The way this album was explained to me was this: the residents could not get airtime with their music. But they realized if they paid for less than 60 seconds advertising on the radio the stations we're obliged to play whatever they paid for. And they have an entire album to prove it
You don't need drugs to understand what The Residents are trying to convey through their songs. I've always looked at their music as auditory performance art.
god i remember discovering this video when i was 12 or 13 and thought nothing but how quirky and interesting it was in older youtube days. Now at 25 I rediscovered it and didn't realize what great music it is.
Genius. The Commercial Album is a great album (once you really think about it, all pop songs are nothing more than a verse and a chorus) and this is a great set of videos.
Hearing "Perfect Love" for the first time caused me to instantaneously fall in love with the Residents. Most musicians prattle on for a garish five minutes in a vain attempt to conjure up a fraction of the meaning that the Residents can manage in two or three lines of simple verse.
@@ejsrocket saying that any band achieves what others “prattle on for a garish five minutes in a vein attempt to conjure up a fraction of” yada yada is a pretty pretentious music opinion.
certainly. and since those 2 bands are my favourite ever, when I finally stumbled upon the residents' work I was totally blown away. The unseen four (or any number you may prefer, really) RULE
Superb. I bought the Residents commercial album the day it came out on the strength of a review in Sounds, never looked back. Stunningly dark and surreal band.
Before MTV there was a show on late at night on PBS from called LIVE FROM OFF CENTER which showed music videos, which were then pretty arty and cool. This is where I first watched The Residents and heard the line "They found a snail inside," which has stuck in my mind all this time.
Wow! I remember seeing this on a late night TV music show when I was a kid many moons ago and I've always remembered it. Thanks so much for posting it!
I find the music incredibly enjoyable both on and off marijuana. But I have to admit, when on it, I tend to hear more subtleties in the music, particularly in the bass.
These are from the Commercial Album which was released in 1980. The videos were made somewhere between 80-84 (they were put out on VHS in 84). I can't remember at the moment I want to say '82. The Residents themselves formed in the late 60's and are still very active now. They just finished another US/European tour this winter.
I still cannot, cannot, cannot, just CAN'T for the life of me decide whose genius I prefer . . . Negativland's or The Residents', since they both purposely do all of the don'ts required to excell as a Pop Music phenom & then end up with a steady following nonetheless. Get a copy of their classic Lp from '85, "The Big Bubble: Part Four of the Mole Trilogy" . . . pure genius. Thanks, matibbs, for uploading this gem ~ (•8-D
I wish more people had broader context for this, but The Residents are just an astoundingly interesting art collective, well in advance of their time, who will probably never get the attention or respect they deserve. That's what happens when you blaze trail, though; no guarantee anyone's going to follow.
Back on 31-October-93, Elvira was the guest VJ for Halloween night. She got to pick all of the videos for that night, and she showed several of the Residents' 1-minute videos. This is the first time I've seen them since then. Wow...
Thats probably my main reason for using drugs, thinking/inspiration/perception. On shrooms I realized that we would have no need for government, rules, and laws if there was no evil in the world, and I now believe that the reason we are here on Earth is to help each other.
To whoever said the residents singer sounds like les claypool is ill informed. The residents have been around since Les was about 10 years old. Les has said many times that the residents are one of his biggest influences however. I personally love both bands, but the residents undoubtedly the progenitors, not visa versa.
this video, along with the residents' moisture, snakefinger's videos (all of them), snakefinger and the residents' "the spot," gary numan's "cars" and kraftwerk's "t.e.e." are some of the toppermost best PV's ever.
that scared the living shit out of me as a young boy of about 3. it was on bbc2 one night and i just freaked the hell out. the last part kinda reminds me of the mighty boosh. genius!
What would someone be trying to "pose" as by enjoying music while in different psychological states? Who are you to tell anyone if they "truly enjoy music." If someone likes to drink or smoke weed to enjoy a song even deeper, it's no different than liking sad songs when feeling depressed. Just a mood/setting thing.
i take drugs and relate it to my musical endeavors. HOWEVER - i complete agree with your comment. That immediate leap is so pop and cliché. but - if i'm a 'tube commenter - how big can my mind really be?
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The way this album was explained to me was this: the residents could not get airtime with their music. But they realized if they paid for less than 60 seconds advertising on the radio the stations we're obliged to play whatever they paid for. And they have an entire album to prove it
You don't need drugs to understand what The Residents are trying to convey through their songs. I've always looked at their music as auditory performance art.
i need drugs to enjoy the residents
As Dalí said “I don’t do drugs, I am drugs.”
I've always looked at their music as music.
Sometimes it helps. Lol. ❤️The Residents 💜
It helps.🥦
"i was just exhausted from the act of being polite"
damn this hits hard
Yeah!
this song set tells us something to regret, i felt... .
don't mind, those are just songs... .😮
I would base my perfect society on the guitar solo in "moisture".
