People don't understand how difficult it is to recite all that without following a repetitive rythm while managing to play every piano note in its right place. Tim may be a comedian, but he's a bloody great musician.
@@PhoenixsNetwork Mark Nopfler from Dire Straits taught himself guitar and didn't learn sheet music. Well that's what was said at the height of his fame anyway.
He rants. I saw him on TV on quiz shows and thought he might be funny then saw his act and well without being Tim and ranting he gets a bee in his bonet and just rants and it's not funny
It's not just the comedy, nor the musicianship, nor the look, it's the whole package of brilliance, that's genius. Seeing him live is on my bucket list, right after survival.
Yeah when I first watched Tim Minchin the first thing that hit me was the intelligence of his comedy and the next thing to hit me was his brilliance of musicianship and technique.
@@Thomas-nc9fz it is like anime, sometimes there is a joke that cant be translated, and instead is replaced, but with unnoficial subs they leave the joke and add a text on top, or sometimes at the beggining of the episode explaining the joke, and when you see a similar joke later you laugh because you now have the context required, they also do that in between manga panels, one piece would be less funny without people explaining the puns that Oda uses
Elton John isn't an exceptionality good piano player, every person who's had piano lessons for some time can play his songs. He is a great songwriter and performer, though. Sorry, guys.
@@w8m4n what do you mean by "agenda" ? Do you even know? You mean they have a plan? Everyone on Earth has an "agenda". What a stupid word to get upset about. "Oh no, someone has an 'agenda' that differs from mine!"
He has such a light behind his eyes, he looks young, but he’s in his forties. And on top of all that he’s charming, an amazing musician, and a bashful genius in many respects. I love him
Broker www.etymonline.com/word/broker mid-14c. (mid-13c. in surnames), "commercial agent, factor," also "an agent in sordid business," from Anglo-French brocour "small trader," from abrokur "retailer of wine, tapster;" perhaps from Portuguese alborcar "barter," but more likely from Old French brocheor, from brochier "to broach, tap, pierce (a keg)," from broche (Old North French broke, broque) "pointed tool" (see broach (n.)), with an original sense of "wine dealer," hence "retailer, middleman, agent." In Middle English, used contemptuously of peddlers and pimps, "one who buys and sells public office" (late 14c. in Anglo-French), "intermediary in love or marriage" (late 14c.).
@Joshua B I realize he is a comedian. However, I have always wondered about the etymology of the word "broker" and never before bothered to look it up. Now I have. Enjoy.
@Joshua B I'm also sure he does know, but somehow I think he's missed that for pedantry to be funny, it either has to be valid argument or so ridiculous an argument that it slaps you with parody. But this is a great example of where making fun of pedantry just sounds like actual pedantry (based on a misunderstanding of how etymology works). Much like every person who makes a joke or bit out of people using the word irony/ironic wrong, to the point where they're literally ignoring that there are about half a dozen different types of irony, and so they dismiss one or two valid examples and just end up look like a tit. :) Though I will say, if there's someone who rarely makes this particular mistake, it's certainly Tim Minchin. The dude rival's even Carlin in his linguistic prowess - and I consider myself raised in the Carlin School of Language, so that's not a compliment I would ever give lightly.
I am tempted to say that he's incredibly talented, but this would not be fair towards the countless hours he must have spent singing and playing and reading.
Not too often, someone get's through to me with something I can listen to again and again. Or rather, I have to, because so much is going on! Tim Minchin is worth a mention, as they say in New Zealand. This man is quite something else! I did not know this was possible! He plays jazz piano, including solos, while reciting a poem in pure actor style. I would have to be three people to do that: A bass player, a pianist, and myself. And perhaps a fourth person to write this amazing 'round of information'...
I recently had to read the first third of this poem (I somehow sight read it) for an audition for a university play (the style of both play and song were similar), and my god, this hooked me onto Tim Minchin for life. Odd audition, wonderful man.
I had never heard of Tim Minchin until he guest starred in Californication season 6. Mitsubishi Colt........ absolute genius! This is the second or third video clip I have seen of him outside of Californication. What a talent!
