TV On The Radio - Nine Types of Light

[@hwildeness]

RIP Gerard Smith. Fell in love with Dear Science & wore my disc out. Today I discovered Nine Types of Light, but also learned of the tragic news. It is haunting to watch this beautiful work of art and to hear these tremendous lyrics. Thank you, and may you enjoy eternal sunshine and love and may those closest to you find peace.

[@gordonjamesbeveridge]

I never knew you Gerard, but have experienced much joy from you and your friends music. My utmost respect to you and thoughts to your family. Rest in peace.x

[@ezraanton]

I'm shattered to hear about Gerard Smith. My mom died a year ago today from lung disease and hearing about him is really hitting hard. My deepest sentiments go out to his family members, band mates and friends

[@andrewdil5550]

I don't usually comment on youtube, but this band is the only and best "TV on The Radio." My favorite band ever!

[@Wild1Banana]

This Band is the original in decades there Music changes Sound and Invents new rhythm in my mind. Great TUNES TV ON THE RADIO I Hope your albums never end.

[@phoneybigfat]

This band just acquired a HUGE fan

[@kenner116]

Elmer Hassle Good, it's starting to get hot out.

[@UrbanomicInteriors]

Elmer Hassle Same here!

[@beanacomputer]

+Elmer Hassle Me too. I've been a fan for a while, but never watched this. This... oh my god. Mind blown.

[@highjenks3d]

It's still the shit, it's not going to go away one of the most underrated bands of this century

[@ToughGuy7177]

this is the first time I've heard these guys and they've just blown my mind. I read about Gerard after listening to this, RIP mate, wish I could have listened to you guys while you were still around

[@gollumbl]

"You don't say it you just look at it." Brilliant songs and entertaining to watch. Thanks

[@23260000]

This is a testimony of life. The lack of perfection. What is truly beautiful. Well done.

[@Psychohippydude]

Just finished the first song... i don't have time to watch the rest of it now, but I'm sooo looking forward to the rest of it! : )

[@patrickhayes3099]

This was tracking in the background today and I had to drop in and out of the video multiple times, rewind, listen again... Will be watching the whole thing, without distractions, this evening. What!!!!

[@Reeznarch]

Imagine knowing you're going to die. Imagine having to say goodbye to a friend. From wikipedia: On April 12, 2011, the album Nine Types of Light was released along with a one-hour film under the same name containing music videos for all the songs on the album as well as interviews with various New Yorkers. The film was directed by various directors under the supervision of Tunde Adebimpe. It was announced in March 2011, that the band's bassist, Gerard Smith, was diagnosed with lung cancer. On April 20, 2011, the band announced the death of Gerard Smith on their homepage: "We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly." RIP Gerard. You're gone but not forgotten.

[@bloodyvampss]

Hands down my favorite band amongst the sea of bands that ever existed, this album is beyond amazing and incredible and epic and mind blowing!! Loved all the songs but will do is my all time favorite song in the world.

[@mbrew3244]

Killer Crane...hits ya right in the feels...

[@VideoramaStereo]

I'm probably going to see this a few more times. Thanks TV on the Radio.

[@phortissimoe]

This took up a great portion of my night. And what a great portion is was. Thank you!

[@granadajoy]

Finally some real good music. What a great way to start a new decade on music!

[@419iota]

Seeing G.smith in this video is beautiful, he looked so happy and even though I am sad that he is gone, I can take solace in that, He created something amazing and touching and he most likely died knowing this and he left us Happy. He will continually live through his music and his art.

[@nickguy1992]

It's amazing how relevant this is to my life 6 years later, and it will most likely stay that way for many more years, possibly my lifetime.

[@delilahjoneslove]

the fact that this is an hour long has not stopped me from watching it over and over and over. THANK YOU FOR THIS MAGIC.

[@MrJaviloco99]

every album in the world should be like this!!!!!!

[@sillyhumans1]

everything about this is awesome, music has not died !

[@FrocksnSocks]

I believe my brain has been frazzled by the sheer awesomeness of this.

[@JosephNoga]

This is such an amazing socio-political commentary. Such an amazing insight into the mind of the new millenium. Not only is the album full of amazing music, but it is a snapshot of rock and roll and America's transition into the digital age. In a historical light this video is truly invaluable. Thank you TV On The Radio for being you.

[@caps4bc]

I find this absolutely fascinating. Second Song and Repetition were beautiful.

[@jeobeahon]

there are no words for how much i admire this video.

[@SecksyMan]

"I don't know" the only honest answer to the large questions.

[@MrEblevin]

Great movement of art/poetry/sound and awareness.

[@gerbenrebel]

RIP Gerard, you were one hell of a musician and a creative and kind spirit.

[@navinbjohnson]

hands down one of my favorite videos on youtube. just great from top to bottom.

