I know the feeling, man. I remember listening to songs like Oxford Comma and A-punk when I was just an 11 year old in 2008. This band has definitely grown and evolved with me
This album is the VW at his finest. Ezra is it a poet, a lyricist, a musician that go really deep inside the meanings and creates beautiful songs with a large use of instruments. The violins and strings in his songs are always so moving and amazing that I was missing them. Can’t wait to see them in Dublin ❤
This guy is a genuine poet, their lyrics are such a rich blend of keen insights, always the tension between the good and bad in a world that is continually baffling.
You might say his entire career is trying to break free from a fraught religious upbringing, struggling because the greatest love and belonging he experienced in his youth are inextricable from that identity. Outside of the tribe, nothing of life or death is so simple and long-standing oneness with the good begins to give way to doubt and obsession.
I've always been more of a casual VW listener until recently, so apologies to the real fans if this is basic VW lore! The crunchy Italian opera-style Rs (and potentially Ezra's diction while singing in general) have been keeping me awake lately! Has he ever talked about it? I would greatly appreciate if anyone pointed me to a source if he has. Cheers!
When I heard the snippet on the recent TV advert, I had to find out about this lovely song. Part of what did it for me was the way the lead singer pronounces 'Capricorn' and the lead-up to this part.
Took my kids to see them Friday night in SLC at Kilby Block Party festival and caught ‘the first evening performance of this song’. Beautiful, classic tune here. They are great live. Closest thing to seeing the Talking Heads live in 1984 that you can see now. New album is a wonderful work of art. Give it a listen if you haven’t yet.
I tried dedicating this song to someone quite publicly on X, in order to try and cheer him up especially after his kingdom came crashing down. I’m not sure if he got that, 🤔😁
I actually thought he might have been English and, in this song, I wondered if he was actually Liverpudlian and was maybe trying to sound like the Beatles. The violinist is great and of course, in one recording, the first part he plays is played on the piano - both work well.
I'm a Capricorn and the song is lovely but what's with "capicone, the year that you were bone" ? The guy's from NY/NJ. Same as me. No one says words like that. Sounds like a speech impediment, which hurts my ear a bit every time he does it. lol.
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Ezra's voice is so unique and sounds exactly like the record.
couldn't agree with you more
They replicated the reverb on the record beautifully
Don’t know if you already know Amber Coffman the backing singer. Bc she’s another such unique voice that way too underrated.
She’s incredible
Great voice a liitle bit like a young Donavan luv this song so ethereal....
That violin is beautiful. Really makes this song.
Self titled vibes were strong in this one ❣️
He's classically trained, for sure. lol
Man, that is some serious soundstage engineering, sound is so crisp and compressed. I love this stripped down version of Capricorn.
Sounds so clean and tight. Fantastic. 😊
Woah I was not expecting to see Amber Coffman joining Vampire!
likely as a session or touring member.
The violinist brought me back to life 🤍 i cant believe my fav band is in their 40’s now 🥹
I know the feeling, man. I remember listening to songs like Oxford Comma and A-punk when I was just an 11 year old in 2008. This band has definitely grown and evolved with me
I'm gonna delete this comment from my mind. VW is immortal, not in their 40s lol.
I've never heard a lyric more comforting than "you don't have to try"
There's nothing to do but BE
So damn true. Its beautiful. The whole song is ❤😊
@DammitCrispin another awesome song regularly played in my house ❤😊
The first time I heard it I cried. I’ve been struggling so much with motherhood and that lyric touched me so much.
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I’m liking this for my guys
@@marcjansing7339 tone, touch, and lyricism
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pretty good session, but I do think ezra lifting baio via forklift would add to the energy of the live performance
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Ezra Koenig is perhaps the finest melodist of his generation
I think that is true bar none. I mean that’s what we all like about him right?
Violinist snapped on that solo 😮
discovered this song through an advert on british tv for O2.absolutely love it,playin it over and over
That’s where I first heard it as well🏴🏴
Yep. Found it in an O2 cinema advert - courtesy of Shazam ☺️
Me, too.
Same here
And me !
The three violin parts almost sounded like different instruments. Beautiful.
So good to see Amber again ❤
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
This album has me listening to Vamp again like I used to
Well…that was dope. And for those who haven’t heard the whole album, it’s a banger. Could be my fav.
Very possibly the best vw album
It’s soaring in my rankings with every listen
This album is the VW at his finest. Ezra is it a poet, a lyricist, a musician that go really deep inside the meanings and creates beautiful songs with a large use of instruments. The violins and strings in his songs are always so moving and amazing that I was missing them. Can’t wait to see them in Dublin ❤
This guy is a genuine poet, their lyrics are such a rich blend of keen insights, always the tension between the good and bad in a world that is continually baffling.
He is the current poet of rock/pop music, much like Simon and Garfunkel were of the 1960s.
@@DammitCrispin
Interesting, I thought of it that way.
Glad that somebody pointed this out. His lyrics are so different, it’s sublime.
You might say his entire career is trying to break free from a fraught religious upbringing, struggling because the greatest love and belonging he experienced in his youth are inextricable from that identity. Outside of the tribe, nothing of life or death is so simple and long-standing oneness with the good begins to give way to doubt and obsession.
