Amanda Palmer "Paper Planes" (M.I.A. cover)

Amanda Palmer covering M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" at Improv ORG at Cloud Club, July 10th, 2010. Joining her are Nate Greenslit of HUMANWINE on drums, Valerie Thompson of Goli on cello, and Mali Sastri, Rachel Jayson, and Tony Leva of Jaggery on vocals, violin, and bass respectively. Apologies for the darkness, but it was a low-light situation and I didn't want to annoy people with an LED. Shot at 720p with an iPhone 4, edited in iMovie.

[@no_namematrix8630]

"Does anyone have a camera that takes video?" Oh the good old days!

[@skjelver4]

She kind of restores my faith in humanity.

[@fallaciousfoogleburg5129]

Mine too.

[@DaLilShorty8999]

so does her husband... what a fucking beautiful pairing.. cant wait to see their son grow up

[@dustinrussin8791]

skjelver one she's so problematic tho

[@kahlyda]

That's the point. She was put here for that reason

[@nataliee5236]

She's a racist unimpressive white woman. Ahh, the 2010s.

[@zembelle]

This is the textbook definition of, "Good times...good times."

[@tomgrant29]

I am 11 years late to this party but it's still awesome :)

[@puscifer10000]

I love how Amanda knows all the words.

[@somethingtidal]

I'm in love with this woman. What a frigging stage presence, man... jeez..

[@kyojane9825]

Honestly? I was really depressed and listening to all my fave darker AFP songs and this came on and i'm now grinning through the last of my tears ear to ear knowing that moments like this still exist. That's the magic of *Amanda Fucking Palmer*

[@HaydenOran]

I started cheesing the minute she started singing until the end. This made my life.

[@annonnie]

I like the inclusion of the exposition here. As much as I was tempted to go forward to 2:30. But it really gives you an idea of the context of this performance.

[@gregsarns9439]

The whole vibe on this is amazing

[@Lex-zq3mb]

I feel like I was invited into a highly personal moment through this video. This is musicians really enjoying music

[@TheClassyCoconut]

Drummer and the Violinists are doing a great job. Loving the sound :3

[@graciebennett5483]

this is so incredible! You can clearly see talent went into breaking this electronic song into acoustic! definitely worth the watch (start at 2:36 if you are not interested in watching parts before it comes together:)).

[@ChristianSketch]

I wish I was there and enjoy this great moment. Amazing. ❤

[@ttthecat]

Same!

[@Nimar-fo2cl]

No one on the corner has swagger like AFP

[@Darkbassist287]

How have I not seen this until today?! AFP never ceases to amaze me.

[@jerredmillirons3677]

She breathes art and creativity. AMAZING

[@SpoonsForks]

WOW I LOVE AMANDA PALMER

[@danielmaydana8169]

Fucking Palmer!

[@PadreDProductions]

Glad they shared this.. looked like fun!

[@40thCapeRifles]

This is really cool. As organic as it is and as much as you can see it grow. I love it!
"Oh, you guys have to snap, too. Sorry." Love it!

[@cjgrabuski1609]

this is what magic is

[@cryotankexpansion]

I wish I was there. Holy fuck. No doubt they had an amazing time!

[@Carnerd101]

Wow. She's magic.

[@goettalady]

This was amazing. Thank you so much for documenting!

[@tnh2049]

I love the communal engagement! With, with, with!!!

[@chewbobington]

Knowing her, singing it for fun and probably even honoring MIA. :)

[@Reverend1138]

This made me grin immensely.

[@outspokengirl]

The strings tho.

[@InertiaCreeps]

Amanda Palmer is pure genius!

[@40thCapeRifles]

It's imperfect and full of flubs, but the overall intensity of how organic it is is infectious. Seeing a song build with a group of people who aren't ready for it is amazing.

[@mintyfanny4305]

remind me that this is the video that made my night forever

[@ohmyitsguy]

This is seriously one of the best things I have seen in a long ass time.
Ohh my god.

[@lauradempster6286]

Wow, I was just thinking about how I needed to see this video today, only to discover this took place exactly 9 year ago.

[@valentinshauger5524]

This woman is my hero. ❤️‍🩹

[@FaintedInCoils]

Seriously, AFP has to be one of the COOLEST PEOPLE EVER. Wish I could meet her one day, she seems like such fun...

[@forloveoffur]

Damn girl! So talented.

