The Strokes - in-the-studio - PART I

[@themumbler11684]

when you watch this you understand why it took them five years

[@MsZee1993]

"Julian was touring with his solo album during this time, the guys mostly recorded the songs on their own, and then Julian would come and record his part." There ya go, now you know why he wasn't here.

[@angus7021]

Fabrizio is the funniest man I swear to god

[@alexandriaserna1822]

angus7021 even his name 😂

[@pedropaulobarreto162]

angus7021 he's brazilian :)

[@lucakat9262]

Yeah I love it when he grabs Albert and starts singing "I touch myself."🤣

[@JJJameson.]

It's how the saying goes, the funniest man gets Drew Barrymore

[@LUXKIO]

@@JJJameson. he dated Kristin wiig too. Lucky dude

[@marka2033]

It's fascinating to watch this knowing that this was the very recording process that Nick Valensi trashed and despised. It's like capturing The Strokes at their most frustrated point.

[@emgg3794]

I was very shocked when I heard the producer telling that stuff to Nick

[@PunkerThor]

@@emgg3794 ya, makes sense why they fired him

[@amarreezlan7131]

@@PunkerThorwhat did the producers said?

[@youthfulmelancholy]

@@amarreezlan7131I think he’s referring to the part at 2:56 where the producer is kinda trashing what he recorded lol

[@SherissaGo]

nick valensi's reaction to fab filming him: In Transit (2001): WHAT, YOU GOT A FUCKING CRUSH ON ME? In The Studio (2010) WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU FOLLOWING ME?? it's like these guys never lose their love for each other its incredible

[@moonsmonsters]

sherissa go how do you know it's still Fab ?

[@tropicarls]

"THAT'S WHY THE CALL US THE STROKES" 'you're a star, Nikolai-" "WELL, *WE* CALLED OURSELVES THE STROKES BUT, I MEAN-"

[@venusazem]

it´s hard to explain how much i love this band... it´s almost like an obsession... once u started to listen them and you never ever gonna stop

[@denswa91]

So u still listening???

[@2000Numan]

haha you said hard to explain

[@joecantu5252]

Yup

[@karlaminguer3481]

11 years and Im still waiting for the second part (actualizado)

[@amara1234554321]

+Karla Minguer amen

[@godblessbobdylan]

7 years still waiting

[@pakonmusikaboonlert1295]

8 years passed..

[@bautistaalberioneschiavi2790]

9 years

[@ferponce719]

20 years

[@aetrie]

I feel like the narrator was suppose to narrate a wildlife documentary but ended up doing one of The Strokes. -Fabrizio and Albert in their natural habitat. Mating season is slowly approaching. The attraction to one another is astounding.

[@notkat3662]

Nick’s “what are you doing, you following me?” @ 4:14 and “what are you doing, man?” @ 4:26 remind me of In Transit when he says “what are you filming man?” and “what? You got a crush on me???”

[@freezedriedzombi8242]

Ugh oh yes 😂loved that vid so much

[@alexsandramurphy3006]

Hahaha, I was thinking that, too.

[@fIiperama]

nick is a shy boi

[@tgodmostdope]

You're a star Nikolai. You're a star

[@Electricityscape23]

The Killers?

[@jacksonflynn4988]

“Nikolai broke the Zoom” has a completely different meaning now, but it is still 100% accurate 🎸😂

[@luanamariamusat4920]

I LAUGHED MY ASS OF AT YHIS COMMENT

[@taylorryland8107]

Before I watched this video, I took a sip of water. I have to prepare for these things

[@Asklepios27]

Fab: Do you know how to play the guitar? Nick: No.. Wtf nick :'D

[@z3idd]

NIKOLAI BROKE THE ZOOOOM

[@kikigirlnirvana]

Who remembers "in transit"

[@bbfogosa]

meeeee

[@TheJupiteL]

Freeeeee from it aaaaaallll.....

[@Mars-lj3qq]

"This is the producer...explaining to the artist...that it sucked."

[@pb12661]

dude sounds like a douche bag. Let the artist create the music and YOU record/make it sound the best it can. that simple guitar part that he played may have been great. Just because "it could have been played by anyone" is irrelevant. A lot of great guitarists don't play like Vai. This idiot probably would have had them change their whole first album. What an idiot. I would have fired this guy immediately. I don't care what his resume is. He was the wrong guy for THIS band.

