Gang of youths live at the wireless live at the wireless. Oct 26, 2018 gang of youths are an australian rock band based out of sydney, new south wales. Gang of youths magnolia live forum melbourne 7th november. Gang of youths are an australian rock band based out of sydney, new south wales. Start free trial download tidal playlist import supported devices get support.
Unlike most, though, gang of youths havent abandoned these tracks or saved them for some 30. About magnolia the song recounts experiences of gang of youths singer dave leaupepe during a suicidal bender on june 3, 2014, as described in a. Go farther in lightness by gang of youths released in 2017 via sony music australia. Check out let me down easy explicit by gang of youths on amazon music.
Aug 05, 2015 music video by gang of youths performing magnolia. Gang of youths third and latest single from the positions, magnolia, relives leaupepes suicide attempt. I realise this was a very, very long post, so i aim to summarise it as such these are my 10 favourite gang of youths songs theyve ever released, or performed. Gang of youths magnolia live sidney myer musica bowl melbourne australia 161217. Gang of youths difficult positions the saturday paper. C 2015 mosy recordings under exclusive license to sony music entertainment australia pty ltd. Just out of high school and citing sonic youth, the replacements, early u2, and leonard cohen among his influences, leaupepe and friends from school and church lead guitarist joji malani, guitaristkeyboardist jung. Sep 05, 2015 gang of youths third and latest single from the positions, magnolia, relives leaupepes suicide attempt. Ive been learning this song for a long time, but havent yet posted a video as i havent felt i did it justice. The cd is housed in a plain sealed white paper sleeve cd label number. In a press release, lead singer dave leaupepe said i was in a fouryear relationship with a girl who had a terminal illness and then i made a concept album about it with my. Quit honking your horns theres five other lanes and i am king of them all im faster than light with my fists in the air if my bodys alive. Led by the poetic intensity of singer and songwriter dave leaupepe, indie rock quintet gang of youths formed in sydney, australia in 2012. Apr 17, 2015 about magnolia the song recounts experiences of gang of youths singer dave leaupepe during a suicidal bender on june 3, 2014, as described in a rolling stone australia article.
Apr 17, 2015 gang of youths were the first band to record a mtv unplugged live in australia. Watch the video for magnolia from gang of youthss the positions for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Their success has been well earned and this tour sees them play some big venues including the infamous thebarton theatre in adelaide. Great song and one of those rare occasions where the cover is better than the original. The positions is the debut studio album by australian alternative band gang of youths. Gang of youths reckon this cover of magnolia is better than the. Gang of youths bernard will tear you apart gang of youths. You want someone who wants you for who you are i want someone to try and let me down easy, easy tonight easy, easy tonigh discovered using shazam, the music discovery app.
Chords for odette covers gang of youths magnolia for like a. Gang of youthss stream on soundcloud hear the worlds. Music video by the gang of youths performing the deepest sighs, the frankest shadows video directed by. Too astute a lyricist to merely heroicise or wallow in dark events, leaupepe mocks himself in braving the last of this terrible wine before describing how he staggered drunk onto a highway and into the path of oncoming. Gang of youths frontman david leaupepe on his mental. Their single magnolia came in at number 21 in the triple j hottest 100, 2015. The holiness of love, the chaos and rapture of surviving against all odds, these are what drive gang of youths. Leaupepe and original lead guitarist joji malani first met in 2002, both aged 10, attending hillsong, an evangelical church in northern sydney. Most musicians have a few songs left on the cutting room floor after writing or recording an album.
Gang of youths international touring has been assisted by the australian government through the australia council for. Aug 08, 2017 music video by the gang of youths performing the deepest sighs, the frankest shadows video directed by. Gang of youths frontman david leaupepe on his mental health. Indeed their debut album the positions is one of the best aussie rock albums youll hear all year. A five piece from sydney founded in the confines of their religious youth, enchanted by. Hype sticker on the cover, unlike the first pressing on red vinyl.
Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony music entertainment. The band is the brainchild of vocalistguitaristlyricist david leaupepe, who formed the band in 2012. Gang of youths were the first band to record a mtv unplugged live in australia. Let me down easy explicit by gang of youths on amazon. Gang of youths magnolia live from splendour in the grass. Gang of youths magnolia live 2018 video music download. Aussie indie rock band gang of youths have been announced as the next mtv unplugged artists, as the iconic legacy series makes its way to australia for the first time ever. Quit honking your horns, theres five other lanes and i am king of them all and faster than light with my fists in the air, if my bodys alive then my souls unaware in braving the last of this terrible wine, ive savored the last and ive kissed it goodbye, theres no kind of right way to do what ill do, but im king of the earth with impossible blood on this 3rd of june hold on, officer, i.
This is gang of youths magnolia live from splendour in the grass 2016 by andy fernandez on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and. Though the band was new to world cafe before this session, wed become. As the frontman of awardwinning australian rock band gang of youths, david leaupepe has inspired thousands around the world with his visceral and passionate songs about wrestling with his demons. Luckily the metal band isnt happening just yet so we get to watch. I want someone to try, or let me down easy, easy tonight easy, easy tonight if its late, youre drunk and wanting a reason, some reason to live i always, i always say just put on some whitesnake honey, its no secret that ive been losing my way in the weirdest of moments and the stupidest of ways but hey, im still young and its gonna be okay. Quit honking your horns, theres five other lanes and i am king of them all and faster than light with my fists in the air, if my. Pages public figure musicianband gang of youths videos magnolia. Gang of youths bassist max dunn said the performance was a pretty important moment for the group. Gang of youths are an australian indie rock group from sydney. Gang of youths magnolia standard tuning doesnt contain any of the instrumental breaks but its a start for anyone else to expand on. Apr 17, 2015 the positions is the debut studio album by australian alternative band gang of youths. Aug 18, 2017 check out let me down easy explicit by gang of youths on amazon music.
Just out of high school and citing sonic youth, the replacements, early u2, and leonard cohen among his influences, leaupepe and friends from school and church lead guitarist joji malani, guitaristkeyboardist jung kim, bass player max. Quit honking your horns theres five other lanes and im king of them all faster than light with my fists in the air if my bodys alive then my souls unaware in braving the last of this terrible wine ive savoured the last and ive kissed it goodbye. Chords for odette covers gang of youths magnolia for. The album includes 9 tracks from their album go farther in lightness and one from their ep let me be clear. Quit honking your horns theres five other lanes and i am king of them all and faster than light. Produced and directed by josh harris cinematographer. The band consists of principal songwriter david leaupepe lead vocals, guitar, max dunn bass guitar, jung kim lead guitar, keyboards, donnie borzestowski drums and tom hobden violin, keyboards, guitar. Space to play or pause, m to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Jul 11, 2016 gang of youths magnolia standard tuning doesnt contain any of the instrumental breaks but its a start for anyone else to expand on. Happy release day to aussie superstars on the rise gang of youths with their second album go farther in lightness. Gang of youths drag the beauty out of everything from hell to high heaven. Gang of youths are your go to rockers of the moment and despite their desire to reform as a metal band where they do covers of the white stripes hit but titled as seven satan army check it out here theyre still spot on. Nov 20, 2017 the sydney band play an epic hometown show.
In a press release, lead singer dave leaupepe said i was in a fouryear relationship with a girl who had a terminal illness and then i made a concept album about it with my friends. Gang of youths magnolia live from splendour in the. Gang of youths the deepest sighs, the frankest shadows. Founded in 2012, gang of youths is an australian indie rock band currently residing in london. Quit honking your horns theres five other lanes and im king of them all faster than ligh. Limited edition of 500 the positions is the debut album from sydney band, gang of youths. Jun 04, 2018 as the frontman of awardwinning australian rock band gang of youths, david leaupepe has inspired thousands around the world with his visceral and passionate songs about wrestling with his demons.
Unlike most, though, gang of youths havent abandoned these tracks or. Quit honking your horns theres five other lanes and im king of them all faster than light with my fists in the air if my bodys alive. C 2015 mosy recordings under exclusive license to sony music entertainment. In subsequent years they befriended odonnell and chicago born kim at the churchs youth group. Gang of youths are the best band in australia and if you. Last saturdays show at the roxy theatre was a special one. Im feeling very happy at the moment and will ultimately continue to improve. If it wasnt for gang of youths, more specifically the song magnolia, i wouldnt be alive anymore.