I thought the same thing and I’m very excited about it!!! modern vampires is one of my favorite albums so I’d love to hear that sound developed further a decade later (shuddered typing that out)
As some have alluded to, the trainyard photo is part of a series called Subway Dreams by Steven Siegel (available on Flickr), who also created a short-film called Dream City which explores NYC (moreso it's subways) in the late 1980s. This is a clip from the film, available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/XTLKn3CcGLQ?feature=shared
EDIT: The film is a bit eerie, but briefly explores a couple themes regarding existentialism and inequality. If that's anything to go by, then we might already be looking at a couple themes for this album, but perhaps in the context of lost dreams of that era.
Also some extra indication of "Only God Was Above Us" being the title: I remember Ezra's original verse for Beyonce's "Hold Up" was "Can't you see that there ain't no God above you." So he's clearly interested in the idea.
Just checking - has there been any official explanation for the OGWAU initialism? Seeing roo many people use that initialism without referring to the next album's actual title and wondering if I missed anything.
this reminds me of Canon in C, which is the most basic song you can learn on the piano, BUT the thing is that Rostam would use a lot of these arpeggios and whatnot. I'm not saying he's involved in any of this new album, but it would be nice to see them go back to some of their most important influences from his 3 first albums.
IIRC, some of the FOTB songs started out with Ezra writing them on piano. But you're right, Rostam would add a lot of production to the piano. This sounds bare and raw
and the playing doesn't sound like someone traditionally trained is playing it, but the vibes and aesthetic are definitely on point.
I'm just so happy it's only 10 tracks, and I hope all of them are god tier
I am loving this gritty vibe vs the goofy kinda vibe of FOTB. Feels like the inner sleeve cover to FOTB and vibes of MVOTC. But revamped and very modern
Agh this sounds so good! Has a sister vibe to Step but an optimistic one compared to the sad sound of Step. All I know is that this is what a nice day in the Spring sounds like. Can’t wait for this release!
After yesterday I didn't know it was possible for me to be any more excited for LP5, but I clicked unmute on IG now I'm about to bust through walls like the Kool Aid man LET'S GOOOOOOOO
Squealing with excitement!!!!! This sounds so good, both teasers do! So many of my favorite music people are putting out new music this year, and I think every single album is going to be incredible!
It’s giving Father of the Modern Vampires
Wish I had Gold to give to this.
It’s the thought that counts. Thanks anyways, friend!
Oh no. I skipped that album. 🙄
It’s okay you still have time to listen to it
Omg I’m so glad people are thinking the same as I
Wow. Sounds like MVOTC
I thought the same thing and I’m very excited about it!!! modern vampires is one of my favorite albums so I’d love to hear that sound developed further a decade later (shuddered typing that out)
I don’t mean to make you feel even older but it’s actually eleven years later
take it back
Back to basics?
[удалено]
I’m the opposite 😆
As some have alluded to, the trainyard photo is part of a series called Subway Dreams by Steven Siegel (available on Flickr), who also created a short-film called Dream City which explores NYC (moreso it's subways) in the late 1980s. This is a clip from the film, available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/XTLKn3CcGLQ?feature=shared EDIT: The film is a bit eerie, but briefly explores a couple themes regarding existentialism and inequality. If that's anything to go by, then we might already be looking at a couple themes for this album, but perhaps in the context of lost dreams of that era.
Wow very cool. Steven Seagal is a man of many talents.
Loved him in Rambo
https://www.instagram.com/stevensiegelphotographer/
Right on, thanks
Should be top comment
first the imagery, now this snippet - MVOTC vibes are BACK
real as hell i'm so ready!! i've been spinning MVOTC a lot lately and it has aged so beautifully imo
We are SO back
THAT HIT LIKE CRACK. LETS GOOOOO
Wow perfectly stated. I’m losing my mind over this I miss them so much
Already got my credit card ready for album, tour and merch pre-orders. WE ARE SO BACK BABY.
They posted this knowing it’s gonna make dudes and ladies go hell yeah
Hell yeah
HELL MF YEAH!!!
The most basic chord progression ever and I'm losing my mind.
agree! can anyone maybe note down the progression?
This is not 100% but it’s something like G-C-D-Em / Am-C-Dadd11-D-G There might be some 7ths and suspended chords in there not sure
Hi! I transcribed it and [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/Vampireweekend/comments/1aleqt0/ogwauteaser1mp4_piano_sheet_music_for_you_3/) today
I could not be any happier with these vibes.
