"Weird Al" Yankovic - Amish Paradise (Live at Red Rocks)

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  • Опубліковано 12 лют 2020
  • This performance of "Amish Paradise" was recorded on Aug. 1, 2019 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO as part of our Strings Attached tour. This footage was taken directly from the IMAG feed. The Red Rocks performance featured the 71-piece Colorado Symphony, conducted by Scott O'Neil, who also arranged about half of the orchestral charts for the tour. These shows also featured my long-time band members (Jim "Kimo" West on guitar, Steve Jay on bass, Ruben Valtierra on keyboards and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz on drums).as well as the greatest singers in the world, Lisa Popeil, Monique Donnelly and Scottie Haskell.
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  • @ameliahartford5869
    @ameliahartford5869 4 роки тому +1383

    Weird Al is the only non controversial celebrity. Like how can anyone have anything against weird al

    • @datguyyo
      @datguyyo 4 роки тому +92

      Kind of like Tom Hanks.

    • @inox1ck
      @inox1ck 4 роки тому +46

      Amelia Hartford bob ross
      Kamakawiwo ole

    • @Sebas-br2ii
      @Sebas-br2ii 4 роки тому +64

      Keanu reeves

    • @virus1244
      @virus1244 4 роки тому +23

      @@datguyyo i think that shoe will drop

    • @Chromanoutdoors
      @Chromanoutdoors 4 роки тому +5

      Mindless Scribbles Saw the Gervais video eh?

  • @skelepunner3125
    @skelepunner3125 2 роки тому +322

    This dude hired an entire orchestra to sing a parody song.
    *legend.*

    • @MaysunKay
      @MaysunKay 2 роки тому +18

      He did his entire show with an orchestra that year! Parodies AND originals!

  • @ggbenanimations5372
    @ggbenanimations5372 4 роки тому +1561

    Now this is good music
    Someone even copied the song and changed the lyrics into a prison rap

    • @esajaan
      @esajaan 4 роки тому +57

      Even Stevie Wonder made a cover O.O

    • @acdii
      @acdii 4 роки тому +8

      NOTWORTHYNOTWORTHY I haven't laughed so hard in a long time!

    • @Tfichtenbaum
      @Tfichtenbaum 4 роки тому +7

      @@esajaan actually this is originally Stevie Wonders song that was covered

    • @koushuu
      @koushuu 4 роки тому +24

      @@Tfichtenbaum r/whooosh

    • @DayInMontreal
      @DayInMontreal 4 роки тому +19

      @@Tfichtenbaum :

  • @DigiRangerScott
    @DigiRangerScott 4 роки тому +429

    Posting this the day of the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie’s release seems intentional…

    • @HardlinerTheGeek
      @HardlinerTheGeek 4 роки тому +15

      I saw Sonic. This is 100% better than that movie.

    • @LanceCowhutCPTS
      @LanceCowhutCPTS 4 роки тому +1

      holy beans

    • @whatdidoursurveysay
      @whatdidoursurveysay 4 роки тому +15

      @@HardlinerTheGeek
      Now now, Sonic was actually pretty good, too.

    • @momjeanslover
      @momjeanslover 4 роки тому +2

      supremetaco yeah, I didn’t hate it like I thought I would

  • @krollic
    @krollic 4 роки тому +517

    Weird Al, along with his parodies, never seem to age.

  • @meeshobatayeh3413
    @meeshobatayeh3413 4 роки тому +392

    He's awesome, weird Al for president

    • @firewalldragon9774
      @firewalldragon9774 4 роки тому +17

      Meesho Batayeh To be honest, he would be a better candidate than everyone running now.

    • @NeverSaySandwich1
      @NeverSaySandwich1 4 роки тому +8

      @@firewalldragon9774 Except Trump

    • @firewalldragon9774
      @firewalldragon9774 4 роки тому +11

      NeverSaySandwich1 True. Although I don't like Trump, he is the only one running that I somewhat agree with. I can't support any of the candidates on the left because I don't support any of their policies.

