STEAM POWERED GIRAFFE - "Honeybee" | First Time Hearing - A Reaction
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Whoa! I loved this one. Great sound + Great visuals = Great video!
These guys have a crazy story as well, check them out!
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Thank you so much for reacting to this! Their costumes and makeup aren't just for this video, there's a lot of lore put into this band and they're meant to be robots that were originally created for a war but were later repurposed to be singing automatons. The lead singer in this one is Rabbit and the tall silver one with the deep voice is The Spine. They're both still in the group (and twins in real life!) but the 3rd member has changed a couple of times. It's The Jon in this video, who was replaced by Hatchworth, who was replaced by Zer0. A couple of other popular songs by them are Automatonic Electronic Harmonics, Brass Goggles and Transform. I personally like Wired Wrong which is sang by The Spine. Lyin' Awake is also a good (and newer) song which is sang by Zer0. :)
Thanks for the info on this band. They were really interesting and I want to see more so I'll have to check them out. I love the story of being made for war but then repurposed as singing automatons! How cool. I do love Steampunk stuff so they are kind of right up my alley it seems. Thanks again!
Worth mentioning that they were originally formed as street performers at the San Diego Zoo, and the two siblings who make up the core of the band have been through mime school which is how they came up with the robot movements. They're incredible musicians and creatives in general, and have a great stage show as well if one ever gets the chance to see it. Some of my favorite music videos I definitely recommend would include: Transform (gives some backstory on one of the singers), Brass Goggles (explains some of the bands' lore), Malfunction (stunning music video that everyone should see at least once), I'll Rust With You (one of my favorite songs, super fun and energetic), and of their cover videos, either I Love It or Diamonds, these show more of their silly side.
rabbit is now bunny the girl you will see in their recent videos
As mentioned, Rabbit is now Bunny.
Aka Isabella Bennett.
She's a MTF transgender woman who recieved good support from the band and fans and transitioned her stage character a few steps ahead of her real transformation.
The song transform (there's a solo version of Isabella singing it along with photos of all the versions of her character, you can notice the happiness increase) about her feelings as is the song Malfunction (where you can see all the band members making a subtle appearance without makeup).
I highly recommend you review Malfunction.
@@35manning Well actually the official name of the steam bot character Isabella plays is still is Rabbit, but they use Bunny as nickname as far as I am aware.
Colonel Walter was shocked when he heard from the Nile, Copper African Elephants were turning hostile. So he built these wonderful automaton blokes, and a very big Steam Powered Giraffe that smokes.
*what smokes -- quoth the nerdy glasses character
Now the war is past and over
we're left to sit and wonder
SPG started out as buskers in San Diego. There are a lot of great little videos of them doing their skits on the street. They played at the San Diego Zoo for a couple of summers. Watching them interact with the crowds there really shows what great entertainers they are. There's a lot more to their act than the songs.
"Brass Goggles" Is a great old SPG song.
Yesssssss someone mentioned it!!!!!! I love brass goggles and captain albert alexander.
Brass goggles is my favorite
The live recording of “fire, fire” is a good one. I adore this band!
yeah, that's the best track to listen to!
HOLY CRAP I didn't think he would actually do it! So bloody happy that this Awesome group of singers are getting more exposure!
I got you fam
@@jasenyoface7555 thank you sir for responding I am speechless, you have an amazing day sir and I look forward do your future videos
Their movements were so incredibly robotic. It was wonderful to see. The music was so smooth and flowing. It was wonderful to hear.
I've seen this band live a couple of times, and they're fantastic performers. "I'll Rust With You", "Hold Me", and "Hot on the Trail" are some of my favorite songs of theirs.
I'm so glad people are still discovering these people their group has gone through many changes and have quickly become one of my favorite groups even with their member changes but this original 3 will always be my favorite. (Hot on the trail- SPG is an awesome one continuous shot video)
I’m a 66 year-old grey-haired grandmother and I’ve loved SPG for years since my son first sent me a link to “Honeybee”! I felt like a proud mama watching them get reviewed here :-)
My introduction to them was Brass Goggles. I think that's a good one.
Same
The aesthetics of the costumes the guys were wearing compared to the style of music they play is completely different from one another... and it's awesome!
They are different models of robots from Walter Robotics, re-purposed for music.
