Young the Giant - Strings (In The Open)

[@dahnabennett7587]

There has to be someone else watching in 2020. So nostalgic 😢❤️✨

[@cinjhang]

Here!! Oh gosh the nostalgia hits hard

[@connorprescott4945]

For real...

[@eliu9017]

Yess!!

[@lalosupreme9810]

Yup! I remember listening to them in highschool. It was gold then and its still gold now

[@Jddhsishfnwkwiahfjw]

We’re vibing while we’re dying

[@samcarpenter2177]

Someone listening for the 1,000,0000,0000 time in 2022. A masterpiece. Still my favorite band. Thank you.

[@Malumbaa]

2022 November and still listening

[@nomnsookeke4882]

July 2023. Been here for 7 years

[@suniljogi94]

Yep, they've been my favorite since cough syrup, from Fright Night... and seen them perform live in India... one of the best experiences of my life.

[@JamesHH]

This was my ex's favorite song some 10 years ago. I still play it for her. Rest in peace, Sam

[@MadmanMancusi]

I found them in 2012, a freshman in college. Here it is 12 years later. Life 🤓

[@klaywavy]

2012 was the same year i found them! But was a freshman in Highschool

[@klaywavy]

Life for sure

[@mcschrack]

If I’m being honest….this version of the song got me through a lot. I’ll always come back to listen.

[@maco21]

Me too throughout the years it’s always been a relief

[@Norma-d7l]

Their music could wrench emotion from ice

[@itsgotime77]

I wish I could play the orange like him.

[@bshenc4026]

Lol

[@stephenkevindoss1474]

Jenn Harris that’s a vintage orange that robust sound is hard to replicate

[@ayeeidkmusic]

I thought it was an apple LMAO

[@WildBirdsTV]

Jenn Harris hahaha I've laughed about this so hard

[@marcelorendon3666]

😂😂😂

[@beta-lactamase]

I think I've listened to this band everyday since 2011

[@MrBlast14]

Conner Willson me too well not technically everyday lol

[@IllTh3UnD3AD]

The times when the band was named the Jakes time flys

[@jannananaa]

SAME!!!! I know your comment was from four years ago my friend but, I do as well but to this very day in 2021 lol. I was able to tell Sameer Ghadia that he has one of my all-time favorite voices along with Stevie Nicks, Lana Del Rey, and Frank Sinatra. His jaw fell to the floor and said "Stop! What?! You're putting me up there with Sinatra and Stevie?!? That's probably one of the greatest things any listener has ever said to me so, thank you." He gave me a hug and I got a photo with the band as I got the meet n greet pass. They're so unbelievably good live...I almost prefer to listen to their lives over studio. ♥️

[@the_arizona_ranger0213]

The studio version is already so perfectly soft. But this one's is just magical.

[@manueldone9747]

Here I am in 2024 still shook up by this man’s voice and this bands’s talent 🥹

[@GummyBear3618]

I am in love with Sameer's voice in this song. They really need to release these open session versions. I would buy the session version album in a heartbeat.

[@markgiannone9728]

10 years later and I'm still hoping they do

[@melsanders100]

Their open sessions are fucking incredible. More people should be aware of this band's existence.

[@daniellelong617]

put all of your in the open songs On Spotify PLEEEAASSEEEE

[@FreedomBreeze24]

THEYRE ALL SO FREAKING ATTRACTIVE

[@ciara1ea]

Right?!?! It's not even fair

[@MrNope221]

Loving that bass.

[@PianoTheMan]

Agreed, but am I the only one wondering exactly what the hell he's plugged into?

[@MrNope221]

Dude, the water. Duh.

[@the_dejesus]

I will never get tired of listening to this beautiful song

[@michellenarvaez4342]

it's 2024 and I been coming to yt for this specific in the open session for yearsssss, I need it on spotify like 10 years ago and yk what, go crazy and put it on a vinyl too and I'll snatch t up REAL QUICK

[@maco21]

I was thinking exactly the same, it’s +10years I come back to this song, close my eyes and have the same sensations I felt when I first heard these open sessions back in 2011/2012. What happy days. 15 years and no thoughts. It’s time to save them on some vinyls.

[@gabriellekofe]

really rare to find a singer that sounds exactly like the recorded track. his voice is dreaammyyyyy.

