Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma

Video from Vampire Weekend for the single 'Oxford Comma' directed by Richard Ayoade.
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[@robertremuszka8942]

Lol, had my guitar lesson and my teacher said that the lead singer took guitar lessons at our place and then jumped ship after he learned all his major and minor chords and then just started to write songs and started vampire weekend, these guys are great

[@smelltheglove2038]

I mean, let’s be honest, once you learn the chord shapes everything else just comes naturally. Well, I guess that depends on how much music you listen to and if you have any sort of inherent musical talent. You have to listen to lots of music to be a good musician, imo. A friend of mine has been playing guitar for well over a decade but still cannot jam with others, or improvise a solo. Still cannot play in the proper key. Some people just don’t have it.

[@carguy3460]

What else do you need?

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

@@carguy3460 half a brain to think that starts you out

[@user-ki7os5ve8c]

❤​@@smelltheglove2038

[@PsychedelicSocialist]

Rostam definitely knows a lot of theory

[@unseriousone]

I can't figure out why I like this band so much. Their songs are simple in one way, yet seldom make sense in a conventional way. and Ezra, handsome and charming, seems to be in another universe somehow. They are quirky and sweet and pleasant. But not boring. Like eating unfamiliar fruit.

[@priarose]

This is perfection

[@dracophyle]

Totally agree. I feel so stupid for letting people tell me that this wasn't a good band. So many years missed that I could've been enjoying their music 😪

[@omaryanez3148]

Christian Weezer

[@lukecarvill7721]

It’s really hard to make simple sounding music , that’s good and original anyway

[@Casey3-P-O]

Simplicity. This song is just based off of simple harmony. 3rd intervals. They hang on one chord from the ending of the first verse and it takes you to the next section very naturally. They have great lyrics. I'm guessing at least 1 or 2 of them know a bit of music theory. Sometimes people are really good at taking simple things, like basic harmony for instance, and using it in really original, yet classical ways. They're just smart, basically. But they don't do too much. The best things are simple. Even a lot of things that seem complicated are very simple when you break them down to their parts.

[@annlaffey1991]

I'm crying with laughter, the nod to the book "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" is brilliant

[@stev6963]

0:57 “Through the pain, I always tell the truth.” I’ve loved this album since 2008, and this has always been my favorite part of the entire record. The way that he sings it is beautiful idk what it is.

[@CornerOfTheUniverse]

The guitar solo seems somehow like a classic moment, the way he smoothly glides into the screen and starts hitting those cool notes. ; )

[@lokadonna4619]

?

[@CornerOfTheUniverse]

Nevermind, kid.

[@MrLukekiller17]

Skorrow haha

[@MakaveliTheDonKilluminati]

lol poor loki doesn't know shit

[@GoldenFM]

Wow, Richard Ayoade directed this!

[@LargerSlippy]

no way! MOSS!

[@JMlynek99]

Class I love Richard Ayoade

[@rubyosborne6181]

he directed cape cod kwassa kwassa too!

[@gabelogan56]

So very Wes Anderson. I think Im digging Ayoade more and more.

[@ohthelushlife]

He's discount Wes Anderson...not that being Wes Anderson himself is that much better at this point anyway...

[@baltogames1501]

Love this band! They simply ooze nonchalant, lackadaisical; almost regrettable coolness.

[@amandahannoon7642]

I love songs that are pure unadulterated joy please more of this. 🎉😂

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

I absolutely love the drum beat in this song, the timing is just perfect

[@TalkingMusicAllDay]

Vampire Weekend does great music, but it's even better when you pair it with one of their music videos. Just pure fun. They always come up with these cool video concepts that just get better as they go on, which makes the song even better, like this one.

[@SerAbiotico]

I didnt understand the video tho 😶

[@luanaelaine84]

2024 anyone? ❤ I'm being nostalgic here

[@JayProdiG]

Just saw them in concert this past weekend and I’m just running through all of their music videos now 😂

[@BevVincent]

This song made me laugh out loud when it played over the closing credits of episode 6 of THE CHAIR.

