The Avalanches - Since I Left You

[@powerup5778]

The dancing miner, he was my teacher for my musical theatre course, Steve Elias. What a legend

[@michaela6796]

Of course I needed to know who he is. So cool to learn this.

[@SuperDenism]

just watched a documentary about Him. I know Carmarthen as I live 25 miles away. Great dancer.

[@clennanhwebber4068]

What's his number!

[@powerup5778]

@@clennanhwebber4068 his phone number??

[@Texaca]

...this must be him 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3moi3ide5mkiqs

[@mkey570]

"I never saw Arthur again, but I'll bet wherever he's gone, he's having a damn good time."

[@Music-Br3X1T]

😂😂 Brilliant.

[@sallysson]

because real fans listen to the end.

[@EndOfTheW0rld]

that nigga dead he dead as hell kinda shoes he got on?

[@flerbertsmellvinson7185]

gives me goosebumps everytime

[@richardplume3212]

Real smile

[@dariushenry88]

I cannot be the only one who is watching this with a big smile on my face. One of the best videos I've watched.

[@wilsonwindridge9019]

Stunning, lyrically and visually

[@christinemomy8018]

Hey Darius. Isn't it a wonderful video.

[@askywithanalibi4948]

I’m with you

[@giovannifranzetti6214]

Yes, you’re not!

[@garrierichards8649]

It's a beautiful song, but they're only just a bit more than one hit wonders. The song was record breaker for using more than any other samples in a song till that date. Cool fact...

[@jbskaggs7200]

I have terminal cancer - and I love this video- I really hope Ill be able to do dance like that in the next world. Embrace life now.

[@saynotothemeta993]

Embrace the time you have here, and embrace the beauty of what comes afterwards ❤

[@lolcindydarling3642]

❤️

[@ImTanasinn]

good luck in the next world dude

[@angeladay1534]

Praying for you. 🙏🏽📖🛐

[@box15yearsago55]

It’s been 7 months and I hope you’re doing fine, pulling through with the amazing strength you have! Praying for you my friend, I hope life treats you good whether it’s here on earth, or in heaven❤️🙏

[@flashdelirium2]

Simultaneously the happiest and saddest music video I think I've ever seen. I love it.

[@Cristian-oo1df]

Amaury Sanchez // I don't feel anything. :/

[@7kVestra]

agreed

[@cavvieira]

You need more experience.

[@zoned7609]

im literally crying

[@hello47sandwich]

Carlos Vieira my level isn't high enough to feel these emotions. need a level 50 empathy to learn this, but mine is only 35

[@ryanjones7446]

This was my brothers favourite song. He died last year aged 33 and we played it at his funeral. The lyrics strike differently for me now since his death. I listen to it now and feel like he's telling me he's found an incredible new world and there is nothing to fear.

[@connorshaw-case6030]

Beautiful sentiment and im sure your brothers having a wicked time dancing his ass off to this on repeat.

[@criscornhole7786]

Wherever he is… he’s having a damn good time.

[@AlbertRomo]

big love to your brother and you

[@mrouija1964]

I lost both my older brothers in the past 9 years. Our brothers are definitely in a new and BETTER world now. And they are.... "Having A Damn Good Time."

[@CP3oh322]

I'd love to think that your brother, like the miner who danced so beautifully, accepted his fate and was brought to Heaven. Surely, he's up there having a great time and waiting for you to join him.

[@kidcarrino1069]

This song and video trigger such a strong emotional response its insane. Its like you want to cry tears of absolute happiness for this gent

[@DracoVolantus]

Yes Kid Carrino, this is called paradise

[@martinwalker7473]

I loved this video from the moment they came out the floor not even knowing where the theme was going

[@clivebonneywell6967]

Absolutely 👍

[@samyabdelsalam1131]

YEO FUCKING FR WTF I THOUHT IT WAS JUST ME

[@Trigormike]

Yeah. The old boy at the end really sells it.

[@anthplant6366]

I'm a grown man aged 63, been through alot during my life , when I watch this video it brings tears to my eyes , love it

[@anthplant6366]

@@Threeothree33 glad to hear it.

[@Antony_Jenner]

Me three!

[@JJ-dg6lf]

Same for me if i hear that i forget all the pain in my life as i have seen this masterpiece for the first time i have started crying instantly, there is something easyness in this video and music something i really miss in my life.

