Theo Katzman - The Death of Us [Official Video]

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  • From the album "Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Vibe" OUT NOW
    Pre-order here: bit.ly/2FDgv04
    ON TOUR THIS WINTER: bit.ly/35re2By
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    Theo Katzman: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Talkbox, Drums, Organ
    Lee Pardini: Piano
    Joe Dart: MusicMan Bass
    Music & Lyrics by Theo Katzman
    Recorded by Tyler Duncan
    Produced by Tyler Duncan and Theo Katzman
    Mixed by Jake Birch
    Mix Feedback by Tyler Duncan
    Mix Assisted by Sam Antonioli
    Mastered by Devin Kerr
    Video Edited by Marcus Lindberg
    Typeset by Rob Stenson
    Video Shot by Joshua Skinner
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  • @aligrundy812
    @aligrundy812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    Theo has some criminally underrated solo work

    • @whatevil
      @whatevil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Big time. If there were any justice this would be getting picked up by radio stations all over. This is some of the finest pop music coming out right now.

    • @jodijodi7112
      @jodijodi7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i swear, we need his music to hit the top 40

    • @cookingwithmike56
      @cookingwithmike56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And some incredibly deep pocket

    • @zenatman
      @zenatman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cookingwithmike56 back pocket too 🤡

    • @simaojoseph
      @simaojoseph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re mom is underrated also.

  • @BjornMoren
    @BjornMoren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    The king of upbeat songs with really depressing lyrics.

    • @dongkrakata
      @dongkrakata 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean god damn I did not realize that this is what that is about.

    • @noahmay7708
      @noahmay7708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mason Wink Maybe he means Queen the band, y'know?

    • @nihalnayak5483
      @nihalnayak5483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Listen to the Smiths. They were literally known for doing this.

    • @NicklasNylander87
      @NicklasNylander87 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reel Big Fish - dateless losers. More on the nose but damned upbeat and depressing

    • @matteotheyoutubeuser
      @matteotheyoutubeuser ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dongkrakata i don't really get what the song is talking about, what's he describing?

  • @RyanDenley
    @RyanDenley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Joe Dart on the Joe Dart bass. Wearing them shades inside.

    • @PanHoover
      @PanHoover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ryan Denley his shades are VERSATILE

    • @henrypeacock4039
      @henrypeacock4039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *Joe Dart on the Joe Dart

  • @jakethewoz
    @jakethewoz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Lee earned a michelin star for that tastiness at 2:04

  • @mudsky
    @mudsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    2:20 theo playing the electric theo

  • @heavypiano
    @heavypiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Thanks for showing Lee's hands during his solo. Killer.

  • @oxsila
    @oxsila 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This dude has literally everything - songwriting chops, instrument chops, vocals... madness

    • @oxsila
      @oxsila 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's even crazier, i have that exact Thin Lizzy tshirt... he has awesome music taste too lol!

  • @brianstivalevoice
    @brianstivalevoice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I want to produce a film JUST so I can use this for the opening montage that basically tells the audience about our protagonist... For serious... Your music is SO CINEMATIC!!!!

  • @Courtney90MH
    @Courtney90MH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Obsessed with your album. You are a rarity to have an incredible voice, such songwriting talent, and skill to play so many instruments well. Every time I listen to one of your songs I feel like I dig a little deeper into the meaning.

    • @sinatrabone
      @sinatrabone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

    • @MrPhillyguy
      @MrPhillyguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts precociously. The next Paul Simon.

    • @themacocko6311
      @themacocko6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MrPhillyguy ...or the first Theo Katzman.

  • @DigitaIJustice
    @DigitaIJustice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What. A. Good. Riff. An absolute bop. This guy can write.

  • @paullegloan1502
    @paullegloan1502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    You know what's gonna be the death of us? Government funding for active basses.

  • @SickNastyWithIt
    @SickNastyWithIt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I know theo probably doesnt really care that much but this needs to be seen by more people. I dont know why its not getting more exposure. This album is extraordinary. Theo is a writer for sure and joe, god dang he plays bass well.

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If he didn't cared he wouldn't do it. Trust me. People in general have zero idea the amount of 12 hours days it takes to make such art.

  • @DrakeMartin
    @DrakeMartin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    top tier lyrics, melody, and instrumental. thank you for making music that I love.

    • @Gassyyetclassy
      @Gassyyetclassy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You make covers that I love!

