FUN FACT: Daler Mehndi was often criticized that his music videos were only being popular due to the abundance of beautiful, dancing women in his videos. In 1998, he responded by creating this video that featured nobody but himself. This was probably the first Indian music video that used Green Screen VFX. The song gained a worldwide cult following after that.
@@gilgograboid8244 It was huge in South Asian circuit. But then got further international popularity after going viral on the Internet in the 2000s. Later the "Tunak Tunak Tun" dance was incorporated as a character animation in games like World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade and Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Spearhead.
Still love how everyone told this guy “The only reason people like you is because you put hot women in your videos.” So he made this video with just himself and a green screen. It was a massive hit.
@@jamesbixler3711 Bloodywood isn't that famous in India. Only hard-core metal fans know of that band. More people outside India know them I'm pretty sure. I don't know if Pakistani Punjabis know them or not.
@@Vinsanity48 I'd disagree to a certain extent. They're pretty much headlining/playing at all the major festivals across the country. Seen them play like 4 times in less than an year
@@jamesbixler3711 Bloodywood aren't essentially popular in Punjab, but they're popular in India. Rather, they're popular in India's metal circle. So, people in Punjab who listen to metal music know about Bloodywood. And yeah, they're more popular in the west because they built their whole career by writing songs based on topics that were hot and intense at the time in the west; India is a bit behind in terms of conversations about those topics. Before making songs on those topics, they used to have songs which were pretty much memed up covers of movie songs or other pop songs (at the time).
@@notflanders4967 Why are you acting as if Indian people own T series bro. Its a multinational company just like Disney, Sony, Nintendo etc. Thats like complaning about disney taking down to a american person.
there is no problem with "hard" music becoming a meme and vice versa, the 2 qualities has different meaning and purpose and doesn't conflict with each other
If you're not aware, the hilarious reason Daler Mehndi is the only person in this music video is he had a reputation for having pretty young girls in his videos, with the accusation that the only reason he was popular was the T&A. His response was to make a video consisting entirely of many copies of himself -- and it became a smash international legend. The rest is history.
@@lepetitprince8953 Also way to go insulting someone who wants to embrace other culture rather than give words of encouragement. I love learning about the world, but I think I'll skip where ever you're from if everyone is as rude to strangers as you are.
This song brings back memories! In high school, we had a vote for songs to play in the halls between classes. It was left to a group of Grade 12's to organize... We rigged it. Tunak Tunak Tun played the entirety of our Senior year, 6 times a day, every day. If only we had THIS version!
This song was one of the first truly viral memes on the Internet-well before we used words like "meme" or "viral" in that sense. Nice to revisit it over 20 years later!
It's been over a decade and I still listen to Daler regularly. This song slapped even before it was made metal. His Tunaking is some next level vocalism.
This was the first video that I saw on TH-cam back in 2005. Couldn't imagine that almost 20 years later Andre would bring it back keeping the same meme spirit! Congratulations man!! Im a Big fan of your work!
You've outdone yourself: I loved every second of this metal wonder you've wrought. Absolutely OUTSTANDING reworking of those motifs, not to mention the visuals! Thanks, Andre!
the story of why this music video exists is just great. the artist NORMALLY does the stereotypical "hip hop video" thing of filling the music video with drop dead gorgeous scantily clad women dancing, and the artist was criticized by someone of note, who said the only reason he was successful was because he surrounds himself with sexy women. as a response, the artist made this video with no women and just cloned himself on bluescreen to prove a point(actually being the first indian music video to use the technology), and this song apparently was panned by music critics, but nevertheless sold like hotcakes and became one of the top indian pop tracks of 1998. now because of the internet, it's internationally known, and the dance choreography has been mo-capped into world of warcraft and medal of honor games. so yeah, this video was literally just Daler Mehndi being like "Sit down, little man, before i crush you with my wallet..."
As a big system of a down fan, I haven't heard all that much music from India or the Middle East, I can seriously here the influences though. Armenian and Punjabi may be different but y'all can't deny this actually sounded similar to some embellishments, harmonies, melodies, and even a similar tone to how Serj sings. This is actually really good.
