Beefheart on the Beach

Alan Dunn in collaboration with The Probes, Edgar Jones, Imogen Ettridge and Tim Brunsden. Supported by Arts Council England and Bluecoat. With thanks to Mike Badger, Bryan Biggs, Darran Marquiss, Nguyen Green, Brigitte Jurack, Kyle Percy and Wirral Council. More: alandunn67.co.uk/beefheart.html
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[@mildandbitter]

I wonder how many in the rather bemused audience realised they were seeing a recreation of one of rock music's most iconic moments. Chapeau! to all involved

[@jimbosaul3996]

yes. what you said !!!!!

[@BreezyandtheBlazers-vd3xw]

Probably non of them :/ But hopefully the performance popped their curiosity enough to discover Beefheart!

[@davidflaneau2810]

Not many. Maybe the little kid.

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

Well is'nt it obvious😊

[@mildandbitter]

Sure 'Nuff@@MichelleAhern-gr9zl

[@hootinouts]

Dang, you guys did a great job. Beefheart's music is not something easily replicated.

[@mavjimbo]

Very ambitious indeed

[@andrewmair7371]

Unless you have a trout mask…☝️🤔😼

[@Dhakadice]

@@andrewmair7371 ...or better yet, a replica.

[@juankgonzalez6230]

Absolutely glorious tribute. RIP The Captain

[@rdavis666]

Well done for even having the bottle to try and recreate this piece of musical history!

[@blatendcrude7570]

Jes, Djeezes...!

[@jaspersazerac8119]

And do it justice

[@pgroove163]

bottle is empty...fill it up with yo yo your own shit baby...now its yesterday...

[@michaelmcginley7930]

That would have been good to be there

[@AntonyFleck]

Well!!! Pretty damn Good!!!......

[@filthylucreonyoutube]

I rate this performance... _Fast and bulbous!_ And I shed _a tin tear drop..._ 😢

[@46metube]

They must be running on laser beans!

[@filthylucreonyoutube]

@@46metube The original Mascara Snake has a great interview on YT about working with DVV. Check out 'from Straight to Bizarre' for great info on the creation of TMR.

[@thomaskodunne7542]

Saw the captain 2x once in Poughkeepsie at the CHANCE his stuff is still light years away

[@JamminClemmons]

"BULBOUS.....also tapered" Never place a squid - while it's eating dough - in a polyethylene bag.

[@filthylucreonyoutube]

@@JamminClemmons Unless it's a Tropical Hotdog Night

[@klausrain111]

Well, looking at this again, I have to thank our British brothers and sisters for giving so much support to The Captain and the Magic Band, because they were pretty much unknown in the US except for San Fran and L.A. They were living off their moms for many years, and of course their moms aren't gonna let 'em starve.

[@paolocoletti1574]

Well gee, we knew 'em in plenty in Philly, and fed them too 💜

[@benzell4]

I clicked this thinking it was vintage, what a nice surprise! These guys really capture the Beefheart experience on so many levels! Very cool to see this music being kept alive!

[@minuteman747]

Brilliant 👍

[@rollinred251]

Wonderful reenactment of my FAVOURITE moment in musical history which set me off on a 53 YEAR obsession..

[@alandunn67]

Glad you enjoyed, Paul, was like the world's smallest music festival - one band, one song!

[@filthylucreonyoutube]

Worth it!

[@jarrettthomas4865]

This is so sick. One of my favorite captain songs. Y’all did fantastic!! Love the get ups too

[@scoobydoobydoooo]

Wow, that was amazing. And near the end, to top off the surrealism, we can briefly see the singers top dentures drop

[@seanoconnor2531]

nice pick up, that happened to me singing for my band long ago, a flipper tooth came flying out, hahahhahahahahah,

[@JakeWilder0]

This is the best cover of Captain Beefheart electricity ever, even if it's because it's the only cover of Captain Beefheart electricity ever.

[@juankgonzalez6230]

Would you believe me if I told you that there's at least one more, and that it was made by Sonic Youth? (This is still the best cover, though)

[@Mas4449]

oh man this is awesome. His voice sounds just like him thats crazy!

[@hf-ot9zh]

these guys need to be the first band in space

[@BrianJDumas]

Hahaha hahaha 😆 yeah!!

[@peterlawson777]

They probably already are….

[@hf-ot9zh]

@@peterlawson777 high voltage!

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

Do you remember the Broadway show Beatlemania, with its tag line, "Not the Beatles, but an incredible simulation"? Well, here is...Beefheartmania!!! Well done, gang! You put a big smile on the face of this old time Beefheart fanatic.