[@ladulcesita]

Yes that is what brought me here too lol

[@zelscapes9024]

I was gonna say this. Thats why im freaking here. 😂😂

[@richparr79]

Same

[@umbrellawitch504]

YESSS! Genius right???

[@umbrellawitch504]

Do you know that Ezra Koenig is an english major??? Made me laugh even more 😭😭😭

[@mulder1979]

This song makes me feel like everything is gonna be ok when i'm feeling down.

[@louaville1088]

Great band, great music, I love this song, I have several of their CD's. I've been listening since 2008.

[@dazeofheaven]

"Let's fuck up some Oxford Commas" - Future

[@foxsoxxband3917]

Definitely some of the most interesting and original lyrics in that decade of music. Timeless song.

[@PsychoticSalamander]

This is giving me so much nostalgia. When I was about 5 I would listen to this CD to help me go to sleep and I’m 15 now and I just bought the vinyl of it. Brings me back to better times :)

[@lotuseater7247]

being 5 years old was better times? Oh I get it, you're taking the piss. Good one

[@gabrielbarahona4105]

Grow up

[@PsychoticSalamander]

@@gabrielbarahona4105 tf do u mean, in the comment I was literally talking about how I AM growing up.

[@DoubleYellowLinesUzu]

I remember hearing this song on like a Tesco advert promoting this album really early in their career and getting chills down my spines. I recognized their name from my friend telling me to search them up - so I did, and they are still one of my favourite bands no matter what mood I'm in!!

[@liamrivero7839]

throw back charles time flies but something u connect with often times grow in value with it

[@BreakCards]

Thanks for this song! When I’m down, sad or the day was complicated. It brings me joy

[@drewskie20100]

this song is just so pristine and perfect and clever, fuck i could listen to it all day

[@MrHalfblack69]

This song is just so pristine, perfect, and clever; fuck, I could listen to it all day.

[@drewskie20100]

@@MrHalfblack69it took me a second to realize what you did there 😭😂😂

[@owenhunt]

@@drewskie20100 You just been Ezra'd (Ezra comma'd) XD😆

[@bacchus957]

Anyone else see that kid go down at the end. I respect him.

[@levigarcia9734]

I thought that something like it might occur and it did.

[@puertoriconnect4611]

I’m gonna be in a vampire weekend video!! *falls off camera.

[@spazza7260]

Directed by Moss!!! Never new one of my favourite songs was directed by my fav TV personality...MIND BLOWN!!!!

[@praise_frank]

Been listening to these guys on replay especially this year.

[@samuwelllastname1212]

This band is amazing

[@CommonUnity]

Richard Ayoade is an abstract thinker. I like him :)

[@judsongaiden9878]

He's always struck me as the kind of guy who'd be pro Oxford comma.

[@Flabulo]

You know what, Vampire Weekend. I give a fuck, about an Oxford Comma. How else will I know a book is referring to the chapter number, and not saying chapter one for some other reason?

[@matijailic6594]

+Flabulo Why would you speak to me that way?

[@Flabulo]

***** My point is, I can tell when a chapter is changing without an oxford comma. It was a joke. Everybody else took it as a joke. But, you apparently get off on perfect grammar and corrected me anyway. Also, parties are a great place to find dicks.

[@Flabulo]

***** Haha, awesome.

[@yurmum422]

These comments were fun to read. I thought there was going to be a fight but it turned out well .

[@judsongaiden9878]

Oxford comma supporters, represent! Represent your ideals with swagger, style, and dedication!

[@thekidsareradioactive7136]

wife just asked... "are they from the east coast? is that why they are like this?"

[@boostermoongazer]

Married a good one.

[@westsideroller1749]

yes. They're also preppy people that grew tired of being high-maintenance.

[@ignacio7789]

@@westsideroller1749 they're really not

[@robwert2020]

Yes and yes.