Oh wow. Almost no one reacts to them. I'm so happy you're giving them a look. I highly suggest I'll Rust with You, Rex Marksley, and I don't Have a Name for It
I LOVE THIS BAND!! They are so good!!! Thank you for doing this one!!! This is an original of theirs :) Please consider doing Automatonic Electronic Harmonics. It's another great one and I think you'll get a kick out of it 🤗
Also check out hot on the trail by steam powered giraffe
This is an incredible performance by The Spine (David Bennett) and definitely worth checking out! I also recommend Transform as it gives important context on the character Rabbit (Isabella Bennett, also lead singer in this video) and shows off their creativity and ability to shift genres fluidly and still be excellent musically.
@@DarthRayj yes! it also features some incredible mime work from isabella, in addition to the really good singing on her part (and getting to see how her costume developed, which is pretty epic)
Never heard of this band before. i loved it though. this is what i loved about this channel, finding new bands/song to add to my playlist. keep the good work up
Need to watch this again as was trying to focus on lyrics and video and your reactions 😉
Harmonies so rich and soothing on the ear. A definite add to my favorites Playlist.
Thank you for reacting to this. I am loving every minute of the different music I would never otherwise be exposed to. Rock on!
I recently found this band. I think they are awesome.
YESSSSS, you reacted to SPG!! They're one of my very favorite groups, I'm so glad you enjoyed them ^^ Please check out more from them if you liked what you saw here, especially their cover of Rhianna's Diamonds. :D
people first reaction to SPG are just the best LoL. this song is extremely deep and meaningful.
Jase! You & the Patreons always deliver! I’m going to be checking this out! My husband even commented on this song, just hearing the music!
All of their music is clean (they pride themselves on being family friendly), and if you check out some of their live stuff you'll see how funny they can be between songs. (They do skits but also have an improv background and love to try and get the others to break character so even the same skit can have tons of variations)
I discovered the band through stumbling over this song on youtube and instantly fell in love. Now that I got my new bass heavy speaker, my neighbors will have to love them too, or just get used to them (along with 2cellos another recent discovery). (What goes around comes around, y'know.)
I was able to see them live 2/3 years ago when hatchworth was still with them. We found them with "wired wrong" and haven't looked back! Steve, their sound guy has been there for a really long time and Michael (musician/ back up singer) recently came back to them. Check out "soliton" and "fire fire"
MIchael came back? That's awesome! He did a lot of their arrangements, and was instrumental in some of their best classic songs.
My 3 submissions would be "Rex Macksley" "I'll Rust With You" and "Hot on The Trail"
I'd love to see more SPG, they're very fun to watch and such great singers :)
If there is anything that can literally be called "entrancing" or "mesmerizing," it's this song.
Rabbit and the Spine are identical twins. Rabbit does the voice of Gigi, the giraffe. She is the one wearing the goggles, and sings the high notes while spine usually does the low notes. Their vocal range is identical and in other videos you will see them trading parts. You should definitely watch their other work. I would recommend "I Don't Have a Name for it"
If no one has said so in other comments, Rabbit is the one who composed this song.
I'd love to see you watch one of Steam Powered Giraffe's newer songs, like Hot on the Trail or Shattered Stars... or even their cover of Diamonds
Loved the music, but the video reminded me of Tim Burton. Spotify add for the talent!
Isabella has some similar creative tendencies ot Burton if you ever see her art (she does most of the art for the band so you probably will if you look at them)
This song is one that I can't hear just once. I was introduced to them years ago via an ex of mine, but this particular song in general absolutely stole my heart. Partly because of a TAZ animatic featuring it, but I always have to repeat it three or four times to get it out of my system!!
So I was definitely excited to see you react. I adore your reactions! ♡ Keep rocking!
It’s so funny that I randomly remembered this song. I was obsessed with it like 6 years ago. Now I’m seeing so many newish reaction videos.
I’ve been sharing this with my closest friends for years. I love the reactions. My 70 year old father cried.
One of the best break up songs ever. Love this band, hopefully anybody reacting turns them into a household name.
I hope to see you reacting to many more Steam Powered Giraffe songs, I love this band and they have songs in so many different styles!
Please react to more of their songs! They are very unique!
you have to watch brass goggles. its so funny
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Their cover of diamonds is amazing. It really shows off The Spine’s range.
Oh wow, I wasn't expecting this one! I love this band so much. "Fire Fire" and "Hot on the Trail" are also very good, and showcase The Spine's lovely lead voice. Rabbit (aka Isabella, the one with the umbrella) is also featured in Brass Goggles and Captain Albert Alexander, but my favorite of hers is definitely Transform. She's come a long way.
“Me And My Baby (Love Saturday Night). Killer cut.
