Ok. You guys need to understand what cinema is. "One take" is NOT "one take" but a *sequence plan*. It's one *plan*, but *hundreds* of takes. Just like recording music live : *one* performance, *lots of takes*.
Not that we dont know. But still, to achieve a one take effect, you have to minimize scene transitition as much as possible, and each take is much longer than a normal movie/video. Takes a lot of efforts and stress to make sure things are right in a long take, and take a lot of efforts to edit scenes together in post. This is why Birdman is so revered, because not everyone would just do a six minutes long take over and over.
I watched very closely at the pan around at the end, and "angry elevator guy" wasn't there. Was he REALLY that grumpy and not part of the bit? If so, he is the second most famous rando to wonder onto an okgo video. Maria (Mario) the goose being #1 of course.
I love how they had a separate mic for the echo effect and how it looked like he (singer) was being interviewed while walking along. Not sure if this (the interview effect) was intentional but it was just awesome.
Brilliant idea, brilliant execution. I didn't know what Carl Kassell looked like but somehow the minute he stepped into the elevator I knew it was him.
The way this was shot reminds me a bit of a local indie band here in Baltimore called The Oranges Band. They did a video for a song called OK Apartment, the whole band was in the back of a truck, but stationary, and where they were changed throughout the song. In the bridge, they set up a ping pong table and the other side of the table is always a different backdrop.
It's different video and different audio takes. All of the audio was recorded wherever the band played, i.e. on the truck, etc. They used 5 mics and a total of 2007 audio tracks.
That is truly a moving song.
How is this comment not getting more likes. 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
How have I never seen this before now? Love these lads and their wild ideas and smashing tunes.
Yes, I'm wondering the same thing.
Same! I'm impressed that this hid from me for 10 years!!!
The "masters" of the one-take video, take it to the other extreme.
lol
Ok. You guys need to understand what cinema is. "One take" is NOT "one take" but a *sequence plan*. It's one *plan*, but *hundreds* of takes. Just like recording music live : *one* performance, *lots of takes*.
Not that we dont know. But still, to achieve a one take effect, you have to minimize scene transitition as much as possible, and each take is much longer than a normal movie/video. Takes a lot of efforts and stress to make sure things are right in a long take, and take a lot of efforts to edit scenes together in post. This is why Birdman is so revered, because not everyone would just do a six minutes long take over and over.
Haha yeah, it seems they either do all one take or a billion!
Damian falling over backward and getting smacked in the head by the tree were the greatest things ever. I love this band so much
If I watch this 223 times I'll still laugh at Grumpy Elevator Guy.
I think that was actually Carl Kasell!
Right? Bahaha
"Number of seconds Carl Kasell spent in the elevator with OK Go: 98" yup!
So Hilarious 😂
This song & video is EXACTLY what we all NEED in this crazy world today! Because as Damian BELTS... ALL is NOT...LOST at all!!!
I watched very closely at the pan around at the end, and "angry elevator guy" wasn't there. Was he REALLY that grumpy and not part of the bit? If so, he is the second most famous rando to wonder onto an okgo video. Maria (Mario) the goose being #1 of course.
Nope. That's the late, great, Carl Kasell, who was definitely not a grumpy old man.
Easily the most entertaining tiny desk video! First time hearing "OK Go" as well. Great band!
I love how they had a separate mic for the echo effect and how it looked like he (singer) was being interviewed while walking along. Not sure if this (the interview effect) was intentional but it was just awesome.
And I like how at the end of the echo section at the beginning, it's "okay, done with the mic for now, let's just pocket it".
I love how Andy stares and look down when they are inside the elevator.cute!
I love how dan, in almost all of these videos, is like, "God... I gotta put up with this shit again..."
Carl Kassel! What a guy!
Thank you, OK GO,😉👋🏼!
They ARE awesome live! They talk to the crowd, they sometimes come OUT into the crowd, they are so funny and talented--you should see them live!
Brilliant idea, brilliant execution. I didn't know what Carl Kassell looked like but somehow the minute he stepped into the elevator I knew it was him.
Damian falling into the pipes on the bus was my favorite until the elevator. That was classic.
This is exactly how I wanted one of their videos to be. They're always so creative!
To be a good sport: one of the greatest of human qualities.
Brilliant editing & concept! Loved the audio at 2:18 where the sound guy opens the door and you can hear the effect on the mic. Good stuff!
Me, every time watching an OK GO video: "Could you make me love you guys more?!?!"
OK GO, every time the create a video: "We can"
My favorite is the NPR suit guy face bombing the video for a moment. He's so proud that he got to hit those pipes..
That grin :D
Is that really Ari Shapiro?
2:26 i LOVE how he press the button repeatly XD
This was a fantastic way to move NPR! Perfect band, song, setting, video...Great Job NPR and OK Go!!!
Dude, NPR. Brilliant friggin idea.
Best Tiny Desk performance ever!!💙💗🎐🔹
I can never get over how much better OK Go come off in videos than on records. Maybe they'd be awesome live.