[@tynkirbell599]

58yrs young...life's a crazy journey navigating peaks & troughs, crash and burns, lessons & laughter ❤

[@freespeechoneeach]

same here mate im 57 . i remember when it first came out, great tune poignant video enough to make the strongest man weep.

[@rollespil1000]

It's beautiful in so many ways. The miner with the moustache is so full of innocent joy.

[@NaNoWhisp]

He's so dead, too.

[@sebasbritish]

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

[@BatkoBrat]

This music video is pure ecstasy, whenever I watch it it takes me to an another world, a better world altogether ❤

[@jambojones123]

" I never saw Arthur again , but I bet where ever hes gone , hes having a dam good time " ......... I love that little line , x

[@cyranova9627]

that line actually make me sad and happy at the same time.

[@residentelect]

@@cyranova9627 Warms my heart to see the Canary survived the mine collapse along with Arthur's mate 😉

[@philbxr]

Just realised it's Sid, the smoking owner of the cafe in Only Fools and Horses 🤣

[@lukerogers151]

@@philbxr Yep! That's Sid ❤️ This is my favourite music video of all time and I love that he's in it.

[@dadparker_9011]

@@philbxr this is now Canon, and it’s Denzil’s canary 😂😂

[@FistyClown]

The Avalanches are criminally underappreciated in the mainstream.

[@saynotothemeta993]

Fuck the mainstream that's where music goes to die ✌

[@FistyClown]

@@saynotothemeta993 yea, I feel you. I don't want them to go mainstream but there are plenty of non-mainstream bands that get recognized.

[@1fastbitch434]

They don't want to be mainstream. That's too easy, and cheap.

[@joseconchas9757]

Not really, the mainstream industry would ruin it.

[@FistyClown]

@@joseconchas9757 recognition from mainstream audiences doesn't mean the mainstream industry has anything to do with you. They're not one and the same.

[@sarahtaylor6304]

My Grandad was a miner. He was also a fantastic goal keeper (called the 'Cat' Grev Williams'). My Mum was his fave daughter but sadly he died in his forties. This video at the beginning always makes me think of him. Never met you, but love you Grandad. x

[@dwh5512]

Thanks for sharing such a personal & poignant comment. It touched this old man's heart.😢

[@theelionezzz]

So I never saw this video thank god for however it ended up on my algorithm. I adored that album it was a soundtrack for my life at the time. I’m blubbering right now. Feels good. I miss how free we used to be.

[@metislamestiza3708]

you still are free - my friend. i just discovered this group today - what a great joy at the end of the day! hang in there🥰

[@maxsharpe2194]

"Twenty four hour news man. WAR FAMINE DEATH AIDS HOMELESS RECESSION DEPRESSION. Then you open you window and it's just *crickets*. Where is this sh*t happening man?" -Bill Hicks

[@dwh5512]

I'm 68 years old and found renewal in this having only seen it, for the first time, a couple of weeks ago.

[@timh8324]

The world seem so crowded compared to the 70s and 80s

[@voiddl7573]

I love how the Avalanches make such compelling stories in their music videos. I love how the lyrical duality between “Since I Met You” and “Since I Left You” is represented in both Miners, who both end up losing each other but ultimately (seem to) gain a greater happiness in doing so. It’s so tragic, yet so uplifting.

[@GlazesRaV]

Makes me cry every god damn time. I love this music video

[@michaelenders3600]

Me too!!

[@arthurpprado]

As someone who met The Avalanches through Frontier Psychiatrist, I must say I didn't expect a song like this

[@johnjackson9059]

I first discovered The Avalanches circa 2001. Since then I found joy and happiness 😊😊😊😊😊

[@Kazrabet]

One thing I've learned since stumbling across The Avalanches, expect anything. Frontier Psychiatrist taught me that lol.

[@SamusAranlol]

The song barely has three lines of lyrics yet it makes me happy, it makes me want to cry, it makes me feel in love yet heartbroken, so many strong emotions. This album is pure art and a masterpiece, one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@InternetLobster]

This is one of my favorite music videos of all time.

[@lukerogers151]

Oh, it's the best music video ever made.

