The Mars Volta - Goliath

Music video by The Mars Volta performing Goliath. (C) 2007 The Mars Volta

[@Jonjey2112]

Yo the Elephant Man killed those vocals. Who knew Joseph Merrick was such a fucking beast.

[@Tsumami__]

Lmfao!

[@MrRjwhitehurst]

its john merrick ;)

[@Jonjey2112]

Anon ymous His real name was Joseph. FACT!

[@christ50]

+Jonjey2112 Haha, great comment, and you didn't fall for that "John" business

[@blorp-]

Wow... Just watched the documentary on Elephant Man. RIP

[@InkAndPoet]

They're so good at playing, they don't even need to hit the right notes or even play the right instruments and it sounds like the song!

[@lynxharpthorn7764]

This video has always bothered me for this reason. Play the song or play the audio from this recording, but don't fake it. Odd choice

[@InkAndPoet]

@@lynxharpthorn7764 that's The Mars Volta for ya. Taking themselves seriously with the music, but not always with everything else.

[@Cory989]

@@lynxharpthorn7764do you not understand that’s ever ducking music video lol 😂

[@lynxharpthorn7764]

@@Cory989 yeah but they didn't sell it

[@donnowme]

☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@T-roccBABY]

To this day I still wish I could hear the raw footage of this.

[@jakecravens8833]

We still aren't ready. The violin licks alone would be too much.

[@cristiano1g]

No you really don't :D

[@demaoza]

Never heard a man sing like this man before.

[@bdizz19]

Crazy timing 😂

[@nonamegonzalez5711]

Watch him now

[@kingsley.park00]

John 7:46 NT.

[@nitro5247]

All the days of my life ever since I’ve been born

[@HelloPersonReadingThis.]

Never heard a man speak like this man before? Watch me now.

[@bbaker777]

Thomas Pridgen on drums. Unbelievable talent.

[@SirZapdos]

He’s down with the Getting Jiggy With It.

[@gowan2586]

fr dude

[@bjorneriksson6480]

pridgen was a beast, sooo good

[@Gillpradi]

For a moment at the beginning the guy with the maracas seemd like he had a maraca with a wire and thought: DAMN, these alternative bands now use electric maracas!

[@thetonzaruberman938]

Guipradi damn that would be cool tho 😋👍🏽

[@TheYoungKilljoy]

You made my day

[@mrcool9090]

Anything that Omar could use his weird filters on

[@svrakata]

ahehahehaehhaeeae

[@ConnorShawMusic]

That dude is iky Owens One of the best keyboardist ever RIP

[@AsurorusA]

never heard a band plays like this one before

[@BilliumRye]

I think AsurorusA is playing off the line "never heard a man speak like this man before" from the song. Which actually works perfectly since TMV is such a distinct sound.

[@norro9928]

then listen to pregnant whale pain

[@Penelope_The_Therian]

They've ripped quite heavily from Acid Mother's Temple who were doing basically the same thing back in the mid 90s, only with less latin music influences.

[@themichaelvonavicanale7515]

King Crimson. The Crimson King.

[@madmae5127]

21 Century Schidzoid Man by King Crimson. Hear it. Isn't so hardcore. Buth nyeh.

[@harrydachimp]

I want to hear the actual audio from this video.

[@as_v8]

It's probably just Thomas on the drums because all the other instruments look like they're just comping on nothing

[@tylerjames9953]

facts

[@jaredgodley4135]

Me twizzle

[@rohiogerv22]

Sneak peek at 5:10.

[@jamesgoulding9941]

Never heard a band play like this band before...

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

Sometimes The Mars Volta sound to me like Santana and band are still trapped on that Woodstock stage decades later, locked in some infernal jam session curse.

[@zachhall5061]

Listen to King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man. Check out the similarities between that song and this one

[@TC-lk2ev]

@Ádám Kanizsai do you have a link to that? Was it in an interview? Also yeah, this song really sounds like parts of the album moonflower by Santana. Awesome music.

