The Mars Volta - L'Via L'Viaquez

[@ogul84]

what I love about this song is during the "American rock" parts they sing in Spanish, and during the salsa parts they sing in English. Neat trick.

[@23Redspecial]

never noticed that. Nice perspective/point.

[@Quentino]

Good reflexion!

[@krich451]

i've been listening to this album since it came out and i don't think i've ever even noticed that.

[@robertozarrabal3251]

evolvingandroid Salsa lol, That's Guajira, learn the difference brother.

[@ogul84]

Roberto Zarrabal thanks for the knowledge friend. I love that sound :)

[@SENSEOFLIBERTY]

This piece is one of the greatest recorded in XXI century. As a composition it is not different from the biggest ones from previous century. Same greatness.

[@mrporcupine4140]

To this day I still can't believe these guys recorded this album separately, with each member only knowing their parts and knowing nothing of what the others were playing. Omar is a hell of a genius if he really pulled that off

[@dukeflyingcow]

MrPorcupine agree. But that pretty much leads to the great jon Theodore leaving the band I guess..

[@Ophiuchus123456789]

@@dukeflyingcow Yeah, I feel this band would've lasted longer if Omar wasn't such a 'leader' of the band. That always ruins dynamics having one guy telling everyone else what to do. It's a team contribution after all.

[@umrasangus]

He was a gigantic dick back then.

[@ladyofthelakeluna2422]

I saw them play live in the summer of 2005 with SOFD (they were the Headliner). But honestly I fell in love with The Mars Volta when I saw them play the Frances the Mute album as the second act. They had some trippy black lights for this and the points past Cassandra the gemini. They sounded just like the album when they played live that's how you knew they rehearsed so much while making the album. It was such a privilege to see them play live.

[@schizophreniagaming4058]

@@Ophiuchus123456789 yeah, I say, especially for things like music, you propose an idea and then you let the other members build on it.

[@Fuckthesyify]

Que gran banda the mars volta Omar Rodriguez es unos de los mejores guitarristas de la actualidad, Celtric tiene una voz bien especial el Frances es un discazo, que banda!!!

[@WhatsReallyGoingOn84]

I'm a White blond dude from California and I love it when these guys do the Spanish thing. I didn't feel like I had to mention it but it sounds like there's some storms brewin' so I figured I'd sound off. Love everybody.

[@WhatsReallyGoingOn84]

When I wrote this the comment section was full of racial debates since the lyrics have Spanish in them. But I can't remember exactly since this bullshit was 4 months ago. Scroll around a bit and see for yourself.

[@Skunkybiffta]

Best description I ever heard of Mars Volta was : In the certain madness there is genius. Couldn't agree more when listening to songs like this and Eriatarka, all disjointed like a mind in ruin but beautiful to listen to.

[@ladyofthelakeluna2422]

It reminds me of that scene where Sherlock. Holmes in the first movie is high but he figured out who the villains cohoe in crime was, and where the next target of their crime spree would be.

[@julianalvarez7086]

Stop arguing if Cedric and Omar are from Mexico, USA, Puerto Rico.. is the same, guys.. I'm from Argentina, very proud of latin music. But this is all because of the music, not because the country they lived in. This song kicks ass, Omar is probably one of the best guitar players in the history of rock (that's my personal vision). And yes they have songs, both in spanish and english, so what?. A guy who was born on the USA but he sings in spanish, and all the latin proud comes out: "oh, yeah, he is latin! i'm so proud".. No he is not, but not because of that you have to start a discussion about it.. Enjoy the music. You cand find good musicians in almost every country in the world.

[@neajeagle1346]

solo tengo que "disirte" que tienes la razón.

[@SebaCoverx]

Totalmennte de acuerdo loco. Pueden ser de donde se les cante, lo que realmente cuenta es que son musicos geniales y originales. Por que no hay NINGUNA banda que suene como The Mars Volta. Saludos de Argentina tambien papa!

[@revolversand]

the guy who doesnt care where musicians are from, starts his point remarking that he's argentinian. Sure

[@julianalvarez7086]

revolversand It has nothing to do with what I was saying!.. read again. That was in order to let people know where i'm from, the reason of why I'm so proud of latin music. And none of those musicians are from Argentina, so shut up!. I've never said "I'm from Argentina, we kick ass, we are the best". Because that would be a lie.. I'm so sorry for mentioning the place in which I was born (sarcastic face). Get lost.

[@christopherbakes]

Julián Alvarez I agree, the music is fantastic, regardless of where the band members were born.

