Head Automatica - Beating Heart Baby (Video)

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Beating Heart Baby (Video)

[@howardbenson9335]

I produced this song for Warners in 2005 - signed to Warners by Craig Aaronson (RIP). Daryl wrote this song on the way to the studio - it wasn't something we even knew about until he sang it over the phone (NOT AN IPHONE YET!!) to me. I immediately told Craig we were recording it. He thought I was crazy. But it was so obvious! The organ in the intro is a vintage Vox Continental and is throughout the song - a bit of retro there on which is now a retro song! The drummer sang the amazing harmonies in the chorus that are great secondary hooks. It was done really fast - at Bay 7 Studios in Valley Village

[@Martyncrockermusic]

Howard Benson thanks so much for the insight man. I’d love to hear more about the songs recorded with Dan the Automator too. There seems to almost be two albums going on - the electronic side with guitars added and the more britpop/full band tracks, but it all works really well together - were you present for the whole thing? Aren’t the best songs generally written super quick and just flow out?! Great work man!

[@thefinalcut8]

You’re the man for the awesome production work with HA. Daryl credits you a lot for the great sound, and us fans are forever grateful!

[@stephensporman8206]

howard youre a legend! thanks for taking the time to share this anecdote. your production work speaks for itself. you can make any band sound amazing.

[@howardbenson9335]

@@Martyncrockermusic I remixed and added production on some of the Dan songs. Some we just left. I did Dance Party and The Razor besides BHB. The band wanted to experiment with more rock stuff so they brought me in.

[@Martyncrockermusic]

Howard Benson amazing work man. Thanks for replying. Hope you’re keeping busy.

[@Vactory]

This is one of those songs that has randomly, but consistently, popped into my head throughout the years.

[@firstnamelastname4705]

Me too that’s why I’m here on an early morning

[@taylormcraig]

Same lol

[@ValeriespersonalaccountBradley]

Same lmao

[@DodgaOfficial]

Lol that just happened to me, I had to dig through my mental archives to even remember the title

[@thecrazyjoe250]

True, that's why I'm here

[@TheZenChii]

At 35 year old and married with children, I've found myself deep diving back into the music of my youth. For years i had completely forgotten about these guys. So many awesome memories tied to decadence and propaganda. Wild.

[@techenrichment5810]

Show your kids 🎉

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

Jesus is God, and He died and rose again, the only people on earth who deny this are Muslims, not even atheist historians dispute that Lord Jesus died and that His remains cannot be located. Very ignorant, Muslims will go out of their way to deny this but they won't go out of their way to warn people about sin and atheism. If you serve Allah why are you fighting Christians instead of promoting Allah? Instead of defending Allah you focus on Jesus, why? It's because He is truly the main focus of our lives because deep down in your heart you know that ONLY HE IS THE TRUE LIVING GOD. Be careful not to use God's Name in vain, Exodus 20:7 forbids it. Lord Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, please don’t worship celebrities and entertainment, focus on Him alone. I promise there’s more to life than money, partying, homosexuality and music. Hell is real, repent from sinning confess your sins and ask God to forgive you, I know He will if you’re sincere. Hell is very hot, people please repent! In the mighty name of Lord Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏💪✝️💜❤️✝️! Idolatry such as, Islam, Catholicism, Sangomaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Racism, Santa Clausism, Confucianism, New Age, Science, Evolution, halloweenism, Harry Potterism, Politics, Donald Trumpism, Easter Bunnyism and other religions/faiths that are outside Biblical Christianity lead to hell! Don’t believe them, believe the Almighty God the Father of Lord Jesus Christ, who begot Him. Our Creator, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty, He doesn’t need a woman to beget a son, He is God. I choose to put my faith in a God who can do anything and everything, a God who has unlimited and infinite power to beget! So, it’s time to confess that Lord Jesus Christ is the Lord and to believe that He died and rose from the grave after three days and you shall be saved if you only obey Him by praying, worshipping, praising, reading the Bible and living holy and righteously according to the Bible. You have to endure until the end, carry your cross daily and build your relationship with God by following Lord Jesus daily until the end. You must never renounce your faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, there’s hell awaiting those who reject/deny Lord Jesus Christ and those who continue living sinfully, even the Christians who don’t want to repent will face the same fate, so please repent beloved people, in Lord Jesus Christ’s mighty and precious Name, Amen.

