i just did too and its all amazing. kinda crazy how they never got any mainstream cred. at least i wouldn't think so as i have been looking into shoegaze for over a decade now
This band broke genres and stereotypes, yet sadly never found their place as they were simply ahead of their time. Such a phenomenal track - I especially love the long, groovy outro...
These are the most kind and giving people I know....I am proud to call them friends as they took me in when I had no place to stay in nyc...really good people....extreme talents.
wladdaimpala88 90’s Shoegaze kids (of which I was one) DID listen to this. None of those shoegaze bands really “took off” if we are being honest and their renewed popularity these days is more of hipster thing with younger “fans” latching on to those classic shoegaze bands (slowdive in particular) because it’s cool to say you like them now. Also it is ok to discuss the veldt without saying how “soulful” they were every other sentence which is pretty much a cliche when discussing them and borderline racist(intended or not).
@@softlightsymphonyband don’t worry they definitely still have a young audience! But I agree most young ppl seem to stop at mbv and slowdive, which is a shame because there are so many other great shoegaze bands from that time that are being slept on.
@softlightsymphonyband684True that none of those bands really took off, but it's not racist to constantly point out/appreciate the element that made their music different from other shoegaze. What other shoegaze band had soul in its sound? Kind of ridiculous
@@DanielChavis Damn straight! Greetings from Dan in St Paul. Last night I was showing some friends of the pics I took when you guys played the Palace here in March 2017, during a fricken blizzard! Really hoping you guys can make it up here again soon. cheers!
I remember them from my A&T days. My boy Cory Mason-Hogans is great friends Daniel and he use to stay at my house when he was in Greensboro NC. I love their music...
What up, thanks for sharing/caring for the music. Just played my first show w/ the Connells. incredibly fun. All the sons I like.Looking for Peele's drum parts, is what brought me here. We're playing in Raleigh at Kings Barcade, 9/14. I'm in Chapel Hill. Have you seen I was a teenageshoegazer.blog.com
I love this band a song as well but I'm going to be shallow and ask if anyone knows who the woman in this video is please tell me. Damn, she's phenomenal!!!
+Christopher Walker Because the video for Green Day's "Longview" segues into this one, on the VHS that this was ripped from. I subscribed to Rock Video Monthly, too, and remember the sequencing.
New EP out today on Little Cloud Records! New Full length coming soon as well! Check it out! theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/electric-revolution-rhythm-and-drone-ep
How is it I just discovered this band??! I’m 33 years old! Bout to dive into their entire discography now 😊😊🎉
i just did too and its all amazing. kinda crazy how they never got any mainstream cred. at least i wouldn't think so as i have been looking into shoegaze for over a decade now
This band broke genres and stereotypes, yet sadly never found their place as they were simply ahead of their time. Such a phenomenal track - I especially love the long, groovy outro...
They’re still active. Just played a couple of show with them and got another in a couple of weeks!
Ikr dude that's like the best outro I ever listened to
Legend has it that the drummer and the guitarist are still grooving
Music has finally caught up with The Veldt, decades later.
These are the most kind and giving people I know....I am proud to call them friends as they took me in when I had no place to stay in nyc...really good people....extreme talents.
One of the most underrated bands of all time - this is just incredibly fantastic…
Great opening band for cocteau twins..HOLV tour..they rocked then soothed afterwards..like his Sioux shirt..
My favorite song forever
The Veldt's "Afrodisiac" is still one of my favorite albums and is one that I always find myself coming back to.
I feel like everyone can like this song. It’s got something for literally any person.
Had the pleasure of working with them over the years. So fresh in retrospect.
A band that unfortunately was sabotaged by blind record companies and some blind music "critics".....js,they should be way bigger than what they are.
Not to diminish your point but critics like this album. It’s on pitchforks top 50 shoegaze albums
@@noahbullock6696 I did say "some" critics,but I get your point
This should have been much bigger than it was given the chance to be.
Love the sounds this band makes!
Too bad this didn't take off. Too much soul for 90s shoegaze kids.
wladdaimpala88 90’s Shoegaze kids (of which I was one) DID listen to this. None of those shoegaze bands really “took off” if we are being honest and their renewed popularity these days is more of hipster thing with younger “fans” latching on to those classic shoegaze bands (slowdive in particular) because it’s cool to say you like them now. Also it is ok to discuss the veldt without saying how “soulful” they were every other sentence which is pretty much a cliche when discussing them and borderline racist(intended or not).
@@softlightsymphonyband don’t worry they definitely still have a young audience! But I agree most young ppl seem to stop at mbv and slowdive, which is a shame because there are so many other great shoegaze bands from that time that are being slept on.
Shoegaze in general never "took off" because it was overshadowed by grunge genre, such as Nirvana.
