Rock And Roll Nerd by Tim Minchin

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  • @Buswik
    @Buswik ปีที่แล้ว +43

    ”Which in the 90’s didn’t get you very far” always gets me😂

    • @PianoDiary85
      @PianoDiary85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favourite line, and that regretful look on his face. Sooooo true 🤣.

  • @alfonshomac
    @alfonshomac 9 ปีที่แล้ว +794

    that stairway to heaven bit at the end is such a clever cherry

    • @ranneff1903
      @ranneff1903 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      +and then i said I noticed he does that alot, like he put "Fur Elise" and "Jeremy" in "dark side."

    • @nanaanaro
      @nanaanaro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      and "I will always love you" (by Dolly Parton) in his "Confessions", and "Don't let me down" (by Beatles) in "Inflatable you" ;)

    • @jonksmonf
      @jonksmonf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      you have the best youtube username in the world sir

    • @alfonshomac
      @alfonshomac 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I once came up with the greatest and best youtube username in the world, This is just a tribute. [guitar materialises out of nowhere and starts playing tribute by tenacious D]

    • @alfonshomac
      @alfonshomac 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      couldn't remem-baah the greatest youtube username in the world, NAW! this-is-a-tri-bu-ute oh!

  • @paulteichelman7284
    @paulteichelman7284 8 ปีที่แล้ว +891

    Tim Minchin is super, super underrated. Not only is he funny, he's an absolutely fantastic musician.

    • @REALwoombath
      @REALwoombath 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Paul Teichelman Isn't he like the most popular comedic musician except like Tenacious D?

    • @ProHobbyjogger
      @ProHobbyjogger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      REALwoombath Bo Burnham maybe?

    • @ProHobbyjogger
      @ProHobbyjogger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Teichelman Dark Side with SSO might be perfect.

    • @Primalxbeast
      @Primalxbeast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Woombath Did you forget about "Weird Al"?

    • @fogwater
      @fogwater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      didn't he say he's self-taught, too?

  • @Bormotoon
    @Bormotoon หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    2024 is ending, and I'm revisiting this brilliant work again. Tim is a genius.

    • @kcrot2566
      @kcrot2566 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amazing saw him last year ❤

  • @jimrebr
    @jimrebr ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Ending with Stairway to Heaven riff was tight, Tim Minchen is a genius at everything he does, piano, songwriting, singer, musicals, comedy 🎭 ❤

  • @rachelshaskin2584
    @rachelshaskin2584 10 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    I would sell my soul to see Tim Minchin in concert.

    • @benashbmx
      @benashbmx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he is touring australia in about a month, i got my ticket...

    • @rachelshaskin2584
      @rachelshaskin2584 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so jealous! I really hope he visits Vancouver soon.

    • @justinsmith5169
      @justinsmith5169 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Everyone knows that gingers have no souls, so maybe that's a requirement before you can even get a ticket.

    • @rachelshaskin2584
      @rachelshaskin2584 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a brunette, not a ginger.

    • @justinsmith5169
      @justinsmith5169 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rachel Shaskin But Tim is ginger and you were talking about selling your soul. My point was, perhaps you haven't been to one of his concerts yet because you, in fact, have a soul and must get rid of it before you can get a ticket.

  • @Nephzi
    @Nephzi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    "But he doesn't want to seem self-obsessed
    So he writes in third person
    In an attempt to seem more rock'n'roll
    But he suspects it's not working"
    Will never fail to make me laugh out loud

  • @happilyham6769
    @happilyham6769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    As a massive fan of classic rock and roll I have to say that Tim Minchin is easily one of my top ten favourite musicians of all time. He's a master pianist.

    • @laalki80
      @laalki80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, the piano playing is just unfair.

    • @ItomachaiMoroyoqui
      @ItomachaiMoroyoqui ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everybody loves a pianist...
      ...But lenght must have a limit.

