I came for the 'WTF Face' and you did not disappoint. I love watching reactions to this song just for that. Word Crimes might be my favourite, but this always gets the best reactions.
It's possible. In his prime Garth Brooks had a similar vocal capacity. What you need is 1: A high level of physical fitness and a very large lung capacity, 2. Spend some time hyperventilating before you sing the passage, 3. Inhale as deep as you can, record that one "line" separately, then insert it into the song, 4. Stay close to the microphone so that you can minimize the volume of each word as it escapes. I don't think it could be done live while surrounded by the rest of the song. Al has never done it on stage.
I've seen Weird Al in a live performance and heard him hold a single note for an incredible length of time ( far longer than anybody should be able to hold a note). So, yes, he could pull off doing that whole set in one breath. There is a really good video for this song, but it was put out by a group of World of Warcraft players using in-game animations (it's soooo good).
That WoW Video was top notch to be sure, and you can pause it to see the names of the items and what they would do in WoW I picture it anytime I hear this song lol
I know I did! When he finished I had to take a deep breath and realized I'd started holding it when the list started! I'm so glad I didn't pass out before the song was done! LOL
Yes that was in one breath. I do not know how many takes it took, what I do know is that Al refuses to do this song live because he highly doubts he could just do it again just like that.
The still image representing the video is the album cover art. Al's label probably didn't want to subsidize the filming of a video for this. Al did manage to record a take of just the List in a single, practiced breath. Another comedy musician named Steve Goodie parodied "Hardware Store" about Harry Potter stuff about 20 years ago, calling it "Dumbledore" (which Al's then-young daughter loved and had on repeat, so it's said). Steve used to perform "Dumbledore" live in his sets, playing the guitar, and sometimes managing to do "Dumbledore"'s List in one breath, but not any more these days, though he still performs the song.
This song is a complete work of genius by an absolute genius of a man! Thank you for bringing us this awesome reaction D! The greatest run-on sentence in HISTORY!
5:55 - There's a reason he won't perform this song in concert. There's a lot of fan videos for this song, including a pretty good A.I. image video, but the best version is this motion poetry lyric video: ua-cam.com/video/sN-ZX8-IXYI/v-deo.html If you want to see another example of Al's incredible lung capacity, watch the video for 'Theme From Spy Hard.'
this is still one of the best videos for Hardware store. ****caution, if you get motion sickness easy you may not want to watch this**** ua-cam.com/video/sOtyB4hkhvY/v-deo.html
Here's a fellow who arranges songs a cappella in the barbershop style for performers to purchase. His recording is only him singing the four parts, and he includes the lyrics on screen. He did not risk his life to do the list in one breath, but alternated the lead and baritone parts. Truth be told, he probably blended several takes for the final video, but who cares? It's a masterpiece.ua-cam.com/video/D1LQrR2KzwE/v-deo.htmlsi=RoBIvsPXAfx01e3S
You should watch a video of him performing live his parody “Jerry Springer.” He can sing fast and keep the flow going smoothly. You will see that he can actual do it. No studio editing!
He probably could still do it, but the danger of passing out on stage during the attempt to repeat this feat is very high. Unlike in the studio, there are hot stage lights, and he'd be dancing. And passing out in front of a crowd is not cool.
You should do "Close but No Cigar," which is another original... though it's done roughly in the style of Cake. The video for it is animated by Jon K. (of Ren & Stimpy fame).
Insulation Ventilation High performance lubrication Automatic circumsisers Calculators Generators Matching salt and pepper shakers That's as much as I can manage
So... it's only 59 hardware items that he mentions, in the span of 30 seconds. Though it's more words that 61, obviously. I mean... 'high-performance lubrication' is one item, but three words. There are several items on the list that are multiple words. He also sometimes sticks an 'and' between similar items, like 'spoons and ladels', which is two items but needs three words. Other times he mentions items that are a single word for the item, like 'calculators', but those are in the severe minority (there's 2 in the whole list). Everything else is either a two or more word item, like 'hamster cages' or 'pesticides for fumigation', or else there's an 'and' between them like 'grout and spackle'. Sometimes the 'and' happens between multi-word items, too, such as 'shower rods and water meters'. And, to make things worse, there's items listed that... well, aren't real. Hard to say about the lubrication, but I'm _near positive_ that neither 'trailer hitch demagnetizers' nor 'automatic circumcisers' are real items. And, apparently, no he didn't do it all in one breath, it's stitched together. Also, this was originally supposed to be a style parody, but it went so badly he just wrote his own. Just thought you'd like to know. Great reaction! Have a nice day!
I first learned about circular breathing in a Spider Robinson novel. I spent 5 years practicing in my spare time on my french horn before I got to the point where I could hold a single note for 2 minutes. (Now you may ask why one would want to hear a french horn for two minutes solid, but that's a whole different discussion). If Al is using that technique, I can't tell where he is inhaling during that list of tools. I'm not sure if I'd be more impressed if it was just one breath, or vocal circular breathing.
I came for the 'WTF Face' and you did not disappoint. I love watching reactions to this song just for that. Word Crimes might be my favourite, but this always gets the best reactions.
