The Absence Of You by Tim Minchin (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2020
  • Absence of You was shot at The Rechabite in Perth Western Australia, a hall which holds so many incredible memories for me.
    It was filmed in one shot, which required - as well as the crew and all the artists you see listed below - a couple of dozen brilliant, tireless students from the Stage Management school at the WA Academy of Performing Arts.
    Thank you also to Marcus Canning and the Rechabite crew. Legends all.
    Credits and Lyrics below.
    Stream/download Absence Of You: Tim-Minchin.lnk.to/TheAbsence...
    Pre-order forthcoming album, Apart Together, out November 20th here: Tim-Minchin.lnk.to/ApartToget...
    CREDITS
    Producer: Tim Minchin
    Director: Ben Lucas
    Line Producer: Kal Englishby
    Production Manager: Ella Wright
    1st AD: David Vincent Smith
    Director of Photography: Lewis Potts
    Focus Puller: Ben Berkhout
    Grip: Clint Lawrence
    Gaffer: Daniel Spriggs
    Make-Up: Amy Danieli
    Stage Lighting: Matt Marshall
    Stage Lighting Assistant: Dylan Kuiper
    Set Design: Bryan Woltjen
    Set Design Assistant: Tim Leaning
    Set Design Assistant: Danielle Chilton
    Set Design Assistant: Jamie Foder
    Wardrobe: Texx Montana
    Wardrobe Assistant: Aurora Melville
    Wardrobe Assistant: Joshua Hall Haines
    Production Assistant: William McCleave
    Stage Manager: Luke Cowling
    Stagehands:
    Nadia Shaun
    Holly Ballam
    Grace Guppy
    Nitya Ganesh
    Georgia Sealey
    Tayla Siskopoulos
    Beck Thorman
    Skye Heales
    Mia Kanzaki
    Emily Dowden
    Finlay Pedler
    Xavier Russell
    Brodie Austin
    Emma Stirling
    Rebecca Dilley
    Emma Stone
    Thor Dam
    Alex Kiely
    Stills Photographer: Daniel Grant
    Editor: Chris Trappe
    Colourist: Jaemie Manners
    Colourist: Denzil Heeger
    Catering: Caspar Wilkes
    Catering: Yuri Kitchin
    Artist Management: Michael Lynch
    Marilen Tabacco
    Piano, Guitar and Vocals: Tim Minchin
    Dancer: Zoe Wozniak
    Guitarist: Abbe May
    Bassist : Tom Fisher
    Drummer: Todd Pickett
    Violinist: Susanna Williams
    Violinist: Brian Kruger
    Violinist: Pascale Whiting
    Violinist: Jasmine Skinner
    Violist: Kathy Potter
    Violist: Alix Hamilton
    Cellist: Emma Vanderwal
    Cellist: Sacha McCulloch
    French Horn Player: Dore?e Dixon
    French Horn Player: Nicole Dixon
    Trumpeter: Sam Timmerman
    Trombonist: Will Pethick
    Thanks to:
    Marcus Canning
    Kylie Baker
    Snadens Pianos
    The Sandbox
    Katie Minchin
    Bourby Williams
    Georgina Harper
    Perth Symphony Orchestra
    West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
    Raz Rentals
    Perry Film & Television Lighting
    Greg Stirling
    Location Equipment
    Showscreens
    CCA Productions
    Shot on Location at The Rechabite, Perth, Western Australia
    *Absence of You* (Lyrics)
    I take a walk on the Seine
    Cross Pont Neuf on my way to St Germain
    Love-hearts on padlocks on wire in the mist
    Where young lovers kiss
    And swear to be true
    Echoes of ten thousand sighs of love
    And yet I
    Feel only the absence of you
    Out of a window on the thirtieth floor
    Central Park shines with the coming of dawn
    Through eyes rendered weary by jetlag and wine
    I turn round to find
    There’s a girl in my room
    For a moment we kiss
    But her vodka-soaked lips
    Taste only of the absence of you
    I don’t know
    What all of this means
    If you are not here with me
    And I am lost
    When we are apart
    There’s a hole in my heart
    That light passes through
    And the pattern it creates
    Is the shape of
    The absence of you
    Spring has been found hanging round Soho Square
    So I take my coffee and newspaper there
    To bask in the not-warm-enough April sun
    With the workers who come
    To eat Pret with no shoes
    But the grass to the side
    Of the patch where I’m lying
    Is flat with the absence of you
    I don’t know
    What all this is for
    If you are not near to me
    And I can’t sleep
    Sleep is no fun when the unruly sun
    Will reveal the truth
    A space in my bed as cold as the dead
    Exactly the size and the shape of
    The absence of you
    And all of this beauty
    Runs over and through me
    And pools round my shoes
    And the puddle it forms
    Conforms to the shape of
    The absence of you
    #TimMinchin #AbsenceOfYou #ApartTogetherAlbum

КОМЕНТАРІ • 937

  • @Tchoukis
    @Tchoukis 3 роки тому +1930

    Tim has really developed his brooding potential.

