Screaming Jazz + Pitching Joke to Tim Heidecker

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[@AdamNeely]

“screaming only happen when the jazz is happening” the way it’s supposed to happen!

[@IHavePockets]

I thought there was going to be a Dance Gavin Dance joke in there somewhere.

[@stueyapstuey4235]

especially when I'm playing the JAZZ...! Gonna be singing - 'dope pope oprah choke on chokra' in gradually rising pitches for the next month... thx v. muchly, Ben!

[@SamSarmento]

Exactly as it should be...

[@henry-qs8vg]

Except when someone's doing a bass solo, then we just talk normally.

[@SamSarmento]

@@henry-qs8vg As expected

[@AlejandroCaicedoPUJ]

The world changed when this man learned to do animations

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That is factually true. But of course you typing that comment also changed the world. Change is the only constant.

[@nathanreiber6819]

It's all very derivative of the work of editors like DJ DouggPound and Vic Berger though. I think there's a legitimate claim there about DouggPound. the guy changed visual media forever, not recognized nearly enough.

[@mjdbruyn]

I see you and I think, I don't need a "real" Fender, I just need to practice more. You are Squier's greatest ambassador, and they probably don't even know it.

[@wyatthumphreys4046]

soooooooooooooo true

[@August140]

Truth

[@plompyy]

Ben is Regi Wooten!

[@Fire-Toolz]

THIS IS RELEVANT TO MY INTERESTS

[@BenLevin]

YOUR INTERESTS ARE RELEVANT TO MY INTERESTS

[@Fire-Toolz]

@@BenLevin it's a never ending cycle and one day all of our interests and their relevancy will explode in a single catastrophic event

[@MetricPolygon]

Fire-Toolz millions will perish in the wake of the catastrophe, and we will ask ourselves what we have done to deserve this fate.

[@pianostuff2731]

And the most interested person of them all shall simply shrug their shoulders

[@sat1241]

@@BenLevin INice video. To me what you played was not jazz. It had some chords from jazz but was not played like jazz. To me it sounded more like the type of music Chon does, rock using some jazz chords. It would be interesting to hear you do a video on that style. It hasn't really been named yet. I would say Yvette Young, Charlie Robbins, Tim Henson, Manuel Gardner Fernandes, Ichika, Plini somewhat are other examples. Have you checked out Charlie Robbins? This whole style sounds very new. I'm not sure if it's a trend that will pass but that Polyphia piece G.O.A.T is great, some of Ichika very melodic, Manuel Gardner Fernandes with some great rhythmic muting. You've probably heard most of these players in this unnamed style. Each one has unique personal things they do. I would call it a rhythmic soling approach with patterns but at the same time Ichika is so melodic. It's sort of rhythm and melody combined, very integrated. Pretty major chords combined with some metal elements in the rhythm. Anyway a question about that gating effect. Is that used in any pop music? Also can it be done in tempo and out of tempo also? I wonder what the difference would sound like and I'm not sure what your version was. What I mean is this. For instance say instead of silence there was a drum track that is playing in background, snare and kick. The guitar triggers a hi- hat. In one scenario as soon as you hit the string the hi-hat which is a pre recorded track in the same tempo as the drum track is only in sync with the backing drums if you play the guitar note at the right time on the downbeat and keep playing continuously. In a different version when you play the guitar it merely shuts on and off the volume of the hi-hat track which is directly linked to the drum track and it doesn't matter if you play the first note on the guitar on an upbeat in relation to the drum track, the tom track won't play at exactly the same time in that case. It will only hit perfectly with the drum track because it's always in sync with it, the guitar is just turning that track volume on and off and will stay on as long as you are playing.

[@victorrascon1716]

Imagine a world where everyone started being themselves just like Ben is...

[@anonagain]

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[@awogbob]

Is ben himself or is he a reaction to everyone being 'normal'. What are we but the collection of our circumstances? Just kidding thats bullshit, bens freedom is super inspiring and I love watching him grow with each new video

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@Victor Rascon : But that would cause peace and prosperity to break out all across the world, and we can't have that. :/

[@mutably]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 why? ;____;;;

[@Kaleil]

Not taking away from Ben being super cool and all, but god I hate it when people alude to you not being yourself if you're not quirky, outgoing or outspoken. Being myself is pretty low-key, man.