    • @NeverSaySandwich1
      @NeverSaySandwich1 4 роки тому +5

      @@firewalldragon9774 Nice, good for you

    • @braydenh190
      @braydenh190 4 роки тому +8

      Stop..just....dont

  • @MilesCraft1
    @MilesCraft1 4 роки тому +290

    I was at this concert at red rocks. I live in Colorado and it was the closest tour stop to me. It was awesome!

    • @ashcorvus7004
      @ashcorvus7004 3 роки тому +4

      We had to cancel last minute sadly

  • @rarbiart
    @rarbiart 4 роки тому +656

    when the parody is more persistant and memorized than the original.

    • @2Beasty
      @2Beasty 4 роки тому +27

      Gangster's Paradise is still far more popular. I just looked on Spotify and GP has 413 million plays and AP has 17 million. It never has and never will be more popular than Gangster's Paradise.

    • @rarbiart
      @rarbiart 4 роки тому +7

      @@2Beasty Actually i do not remember the video any more.

    • @AwesomeSheep48
      @AwesomeSheep48 4 роки тому +6

      That’s how I fell about most of his songs.

    • @Novatogal1
      @Novatogal1 4 роки тому +23

      Everytime I hear Gangster's Paradise I immediately start singing Weird Al's words.

    • @Poptee1
      @Poptee1 4 роки тому +12

      Wonder how many of you realize the original is Pastime Paradise

  • @CobaltMenace
    @CobaltMenace 4 роки тому +326

    Beta Sonic: Pastime Paradise
    Old Sonic: Gangsta's Paradise
    Redesign Sonic: Amish Paradise

  • @WrecklessEating
    @WrecklessEating 3 роки тому +227

    Still awesome after all these years.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 роки тому +1

      My haters throw rocks at me and IT hurts. I hope they don't throw The Rock at me because I like him as an actor. GAGAGAGAGA!!! I am funny!!! I am the funniest UA-camr EVAH! Please agree, dear wre

    • @p27ch
      @p27ch 2 роки тому +4

      @@AxxLAfriku sir this is a wendys

    • @burntbeans8439
      @burntbeans8439 Рік тому +1

      ​@@p27ch 😂😂

  • @adler9206
    @adler9206 4 роки тому +337

    The closest thing to how the amish would perform this song

    • @Dead_Kal_Cress
      @Dead_Kal_Cress 4 роки тому +35

      Adler if it was fully acoustic it'd be way more amish, that being said you're not wrong, this is the closest we've gotten to an Amish version of Amish Paradise

    • @flippantb
      @flippantb 4 роки тому +14

      Yes, except the women would have to remain silent and in the back :(

    • @Tepurcat
      @Tepurcat 2 роки тому +3

      @@flippantb They already are in the back, and Amish doesn't mean the past

  • @nicolasptrsn
    @nicolasptrsn 4 роки тому +195

    Weird Al is one of if not the most underrated performer alive today. His original musical compositions and arrangements themselves are sheer works of art, not to mention his hilarious satirizations of hit pop songs, which as you can see here he can still perform from memory (whereas some legacy bands resort to teleprompters for lyrics). Off the stage, he is a humble and down to earth man, representing the very best aspects of his faith. What a stellar life and career. Bless you Al ❤️

  • @atroxarmy7239
    @atroxarmy7239 4 роки тому +71

    He’s hilarious...but I feel like his actual pure talent is so underrated. He can play a harmonica and an accordion. AT THE SAME TIME! Weird Al is a musical GOAT.

  • @DavyThomas88
    @DavyThomas88 4 роки тому +642

    AND, he is IN FACT singing live with no auto-tune - mhmmmm

    • @David_Downs
      @David_Downs 4 роки тому +57

      thanks, only 100% of us knew that already.

    • @mythicmischief
      @mythicmischief 4 роки тому +22

      @@David_Downs their pointing it out coz everyone else these days use auto -tune -_-

    • @thezestfall1st107
      @thezestfall1st107 4 роки тому +18

      Neo Blaze I never quite understood the gathered towards auto tune. Like if it helps them realize the idea they had for their song and it makes it better they should go for it

    • @thezestfall1st107
      @thezestfall1st107 4 роки тому +12

      Shallex you’ve entirely missed the point. If the outcome sounds the way the artist wants it to that’s what matters and pitch correction can help with that. Auto tune is not an automatic negative and the though that it is and should not be used can has lead to artistic stagnation for some people

    • @dillonohlemiller9027
      @dillonohlemiller9027 4 роки тому +2

      The Commenter Formerly Known as Doug Dimmadome Kanye West does it all the time

  • @WhitneyAvalon
    @WhitneyAvalon 4 роки тому +144

    Flawless, as always!

