The Honda commercial is just magical and beautiful visually and they brilliantly chose the perfect song to accent it all. The style of the band fits with the commercial and vice versa and compliment each other. Fave artistic commercial hands down, and so glad these guys got rerecognized for their work. Bravo guys.
Wow I just love the whole visual. There is something so off worldly about them and this is bewitching. I hope this is the beginning of world dominance for them.
+pwoswald Their sound is unique and needs that. At the end of the day it sounds good which is what music is about. Creating something that sounds good. If you don't like it, move on.
crazy how this song hit the top of the charts 6 years after its release, and they are AUSSSIEE!!, also good to see nick has come to his senses and joined luke on the road
For the people complaining how Luke used a backing track, he never uses backing vocals apart from this one time because he's going through problems due to too much touring such as stress unfortunately. Even though they used backing vocals, he still sung along with the vocals. You can still hear him singing because it's not the same sound the whole way through. Awesome performance though 👍
True fans understand how actually good his vocals are. He doesn't need an explanation for why he used a back track. they're so great and hopefully will get more famous around the world because they actually have talent. All the haters can shut up! Go EotS!
bloop bloop Exactly! These guys created something unique and inspirational and for people to judge saying "ooh he used backing vocals" well then i ask you to try and create something you think is better.
+Katrina Gear yeah really! and plus , not that its okay all the time, artists use back tracks all the time, even lip sync, he wasn't lip syncing at least. he was still singing just also with a back track. idc because his other live performances he's really great!
+Katrina Gear yeahhh. doesn't like the touring. but its cool he was there. hopefully we'll see them on other shows performing like this. just brings it together a little more
I remember listening to we are the people as a kid with my dad and from since then empire of the sun have always been part of my childhood going into adulthood
I have this song and many other of their songs in my phone, and I listen to them almost everyday! I love them because it reminds me of me and my brother when we were younger
+sunemp Ram Great idea I may get personalised plates the same, I am Empyrean to the core. Don't you just love that wide grin Luke has in the end. He's so happy to be on Ellen as now they will be known through the universe.
To every person who thought this performance was "weird" or "odd".... You need to pay attention to the context of his lyrics on any of their albums to understand what their overall feel/message is... if you still don't get it... smoke a bowl of DMT ;)
I remember listening to this song in 2009 every morning I was going to skool I grew up with it I have loads of their songs on my phone and I listen to them daily still there best song in my opinion but I love all there songs tbh great song for clubs too
The instrumentals might be. Pretty sure the vocals are live though. You can see in his live performances, the mic has an effect on it that makes his voice sound different.
Eots has way better songs in their latest album ice on the dune . Still a dope song . Kinda glad that they are getting recognized so they can go tour . Been waiting for a concert date to appear !
My favorite band. Amazing in concert. My first and favorite concert ever. We Are The People will always be my favorite. Can't wait until the new album.
Sympath der Seefahrer give them a break. The visual performance is a huge part of what the group is about. For Ellen, that was incredible! Check out their concerts.
Och my dear! I used to listen to them so much, but recently I've been listening different artists but I definately need to come back to their music. The best thing about them is that they are doing art, pure art. I thank Mother Earth for them xx
this happens when your music is ahead of time
sotrue
still true
Timeless music
Everyone’s catching up to your genius, just give us some time
It’s still ahead of time.
When you write classic pop tunes like this, they never lose their magic, and that's why this timeless song has charted a second time.
I can't believe people are new to this song! 😂
Right? This songs old af 😅 but still good!
Haha same great song tho
this was couple of years back already 😵😶
Better late then never
Ikr this song was pretty big a couple years back
Dear America, you're like 8 years too late.
Yours Sincerely Australia.
Dear Australia,
some of us Americans knew about this group/song.
thank you and you're welcome
-America
Dear Australia and United States,
Screw both of you.
Yours truly -Spain
Lee San
Yeah sureeeeee you did.
Aren't you the guys who worship Kardashians and have Trump as a candidate for presidency? Awkward.
+Alex Gomez That's offensive to me. I live in the USA.
+Lee San right been knowing
Thought I was back in 2009 for a second
2008**
+Maree A Song came out in 2008.