[@Bebopopotamus]

"Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Choprah are having a debate" is Ben's "When I was 20 I got involved with the Russian mafia".

[@BenLevin]

haha!

[@DCUPPS]

I Daniel Cupps, creator of backing track for Tim Heidecker and Fred Armisen remix "Brick by Brick" love this channel and I'm so glad I found you.

[@EddieHazel87]

I was captivated from start to finish. You probably don’t want to hear it but Ben you are a genius.

[@rollacoastaride1937]

I watch these videos in total dread that it doesn't trigger an LSD flashback

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Too late for me. @_@

[@Vothnow]

You're a beautiful friend of music. Whenever I watch a video of yours I feel at ease and inspired to create my own kinda music and art.

[@TRTSMTT]

0:25 Best sheet music I've ever seen. Ben, you're a genius. Thanks for your work.

[@NicolasPL_]

Is it the lick?

[@Isdale]

@@NicolasPL_ yes

[@emperorspock3506]

'Tim and Doug are my biggest artistic influences': and I was just wondering if the dankness was echoing from that direction.

[@BenLevin]

The darkness is everywhere, it's the joy and light that echo!

[@mickyfitz5037]

So fun having all the the ben fans in one place during office hours! You killed it

[@Ark4evah]

He he went: nodopeopopopoprah I felt that

[@toddbernstein3407]

Thank you for confirming the obvious influence Tim Heidecker has had on you.

[@Cukes_]

I feel so calm, confused, and existential when watching your videos Ben. I'm not sure what that means, or if it's good, but I will be here for the next ones!

[@positivefingers1321]

The intro is just the best xD

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Seriously amazing. Your videos get better every month.

[@callummoodley6311]

Awesome video , I give it 5 bags of popcorn and a little guitar

[@Pr0fess0rSasquatch]

Ben, I first discovered you a little over a year ago with your Impossible Music series. I knew right away that you were onto something new and unique, and watching your artistic growth since then has been an amazing ride. You’re an inspiration to musicians and content creators everywhere, thank you for helping me rediscover the fun in music

[@hansschreibaufdermaschine1795]

Honestly these videos are just the kinda stuff I really needed to hear. Like I'll be tweaking songs for over a year and stress myself out about every little thing. All that stress sometimes makes me forget that the reason I should be making music, is to enjoy myself and maybe share that enjoyment with others..

[@GenghisD0ng]

Best joke I have ever heard #hairisonford

[@EvanMarien]

Ben you’ve got to a whole other level with your videos!!! Super creative and fun. Love ya man

[@nickmessick4292]

I really can't thank you enough for including Tim wearing his official On Cinema polo.

[@fudgesauce]

Many years ago I had a similar though -- what does it take to write a joke? OK, let me try. This is my favorite of what I came up with that night. A guy goes to the doctor because he isn't feeling well. The doctor asks questions, can't figure out the problem, so he collects specimens and has them sent to the lab. A few days later the patient receives a call from the doctor. Doctor: OK, I got the lab results back. Do you want the bad news or the worse news? Patient: What is the bad news? Doctor: We found blood in your urine. Patient: Wow, OK, what is the worse news? Doctor: It isn't your blood.

[@PedroHenrique-jd9zm]

that's a pretty good joke man

[@djggou]

Great joke

[@EthanRadell]

Who's blood is it

[@EthanRadell]

Or am I just extremely dense

[@spacelevator]

At first I laughed a little, and then the more I thought about it, the more I laughed. Great joke

[@beefknuckles]

You were an awesome guest on Office Hours! Great energy and you can tell they think you're cool. Hope you go on again sometime~!

[@ritzmat]

Oh man every video you make is such an experience that goes behind what I'm capable of describing it's amazing

[@BenLevin]

I'm so glad you are having a meaningful experience with the videos!

[@ritzmat]

@@BenLevin Oh absolutely it's always great to learn about music from talented musician while having a ton of fun watching your very unique videos

[@28acresmusic6]

“Have Fun Making Music” Yes! :)

[@BenLevin]

Please have fun!!!

[@MartinPoulter]

That intro is the most Tim Heidecker thing I've seen that wasn't made by Tim Heidecker.

[@Aname550]

I see you in the Tim Heidecker comments section all the time, and its finally culminated into an actual video

[@Brillemeister]

I met Douggpound in Atlanta in 2014. Nice dude and surprisingly talkative.