[@jameskid81]

@@lukerogers151 knights of cydonia is good

[@czarnyHiszpan]

​@@lukerogers151 truth

[@flynnmartschinke5189]

same

[@richardplume3212]

On time smile

[@thecyclingscot9403]

I love how his dancing evolves and gets better and better. He starts gently, trying out a few moves, feeling the beat. And then at 3:09 he really goes for it! He turns all professional and the music really matches with that moment where he starts to become unstoppable

[@jake-y]

that’s when he accepts death apparently

[@LilJohnny-cj5sd]

Symbolic of walking in faith... 😊

[@fauzirahman3285]

I've only discovered The Avalanches last year. It's 2022 and I can't believe they've been turning out bangers since 20 years ago.

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Same

[@TheBobasbro]

Welcome to the fandom!

[@frank9592]

Welcome to the party, pal! - John McClane

[@huntrrams]

Have a good time now welcome to paradise

[@1angelsigh]

I'm jealous that you avoided the 16 year wait for new stuff! enjoy

[@tamajinn]

I can't explain how much I love this, the innocence and beauty is so hard to find in today's world. A perfect video.

[@Martiiin2008]

true true :-)

[@janimeramen9068]

amen

[@kevinmeacock7535]

still gets me after all these years

[@Kaiwala]

I cry everytime, not a joke i swear ;-;

[@bradman1100]

Melanie, you are so so right. After over 1,000 views I cannot fault this video. As you say, it is perfect. There was another video done originally - something with synchronised swimming. Glad it was not used.

[@matiasli8326]

I’m not sure where the comments went, but wherever they are, I’m sure they are having a damn good time

[@visualdrone]

very good

[@StevenF8]

bro for real where are they lol

[@avalonerios]

**Heyy listen to Le départ by Emma Rousset *_[¨¨

[@waltwhitman7545]

yo yeah what happened to that comment that sounded like that?

[@SaltySjon]

lol

[@Evanator404]

..."Where ever he's gone, hes having a damn good time"

[@richardplume3212]

Itz real

[@CoachKeithRobinson]

i always come back to this and i'm not sure what is more beautiful the music, the visuals or the comments. the joy this brings to ppl is humbling

[@dhanke2777]

Great comment I with you on that.

[@mrpaddy3318]

this song is 21 years old but sounds always new , timeless

[@joshhaine6452]

Would you believe it! Wouldn't if you hadn't said!

[@josuemanuelparejacontreras7975]

My god :0

[@Philzy610]

I never tire of the song or the video. Absolutely beautiful work(s) of art.

[@Leandro-X.2025.Alkebulan]

A Masterpiece of Music 100%

[@MarkPetersen-lm2il]

23 ha ha

[@K00014595]

So good to see people commenting on each other's comments without hate and bitterness, peace and love to all

[@awolatlarge]

+George Bailey just kidding.

[@lindapopa9902]

George Bailey beautifully said 🤗💟🙏

[@tooty1981]

Peace and love

[@stephendawe5768]

Makes a nice change!

[@Filmer8594]

The song is titled "Since I Left You" and after reading the title that's what you will think you're hearing in the chorus. The actual sample they are using is saying "Since I Met You" and you can hear that in the song once you know what you're looking for. I think it's a beautiful metaphor about relationships that shows it's really about how you choose to see it (or hear it in this case). Whether you hear "Left you" to "Met You" can change the whole meaning of the song and you can trick your brain into thinking whichever one you want is the truth.

[@RealBradMiller]

Kill, kill, kill. Ma, ma, ma.

[@animathakur9936]

Damn!

[@Bram25]

Yes. The original intention of the album was the Avalanches made a "trip around the world in search for love". From what I remember reading one time.

[@why4654]

Which song is this sample from

[@Bram25]

@@why4654 You mean the "Since I left you, I found the world something new everyday?" That is Everyday by the Main Atrractions.

[@jeanoltt]

Just found this masterpiece. Life is short, enjoy it while you can. Music is food for the soul, but food only keeps you alive.

[@chrispolo840]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Avalanches

[@dixonpinfold2582]

🙄 Being dead isn't all it's cracked up to be.

[@bradman1100]

good to read that although I am 70 and watched this video a zillion times, I still get goosebumps - and I am not the only one . The tingle just won't go away. Always love Ascher Keddie and her cool precise moves as the dancer. I cannot get enough.

[@francisolajide3769]

I'm not one to cry over a music video, or any kind of cinematography for that matter. But I just couldn't stop the tears from flowing down my cheeks. They just kept coming. What a beautiful song.