[@lucakat9262]

@@pb12661 agreed. Weird the producer would tell Nick that. Nick is such a talented man. No wonder he joked in the video that he couldn't play guitar with the asshole saying that. Btw, Nick has been playing guitar since he was 5. Truly amazing!😊

[@carlosoverdadeiro5650]

@@pb12661 no bro thats his job

[@sofiabarrios8988]

@@carlosoverdadeiro5650 right? people only want yes man around them, that is what he is there for, to make them improve and do the best of their ability, not just trying to get the job done with the first tune you hear lol

[@joelgreek]

It's 2014. I'm am slowly falling asleep, I am watching a the strokes video, as the narrator, is slowly putting me too sleep.

[@Electricityscape23]

2015 for me and its 3 am

[@CrazyJonasvale]

Joel Greek 2015 4 am

[@hildaaskar544]

+elmexicanochilango it's 2016 and I'm still here

[@juanlara5389]

It's 2016 and this comment makes me want to cry. I miss 2014 :(

[@ebeling3458]

2017...

[@helenfoster6597]

If their next album doesn't feature nikolai broke the zoom I will cry

[@smokeythegrill]

Do you think they'll make another? It's my dying wish(:

[@helenfoster6597]

Radical Face Jules has said some stuff about getting back in the studio this year, so hopefully we'll have another within the year!

[@smokeythegrill]

Are you kidding?? Where'd you hear that? I might have a heart attack!(:

[@Wishimiri]

Radical Face and they are gonna do more shows this year

[@helenfoster6597]

Radical Face I don't remember exactly where, but he's talked about it in multiple interviews :)

[@fadoodle100]

The Strokes will always be my favorite band.

[@marxer8665]

look at those fingers look how they move

[@balortegaiii8710]

Marxer love that part

[@BoxJawz]

"Nikolai broke the zoom" This will be stuck in my head forever now. Please make this a song.

[@CraigTravis]

"Yeah, I broke it, and you're all gonna pay for it." Gangsta

[@TheoPhim]

Nick Valensi sings better here than with his band crx

[@CrimsonCogent]

This is the dream right here: your own corner of the sandbox. Angles is great. It's moody and complex and twisted. It represents the pop shift that gave us Comedown Machine, which is essentially 80's revival and I'm not complaining.

[@janedeaux905]

Still waiting for "Nikolai Broke The Zoom" to come out

[@FrankySteppz]

i feel like julian was the one holding the camera the whole time...

[@noahbroch5256]

I'm pretty sure this was the album that he basically recorded everything at his house cause they were having issues

[@paisenpaisen]

was angles really recorded like that?

[@Sego763]

@@paisenpaisen yes. That's why they never played songs from the album on future tours.

[@aleisterj.r8848]

he was too busy at home being drunk :(((

[@alwaysnauseous]

@@aleisterj.r8848 this was like 2 years after he got sober, he didn't go to the sessions because he didn't get along with the members anymore

[@mariamonkeys9370]

"-when did you guys start dating?" "-such a funny question that one" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@genifervega3357]

1:08 - 2:05 Fab is perfect.

[@hoai-anh14]

fab is so precious omg i swear if they'd actually release Nikolai Broke the Zoom i'll buy 15 of it

[@nrlsky]

I'm so glad they are filming the recording process. I've always loved seeing the workings of the recording studio, and it makes it 100x better when it's my favorite band doing the recording.

[@PoobieStinks]

I was waiting for nick to say "WHAT?! YOU GOT A FUCKING CRUSH ON ME OR SOMETHING?!" Ahaha like he said when fab was filming him up close in the strokes in transit

[@joshwhalen17]

What excites the shit out of me is just how talented each of the members of The Strokes are, and the fact that their upcoming album has been their first true group effort.

[@joelgabrielgrey]

I love seeing them just hanging out.

[@souupyyy]

1:20 IM SORRY BUT FAB MOVING SLOWLY TOWARDS ALBERT WHIT THAT FACE IS SO FUCKIG FUNNY LMAOOO

[@pinkie2674]

The new smash single NICKOLAI BROKE THE ZOOM

[@elrunix]

Nice to see Hila from h3h3 with the strokes at 2:20

[@inactive5899]

Nicolas Alonso lmao

[@gianfrancogalvez5034]

Nicolas Alonso you nailed it! Lmao

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

Yo man of culture

[@aidandragon9035]

Lmao

[@nicboardman6383]

legitimately one of my favourite videos of all time

[@TheStrokesChick]

Fab is fabulous! I met him once and seriously, not lying one bit, he is the sweetest guy! I cant even begin to explain how insanely nice he is. Okay, now I'm sad and wanna rewind time and meet him aaalll over again. lol

[@FrankySteppz]

been waiting for 8 years and part 2 still hasn't come out :/

[@varnishyourboard]

Monday - Tuesday is my weekend!

