Hi, it's David Paul Meyer, director of the Daily Show. I just wanted to say that it was a real thrill getting to direct this performance. I remember watching Vampire Weekend in 2008 perform M79 on SNL, and how I became an instant fan. Now, I play VW's music for my kids, and they love it too. That's what's so special about great music. So yeah, this was a dream gig. I also want to say that this would not be possible without the remarkable efforts by staff and crew at The Daily Show who go above and beyond every single day to create these special moments. It's an honor to get to work with such talented people. I know the internet is not a great place for being earnest and heartfelt, but figured I'd put this out there anyways.

@marthacluver891

Ай бұрын

Thank you David! It was so exciting and amazing to be a part of this production (choir) Had an absolute blast! Vampire Weekend is 🔥

@Scott_Silver

Ай бұрын

The production quality sounds amazing, would love more and more performances from quality NYC bands/whoever!

@danikaiser6508

Ай бұрын

My 2 year old is a fan too! Great work on this production. This performance was an absolute masterpiece.

@aprilswagman1483

Ай бұрын

This was an absolutely stunning performance! I am emotional watching it!

@brianwantz2585

Ай бұрын

incredible production, you guys did great work. sounds great, and seeing everyone just getting so into the performance, really just a rare treat all around

It’s been a pleasure aging through life with these guys. Every time a new album hits, I have a brand new soundtrack for another stage in my life.

@hannahcook8017

Ай бұрын

I feel the same way!

@afropuffguru

Ай бұрын

Wholeheartedly agree :)

@CalamityCannon

Ай бұрын

Aw nice! A little corner of the comments section that are My People 🥰

@jeffder7143

Ай бұрын

Gotta love lies.

@Zaxomma

Ай бұрын

I think that was actually Ezra’s intention! He says every four years is like a new stage: high school, college, etc.

Props to the sound team on the Daily Show. Way better sound quality than most talk shows.

@WhatTheFrack

Ай бұрын

The sound engineer loves VW for sure!

Wow Ezra’s voice sounds so amazing here.

@jenikat

Ай бұрын

Best I’ve heard him live ever, I think!

@Ngb963

22 күн бұрын

Autotune

@boonesnake

8 күн бұрын

@@Ngb963 I thought it was autotune but you can tell he's off pitch slightly here and there

@TKontent

4 күн бұрын

That's because he's just one step below autotune. But still, he's really talented.

One of greatest examples of a band getting better as the time goes on. One of the best of my generation. They haven't missed yet.

@C7Pliers

Ай бұрын

father of the bride is a miss

@DeesBees76

Ай бұрын

@@C7Pliersfor most bands it would be an incredible album. It just wasn’t as perfect as their other albums.

@C7Pliers

Ай бұрын

@@DeesBees76 i still disagree it was too bloated

@sHART1780

Ай бұрын

@@C7Pliers Father of the Bride is my second favorite album of their's after Contra.

@C7Pliers

Ай бұрын

@@sHART1780 im glad you like it to each their own i didnt like it. but i gotta say the fact that vampire weekend has an album for everyone just makes them so much more special i love that about them. i might not like it but so many people do which just proves their diversity.

Appreciation here for the mixing team. A fabulous performance of a beautiful song, and the production here makes the most of it

@Positive_Tea

Ай бұрын

I hear audible ducking of the choir when the drum hits! Is that how the original recording sounds?

@michaeldelehanty994

Ай бұрын

think that's Ariel r (who produced album) mixing on the side there...that would explain why mix is exactly as it should be)

@jesss5334

Ай бұрын

Yes!!! Love the mixing and sample pulls! It’s all beautiful

@leightnite3056

Ай бұрын

This sound guy agrees!

There is a very specific feeling to reading these comments and realizing.. all vampire weekend fans feel the same exact way about them. We’re all living our life, evolving, through the soundtrack of this band… life has a funny way of connecting us threw invisible ties.

@ronster369

Ай бұрын

I agree. It's almost like a secret club. I know better than to get too revved up over them with friends and family with no real understanding. But for those who recognize their magic....few words are necessary. And being in an arena surrounded by all the likeminded people for their live performances is truly unforgettable.

Vampire Weekend sounds simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, even after nearly 2 decades. Their songs make me feel like I'm reading a classy book under the shade of a tree on some new Ivy campus on a cool day in late spring. Sweaters, lemonades, tennis, youth.

never thought they could surpass “Ya Hey”, “Step” or “Hannah Hunt” but here we are.

@user-qj4fz5un8l

Ай бұрын

Ya Hey is way behind of this lol. This track is up there with Step and Hannah Hunt.

@aunthaumv3711

Ай бұрын

​@@classicbambiwhat does that even mean?

@frarfarf

Ай бұрын

@@user-qj4fz5un8l you're laughing at them for liking Ya Hey?