[@renwatkins4481]

Me too, my first time watching

[@richardplume3212]

Real smile

[@HuntarioReviewsEverything]

I’ve always loved the interpretation that Arthur was dancing for a spot in heaven and he was being judged on whether he would get into paradise or not. On top of that I like the ambiguity between “since I left you” and “since I met you” because he’s starting a new chapter and also leaving a dear friend behind.

[@badeugenecops4741]

Nope. If you do what you love and just go fo it by putting yourself out there, you will find where you belong, and your people.

[@dingodave89]

Both interpretations are completely valid. Art is made for the individual to find meaning in. I feel that the loss of a loved one is the most accurate for me. Edit: my opinion of it portraying the loss of a loved one leads it to be a visual representation of his grieving process after the accident that killed Arthur. He keeps a pet budgie as a reminder of his best friend too.

[@naivenitara]

Wow, that was beautifully said

[@badeugenecops4741]

The good thing about songs, is that they are there for your interpretation. It means something different to everyone.

[@connor48880]

That also explains the “welcome to paradise!” sample.

[@TanstA]

This is one of the most beautiful video I’ve ever watched. Reminds me of a time I was in my shell and my friends grandmother pushed me to go have fun and I did. She has passed on and I think of her when I watch this.

[@Wolfman-rd1pv]

How can this song, with only 1 full sentence in it, carry so much more meaning than so many other songs with more lyrics

[@jameskid81]

weed

[@bylethhresvelg3434]

The music video. Otherwise we would not know what it's about

[@mickeymiles351]

I feel like this video represents the final words between two friends. They are both trapped in the mine and the guy with the mustache, Arthur, is dying. (I'm pretty sure thats what the guy said his name was at the end.) His friend is talking him through it, trying to calm him down. Arthur talks about his life-long dream to be a dancer, and his friend tells him to imagine getting out of this place to live that dream. So they imagine it together as he passes. He imagines dancing with (possibly) the woman of his dreams and being applauded by the judges. The reason why I think his friend isn't dancing along is because he's having a hard time accepting Arthur's death. He just stays by his friend's side, holding a tambourine. When he stands and begins to play, I think it represents his friends love and acceptance. That's what I got from it at least, and I'm sure I'm not the first one. Beautiful music video either way :-)

[@Blackneo1808]

Mickey Miles The best explanation I've read. I accept that.

[@Reshae]

look at you. nice man.

[@huntrrams]

Mickey Miles beautiful interpretation

[@candyqueenify]

Mickey Miles why did I have to read this fucking comment I'm sobbing and it's 2am!!

[@pprincess9823]

Mickey Miles i love how you put it. beautiful!

[@DStash]

Very moving. I love how they timed the "Welcome to paradise" as soon as Arthur opens the door.

[@TheSanvichMann]

wow, this elicited an emotional response i was not prepared for, never have i had a music video actually make me spontaneously break into tears. excellent

[@baskoning9896]

Try Aurora + Wardruna with their song: 'Helvegen' kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE (note the lyrics)

[@melissadeville3136]

Same thing happened to me when I watched Oh Wonders - "All We Do" video.. definitely teared up !! Really makes you think !

[@kwanzabill]

Same thing man, I was not expecting it at all! Beautiful music and breathtaking cinematography

[@ganjaman59650]

Then you never heard music before, and that one is not even that great...

[@HAZARDOUS88]

@@ganjaman59650 Okay.

[@HellVedaKa]

This has become more beautiful as the years have passed.

[@richardplume3212]

On time smile x

[@lukerogers151]

I'm here to tell you this is still the best music video ever made.

[@Stompaholik]

Thank you. But...we know that already.

[@leanin2it]

I think you are right about that

[@FreezeDidThis]

Frontier Psychiatrist was better but that's for a different vibe I guess.

[@ziggymogaming2726]

This feels like a big metaphor for accepting death, and it never fails to make me incredibly sad and hopeful.

[@1fastbitch434]

Yeah, well you're wrong. It represents not being able to just let go and follow your passion. To feel inhibited. You're welcome.

[@xoen6]

@@1fastbitch434 both, you are right :)

[@rosstoogood3896]

It represents not be afraid of something new and belive in the power of new beginings x

[@BrB0424]

@@1fastbitch434 They're literally miners. Pretty sure Arthur died from the Black Damp when they were stuck in the mines and what they saw was a hallucination before his death. Arthur accepted it, his friend stayed behind.