  • @emperorbuttman5855
    @emperorbuttman5855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's 1am in lockdown, I've been teaching myself bass for a month because I wanna be Joe Dart, and I've been playing along to this song in the dark with my eyes shut for the last hour. It's my favourite song in the whole world and I love it.

  • @JadeWave
    @JadeWave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I really like Lee Pardini's parts on this album. Especially on this and What Did You Mean (When You Said Love)

    • @RobLifford
      @RobLifford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The solo on this song is especially crazy gooooood

    • @jendcox
      @jendcox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been a fan for Lee’s for a few years now. He really stands out on this album. 🔥🎹

    • @weezer91101
      @weezer91101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lee’s work live with the band Dawes is nutty. Def check them out live if you get the chance.

    • @miczell
      @miczell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love how simple and nonpretentious this piano solo is and also how elegantly ironic is it's way of depicting the song's topic - from the middle grounds of feelings to the love's peak and then straight down to the lowest abbyss. :)

    • @prodevus
      @prodevus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michał Poniedzielski Major Mike Garson vibes, no?

  • @SophisticatedBanjo
    @SophisticatedBanjo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Smart move to only film the man On The Fender Bass from the neck down. We need to censor that head bob before kids start trying it at home and breaking vertebrae.

    • @MTudisco
      @MTudisco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SophisticatedBanjo this is actually his Joe Dart’s Signature Music Man

    • @SophisticatedBanjo
      @SophisticatedBanjo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@MTudisco Good catch. I thought it was a 1982 single-speed Bridgestone, but you're right. It's the volume knob that gives it away.

    • @TheAjCalvillo
      @TheAjCalvillo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SophisticatedBanjo you just gotta put in the work.

    • @hadiffnazhan862
      @hadiffnazhan862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheAjCalvillo all i know is its cut from a tree, like 3 pounds of white flour pasta, ate at night

  • @alanmichaeldill
    @alanmichaeldill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Anyone else think the singer and drummer look alike?

  • @nilskavanagh
    @nilskavanagh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love this album title "in the age of Vibe" its so accurate, I literally say vibe 8 times a day now its honestly terrible

  • @dorianpicard9431
    @dorianpicard9431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:06 this is the best part of music you will listen to this week

  • @NoahPepmeyer
    @NoahPepmeyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Nobody:
    THEO: *2 mics on the body of an ELECTRIC guitar*
    Gotta do whatchu gotta do to get dat ThunderKatz sound

    • @user-uf3fh5uj3i
      @user-uf3fh5uj3i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Or it might have just been recorded in the same session as the songs with an acoustic

    • @alexhinkle7537
      @alexhinkle7537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      If you have 1, you might as well have 2

    • @mafirasyaharani7836
      @mafirasyaharani7836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@alexhinkle7537 the next video will have 10 mics

    • @enricodemeo
      @enricodemeo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Especially since that's the same SQUIER Strat Jack uses in the 'Cory Wong' video. Some of us take days so re-amp and dial in a sound, spend thousands on stupid amps and they're just like 'duh, let's mic this tinny Strat with two mics, that'll do the job'

    • @wookyoftheyear
      @wookyoftheyear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@enricodemeo Actually, they're different guitars. Both natural finish Strats, but Theo's got a Fender. I'd also imagine it's not on for this take, but who knows, maybe he likes to mix in the unplugged Strat sound.

  • @buddyalbert5808
    @buddyalbert5808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A+++ Talk Box!!! Hell yeah.
    Song and production are fantastic.

  • @grantbishop960
    @grantbishop960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tbh this is the only album where I actually really like every song

  • @willowfearns4589
    @willowfearns4589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Who else noticed theo quoting the famous Limmy line -
    WRONG WAY, DOWN A ONE WAY STREET

  • @leonplugge6180
    @leonplugge6180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the kind of song you sing shamelessly whilst showering. Thank you so much for this amazing album Theo, it really makes a difference ❤️

  • @BjornTvoric
    @BjornTvoric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Best notification of the day :)

  • @johnbelsermusic140
    @johnbelsermusic140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you just wake up everyday and come up with a new masterpiece?

  • @adriennedimond4594
    @adriennedimond4594 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the piano adds such a good taste

  • @Laochraiceann
    @Laochraiceann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't get this song out of my head. You're a legend, Theo.

  • @vincentstanzione8112
    @vincentstanzione8112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Katzman I am here, let's get this Revolución started.

