For those of us who can play multiple instruments but can’t read music, people who can play a whole library of songs simply because they have the sheet music get massive respect from me …
If i feel down i listen to his accoustics for a good cry. If i feel like party i turn up his studio versions. He‘s my soundtrack for everything. Universal andrew! Multi tool andrew! Love andrew!
This friggen guy has tears in my eyes one day after I was at his show jumping around and having a great time. What a musician. I’m a full blown convert to the ways of W.K.
Everything about this video is so pure and raw. It’s something to be appreciated in a world that forces perspective and filters everything into “perfection.”
I've thought the same thing. It would have been cool to hear David sing Andrew's new song 'Babalon', as I def hear the similarity present in that song. Cheers!
Andrew you are like the lightning bolt I needed in my life. I always liked you, played party hard before going out drinking etc shit like that. Now tho since buying your new album you have helped me through so much dilemmas in my life. You remind me why I wanted piano lessons, you reminded me that my heart is stronger than I thought it was. And you reminded me that long haired dudes are the sexiest x
Never lose it! Never give up, “never let down” When it’s time to Party, Andrew let’s me know. When it’s time to work and focus on goals, Andrew let’s me know. Movitates me to work on my own music. Motivates me to work out. Motivates me to be the best version of myself to present to the world.
It really makes me sad this only has 32k views. So much time invested in creating for others and yet every news story is worse than the last and those all have millions of views…
So excited to see you in Indianapolis in may! Ive been listening for about 13 years never been more excited to go to a concert! Look for the guy that knows every word!
He's just socially awkward and not a public speaker. The only reason why I don't sound like him all the time is I practiced speaking with people. I'm a natural introvert, so, occasionally I'll slip and start to sound awkward as well. He's a great musician. I play keyboard and guitar, but my keyboard skills are nothing like his. He's a genius! Music is how he speaks.
Slightly nuts? He smashed his own face in with a brick to make the album cover for I Get Wet. But you know what, his commitment is phenomenal and he is a good musician
I've just realized why his songs sound as monolithic and huge as they do. You can tell by his piano performances (this one and the NPR Tiny Desk one) mostly uses octaves as the foundation of chords. Rarely a 7th (so nearly no power chords) and never a 3rd (unless he is passing thru with a bassline. Tha leaves a lot of harmonic room (note info and fq space). Most of the instruments are playing those "monochords" in unison, but covering different octaves. And there you have it:: A mastodon wall of sound to keep alive the music epicness!! The lack of lower mids harmonic content also allows the higher notes to roam free, with more complex and overlaping polymelodies. Don't forget that many times just a monophonic bassline + a vocal melody on top already sets the scales, and may give enough information and correlation for chords. There it is, I said it. It probably doesn't make any sense, but that's because I am doing what I'm supposed to: PARTYING HARD AND FLYING "KITE AS A HIGH"
He played “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61” from JS Bach by memory. Massive respect.
That particular piece is pretty important to him.
For those of us who can play multiple instruments but can’t read music, people who can play a whole library of songs simply because they have the sheet music get massive respect from me …
If i feel down i listen to his accoustics for a good cry. If i feel like party i turn up his studio versions. He‘s my soundtrack for everything. Universal andrew! Multi tool andrew! Love andrew!
He is too pure for this world. We don't deserve him...
This friggen guy has tears in my eyes one day after I was at his show jumping around and having a great time. What a musician. I’m a full blown convert to the ways of W.K.
He will pay your speeding ticket when you rock out too hard and accidentally take the pedal a little past the line!
In high-school, I needed Henry Rollins to get me through it alive. As a 46 year-old adult male, Andrew W.K. is keeping me alive.
music is worth living for
bach
party hard
classic andrew
best version of the song. transcendent
This makes me hope there's an acoustic/ballad for Music Is Worth Living For on the album, god damn
Should have a million views.
2 million
The people who gave the dislikes don't understand this guy. They give him more power.
The truth of the universe/God seems to shine through you when you play music Andrew. It's a pleasure to watch.
How is he not one of the most recognized musicians of our time?
he will be one day, once society finally catches up
To busy praising mumble rap to appreciate a man who invest his heart and passion into being the best
Andrew, we need you now to defeat Covid-19. Summon the Party Gods!
He is the only one that can do it I think.
Andrew's honesty and humility is so refreshing.
Everything about this video is so pure and raw. It’s something to be appreciated in a world that forces perspective and filters everything into “perfection.”
I'm not crying ...you're crying
Andrew WK should do David Bowie covers. He'd absolutely nail them.