[@joannaferris2232]

1 Fast Bitch Your passion is to be a nasty person? You have no idea what life is for.

[@GoRoundandRound]

The pain in my chest everytime I hear this song is immense, it’s stunning beautiful heartbreaking 🦋

[@rachelhimes7715]

Rip grandpa I hope you are having a Damn good time now that you aren’t in pain ❤❤❤

[@ryans6280]

Damn why you gotta make me cry right now

[@talynhastime9343]

Half the comments interpret this video as being "chances we never took" and half interpret it as "Our final comforting thoughts before death" and I consider them both valid.

[@joeldiaztin6139]

I prefer chances we never took... We only live once so how many chance we have in The life?

[@1fastbitch434]

Music is open to your interpretation of it. However, I agree it's about letting go and following your passion,.not death.

[@Ashethetics]

It’s both, I think. And of using your talent, that may go hidden under what we do as work for money (maybe Arthur had a talent for dancing but never used it) and now he’s finally able to take those chances he never took in life, in the afterlife. Which kind of means (from this video) that anyone who doesn’t use their talent on earth will get to use it somehow in Paradise, being able to do something they love forever without worrying about having to make a living instead. It’s a comforting thought - that, say, someone who is dying is like “I wanted to be a painter, but I never got time because I worked a really hard job”, will get to paint all they want in paradise without worrying about having to work, if that makes sense.

[@jazzynyc_99]

they aren't mutually exclusive

[@fanaticforager6610]

LiFe is Definitively Mean🌱 to 🐝✨ Lï✌🏼ed✨🙏🏼🌊

[@Hi-fq9xc]

I have to say this is the most meaningful music video I’ve ever seen, most music videos are total nonsense but this one holds a sad/heartwarming backstory to it that reaches deep into the soul.

[@hastonmclaren3319]

What an emotionally complex and beautiful piece of art.

[@sfadam]

I have such a profound emotional response to both the song and video. It makes me both very sad and sometimes elated. It's like the miner who dances finds nirvana, but his buddy touches it and goes back.

[@NNITRED]

This guy's moment of happiness makes you his biggest fan and then look on his face as it's time to go. The last bit from his friend brings all together. Then you really get it. 😥😥😥

[@markwinfield5377]

It's like this song was always there, waiting in-between the records

[@buttaflybronx1606]

WEll..THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD...DO DOPE🦋💪🏾🇨🇺🇵🇷🥰

[@Nonse7se]

Thats word

[@thabitzahalka]

One of my favourite songs ever ... 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@xbenci]

I love this comment

[@ianlomax2470]

That was such a beautiful comment

[@Cooverdamn]

Simple concept executed perfectly. And I'd forgotten about that look the blonde gives him. Didn't realise I'd been chasing that look since.

[@naivenitara]

Ugh, I know right. So beautiful and genuine

[@gapper3]

Took me 56 years but I found it. Don't give up.

[@anthonyfuchs9787]

This is a metaphor for heaven. The dancers are angels helping the man gain entry. The judges are saints.

[@sukhdevchana4164]

Beautiful analogy 🙏🏼

[@smallnuts2]

I think it's more than entry to heaven. I think because the way he lived life as well. His dancing shows his personality.

[@booombasa]

my take on it was the female dancers are straight up death. He goes nearer and nearer as he is dying. At the end of his performance he strait up died. His friend, the shy one was further away from death and did not dance with them, just sat on the sideline...

[@javiercadena4207]

My guy, yours is the best comment on this video.@@booombasa

[@donqphotography]

-> I agree. There is a quick glimpse of “crosses” on the back of the chairs when they are placed down. Also - I think the very ending is telling of what really went down: the miner’s were buried and trapped on the verge of dying saw a vision of God before being rescued.

[@stitchfaces]

This almost brought me to tears.

[@Kaiwala]

This did bring me to tears

[@giantred]

You're not crying, I'm crying! Wait...

[@allblacksaint]

Me too, soooo beautiful

[@ThatMadCat]

I remember watching this video as a kid and really loving it, completely forgot about it and just stumble upon it now... I still love it :)

[@anna6217]

sammeeeee

[@danforrest7709]

leaving this comment in hopes it brings you back to this song.

[@ThatMadCat]

@@danforrest7709 Haha, you succeeded.