  • @BUGHUNTER6
    @BUGHUNTER6 8 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    Holy fuck, what a genius.

    • @qwertyTRiG
      @qwertyTRiG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      His lyrics do things to me.

  • @polinapavlenko7290
    @polinapavlenko7290 8 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    This never fails to make me smile. Even if it isn't a happy song, just hearing Tim Minchin is enough to make my day.

    • @rachelwilliams9686
      @rachelwilliams9686 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      watching him play stairway at the end is awesome it's like he's on top of the world

    • @LPTheGas
      @LPTheGas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It is a happy song though, albeit quite subtly - the subtext is that he proved them all wrong (most of all his own self-doubt). He's singing a song about how much he doesn't rock *while completely rocking the house*.

  • @JustAnotherHumanist
    @JustAnotherHumanist 13 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    He played it at the Royal Albert Hall, I swear I saw him almost choke on "playing gigs that no one knows about."

    • @Shukovsky
      @Shukovsky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      beautiful comment

    • @grahortarg9933
      @grahortarg9933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      No matter. There are always more rock and roll nerds who'll never play anywhere close to Albert Hall. This song is not for him anymore, but it's for them.

    • @oldaccxunt
      @oldaccxunt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      oh that's lovely

    • @bareflavourreviews4840
      @bareflavourreviews4840 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@grahortarg9933 🙏👌

    • @bradleygarrod3871
      @bradleygarrod3871 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just replying to an 11 year old comment.

  • @jhula007
    @jhula007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    the fact that cheers got louder at the stairway part proves his point.

  • @rohobian
    @rohobian 10 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    As a guy that's just starting to learn to play piano, I can appreciate all performances like this. To be able to play something complex like this (or Darkside), sing, and act via facial expressions, without errors... baffles me. Ridiculous talent.

  • @PEPPERS777
    @PEPPERS777 10 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    discovering this guy is the best christmas present :)

    • @ausraider
      @ausraider 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's the best thing to come out of Australia in a long time.

    • @PaulTheSkeptic
      @PaulTheSkeptic 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ausraider Yes the best thing next to Ken Ham right? *snicker

    • @ausraider
      @ausraider 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I honestly have no clue who Ham is.

    • @dave_jones
      @dave_jones 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ausraider He encapsulates the christian apologist and science denialist. He even runs a museum that tries to explain geological and historical phenomena through the bible. It's horrible really, Bill Nye unfortunately gave him a platform by "debating" him, which went about as well as you'd expect a chess game against a pigeon to go.

    • @ausraider
      @ausraider 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol, that actually makes me proud to have never heard of him before now.

  • @leanneblake4248
    @leanneblake4248 9 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    As a fellow Australian , I known how talented he was for years ..So Glad he is getting the success he deserves.

  • @princessbynature2009
    @princessbynature2009 10 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I absolutely love the irony Tim masters. He is one of the greatest artists of our time.

  • @michelenuzzolese1610
    @michelenuzzolese1610 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Tim, you can make me laugh and cry and then laugh again while crying at the same time. You're awesome, man! Thanks for being in this world.

  • @eddiechandler4018
    @eddiechandler4018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    talking about everyone learning stairway on the guitar when hes stuck on piano then end the song with stairway. a true genius

  • @appoxplayer
    @appoxplayer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have nothing to comment other than, 11 years on Tim Minchin's performance here continues to be an absolute masterpiece

  • @anxiousanxiousaur
    @anxiousanxiousaur 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Still listening to this. And that Stairway bit at the end just seals the deal every damn time. Such a beautiful composition.

