Do you like when bands post "funny" videos?

Hybrid138 · 05-02-2012, 10:36 PM

I like when they do. I try to do some with my band but I don't know if they actually do us any good. When you first check out a band and their video isn't purely music, does it hurt or help their first impression on you? Is it good marketing? Periphery usually has humor in their videos and I think it makes their videos even better.

Here are some of my band's. Remember that I put funny in quotation marks!!!

marked · 05-02-2012, 11:08 PM

haha

love your videos man, you guys seem heaps of fun

I love it when bands make funny videos, takes the serious side off it, gets you to know them a bit better, i make some funny videos for my band, incl try and make studio updates funny

Heres one that my band Revelations made at our vocalists aunts 60th party:

PS i totally owned that pit...

Hybrid138 · 05-02-2012, 11:22 PM

LOL that was awesome! Funny and you get to hear the what your band sounds like. I like it better than "hey check out our band we're awesome" and music plays with black screen. It's a fun way to show your bands personality and get your band heard.

marked · 05-02-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid138

LOL that was awesome! Funny and you get to hear the what your band sounds like. I like it better than "hey check out our band we're awesome" and music plays with black screen. It's a fun way to show your bands personality and get your band heard.

oh no

that's not our song :\ would hav ebeen a good idea to use our song, Y I NO THINK

maybe next time

Hybrid138 · 05-02-2012, 11:27 PM

haha either way it got me to check out one of your live videos. I saw the one where your bassist had that checkered bass!

marked · 05-02-2012, 11:31 PM

oh no !

dont watch them, they are old

Tang · 05-02-2012, 11:33 PM

I think Devin Townsend does a good bit of humourous videos. he's a funny dude.

Xiphos68 · 05-02-2012, 11:34 PM

Honestly, I think they are annoying or can be at times unless they are really, really funny.

Like once in a while it doesn't bother me, but if it's one like everytime, it gets old.

It really just depends on the video and I actually think that sometimes it can hurt a first impression.
But that's just me, when I watch a video about a band, I usually want the video to be serious.
I love jokes and what not, but I can't stand always having a comedy fest from bands.

Deathspell Omega · 05-02-2012, 11:37 PM

But funny videos c a n be just as overdone and pretentious as serious ones. For example I have yet to see a lot of studio diaries which are not full of childish jokes and too much irrelevant information by the bands not related to music. That`s really comical then, unintentionally of course

. On the other side there are definitely exceptions to the rule though and humorous bands not trying too hard.

highlordmugfug · 05-02-2012, 11:47 PM

ITT:

oh no!

Hybrid138 · 05-03-2012, 12:14 AM

For those of you that don't like "funny" videos, is there a balance that you guys would prefer? That way they band could still be "funny' but demonstrate the music properly. It sounds more like the problem is when bands try to have a "comedy fest" which I understand. It should be music before comedy, because that's what we do. I think as long as the "funny" parts aren't forced it's ok. It shows the bands personality, and I believe (want to believe) it helps some people connect with the band.

Seventary · 05-03-2012, 02:12 AM

This one's pretty funny. . .

Rick · 05-03-2012, 10:08 AM

After The Burial's videos are, for the most part, pretty funny.

Xiphos68 · 05-03-2012, 10:10 AM

Yeah After the Burial isn't too bad, because they have a good amount of musicality in their videos. Plus I thought the baby producer was pretty funny. XD

Into Obsidian · 05-03-2012, 10:21 AM

follow the rest on Youtube.

Marv Attaxx · 05-03-2012, 10:40 AM

aaaaAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

Razzy · 05-03-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Marv Attaxx

aaaaAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

That is the greatest thing I've ever seen.

JoeyBTL · 05-03-2012, 10:52 AM

One of the things I hate the most is when bands post "studio updates" that contain 90% of the band dicking around and doing stuff only they think is funny and 10% of actual studio stuff. I wanna see the music!

I like Peripherys studio updates because they contain plenty of playing and a good bit of stuff that is funny in general. Same with After the Burial's.

Konfyouzd · 05-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Xiphos68

Honestly, I think they are annoying or can be at times unless they are really, really funny.

Like once in a while it doesn't bother me, but if it's one like everytime, it gets old.

It really just depends on the video and I actually think that sometimes it can hurt a first impression.
But that's just me, when I watch a video about a band, I usually want the video to be serious.
I love jokes and what not, but I can't stand always having a comedy fest from bands.