[@mrcr33py]

FACTS

[@III-vg4dp]

You're still a kid if it was only 4 years ago. ;) enjoy gl hf

[@MagpieDynamics]

Oh fug. My emotions were not prepared for that ending.

[@l3p3]

It is never too late to reflect about your life and what you use it for.

[@reggieziet]

@@l3p3 Bro, My emotions where not prepared for this whole song, video and the full album. Nothing comes close to it.

[@therixon]

The best album of 2000......period. Waaaaay ahead of its time.....glorious!!!

[@laszlopunaflex6625]

Just an incredible LP. The making of is well worth a watch, I think it's still up on KZbin.

[@saiyamoru]

I think this is one of the most beautiful music videos I've ever seen and it's made me cry multiple times now. I've been that kid on the side of the dance floor, wishing I was out there but too scared to move, and I think now of all the opportunities I might have had if I had just decided - been able to - get out there and forget my self-consciousness. I identify with tambourine guy but I wish I could be the dancers.

[@JonatanTimson]

This video will get you intrigued and happy with its song tone and it's dancing miner and then all of a sudden at the LAST 30 SECONDS IT RIPS YOUR HEART OUT AND STOMPS ON IT IN FRONT OF YOUR MOTHER

[@ANBUxHATAKE]

My beautiful daughter born April 21, this year. And was the most beautiful thing I could ever see. I played this song many times while she was inside mommy. I just loved her with my life. For my disgrace, life took her away from us. 9 days later she die, and I just hope, in the moment before getting in paradise, she was dancing like this. With no fear, and being happy, no pain no sadness. Just as happy as she was. Love you Alessa, no matter where you are.

[@pSmurf954]

Dayemone Zelliture 🙏

[@musicvideos2695]

Thanks for sharing your pain my brother and I hope joy, peace come your way going forward. Your pain is felt miles away, peace and love.

[@slava54321]

Мне 35 лет, я из России из города Санкт-Петербург. Я не знаю английский язык и всё перевожу с помощью гугл переводчика, так вот, в очередной раз я выделяю текст, вставляю его в другую вкладу с гугл переводчиком и начинаю читать корявый перевод. Скажу честно, за всю свою 35-летнюю жизнь, ещё ни разу так не рыдал на взрыв и остановился читать, на моменте 9 дней, я действительно рыдал, как это делал актёр "Matthew McConaughey" из фильма "Interstellar". Вот прям так рыдал на вздрыв и с трудом дочитал перевод текста. Я не знаю что сказать, но этот клип я пересматриваю каждый год и сразу после него читать такие комментарии, ну я не знаю...

[@diane9247]

I'll bet she's dancing right now. 🌷💐

[@abundantharmony]

Shes dancing alright. For the Creator of all. Gets no bettah.

[@donjuanpond1]

makes me profoundly happy. After a day of listening to power electronics and harsh noise, some avalanches can't hurt!

[@sebastianmelmoth7331]

Years later and this song still hits me in the guts, without doubt one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I adore it. ❤️

[@JulianaSantos-fy5wb]

It’s amazing how not only this is one of the greatest songs of all time (feels like a love letter to music itself with all its samples) it’s also the best music video out there.

[@Ashethetics]

Haven’t seen it but the 9 samples that make up this song are: Everyday by Main Attraction, Anema E Core by Tony Mottola, Sky’s the limit by The Duprees, Lets do the Latin hustle by Klaus Wunderlich, Take Off Your Makeup by Lamont Dozier, By the time I get to Phoenix by Tony Mottola, Welcome to Paradise by Club Med, Daddy Rich by Rose Royce, and Younger Than Springtime by Charles K.L Davis

[@bigdaddy2343]

When I comment, it's usually just a reply to the op. But good God.. you're Gorgeous Sera. First time for everything I suppose.. stunning.. since you're on here, I already know you've got great taste in music..

[@fuxake]

Wow, now can you do that for the whole album please? ;-)

[@Laurarat]

@@bigdaddy2343 yikes

[@kianna3968]

Wow, interesting! I heard that this song has over 3,000 samples. There’s a whole video of all the samples (or majority) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3eoi5yDrsuGj6s

[@gemstonegynoid7475]

apparently a lot of the avalanche's music at this time was heavily making good use of tons of sampling. Frontier Psychiatrist is a more obvious example of sampling use

[@chrislambeth7367]

This music video gets me every time. Beautiful song. Beautiful camera work. Heart breaking short story. Art is so powerful.

