Cheese by Tim Minchin

Taken from Tim Minchin and The Heritage Orchestra (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
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[@GeorgaBrea15]

So this is what happens when someone gives Tim an orchestra...

[@caspianYT]

This comment is weirdly perfect and I love you for writing it

[@thatsecretemo6514]

Oh boy wait until you see Thank You God

[@nancyayers6355]

Creepy creeper ...

[@LucienFender]

So this is what happens when you give an Orchestra, Tim

[@utkarshsrivastava4013]

@@LucienFender Well honestly this also makes sense

[@CutAndStick]

"I CANNOT CAMEMBERT IT ANYMORE!" Is possibly the greatest song lyric of all time.

[@audigex]

I love that when he does this sone live now, that lyric is by far the most popular moment of the night. I saw him a few days ago and it must have taken 20 tries before the audience actually let him finish the line

[@ArkturusMusic]

@@audigex Saw him in Blackpool do the same thing, someone threw a babybel at him also, which he lovingly unwrapped before belting back into the crowd, best show I've ever been to by far

[@MarijnvdSterre]

It was great, but a bit cheesy though... sorry ;p

[@MigeMaur]

And in second place: "Edam you, mon amour."

[@chux4w]

​@@MigeMaurAnd third, "trying to replace my fondues with fon-don'ts."

[@mvoart9829]

It cracks me up how desperately he was trying to get the audience to spell cheese with him, and they just kind of stare at him blankly, slightly confused.

[@soupisfornoobs4081]

It's a sad sight...

[@benrose5153]

...That’s the joke

[@soupisfornoobs4081]

@@benrose5153 What? No.. this is a live performsnce, not a sketch

[@mvo9856]

@@benrose5153 Well Tim is really good at working a crowd and is able to simulataneously act as if he is trying to get them to spell it with him while also discouraging that behavior in subtle ways. He's using that to really play up the fact that he's out of place with this fancy orchestra in this fancy theater and how funny it is that he's even there. So yes, that is the joke. I am just saying he executes it really well.

[@liamc1102]

@@soupisfornoobs4081 Look at the response below yours

[@TheJipino]

This song is played in the key of C by the way. I'm sure this is on purpose.

[@MatiuPirihimana]

He should have dropped a semitone into Brie major.

[@MatiuPirihimana]

+ChainReaction! Yay, my bad joke got a (chain) reaction. In fact, the joke was so bad I forgot I had made it.

[@Moocelini]

that's nacho joke

[@GGReyes-oc3kp]

+MatiuPirihimana That is so bad, I love it.

[@MisterAppleEsq]

These puns are good, but they could be gouda.

[@jsilberg]

Really thought the whole song was just gonna be him saying cheese and it wouldve been just as wonderful

[@KathyTrithardt]

An obsession so wide that it needs various keyboards.

[@justinm2697]

or did you mean cheese-boards?

[@HunterOfHircine]

Justin M Oh man that's cheddar...

[@niklashansen5432]

+Justin M Gouda one.

[@justinm2697]

Niklas Hansen LOL!

[@markgreenbaum9680]

I don't dis-a-brie. :)

[@ichigoXicecream]

Tim is so cool he created a clone of himself to play the drums

[@aloysiusdevedanderabercrombie]

And that clone has an evil bass playing fraternal twin.

[@jorgesanchez4714]

You guys deserve a novel for this comment

[@lookatmeimaredditor6223]

This comment is genius

[@rntbprz]

Tim Minchin: a comedian of such power he can astrally project himself to play the drums while he's doing other stuff

[@charlietaylor3152]

‘That feeling when you write an entire orchestral funk epic just to show off how brilliant your drummer is and all anyone’s talking about is the cheese puns’

[@LeeJ2512]

I remember seeing Tim live and I can honestly say I can't imagine anyone else managing to get a whole audience to shout "CHEESE!" with such enthusiasm xD

[@tatemcilwain1775]

i bet i could do it

[@jocomfiresin6982]

@@tatemcilwain1775 bribes and threats don't count and you must communicate purely in song form. The audience must contain a minimum of 100 people. You have been challenged share link below or it didn't happen.