I totally thought the same with S.O.D. I could hear that also. Made me think of Serj. Glad I'm not the only one. I think this is one of the reasons I love his music so much!
Basically any part of the world that was ever remotely touched by Arabs or Turks is influenced by India, and has an instrument derived from the Armenian duduk
@@bacicinvatteneaca the question is: is the world touch by India, or is India touched by the arabs? But another HUGE musical influence are actually the Sinti and Roma, that are at this point believed to be Indian in origine, probably were traveling actors and musicians at that time (there is a whole etymology in the names and language they use that points to this heritage). And they preserved a lot of their traditional music influences from the time they left their continent of origine to this day and influenced the regions to which they travled with it.
The Counter Strike backgrounds killed me. Well done, sir. In Brazil this is known as "Tônico com Guaraná" and was one of the first virals here I can remember. Thanks for the trip in the memory lane and the laughs. Great stuff indeed.
Holy shit, I forgot about this song! We used to play the music video for this all the time back in my college dorm. Legendary combination of legitimately catchy music and *incredibly" goofy music video. The heavy metal accompaniment works way better than it had any right to, too.
jaja, pero cómo Andre encuentra a esos cantantes?! Es una locura la creatividad de este hombre. Súper pegadizo, mucha energía, y siempre con toques de humor. Un genio!
Para ser honestos, el original fue uno de los primeros videos virales que vi en internet antes del 2007. Pienso Andre es casi de mi edad así que probablemente lo vio entonces. O simplemente está muy metido con la música de esa región.
Daler Mehndi es un cantante de Bollywood famosísimo. En el vídeo de Tunak Tunak Tun (1998) troleaba a los que le decían que sus vídeos se basaban en sacar a mujeres atractivas, así que en este salió solo el, pero de esta forma tan hilarante. Fue un vídeo viral antes siquiera de que existiera TH-cam, incluso antes de que se inventara la propia palabra «viral»; no sé si yo me lo bajé de El Rellano o de eMule, pero madre mía qué risas con la gente en aquel momento. El año pasado lo trajeron a España para actuar y me lo perdí por los pelos, justo en el momento en el que me mudaba de vuelta tras años de emigración. 😢
Si, verdad! Creativo es, i genial en tocar sus instrumentos.... Perdona mi español, ya hace unos años, tengo que practicar mas....😬✌️ Muchos recuerdos de alemaña...
Absolutely incredible! SOAD, Rammstein, Muse… There is no end to your talent. Thankyou for sharing such amazing interpretations of different musical styles❤
I’m glad you finally covered/expanded/evolved this song. Was not disappointed. Keep it going. The editing alone makes it. Love the drums and the rhythm of the guitar. The varying strumming styles used go so good together. Makes each part stand out
This is glorious. I was in college from 1998-2002. Found this song on Napster back then and listened to the shit out of it. This was the early days of the internet, and I had no idea what the lyrics were about (white guy here). One of my favorite songs and music videos of all time.
man i havent heard this song since i lived with my parents and back then i called it the indian power ranger song due to how colourful they looked. still a banger of a song and ive always found indian music to be very enjoyable compared to my neighbours choice in 2023 which is just a man screaming to allah at 8 am hahaha.
Man, you just take these awesome songs, wrap them in metal, and make them so much better! Thank you so much for sharing this gift, it's baffling how good you are at this. Makes my days so much better, for what it's worth!
FUN FACT:
Daler Mehndi was often criticized that his music videos were only being popular due to the abundance of beautiful, dancing women in his videos.
In 1998, he responded by creating this video that featured nobody but himself.
This was probably the first Indian music video that used Green Screen VFX.
The song gained a worldwide cult following after that.
I've heard this, and I love this fact so much. Wasn't it even more popular, because it's such a bangin song?
@@gilgograboid8244 It was huge in South Asian circuit. But then got further international popularity after going viral on the Internet in the 2000s.
Later the "Tunak Tunak Tun" dance was incorporated as a character animation in games like World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade and Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Spearhead.
Honestly, massive W for him.
I bet it felt good as fuck to prove so many people wrong lmao.
I still don't know how did he wear a green gown in a green screen video, let alone in 1998
@@daiyaanmuhammad Maybe it was a blue screen. An alternative for green screen in VFX.
