This is a band who isn't afraid to be themselves and release their own music. That's why I love them. And Calvin Johnson is one tough dude... Don't let him fool you.
I don't even listen to punk music but I love this band. The reason is because they seem to be doing what they love doing, for the sake of doing it. They're being humble, and they're being themselves.
Calvin Johnson is a bit of a hero of mine. He started he's own label, he held the International Pop Underground Convention and he was in one of the best indie bands of all time.
everything about this video rocks - the drummer's shirt, the singers hair, the kid that can barely play that sweet ass looking guitar. Thanks for the vid!
One of the greatest bands ever shame I only discovered them after they'd split. It's the fact they can't play that makes me like them they still had the guts to go out and do it these guys are punk in it's truest sense it aint about haircuts.
"Hipster" had been revived by the early '90s, when Spy Magazine used it to refer to various demimonde celebs...although actually it more accurately described Spy's staff and subscribers.
Yo what the fuck. I remember I stumbled across this video when I was super young and I was confused as shit. But I do remember I still thought it was kinda cool, and the ocean spray tshirt imagine stuck w me. Then I forgot about it altogether and grew up. Now I'm older and beat happening is my prob my favorite band and seeing this video again was toooo fucking real. It's like the universe brought me here
Also - They don't always look so reluctant and lethargic when they perform. This song calls for and creates a grim, downer mood laced with thick sexy syrup. I think their demeanor as a band is appropriate and adds to the performance.
They are the most original band in the world..I understand your opinion..you should check out Dub Narcotic Sound System or The Halo Benders..I think you would probably like them!! But Beat Happening is really good..listen to them more and you will grow to like them! Trust me!
I'm into oldschool postpunk, oldschool industrial, synthwave and yeah, also the infamous italodisco - so obviously this it's not my thing at all - i don't find this band annoying though, I think i will investigate more about them... I'm pointing out that it's not annoying bc i'm well aware of the influence of this band over whole genres that i cannt stand. It's not overrated as the pissed off Fugazi fanboy says here ... it's just another genre, nothing to do with Fugazi (quite awesome band) Throwing stuff on stage is extremely rude - usually smelly punks do that.
My sister's got a rental house in Montesano, so there's actually a chance that I would be in that neck of the woods sometime. I really like the image of an Ocean Spray factory, but I'm pretty sure they use farms instead. I suppose a bottling plant counts as a factory, but it's nowhere as cool as a giant machine that spits out cranberries would be.
i really want calvin johnson's shirt. he looks adorable here. the others looks pretty bored, but i think it goes well with the deadpan vibe of the song.
Sure. The other guy is Doug Martsch from Built to Spill (who is also responsible for most of the interesting guitarwork). I like the voice interplay. Cheers!
oh my god.....didn't realize that I'd already viewed this video and was about to make this very same comment..... I may be in a rut but at least I'm consistent!
The black archtop in this video looks very similar to this Silvertone on ebay. However, the guitar in the video could be a Harmony or a Kay: www.ebay.com/itm/Silvertone-Archtop-Acoustic-Guitar-Currently-Strung-Left-Handed-/161332465655?pt=Guitar&hash=item25902a0ff7
Pearl Jam once did a cover version of this when they played the Gene Peak Arena in McBean, Ga. Eddie introduced it as, "Here's a song about eating s*%t"
Oh, I'm just funnin'. You don't often see brand names in music videos anymore. Just that lawyerly blur that always makes me wonder for a split-second whether I've got glaucoma.
Tocan pocamadre,soy de mexico, y buscando musica de television personalities me los encontre por casualidad. De donde son? me recuerdan un poco a los violent femmes. Tienes musica de ellos? podriamos intercambiar, no? No mames, que gran descubrimiento hice hoy,presciento que tambien seran de mis favoritos.
tbh I like a few songs my friend played for me. For some reason i just find calvin johnson so, uh, egregious. might just be a cultural thing! also, I love the halo benders. love.
Drummer standing up, guitarist sitting down--world turned over
Fausto Chavez Nice!
lol. thats the way Calvin likes it.
Revolutionary
the ocean spray shirt, the really tight jeans and the look of apathy in their eyes while theyre barely even playing their instruments.. i love it all
That "affected" look of apathy in their eyes, you mean?
very late 80s early 90s "we shop at thrift stores and are jaded"
@@dominicticinovic5663 you're a genius.
