Making - Showbiz

Muse, recording the album "Showbiz" ... Small video trio originating in London in studies RAK

[@MartiniSaysNo]

Wocket Baby Dolls

[@lwlakksjd]

such wow

[@jenn7893]

Wait

[@MrGeewiz1]

They chose that name because when Matt and Dom were living in Exeter briefly, they lived above a porn shop and in that porn shop was a Japanese porno called the rocket baby dolls

[@moraddoukkali8683]

4:19 , he was already playing a part of butterflies and hurricanes , that came years later

[@NickDonovanMusic]

Amazing

[@EdgyCraft]

they also recorded a demo for plug in baby like 4 years prior to origin of symmetry

[@TT-fv5ro]

@@EdgyCraft yeah but it didn’t have the iconic riff

[@emilstenstadselen3050]

Its so cool that Matthew plays butterflies and hurricanes on the piano long before they recorded Absolution!!!

[@WaterDragon1963]

emil Stenstad Selen "rekorded"

[@vesper180]

emil Stenstad Selen yeah, I also think they played Bliss years before they recorded it...

[@cstubbssubs7746]

Muse started in 94. They had a lot of time to whip up songs like Plug in Baby long and Bliss before they could record them

[@EddieTehBoss]

+emil Stenstad Selen Also the psycho riff was invented very early. like 24 years before the original release!

[@justblake9769]

NSA FUCKOFF they used it as an outro live

[@bardicee]

2022 and I'm watching this. Muse was always good, man, it's Will of the People times and I'm so proud of them... (brazilian fan here!)

[@stephanie7734]

Im proud of you

[@kirai25]

@@stephanie7734 thanks

[@quartzmoon]

21 year old Muse. How adorable can you get.

[@quartzmoon]

***** wow

[@annipsy2185]

so adowable

[@idioteque5515]

Literally oml

[@muscless89]

4:16 Butterflies and Hurricanes? Nice...

[@the_emmo]

I thought exactly the same :D

[@muscless89]

Emmo Hernández and to think this man is now making songs like the globalist and aftermath :')

[@the_emmo]

San Sal I know. They've grown so much. But they are just as amazing as they were back then.

[@muscless89]

I agree completely

[@aethernaveritas6703]

+WadsMitterGaMinG They are.

[@astrojeet]

Matt makes me feel good about being skinny.

[@Corvid]

+astrojeet And so you should! It's a good look!

[@N_0968]

I like skinny guys far more than buff ones.

[@furryfagoot2590]

And here i am wanting to be skinny :/

[@bingle2484]

Wasn't he anourexic?

[@duckhorse5914]

@@bingle2484 nah

[@sercastamere9853]

THEY'RE SO YOUNG.

[@puredruid]

Chris on the drums at the end haha I love how naive Matt is in this interview compared to more recent interviews!

[@BlanchestarlightUwU]

He was 21, and it was one of his first interviews! If anything, he was inexperienced!

[@Elektron_]

Everyone went crazy about hearing B&H at 4:16 but I watched a video of a Muse gig in 1999 and suddenly Matt started to play PSYCHO RIFF!

[@Stella-vp5zg]

Elisa Pajer yeah, they’ve played the Psycho riff for a very long time and apparently tried to make it into a song for quite a while too, but it’s only in 2015 that they manage to turn it into Psycho.

[@Beevenhouse]

And here I thought I couldn't love Bellamy more than I already do. I stand corrected.

[@distortion1222]

Beevenhouse same ❤️

[@deathwitheponine]

8:30 is my fave bit. They’re such children and I love them. Glad they always seem to have a great time together.

[@lavenzaa]

The band that has changed so much over the years but still to this day is pure genius.

[@oliver7497]

never want him to stop talking xD and when i listen to them, i never want them to stop playing!