  • @user-gj9qe1pm8u
    @user-gj9qe1pm8u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Тео Кацман - лучший!!!

  • @johnbiswas12
    @johnbiswas12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need a forever loop for this song!

  • @oxsila
    @oxsila 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Theo, I feel like Vulfpeck would do an amazing cover of Showdown by Thin Lizzy if you would consider it that'd be so awesome

  • @mandy-gi8ul
    @mandy-gi8ul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    perfect song for a friday

  • @carolynwanek132
    @carolynwanek132 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Love this guy .. Awesome voice, Awesome lyrics 💓

  • @pitlempens1741
    @pitlempens1741 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The piano player is on fire in every one of these. Absolutely insane playing

  • @JacobodeVera
    @JacobodeVera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am obsessed with that moment at 2:35 - 2:38 where he switches sooo smoothly from talkbox to guitar!

  • @glacier_official
    @glacier_official 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This album is so damn good, I especially love the piano on this track. It's so subtle and slots in perfectly.

  • @megle1000
    @megle1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone after watching "Soul" movie from Disney? The melody from the movie remind me this song

  • @jakemullen7477
    @jakemullen7477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s amazing to me that this is (I believe) the first time we are hearing Theo use a voice box. Like, of course he would kill it with one.
    Also, really like the subtle use of it during the final chorus and outro.

    • @mardukbp
      @mardukbp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the second time. See th-cam.com/video/E44zg5qZA_o/w-d-xo.html

  • @matthewlb1
    @matthewlb1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw his first show of his tour in Seattle on the 10th, fantastic!
    Theo has all the tools!
    uber song writer ,player of many instruments, fantastic unique voice!!!
    No wonder so many talent musicians want to play with him.
    Get on board!!!!

  • @jasperthomas5
    @jasperthomas5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my morning walk song. First on the playlist, puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day. Love your stuff man, thanks for the good songs in the age of vibe !

  • @fabienares5577
    @fabienares5577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing riff, amazing lyrics, amazing groove, awesome technique. You killed it bro!!!

  • @bullguit
    @bullguit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Modern-day Paul McCartney right here.

    • @justinma
      @justinma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      modern day Theo Katzman more like

  • @stanimir1111
    @stanimir1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great solos on piano and guitar! And Joe is Dart! 😉

  • @UncleBuckDallas
    @UncleBuckDallas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:05 Piano man has his finger on the trigger, and the talk box solo…too good! Way to go, Theo! Outstanding music!

    • @felarppe
      @felarppe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Pardini babieee

  • @frankrobinson8852
    @frankrobinson8852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now someone needs to come up with a comedy series called “The Death of Us” and Theo’s set up for life to come up with awesome songs like this every day 😊 👍🏼

  • @cherifmohammed3791
    @cherifmohammed3791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    don't worry , i m on every single video Theo !

  • @pat7504
    @pat7504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the t-shirt. That was the first band t-shirt I ever bought, still got it 15 years later. Thin Lizzy are such a great band. Little Feat and Thin Lizzy are, in my opinion, the two best bands from the 70's and are both criminally underrated. Much like you and all the Vulfpeck guys. I feel so lucky to have had a chance to see you live a few years ago. Thanks for all the wonderful music.

  • @kimberclevelandmusic
    @kimberclevelandmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He just has it going on in every way possible.

  • @mafirasyaharani7836
    @mafirasyaharani7836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Talkbox making appearance aka BANGER

  • @TheDanification
    @TheDanification ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow those back to back solos slapped!

  • @mmcgehee123
    @mmcgehee123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this track is absolutely nuts

  • @dcaudwell
    @dcaudwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Thin Lizzy T and a Haitian Divorce talk-box soul-o! Nice!! And as for that piano solo...

    • @timvanderkooi
      @timvanderkooi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know I wasn't the only one thinking Haitian Divorce. I got a Sign In Stranger vibe from the piano solo as well.

    • @dcaudwell
      @dcaudwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timvanderkooi Nice catch! It's been 40+ years! Just had a listen - great Elliot Randall guitar on that one too! Getting down to the Steely Dan here in my 1 bedroom....