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

@@techenrichment5810 no, Jesus is God, and He died and rose again, the only people on earth who deny this are Muslims, not even atheist historians dispute that Lord Jesus died and that His remains cannot be located. Very ignorant, Muslims will go out of their way to deny this but they won't go out of their way to warn people about sin and atheism. If you serve Allah why are you fighting Christians instead of promoting Allah? Instead of defending Allah you focus on Jesus, why? It's because He is truly the main focus of our lives because deep down in your heart you know that ONLY HE IS THE TRUE LIVING GOD. Be careful not to use God's Name in vain, Exodus 20:7 forbids it. Lord Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, please don’t worship celebrities and entertainment, focus on Him alone. I promise there’s more to life than money, partying, homosexuality and music. Hell is real, repent from sinning confess your sins and ask God to forgive you, I know He will if you’re sincere. Hell is very hot, people please repent! In the mighty name of Lord Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏💪✝️💜❤️✝️! Idolatry such as, Islam, Catholicism, Sangomaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Racism, Santa Clausism, Confucianism, New Age, Science, Evolution, halloweenism, Harry Potterism, Politics, Donald Trumpism, Easter Bunnyism and other religions/faiths that are outside Biblical Christianity lead to hell! Don’t believe them, believe the Almighty God the Father of Lord Jesus Christ, who begot Him. Our Creator, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty, He doesn’t need a woman to beget a son, He is God. I choose to put my faith in a God who can do anything and everything, a God who has unlimited and infinite power to beget! So, it’s time to confess that Lord Jesus Christ is the Lord and to believe that He died and rose from the grave after three days and you shall be saved if you only obey Him by praying, worshipping, praising, reading the Bible and living holy and righteously according to the Bible. You have to endure until the end, carry your cross daily and build your relationship with God by following Lord Jesus daily until the end. You must never renounce your faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, there’s hell awaiting those who reject/deny Lord Jesus Christ and those who continue living sinfully, even the Christians who don’t want to repent will face the same fate, so please repent beloved people, in Lord Jesus Christ’s mighty and precious Name, Amen.

[@markguthrie9901]

Popaganda

[@neonpixiee518]

This song lives rent free in my head. It will never get old.

[@alyssab690]

Facts

[@LoveMyUnusual]

I recently heard it in a Hot Topic and it sent my brain soaring back to 2005. I couldn't believe I found it again after all these years lol.

[@Grazin1337]

This song along with our bodies will die and be forgotten, as are all things

[@dathotbox]

I remember finding it again in like 2016 and its been back in the daily rotation since

[@BrandonShepherd-v4p]

The vocals on this track are some of the most unique, interesting, & incredible that I've ever heard.

[@remembertofeelreal]

glassjaw has the same vocalist, love it

[@Theveganlaowai]

I still remember walking around in the winter with my friends and my mp3 player listening to this over and over haha 😂 I think it was around 2005 or something. Now it’s 2024 😭

[@HannahAhkinga]

I'm 24 I listen to this song while waiting for my dad.

[@Myraplus1]

Man!! Bring me back the early 2k era!! Memory lane with this one. I had this on repeat for days at a time

[@xBaseHead]

throwback to everyone's myspace song in 2006

[@HawkeyeBassin]

SOOO true lol

[@mikecimini4619]

xBaseHead dude fucking YES.

[@elina8146]

OMG YESSSSSS i wanted to find this freakin song FOREVER....and finally i did!!!!

