Blue Man Group Hears "Welcome To The Black Parade" For The First Time

[@DrumeoOfficial]

A massive thank you to the Blue Man Group and the NYC production team-thanks for having us! 💙 Ever wanted to play the drums? Hit your drumming goals with a 7-day FREE trial: www.drumeo.com/trial

[@skarlottt]

This was wonderful

[@mopar3502001]

The Blue Man Group is so dang cool! Thank you for having them on your show!

[@pileofstuff]

And now I want to see the guys from MCR reacting to this.

[@AfandiSatyaK]

every your single video always stunning. love it. Hope someday you grab Dir En Grey's drummer, Shinya to perform here. ❤

[@kimvelarde8421]

please invite John Otto of limp bizkit

[@bluemangroup]

Wow! All of us at Blue Man Group are so grateful for the love around this video so far. Many of your comments have moved the entire company to tears and we love to hear your stories. This was one of the most fun and most musically challenging things we have done! To figure out how the Blue Man and Josh would perform this together on stage and what the Blue Man version of it would be in such an incredibly short amount of time took work from our entire NYC cast and crew. An example of what creative collaboration can do to create something magical. 💙 On behalf of Blue Man Group WE LOVE YOU! - Hailey Jester, Sr Social Media Manager

[@TheDeconstructivist]

Connection successful.

[@Mitwadus]

After seeing you pre Pandemic in Buffalo, this brought me to better times. Please thank the Men. And let these Blue men know I personally started feeling better watching this.

[@AdamT28]

This was probably my favourite Drumeo video. A delight. Thank you!

[@marcd1981]

I saw one of your shows at Luxor more than 20 years ago, and I still talk about how entertaining the show was when telling people about it today.

[@aaronpetersen2736]

Ain’t NO way none of them have heard this song before.

[@dt-hf8vz]

who the hell would’ve ever imagined that one day someone would say “you know, blue man group really added something to that mcr song.”

[@donnathelightningbug]

They've basically built an entirely new song on top of another song. It's crazy

[@EvWagers]

Dude, how could you be any more right? 😂

[@BrxIghtside]

Welcome to the blue parade

[@nobeardthepirate9172]

How did three very talented and creative people make a song by a terrible band better? Real fuckin mystery

[@slaygoblins]

​@@nobeardthepirate9172 gottem

[@just_voices91]

The fact the blue man group wanted to do a video like this with drumeo was freaking insane. And way better than I expected

[@4Realzeaz]

It's probably a paid ad for Blue Man Group

[@kritorys514]

​@@4Realzeaz That would maybe make sense if there was a North American touring show right now, but there isn't, not that their shows would need such a targeted ad to sell tickets anyways. If you've watched a full show you know it's the kind of thing that will sell out by word of mouth alone. BMG has been around for many, many years now in both permanent and tour venues shows; with the sheer number of backing and touring musicians and technical support that have rotated over time, it's very reasonable that there are connections behind the scenes that allow a unique opportunity like this to happen.

[@dewitt.powers]

​@@kritorys514 don't they have a residency in Chicago?

[@kritorys514]

@@dewitt.powers Yep, I want to say New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and another big city have residencies. The Chicago location is a really cool little theater with all these lit up gizmos and sciencey props on the foyer walls. I got the chance to see a show there with my dad when we visited to see Pearl Jam at Wrigey Field, frickin awesome trip.

[@aj-yi9yr]

@@kritorys514 boston has a permanent with one in orlando opening soon. also one in berlin

[@celinedirkes5038]

Props to the lighting techs who were also creating a performance on the fly

[@humanbean3]

"on the fly"

[@error.418]

​@@humanbean3 is this a theater tech joke or a show of disbelief?

[@humanbean3]

@@error.418 the second one^^ its pretty obvious this is not an on the fly performance. its a really well made video though

[@error.418]

@@humanbean3 Woulda been funnier as a theater tech joke. A fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of ropes, pulleys, counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.

[@humanbean3]

@@error.418 haha i see, cool. welp i was just being bitter and cynical

[@thefakefrydryce6304]

The fact that they stayed in character for this video made it 1000x better

[@feokazaki]

I actually was impressed they didn't crack up in laughs when the table broke with water glasses ( 4:32 ) hahahahah

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

they aren't characters. they are aliens trying to learn how to connect through music. ❤

[@Evrmon]

They always stay in character! I dont think ive ever seen them break or even a blooper lol

[@LotFrat]

Kinda shows how competent they are

[@mungofinalfi4480]

@@feokazaki They probably did more than one take.

[@BrandonToews]

The video we never knew we all wanted.

[@CarsonHoffmaster]

When will we get the video of Andy Hurley?

[@ragomtb]

So glad I get to watch this before work

[@blunderbass851]

@@CarsonHoffmaster I also wanna know!!

[@treehugs227]

Thank you 🙏🏽 very very much for this one

[@tylerbailey9329]

You get to do the most awesome stuff I swear

[@krining92]

This is not a drum session. This is a full blown concert 🤘🏻

[@bluemangroup]

The whole production team got involved! It was a very long but magical day with Drumeo

[@adriantrusca1245]

Too bad the song was emo garbage for 14 year old girls.

[@siranoao]

@@adriantrusca1245nah, as Quincy once said “there ara not good or bad genres there is only good or bad music” and this was a fun uplifting piece of performance and music

[@filipevieira8381]

@@adriantrusca1245 This is literally one of the best songs ever made. Just because you don't like it or the genre it doesn't mean it is garbage.

[@nichtsistkostenlos6565]

@@adriantrusca1245 A strong sign of immaturity is an inability to appreciate music from genres that aren't your favorite.