[@mariaayanyan]

I liked the last song) They are so young! They don't have the instruments here but after hard work they became a legendary band! The best in the world! They inspire me, show that nothing is given easily. That you have to work hard to reach your dream, your desire. Now Muse is very big part of my life. I don't know how I lived without them so many years... For me they are Gods, Gods of Music!

[@reese8050]

Lol and the more instrument they got, the more they became less interesting.

[@farhanmahalludin]

Matt is only 21 by the time Showbiz came out and I barely knew what to do with my life at that age.

[@ryeofoatmeal]

reading these old comments here was 15 years ago. that was 2009. it feels ages ago, it does. 2009 when the resistance release, the year I became muse fan. watching this is bittersweet.. how far they've come. mind blowing

[@nadvt11]

I thought I was going to be all alone in this comment section in 2024, nice to bump into this comment!

[@sarou3457]

great album for a new band and the start of a great career

[@ludovicagrimaldi166]

matt with blue hair is so cute

[@gai7486]

I just WANT a film of them!!!!

[@paulatartarotti5037]

My love for this guys just grows everyday

[@virunee]

I love Matt's Showbiz era hair

[@rashisdachan]

Matt's voice haven't changed at all!!!

[@novalytra]

Oh my lord they are all so cute!! ^^

[@TimSenna]

Loving that VHS quality :D

[@Si_Hi]

4:15 Sound like a really early Butterflies and Hurricanes.

[@vibecheck4581]

He had that face as Hm I should show the guys lol

[@Msmuseaddict]

What a wonderful-MUSEY-genuine story! So enjoyed seeing they guys of Muse as extremely young men, loaded with talent and energy. And they still are so very talented, of course, with all their terrific albums as evidence. Think that Matt is such a natural and knows what he wants to write, compose and perform, because that's what he feels on an emotional and intellectual level. sheer genius

[@emaginarymusic]

"Just like an angel blows" became "just like a virgin blows" became "another corporate show"..interesting. I love hearing all the different versions of their lyrics.

[@kcjade5221]

emelis Bit late (currently going on a Muse binge) but at first I thought I'd been hearing it wrong all this time 😂😂

[@MaximumPrat]

Is there an interview in which Matt doesn't refer back to good old 'Battle of the Bands' story? lol

[@Chrosam]

5:44 how Rocket Baby Dolls started!! I love stories like these!

[@krapticfool]

interviewer : where are we? matt : rak studios, look *pointing* rak hahahha, aww matt ..

[@Lyllerh]

Great video! Thank you so much for uploading. I love that the video shows how open minded Muse are, which is one of the things that make them so great.

[@Xavvie]

I love Chris messing about on Dom drums while he tries to pack them up :P Using his head as a second drum haha :) Lovely video, thank you very much for posting it! Matt not knowing about Blues yet making such a heartbreaking beautiful song in that style just shows what a genius this man is :)

[@HyperStarlightShines]

Words cannot describe how much I love this video.

[@FacultyBob]

their best album imo

[@PutzlumpenLP]

thanks for putting imo in there, most people are like "FACT IS NEW MUSE IS SHIT"

[@PutzlumpenLP]

Andrew S Showbiz and Origin probably feel special for you because nostalgia.

[@PutzlumpenLP]

Andrew S Oh well then. Just something that I often feel, for example the first two Billy Talent albums.

[@PutzlumpenLP]

Andrew S They're nothing like Muse, more like Screamo Punk Rock but they're awesome, check them out.

[@IAmTheNoodleFish]

Thanks for this epic bit of Muse history. it's amazing how much Matt is like wine... better and better with age :D

[@FeDeDarrell]

What a wonderful person is Matt!

[@nerea4327]

Pretty sure Matt DID know what blues was. His father showed him a lot of old records, and he wanted to play in a jazz band before Muse. I guess he just didn't know what made Falling Down a blues song. In the same sense he was always surrounded by music, but didn't learn music theory until much later.

[@hanyuufurude13]

I love that bit at the end. It's fun to just see them messing around. That's what making music is supposed to be about. It's supposed to be fun.