  • @trevoromalley6660
    @trevoromalley6660 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the song that made me fall in love with Tim’s music

  • @Batmanstabbingadog
    @Batmanstabbingadog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can listen to this song multiple times a day and still enjoy it

  • @azadeh_etehad
    @azadeh_etehad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    He doesn't have a problem with drugs
    He just doesn't get them
    He's fine that his mates have tattoos
    But he thinks they'll regret them
    He likes going to pubs
    But he hates when the music's too loud
    He tends not to go to rock concerts
    Cause he can't stand the crowds
    But all he's ever wanted to be
    Is a rock star on Rage or MTV
    But he knows that it's not fucking likely
    He's just turned thirty
    He knows that he will always be
    A rock'n'roll nerd
    He'll keep writing songs the world will never hear
    And though they won't be heard
    He'll just keep writing
    Oh yeah
    But you see the problem is
    He always dreamt of being a star
    But he learned piano instead of guitar
    Which in the '90s didn't get you very far
    So while all the other kids were learning Stairway
    He was the piano to their forte
    But he was convinced one day
    He'd rock their fucking asses
    Be an icon for the disenfranchised masses
    And grow his hair long
    And rebel against the state
    But just for now that'd have to wait
    Cause he's running late for his morning classes
    And he will always be
    A rock'n'roll nerd
    He'll keep playing gigs that no one knows about
    And though it sounds absurd
    He'll just keep playing
    Oh yeah
    But you see the problem is
    There's not much depth in what he's singing
    He's a victim of his upper middle class upbringing
    So he can't write about the hood
    Or bling bling
    So he sits and imagines his girlfriend is dead
    To try and invoke some angst in his middle class head
    But the bitch is always fine at half past nine
    When they go to bed
    And he's not spent a single night in prison
    He has no issues with nutrition
    He has no drinking problem
    And no drug addiction
    Unless you count the drugs they put in chicken
    And marijuana always tends to make him cough
    He doesn't look good with his t-shirt off
    And when he tries to act tough
    You can tell he's tricking
    While his mates all go out late
    Popping pills and having fun
    He goes home and showers
    And gets a good eight hours
    He gets his thrills from his morning run
    And while his mates all go on dates
    Taking speed and drinking cans of Jim Bean
    He stays home and cooks
    Curls up with a book
    With the girl he's had since he was seventeen
    Cause he's never really been part of the scene
    Give him Guns N' Roses, he'll take Queen
    He's more into Beatles than The Stones
    He's more Stevie Wonder than Ramones
    And he's never owned a panel van
    He's never shot a Panterra fan
    He doesn't know the difference between metal and thrash
    He couldn't tell you nothing about Axel and Slash
    He likes Ben Folds and the Jackson Five
    He knows all the words to Staying Alive
    And though he wants to be all grungy and cool
    He spent eleven years in a private school
    So it don't matter how he tries
    He cannot hide behind his rock'n'roll lies
    Cause you've either got it or you don't
    You'll either rock it or you won't
    Yeah, you've either got it or you don't
    Yeah, you'll either rock it or you won't
    He knows that his music lacks depth
    But it just can't be helped
    He has nothing interesting to say
    So he writes about himself
    But he doesn't want to seem self-obsessed
    So he writes in third person
    In an attempt to seem more rock'n'roll
    But he suspects it's not working
    And deep in his heart he knows
    That he'll never be Silver Chair or Eskimo Joe
    And even if he was quite pretty
    With small pants like Kylie
    He knows that he will always be
    A rock'n'roll nerd
    He'll keep writing songs the world don't care about
    And though it sounds absurd
    He'll just keep writing
    Oh yeah
    You can criticise him
    But he won't care
    Cause he wants to rock
    And he will never be deterred
    But he'll always be a fucked up little
    Try-hard wannabe rock'n'roll nerd

  • @SteveBrecht
    @SteveBrecht ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still my favourite performance of this song all these years later.

  • @fantomghost6213
    @fantomghost6213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once again brilliant. Give me brilliance anyday over Rock n Roll

  • @amandaholtom5036
    @amandaholtom5036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I did the live Twitter thing tonight for Tim's new album that came out today, and one person (affectionately) called us all nerds. Which instantly reminded me of this song. Nice to come back again to this boppy tune after the melancholy/poignant tracks on the Apart Together album.

