Space Oddity - Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins

"Space Oddity"
Recorded 13 June 2014 at Largo at The Coronet
Busdriver - Vocals
Paul F. Tompkins = Vocals
Puddles - Vocals
Maria Bamford -Backing vocals
Kristen Schaal - Backing vocals
Eban Schletter - Theremin
Brandon McCulloch - Bass
Mark Rivers - Drums
Todd Spahr - Guitar, Backing vocals
James Eason - Saxophone
Kimmy Gatewood - Trombone
Jordan Katz - Trumpet
Arrangement by Eban Schletter
Camera: Cash Hartzell, Charlie Fonville
Technical Director: Neil Mahoney
Editor: Neil Mahoney
Sound Recording: Tony Thaxton
Sound Mix: Eban Schletter
Live show produced by Clint Trucks and Nelson Walters
Thank you, Mr. Bowie.

[@munhozcesar]

I am bonkers for this shiny suit!!!!

[@PuddlesPityParty]

I miss you guys!

[@carolynruegomard8678]

+Puddles Pity Party We miss you too, Puddles (l.a. in general ;-)

[@Tyrvox]

+Puddles Pity Party PPP makes every song better!

[@desperkins5721]

+Puddles Pity Party bring back Puddles,Wonderful voice,AAAAAA the voice that makes you smile :)

[@nerosmith2578]

This was amazing, but please cover more Bowie! Space Oddity, Life on Mars and Labyrinth songs would be my suggestions. Please oh please, you beautiful Pierrot!

[@ztellarvibrationz8753]

I wanna hear you sing Space Oddity

[@Weirdpoe]

Puddle the Clown made me feel like he was the only normal one there.

[@Teufeltusken]

He sure has the best voice of the lot.

[@SunlitEarth]

it's Puddles with an S

[@livedandletdie]

Nah Busdriver is the only normal person there, and he made a song about buying imaginary property.

[@edspencer7121]

Kirk H Man, you hit the game square on the head!

[@jasonargone5993]

If you watch enough Puddles, you see he is actually very normal and understanding of human foibles. A little offbeat show, but fun.

[@joshmclane3734]

I sing this to my son every night. This version will always make me tear up. Thanks.

[@sylvestermergatroid1334]

How could Bowie not appreciate such a tribute!! I must live in the wilds of nowhere, nothing as wonderful as this ever comes by my cave!

[@wayneartmann9766]

Puddles....please more Bowie from you! You are amazing with your vocal styling!

[@scottyswanrocks12]

This is what happens when the art kids get to take over!! I love this..also, who the fuck wants to be normal?

[@linengray]

A theremin and Puddles. Two wonderful things together.

[@acidsupernova]

I was at this show. So wonderful to revisit it! Truly, Puddles the Clown's appearance was the single most David Lynchian experience I've ever had. The entire show was top-notch. Thanks for posting!

[@MarkGarcia-lf7mm]

I was there too! God these Varietopia shows were amazing

[@patricksweeney6334]

"I was at this show." Envy. Massive envy. But... congrats on the opportunity to have been there for this.

[@jasoncano3123]

Oh my God I love you guys this music is like a cool warm breeze clearing the fog out of my head the two women singing I would marry both of you thank you all for your performance top notch good stuff America needs more

[@igorbaldo]

This band is awesome!!! And Puddles at the end... loved it!

[@BiolleyBuzz]

Should let Puddles sing!

[@danipup9388]

i can't remember when i laughed and cried equally as much at the same time. :) thank you for this.

[@monterheymultimedia]

I so love it when my comedy and musical worlds collide like this, even under the circumstances. Thank you PFT

[@thermionic1234567]

Pure Guava Check out the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band if you like comedy-music collisions.

[@jaschabull2365]

Damn, Puddles killed it! Well sung, all!

[@amytrummer4866]

This made me cry uncontrollably! As my friend said to me, this is probably what heaven looks like

[@dorian4404]

Was smiling when suddenly TEARS TEARS NO WHATS HAPPENING

[@erikagrimm3319]

+DorianYT same here

[@queenoftheuniverse5638]

Me, too.

[@lesliedoty-munson1539]

onions

[@zhonnio2386]

What is this?!!! I was transported to a beautifully weird world where I will like to live as much as possible. Wonderful!

[@emmetLshavinski]

Kristen Schaal and Maria Bamford feel like two people that reminds you of the other person and it's exciting when they meet or get together.

[@AnnaOxie]

The second I heard the theremin, I knew this would be awesome.

[@albo9246]

I'm in love. Have been for a long long time with PFT.

[@madmax18840]

PFT has the DOPEST voice.

[@amycuaresma]

Agreed -t PFK is so humble - can't get enough of him singing. His character, Burntrand "Burnt" Millipede, on The Neighborhood Listen Podcast claims he can not sing -well he can sing but just one note

[@johnjhill3]

So Much Beautiful Insanity!!! The growling Theremin, Kristen Schaal, Puddles and all! ELEVEN!!!!

[@patpatpat1969]

Bowie would be proud guys....awesome job Pat LI NY

[@the_bearded_maximus4601]

More people should see this, amazing!

[@Turnabout]

It's 2020. I can't explain why I'm crying and smiling.

[@colinsuttie4845]

Very Incredible. Loved it when puddles came on at the end. We are all one. God bless David after this

[@notlobparrot3057]

This is freakin' great. And Eban "Only the Best" Schletter on Theremin? Sold.

[@JadeGordon]

Oh my stars and garters, This is AMAZING. SO AMAZING!

[@carveylover]

PFT that suit is as always the best! Paul has a good voice and Eban on the Theramin. This is everything.

[@MAURICZZIO1]

This is MUSIC...... Thank YOU guys.....