+Anthony Hernandez ahh the old days were the best when it was more simple
Maree A this is my song to my wife fuck. I love you
nope 2008
the lead singer went to my highschool
lol 😂😂
+Jacob Abrha you're cool
+dMillz 192 and you're not 👌💯😂😂
hell yeah mount lawley high school repersent!!
where?
they are talented and unique
This song is 6 years old, they've been around forever. Listen to half mast it's awesome esp their music vids
Now tell us something we don't know
tbh i salute that guy wearing the white robe, cuz raising hand that long is too damn painful mahn
Don't forget he's hovering as well.
hovering is exhausting
Nabilah Atiqah If you want to his name it is Nick Littlemore
Nick Littlemore is who do everything...Pnaus!(in my opinion guitarist is Peter Mayes)
he's the other half of empire of the sun, he co writes and co produces the songs
The Honda commercial is just magical and beautiful visually and they brilliantly chose the perfect song to accent it all. The style of the band fits with the commercial and vice versa and compliment each other. Fave artistic commercial hands down, and so glad these guys got rerecognized for their work. Bravo guys.
the fact that they sound the same live aswell just shows how good they really are
I think it’s a playback with a little bit of live vocals mixed in honestly
FR
@@gabrieleterlizzi3396 The playback is quite loud, but I am able to distinguish Luke’s voice, and he does sound pretty accurate
Super group , the best song . Thanks for your 😊 🌈☀️🎸☀️🎸☀️🎸
I also have to say this group is ahead of the times. Great vocals, lyrics, visual. I would love to see Luke in a movie.
Wow I just love the whole visual. There is something so off worldly about them and this is bewitching. I hope this is the beginning of world dominance for them.
Fan since 2009 the empire of the sun lives on forever
I am so tripping out right now, empire of the sun are peforming walking on a dream... this brings back so many memories, wow
nickieliscp hola
If you ever have the chance to see these guys live, do it. They truly put on a performance in all senses of the word.
+Andrew Thomson lol so untrue. Go see a band like Cut Copy or Miike Snow if you actually want a live show. These guys are pathetic live.
+pwoswald I have and their sets are forgettable to say the least.
Empire of the sun needs auto tune for their live show. that is beyond forgettable
+pwoswald Their sound is unique and needs that. At the end of the day it sounds good which is what music is about. Creating something that sounds good. If you don't like it, move on.
honestly that sounded so dumb. if a band needs autotune to perform live for every fn song they are not that good!
This song was in the 2011 movie "Hall Pass." I'm glad I discovered it then, they're a great group with many good songs.
I know them cause i played fifa.
same😂
Which one?
Alex Styles Alive song.
I meant which game?
Alex Styles fifa14
They look like hippie villains from the Power Rangers, but good song tho!
***** haha ohhhh
They have really good songs ! You will fall in love.
Watch their music videos lol they've always been weird but the interesting kind of weird lol
+Sean O'Halleran GO GO POWER RANGERS! LOL
Cahidi Joyo Raharjo
Lol Power Rangers are the best
The are amazinggggggggg 😭😭
They*
dysfunctions
The guy looks gay
+louis Yao he's not tho he reminds me of a young bowie
+louis Yao whats wrong with looking gay?
crazy how this song hit the top of the charts 6 years after its release, and they are AUSSSIEE!!, also good to see nick has come to his senses and joined luke on the road
Walking On A Dream happened to be on a iPod I found 7 years ago 😹
Really incredible work. One heck of a performance. What their concerts must be like!
I bought the "Walking On A Dream" album back in 2008 & it is still my favorite album of them!
For the people complaining how Luke used a backing track, he never uses backing vocals apart from this one time because he's going through problems due to too much touring such as stress unfortunately. Even though they used backing vocals, he still sung along with the vocals. You can still hear him singing because it's not the same sound the whole way through. Awesome performance though 👍
True fans understand how actually good his vocals are. He doesn't need an explanation for why he used a back track. they're so great and hopefully will get more famous around the world because they actually have talent. All the haters can shut up! Go EotS!
bloop bloop Exactly! These guys created something unique and inspirational and for people to judge saying "ooh he used backing vocals" well then i ask you to try and create something you think is better.