    • @adrianchye3245
      @adrianchye3245 3 роки тому +61

      Yeah I saw that too. deep

    • @RhysMogg
      @RhysMogg 3 роки тому +169

      If pain's what you want in an act, pain he can do. He can have a dark side too.

    • @Tchoukis
      @Tchoukis 3 роки тому +62

      @@adrianchye3245 deep as, bro

    • @fairwayray
      @fairwayray 3 роки тому +23

      Yeah, he’s deep!

    • @Anne--Marie
      @Anne--Marie 3 роки тому +6

      It's very 2020.

  • @osmala
    @osmala 3 роки тому +729

    My wife died last year and we love to hear Tim’s songs, today I hear this song and I couldn’t hold my tears, everyday till the end of my life I’m gonna miss her ... and this song reflects what I feel everyday...

    • @aguinimelissa4049
      @aguinimelissa4049 3 роки тому +26

      Stay strong sir for the love u have for your wife will remain for her eternally

    • @osmala
      @osmala 3 роки тому +7

      @@aguinimelissa4049 thank you Aguini 🙏🏻

    • @osmala
      @osmala 3 роки тому +4

      @pretentious goat hug received with success Pretentious 👍🏻

    • @typsy74
      @typsy74 3 роки тому +3

      @@osmala Im here for the hugs too ...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @osmala
      @osmala 3 роки тому +2

      @@typsy74 thank you Typsy 🙏🏻

  • @johanvajse8410
    @johanvajse8410 3 роки тому +247

    He's come a long way in expressing his love for his wife since "If I Didn't Have You"

    • @reallollabunny
      @reallollabunny 3 роки тому +16

      well, that one was fun, though, wasn't it? :D

    • @johanvajse8410
      @johanvajse8410 3 роки тому +10

      @@reallollabunny it was indeed. But seeing this side of Tim is nice.

    • @maryfitzpatrick5357
      @maryfitzpatrick5357 3 роки тому +29

      If I Didn’t Have You is an homage to his wife’s sense of humor, according to a Tim interview on ITV. A tongue-in-cheek love 💕 song.

    • @reallollabunny
      @reallollabunny 3 роки тому +12

      @@maryfitzpatrick5357 his wife is awesome but we all knew that, didn't we? why else would they be together since they were 17?

    • @sapphoculloden5215
      @sapphoculloden5215 3 роки тому +41

      Ahh, but If I Didn't Have You isn't a love song; it's a song about maths.

  • @marklewis6837
    @marklewis6837 3 роки тому +192

    Saw Tim Minchin in Birmingham last year because my wife is a huge fan. I can't even remember what I expected because the show obliterated all my expectations. I've seen loads of bands. I've seen lots of musicals. I've seen many comedians. Of every show I've seen I enjoyed Tim's the most. Just mind blowing. The man and his team are amazing. I was instantly converted. I am a huge fan now.

    • @danielaluca9804
      @danielaluca9804 3 роки тому +1

      I was in Birmingham too! (All the way from Rome!)

    • @emilyflotilla931
      @emilyflotilla931 3 роки тому +3

      Definitely, he's rising above some of my 60's and 70's faves!

    • @danielaluca9804
      @danielaluca9804 3 роки тому +1

      @Scout Dee second row! me too! the first night... the second noght I was in the balcony

    • @michelecapra3506
      @michelecapra3506 3 роки тому +1

      Smart wife 😁

    • @saraatkinson8023
      @saraatkinson8023 2 роки тому

      I converted my husband by taking him to see Tim at the Apollo in London.

  • @TipTut
    @TipTut 3 роки тому +363

    Yo Tim is weirldy shredded and I'm here for it.

    • @freedivenz
      @freedivenz 3 роки тому +30

      Buff Jesus

    • @daveshaw8953
      @daveshaw8953 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah man. Good arms!

    • @reallollabunny
      @reallollabunny 3 роки тому +10

      I was told to go look at (photos from) Upright with Tim. you are welcome ;-)

    • @jimandselina
      @jimandselina 3 роки тому +7

      He really kicked it into high gear for Robin Hood.

    • @Correctrix
      @Correctrix 3 роки тому +3

      So is the model, actually.

  • @joethompson5673
    @joethompson5673 Рік тому +8

    My Abby died four months ago...
    We would so often just sit and listen to Tim songs and laugh..... I was constantly showing her his new stuff...
    The last song I got to show where was airport piano.....
    Her Celebration of life is tomorrow...
    I've been trying to hold it together as well as I can...
    But here I am with the tears flowing freely right now because listening to this song for the first Time reminds me of only the absence of her.....

    • @perpetualplatypussy69
      @perpetualplatypussy69 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm so sorry Joe. I know you'll feel her absence forever but I hope you've found the strength to continue on and live each day with gratitude for having Abby in your life. ❤

  • @NeSkuSound
    @NeSkuSound 3 роки тому +514

    This is the first not funny song i heard from Tim. Felt awkward at first. But it's great. People who are good at joking value true serious moments more than others, i think.