The look on your face as you took in the most famous run-on sentence in music history
Absolutely priceless
All in one breath to boot!
62 items, 248 syllables, 30.7 seconds
The automatic circumciser stood out from the list to me. But the fact that the list also rhymed denotes his genius even more.
It's actually a cigar cutter
that made me laugh.
you must be right or I lose my mind. xD
It's possible. In his prime Garth Brooks had a similar vocal capacity. What you need is 1: A high level of physical fitness and a very large lung capacity, 2. Spend some time hyperventilating before you sing the passage, 3. Inhale as deep as you can, record that one "line" separately, then insert it into the song, 4. Stay close to the microphone so that you can minimize the volume of each word as it escapes. I don't think it could be done live while surrounded by the rest of the song. Al has never done it on stage.
Sounds like a job for TenSecondSongs !
Fun fact: This song was recorded in 2002 (for a 2003 release), but Rap God by Eminem didn't come out until 2012.
Eminem is hoping people didn't notice this song
Some folks are rappers. Al's an auctioneer.
I've seen Weird Al in a live performance and heard him hold a single note for an incredible length of time ( far longer than anybody should be able to hold a note). So, yes, he could pull off doing that whole set in one breath. There is a really good video for this song, but it was put out by a group of World of Warcraft players using in-game animations (it's soooo good).
That WoW Video was top notch to be sure, and you can pause it to see the names of the items and what they would do in WoW I picture it anytime I hear this song lol
There's a My Little Pony one that's awesome, too. I like them both in different ways.
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Yes, all in one breath.
You can get completely out of breath, just _listening_ to this song, let alone singing it. 😆
I know I did! When he finished I had to take a deep breath and realized I'd started holding it when the list started! I'm so glad I didn't pass out before the song was done! LOL
Yes that was in one breath. I do not know how many takes it took, what I do know is that Al refuses to do this song live because he highly doubts he could just do it again just like that.
As a 41 year old man living in a small town this is so relatable. As a life long hip hop fan that list of merchandise so impressive!
4:18 That face right there is why this and Given Up by Linkin Park are my favorite songs to watch people react to.
if you practice hard enough its posable to sing while breathing in, don't know if al did that but its something to think about.
The still image representing the video is the album cover art. Al's label probably didn't want to subsidize the filming of a video for this. Al did manage to record a take of just the List in a single, practiced breath.
Another comedy musician named Steve Goodie parodied "Hardware Store" about Harry Potter stuff about 20 years ago, calling it "Dumbledore" (which Al's then-young daughter loved and had on repeat, so it's said). Steve used to perform "Dumbledore" live in his sets, playing the guitar, and sometimes managing to do "Dumbledore"'s List in one breath, but not any more these days, though he still performs the song.
I had the privilege of having dinner with “weird” Al and his family through a mutual friend.
Weird Al has a fair number of originals. My personal favorite is "Nature Trail To Hell" from is second album. Horror movie that needs to be made.
I love Jackson park express
It's one of two of his songs that have back masking. In this one it's "Satan Eats Cheese Wiz".
This song is a complete work of genius by an absolute genius of a man! Thank you for bringing us this awesome reaction D! The greatest run-on sentence in HISTORY!
It is, it took some many takes that he doesn't do it live because he doesn't want to mess up the show.
Eminem: I'm the greatest rapper ever!
Weird Al: Hold my poodle....
I just snort-laughed so hard at this.
“Poodle hat” was the name of the cd that “hardware store” was on.
I love how you didn't just react to the song -- you actually identified with the character! I'll name one: automatic circumcizers.
In this context, probably the device used to trim multiple lengths of PVC pipe to uniform length without damaging the ends.
5:55 - There's a reason he won't perform this song in concert.
There's a lot of fan videos for this song, including a pretty good A.I. image video, but the best version is this motion poetry lyric video: ua-cam.com/video/sN-ZX8-IXYI/v-deo.html If you want to see another example of Al's incredible lung capacity, watch the video for 'Theme From Spy Hard.'
this is still one of the best videos for Hardware store. ****caution, if you get motion sickness easy you may not want to watch this**** ua-cam.com/video/sOtyB4hkhvY/v-deo.html
Here's a fellow who arranges songs a cappella in the barbershop style for performers to purchase. His recording is only him singing the four parts, and he includes the lyrics on screen. He did not risk his life to do the list in one breath, but alternated the lead and baritone parts. Truth be told, he probably blended several takes for the final video, but who cares? It's a masterpiece.ua-cam.com/video/D1LQrR2KzwE/v-deo.htmlsi=RoBIvsPXAfx01e3S
You should watch a video of him performing live his parody “Jerry Springer.” He can sing fast and keep the flow going smoothly. You will see that he can actual do it. No studio editing!
I loved him when I was a kid, and I still love him as an adult
The lyric video is even better.
I think that list was over 60 items long, I tried playing it in like 1/10 the speed to get everything and I think it was over 60, it's insane.
It’s one breath and that’s not even fast for him anymore
He’s done it in concert, but it is hard on the lungs.