[@OVGR]

2:32 Is crazy. He just jumped in and started absolutely killing it. 👏👏👏

[@MikeBoaz]

My jaw dropped when he dove into it there.

[@DeerBonesBaby]

Dude was just in the zone

[@AlexM-fq5nb]

I swear I thought he was just gonna body the song solo dolo 🤣🤣

[@peterpoop]

​@MikyaeBoaz ya that beat was sick

[@ramses-ku3fr]

I was looking for this comment

[@BraceDeville]

Chad Smith - "What was that? My Chemical Romance or some shit?" Blue Man Group - Stares blankly

[@Grim_The_Reaper]

That was actually pretty funny 😂

[@breezewayrecords]

nice call back!

[@maxmonaco]

Because they are speechless 😶

[@jasonsingasong]

More Chad Smith x Emo Things

[@winkletown8828]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well played

[@scootinand]

I really hope MCR sees this, I know they'll smile big at it

[@fridz66]

Knowing MCR, I think they would.

[@itsthemaggieshow]

Mikey saw it and posted it on his ig story!

[@PrimoSchnevi]

@@fridz66 its crazy u know em well enough to asses they will smile if someone does something nice for them

[@seb.3]

@@fridz66 parasocial

[@thespankmyfrank]

​@@seb.3 Yes, any type of fan interaction around a celebrity is parasocial. Your point?

[@Ch1k1nP0tP13]

My middle school girlfriend and I met in Band class in the 7th grade, where our band director would often play clips of Blue Man Group. Her favorite band was My Chemical Romance. She took her life a few years later. This video was not a video I clicked on expecting to cry to, but I guess that's the power of music. Love you, Sophie.

[@ZanDeeMan]

Damn, this hit me right in the feels man 😢Sorry to hear that. I hope you've found the peace she'd want you to have

[@FernandoLopez-er1xl]

Sorry for your loss. This comment made me cry.

[@YewrinePish]

Oh Jesus I'm sorry, bud.

[@AbsentMetal]

Oh damn.... I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing well.

[@gibbyprogmetal9247]

I'm sorry to hear man, my condolences 🙏

[@mrfld]

Two impressive things. 1) the accuracy of the drum set 2) MCR’s ability to musically convey the drum part.

[@bloodydominations992]

I love how they never break character. I went to see their “rock show” many years ago, and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.

[@JimmyZeroMOA]

I still watch that DVD to this day

[@CatBot007]

@@JimmyZeroMOA The Complex or How to be a Megastar?

[@JimmyZeroMOA]

@@CatBot007 The Complex

[@derekmartin518]

We just saw them last year with our 11 year old son. We all loved it!

[@Austin_Kait656]

@@JimmyZeroMOA as a kid i watched that dvd atleast 1000 times. i sent this video to my father and he dug it out of storage to send me a picture.

[@Xanthan4711]

My dad was a drummer, and I remember he ordered one of the first Blue Man Group performances on pay per view in the late nineties or early 2000s. Fast forward years later, and because of my interest in the band he becomes enamored with The Black Parade due to it being a concept album, which he loved because of bands like Queen. I sorely wish he could see this performance now. It moved me to tears, with how it exemplified how beautiful drums can be.

[@bluemangroup]

💙💙💙

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

This video was made for you.

[@segamble1679]

Thanks for sharing that. Literally tearing up.

[@MajesticPickle_]

That's beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@cablevamp3163]

I’ve heard so many people say this song is the modern bohemian rhapsody and I couldn’t agree more

[@Trav84]

Dude behind the kit is talented af!! And his notes were the absolute best ever including the font!!

[@gzman1]

love the tom on the side of the snare!

[@Burning_Saints]

Tight tight tight

[@Cyraxx1989]

​@@Burning_Saintstuco from breaking bad

[@mikosoft]

The whole group was tight af. It's not easy for a drumline to play so tight but man they deliver. Of course the hidden inears help but still. Top notch players all of them.

[@callumloughran2911]

It's pretty fucking insane isn't it. Its not perfect, but close to perfect. Which is absolutely wild if hes never heard the drum beat before. Guys like that must be gold standard as session drummers.

[@Zeracheil]

The amount of talent needed to pull this off is absolutely insane. It wasn't just a single person improving a drum line. It was multiple different people on multiple different percussion instruments and lighting all working to create a seamless show on the fly.

[@gryph3911]

Showed this to my wife, and it brought her to tears. Seeing the Blue Man Group was one of the last things she was able to do with her father before he took his own life back in 2000. Thank you, BMG!

[@dt-hf8vz]

that’s really sweet, man

[@MrHartApart]

tell her, YOU'LL NEVER BREAK ME! she got you and this awesome music!

[@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870]

🥺🥺🤟🤟

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

My goodness, I'm sorry for your wife and your family's loss. I hope you are all finding a way to heal. Take care.

[@Eric_In_SF]

@@eat_pray_porg8450 it’s been 25 years. I’m sure they’ve healed a little.

[@marccardiff]

This is a very emotional song, and the group managed to convey that emotion without changing their facial expressions. Brilliant.

[@EEEEEEEE]

E‎ ‎

[@sintura]

agreed, i was moved and reading the comments left by people who lost loved ones who loved both mcr and bmg nearly made me shed a tear

[@TheSpikyPorcupine]

What i like about this is strip away the theatrics and that was four really good percussionists adding a huge percussion section to a great rock song!

[@xiongchiamiov]

They always put on a fantastic show, but if you listen to their albums on Spotify they hold up as just music, too.

