Taken from Tim Minchin and The Heritage Orchestra (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) Available from: UK & Europe shop: www.timminchin.... Australia shop: www.timminchin.... North America shop: www.timminchin....
I love that when he does this sone live now, that lyric is by far the most popular moment of the night. I saw him a few days ago and it must have taken 20 tries before the audience actually let him finish the line
@@audigex Saw him in Blackpool do the same thing, someone threw a babybel at him also, which he lovingly unwrapped before belting back into the crowd, best show I've ever been to by far
It cracks me up how desperately he was trying to get the audience to spell cheese with him, and they just kind of stare at him blankly, slightly confused.
@@benrose5153 Well Tim is really good at working a crowd and is able to simulataneously act as if he is trying to get them to spell it with him while also discouraging that behavior in subtle ways. He's using that to really play up the fact that he's out of place with this fancy orchestra in this fancy theater and how funny it is that he's even there. So yes, that is the joke. I am just saying he executes it really well.
I remember seeing Tim live and I can honestly say I can't imagine anyone else managing to get a whole audience to shout "CHEESE!" with such enthusiasm xD
@@tatemcilwain1775 bribes and threats don't count and you must communicate purely in song form. The audience must contain a minimum of 100 people. You have been challenged share link below or it didn't happen.
When I saw him I sat behind this guy who had obviously never heard his song “prejudice” before and as Tim was spelling out the n word the guy in front of me started shaking his head then died laughing when he yelled “GINGER”
‘That feeling when you write an entire orchestral funk epic just to show off how brilliant your drummer is and all anyone’s talking about is the cheese puns’
I was wondering who it was in the cage! Thanks! I can't believe I'm so dumb that I didn't ever put two and two together! LOL In my defence, it's hard to concentrate on anything but Tim when I'm watching him perform.
What's amazing is at some point, he was sitting around, and the thought came to him "Hey, I should write a brilliantly written and arranged multi-genre epic dedicated to coagulated milk products."
The beginning is hilarious, he has an entire freaking orchestra behind him and he just keeps saying "cheese". Then the brilliant lyrics start, this may be his best song ever!
This is like watching the human version of The Muppet Show and wondering where those two grumpy old men muppets Statler and Waldorf are sitting in this gorgeous theatre, particularly the last part of the song when Tim is just going at the electronic keyboard with his head bobbing and his eyes ablaze like a muppet ripping through a song. I feel like a kid again watching this awesome video.
He didn't. He did write the main melody and lyrics of course (i.e. Composer). The Orchestrator is the person that comes up with how each instrument in the orchestra is played , and while sometimes it can be the composer, it was not in this case.
@@tosvus does this mean that two orchestrators can make their own versions and it'd still technically be the same song since it would be by the same composer
@@ShmeckleBoy From a licensing/copyright standpoint yes. It would be very similar to a cover of a famous pop song for instance. The people behind the cover version need to have clearance from the original and part of the money they make go to royalties of the original writers.
What I love about Tim Minchin is that not only is he an intelligent, articulate guy, and not only that he's funny and witty, but that he's clearly a fantastic musician as well, and you can see that clearly evident in all of his songs, which are all well arranged and written. It's incredible, really.
....”I wrote this amazing musical movement...words?...I need words to relate to my audience?...crap...oh don’t worry I’ll come up with something”. Love You Mr Minchin!
I can't believe the lack of comments about this song helping with their battle against addiction. Replace cheese with you vice, and while not all parts fit, considering that would be impossible, it's a really accurate representation of how addicted people think about it. I love it, I hate it, it makes me feel great, and makes my life bad... I promise to stop after one last taste...
This is what I call magic..Cheese? No. Tim Minchin. He waltzes,plays all kinds of instruments, multilingual, a lyrical genius, Comedic astronaut, composer extraordinaire! If love wasn't just a chemical reaction in my brain; I would definitely say "I love him". But since it is, might I ask Tim..Can we just be friends?
