Listened to the first one as a 5 year old, the second & third as an elementary schooler, and now I'm almost 16 and I am obsessed with Father of the Bride
@@ruuna3887 That, and Horchata, and White Sky. Forgot how many I consider masterpieces when I started writing this comment. Hell even Run and Taxi Cab.
It was the first band, along with two door cinema club, that I have listened to with my wife at the beginning of our relationship :) thank you for the video!!! I am feeling 10 years younger now :D
All my siblings and my cousins, most who are about 10 years older than me are all super into vampire weekend. Obviously since all of them are I am too. We’ve all been listening for a long time now. Needless to say “Cousins” is all of our favorite song.
did i know everything you mentioned in this video before watching? yes. did i still enjoy watching it? HELL YES. these dudes stole my heart in late middle/early high school and i can't wait to finally get to see them in concert later this year :)
If I tried to describe their music, it would be a mix of rock and weirdness. It’s so fun seeing a band take a common thing like alt rock and add quirky tidbits to make it unique. That’s how you can tell them apart from the rest of their genre: the weirdness. It’s impressive how far they’ve come in the years they’ve been active. Father of the Bride is organic and feels like a story being told with lessons being learned with every song. Also ezra’s probably the most gorgeous human being i’ve ever seen
I knew all of this and yet is just so satisfying and cozy to see these beautiful graphics and well written voice over about my favorite band. Thank you ❤️
This was very informative! It came up as a recommended and I’m so glad it did! I’ve listened to VW before but never really looked into who they are, thanks!
I've been into vampire weekend for a few years, but last few weeks have been revisiting, and gets me excited for fotb. Also having recently rewatched Ezra Koenigs show neo yekio, which if you haven't seen, please do.
Great video thanks! I am an old punk rock lady who just loves these guys, their music makes me happy. They are coming to my neck of the woods this year, can't wait!
I love these mini documentaries you do! I started listening to them last summer after pushing them off because of thinking they be too "boring" though after a podcast recommending Modern Vampires of the City I fell in looove with it. So beautiful and the lyrics are so amazing too. Then I back tracked and I still can't believe that their debut album in 2008. I really slept on them though they really have so much to offer and I can't wait for Father of The Bride!
I started getting into them in early high school (6 years ago??) because I found one of their band t-shirts and liked it, and gave them a shot and boy was I glad!
I was kind of in an Indie Rock phase during my middle school years and either got tired of the genre or grew out of it. But vampire weekend is the one band I can consistantly listen to.
I never fucked with indy or pop and only had heard and seen ezra on Major Lazer "Vampire Weekend" episode and the song Jessica like maybe 10 years ago, never thought to look them up. Then randomly looked them up the other day and heard them for the first time and here I am and 32 years old and was instantly hooked, literally have been listening to them non stop for the last week or two since I checked them out. They sold me with that line: "why would you lie 'bout anything at all? first the window, then its to the wall Lil John he always tells the truth" 😎👌
Cousins was my first favourite by them, then I heard Harmony Hall and it was one of my highest played songs for the past few years. Now I'm getting more into them. Hannah Hunt, Giving up the Gun, A-Punk, they're classic indie/alt now
I was just introduced to this band in the last year or two. I really pick up a Paul Simon vibe, and I do see that they have covered Paul Simon before. Do any of the band members attribute any influence to Paul Simon? Any, I really like this band and thanks for the video!
@@VoOrT3xX Alt J is my favourite!! I'm guessing they're yours too, your display picture is the thumbnail for Fitzpleasure. I also love Glass Animals, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Bombay Bicycle Club
I first found vamprie weekend a few years back when watch_dogs came out. Meaning watch_dogs had an in game radio and that played Diane young taking my vague intrest in music and actually making me want to search out new indie bands
They are coming in aug and i want to see them so bad. But i just dont have the money and it breaks my heart. When ever i need a pick-me-up i listen to "horchata". I love the new song too. They are so good and i feel somewhat underrated.