    • @tracyhagan6222
      @tracyhagan6222 3 роки тому +116

      Listen to white wine in the sun

    • @no148
      @no148 3 роки тому +4

      "Tutorlike" Alex is here! Good to see you, glad you appreciate Tim's work!

    • @bartomiejstrzakowski5442
      @bartomiejstrzakowski5442 3 роки тому +16

      I envy you so much! So many beautiful pieces to be discovered!

    • @BlutigeTranen
      @BlutigeTranen 3 роки тому +25

      He has many non-humor based material and it's all phenominal.

    • @a.s4899
      @a.s4899 3 роки тому +16

      Tim has done plenty of 'non funny' songs. Maybe you just haven't seen any of his live shows. Give them a go. He is amazing!

  • @wendycohen9038
    @wendycohen9038 3 роки тому +34

    Ok, fine. Gonna buy me several vinyl copies of the album. Don't have a record player. Don't care. Gotta go hug my wife some more.

  • @mcclearysearles8457
    @mcclearysearles8457 3 роки тому +33

    "Inflatable You" was the first Minchin song I heard. I laughed my way through his material until I heard "White Wine in the Sun" and that stopped me dead in my laughing tracks.
    This song feels like so much fulfilled potential I just needed to put this out there. Thanks, Rock and Roll Nerd.

  • @Pops5033
    @Pops5033 3 роки тому +401

    a tear fell on the first verse, and i had to dry my eyes before i could read the last.except for the part where he's with another woman this song is my life since my wife died. i thought i had a problem listening to "carry you" without bawling like a baby this one ought to be interesting. as much as it hurts to feel her absence every minute of every day to have someone say in musical format what we can't actually find the words for (in my case at least) helps to let go of the pain and focus more on the fact that as long as she's in my heart she'll never really be gone, if that makes any sense. thank you tim from both of us cause i know she'll love this song as she did everything else you've done. she was a tremendous fan/potential stalker.

    • @lottecollin5268
      @lottecollin5268 3 роки тому +9

      I’ll take lonely tonight absolutely WRECKED me. I kinda shoved my parents divorce deep down and it brought it back up and threw it in my face.

    • @suzanneh2679
      @suzanneh2679 3 роки тому +8

      Sending love and understanding...Carry You is my lament and promise to my husband, likewise lost. Hugs. Xx

    • @Pops5033
      @Pops5033 3 роки тому +6

      @@suzanneh2679 thank you, for your kindness. my children and i literally carry her, we all have necklaces with some of her ashes inside the remainder will be spread out in kuaii as soon as we don't have to spend 2 weeks in quarantine. one thing that helps me is i spend time talking to her every day. i mean full on out loud conversations (one sided though they are) about shows we watched together music everything and anything, and sometimes i can almost feel her and for me she's not here but not gone either if that makes sense. i hope the good times you spent together hold you the times you need them most as mine do.

    • @Pops5033
      @Pops5033 3 роки тому +16

      @@lottecollin5268 anybody can write a sad song or a love song or a comedy song. but to write something that reaches inside of you and grabs you by the soul is a level of talent and empathy not a lot of artists can achieve. tim is one of those people and it shows.

    • @jammydoughnut5165
      @jammydoughnut5165 3 роки тому +5

      Bless you mate. Stay strong and feel the love - we’ll all meet up again at the end 💞

  • @rckaddict
    @rckaddict 3 роки тому +10

    I lost my partner of 5 years last year. Yesterday would have been his 28th birthday, and I saw Tim perform this on CBS that morning. It turned me into a sobbing mess. I miss him so much and I'm going to love him until I take my last breath.

  • @debsiesquirrel7270
    @debsiesquirrel7270 3 роки тому +49

    Minchkins Assemble!! (Am I in the right place?!) Xx

  • @gondorknight83
    @gondorknight83 3 роки тому +152

    These are clearly songs (15 Minutes, I'll Take Lonely Tonight, Airport Piano, Leaving L.A.) written by a man a world away from the family he holds so dear. For an excruciatingly extended period of time. Having to observe the world through that lense. Breathtakingly and heartbreakingly beautiful. 10/10. Right in my personal feels.

    • @jacelovelace7648
      @jacelovelace7648 3 роки тому +1

      I'll Take Lonely Tonight sounded like an apology to me

    • @avasanbas1966
      @avasanbas1966 3 роки тому +9

      @@jacelovelace7648 he is apologising to the girl he didn't have sex with cos he loves his wife

    • @SeasonsChange14
      @SeasonsChange14 2 роки тому +3

      Jace and Avasan, you are both right. It is an apology to both women.

  • @reallollabunny
    @reallollabunny 3 роки тому +156

    is it me, or is Tim not only becoming a better musician but also becoming better-looking with age? I mean, he definitely looks like he's paying more attention to his body these days. I like it! and not only because it's attractive :D
    I still remember that line from Rock'n'Roll Nerd: "He doesn't look good with his t-shirt off"
    well, these days I don't think it's true anymore.
    p.s. I know I am being superficial right now. I came here for the lyrics but I couldn't fail noticing the rest too ;-)

    • @deltav864
      @deltav864 3 роки тому +39

      In the words of one of his peers: I'm a straight white male... but if Tim comes knocking looking like he did at the BAFTA's I don't think I'll choose lonely.