  • @TylerStewardTV
    @TylerStewardTV 11 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    After listening to this song about 7 times, ive only just realised what the outro sounds like; Stairway to Heaven!
    Goog ol' Minchin :D

    • @joefish41
      @joefish41 11 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      It took 7 times!? Ah well, it is quality!

    • @petermcintyre9688
      @petermcintyre9688 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      GOOG

  • @thealimal
    @thealimal 14 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tim Minchin is one of the most amazing musicians I have ever seen. His ability to compose is absolutely mind-blowing, melodically, rhythmically and improvisationally. He also manages to be a fantastic comedian at the same time!
    Definitely someone I admire.

  • @christopherkelly5822
    @christopherkelly5822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only discovered this brilliance 4 days ago and have binged since. I'm blown far, far away. He makes me smile AND think.

  • @Bormanwhat
    @Bormanwhat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He brought up Stairway to Heaven at the beginning. So when he ended the song with its riff i punched the air at his genius, my god.

  • @marteerens
    @marteerens 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You see his child-like enthousiasm in his eyes, when he rocks like he always wanted.

  • @BloodshotEyeTinerary
    @BloodshotEyeTinerary 11 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    You were Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar Tim.
    You're very Rock and Roll, my friend.

  • @rockdathouse4286
    @rockdathouse4286 10 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    am i the only one who thinks his melodies are freaking awesome?

    • @reprapmlp
      @reprapmlp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      No

    • @PutonyourSundayBests
      @PutonyourSundayBests 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      The reason Tim Minchin is so amazing is because his music is legitimately great as well as funny

    • @BattleBunny1979
      @BattleBunny1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      why would you think you are the only one?

    • @panda4247
      @panda4247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah, I like the part 5:51-6:02

    • @anthonybilleci9039
      @anthonybilleci9039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He kills the keys like nobody else

  • @MelissaLovesIndie
    @MelissaLovesIndie 13 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the fact that weaved stairway into the song

  • @chrzan71
    @chrzan71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a comment somewhere in this thread from years ago. This song still gets to me, even now. I enjoy Mr. Minchin so much, and some of his music is still a part of my life. This, and White Wine in the Sun, are just 2 of my favorites. That soul is in there, and its brilliant.

  • @zadrenas
    @zadrenas 13 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Man his voice is amazing - in this day and age, hearing someone who can actually sing is awesome!

  • @lauralikescatz
    @lauralikescatz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love old Tim's older stuff. Just saw Matilda last week and it was absolutely wonderful but this is the reason I adore Tim

  • @Odribah
    @Odribah 13 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love how he can make such an emotional song funny, but still emotional. You can tell when he's singing it and his facial expression, that he's serious and sad and it's just amazing... haha

  • @bessukr
    @bessukr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Timothy, thank you for singing the way I, a non-native-english-speaking guy, understand every single word and get every joke. And for your beautiful music.

  • @nonoozabletodogmaisaiah4577
    @nonoozabletodogmaisaiah4577 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    50 years old, 3 year old atheist, lifelong guitar player, there are a few of us. I can relate. Thank you. Love it.

  • @qqleq
    @qqleq ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guy brings me in tears just because of his sheer talent and joy in performing. What a hero.

  • @gnomee9447
    @gnomee9447 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good guy Tim puts his greatness online free for everyone to watch.

  • @catherinemartell3163
    @catherinemartell3163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you may not be a rock star, but i'm a recent widow and you cheered me up. thanks.

  • @joshshotton7213
    @joshshotton7213 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not saying he's not a funny bloke, but whenever I listen to this guy, I can't help but look past his comedy. When you listen to him as a pure pianist, he's absolutely brilliant...the comedy is just a bonus - and some bonus it is

    • @PianoDiary85
      @PianoDiary85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is the essence of Tim Minchin. he is first and foremost a musician. Comedy is only one of the things he does.