Vampire Weekend was one of the bands that started my whole indie music journey when I was in elementary school
Same!
Me too
Me too , i think my passion for music start 10 years ago when i discovered Vampire Weekend. Best band ever
High school for me lol but same
Right! It’s like I grew up with them
Fun fact: they all had to take part in Colombia’s traditional swimming test and pass in order to graduate
Colombia? Was the swimming test in the Amazon river?
J. A. Antón lol
You made a mistake with L'Homme Run. It wasn't Ezra and Chris, it was Ezra and Andrew Kalaidjian. Andrew is now a professor at a California college.
Thank you I was about to comment this.
He is now a professor?? Wow this is new. Thanks for the info!
Chris did help out with L'homme Run but it was definitely mainly andrew and ezra
Sunflower is my current obsession, that songs so fucking good and addictive
This band raised me...
That's why I'm here
omfg same. mansard roof was my 6 year old anthem.
Me to because of a-punk and Diane young
Listened to the first one as a 5 year old, the second & third as an elementary schooler, and now I'm almost 16 and I am obsessed with Father of the Bride
Saaame, grew up listening to them since I was 1 or 2
"Contra" is one of the best albums of the decade, Horchata is an anthem
Glad someone finally has respect for that album. It's a masterpiece and I love every single song on it
California English is 🔥🔥
Diplomat’s Son is great!
my favorite album by far, diplomat's son is a masterpiece in my opinion
@@ruuna3887 That, and Horchata, and White Sky. Forgot how many I consider masterpieces when I started writing this comment. Hell even Run and Taxi Cab.
It was the first band, along with two door cinema club, that I have listened to with my wife at the beginning of our relationship :) thank you for the video!!! I am feeling 10 years younger now :D
FSWayn3 that’s awesome!
That's actually awesome, cute even.
how does one have such a variety of a channel and still upload as much as you do, insane work man good job
hey tony where'd you get that fresh pepperoni
Your sausage tastes like
*S T A L E B A L O N E Y*
It feels like a parody of a parody band
I loove them, sincerely I've never heard something like contra
All my siblings and my cousins, most who are about 10 years older than me are all super into vampire weekend. Obviously since all of them are I am too. We’ve all been listening for a long time now. Needless to say “Cousins” is all of our favorite song.
Aww i used to sing cousins with one of my cousins i grew up with this band thanks to my moms amazing taste
It’s a line that’s always running
My favourite band of all time.
This band is the reason why I decided to become a musician
did i know everything you mentioned in this video before watching? yes. did i still enjoy watching it? HELL YES. these dudes stole my heart in late middle/early high school and i can't wait to finally get to see them in concert later this year :)
i sometimes cannot beleive how good vampire weekend are. have loved them since contra. can't wait for father of the bride
When I saw them live baio was absolutely electric. You could see how he felt the music
If I tried to describe their music, it would be a mix of rock and weirdness. It’s so fun seeing a band take a common thing like alt rock and add quirky tidbits to make it unique. That’s how you can tell them apart from the rest of their genre: the weirdness. It’s impressive how far they’ve come in the years they’ve been active. Father of the Bride is organic and feels like a story being told with lessons being learned with every song.
Also ezra’s probably the most gorgeous human being i’ve ever seen
There was a heavy ska influence on the first album as well. One needs look no further than the crazy-irregular rhythm of Oxford Comma.
I have all 3 vinyls, time for the 4th
They're kind of the only reason I seriously got into music and started caring about the technique. They're kind of incredible.
I knew all of this and yet is just so satisfying and cozy to see these beautiful graphics and well written voice over about my favorite band. Thank you ❤️
This was very informative! It came up as a recommended and I’m so glad it did! I’ve listened to VW before but never really looked into who they are, thanks!
