just saw them in concert two nights ago...was right up by the stage, Colin just banters with everyone, super charismatic, you couldn't meet a nicer guy. Not to mention talented!!
The decemberists are without question the best band in the world, and this man is withoht question the best singer/songwriter in the world. In my mind, anyway. Disagree if u want, I truly don't care.
I totally noticed that to. XD I think that's great, I like bits and pieces of information that lead me to beleive celebrities are indeed, human. He sounds GREAT live/acoustic/in an elevator though. Blows me away!
ive seen comments on here about how he meses up the lyrics but he doesnt ive listened to this so many time trying to find it but can its perfect he doesnt mess up at all :) oh how i love him :)
@jennobunz I've since bought the album this song is from and like it a lot, had never heard of the group before. Colin's voice reminds me of Edward Kaspel of The Legendary Pink Dots, from the 80s.
nearly fell off my chair at 1:09 when he pressed the button on the elevator...while singing the chorus...and he's laughing throughout the song. I love his attitude, seems like a great guy. :)
@farah46966 If I had to guess, it was at the tail end of an interview with VPRO in the Netherlands at whatever hotel he was staying at while he was in town (guessing Amsterdam or Rotterdam). They talked him into playing a song and the elevator was the best place to record it. Elevators are like a vocal booth if you don't mind a little bit of ambient noise.
@macklilly he messes them up slightly in the beginning. he says "i found you, parents wanton", and the line is usually "you come from parents wanton". its a tiny error thats hard to even notice, and i think it adds to colin's awesomeness. he's so adorable. plus it's his song so he can sing whatever he wants haha
@cbporches Oh, I know, but a girl can dream can't she? You're very lucky. I'm a few hours from Seattle and still haven't managed to see them yet. I will though. Thanks for the head's up! I'll look. :)
Not that it matters a bit but clearing up misconceptions with factual information doesn't take too long in this case. He is not gay. He has been married for several years now and has a 3 year old son named Henry. An amazing artist and thank you for uploading this. Cheers!
He's the original triple-threat: sings, plays guitars, and operates the elevator. Incredible!
his voice is better here than the album version
He looks pretty blazed.
This is how good Colin is . He can do this inn an elevator..
This man never ceases to amaze me.
Colin is so adorable. His smile makes me smile. (:
🥰
So beautifully done - love the moment when the door nearly closes, he's such a pro he just carries on! :D
just saw them in concert two nights ago...was right up by the stage, Colin just banters with everyone, super charismatic, you couldn't meet a nicer guy. Not to mention talented!!
Colin Meloy is seriously one of my favorite musicians. Love his instrumentation, his voice is astounding, and his lyrics are poetic and beautiful.
I love this man sooo effing much... with all my heart, for serious.
@somethingofyours his voice is amazing. i fall inlove with him everytime i listen.
the Decemberists are the best. and this song.
i have to come watch this like 3 times a day.
colin meloy = genius
Meet me on my vast veranda, my sweet untouched Miranda...
this colin meloy fellow should make a band. his voice is very unique.
Ever heard of the Decemberists
Colin and The Decemberists are amazing. I saw them live twice and they sound so freakin' great. Can't wait until they come around again!
I love Colin Meloy. He is ace and i love him. Love him. Love him.
I love Colin Meloy! greatest artist around!.... "oh my love, my love!"
I have been listening and watching this video for 15 years now and it sounds perfect still to this day
He can not sound bad any where! In a lift, with a hand help camera and he sounds amazing! Saw them live last night and they were mind blowing!
Best elevator music ever.
The decemberists are without question the best band in the world, and this man is withoht question the best singer/songwriter in the world. In my mind, anyway. Disagree if u want, I truly don't care.
His voice is amazing.
I almost skipped this song on my Pandora station but changed my mind. I'm so glad I didn't. This song is Gorgeous!
It's nice to hear just his voice and the guitar.
Colin Meloy's Brilliant :)
Has anyone ever heard his commentry in some of his live solos? He's hillarious =D
This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while!
His voice, ahh omg, fuhken amazing
wow!!! mostr amazing video ever. i love this song so much and i love that he just did that. so awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeee
i'm going to see them this friday night @w@ so excited!
This is just plain amazing...........
Colin, you rock.
Love this song! Both the original and acoustic version is amazin.
Wow. Now I can't unhear it.
i really love his face when he sings the chorus
I freaking love this.
saw this a long time ago, it was on television sometime late...nice te hear/see it again...thanks for uploading!
this is fantastic!