[@daisiesdreams]

I wish i was there and enjoy this time

[@fishbarbeque8540]

M.I.A brings EVERYONE together!!!

[@sprokitt66]

I've never wanted to be in a certain room more than when I watch this video.

[@JackRabbit002]

To the world's blessed "Palmer"

[@M4hm4Riss4]

Oh how I love this!!

[@Griindel]

guys guys guys, they are just having fun! enjoy the moment!

[@the_fae_witch1509]

I love this rendition ❤

[@Daddyisaacdeleon-]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen. I love it. ❤

[@deadxlikexmeg]

I absolutely adore her.

[@MrTSC8402]

I'M SO GLAD YA'LL ENJOYING YOURSELVES THIS IS THE TRUE MEANING OF MUSIC.....PERIOD

[@RB-oz1mm]

This makes me happy on many levels! Thx Amanda!!!

[@DeadliestAuntie]

love.love.love.

[@tylerdurden6882]

I got more ponies than a Hasbro factory.

[@TooManyBrackets]

As a Brit, not a bad Mockney accent I must say. Silly fun! Love it.

[@davey6006]

It must have been fun to be there, I wouldn't say the same about watching the video.. lol I love Amanda Palmer though.

[@mrmorales082]

it would be so fun to hang out with the brilliant women!

[@aliceglass8677]

BEST. COVER. EVER

[@acbmacedo]

Just Art!

[@LeninFlorencio]

Just Art & Vodka :)

[@MsRafaRoss]

segura meu like galera! Foi muito criativo fazer esse hit dessa forma! Parabéns...

[@misswolfe]

Oh, how can I not adore this?

[@serpenens]

An amazing performance!

[@marionegal11]

this literally made my day. :)

[@TheDudeSmashTrash]

I love Amanda Palmer so much

[@HamzaFarooqui21]

hahaha very nice was smiling the whole time :))))

[@miyadonelly8286]

just discovered this, god bless

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

She’s very likable. And pretty.

[@chinashopjada]

this is just good awesome fun...MIA rocks Amanda rocks each in their own way
get over it!

[@ruteparedes]

thanks so much for sharing. great version, great party and AFP just... brilliant!

[@stephenmedley5844]

made me smile a LOT :) THank you ! :)

[@warsaw1393]

Yes i like it made me smile.

[@abstractradio8329]

Smiles all round really.

[@simplyred6628]

Pretty awesome the violen is lit!

[@anonymousguy8793]

Violin, drum gang sound dope together, lol 😂 Drummers ghosts notes are on point to

[@SuzanneKnop]

this is so awesome

[@mycro0n3]

anyone else notice the lady on the far left lookin at the lyrics on her phone lmao

[@smashinglee-nice7692]

well, that's my new favourite thing.

[@tonkagarfield]

Ah music, always bringing people together.

[@rolomuir8441]

Fantastic- this was on my birthday

[@ilyfrankh]

"Does anyone have a camera that records video?"
Time capsule of a video.

[@mothegreat7958]

God, I love that Amanda Palmer woman!

[@FauxFurz]

This is a hoot. Thanks for sharing.

[@tehkait]

This is rather fabulous. :)

[@MassAmorphous]

Amanda Palmer is so dope

[@zeeniashah8673]

Beautiful

[@auditoryarmory]

she is the life of any party, I bet!

[@mourningteahouse6028]

Glorious.

[@HeatherInRealLife]

she is my absolute hero

[@vacantlot]

🖤🖤🖤

[@TheNikiWolf]

Well they had fun! I miss my old pre-drinker days! 🤘😂

[@PuddinStix]

i love this so much

[@roloindobro]

Interesting take. Girl power!

[@fintonmainz7845]

This is really good.

[@snapzloiYT]

Fantastic! Wow, amazing!

[@thehorror2]

I'm pretty sure they're the coolest combined couple ever.

[@masterxm1972]

Got to love this.

[@MariuszWelna]

my kind of party

[@ВитяТимонин]

красавцы!

[@lauragate5298]

This is so beautiful

[@u159411]

Wow, this was surprisingly awesome

[@temptygirl]

omfg they sum sum sum sum summer murdered THAT shit O.O

[@MissSarahHalliday]

Guys, calm down. If you like her music, stick around. If you don't listen to something else.

[@mpeer007]

That was amazing, wish I had been there.

[@gigiripoll]

she's so awesome....

[@40thCapeRifles]

Amazing stuff. Thanks for posting this!