I'm a freelance writer, and I tended bar over the summer for some extra money for travel. This conversation is very accurate. That growl at 6:26 sums it up perfectly.
If I remember correctly, there's a video of Tim saying he gave up learning the piano at a music school, but just before he left his teacher showed him a cool trick that helped Tim a lot after, as he's not a fan of reading sheet music.
Love this song every time I hear it.. Saw Tim live in Melbourne in 2009 (met and spoke to him after the show too) and again in 2010.. A marvelous entertainer, and truly gifted pianist.
@@bonniea8189 its been almost 20 yrs since i read them to the kids and twice as long since i had them read to me, but i remember green eggs and the lorax the most
Can we give a shout out to whoever directed the camera work here too? Like, doing the conversation at the start by cutting between two shots as if they were two people, or showing the fingers on the keys at just the right moments. The visuals match the energy of the performance.
Bravo!!! My first car was a Colt. My dad bought his Colt for only $3,000.00 and the salesman was fired the next day. His was a '75 Colt, mine was '72. It's been a running joke in my family since 1975, and now it's a beautifully funny song with a completely different background. Thanks Jim, I mean...Tim!
The best part is the end. The guy is like "one day you can be really good" meanwhile Tim can already play as well as Elton John and can probably play every song if he wanted.
I love this so much. It goes from a rant about how money isn't everything and a snark comment...to Elton John's only song he ever wrote by himself which is just "Life isn't everything" over and over.
People don't understand how difficult it is to recite all that without following a repetitive rythm while managing to play every piano note in its right place. Tim may be a comedian, but he's a bloody great musician.
4st 7lb hay, do you happen to know what type of piano he is doing, I have no idea what it’s called
The thing that always baffles me is that he can’t read sheet music
If anybody ever needs convincing, show them F Sharp. It's nearly impossible to stay in tune... Out of tune.
He's a musician first, comedian second. Which is honestly mind boggling given how funny he is
@@PhoenixsNetwork Mark Nopfler from Dire Straits taught himself guitar and didn't learn sheet music. Well that's what was said at the height of his fame anyway.
Genius comes in many forms. Tim just happens to be one of those forms.
He rants. I saw him on TV on quiz shows and thought he might be funny then saw his act and well without being Tim and ranting he gets a bee in his bonet and just rants and it's not funny
@@stevenhardwick9922 Ironic post....
Inb4 2cock2block comes and flings the bible at you
@@benderong4478 who?
He's the only person in the history of the world that makes beat poetry anything but an abortion of art.
Everyone has a genius; finding it is rare. Having a genius that is marketable; finding that is rarer.
Yes - most of us are useless😅
.. still .. if you're being .. grammatical
It is unbelievable what he is doing with the piano... the tones match the discourse almost perfectly
What has to be tracked here to do this rhythmically, I can't make sense of a human that can do this but there he is.
Breathing/lyric expression is what I would follow to attempt this sort of thing.
im keen to know where it didnt quite hit the mark...cos you said it was 'almost' perfect...time stamp perhaps?
Yea didn't they make a computer piano that imitated voice sounds?
yes !! if he keeps practising maybe one day he'll be as good as....
Tim being able to deliver a contextually appropriate slur is a testament to his finesse and skill.
Legend says that the camera man insisted on zooming further and further into Tim's face 'till the point where nothing else mattered.
entranced by his eyes, as we all are sometimes.
a little eyeliner goes a long way, don't matter if you are a man.
It's not just the comedy, nor the musicianship, nor the look, it's the whole package of brilliance, that's genius. Seeing him live is on my bucket list, right after survival.
I recommend it.
Agreed. Got a ticket to his show on Feb 3, 2021 since his 2020 tour was postponed. So excited!
I saw him in Perth last year it was amazing
Yeah when I first watched Tim Minchin the first thing that hit me was the intelligence of his comedy and the next thing to hit me was his brilliance of musicianship and technique.
Ha ha. Let me know when you are able to check that survival item off the list
6:26 That "Tim" reverberated within my soul
Tim is a genre all to himself. We're lucky that he also happens to be very good at it.
See also: Tom Lehrer
@@patheddles4004 I'll second that.
