I saw Beck in a theatre in Vancouver in like 2008. Midway through the show - which had already been awesome up to that point - he says he's going to do some acoustic numbers and let the band rest. They set up a table and the band sat at it while Beck played some songs solo in a spotlight, with the band eating at the table in the background. A waiter would show up occasionally to fill water glasses and serve food to the band as Beck played. About 3 songs in, it starts to get obvious that there are taps and clinks on water glasses that play into the songs that Beck is playing. It was cool as hell. Then they go full-on into this Clap Hands routine, with Beck on guitar and vocals while the band is rocking at the dinner table behind him. I've been to a LOT of shows. Like, a lot. This was just one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Even to this day, that Vancouver show is one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
It's pretty hard to perfectly play a song live... It's pretty nerve wracking... But all in all, Beck is the most outstanding musician. Thanks for the upload :)
this is an old comment lol, but i happened across this and remember having the same sentiment. recently heard in an interview kanye said he had actually never heard beck at the time he pulled that shit, and has since heard him, and liked him a lot, and apologized to him personally... apparently beck thought the whole experience was hilarious lol
Glad to see someone still has some talent. Too bad the radio stations in the US wont hardly play him. They are too busy playing that pre-teen girl shit.
song of the day!!! my love for radiohead still hands but the DINNER TABLE scene that beck performs is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in concert!!!!!
@OFFSPRING891 I agree. This is like watching an early rehearsal for the SNL performance that followed. The whole idea is just so cool and so Beck you gotta love it.
Beck's father is a very important producer and he has produced some of his son's records. While Beck is pretty talented you have to ask if he could be making the music he does with the relative level of fame he has if he hadn't had the family legacy. There is an accidental element to all stories of fame. Harrison Ford was chosen to be Han Solo because he was Lucas' carpenter and personal friend
I like the performance just as it is, it's perfect just like that for me! What I said wasn't like a critique, I know nothing about playing a guitar, so I only noticed that note and thought Beck's reaction quite funny. I didn't mean for it to sound like a bad thing... cause I love Beck's music and respect him so much :)
Oh, and also, a2r1v1i2s I totally agree with you, except I wouldn't call anyone an idiot for such a small thing :P pollutiongirl, thank you for uploading this. You have a lot of great videos.
The SNL performance was on here once because I saved it to my favorites, but it has since been taken down. I'm sure copyrights and a whole bunch of other legality played into that decision.
I saw Beck in a theatre in Vancouver in like 2008. Midway through the show - which had already been awesome up to that point - he says he's going to do some acoustic numbers and let the band rest. They set up a table and the band sat at it while Beck played some songs solo in a spotlight, with the band eating at the table in the background. A waiter would show up occasionally to fill water glasses and serve food to the band as Beck played.
About 3 songs in, it starts to get obvious that there are taps and clinks on water glasses that play into the songs that Beck is playing. It was cool as hell. Then they go full-on into this Clap Hands routine, with Beck on guitar and vocals while the band is rocking at the dinner table behind him.
I've been to a LOT of shows. Like, a lot. This was just one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Even to this day, that Vancouver show is one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
San C I saw him do the same thing at his Jersey City gig. Awesome.
i saw them do this in nyc. absolutely the coolest thing ever!
this is the best rendition of this song. I always find myself coming back to this
I prefer the SNL version a tad more
The SNL version was great, with the puppets and e'rythang
Facts. I loved the harmonica solo too.
Yea, I was trying to find that version here
Dude it was awesome
Been looking for this song for years since seeing it on SNL. Thank you!
same here !~! I'm a musician and mainly a drummer at the start this was like my dinner table with guests over AH AH HA HA!! love this song!!
The live versions of Clap Hands are honestly better than the studio version imo
The brilliance of this seems to be overlooked. Clap hands for sure.
the sound of the clapping hands somehow soothes and amuses me. lol
was lucky enough to see this at the v-festival a few years back. truly spectacular!
I just saw a more recent version of this on a SNL show. How did I not know about this until now??? Coolest thing!
Yeah.. I just saw it for the first time a month ago.
It's pretty hard to perfectly play a song live... It's pretty nerve wracking... But all in all, Beck is the most outstanding musician. Thanks for the upload :)
That must be why he looks like he's got a rod up his arse all the way through this performance then.
WOW!!!!! love Beck.....clap hands.
the things beck comes up with are just so creative! i love this song!
Genius. Totally. I knew from I saw Looser on MTV ages ago. And he just keeps on truckin'. Deepest respect :)
Very impressive. Beck never ceases to amaze me with his creativity. Simple and unique.
How can Kanye accuse beck of a lack of artistic merit?
Kanye knows nothing about real talent.
***** kanye is talented, but definitely has Aspergers
this is an old comment lol, but i happened across this and remember having the same sentiment. recently heard in an interview kanye said he had actually never heard beck at the time he pulled that shit, and has since heard him, and liked him a lot, and apologized to him personally... apparently beck thought the whole experience was hilarious lol
just another reason beck is the coolest
Because Kanye is an idiot.