Cheese I love cheese, but it's plain to see That cheese... Doesn't love me I am such a fool in love I just cannot get enough But it's an unrequited love I can feel it in my guts I spend the nights, tossing and turning My stomach is churning My heart is a-burning My nightmares are turning upon me and shame me To drive me insane, oh the pain, I complain, on my brain And I wake up, with sweat on my brow I know I gotta give it up and I must do it now But instead in the morning when my wife is gone I find myself back on And I know that it's wrong but I'm soon navigating To real mature stuff and skanky old ladies Feeding my fetish for fettered old fetta Photos of friesian on beds of bruschetta The worse they smell, the more they swing The faster the speed, my mouth gets wet, oh god Oh god, oh god! J'adore le fromage, mais le fromage ne pas adore me. Rien, je ne regrette rien. 'Cept perhaps last night's half-wheel of post-midnight double cream brie Trying to replace my fondues with fon-don'ts Trying to develop strength of will, but I know that I won't I have found love is never fair We should be such a marvellous pair But each time I bring her home she goes and renders me comatose And leaves me with self loathing slumped on my chair I cannot camen-bear it anymore E-damn you, mon amour Everytime I lead you through the door I end up curled up on the floor Oh god, my poor heart is too sore, so no more But before I give you up, I just need one more tiny taste To leave you like this, would be a criminal waste Just one more tiny taste, darling please Just one more little sliver of C-H-E-E-S-E Cheese! Funky, funky, funky Cheese
You can really feel the emotion through his lyrics. This guy thought long and hard about how it feels, and this resonates deeply with me. Thanks Tim. Cheese is truly... Cheese.
I hope someone has told him about Lactaid in the last 9 years. (Also, why has it been so long since anyone commented on this video?) EDIT: Oh, I guess the newest comments aren't always at the top.
When I was a kid I contracted the norovirus and temporarily became lactose intolerant. It was hell. I want to eat cheesecake with ice cream just talking about it.
While everyone's talking about the drummer and making cheese puns, I'm sitting here thinking ,"Holy shit, Tim looks hot in those pants. Way more delicious than cheese."
Glenifir H I believe he is at Albert Hall! I expect this is where the royals would attend a show or Opera! Sitting way up in their private box/room with their Opera glasses in hand even though they probably have a video screen with them in the box now too! Anyone of his songs during this show are amazing! The "Awesome Version" of Dark Side came from this show as well! Epic piano!!! A must listen even though it's nearly a quarter of an hour-long. That's 15 minutes for those who only use a digital clock any more and forgot lol 😊
@Elektro0Hexe Unfortunately, we can't show you the clever new songs because Tim's still touring them and wants to keep the surprises for those still to see them live, but they do exist, trust me. Linzy x
This is the song that made me realise I need a career in comedy. Tim and I seem to have very similar ideas about what orchestras are for. Absurdity and self fellation. I showed this video to my mom and her reaction was, "oh dear god it's you."
Tim: "Sometimes I feel compelled to remind my followers that this is the best / most important thing I have ever made. Even if you just ignore me & listen to the band & Heritage Orchestra & look at the lights in that building. Sigh."
While playing hammond (korg) the mic changes positions numerous times. So clearly this is edited from multiple performances. Pretty impressive that that is even possible considering how squirrely Tim Minchin is. Great song topic, as always.
So this is what happens when someone gives Tim an orchestra...
This comment is weirdly perfect and I love you for writing it
Oh boy wait until you see Thank You God
Creepy creeper ...
So this is what happens when you give an Orchestra, Tim
@@LucienFender Well honestly this also makes sense
"I CANNOT CAMEMBERT IT ANYMORE!"
Is possibly the greatest song lyric of all time.
I love that when he does this sone live now, that lyric is by far the most popular moment of the night. I saw him a few days ago and it must have taken 20 tries before the audience actually let him finish the line
@@audigex Saw him in Blackpool do the same thing, someone threw a babybel at him also, which he lovingly unwrapped before belting back into the crowd, best show I've ever been to by far
It was great, but a bit cheesy though...
sorry ;p
And in second place: "Edam you, mon amour."
@@MigeMaurAnd third, "trying to replace my fondues with fon-don'ts."
Really thought the whole song was just gonna be him saying cheese and it wouldve been just as wonderful
This song is played in the key of C by the way. I'm sure this is on purpose.
He should have dropped a semitone into Brie major.
+ChainReaction! Yay, my bad joke got a (chain) reaction. In fact, the joke was so bad I forgot I had made it.
that's nacho joke
+MatiuPirihimana That is so bad, I love it.
These puns are good, but they could be gouda.
It cracks me up how desperately he was trying to get the audience to spell cheese with him, and they just kind of stare at him blankly, slightly confused.
It's a sad sight...
...That’s the joke
@@benrose5153 What? No.. this is a live performsnce, not a sketch
@@benrose5153 Well Tim is really good at working a crowd and is able to simulataneously act as if he is trying to get them to spell it with him while also discouraging that behavior in subtle ways. He's using that to really play up the fact that he's out of place with this fancy orchestra in this fancy theater and how funny it is that he's even there.
So yes, that is the joke. I am just saying he executes it really well.
@@soupisfornoobs4081 Look at the response below yours
Tim is so cool he created a clone of himself to play the drums
And that clone has an evil bass playing fraternal twin.