[@ZekeBriarcliff]

@@ignacio7789 I'm pretty sure they're from Westchester County, which is pretty much Preppy HQ.

[@SebbyCarls]

"Kids, on my first day as a college professor, there were two things I didn't know that I wish I did. The first thing was that your mother was in that classroom." HIMYM

[@bitw434]

T-Dawg, you're in the wrong classroom bro

[@nilavanezhil8036]

@@bitw434 you literally made my day better bro thanks

[@Rucnas]

Cringe...

[@KurtWarnerMovie]

I'm getting a Wes Anderson vibe from this, and that is a fantastic thing.

[@superbadstudio]

Richard Ayoade and Vampire Weekend, i don't think anything more is required more for this video to be awesome.

[@mockturtlesuppe]

Three things I love: grammar, Richard Ayoade and Vampire Weekend.

[@Denemil]

I know, right? Holy shit, this is the first time I realised this video was directed by Richard Ayoade, so cool.

[@andyboreland]

Hahaha, this is a genius comment.

[@lucag.185]

You’re missing the Oxford comma 😡

[@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149]

Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma????

[@BorislavVeselinov]

@@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149 I've seen those english dramas too. They're cruel.

[@cleopatraoatcake7364]

Best trust-fund-kid band song and video, directed by Richard Ayoade.

[@glowful22]

these lyrics are genius! they sound weird at first and then when u think about it they totally make sense and are actually making a point unlike some artists of these days.....

[@OliveiraGR198pp]

ProFFeSSor Mosby

[@brandonfood3037]

T dawg

[@brerobeast]

Do not call me T dawg

[@utkua9209]

Silence!!!

[@yourlocallovehashira3215]

I literally just saw that episode rn😂

[@jacobgonzalez5025]

T Dawg you’re in the wrong room bro

[@XX-kq8kv]

This is so brilliant. It brings up the excellent point that small errors, such as grammatical errors, in properly conveying an idea are quite insignificant, and begs the question as to (if this is idea is understood) why the one critiquing cares about the error anyways? The song is most likely implying that critiquing is used to feel above or better than the person who made the error, even though they made an excellent point. Amazing real-world application in these lyrics, and a very musically sound structure! I cannot get enough!

[@lotsoftay2191]

Yes. :)

[@AL-vq1mz]

Hi Hi what’s your problem

[@masterlangtau]

Did you intentionally misuse the term "begs the question" as bait for someone to correct you? ;^)

[@TheShamansQuestion]

haha I was thinking about it @@masterlangtau

[@Frankblueeyes]

Thank you english major of youtube; keep it up

[@Alfalfalfasprout]

"Directed by Richard Ayoade"

[@flala2261]

A Legend

[@manav13singh]

Goodmornimgji,.

[@QB.113]

This is still one of the best music videos of all time...

[@mikel9090909]

thanks, Kanye

[@QB.113]

Do you like fishsticks?

[@Luuncho]

@Backpapier mate there are jump cuts theyre just hidden pretty cleverly

[@WarrenPostma]

It's one of the weirdest ones, and that alone makes it notable. Wes Anderson, my friends.

[@makeascene1587]

@@WarrenPostma Anderson isn’t the director. The director is Richard Ayoade.

[@moniqueveldman-moody7652]

Richard ayoade is great.

[@Su_aSponte]

What an excellent pop song. Sublime

[@saulbarnes]

I cried listening to this because of the amount of nostalgia I felt. Felt like the introverted 8 year old playing this on repeat, playing wii with my brother. Never felt lonely or depressed back then. 10/22/20 Future Saul I’m glad you stayed on your grind, look how successful you are.

[@Maplelust]

I'd better call ya.

[@smelliott2347]

@@Maplelust Los Pollos Hermanos

[@luanaelaine84]

Me too! I'm crying! 2024

[@byotche]

Just discovered this band , i LOVE IT

[@elliotrolison821]

Lol I just did. Bet you don't remember writing this comment.