  • @charliecampbell5598
    @charliecampbell5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This has got to be my favourite rendition

  • @LindyLouCantu
    @LindyLouCantu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of his many creations that make him so damn loveable. Tim Minchin is other-worldly talented. What a performer!

  • @shirakrause8160
    @shirakrause8160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time I think I found my favorite Tim song, and every time I fing a somehow even better one. The man is a mad genius! Can't believe I only found him now...

  • @thiagoaprovado
    @thiagoaprovado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Its almost 10 years but i still see this video on a daily basis!

  • @RubixMayne
    @RubixMayne หลายเดือนก่อน

    this song is heartbreakingly beautiful

  • @TOBYWASLOST0
    @TOBYWASLOST0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thi man is a genius. Came back after not listening for years and he still gives me goosebumps

  • @qwertyTRiG
    @qwertyTRiG 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was seaching for this, and TH-cam suggested "Rock and Roll I gave you the best years of my life". So I listened to that first, and then came here. An interesting juxtaposition.
    TRiG.

  • @tavicotavio
    @tavicotavio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    dude that quoting of starway to heaven was GENIUS

  • @johncalderwood1
    @johncalderwood1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m always moved when I listen to Tim minchin, it’s weird because he is a comedian but I always end up teary eyed?!? It’s so weird, how can you be a successful comedian but make your audience moved? I can’t explain it but I always end up coming back! Love Tim minchin…..

  • @mrsdiana324
    @mrsdiana324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my favorite tim minchin songs blokes a genius

  • @susanfox8744
    @susanfox8744 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen many many concerts, the first time I heard this song, it had me giggling.

  • @10ov1
    @10ov1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    love this song, well constructed , great melody and outstanding piano , quite brilliant thanks tim

  • @HighAvenger
    @HighAvenger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I just discovered this guy. I know that Doesn’t mean much to anyone else but I really enjoy his music.

  • @scottalbany5627
    @scottalbany5627 9 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    as much as I enjoy Tim with the orchestras, I still prefer the more intimate solo/small band (B&P).
    I really enjoy acoustic piano playing (don't like synths/organs). Tom Lehrer and Tim Minchin are 2 guys I could listen to all day. Sharp wit and great piano skills.
    Thanks Tim, for sharing.
    Peace and Plenty!

    • @rruzgarr97
      @rruzgarr97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even though I enjoy a majority of his songs solo, this one fits too well, its almost like he lives his dream for 20 seconds at the end

    • @canonA1film
      @canonA1film 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude that’s a real band not ‘synths/organs’ lmao

  • @danieldorellazar305
    @danieldorellazar305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!!! 😁😁😁😁🤪🤪🤪🤪 And that ending there... MAN he's good!!!

  • @danfinnigan5072
    @danfinnigan5072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So funny watching the people trying to clap in the background their timing gives me shivers! love your work Tim

  • @skyleene
    @skyleene 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I saw a Tim Minchin reference in Family guy, so decided to rewatch the Rock’n’Roll nerd which I loved 8 years ago. This one’s so powerful. And the guy’s just great. Thank you! ⭐️

  • @AlecKristi
    @AlecKristi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Caught myself clapping at the end of the song with my headphones on, in the middle of the night... (well, evening). This is amazing.

  • @leanneblake9336
    @leanneblake9336 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tim Minchin is a a classic!!! I remember watching this when it was on Telly , and Tim was just starting and the performed this. I was in stitches.

  • @CrazyPenguin880
    @CrazyPenguin880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish this man would release an album. Saw him in concert. He’s spectacular. Fuck appealing to the teenage market 😄

    • @qwertyTRiG
      @qwertyTRiG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's finally released a studio album. It's not like this. But it is excellent.

    • @spinthepickle1244
      @spinthepickle1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a few albums out now, including live versions.