[@rakelkrieger5420]

Ha! I thought it was just me and my first college roommate, everyone on our floor could hear us singing this in ‘06 😂

[@jml6263]

this was legit my myspace song for a while lmao guilty as charged

[@jerseybones6532]

What an underrated song, haven't heard in so long!

[@richardfloridaman]

This seemed so futuristic when it was new. But looking at it now this was 19 years ago. I’m speechless. Hello again MySpace days. ❤😢🎉

[@paulinekeown2472]

Daryl Palumbo is a musical genius. The fact that he made such amazing post-hardcore with Glassjaw and then turned around and made this electronic rock masterpiece speaks to his incredible talent.

[@Glozboy22]

Shit, I'd never noticed it was him!

[@neonpixiee518]

This song has stuck with me throughout my teenage years and now it’s still with me at almost 30. It’s timeless. ❤️

[@sultry6808]

Saaaaaammmmeee I keep sending my older sister their songs over the last few days and reminiscing. Good shit!

[@AC-hj9tv]

Same. My other Mr Brightside is Beating Heart Baby 😂

[@robertfdone6460]

How about who's listening in 2024!!!! Love this tune ❤

[@shadowclaytonb]

This is my alarm clock since it came out :)

[@Myraplus1]

Muaaaaaa

[@robertfdone6460]

Right back at ya 😘

[@hhh827]

i totally forgot this song existed until right now. Fun throwback!

[@haileydurovick3846]

The whole album has been a staple in my life since I was a kid !

[@khairilanuar9450]

Myspace 16 years old Now im 28 years old.. damn nostalgic

[@Yotop-ch3wc]

Me to this day. I was also 28 3 years ago. We must be the same age and had the same taste in music in High school. 👍🏼

[@HannahAhkinga]

I'm 24 years old now!

[@lucidstargirl]

first heard this when i was 18, now i'm 30. still love it.

[@elina8146]

true story... first heard this in my 10 , now im 17 :D

[@mimchilli]

Me toooo❤️

[@samisoda4237]

28 right here and I completely forgot all about this song but I jammed it everyday when I was 17 played all the lyrics cam right back

[@kellyapp2093]

Loving 💕 this song 🎶

[@Suppy3014]

Same here, used to be “get amped song” on way to parties in high school haha

[@donnapacheco807]

For fucks sake I’ve been looking for this song for 10 years WTF!!!!! Yessssssss!

[@BoeDue]

Same since ‘06

[@HannahAhkinga]

One year I spent 3 years searching

[@priscillamendoza52]

Randomly started singing this song and I needed to watch the video and hear the song asap

[@stanknuggs4897]

That’s why I’m here today 😆

[@vicbygod]

One of the best song and vid ever❤

[@tonytoofast]

Fucking outstanding. How was this not an ubiquitous banger that we inevitably complained about?

[@julianc691]

Thumbs up the Myspace generation

[@krystiangorski6201]

Heard this song for the first time around 5 years ago. Its such a great song. The hook is beautiful and amazingly catchy. Was never a huge dcfc fan but the few songs I like i love.

[@mitchell9169]

I keep coming back to this song every year and will listen to it nonstop for a a few weeks. So good.

[@michaelallison1235]

I remember seeing them in 2006 right after this came out at a dive bar called Club Tundra in Syracuse New York. Hung out with the band after and they couldn't even believe what a dive the place was.

[@jaygarcia6079]

This song slaps when your 3 drinks deep at emo night

[@Virjunior01]

Or 22.

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

Yes sir! Blue pints

[@unitymahyaornit]

this song slaps.

[@Vintage_Shoes]

Lmfao. Feels.

[@elleneurosis1]

This song slaps 100% of the time ❤

[@rossr9071]

I saw you guys in Kansas City way back in 2007 while you were opening for Jack's Mannequin. This song performed live was worth the price of admission alone!