@@subsamadhi4124 you're so cool & perceptive
This is a band who isn't afraid to be themselves and release their own music. That's why I love them. And Calvin Johnson is one tough dude... Don't let him fool you.
This bands' enthusiasm is off the charts
the best drummer in the world
I don't even listen to punk music but I love this band. The reason is because they seem to be doing what they love doing, for the sake of doing it. They're being humble, and they're being themselves.
Tim and Eric can try their damnedest, but you can't get more public access than this right here.
The butter boy ain't got nothing on this.
He's like the Jim Morrison of the 80's. Gotta love Calvin's contributions to music.
really glad cranberry juice found a place in this song
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ocean spray has farms southwest of olympia, near longbeach and aberdeen. I imagine that's where he got the shirt.
i love this song mainly because of calvin johnson's deadpan singing. it's amazing.
best cranberry juice advert ever
Calvin Johnson is a bit of a hero of mine. He started he's own label, he held the International Pop Underground Convention and he was in one of the best indie bands of all time.
everything about this is fucking hilarious oh my god
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everything about this video rocks - the drummer's shirt, the singers hair, the kid that can barely play that sweet ass looking guitar. Thanks for the vid!
T-shirt fit is legit
that drummer's havin' a blast haha
this performance is so iconic
omg calvin is so fabulous
One of the greatest bands ever shame I only discovered them after they'd split. It's the fact they can't play that makes me like them they still had the guts to go out and do it these guys are punk in it's truest sense it aint about haircuts.
classic beat happening - the drummer is really going for it!
jus so cool
I just spoke with THE Calvin Johnston on the phone WOW i can die happy now.
This is the best band from Olympia
my fav band
"Hipster" had been revived by the early '90s, when Spy Magazine used it to refer to various demimonde celebs...although actually it more accurately described Spy's staff and subscribers.
I first saw BH around this time in San Francisco. Fan ever since.
I can't believe this was filmed in 1988 and not the 2000s, what the hell, the introversion and awkwardness feels so modern.
Beat Happening changed my life.
awesome.
so much energy
My favorite Olympia band!
1989❤😊
Nirvana 'Come As You Are' :) This band was one of the favorite bands of Cobain.
this sounds like About a Girl, listen to 80's by Killing Joke if you wanna hear what come as you are.
@@pipn9090 you are right
pure bliss
terrific they cant play
Yo what the fuck. I remember I stumbled across this video when I was super young and I was confused as shit. But I do remember I still thought it was kinda cool, and the ocean spray tshirt imagine stuck w me. Then I forgot about it altogether and grew up. Now I'm older and beat happening is my prob my favorite band and seeing this video again was toooo fucking real. It's like the universe brought me here
i love this
cheeky, cheeky
This could have been a public access studio somewhere. And yet it resounds.
haha. gotta love the first close up shot of Calvin.
love this guy
Indie at its finest. :p
I really couldn't agree more. I'm always like, "But is it Beat Happening?" lol
yeah they are totally great!
my favorite!
i wish you could still flip on the tv and see some bizarre public access show like this.
Genialosa!
My favorite video on YT
The riff sounds like About a girl
Well, Kurt did have a tattoo of the lead singer's record company logo.
This is beautiful in its own way.
indeed indeed
Love this band, at the time really quite unique, people forget nowerdays with all the C86 copycats around
Anybody watch TCTV Olympia in the late eighties/early nineties? Can we have some Roxx Joxx postings? My god, that was gold.
No bass. Very simple. This proves you don't need musicianship to make the music excellent.
Too much coffee for sure. Those boys are practically bouncing off the walls!
LMAO
There's a lady in the band!
So ahead of their fucking time.
Possibly the greatest song ever made
no doubt
intellectually I understand that this was filmed in 1988 but I cannot convince myself that it isn't 2007
yeah he's the best drummer in the world! Once you know, he plays it'll be something!
Also - They don't always look so reluctant and lethargic when they perform. This song calls for and creates a grim, downer mood laced with thick sexy syrup. I think their demeanor as a band is appropriate and adds to the performance.
I strive for Calvin Johnson's confidence
♥
I love the way this band upsets close-minded people. They did it back in the day, and it seems like they are still doing it now!
Couldn't have put it better at all.
