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 ❤
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'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!
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.
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....
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. 😊
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.
Woah I was not expecting to see Amber Coffman joining Vampire!
likely as a session or touring member.
That violin is beautiful. Really makes this song.
Self titled vibes were strong in this one ❣️
He's classically trained, for sure. lol
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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?
I've never heard a lyric more comforting than "you don't have to try"
There's nothing to do but BE
Listen to the song Be Still by The Killers.
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.
The three violin parts almost sounded like different instruments. Beautiful.
This album has me listening to Vamp again like I used to
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 ❤
So good to see Amber again ❤
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.
Violinist snapped on that solo 😮
Beautiful song and a beautiful live performance. Vampire Weekend never disappoints
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
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!
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 !
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
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
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.
I feel that's because Ezra is a smart dude and does often pull from the bible as far as concepts go. Especially the last 2 albums.
@@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.
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! 😅
Sounds like when rostam was in band with the classical
thats exactly what i thought. feels like Brynn from the first album
Wow. This sounds incredible. Especially with the violin. I almost like that more than the piano.
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
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.
Oh my God! I'm loving this version!!!!
Can't get better than this
This album is so good
What a song. What an album.
wow i had the goosebumps, i think i've dissociated listening to this version. absolutely love it
that tambourine tho
His voice , oh wow.
That violin solo was sick
Silky, those vocals and lyrics are something. Great instrumentation, too.
How does she reach that high note?? Unbelievable
Baio looking so fresh.
Rock’s not played out dawg
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This is amazing and so comforting! ❤
Is the female vocalist from Dirty Projectors?
yes! Amber Coffman
damn great of you to catch that!
Die Töne der Violine sind der Hammer
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, 🤔😁
great look for baio here
OK. That was awesome
Beautiful track, and amazing record.
lucked out and found them when they came out in 2008. one of the greatest catalogs in music, imo.
The drums make all the difference
This is so beautiful ❤
La concentrazione Musicale del Musicista col tamburello... eccezionale. Bravissimi TUTTI!
That violin solo sent my heart flying
please, this should be on Spotify!
Pretty song.
I love Ezra’s voice.
To old for dying young, to young to live alone
Such a great line, right?
Wow this is delicious...great version.
Masterpiece
Wow so beautiful!!
Nice version live. Love the call back to Diane Young.
One of my faves ❤
I wonder if this is what the tour lineup will look like. Definitely gonna miss the FotB band
what a lovely stripped down version
John Lennon vibes
Absolutely magical. 😊
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.
This new album is so great
It's a really nice tune.
Who’s the violinist? That guy plays the steel guitar on “Classical”😂❤
Ray Suen, such a great add for this tour!
I’m a little less embarrassed by my Capricorn tattoo I got at 18. Thanks vamps.
This is far better than the studio version , the music is too loud on the real version
Living in the moment
But before you know it
You’ll be looking to the past
Amazing
This sounds a lot cleaner than the 02 advert version ✅
the notes she was hitting was insane
❤this song very much
La grace❤❤
Wonderful
Was the violinist previously in Mariachi El Bronx?
This performance bout to blow up
cool
Wow!
Wait what, is this Amber Coffman?!?
Is he singing in an Italian accent? It's fantastic!
❤❤❤❤
😭😭 i lost a capricorn recently and i just cant even...
❤️❤️❤️❤️
what Roland synth is that?
Who's on the backing vocals??
Listen clearly you don't av to try :p
:v
Who is the girl?
Amber Coffman from Dirty Projectors
@@brandonmaldonado7460 thanks! 🎸
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에즈라 목소리 극락 간다
Is that Amber Coffman?
I like how he's looking weird.
Too old for Dying Young/Diane Young. Did anyone catch that play on words?
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.
Stripped
0:39 The year that you were bone 😂😂😂
2:25 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This song is so comical I can't
Comical, how?
That part is intentional😂
Great band, but I wish he would give up his faux english accent.
but its so fancy
peter gabriel too