@cainomac

Ай бұрын

This may be even better than Hannah Hunt

@hapahapahappy

8 күн бұрын

​@@user-qj4fz5un8l Ya Hey is probably their best song

The live choir, the varying instrumentation and Ezra's vocals, I teared up so easily, this song is such a masterpiece

@michaelgreene4816

Ай бұрын

Don't cry. Save it for November.

Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) casually chilling on the sitar okaaaaaaay

That's one of the best live performances I've ever seen. Mindblowing!

The drum beat and sitar combo bring some 90s nostalgia.

@beatteks8535

Ай бұрын

Back to life...

@aprilswagman1483

Ай бұрын

@@beatteks8535 Ohh I knew I recognized it!

@szlachta91

Ай бұрын

100% Very strong Moby vibes

@MrPablortega

Ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zox-2qh6n8y9g7w.html Primitive radio gods

This is one of the most incredible songs I’ve heard in a while

Y’all go listen to their new album it’s stellar

Hearing the amazing recorded version first, I was not expecting this to sound even better live

i would die for this band

The choir adds so much to this performance. Boys are killing it with these songs.

Shoutout to all those Mary Boones

Their live performances never dissapoint!

@mattw8350

Ай бұрын

I’ll tell you what that Austin concert was surreal. Ezra is fabulous live

@FanStudio1

Ай бұрын

@@mattw8350 I’ll be seeing them in Primavera this year, I’m so excited!!!

This is a freaking Masterpiece

I can't think of many other bands around today that put this much time and effort into crafting the structure of their songs and the instrumentation.

@gusfernanddes

27 күн бұрын

Well said!

Dev Hynes!

@austinbond2527

Ай бұрын

Love his music, watch new film “Challengers” - song “Uncle ACE” plays a prominent role in

Vampire Weekend at the top of their game. What a beautiful performance.

Just saw them on my 40th bday in Austin, TX for the eclipse show. My life is complete! 💚

@shabyheltay

Ай бұрын

That was Ezra's birthday too!

@bhughes8301

Ай бұрын

Lucky! Bet that was cool. Happy Birthday

I did not realize I was holding my breath for quite some time. This was absolutely Breathtaking

Second time watching this and I just noticed that is Dev Hynes (Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion) sitting down in the back playing the sitar! I knew they were friends, but it's crazy seeing him back there!

@crisismethodactor

Ай бұрын

he's having the time of his life back there. we love to see it.

they just get better with age. they've given us incredible albums for over the past decade. truly incredible musicians. this performance gave me chills

One of my favorite tracks off the new album. Absolutely beautiful and incredibly performed!

Can’t stop watching this, absolute perfection

@70mackdaddy

Ай бұрын

It's addictive and brilliant AF🔥🙌

@gusfernanddes

27 күн бұрын

Me too!

Probably best I wasn’t in the audience to view this in person, I almost fainted when the choir started. I’m not leaving til I hear Mary Boone when I see them live in Indy. This is one of their strongest releases in a while

Actual magic

@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing

Ай бұрын

Music is the oldest form of black magic known to the species, capable of causing actual physiological reactions in vast groups of human beings, even against their will. For example: If ever captured by cannibals in Borneo, play Michael Jackson's Billie Jean and they will somehow all know the words and start dancing.

Love Vampire Weekend. They are one of the best bands around, still. 🧛🏻‍♀️🧛🏻‍♂️

A refreshing change to have a singer who can actually stay in tune.

@kevinmcconnell3641

Ай бұрын

Are you 100% sure there is no autotune being employed? I don’t trust anything post 2000 is the talent of those attributed with the performance!!

@DeesBees76

Ай бұрын

@@kevinmcconnell3641he slips slightly out of key at times, so there is definitely not auto tune happening here.

@kevinmcconnell3641

Ай бұрын

@@DeesBees76 did you read the original comment? Thanks to you tube I have access to the music of my youth, and have zero interest in most anything post 1980;) I’ve been waiting 43 years for something new, not just more RnR or pop. When you grow up with the best music written in my life, at some point it’s just more of the same. Ain’t nothing I’ve heard in the past 40 years tops CSNY, Starship, Heart, YES, Ronstadt, etc!!

@mountainbored

Ай бұрын

@@DeesBees76 this is untrue - what you have stated is not indicative of no AutoTune. As someone who has a Degree in Audio Production and has worked in the field for 5+ years in a live music context, I am 99% sure that this has been tuned in post-production, or they have employed a real time autotune in their live show setup. No this does not make him a bad singer, or a cheat. Nearly every professional live show that you can currently see uses the same method

@classicbambi

Ай бұрын

@@kevinmcconnell3641guys look Mark Fisher came out of his grave to say hi

best tv performance ever

@70mackdaddy

Ай бұрын

It really is in that conversation 🔥

wow, this performance, arguably their best song so far

I could have watched a full hour show. Sweet vibe.

@vickyharrison84

Ай бұрын

Look for their total eclipse show performance 😊

@70mackdaddy

Ай бұрын

No kidding....performing the whole album with that mix would be jaw dropping

Seeing them with my two teenaged daughters in Vancouver, BC mid June at outdoor concert. So stoked. Been a top 5 for me since my introduction to them with contra.