That was different but I loved it the harmonies were the bomb and reminded me of the Beatles
Loved this! Beautiful makeup and costumes. Heavenly voices.
oh wow i never seen a react to this masterpiece before.... oh the memories.
I am addicted to this video; only discovered this band recently and see this video was posted in 2012? I seem to need to watch & listen to it several times a day. It's absolutely hypnotic! This was a secret until I learned that I am not alone. Lots of people listen to it over and over. Apparently, the personnel of this band has changed over the years, which is sorrowful to know. The chemistry of this particular combination of artists is so unique. Their current collaboration isn't nearly as compelling, I'm afraid.
Eyyy!! This was nice!! If you like this kinda stuff, steampunk and bands that are performers, in the sense of playing characters with backstories that they've created, you should check out the Mechanisms!! They don't have music videos, but they do have some of their concerts on CZcams (even if the sound is a bit crappy on some of the older ones). (They're also on spotify)
Oh man, I never expected this type of music on your channel! I absolutely love these guys/gal now (the main singer on this song is actually now a transitioned woman) Another of my favorites of theirs is their cover of I Love It, or I'll Rust With You (the same singer from Honeybee, now transitioned, leads on that one)
This band has always had 3 singers, though only 2 of them have been consistent since the bands creation. They each get time to shine, songs where they each lead, etc.
I absolutely love I'll Rust With You! Very different from this song but also very good, and kind of shows how difficult it is to pin this band down to one genre.
So true. Tho I must correct you, in the very veeery beginning in the Zoo they started at as street performers they had a fourth Character in their "lineup" but they left along with all exclusive rights to that character. I forgot their name tho sadly. But yeah since they are out of the Zoo and in the recording booths they are always 3.
Woah! Awesome seeing someone reacting to and discovering SPG, they're surch an amazing band/act. Their comedy at their shows is sooo great, and they have such good harmonies. They've recently been working on a new CD actually and released some more stuff, and some of their more recent songs are honestly probably some of my favorites. Hot On The Trail, Transform, and Lyin Awake all have some great vocals, and a different member is lead singer of each song. Hot On The Trail is sang by Spine, who was the silver robot with the deeper voice. Transform is sang by Rabbit, the lead singer of this song who is also MtF transgender, she worked that into her character and it's been amazing seeing her growth and transformation. And Lyin' Awake is done by Zero, the current third member of the band. He has a ridiculously great voice, Lyin Awake doesn't have a video due to everything that's recently been going on in the world, but they decided to release the single anyways since people have been waiting for it ever since they started performing it at shows. Hope to see more of them from ya, I'll definitely be sticking around!
“I didn’t know what to expect, they could’ve been a metal band” Well technically, they ARE a metal band...
Love the steam punk makeup. Nice song.
Very reminiscent of the 70’s Beatles. Great harmonies.
I love this group so much, I personally think Spine is the best singer but they're all great
For the Spine's best example of range, he did a cover of Rihanna's Diamonds that is great, Malfunction is a good song..... Ok, they're all good songs but Malfunction hits home..... Gravity is fun but it's slightly creepy if you're not already into the different personas of the group
Most definitely by far. This lead singer also transitioned and now we don’t have this beautiful sound anymore.
It’s selfish, because if they are trans, that is where they are comfortably living their life.
I had such a crush here.
Also,
Spine is beyond amazing
Can I nerd out a bit on this band? Sure I can, if you'll indulge me. As a concept, the band is a group of singing automatons built for a war against giant, copper, African elephants. Once the war ended, they were left with nothing else to do but become a singing automaton band. This story is, in general, told in the song "Brass Goggles": czcams.com/video/dDRHx4cPgbE/video.html
Steam Powered Giraffe has undergone many, many changes over the years. They started as a comedy improv act that performed as buskers on college campuses as these robot personas. Their music has spanned a ton of different genres and they have a lot of different types of songs out there. I'll just start with the roster and good songs that are considered 'their' song.
The silver gentleman is the Spine. He has an insane range to his voice, and can seem to sing just about anything. As a character, he is the more serious, responsible one of the group. He also typically sings songs that are more introspective and sings about things he wishes he could have, but can't because he's not human. This is reflected in one of their new songs, "Hot on the Trail": czcams.com/video/5F1awDvbx9s/video.html
The lead singer (on this song) is Rabbit. She came out as transgender not long after this album, and was afraid to change the robot character to reflect that. But with fan support, she decided to change the character to female as well. Her character in the band is eccentric/insane to the extreme, and her songs typically deal with that. Otherwise, they deal with pining over a lost love. The height of a song showing her insanity is a newer song called "Latum Alterum", but be warned, IT GETS WEIRD: czcams.com/video/Q8g9RAmR4DM/video.html
The gentleman in the top hat is The Jon. He left the band not long after this, so he doesn't have a lot of songs. But the ones he has seem to have a more old vaudeville style to them. The best I can think of is "Juju Magic": czcams.com/video/4dLFjIu3sdw/video.html
They had a lady called Upgrade that wasn't with them very long. Sorry, but I don't know that much about her.