  • @hugh2hoob668
    @hugh2hoob668 4 роки тому +131

    This was originally released almost exactly 24 years ago
    (March 12th 1996)
    For Al he probably worked on this 24 years ago

    • @trutwijd
      @trutwijd 4 роки тому +26

      Crazy how his voice hasn't really changed in all that time. He's ageless somehow....

  • @UnderfellSansTheEdgySkeleton
    @UnderfellSansTheEdgySkeleton 4 роки тому +468

    The masterpiece parody
    But live

    • @dekat1989
      @dekat1989 4 роки тому +14

      I think the best part about this Parody is how much Coolio was against this Parody being made! Not only is this a phenomenal parody, but it boosted Coolio's career for a short time! Al is a legend!

    • @jackguerre
      @jackguerre 3 роки тому

      What do you mean? This is the original.

  • @ShirleyDeeDesigns
    @ShirleyDeeDesigns 7 місяців тому +5

    I had the privilege of seeing Al in person twice. He gave his all and it was the most entertaining concert I ever went to.

  • @bigfoot163
    @bigfoot163 Місяць тому +3

    Seen him 3 times as a kid, met him back stage all 3 times, WEIRD AL IS THE BEST , SO NICE SO AWESOME

  • @jaycaviness1216
    @jaycaviness1216 11 місяців тому +7

    Ah! I was there that night. The "No Strings Attached" Tour with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. It was fantastic.

  • @Roadiedave
    @Roadiedave 4 роки тому +23

    HAHA!! That's me!! Black shirt with red sides 02:08 dead center left, center center at 02:20 next to the girl in yellow (she's great btw), and on the lower right corner at 03:11 I'm famous now, thanks to AL!! This was an AWESOME show!! Got to meet the man himself. Al is just one of those people, like Tom Hanks, or Betty White that are impossible not to like. A rare 10/10 of a human being, the best thing ever to grace the UHF, and a priceless role model for Wonder Hamsters everywhere.

  • @accordion8743
    @accordion8743 4 роки тому +64

    You are my hero Weird Al, keep being the most creative man in the music business!

    • @accordion8743
      @accordion8743 4 роки тому +3

      @Lord Megawin I think in an interview that he might be done with new material because the music scene changes so much that no song is popular for too long, making it difficult to parody a relevant song

  • @lLIBER4TORl
    @lLIBER4TORl 2 роки тому +21

    I was hoping he'd hit the "butter churn" move from the music video. Al never disappoints!

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 4 роки тому +72

    If I never get to see him live, I'll consider my life a failure.

    • @Guest10101
      @Guest10101 4 роки тому +12

      Imagine not getting that chance, and know there was a guy in the front row that didn't look up from his phone the whole time.

    • @BrandonW2220
      @BrandonW2220 4 роки тому +5

      I've seen him twice. Both times I won the tickets from local radio stations.

    • @esthervandervoort443
      @esthervandervoort443 4 роки тому

      how the F did u got so much subs

  • @murdomaclachlan
    @murdomaclachlan 4 роки тому +47

    Damn, wish I'd been there.

    • @vidard9863
      @vidard9863 4 роки тому +4

      Honestly his shows are amazing.

  • @v1nc3nz05
    @v1nc3nz05 4 роки тому +10

    This dude is incredible. You have to give him credit, the man is 60 and doesn't look a day over 42! Love you Al

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga 4 роки тому +29

    Got an ad for the sonic movie before the video, "Coincidence, I THINK NOT"

  • @DarthAbyss316
    @DarthAbyss316 2 роки тому +6

    I saw Al at a local casino for my birthday one year and what made the concert even more awesome was that Al walked through casino saying hi to everyone before he came on stage through the crowd to get on the stage in the theater. XD I was sitting in the nosebleeds but I didn't care in the slightest because I'm a massive Weird Al fan. Love you so much Al, you always entertain. ♥
    from a Canadian fan.