Still love how everyone told this guy “The only reason people like you is because you put hot women in your videos.” So he made this video with just himself and a green screen. It was a massive hit.
Guy proved his voice and musical prowess were better than any number of hot women, legend!
This should be the norm
Not just a massive hit. His biggest hit of all time. Baller.
India is full of fun😂
@@captainbeard3323Gay
I’m fortunate at times to play this song live on drums with Daler Mehndji’s son. So much energy and fun.
That's really cool! What an opportunity
Nice
My man flawlessly inserted himself in the video. If someone showed me this before the original I wouldn’t even question it😂
As a Punjabi, I totally approve of this version of Daler Mehndi's song!
😂🤘🤟
Being a Punjabi, are you a fan of Bloodywood?
@@jamesbixler3711 Bloodywood isn't that famous in India. Only hard-core metal fans know of that band. More people outside India know them I'm pretty sure. I don't know if Pakistani Punjabis know them or not.
@@Vinsanity48 I'd disagree to a certain extent. They're pretty much headlining/playing at all the major festivals across the country. Seen them play like 4 times in less than an year
Request Buffalax Benny Lava ❤😢pweese
@@jamesbixler3711 Bloodywood aren't essentially popular in Punjab, but they're popular in India. Rather, they're popular in India's metal circle. So, people in Punjab who listen to metal music know about Bloodywood.
And yeah, they're more popular in the west because they built their whole career by writing songs based on topics that were hot and intense at the time in the west; India is a bit behind in terms of conversations about those topics. Before making songs on those topics, they used to have songs which were pretty much memed up covers of movie songs or other pop songs (at the time).
I am a Punjabi metalhead and would definitely pay if Andre releases a full album of remixes
Big same,Punjab metalhead
@@notflanders4967 Why are you acting as if Indian people own T series bro. Its a multinational company just like Disney, Sony, Nintendo etc. Thats like complaning about disney taking down to a american person.
Imagine Hetfield screaming Aho
what kind of metal bands do you listen to?
Same here.
Indian metal has become my new favorite genre of music thanks to you ❤️
You might enjoy the band Bloodywood, then! (you’re welcome in advance)
@@kagitsuneThat is the perfect band name
@@kagitsune You Hindi guys don't know what you're missing in bangla folk rock scene. Listen Acid by Fossils, it's a starter
Bloodywood makes Indian metal.
Guys you should all listen to the Indian metal bends Project Mishram and Pineapple Express 😋
This slaps way too hard for a meme...need more of this
This is a full song.
Did you check out the ones with the Nooran sisters!? I just discovered this shit and I'm hooked !!!
there is no problem with "hard" music becoming a meme and vice versa, the 2 qualities has different meaning and purpose and doesn't conflict with each other
As a Punjabi Indian and a metalhead I totally approve! 🤘
its like mixing vodka with stale apple juice
Bhangra rap but no Bhangra metal yet?
Then you must try Bloodywood
They are just insane
@@unknownwanderer04 if they are that insane, they need be caged in a lunatic asylum
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If you're not aware, the hilarious reason Daler Mehndi is the only person in this music video is he had a reputation for having pretty young girls in his videos, with the accusation that the only reason he was popular was the T&A. His response was to make a video consisting entirely of many copies of himself -- and it became a smash international legend. The rest is history.
That’s so epic
How can we not be aware if every... 2nd..person ..is posting it? 😂
Bull crap 😂
that ska/reggae beat at 1:45 was a nice touch. The creativity of doing this with music is the coolest sht ever!
Genuinely we need more music videos like this in America.
MTV and VH1 were in the golden years.
Or America can lift its gaze from its navel and embrace the rich world around it!
@@lepetitprince8953 Also way to go insulting someone who wants to embrace other culture rather than give words of encouragement. I love learning about the world, but I think I'll skip where ever you're from if everyone is as rude to strangers as you are.
This song brings back memories! In high school, we had a vote for songs to play in the halls between classes. It was left to a group of Grade 12's to organize...
We rigged it. Tunak Tunak Tun played the entirety of our Senior year, 6 times a day, every day.
If only we had THIS version!