[@TheDiamondTardis]

This is wonderful and I love that joke at the end, made me chuckle. Lovely video Ben

[@altogethernow]

I’m seeing your stuff for the first time tonight and it’s resetting my compass. Thank you from the bottom of my (not gonna torture my artist self anymore) heart.

[@avedic]

I HAD to pause at 3:35 to just express the level of bliss I feel to know there is a human being in the world...currently alive, who understands music and makes sounds in a way that speaks directly to how I hear/know/understand/experience/write/play music. I'm so glad Ben even exists. Keep making things made out of sound and vision...maybe even throw others senses in. Why not? You(Ben) can do _anything_ ...I'm basically convinced of that by now. That solo around the 3:00 mark hit hard....something about it. Something about your approach to music itself. I feel like that's the thing I'm picking up from you that is so interesting.

[@thekomrade5078]

I wish your videos existed 10 years ago. I'm grateful that they exist now.

[@adrianmcallister8511]

Just goes to show that Ben would be a truly unique voice no matter what creative career he pursued.

[@sambkingmusic]

And now we know what a collab between Bobby McFerrin and Flume would sound like!

[@wyatthumphreys4046]

the graphics in these videos are just outrageously quality

[@visenteperes5689]

i love your jokes videos and creations

[@alexanderdiogenes8067]

YOOOO, that gating technique where you UNmuted everything when the guitar played is an eye opener! That's wild! The percussive sounds you can get out of that are huge.

[@nathanieldavis4342]

Thank you for these videos to always remind me that music should be fun, because I always need that reminder.

[@iamzoid]

The "Carrot Powered Cars!" article really looks like a real article. till you read it! starting to appreciate the detail that went into making this video. Also that's great you got on Office Hours. And I'm listening to the Poundcast ep and it's GREAT :D

[@ethanshapiro7349]

The world urgently awaits a Beef house/Ben show crossover episode

[@AlexanderGibbonsAudio]

Your videos help to make music fun for me again, I really appreciate your content.

[@praticle]

Ben you're the best! You're editing is the envy of the world✌️

[@ericshaker9377]

Dude i started watching you for your guitar theory from the ground up series which was amazing but I never knew you were this funny keep it up I love this

[@annawanna5995]

I thought, for a moment, that you were about to reinvent Zeuhl, but I'm also happy with the actual result. Kinda had fun

[@Tobaman111]

Somehow totally forgot about your first appearance on OHL, but this premiere floored me. Great job!

[@henry-qs8vg]

Speaking of combining two things that doesn't seem to go together well, it was very interesting to watch a video about screaming featuring a guy who is most known as someone literally *whispering* "it's free real estate".

[@allyson7514]

So funny dude! Cant wait to see you stream more!

[@TropicalMelonMan]

Your joke got me pretty good, gave me a good chuckle. Awesome video, great job!

[@ScttSt_vocals]

And I really loved this joke

[@devinvenne]

Whenever I watch your videos it makes me motivated to make some music

[@Musikkeller-Innsider]

I like this mix of Sesame Street and utter weirdness!

[@TimDchubs1]

Exceedingly happy that this joke finally made it into a video

[@TheStarBlack]

Thanks Ben you're a wonderful person!

[@musixmylyfe]

Best music content on the internet.

[@dnld4104]

i needed to see this; thank you :-)

[@loopghost]

Those are what the big kids call “expensive chords”. Son, ya got some chops.

[@wkingston1248]

1:07 im pretty sure brief section would fit perfectly in a liturgy album.

[@svenjonsson]

This is amazing. You're so inspiring man!

[@ivanmoles5142]

Grande Ben !! Sin duda lo mejor de KZbin entretenido y srtistico, genuino especial y sincero . Saludos de argentina

[@unnunn12]

my inner Mark Fisher is screaming with glee

[@drpibisback7680]

I really had my hopes up that "screaming jazz" was just going to be Midwest Screamo, but you took it somewhere entirely different.

[@juanandresmonardes3390]

amazing as always!

[@ScrewedTimeLord]

5:10 I don’t think I’ve ever related to a sentiment more

[@polo2802]

I had a really good time watching your video. Thanks!