[@DrPepperDERF]

No other music video makes me tear up as much as this one

[@canijust101]

aberdeen (spelling??) by cage the elephant really got me

[@ml92222]

Season 13 Finale of Its Always Sunny

[@Biotechnick]

Beatmachinearon - waves. Im crying buckets

[@IgorMartinsSpecail]

that ending made me so sad, everything in this video was awesome, I'm glad I got to know about the avalanches

[@IgorMartinsSpecail]

coming back at this now, after listening the song a couple of times I'd probably do like the guy in the end and not participate in the "dance" or whatever it's supposed to mean (I think it's related to dying or risking everything for happiness, something along those lines)

[@gingergreek]

Still one of my fave songs of all time

[@bradman1100]

have to agŕee. will never qùite sort this video out - but does it matter. Asher Keddie - ballerina - is just so so good. tragic she hurt her knee. could watch this forever.

[@_jrosier]

I watch this video at least once a year and it always pumps me the heck up

[@KarinFlower]

I love this song & the amazing video, I lost my mum a few weeks ago & I bloody hope this is what she got... Dancing & fun... She deserved that so much...

[@ccjones813]

My mom just passed on the 28th an I’ve pictured her dancing ever since she suffered from COPD for several years and she’s free to breath deep ass breaths from dancing and having a great time enjoying being able to dance an move an he’ll walk without oxygen tube up her nose an not having to stop to get her breath loosing her is by far the most soul rocker I’ve ever had an I’ve lost so many loved ones but never MY MOM God rest her soul as to your mom an I’m sending you peace ☮️ my friend in grief

[@KarinFlower]

@@ccjones813 Thank you - I truly feel your loss.. Sending comfort from your friend in grief.....

[@rickylafleur9855]

Losing his mom ain't easy. Love to you both. Let everything happen to you Beauty and terror Just keep going No feeling is final - Rainer Maria Rilke

[@francescomanzo3939]

so Sorry for your Loss! :( D:

[@chrissawyer4060]

I'm sorry you lost your mom.

[@Iamfromprague]

Jesus christ, this fucking song. Just how much emotion you can fit in 5 minutes. Absolute masterpiece.

[@AxelCruzMEX]

you have the full album as well as the discography. Thank me later.

[@tyddlup]

OMFG I FORGOT THIS EXISTED!!! I was a kid when this was released and haven't thought about it since. Hearing it again has made me smile!

[@This_Channel_nothing]

It’s been 22 years and I still remember this brilliant tune and the video. What a masterpiece! Love it a lot.

[@NonBada]

We are entering into another decade and I hope such music comes back to mainstream.

[@ramshacklealex7772]

Who cares? Just listen to good music, regardless of how popular it is :)

[@kdegraa]

No music gets worse as you get older. This is a scientific fact. The best music was when you were between 15 and 25 years of age. There are many radio stations proving this fact.

[@persona83]

@@kdegraa Well said.

[@user-dc5kc4gl5p]

@@kdegraa what are you talking about

[@kdegraa]

c ? As you get older, the best music is what you listened too earlier in life.

[@Tconcept]

A whole life story in a short video, amazing song and video.

[@bierrollerful]

This probably the happiest sad song ever

[@Iloveswedes]

I didn't expect this at all, any of it. But I'm here for it. Amazing.

[@alanreynolds5985]

Well I stumbled on this and watched it all the way through. It’s probably the best and most moving video I’ve seen. The ending reminds me of a lifelong friend I lost recently. I’m 74 and I can’t believe this eluded me for 21 years. Thanks for posting it up.

[@martrex2]

This is the music my heart needs right now.

[@bastaudio]

One of the things I find interesting is the pipe organ in the back. It kinda feels like it gives a feeling of "things of old are in the dark and are forgotten and new things are in the light"

[@madmax2069]

indeed

[@battlements7649]

I love you for seeing It

[@bastaudio]

Location is everything.

[@bastaudio]

I love pipe organs :P

[@donk5058]

The Avalanches might as well make a movie, every time I watch one of their music videos I'm blown away by their presentation.

[@sergimunoz6404]

This is not about life and death or passing through the afterlife. For me, it is about the lost opportunities to become happy and do whatever you like or, otherwise, keep standing on the edge of wanting to do it however, being too shy or reluctant even to try it. This song used to make me cry, but now I smile.