[@AnIslandsView]

This narration is making me laugh way too much! lol. That moment with fab and albert i've seen sooo many times before and it still gets me everytime. If you are looking for new music try searching The Stumble and Shake - Oh my darling, Oh my dear (Earthquake Version) you may be in for a surprise!

[@ffeobereps3529]

I feel like a star after watching this. Love those lights btw

[@kbear233]

falbert, can that be a thing?

[@lucakat9262]

Lol!😂

[@TheSantiTuber]

Maybe it IS a thing... who knows

[@marswillwork]

WOW! i must say, video proof that the 4th strokes album is actually being worked on is a DREAM COME TRUE!!!! You guys are the best band around today and I cant wait to hear the new stuff! Come to CHICAGO! PLAY AT LEAST 2 SHOWS HERE!!!! keep up the good work and we all cant wait!

[@annwarhol]

Oh my god!!! Finally!!! It's like the videos of In transit :D I love them

[@yolo1998]

HOLY GOD!!!!! I nearly exploded when I saw this was up. \m/ \m/ EXCITEMENT. fab is so funny on the sofa and his dance behind the glass.''Nikolai broke the zoom'' is fast becoming one of my all time favourites hahaha

[@DrSeuss1901]

I love Fab. He's so adorable

[@frostedflakes4871]

0:28 Sounds like the intro of Do I wanna know by Arctic Monkeys

[@bratatat]

OH MY GOODNESS. i just screamed so loud! This is so amazing. i swear, im gonna cryyy

[@KaisersKathi]

I've never heard Nick singing ... pretty nice. I'm very excited about the new album :)

[@fernandoscherer6725]

Am I the only one thinking 6:35 is not baby powder?

[@TheGoltra]

See you guys in SF! Just got my tickets to Outside Lands today!

[@yukatapiano29]

Where is part 2???

[@brandoncaridi5229]

Home Depot's "You're a Star" collection got a massive boom in sales after this.

[@ladybugsz]

its 2024 n im still waiting for part 2

[@AaronAtkinsHonorableChairman]

wheres julian

[@Zlittlepenguin]

He recorded vocals without them

[@lucakat9262]

@@Zlittlepenguin I wonder why? I remember that Valensi said that he didn't like it that Julian wasn't there much of the time, if at all.

[@Zlittlepenguin]

Tracey Henderson I don’t know too much about why, but I know that Julian is a sort of hyper perfectionist when it comes to his own creations and so for angles he recorded the vocals afterwards and sorted out the final touches. It’s kind of sad really because I loved the band, but it seemed like the rest of the band wanted to be more involved and Julian just wanted to keep his own spin on things.

[@nachoo8425]

@@Zlittlepenguin you can't deny the man is a genius though

[@Zlittlepenguin]

Nacbo no, you’re right. And with their new album coming out, it seems as though he’s loosened up a bit. Apparently Albert wrote the song that was leaked.

[@keilaniseventy7]

Nick needs to do a solo album too... His voice is sub-par (see what I did there:D) okay... Seriously. Man I love The Strokes.

[@zaliareyes2733]

well, dream come true...

[@joshwhalen17]

I'm imagining all of the parts together in a song... and it's good.

[@PCDisciple]

Fab is fuckign great hahaha

[@marxer8665]

yes

[@HyperHoos]

oh my god this video made my day (or even my week, maybe month) I've been watching In Transit all over again and really missing the Stokes but this makes me so happy :D Nikolai broke the zoom is amazing xD

[@naziehacool538]

the new single:nikolai break the zoom by:Nick valensi (n the rest of the stroke)

[@huntin4food]

This vid is so awesome! Im so stoked that they are recording again!

[@ultramantita]

I'm so excited that i just wanna go out and shout! I'm in love with the strokes lol happy valentine's day (?

[@keilaniseventy7]

2014, I'm still waiting till they put out "Nikolai broke the zoom."