[@ShanevsDCsniperr]

you're getting so good at this

[@prkrdntrmnt]

This is fucking amazing. Great Job! 👍

[@danielmirandacastro7161]

These videos are the wonkiest but perfect balance between music, education, nonsense and feels

[@PercussiveSoundsASMR]

Simply incredible and inspiring as always 🤩 I love your videos Ben!

[@BenLevin]

Thank you!

[@MuffinMachine]

fun? it took me a minute to recognize whether i’ve had fun any time recently. but then i realized i had. and it always involves other people.

[@BenLevin]

Fun is important and sometimes hard to find

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@BenLevin The trick is to make looking for fun fun.

[@trevorrobertsondoublebass4233]

When Ben tells his joke about Oprah and Deepak Chopra, it gives me a “wholesome version of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker” vibe.

[@sherrylhenning5630]

THAT ..... is a truly impressive tongue twister! Its also a good exercise to stop popping P's when using a mike

[@NeelDhar]

This was so much fun to watch!

[@queencityjacks]

Finally some classic innerweb gold hitting on every level

[@xaptronic]

everytime i watch these videos, i cannot believe the length of time that they are relative to what happens in them.

[@CDEvans3905]

It’s fuckin righteous when you have fun

[@whatabouttheearth]

This is by far the craziest lesson Ive ever recieved. It's almost like hes so good he doest give a fu*k.

[@yitzharos]

Ben you are the Prophet of writing music with the right Heart.

[@ThePinnacleSFA]

Phenomenal video! Love the concept and I seem to always forget how good of an editor you are as well :)

[@AdityaGuitar1]

Dammmmmn! Love ur style Ben!

[@sowelilili]

your guitar skills, screaming skills and editing skills are top notch

[@sowelilili]

Also you remind me of Jack Stauber

[@canalsecundariodojojo4475]

0:23 the lick

[@RobertDPore]

Took me a moment to see it was on the computer screen. Good catch! Though I can't make out the composer attribution.

[@HowlingUlf]

An ordinary day in Benleviverse ... :D And yeah it actually was fun! Artists who buy into the nonsense of suffering for their art should snap out of ASAP unless they're prepared to get what they wish for ...

[@Levibetz]

When I was a kid we had a book called the "Bathroom Reader" and it had a page of 'if these people married' jokes, one was if Oprah Winfrey married Depak Chopra she could be Oprah Chopra. I almost thought you were gonna whip out a throwback bathroom reader joke.

[@jasperwentwoof8220]

Great joke! Ive thought about it often since that office hours ep

[@tverdyznaqs]

I thought you want on vocation or something! Feels good to see your galaxy-brain music-making ass in my subfeed again! XD

[@NoJobRob]

Zappa lives

[@invujerry]

I’ve never done any drugs in my life. But your videos always get me in another head space lol

[@argenteus8314]

Most things people describe as "trippy" I'd say you have no idea what you're talking about, but Ben Levin's content really does have a particular flavor of joyful absurdity that is (in my experience at least) core to the psychedelic experience. That said, assuming you don't have schizophrenia or similar disorders, I recommend trying psychedelics at least once. You'll gain an appreciation for the absurdity of this universe that never really goes away.

[@joshhickman528]

we love you ben

[@carterknudsen525]

You're ::chokes on okra:: one of the dopest :)

[@jontedeakin1986]

TIM HEIDECKER

[@DANKZI]

Its been done. Shining - Black Jazz Your scream sounds exactly like them.

[@BenLevin]

Thank you, that’s an awesome album!

[@blitheringape5321]

I saw them live first time they came to Canada. hell of a show

[@firstnamelastname3182]

@@BenLevin Fisheye off that album opened my (fish)eyes to a whole new world of music.

[@orialtman6176]

This is a really good record, damn. Thanks for mentioning it!

[@DANKZI]

Ive heard a lot of music thats been called 'trippy'. Black jazz makes you feel youre actually losing your mind. Nice to hear others have stumbled on it as well!

[@Seth-hc2bj]

Love this love this

[@MaddesG1]

Ben is a gift to Planet Earth from beyond even the Heavens.....

[@TherokA]

Can i just say, you are an absolute genius. You make me wish for another son.

[@Thrustmaster64]

Fascinating.

[@iconoclast137]

you're very talented and strange. i love it.

[@urgoldteef]

(jazz music stops) (screaming also stops)