  • @yesilovenachos
    @yesilovenachos 4 роки тому +25

    This is the kind of quality content that I live for, and I say this with sincerity

  • @davidulrich9798
    @davidulrich9798 4 роки тому +11

    I was there and that show was amazing!!

  • @TrippinInaBox
    @TrippinInaBox 4 роки тому +159

    How could anyone down-vote anything Weird Al posts?? Heathens.

    • @HardlinerTheGeek
      @HardlinerTheGeek 4 роки тому +4

      People that didn't like the ending of Albuquerque.

    • @dsmx85
      @dsmx85 4 роки тому +14

      Don't worry, Al will be laughing his head off while they're burning in hell.

    • @shikarifox4337
      @shikarifox4337 4 роки тому +4

      The Amish.

    • @tejaswoman
      @tejaswoman 4 роки тому +1

      People who are jealous they didn't get to watch it live?

    • @APersonOnYouTubeX
      @APersonOnYouTubeX 2 роки тому

      @@tejaswoman impossible I didn’t know this existed but jealous but not pissed

  • @johnnymartinez6309
    @johnnymartinez6309 2 роки тому +5

    One of the GREATEST parodies in history!!!!

  • @doginhat13
    @doginhat13 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this Valentine's gift.

  • @DivusMagus
    @DivusMagus Рік тому +3

    This is great quality for something that was recorded prior to 1986.

  • @heyu3732
    @heyu3732 2 роки тому +3

    This man is a legend

  • @attilanagy8568
    @attilanagy8568 2 роки тому +2

    God bless you all the time MASTER!

  • @arowhite
    @arowhite 4 роки тому +7

    If I HAD to give a critics I would regret that we hear the backing vocals so lightly, they give Al's part so much power

  • @DanBurgaud
    @DanBurgaud 10 місяців тому +2

    AWESOME performance!!

  • @bluehairedlawyer8242
    @bluehairedlawyer8242 4 роки тому +23

    I hope al goes on tour again this year

    • @DCMill
      @DCMill 4 роки тому

      Yeah me too
      Me too

    • @dillonohlemiller9027
      @dillonohlemiller9027 4 роки тому +4

      Blue haired lawyer I hope he’s actually active musically this year

    • @freakfoxvevo7915
      @freakfoxvevo7915 4 роки тому +2

      "We’ll be taking a break from touring in 2020, but after that… well, we’ll see!" - Weird Al"s website

    • @HardlinerTheGeek
      @HardlinerTheGeek 4 роки тому +2

      @@freakfoxvevo7915 He's going to be at a convention near me in March and I'm excited.

    • @Dead_Kal_Cress
      @Dead_Kal_Cress 4 роки тому +1

      This didn't age well :/

  • @markmtbrider
    @markmtbrider 4 роки тому +5

    For a great show and fun crowd, Al is a must see.

  • @DCMill
    @DCMill 4 роки тому +52

    CLICKED SO FAST!!

  • @Neal_Marshall
    @Neal_Marshall 4 роки тому +36

    This is the best parody well ALL OF WEIRD AL YANKOVIC RULES

    • @mikami3836
      @mikami3836 4 роки тому

      This is my fav parody too💗

  • @helperinokripperino8885
    @helperinokripperino8885 4 роки тому +6

    I remember going to a concert in Indiana and it was a great experience. The costumes, songs, even the warmup was really good. Hearing him live is definitely worth the money.

  • @dub3r5
    @dub3r5 3 роки тому +2

    I NEED to see these live

  • @Hermyoni33
    @Hermyoni33 4 роки тому +4

    I've always really loved the orchestral backing to this track.

  • @elizabethking5860
    @elizabethking5860 Рік тому +3

    This is awesome!