This comment is so epic :D
Bravo lol 👏
But why 😂
@forbzee44 - we award you 3 interwebs for this. Well done.
You ever recorded it?
I think you deserve Indian citizenship for what you are doing!)) This is awesome!
As Indian i approve it
No one would want that.
For what?
@@wfpbwfpb your momma wants it
Why would anyone want an Indian citizenship when Indian citizens want any citizenship but the one they have? Any citizenship at all??
This song was one of the first truly viral memes on the Internet-well before we used words like "meme" or "viral" in that sense. Nice to revisit it over 20 years later!
We used viral, but not meme.
I know it is a keyboard, but it kind of looks like Andre has a full health bar. This is a flawless victory
after over a decade, this song still hits differently. Thankyou for making it lengendary!!
Totally forgot about this song until just now.
This song came out in 1998 I guess.
Soon this will be a 30 years old song
@@thadsul thanks for doing the math.
Now im reminded im an old fart.
Lol it’s 25 years old…
I like how the internet reminds me about this legendary song every five years or so.
And this remix makes it even more of a banger. Great job!
Well it's popular again because he has to take it off within the next 6 days for copyright reasons I believe?
It's been over a decade and I still listen to Daler regularly. This song slapped even before it was made metal. His Tunaking is some next level vocalism.
Daler has some amazing vocal range. He makes it look so easy and Andre has done a great job (as usual). Respect!
This was the first video that I saw on TH-cam back in 2005. Couldn't imagine that almost 20 years later Andre would bring it back keeping the same meme spirit! Congratulations man!! Im a Big fan of your work!
Not 2005 surely. TH-cam is not that old tbh. The first ever uploaded video dates back to 2006
@@MMZMikano the first youtube video was uploaded on April 2005
Yes, You're right. my bad.
I feel like I've been waiting for this since the 6th grade. I am almost 40.
You get an A for originality, stellar mashup. But A++ for the video editing, and follow through! It just kept getting better 😂
You turned a banger, into a banger. I played this song religiously back when it first came out. Hard to believe this came out in 1998.
This is the mashup I was wishing for in my heart. I think Bloodywood did a great cover as well. Want to hear Indian heavy metal? Check them out.
I loved their cover it was amazing haha
I fucking love bloodywood. This has very much bloodywood vibes haha
Totally agreed. In fact, the Bloodywood version is the first one I heard.
You've outdone yourself: I loved every second of this metal wonder you've wrought. Absolutely OUTSTANDING reworking of those motifs, not to mention the visuals! Thanks, Andre!
Look for Bloodywood's Version of the song. It will blow your socks off.
The editing is just perfection, omg. Totally fits the vibe of the original music video :D
This song is already super energetic you just made it even crazier. Here in our weddings or parties or just for fun this song is a must in India
This song is an absolute CLASSIC! I remember when it hit the internet close to 20 years ago. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents!
the story of why this music video exists is just great. the artist NORMALLY does the stereotypical "hip hop video" thing of filling the music video with drop dead gorgeous scantily clad women dancing, and the artist was criticized by someone of note, who said the only reason he was successful was because he surrounds himself with sexy women. as a response, the artist made this video with no women and just cloned himself on bluescreen to prove a point(actually being the first indian music video to use the technology), and this song apparently was panned by music critics, but nevertheless sold like hotcakes and became one of the top indian pop tracks of 1998. now because of the internet, it's internationally known, and the dance choreography has been mo-capped into world of warcraft and medal of honor games.
so yeah, this video was literally just Daler Mehndi being like "Sit down, little man, before i crush you with my wallet..."
Gonna add this to my _Workout_ playlist.
Also, award winning music video, right here...
NO WAY. I didnt know this song could get better! 😮😂
This dude is the GOAT.
That's the beauty of music.. It transcends most of the boundaries.. Not just geographical, but even cultural.. Amazing!! ❤
I like how you said most and not all
Apart from music I like the way you use counter strike De-Dust2 map in the video give me huge nostalgic finger.
As a big system of a down fan, I haven't heard all that much music from India or the Middle East, I can seriously here the influences though. Armenian and Punjabi may be different but y'all can't deny this actually sounded similar to some embellishments, harmonies, melodies, and even a similar tone to how Serj sings. This is actually really good.