[@agamsukmana1156]

Thank you for uploading this amazing hystorical videos :D

[@MaximumPrat]

One of his teeth, rest upon another tooth... how cute!! XD

[@ednaguerrero2523]

Awesome ❤🎉❤🎉I love MUSE...😚❤️😍

[@jonahlouque9621]

Best making of for the best Muse album

[@TheLoveIsForever97]

Matt is a genius on the piano.. i al ready knew that but still i'm allways suprised when i see him play. ^^

[@MaquiladoraIII]

_Showbiz_ still stands the test of time as a terrific first album. Props to John Leckie as well for some excellent production.

[@Sh0wBiZ94]

i will never forget this video LOVE PEACE MUSE!!!

[@liarum]

I love Muse, old and new songs! :D It's fun to wath things like this. Sunburn is my favorite song on Showbiz, that song is just amazing.

[@alanamaclauchlan554]

I love how organized they are

[@fiofofionomoto]

oh my god! they're so young! thanks for posting! i nearly died watching this...

[@Char_LotteT]

man, i LOVE this video. it's so old, and the first time i see john leckie and found out how..new matt is to music! he didnt had a clue about a few things in music and it really realte to me how he was just like us and now he has made it big as a rock god!

[@SamehSamirHmdy]

Legend>>

[@rockgirl0101]

I love this video sooo much! Thanks for Uploading it!

[@molovesmusic567]

ha i love how matt plays at the end :D its so amazing how they've come so far from battle of the bands to selling out wembley stadium :)

[@adammassacre4715]

I saw the Showbiz tour and to this day its still one of my all time fave live shows they were fuckin incredible \m/

[@xMoonlitxLilyx]

I'm pretty sure Matt is the one in black, chewing on Dom's hair (lol), and Chris is under them. I love Matt when he was young. He was so utterly serious and adorable. And they all had epic hair xD Muse

[@Scott0678]

So where are we Matt: This is er Rak studios... See *Points* Rak Lmao

[@hbhill]

OMG!!! this is a gem!!

[@alexatetris]

This was heart stopping.

[@Brutuscomedy]

RAT: Brutus's first distortion pedal 😄

[@OrualMuse]

Wow i really enjoyed the video!, they were so young here and look so innocents, love the way Bellamy moves, is like i was watching a little kid walking around a big house.... thanks for posting this viedo it brings me so many good memories T_T!

[@insertcoolname96]

Great video!

[@hotburrito82]

Ah, good old Showbiz days. Nice blast from the past :) That Cornish studio (Sawmills) is just down the road from me. Good times :)

[@anairda1321]

hell yeah!!!! he looks so good!!! love it

[@cantdecideaname5096]

Butterflies and hurricanes in piano 😍😍😍

[@TheMike5817]

Matt's inability to pwoperly pwonounce his "R"s weally shows in this video

[@rx-heaven8934]

Cool to hear a little bit of Butterflies and Hurricanes early on and Chris playing on the kit a bit too.

[@fillip27]

legend, thanks for posting.

[@Amberchuuu]

ffs Matt is so tiny

[@pditties]

LOL its Hobbit Matt!

[@lesleyrobinson7129]

well he is basically just from school

[@jorge11bunker]

4:35 butterflies and hurricanes :3

[@PutzlumpenLP]

Wasn't showbiz their very first album? How could they already afford all this and why are they already being interviewed before even being a bit famous?

[@danielmccarthy1256]

Putzlumpen They got signed and were getting booked at a ton of gigs at the time. The label probably paid for a documentary or maybe it was Kirk doing it all.

[@PutzlumpenLP]

Daniel McCarthy Thanks for the information, appreciate it!

[@vesper180]

Putzlumpen Also,..because they had been working their butts off, practicing, writing and playing anywhere/everywhere they could, they also worked other regular "day" jobs, too...when they were first starting out (even before they got signed I think?) so they could afford some things.