[@UndecidedMoto]

Can we get an 'In The Open' album

[@anthenyiscool2758]

FightOrFlight you can always make your own (: I think I'm gonna ask my wife to make me a CD with all their Open stuff (:

[@kylieamor711]

And put it on spotify please!

[@robertswick898]

Done

[@mcilwaina]

YES PLEASE!!!!

[@Madsassy]

Please please plzzzzz

[@rubycat2000]

the popularity of a band doesn't matter. the quality does. and i believe this band gets an A+

[@hanha9018]

If you pay attention to the beached boat in the background, you can find that that spot is actually a landmark spot that appears in many pictures. In fact i think one of the themes you can choose for your gmail is a picture of that very boat. I did some research, the boat is called the Point Reyes, it is beached at Tomales Bay near San Francisco. A very beautiful place to go and visit or, if you happen to be Young the Giant, film an ITO.

[@alexandrareyes3409]

2024 watching this at work. Ah life was so much easier 13 years ago as a college kid with no worries. Listening to these in the open sessions takes me back.

[@ConnorGrimes]

Sameer's voice is amazing

[@kf5298]

i can't even begin to express how much i miss the time of my life when the self titled and mind over matter album were it... it felt like my life had its own soundtrack. anyways.. i love you guys, young the giant fans and band alike.. may we all find what drives us crazy

[@camerondimitri1369]

3:27 this exchange is the cutest. I love it when you can see the love band members have for each other and their music.

[@catalinaheider2488]

Listening to this at least once a week (since 12 years) is what enforces sanity

[@sgfrenchtutor]

i love the way he smacks that shaker.

[@angezah5087]

I want him to smack my ass like he smacks that shaker

[@JeremiahFernandez]

you bad girl

[@Hayyden]

I'd pay to see them Live if the entire set was this song, played THIS way.

[@ortizeariel]

Hayden H I melted when they played this live'

[@hisroyalfreshnesspro]

My girlfriend and I were just saying how we wished they did an "In The Open" acoustic concert.

[@vamvetozuo9746]

11 years still going on in my head

[@gabrielluis3344]

Really can't believe it's been this long, I remember listening to them even before my highschool years!

[@gladruella]

The way you can isolate each sound of the instrument, and the way they harmonize with each other. Has it really been 14 years already? 🥲

[@luishimself2595]

This brings me back to High School and my whole hipster phase 🤝

[@bekkamusik]

Haha nice, I feel like I'm still in that phase, with music anyway ☺️ gotta love the indie music!

[@angelistic8291]

if there is such a thing as angels.... you guys are it

[@supportlocalboxers7609]

❤ Here rn Listening to this October 3 2024

[@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY]

the only way to really appreciate quality and class... not many can perform like this in the open... class is class !!...

[@carnage2112029]

I can't stop it, my face contorts into a smile every time I hear this.

[@roshbekashah]

a key to a memory.

[@strawberryelric]

Just saw them live :) One of the best performances I've seen.

[@daniellelong617]

Where???

[@strawberryelric]

Springfield, was their first tour hit this year.

[@justinlefkowitz5267]

dude there is a springfield in every state wasnt very helpful

[@strawberryelric]

Check their touring then. :\ Drove to Springfield, MO for it. College city.

[@maco21]

Every year I get back here to these acoustic versions since 2010. What great memories

[@famousamos]

Can't get enough of this music.

[@meetKEL]

Music live in nature, so comfortable

[@ValentinA-sy8kw]

Like the birds sing for us. We sing for the birds.

[@meetKEL]

Valentin Aguirre In studio version, the beginning of this song really has bird sounds, haha

[@meetKEL]

The earth without art, is just eh..

[@Adryanoo7]

Jimmy KEL Music live in nature, it's called real Music! :) Pace!

[@meetKEL]

Adryannno Adryanooo Indeed! : )

[@caitlynpadmore7225]

You can tell how much they genuinely love making and performing songs together as a band in this vid :')

[@loganodell2420]

Laying in my girlfriends bed in her dorm listening to the calming rain fall outside. I am at peace finally happy with where im at in life. No better feeling

[@lauren88f]

This makes me so happy.

[@Itsandreamb]

I was about to type the exact same thing :)

[@lauren88f]

Great minds think alike.

