If David Bowie gave this band a seal of approval, then you know they are amazing

@crincon99

4 жыл бұрын

They really are!

@keith8979

4 жыл бұрын

100% 👍

@pstrokeslibsarctic

4 жыл бұрын

Damn that’s sad your taste in music has to be approved by some one else, love Bowie too, but it’s sad still

@nate742

4 жыл бұрын

@@pstrokeslibsarctic Get out.

@DerekADempsey

3 жыл бұрын

@@pstrokeslibsarctic I agree and I also think they are pretentious and lacking in any real songs.

The guy with the drum and tambourine, he didn’t have to play that hard. But he did, and he did it for us ✊🏻

@Elaine-oo4qp

Жыл бұрын

He's absolutely amazing.

@nikzane

Жыл бұрын

That guy is a legend. I remember watching them one time and he climbed the scaffolding to play his drum from high above the stage. I'm sure it freaked out the organisers given health & safety policies, but boy was it a legendary moment! 🥁

@MelissaPicchietti

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah he did, holy shit

@christipping7094

Жыл бұрын

He left nothing in the dressing room, it's all out there on the stage. Awesomeness de-luxe.

@monikaszymanowska5142

Жыл бұрын

I think this must be Richard Reed Parry. When he suddenly switched from drum to accordion, I freaked out as if something happened🤣

We should all consider ourselves blessed to live during the time that David Bowie existed.

@kaajax

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Axberg agreed. but wait and see in 20 to 30 years from now. all these artist that really mean something to all ages will be lost in time. make way for the new bowie and lemmy. wait.... what i say?

@MrSeemorebuds

7 жыл бұрын

David who? Says my doughter. What a shame. She is 16.

@elmexican3836

7 жыл бұрын

MrSeemorebuds, well I was born in 2004, so I'm currently 13 and I freaking love David Bowie.

@nickdoubleu5637

7 жыл бұрын

That is truly a great comment Steve.

@RoisinElektra

7 жыл бұрын

El Mexican you're touching me!!! Great! I will also love him for ever..fell also in love in my childhood..tempus fugit..good taste stays..best wishes and greetings to you

He did not die, he went back to his real planet.

@76symbel

8 жыл бұрын

+Krisna Castor

@vegangangsta8706

8 жыл бұрын

But he also died .

@angel1nl2002

8 жыл бұрын

+Krisna Castor - Iman wrote - he raised

@Wahwahrah

8 жыл бұрын

+Vegan Atheist death is not the end..he has gone for another adventure

@anabeladavid6711

8 жыл бұрын

they only gave him one drum, but he's gonna make it count

@rhiannonchaffer2588

6 жыл бұрын

PeterZeeke there's something so Napoleon Dynamite about him 😂

@ianw8479

6 жыл бұрын

Rhi C ur 100% right

@wh8twh8t30

6 жыл бұрын

PeterZeeke Richard needs to save some of the pusi for us

@doctorjae75

6 жыл бұрын

He beat that thang like it stole something! Pretty good stuff.

@lokevoice

6 жыл бұрын

PeterZeeke They gave him an accordion as well, at least. He killed it with both

"Someone told me not to cry" Well, this is the moment to cry a lot. Always, DB.

@billtaylor4224

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniela Gutiérrez Not far behind you. Been a huge fan for over 45 years.

@joanwilcox1278

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniela Gutiérrez - He was pure class.

@suzietschirsch1257

8 жыл бұрын

+Joan Wilcox Indeed!

@ziggystardust4611

7 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY CRYING

@joshgee7

7 жыл бұрын

cry out, cry out all the tears

who's ever idea it was to team up arcade fire and bowie is a fuckin genius

@maryclairecollins2430

9 жыл бұрын

Bowie's idea. He has a slight arcade fire obsession which makes me love him so much more.