@chaddevlin8545

Ай бұрын

Saw them in Vancouver last time they were here; exceptional performance. Enjoy!

This is an amazing song and The guys are my favorite band ever theirs songs are incredible their knowledge of music I can’t wait to see them live in Dublin well done Ezra! 😊

The A&R man said, “I don’t hear a single.”

Loving their music more than ever.

Wow! Best song off the album!

Absolutely flawless...I have goosebumps

I often forget how much I like Vampire Weekend. They're not on my playlist, but I always enjoy their songs when I stumble upon them.

Beyond excellence

The new album is fantastic but this was spectacular. Can't wait to catch them live later this year.

The Soul II Soul beat is perfect here. Just proves that sometimes the obvious choice is the right choice

This song is a masterpiece

Haven’t listened to this band, may have heard the name in passing at best, but def looking them up now ☺️

Great song, great musicians, and very beautifully filmed. Thanks for the great work!

Obsessed with this song. My new favorite!! Can’t wait to see you guys in San Diego!

Unbelievably magical song, definitely 2nd or 1st on the album for me

Amazing sing. Amazing performance. Thank you for gifting the world with this beautiful song! 🙏🏻❤️🙌

There is nothing else like this

That was sensational

BEST thing I watched on the internet in 2024 so far. Well done!!

Ony VW cam pull this off. Love them

More music, yes, please and thank you.

What a performance!! These guys never disappoint

Music's specially quality is its capacity to move us...this happened to me after hearing VW on the Daily Show playing "Mary Boone." What an outstanding tune, the melody and the chorus...simply moving. I can't stop listening...loudly!!! Thanks VW

The production, musicianship, and singing all coming together like this.... ☝️👌👌

My favorite song on the album and this performance made me love it even more!! Incredible!!!

Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) on the sitar!!

This is awesome performance from the best band living in my opinion

I don’t think Ezra’s voice has ever sounded better than this. Amazing song and fantastic performance

just a few musical savants from England performing another masterpiece from another legendary album

@ac2496

5 күн бұрын

They’re from New York and New Jersey. Not York and Jersey 😅 unless this is a VW inside joke

Oh, I love everything about this.

3:49 sample is from Back to Life by Soul 2 Soul.

Hey, cool, I'm pretty old and so are they! Wow, they come a long way. Always great, though.

BEST TV LIVE PERFORMANCE IVE EVER SEEN ❤😮❤😮🎉🎉

Masterpiece

Brilliant. New album best of year so far.

Such a bop. Fantastic live performance. Can’t wait to see them at Jazz Fest!

Wow. When you can recreate that song (with so much going on) live... What a treat that must've been

he's so handsome.

Holy smokes!!! Got goose bumps listening to this! Thank you 🙏

The new album is amazing

Wow. I just discovered vampire weekend.

A choir and a sitar?!? Wow.

@paramountxtreme

Ай бұрын

A cello too

This performance lives rent free in my head

Primitive Radio Gods still hits 25 yrs later

@yield2117

Ай бұрын

I couldn’t believe it when i found out the sample is NOT Primitive Radio Gods but Souls 2 Soul’s “back to life, back to reality”!

@blake3037

Ай бұрын

@@yield2117 wow I hear it now. Still hits!! Can’t wait to see em thos summer

Beautiful performance. The choir was amazing

Incredible!

they absolutely nailed it, incredible

Love the sound of the Sitar. Such an exotic musical instrument.

@mauricioortega1261

Ай бұрын

Just because it isn't western doesn't mean is exotic

@HillySean

Ай бұрын

@@mauricioortega1261 shut up

@opesorryboutthat

Ай бұрын

@@mauricioortega1261If one is a westerner, it quite literally does.

@Magicalphototour

Ай бұрын

@@mauricioortega1261 Okay.

@paramountxtreme

Ай бұрын

Ikrr it adds so much depth and it bangs along with cello

I lament the days when music was outstandingly made. I hate the fact that almost everything is a four chord no key change repetitive bore that nauseates me after hearing it for the fourth time. And this song almost brought me to tears. This is a modern masterpiece. It’s praise I don’t give lightly. Wow! I’m blown away.

So so incredible, this is my favorite song in the album and listening to it live just took it to another level, wow wow wow, what a great record, love VW so much!

This album is incredible! I'm so glad I have tickets to see them in St. Augustine later this year!

Just wonderful.

I can't love this group enough. Every single song is a turn on for me. ❤

My favorite track from the new album 🥰

i've never heard of these guys until this performance. this was so vibey i couldn't stop bobbing my head

Brilliant

Amazing performance!

🤯🤯🤯🤯🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

I suspect their new album is amazing! What a gorgeous song!!

This is peak. Like how do we get better than this?

@70mackdaddy

Ай бұрын

You're probably right...witness 🙌

Incredible! ❤

Legendary Level Up.

I have chills