You guys deserve a novel for this comment
This comment is genius
Tim Minchin: a comedian of such power he can astrally project himself to play the drums while he's doing other stuff
I remember seeing Tim live and I can honestly say I can't imagine anyone else managing to get a whole audience to shout "CHEESE!" with such enthusiasm xD
i bet i could do it
@@tatemcilwain1775 bribes and threats don't count and you must communicate purely in song form.
The audience must contain a minimum of 100 people. You have been challenged share link below or it didn't happen.
@@jocomfiresin6982 ok challenge accepted, when lock down ends in Melbourne where i live, I'll do it as soon as I can.
James May
When I saw him I sat behind this guy who had obviously never heard his song “prejudice” before and as Tim was spelling out the n word the guy in front of me started shaking his head then died laughing when he yelled “GINGER”
‘That feeling when you write an entire orchestral funk epic just to show off how brilliant your drummer is and all anyone’s talking about is the cheese puns’
Well, this is, by far, the best song about cheese.
djole94hns where the cheese go by ween is quite epic!!
It's not about actual cheese
@@leobonek3204 yes it's about funky funky funky cheese :,)
I'm late to the party, but I'm not sure I agree. There are so many great cheese songs, and I'm not sure I can pick just one as the best
@@Danielson1818 i cannot brie-lieve you'd think this is not the best
This is possibly the deepest song I have ever listened to... It really makes me think about the universe we live in...
Amber Heaviside :]
That's just really cheesy
Makes me think about cheese
kkkkkk
Guy on the 1st Trombone is lactose intolerant.
Still does his job.
*thumb up*
a lot of cheese contains very little lactose.
Bacon CheeseCake from what I've heard, cheese has historically been used by less lactose tolerant people instead of milk
Sounds about right. From what I've heard, Its main purpose was a way of storing milk without it going bad as quickly.
The hero this city needs
The drummer is also Tim's body double at the start of the show when they play "I'm in a cage" Tim's sitting at the piano the whole time.
I was wondering who it was in the cage! Thanks! I can't believe I'm so dumb that I didn't ever put two and two together! LOL In my defence, it's hard to concentrate on anything but Tim when I'm watching him perform.
I just saw Thank You God and now this. Suddenly I’ve gone from hearing nothing he’s ever done, to wanting to hear everything he’s ever done 😂
That's what happens. So, over the last 9 months, did you get anything else done other that watch and read about Tim?
Tim is EVERYTHING. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey
I love how you can see Tim counting the beats before he says cheese
Of course he plays keytar on a song called Cheese.
Naturally.
Can Tim write the next Bond theme PLEASE!!!?
I think he did
What's amazing is at some point, he was sitting around, and the thought came to him "Hey, I should write a brilliantly written and arranged multi-genre epic dedicated to coagulated milk products."
An obsession so wide that it needs various keyboards.
or did you mean cheese-boards?
Justin M Oh man that's cheddar...
+Justin M Gouda one.
Niklas Hansen LOL!
I don't dis-a-brie. :)
The commitment to absurdity is nothing short of beautiful
I agree.
The beginning is hilarious, he has an entire freaking orchestra behind him and he just keeps saying "cheese". Then the brilliant lyrics start, this may be his best song ever!
I can just imagine the auditions...
"Yeah... I like him, he looks like, uh, me."
This is like watching the human version of The Muppet Show and wondering where those two grumpy old men muppets Statler and Waldorf are sitting in this gorgeous theatre, particularly the last part of the song when Tim is just going at the electronic keyboard with his head bobbing and his eyes ablaze like a muppet ripping through a song. I feel like a kid again watching this awesome video.
I love the joy on his face when he starts playing the keyboard
My favorite part is where he says, "Cheese."
That conductor is having so much damn fun.
the way he sort of stumbles around the stage is just icing on this cheese cake
This song is such an emotional rollercoaster.
My god, did he write the music for everyone? That was fantastic!
He didn't. He did write the main melody and lyrics of course (i.e. Composer). The Orchestrator is the person that comes up with how each instrument in the orchestra is played , and while sometimes it can be the composer, it was not in this case.
@@tosvus Thank you. I had no idea how this process worked.
@@tosvus does this mean that two orchestrators can make their own versions and it'd still technically be the same song since it would be by the same composer
@@ShmeckleBoy From a licensing/copyright standpoint yes. It would be very similar to a cover of a famous pop song for instance. The people behind the cover version need to have clearance from the original and part of the money they make go to royalties of the original writers.
I was at this show, I bloody loved it so much.