[@psaunier10]

I had the privilege of being on the local crew for a show in Ohio a few years ago, been working shows for 20 years and you guys are among the best professionals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. Simply superb and unforgettable. Also was amazed at how quick everything was clean especially after Mr. Mister. Lol

[@SwiftestScout]

I met one of the BMG living here in manhattan, I'm sworn to secrecy on a lot of their inner workings but they are MASTERS at improv comedy, I love them

[@DTfan43]

That means you got to see something that only their production team gets to see. Wow. Just wow. Cherish that for us all.

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

Love the Blue Man Group! Was invited to their show a few years ago and loved every minute of it!! Rock on, guys!

[@andrewruegsegger7754]

Rock on, Sugarfoot!

[@Avidav]

You're my favorite drummer of all time!

[@theperserker]

Legends recognize legends. Peace, sir

[@Yeah12345]

You killed it. Your presence is unforgettable

[@KjtheGreatPro]

Yooo your take of lincoln park was so good, to this day I'm not sure I believe you never heard "numb" before. The way you hit the symbol on "end up failing too!" was so perfect! you are awesome!

[@danielxsstuf]

Brandon just got a Blue Man Group concert for free

[@BrandonToews]

😂

[@el_mecánico_máximo]

Even better than that is he was getting paid to watch!! 😱

[@LautaroQ2812]

He just blue himself

[@TheWingus]

Drumeo played the long con

[@marianecurilan4587]

we gotta let him process that for a while

[@stantheman143]

This has to have been the most uplifting experience in creation of any video you've done thus far. This was amazing on so many levels, and emotional on even more. My god what a performance, through and throughout. Beyond words, i'm smiling from ear to ear typing this, it was stellar.

[@daphnea5447]

Right?! I can’t explain it, but it was just fantastic!

[@MentalMa3ter]

"Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist." This quote perfectly encapsulates the journey of a drummer. As drummers, we start by mastering the fundamentals-timing, rhythm, and technique. These are the rules that guide us, ensuring that we provide the backbone of any musical ensemble. But the true magic happens when we move beyond the basics. Once we’ve internalized the rules, we gain the freedom to experiment, innovate, and create something entirely our own. It’s in those moments of breaking the rules-whether it’s an unexpected fill, a syncopated rhythm, or a creative use of dynamics-that we elevate drumming from a skill to an art form.

[@TylerG69]

Nice

[@MarinheirodeSegundaViagem]

Wow

[@bucknasty69]

I’d say that quote applies to any instrument, not just drums.

[@christinecole8617]

Beautiful

[@brunomarc-aurele1819]

I can't be the only one amazed at how accurate the drummer was about the feel of every part despite never having heard the original before.

[@russellgeisthardt9828]

I actually preferred his drumming in the intro to the original. He added a level of syncopation that put the whole song a little off balance

[@VampFaye]

They've heard it before as their everyday selves. There are real people under the blue, yanno..

[@thelittlestgiant]

@@idontcare2851 Sure, maybe they heard it, but when was the last time? If you were randomly presented a song without a drum track and told to create a drum track to it, do you think you’d be able to recreate something close to the original? Lol

[@boob944]

That's the whole point of these videos. You aren't special.

[@YourRightSock]

​​@@idontcare2851POV: Random individuals trying to understand how we don't have their hiveminds and everyone is not the same

[@bmac4]

This title has me demanding answers to questions I never thought I'd ask

[@randyperez8947]

Bruh for real 😂😂😂

[@vitruviandrums]

This definitely isn’t the first time they’ve heard this and it definitely isn’t a one take jobby but I’m so glad this fucking happened. Quality.

[@waranghira]

It's a skit. I refuse to dumb myself and not think the obvious as evidenced by their performance. EDIT: I mean it's great and all and very creative, but bruh, they somewhat knew this; it's obvious.

[@SyntheticFuture]

​@@vitruviandrumsI'm pretty sure they send the track in advance and had to sign a slew of NDA's to not show any of the rehearsal takes or members talking 😂 Worth it though 👌🏻

[@Grunkor9187]

@@waranghira You've already "dumbed yourself" because all music is set to specific timing structures. Match the timing, and you can make about anything in that time signature sound like it fits. Takes pros only moments to find that timing so it can easily be the first time. Also they get 3 takes not just 1 shot. Plus MCR is for emo kids and wannabe vampires so its not too far out that they haven't heard the song

[@cynthiasotland3887]

I am a classical pianist for 40 years and have always been a drummer/percussionist at heart. My musical tastes are vast because I appreciate the creative process! I am loving Drumeo ! I am a huge fan of My Chemical Romance!

[@nik-xyz]

This was incredible. I have an amazing memory with the Blue Man Group and my father. It was 2015 in Orlando and we bought the cheapest tickets possible at the very last minute because it was storming and there was nothing else to do on our first night on vacation. We were the only people seated in the last row and as a result, the house wanted to pull the back curtain up one row. They offered us to come sit in the front row instead and gave us ponchos since we would now be in the splash zone! What proceeded was the most incredible evening of paint, percussion, and passion!!! An amazing troupe

[@neilvn]

What an incredible memory!

[@thefiles2501]

Man, one of my fondest childhood memories was seeing the blue man group in Orlando and meeting one of them who not only gave me a blue thumb print on my face but also gave me the painting they made during the show for my birthday. I still have it on my wall at least 15 years later and will always have appreciation for all of the joy they've brought me!

[@drewjenkins2494]

My family has a painting from them too!

[@markberger2124]

Nice

[@1chaka]

They have always seemed so deeply appreciative to anyone who enjoys what they do, and for that they’ve made a fan out of me since childhood too

[@talwilliams8556]

Was on my bucket list for years to see the blue man group live. Took the wife on a surprise trip to Orlando many years ago and she surprised me in turn with tickets to a show. During set up the staff happened to ask us if we wanted to be a part of the show as the “late arrivals” and I nearly had a heart attack. Easily one of the most amazing nights of my life. Can’t wait to take the kids to see them one day.