@oecist729

9 жыл бұрын

u also are a genius mary :) happy days

@captaintreepig993

9 жыл бұрын

oecist Never fails to make me cry! It's like he was destined to perform with them. This song is incredibly powerful anyway but with David it's elevated to a whole new level

@oecist729

9 жыл бұрын

both of them put so much passion into this performance, it's unreal

@nancyjackson9014

9 жыл бұрын

They sure were!

Arcade Fire's best song. Seeing Bowie play and sing it, makes me think this song is a song he could've written in the 70's it's such his style. Maybe that's why he loved it so much. RIP Starman

@cynthiabegay5661

4 жыл бұрын

Especially at the end, he looked like he was the biggest fan. Bowie was so excited

@daniellinehan63

2 жыл бұрын

Ziggie

@mattysharpe9244

Жыл бұрын

Tunnels #1 Neighbourhoods is the best song

@aladecolibri5163

6 ай бұрын

Total.❤

Arcade Fire said that when they got started, David Bowie was one of their very first supporters and that David Bowie not only created the world for their band to exist but he welcomed them into it! Arcade Fire said that they too, will miss him. David Bowie (1947-2016) R.I.P.

@goranl2316

6 жыл бұрын

We all miss him. To this very day, I get sad hearing many of his songs. And joyful at the same time. I miss him so terribly much I can not describe it.

@jaydye00

6 жыл бұрын

BLOOP- BLANK MESSAGE PLEASE SKIP TO NEXT MESSAGE-

@koobesq

5 жыл бұрын

A fantastic clock is broken twice a day.

@joshkresnik6402

2 жыл бұрын

That’s next level right there, instead of having your first fans being strangers and family members, one of your first fans being David Bowie himself, that’s just phenomenal!

@carolhenderson1153

Жыл бұрын

​@@joshkresnik6402 o

I can't watch anything with David Bowie without crying. It's becoming a problem.

@geraldineboussin7318

7 жыл бұрын

I just can't listen the last album. And even, sometimes, the rest of his music without being devastated...

@dbowieno1

7 жыл бұрын

Noahs Ark yeah I know what you mean but I'm getting back by listening to an odd song now and again.not a whole album,no way.wow this is like therapy,😀

@twarski

7 жыл бұрын

Just press play...he's alive.

@geraldineboussin7318

7 жыл бұрын

DRJ Bowie is not there anymore. But you're right in this way : I presS play, when I'm brave enough and, suddently, I remember all the good thinks... Hard time for now but that won't last... Since I press play...

@topsypart2880

7 жыл бұрын

Noahs Ark I went through that when Lennon was killed..

I can't even imagine how amazing it must be for Arcade Fire that David Bowie plays their song, that's must be an incredible experience

@dewimatthews6037

3 ай бұрын

Imagine how Bowie felt to be on stage with Arcade Fire.

the guy playing the percussion and singing is so passionate

@yes-pi8tf

7 жыл бұрын

1:51 lol

@junkaiyang9657

7 жыл бұрын

LOL Richard is always passionate

@moniulkam9283

6 жыл бұрын

They all look passionate☺

@MooSaidChicken

6 жыл бұрын

Cringe lol

@fernandofonseca7920

6 жыл бұрын

es hermoso! corre x el escenario a buscar su acordeón! eso también es david bowie

I love how the place is half empty and everybody's just chilling in their seats when they start. By the end the place is packed and everybody's shaking their booty. This performance is a little miracle innit

@wybsterman

3 жыл бұрын

I think to be honest most of the audience didn't realise what a treat they were in for

I'm crying cause I´ve always considered bowie as my favorite artist and arcade as my favorite band, I really can't believe this

@magalaga9669

4 ай бұрын

same!!

8 years later, this clip still gives me goosebumps.

@thejoin4687

Жыл бұрын

8 years later, your comment still gives me goosebumps.

@MegaFisgon

Жыл бұрын

@@thejoin4687 today

@vavazi214

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@Roberto-de8xv

Жыл бұрын

@@thejoin4687 video is 17 years old, corny comment I know but where did the time go..

@thejoin4687

Жыл бұрын

@@Roberto-de8xv It fell wanking to the floor.