What I love about Tim Minchin is that not only is he an intelligent, articulate guy, and not only that he's funny and witty, but that he's clearly a fantastic musician as well, and you can see that clearly evident in all of his songs, which are all well arranged and written. It's incredible, really.
And now, let us have a moment of silence for all those who are lactose intolerant. v_v
....”I wrote this amazing musical movement...words?...I need words to relate to my audience?...crap...oh don’t worry I’ll come up with something”. Love You Mr Minchin!
An orchestra, a jazz band and an artist having so much fun singing about cheese. What the hell have I been doing with my life?
I love the way he enjoys playing and has so much fun while performing :) like 5:33
4:40 always makes me smile. Dat korgy funk is awesome. and to give my comment validity: What does cheese say when it looks in the mirror?.... Halloumi
This song perfectly describes me, a lactose intolerant cheese lover. Oh dear. . .
I hear you.
How nice to see a left handed conductor directing the orchestra. As an amateur conductor myself who holds the baton in his left, its a comfort to see.
I can't believe no one burst out laughing when he 'awkwardly' said "cheese" after the epic orchestra introXD
I just listened and the audience did burst out laughing and whistling. Did you mean the orchestra? :)
This is the greatest song about cheese ever!
one of the best comedian/artists of our time. thanks tim.
Astounding! The very least of accolades for the comical and musical genius that is Tim Minchin! Long may he reign!
Raymond Lee k
Only Tim Minchin could write a song almost 7 minutes in length about something as menial as cheese and still have me love it.
tim you are a ginger ninja keep rocking
My first few weeks of beeing vegan all sounded, tasted and felt like this song...
I can't believe the lack of comments about this song helping with their battle against addiction. Replace cheese with you vice, and while not all parts fit, considering that would be impossible, it's a really accurate representation of how addicted people think about it. I love it, I hate it, it makes me feel great, and makes my life bad... I promise to stop after one last taste...
Man, he can do smoky eyes better than me. Color me jealous.
I camen-bare it anymore!!!....... CHEESE!!!! ... Love you Tim!!!
Crazy talent! Love this performance.
This is what I call magic..Cheese? No. Tim Minchin. He waltzes,plays all kinds of instruments, multilingual, a lyrical genius, Comedic astronaut, composer extraordinaire! If love wasn't just a chemical reaction in my brain; I would definitely say "I love him". But since it is, might I ask Tim..Can we just be friends?
Only Tim Minchin can write a song about cheese and make it entertaining and funny at the same time. :')
Cheese
I love cheese, but it's plain to see
That cheese... Doesn't love me
I am such a fool in love
I just cannot get enough
But it's an unrequited love
I can feel it in my guts
I spend the nights, tossing and turning
My stomach is churning
My heart is a-burning
My nightmares are turning upon me and shame me
To drive me insane, oh the pain, I complain, on my brain
And I wake up, with sweat on my brow
I know I gotta give it up and I must do it now
But instead in the morning when my wife is gone
I find myself back on
And I know that it's wrong but I'm soon navigating
To real mature stuff and skanky old ladies
Feeding my fetish for fettered old fetta
Photos of friesian on beds of bruschetta
The worse they smell, the more they swing
The faster the speed, my mouth gets wet, oh god
Oh god, oh god!
J'adore le fromage, mais le fromage ne pas adore me.
Rien, je ne regrette rien.
'Cept perhaps last night's half-wheel of post-midnight double cream brie
Trying to replace my fondues with fon-don'ts
Trying to develop strength of will, but I know that I won't
I have found love is never fair
We should be such a marvellous pair
But each time I bring her home she goes and renders me comatose
And leaves me with self loathing slumped on my chair
I cannot camen-bear it anymore
E-damn you, mon amour
Everytime I lead you through the door
I end up curled up on the floor
Oh god, my poor heart is too sore, so no more
But before I give you up, I just need one more tiny taste
To leave you like this, would be a criminal waste
Just one more tiny taste, darling please
Just one more little sliver of C-H-E-E-S-E
Cheese!
Funky, funky, funky
Cheese
tim minchin, the only singer who makes crazy songs and lyrics, and no one questions it
Song's been stuck in my head for a month now ...always come back for that one more little sliver
A freaking musical genius and a role model to younger musicians and comedians.
You can really feel the emotion through his lyrics. This guy thought long and hard about how it feels, and this resonates deeply with me.
Thanks Tim. Cheese is truly... Cheese.
I hope someone has told him about Lactaid in the last 9 years. (Also, why has it been so long since anyone commented on this video?) EDIT: Oh, I guess the newest comments aren't always at the top.
Best comedian in the world
The Song of my People...
He gets off on this - you can tell. It's such an honour to watch someone so passionate about what they do.