[@daggerfalls101]

it's quite sad that it wasn't until David Bowie passed that I recognized just how great of a musician he was.

[@crocidilesnortlles9009]

Kameron I understand that too, I didn’t care about his music until the release of his death and I really started listening to it and how different and out-there he was for his time.

[@Luvias0415]

Sadly that is what happens allot. The art becomes legendary once the artist has died because no more will be made by the artist.

[@neffofrog]

I love Puddles Pity Party!!! So damn talented.

[@jeanne5275]

Paul F Tompkins, Puddles Pity Party, and a theremin. I didn't realize I needed all that until now.

[@stassly]

Thank you Paul F Tompkins!

[@rtenenbaum]

This is so great Paul. Thanks for sharing it.

[@aceautonewportky]

Wow, this is great!

[@_fig.8]

what a beautiful time to be alive

[@shelly4099]

This is my favorite thing I've seen today!!!!!

[@EllisThings]

This is just superb. I think I've watched this twelve or more times each week for the last three weeks. Thank you PFT.

[@4evadunkley]

I remember seeing this when it first came out and while it's still great, I can't for the life of me remember the context was and i'm pretty sure that

[@hyrulehero7834]

It just keeps getting better and better

[@hectorgonzales3082]

That was fun and entertaining. Thank you!

[@danfernandez8393]

I loved everyone. lifted me so high. thank u all.

[@ArthurAnymoredonuts1]

this is gorgeous, this is gorgeous, this is gorgeous

[@emmetLshavinski]

Paul F. Tompkins? More like Paul F. Songkins, the man can sing.

[@TimHabey]

This song stayed in my head all day, thanks for making my day better! Big hug from Brazil!

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

That is such a RIOT!))) I love this act! You are all fabulous!)))

[@mubox]

Puddles voice is so awesome

[@paolarossi1776]

At minute 3.33 the 'diamond' entered the scene.....😍😉❤💯👏👍 I am in love with Puddles

[@penumbranm]

Amazing artistry! Thank you!

[@Wiley_Coyote]

The person who miked that stage clearly never anticipated a 7 foot tall clown.

[@chriswaterson5970]

Magnificent performance what great artists

[@WendellLive]

I can't get enough of this version, thank you!

[@julianaromero100]

i never heard it sung as well as you all did i loved it thank you wonderful hugs

[@RagingOwlbear]

Stunningly brilliant!

[@noneviljenful]

This is fantastic! You are beautiful folks.

[@robertwagner7439]

Awesomeness💚

[@ganymede_europa]

woah, busdriver? that's amazing

[@NiuhiNui]

Sounds great. Had no idea.

[@theoldar]

Kristen, Maria, and Puddles all on the same stage. Nirvana achieved!

[@livedandletdie]

Your Version of Nirvana is off, by a lot. However Busdriver and Puddles that's a whole other notion.

[@gia257]

Hard to get Kurt back

[@bubbles-1020]

Paul's voice was perfect for this song!

[@kimworley9488]

I watch this at least 3 times a week. It's so enlightening to see art reinterpreted as more art...Busdriver - you slay! PFT thank you for this wonderful piece of PEACE in this chaotic world.

[@joycebeatty1956]

Love seeing people having fun!! And you sound good too!!!

[@jamesstrength5405]

What a butchery of an amazing song!

[@billshull9468]

This is awesome great job all.

[@madcatfvr2459]

absolutely beautiful.

[@HSTOZA]

My favorite version of "Space Oddity," seriously. A tour de force. Busdriver has an awesome, beautiful voice. I'm going to be superficial here and say that Maria Bamford is beautiful at 44. Kristen, Paul, and then Puddles as the closer. What more can you want from a 4:31 video?

[@brucedigiorgio366]

brilliantly done,collaboration is unselfish way of expression

[@kevinkershaw1209]

Wow, this is amazing!

[@MatthewMcGovernmainpage]

It was a fun thing, and them Puddles was there. That is when it became a great thing! But yes, overall a fun time.

[@RudolfSchmidt]

That was beautiful.

[@jeffreykesselman420]

An amazing cover, any way you look at it. An amazing set of voices.

[@LV2UJC-FM]

I Loved David Bowie! He was a great artist & a Great Talent! This song brought me back to some wonderful times!

[@earlcousins6635]

LOVE IT! Keep on a ROCKIN!

[@spapi3880]

Kristen Schall needs me in her life!

[@corneliodelrancho8356]

The best clown in the world.

[@DJFisherCat]

That was awesome!

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Busdriver and Puddles at the same time?! You spoil me.

[@michaellyons7520]

That's rather cool the way you done that , it must have been a nice evening to attend.

[@kstoker]

Unbelievable.

[@kaput450]

Awesome!

[@davidhutchinson6954]

simple bloody amazing

[@chimpchowder5774]

Good job guys! That was a fun party I bet!

[@retalbtaylor370]

This guy has a damn good voice!

[@lucybondy6430]

Positively brilliant x

[@kingbeat101]

Loved it..:)...

[@ksenos69]

Brilliant!

[@curtrock]

Deep Respect to you Sir!

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

LOVE YOU!

[@ianmccrae3391]

love it!

[@barcrrt850]

You really are great. I couldn't turn it off if I wanted to.

[@andyrajski1793]

Well, that was really entertaining. PFT is a legend.

[@medicineman360]

I have to quit KZbin, after this one. Nothing else will ever top it.

[@robertchittenden1717]

so awesome

[@mickavellian]

BRAVO!

[@trevorreniger5670]

Jesus Mike is a giant.

[@stephenboath924]

Puddles is the "icing on the cake" .

[@redrock1963]

Puddles and that Theremin...........I love it.

[@VancouverMagic]

Hey, it's the groupie from Flight Of The Conchords

[@markruth3938]

Thank you 3P