[@kenzyfiona]

i never knew Richard Ayoade directed this! it makes sense, though. i love Richard, he's fantastic.

[@dmosier]

Check out his movie "Submarine"!

[@Superdogg23]

David Mosier check out his newer movie, The Double !!!!

[@dmosier]

DEVROX I did not know about that one. Thanks!

[@TrueGeordie2107]

Love this video - love Richard Ayode and he’s on top form here - has such a Wes Anderson feel to it #downwithcommas 🥳👏👏👏

[@Mongooose]

"Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth" XD

[@youwish4555]

Good music holds up, even 10 years. See you in another 10 years.

[@simonbaker1239]

Half way there. Still holds up, eh?

[@andycrockett6301]

Maybe it's not such a big thing, given they're not actually performing the song, but unless I'm mistaken that was a one-take video? Impressive.

[@KevinSting]

Yes, it is a one take video

[@mchap94837]

It’s a very big thing. Extremely hard to pull off, tons of rehearsals

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

Yes, specifically the term used in cinema for a scene like this would be "long take", but this not being a singular scene in an otherwise edited feature, the term would be a "One shot". Very, very impressive indeed. A joy to watch.

[@EarlHiggins]

I'm no expert, but it sure looks like there's a break if you look really closely at 2:23. The brightness level changes abruptly. There may be others. But yes, they did a very good job of at least making it look like one long take.

[@Mercury-Wells]

@@KnuckleHunkybuck agreed, it sucked the eyes right out of my head

[@mgultra5613]

I'm getting excited for their new tour and watching old music videos. I just got the best flashback from watching this in middle school and it not making any sense, but still being overwhelmed with love for the song. Here I am years after graduating high school still trying to make sense of the video and falling for their unique sound all over again.

[@mauricemerleau-ponty721]

i'm so late to discover this song. but still thankful, The Chair (Season Finale).

[@rosefigueira796]

THIS IS SOME WES ANDERSON SHIT

[@BHPproductions1]

You'd know it was directed by Richard Ayoade if you read the description before commenting.

[@BHPproductions1]

Oh, don't be like that.

[@rosefigueira796]

Well think from a different perspective before you speak

[@BHPproductions1]

Nah, be like that. I couldn't care less.

[@coupland82]

Your a hot rose

[@gungy_vt]

"First the window, then it's to the wall, Lil Jon, he always tells the truth" Truly one of the songs of all time.

[@dogsforever5707]

I've recently become obsessed with this song and it's the first time I've seen the video so I never knew it was directly by Richard Ayoade, that's awesome now it's a combination of two things I love!

[@tuanjim799]

Reminds me of Wes Anderson's visual style. Awesome song!

[@2awesomeformyowngood]

Heard this song. Loved it. Heard it again on How I Met Your Mother. Loved it ten times more.

[@dannyrm9696]

Ted's teaching job.

[@jack-ol5tj]

"Robin's anchor job " "Marshall's lawyer job" "Lily art career" "Barneys uhhh...PLEASE" " Ted's architecture firm, mosbius design, work with barney, No job, Oxford job, Arcadian, teaching. HIMYM was a great show.

[@kermitfresh5316]

+Jack Mathis it was but Friends was the original HIMYM!

[@jack-ol5tj]

+Kermit Fresh true it was. have you seen the show Chuck? just curious

[@Sameer-es9vs]

that's how found this song, youhooo se5ep1 fist song

[@Sameer-es9vs]

+Kermit Fresh lol. Barney is better than entire friends cast-Joey

[@sarahwashington00]

I was 14 yo when this song came out and it has been one of my fav songs ever since ❤last summer I’ve been lucky enough to visit Oxford university by myself (it was my first solo trip ever) and I felt so emotional while listening to it .. being in Oxford listening to Oxford comma .. it was a bucket list moment

[@sarahwashington00]

@Elijah Finch i just listened to the song thank you for sharing. You are right I see similarities.

