704]

wow Maisie Williams is a great singer

[@trutomo18]

Legend says this music still looping and still playing forever.....

[@MyNamesChai]

Banging. The work that must have gone into the prep for this!

[@dc4614]

I still enjoy watching this. Such a good song!

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

411 bands were envy and clicked dislike

[@ryanjankowski1990]

Made me smile and the voices together mmmm soooo good

[@japanesefromzero]

Going viral in 3.2.1.... who else can believe how well they pulled this off?

[@valent178]

This is the greatest thing I’ve seen this year!

[@theinferno3747]

Who else is here from Jason Paradise?

[@isaiahharrison6732]

TheInferno37 i am!

[@French_Fry]

Jparalove

[@juliloafers]

Yep

[@reedgokart4628]

I am also.

[@jacobthompson5697]

Me

[@Krovahn]

This is wonderful.

[@blockhead134]

Ey Oh

[@thewinterizzy]

THIS IS SO COOL. Using the different colored lights was a nice touch.

[@PaulHeil007]

Shut up and take my money!! you got my buy on itunes! keep it coming guys!

[@brenkrasmer]

As amazing as this video as a simple concept is, and the beauty by which it was executed captured me; on subsequent watches my brain watched the bottom of the loop screen and the Facebook reactions that floated by, and could almost watch the development of the emotional feeling of the livestream audience as time went by. That goes a little something like this: 0:50 - A few thumbs and such float across the bottom of the stream, The typical "First" commenters flood the stream's opening seconds. 1:01 - some hearts join, Excited to see our singer arrive. 1:16 - the emoji stream slows down to a bare trickle... our audience is confused and worried. 1:38 - Thumbs come back, some people realize what's up and are digging it. 1:46 - radio silence from the Emotes once more. Shocked Awe? Confusion? 1:56 - Thumbs and hearts. People were waiting for the melody to drop. They love it. 2:10 - Hearts and thumbs float by like rolling leaves, the concept beginning to realize, the audience gets into it fully. 2:34 - Shocked faces appear. They aren't done? How many layers deep will they go? Inception needs to step up its game... The hearts, thumbs, and shocked faces never stop, not until the stream shuts down, becoming a rolling river that permeates the bottom of the infinity hallway of stream delays that roll into the distance behind everyone.

[@ironleg5402]

9gag sent me here.. this band is Awesome!! hope to hear more

[@maxdawes73]

damn he just had to live with that note the whole song

[@Oh_Gee]

Maxmoss Dawes towards the end he managed to make it fit, it must just be part of the chord but it sounds weird out of place? i’m not sure

[@Rh_Penguin]

@@Oh_Gee the note he sings in the studio is a G, which is part of the chord, but in this version he overshot it an hit Ab. It’s an oof but he made it work

[@Rh_Penguin]

@@Oh_Gee yeah like at 5:30 he’s looped over it enough times with the G to make it sound better

[@cc_mediateam]

@@Rh_Penguin You must have 5D hearing. incredible

[@huicongqian1947]

Almost forgot it’s this video made me fall in love with this band🥺💙

[@trooperthatsall5250]

Yes, like this lads, great video, well put together - using a delay to create this was genius move, flows and works really well. Thanks for sharing ~ Trooper

[@Judymontel]

Incredible. In every way. Kudos!

[@JM_Lefebvre]

This is the best Idea Ive seen in such a while. WELL DONE.

[@rekor]

Best thing this band has ever done.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Very very well done!

[@moggy1989]

Still watching in 2021

[@v1rus9]

Came here from Reddit... Just bought some of your songs on iTunes... Awesome music.

[@NOWUNITEDUPDATES]

This is gem

[@DrFreenote]

I want to know how they kept the volume levels so consistent through the loops. It's incredibly impressive no matter what solution they used, to be fair.

[@gr6e]

All the looping was done in their own equipment, only the final result was streamed. The feed being shown on the projector wasn't actually going through Facebook servers, it was being controlled by their own software to keep the loop consistent with the click track in the earpieces they're all wearing.

[@happalula]

an absolute shame not more people have heard this awesome piece of art!

[@josiahstine6437]

Can y’all put this version on Spotify?

[@polciaczek1499]

Just wow!

[@anindyamaiti]

They could have ended it with them just watching, and the music looping by itself.

[@dogdrovenorth]

...eating popcorn, jabbing each other in the ribs.

[@Chunkulunks31]

This is ground breaking imo. My new fav band

[@Thegee03]

This is a fucking masterpiece

[@sulretep]

Now I can't get the tune out of my head. Brilliant.

[@RachelPierson]

Came here from the Wonderful! Podcast. Very worth my time. Congrats; this is amazing.

[@StevenesDonato]

Fascinating!

[@TodaysRemedy]

OK Go without infinite budget and better music.

[@Pedalnerds]

Yes, very OK Go-ish which is a very good thing.

[@glazikx]

This wasnt cheap too :)

[@LilChuunosuke]

OK Go started off with very small budgets which got bigger as companies saw they were guaranteed viral sensations every time and "better" music is only an opinion. It's music you personally like more. I can guarantee you people will prefer OK Go's music over these guys because it's all subjective.

[@amateur-disco]

OK Go started out with dances in someone's backyard and a bunch of treadmills. Who knows, maybe there's more to come from these guys.

[@kventinho]

This is amazing...

[@el.chill.4]

I absolutely love how the meaning of the lyrics changes as more words are added

[@OnslaughtOfBears]

I've never fallen more in love with a sound

[@darkforcesjedi]

Don't know why this showed up in my youtube recommendations, but great idea and great execution. Too bad I am 2 years late to the party.

[@lopez115]

More things like this!

[@kellythomas6347]

Reminds me of OK Go. Keep it up

[@xyloz69]

this is a nice way to be introduced to a new band that i like