[@JubsySucks]

Lauren Fuchs smooth dude, smooth

[@audioslave001]

Julian Alvarez lol

[@maygan62697]

I'm sorry if this is immature or weird, but, is your last name pronounced the way I imagine that it's pronounced?

[@gowheregodgoes]

still watching in 2022, Wishing they would release another album :D

[@01Tripilina]

That voice is so soothing. I love Sameer!

[@puta-blanket-overit7752]

This is the first Young the Giant song I have ever heard.

[@mattshui25]

How about the fans in Oct 2023?🎉❤

[@Bruuuuucie]

The fact that they sound this good live speaks for itself

[@shakz5]

Its awesome feeling when you find a new band with amazing music

[@samuelrabener1791]

2022… still hasn’t gotten old ❤️

[@annereddin111]

Keep finding one great song after another today. Discovered these guys and Garry Bean. I'm one happy girly.

[@ragidyymann5109]

Been listening to these guys for over 7 years now... their music certainly stands the test of time. Always get something new from each listen, so talented.

[@fernandocamarillo3710]

the scenery seems spectacular wouldn't mind spending a few days out there

[@suprasoldier97]

Young the Giant's music proves that there is still great music out there, and life isn't half bad either :)

[@ddreamcatcher2]

I am so in love with this whole band. And these open sessions just make me so happy because it shows just how truly talented they really are.

[@annareads]

have you ever had a song that kind of takes you back to a certain point in your life? i've never teared up to a video before 'till now, but this song means so much to me. christ.

[@ivany5058]

i feel so emotional listening to this...man masterpiece!

[@MusicLvr78]

LONG LIVE THE YOUNG THE GIANT!!!!!! YOUR VOICES ARE ENGRAINED IN MY BRAIN

[@rafaelignacio9504]

They're my favorite band .) I love all their songs

[@dawnpatterson4457]

Nothing shows the true talent musicians possess more than an open air performance and these guys are the real deal.

[@lisalozano4166]

This song got me through middle school ❤️ I'm a senior now. I love you Young the Giant

[@shaquilleholzem8860]

ITS BEEN 10 DAMN YEARS, PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY ALREADY!!!!

[@shaqtaku]

Ytg have the best lyrics I've heard in a long time. Just make you to reflect on your life.

[@mangkhosathaokip623]

Anyone from 2021 ? Coming back to this coz I was feeling nostalgic

[@AcmeNewsLLC]

In the Open ranks among my top 20 tracks of any type, any genre, ever.

[@bekkamusik]

I agree, their open sessions are incredible!!!

[@PandaChaos36]

I cant.. stop... listening.. to... Young the GIANT!! it gives me this warm fuzzy feeling! Like when you just hugged someone you like!

[@katieroberts3092]

Do not change anything about Sameer's voice!! It's PERFECT

[@quezzareyes2041]

you know a good group of talented people when they can go anywhere and always sound amazing

[@christiwilliams8457]

Sameer and Francois have a unique connection when they sing sometimes. It's interesting the way they trade looks at each other...like they have some secret (which they prob do, see 3:26) a kind of "eye language" about what's going on with the song right then. There are other vids where I noticed that too.

[@happyhangouts7894]

Christi Williams true

[@kacamillion420]

I agree, there is definitely chemistry there, and it's very much visible at that point in the video I think. I theorize maybe Francois felt some type of way while looking at Sameer in that moment. He looked down right after, almost as if discouraged, and then it seems to me that he felt reassured when Sameer returned the glance with a smile

[@skybluescooter]

There is no truer beauty than your acoustic takes on your own songs. Makes me cry like a baby. Love love love love and more.

[@ellotats-6075]

I was feeling a little blue but now my heart is content

[@nyleve1563]

I remember when I first came across this video it had been uploaded for about a month. I listened to it on repeat for hours. It makes me so happy. This video has a special place in my heart.

[@Birdfreak2010]

Without the slight overproduction that was on the album, their songs shine even more. I would totally buy an acoustic album.

[@nolestrono]

I don't think it's overproduced at all. Is all the layering what you don't like or the addition of synths or something? The production is so clean for being their first album and the aesthetic with the summery layered guitars and upbeat drums I think sounds perfect.