I've been into vampire weekend for a few years, but last few weeks have been revisiting, and gets me excited for fotb. Also having recently rewatched Ezra Koenigs show neo yekio, which if you haven't seen, please do.
wtf isnt that the one with jaden smith and the big toblerone
I love ur music taste alfo
I love this video! They are my favorite band. Their music speaks to my soul.
One of the best bands ever.
its your bois vamp weekend
I GREW UP LISTENING TO VAMPIRE WEEKEND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
Great editing and you broke it down in a clear and coherent way 👍
FOTB was fantastic, definitely lived up to the hype.
I'm obsessed with everything about this video
OMFG I CANT BELIEVE I FUCKING LOVE VAMPIRE WEEKEND U RLLY DID A FULL VIDEO ABOUT THEM WOW
These “Introduction to” videos are great, Death Grips was my first video of yours that I watched and I can’t wait to see more!
I am just getting into Vampire weekend so the timing is perfect! My favorite song of them is Harmony Hall
So happy to see an Alfo Media video about my favorite band. Legends stan legends.
I've been a fan since I was like 9 I'm nearly 18 and just learning about these guys😂
I watched a 3 minute ad for you
you couldn't skip a 3 minute ad?!?
I’m pretty sure that doesn’t do anything. I think you have to go to whatever their advertising for ad revenue idk tho
Middle school me is in love with you rn
I'm enjoying this immensely
Great video thanks! I am an old punk rock lady who just loves these guys, their music makes me happy. They are coming to my neck of the woods this year, can't wait!
VAMPIRE WEEKEND IS THE GOAT
I've been waiting on a vampire weekend video forever sir thank u for this blessing
I absolutely love modern vampires of the city, I think it's their best album. The other two are great too
When the clip of A-Punk started I started sipping my water along with the tempo
i’m gonna listen to all their albums!
this made me love vampire weekend even more than i already did
I remember finding there self titled album at the public library and Ive been hooked since. Fantastic band.
I can't wait for my OGWAU vinyl to be delivered in two days!
Pizza Prty is a banger
One of my favourite bands!
never heard of them but, I like what they are doing
I've been a fan since I heard Diane Young in 2013 :D
brilliant mate. thank you :)
They haven’t put out a bad record. Their sound is constantly evolving, but not according to popular trends. Vampire Weekend is indie’s Kendrick Lamar
This! This is the format you've been looking for. Great Video 👍
I love these mini documentaries you do!
I started listening to them last summer after pushing them off because of thinking they be too "boring" though after a podcast recommending Modern Vampires of the City I fell in looove with it. So beautiful and the lyrics are so amazing too. Then I back tracked and I still can't believe that their debut album in 2008. I really slept on them though they really have so much to offer and I can't wait for Father of The Bride!
actually wasn't sure why i love them SO much and im still not totally sure but maybe this explained some of it
yessssssss I love vampire weekend
as FULL vampire weekend devotee and absolute fangirl I still learned new things about them wow love ur videos!!
Its about time you make a vampire weekend video, been waiting since I subscribed!
I started getting into them in early high school (6 years ago??) because I found one of their band t-shirts and liked it, and gave them a shot and boy was I glad!
I was kind of in an Indie Rock phase during my middle school years and either got tired of the genre or grew out of it. But vampire weekend is the one band I can consistantly listen to.
They styled themselves rather preppy ironically.
oxford comma such a banger
i love vampire weekends music but i could never find any actual good info about them. this is so helpful and interesting. thanks!
Vampire weekend are a blessing to music
I’ve been to Ezra’s childhood home when I was in high school.
This is a very cool video man, well done!
