For those curious, SPG is a band of steam powered automatons. In the late 1800s, their creator, Colonel P. Walter, crated them to battle copper African elapgants that were rampaging across the Nile in Egypt. This attack, was the escalation of Walter’s bitter rivalry with his best friend turned adversary. Years ago, they’d had a falling out. Over, what else? A girl. The robots were created originally, to serenade his love, but, she’d died some time later. The robots would be used in many wars across history, before being found and restored by Walter’s great, great grandson. He would then use them for a different purpose than the violence and sorrow that birthed them: making music, as Walter originally intended. Now, in the present day, the robot, band sings, dances, and gets up to hijinks, to entertain the masses. The employees, such as the Walter workers of Walter Robotics Inc, tend to join in the fun on stage. The band usually spends their time at Walter Manor when not touring. Even robots need a tune up every now and then! Also, they have a smaller robot mascot: a giraffe named GG that The Spine loathes.
The main singer is a robot named Rabbit who was the first one built and though she was very serious in this song (yes, she; the actress is trans and shortly after their third album, she transitions the character), she is usually very chaotic and mischievous! The silver robot is The Spine. He was built with a titanium alloy spine! (That’s his BACK story) he is normally the responsible one, the serious one, but sometimes he has his moments of being silly (like the Diamonds video). Then there’s The Jon, the gold one! He’s kinda weird and random and half the time he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and neither do you! He left after their second album to take care of mayoral duties in Biscuit Town (the actor couldn’t commit to the rigorous schedule of a singing robot mime)
Just because some streamers find out a band and have no back knowledge of the band , but simplify their navigation by the song and band , does not mean that you can explain and at the same time knock them for lack of knowledge of the band lore. I myself have a fondness to the xenomorph lore but closely on the comic versions than Ridley Scott version , i would explain in a kind manner and leave it as that without cussing . My thoughts on the band is very good on the early stages of the bands career , but now they have lost the plot i believe and thrown themselves under the bus. I do listen to the early career and not the latter ,that is my thought ,see how easy is to not offend someone without the knowledge . So when you cuss expect to understand that back to you .
@XENONEOMORPH1979 You're literally talking to thin air, op didn't get all in-your-face and swear. They're clearly just someone very passionate who was excited to see people covering a group they love. I'm thinking you didn't even read their original comment. Take a deep breath and calm down.
@@twoturtlesinabathtub i gave the view who were new to the band having lack of knowledge is okay but i also put my personal view over the long period of the group and although they are doing well in the sales of the music , but i still gave my fingers why it was disapojnting , does not mean others going to think the same so you should get over it .
Such fun that you mention jumping down a "Rabbit Hole" since the lead singer on this song is Rabbit! I first heard "Honeybee" a little over a year ago, and I've been obsessed ever since. I'd recommend "Brass Goggles" or "Hot on the Trail" next, or maybe "Rust With You".
This song is absolutely beautiful amazing and I am obsessed with this particular piece. They actually are trained in many different ways. Pantomime and theater plus musical talent. I’m not saying that all their acts are like this, but this is the most interesting and I listen to Honey Bee several times daily!!!! Yay!!!
Check out a few of the songs The Spine(the one in silver) does. His voice range is insane. Look up diamonds, Summer time sadness (both covers) and hot on the trail. So amazing.
I'm a long time fan of SPG and I like most of their music tbh. I definitely recommend their newest album 1896 to see how their music has changed over the years. Shattered Stars and Hot on the Trail are a couple of my faves from that album. Thanks for reacting to one of my fave bands!
There's a whole lore behind the band's fictional origins (as steam-powered singing automatons created in the 1890s) that I won't dump on you, but you can catch glimpses of in some of the songs ("Brass Goggles" and "Clockwork Vaudeville" primarily). They've had six albums over the past ~15 years and they're currently working on a seventh. They've had a few changes in the line-up over that time. The singer in this one (Rabbit) and the one with the guitar (the Spine) are the core members (a pair of siblings irl), with a third member switching out over the years (this video has their original third member, the Jon, in the top-hat). There's no one "lead singer" because each member of the band writes and headline a few of the songs, so their music covers a variety of styles and tones (some very off the wall and humorous, others a lot more somber and serious) but the focus on harmonies is a constant. My favorite album is Vice Quadrant, which is a whole ass sci-fi rock opera about alternate timelines and rampaging space gods and a satellite that falls in love with a planet. Overall, expect the unexpected. It's a very weird band, but a lot of fun.
I'm glad you liked them, SPG is so good! Probably my favorite of theirs is Malfunction it's very sweet and whenever I feel down, I go and rewatch it. Highly recommend checking it out!
I've only seen one vlogger, (The Charismatic Voice), reacting to this video and catch the honeybee at the beginning of the video when it was in black and white.
Honeybee is actually a breakup song. Bunny, the writer, has spoken on this many times, mostly because people like to use it at weddings. The best thing about SPG is that their music style is quite eclectic. If there's a song you're not into, look for another. I guarantee you'll find another one you do like.