  • @TheTommygfunk1022
    @TheTommygfunk1022 2 роки тому +9

    So sad even Ezekiel thinks his mind has gone 😭😭😭😭

  • @trutwijd
    @trutwijd 4 роки тому +9

    I imagine some of these orchestra players thinking about all the time and money they probably spent at Julliard or some fancy music school and finding themselves playing background for Weird Al at Red Rocks. I hope they think "I made it, can't go any higher than this."

  • @jgambler1188
    @jgambler1188 11 місяців тому +2

    This guy's genius is underated...

  • @Ian_games06
    @Ian_games06 4 роки тому +7

    I love this man he is amazing

  • @annasherosky
    @annasherosky 4 роки тому +2

    This is my jam I could listen to thus 24 7

  • @heyyitsaubree
    @heyyitsaubree 4 роки тому +7

    damn i wish i could see you live! love you so much, man!

  • @asiagov6996
    @asiagov6996 4 роки тому +2

    Please live forever

  • @carlwitt7950
    @carlwitt7950 4 роки тому +4

    My man has had a hit song in every decade since the 70s. Name another artist that has even come close.

  • @Runaboo_
    @Runaboo_ 4 роки тому +82

    This is nice of you to do this for people who cant see a concert 😁👍

  • @kinghenryav178
    @kinghenryav178 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing

  • @billparrish4385
    @billparrish4385 2 роки тому +4

    I kinda love how it's a full orchestra! Those strings behind each verse, complete with a conductor directing them. How easy would it have been to just synthesize that on keyboards? Not our Al! Bravo, sir!

  • @jacksonmustian2945
    @jacksonmustian2945 4 роки тому +4

    Weird al rocks!

  • @folsum53
    @folsum53 3 роки тому +5

    It’s quite amazing really, this People who this song is about will never hear it

  • @TippyNorth
    @TippyNorth 4 роки тому +3

    I was lucky enough to see him last summer in Interlochen, MI...the man puts on an incredible show. He came out into the audience and stopped at my row while singing 'Tacky' if I remember correctly and I was just a few feet from him. I've been a fan since I was a teenager and I'm 56 now.

  • @bobbenson6825
    @bobbenson6825 4 роки тому +4

    Such dedication to live performances; he always brings top energy and that band is so damn tight.

  • @MattSimmonsSysAdmin
    @MattSimmonsSysAdmin 2 роки тому +2

    "...all the little Amlets want to be like..." cracks me up every time, and has for years.

  • @mickyholland1281
    @mickyholland1281 4 роки тому +4

    I can't help but think of the Sonic movie trailer whenever I listen to this now. Saw the show a few months ago and it was so worth it!

  • @starangel2190
    @starangel2190 4 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad your posting again Al!!

  • @Supercatandrewman
    @Supercatandrewman 4 роки тому +8

    I've been to a concert like this earlier last year!

  • @jtonsing
    @jtonsing 4 роки тому +3

    Saw this performance live and gosh it was just beautiful!

  • @RachelHS825
    @RachelHS825 4 роки тому +3

    PLEASE post more live concert videos!! 😍

  • @jefferyjones8399
    @jefferyjones8399 4 роки тому +2

    I saw him on this tour and it was everything.

  • @flameconvoy7424
    @flameconvoy7424 4 роки тому +2

    Al's movements make this even more amazing

  • @WildSaucy
    @WildSaucy 4 роки тому +2

    Best music ever

  • @johern3373
    @johern3373 4 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. I know that these recordings are expensive abd was happy with Jackson Park Express as is.

  • @AskJoe
    @AskJoe 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely Fantastic... Even the band is dressed for it!

  • @dhandharum6040
    @dhandharum6040 4 роки тому +2

    this guy is epic in all the meaning of the word

  • @NervousDisordo
    @NervousDisordo 4 роки тому +3

    Who has been waiting for something like this? Very exciting and cool.

  • @MombieApocalypse
    @MombieApocalypse 4 роки тому +1

    Your pipes, dude! Just as good, if not better, than the first time I heard Another One Rides The Bus. Love it!

  • @amberlittle3509
    @amberlittle3509 4 роки тому +2

    Your awesome! Weird Al

  • @MYGIRL1977
    @MYGIRL1977 4 роки тому +3

    Only one word comes to mind when listening to weird al......GENIUS!