The Jon was replaced by a gentleman named Hatchworth, or Hatchdawg to his friends. He was very light hearted in how he behaved, childish at times in his naivety. He is also fairly eccentric. The songs he performs are usually completely out there in subject matter, but have a kind of mad genius to them if you actually dig into the lyrics and try to understand what he's saying. It's a truly bizarre thing. His songs also have a bit more of an electric sound to them. I think the song for him should be "Fancy Shoes": czcams.com/video/PT2hUsu3tmQ/video.html (the link skips an intro 30 seconds of video plot that isn't the song)
Finally is Zer0, who replaced Hatchworth. He's a bearded gentleman who has a more funky/soul sound to his songs. His character is loving and he just wants to make everyone happy. A good song for an introduction to him would be "Lyin' Awake", and the song has MAXIMUM funk: czcams.com/video/tFSoh0Y3Yk8/video.html
They all have such wonderful additions and bits that make up a wonderful whole. Like yeah, Latum Alterum is a great idea of how Rabbit sees the world, buuut, Rabbit according the the lore was created long before the others and is crafted of older materials and is far more prone to breaking down. Those malfunctions add up, yanno. (Should we be worried Rabbit sees the Walter Workers as demons?) ((Then again she's the one who has the tendency to express dread and fear to the WW's turning them off)
@@saralas Yeah as Rabbit says in the shows: "I was built back in 1896. You know, back when it was still illegal for women to read and write. And all the men dressed like Mr. Peanut!"
@@darkchiron That's something else I love about them, you can watch their live stuff and see the same bits over and over but they almost never do things the same way twice. Between general improv and their attempts to get each other to break character, it's extra fun.
Honeybee is probably my favorite, but aside from their most popular stuff(Automatonic Electronic Harmonic, Rust with you, Brass Goggles, etc) , I think my 2nd favorite is Starshine. It's so sweet.
I almost forgot about this band! I used to listen to them like non-stop
The first time I saw Honeybee it blew me totally away. Unlike anything I had ever seen or heard. I loved your reaction to it. I now follow the band, support them on Patreon, and can't wait to get their latest album. Pre-ordered it. Coming in November. Check it out on Bandcamp
YES I LOVE SPG!
Captain Albert Alexander, Fire Fire, and Steamboat Shenanigans are my fave Steam Powered Giraffe songs
awe dude ya gotta check out so many more of their songs their great
What a coincidence I just started looking up reaction videos of this band recently
First time hearing them & i have to say I love them!! Thanks for the intro, hope you do more of this awesome group. Listened to this over & over again😊❤️
Love this song so much!
I'd love to see Jase react to one of Steam Powered Giraffe's newer albums. Even ones where Jon had left and Sam stepped in as Hatchworth, or now with Zero. Their sound is so amazing. It would be hard to pick one song, though from SPGs newer songs. Of the newest album, 1896, the band has music videos for most of the songs up on their youtube. I'd recommend Transform, with Rabbit as lead (the same singer as in Honeybee), Hot on the Trail which is led by The Spine, or Shattered Stars as led by Zero.
Now you have to go ! Never thought I was crazy ! Awesome !!
found you from your hamilton videos recently, been a fan of spg for 5+ years its cool to see that you've watched them!!
Oh boy i havent listened to SPG in a long time. They really are awesome. oh and to keep you updated, if you see a female in the newer videos, that is the lead singer in this video post sexchange, and her and the silver one (called The Spine) are twins in real life. The bronze one is not part of the group anymore and there has been alot of changes since this video in terms of the third man.
*transition-- sex change is a super antiquated and honestly pretty offensive term.
I've heard a few of their songs before - though not this one, it was new to me too.
Super cool to see you reacting to them! :D
We introduced our wedding DJ to SPG, and danced to Honeybee 💖
So glad this finally got to the top of your list. I had to watch the video twice because I loved your reactions so much. If you want to see Spine (Tall silver one in the back) absolutely shine, I recommend his cover of Rihanna's Diamonds next go around with SPG.