This is the best band in the world. For sure. Serious. Not joking.
They are the most original band in the world..I understand your opinion..you should check out Dub Narcotic Sound System or The Halo Benders..I think you would probably like them!! But Beat Happening is really good..listen to them more and you will grow to like them! Trust me!
😍
I'm into oldschool postpunk, oldschool industrial, synthwave and yeah, also the infamous italodisco - so obviously this it's not my thing at all - i don't find this band annoying though, I think i will investigate more about them... I'm pointing out that it's not annoying bc i'm well aware of the influence of this band over whole genres that i cannt stand. It's not overrated as the pissed off Fugazi fanboy says here ... it's just another genre, nothing to do with Fugazi (quite awesome band) Throwing stuff on stage is extremely rude - usually smelly punks do that.
I'm guessing they were really into the jesus and mary chain
thought the same thing
Never thought of that! Bear in mind though that they'd established their shtick by somewhere around 1983.
Well before the JMC
Both were really into VU
More into the Cramps probably
My sister's got a rental house in Montesano, so there's actually a chance that I would be in that neck of the woods sometime. I really like the image of an Ocean Spray factory, but I'm pretty sure they use farms instead. I suppose a bottling plant counts as a factory, but it's nowhere as cool as a giant machine that spits out cranberries would be.
i really want calvin johnson's shirt. he looks adorable here. the others looks pretty bored, but i think it goes well with the deadpan vibe of the song.
How do i find more footage of this performance I looked up the crashing through box set but nothing comes up besides listings for sale
He needs more reverb on the mic, his voice has allot of personality.. its awesome 3
I don't think there's anything ironic about it at all. These are good people, man.
@robotnudist yes, he is tenor in this song, that's why i said that.
yeah
best hairstyle
epic drumer
He reminds me of a not depessed unepileptic Ian Curtis, yay!
oh my god how the fuck didn't i know about them before.
This version is preferred by far over the album.
Sure. The other guy is Doug Martsch from Built to Spill (who is also responsible for most of the interesting guitarwork). I like the voice interplay. Cheers!
Wearing your own band shirt...this totally influenced Metallica.
oh my god.....didn't realize that I'd already viewed this video and was about to make this very same comment..... I may be in a rut but at least I'm consistent!
Ween did the same thing!
I want a beat happening shirt
Anyone know the make and model of that guitar? it's lovely
The black archtop in this video looks very similar to this Silvertone on ebay. However, the guitar in the video could be a Harmony or a Kay:
www.ebay.com/itm/Silvertone-Archtop-Acoustic-Guitar-Currently-Strung-Left-Handed-/161332465655?pt=Guitar&hash=item25902a0ff7
F@k Art this is Rock n Roll Fun
Sorry Tic Tok skateboaard guy, Beat Happening was doing Ocean Spray product placement decades ago.
i like him in the halo benders more, but beat happening does rock
@macmintire1 i didnt notice it until i read your comment. but it is kind of similar. not just the intro but the rest as well.
Listen all the way through? 'Ponytail' - what's your take on that love song?
Pearl Jam once did a cover version of this when they played the Gene Peak Arena in McBean, Ga. Eddie introduced it as, "Here's a song about eating s*%t"
gonna try to find that cover now.
Oceanspray T-shirt FTW!
Oh, I'm just funnin'. You don't often see brand names in music videos anymore. Just that lawyerly blur that always makes me wonder for a split-second whether I've got glaucoma.
Tocan pocamadre,soy de mexico, y buscando musica de television personalities me los encontre por casualidad. De donde son? me recuerdan un poco a los violent femmes. Tienes musica de ellos? podriamos intercambiar, no?
No mames, que gran descubrimiento hice hoy,presciento que tambien seran de mis favoritos.
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its amazing how you will still see people dressed and with the same personality. its been 25 years since. god damn hipsters.
wtf...first time seeing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜💛💚💙
You should write music reviews
What kind of guitar is she playing?
It's one of those Olympia Guy/Girls.
never heard of that one at all
Anyone know the model of that guitar?
tbh I like a few songs my friend played for me. For some reason i just find calvin johnson so, uh, egregious. might just be a cultural thing!
also, I love the halo benders. love.
NEVER GOT INTO HALO BENDERS!? God Don't Make No Junk is pretty great. The other one I never got into as much.