[@nolestrono]

And if we're talking overproduced my god Mirror Master is easily the most uninspired and stale of their albums by a long shot. At least MOM had a lot of really beautiful moments, and Home Of The Strange is obviously produced perfectly for what they were going for with the album, Mirror Master just sounds like overproduced B-sides from HOTS but with indie trends from 2012.

[@nimalasivakumar7706]

@@nolestrono personally, i loved mirror master just as much as the other albums. the thing with young the giant is that they're constantly shifting and changing their music, that's what makes it a true breath of fresh air. songs like simplify i imagine where written from sameer to people he loves, like his wife. the aspect of bringing in math and physics in superposition made me fall for the song, it seemed like a sweet heartfelt love song compared to normal songs like 'a thousand years by Christina perri'. it's weird, ytg is the one band where i love all of their songs.

[@nolestrono]

Nimala Sivakumar yeah despite my other comment I do still enjoy listening to a lot of the songs from Mirror Master. I was obsessed with Simplify when that came out. Most of it just sounds uninspired, but its YTG so even the uninspired stuff still sounds nice.

[@2designerds]

Cannot believe this was 2010. 11 years!!!

[@ASTRONOMlC]

5 years already, like... wow.

[@richicamacho7989]

To the day... 10/12/15

[@JurienHuggins]

+anya isabella Whoa...almost 6 now lol These guys are incredible

[@endosol8756]

*8 years

[@mannyw_]

Another five years have come and gone

[@sugarblunt]

Still here 2024 this was so good live❤❤❤❤❤

[@maluhosea9409]

Anyone listening for the billionth time in 2024? 👀

[@Mrdoorknob100]

I used to be really stressed about school and stuff but now I started listen to YTG all at the time and I'm just overall more relaxed and carefree. They're my favorite band by far. Waiting with bated breath for an Open Session album.

[@imanidowner5765]

I have listened to every song on Young The Giant and Mind over Matter and this is still in my top 5

[@DBoone123]

same here!

[@2msobi]

this is why i love them...it takes real musicians to play real music like this

[@cdayadaya]

This is fucking great

[@paulthefutbolr]

That boat in the background makes this scene that much more chill. Gosh I love these guys, fabulous harmonizers. Beautiful music!

[@Hayyden]

Please never take this down.

[@TabaChakeMusic]

the band is just awesome.....

[@miololix]

they are TOURING and even better live. don't believe me? go see it for yourself.

[@rmhytg]

I LOVE watching Eric play the guitar. Every time.

[@therosales24]

I will listen to this on repeat, forever. For the rest of my life. Or until youtube no longer exists lol

[@arifuddin4895]

still here

[@LesterTriscuit]

I didn't know you can play an orange like that. Great acoustic version.

[@dezzi9955]

Young the Giant, You belong In the Open

[@callmeegreens]

Francois's voice + Sameer's voice = perfection.

[@FJ23.]

listening this again 2016

[@yasermahmoud1355]

Make it 2017 homie. They're just on a different level.

[@kittkam2283]

donmegahole no I am!😂

[@Geekinofflife]

haha but really i am the future

[@MiguelAntonio83]

2017 and still 💪

[@michaeldormanen3515]

Oct 2017

[@HeyYoWhoa]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!! x10 2 thumbs up

[@TheCowboys5timechamp]

Remember First Listening To This Song About 4 years ago and I still love it today

[@PurpleMary30]

this is the kinda music everyone should listen to it heals you

[@MarcusCummings-t1n]

April 2024 anyone?

[@xnvtv9390]

Right here with you 🤝

[@claudiagarzon2167]

May 2024 😊

[@danny2toneify]

Judaism

[@mariapaloma1878]

October 2024

[@ishan1050]

Oct 😂

[@tkpippin]

Every great song has a tambourine! The shaker's great too…and very much overlooked:-)

[@tonberry97m]

I want them to be successful and go mainstream, but I also love the intimacy. I had the pleasure to go to a small, almost elegant venue and see these guys. It was literally the best concert experience I have ever had. Everyone was so chill and friendly, and was literally in the arms length of their feet. I don't know if i have had a better atmosphere at any other concert.

[@upbalone]

please dont split up! love you guys! and this is pure talent!

[@mindfulmisfit2996]

2019 and still in love with them.

[@thesilentroads7815]

I listen it after so many years. It refresh my memory back to those days. I like them very much!