After 27 Years, the Blue Man Group is Using a New PVC Pipe

Take a look inside the unique history and sound of the signature instrument of the famous Blue Man Group. Mashable sat down with Blue Man Mark Frankel to discuss the show's enduring appeal and the introduction of the latest pipe instrument that will wow audiences.
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[@joansmith69]

I always thought the Blue Man Group wereas the same three guys lol.

[@DavidLinn]

nah. i used to think that to0, but they've switched out many guys over the years.

[@047Kenny]

John Smith that’s kind of the illusion they like to have tho that’s why anyone can be a blue man

[@ghostrhinorhino4287]

i am blue man!

[@Sm4shBG]

I AM SPARTACUS... oh wait wrong video...

[@far22186]

How do you think they have permanent shows all over the world. Would be tough for the same people.

[@Frogben]

By night he is Blue Man. By day he is... Man. Edit: thanks for the likes, this is the most I've ever gotten on a comment!

[@heatheryoung1951]

Sometimes he feels blue :(

[@oliverempleo5065]

by midnight he's a she-man!

[@Xanderboof]

@Chance FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

[@Marijuana870]

Blue balls

[@bophi_true]

"I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa"

[@ilove2929]

Used to think they were only 3 same blue men everytime.... Well, 20+ ys no youtube back then

[@stephenthornhill6032]

They were originally

[@grantyuk]

Admittedly i have never looking into the guys properly other that seeing the odd video on you tube, for some reason i always thought they were french.

[@linusmlgtips2123]

@@enlighteneddoggo5803 outsourced? More like expanded. Only 80 blue men

[@througheverything]

ilove2929 How did I not know that? I’m a moron.

[@andru5054]

@@grantyuk that's because of Eiffel's - I'm blue song

[@lennart_glimpsel]

Now that's real diversity. Everyone is blue.

[@officialJoCa]

Like him, inside and outside.

[@sammcdermott4017]

That’s the end product of diversity. No identity

[@lennart_glimpsel]

@Sammy Boyo that's actually deeper that the shit i wrote for fun

[@fillman86]

get them into a hollywood movie, and watch everyone suddenly be white :P

[@fireaza]

@1234 You son of a bitch, I was going to make that reference!

[@BirdPeopleArentReal]

This one time I went, I was like 7 and in the first row. They said it was the splash zone so I was literally cowering in my rain poncho and one of the guys spotted me and just stared at me for like 10 seconds as I tried to hide under a transparent piece of plastic.

[@JonWayes]

max ride Hmhm, I can visualize that, would to attend more of their shows.

[@MnemonicHeadTrip]

I can see that. Just staring.

[@johnw2259]

Cool story bro

[@Ironcaster]

the real fun part in performing for people is looking for the people who don't want to be noticed and going for them specifically for the fun of entertaining for people.

[@shiddy.]

I hope the old set ends up in a museum someday

[@CatBot007]

it is

[@mazegame12]

That comment about how we live in a disposable society really spoke to me.

[@muz1c4lif3]

Feels man, it hard when all some places know is in abundance and Indulgence

[@loganx7571]

Good for you

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Why, ? you've wearing the same underwears for 30 years?

[@MzClementine]

😔

[@s.graham8282]

yo this video is so deep guys pls listen to me it speaks volumes about our society

[@TARDIB]

Do they have Blue Balls

[@thalesvondasos]

Top 10 questions science still can't answer

[@lyricboss115]

Im done with you

[@abbashusain501]

Yup...Hes blue da ba dee da ba dai

[@TARDIB]

@@abbashusain501 I remember that song, late 90s or early 2000s....I think

[@seguae9022]

1999 I think

[@hellcat1988]

"Careful though... The first three rows are a splaaash zooone..."

[@lunanight7936]

hellcat1988 “What do you mean by that?”

[@hellcat1988]

@@lunanight7936 I was quoting the line from S.A.O. Abridged, trying to type how the line sounded, after noticing that the first few rows are wearing plastic.