[@tatemcilwain1775]

@@jocomfiresin6982 ok challenge accepted, when lock down ends in Melbourne where i live, I'll do it as soon as I can.

[@OpreRoma]

James May

[@Nova-jt6gw]

When I saw him I sat behind this guy who had obviously never heard his song “prejudice” before and as Tim was spelling out the n word the guy in front of me started shaking his head then died laughing when he yelled “GINGER”

[@djole94hns]

Well, this is, by far, the best song about cheese.

[@keithbloom4540]

djole94hns where the cheese go by ween is quite epic!!

[@leobonek3204]

It's not about actual cheese

[@RobyMBeki]

@@leobonek3204 yes it's about funky funky funky cheese :,)

[@Danielson1818]

I'm late to the party, but I'm not sure I agree. There are so many great cheese songs, and I'm not sure I can pick just one as the best

[@SkaterBlades]

@@Danielson1818 i cannot brie-lieve you'd think this is not the best

[@gahzeyboe]

What's amazing is at some point, he was sitting around, and the thought came to him "Hey, I should write a brilliantly written and arranged multi-genre epic dedicated to coagulated milk products."

[@amberheaviside2206]

This is possibly the deepest song I have ever listened to... It really makes me think about the universe we live in...

[@jamesbailey2408]

Amber Heaviside :]

[@TheWeirdWanderer]

That's just really cheesy

[@mrbrian826]

Makes me think about cheese

[@Ahmedkhalil2]

kkkkkk

[@JesseWrangell]

The drummer is also Tim's body double at the start of the show when they play "I'm in a cage" Tim's sitting at the piano the whole time.

[@theholidaylady1]

I was wondering who it was in the cage! Thanks! I can't believe I'm so dumb that I didn't ever put two and two together! LOL In my defence, it's hard to concentrate on anything but Tim when I'm watching him perform.

[@gemmaleighton3308]

I love how you can see Tim counting the beats before he says cheese

[@NootalieWalf]

The commitment to absurdity is nothing short of beautiful

[@theholidaylady1]

I agree.

[@Halfdanr_H]

I just saw Thank You God and now this. Suddenly I’ve gone from hearing nothing he’s ever done, to wanting to hear everything he’s ever done 😂

[@theholidaylady1]

That's what happens. So, over the last 9 months, did you get anything else done other that watch and read about Tim?

[@RealActress]

Tim is EVERYTHING. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey

[@mnemosftb]

I can just imagine the auditions... "Yeah... I like him, he looks like, uh, me."

[@aussiebaka4588]

Guy on the 1st Trombone is lactose intolerant. Still does his job.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

*thumb up*

[@bacon.cheesecake]

a lot of cheese contains very little lactose.

[@Calakapepe]

Bacon CheeseCake from what I've heard, cheese has historically been used by less lactose tolerant people instead of milk

[@bacon.cheesecake]

Sounds about right. From what I've heard, Its main purpose was a way of storing milk without it going bad as quickly.

[@olliedylan1381]

The hero this city needs

[@lynseymoffat2338]

Can Tim write the next Bond theme PLEASE!!!?

[@Tralby19]

I think he did

[@moopower800]

This is like watching the human version of The Muppet Show and wondering where those two grumpy old men muppets Statler and Waldorf are sitting in this gorgeous theatre, particularly the last part of the song when Tim is just going at the electronic keyboard with his head bobbing and his eyes ablaze like a muppet ripping through a song. I feel like a kid again watching this awesome video.

[@ze_rubenator]

Of course he plays keytar on a song called Cheese.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Naturally.

[@AtomicPrunes]

The beginning is hilarious, he has an entire freaking orchestra behind him and he just keeps saying "cheese". Then the brilliant lyrics start, this may be his best song ever!