@@2_Normal_Ted_Junior
This song transcends all religions.
This album gets better and better the more you listen to it, incredible.
right?? incredible album!!! i wish more people would be talking about it
Beautiful song and a beautiful live performance. Vampire Weekend never disappoints
Wow. This sounds incredible. Especially with the violin. I almost like that more than the piano.
my boy always had them crunchy R’s
I've always been more of a casual VW listener until recently, so apologies to the real fans if this is basic VW lore!
The crunchy Italian opera-style Rs (and potentially Ezra's diction while singing in general) have been keeping me awake lately! Has he ever talked about it? I would greatly appreciate if anyone pointed me to a source if he has. Cheers!
When I heard the snippet on the recent TV advert, I had to find out about this lovely song. Part of what did it for me was the way the lead singer pronounces 'Capricorn' and the lead-up to this part.
I am so glad Amber is back, she was like the real star of the Dirty Projectors
This is THE song I want to be played at my funeral
Totally agree. This and no other 😊
How old are you. Just for some idea when
Sounds like when rostam was in band with the classical
thats exactly what i thought. feels like Brynn from the first album
Id like to think that it was performing Moon Song with Karen O on the Oscars that made Ezra realize his voice harmonize well with a female voice! 😅
Can't get better than this
Oh my God! I'm loving this version!!!!
Took my kids to see them Friday night in SLC at Kilby Block Party festival and caught ‘the first evening performance of this song’. Beautiful, classic tune here. They are great live. Closest thing to seeing the Talking Heads live in 1984 that you can see now. New album is a wonderful work of art. Give it a listen if you haven’t yet.
wow i had the goosebumps, i think i've dissociated listening to this version. absolutely love it
What a song. What an album.
Silky, those vocals and lyrics are something. Great instrumentation, too.
His voice , oh wow.
This album is so good
That violin solo was sick
In a world full of so much ugly, finding a little beauty like this is so refreshing
One of their absolute best
lucked out and found them when they came out in 2008. one of the greatest catalogs in music, imo.
How does she reach that high note?? Unbelievable
Die Töne der Violine sind der Hammer
Baio looking so fresh.
La concentrazione Musicale del Musicista col tamburello... eccezionale. Bravissimi TUTTI!
Is the female vocalist from Dirty Projectors?
yes! Amber Coffman
damn great of you to catch that!
Beautiful track, and amazing record.
This is amazing and so comforting! ❤
I love Ezra’s voice.
please, this should be on Spotify!
that tambourine tho
That violin solo sent my heart flying
The drums make all the difference
I tried dedicating this song to someone quite publicly on X, in order to try and cheer him up especially after his kingdom came crashing down. I’m not sure if he got that, 🤔😁
This is so beautiful ❤
great look for baio here
OK. That was awesome
Pretty song.
Nice version live. Love the call back to Diane Young.
Wow this is delicious...great version.
Wow so beautiful!!
Masterpiece
To old for dying young, to young to live alone
Such a great line, right?
Rock’s not played out dawg
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This sounds a lot cleaner than the 02 advert version ✅
This new album is so great
One of my faves ❤
Living in the moment
But before you know it
You’ll be looking to the past
It's a really nice tune.
I’m a little less embarrassed by my Capricorn tattoo I got at 18. Thanks vamps.
I wonder if this is what the tour lineup will look like. Definitely gonna miss the FotB band
Absolutely magical. 😊
the notes she was hitting was insane
I actually thought he might have been English and, in this song, I wondered if he was actually Liverpudlian and was maybe trying to sound like the Beatles. The violinist is great and of course, in one recording, the first part he plays is played on the piano - both work well.
what a lovely stripped down version
John Lennon vibes
This is far better than the studio version , the music is too loud on the real version
Who’s the violinist? That guy plays the steel guitar on “Classical”😂❤
Ray Suen, such a great add for this tour!
Amazing
La grace❤❤
Ooh, love that violin part! Who's the player?
Was the violinist previously in Mariachi El Bronx?
❤this song very much
cool
Wow!
Wait what, is this Amber Coffman?!?
Wonderful
Is he singing in an Italian accent? It's fantastic!
❤❤❤❤
what Roland synth is that?
4392 Casper Roads
😭😭 i lost a capricorn recently and i just cant even...
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Is that Amber Coffman?
Too old for Dying Young/Diane Young. Did anyone catch that play on words?
Who's on the backing vocals??
Who is the girl?
Amber Coffman from Dirty Projectors
@@brandonmaldonado7460 thanks! 🎸
Yoko Ono
This performance bout to blow up
Listen clearly you don't av to try :p
:v
I like how he's looking weird.
에즈라 목소리 극락 간다
1:32 😂😂😂😂
I'm a Capricorn and the song is lovely but what's with "capicone, the year that you were bone" ? The guy's from NY/NJ. Same as me. No one says words like that. Sounds like a speech impediment, which hurts my ear a bit every time he does it. lol.
2:25 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This song is so comical I can't
Comical, how?
That part is intentional😂