Right?! It sounds like the SpongeBob outro music only cooler
I love all these comments from 10+ years ago I feel like I'm chilling with a bunch of CZcams ghosts
now, _you're_ the ghost
@@vap0rlandsooner or later, we'll both be ghosts!
Future ghost checking in
Future ghost here
people don't seem to understand that this is the sort of thing going through my head all the time.
At least four guys did.
We did czcams.com/video/Mm-3ziW-e9M/video.html
same lmao
Woah you’re so edgy lol, you want a gold star or some shit??? This is art, I doubt whatever is going thru your head is quite that 😬
Also woah if you respond I will be shocked.. this comment I’m now realizing was 14 years ago
god i remember discovering this video when i was 12 or 13 and thought nothing but how quirky and interesting it was in older youtube days. Now at 25 I rediscovered it and didn't realize what great music it is.
I used to play act of being polite in my sisters room because it’s so creepy. And she would scream her head off back when I was 12😅 I’m 22 now.
Genius. The Commercial Album is a great album (once you really think about it, all pop songs are nothing more than a verse and a chorus) and this is a great set of videos.
Hearing "Perfect Love" for the first time caused me to instantaneously fall in love with the Residents. Most musicians prattle on for a garish five minutes in a vain attempt to conjure up a fraction of the meaning that the Residents can manage in two or three lines of simple verse.
You posted one of the most pretentious things I’ve ever read, I’m impressed
@@dolphin_kujo3587 please tell me what's pretentious about their opinion
@@ejsrocket saying that any band achieves what others “prattle on for a garish five minutes in a vein attempt to conjure up a fraction of” yada yada is a pretty pretentious music opinion.
The only really perfect love, is one who gets away.
The RESIDENTS doesn't need AUTO-TUNE 🔥🔥💯💯
Yay for performance art! These guys are sooo weird! It's great! They can say so much in just a one minute song....
certainly. and since those 2 bands are my favourite ever, when I finally stumbled upon the residents' work I was totally blown away. The unseen four (or any number you may prefer, really) RULE
That video was one of most remarkable ones I saw on MTV's in the early 90's. It was great to see it again 15 years later. Very original !
Superb. I bought the Residents commercial album the day it came out on the strength of a review in Sounds, never looked back. Stunningly dark and surreal band.
it's my favorite album by them
Great! Very surrealistic. Reminds me of David Lynch.
Before MTV there was a show on late at night on PBS from called LIVE FROM OFF CENTER which showed music videos, which were then pretty arty and cool. This is where I first watched The Residents and heard the line "They found a snail inside," which has stuck in my mind all this time.
for me, it was USA Networks "Night Flight"
Wow! I remember seeing this on a late night TV music show when I was a kid many moons ago and I've always remembered it. Thanks so much for posting it!
I did too! NIGHT FLIGHT!
Twistedly amazing. The perfect blend of insanity, music, and art.
"Moisture" is the most terrifying song & video of all time.
The song itself isn't scary, really
As classical and ultramodern as an artist can be!Congratulations! Always loved u!
seconded. even though it's only a minute long, it's one of my favorite Residents songs.
I sing some of these one minute songs while cycling in the Suffolk countryside - very addictive
Every time I think I'm strange, someone comes along & puts me to shame. Great stuff.
are you still alive after 15 years?
Hey
@@toshinokyokosenpai9239 how about you?
The Residents achieve a level of weird unparalleled in music and video.
This used to play on my public TV music video show when I was younger and always gave me nightmares.
Did you realize how weird and wonderful this was when you first saw it a long time ago? Welcome back l!
I remember this from the 80's between alternative videos...thanks for the memories.
I hope when I die people reenact The Simple Song video but instead of a pig it’s my corpse.
I find the music incredibly enjoyable both on and off marijuana. But I have to admit, when on it, I tend to hear more subtleties in the music, particularly in the bass.
the best guitar solo ever
hypnotizes me like crazy
These are from the Commercial Album which was released in 1980. The videos were made somewhere between 80-84 (they were put out on VHS in 84). I can't remember at the moment I want to say '82.
The Residents themselves formed in the late 60's and are still very active now. They just finished another US/European tour this winter.
I saw them on USA Network Night Flight around 1982 so that time frame is about right.
The Residents are the very best !! I love their weirdness !! :-)
I still cannot, cannot, cannot, just CAN'T for the life of me decide whose genius I prefer . . . Negativland's or The Residents', since they both purposely do all of the don'ts required to excell as a Pop Music phenom & then end up with a steady following nonetheless. Get a copy of their classic Lp from '85, "The Big Bubble: Part Four of the Mole Trilogy" . . . pure genius. Thanks, matibbs, for uploading this gem ~ (•8-D
The Residents rule!!!
excellent. been a fan of the residents for over 20 years and never seen this. thanks!