+Katrina Gear yeah really! and plus , not that its okay all the time, artists use back tracks all the time, even lip sync, he wasn't lip syncing at least. he was still singing just also with a back track. idc because his other live performances he's really great!
bloop bloop I agree. I have never seen Luke use a backing track. It was good seeing Nick there too, he very rarely goes on tours.
+Katrina Gear yeahhh. doesn't like the touring. but its cool he was there. hopefully we'll see them on other shows performing like this. just brings it together a little more
I saw them play at coachella a couple years ago and they killed it. "We are the people" is also a jam.
Walking on a dream is such an old song but I still like it. I remember seeing empire of the sun in concert back in 2011.
I remember listening to we are the people as a kid with my dad and from since then empire of the sun have always been part of my childhood going into adulthood
I really like their music & can't understand people putting thumbs down sign. From an Aussie.
Might want to listen to their other songs as well !! "Standing On A Shore", "We Are The People", "D.N.A", "Ice On The Dune". Go check them out!!
Oh 1 more. "Alive"
+Prayogie Giardi alive is AMAZING!
+Prayogie Giardi Half Mast is worth listening too
Tiger by my side is pretty good
Hotkiss swordfish night 😏
How have ppl only heard it now? Looool
If you are lucky enough, some day there will be more important things in your life than keeping up with pop culture.
+fossilmusictv What commercial?
I'm not from US.
+fossilmusictv Very well put you summarized that quite perfectly
Belen Morales i knew them before youtube was a thing, and was checking them up😍😍😍
it was on FIFA 15 I think . I first heard it on that game.
I love how this song is so old and it's still so amazing and relevant
The video for this song made me proud to be born in Shanghai. Thank you Empire of the Sun.
omg I listened to them when they weren't very popular and now they're on the Ellen show. What an amazing journey they've come to.
Such an amazing voice
I have this song and many other of their songs in my phone, and I listen to them almost everyday! I love them because it reminds me of me and my brother when we were younger
i loved this song when it was a hit and the fact that its a hit again is giving me tears of joy ❤️
This song's been playing on my pandora since 2008 and I still love it 😂
I love them, I have seen them play many times. I've even gone as far as to get personalized car plates that say "Emp Sun." lol
+sunemp Ram too bad their live show is absolutely terrible. Boring, can't hit the high notes, lack of bass, just so underwhelming
+sunemp Ram Great idea I may get personalised plates the same, I am Empyrean to the core. Don't you just love that wide grin Luke has in the end. He's so happy to be on Ellen as now they will be known through the universe.
Yes finally there playing my song love these guys thank you Ellen,
Their music video in Shanghai is brilliant
When I first saw him ever I was like “oh gurl he’s a DRAG QUEEN.”
Song gives me the chills ! Love it !! Been listening to it since wayy back 😍 one of my all time faves ! 💛
Who has just kept listening to this song over and over?
2023 and still timeless
glad this song is back! they're amazing
This could be new today and we all would be dancing to it the whole summer, so.
I'm glad they are getting noticed 💖
Mrs DeGeneres and Empire of the Sun in one show!!! Beautiful!!!
So trippy 😱
To every person who thought this performance was "weird" or "odd".... You need to pay attention to the context of his lyrics on any of their albums to understand what their overall feel/message is... if you still don't get it... smoke a bowl of DMT ;)
hey one question on DMT can you feel g force like if your on a roller coaster or airplane take off
Empire of the Sun is so underrated.
holy moly i feel old, but this song will never get old :'D
Sae these guys live last year at Mysteryland! The best thing EVER!
This reminds me of power rangers..
+justme161989 omg Rita!
THANK YOU I couldn't figure out who he reminds me of
Oh my god! I said the exact same thing when I saw them in concert in September!
L.
It's good to see you guys.. We missed you so much..
I knew if i searched long enough i would find the video that introduced me to this Lovely band...
Great band, finally getting some much deserved exposure!
The group that created my favorite song of all time!
Yes🙌
Head Shell lmfao, 2 years later, I find out that someone replied. 😂😂
Cozy Boy Astro will you reply to this?
@@AstroTheCloudyNYCRaider I need a reply
@@geargod39 got you. Lol
Such a visual masterpiece
It was a number 1 hit around the world back in 2008. Americans are obviously extremely slow when it comes to good music!