I found them a couple weeks ago. I love their gimmick and aesthetics. I've probably only listened to about 10 of their songs so far. They have some ok songs that aren't really my style. They have songs I freaking love and listen to nearly every day like "Honeybee" , "Harder, better, faster, stronger", and Diamonds. I have a hetero to robot mancrush on David's the Spine character. Walter Robotics leads the world in vocal chip technology.
@@ShaggyShagz13 yeah, there's some songs I don't absolutely love, but that's okay, because there's so many others that I DO love. David's vocals are crazy good. I found them myself late 2012. I can't believe it's been 12 years for me already.
I suggest two different versions of Brass Goggles. The og and there’s also newer version that I think you should check out as well, the live at Denver Colorado version really shows off Rabbits insane vocal range. And also the Diamonds cover shows off the Spines insane vocals too. Both of the twins have crazy vocal ranges
The band made the music for the game Steamworld Heist aswell, they were the perfect fit and did a great job So good even they are also doing the music for Heist 2 that's coming out in August! :D Infact theyve just released the theme song for the game called A Life of Un-delightment which i think you'd love
lets just say I am a metal head but Honey Bee got me about 5 years ago and I love them and still a metal head, there are 3 TH-cam channels for them as far as i know of, David Michael Bennett's Channel, aka The Spine, he was the six string player in that video, Bella's Boneyard channel, aka Rabbit, sang lead in the video now a female, same person and still performs Honey Bee and many many other songs with SPG. then you have the Steam Powered Giraffe channel. David and Bella are siblings, other players and members have changed in that 11 years and today they are as awesome as they were then. I recommend Steam Powered Giraffe one million percent
The actress and main singer of this song also hosts a twitch channel that watches old B movies called Bella's B Movie Boneyard so I don't think the band would be offended by your comparison to tension music in horror films. They just released a new song called Life of Un-Delightment that has a music video and I highly recommend that if you get a chance to just go through some of their other music videos especially I Don't Have A Name For It, and I'll Rust With You
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For those curious, SPG is a band of steam powered automatons. In the late 1800s, their creator, Colonel P. Walter, crated them to battle copper African elapgants that were rampaging across the Nile in Egypt. This attack, was the escalation of Walter’s bitter rivalry with his best friend turned adversary. Years ago, they’d had a falling out. Over, what else? A girl. The robots were created originally, to serenade his love, but, she’d died some time later. The robots would be used in many wars across history, before being found and restored by Walter’s great, great grandson. He would then use them for a different purpose than the violence and sorrow that birthed them: making music, as Walter originally intended. Now, in the present day, the robot, band sings, dances, and gets up to hijinks, to entertain the masses. The employees, such as the Walter workers of Walter Robotics Inc, tend to join in the fun on stage. The band usually spends their time at Walter Manor when not touring. Even robots need a tune up every now and then! Also, they have a smaller robot mascot: a giraffe named GG that The Spine loathes.
The main singer is a robot named Rabbit who was the first one built and though she was very serious in this song (yes, she; the actress is trans and shortly after their third album, she transitions the character), she is usually very chaotic and mischievous! The silver robot is The Spine. He was built with a titanium alloy spine! (That’s his BACK story) he is normally the responsible one, the serious one, but sometimes he has his moments of being silly (like the Diamonds video). Then there’s The Jon, the gold one! He’s kinda weird and random and half the time he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and neither do you! He left after their second album to take care of mayoral duties in Biscuit Town (the actor couldn’t commit to the rigorous schedule of a singing robot mime)
Just because some streamers find out a band and have no back knowledge of the band , but simplify their navigation by the song and band , does not mean that you can explain and at the same time knock them for lack of knowledge of the band lore.
I myself have a fondness to the xenomorph lore but closely on the comic versions than Ridley Scott version , i would explain in a kind manner and leave it as that without cussing .
My thoughts on the band is very good on the early stages of the bands career , but now they have lost the plot i believe and thrown themselves under the bus.
I do listen to the early career and not the latter ,that is my thought ,see how easy is to not offend someone without the knowledge .
So when you cuss expect to understand that back to you .
@XENONEOMORPH1979 You're literally talking to thin air, op didn't get all in-your-face and swear. They're clearly just someone very passionate who was excited to see people covering a group they love. I'm thinking you didn't even read their original comment. Take a deep breath and calm down.
@@twoturtlesinabathtub i gave the view who were new to the band having lack of knowledge is okay but i also put my personal view over the long period of the group and although they are doing well in the sales of the music , but i still gave my fingers why it was disapojnting , does not mean others going to think the same so you should get over it .
Such fun that you mention jumping down a "Rabbit Hole" since the lead singer on this song is Rabbit! I first heard "Honeybee" a little over a year ago, and I've been obsessed ever since. I'd recommend "Brass Goggles" or "Hot on the Trail" next, or maybe "Rust With You".
It’s so fun watching people react to honeybee! I love spg’s harmonies
That flash gets me every time.