[@Whackjob]

My favorite part is where he says, "Cheese."

[@FQSilencia]

I can't believe no one burst out laughing when he 'awkwardly' said "cheese" after the epic orchestra introXD

[@theholidaylady1]

I just listened and the audience did burst out laughing and whistling. Did you mean the orchestra? :)

[@Anne--Marie]

My god, did he write the music for everyone? That was fantastic!

[@tosvus]

He didn't. He did write the main melody and lyrics of course (i.e. Composer). The Orchestrator is the person that comes up with how each instrument in the orchestra is played , and while sometimes it can be the composer, it was not in this case.

[@Anne--Marie]

@@tosvus Thank you. I had no idea how this process worked.

[@ShmeckleBoy]

@@tosvus does this mean that two orchestrators can make their own versions and it'd still technically be the same song since it would be by the same composer

[@tosvus]

@@ShmeckleBoy From a licensing/copyright standpoint yes. It would be very similar to a cover of a famous pop song for instance. The people behind the cover version need to have clearance from the original and part of the money they make go to royalties of the original writers.

[@JustCallMeQuincy]

I love the joy on his face when he starts playing the keyboard

[@gahzeyboe]

What I love about Tim Minchin is that not only is he an intelligent, articulate guy, and not only that he's funny and witty, but that he's clearly a fantastic musician as well, and you can see that clearly evident in all of his songs, which are all well arranged and written. It's incredible, really.

[@cherylandrew]

That conductor is having so much damn fun.

[@HarakMolova]

I was at this show, I bloody loved it so much.

[@The_Real_Rasha]

An orchestra, a jazz band and an artist having so much fun singing about cheese. What the hell have I been doing with my life?

[@FetteSchmusekatze91]

My first few weeks of beeing vegan all sounded, tasted and felt like this song...

[@wesleytownsend8214]

....”I wrote this amazing musical movement...words?...I need words to relate to my audience?...crap...oh don’t worry I’ll come up with something”. Love You Mr Minchin!

[@fireguy15207]

This song is such an emotional rollercoaster.

[@viciouskifli]

I love the way he enjoys playing and has so much fun while performing :) like 5:33

[@terrilou777]

This song perfectly describes me, a lactose intolerant cheese lover. Oh dear. . .

[@lydiaharrison5603]

I hear you.

[@7vincent7black743822]

And now, let us have a moment of silence for all those who are lactose intolerant. v_v

[@genomblot3087]

the way he sort of stumbles around the stage is just icing on this cheese cake

[@BrokenRepair]

Only Tim Minchin can write a song about cheese and make it entertaining and funny at the same time. :')

[@TheJenstar5]

This is what I call magic..Cheese? No. Tim Minchin. He waltzes,plays all kinds of instruments, multilingual, a lyrical genius, Comedic astronaut, composer extraordinaire! If love wasn't just a chemical reaction in my brain; I would definitely say "I love him". But since it is, might I ask Tim..Can we just be friends?

[@MrEveryonehasmyname]

Only Tim Minchin could write a song almost 7 minutes in length about something as menial as cheese and still have me love it.

[@allycat228]

"I can't camembert it anymore" I laughed a little too hard at that XD

[@ZecharyK]

This is basically 10,000 people or so listening to a an Australian singing about his love for cheese with orchestral aid.

[@DaOneDaOnlyBMan]

I can't believe the lack of comments about this song helping with their battle against addiction. Replace cheese with you vice, and while not all parts fit, considering that would be impossible, it's a really accurate representation of how addicted people think about it. I love it, I hate it, it makes me feel great, and makes my life bad... I promise to stop after one last taste...

[@maxhubbard817]

4:40 always makes me smile. Dat korgy funk is awesome. and to give my comment validity: What does cheese say when it looks in the mirror?.... Halloumi

[@NightfallShadow]

This is the greatest song about cheese ever!