[@Zio-e5t]

Palumbos voice is so nostalgic

[@easilydistracted2090]

love this song. the frontman has a cool voice

[@alvaradonunez3473]

Car

[@bloodstaindew1888]

Listen to Glassjaw, if you like metal. He sings in there too

[@dillonbmx16]

his name is daryl palumbo. front man for glassjaw, was the vocal coach for nate of the band finch, and is featured in the song grey matter by finch

[@ValeriespersonalaccountBradley]

Lead singer of glassjaw aso

[@baconlady11]

My first show of my choosing was TBS + Angels and Airwaves + Head Automatica. These guys killed it and I still think of this song all the time.

[@lamentate07]

How this song didn't become a huge hit is beyond me. It has all the right ingredients. It found the right balance between retro and modern and was difficult to categorise; and not, it wasn't 'emo' either.

[@CozyCrimeClub]

Hidden gem man

[@QuitelyPacked23]

It WAS a huge hit, to the alternative scene of the 2000's ;)

[@shnoogums1]

the singing is pretty ehh

[@CozyCrimeClub]

shnoogums1 noooooo i love his voice

[@TheMetalAllfather]

dios bananos Too soon, because right after Head Automatica called it a day, Fits & The Tantrums hit it big time. Same sound, same style, same aesthetic, and what was "too early" a time for Head Automatica, was "just right" for Fitz & The Tantrums.

[@animatedink2529]

This song holds a very special place in my heart. My best friend made a video to help me secure a date for my high school senior year prom in 2005. He chose this song to play in the background. And yes, the video was a success, helped me get a date. Every time I listen to this song I smile and remember what a wonderful year 2005 was for me. So nostalgic. Thanks Head Automatica

[@reviathan3524]

Man, the memories of getting a PSP as a gift in 2009, and this song was among the songs I'd listen to a lot back before the 2010s rolled. I really missed the good days

[@SegaAidan]

Though I like glassjaw more since that's more of my style, Daryl Palumbo's singing is just incredible and i love this song.

[@TheGloriaSophia]

I forgot this song existed. I'm happy to have randomly come across it. So many memories just came flooding back.

[@esthiontherun]

10 years later still so good 😍 them MySpace memories 😁

[@veevee305MIA]

2023 and still slaps

[@nothingmorethannath626]

2016... still love this song!. crease how it's come full circle. I listened to this when I was at college at 17 and now I am 25 and graduating uni

[@striklylow]

When I was 14. Now I'm 23. Damn them memoriez

[@chrisbeach423]

lmao same

[@malasiawilliams6611]

+Joshua Moreno this song was 2006 😊 smart one

[@dephcon05]

melvin you dipshit, try 2004

[@naram-sinofakkad3156]

Yeah, 2004. I was 16 when it first came out. (Oh God...I'm going to be 29 soon. T_T)

[@unsubme2157]

Such a good song

[@chrisfalx3251]

Feel like I’m clicking on my crushes MySpace

[@stephinline]

This song came on the radio today. And I came back to replay for 6,000 times. 😭 oh the MySpace days. Miss them. 💗

[@MzOreoCookie13]

I just randomly started singing this song today and was like damn what happened to them. This song was a staple on my MySpace page for months ❤ 10+ years later it still makes my heart flutter

[@jacquelineperez1468]

Just woke up and started randomly singing this song.... so I had to come listen to it for old time sake!

[@cataliniulian9618]

Myspace Generation !!!!

[@Bunnymoonstone]

hell yeah!

[@terrorteffa]

Come onnn! Fucking tune! 34yrs old first heard this when i was like 12/13!

[@Cheerssquire]

OMG. This song was the best song ever, a few years back.

[@Cheerssquire]

Lol

[@johnnyennis9864]

That voice! One of the best in rock and heavy music!