[@samo2336]

I was thinking the exact same thing, psychedelic rock in full effect!!! 👁🙌🤘

[@dikkeskieven484]

Gonna name my next band Infernal Jam Curse

[@dadecountyboos]

Noted.

[@TheDominyjones]

The drummer is a machine. They are such an incredible band to see live.

[@jetydosa1]

Thomas Pridgen. He also is in the band Pinnick, Gales, Pridgen. They're amazing

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

They were =/

[@7Robot6]

hoffimm I wouldn't count them out just yet my friend......

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

no.76 Well as of yet - they were, but reuinion is still possible, that's true.

[@dinothegonzo]

Gary H Count The Memorials in.

[@Toplockerguy]

Please tell me that the audio from the camera still exists.

[@luizfelipemarinho5804]

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[@PurpleCanuck]

Toplockerguy Haha exactly what I was just thinking. It looks like a good time

[@kennetheslinger2592]

Toplockerguy lol it probably sounds advant garde as fuck

[@sabrindenael1131]

I hope

[@Knockedlooser]

This song literally cures depression! Thanks Mars Volta! Huge inspiration!

[@godsofentropy]

Apocalyptic vocals, genuine psychosis, madness, best music skills on Earth and recording that holds that acid 70s spirit. This is the ultimate music paradise.

[@mortyerkinsuhmdhongsoff8987]

Couldn't have said better and their music theory is off the fucking chain!

[@carlosm.munozramirez1351]

That or buy original scuzz tv DVDs for more uselessness on me. Muahahaha.... mountain. Dibs on the cough in the summer.

[@pezcado.5007]

ETA mask. No original guy!!!

[@someone7554]

​@@mortyerkinsuhmdhongsoff8987Omar doesn't know any lol

[@user-fc8xw4fi5v]

This song made me cum my pants in the middle of a job interview because I remembered it. I didn't get the job

[@michaelmaltinskey6272]

never seen a band like this before

[@asiintrospect6229]

Isnt it glorious? Lol

[@remyvilleneuve4879]

Cedric is such a good vocalist. He is constantly adjusting the volume of his voice to the distance between him and the mic so his voice seem to always be on the same volume.

[@josemariapinto4330]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bUiKeJg82das0

[@philfoe551]

He’s definitely an all time underrated 🐐

[@roccos2311]

No he’s not, you aren’t hearing the volume from this performance. You’re hearing the studio version dubbed to the video

[@remyvilleneuve4879]

@@roccos2311 Whooosh

[@roccos2311]

@@remyvilleneuve4879 it wasn’t a joke dummy

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@austinstrong9376]

This video makes me wish Cedric did all of his live performances in costume with lots of exaggerated wizard gestures.

[@memalley]

Nice Elephant Man costume, Cedric

[@cdrizzy]

That is what I was thinking.

[@toddmiles7106]

this song could possibly be my favorite song of all time hahaha its just too good :)

[@MrBreganturtle]

Dude it's so so good.

[@karlstrausside107]

Mine too

[@Jayzbo]

Omar gets such incredible tone from that fiddle, and homie in the back killed it on the triangle and mini-saxaphone.

[@jakecravens8833]

Pretty sure dude is playing an end table. Pure musicians.

[@Pugetwitch]

Cedric doing curls with the mic stand is now a trope of myths and legends.

[@jakedovey1586]

Still, to this day, the best ever band I have ever seen live. And this was a pure masterpiece.

[@TheKemmist]

I would absolutely love to hear the raw audio for this music video.

[@teddyinjapan]

There is nobody like them. A one of a kind musical experience

[@denethorsmackinonmatoes6800]

King Crimson, Jethro Tull, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, IDLES to name a few. Discordia is a soundscape that's been well explored

[@leandroantelo7154]

​@@denethorsmackinonmatoes6800 idles plays a more heavy sound

[@rrbrambley]

This may be the greatest music video of all time

[@ACM86]

Dude is playing the shit out of that cow bell...