That gynaecologist one is the best joke i’ve ever heard
@@Thomas-nc9fz it is like anime, sometimes there is a joke that cant be translated, and instead is replaced, but with unnoficial subs they leave the joke and add a text on top, or sometimes at the beggining of the episode explaining the joke, and when you see a similar joke later you laugh because you now have the context required, they also do that in between manga panels, one piece would be less funny without people explaining the puns that Oda uses
Elton John isn't an exceptionality good piano player, every person who's had piano lessons for some time can play his songs. He is a great songwriter and performer, though.
Sorry, guys.
Tim's hair is my spirit animal.
It really is an animal
It's a perm! Well, reverse perm, he's got really curly hair!
I play piano and trombone. The two most phallic sounding instruments of all.
I struggle to even say a single word to someone when I'm playing the piano so seeing Tim be able to do this is very humbling 😂
This guy is different. Funny and musical. Best of all, he's got the smokey eye down pat! What a package!
Yea Tim is great! But he's athiest, so naive/ignorant people think he's evil.
@@Jett-King ironic really isn't it?
@@w8m4n yea people don't understand the definition of athiesm. Normally athiests are the best people of all.
@@Jett-King yeah as there is never normally an agenda with atheists.
@@w8m4n what do you mean by "agenda" ? Do you even know?
You mean they have a plan? Everyone on Earth has an "agenda". What a stupid word to get upset about.
"Oh no, someone has an 'agenda' that differs from mine!"
His eyes color is beautiful!
I drown in his eyes!
His teeth are perfect too. He’s just so incredibly hot all around.
Nothing ever compares to the first time you listen to one of Tim's songs.
Inflatable You was my first Tim exposure.
He has such a light behind his eyes, he looks young, but he’s in his forties. And on top of all that he’s charming, an amazing musician, and a bashful genius in many respects. I love him
47 yup
Well to be fair - this clip is from 2008. And he is still amazing... at any age!
Me too. Lol
A legend, always has been, always will be, we love you Jim…er…Tim.
this is Tim at his best, I love everything he's done but this is a masterpiece
surprising choice, I am glad he has gone to music though, comedy and music are a wonderful but explosive and unstable combination
Blimey! That is beyond genius!!! He can recite all that AND play the piano at the same time (musician thing). Awesome lines, too... 😲
His brain never tired working all things simultaneously ... The Amazing Tim Minchin!!
The moment he paused after saying Elton John I got an ad... the Snickers ad with Elton John in it. I'm shocked.
Every word that the broker say, Tim gives it a high note accent.. Amazing
Davor Bertovic that’s also characteristic of an Australian accent which is part of it
Tim: I dont call myself a sanger ...
Everyone not from Australia: Yes you do!
Broker www.etymonline.com/word/broker mid-14c. (mid-13c. in surnames), "commercial agent, factor," also "an agent in sordid business," from Anglo-French brocour "small trader," from abrokur "retailer of wine, tapster;" perhaps from Portuguese alborcar "barter," but more likely from Old French brocheor, from brochier "to broach, tap, pierce (a keg)," from broche (Old North French broke, broque) "pointed tool" (see broach (n.)), with an original sense of "wine dealer," hence "retailer, middleman, agent." In Middle English, used contemptuously of peddlers and pimps, "one who buys and sells public office" (late 14c. in Anglo-French), "intermediary in love or marriage" (late 14c.).
@Joshua B I realize he is a comedian. However, I have always wondered about the etymology of the word "broker" and never before bothered to look it up.
Now I have. Enjoy.
@@pirbird14 Nothing quite like seeking advice from a brokerage trying to sell you the latest product sold by the banks.
@Joshua B I'm also sure he does know, but somehow I think he's missed that for pedantry to be funny, it either has to be valid argument or so ridiculous an argument that it slaps you with parody. But this is a great example of where making fun of pedantry just sounds like actual pedantry (based on a misunderstanding of how etymology works).
Much like every person who makes a joke or bit out of people using the word irony/ironic wrong, to the point where they're literally ignoring that there are about half a dozen different types of irony, and so they dismiss one or two valid examples and just end up look like a tit. :)
Though I will say, if there's someone who rarely makes this particular mistake, it's certainly Tim Minchin. The dude rival's even Carlin in his linguistic prowess - and I consider myself raised in the Carlin School of Language, so that's not a compliment I would ever give lightly.