[@raydlee.mobile]

Astounding! The very least of accolades for the comical and musical genius that is Tim Minchin! Long may he reign!

[@signorinalucia7342]

Raymond Lee k

[@Glenpwns]

oh my god, it's just occoured to me that my life would be over if I became lactose intollerant

[@fingerboxes]

When I was a kid I contracted the norovirus and temporarily became lactose intolerant. It was hell. I want to eat cheesecake with ice cream just talking about it.

[@dude988]

@@fingerboxes Nah, you can substitute the lactase. I'm allergic to milk protein, that sucks. No pill for that.

[@DavidNancyTom]

tim minchin, the only singer who makes crazy songs and lyrics, and no one questions it

[@limlaith]

While everyone's talking about the drummer and making cheese puns, I'm sitting here thinking ,"Holy shit, Tim looks hot in those pants. Way more delicious than cheese."

[@theholidaylady1]

Yes.

[@dude988]

I'd take them both ^^

[@SPrescott2611]

How nice to see a left handed conductor directing the orchestra. As an amateur conductor myself who holds the baton in his left, its a comfort to see.

[@feenix560]

one of the best comedian/artists of our time. thanks tim.

[@verylittleknowledge]

He puts more work into a song about cheese than most people put into whole albums.

[@cosmicangelhealing3663]

I camen-bare it anymore!!!....... CHEESE!!!! ... Love you Tim!!!

[@DanielGonzalezC]

Is Tim Minchin like the greatest comedian ever? Because he seems like the greatest comedian ever.

[@crgadley]

Man, he can do smoky eyes better than me. Color me jealous.

[@EbonyFae]

I was the "Teenager" he dedicated "If You Really Loved Me" to because I screamed "I LOVE YOU!!" hahaha

[@theholidaylady1]

I'm jealous! :)

[@Tarotz13]

Just cant get enough..... of funky funky CHEESE !!! Absolutely f***ing brilliant ! Its an Homage to Fromage !!!!

[@samchaleau]

You can really feel the emotion through his lyrics. This guy thought long and hard about how it feels, and this resonates deeply with me. Thanks Tim. Cheese is truly... Cheese.

[@diegowolfe2744]

This man maked a song that perfectly itched me brain

[@Grace-ov6wf]

The Song of my People...

[@chipmunk449]

A freaking musical genius and a role model to younger musicians and comedians.

[@gregsmith1641]

Love how he has a fan while singing about cheese. What a fucking rockstar!!! If i ever get married this is my first dance.

[@Sheldon.Williams]

INFO: The drummer looks like him bc he was impersonating him at the start of the show for a magic bit..

[@huntakilla1234]

Best comedian in the world

[@hoz49]

So Gouda.

[@ryomichael]

You Gouda hell.

[@soentrueman7944]

Simply the world's best comedy musician.

[@potatosordfighter666]

My friend just told me "Hey, play some cheese" and I put this on and now he's sobbing

[@talithaleah6563]

Crazy talent! Love this performance.

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

This is the song that made me realise I need a career in comedy. Tim and I seem to have very similar ideas about what orchestras are for. Absurdity and self fellation. I showed this video to my mom and her reaction was, "oh dear god it's you."

[@Lolbabe37]

Good Luck with your career! Hope you do well.

[@ChristianBChr]

Don't forget about me!

[@JimmyTheWizard7]

Christian Christiansen Is that really your name? Cause if so, that is awesome!

[@ChristianBChr]

JimmyTheWizard7 Yeah it's my name.. T..thanks I guess(?) XD

[@dutchpascale]

Good luck! You're gonna be fantastic!

[@cyanidebiscuit]

I love the guy on the bass as well as the guy on the drums. They´re both grooving their asses off!

[@ThibautVDP]

Minchin isn't a musician, he's a poet and an entertainer.