[@raven_esque]

What did you have to do as the "late arrivals"? What happened? 😮 You're so lucky !!

[@mikmack1449]

That is a good story. Best gifts are the thoughtful ones and yours led to one of those memories that standout when you reflect. Thanks for sharing. This video has put them on my bucket list now.

[@chuckybastard]

I thought the late arrivals were real 😢

[@dglesterhardunkichud4287]

Just when you think the song couldn't get any better or more iconic, The Blue Man Group comes in to surprise the world, yet again. Oh how I wish I could be there to here it in person. The reverberation of the bass and the changing of the lights throughout the entire performance just never get fully represented through video. I've seen y'all multiple times before, and now this makes me want to see y'all again, ESPECIALLY if this song is incorporated into the show. Bravo to the cast and the crew! There truly is no experience quite like the Blue Man Group experience

[@TwiliteTrucks]

The Blue Man Group covering Brandon in paint as The Black Parade plays is something I never knew I needed.

[@BrandonToews]

😂

[@TwiliteTrucks]

@@BrandonToews Wow, shocked you actually replied to this.

[@MrSchism]

It's weirdly symbolic. The Black Parade representing death, this song is a declaration of life. The Blue Man adding brighter colors makes sense.

[@voltnstone]

Seen the guys live 3 times and gotta tell you they are amazing really

[@jimmyclyde]

The little dollop of blue on his cheek after was the best part.

[@Badministrator]

I don't really believe that none of these guys have ever heard Welcome to the Black Parade but honestly who cares.

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

The minute the first Blue man started playing that intro, it was obvious he knew the song……

[@Th3_n3rdtavrn]

Thats what i'm thinking too. Just telling myself that the guys behind the paint might have but the blue men themselves definately havent!

[@jui551]

Rare to see you here! I grew up listening to your rhymes man

[@chrisseibert7810]

I think it feels like that because they edited out all the takes in favor of the Blue Man sketches. The kit drummer had definitely never heard of them.

[@markrayanvaldez4136]

I do. I stopped the video after that. Saved 10mins of my time😂😂😂

[@dannycanfield3038]

How could you watch this and not instantly just be happy? BMG definitely changed this to a new type of anthem.

[@jeeology8574]

though it still won't explain it :p

[@kaniobal2]

I dunno. One of the thoughts this brought up in me is roughly: "the fuck am I even doing with my life?". So definitely brings joy, but possibly also raises some harder questions and brings a bit of sorrow too.

[@devildog17013]

This is probably one of the most entertaining videos I've watched this week. The Blue Men and the drummer all played this song so well. Two thumbs up!

[@Musicman9492]

God bless your Micing/Mixing/Mastering Team on this one. You can hear just how much of a struggle it was to get everything at proper levels to pop and then to (somehow) sneak the recorded track underneath all of it while still keeping the energy of the live "room" performance. That was a feat.

[@bluemangroup]

Our audio engineer is a true masterful wizard!

[@bennalexanderleyland9088]

​@@bluemangroup the fact that you/your team are actively partaking in the comment section is really cool. Aside from expression, one of the key goals of music, and art in general, is interaction (as far as I'm concerned). To extend the discussion beyond the art in a way that isn't overbearing is really fun and adds to the immersion of what you present.

[@danhill3302]

Their percussion was way too low in the mix

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

It must be a heck of a challenge, but, there were whole sections of the performance that basically made no sound at all. 90% of the time I was saying "I want to hear the sounds the blue men are making!"

[@Musicman9492]

@@MattsAwesomeStuff You can definitely hear the engineer working through the challenges. Id imagine that recording a famously "live" percussion ensemble in a recording studio that you arent completely familiar with in support of a channel that is also outside if tgeir home base.... That we got a relatively decent mix throughout is testament to some hard work.

[@middleagedrenegade9178]

I give zero fucks about the staging/rehearsal of this video. Its an amazing piece of fun, joyful content that is absolutely free!!! Great work guys 💕

[@brandonpratt5130]

Came here to say this. Alot if this seemed practiced and choreographed and I don't care in the slightest this was awesome. I would love to see blue man group do something like this with other famous drummers. Paint them red or yellow or some other color and throw them into a live set totally unknown no talking just vibing on the spot

[@Balizzm]

Exactly! Great take, fun video, and love that they welcomed Drumeo! 🤘

[@RandalDaw]

Exactly, this was brilliant. And while I think it was genuine in that they only heard the drumless track something on the board they brought out at you see at 5:32 suggests someone may have at least recognised the band, or it was a cheeky thing they filmed after and inserted :)

[@soullesstaco9897]

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Blue Man Group. Before my dad passed away he loved them and took me to see them twice in Vegas and Once in Florida. So any time I see them I think of him thank you for always putting on an amazing performance.

[@peterpoop]

😢😢😢😢 I'm sorry.

[@djrollerx81]

What an honor it would be for BMG to dissect and play their interpretation of your song. Very humbling.

[@justind2899]

With the blue man group, there is no way to get a real blue man experience on a live first reaction to a song. This feels like a representation of what their behind the stage process of Blue Man-ing a song would turn into with short notice. It doesn’t take away from the magic of re-imagining this song and using it in a way to connect in a different way. This is about drummers of all kinds coming together to appreciate music across the spectrum genres and styles. Blue Man Group inspired my love for music and percussion because they brought a childlike spirit to something that felt super serious and unattainable. I love this performance and the creative to make this happen. Thank you!

[@jaycielle]

One of my favourite Drumeo videos ever - I can't believe we've already got a bizarre format-stretching fever dream episode of this series when it still feels so young!