Thanks coronavirus, because for your quarentine i find this treasure. We really miss you Starman

This song makes me cry like a big baby every time.

I love How Win hangs back and gives Bowie the limelight. Truly a professional.

@officeaddict33

5 жыл бұрын

R E S P E C T

@joanwilcox1278

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I think it is Win.

@outsidethepyramid

4 жыл бұрын

Win hangs back yes but Ginger tambourine drum man tried to steal the limelight. Calm your tits, rein it in a bit ffs.

@tonycapella1402

4 жыл бұрын

What a joy it must of been to have David Bowie want to sing your song with you and your band. Not cover it mind you, but play your music with you. I must have been surreal.

@FlameFlickers

4 ай бұрын

@@outsidethepyramid You know nothing about Arcade Fire's dynamic and live shows if you think he was trying to steal the limelight.

Deep down this band were humbled by David Bowie’s involvement. But deeper down David was also humbled to be playing with an extraordinary bunch of performers. Just a beautiful collection.

Crying so much right now- I really still can't believe David Bowie is no longer here.

@jabah126

7 жыл бұрын

I know it's still hard to take in. Be strong.

Heather Graham knows what's up.

Arcade Fire and Bowie together? Who could ask for anything more than that? What a blast!

I'm a 37 yo grown up and still always get emotional with this song.

i thought i didnt like arcade fire. David Bowie brought me here. I can no longer deny arcade fire's brilliance

@sambt123

3 жыл бұрын

What? How could anyone hate such an amazing band

One of those songs, that is just 10000000% better live. The energy they put into it, is off the charts!

I love those people standing up, dancing and enjoying the music. Arcade Fire, one of the best bands that has ever existed. Forever in our hearts, David. Keep rocking in Heaven.

@darrencrawford5212

5 жыл бұрын

Funny, people saying amen and see you in heaven when David was a huge devil worshiper. Lol. That's like telling someone go to hell! Lol

@miriam9086

5 жыл бұрын

Darren Crawford : what makes you say that David Bowie was a “Devil worshipper? He used to be seen wearing crosses and I even saw him reciting the Lord’s Prayer. I believe he was into Buddhism as well.

@charlesdailly7835

4 жыл бұрын

@@darrencrawford5212 you seriously need to stop letting your arse do your talking ;-)

@BunzJackson

2 жыл бұрын

As opposed to the people at 3:09 nodding their heads with fake smiles because they know there's a camera on them, haha. Which is fair enough, not everyone is gonna be into it, but I did think it was kinda funny how obvious it was.

@ekaterinas.1330

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they have everything, the writing talent, good voices and the live and breathe music ... 🤗

Bowie's face makes me so upset ,the happiness and sadness all at the same time

@niksanike6583

3 жыл бұрын

Bloated of hart medicine

@DarkKnight-qe1ij

2 жыл бұрын

@@niksanike6583 he was having problems then right?

Love it when an artist so big as bowie, isn't afraid to see, hear and most importantly value a (then) new alternative rock band that from the very first track from the very first album shows they are great.

This performance gave me goosebumps.

@louie40205

5 жыл бұрын

Still does.

@glennsouthard9208

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine being there.

Wake up young man, it's time to wake up. RIP

@murpito

6 жыл бұрын

Wilfredo Ayala mad season!!!

that energy. everybody‘s just a 1000% committed - and you feel that. I‘m so thankful to have seen Arcade Fire live once. Bowie makes this even more magical. Just amazing. edit: seen them live twice now!!! :-)))

@patriciaprzybyl6652

Жыл бұрын

Tout simplement Magique et terriblement émouvant 🥰🥰🥰

@EdwardGatey

Жыл бұрын

Jealous. Only seen Arcade Fire once. Got to see Leonard Cohen!!

Napoleon Dynamite stole the show with his drumstick flip.