He puts more work into a song about cheese than most people put into whole albums.
OMG I love this sooooooooooo much! Tim, you are the greatest entertainer, songwriter and actor of our times!
oh my god, it's just occoured to me that my life would be over if I became lactose intollerant
When I was a kid I contracted the norovirus and temporarily became lactose intolerant. It was hell. I want to eat cheesecake with ice cream just talking about it.
@@fingerboxes Nah, you can substitute the lactase. I'm allergic to milk protein, that sucks. No pill for that.
This is one talented ginger...respect!!!
While everyone's talking about the drummer and making cheese puns, I'm sitting here thinking ,"Holy shit, Tim looks hot in those pants. Way more delicious than cheese."
Yes.
I'd take them both ^^
Simply the world's best comedy musician.
massive arena, looks incredible.
Glenifir H I believe he is at Albert Hall! I expect this is where the royals would attend a show or Opera! Sitting way up in their private box/room with their Opera glasses in hand even though they probably have a video screen with them in the box now too! Anyone of his songs during this show are amazing! The "Awesome Version" of Dark Side came from this show as well! Epic piano!!! A must listen even though it's nearly a quarter of an hour-long. That's 15 minutes for those who only use a digital clock any more and forgot lol 😊
Love, love, love you Tim 😍💖 you look so beautiful in this 😘
I love this! I cried a little. ;)
_Quel une fromage_ .
Love how he has a fan while singing about cheese. What a fucking rockstar!!! If i ever get married this is my first dance.
Is Tim Minchin like the greatest comedian ever? Because he seems like the greatest comedian ever.
I love the guy on the bass as well as the guy on the drums. They´re both grooving their asses off!
INFO:
The drummer looks like him bc he was impersonating him at the start of the show for a magic bit..
Awww I just love his happy little face during the solo..Bless the lil fella...
Just cant get enough..... of funky funky CHEESE !!! Absolutely f***ing brilliant ! Its an Homage to Fromage !!!!
4:56 best ever reaction, I've seen this countless times and I still find it hilarious
Great tune. Now, if only I can remember the lyrics!
It's ok if you forgot the lyrics, they're pretty cheesy...
This man maked a song that perfectly itched me brain
"I can't camembert it anymore" I laughed a little too hard at that XD
@Elektro0Hexe Unfortunately, we can't show you the clever new songs because Tim's still touring them and wants to keep the surprises for those still to see them live, but they do exist, trust me.
Linzy x
👏👏👏
This is basically 10,000 people or so listening to a an Australian singing about his love for cheese with orchestral aid.
was there and LOVED this song, tim, keep on fon do'ing!
CHEESE!
This is the song that made me realise I need a career in comedy. Tim and I seem to have very similar ideas about what orchestras are for. Absurdity and self fellation. I showed this video to my mom and her reaction was, "oh dear god it's you."
Good Luck with your career! Hope you do well.
Don't forget about me!
Christian Christiansen
Is that really your name? Cause if so, that is awesome!
JimmyTheWizard7
Yeah it's my name.. T..thanks I guess(?) XD
Good luck! You're gonna be fantastic!
I love him so much with all my little heart. Genious!
Tim: "Sometimes I feel compelled to remind my followers that this is the
best / most important thing I have ever made. Even if you just ignore me
& listen to the band & Heritage Orchestra & look at the lights in that building. Sigh."
Beautiful.
While playing hammond (korg) the mic changes positions numerous times. So clearly this is edited from multiple performances. Pretty impressive that that is even possible considering how squirrely Tim Minchin is.
Great song topic, as always.
I can safely say this is the greatest tribute slash love declaration to cheese my ears have ever had the pleasure to experience.
So Gouda.
You Gouda hell.
4:56 love the extra serendipity with the mic clip and Tim's loving it.
I think that before playing this song, Tim turned to the band and said "If I go insane for 5 or 6 minutes, would you guys be willing to play along?"
He's so adorable xD
Turned this into my ringtone. My two months with no cheese were an extremely difficult time in my life.
Minchin isn't a musician, he's a poet and an entertainer.
To those that really matter, if this doesn't matter then you don't matter, today is #NationalCheeseLoversDay! @TimMinchin
you deserve your orchestra and so much more thNKS jay
I gave up dairy as my New Years Resolution so have now adopted this as 'My' song lol
Happy Birthday Tim 🎉🥳
See what happens with the microphone in 4:55, then see the microphone in 5:19.
Tim Minchin is Magical
and then in 5:30 )
if you look at the clip at 5:19, the hands don't match the music
richlia
Probably some glitch with the video and they had to throw in some extra footage.
Gold! :D
Hair & Makeup spot on!