Basically... It's one thing if they just happen to be funny ppl. But if it looks like you're trying too hard to get a laugh I lose interest.

sakeido · 05-03-2012, 12:15 PM

some are funny. Devin Townsend has some great ones, where he is dancing around looking like Beaker and I thought "hey he looks like Beaker"... then suddenly it just cuts to a clip of Beaker from the Muppets. ATB Baby Producer was pretty good.

bands like Periphery do studio diaries then just use stupid memetic humor, smash cuts or shit that just outright doesn't make sense to save themselves the trouble of actually being funny "FUS RO DAH" hurr hurr hurr

in the end the better approach, imo - make your studio diaries simple and awesome. the few vids Gojira did for L'Enfant Sauvage were way, way too good. and you can't just be funny.. you are a band after all. take your music and make it funny, like Protest the Hero does with their videos. like the one where they are gokarting and running around playing their guitars

BornToLooze · 05-03-2012, 02:42 PM

I always thought these were funny

Chromaticity · 05-03-2012, 02:49 PM

Most of those "funny" videos are unfunny, so no.

KingAenarion · 05-03-2012, 03:00 PM

Under the following conditions:

1) The humour isn't COMPLETELY crass. Some swear words, some rudeness is ok... but if it's all there is it's lame.

2) The humour isn't just the band being idiots. Every band mucks around, particularly in the studio, nothing new... and it's usually only funny for the people involved.

3) The humour isn't in jokes. In jokes are the worst if you're watching something for the first time.

4) There is still music in the video.

The Uncreator · 05-03-2012, 03:35 PM

Periphery have the worst videos, a minute long and rarely have anything memorable in them. I like Periphery a lot, but they couldnt make a decent studio update to save their life.

All_¥our_Bass · 05-03-2012, 06:23 PM

Yes.

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05-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
Hybrid138 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,523 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you like when bands post "funny" videos? I like when they do. I try to do some with my band but I don't know if they actually do us any good. When you first check out a band and their video isn't purely music, does it hurt or help their first impression on you? Is it good marketing? Periphery usually has humor in their videos and I think it makes their videos even better. Here are some of my band's. Remember that I put funny in quotation marks!!! Bacchanalian Bliss (My Ska band): http://www.facebook.com/blisstx (Facebook) http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=223821 (SonicBids)

05-02-2012, 11:08 PM	#2
marked ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 85 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha love your videos man, you guys seem heaps of fun I love it when bands make funny videos, takes the serious side off it, gets you to know them a bit better, i make some funny videos for my band, incl try and make studio updates funny Heres one that my band Revelations made at our vocalists aunts 60th party: PS i totally owned that pit... Hybrid138 likes this.

05-02-2012, 11:22 PM	#3
Hybrid138 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,523 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL that was awesome! Funny and you get to hear the what your band sounds like. I like it better than "hey check out our band we're awesome" and music plays with black screen. It's a fun way to show your bands personality and get your band heard. Bacchanalian Bliss (My Ska band): http://www.facebook.com/blisstx (Facebook) http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=223821 (SonicBids)

05-02-2012, 11:27 PM	#5
Hybrid138 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,523 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha either way it got me to check out one of your live videos. I saw the one where your bassist had that checkered bass! Bacchanalian Bliss (My Ska band): http://www.facebook.com/blisstx (Facebook) http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=223821 (SonicBids)

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05-02-2012, 11:31 PM	#6
marked ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 85 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh no ! dont watch them, they are old http://www.facebook.com/revelations1 Full length album coming 2012!

05-02-2012, 11:33 PM	#7
Tang Master of Chihuahuas Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 551 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think Devin Townsend does a good bit of humourous videos. he's a funny dude. Blood Ghost and Slunk Dragon like this.

05-02-2012, 11:34 PM	#8
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,537 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honestly, I think they are annoying or can be at times unless they are really, really funny. Like once in a while it doesn't bother me, but if it's one like everytime, it gets old. It really just depends on the video and I actually think that sometimes it can hurt a first impression. But that's just me, when I watch a video about a band, I usually want the video to be serious. I love jokes and what not, but I can't stand always having a comedy fest from bands. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

05-02-2012, 11:37 PM	#9
Deathspell Omega ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MaricopaCountyJail Posts: 98 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But funny videos c a n be just as overdone and pretentious as serious ones. For example I have yet to see a lot of studio diaries which are not full of childish jokes and too much irrelevant information by the bands not related to music. That`s really comical then, unintentionally of course . On the other side there are definitely exceptions to the rule though and humorous bands not trying too hard. highlordmugfug likes this.