[@DaniloSilva-pl3sq]

2020, still waiting

[@THEREALebronJames]

2023, still waiting

[@MVIOR]

OMG!!!! This video make me so happy! I love this guys so much!!! can't wait for more..

[@Meeshers816]

You know, "Nickolai Broke the Zoom" doesn't sound that bad! :) I cannot wait until the album comes out! Just 2 more months and 11 days!!!

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

Where can I buy lights similar to those in the studio?

[@gjh400]

u mad?

[@crimsongrimskull2375]

gjh400 u stupid?

[@gjh400]

back atcha' brutha' --

[@crimsongrimskull2375]

Yeah good one

[@polkanots]

this is awesome!! nice to see you guys haven't changed :]

[@superfred77]

Happy to see that you're back guys ! Rock'n'roll was waiting for you for a too long time ! Don't forget to come in France this summer...

[@ayr1225]

8 years and still waiting for part two.

[@porcupinebaby]

i have watched this so many times... i can't remember how many times.... but i never get tired of it.

[@hhahahahahhahahahahhaheheha]

funniest thing is that nick kept saying what are you doing man stop following me! but two seconds later he’s like “follow me!” classic nick

[@ratamahatta5306]

I would pay to hear this version of angles

[@dcz830]

Theres no words to express how excited i am for this new album and tour! Its been FOUR long Years! Man im saving up!

[@itsthefluorescents4777]

"The strokes recording angles" *proceed to make Nikolai broke the zoom instead

[@doncaplays]

Petition for The Strokes to release “Nikolai Broke The Zoom”

[@xSIMPLYchic]

This make me so so so happy! I'm super excited for the album!

[@jordaneller1882]

Where is Part 2?? I need Part 2. This is free therapy

[@danielavanessa2717]

Nick was right Julian barely showed up to rehearsals

[@FrancoBiggi]

That smooth narrator voice in off reminds me to the one in Pink Floyd's "Alan psychedelic breakfast"

[@LaHdice]

I'm an other Mexican strokes fan... Make sure you're comming please! its nice to see news and new material about them.

[@julian.73]

nikolai broke the zoom is underrated. the music is genuinely beautiful 😭

[@honoluluu]

Very cool to see again The Strokes ! Always so crazily funny ! love you guys !

[@kayrunm]

I personally loved all three albums. I didn't start listening to the strokes til 2007 and so I was gradually introduced to different songs from different albums. They all have the same distinct Strokes sound in my opinion, even though the songs from FIOE are a bit more polished. Both musically and lyrically they matured album to album, which is what a band needs to do. Can't wait for this one to be honest.

[@giisellegaalvan1996]

1:51 "WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU I TOUCH MYSELF" ?! Whaa hahaha i fucking love Fab

[@WOAHitsNatalieee]

I could watch the strokes all day long :D

[@FrankySteppz]

Don't you mean FABtastic ;)

[@archxofxroses]

i am so happy. this is the most epic thing since in transit. TRUTH.

[@hellacopters17]

wow, I could barely recognize Albert.. But I'm so glad they're recording.. love them, miss them!

[@xilovepeanutsx]

I think this video made me love The Strokes even more.

[@ericspectra]

t'was about time. Great.

[@LaxicaViruta]

where is julian? :(

[@scarlettf1]

I thin he is YE one narrating

[@rschank24]

***** everyone but Jules did the tracking for angles, he came in after it was mostly done and added vocals and worked with them to change a few things

[@Kaprrricius]

Ahhhh amazing! Fab is so hilarious!

[@airheadssss]

im digging the little jam at the end

[@angelies77]

I can watch 1:05 - 2:04 all freakin day...its hilarious. Albert, I'm loving the short hair. Lookin' good.

[@lengmoua22]

from what I can hear with the drums and bass line..."Taken for a Fool" is gonna sound amazing

[@StellaJardin]

at 5:39 i always feel like Albert's speaking directly to me and i love it

[@danielyse9870]

this makes me wanna watch in transit again

[@QuietCityMouse]

julian is finishing up a tour .. cant wait to see part 2 .. Fab.. you are such a crazie.. Nick .. love your song. Nicolae you are awsome. cant wait to hear Julian & Albert. Why no Festivals in the US??? Wish I could go to the UK for Isle of Wright.damn

[@blackappleseed]

ohhh i am so glad to watch this video. my heros!

[@rubyflash4]

NICE DOIN' BUSINESS WITH 'YA BUSTER BROWN.