Bring them back for their new release; please. These dudes are such amazing musicians. Seen few so accurate to their recordings live.
OK Go would be able to get away with something like this xD
Classic OkGo making things harder on everyone for an amazing video XD
So how many outtakes do you think have Andy getting smacked in the face by Damian's guitar?
neac99 a crapton.
wow, job well done.
Nice new office.
Carl Kasell is the greatest voice that ever limericked.
wait, wait. Don't tell me . . .
At least William is a great fill in.
This video should have millions of views like OK Go's other videos. Great video editing.
Absolutely wonderful! Would have killed to hear Carl Kasell say something curmudgeonly to the band on his way out!
The most interesting, inventive, funny, crazy clips. I always watch with interest, as if for the first time. Thanks a lot for your creativity.
So much fun to watch and try to anticipate the next location.
I seriously couldn't imagine them doing it any other way. Always one for the dramatics. I'm obsessed.
still my fav version after all these years!!
may be not the best band, but the most creative thinking one :)
great thanks to NPR as well
3:21
And here is Andy,being as awkward as ever,really.
hes honest to god my favorite
LEAVE HIM ALONE HE'S DOING HIS BEST
stepping up the tiny concert desk game, like always! legends!!
Love you guys on multiple levels. Thank you.
I love this video so much! It makes me smile a lot.
i picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. this is great.
This is why OK Go is so freakin brilliant.
Every moment on that truck I was terrified things were going to fall over!
10/10 would watch again
You guys always make me smile. Thank you.
Lol the song stopping after the grumpy old guy gets in the elevator and reprising immediately after he walks out 😂
Always love OK GO's creative idea!
This is exactly why I love Ok go! Me gusta! Smart, funny, talented and great music. Nice concept and they pulled it off. Lovely.
Great music,Creative movie. AGAIN!
this was fun to watch. your playtime (i mean hard work!) at the TinyDesk is appreciated. good job yall.
Absolutely brilliant!!! ❤🤗
As always, they're fantastic.
Absolutely enjoyed the hell out of this!🤗
The perfect band for the job.
When is OKGo NOT doing something completely off-the-chain-awesome?!
love the smiley guy at 3:10 in the back
This deserves more views!
The way this was shot reminds me a bit of a local indie band here in Baltimore called The Oranges Band. They did a video for a song called OK Apartment, the whole band was in the back of a truck, but stationary, and where they were changed throughout the song. In the bridge, they set up a ping pong table and the other side of the table is always a different backdrop.
they never fail to make cool music videos
I am too, Carmen! I'm a mother of four and can't get enough of Ok Go!
This seems actually a very OK Go-ish thing to do, I believe. :)
Awesome execution of the video and the song! Love the idea!
hobo Johnson: "what happens when you mess up?"
bob: "just restart, it goes the whole time"
okgo: HOLD MY BEER.
Just saw this. Timeless, awesome.
Congrats, Tiny Desk on the new SPACE!!! Ok. GO!!!!!
that was great. Ari Shapiro looked so happy to be a part of it lol
Car Kassel in the elevator is priceless!!!
these guys inspire me so much
AWESOME! Love the idea and the edit. Very kool to watch. Plus, I love NPR. :D
omg ok go you are to adorible!!!
ASOMBROSO!!!! O_O …good job guys is amazing, love it !!! from Mex.
They're just something else
Ari Shapiro was so proud of himself at 3:09 hahaha
I love it so much, can’t even :3 thank you
You made me smile. Even bigger when the grumpy old guy shooshed you on the elevator.
The thing that makes me the happiest about this video is Ari Shapiro big goofy grin twice.
Was that Carl Kassel in the elevator.?!?! Heart heart heart
Because of who they are and because of who they're doing it for
Perfect idea for this.
This was wild and amazing.
That boom operator
Me too :) Definitely saw them filming early one Saturday while heading to teach Saturday School so that's highlight times two.
My team needed you last week when we moved to our Tiny Desk.
"Number of hard-boiled eggs consumed: 8, mostly by bassist Tim Nordwind,"
Of course.
They could honestly sing a song about putting kittens in a meatgrinder, and noone would notice.
This is everything!
i have no idea how they did this. wow
Need the old grumpy guy from the elevator in the closing shot. Oops, found out it was Carl Kassel. Well played.
It's different video and different audio takes. All of the audio was recorded wherever the band played, i.e. on the truck, etc. They used 5 mics and a total of 2007 audio tracks.
How come I just found out about this 😭😭😭😭 OK Go is one of a kind
This was fantastic.
That was awesome folks!
That was Carl Kasell. He's the nicest man you ever met. But he's also a terrific actor ;-)
You guys have the best job ever! I wanna work with you!
Yea, you should definitely get yourself a desk job!
That was fucking awesome.
Who is the boom operator?
Isn't it Kevin Wait himself? twitter.com/nprtraining/status/659074937282543616
Hardest Button To Button style! Only Ok Go could make it happen ! I'm surprised they didn't make anything explode though.
Bloody fantastic
The unimaginable imagined.