How are they only performing this song now? It's been out for a while now. Still, they're awesome!
Lol sounds like the actual song, love him
cause it was
Andy K no it wasn't listen closely
yesssss this song is just a golden classic !!!!
Their entire album is so good, wish people would check it out! Been listening to Empire of The Sun for years!
how is this new? lol
+Shady Pikachu who said it was new? lol
wonderwall135 true
They didn't say it was new
Best "live" performance since Ashlee Simpson on SNL.
its live u can hear thr echo of him singing on top of the track that ellens people played watch thr concert videos and ul see hes better live
After years this song is still breathtaking and make me dance and sing along. XX
Heard this song in the radio, and didnt rest until i found it again.
Knew about them since 2011 because of Hall Pass. Hope they make a ton of money in the states
Does this remind anyone else of Bill and Ted excellent adventures future scene? BE EXCELLENT TO EACHOTHER
First thing I thought of!
lmao!!
SO GOOD !!!!!!! BEST PERFORMANCE EVER !!!!
I missed these guys.
Their song We Are The People gives me lots of amazing memories.
My favourite band on my favourite TV show? I must be walking on a dream!!! :D
Jasssssss!!!! Finally elllen is getting some good artists or the show!!!!!
Very unique performance n style.
I remember listening to this song in 2009 every morning I was going to skool I grew up with it I have loads of their songs on my phone and I listen to them daily still there best song in my opinion but I love all there songs tbh great song for clubs too
Lip sync to the max
you can hear Luke's voice in the song if you listen lol sounds the same at his concerts. just proves he's singing along.
Xyan11 false
He sound like he in the studio 😂
Buy some headphones
The instrumentals might be. Pretty sure the vocals are live though. You can see in his live performances, the mic has an effect on it that makes his voice sound different.
That's exactly how villains in power rangers looked like.
He's gotten way better and confident performing this live. No longer doing the weird hand thing. good job dude
This song was my favourite back when it came out.
I love these guys!!! Any reason why they're performing this old song? Aren't they releasing a new album this year?
Eots has way better songs in their latest album ice on the dune .
Still a dope song . Kinda glad that they are getting recognized so they can go tour . Been waiting for a concert date to appear !
songs never get old!!!
My favorite band. Amazing in concert. My first and favorite concert ever. We Are The People will always be my favorite. Can't wait until the new album.
Imagine seeing this shit being high
THIS GUY USED TO GO TO MY SCHOOL AND GAVE US A PRIVATE VID :P
Lucky....
Cat Games and his brothers and sister preformed for free...the dubstep was sooo epic doe omg i feel so proud of myself xD
+sarah hamburger Mt Lawley Senior High?
+sarah hamburger Dubstep?...
***** uh ye :P
This song was everywhere! Love live love those years! We had amazing life back then and didn’t even appreciate it
They are the Gods of Music!)
If only they actually performed live.
The playback is like 85% of the vocals...Not a fan of it, if you gonna perform live, atleast let us hear your actual voice.
+Plague Doc It's a good/catchy song though so in my case, they get a pass.
+Plague Doc I know right, but the live singing was off-key anyway
Plague Doc half of pop and rappers don't sing there song
Plague Doc TRUEEE!!
He has a little problem performing that time so he had to. Just watch their other live performances.
Wow it's been 6 years? remember it like it's yesterday :D Love it
Been listening to this since 2009!!
Is it real now
When two pimple become one
I can feel it
When two pimple become one
Why would they even pretent to be "live"?
He is singing. I suggest you use a better headset
Its called a,performance and he is overdubbin his vocals
Sympath der Seefahrer give them a break. The visual performance is a huge part of what the group is about. For Ellen, that was incredible! Check out their concerts.
That's actually a killer stage set up they got there.
Och my dear! I used to listen to them so much, but recently I've been listening different artists but I definately need to come back to their music. The best thing about them is that they are doing art, pure art. I thank Mother Earth for them xx
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
ah no, sorry
LMAO
iknow this song bcuz of fifa , thanks fifa!
sameee
i first found them from fifa 14 with the song Alive
Awesome. Kudos to Ellen for giving them the exposure on American Television.
I can't get enough of Nick's hand movements : )x