@softlightsymphonyband684True that none of those bands really took off, but it's not racist to constantly point out/appreciate the element that made their music different from other shoegaze. What other shoegaze band had soul in its sound? Kind of ridiculous
@@destubae3271yeah, agree
A Black shoegazey band?! Y’all I’m in love 😍
blackgaze .____.
Check out A.R. Kane as well (from 90’s, try ‘haunting’ track)
@@jenvon138 thank you for this recommendation my mind is so blown in a good way
ikr 😻
FANTASTIC !!! LOVE this track 💗
How can you not like this song ? Shout out to my boys love this song
This song is killer!!! 90's showgaze had a force to it and I still listen to it all the time.
I LOVE this song and have for years. These guys should have been HUGE. Thanks for posting.
Unfortunately they were way way ahead of their time
Danny on the Jaguar! So rad.
Easily one of my fav tracks of the 90's... ahead of their time maybe. Still sounds awesome.
They were such a great band. Incredible live. It's a shame they weren't around that long.
WE ARE!😊
@@DanielChavis Damn straight! Greetings from Dan in St Paul. Last night I was showing some friends of the pics I took when you guys played the Palace here in March 2017, during a fricken blizzard! Really hoping you guys can make it up here again soon. cheers!
Will see them live this weekend
love this so much
were opening for them here in asheville NC this coming thursday and i couldnt be more excited
wonderful. i think this is soul shoegazing
Very new to them. They make me want to immediately go play stuff on guitar. Those are good bands in my opinion
I remember them from my A&T days. My boy Cory Mason-Hogans is great friends Daniel and he use to stay at my house when he was in Greensboro NC. I love their music...
I'm so glad I found out about this band.
Yup. Just found them and I'm hooked. Time to play catch-up!
@@darkglobestudio4791 same lol
Takes me right back - Shoegazing! :D
hmm nice.. i like it!
sounds like Chapterhouse
WOW ,THEZE BROTHAS R FANTASTIC, N UNDERRATED, JUST LIK THE BAND FISH BONE
Sounds as splendid as their debut album Afrodisiac
Should have been bigger back then, but we can probably guess the story, too "this" not enough "that". Still dig Apollo Heights/The Veldt.
Thanks for other people that can see a quality band
shoegaze it's the best genre
Saw them last night in Raleigh..awesome.
Seeing them tonight in NYC. Can’t wait!
Siguen sonando frescos chicos como la primera vez que los escuche.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
great song! great band! love 'em!!!
brilliant!!!! heard they're issuing an LP this year - it's about time!
finally found 1!awesome soul&shoegaze band!
Great song! Nice video. Finally on youtube again after 4 years. Thanks a lot for uploading!
1994
Tamara Griffen...Monica Tinson....Evan Hammond
"How wonderful thou are"
The girl in the video is beautiful!!!
Mix some INXS with dc talk and voila - sheer brilliance🌟👍🏻
does anyone know the lyrics?
They're touring again!
awesome
Never knew there was a video for this.
I went to this show too.
GO ahead Danny! the ending
killer !!
my homeboys the chavis twins.
4:20 is moh rang tone. 💜
This IS Fuckn Awesome.....!!!
Anybody know what channel used to play this? Saw a Curve / Swervedriver video with the same logo
Not a channel but a monthly video (vhs tapes) subscription service called Rock Video Monthly.
are they still in NYC? I love Apollo Heights too
Do they still exist?
Yes
They came back under as Apollo Heights
What up, thanks for sharing/caring for the music. Just played my first show w/ the Connells. incredibly fun. All the sons I like.Looking for Peele's drum parts, is what brought me here. We're playing in Raleigh at Kings Barcade, 9/14. I'm in Chapel Hill. Have you seen I was a teenageshoegazer.blog.com
Made 4:20 my ring tone. 😀
Go to reverbnation/theveldt They're touring!
I feel the same, check Apollo Heights
yo, where is Marvin these days?????
Amazing how that lame Green Day song that precedes the Veldt one on this VHS tape (which I own) became a big hit, but the amazing Veldt song did not
shoutout the dude from r/ifyoulikeblank
They absolutely would've taken off if they were a little later in my opinion
Black band with a white bassist, I’ve seen it all.
As Green Day fades out at the beginning. :-D
@@winfredshaw8542 Could be.
very unique sound
I love this band a song as well but I'm going to be shallow and ask if anyone knows who the woman in this video is please tell me. Damn, she's phenomenal!!!
someone hook it up with lyrics
Why would it start off with that utter crap from that crappy band 'green gay' err, uh green day
+Christopher Walker Because the video for Green Day's "Longview" segues into this one, on the VHS that this was ripped from. I subscribed to Rock Video Monthly, too, and remember the sequencing.
New EP out today on Little Cloud Records! New Full length coming soon as well! Check it out!
theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/electric-revolution-rhythm-and-drone-ep