@tonybrowne7220

7 жыл бұрын

Ryuhza yeah that twirl, little eye catch👏👍

@jhonnroh

5 жыл бұрын

Vote for Pedro

This song sounds like it was written for David Bowie! My favourite of all times by Arcade Fire!

To see Arcade Fire collaborating with late David Bowie tells you a lot about this innovating groupe. Today, we lost David Bowie, we'll miss new creations coming from him. Nous avons perdu un créateur, un innovateur incroyable.

@nancyfintak2728

6 жыл бұрын

Caroline Renaud I saw your comment Caroline, the last name of my first love was Renaud

@Istanbully23

4 жыл бұрын

ba oui

Not bandwagon-jumping as I see it, I think Bowie saw the importance of this song and wanted to lend his support to move it beyond. Great moment. RIP

@BeggarsNight

3 жыл бұрын

They were virtually unknown at this point. Middle of their first tour. There was no bandwagon to jump on.

@TheFulanito1234

3 жыл бұрын

Not that THE BOWIE needed to jump into any bandwagon.

@donhancock332

3 жыл бұрын

Or " generation squeezing" someone termed.

This is not about a concert...it is about a masterpiece.

That single drummer is contagious really passionate! Without him that high level energy will not come down to other band members, and of course to the audience and to us youtube viewers. God bless you all. Rest in peace David Bowie.

you know someone is great when he makes better an already perfect song. Rest in peace

This was perfect, The amount of passion in everyone's face gave me goosebumps, I love this.

If you don´t cry watching this, you are dead inside.

@AddictofFilm

8 жыл бұрын

Or your just not a weak bitch

@RetroReflections

8 жыл бұрын

Especially today.

@g.97hughey94

7 жыл бұрын

AddictofFilm only the strong know, it takes strength, courage to cry.

@KaileyB616

6 жыл бұрын

Lubin Bisson I’ve always suspected it... nice to have it confirmed for once

@Bhuyakasha

5 жыл бұрын

oi mate i better get my cryin hat from the attic and put it on then

All I can say is....and its the 90th time I have watched this; The amount of musical genius on that stage is immense

@libertydogs7380

Жыл бұрын

I swear I come back every week and watch this, it makes me so happy

What a priviledge for arcade fire, Bowie belting out one of your own songs incredible moment in music history long live David Bowie!!!

Love celebrating Bowie's life with moments like this with a great band like Arcade.

How could anyone dislike this ??

Ugh, this brings tears to my eyes. So powerful. RIP you beautiful man.

I am having a heart attack. My heart is about to exploded. I LOVE Bowie. And I LOVE Arcade Fire. AND THE TWO OF THEM TOGETHER. I can just die happy now. :D

The irreplaceable David Bowie. We will all miss him so. I for one still ache.

R.I.P. DAVID BOWIE

This is my favorite contemporary Bowie video.

Look at all those nerds sitting down in the presence of a David Bowie/Arcade Fire collaboration.

@chrisk4617

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I was thinking the same but towards the end everyone looks into it more ! What a great live performance ! just found this video now

@outsidethepyramid

4 жыл бұрын

Look at all those nerds in the band.

@PartyKingOfTarzana

3 жыл бұрын

@@outsidethepyramid nerds that stood up

@outsidethepyramid

3 жыл бұрын

@@PartyKingOfTarzana Can someone re-edit this and delete that nerd on the drum who is attempting in vain to steal the show from a God.

I'm here on January 1st 2022, I will always love David Bowie and that is also true for Arcade Fire. Different loves combined here. I still miss him and feel that I always will. Love

David should have been immortal, there is no one more talented than him, he will be missed for eternity ❤️

Somethin’ filled up my heart with nothin’. Someone told me not to cry. But now that I’m older, my heart’s colder, and I can see that it’s a lie. RIP David 01/11/2016

he was living it 110% until the end. Rip David

Coming back to this in 2022. This is absolutely timeless. Ziggy enjoying this "new generation". I just can’t say a word. Thank you Arcade Fire, Thank You Bowie.