[@nickdiaz6236]

Nicholas Di Fulvio the only remedy for my fever is more cowbell

[@11cylynt11]

I GOTTA HAVE MORE COW BELL!!!!!

[@pipomaggi]

this is what happens when a label tell the musicians to do something they don't feel like doing.

[@gerald7902]

elaborate?

[@edwardhelms]

@@gerald7902 "Do a music video." "No." "It's in your contract." "Ugh. Fine."

[@myahgork3664]

The Mars Volta is my musical hero

[@brannonkirkhuang]

literally just found this band yesterday. I'm 23. How have I lived so long without hearing a single human mention this band? I'm upset.

[@niksatt4843]

Brannon Kirk O'Neal you have every right to be upset

[@b1llygo4t]

They broke up when you were in your teens (they will revisit the project). Don't feel bad, I didn't really get into my favorite band faith no more until well after their breakup. Prog music is a is a developed taste. Check out Omar Rodriguez's "solo" albums. He has a few that feature Cedric on vocals and he uses alot of the revolving door musicians that the mars volta did. He has a huge discography on his own, something like 50 of 60 albums, puts out something like 3 a year. So while the mars volta might be retired, it still lives on

[@haleybarker8318]

Bro does that mean you've never heard At The Drive In either?

[@vzenitram6854]

Brannon Kirk O'Neal you need better friends! 😉. Hopefully your journey leads you to other great bands like King Crimson too.

[@johnrankin7135]

It's ok. Things will only get better from now.

[@thepointydoughnut5358]

At some point, that man started strumming the keyboard. What a legend

[@josemariapinto4330]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bUiKeJg82das0

[@TheNoobSpace]

That ghost is spooky AF

[@TheNoobSpace]

Prove it

[@KimiJimiJames]

That ghost just isn't holy anymore...

[@yohanesalpacino]

No, it's Jack The Ripper

[@mickelknight]

The road crew are the real stars here breaking down and setting up the whole street stage in like 60 seconds. Pros.

[@anthg8942]

Record Company: The budget is a 1000 dollars The Mars Volta: Say no more

[@therealgrapesoda]

They used the extra 900 for some tacos lol

[@dewrey2076]

I started to work in a company in 2001 (the year TMV began) and every day I used to listen to the mars volta at the office. On february 2013, the company closed and the mars volta had broken up. Now I'm working in another company, but it's not the same without The Mars Volta around and waiting for new music. Thank God I watched them live once here in Mty.

[@dahhwits40]

This is Rock. What a great band this will be for ages ---- even for eternity. If I ever have kids, I will certainly introduce them to you guys' material. Thank you for your contribution to music.

[@budogden]

I will always love this fascinating band!

[@bootlegapparel]

one of the best bands of modern times

[@ulf___]

The most expensive music video ever made.

[@beatlas1601]

I am sure they are all minority, so I doubt it :)

[@MrRabidKiwi]

+be atlas the fuck does that even mean

[@darkhun73r]

+Rank Savage that they didn't get paid

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Surely that goes to Pixies- Velouria

[@CedricZirtacic]

Or "Everything's ruined" by FNM.

[@MrInertiable]

This is such a spectacular tune. Completely brilliant. Absolute masterpiece.

[@josemariapinto4330]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bUiKeJg82das0

[@AxiomApe]

*Realizes the unedited audio from this moment exists somewhere* ...

[@asn9SkulF]

but seriously, one of my favorite songs of all time

[@cloudstrife8810]

one of my favorite videos to watch and songs to listen to while drinking.

[@DeeEfSea]

Sigh... I miss these guys so much!! RIP Isaiah Ikey Owens :'(

[@CraigTaxt]

David Lynch loves this

[@KDollism]

Such beautiful chaos and frantic passion... Nothing but love for this awesome band.