[@BigSmoochie]

I don’t think a lot of people realize that the Blue Man Group is a rock group as opposed to just a weird live performance. I loved their album The Complex!

[@kbrad988]

They have two more albums I love, "Audio" and "Three"!

[@laurencemichaelbennett2506]

Oh now that's Interesting :)

[@ianpierson4568]

My jazz band in HS did "Tension"

[@barbaramcelfresh2185]

❤❤ Leave it to these Amazing Blue Man Group. I love them. What a tremendous video. AOW!!

[@ValhallaRaven]

“I’m afraid I just blue myself.” -Tobias Funke

[@TheLegendarySlug]

Had to scroll too far for this

[@ChristofferLund]

Watching arrested development for the first time and this is quite the timing lol

[@kimmoor]

My immediate thought as soon as I came across this video 😂😂glad I’m not the only one

[@hollow_1257]

“There’s gotta be a better way to say that” 🤣

[@wazzupbeercommercial]

"i look like a f****ng idiot"

[@ludditzthrell]

Oh my god, I had the BIGGEST grin on my face the whole way through their performance. Though I have a hunch they've heard the song before, I don't care: that was SO MUCH FUN! I didn't know I needed this, but thank you--it's been a rough week, and that just made my day.

[@fantomagnik]

Been a fan of Blue Man Group for like 20 years now and MCR runs in my veins so the two of them together made my day

[@russellward4624]

Are they the same 3 guys? They don't look old enough. Maybe it's the makeup?

[@Mariooo57]

@@russellward4624 Probably not, they're not a group with a fixed line up anymore. Think of them like a troupe that consists of different performers depending on the location.

[@malfeitor1]

@@russellward4624There were three original “Blue Men” but now there are many “Blue Men” that perform in multiple productions at any given time. When they go on the road they tour with four so they can take nights off. I’m not certain if the og three still put on the paint anymore but, they probably still involved.

[@TheJjcczz]

@@russellward4624No the first of the original 3 sold his shares and left in 2010 the other two sold their shares and left in 2017. They had been training understudies since 93 to the point where there were 10 total including the original 3 and they would perform at different locations around the world simultaneously. Basically what started out as a performance art piece by 3 friends at the end of the 80s, became a very corporate and structured business model and so all 3 eventually left

[@TheJjcczz]

@@malfeitor1They are not the original three all sold their shares and left with at least one saying he felt he’d become too corporate. Which isn’t surprising as the original performance was them in blue masks burning a rambo doll and a piece of the Berlin Wall in Manhattan while leading a procession. That’s a pretty big difference from the modern blue man group

[@turinband]

This is by far one of the most awesome mashup of two completely different groups I’ve ever seen and I absolutely love it! Kudos to the blue men group for wanting to get out and do something totally different like this and major props to drum for continuing to put stuff like this out. It’s very inspiringfor us musicians. We get to see some of our favorite artists struggle like we do sometimes and that brings out a wonderful element of the human nature that brings us all together

[@pr0jeykun]

if anybody in the drum community deserves recognition, it's these guys. Saw them in the late 90's and it's good to see the spirit continues. :)

[@CentiZen]

Whoever came up with this idea deserves a raise, a starbucks latte, a new car and the nobel peace prize.

[@scosstard3542]

A starbucks latte? Why poisoning them just after giving them a raise? :D

[@Memu_]

One of those things is considerably less exciting than the others

[@adriantrusca1245]

Fuck Starbucks.

[@bitburg40]

Maybe some free drum sticks.😁

[@DrMetPhD]

In that order

[@MakerBees333]

2003 as a kid in a Small Chicago Theater right up front, the Blue Man Group was a genuinely life changing experience, covered in paint, paper, (I still have the Blue Hand Prints on that T-shirt 20years later) Never again has a musical performance been more powerful and revolutionary in my young life… Thank you to all the Blue Man for continuing your craft, it is amazing. Wow what a nostalgic trip this video has been 🥲. ❤

[@louisgonzalez9489]

Was it band trip? I think I was there too! Lol. I saw them in around the same time and i too remember it being amazing.

[@MakerBees333]

@@louisgonzalez9489 Theater Trip, it was right before they became Nationally Famous, when we tried to go again a month later it was a 4week wait list on tickets, and even then we got less than half we were on the list for so had to lottery who got to go on the second trip… BUT man even the second time seeing it was not half the sheer experience of having no idea what to expect, absolutely wild.

[@bluemangroup]

We're not crying...

[@firewall2302]

Had to join the crew of "wow, I also saw them in Chicago in 2003" but I was a college student at the time instead of a kid 🤣

[@ShockAndYaw]

Briar Street, right?

[@Danilyn_Livao]

This was incredible to watch!👏 Your ability to pick up on the nuances of the song so quickly and craft such a seamless drum part is beyond impressive. It’s amazing seeing your talent and instinct come to life in real-time-what a treat!

[@blunderbass851]

Holy shit. Would've never DREAMED of this combo. Super stoked🤘

[@adriantrusca1245]

Emo meets weirdo.

[@coreyjma]

For the drummer’s first time hearing this he’s pretty spot on in a lot places 😮

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

A testament to how well-written the entire song is. The different parts fit together so well that even when a part is missing, the most fitting way to fill in that gap is pretty close to the original. While modern bands and music artists don't have anywhere near the same complexity as a full orchestra, they're effectively doing what composers do.

[@Jorgeinlan]

I don't really think this was the first time he's hearing it, along with the BMG doing amazing, and the lights work going also in sync with the song, i think thos one was stage , but who cares it was so great!