[@DanniSegs]

4:56 best ever reaction, I've seen this countless times and I still find it hilarious

[@inconvenienttiming8930]

Tim: "Sometimes I feel compelled to remind my followers that this is the best / most important thing I have ever made. Even if you just ignore me & listen to the band & Heritage Orchestra & look at the lights in that building. Sigh."

[@telballs420]

This is one talented ginger...respect!!!

[@TribesVibesHan]

He gets off on this - you can tell. It's such an honour to watch someone so passionate about what they do.

[@annalisasteinnes]

I hope someone has told him about Lactaid in the last 9 years. (Also, why has it been so long since anyone commented on this video?) EDIT: Oh, I guess the newest comments aren't always at the top.

[@sasto65]

I love this! I cried a little. ;)

[@JiveDadson]

_Quel une fromage_ .

[@lemoniceluxe]

He's so adorable xD

[@LucyS2198]

Love, love, love you Tim 😍💖 you look so beautiful in this 😘

[@glens18account]

massive arena, looks incredible.

[@cbrinton71]

Glenifir H I believe he is at Albert Hall! I expect this is where the royals would attend a show or Opera! Sitting way up in their private box/room with their Opera glasses in hand even though they probably have a video screen with them in the box now too! Anyone of his songs during this show are amazing! The "Awesome Version" of Dark Side came from this show as well! Epic piano!!! A must listen even though it's nearly a quarter of an hour-long. That's 15 minutes for those who only use a digital clock any more and forgot lol 😊

[@worddoctor1]

Great tune. Now, if only I can remember the lyrics!

[@emilyb3176]

It's ok if you forgot the lyrics, they're pretty cheesy...

[@Sheldon.Williams]

Song's been stuck in my head for a month now ...always come back for that one more little sliver

[@aliceg745]

I love him so much with all my little heart. Genious!

[@chronicprocrastina]

I think that before playing this song, Tim turned to the band and said "If I go insane for 5 or 6 minutes, would you guys be willing to play along?"

[@julialoehmann7212]

Me: *sees the title* Me: Ah yes, my two favorite things.

[@Majicm00se]

Awww I just love his happy little face during the solo..Bless the lil fella...

[@sseinfeld95]

Beautiful.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

Turned this into my ringtone. My two months with no cheese were an extremely difficult time in my life.

[@mintymagic1977]

I gave up dairy as my New Years Resolution so have now adopted this as 'My' song lol

[@larkin2404]

Does no one else think he looks like a really happy mouse when he plays the kong keyboard solo? His feet kicking his happy smile ....

[@Sepeshis]

love him !

[@schludy0]

Fuck me, the drummer lucks exactly like Tim o.O

[@gilbertbeilschmidt6499]

It's his brother, Jim.

[@lh2738]

+Gilbert Beilschmidt Really?

[@PastyMancer]

No, he's call Brad Webb or something, I believe.

[@theTommyWaters_]

To those that really matter, if this doesn't matter then you don't matter, today is #NationalCheeseLoversDay! @TimMinchin

[@nathandrake8289]

My new fav. Drum along song!!

[@Em-im1yz]

Tim wow, love this guy

[@DontMessWithToxins]

While playing hammond (korg) the mic changes positions numerous times. So clearly this is edited from multiple performances. Pretty impressive that that is even possible considering how squirrely Tim Minchin is. Great song topic, as always.

[@MrGiovaneGuerreiro]

See what happens with the microphone in 4:55, then see the microphone in 5:19.

[@DethklokMinion]

Tim Minchin is Magical

[@sergeylitvinenko9129]

and then in 5:30 )

[@richlia]

if you look at the clip at 5:19, the hands don't match the music

[@JimmyTheWizard7]

richlia Probably some glitch with the video and they had to throw in some extra footage.

[@l.r.mcstein1351]

Gold! :D

[@kaybruno9452]

Love this 💗💗

[@jessicabarbaro7158]

Happy Birthday Tim 🎉🥳