"Autotamic Electronic Harmonics" is my favorite song of theirs. It shows off one of the singers' range a LOT better
Their song Ya Ya Alternum is great too! I'm loving their newest album so muuuuch.. Zero's perspective and addition to the band has been so healing through the latter bit of and after everything awful the band and its fans have been through because of Michael Reed's and Steve Negrete's actions.
Yeeesssss! More steam powered giraffe please I commented then a bunch not knowing you already did honeybee they are so awesome!!!!!
I recommend Automatonic Electronic Harmonics, Captain Albert Alexander (for Rabbit's pantomime), Transform, Fancy Shoes, Hot on the Trail, and Shattered Stars.
Captain Albert Alexander I believe
@@valdris86 It is indeed, and of course, you get a small taste of the Amazing Incredible Spider-Hulk. *ahem*
@@valdris86 Lol. Silly me.
great video, reminded me of a classic movie ending credits
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it 😭
Anyone else notice from Turpentine, to all my life.
Melody and harmonics sound like La vie an rosé at "hold me close and hold me fast" ?
Yup, gotta do Brass Goggles just for starters, so much to listen to. Completely original, wonderful band.
You should definitely check out Automatonic Electronic Harmonics by them it's a great one. Other favs of mine are Fire Fire, Suspender Man, Malfunction, Hot on The Trail and The Stars.
Abney Park: Sleep Isabella or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I love Sleep Isabella! So entrancing
YAY!!! Love SPG!
You reacted the way i wish my friends would have to thissssa
This was the first song/video that I'd ever heard of SPG... and was blown away. They are amazing. The frequent many SteamPunk events normally. They are amazingly talented. Their line-up has changed a couple of times, but the music has always remained amazing and creative. Should chekc out a few of their other songs with the different line-up.
Yleah I have seen this band, awesome band and performers.
this was first song of theirs i ever heard, but i think malfunction is my favorite tied with automatonic electronic harmonics. they're so great, i really love them
If you like harmonies, listen to their "Automatonic Electronic Harmonics", it's one of their finest in my opinion.
Love this! Thanks for sharing! Found you through Dimash. Tomorrow is his birthday and he has live streams going tomorrow in IG and CZcams. I'm so glad to find new interesting artists on your channel! These guys have a fantastic sound, and their entertainment factor is doubled by the style ❤ love steampunk and they pull it off so well.
in hell i'll be in good company should be a song you review one day soon, you would love it
They remind me of a very eclectic version of The Decemberists. Nice
While I'm currently wearing head phones, that is only to avoid disturbing my room mate. I have 170 watt speakers on either side of my bed, and if he were not trying to sleep, I would have the sound turned up loud enough to shake the house.
One reason I'm watching music videos tonight is to distract myself from the loss of an 8 legged friend. I lost her to the cold weather we just went through. Yes, it's a spider and she lived behind my bedroom curtain.
I would recommend their cover if Rihanna's "Diamonds"
I was expecting something completely different given the costumes. That was a pretty awesome song
I love these guys. However, they reminded me of another band, Cybertronic Spree. How about their cover of Immigrant Song?
I forgot to suggest. Anything, really anything at all from Pogo. Recent good one is "horrorland"
More SPG songs you should do are Malfunction, Latum Aterum (Ya Ya Ya) and Shattered Stars!
you should watch the brass goggles music video for steam powered giraffe! its really fun and i really love that song :D
In the vein of steampunk-themed bands, have you listened to Abney Park? They are one of my favorites, though I like SPG, too.
MORE SPG, please!!
Since this was a Bunny song (The one with the umbrella) she is my favourite writer, maybe you should listen to a song by Spine(the silver one) Hot On The Trail is my fav by him and it's new. Or Fire Fire, Bunny wrote I'll Rust With You too it is really good as well probably my favourite of all of their musics.. Normally if they are the main singer, they wrote that song as a note if you listen to them more. Everyone is so kind, fun and talented though I love all their stuff, one of my favourite bands that are not heavier side. Also I am late you got recommended so thought I would come and see ya a bit. o/
Always interesting watching ya come across new bands even more of a bonus when it's one that I know. If you ever get the opportunity another great rabbit hole to go down is Aviators, I'd start with Godhunter or Traveler's song.
You should check out atomatonic electronic harmonics
1st time i guess you have heard a harmonizing group.
EYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHH! I heard you like Steam Powered Giraffe noe! They have a CD coming out soon that you can preorder, check out Intertwined and Eat Your Heart. They will be on the new CD.