Added: Jul 7, 2008

From: videogum

Duration: 4:31

Music video for "Elephant Gun" from Beirut's Lon Gisland EP. Mustachioed debauchery set to a ukulele-accordion waltz.

Channel: Music

Tags: beirut  condon  elephant  gisland  gun  lon  stereogum  zach 


Rating: 4.87 (3141 ratings)    Views: 1241496' favoriteCount='6795    Comments: 1407

GrzGrzGliwice Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - hello, anyone know what kind of guitar is on the first scene? PLEASE, HELP ME AND LET ME KNOW.. THANKS! Beirut RLZ, Poland is waiting! ! ! Zapraszamy na Gorny Slask ;-)

farrafella Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - dis dude reminds mi ov johnny depp in pirates ov d caribbean

chocolatepados Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - a mi me recuerda que los más jovenes aun en los tiempos que corren tienen un gusto increible y saben hacer buena musica... es de lo mejor que he visto y escuhado en lo que va del año... y quiero más!!!

velveticepick Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Actually... that's a ukulele. A Fluke brand ukulele to be exact.

TempermentalWeirdo Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - 1:20 - 1:35Gah, it's creepy-awesome how fluid that is.

IlladelphWaterPipe Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - genius

stass3000 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - ohhh beirut.... =)

kikobellouard Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Ahí va la letra:If I was young, I'd flee this townI'd bury my dreams undergroundAs did I, we drink to die, we drink tonightFar from home, elephant gunLet's take them down one by oneWe'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around

kikobellouard Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Let the seasons begin - it rolls right onLet the seasons begin - take the big king downLet the seasons begin - it rolls right onLet the seasons begin - take the big king downAnd it rips through the silence of our camp at nightAnd it rips through the nightAnd it rips through the silence of our camp at nightAnd it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that i hideA ver quién se anima a hacer una buena traducción al castellano. Gracias!

dariofercho Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Aqui va la traduccion:Dejen que las temporadas empiecen- Que rueden ahora.Dejen que las temporadas empiecen- Que caiga el gran reyY que se rasgue a traves del silencio de nuestro campamento por la noche.Y que se rasgue a traves de la noche.Y que se rasgue a traves del silencio de nuestro campamento por la noche.Y que se rasgue a traves del silencio, todo lo que se ha dejado atrás, es todo lo que he escondido.

coldalarm Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - This song wants me make to cry.I don't know why!It's like an explosion of emotion...

ARROMBINI Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Muito bom!!!

pinkpuff105 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Absoloutley love the band! Really love this video as it suits the song so well! Is that a trumpet he's playing? Cause i can't tell from the way he plays it!love it guys!

kramonisac Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - yeah it is. It has rotary valves that's why it looks... sideways. lol

punkska8 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - so much confetti. :)

Jowshy Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - The instrument playing at the beginning is a "Fluke Ukulele"

chideh Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - i love the energy put into this video. =)

kickchick1974 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - I know what you mean, and I feel exactly the same way! The imagery in this is amazing and the dancing is beautiful.

larchfirr Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Ohh, reminds me 'Scènes de la Vie de Bohème' !! So vivid.. and full of masked tragedies

AlmightySteve Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - I believe it is a Flugelhorn... same family just more of a mellow, dark tone.

areare93 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - amazing... :)I love U Zach!!!

smallsister2 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - It just can't get any better than this. I just love the song and the video. 1.25-1.26 <3 It's a pity that they had to cancel the Europe tour, does anyone know why?

3rdToppledHat Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - ...i just don't know what to do.. i keep listening to this song, I dont want it to end.

idioteque59 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - i think it had to do with the band having problems and not getting along. most musicians take themselves way too seriously.

ryan4144 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - i dont think that would be why, because zach writes all the music doesnt he? some of the members left the band for some reason and he couldnt find replacements soon enough. thats just my guess though.