[@blacklc7]

esta chingona la rola la neta tiene creatividad tenemos que aceptarlo y a esos que no les gusta es por que estan cerrados en su mundo de mota y no saben apreciar los diferentes estilos de musica, no todo es metal hermanos y eso que soy amante del metal pero debemos escuchar todas las propuestas y esta me parece interesante mas por que son parte mexicanos, bien the mars volta

[@rosariocarcamo4533]

Tienes razón, yo era uno de esos rancios pero e mejorado agan caso a este consejo

[@Musichitecture]

Gosh this brings back hazy.. fuzzy.. blurry memories haha!! Watching them live was insane!

[@ashleypurpura5258]

I'm so jealous.

[@LuxPostNoctem]

Jealous as fuck too.

[@19Jesper93]

I think all of us who haven't watched them are jealous

[@JorgeAmaya17]

+Lock Nesi I missed watching them live in 2003 because the dumb fuc|< that took us to the show arrived 2 hrs late, at least didn't missed APC. :)

[@bsshiver]

Lock Nesi It most definitely was. I saw them live twice. Once opening for RHCP during their Stadium Arcadium tour and again during TMV's Bedlam In Goliath tour.

[@devilsambition1]

5:05 - 6:35. The transition there is incredible. The chello->guitarin the background really changes the mood.

[@martian0_0muse]

Tasty solos, raw energy, screaming vocals, and Latin beats make for a ridiculously awesome song! =D

[@genequist3859]

Probably the best band to ever come out of Texas

[@jaguarcesar]

The Mars Volta Rules!!! Chingada madre!!! HERMOSA CANCIÓN!!! HERMOSO CANTO!!! NO BOUNDARIES!!!

[@Knibal2000]

¡Viva México viva L´via !

[@wolfingfly]

The Mars Volta + John Frusciante + Larry Harlow = this

[@elconocido1994]

that piano is played by the legendary larry harlow from "la fania all star"

[@utubedestroysmytime]

Alejo Martínez it also has a lot of licks from celia cruzs sopita en botella

[@tobiasfuerte9133]

I play this in 2020. Y cada que la pongo me transporta al bien y el mal me hace estremecer y saciar mis manos temblorosas llenas de sangre ,asomandome por las cortinas del cuarto esperando a que esa sombra se aleje de mi vista simplemente en segundos me siento mejor otra vez, hermosa llena de mitología y con olores a llerbas de la sierra de Victoria Tamaulipas,me haces flashear mis ojos

[@stevenbeardshear8639]

this is one of those songs i wish would never end

[@Mandiiixd]

I love when they put a spanish beat into a rock song!!

[@shiroumxm2052]

cuban not spanish

[@rafaedromero]

Que buena canción, y de pinga porque como no entiendo nada no tengo que pensar mucho

[@josueponce9711]

Una canción en español e inglés... y me da igual, no entiendo nada jajaja

[@8Dyummy8D]

Cabesa de Galloooooo!!! shit always cracks me up

[@gabisanchez3233]

8Dyummy8D saw your comment and then 1 second later : cabeza de gallooooooo !! coincidence? lol

[@seagers_studio]

looking forward to blasting this track out in my car this summer

[@PandaJNiccals]

Shit, they could sing a song entirely in Wingdings and still sound amazing.

[@miyuruify]

2:56 that's sick man

[@jayxmenendez]

Que Bellakera....MarsVolta es la ley!

[@UnknwnMonster]

2:30-3:00 kind of sounds like it's being played backwards, adds on to the epic music.

[@billiejoeeyelash]

Better than Despacito

[@ncrtrooper2856]

It's basically Despacito rock

[@Ophiuchus123456789]

I forgot all about that song. It'd be lost to the sands of times if it weren't for these comments reminding me it existed. Loads of faddy shit comes and go. Anyone remember "It's chico time!"?

[@lowkeyluckyjeans8560]

@@ncrtrooper2856 dont ever call it that again

[@lonso1316]

what isn't lmao

[@veritasevinco]

underrated big time! people who say rock is dead have not looked hard enough :p

[@venusazem]

one of the best songs ever

[@temariluvsgaara]

very good song. i love playing this on world tour:)

[@viajeraeterna333]

¡me encantan las letras de TMV! porque son indescifrables, quedan a entender de cada uno, pueden significar cualquier cosa, eso es lo que las hace increíbles.

[@bubbysitch]

haunting brilliance

[@gorillazhead]

One of the best Prog Rock bands since Pink Floyd and King Crimson.