Never knew the going of an artist could touch me so deeply. Rip David Bowie and deep thank you for all your beautiful creativity, Deep bow and bleeding heart... The world has lost a visionary and creative music, fashion and performance genius...have a save journey and return Starman The man who fell to earth, now rises to the stars Farewell David Bowie

That was 6.5 minutes of unbridled joy. Just wonderful and sooooo moving. More, please!

Love this passionate performance. Still breaks my heart he's gone...

I started listening to bowie's music when I was 12. I'm now 58 and never stopped

The drummer to the left of Win Butler was... very... into the song...

@cojodoodoo112233

8 жыл бұрын

They all are, that's why it's such a great performance

@captainacoustic2481

8 жыл бұрын

I know, but the drummer was REALLY really into it

@Diegodydx

8 жыл бұрын

+Captain Acoustic Plus, he gets to run across the stage to pick up an accordion 5 minutes into the video :)

@garrettpjepp4974

8 жыл бұрын

The multitalented Richard Reed Parry...

@nonofinn7136

8 жыл бұрын

+Captain Acoustic He is fantastic.

Coming up on the anniversary of his death, I have to say this is one of my favorite songs David Bowie collaborated on. He was absolutely amazing. I only wish I could have seen him live. It had to be absolutely amazing!

@beverlymeaker7566

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing Bowie live is an experience one never, ever forgets.

@libertydogs7380

Жыл бұрын

Oh it was amazing, I was lucky enough to see him live once, my god he was epic

@juanedocordero7127

5 ай бұрын

Once just for chance in the 90s I went the concert of a band called bush...that was not good...But they were open to Bowie....he and his entire band was just another level...

Love the passion of Arcade Fire!!

I cry a lot while watching this. Still can't believe he's gone. It's just surreal.

Seeing Bowie and Arcade Fire play live together still gives me so much joy

This song is so awesome. Having Bowie in it, makes it even more special!

I love David Bowie!!! He is an Icon!

Massive Bowie fan from down Oz. And with Arcade Fire, massive fit. Just so good. The world we live in has gone backward since his passing. Happy sad after this. Greetings from Australia.

RIP David Bowie. Your voice is perfect for this song.

Thank you for changing my life Mr. Bowie.

RIP David Bowie!!!! thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,always miss you

Arcade Fire one of the only acts that could measure up to Bowie in terms of creativity and innovation. Bowie saw the greatness in them before anyone else did. Just a couple of legendary acts making music that's beyond human comprehension. Lovely job Starman. Win and the gang will keep your legend going.

The Bowie influence on this song can't be denied. Just awesome.

I think people need to take into consideration that for the people sitting down doesn't mean they're not into it. Maybe that's just how they pay respect to something; engross themselves into something.

@MedalionDS9

3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people overestimated how many people heard them up til this point, but this live performance proved to them they were amazing, especially by the end, people got to their feet and clapped and danced a long

The incredible energy and union between everyone in stage. Ive never seen a band embracing so much in their music collectively like this. And David is on it which only makes it greater. One of my favorite live perfomances!

@nightburgers3670

2 жыл бұрын

It’s utterly fantastic and gives me goosebumps every time I come back to it. He was just a once in a lifetime artist. Such an immense collaboration and the emotion of all on stage is a beautiful thing.

This makes me cry in 2021. A more appropriate song does not exist.

Holy fuck. What a live version. Goosebumps.

Goosebumps, tears of joy...so incredibly beautiful!!!😍😍😍

What a performance, lucky those folks that were there live. Arcade and Bowie together it's beyond.

@jenniferanntaylor591

Жыл бұрын

I was there. It was off the chart amazing. I’m the short haired blond towards the end of the video singing the wrong words 😂. Truly amazing experience!

@domenicpetrino6835

Жыл бұрын

@@jenniferanntaylor591 lucky lucky lucky you, I've seen Arcade Fire live and they were amazing. When it comes to the wrong words I am the master at it in Italian and English 😂

Who's here in 2021 I'm what great band . Bowie just adds to it .WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!

