Vampire Weekend - M79 - Pitchfork Live

Vampire Weekend team up with a Julliard-trained string trio to perform three songs from their self-titled debut in the room where they played their first shows: Columbia University's ADP Literary Society.
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[@euphegenia]

Criminally underrated song

[@cameokimbra]

those violinists are amazing

[@emilymagruder2672]

True musicians!! So much talent

[@obiezainal]

That cellist is hamilton berry

[@lydiagrassi]

I hate your guts

[@davidgeldner2167]

To be fair, it’s also just a beautifully composes string part.

[@CSchaef02]

The slightly bigger one played at the beginning (between the cello and violin) is a viola. It’s cool to see it more in the lead, because it usually takes the backseat to a violin.

[@simondelguste]

Still there in 2024 !

[@katiecopeland7558]

CT and Baio smiling at each other while "woah"ing was the cutest thing

[@ezrakassei9904]

This video reminds me that there are TWO amazing vocalists in Vampire Weekend. The two harmonizing at 2:36 is pure euphony. Utterly in love, especially with this video. Beautiful.

[@Kelly-on3kf]

Agreed

[@Kelly-on3kf]

And especially sad now because Rostam left :(

[@HotStrange]

Kelly he’s still working closely with the band on their new album, though. So that’s nice. He won’t be on every song but Ezra confirmed he worked in a decent amount of the new record.

[@mdrnvmpofthecty8083]

CT's face when he starts laughing before the "whoa" part's so cute!!!! Ah!!!

[@TheRabidGlow]

Taking transit is one of the most inspiring aspects to a writer. This song is proof.

[@hannahcarpino3227]

Ezras voice is so unique

[@Batman_Fan]

am i the only one still watching this masterpiece every day?

[@MarkCadiz-n6r]

no I watch it at least twice a week

[@brianking2365]

One of my favorite pop tunes of the last 20 years. So beautiful

[@mikex251]

HERE IN 2024. AND WILL FOREVER BE HERE

[@Batman_Fan]

this comment section is hella empty last few months :( surely i cant be the only one that still enjoys this daily?

[@ronster369]

Still my ringtone......my daily fix.

[@ximenablasmartell2493]

I listen to them whenever I study, they make my soul happy 💖

[@maheranam318]

Me too

[@ianhardysemail]

Still watching bro, introducing people to it every time

[@Batman_Fan]

@@maheranam318 letsgo

[@OliversElevators]

Interestingly, the cellist in this performance is actually the same person that played cello on the original Vampire Weekend album. His name is Hamilton Berry and he appears to be the only string player in this performance that also played on the original studio recording of this song.

[@hwl-__]

Song is a masterpiece 👏🏽👌🏽. I love the ending part where the violins are emphasized, they compliment the rest of the instruments so well.

[@hannahmartha1]

Best version!! 💜💜💜

[@MarkCadiz-n6r]

I love this version of this song in the energy of the song itself produces another kind of energy of amazingness..... Who can't dance to juilliard violins?

[@hanakuhlmann5932]

Everyone playing this is smiling! It's so sweet

[@kevinhughes3376]

Why does this song reduce me to tears, i love it and only listen to it with happy things in mind life doesnt make sense.

[@paumanokpublicationsinc8070]

They really captured something special.

[@boblawblabla69]

We used this song to walk out after our wedding ceremony! amazeballs!!!

[@nadiansyah4301]

"so go, i know you would not stay"?

[@Zetunez]

ahahahaha Nabila xD

[@ianjobernsdrivinginstructor]

Our first dance was to Step ❤

[@StevenYoungEtc]

"dress yourself in bleeding madras, charm your way across the Khyber Pass" at the time it was written seems like a cutting insult, but I suppose Vampire Weekend would be happy for anyone to interpret the lyrics to mean whatever they desire.

[@boblawblabla69]

@@nadiansyah4301 she's still here 😉

[@marcman1999]

Vampire weekends BEST song

[@miriamcastle32]

This video fills me with indescribable joy.

[@briannahoule9775]

I love how everyone smiles in this

[@anameh6008]

love love love love love love everything and everyone

[@martinbrando1924]

Anahita i love you tho lol

[@p1zzaparty]

even ezra's hella impressed by the strings 0:39

[@krishaaa]

How does this sound identical to the song on the album... Amazing!

[@transcendentalmess]

So much talent in that room.

[@ansleycurley2513]

Awesome song to enjoy and even better to watch them play. Really cool.

[@robertolandim]

I really miss when Vampire Weekend made songs like this

[@CreatureSkateboardC2]

Yes… good to have found this song once again

[@patvan2]

MAGIC...

[@laranadinegrasso2219]

One of the best live band performer!

[@stef1969w]

This is fantastic. Can't recommend enough to watch, listen and enjoy this art.

[@MuntzDesigns]

This is talent! Genius!

[@thebobbykong]

Still watching in 2018!!

[@ronster369]

2020 too....

[@bhyphen8234]

Ayyy 2023

[@nimrodlevy]

SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFULLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lukerussell2203]

DAMN that viola player is killin it

[@imcute598]

Can't believe this was 5 years ago... I'm in dire need of a new album

[@wahyuwulanwidyanningsih5547]

GAWWD! THAT EZRAS FACE!!!!!

[@pavelvega829]

Still watching this in 2016!!!!! AMAZING!

[@bbrobozio]

Absolutely!! I love love love it!

[@RayiEstriyani]

2018

[@ronster369]

2020 and couldn't be more impressed as a brand new VW faithful.

[@cavalovoador2151]

2021

[@Elevator829]

This band lived the life I wanted to live

[@lolasomapos]

2022 and still sounds fresh

[@Sophie-ge7ti]

Ezra's sweater game is strong.