[@tomkingery]

Amazing music by some of the most talented people. I will forever love the creations

[@michaelkennedy9680]

The greatest song that ever straddled naivety and wisdom and discovered genius in the process.

[@victoriaurban5838]

30 never felt so old

[@mulder1979]

Pretty amazing that I've been listening to this song for almost 10 years now, and still haven't gotten tired of it... .

[@yajairalorenzo2690]

Everytime I come across an Oxford Comma I start to sing this song lol

[@judsongaiden9878]

Maurice Moss would understand why Oxford commas are necessary.

[@rkerr9754]

Things I hate: lists, Oxford commas, and irony.

[@CBNash830]

Best comment I've read in my entire life!

[@stirlingstewart]

+Robann Kerr would have been funnier in a different order. Oxford Commas, Irony, Lists. At least thats what the meme is :P

[@Beeyourself321]

+Robann Kerr Took me far too long to understand haha

[@Flabulo]

+Robann Kerr Alright, you can have a thumb for fitting two instances of irony into one sentence.

[@HoratioAccel]

+Stirling Stewart no, because then "oxford comma" comes too far before the actual oxford comma. It is correct the way the OP posted it.

[@user-us7ri5us9f]

My mom used to play this for me all the time when I was a kid. God I'm young.

[@joeoge9347]

this reminds me of the hayday of my youth when we would listen to college radio to hear hot new music before it was on TV.

[@user-us7ri5us9f]

@joeoge9347 Yeah, now someone old enough to listen to this in college can have a college-aged kid. Kinda crazy to think about, really.

[@CaskillsElliptic]

I love, love, love, love this song.

[@jkemp1036]

Heard it on radio x yesterday loved it

[@kaylam5875]

This song is so nostalgic for me

[@justin-qr7sy]

I cry because all of my favorite indie bands are dying.

[@aramledezma4230]

VW is not dying

[@adelemartin2784]

+Justin Crawford who else?

[@khaifrench3323]

usually cause these artists don't give a fuck about publicity

[@justin-qr7sy]

Two Door Cinema Club Adèle Martin

[@francisk797]

+Justin Crawford two door ain't dying they've recorded a new album

[@ArlettyAbady]

This song and video have aged well, a sign of true art.

[@lavisdizzi3903]

Loved this song forever brings me back

[@threeminuteshate]

Man, I remember I’d heard the name Vampire Weekend in early 2008. Thought it was a stupid band name, probably trying to latch onto that Twilight hype. We had Saturday Night Live on in March, lightly paying attention to the sketches as we’d head out onto the deck to smoke and chat. But as I came back from the bathroom I heard M79 coming from the TV and was stopped in my tracks because whatever I expected from this band... it sure as hell wasn’t supposed to sound as fresh as this. Been an ardent fan since that very moment.

[@googlyeyedgegza]

Perf. I'm so in love with this band.

[@ronivaldoteixeira4877]

I'm Brazilian and I've lived here in the United States in Connecticut for almost 5 years and I was delighted when I met this Vampire Weekend!

[@joeleek2619]

one of my all time favorite tunes love these guys

[@Shanemvm]

Does anyone else get a Wes Anderson vibe from this?

[@crustpunkjesuschrist]

They are the Wes Anderson of bands

[@valeriaco6017]

Ahhhh💛dude.

[@andyboreland]

I get a Richard Ayoade vibe

[@lovereadingsnyc]

Lunar Shane yeah rich (which are sociopaths) ppl doing whatever

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

well i mean, that is exactly what they were going for. not sure if they're still big fans but i know they were back then, which is also why they loved the font Futura, which is was Wes Anderson uses. Not only is that the font on the first two albums and this video is obviously supposed to be a rip off, or a nod to Wes Anderson, they also mention the font in the song Holiday

[@notkayla4074]

I remember driving around with my dad and he would play this on his ipod or itd be on Triple J I rediscovered this band and omg nostalgia hit ne like a truck

[@kanyewestlover-qy5mi]

I have a similar story. My sister gave me her old iPod. I found songs I used to love as a kid, that she showed me. Its crazy how nostalgia feels.