[@SixelaElocin]

I just adore TMV..I saw them live in 2003 @ the henry fonda.....THE BEST SHOW EVER! Saul Williams opened for them that night..and I fell in love with another great in him!!!

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

I like how chaotic there music can be at certain times

[@rbenesh]

I've seen this so many times over the last decade. It remains a top ten KZbin video for me.

[@mattro44]

Great song, great band, awesome live show. Can't wait for them to get out on tour again I'll be keeping my eye on it and will be sure to catch them again.

[@joshkukl]

Sometimes a person's sarcasm is so advanced it's hard to tell if they're actually being sarcastic or if they're just stupid.

[@wolfstar675]

Captain Beefheart must a huge inspiration to "The Mars Volta"

[@aalexandromoreno]

RIP Isaiah Owens

[@jasoncraig2643]

Stfu

[@theminakins815]

"give me that coke please, the one with no ice please, I really want it now~"

[@joeyclemenza7339]

“We need a video, boys.” “Ok...... we need $3 million.” “Wow!!! This must be some video you want to shoot.” “You have no idea.”

[@TheCivildecay]

I think they spend it all on coke before the shoot, and spend the remaining 10 dollar for the clip :)

[@ciaranward3559]

@@TheCivildecay kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnamhqWio712p80

[@leandroantelo7154]

​@@TheCivildecayand it fucking worth it

[@leandroantelo7154]

This is a shot to the head, Once you hear that voice combined with that song you are never coming back. If i compare something to the mars volta, becomes so little.... And i mean sooooooo little

[@user-fl5br9ok3q]

ほんっと鳥肌やばい！！！！痺れる！

[@palarisperalta4183]

R.I.P. Ikey :(

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

JC Fitz yes he did 😢

[@NattyIce100]

Still sending him love to this day and forever. Such an unsung heartbeat to this band

[@TDWP53]

This is by far one of the best music video's I've seen.

[@UncommonRecordsnyc]

Never saw this when it came out. I feel really blessed to have seen this exact line up perform Bedlam In Goliath tracks at least twice. I loved Pridgeon on drums, this is my favorite album of theirs. RIP Ikey.

[@josemariapinto4330]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bUiKeJg82das0

[@BrandonBenson11]

Probably one of the most entertaining music videos I have ever watched to go along with this amazing song, Hahaha so funny!

[@uforad170]

I'd literally never heard of this band until now and I'm so mad. I feel like I've been missing out.

[@zeplin4529]

OMG...I cant get enough of this band. So beautiful

[@josephstockmal2390]

for what it's worth,this is my favorite video ever. reminds me of playing hockey in manayunk. Car!!

[@TheZongsmoker]

what beautiful inspiration it is to see a completely unheard of music form in my lifetime

[@TotesMagee]

that video brightened my day =) thank you Mars Volta for being so amazing \m/

[@gabymsowa]

2:35 the violin bow breaks... haha

[@toneokotie49]

gabymsowa I remember 8 years ago I got all my perfect circle downloads from your Chanel lol

[@cedricproper5256]

All the violinist needs now is zippo fuel and a pack of matches. Jimi Hendrix reborn.

[@thetonzaruberman938]

gabymsowa Aahhahaha 😆😂😂😂😅😊

[@mauriciosaavedra8741]

jajaja yeah!!!! Omar looks angry

[@friendlyworm420]

@@toneokotie49 yo straight up. i was trying to remember where i've seen her profile pic

[@malicerouge2924]

i could never put in word of how i felt when i was shown this video last night. Love the lyrics, video trippyy. Little saxx epic

[@joeinternut-xm6xk]

Santana meets Zepplin , dig it!

[@144avery]

"I have a great idea for our music video. Let's do something that barely resembles the song at all." From this, the most genius video ever was created.

[@bloodbrother1251]

hahahaha i like how what they were actually playing was soooo different from Goliath, i love these guys

[@amorska11]

its a parody.