This song is absolutely beautiful amazing and I am obsessed with this particular piece. They actually are trained in many different ways. Pantomime and theater plus musical talent. I’m not saying that all their acts are like this, but this is the most interesting and I listen to Honey Bee several times daily!!!! Yay!!!
Their best song! Been around a long long time! Great song!
Check out a few of the songs The Spine(the one in silver) does. His voice range is insane. Look up diamonds, Summer time sadness (both covers) and hot on the trail. So amazing.
I concur!
Steampunk forever. The robotic movements are spot on. I love this song. The group has changed a little since then. 😊🐝
I'm a long time fan of SPG and I like most of their music tbh. I definitely recommend their newest album 1896 to see how their music has changed over the years. Shattered Stars and Hot on the Trail are a couple of my faves from that album. Thanks for reacting to one of my fave bands!
There's a whole lore behind the band's fictional origins (as steam-powered singing automatons created in the 1890s) that I won't dump on you, but you can catch glimpses of in some of the songs ("Brass Goggles" and "Clockwork Vaudeville" primarily). They've had six albums over the past ~15 years and they're currently working on a seventh. They've had a few changes in the line-up over that time. The singer in this one (Rabbit) and the one with the guitar (the Spine) are the core members (a pair of siblings irl), with a third member switching out over the years (this video has their original third member, the Jon, in the top-hat). There's no one "lead singer" because each member of the band writes and headline a few of the songs, so their music covers a variety of styles and tones (some very off the wall and humorous, others a lot more somber and serious) but the focus on harmonies is a constant. My favorite album is Vice Quadrant, which is a whole ass sci-fi rock opera about alternate timelines and rampaging space gods and a satellite that falls in love with a planet.
Overall, expect the unexpected. It's a very weird band, but a lot of fun.
I'm glad you liked them, SPG is so good!
Probably my favorite of theirs is Malfunction it's very sweet and whenever I feel down, I go and rewatch it. Highly recommend checking it out!
Hot on the Trail, Me and My baby, Transform... amazing songs
Thank you for the suggestions!
As a trans woman, Transform brings me to tears, in a good way, every time.
This has been one of my favorite songs for about 10 years. I know my family is sick of it.
I've only seen one vlogger, (The Charismatic Voice), reacting to this video and catch the honeybee at the beginning of the video when it was in black and white.
I hope you check out other songs by them like Brass Goggles and Hot on the Trail.
We will be checking more out from these 3 for sure!!! Thanks for watching!!
Honeybee is actually a breakup song. Bunny, the writer, has spoken on this many times, mostly because people like to use it at weddings. The best thing about SPG is that their music style is quite eclectic. If there's a song you're not into, look for another. I guarantee you'll find another one you do like.
I found them a couple weeks ago. I love their gimmick and aesthetics. I've probably only listened to about 10 of their songs so far. They have some ok songs that aren't really my style. They have songs I freaking love and listen to nearly every day like "Honeybee" , "Harder, better, faster, stronger", and Diamonds. I have a hetero to robot mancrush on David's the Spine character. Walter Robotics leads the world in vocal chip technology.
@@ShaggyShagz13 yeah, there's some songs I don't absolutely love, but that's okay, because there's so many others that I DO love. David's vocals are crazy good. I found them myself late 2012. I can't believe it's been 12 years for me already.
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I suggest two different versions of Brass Goggles. The og and there’s also newer version that I think you should check out as well, the live at Denver Colorado version really shows off Rabbits insane vocal range. And also the Diamonds cover shows off the Spines insane vocals too. Both of the twins have crazy vocal ranges
The band made the music for the game Steamworld Heist aswell, they were the perfect fit and did a great job
So good even they are also doing the music for Heist 2 that's coming out in August! :D
Infact theyve just released the theme song for the game called A Life of Un-delightment which i think you'd love
please listen to more spg!! theyre so underated :)) id recommend "ill rust with you" or a live performance of "brass goggles" :) loved the video!
They’re a steampunk group. Their characters are animatronics.
You go Rabbit and The Spine, they now have Zero on bass
lets just say I am a metal head but Honey Bee got me about 5 years ago and I love them and still a metal head, there are 3 TH-cam channels for them as far as i know of, David Michael Bennett's Channel, aka The Spine, he was the six string player in that video, Bella's Boneyard channel, aka Rabbit, sang lead in the video now a female, same person and still performs Honey Bee and many many other songs with SPG. then you have the Steam Powered Giraffe channel. David and Bella are siblings, other players and members have changed in that 11 years and today they are as awesome as they were then. I recommend Steam Powered Giraffe one million percent
The actress and main singer of this song also hosts a twitch channel that watches old B movies called Bella's B Movie Boneyard so I don't think the band would be offended by your comparison to tension music in horror films. They just released a new song called Life of Un-Delightment that has a music video and I highly recommend that if you get a chance to just go through some of their other music videos especially I Don't Have A Name For It, and I'll Rust With You
I love spg
Why does this remind me of the Beach Boys ???
Harmonies
Psst. Where is Band-Maid?
Idk probably getting ready for the next tour…..
@@inRopinion Good one😂
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