[@Birkenstock_Ultra]

@@Jorgeinlan Would you even try to let it be true? I've grown up with MCR since ca. 2007 and I am loving them very much: I don't think it's a great feat to give the musicians credit for their skills and admit to yourself that it's not impossible that the drummers haven't heard the songs because there are so many great artists and tastes are different. Not having heard songs by well-known bands does not automatically mean that you have never heard of the band.

[@Eiann]

Flawless

[@defectiveparts8604]

​@@Birkenstock_UltraFor real though, meeting musicians over and over again really solidifies how much music there really is. I've heard of tons of bands by just seeing their name somewhere or hearing others talking around me, and sometimes it'll be years before I hear one of their songs because I either forgot to remind myself or was just busy otherwise.

[@doom1509]

Probably the most artistic Drumeo has gone since its inception. That closer was beautiful. I love you guys.

[@AngelusNielson]

I love blue man, I love MCR, I love this song... When the tubeulums hit in the intro.. I am literally moved to tears.

[@vickyjuly09]

This was hands down of the best drumeo video of all time. The output not only blew my mind, but it was soo good that I might have teared up a bit. What a bloody amazing rendition of MCR :')

[@saraann1186]

I think it's safe to say Brandon 100% loves his job! ❤ Who knew I needed A Blue Man Group cover of Welcome to The Black Parade

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@alanslicegarcia5066]

The song went from "A parade in the gloomy and rainy day." To "A parade on a Holiday's night."

[@rhayvenlance]

right! haha

[@PlaceHolder994]

This From the very beginning I thought "this sounds more hopeful now".

[@JoeThomsonrules]

That was truly awesome!! What a collaboration! Two of my favourite things on KZbin, Blueman group and Drumeo. Brilliant!

[@DanLehman]

If you are reading this and have not seen Blue Man Group live, consider this your sign. I cannot express how much you NEED to see this show in person. SUPPORT THIS SHOW!!!!

[@BalloonRace]

Seen them in Berlin, Vegas and 3 times in London. Taking my girlfriend to see them for the first time next month and can't wait. Such a good show.

[@davidduker4441]

100% this! You HAVE to go!

[@MetaITurtle]

I live in Florida and they play here all the time

[@screamingliner]

Saw them in Vegas 3 times and took about a dozen friends for the third show. Such fun.

[@aquafreesh9219]

Genuinely one of the best forms of modern entertainment I’ve seen them 4 times over the years they’re highly regarded for a reason

[@TheBigburcie]

I was smiling ear to ear the whole time. I suspect a couple of them knew the song but they definitely just decided to do their own interpretation of it. Maybe they could add this to their show now.

[@oofmaster3000-y8o]

they're like pigeons i stg lmao. the head turns and curiosity, the eye contact. i love it.

[@zpaghettimonster]

It was so easy for me to forget that I was watching this type of video, I just felt like I was watching blue man group show, like a part of it. I’ve been to them and I absolutely love these guys. But they’re not just a silly show. These guys are just exceptional musicians and I’ve always heard that just from their shows alone. The musical talent is undeniable. Everywhere they go essentially becomes part of their show and it’s beautiful.

[@TheRealBrotherGrimmy]

My partner took me to see Blue Man Group in 2018 as a surprise on my birthday. Looking back, it was one of the best experiences I've had, even though I didn't feel like going out anywhere originally. I've never felt so uncomfortable, yet at ease in public. That was friggin beautiful. I'm so glad you brought them on for this. I absolutely loved watching them work again!

[@fett713akamandodragon5]

Very similar experience for me too, my wife took me also for bday, I'm not one for crowds or events most of the time, like I want to go but also don't lol. She got front row mid seats and told me to wear things I didn't care about or could be cleaned easily. I'm fairly fastidious, but I've never been more happily covered in marshmallow, banana cream and chocolate syrup in my life!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@glastonchella]

Tobias really has come a long way from his Dr. Fünke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution days. Never heard an analyst therapist sound that good

[@kiwi.panada2423]

I was searching the comments for this hahaha

[@ws8672]

And to be a never nude, too!

[@cogsy8578]

@@ws8672 There are dozens of us! Dozens!

[@JohnJohnson-kg4ek]

He blue himself

[@CaricaTree]

I found out a few years ago that I have synesthesia. Growing up, I just thought everyone could see the colors that music conjured up in my mind. Turns out that is not the case for most people. Well, at the end of the video, when they start drumming in the dark with the paint added in, is the closest thing I have ever seen in real life to what I see in my head. Thanks, Drumeo and Blue Man Group, for connecting with someone who thought they were just a freak.

[@lcestero]

Beautiful!!

[@kaamuzsummaak5493]

Yeah, when I saw that in the video I thought it was beautiful :) Hope it feels beautiful to you :)

[@kelticladi]

What a wonderful gift to SEE the music in glorious color!

[@masturbates]

I am envious!

[@veronicasmith2612]

Synesthesia is the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced, albeit temporarily

[@Humanistic_]

I hope I get to see them perform someday. I remember being fascinated by them when I was a lil kid in the 90s when my parents took me to the Luxor hotel in LV

[@Itsadrianyay]

They are great saw them this year loved it

[@jolemite2639]

Fun fact time: Tim Alexander from Primus was in Blue Man Group in Vegas back in the early 2000’s. He’s always been my biggest influence as a drummer & since at the time he was no longer in Primus I HAD TO GO see the show. Needless to say, It blew my freakin mind! Even got a picture with him & Blas Elias out in the lobby after the show. Love BMG & long live Herb the Ginseng Drummer!

[@AdamKaris-sc4pj]

Blas Elias? Interesting lol. I enjoy everything obviously, bmg, mcr, primus and slaughter, had no idea they hung out tho

[@colepeterson5392]

wow I had no idea, Primus Sucks!