[@hannahrl]

Fabulous work form Jon Moritsugu and Amy Davis (and Todd Verow) making NO FUTURE SHOCK - what a super amazing song & video!

[@trixstyl3]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful stuff. you guys hit me in ways where it feels like the lil kid who still is in love with the neverending story and hope and love and colors comes out to play. Thank you always for always adding something new to my soundtrack of me... Love you guys... Candy will fall from the sky.

[@kaivan_123]

This is one of the best albums/video I have heard/watched... Music from the heart... Pure...

[@FeeblePenguin]

Brilliant interviews and music videos: 0:00 to 59:49 Caffeinated consciousness: 2:28 Second song: 5:53 New Cannonball Blues: 11:07 No Future Shock: 15:12 Repetition: 19:39 Will do: 24:44 Keep your Heart: 28:27 Forgotten: 34:09 Killer Crane: 39:25 TVotR meets at a restaurant: 45:35 You: 49:18

[@noobnr01]

thx

[@avedic]

watching this makes me feel very very lucky to be alive and young at this time in earth's history. it's not just a metaphor...a new consciousness really IS dawning!

[@animdude3d]

Great music, great art .........so worth the wait . TVOTR rules !!

[@unanaraida]

one of my favorite albums EVER!

[@Mabloop]

You guys are an amazing band with an amazing moral at the end of the movie, great music, GREAT lyrics, Definitely one of my favorite bands right now!

[@AlexanderRodriguez-xe2ed]

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[@christopherbarber5283]

I love this band so much

[@chrystianshayne]

Probably the best splash of sound and colour I've seen this year, and last year too.

[@BuffaloBlack]

This is their best work in my opinion.. amazing..

[@countblainer]

AMAZING!!! True genius alive and well in our world. Thanks TVOTR for shedding some light!

[@TomorrowsWarrior]

A truly great band, album, and video! This deserve more plays, and the band deserves more recognition. Tunde, Kyp, David, Jaleel & Gerard (R.I.P) are such an amazing group of people, thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@nickguy1992]

Just watched it again...this has to be my favorite album of all time. Please do a 10 year album anniversary tour/show!!!

[@kelvinfoote9897]

Nicolas Guy - Truly better than OK computer? Definitely better than Massive Attack's Blue Lines? ? Superior to Dark Side of the Moon?? A greater triumph than Michael Franti and Spearhead's 'Stay Human' ? To name just 4. It s a very fine album indeed.....but, are you absolutely sure?

[@kkmatt]

ohmigod this was just brilliant! to everyone who put in such hard work, it was so worth it!

[@shaggyflasko]

Awesome, I teared up a couple times. That was great. Thanks guys.

[@seencapone]

'Will Do' has to be included not just on a list of best TVotR songs but any list of best songs that came out this decade. Heartbreaking!

[@elbuho1]

What a beautiful work of art, and simultaneously a great tribute to Ger!

[@KOLRHD]

love! this is so well done and stylized. and RIP Gerard.

[@BrinaMarySeattle]

I just fell in love with their music this weekend when we heard some of this new album in a Seattle record shop. And now I read that their bass player died today. I am sad I came late to the party but thankful for their music and wow, the film too.

[@ELCUARTOJOJOTV]

What a magnificent band.

[@LukieRawr]

Thank you so much TVOTR. This is the most incredible thing you could do with this album.

[@nolanduarte]

Blues that hit you like a canon ball

[@smokinherbs74]

RIP Gerard. I'm so sad about this, truly. His impact on TVOTR's amazing music will echo in our subconscious forever. On to the next level brother, you are something special and your energy will never die.

[@StargazerToSea]

I gotta be honest. The music video for 'You' might be the best thing ever.

[@kanela2449]

I was in this omg 😂😂 I was the little girl with the girl hair and no teeth in the begging 😂💀

[@psychokitty444]

That's seriously awesome.

[@Colourfullauriecake]

The "Candy's gonna fall out of the sky" kid? That's awesome :)!

[@yseson_]

Wow 🤩 I hope life is well for you

[@xepheru3067]

Wonderful ❤

[@jonnihard1090]

APPRECIATE THE GOOD WORK.

[@crystalise8pixies]

That was AMAZING!!! the Video fit every song in perfectly. Only had to wait what felt like an eternity for this album to drop The wait was however well worth it, i hope everyone Realises the crazy talent that is TVOTR! and that diner scene, so perfect.

[@danegerris]

truly amazing and beautiful, from beginning to end ... love it!

[@mega59]

RIP GERARD. THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE AS A RESULT OF YOUR PRESENCE HERE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.

[@NicViiMUA]

so great! amazing. i watch/listen to this about 10-15 times a week. cant get enough.. abov e creation.