[@Zooropa_Station]

Are you not aware they had a bunch of demo tapes and two EPs before Showbiz? Sounds like you have a couple dozen "new" Muse songs to listen to. Coma is one of my all time favorites.

[@musefan26]

THANK YOU. this is the best. Right little gem :).

[@Chris-cf2kp]

That vintage recording table was in the Abbey road studio, where the Beatles spent time recording. ...

[@mrmadadam]

woah! awesome video! Cheers for uploading!

[@spikelive]

yes man!thank u very much for sharing this!ciao cheers from italy

[@aliceindiscoland]

this is really great. matt is so adorable. : D

[@ChloeLagrue]

Oh my Goooood Matt :D Oh my God he's so cute !

[@AndreAlchimia]

Definitely a starting point!

[@museturtlebrendon]

i know, isnt it just friggin GORGEOUSSSS!!!! *sigh*

[@killerkite333]

cant believe how time flies. see them now. drunk in glory. lol.

[@xxKaYaHxx]

Thanx for posting it :) This is awesome :D

[@torykara]

Thanks for sharing this Irma! :)

[@hahsyaneeron92]

OMG! showbiz! i love this. great vid. thanks for sharing ;P

[@fallin33]

I wonder what did they record this video for, was like a documental for a new band on a studio? I mean they were not famous back then or anything. I definitely love that they did though, it is so great to see them when they started.

[@madbob73]

It's definitely the middle piano section of B&H though. He probably had that piece around for years before adding it to a song.

[@Atlas65]

no this is actually the verse, just before the drums com in with full power.

[@pafa92]

guys, you are going to be one of the best bands in the world! and this album will 29th in UK and sell milions! be ready :P

[@Oharris995]

Sorry John Leckie but I'm pretty sure Matthew knew what blues was, seeing as part of his A Level course involved a Jazz Blues study.

[@vesper180]

OllieHarris95 quick question: what are "A level courses"? How does it work in the UK school system? (I'm from US, so don't know)

[@Oharris995]

A Levels is age 16-18 (ish). :)

[@matthewhonnor]

He definitely knew

[@philjonestheflea]

Major babeage from 1:25 - 1:50! Along with any other time with Matthew - which would be the whole thing! Thanx for sharing Irma! Thanx for posting this JazzBellamy!!

[@jsabo1929]

i have an extremely hard time believing matt didnt know what blues was, according to their producer here... the friggin artist who inspired him to pick up the guitar was jimi hendrix, according to interviews ive seen.

[@Atlas65]

exactly .. what a load of crap!

[@shannonbrazil2283]

Matt was so skinny in this video :) I think he knew what blues was, he must of!

[@TiBozzerGames]

Last 20sec was awsome.

[@ncgal]

Thanks for posting this :)

[@BurnSheDevil]

Young, awkward Matt

[@Musehroom]

Butterflies and hurricanes était déjà en ébauche à cette période sous forme d'un rythme syncopé...incroyable!

[@NorthLimitation]

Don't worry about it mate, also, another bit of information for you: Muse used to play the piano cadenza from the middle section of Butterflies and Hurricanes during their Origin of Symmetry tour :)

[@MuserCesped]

Pure gold

[@StrongImaginationA]

I think that's cool, that he created that in 1999-2000 and still used it 3 years later.

[@marcodiluca187]

the birth of my heros!!!

[@chrisbooth24]

crazy to think that he had some basic ideas for what we now know as buttercanes all those years ago, considering buttercanes was one of the main songs that hinted at there progression and change of sound over time, very much a high contrast from the rest of the showbiz era material.

[@bp56789]

"If the drummer doesn't play very well, or the bass player" Hahaha he didn't say guitarist, pianist, or singer. Muse Fucking Rock!

[@Atlas65]

Because the drums and bass are usually the glue that holds the song together... plus it is really hard to fix guitar, while it is quite easy to edit the drums and bass.

[@MrSamsung913]

Even the piano stuff at the end sounds cool 0.0.