I totally thought the same with S.O.D. I could hear that also. Made me think of Serj. Glad I'm not the only one.
I think this is one of the reasons I love his music so much!
Basically any part of the world that was ever remotely touched by Arabs or Turks is influenced by India, and has an instrument derived from the Armenian duduk
As a brown dude, that's what first drew me to SOAD as a kid. I couldn't explain it but it just sounded like rock that was...closer to home.
@@bacicinvatteneaca the question is: is the world touch by India, or is India touched by the arabs?
But another HUGE musical influence are actually the Sinti and Roma, that are at this point believed to be Indian in origine, probably were traveling actors and musicians at that time (there is a whole etymology in the names and language they use that points to this heritage). And they preserved a lot of their traditional music influences from the time they left their continent of origine to this day and influenced the regions to which they travled with it.
this is so true
Never thought this icon song could be covered in metal version... loved it.. rock on always 🤘
Check out tunak tunak by Bloody wood
Man, I didn't expect a classic meme to get such an awesome cover. Great work!
The Counter Strike backgrounds killed me. Well done, sir. In Brazil this is known as "Tônico com Guaraná" and was one of the first virals here I can remember. Thanks for the trip in the memory lane and the laughs. Great stuff indeed.
And one GTA San Andreas background as well 😂
Yeah de dust 2 hahaha
Their smiles are contagious and the song is captivating 😆
It's only one guy in that song, lol.
💀💀💀💀
@@_UNISTAR_ 🙃 yes, I am aware.
Sarcasm 🥸
@@Silver-cl2bd suure
white women be like
Andre bringing fans of music across the world together. Fantastic work.
Holy shit, I forgot about this song! We used to play the music video for this all the time back in my college dorm. Legendary combination of legitimately catchy music and *incredibly" goofy music video. The heavy metal accompaniment works way better than it had any right to, too.
jaja, pero cómo Andre encuentra a esos cantantes?! Es una locura la creatividad de este hombre. Súper pegadizo, mucha energía, y siempre con toques de humor. Un genio!
Para ser honestos, el original fue uno de los primeros videos virales que vi en internet antes del 2007. Pienso Andre es casi de mi edad así que probablemente lo vio entonces. O simplemente está muy metido con la música de esa región.
Daler Mehndi es un cantante de Bollywood famosísimo. En el vídeo de Tunak Tunak Tun (1998) troleaba a los que le decían que sus vídeos se basaban en sacar a mujeres atractivas, así que en este salió solo el, pero de esta forma tan hilarante. Fue un vídeo viral antes siquiera de que existiera TH-cam, incluso antes de que se inventara la propia palabra «viral»; no sé si yo me lo bajé de El Rellano o de eMule, pero madre mía qué risas con la gente en aquel momento. El año pasado lo trajeron a España para actuar y me lo perdí por los pelos, justo en el momento en el que me mudaba de vuelta tras años de emigración. 😢
capaz porque es uno de los memes mas famosos de la historia? xD
Si, verdad! Creativo es, i genial en tocar sus instrumentos....
Perdona mi español, ya hace unos años, tengo que practicar mas....😬✌️
Muchos recuerdos de alemaña...
@@Aennima Claro, lo que pasa es que soy de Argentina, y allá no conocemos muchos de los cantantes que aparecen en los videos de Andre.
This song was my first exposure to Daler Mehndi as we ll as the Punjabi culture. Nice to see it get your special touch!
If you want another fun one of his to mess around with, Boom Boom from his Ek Dana album is a great time!
metal can bring the planet together in harmony.
Love how you just incorporated yourselves into the video. 😂
This man can't miss.
following for a long time, and he hasnt yet!
1:30 the bit where they were dancing to the solo 😂
Absolutely incredible! SOAD, Rammstein, Muse… There is no end to your talent. Thankyou for sharing such amazing interpretations of different musical styles❤
I’m glad you finally covered/expanded/evolved this song. Was not disappointed. Keep it going. The editing alone makes it. Love the drums and the rhythm of the guitar. The varying strumming styles used go so good together. Makes each part stand out
Imagine hundreds of people doing those moves to this song in a moshpit, absolute banger!