[@MsBrynnElizabeth]

This just popped in my head absolutely out of nowhere. I guess 20 year old me wanted to reassure me that turning 37 tomorrow isn’t bad…all I gotta do is listen to stuff from then (2005) and I’m i back in the beginning of my life. Dunno where it came from but damn I’m glad it did. :)

[@dathotbox]

hope you had a good birthday :) I get those same feelings too, music can really take you back to certain instances

[@MsBrynnElizabeth]

@@dathotbox it was low key this year. Always a little more bittersweet every year.

[@richardfloridaman]

Same here. I turned 35 last week. And all I blast is 1999-2005 but 2005 specifically. Oh how I miss those days.

[@AliceBelle89]

2024 ! 😊

[@featherboxx]

I just found my old ipod and this song just came on shuffle. Amazing memories ❤

[@chantel7523]

This song is still fireeee in 2021

[@aels]

I still put this song on when I'm in a good mood and need a good boogie!!! Forever a classic, forever loved and forever in my heart!!!

[@DZR_]

How did I ever forget this song!!!

[@kriskenard]

pop music perfection

[@irisluna2015]

i literally love this song so much like omg omg omg

[@coolpeoplethings]

Spotify recommended me this song. No complaints.

[@rocklegionmusic]

They got everything! Songs, attitude and an awesome lead-singer...

[@SCXRLIGHT]

heard this in hot topic a few days ago ugh the nostalgia I felt

[@sarahlord6010]

Stilll jamming this $hittt daily in2024!!!!!😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@bengrady5747]

For reals

[@sarahlord6010]

@@bengrady5747❤❤❤❤

[@Amandaleenyc]

who's listening in 2020?

[@tankdiggs8974]

me

[@nesserslugo5220]

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@LindsayTello]

Meee

[@DJfractalflight]

Amanda Lee here I find myself again, rapt by the beating heart tones! Gears grinding beyond gravity, flying higher, changing key-those vocals soaring brightly, wings encompassing the breadth of my ears. What should prevent me from returning in 2021? Who knows, we’ll see, Amanda Lee :) What are your good memories of the song?

[@Amandaleenyc]

@@DJfractalflight now I listened again bc of this comment thank you lmao love this song

[@demnbrown]

Use to skate to this in the first time I ever heard this song was on a flow Video magazine

[@sarahyoukay]

This used to be my ringtone back in the day...how retro!

[@AC-hj9tv]

Based since release

[@kamilopez4175]

Still here listening still here loving every damn minute in 2021

[@mofreeman223]

38 and seeing them in a week.... Dance parties forever!

[@PBJJJ]

been trying to remember this song for years, and finally found it! rejoice, for what a beautiful day it is!

[@karabartley]

One of my favorite kareoke tracks

[@juggalotiffany]

Omg this was my favorite song in sixth grade.......

[@maxc372]

Same. Had it as my ringtone lol

[@jessehermann7266]

maxc372 damn when I was in sixth grade there was no such thing as ringtones.

[@jessehermann7266]

lol damn fox you're old

[@cassielighty6148]

Yes!!

[@GJ11598]

Was in that crowd at CBGB's for the original video shoot. Shit was cool as hell.

[@Ebolarama5000]

Who else is still here in 2024? 👇

[@gerardotovar4621]

Dang this song bring back some 2006 vibes!! Damn I'm old!! Blast from the past!

[@TheMetalAllfather]

Why Head Automatica never became either a) and over night sensation or b) a multi-platinum selling band that would have made it's repsective members overnight millionaires: *1: Too soon, because right after Head Automatica called it a day, Fits & The Tantrums hit it big time. Same sound, same style, same aesthetic, and what was "too early" a time for Head Automatica, was "just right" for Fitz & The Tantrums.* *2: Wrong "scene" to market it too, and the A&R at Warner Bros. realized this when it was too late. This band, and sound, were meant for a whole different crowd of listeners. Not the "alternative" crowd of MTV and Fuse.*

[@johnwhyte9088]

The same thing happened to glass jaw had their first album and second album came out 2 years after they did glass jaw would have been big but I kind of like how glass jaw is still ours

[@sb7271]

It’s cause he has chrons disease and can’t do promos and tour.. 😢

[@eifersucht14c]

I and the (admittedly few) other people I knew who were into Head Autmatica were *definitely* the Fuse alternative crowd".