[@Plunderkind]

I find the interpretation of this being Arthur’s passage to afterlife thought provoking-and probably right-but I did read a quote from the Director of the video, who stated what you just did; it’s about going for something when you have your chance.

[@sergimunoz6404]

@@Plunderkind wow really? that's awesome, thanks for the info!

[@MysteryHistory]

live life, have fun, never hurt others, regret nothing.

[@hotdogmachinegun6145]

You're not the boss of me.

[@jevonmahoney]

would you two just kiss already

[@stephedawe2230]

Mystery History wow,right at this moment in time,i listen to track,read your comment,it makes sense to me,merry Xmas,philosepher mate!😀

[@Pct3ch]

Mystery History preach.

[@Ironman840]

No harm to others, I like it.

[@birdbrain4445]

One of the greatest songs - and albums - ever made. Zero hyperbole on my part there too, I mean it. This... this is art. And an incredible music video to match. The mix of emotions and their intensity is... unlike any other.

[@РоманБуре]

Подписываюсь под каждым словом!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LRXC1]

I remember this really hitting me 4 years ago. What a great music video. Thank you for this

[@mikefire98]

This music video never fails to make me cry.

[@simmycutters3757]

particularly the end with the old guy, goodness me, I bawled my bloody eyes out the first time I saw that part

[@ben.alldridge]

This song is the perfect introduction to the most perfect album there ever was

[@solomoncasado708]

This is literally the best video I've ever seen in my life

[@TheStranger513]

Solomon Casado Better than any MJ video?

[@tedakem1812]

for its depth, top 5 , fuq the bullshit

[@eliasignasio]

we only need ourselves, this song, and then we keep living 💞

[@michaelenders3600]

The world needs more music like this! LOVE IT!!

[@IsraeliDino]

Aw man.....this song and video are a masterpiece, but the last 10 seconds made sure all the feels hit all at once....wow.

[@neodonkey]

Beautiful in every way.

[@Alexiss2004]

More than a 20 years and this song still give me chills❤

[@lukerogers151]

Still the best music video of all time

[@andreystegantsev2007]

i remember seing this video as a teenager at mtv russia back in the beginning of the 2000s and it gave me shivers. im 41 now but i still cant stop tears coming to my eyes whenever i see this. a masterpiece

[@malishpsih]

тоже слезу пустил :,(

[@grahamdevereux]

Credit to the avalanches as they wonder either best song or best video at the awards. Same year of release

[@pete2neat]

This is an absolutely beautiful song and video.

[@CarolynCline-h6x]

I always love this song and video. It always makes me think of all the stuff I screwed up.

[@garypatterson2857]

One of those songs that is a nice enough song by itself, but the video raises it to another level. Every time I hear it, it's just a great song now.

[@DeviIInADress]

I had this song on repeat with my mom while cleaning her deceased parents house, getting ready to rent it out. A few weeks later there were horrific wildfires that took the newly cleaned/organized house and the house next door where my mom and I lived. Hardest thing was losing pets I've had since I was a child. I haven't heard this song since oct 2017 and I thought it would be depressing but that's just impossible. Love this song.

[@maryburke5423]

💜

[@brantalones]

That last part got me, what is stopping anyone from having "a damn good time" anywhere they go. I hope to be half the man Arthur was.

[@graciebara8280]

well said!

[@walls_of_skulls6061]

I hope to 1/10 of the dancer he was, God damn

[@vick207]

Well, depression and sadness can hold you down. Hope nobody here is going through that

[@crazyplums]

This song must be nearly 25yrs old, which means I was mid twenties when I first saw this video, I cried at the ending then, I cried now, and I reckon I’ve cried every time in between. Simply beautiful video that’s just so powerfully emotional ❤

[@matthewoberton1830]

Now this is a Masterpiece.

[@uyttyhjkl1604]

Amazing. I have never seen anything like this before. I love the music style and mood it's so upbeat and happy. I could wake up to this every morning.

[@GrinningMonk]

I still rate this as my all time greatest music video. Not only is the track great, but it just seems to give me this emotional whack that few others do. And that blond is divine.

[@globaltvandmovies4905]

Totally agree. It’s truly magical.

[@jamesdooley3715]

i am crying literally the best thing ever