Indian music is simply built different
You're goddamn right
its shit these days
@@yuvrajkocher That's sad. Too much foreign influence?
My friend, the truth is that: Andre rebuild Indian music different.
Yet it strangely adapts so well into Western metal context.
the cheesy green screen is... *chef's kiss*
Honestly sounds really good. Great work thanks man!
This is glorious. I was in college from 1998-2002. Found this song on Napster back then and listened to the shit out of it. This was the early days of the internet, and I had no idea what the lyrics were about (white guy here). One of my favorite songs and music videos of all time.
Napster…. Wow….. haven’t heard that word in a long long time
It's the counter strike reference that kills me. I've got this on repeat just like the good old days.
This is proper punjabi metal done right 🔥
Been trying to remember this track for at least a decade, how perfect that I’m reminded by Andre! Great job as usual!
I always liked this song. You did a great job making it your own! Thanks for sharing!
The 2000s graphics are so on point 😀
This song had no business being this awesome
Excellent! The counter strike backgrounds to blend with the original clip are such a great touch 😀
Still laughing at that 😁
The absolute ride of your life from Hell to mid way break on Grove street to Space.
Total fan of Andre but this one total ROCKS!!! Lived in India for 5 years so I have an appreciation for the culture. This is my new #1 song!!!🔥🔥🔥
man i havent heard this song since i lived with my parents and back then i called it the indian power ranger song due to how colourful they looked.
still a banger of a song and ive always found indian music to be very enjoyable compared to my neighbours choice in 2023 which is just a man screaming to allah at 8 am hahaha.
We already have 3 songs for the new सिस्टम ऑफ़ ए डाउन album, man is going to be a great album
OMG an awesome throwback and an awesome remix!
Also, the CSGO backgrounds killed me 🤣
If Song level is pro Max
Editing level is pro Max ULTRA🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love from India❤ huge Fan of Yours😊
I love your art, Andre!
This is why the internet was invented.
Seriously though, these are so great!
Love how he respects singers voice
It's been a long time since I've heard Tunak Tunak!!!! Thanks for this remix! It will stay in my head for a long time. :D
amazing, you on top the build epic!! gj
AHHH the syncopated ska guitar! So good!!! 1:43
those cameo of grove street and dust 😂
OMG this is the one i was waiting for 😍😍😍 thank you
love the recreated system of a down music video with them warping in and out of each other playing
The only way to face the apocalypse
That guitar 🎸 playing is 🔥
This was already one of my fav songs unironically. Now you made it GO HARDER
flawless combination of my favorite things!
Tunak tunak tun! What a classic. Saw it for the first time literally almost 22 years ago.
here comes another banger
Loved this song prior for a while, glad I found this in your playlist! Love it!
The original is awesome as is, but this kicked it up about ten notches. Well done, Senhor!
I look forward to your uploads so much, I’m obsessed with this marriage of genres and I thank you for continuing to make these mixes.
Eu sabia que era uma questão de tempo até fazeres uma versao metal desta musica do Daler Mehndi... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Agora é esperar a versão de "rivaldo sai desse lago"
Thank you. This brought me a lot of joy
Dyummm... Now thats what we have been waiting for❤❤
Actually there's a incredible metal version done by Bloodywood.. lets give them a hear!
Exactly, Bloodywood version kicks ass
Yeah, Bloodywood version is miles better. I'm legit surprised how far I had to scroll in the comments before finding mention of them.
@@kcgonyaw Bloodywoods other stuff is really good too
Awesome as always!
This was WAY better than I thought it was gonna be! Awesome job!
I never thought I'd see Daler Mehndi , heavy metal, De dust and gta Andreas in one video 😅
Это было МОЩНО!!!😊❤
Man, you just take these awesome songs, wrap them in metal, and make them so much better! Thank you so much for sharing this gift, it's baffling how good you are at this. Makes my days so much better, for what it's worth!
Dude. 😭
*DUDE!!!* 🗣️
Tunak Tunak Tun is one of my all time favorite songs!!!
This was fantastic!
Thank you for your service! 🖖
💕🙏💕
Love it and nailed it man
de_dust2 at 2:24 lol
a new take on a classic, great job!
Much love and respect man!!