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05-03-2012, 12:14 AM	#11
Hybrid138 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,523 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those of you that don't like "funny" videos, is there a balance that you guys would prefer? That way they band could still be "funny' but demonstrate the music properly. It sounds more like the problem is when bands try to have a "comedy fest" which I understand. It should be music before comedy, because that's what we do. I think as long as the "funny" parts aren't forced it's ok. It shows the bands personality, and I believe (want to believe) it helps some people connect with the band. Bacchanalian Bliss (My Ska band): http://www.facebook.com/blisstx (Facebook) http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=223821 (SonicBids)

05-03-2012, 02:12 AM	#12
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05-03-2012, 10:08 AM	#13
Rick SENSUAL CAPTAIN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,103 Thanked: 101 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	After The Burial's videos are, for the most part, pretty funny. Head of Agile Gestapo Line 6 XDS95-->Line 6 POD X3 Pro-->Matrix GT800FX-->Line 6 Spidervalve 4x12 cabinet https://www.facebook.com/thealphaandtheomegamusic

05-03-2012, 10:10 AM	#14
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,537 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah After the Burial isn't too bad, because they have a good amount of musicality in their videos. Plus I thought the baby producer was pretty funny. XD Razzy likes this. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

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05-03-2012, 10:52 AM	#18
JoeyBTL SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 392 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One of the things I hate the most is when bands post "studio updates" that contain 90% of the band dicking around and doing stuff only they think is funny and 10% of actual studio stuff. I wanna see the music! I like Peripherys studio updates because they contain plenty of playing and a good bit of stuff that is funny in general. Same with After the Burial's. Check out my band! https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelionsband http://betweenthelions.bandcamp.com/

05-03-2012, 12:15 PM	#20
sakeido Is a Pastafarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,597 Thanked: 257 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	some are funny. Devin Townsend has some great ones, where he is dancing around looking like Beaker and I thought "hey he looks like Beaker"... then suddenly it just cuts to a clip of Beaker from the Muppets. ATB Baby Producer was pretty good. bands like Periphery do studio diaries then just use stupid memetic humor, smash cuts or shit that just outright doesn't make sense to save themselves the trouble of actually being funny "FUS RO DAH" hurr hurr hurr in the end the better approach, imo - make your studio diaries simple and awesome. the few vids Gojira did for L'Enfant Sauvage were way, way too good. and you can't just be funny.. you are a band after all. take your music and make it funny, like Protest the Hero does with their videos. like the one where they are gokarting and running around playing their guitars Hybrid138 likes this. "Ah, she's built like a steakhouse but she handles like a bistro" - ZB Soundcloud - New clip April 19

05-03-2012, 02:42 PM	#21
BornToLooze Leda Fanboy #2 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 854 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I always thought these were funny

05-03-2012, 02:49 PM	#22
Chromaticity ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada Posts: 36 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most of those "funny" videos are unfunny, so no. Chthe'ilist - Finnish-Style Old School Death Metal First Fragment Vengeful Spheres Zealotry My Tabs

05-03-2012, 03:00 PM	#23
KingAenarion Resident Studio Nerd Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 2,796 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Under the following conditions: 1) The humour isn't COMPLETELY crass. Some swear words, some rudeness is ok... but if it's all there is it's lame. 2) The humour isn't just the band being idiots. Every band mucks around, particularly in the studio, nothing new... and it's usually only funny for the people involved. 3) The humour isn't in jokes. In jokes are the worst if you're watching something for the first time. 4) There is still music in the video. My band - Ex Curia - Prog metal in an Opeth meets Machine Head kind of way Difference Engine Productions - My recording and mixing business. Difference Engine Productions

05-03-2012, 03:35 PM	#24
The Uncreator Control The Sun Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: St. Pete Posts: 916 Thanked: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Periphery have the worst videos, a minute long and rarely have anything memorable in them. I like Periphery a lot, but they couldnt make a decent studio update to save their life. BIG ND SWEATY likes this. L A S C A I L L E 'S ☼ S H R O U D Progressive Cosmic Death Metal SoundCloud ☼ Facebook

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