[@louisaviles8029]

Great music, great band, I have some of their CD's. Been listening since 2008.

[@Ivandotjpeg]

Best song, ever in the Vampire Weekend catalog.

[@drdebbie03]

Song is outro to final episode of season 1 of Netflix's new and awesome series "The Chair", starring Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve). 💖👍

[@fruitbythebecbec7165]

Ezra, your English degree is showing.

[@andy3918]

OceanSprinkles best comment

[@YourHostMrMacob]

No doubt

[@i_dont_know_who_i_am69]

Lol why am i not surprised he's got an English degree

[@chelseaviolence]

Wasn't he a teacher?

[@sallygreen8151]

@@chelseaviolence yeah, an eighth grade teacher

[@austriantruther4648]

As a child i saw this video again and again! This one shot is perfect.👏

[@Lalabaster]

Cant get enough of these guys lately

[@Knyajo]

This video is well done, I love the setting, the song is catchy and I think it's good work.

[@unabuenaventura9041]

wow these guys really know how to make music i love it.

[@samgafford2371]

This has a soft and warm feeling

[@janetchristie9650]

Love this song

[@danielaanguiano46]

MY ENGLISH TEACHER PLAYED THIS SONG TODAY IN CLASS SHE HAS THE BEST TASTE IN MUSIC SJSGKSKW

[@hamsnadwich6767]

7 years ago sadge😔

[@yasssslay7940]

i’m so lucky to have had cool parents growing up in the early 2010s. now this song and this whole album reminds me of fifth grade. enjoyed it at age ten and ten years later it’s just as good!!

[@judsongaiden9878]

Did your teachers tell you to use or to not use Oxford commas?

[@BryanRomaine]

I haven’t felt this happy watching a music video since seeing Chevy Chase in “Call Me Al”. I love it - this is my go-to “Happy Song” from now on.

[@jasoncruz7482]

Thanks, OP.

[@lemongear6802]

+De La Tøro captainamericagetsthatreference.gif

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Why is this song my favorite song of all time??!!

[@lorrancfable]

I'm so happy because I lived on the best era of Indie. Thanks Vampire Weekend!

[@parsaparvaz9202]

Thanks again himym you the real mvp

[@guillermoperona2702]

ted's teaching job

[@danielletorno3489]

This has been my pick-me-up song for more than a decade now :)

[@Monieck]

This song is so great, it makes me feel like its the first day in fall every time I hear it! Goood job!

[@vdussaut9182]

that 1st perfect day of crisp, cool fall weather is indeed the low key best day of the year

[@AR-hw9zi]

perfectly described

[@jaskait4472]

Ost of The Chair (Netflix). Love it.

[@3at3oot1]

This brings back memories 💙

[@DamonBadgett]

I use to listen to these guys nonstop in middle school and highschool

[@PixxGokou]

this is such a vibe

[@gabrielacevedo9604]

Agreed !! This song is great right here too kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYXSXqhsZ92Vqtk it was on my recommended!!

[@hayley1745]

Being a Journalism major and having to take a million journalistic grammar classes, this song is extremely relevant.

[@violentcoughing5135]

It's almost therapeutic isn't it XD

[@davidslavictoire5374]

*... major, and ...

[@pf760]

I'm guessing dangling modifier and not irony.

[@graceevangelinerosenzweig5191]

My brother introduced me to this band in 2009 and this is now by far my favorite song!

[@sabarca714]

Vampire Weekend, a National Treasure has many rhythmic hits: Horchata, Hannah Hunt, Giving Up The Gun, The Kids Don't Stand A Chance, California English, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa, Oxford Comma, and Ya Hey. Only one of these has cost many a man, life, and millions.