  • @larsen_draws8430
    @larsen_draws8430 4 роки тому +2

    God I love this man

  • @aceofspadesmainchannel3027
    @aceofspadesmainchannel3027 4 роки тому +2

    I am a huge fan of your music!

  • @DismantleTheHegemony
    @DismantleTheHegemony 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve been a fan since the early 80’s. This was my first Weird Al concert. Came out from Iowa with my son and attended with my sister, her husband and my nephew, all of whom live in CO. What a great show. What a great venue. Backed up by the Denver Symphony Orchestra...wow. And now to find out that it was recorded. I hope that the whole show will one day be available for purchase. Thanks Al, for being such a great showman, and for sharing your talent and whimsical joy with the world for 40 years.

  • @faunsolo
    @faunsolo 4 роки тому +2

    You're literally the best human we have.

  • @realstan53
    @realstan53 4 роки тому +4

    Weird Al - The greatest thing since the wheel

  • @Nozomi89AceGaymer
    @Nozomi89AceGaymer 4 роки тому +2

    How he can be so cool?! ❤️😊

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 роки тому +80

    This is better than the original song. Says much about Weird Al

    • @nathalieli7617
      @nathalieli7617 2 роки тому +2

      Like White and Nerdy

    • @tails_show_tv
      @tails_show_tv 9 місяців тому +1

      Like ill sue ya i couldn't get into the original song but weird al version was awesome

    • @Goxilla
      @Goxilla 6 місяців тому +1

      It´s not

    • @olacolega7067
      @olacolega7067 5 місяців тому

      It's not

    • @Redglassess05
      @Redglassess05 5 місяців тому +2

      it is

  • @miserymedia
    @miserymedia 4 роки тому +5

    Back in like 2007 my cousin asked me to help him tryout for the Middle School talent show to perform this song dressed in our suits and beards. We def didn't make it but that memory taught me to stop caring about what other people think and just have fun making harmless art even when it's "dorky" Good times man

  • @sharonmadden6742
    @sharonmadden6742 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Awesome performance with the Colorado Symphony, your band and the singers!!

  • @Tymeggs
    @Tymeggs 4 роки тому +65

    me bofore this video was made: dont let the fire die out
    me after this video was made: *happines noises*

    • @mackr1940
      @mackr1940 4 роки тому

      What does this even mean

    • @shadowrev2914
      @shadowrev2914 4 роки тому +1

      @@mackr1940 It's a meme format.

    • @Tymeggs
      @Tymeggs 4 роки тому

      @@mackr1940 r/wooosh

  • @troychristiansen1755
    @troychristiansen1755 2 роки тому +4

    I like this song and verses better than the original one

  • @chasedavis8362
    @chasedavis8362 3 роки тому +3

    He sounds exactly like he did in the song, every single word

  • @BigTVideos
    @BigTVideos 4 роки тому +1

    So great to see him doing his great work. Super entertaining

  • @theTAILlor
    @theTAILlor 3 роки тому +3

    Artists say they know they've made it when Weird Al calls. But playing Red Rocks means you've made it into musical history.

  • @spacecowboyfpv5511
    @spacecowboyfpv5511 4 роки тому +1

    This show was so awesome! Lucky I got to go

  • @jointosrs8480
    @jointosrs8480 2 роки тому +1

    a throwback to better times

  • @jayaye7896
    @jayaye7896 4 роки тому +1

    I was at this show and it was great one!

  • @d33jus
    @d33jus 4 роки тому +1

    After all these years, he’s still got it! Go Al!!

  • @JJHeff
    @JJHeff 4 роки тому +1

    Please please please please release at least one show with the full orchestra.

  • @qbatmobile
    @qbatmobile 4 роки тому +2

    Dear Al... time to rebrand has come. It's Awesome Al now.

  • @williammccallum4760
    @williammccallum4760 3 роки тому +4

    This is 98% identical to the original cut; live. After how many years since it was released? That's a testament to just how good he is.

  • @cat351horse
    @cat351horse 4 роки тому +2

    These videos show that Al is just truly a talented singer! He's such a great performer

  • @djboca
    @djboca 4 роки тому +2

    Absolute classic!