[@noemiburdette2055]

I have been waiting for decades for a generation of young musicians who would love and play some of the music of the psychedelic period of the 1960’s, and at last, a band that does so right down to appearance and sound. Well done! Well done indeed! RIP Don. dpb121621

[@rodneywoods855]

Watching this again ,,this is a mind blowing performance,,absolutely on the money ,bizarre yet the music is sick ,,brilliant in every form the guys teeth falling out I can relate to this,it’s adds to the scene,,in fact it’s fucking brilliant

[@michelletonks2270]

I'm a Beefheart freak & his music is always so complex. I have sympathy for all his musicians trying to create it but especially the drumming. Must be hell to keep the beat.

[@frank7611]

I'm old enough to remember this when first released...damn good job...🤗🤗

[@jamesarlow4397]

I'm a newcomer to beefheart....aged 64 My copy of SAFE AS MILK just arrived today ....and brought me here Don't be knocking these guys Hard to cover....and just wonderful

[@alandunn67]

thanks for your comment, James - more on our little project here: alandunn67.co.uk/beefheart2.html

[@CiscoHouston-vt1pc]

Your too old fuck off this is shit. go watch the original you geriatric cunt

[@MatthewLewisAtlanta]

You guys really did a great recreation!!!

[@24323151]

It brings a cookie shell to my old heart to see some young guns doing the capt. an making such a bloody good job of it too, Well done boys. Bravo!

[@michelletonks2270]

The Captain was so inspirational. Great to see his legacy is still creating young gun groups.

[@geoffpursey1483]

You never hear enough of this music these guys are right on the money with this. A brilliant cover.

[@jessehussey-yeo2435]

Damn, the man’s still got it. Brilliant.

[@LandersWorkshop]

Nice job folks. Wow, that warble-shriek at the end... it was like he was practically eating the microphone!

[@WillCate]

WOW - never thought I'd see a Magic Band tribute band

[@peterthrall1134]

Brought a massive smile to my face.

[@rogergregg616]

Brilliant! A wonderful homage. ❤

[@lowe-quay-shush]

I start every morning by jumping on my big white cube and go go-ing to this!

[@chris420blazeit]

this audio quality is Supreme 😤

[@lance194]

Ah, the wonders to be found on the inter web. A truly fab tribute to a legend. Far out!

[@chazblitz]

Damn fine job to these guys! Never seen this replicated before. I have seen quite a few bands trying to replicate Floyd's Live at Pompeii but never this. Big kudos especially to the bassist and his lampshade!

[@angelvelazquez4161]

One of the best Beefheart covers I’ve eve seen

[@jennytalia226]

Would love to see these guys playing up here on Tyneside ! Met the good Captain in 1974 at The Newcastle City Hall, very quiet and shy guy but took time out to sit and talk about all sorts of stuff.

[@jaymcpherson6230]

I have always wanted to cover CB. never met folks who could help me and not sure I am up to the task myself,. these guys did this. not a chance in hell it was easy..my god this is a quality beefheart cover.

[@daviddean707]

In all my years I never heard the like - travelled miles for the privilege of one of his UK appearances would say no bad things about his art either - we owe a lot to that band.

[@stevejauncey3086]

I'm glad someone is doing this. Well done 😎

[@rockettebob]

i was in the front row, sitting on the ground cross-legged. this scared the hell out of me. so intense !!! San Diego state college in about '74..... this is a great band. THANK YOU !!! i will be singing it tonight as i walk home from the public library. rockettebob in reno nevada

[@ronniechilds2002]

I know what you mean about being scared. I saw them for the first time in January '71, and the whole audience was scared shitless. They did a lot of 'Decals' stuff. When they finished the last song, there was stone silence for a couple of seconds while we gathered our wits enough to applaud.

[@rodbottomley4514]

Fantastic! and thanks for keeping it going man. You know its a good thing when you see it. Rebel!

[@robertyoung9036]

Didn't realise it was a cover when I saw the 'cover'. This is brill! Keep it alive!

[@steve-bk1qd]

Good stuff guys...The Captain lives !

[@blahblah2556]

Sweet, I was listening to Bongo fury and this was in the feed. I'm impressed, really impressed 👏

[@msjoanofthearc]

Love it! A fantastic, brilliant, and fun tribute to...The GOD Captain Beefheart!

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

A Beefheart Tribute band. About time.

[@jeremyryannoel]

Definitely thought I was listening to the original band, love it!

[@ralphbrainard4207]

I would have danced xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx awesome job dudes

[@mustafasfleas7342]

Most very well done gentlemen, from one that was there when Mr. Van Vliet was alive and making the most cutting edge sounds of his generation!!!

[@luisreyguerrero6511]

Incomparable e inolvidable mr. Don Van Vliet!!

[@BreezyandtheBlazers-vd3xw]

Bravo excellent job all around!