So, he’s a a small protected structure used for observing or firing from?
This is comic genius! So cutting and musically brilliant.
Tim Minchin, the king of musical comedy. Love his stuff always and forever.
I am tempted to say that he's incredibly talented, but this would not be fair towards the countless hours he must have spent singing and playing and reading.
Genius comes in many forms. And not only Tim but the guy behind the Cameras it's one of them
Not too often, someone get's through to me with something I can listen to again and again. Or rather, I have to, because so much is going on!
Tim Minchin is worth a mention, as they say in New Zealand. This man is quite something else! I did not know this was possible! He plays jazz piano, including solos, while reciting a poem in pure actor style. I would have to be three people to do that: A bass player, a pianist, and myself. And perhaps a fourth person to write this amazing 'round of information'...
He is actually Australian, but close
I recently had to read the first third of this poem (I somehow sight read it) for an audition for a university play (the style of both play and song were similar), and my god, this hooked me onto Tim Minchin for life. Odd audition, wonderful man.
Some people can play piano
Some people can write poetry
Some people can perform comedy
How the HELL does he do all three at the SAME TIME?
Some people can play guitar
Some people can write songs
Some people can Act
Some people can Direct
He doesn't play piano and write at the same time tho does'e?
@@jakobvanklinken Yeah...
@@jakobvanklinken I wouldn't be surprised if he could!
Bo?
This guy is pure genius.
Love love love Tim Minchin.
Now I see why this guy is so popular... Hadn't seen anyhting extended or musical from him but, talent and creativity he has without doubt.
I had never heard of Tim Minchin until he guest starred in Californication season 6.
Mitsubishi Colt........ absolute genius!
This is the second or third video clip I have seen of him outside of Californication.
What a talent!
Same, he was great on Californication 😊
Just love this very talented man the world is the richer for having him.❤️❤️🎶🎶💯💯
I'm a freelance writer, and I tended bar over the summer for some extra money for travel. This conversation is very accurate. That growl at 6:26 sums it up perfectly.
I absolutely do not regret giving up the piano. I'm glad Tim didn't, though!
@OnlyRusseLLHD It still can be. What's stopping you from picking it back up again other than your attitude?
@OnlyRusseLLHD I'm sorry to hear that. I encourage you to try your best though, you got this!
If I remember correctly, there's a video of Tim saying he gave up learning the piano at a music school, but just before he left his teacher showed him a cool trick that helped Tim a lot after, as he's not a fan of reading sheet music.
Wow.
First time I've seen something from Tim and straight away hooked.
What a legend!
That was pure genius and virtuosity. What a machine.
Love this song every time I hear it..
Saw Tim live in Melbourne in 2009 (met and spoke to him after the show too) and again in 2010.. A marvelous entertainer, and truly gifted pianist.
I hope you're not a stock broker.
And what instrument did you have a bad breakup with?
@@andrewbloom7694 Bit late to the party Andrew..
@@GenoLoma 2 years? Many videos have comment threads that last longer than that
I need to this in Dr Seuss format. All Tim’s work should be released as Dr Seuss books.
if you haven't already, you should check out another one of his pieces like this, called "Storm" which is also very Seuss-esq
Storm can be purchased in dr. seuss-esque book form.
no, he would just be another cancled seuss book then... thank god tim is still alive to fight that nonsence
@@mdh6977 Which of the books that the Seuss publishers decided to remove was your favorite?
@@bonniea8189 its been almost 20 yrs since i read them to the kids and twice as long since i had them read to me, but i remember green eggs and the lorax the most
The man is a genius!
Hey how are you??
Honestly….if you really stop and think…..that was borderline genius
😂 unbelievable the stock broker 2:26 had me and then the whole roller-coaster came clicking thru.
The man is a genius...Really!