    • @GibberishDraw
      @GibberishDraw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m a teenager and this shit is great. (I’m an exception lol)

  • @admaThing
    @admaThing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love coming back to this song knowing that tim both played a rock star in californication and is now writing award-winning musicals

  • @21jayface
    @21jayface 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I can't stop watching Tim Minchin, its 1:42 in the morning

    • @imasinnerimasaint
      @imasinnerimasaint 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Johnny Bobby Haha same, 1.58am. This has got to be the last one.

    • @gemmaleighton3308
      @gemmaleighton3308 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +imasinnerimasaint the other day I was up until 4:30 in the morning watching Tim

    • @antocatch
      @antocatch 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +JasonP16 2.11 am

    • @antocatch
      @antocatch 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +JasonP16 2.11 am

    • @want.to.b3.gamer670
      @want.to.b3.gamer670 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antonin Squaa just read this at 2:11 am

  • @IzzyBizzyBooBoo
    @IzzyBizzyBooBoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The lighting in this is perfect!

  • @Black11u1aby3
    @Black11u1aby3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And then Nothing Ruins like Comedy dropped, and the Rock n Roll nerd became a rockstar. I cried. The feels.

  • @RandumNPC
    @RandumNPC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit why is it that people never appreciate geniuses like him when they make master pieces like this?

  • @anxofernandez3344
    @anxofernandez3344 9 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    He's a musician and a comedian at the same time. If he didn't play any instrument his act would be OK, and he may not be a born rock star, but the comedy and the music together have made him very well-known. He may not be Mick Jagger or David Bowie, but he's great at what he does.

    • @daankarstens5118
      @daankarstens5118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i guess you could say he's 'not perfect' ayy

  • @TardyMoments
    @TardyMoments 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uses to listen to loads of his songs when I played Infamous back in the day ;) (but not too far back) Good memories. Thanks Tim!

  • @farradina6291
    @farradina6291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The whole time i was just laughing, admiring the song, and cringing that i find it relatable 😭

  • @rossoalaninum
    @rossoalaninum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After all those years, and always- you're amazing, mr. Tim

  • @Gilotheking95
    @Gilotheking95 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man is just a genius. Brilliant, amazing, ridiculously talented man. I love the audience in this video too, very responsive to pretty much all of the jokes! Love it!

  • @lucettelulu6613
    @lucettelulu6613 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the man, I applaud his genius, his musical talent, his courage, his wit....you guessed it I am a FAN.

    • @kcrot2566
      @kcrot2566 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What an amazing guy

  • @FunnyFungus
    @FunnyFungus 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am sooo in love with this song :D

  • @davidhay9699
    @davidhay9699 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing…luv a lad that’s mastered the ivory…he is rock n roll man.

  • @tonybates7870
    @tonybates7870 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That bit about "he doesn't want to appear self obsessed so he writes in the third person" or words to that effect is incredibly well observed - I knew someone who did just that. To date, the world hasn't heard his songs either. Fuck, the poignancy...

    • @jollyswagman4714
      @jollyswagman4714 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it you? And you're just writing in third person now?

    • @tonybates7870
      @tonybates7870 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jolly Swagman
      No, it isn't me - or is it?
      Seriously, I was talking about a mate of mine.

    • @jollyswagman4714
      @jollyswagman4714 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahah gotcha ;)
      Didn't expect such a fast reply after I bumped a comment from 7 months ago lol.

    • @tonybates7870
      @tonybates7870 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jolly Swagman
      I just happened to be here . . .

  • @Yahoodoraze
    @Yahoodoraze 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was bowing down to my computer screen when he played the stairway riff. And I've seen this about 100000 times! never gets old. Infact it gets better the more you watch it! lovelovelovelovelove this man he is such a genius -3

  • @RadonX9
    @RadonX9 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That transition into 'Stairway to Heaven' was glorious.

  • @Graceh003
    @Graceh003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand how anyone could dislike this song. He's such a legend and a true inspiration.

  • @PieEaterV2
    @PieEaterV2 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "He was the piano to their forte"
    Brilliant.