[@andreapayneconnally390]

That’s cool. I saw them in Vegas in 02. Curious who was in the group

[@jolemite2639]

@@AdamKaris-sc4pj yeah man. Blas played with BMG for awhile. It was him on the right kit & Herb on the left. I always looked at Slaughter as pretty much glam cheese rock but you can’t deny that Blas has skills. He parlayed that experience with Blue Man into playing drums for Trans Siberian Orchestra & has been with them for a long time too. Good on him. He only had a small taste of success in that band but he made damn sure he was going to play drums for a living & I call that a win in every sense of the word.

[@AdamKaris-sc4pj]

@@jolemite2639 oh they definitely are super commercial metal, but most of those guys were the more talented musicians funny enough. I saw bmg on a high school music class trip maybe 20 years ago, and it was better than some 80s rock shows I've seen for sure lol. Excluding real metal bands like queensryche, priest, etc.

[@RobotSavetheworld]

I once went to a Pride Parade in Boston where the Blue Men were in attendance. It was a ripping hot day, with sweltering sunshine, and as we were lining up to march, I was seeking relief in the shadow of one of those high-rise open window buses they use for sightseeing. Suddenly I felt drops of water on me, and as I looked up, a Blue Man was leaning out of the window gently drizzling me with bottled water. I couldn't help but crack up, and I did appreciate the cooling.

[@fish97826]

I remember seeing them in Boston like 10 years ago when I was just a jit They seemed like genuinely good dudes

[@aarlavaan]

I saw them around 2008, I wanna say, when they came to Seattle. Truly an amazing experience!

[@kaitewillyoucometrue]

Welcome to the pride parade

[@pyromaniac999]

ew

[@eandaandb]

Gross

[@AfricaEric]

Wow! Drumeo, I'm a 41 year old living on a small island in the Canadian Arctic. Have been feeling down lately. I loved BMG back in the day. Watching this collaboration between you two made my month and brought some much needed happiness to me tonight. Thanks you so much! Been a big fan of the 'hearing for the first time' series, however, this one was mind blowing!

[@phantomlord3280]

God bless you brother

[@ResistUnjustLaws]

@@phantomlord3280 God bless!

[@TheAleaxion]

If you need someone to talk to, let it out man. The best ✌🏽

[@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870]

Keep your head up my friend!!😁😁👍👍

[@AfricaEric]

@@TheAleaxion thanks!! Just a culmination of life's failures and squandered opportunities! Plus a lot time in the head up here ha

[@thetank123]

I found this channel like theee days ago and it’s the best KZbin content I’ve ever seen. Not a drummer, can’t sing or play an instrument to save my life yet this is so god damn fascinating. Incredible stuff.

[@MrSeagallo]

Brandon and the rest of Drumeo are mad geniuses

[@BrandonToews]

🤘🏻

[@johndeer7712]

Wow this was one of the greatest videos I have ever witnessed. Never seen a blue man group show but have never wanted to see them more. They killed this and the choreography of it all was astounding.

[@chrislizon7483]

Go see them. It's not a concert it's an experience, with music.

[@Telefiend]

Saw them once and walked out thinking, "I have to see them again."

[@MBailey077]

Blue Man Group are one of those groups that I may go a couple of years without keeping up with but they always deliver and I've noticed every video that I've ever watched of them has made me smile. Truly amazing group and awesome video!

[@esdraslionwhyte]

Thank you Drumeo and @bluemangroup!!!!! That was a Masterpiece! Incredible, amazing!!!!!

[@dmgreenw]

That was quite possibly one of the best things I've ever seen on KZbin! Bar none. I had so much fun and was so delighted and taken outside of my normal daily thoughts that I see this as a massive gift. The crew did such a great job covering this which I'm sure was no easy feat. And you obviously supported the Blue Man group to let their imaginations carry theml away. A huge feat for what you're working with. I sure hope this inspires a partner, with deep pockets and love for music and art, to give you all the resources you need to do bigger better things like this. Thank you guys so much! Rock on Drumeo

[@adrianormoreira441]

Hello! I'm from Brazil, I follow the channel, but few times in my life have I witnessed something as incredible and sublime as this video... I was so emotional that I was moved to tears!!! What an incredible group this Blue Man Group is! It's so much talent, it's so much creativity, and it's such a colossal artistic delivery! I don't know how to explain exactly what I'm feeling... The Drummer is awesome! I’m a Drummer too… And you, Brandon, are an absolutely perfect person for what you do! Capable, polite, kind... Congratulations! I have rarely witnessed something with such intensity!! Thanks! I wish you happiness and success!! Greetings from Brazil!!! Adriano.

[@qanonbrasil5255]

Também me chamo Adriano! Hahahaha alo chará

[@adrianormoreira441]

@@qanonbrasil5255 fala, Brother!!! Tamo junto!!!

[@AirwavesEnglish]

You're amazing, Adrian. Drumming rules!

[@bluemangroup]

💙💙💙

[@thiagompi]

tb chorei aqui caraio, eles são magnificos

[@blazeofglory450]

so happy drumeo has become such a huge company. I remember watching Jareds videos way back in the day and now here we are years later and their channel is one of the best in the world, if not the best. So awesome to see

[@yellowtommytanker]

Taking my family to see the Blue Man Group here in the UK in a couple weekends, will be my children's first EVER live music concert and my first BMG one... Can't wait!!!