    • @reallollabunny
      @reallollabunny 3 роки тому

      @@deltav864 hell to the yeah ^^

    • @ellieattfield5784
      @ellieattfield5784 3 роки тому +1

      @@deltav864 that cracked me up so much omg

    • @ellieattfield5784
      @ellieattfield5784 3 роки тому +11

      truly I swear I'm only 19 and even I'm confused about how I suddenly find a man over double my age so attractive hahahah

    • @suebond3189
      @suebond3189 3 роки тому +23

      @@ellieattfield5784 Even worse when you're old enough to be his mother.

  • @TheKiaraLady
    @TheKiaraLady 3 роки тому +84

    I don't know how I can keep being surprised at how much this man blows my mind, you'd think I'd be used to it by now

    • @emilyflotilla931
      @emilyflotilla931 3 роки тому +7

      I'm with you all the way, and I was only introduced to him a month ago...at 66! I'm smitten!

    • @alicianelson6667
      @alicianelson6667 3 роки тому +1

      Tim is such a talented musician and story teller. I feel this song gives us another view of him. Another well written and told story though song. Well done!

    • @sacohe1
      @sacohe1 3 роки тому +8

      @@emilyflotilla931 I'm 59 and only discovered Tim last Easter when UA-cam made Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Version free for the weekend. My favorite musical! I watched it twice and thought, who is this Judas guy? Fell down the Tim rabbit hole and I swear, he is the main reason I'm getting through this pandemic. I spend Tim time every day and it just makes me happy! If you haven't found the Minchkins on Facebook, check them out. They are just the kindest, loveliest, most supportive people you could imagine! Tim attracts the best people. It's a testament to him.

    • @emilyflotilla931
      @emilyflotilla931 3 роки тому +3

      @@sacohe1 Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some investigating soon on that. He certainly does lighten my days! Turned my daughters onto him, and granddaughters as well! Stay safe...stay safe!

  • @bensolomons4299
    @bensolomons4299 3 роки тому +9

    Damn the film making for this is incredible... I mean, the song is brilliant too, but the fact it’s all one continuous shot just takes it to the next level...

  • @Annalyse74
    @Annalyse74 2 роки тому +3

    Tim was my partners favourite comedian. In fact Tim’s “9 life lessons” was the last thing he ever posted before he died tragically at 42. I finally found the courage to watch Tim again and this was the first thing I clicked. Mark would have loved this…

  • @hiyasweets
    @hiyasweets 3 роки тому +12

    I love how Tim keeps evolving. Tim if you happen to read this keep just being you.

  • @bethansiddons5489
    @bethansiddons5489 3 роки тому +20

    May I always live a life where I get this excited when I see Tim has different hair to usual

  • @freowyn6415
    @freowyn6415 3 роки тому +60

    There’s a hole in my heart
    That light passes through
    And the pattern it creates
    Is the shape of
    The absence of you
    Tim your LYRICS

  • @LauraLeeX777
    @LauraLeeX777 3 роки тому +17

    It's rare you get to witness the evolution of a musical and lyrical genuis. I'm so glad I am fortunate enough to have witnessed this one.

  • @oliviaosland1401
    @oliviaosland1401 3 роки тому +15

    I didn't know it was possible to like Tim Minchin more than I already did but his new songs proved me wrong

  • @mikeeasley6670
    @mikeeasley6670 3 роки тому +12

    It is not hyperbole when I say that this has become my new favorite song. The love songs I liked in my youth were full of impossible promises, unsustainable passions, and a totally naive concept of love. What you have done here and in "Lonely Tonight" captures a wiser, wearier love that speaks right to the sputtering, jerry-rigged jalopy that is my heart.
    The brilliant video is icing on the cake. The team on this did something astounding. When I showed it to my wife she said "No way!" at least 4 times. Great work.

  • @piratesofthedeepweb9873
    @piratesofthedeepweb9873 3 роки тому +19

    Tim your wife is a lucky woman. These have been some of the greatest love songs of all time honestly. I am usually not into mushy stuff but these songs have been objectively amazing.

  • @emilyflotilla931
    @emilyflotilla931 3 роки тому +5

    Is there nothing that this genius can't do? At 66, and with all my music from the 60's and 70's, Tim is beginning to stand Head and Shoulders above some of my favorites. Took awhile for the Universe to bring him into my life, (like a month ago)but hey, HE came nonetheless! Beautiful Tim!

  • @kkennedy
    @kkennedy 3 роки тому +38

    Someone asked me today what genres of music I listen to. They looked confused when I simply replied, "Tim Minchin". So, I played some of your tracks which they liked, but they said it's too bad you aren't releasing full length albums. I disagreed. I think if you released more than one track a month, I would be so overwhelmed. I mean, I'm still not the least bit tired of playing Apart Together 3-4 times a day and feel I'm just scratching the surface of Airport Piano despite having listened to it at least a hundred times by now.