  • @gedwalls7660
    @gedwalls7660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening through your channel tonight and thoughourly enjoying it. Thank you.

  • @wookiespet
    @wookiespet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so glad tim made it. He's such a cool guy

  • @matthewdalessandro5975
    @matthewdalessandro5975 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE those songs. But I could never pick a favorite. Tim Minchin is just soooooo goood!!!!

  • @Aundros
    @Aundros 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heard South Park, AND Stairway to heaven there at the end. LOVE IT!

  • @amandaspear6148
    @amandaspear6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so very grateful that you are Tim Minchin.
    You've got it in spades.
    Thank you for finding the courage to be you.

  • @DLTyrus
    @DLTyrus 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I find this so amazing... as someone who plays guitar with a friend, and wants to start a band, I guess I have those same dreams of being a "rock n roll" star. But I'm as big a nerd as I probably could be, I've never drunk alcohol, would never take drugs, smoke, get a tattoo, pretty much everything Tim says here. Whats more we play Metal music, where you're expected to be some kind of tough guy.
    Its pretty weird to have a dream you know almost 99% certain will never happen.

  • @aLukepop
    @aLukepop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim is my idol in many ways, Lots of sleep, abstaining from drugs and by and large, running in the morning, I love his comedy and his music, creativity and sympathy for others. I like to hope Heaven exists but listening to his music helps expand my horizons.

    • @aLukepop
      @aLukepop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, and a girlfriend. Though it's interesting to compare the contrast between this and "storm" in regards to his partner. Maybe it's a different person?

  • @Micc648
    @Micc648 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how the description saying "humour" instead of music

  • @joannegarratt7435
    @joannegarratt7435 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody love Tim. Come back to the UK soon

  • @maxsiehier
    @maxsiehier 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    well, Tim is still the 'spoiled ginger-god rock n roll-star' known as Atticus Fetch to me, so he got that going for him which is nice

    • @maxsiehier
      @maxsiehier 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicholas Morrow
      yup! sure is

    • @ronaldamber8865
      @ronaldamber8865 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ahem. Only a ginger can call another ginger ginger

    • @maxsiehier
      @maxsiehier 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oliver Moore :(

    • @ronaldamber8865
      @ronaldamber8865 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +maxsiehier (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

    • @maxsiehier
      @maxsiehier 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oliver Moore love his songs! pick the table up, please. ┻━┻ (._.)

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell8631 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Priceless - this and lullaby have to be my favourites :)

  • @bucjeff9999
    @bucjeff9999 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simply a genius.

  • @avmtg3549
    @avmtg3549 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been listening for years and I still can't get over how much I just fucking love this man.

  • @Lilly-fh7re
    @Lilly-fh7re ปีที่แล้ว +12

    there's something about this song that I feel like speaks to some of my experiences as an autistic person, are there any other autistic people in this comment section who feel the same?

    • @PianoDiary85
      @PianoDiary85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you heard his song Quiet from Matilda the musical? He has had many autistic people comment on it saying how much they can relate to it.

    • @ohemdoublegee
      @ohemdoublegee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not autistic but I do have adhd... and I relate to this song a lot ♡

    • @sgtbluehead
      @sgtbluehead 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tbf, Tim’s whole pressence and humor is very autistic coded 🤭

    • @PianoDiary85
      @PianoDiary85 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sgtbluehead his daughter has autism, and he has mentioned that he sees himself in her quite a bit, but I don't think he has been tested/diagnosed himself.

  • @sophieperry3293
    @sophieperry3293 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favourite Minchin song, its absolutely brilliant x

  • @forestgirl22
    @forestgirl22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Imagine Bill Bailey and Tim Minchin on the same show. Would be great.

  • @swapshots4427
    @swapshots4427 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is so bloody brilliant!

  • @SirSamTheThird
    @SirSamTheThird 11 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    I know Tim says he wrote this about himself but I think that it is more likely he wrote it about me.