[@gretalawrence8350]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@Ocean_Jack]

Amazing band. Their music is so unique and the more I listen the more I want to listen. The second half videos are also so cool. The one with Joy Bryant and after that with the night scene then the girl re-building her man on a grassy hill. Classic. Also, these guys could have another career as straight comedians. They are hilarious!

[@Alexhimself]

I have watched this maybe 5 times by now, I can't get enough.

[@bassplayeroceanside]

I never had a chance to meet Gerard, (or any of the artists of TVotR for that matter). Regardless, by virtue of your art, I am experiencing an unexplainable connection to Gerard's soul and the existing life force of the remaining band members. Don't ever stop what you are doing, guys. Love and much respect.

[@AslInson]

Pure unadulterated AWESOMENESS!

[@brocksampson913]

I originally was kind of dissappointed in the album, because I felt like it didn't live up to how incredible Dear Science was. The music with this movie however, has made me realize that it's one of the best expresssions of art I've ever experienced. Kind of beyond words good.

[@afred004]

I had no idea who these cats were until i watched them perform live this past weekend. They killed and gained a new fan.

[@TutKatan]

What a great album, right up there with Dear Science and Return to Cookie mountain. One of my favorites.

[@lookyesh]

this so amazing and creative every second, i am feeling this to the highest degree, gotta share it with my folks.

[@robertbeckerbecker1354]

Forgotten, You, and Killer Crane are the best parts of this. Love this album, love this band.

[@TobsterMedia]

I guess this could just go to deep for some people. Powerful. Moving. Truthful. Proves a lot to me. Tv On The Radio - Nine Types Of Light.

[@RoderE]

The video for Second Song is one of the most beautiful music videos I've ever seen.

[@c2z23]

love the new album. had it on repeat for about four hours til I lost my mind

[@iggyGOGO1]

this was absolutely fantastic. i'd get this on DVD if they had it.

[@CassiRaye]

What band posts their entire album on the internet with such insightful commentary to go along with it? Everything these guys do just makes me appreciate them even more.

[@dannyk7226]

they rock 🎸

[@xepheru3067]

They've shared great art and truth with everyone. ❤

[@kileyaguar5232]

"There's gonna be playgrounds everywhere." "We should be more like children, and less like adults."

[@jamess.mcbride4298]

Candy is gunna fall from the sky.

[@jamesoyedele]

tunde's look when jaleel asks for lotus flower is priceless

[@FauvetBazan]

This is just amazing, I completly loved it. Lo ame demasiado.

[@Tydogg123]

I've always been a fan of TVoTR, but this is EPIC!

[@imaginationunreal]

BEAUTIFUL. MESMERIZING. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

[@Vote1Jimmy]

they should make this into a downloader or something

[@YogKudl]

My god... they just don't know how to disappoint. Providing aural ecstasy bound up in just enough lyrical LSD to make the candytrip worth it and leave you in that floating headspace for days. What's funny... is I know I'll get stuck listening to two or three songs on repeat for months, only to discover the rest of the album a half a year later, and start the whole glorious circle all over again....

[@bish4610]

I spilled my caffeinated consciousness all over the light source and found out that time is inadequate to measure being. Now I'm off to eat a plate of pastrami and reflect on my new revelation.

[@janedoe5048]

Where are they now? How did they not become indie(?) trail blazers?

[@nedvedjuventus11]

this is better than most movies coming out in theaters

[@haidokan121]

this is really interesting, just making me more excited to see them in concert next week yay :D!

[@solitudefreak]

Thank you so very much for this!

[@xlavolpe]

This is the best video and band ever.

[@jbarrichello]

this is great! Thank you guys!

[@badgerbeth2]

That was a whole hour of awesome

[@sarahbee9999]

thanx in advance for coming back to me :-) think this willl be my 4th or 5th time seeing u live?!?!? and, FINALLY, i get to see u w/ the person responsible for introducing me to u. HOW LUCKY AM I? thankU!!!

[@edanugal]

Arte sublime, sencillamente la mejor banda de art rock de este nuevo milenio.

[@MrPaulOnline]

Ok. That ending was absolutely AWESOME.

[@SOCCERMAKEUPLIFE]

I am in love with this

[@sozmuso]

This is incredible. watched the whole thing

[@PodreSkateMusica]

Tv On The Radio, Amazing.

[@pruestandish]

God damn. What an amazing work of art.

[@aprilized]

I love you guys so much... I've been following you since the EP.. Went to see you open for The Faint in Montreal and I never even heard of The Faint... sending you all the love in the world xo ( I think my next cover on my channel will be one of yours, wish me luck!)

[@podisracer]

love art love music love the universal soul! this was too good! we are an un-controlable force that just keeps expanding like a disease but lets thank the internet for spreading our germs all over this lovely planet we call home!

[@xSapphireEyesx]

I have no idea how I got here but I freaking like it!