Wonderful voice, great guitarist and very funny situation ! Oh my ! I'm a fan !!! ;D
I think I'm in love with Colin xD Dammit Carson Ellis.
"...and while your head is spinning, hold tight, it's just beginning..." :)
Wow this is just perfect
Haha So fantastic. I love Colin Meloy.
Such an amazing song.
Omg, I couldn't stop laughing at the end bit! XD LOL! Great job, dude!
I totally noticed that to. XD I think that's great, I like bits and pieces of information that lead me to beleive celebrities are indeed, human. He sounds GREAT live/acoustic/in an elevator though. Blows me away!
wow he is simply amazing O.O
Awesome. such an entertainer. and he almost had his smashed!
Love it when the elevator closes on him, haha.
This was adorable and fun =)
amazing!!! pure talent! his voice is soooo...idk lol but i love it!
arrgh, his voice!!*-*
nice to see some real artists out there
BRILLIANT!
This is awesome/hilarious/wonderful all at the same time.
LOL @ 2:30!!!!! hahaha! ;) This is such a beautiful song. Great performance of it, too.
Very Cool, Thanks for sharing this! Peace
i could not love this man more if i tried
ive seen comments on here about how he meses up the lyrics but he doesnt ive listened to this so many time trying to find it but can its perfect he doesnt mess up at all :) oh how i love him :)
i love this band so much :)
So incredible!
@jennobunz I've since bought the album this song is from and like it a lot, had never heard of the group before. Colin's voice reminds me of Edward Kaspel of The Legendary Pink Dots, from the 80s.
nearly fell off my chair at 1:09 when he pressed the button on the elevator...while singing the chorus...and he's laughing throughout the song. I love his attitude, seems like a great guy. :)
@farah46966 If I had to guess, it was at the tail end of an interview with VPRO in the Netherlands at whatever hotel he was staying at while he was in town (guessing Amsterdam or Rotterdam). They talked him into playing a song and the elevator was the best place to record it. Elevators are like a vocal booth if you don't mind a little bit of ambient noise.
I love his voice
How peculiar.. loved it. if only because i can see how he is doing the Am.. been having trouble with that
oh wow, just great!
HAHA! awesome!
I met him before he really is a cool dude!
That makes two of us!
this amazes me
that was awesome
Lyrical, Indy. Love it.
Great acoustics in there..lol...awesome song!
@macklilly he messes them up slightly in the beginning. he says "i found you, parents wanton", and the line is usually "you come from parents wanton". its a tiny error thats hard to even notice, and i think it adds to colin's awesomeness. he's so adorable. plus it's his song so he can sing whatever he wants haha
Oh, thats the cutest thing. Im now in love.
whoo, that was great
Aaw I loved this vid, he's just great :D
I love this video :)
Cuuuuute~
@cbporches Oh, I know, but a girl can dream can't she? You're very lucky. I'm a few hours from Seattle and still haven't managed to see them yet. I will though. Thanks for the head's up! I'll look. :)
he's so cute.
Love it.
@phantasmo14 This Colin Meloy fellow has a band and they're called the Decemberists. They're quite exquisite. I suggest looking them up.
love this dooche
this song is cool.
hahaha, brilliant and original.
Great!
"Going down :) "
My soul is so pleased and amazed to have seen this! Thanks!
Not only was it was a good performance, but it made me laugh. I bet Colin Meloy is a damn fun guy to be around.
Bahahaha he does a bit!!
This is lovely.
His voice reminds me of the lead singer in Placebo.
Fukin' awsome!
i'm inlove
love it!
I get to see these guys on Tuesday *dies*
and I'm gonna go with my new emo fringe *haha*
thank you for this
This is the most 2000's comment I've ever seen xD
How are you doing now? Also, how was it?
i love this comment, this is such a 2008 comment
lets share him? dreamy much!
when he says 'my love' he shifts his jaw. i love it for some reason. =P
@somethingofyours he said he grew up listening to the beatles and stuff, so it's natural for him to sing with a sort of accent.
tis tru, this is great
That's me in the corner
we both go down......ON EACH OTHER!!!!!!! LAWL OMGZZZZZ
Very Very true
Not that it matters a bit but clearing up misconceptions with factual information doesn't take too long in this case. He is not gay. He has been married for several years now and has a 3 year old son named Henry. An amazing artist and thank you for uploading this. Cheers!
Wow, amazing shit dude.