[@617-c1n]

mars volta son tan lidos los amo

[@baysidesmart]

mmmmm.........im feeling this smokin excellent

[@byrusmx]

Mi jefe se apellida Miranda y no puedo dejar de pensar en esta canción cada que lo veo jajajajaja

[@PippeML]

Y qué tal está la hija? ;)

[@alfonsonavarro5738]

@@PippeML xd

[@zwillingseele]

The Mars Volta

[@ernestosoltero]

Pieza maestra. Psicodelia, estridencia punk y sabor afrocaribe...todo en una sola canción. Los otros albumes que vinieron después ya son demasiado "volaos" para mi

[@hugoe.sanchez6803]

¿Puedes ser más especifico? Siendo objetivos, este es el mejor album, pero no se puede dejar atrás el potente y enérgico The bedlam in goliath y que decir de su llamado album acústico Octahedron

[@angelchaires513]

Buenísima rola, saludos desde México :D

[@_24kfranky]

Que triposo todo 😍

[@antoniodias4718]

great sound!!!!

[@luabrito]

5:11 Omar did his homage to Robert Fripp!

[@sebastianpulgar5600]

que banda tan buena de pana, otra banda brutal hecha en mexico

[@anahic.martinez9320]

no son de México, vienen del paso Texas

[@aerials113]

Vocalista Mexicano Omar Rodriguez es de Puerto Rico Desconozco de dónde son los demás pero si se formó en El paso :)

[@danielavera1908]

El vocalista no es mexicano, Cedric nació en California, sus padres si lo son, pero él se crió en El Paso, Texas.

[@hippiecracken]

***** Pochos

[@RossoneriX]

Daniela Vera Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos ... Capítulo IIDe los Mexicanos Artículo 30. La nacionalidad mexicana se adquiere por nacimiento o por naturalización. A) Son mexicanos por nacimiento: I. Los que nazcan en territorio de la República, sea cual fuere la nacionalidad de sus padres. II. Los que nazcan en el extranjero, hijos de padres mexicanos nacidos en territorio nacional, de padre mexicano nacido en territorio nacional, o de madre mexicana nacida en territorio nacional; O sea que sí que es mexicano

[@samsonova_og]

2021 and still jamming to this band and song 🖤🖤🖤

[@redwar85]

Que putería! Está demasiado increíble!

[@lalokitademama]

@GeneralRazor it IS Latino Pride, this is based on the countries that are in the Americas that speak languages derived from the latin which includes us, Central and South America and Caribbean Islands

[@timeshhift87]

the song literally EXPLODES @ 2:52

[@reservoirdog1]

@sarduspater01 No sacaron las letras de un periodico, se basaron en un libro o algo del estilo que su amigo jeremy ward escribrio y de los dos, solo omar habla fluidamente español, credic habla mas en "spanglish"

[@clonecommando786]

i cant understand anything but the music is AWESOME

[@S0ADFanKevin]

"Epic. Epic. Epic." That word is really tossed around way too much on the web nowadays. This song is very good and it's done very well.

[@CCHPC]

grandioso...

[@CrabJock]

@wmotamedi Did a little prowling (not wikipedia mind you) and found out that this whole album is based on a Diary found by former band member Jeremy Ward. The diary was from a man struggling to find his parents. Each song on this album is about a different person in the diary. Each person, leading the man closer to his parents. Jeremy Ward identified with him. Which is why they made this concept album. In the memory of Ward. So, I guess the lyrics do have meaning behind them.

[@Sacred-Sin-]

I had no idea this band was on Guitar Hero, I just fucking love this band!

[@psychicbyinternet]

This has got to be the best Spanish-language song ever. Anyone who disagrees, feel free to reply with The Mars Volta's competition.

[@agustinvillegas5268]

Love The Mars Volta, a lot, but what you said can only come from an american who has never listen to rock in spanish. Listen to "Pescado Rabioso", TMV likes it ;)

[@psychicbyinternet]

Ok I shall. And for the record, I. AM. CANADIAN!

[@psychicbyinternet]

Colour Villegas Listened to about 5 of their songs. Can't say I care for them. Sorry. They sound kind of like the Beatles, but their songs are kind of boring and their vocals sound really rough and sloppy. Sorry. Everyone likes different things, I guess.

[@jhaam18]

This is an amazing song

[@EmployeeTheMyth]

***** explain further..

[@hippiepsycopathz]

Good Music!

[@davelocoorigelrios864]

CABEZA DE GALLIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JAJAJA Q CHINGONA ROLAAAAAA

[@dragonball4ever2009]

Nobody: Literally no one: Me playing Guitar Hero microphone expert: 👁👄👁 *OHH EEEE OHH EEE YEEEEEEAAAAH YEAAAAAAAAAAHH YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH*

[@vinekin]

en el momento de escuchar esto me dan unas ganas de estar en un viaje cósmico... así relax con Maria. solo maría me hace viajar así como la música de The mars volta

[@KnightWithoutASmile]

congratulations!