[@lunanight7936]

hellcat1988 I was also quoting S.A.O abridged cuz that’s the next line said

[@hellcat1988]

@@lunanight7936 Right. Didn't notice the quotation marks.

[@trydenrocks]

Did Tobias Fünke make it to the group?

[@prettyinabyss]

came in looking for a tobias comment n it's the first one i see!

[@xanhede5657]

This is a next level inside joke, lmao

[@repletereplete8002]

no he blue it.

[@MSG685]

@@repletereplete8002 along with himself.

[@Seeker0fTruth]

Tryden D'Souza 😂👍

[@arcitejack]

This seems like an extended ad made BY Blue Man Group.

[@andybaldman]

Attendance must be down

[@joshuagarza7884]

I went to their show in chicago......blew my mind

[@leoak]

It blue mine!

[@joshuagarza7884]

@@leoak DUUUUUUUDE!

[@alexphotoman]

I saw them in New York on acid it really BLEW my mind!

[@joshuagarza7884]

@@alexphotoman u WIN

[@MnemonicHeadTrip]

alexphotoman I was going to ask someone about that! How was it while tripping? Did it ever get too overwhelming?

[@RespectTheHood]

Had no clue there was more than just three guys

[@georgecroney6168]

Hey guys ive found a new PVC pipe for our 27th anniversary

[@jaylozano7662]

i smoked laced weed one time not knowing it was laced and started seeing these guys run around everywhere but in midget form..... scary shit

[@taliakellegg5978]

Lol

[@akhan373]

Sorry but you were actually seeing Smurfs. Just sayin.

[@jaylozano7662]

Anime Khan nah it was different

[@topopops]

Jay Lozano your talking bullshit you fool

[@spydercoslacker7466]

Laced weed? Only thing you could lace it with is k2

[@gluedmango]

I just spent 4 minutes of my life to watch a video about why a performance group changed the plumbing of their musical instrument. Love it.

[@JonWayes]

gluedmango Ha, True... And likewise!

[@hellcat1988]

This group definately inspired me as a kid to see things for more than they are intended to be. To find new ways of using something in order to make something more. Something new and amazing in it's own way. They are part of the reason I began to love working on cars and computers. Finding ways to make things do what I want or need, even if they aren't the best for it, has helped me enjoy life far more than I believe I would have otherwise.

[@JonWayes]

hellcat1988 Agreed, a simple split second or so from this clip is currently inspiring a new addition to my upcoming tour. Letting it float around my mind to naturally manifest into something great :)

[@MegaSanta5]

The blue man group used to have a piano the sold in big box stores. Of course I was too young to understand what they stand for but it’s interesting to hear what they stand for

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Blue man group sold Intel now they are part of the Cirque du Soleil, a fitting company for what they do.

[@MALIK-sx2qq]

I had one

[@bambur1]

Its a fun show that you need to experience.

[@sirwhodison]

I saw blue man group in 2007 and it was mindblowing and super fun

[@Sunny-wr5sd]

I remember seeing these people when I was 10 in Vegas. I’ll always remember they’re creativity

[@ricardo1e93]

I only know them because of that pentium 3 ad.

[@totalmikie]

Yep - and they're still playing the same dumb shit.

[@shadowmod3]

@@totalmikie dont you love freedom of speech?

[@ReevansElectro]

Bringing out Venus Hum was the very best performance ever!!! Annette Stean will never top that one.

[@ma77bc]

The Blue Man Group is an unreal experience. I suggest anyone to find the best opportunity to go see them in person. I had the chance to see them on a Vegas trip and the music, the environment, the audience interaction and the sound of the big drum (And much more) is absolutely phenomenal.

[@thecarrotclarinet]

I’m glad he’s speaking for the Blue Men

[@HaroldKelly]

My whole adult life I’ve wanted to be a Blue Man. I’ve aged out now I’m sure. But man what a dream that would have been!