I adore watching this because I get to not only witness bowie (yes, biased) and a stunning musical performance but also one of the greatest artistic moments of these artists’ lives and it is PALPABLE even from a phone screen and utterly glorious. They are singing and playing their hearts out to the hilt💛

@EvidentlyFire

7 ай бұрын

I come back and watch this once a year or so. Your comment summed it up. This was their moment and they knew it and took it

Somethin' filled up My heart with nothin', Someone told me not to cry. Now that I'm older, My heart's colder, And I can see that it's a lie. Children wake up, Hold your mistake up, Before they turn the summer into dust. If the children don't grow up, Our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up. We're just a million little god's causin' rain storms turnin' every good thing to rust. I guess we'll just have to adjust. With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am goin' to be When the reaper he reaches and touches my hand. With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am goin' With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am go-goin' You better look down below.

Thank you David Bowie. you will be missed. See you on Mars. Legend.

Just imagine how good Win must have felt having a legend like Bowie singing his very own song. An amazing performance and a symbolic passing of the artistic baton to the unbelievable Arcade Fire with Bowie retiring from live performances in this very year. Legend to legends. Ashes to ashes.

@timford3599

Жыл бұрын

Very beautifully put and an endearing image which your metaphor brings to mind. Thank you for that!

ive been a beatles fan all my life. and you know what it means... like "nothing is gonna be that important in rock music anymore". well, nope. these lovely people conquered my heart and my soul. this is music as its meant to be: just right from the heart. we all should tra to get infected. this is as good as he beatles.

RIP, legend xx.

Wasn’t expecting to cry or get goosebumps watching this, but here we are. Arcade Fire has been so influential to me, and so has David Bowie. I miss him so much, and I’m glad this video exists.

I had to leave for class in 2 minutes when I started this video. I type this after 6 minutes, still here, watching in awe.

Still here listening

R.I.P BOWIE, Arcade fire so lucky to have met you. greatest collaboration ever.

It's been a little over a week but David Bowie's death still hurts. I haven't grieved this hard since my mom died. She was a fan too. Bowie was one of those artists that kept me connected to her. This is like losing mom all over again. 💌💔

How could anyone stay seated??? Should he all up and dancing, crying, laughing with joy! Just imagine being there!

@jenniferanntaylor591

11 ай бұрын

I was up dancing (I’m the short haired blond chick singing the wrong words lol) I couldn’t believe people were still seated, but by the end everyone was up!

Thank you so much for this. David Bowie will never die because he is in our hearts and souls forever x

One of the greatest performances that I ever seen ! I only learned of this song and The Arcade Fire about 4 weeks ago,saw this on St.Patty's Day 2012. I find this song to be both beautiful and sad. Together with David Bowie is a gift from God.

That little moment at 4:38 when you can hear the girl sing was so perfect

The way they injected their energy into the crowd is phenomenal. They played for a crowd of celebrities and people who are very likely in a constant shell of their image, and you can see them breaking down that shell and touching their souls. The way they all are eventually standing at the end...wow, music is everything

I had the privilege of seeing David three times in Dallas. Glass spider was epic and Serious Moonlight was damn good as well. Arcade Fire must have been thrilled to be on the same stage with him. An arcade fire is amazing in their own right. How cool is this.

You can hear Bowie's influence all the way through Funeral--so this is very fitting

I'll never understand how can people still be sitting during a song like this... Sung like that.

so, 10 months later- I am still alive and loving Gadi!

I was fortunate to be in attendance at this event with my then-16 year old daughter who used to work on BowieNet. That's how she got the tickets. The Fashion Rocks producers wanted David on the show but he initially turned them down. It was a year and 3 months after his heart attack and bypass surgery. He relented though, with the condition that Arcade Fire be a part of the show. That's how that came about. The atmosphere in Radio City Music Hall during this song was one of jubilation! Everyone was on their feet and the applause after the performance was thunderous! This was one moment when the crowd didn't need prompting to applaud and cheer! 😀