[@hollywoodrizzo]

Man I don't evern listen to this form of music but this shit is good

[@WestsideRollla]

Love playin this on expert on world tour....fukin awsome track to rock too

[@chrissouthall411]

I learned to speak spanish thanks to this song

[@Anubislust]

Horns up from El Paso

[@nxonl2009]

And Juarez 😉

[@Velvet.Cherry]

@2113will It is a name, is used in spanish countries. Romanized, it's like Elvia

[@WILLYWOTHEKING]

bellisima voz ù.ù

[@KFordVideos]

This song is too good for its own good

[@Unconsciousnesss]

amazing, that's all there is to it. :D

[@rhynoceros]

ohhhhh yeahhhhaaa yeah yeahhh yeahhhh!!!

[@hectorfernandoguzmanmedina1013]

the first ten seconds...

[@B0NGERSON]

right!? haha

[@davidwantsahug]

Frusciante, man... pure genius.

[@hectorfernandoguzmanmedina1013]

***** O: thought was Rodríguez

[@davidwantsahug]

Nah, Frusciante plays the first two solos I think. You can sort of tell it's Frusciante just from his playing style.

[@strife696]

can confirm, its in the album liner.

[@spider4859]

freaken live this song!

[@necromx]

Wow people don't bother arguing with people who don't get TMV. It's one of those bands you get or you don't.

[@sanguivan]

Awebo The mars volta rifa¡¡¡¡¡ MexicanPower

[@Flyytb]

Dreams and questions about my existence. And... drawings, I love to draw :D

[@pityado]

que manso tema locoooossss

[@tankeportnoy]

This is real music!

[@lucianorodriguez5447]

Que fino!

[@ZorkuAravar]

@P30STMFH Actually, there is a long part in the intro that's about 1-3 minutes long, and some at the end, too, though that partis people talking... I think. Plus, the piano gets cut out at the end. But yeah, it's still an awesome song.

[@Megadethmrc]

perfecto

[@zeroman626]

It's pretty much a diary most of the song on this album is about a diary they found somewhere

[@williamhardel7330]

ty guys. it's a loose translation bit I hope it helps paint a picture better.:)

[@KnightWithoutASmile]

oh patience is a great thing everybody should learn, as well as tolerance towards different people! :)

[@elviagarcia5113]

El mejor nombre del mundo

[@thunderkizzblues]

\THIS SONG reminds me the last time i had friends

[@andthemushrooms123]

@ooNATIVEoo I think they're Puerto Rican and i'm pretty sure this song's in Spanish, but this band is known to have lyrics that are really hard to understand or make no sense at all, so they probably will be hard to figure out even if you were fluent in Spanish! Awesome music though right? :)

[@sarduspater01]

@berny225 vale, esto explica muchas cosas porque yo ví una entrevista en mexico y hablaban perfectamente español...

[@Hoodoo93]

Fuck everithing, i'm here because The Mars Volta kick some fuckin' ass

[@utubedestroysmytime]

LMAO WHOLE SONG IS IN GMINOR THEN THAT LAST SOLO HAS A F#and b LMAO

[@joshuaprss1]

@JohnBigmon Actually he wasn't the first he was just the first to play in major league

[@andreachrist9877]

YeahhhhhhhhYEAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhYEAHHHYEAHHHHHHHHHH

[@omyyer]

This song was on guitar hero - and you just know that there'll be internet kids saying "OMG I TOTES HEARD THIS MUSIC AGES AGO YOURE NOTHING BUT A POSEEEER" this guy just doesnt care

[@ShiniRyuga]

the full full version is 12 mins and 27 seconds

[@oscarlucia7094]

Latin Power!

[@Gmiseje]

You can hear L'via get shot at 9:02

[@bazues]

es un temazo!!!

[@rayvega91]

@ThingsThatMakeMe Quiebra el espejo is not "I lost my wife", It's "Break the mirror"

[@Gang1242]

Omar is Puerto Rican. His brother is Puertorriqueno. Not all of them are Mexican.

[@sarduspater01]

@Juturn4 no...what I said is that sounds like something translated with google or something similar... I heard an interview in spanish and he speaks perfectly so I don't know why the lyrics are like this...

[@Iknowaghost19]

This song issss sooooooo sick

[@QuiDity]

11 people must have had finger spasms when they accidentally chose 'dislike'.

[@sayckeone]

@greenorange75 Technically, it's American music, but I get what you mean. In that case, it's still not Spanish, since it's not from Spain.