This is my new favourite thing to do during dinner now :D
i
could listen it all day long
love it! Wish I was invited to that dinner. also a great way for my kids to see how to make music from anything- they were mezmerized...
was looking for this song.. Its now in my favorites
Beck guitar hero of the year 2005
Family Hearts in da Arts.........my vote
Saw Beck doing this on Jools Holland a few years ago. Great to see it on You Tube!!
Probably my favorite music performance on SNL, with Will Ferrel joining Queens of The Stone Age to play cowbell on "Little Sister" as a close second.
Glad to see someone still has some talent. Too bad the radio stations in the US wont hardly play him. They are too busy playing that pre-teen girl shit.
Nothing is cooler than rocking out on the flatware.
EL MEJOR MUSICO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS
Pretty incredible. They’re using kitchen utensils for this song. And it’s pretty darn awesome.
Perfect Performance... We love it!
I'll have what they're having
He is truely a Rock Star.......
Totally agree, but genius is too weak a word to describe this. There are no words for this.
This song has MYRIAD MEANINGS & Manifold points.
Randomly this song will pop into my head
song of the day!!!
my love for radiohead still hands but the DINNER TABLE scene that beck performs is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in concert!!!!!
this just randomly flashed in my head loll
Clap Hands for what we do and what i support
Good hands showing up from all states.......
Beck is awesome!!
omg, this is THE BEST!!! only beck can do that kinda' things
Just brilliant!
Aw, Beck is SUCH A CUTIE!
this is crazzyyy..I love beck
loved it
Anybody got the SnL performance of this song ?
MICKI .G I have this video, you still want it?
Not op but yes definitely
thats so cool, i need friends that can do that!
applause.bravo.thankyou
This is pretty much the most thing ever
@OFFSPRING891 I agree. This is like watching an early rehearsal for the SNL performance that followed. The whole idea is just so cool and so Beck you gotta love it.
Beck's father is a very important producer and he has produced some of his son's records. While Beck is pretty talented you have to ask if he could be making the music he does with the relative level of fame he has if he hadn't had the family legacy.
There is an accidental element to all stories of fame. Harrison Ford was chosen to be Han Solo because he was Lucas' carpenter and personal friend
WOW! Brilliant!
I like the performance just as it is, it's perfect just like that for me! What I said wasn't like a critique, I know nothing about playing a guitar, so I only noticed that note and thought Beck's reaction quite funny. I didn't mean for it to sound like a bad thing... cause I love Beck's music and respect him so much :)
doing time here life time Continumm
John heartford easy on my mind
Bring Enm All Down Here
That was the sickest shit ever!!
Hey Babe of a home alot.......clapping my hands for you
Beck is a talented dude.
Here on the Eastern Front Show...........
this must have taken so much work to figure out!!!really cool
Here on The Eastern Front Show..........I Am
Save Families Choke Up for me
Tina of the Trust Show..........
My brother and I watched them do something very similar Bonnarroo 2006
Life and Light Showing Up Here........thats a lot to say........?
Violence is not the answer matter Fact
Welcome Bob Hope to our new stage of USA Kids.......AI recreations
You We Win
Brilliant!
Oh, and also, a2r1v1i2s I totally agree with you, except I wouldn't call anyone an idiot for such a small thing :P pollutiongirl, thank you for uploading this. You have a lot of great videos.
legend!!!
I'll take that dollar bill and spend it all..." 6-12-2024. Nobara Rose
Taking Over
That was sooo good!! :P
Very amusing song.
he also does it even with some of the recorded songs! like in nausea he sings sinner instead of sailor
they had it more down at snl like tighter just saying but still very impressive and i love the song it self haha
Rolling Stones of Clubs dixie stcks
They do just google search beck clap hands, you'll see it.
If anyone has the capability to find and willingness to share the SNL version, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration.
Worm of Families of Moons
Uphill with a Christiania Show
i could not agree with you more, i was just about to post that exact same comment
Clap Hands
That's cool
Clap HANDS for Big Pickle Barrels
bravo
DR Gee Gee....where to from here? Blondies?
que saborrrrrrrrrr
I hear ya
Peace
The SNL performance was on here once because I saved it to my favorites, but it has since been taken down. I'm sure copyrights and a whole bunch of other legality played into that decision.
Am I the Star of ET ........?
There's a special time for eating food. It's called breakfast. Playing and eating is a very bad example for the young person and his friends.
Would somebody PLEASE post the SNL version again.
Little Tom Waits influence. He also has a "Clap Hands" song
Holstien of Screaming whites Show Club.......
agreed
Hello Sister of Kins here in the Irwin Family Skins.......?
Anyone know what this is from? Are there other songs from this performance?
y'all got me After All...............?