[@javier019]

The video is hilarious! But I wonder if they ever got bored of just moving around for 10 minutes haha

[@massaj88]

When they jump right back in after the interruption it made me smile

[@etiennele]

they are simply amazing

[@thebigcarri]

this whole thing just reminds me of why i love the mars volta

[@sharkboy85]

This feels like a piece of performance art with music put over it.

[@TheRealJetpack]

One of my favorite bands...and this is one of my favorites of theirs.

[@WorldofFood]

these guys are nuts, I love it!

[@Xaybas]

So much non-sense in this video, it's epic

[@graemeaburton]

Nearly two million views and not a dislike in sight... Everything about this band is phenomenal

[@johntorres9515]

My new all time fave vid

[@pirateking888]

Not even going to pretend I "get" the lyrics, but goddamn do I love their sound.

[@hannsandres]

I have the hope Cedric and Omar will make music together again. They are still making great music separated. The Mars Volta lives on. Thanks for the music!!!!!!

[@squonkydog6259]

Wish granted

[@caitlinhs9670]

Omg I love that soprano sax!

[@Zap_Rowsdower_Needs_Beer]

All the days of my live ever since I been born, never heard a man speak like this Man before!

[@DylTyrril]

Just starting to get a feel for TMV but I can tell I'm in for one incredible journey with their music

[@nolanjenkins7510]

Theres always that kid that has to "go home and eat" lol

[@kjc9trader491]

I love how they are rocking out on Toy Instruments - so cool!

[@caitlinhs9670]

The sax wasn't a toy, it's a soprano sax. The trumpet is a toy though.

[@kjc9trader491]

@@caitlinhs9670 : It is clearly a plastic toy - WAY smaller than a soprano sax...

[@arch_dornan6066]

@@kjc9trader491 I play Soprano, it's normal.

[@IIIDOOBOOIII]

밴드 음악은 언제나 신나 ~ 😊😊😊😊

[@badmanjones179]

ok but now i want to know what the song theyre playing in the video sounds like

[@mytacuren23]

sarcasm

[@amorska11]

Man you get it. @@mytacuren23

[@samus1421]

one of the greatest bands ever. can't wait for their reunion... yes i can... 7:25 ' i gotta go home & eat.'

[@pirateslifef0rme]

well, your wish came true!

[@slytherinda4669]

@@pirateslifef0rme how annoying that theyre touring with RHCP though

[@pirateslifef0rme]

@@slytherinda4669 oh god this is super annoying. RHCP sucks

[@leeslyheeLLOkitty]

great style!!!:3 you guys are inspiration! cheers from mexico city

[@jackmermigas9465]

thankyou for insane melody and awarenose the zombies of intelligigence love it

[@IronVideogames]

I can smell the weed from this far

[@cmdann8]

Weed hahaha. Im sure more than weed was consumed before/ during the making of this video.

[@havinfunfallin9458]

I can smell the weed from this many years away lol.

[@lancelove3663]

Thats wierd theyve never smoked weed or eaten it or rubbed it on thier skin or hair...in fact..whats weed? I'm pretty sure they are strictly weed killer musicians.

[@philtaylor6602]

Really lance? Reeeaaallly?

[@frankgarcia9834]

Weed? Never heard of......... but about cannabis was present if not a present

[@AdrianPaco]

I saw them 3 times in Mexico city, They was amazing on a stage. The mars Volta is one of the best fucking bands last 20 years... I miss them a lot ;(

[@zachariclark]

I'm not sure if you're actually playing during this video but you're sure having a helluva time! Rock on and keep havin' fun. I love you guys

[@erickingsley1481]

Absolutely cannot wait for their concert comin soon

[@NOSfreak21]

first time ever heard this band love it

[@10rk61]

RIP Isaiah

[@igohard4christ508]

Yo!! This groove is underrated!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Highoctaneaudio614]

Great song great video by a great band