[@magnusneo]

I love this song! It sound even in my wedding

[@zacharyarledge6367]

Victor Calderon-Zurita "go I know, you would not stay, it wasn't true, but anyway?"

[@miloww]

So here I am making the comments section come to life again! Love this performance!

[@blurfan77]

In my opinion, it’s their best song off their self-titled

[@miloww]

@@blurfan77 hard choice but definitely one of my favorites!

[@MrEquilibruim]

@@blurfan77 I agree with you there!

[@ab-th7lj]

that viola PART !!

[@SherissaGo]

Chris baio looks exactly like the cello guy

[@iamtelevision]

Those strings are Phenomenal tho!!!!!! Nice!!!

[@AliciaYeniRojas]

Amo esta canción

[@TheNachoNess]

Que cancion mas buena

[@ZeroThepainter]

If you look up Jackson crowder Google says he was a room mate of some one in the band . That's cool !!!

[@martian1138]

wholesome

[@Neo.Tradez]

Amazing

[@ImTooAbstract]

WOW that was fucking great!

[@quraishhasyim751]

Fav song of ALL TIME!! I love VW :D

[@edwardthompson2688]

it just gets better and better!!!!!!

[@ArkadiosTheodulus]

Damn good performance, a shame there wasn't anyone there to clap at the end

[@ryboproducer]

Holy shit the string trio was insane in this

[@juanmarcani2057]

exelent !!!!!

[@tinylittlebarbara]

Wonderful!

[@dimasaldriansyah6818]

It's going to take a little time While you're waiting like a factory line I'll fly across the park Backseat on the 79 Wasted days you've come to pass So go I know you would not stay It wasn't true, but anyway Pollination yellow cab You walk up the stairs See the French kids by the door Up one more flight See the Buddha on the second floor Coronation rickshaw grab So go I know you would not stay It wasn't true, but anyway Racist dreams you should not have No excuse to be so callous Dress yourself in bleeding madras Charm your way across the Khyber pass Stay awake to break the habit Sing in praise of Jackson Crowter Watch yourself along the arch of glass

[@davidanderson5253]

This is brilliant :-)

[@traceeme123]

damn, they sound hella dope live..

[@tomtomsuperfunguy]

Chris baio is playing a fender!!!!!!!

[@labananadeoro2]

2:28 ♥

[@TheChopo1993]

I miss this VW :(

[@miguelsoria8243]

Rostam :(

[@leroyrockwell4837]

Miguel Soria ?

[@HotStrange]

Sean Flores I guess he’s sad because he left the group

[@valr2833]

i miss him too, its not the same

[@nazreenshah9546]

Why he left?

[@cathwheely]

Nazreen Shah I’ve always assumed that he didn’t like playing second fiddle to Ezra. His solo career has been fine but he hadn’t found the limelight like he hoped he would. I’m still predicting he’ll be back someday.

[@benb2924]

Nice .... good song

[@MrHjertis]

this is so awsome!

[@annais_.]

this is really brilliant

[@Paumanokcom]

I was on this bus. Looking out the window. Thinking about this video. Feeling strangely connected; part of the living fabric.

[@britbeat11]

Holy Crap this is amazing

[@VampireWeekendWills]

reminds me of my teenage years running on walls and shit

[@leroyrockwell4837]

BurningChipotleCornhole good ol rub

[@matthewstewart7627]

Thanks Jon Brumer for introducing this song to me ❤️

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

fucking awesome

[@bamadave83]

Somebody remind me why I don't watch this every day?

[@Lolilillisjdjdhddj]

The guy cellist looks like Neville Longbottom.

[@vibranttrout]

the drummers having a hard time keeping it together when then all yell

[@lorettogranas7349]

❤️❤️

[@sleepykidzen]

sick...

[@chatelazo]

fiera!

[@ludlfmusic]

eres el primer Hispanohablante que me encuentro en este vídeo

[@xhalmic13]

the girl in the middle is so pretty

[@peaceouthomedog17]

you mean Rostam?

[@xhalmic13]

haha! he's a cutie too :p

[@pauladaniela5838]

obsessed with rostam @2:36

[@TheChopo1993]

2018❤️

[@uwesexy]

Peter Hase.🥰

[@dwedonssi8292]

Мне нравица это песня❤️

[@Jan-ish-]

Can someone explain why that man's playing a Spanish guitar instead of steel string?

[@ferrancampins1314]

Does anyone know the name of those strings trio?

[@stanleynickels6106]

Cool,

[@georgejohnson708]

Ya this hold up yo

[@1Dlover4ever10]

Just realized that in this video Rostam looks like David Arculeta

[@lacasadelostubos]

LMAO TRUE

[@tonguesoffire7561]

"Racist Dreams You Should Not Hide" -Ezra Koenig 2:06

[@Gonzalez2500]

The under appreciated three other members lol jk but really looks like lots of work 7 people song OMG

[@mhowe7848]

Those chicks cut it up.

[@Batman_Fan]

man I wish they had vioinsists everytime they performed this live the violin version is so much better but hard to find a violonist to add to their touring band

[@Batman_Fan]

especially since only a few songs require violins and they rotate their song list it would be a waste of time for violinists to commit long term to performing

[@BorislavVeselinov]

@@Batman_Fan i know two violinists who might be interested.

[@davidkohli6117]

Oh, no 3 years late Sorry, everyone.

[@ronster369]

Don't feel bad. I was late, too....2019. A goldmine with their latest release and all their early stuff. Just make sure you stand the entire time at their concert or you'll look like a rookie.

[@LoganLuqman]

its dun gottin got

[@implicitv36]

Is that a Taylor 214 ce?

[@sparkyshore3543]

Ouch.

[@implicitv36]

Is that a Taylor 214ce ?