    • @aps5846
      @aps5846 3 роки тому +1

      Nov 19th album release 😉

    • @wendycohen9038
      @wendycohen9038 3 роки тому +2

      I've definitely gone over 100 listens to Airport Piano, which makes me cry. This one though. I listen to it and then go find my wife and cuddle her fiercely.

  • @freddieismyman
    @freddieismyman Рік тому +2

    This song hits home coming from a cult Christian school survivor. Here in Canada we have orange shirt day for the native residential school kids who have survived or have family who haven't and that's a wonderful thought to remember but what about us kids in Christian cult schools. Nobody speaks about it except for Tim who wrote a song.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤❤

  • @maryfitzpatrick3252
    @maryfitzpatrick3252 Рік тому +2

    My Tim has developed some guns! ❤️ the strings.

  • @philipvoorhees6647
    @philipvoorhees6647 3 роки тому +8

    I separated from my wife of 25 years when I moved her across country to her new place and kissed her for the last time on July fourth 2019. I heard this song this morning on CBS sand immediately broke down as this is the first sonic representation of what my life has become - save the second verse. My wife’s are the last lips I have kissed since we parted. Thank you Tim for much needed music therapy. This is incredible.

  • @Illjustwait
    @Illjustwait 3 роки тому +94

    From comedy to tragedy and everything inbetween, here is a man who transforms physicality and metaphysicality into a metamorphosis, becoming a Minchinsis. This work and past ventures have been fundamentally meaningful enough to bring tears to my eyes, whether from joy or sadness. The human condition, in the shape of Tim Minchin.

    • @kyromadden
      @kyromadden 3 роки тому +2

      Beautiful description.

  • @angelagillett1033
    @angelagillett1033 3 роки тому +2

    What a rockstar

  • @Stormpants
    @Stormpants 3 роки тому

    You kept writing songs. Now you're heard and we definitely care. You are so fucking rock Tim Minchin.

  • @goffredopuccetti8955
    @goffredopuccetti8955 3 роки тому +3

    I wish life would give me the chance to buy this guy a glass of wine and thank him.

  • @netgoth
    @netgoth 3 роки тому +52

    I heard Tim perform this song in San Diego before he left to go home, and it brought me to tears. I am SO PSYCHED that he's finally releasing it! The beautiful special edition vinyl is going to look great in my collection too. Can't wait!

    • @Yui714
      @Yui714 3 роки тому +1

      There's a Vinyl!?

    • @drifts4boobies
      @drifts4boobies 3 роки тому

      I was also at that show! its was truly amazing! I love that he preformed most of the songs on his new album at that concert!

    • @kyromadden
      @kyromadden 3 роки тому

      @@Yui714 Follow the link in the description. I ordered mine - can't wait!

    • @angusmacdonald6672
      @angusmacdonald6672 3 роки тому

      @@Yui714 I even bought a signed one 😍

  • @alisonclemens8119
    @alisonclemens8119 3 роки тому +2

    I have always loved Tim, since Jesus Christ Superstar. All his satire and silliness was a joy but this is so transcendent. How lucky are we that he is still with us being too loud and staying too long. For the record, it will never be too long, Thank you Tim.

  • @kathyjaneburke2798
    @kathyjaneburke2798 3 роки тому +1

    If he makes love the way he handles that piano, Sarah is one lucky wife.
    Tim, you are incredibly beautiful.

  • @garymorton2876
    @garymorton2876 3 роки тому +6

    Like a fine wine improving with time, and delighting in unexpected ways. Keep going Tim. Your best days are still ahead.

  • @adeleharris3862
    @adeleharris3862 3 роки тому +16

    No one's gonna see this but anyways: my ex showed me Tim Minchin's channel and ever since I've loved it. Him and I haven't talked since June because we were on bad terms. Yesterday I listened to that song missing him for that reason. Today, I learned his death and now I'm listening to this song for this reason...

  • @robertacrownover9314
    @robertacrownover9314 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Mr. Minchin, for exposing so much of us. You always allow me to feel remarkably human.

  • @Aussie_Monster17
    @Aussie_Monster17 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou Tim I finally see my self

  • @oritscharf9705
    @oritscharf9705 3 роки тому +41

    The lyrics are so beautiful, and I haven’t heard it played yet... I’ll need tissues...

    • @RobyMBeki
      @RobyMBeki 3 роки тому +1

      Same over here mate, same over here...

    • @michelepolacco6305
      @michelepolacco6305 3 роки тому +4

      So birth control is not an issue?

  • @lindseyb2047
    @lindseyb2047 3 роки тому +56

    I'm so excited for this! I'm not even mad that I'm gonna have to drag myself out of bed at the arsecrack of dawn ;)

    • @JanG_GC
      @JanG_GC 3 роки тому +7

      Gah, busy in this house at that time of day. May have to lock myself away and steal son's noise cancelling headphones. 7am shall henceforth be known, however, as the arsecrack of dawn! 🤣

    • @sacohe1
      @sacohe1 3 роки тому +4

      Three a.m. here in the U.S. east coast. I may manage to stay up that late. Helps to be a night owl!