Why the hell does he look like Justin Trudeau
lmao I've pondering about this for a while
You just ruined this band for me
I love vampire weekend
I never fucked with indy or pop and only had heard and seen ezra on Major Lazer "Vampire Weekend" episode and the song Jessica like maybe 10 years ago, never thought to look them up. Then randomly looked them up the other day and heard them for the first time and here I am and 32 years old and was instantly hooked, literally have been listening to them non stop for the last week or two since I checked them out. They sold me with that line:
"why would you lie 'bout anything at all?
first the window, then its to the wall
Lil John he always tells the truth" 😎👌
Telling Alfo to listen to skegss, until he tells me what he thinks of them: Video 1
Ezra is my favourite human
i appreciate their music so much
Yes I pretty much grew up to this band
unbelievers sis one of my favorites
i had a dream with them in it once. we were at some college and i was looking for the library. they were very nice in my dream
YES THE VIDEO IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!
Cousins was my first favourite by them, then I heard Harmony Hall and it was one of my highest played songs for the past few years. Now I'm getting more into them. Hannah Hunt, Giving up the Gun, A-Punk, they're classic indie/alt now
This intro is so relatable
California English is lowkey the best Vampire Weekend song
Pt 2 is also phenomenal, one of my favourites of their catalogue
That's a weird way of spelling Hannah Hunt
i have a thing for ya hey . M79 and california english.
@@TheDankCrew I swear part 2 is garbage. The only work of VW that I don't swear by.
@@froggobaggins3328 m79 relates to culture perfectly , I'm Iranian btw just like rostam 😀
They're the Oxford Comma guys, right?
yup
Your videos are awesome brother
oh damn i should totally listen to them. im like them. i dont really know but i think im like them
diplomats son is the best vampire weekend song don’t @ me
Diane Young doesn't use pitch shifting, it uses a moving frequency cut to adjust the tone quality.
Favorite band easy
Taxi Cab is their BEST song! Love it! Love it! Love it!!!!!!!!!!
I was just introduced to this band in the last year or two. I really pick up a Paul Simon vibe, and I do see that they have covered Paul Simon before. Do any of the band members attribute any influence to Paul Simon? Any, I really like this band and thanks for the video!
Very very cool band, 3 album, 3 classics.
I see you on the comment sections of literally all the music I listen to on TH-cam
@@likhithchandragiri6245 Wow that's amazing :D I tend to comment a lot indeed, cheers ! What's your favourite artists ?
@@VoOrT3xX Alt J is my favourite!! I'm guessing they're yours too, your display picture is the thumbnail for Fitzpleasure. I also love Glass Animals, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Bombay Bicycle Club
@@likhithchandragiri6245 Perfect, I have the exact same taste :D Cheers from France bro :)
@@VoOrT3xX cheers from India :')
What did you think of you all think of 2021 and harmony halls?
harmony hall is an instant classic. 2021 was a cozy interlude.
It was good but I didn’t like the music video
Disappointing
such a good video!
I grew up with them
I used to check the vampire weekend albums out at the library after school and burn them to my iphone lol
I first found vamprie weekend a few years back when watch_dogs came out. Meaning watch_dogs had an in game radio and that played Diane young taking my vague intrest in music and actually making me want to search out new indie bands
Yes!! Finally!!
“Sunflower” live freaking slaps
They are coming in aug and i want to see them so bad. But i just dont have the money and it breaks my heart. When ever i need a pick-me-up i listen to "horchata". I love the new song too. They are so good and i feel somewhat underrated.
Also, Ezra is Jewish, so much for calling them white protestants 😂
And Rostam is Persian lol
So you cant be white AND jewish?
@@bluetoothenjoyer you certainly can't be protestant.
@@bluetoothenjoyer Sure you can, but also considering Jews just "white" is a gross misunderstanding of their culture, ethnicity, and history.
@@sylph8005 i know im jewish myself i was just telling op like judaism is a religion it doesnt matter what skin tone u have
The best songs by vampire weekend:
1. Harmony Hall
2. Diane young
3 cape cod Kasswa
4 A-punk
For me it would be
1.campus
2.i stand corrected
3.m79
4.finger back
5.mansfard roof
(Yes, I'm a huge fan of their first album)
only reason i wanted to go to columbia
😂😂😂