  • @tactiCole_
    @tactiCole_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been listening to this on spotify since it dropped and didn't realize this song got a video until today. I had been wishing it did just so I could see the talk box solo and I was not disappointed

    • @jacksonroya2089
      @jacksonroya2089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, it took me almost a year to realize 😂

  • @forget2bhuman993
    @forget2bhuman993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how he plays every instrument but still gets Joe to come and play with him cuz he's a great friend :)

  • @Endioss
    @Endioss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ERES UN CAPO !!! U re the bossss

  • @dgdg6143
    @dgdg6143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How talented can you be Theo? Bravo! Beautiful song!

  • @kendallpalmatier2451
    @kendallpalmatier2451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That piano solo had me on the edge of my seat.

  • @nicolaschatelard7689
    @nicolaschatelard7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    soooo freshhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

  • @jasminegoforth4585
    @jasminegoforth4585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    me, rico, and ykel be vibing to this at 1 in the morning doing homework hahaha I'll miss this

  • @JackKad
    @JackKad ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly comes through my mind..

  • @ericsiqueira1
    @ericsiqueira1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lee Pardini ftw

  • @NOLNV1
    @NOLNV1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit was that "Wrong way down a one-way street" just then, my guy

  • @shptz
    @shptz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A killer album! And every single performance video you upload make me love the songs even more.

  • @staceyyoung1477
    @staceyyoung1477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sorry for not knowing your music until now I heard a tune Joey Landreth was playing an so thru him I found you .you are beyond ,amazing, and now I'm diving deep into your music 🎶thank you

  • @Wahosken
    @Wahosken 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's the hand drums for me

  • @JayTheLane
    @JayTheLane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That brief piano solo 👌

  • @melonheaded
    @melonheaded 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    every theo songs are amazing! I love all of em

  • @Netmunk
    @Netmunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proud to witness this. Rock on, Theo!

  • @elijahlawrence7257
    @elijahlawrence7257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ramsay Bolton flaying the keys

  • @iateit
    @iateit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YESSSSSSSS

  • @matamoney
    @matamoney 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    instant classic

  • @BarnacleButtock
    @BarnacleButtock 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The talkbox solo fits perfectly!

  • @benrtd
    @benrtd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please.

  • @BrianSutherlandSongs
    @BrianSutherlandSongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LET’S GO. Damn dude.

  • @prodevus
    @prodevus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooo that piano

  • @jcookonbass
    @jcookonbass 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so so wonderful.

  • @mandy-gi8ul
    @mandy-gi8ul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES

  • @earlybearlychowchow
    @earlybearlychowchow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a revolutionary album!! Keep them coming theo :)

  • @gerokron3412
    @gerokron3412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply love it!

  • @themysteriousstranger4580
    @themysteriousstranger4580 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah

  • @jimmycook_
    @jimmycook_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can't not think of limmy when i hear the line about wrong way down a one way street

  • @beantheredrunkthat1572
    @beantheredrunkthat1572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew this was coming next. Too good Theo. One of my favourites.

  • @gRosh08
    @gRosh08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man! That is SO Good! I just found Theo today and Love him already!

  • @BassDad77
    @BassDad77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to see you in Toronto!!

  • @Hope4myfriend
    @Hope4myfriend 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Groovy!

  • @michelcramaable
    @michelcramaable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theo you rock! Love the sound of the eagles in your album

  • @allpdmusic
    @allpdmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FREAKING AWESOME THEO!!!!

  • @lukasgalli
    @lukasgalli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    joe dart on. the. joe. dart. bass!!!!

  • @simiansociety
    @simiansociety 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the cinematography during the piano solo!

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best talk box solo I’ve heard in years. Decades? Wonderful tune and tones!

  • @JacksonJamesSmith
    @JacksonJamesSmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man i love everything you do, if you come to Aus I'll be there.

  • @user-nm5cd3yh8q
    @user-nm5cd3yh8q 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your voice and your great songs.

  • @sabrinahonorio2493
    @sabrinahonorio2493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this Song!!!!!!

  • @cherifmohammed3791
    @cherifmohammed3791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love from Morocco Theo !

  • @blackwell2322
    @blackwell2322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never get sick of this song, the video work, the sensitivity of all the musicians, that voice...amazing work.

  • @TireFill
    @TireFill 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are we all of a sudden getting blessed by all these solo projects? Marvellous!

  • @guilhermecolla6164
    @guilhermecolla6164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a lyric, what a song, what a band, thanks , Theo !

  • @tesanh
    @tesanh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a tune!!!

  • @codyi7119
    @codyi7119 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am glad I stumbled across this!