[@isailwind3471]

Can't hurt to try man, give it a go. :)

[@Griseb4nk]

Harold ‘Hal’ Kelly look at Tobias Fünke, he joined when he was «older»

[@edantas]

I'm down voting just because you said you aged out

[@abramporras7877]

They said "just come and we will figure out the rest"

[@noonecares7397]

guess you blue your shot. and yourself.

[@torvasdh]

I remember going to one of their shows a few years ago. SO much fun. Nothing else like it, really. :)

[@luke-kz6qr]

I saw these guys around 10 years ago and I plan on seeing them soon, everything about them is brilliant.

[@dfredi9609]

When I was like in 3rd grade we took a class trip to Boston & saw them there. At one point in the show they were running and jumping over seats with flashlights.. and one of them turned and hit me straight in the forhead, which resulted in a huge gash with blood dripping down my face 😂 Great show otherwise.

[@Njursviktxd]

Did he play it off like nothing had happened or did he check how you were?

[@mindlesscargo]

Did you sue them

[@dfredi9609]

@@Njursviktxd nah haha he just placed his on the top of my head for a few seconds and carried on with the show

[@dfredi9609]

@@mindlesscargo nah

[@dfredi9609]

@Nikosis genuinely a true story

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Possibly the best musical concept of this age!

[@ohhayguys9316]

Saw the blue man group as a little kid and still the best concert I’ve ever been to

[@TheJacksfilms]

Had the priviledge of seeing them twice with my school in orlando and in Pennsylvania. Definitely never gets old!

[@STONEDay]

I LOVE PIPES! ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE FILLED WITH 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ahmadauwad6912]

Me : should I bring protection? Her : 4:10

[@SpicyMang0s]

Ahmad Auwad LOL

[@kaadn18]

Hahaha.

[@winj15]

I love the Blue Man Group. Saw them about 7 years ago and it was one of the best experiences of my young percussionist life.

[@RSpudieD]

Awesome. I hope to see their show someday.

[@KasbashPlays]

They demoed "Time To Start" and showed the band rehearsing "Drumbone". I'm a happy man.

[@KasbashPlays]

@HexagramMan totally not jealous. T_T

[@dylanwood6054]

I saw their show when I was 9yrs old. I'm 16 now. Damn, time flies.

[@komitadjie]

Man, that just looks like it would be SO much fun. So much energy there, such off-the-wall multisensory experience. :)

[@thenameisblu]

It appears I have blued myself.

[@SuntzuMocro]

Thobias?

[@noonecares7397]

youve really taken a chubby in the mouth for this haven't you?

[@IamTheaveragegamer]

I saw Blue Man Group in 2011 on a school trip, and it was great! Highly recommend.

[@steve8234]

If you like being entertained, you'll love "Blue Man Group."

[@Fillentr]

Great, I’ll book a show.

[@chairwood]

Dammit I was going to go but I hate being entertained

[@nickcipar8767]

I’ve gone to this show and it was so fun!

[@powderphysics]

I had no idea there was more than 3 of them. Goes to show how well they play their parts

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Wow i saw blue man in Vegas 20 years ago, big fun

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

We hope you had Chris , Matt and Phil baptise the new pipes 💙🙌🏽💙🙌🏽💙🙌🏽

[@bloodrainna]

I wished I could go see them they are my fav acts of all time!

[@milesyuen3926]

I saw them last week it was so good!!

[@artysanmobile]

Hey Mark! I hope you read this. I loved recording the Rockstar DVD for the BMG and am eternally grateful to you personally for making a concert an unforgettable night for my young daughter. Best wishes always, Peter Y.

[@witchling1678]

The one BMG show I ever went to, I was the one that got pulled on stage for the Twinkie feast!!! I wish I could've had a recording of it, it's one of my favorite memories.

[@JonWayes]

Props, can only imagine the excitement and life-long memories :)

[@BarbaraRuiz]

Always wanted to see a show

[@numbs2]

These guys put on one hell of show.

[@LuigiLong]

Absolutely AMAZING!

[@bicyclist2]

I love it! Thanks.

[@chrism6904]

I got to be apart of a Blue Man Group show, it was awesome!