Surname Minchin , first name Tim , no star shines as bright as him. 🌟 Amazing mate !!
something that i saw the other day that is very true -- money isnt the most important thing but it affects everything that is important
Gave me hope today Timo 😅I shan't say that again, your name I mean, that way, that is... ❤love from Cape Town 🇿🇦
Such a clever wit and amazing musical talent…I would love to see him live!
Can I like it again? What a legend.
Just when I thought he couldn't get any better
Can we give a shout out to whoever directed the camera work here too? Like, doing the conversation at the start by cutting between two shots as if they were two people, or showing the fingers on the keys at just the right moments. The visuals match the energy of the performance.
I had a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, too! Maybe one day I will be as good as Tim Minchin.
the piano playing kind of reminds me of those "hearing lyrics where there are none" midi tracks
The car maketh the man Jim - and you are The Man. Just beautiful and clever. ("Clothes maketh man")
Bravo!!! My first car was a Colt. My dad bought his Colt for only $3,000.00 and the salesman was fired the next day. His was a '75 Colt, mine was '72. It's been a running joke in my family since 1975, and now it's a beautifully funny song with a completely different background. Thanks Jim, I mean...Tim!
One of the best I have ever seen. You know you're good, I hope those that should, see it. Cheers Tim.
love love him, I saw him first looking for Jesus Christ Super Star songs and found this guy.. had no idea of his other talents till now
Love you Jim 😂. What a bloody legend and national treasure
*TIM*
totally amazing artist....never ceases to amaze me with his talent!! go Tim!
I've been a fan for year and it just hit me he has the bluest blue eyes I've ever seen also nice eye makeup
I nearly choked on the croissant I was eating in the first 2 minutes. Hahaha.
The best part is the end. The guy is like "one day you can be really good" meanwhile Tim can already play as well as Elton John and can probably play every song if he wanted.
"I wish I stuck with it" are six words you'll here from others in conversations all the time as a musician
Still can't decide what the best beat poem is, this or Storm. They're both just so clever, funny and executed.
I love this so much. It goes from a rant about how money isn't everything and a snark comment...to Elton John's only song he ever wrote by himself which is just "Life isn't everything" over and over.
I feel your pain, Tim and I love that you perform with no shoes. Shoes : Never could stand them, myself. ☺
Hey how are you?
Wow oh wow what a spectacular performance. Love love love Tim Minchin
Hilarious 😂 gifted genius. A rare talent. A pleasure to meet you.
I am I love with your voice!
Love Tim Minchin. Saw him live at the Hay Festival many years ago.
Your hands appear to have a stream of consciousness of their own!
Hey how are you?
there are so many wonderful things I could say about Tim Minchin but my brain is stuck repeating "A SHOEHORN?!"
1. Absolute genius.
2. Wtf would UA-cam put adverts in the middle of a song?!
He is a musician, magician ✨⚡️✨
Watching it for the second time now ... just as brilliant...
Bloody genius !
I’ve not seen this before. Thanks!
An absolutely unique performance 👍🏼
Hilarious and talented beyond measure. But I figure he's worth a couple 10's of millions himself. ;)
Where has this been all my life?!?
Hey how are you?
right?
Pure joy!!
This one moved me, truly.
He doesn't look like he's even concentrating on the piano part.
Musical genius!!!! Comedy genius!!! Al rolled into one.
I would absolutely love to see the sheet music for a lot of his songs, and this one is up on the top of my wish list.
Magical story telling
That’s not just comedy, (like the channel says) , it’s freaking genius!
Absolute Genius !
Just brilliant...........but I guess you know that Tim!!! Cheers 🥰😍💕
Mitsubishi Colt is one of my favorite...*songs(?)* from Tim Minchin, hands down lmao
what an incredibly talented chap
Legendary..lyrically lingusitic genius!
His eyes are mesmerizing. 👀
Genius! Love your work, Tim!
I know that Tim is an unbelievably great musician, but we shouldn’t downplay how great Elton John is. He’s a fantastic pianist , a true prodigy.
but can he also act, direct, and do comedy?
He may be a prodigy, but calling him a fantastic pianist is like calling Einstein a fantastic body builder
Those eyes...
Freagin' brilliant, Tim!!!
He is really funny and accurate😊
He is a rock star with such a great humor