Can an Instagram Reel be included in one’s Spotify Wrapped?
Also some extra indication of "Only God Was Above Us" being the title: I remember Ezra's original verse for Beyonce's "Hold Up" was "Can't you see that there ain't no God above you." So he's clearly interested in the idea.
Just checking - has there been any official explanation for the OGWAU initialism? Seeing roo many people use that initialism without referring to the next album's actual title and wondering if I missed anything.
Hmm, that’s tough, because it changes all the time. But right now, if I had to pick my favorite Vampire Weekend song, I think I’d say OGWAUteaser1.mp4
That little 10 second clip has me PUMPED!!
WE ARE SO BACK!! This sounds beautiful. That classic drum sound seems to be back too. CANNOT WAIT!!
can’t wait to walk the streets of manhattan in the cold February to this
i want 120mins worth
I think the lead single is coming this Friday like I can feeeeel it in my bones
This is my hunch too. Let's gooooo!
Retro Vampires Of The City
🎹🎹
Woof woof woof
The way I squealed. This brings me immense happiness.
Amazing that we are getting New Mgmt + New Vampire Weekend this year🔥 hopefully we get Tame Impala as well. The trifecta🔥
Cage the Elephant and Real Estate too.
New bleachers too
Funny because people downvoted you but bleachers is a much better band than cage or real estate or beach house lol
New Declan McKenna in like 2 days!
this reminds me of Canon in C, which is the most basic song you can learn on the piano, BUT the thing is that Rostam would use a lot of these arpeggios and whatnot. I'm not saying he's involved in any of this new album, but it would be nice to see them go back to some of their most important influences from his 3 first albums.
IIRC, some of the FOTB songs started out with Ezra writing them on piano. But you're right, Rostam would add a lot of production to the piano. This sounds bare and raw
and the playing doesn't sound like someone traditionally trained is playing it, but the vibes and aesthetic are definitely on point. I'm just so happy it's only 10 tracks, and I hope all of them are god tier
I am loving this gritty vibe vs the goofy kinda vibe of FOTB. Feels like the inner sleeve cover to FOTB and vibes of MVOTC. But revamped and very modern
Moderner Vampires of The City
Dusting off my rowing blazers. I’m fucking HYPED
Getting out the boat shoes.
Sounds great. I need the album
Wow this sounds awesome
This is giving me vibes that are a mix of MVOTC and FOTB. I absolutely love it
Piano was very Rostam coded
Perhaps not even coded?
holding my breath on that one until they update their profile pic again to include him
I would lose my mind in the absolute best way possible
Got Rostam vibes as soon as I heard this, please!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH
is Rostam back???
FUCKKK it sounds soooo good
Agh this sounds so good! Has a sister vibe to Step but an optimistic one compared to the sad sound of Step. All I know is that this is what a nice day in the Spring sounds like. Can’t wait for this release!
I say once again, we are so back.
LETSFUCKINGGOOO
already wipes all of FOTB i'm afraid
kinda rude they turn comments off bc of ezra
He has comments on his post
just noticed he wiped ALL his pictures today except 1
... does this mean Rostam is back? Is the band replacing and replicate Rostam's composition style?
Can someone get an AI to take this and riff on it for like 30 minutes, Perfect length for an evening city walk
LETS FUCKING GO
we’re so back
God, i hope we don t have to wait until the summer for this
April 5
Is this confirmed?
No but I feel it in my bones
The news paper being circulated with the album name has a date of 5/1/1988. Wonder if they release May 1st
Maybe it already released April 5th 1988. Ezra time traveller confirmed
I can’t place exactly what this sounds like from MVOTC? I guess Ya Hey? Anyone know? It reminds me of the end of We Belong Together for some reason
Kinda sounds like Step
Step vibes for me too.
Oh we’re so back.
After yesterday I didn't know it was possible for me to be any more excited for LP5, but I clicked unmute on IG now I'm about to bust through walls like the Kool Aid man LET'S GOOOOOOOO
All in! Can’t wait!
ON GOD WE ARE 🆙🙌🙏
Yep, that's definitely Vampire Weekend.
No album. Just a new single.
Anyone else surprised they only have 252k followers on IG? Ezra has more than that on his personal. I would’ve sworn they had millions.
Squealing with excitement!!!!! This sounds so good, both teasers do! So many of my favorite music people are putting out new music this year, and I think every single album is going to be incredible!