[@Gr95dc]

Great video

[@kakarot4243]

GraceDcastle I am the answer to all living things that cry out for help I am the light in the darkness I am truth I am the super Saiyan awaken by fury

[@curtandrus8544]

Was in the Solomon Islands in 2017 and they were doing PVC percussion. Small world.

[@loganconn4225]

Wonder how long it's been this large group instead of the original 3

[@user-qj7cw9js7r]

Love this from marocco good jobs blue man Group

[@veramisrodriguez5708]

Really cool interview

[@gabe_s_videos]

BMG's music is actually what made me want to be a drummer. I played along to a lot of their recordings when I started out, so I feel like I DO naturally play with BMG style. XD

[@isabelahart9377]

Ugh I need them to tour Australia again :( I want to see them live so badly.

[@ItsBoogeyman]

i still have my blue man drum sticks that glow blue when you hit them against something, had them for like 10+ years

[@jackoneill8585]

i went to my local supply shop to buy pvc pipe none was availible blue man took it all thanks guys..... save some for the rest of us..

[@ozzymd1]

I feel like I just witnessed kiss without their makeup ! BLUEMAN UNMASKED !

[@eastcoastrailproductions5559]

I loved this!

[@abramporras7877]

Want to go to a blue man concert now looks cool

[@monkeseeaction21987]

I find it amazing that they have a scientist in their group that does science.

[@GTA_500]

well that is cool I'm going to try out for Blue Man Group

[@Heyant]

Oh I love this they basically created a immortal group that could keep going forever if they wanted to

[@Drew_Hurst]

In My heart the is a special place where the magic of BMG dwells. Love and Light to One and All 💙🌞💙 20 20

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Amazing.

[@ThomasLeonard454]

Been to 1 performance where one Blue man signed my bald head with a blue hand. Score, Thank you Blue man group for a stellar performance.

[@Stellarspace95]

amazing

[@Giraffinator]

Blue man group is spectacular

[@flykope9211]

Really interesting

[@jl5177]

Wish these guys would come to the UK :(

[@jaliaarrowood-carter1508]

awesome

[@urkryptoknight6793]

If any one is debating whether or not to see this group, the answer is yes go see them. Its different and entertaining at the same time

[@drakespets5833]

I went there in Chicago in 2019

[@dinosoarskill17]

quite unique

[@JohnnyKronaz]

Wait just a damn minute. You're telling me there's more than three Blue Mans? My mind is boggling!

[@Strazman]

I've seen them live twice in my life. And I'd probably watch them another 137 times if they'd let me, and I had the money.

[@breadleymcthicc5444]

The Blue Man Group is a genre.

[@responsiboul]

this is so blue man of you @mashable

[@mingusdingus6959]

I just wanna see them do the "I'm blue" Song then my life is completed.

[@andif.izdiharuddien9372]

Could anyone tell me what is 4th wall ? I don't really gets the definition described on the internet.

[@dbproductions2767]

I want to be in blue man! I've had a natural rhythm since I can't remeber always useing anything at a drum set.

[@petenikolic5244]

I hope too see them live whilst i van still draw breath

[@elizabeth712]

I wanted them to play megalovania

[@nagasakiwentboom4193]

Went there on a field trip 2 weeks ago on Thursday. If I’m being honest it’s not very fun, but I do recommend universal.

[@Agr414]

Saw them during an nba game halftime show.

[@RastleyFarian]

They're playing Control by Chase & Status at 1:49!

[@dirvehement5597]

Primal TECHNO style

[@3rikfreshgeneration349]

I went high af to see them wish they made another show in texas to go but on ecstacy yeaah

[@Geeksquad2099]

Wow 27 years

[@ashton7981]

this is absolutely blue man

[@legrandarkan]

They should have a good pvc sponsor

[@williamjackbirch]

teacher by day blue man by night

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

*Can someone find Tobias?? I can't find him in this episode!*

[@elcrack3343]

Dont get this tobias shit??? Who tf is tobias

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

the human - google Arrested Development. Your life will change for the better :)