    • @lindseyb2047
      @lindseyb2047 3 роки тому +3

      @@sacohe1 I'm also a night owl, 3am would be a breeze for me! ;)

    • @Missanthropy858
      @Missanthropy858 3 роки тому +2

      Hello love (Lea Preston from minchkins)

  • @debraperry8051
    @debraperry8051 Рік тому

    ❤😢 so beautiful. Missing my friend so very much.

  • @angelaryder7777
    @angelaryder7777 Рік тому +1

    Absence as a presence. The lyrics are beautiful.

  • @ellieattfield5784
    @ellieattfield5784 3 роки тому +26

    I’ve had apart together and airport piano on repeat for weeks and I literally could not be more ready for more

  • @pineapples7791
    @pineapples7791 3 роки тому +13

    I love this so much, but I would kill to hear an acoustic version of this with just Tim and the piano

  • @amandaholtom5036
    @amandaholtom5036 3 роки тому +2

    Specifically for this song, but for basically his entire portfolio as well, Tim's lyrics always say SO much. Great depth can be found in a perfectly worded line which, at first glance (listen), might not seem so profound. But listening again brings out more and more meaning. They say a picture is worth a thousand words; but just one stanza of Tim Minchin's lyrics (juxtaposed with heart rending chord changes) can elicit INFINITE emotions, all felt at once. Just amazing.

  • @jasonandrews5586
    @jasonandrews5586 3 роки тому +9

    I think I can safely speak for everyone. We love you, Tim! Thanks for the time and effort you have put into becoming who you are.

  • @mearowene
    @mearowene 3 роки тому +6

    Congrats on finally becoming a rockstar

  • @iPartySober
    @iPartySober 3 роки тому +14

    The fact that it's a serious song is something I expect, he's an amazing musician. However, I am still not used to seeing him in shoes.

  • @sanity1197
    @sanity1197 3 роки тому +2

    When people say that time munchkin is dead. (Trend wise) I will always love the beautiful music and comedy this bloody legend gives. Even when he dies his soul and heart will carry on. Great song Tim.

  • @angelagillett1033
    @angelagillett1033 2 роки тому +1

    This song could not be more beautiful

  • @alastairdouglas1737
    @alastairdouglas1737 3 роки тому +139

    This is maybe the second or third song by Tim Minchin where I've had to check Wikipedia to see if he's still married to Sarah.

    • @wsc1018
      @wsc1018 3 роки тому +2

      I did the same!

    • @1Haloninja
      @1Haloninja 3 роки тому +6

      Heh. Saved me a job lol

    • @Hudson316
      @Hudson316 3 роки тому +2

      Were the previous two Lonely Tonight and Carry You?

    • @JoelWende
      @JoelWende 3 роки тому +21

      Relationships are messy and complicated. And Tim has temptations and diversions that most of us will never understand. Tim's honest enough to put it into his music!

    • @Sappihappo
      @Sappihappo 3 роки тому +15

      @@JoelWende I tend to think that he puts into words the temptations and diversions that we all have.

  • @LauraJayne64
    @LauraJayne64 3 роки тому +6

    Wow. I fell in love with your voice watching JCS. Seeing and hearing this is so emotional I can’t imagine anyone not being touched by this.
    Thank you for showing the world that you are so much more than a silly piano man.

  • @sixsentsoldiers
    @sixsentsoldiers 3 роки тому +2

    Holy Shit. Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. Tim, you should be a household name. You are in my home.

  • @mariehocking9607
    @mariehocking9607 3 роки тому +2

    So heartfelt. I lived every word. I am alone and often lonely. But I make every day a challenge and I will never lose him as he is within me.Thanks Tim. 🌹

  • @marypridham3823
    @marypridham3823 3 роки тому +8

    The best storyteller in music. Magnificent, Tim❣️

  • @_mii__
    @_mii__ 3 роки тому +4

    Mr. Minchin, my wife has died in November 4th, 2020 and then I find this song... And now I am trying to avoid that my tears fall on my keyboard as I realize I am not strong as I thought I was...
    She was a HUGE fan of your work. And this song, she would love it if she was here to listen to it right now.

    • @_mii__
      @_mii__ 3 роки тому +2

      She told me many times that she talked to you on Twitter, mr. Minchin. Her name's Renata. I believe you remember her. And now I realize this video was uploaded in the same month she died. Why?
      Maybe she was telling me the truth when she said you owed her your piano, one of your legs and your wife. And I know you've got the reference.

  • @quickwillies
    @quickwillies Рік тому +1

    Tim is my new hero, comedian, musician, philosopher.

  • @annettereynolds1995
    @annettereynolds1995 3 роки тому +2

    Tim Minchin was responsible for us having to spend a night in the car, in the snow. Well, not him personally. It had snowed outside during his performance, and on the way home on the motorway, a car slid in front of a truck, causing it to brake, slide sideways and overturn. It blocked the motorway. We were there until 5am until we got going again. And Tim was worth spending the night in the car for. He was incredible. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, even though I had to slog through knee deep snow up the embankment at the side of the motorway to find a bush to have a pee behind.

