So while we were in Europe last January, our good friend Spencer came along and documented the trip. Here is a clip of what he shot in Glasgow on our day off there. We met some Glaswegians at a bar and they took us to a “real glaswegian bar with drinking and singing” We were worried about getting our ass kicked, but it ended up being a karaoke bar and was a hella fun. More to come from this trip soon!!!
Of Montreal: Glasgow Karaoke from Spenser Simrill, Jr. on Vimeo.
from the director:
“On January 25, 2009, Scotland celebrated the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, its national poet. Of Montreal had the day off in Glasgow, and so the band decided to check out the festivities, which concluded with Karaoke at a local bar. Most gracious Glaswegians, Dez and Charlie, bought round after round, as Davey, Michael, and BP belted out hit after hit. Incidentally, the night revealed a striking resemblance between Kevin Barnes and Robert Burns, two poets known for their unique mix of mirth and melancholy.”
Kevin Barnes
Robert Burns
17 comments
BP says:
Jun 4, 2009
this is killer!
those guys were the nicest.
they bought us crazy amounts of alcohol.
one main guy, dez, promised he’d give me his original Buzzcocks 7″ he bought in 1978. whoa!
M says:
Jun 4, 2009
I feel weird posting after BP (as a fan) but – this was really fun to watch! Gonna give it another view to hear what’s being said at the end. Sounds profound! More videos like this, please?
Letha says:
Jun 4, 2009
haha looks like a good time!
i love what the guy at the end said,
about us all being equal and shit.
seems like a fun place to be
cat says:
Jun 4, 2009
wow, love that. who sang funky town? hope there’s footage of that. can’t wait to see the finished producteeekto. that’s huuuuuuge. peace and love, peace and love.
graham says:
Jun 5, 2009
probably the best fun on the entire tour. aaah, talk about it talk about it talk about moooovin. doot doot doot doo doot dootde doot doot.
Katie says:
Jun 5, 2009
hah. Look likes an amazing time. you guys are the greatest.
Spenser says:
Jun 6, 2009
On January 25, 2009, Scotland celebrated the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, its national poet. Of Montreal had the day off in Glasgow, and so the band decided to check out the festivities, which concluded with Karaoke at a local bar. Most gracious Glaswegians, Dez and Charlie, bought round after round, as Davey, Michael, and BP belted out hit after hit. Incidentally, the night revealed a striking resemblance between Kevin Barnes and Robert Burns, two poets known for their unique mix of mirth and melancholy.
Kevin Barnes
harmoniummusic.com/images/kevinbarnes.jpg
Robert Burns
scotsindependent.org/2008/081226/Robert%20Burns4.jpg
Stanzie says:
Jun 6, 2009
Omg, that’s intense. So awesome.
Sephy says:
Jun 7, 2009
Huh! I agree!
Hmm.. Perhaps you are really Scottish..?
deise fê says:
Jun 7, 2009
robert burns looks like jamie!
l says:
Jun 7, 2009
He looks gorgeous
Bree says:
Jun 8, 2009
Wow, great resemblance! haha, even their names sound alike! Barnes… Burns… XD two of them are excellent poets, love your writing Kevin!
Bree says:
Jun 8, 2009
Can someone please tell me what’s the name of the song that says “I’m falling in love in love with someone…” the one that B.P. sings? Thanks!
I Rule The School says:
Jun 10, 2009
Ever Fallen In Love – the Buzzcocks.
of Montreal have been known to cover it, and you can download their own version of it from YANP. http://www.youaintnopicasso.com/2008/01/30/a-collection-of-of-montreal-covers/
Kristine says:
Jun 19, 2009
Can’t live if living is without you! Can’t believe Davey did that song! And BP doing the Buzzcocks! Man, not much I wouldn’t have done to be there when this was being filmed. Can’t wait to see the entire documentary!
Hotel Glasgow says:
Jul 10, 2009
Being from Glasgow I am glad to hear that you guys got treated to some Scottish hospitality when you where here. Dez and that sound like a great laugh. Glad you had fun.
karaoke singing says:
Sep 27, 2009
Um interesting about the Karaoke in Glasgow,like to hear it.