This was so beautiful. I have no words. Thank you again
I love them sooo much!
You are correct, good eye and ear.
I wish more people had broader context for this, but The Residents are just an astoundingly interesting art collective, well in advance of their time, who will probably never get the attention or respect they deserve. That's what happens when you blaze trail, though; no guarantee anyone's going to follow.
Back on 31-October-93, Elvira was the guest VJ for Halloween night. She got to pick all of the videos for that night, and she showed several of the Residents' 1-minute videos. This is the first time I've seen them since then. Wow...
I love these guys!
Saw this '80? '81? Couldn't forget it. After all that time...
These set of videos is amazing, one of my favourites music vids ever, awesome, hail the residents!
15 years
The guitarist is actually Fred Frith, of Hatfield and the North and Art Bears fame.
Best band ever
Thats probably my main reason for using drugs, thinking/inspiration/perception. On shrooms I realized that we would have no need for government, rules, and laws if there was no evil in the world, and I now believe that the reason we are here on Earth is to help each other.
What a legendary I band love em
🎇2 BILLION VIEWS IN 12 HOURS ON MY PLAYLIST CHEERS TA THE RESIDENTS!!!💝
this people is awesome!!!
Maravilhoso !!
these 1 minute movies absolutley make no sense, just like this world...isnt that simply just beautiful. THE RESIDENTS RULE OBSCURITY.
Hooray! Thanks for the information.
To whoever said the residents singer sounds like les claypool is ill informed. The residents have been around since Les was about 10 years old. Les has said many times that the residents are one of his biggest influences however. I personally love both bands, but the residents undoubtedly the progenitors, not visa versa.
this video, along with the residents' moisture, snakefinger's videos (all of them), snakefinger and the residents' "the spot," gary numan's "cars" and kraftwerk's "t.e.e." are some of the toppermost best PV's ever.
snakefinger ruled!!!
that scared the living shit out of me as a young boy of about 3. it was on bbc2 one night and i just freaked the hell out. the last part kinda reminds me of the mighty boosh. genius!
there's something i must tell you,
there's something i must say,
the only really perfect love is the one thst gets away.
Gotta love em.
completely agree!
WOW!!
O.O surreal...
Agree!!!
that will be the video of the year for me.. please upload those videos!!
That's something I was looking for, for quite a long time :-).
The Commercial Album (1980).
These videos are on the Commercial Album DVD.
super-duper!
pretty nice! perfect love :)
The last song really fucked me up I may not sleep tonight
super Lubie:)
Perfect Love is perfect.
I saw them on a SF public tv show called "Videowest" in '81.
simple song is genius.
I am one of the residents. I do know this much, there was a "new resident" on demons dance alone and most likely on all the new albums.
Takin a walk down Grove St.
This is a very weird episode of the hydraulic press channel
insane but freaky funny and genius
Genius...
long sinds I heard them always fit perfect into short movies
If These Guys Did An Album With Sleepytime Gorilla Museum It Would Be Fantastic.
Act of Being Polite is brilliant
Their music reminds me of, like, a demented teletubbies episode
Bowie, Ferry, and Jagger are too serious. I've thought about this extensively.
Ten years older than DEVO as you know it. DEVO started in 72, that's three years after The Residents started operations.
The Commercial Album is so intense
Well that was certainly entertaining.
dude i thought the exact same thing when i watched songs for swinging larvae!
00:48 that is one of the residents without mask!!
Ringo, John, George, Paul
真理さん、ジャージゆるすぎ!!😊
I keep getting their mail ...
Has anyone ever noticed that the intro/title segment seems to be using a bit of Stockhausen's "Gesang de Junglige"?
this is propa genius
Act of being polite used to scare the fuck out of me as a kid. somethin about that eyeball lady..
pretty sure there was another upload of this up on youtube until late 2021(?)
A lot of their stuff has gone missing off CZcams :( glad this upload is still up
these guys are disturbing but intriguing
Maybe this will cure me from boredom
Bizarre and twisted dark pschy.
the pig scared me quite a bit
these will give me very strange dreams tonight...
They showed Simple Movie (The last one) on Dolloraclip once.
What would someone be trying to "pose" as by enjoying music while in different psychological states? Who are you to tell anyone if they "truly enjoy music." If someone likes to drink or smoke weed to enjoy a song even deeper, it's no different than liking sad songs when feeling depressed. Just a mood/setting thing.
i take drugs and relate it to my musical endeavors. HOWEVER - i complete agree with your comment. That immediate leap is so pop and cliché. but - if i'm a 'tube commenter - how big can my mind really be?