  • @dennisdevereaux
    @dennisdevereaux 3 роки тому +3

    I first heard this song when @gabbiboltmusic posted her version during lockdown at Easter time. Gabbi pleaded for Tim to release it and he finally has. The song brings spears and smiles to my heart as it revisits more than 30 years of memories with my wife that we lost more than two years ago. Thank you for the skill of reopening images and feelings Tim.

  • @jngmail
    @jngmail 3 роки тому +7

    My eyes misted at the first verse, and didn’t stop until past the end of the song. The song is beautiful and anyone who has missed the presence of a loved one can feel it’s pull. Thank you. 🙏

  • @isabelkassan5244
    @isabelkassan5244 2 роки тому

    Intend to watch every song and performance I can ! West Aussie Lady

  • @lueysixty-six7300
    @lueysixty-six7300 2 роки тому

    I just I I just have no idea how they shot this!
    It's that kind of magic, the Hollywood in audio visual art making, that keeps Creative Art such as this.. still magical....and .just so impactful

  • @erikstenhammar
    @erikstenhammar 3 роки тому +44

    2010's: Tim makes me go 😂😮
    2020's: Tim makes me go ❤️😭

  • @aliburdenblake
    @aliburdenblake 3 роки тому +7

    There’s that Rock n Roll nerd 😍 Superb! Thanks for sharing your art with us all Tim x

  • @ShayBowskill
    @ShayBowskill 3 роки тому +107

    So much for "beauty just doesn't suit me", ay Tim?

    • @reallollabunny
      @reallollabunny 3 роки тому +4

      right? I was thinking more along the lines of "doesn't look good with his t-shirt off" but yeah, big difference there. a good example that age is just a number and we can make progress at any age ^_^

  • @mikekimbro1263
    @mikekimbro1263 3 роки тому

    Sent here by the lovely Michelle Miller of CBS Saturday Morning. Great song featuring perfect enunciation. But dude, who needs strings when your keyboardist is absolutely nailing the Hammond B-3 with Leslie Speaker patch. So says the world's greatest Keith Emerson fan. lol.

  • @kaafromoz
    @kaafromoz 3 роки тому +4

    TY Tim for a heartfelt song for the times we are in..so many are feeling that absence around the world..so many have had their hearts torn asunder and ripped from their lives a part that was precious and loved..You are a gem Tim..a shining gem in the darkness we are covered in..may all the love out here pour your way to show the appreciation that is deserved..
    Keep Safe Keep Strong
    Love from Australia Mate🦘🦘🦘🦘

  • @MrZoomah
    @MrZoomah 3 роки тому +14

    That stage and film crew are amazing to do that in a single shot.
    Good on him for using the students too.

  • @jimrebr
    @jimrebr 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m so glad I found your incredible videos, all of them, keep ‘‘em coming, I wish you great success. I understand loss, fortunately, I have the love of my life with me, but I dread life without him, and we are getting old. I don’t look much different than I did when we married 44 years ago, my mom’s genes, I look exactly like her, hubby is tiring out…I love him so much.❤

  • @kristinedenholm9520
    @kristinedenholm9520 2 роки тому

    Big fan of Tim…..would love to see him in person someday 🥰🎶💕and know my Jim would love it too.

  • @nikki280974
    @nikki280974 3 роки тому +10

    Oh my goodness my heart just hurts with the agony of this song. You always have the gift of making people feel every emotion through music and this song is no exception. Bravo Tim, you are pure genius xx

  • @DanteneNyx
    @DanteneNyx 3 роки тому +4

    One shot?! Holy hell dude, that’s impressive

  • @crazyratlady3026
    @crazyratlady3026 2 роки тому

    I am danish and grew up with Victor Borge. As much as I L O V E your comedy, your music has always been the defining trait for me. This album is amazing, I have no words. I recently lost my best friend through 25 years. He was part of my life since I was 16, he was my lost brother I loved him 💔 Never sexually (eeww 😂🙄) and I been with my boyfriend for 20 years. He was a special soul and I miss him so much. Listening to this album calms me in so many ways. Your words are brilliant and I am so happy that I have the privillige to live in your timeline 💜

  • @theholidaylady1
    @theholidaylady1 3 роки тому

    Goose bumps again and again!

  • @HangingWithHelen
    @HangingWithHelen 3 роки тому +6

    Such a beautiful song! I still remember performing a small cameo role in Mother Courage at The Rechabite and recall clearly being blown away by Tim’s creativity and skill. I was in awe of him back then. And we are talking over 20 years ago. Well done Tim. Gorgeous gorgeous song! ❤️❤️

  • @craigyanus
    @craigyanus 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing. Love 💘 tim, whether comedy or serious. Damn he really is a rock god. Perfect.

  • @tobarapprentice6618
    @tobarapprentice6618 3 роки тому

    Speechless....... thank you Tim.