[@R18BlueMan]

I'll never forget being an audience member as a teen at one of their Vegas shows and actually being selected to go on stage by one of them along with a young lady. For her, they threw marshmallows at each other from far away, caught them with their mouths, then basically regurgitated them onto a spike on a hat they put on her head. 😅 For me, they gave me a large plain light blue shirt to wear over my outfit, threw (edible) paintballs at each other, caught them with their mouths, then sprayed the paint onto the shirt with their mouths, creating quite an interesting art piece! The paint got on my jacket too, but hey, it just added a bit of personality to it. I still have a photo of my time on that stage; I didn't smile much back then being an angsty teen, but I very much enjoyed my time with them and will forever cherish that memory. ❤

[@bryanrichardson3114]

I had a very similar experience as a teenager at one of their Vegas shows. They were walking on the armrests of peoples chairs, standing directly above sitting people, and one of them saw me wearing a Zildjian hat and came over. He gave me three marshmallow balls then walked maybe 10 feet away and motioned me to throw them into his mouth lol. I got 2/3 balls! After I sat back down he came over, grabbed my hand, and opened his mouth and dropped the marshmallow balls right into my hand. They are one heck of an experience to see in person lmao.

[@ravynreis]

I was selected to help them with production too! Via winning a set design and lights operating contest from theater, lived in vegas as well!

[@R18BlueMan]

​@bryanrichardson3114 haha! That's amazing. 😂

[@R18BlueMan]

​@@ravynreis Ohhh, congrats! That's awesome!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Aww, that's sweet...and creepy...

[@Devinoch]

Honestly, the Blue Man Group have been part of my life for almost a quarter of a century now, having seen them live in Vegas in 2002 for the first time. They never cease to amaze me with their wild and inventive musical takes, and I'm always hoping for more new things! Bravo!

[@xlDysenterylx]

I live in Las Vegas. I have seen Blue Man Group multiple times, and I will still go any time. They are so much fun.

[@duacot6633]

The Blue Man Group is a great spectacle to see live. I saw them perform for a Tower Records party in Sacramento around 1999.

[@tsnap4]

I stan the guy who heard the song and just was like "nah, I'm drumming."

[@Loveless9441]

He was excited

[@shadowfire_08]

WELCOME TO THE BLUE & BLACK PARADE 🤘🏻🔥🍻

[@akshayde]

if it was the other way around it would be a protest by vicims of wifebeaters

[@huhuhuh525]

Some how the song has turned into a very hopeful vibe 😂

[@kiwi.panada2423]

I thought it was white and gold lmao

[@smurfquake]

Now I'm trying to see BMG and MCR perform all of Black & Blue by Backstreet Boys.

[@justinnatasmai4503]

This is both theater and art and I absolutely love it. Would love an encore please.

[@bartcouprie4986]

Who would have thought that a percussion performance could be so moving, just the absolute passion! Thanks BMG!

[@DJSwitchPDX]

I don't know how Drumeo can top this. This is one of the best things I've seen on the whole-ass Internet in a long time. Why did a silly drum video make me smile and tear up at the same time? Witnessing this level of mastery at work is so rare, and I'm just glad I got to enjoy it because somebody hit the record button. ♥️🎧🤘

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@sbwbabel]

3:58 thank you for adding George Lawrence Stone’s Stick Control! Absolutely legendary foundation for all drummers and percussionists! ❤

[@TheDankMagician]

After all these years I still hope I can finally see them one day, but I think this might be the happiest Drumeo video I've seen yet. Very magical to see the group on here.

[@craythebman5812]

I saw them in Vegas, the original trio, back in 2005 and it was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! They climbed over my seat and I had blue paint all in my hair. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. 100/10 recommend.

[@TheDankMagician]

@@craythebman5812 That sounds so amazing, the seat climbing is wild lol, I would probably leave the paint for a day lol.

[@xBigBean]

They are absolute masters at the way they layer the different sounds into one cohesive sound. It sounds awesome! The liquid drum section was dope too

[@rjones6801]

I saw the Blue Man Group in Chicago about 20 years ago. Saw them again with my wife shortly thereafter. Took some friends to see them in NYC. Took my kid to see them 2 years ago on tour in DC. If you haven't seen them, go. It's a great show! Especially for drum enthusiasts!

[@The_Red_Hand]

7:30 is a FIREEEE shot!

[@TjayK2]

If there is anything that BMG has down to a science it’s visuals. If you’ve never sat down for a full BMG performance I can’t tell you what you’re missing. You just got to see it for yourself. It’s the most seamless live music/theatre experience I’ve ever seen.

[@Non-Applicable7831]

@@TjayK2I’ve watched a couple of minutes of some of their live acts on YT and just from that can definitely agree that BMG are one of the greatest things the music industry has got atm.

[@denisdimitrov5051]

When i was yound and started to be more addicted to drums, those guys really open my eyes about a lot of thinks that are beyond just playing good or fast. To be a musician is also to bring a message to the world. Those guys bring only love, peace and positivity... I really love them and how they do their show. Thanks to Drumeo for inviting them!

[@tatehogan5685]

I saw the blue man group on a class trip to Boston back in the 90s and that performance stuck with me to this day. The release of creativity they bring to the world is so amazing.

[@mwhite7712]

Damn, my music teacher introduced me to the Blue Man Group when I was younger with their Dave Matthews collab. Saw them in concert once when they came to town. They're still going strong apparently because this was INSANE.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

When you were a young boy Your teacher played the BMG collab With Dave Matthews band

[@midwayman910]

TBMG got me into musical performance and MCR got me into theatrical punk. My son knows I used to be a great drummer, and I haven’t been able to show him (I was injured before his birth, and stopped playing). I can wait to show him this, because he wants to “hang and bang like dad” Thank you Drumeo, and thank you BMG! Josh I met you in Charlotte NC when I was 17, we took a photo together!

[@drsunshaine5222]

Unsurprisingly, I was smiling the entire time. Thank you Drumeo for introducing me to this group! What a PERFORMANCE!