[@odaikorob]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@darrylmars]

Not only a Beefheart tribute but a damn good one.

[@alandunn67]

glad you enjoyed!

[@msdivine]

Excellent. Always nice to see the captain beefheart legacy continue

[@charlesbowen]

I'm so impressed that was excellent! 🍀

[@MadMaxBS]

This is very groovy and I love the clothes.

[@alexseitsinger]

amazing song. i cant explain how excited I am to haer this.

[@xianshep]

Beefheart drum parts have GOT to be the most fun to play.

[@tomrobb9974]

absolutely astonishing !!! truly a worthy tribute !!!! 😀

[@jeffblake299]

Wonderful. Great job.

[@jjkey7120]

Bravo. Anyone playing Magic Band tunes gets a thumbs up from me!

[@Dhakadice]

That's a pretty sweet Van Vliet impression right there. :D The band nails it too. Fast and bulbous indeed.

[@Mr.Finkel]

ballsy to play this for actual people. way to go ! love the lamp shade dude

[@alandunn67]

yes, just an ordinary Bank Holiday Monday crowd ... totally unannounced

[@TimJackson-eq6iy]

I enjoyed that. Spot on tribute.

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Best reason to go to the beach I ever heard!

[@vootzombo]

I dig the lamp shade hat.

[@bellygunnermusic]

amazing replication. highlights the genus of it.

[@ggsginc]

Bravo!

[@ianbates6618]

That is extremely good indeed. Hard to pull off but yes!!!!

[@philippebesson7669]

So Good.........

[@alankennedy5842]

Well done on recreating Beefheart. Enoyed it. Excellent.

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

Wow - so wonderfully captured!

[@cheapsuit1234]

That was fecking brilliant

[@Batvolt]

WOW! Spot on.We applaud this gesture..

[@sanchopanzam8]

Brilliant!

[@jonesalex565]

Amazing

[@nazfrde]

Amazing! The Captain would have loved this!

[@jerryrichardson2799]

I read a short book on Laurie Anderson once, Captain Beefheart was an inspiration to her.

[@robroymacgregor7279]

I have followed Captain Beefheart since his beginning,...pure genius..

[@alandunn67]

Thanks! we're working on a follow up project as we speak :)

[@chrissirhc7337]

singer almost lost his dentures but he saved it . a consummate professional.

[@gibbogle]

I love this track.

[@kerry_flynn]

very cool

[@hankdusommeil1065]

I love the bass player's hat

[@ricklatouch2263]

I’d go see these guys! Saw CB in 1970 at Berkeley - opener was a chimp act!

[@tonycrankhead3634]

Wow, not easy to recreate. Very impressed. Bought a Beefheart CD about 5 years ago, still playing it in the car occasionally, wife doesn't get it, son is slowly coming around...

[@3ertin]

Great tribute!

[@rodneywoods855]

Excellent performance

[@davidwharton841]

Superb time trip.

[@JDJ473]

Love it

[@MacMacPherson]

this is truly fabulous... thanks for modernising my memories

[@alandunn67]

thanks! And for all the positive responses to this project ... so pleasing to be keeping it alive.

[@joshuaswannmusic6462]

How did I not know about this? Excellent! Amazing tribute!

[@silkyglimpses7686]

my fave track ...listened to 1000 times trippin years ago

[@alandunn67]

brilliant - we got our band to just play it over and over for a bemused but happy Bank Holiday crowd in New Brighton :)

[@seanoconnor2531]

fantastic, what a blast that must have been to organize and play, i'm smiling ear to ear,

[@lazaraza]

Electrifying, truly Also, good job in recreating the song!

[@jmgmarcus808]

Thank you. This is wonderful!!!

[@therealmogreen]

This is so good I cant even .... elec tris a tee .

[@mc2mc277]

Wow! How utterly unexpected. A Beefheart tribute band??? Must live in mansions and drive Porsches from all the royalties.😂 Love it! Art for art’s sake.

[@mavjimbo]

Was really taken by surprise also

[@davidhatred7275]

good job on this! watched the cannes footage a lot over the years

[@markjones6324]

BEAUTIFUL !

[@davestein940]

That was tooo cool! Thanks guys....made my day!

[@fossilmatic]

I wonder if a Howlin Wolf fan watching Beefheart and the Magic Band at Cannes in 1968 felt the same way as I do watching this?

[@nicholasbell9017]

That was bloody brilliant! I thought I was about to see the video of the Magic band performing this very catchy song on the beach at Cannes (?), 1970? You capture and channel this perfectly. When I saw Beefheart live on concert, I was 17 and tripping! Best gig memory of many! When are you playing Portsmouth, Southampton next? Nick