I've thought the same thing. It would have been cool to hear David sing Andrew's new song 'Babalon', as I def hear the similarity present in that song. Cheers!
Damn. The chills. We love Andrew
Andrew you are like the lightning bolt I needed in my life. I always liked you, played party hard before going out drinking etc shit like that. Now tho since buying your new album you have helped me through so much dilemmas in my life. You remind me why I wanted piano lessons, you reminded me that my heart is stronger than I thought it was. And you reminded me that long haired dudes are the sexiest x
Never lose it! Never give up, “never let down”
When it’s time to Party, Andrew let’s me know. When it’s time to work and focus on goals, Andrew let’s me know.
Movitates me to work on my own music. Motivates me to work out.
Motivates me to be the best version of myself to present to the world.
andrew wk.... the art we didnt.know.we needed
Chills. Especially music is worth living for...sounds like it could be a slow song too. #partyhard
That performance of Party Hard was so great. The whole set was great too. But man keep it up Andrew!
fucking love this guy. seeing him twice next week.
Wow... I wasn't expecting that! Awesome!
if Asgard has The God Of Rock, it's him..stands next to Loki and Thor.
Amazing, brilliant and inspiring. Andrew W.K. Is a musical genius
My respect for this man just shot up by about 10000%
Under rated Genius
💯
Party hard sounds great on piano solo. Great work Andrew w.k.
It really makes me sad this only has 32k views.
So much time invested in creating for others and yet every news story is worse than the last and those all have millions of views…
Party Hard!!!! On piano solo is amazing!
this goes HARD AF
So excited to see you in Indianapolis in may! Ive been listening for about 13 years never been more excited to go to a concert! Look for the guy that knows every word!
So ANDREW WK in acoustic is DAVID BOWIE. This guy's register is immense
I actually prefer these stripped-down versions over the studio recordings. 👏
Beautiful Andrew!
I love how awkward he is when he is applauded. Andrew awkward wk
This is beautiful
That was really good AWK!
Andrew W.K., thank you so much.
Amazing piano player! I did not know he had such talent! Always loved him, but this blows my mind!
Only 14K views?! What the hell?
I miss W.K. The hiatus is too much
You make my day Andrew!
That was great
what a cool guy
LEGEND
Very great performance. I havent seen him in awhile.
album kept me from killing myself. I was in the planning stages, had a pistol and everything.
Very talented musician, and especially, composer. Slightly nuts maybe... nothing wrong with that.
every genius has a little madness in them
He's just socially awkward and not a public speaker. The only reason why I don't sound like him all the time is I practiced speaking with people. I'm a natural introvert, so, occasionally I'll slip and start to sound awkward as well. He's a great musician. I play keyboard and guitar, but my keyboard skills are nothing like his. He's a genius! Music is how he speaks.
Slightly nuts? He smashed his own face in with a brick to make the album cover for I Get Wet. But you know what, his commitment is phenomenal and he is a good musician
@11.45 for those wanting to Party Hard
The party gods approve!
Sick version
Bravooooo !!!
Anyone know where could find sheet music for any of these?
ok now this is some good stuff
Andrew could actually make an acoustic record and pull it off, his songs sound great this way too
he did a piano album only album years ago
awesome! 👏
The first song just proves the conspiracy. Complete performance piece.
2 People Clicked Dislike and basically need to dissapear
He just starts playin a random song and says, “ I didn’t write this one” 😂 he is so awesome , and that whole performance sounded amazing
PIZZA PASSION PARTY POWER FOREVER
Don't call me Andy W.Kaufman...
Andy Worhol K
yay
I've just realized why his songs sound as monolithic and huge as they do. You can tell by his piano performances (this one and the NPR Tiny Desk one) mostly uses octaves as the foundation of chords. Rarely a 7th (so nearly no power chords) and never a 3rd (unless he is passing thru with a bassline. Tha leaves a lot of harmonic room (note info and fq space). Most of the instruments are playing those "monochords" in unison, but covering different octaves. And there you have it:: A mastodon wall of sound to keep alive the music epicness!!
The lack of lower mids harmonic content also allows the higher notes to roam free, with more complex and overlaping polymelodies. Don't forget that many times just a monophonic bassline + a vocal melody on top already sets the scales, and may give enough information and correlation for chords.
There it is, I said it. It probably doesn't make any sense, but that's because I am doing what I'm supposed to:
PARTYING HARD AND FLYING "KITE AS A HIGH"
Get the fuck out of here.
Incredible.
WWAWKD??
Party!
Effing comic: electric, heck
The quirky coast disappointedly preach because stream distinctively sigh opposite a bawdy theory. literate, colossal level
Very A.W.K.ward