I've seen him do this song in person, it's possible man. You might as well look at his video for Handy now.
Al refuses to do this song live
Because he literally can't do it anymore
He's just done the first verse in medleys...but very little else of HS...
He probably could still do it, but the danger of passing out on stage during the attempt to repeat this feat is very high. Unlike in the studio, there are hot stage lights, and he'd be dancing. And passing out in front of a crowd is not cool.
*inhales* they've got allen wrenches, gerbil feeders, toilet seats, electric heaters, trash compactors, juice extractor, shower rods and water meters, walkie-talkies, copper wires, safety goggles, radial tires, BB pellets, rubber mallets, fans and dehumidifiers, picture hangers, paper cutters, waffle irons, window shutters, paint removers, window louvres, masking tapes and plastic gutters, kitchen faucets, folding tables, weather stripping, jumper cables, hooks and tackle, grout and spackle, power foggers, spoons and ladles, pesticides for fumigation, high-performance lubrication, metal roofing, water proofing, multipurpose insulation, air compressors, brass connectors, wrecking chiesels, smoke detectors, tire gauges, hamster cages, thermostats and bug deflectors, trailer hitch demagnetizers, automatic circumcisers, tennis rackets, angle brackets, duracells and energizers, soffit panels, circuit breakers, vaccum cleaners, coffee makers, calculators, generators, matching salt and pepper shakers
*passes out from lack of oxygen*
You should do "Close but No Cigar," which is another original... though it's done roughly in the style of Cake. The video for it is animated by Jon K. (of Ren & Stimpy fame).
I will have to check this one out. Have never heard of it😊
Yes this is your first original track (Unless I missed one of your Al reactions)
The only item I remember every time i listen to this song and he list all the stuff is the automatic circumciser.
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
1 breath 1 take
I think you should check out his Hamilton Polka. The video version, please.
I absolutely loved your reaction to this song.
But you will never find a 10mm socket... ever
I can get slightly more than halfway into that verse in one breath i think
I can get all the way through, but not loudly.
I heard "automatic circumcisors" in that list O_o
That's the name for the little guillotine you use to cut the end off of cigars.
@@johnrippen5662 That's just a circumcisor. The automatic circumcisor is used to trim multiple lengths of PVC pipe.
Insulation
Ventilation
High performance lubrication
Automatic circumsisers
Calculators
Generators
Matching salt and pepper shakers
That's as much as I can manage
Allen wrenches, gerbil feeders, toilet seats, electric heaters, trash compactors juice extractors...
Ummmm no I have never overlooked Weird Al from age 4 when I first heard him to now 34 😂
Weird Al is The G.O.A.T.
What in the world is an automatic circumciser and what would it be doing at a hardware store?
Somebody said it's for cutting PVC pipe and getting a nice smooth edge.
Alan wrenches
Automatic circumsicer
Calculator generator matching salt and pepper shakers
Al may not be a rapper but he's still way up there in terms of words per minute.
He never performs this live because he’s unsure he can even replicate it.
So... it's only 59 hardware items that he mentions, in the span of 30 seconds. Though it's more words that 61, obviously. I mean... 'high-performance lubrication' is one item, but three words. There are several items on the list that are multiple words. He also sometimes sticks an 'and' between similar items, like 'spoons and ladels', which is two items but needs three words. Other times he mentions items that are a single word for the item, like 'calculators', but those are in the severe minority (there's 2 in the whole list). Everything else is either a two or more word item, like 'hamster cages' or 'pesticides for fumigation', or else there's an 'and' between them like 'grout and spackle'. Sometimes the 'and' happens between multi-word items, too, such as 'shower rods and water meters'. And, to make things worse, there's items listed that... well, aren't real. Hard to say about the lubrication, but I'm _near positive_ that neither 'trailer hitch demagnetizers' nor 'automatic circumcisers' are real items. And, apparently, no he didn't do it all in one breath, it's stitched together. Also, this was originally supposed to be a style parody, but it went so badly he just wrote his own.
Just thought you'd like to know.
Great reaction!
Have a nice day!
i've heard that "automatic circumcisers" basically means cigar cutters, as they cut off the tip of the cigar so it can be properly smoked
@@milkshkae Somebody else said they were for cutting PVC pipe, so now I'm gonna look it up.
Al is the parody G.O.A.T.
" FOIL" Next!
Rap god who?
Every 27th customer....
He's circular breathing
I mean he probably can, but he did the list in one breath, nearly passed out by the end of it
I first learned about circular breathing in a Spider Robinson novel. I spent 5 years practicing in my spare time on my french horn before I got to the point where I could hold a single note for 2 minutes. (Now you may ask why one would want to hear a french horn for two minutes solid, but that's a whole different discussion). If Al is using that technique, I can't tell where he is inhaling during that list of tools. I'm not sure if I'd be more impressed if it was just one breath, or vocal circular breathing.
Yes he did that in one breath and nearly passed out. Doesn't do it live (go figure lol!) Any dude thinks he's a rapper, you've been challenged!!
audio balancing. Your voice, compared to the video .. a bit off balanced. I had to move the volume both up and then down.
Yes, it was done in one breath.