  • @zararobnett8284
    @zararobnett8284 3 роки тому +2

    when tim proves what most of his fans already knew; he can write real, meaningful, beautiful songs if he wants to

  • @mistyrious1111starseed
    @mistyrious1111starseed 3 роки тому +3

    Aw Tim this gave me chills!
    Who else thinks Tim is hot af?

  • @Crashman2552
    @Crashman2552 3 роки тому +3

    Such an inspiration and the man's brooding potential got to him, yet still rocks the fucking masses. Absolute legend in his own right - maybe could write a song about being the legend he has become over the years.

  • @Nic4576
    @Nic4576 10 місяців тому +1

    That song touched me to my core

  • @AstroDancer
    @AstroDancer 3 роки тому +2

    Oh to be a dancer in a Tim Minchin music video 😫😫 This song is so beautiful, and the video is amazing

  • @tanyam9853
    @tanyam9853 3 роки тому +3

    Omg, I knew I should have waited till I was more stable to listen to this song, but it’s Tim Minchin so of course I clicked.
    And now I’ve an immense heartache for a concept that I personally haven’t experienced, and I can’t stop listening to this song.
    It’s blindingly beautiful in everything - the melody, the delivery, the lyrics, and the mv.

  • @wilbarrett
    @wilbarrett 3 роки тому +6

    This is phenomenal, there is a certain Whitlamsyness to the beginning, the smoulderingly intense chorus that is unmistakably Minchin, and the brilliant texture and dynamic of everything in between is, to me, proof of Minchin's immense musical ability. I can only imagine the mountains of work that went into this, and for that we all thank you.

  • @Jackie-fw9nu
    @Jackie-fw9nu 3 роки тому +1

    Extraordinary. He reaches right in there where it matters, twists and turns you and leaves you all the better for it. Incredible artist.

  • @coreyhughes1456
    @coreyhughes1456 3 роки тому +2

    It's a rare treat when music can give you chills.

  • @smdymond
    @smdymond 3 роки тому +4

    So beautiful!!!!! Love the strings and the 3/4 time....perfect waltz!!! 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @gazlander
    @gazlander 3 роки тому +5

    Every single one of your songs makes me feel something. That, sir, is the mark of a genius writer! I can’t wait for the album

  • @algridas4633
    @algridas4633 3 роки тому

    we found another face of one wonderful man

  • @miskristee
    @miskristee 3 роки тому +1

    Breathtakingly beautiful 💐 love, love, love... 💗 Sublime 💖 💜🎹🎶

  • @janewebb4021
    @janewebb4021 3 роки тому +3

    I love lyrics and Tim manages to evoke such strong imagery through his - beautiful - the shape of the absence of you. Wonderful

  • @ocean0explorer
    @ocean0explorer 3 роки тому +45

    What a immensely cool video. I have to admit sometimes, these unconventional love songs get me as someone whose been perpetually single for many a year. So you're doing your job well Sir. Also, what a class act listing everybody involved in your description. A round of applause to you all!

    • @cathismith2624
      @cathismith2624 3 роки тому +3

      I totally agree!! Not many artists give true credit to the other musicians, cast and crew. Tim has always made a point of doing it.

    • @greenmann1217
      @greenmann1217 3 роки тому +4

      I've been single for a decade and one like this still gets me

  • @laurahanlin7324
    @laurahanlin7324 Рік тому

    I lost my husband 5 years. No other song captures the emotions of loss like this song.

  • @simonsays4177
    @simonsays4177 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful mr minchin

  • @notPeanut
    @notPeanut 3 роки тому +3

    Another beautiful song Tim, I bought Apart Together and I’ll take lonely tonight and have been playing them nonstop for weeks. I’m sure this will be joining my playlist too

  • @TheDistressedSetlist
    @TheDistressedSetlist 3 роки тому +16

    As gorgeous as these new songs are, I'm still holding out for more comedy. We need as many laughs as we can get in 2020

    • @JoelWende
      @JoelWende 3 роки тому +2

      I think at this point the comedy is going to come for award ceremony openings, tv shows, and the occasional special event. I highly doubt we're ever going to see Tim doing pure comedy focused stuff again. It wasn't ever really his thing, it was a means to an end. And he's found that end now!

    • @mikusfajigus
      @mikusfajigus 3 роки тому

      @@JoelWende i'm not sure if it was a means to an end, or just an adventure he didn't quite see coming. who knows, maybe he will plan another trip someday

    • @TheDistressedSetlist
      @TheDistressedSetlist 3 роки тому

      I dont know, he did it for over a decade and he won his fame with it. I'd still say that even with how evocative these new songs are, they're what he's best at. Here's to hoping he returns to it. Surely not full time, but with a fair share of focus

  • @jeffreyhutchins6527
    @jeffreyhutchins6527 3 роки тому +1

    The Rock n Roll Nerd has arrived.

  • @mikeb2207
    @mikeb2207 3 роки тому +1

    I found Tim by accident late one night while surfing you tube... I have really enjoyed his work and message as an intellectual artist... This new chapter is thoughtful and provoking... Thank you Tim for expressing yourself... ☮️