[@cudnoredje1]

also: 3) "decadence" was too much genre-diverseful to target specific audience 4) touring with bands playing different music styles ("People struggled to define Head Automatica, which led to them being lumped in with the artists they toured with, like The Used and Taking Back Sunday (...) 'I was pretty disconnected with all that so touring with those bands was far out. We were very different than that type of music' says Daryl") 5) frequent show cancelling due to daryl's chrohn's disease

[@TheMetalAllfather]

@@cudnoredje1 A shame. But at least Glassjaw are back.

[@adriennepeterson1470]

Gotta love the energy the band displays, especially the singer!

[@SunnyMiMarie]

Shit who’s listening in 2024?!?

[@golden4824]

🫶🏼

[@jeffspicer3795]

Still hits as good as it did a decade ago

[@Anxious_introvert90]

Omg yes!! I remember this band they were awesome.

[@JonSudano]

Beating hearts baby, baby is this love for real In the valley of the fucking locust

[@mortyrickerson6322]

crazy youre still here too man!

[@10toes3]

Baby Is this love for real 🤩

[@palescatteredballpits2672]

I cannot deal with how much nostalgia this song has

[@SUPERSCHMOO]

i've only known of this band from the name on the back of village voice concerts and this is initial look at this and i was like huh that looks like the glassjaw guy lol

[@jackdcarver]

This song was on my MySpace profile page forever back when I lived in California in 2005/2006....randomly stumbled upon it then and was obsessed with and still in 2023 this song lives in my head rent free #SunShyen

[@richardfloridaman]

It was one of my profile songs for a while too. I remember being in a car with all of my alternative punk rock friends in Florida singing this together. Random memory. I don’t live in Florida anymore and don’t know those kids. Where you at in life now bro?

[@lancewashington3910]

2021 needed this rn

[@Dopestdyke]

who is stilling listening and jamming out in 2023.. 17 years later LOL

[@verymindfulveryspiritual]

Still bumpin this 2020

[@superloobyloo]

still love this!

[@picklezenator]

Wow. I wish my old computer didn't crash. Lost all my old pictures, and all my old songs. The songs I can still find, but the pictures are gone forever. RIP.

[@maxc372]

Lol throwback, just remembered this song

[@juggalotiffany]

same

[@ForeverFaded666]

OMG haven't heard this for years! Used to love it! Memories or what!

[@allenrocketman]

The last minute of this song goes hard

[@nightshade1440]

Omg throwback... back in love!!!

[@mauri123g]

2020 and I still come back to this song 😅

[@HenrySkye1]

ahhh to be 15 again!!! song is still awesomeee

[@staceydelgado951]

Damn i used to listen to this back in high school and just refound the song after years lmao

[@roberthernandez9436]

all time favorite band...

[@Steviemtothec]

myspace

[@amysixx100]

omg haven't heard this band for years!!

[@patrickgalvin4343]

i feel old lol

[@failuretoplease]

how did i forget about this song! makes me think of my teen years ! stilll love it!!!

[@nicoleskirk]

still my jam omggg

[@Kimberlyxoxxo]

Wow I forgot about this song 🥺 Brings me back to MySpace days

[@DAlexKablack]

they should just re-release this song as a new one

[@alyssahernandez8205]

It would be a hit

[@itsSatsuDuhh]

Oh my..i love this band..

[@iduel2010]

Aww mann, brings back memories of someone :(

[@seanhanson1173]

Anyone who grew up in this little era probably has a memory of someone connected to this song, good or bad

[@sheturnedherpainintoart6956]

Same 🥺