Tim Minchin - Dark Side (Awesome Version)

[@mickw1842]

To quote Tim himself…. “A genius is a crazy person with an audience.”

[@qwertyTRiG]

From his intro to "Thank You God".

[@BD-yl5mh]

Damn, i need to get me one of these audience thingies

[@Mr.Agateophile.]

@@BD-yl5mh What they don't tell you is that everyone else has to be able to see the audience as well.

[@odenttraipser5833]

To quote Tim again - 'Wankers don't become good people but good people can become wankers.' After having said that he also said it was something he made sure ruled his attitude to life.

[@PianoDiary85]

it made me laugh when I heard him say that, thinking "yep, that's you, Tim."

[@sugartoothYT]

"We're gonna talk in a second." Me at the moment: Then you'd best pause 'cause this ride ain't stopping any time soon.😁

[@johnasendorf8409]

"We're gonna talk in a second..." that's the purest sign of musical respect ever.

[@andyb1653]

AKA "This dude is so good I'm kinda mad at him"

[@The_Absolute_Dog]

"He clearly had training" Well that's something even more amazing about him. He's self-taught

[@voryoung]

he had some training, just not much

[@Dr_KAP]

He’s Australian.. he taught himself piano and wrote the Broadway musicals Matilda and Groundhog Day. He also played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. This song is an “up yours” to the record producers who don’t think his genre of music will sell records as it doesn’t appeal to the right markets. He’s saying what more do you want? I got a dark side, i can do smoke and mirrors, I can tell sad childhood stories and I can play like Elton John!

[@TheRealMrCods]

Aussie born in England

[@jgodbee3090]

I am not sure you can say that he taught himself piano. He took piano lessons for a few years before quitting and then going back to it while messing about and writing music with his brother. That being said he is definitely not extensively trained and calls himself a 'hack pianist' according to Wiki.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@jgodbee3090 from my understanding from his various interviews he could play by ear as a young boy and was basically teaching himself piano so they put him in lessons for a couple of years but he didn’t gel with it so he left and continued to learn on his own. He tells the story of teaching himself to play on his Gran’s Piano. He has no classical training at all so certainly this component of his skill was entirely self taught.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@TheRealMrCods yeh but his parents are Aussie and he grew up here so he’s as Aussie as they get imo 😉

[@TheRealMrCods]

@@Dr_KAP Yes probably more Aussie than some that are born here 🤣🤣🤣

[@ausmarkb]

In case you missed the “Jeremy“ references, his dark side persona is mimicking Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam but the concept is a shot at grunge in general

[@rastatute42]

Two Marks Agree!

[@deviouskris3012]

Most non-aussies miss the change into the INXS style as he channels Michael Hutchence,

[@ODHarding]

thanks i was thinking of that song but couldnt place it

[@timothyduggan2263]

@@deviouskris3012 I was thinking Bobbie Gillespie at firzt, but now you say it I totally get the Michael Hutchence thing!

[@georgearnold841]

Definitely, the dark side voice is 90's grunge/ Vedder. Although much of the musicality is representative of 70's prog rock.

[@joshmc5882]

Tim's best instrument is the crowd. He plays them better than he plays the piano.

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

Tim is so talented. He is the type of genius that borderlines insanity. Musically, comedy, acting, producing, writing, performing, he has it all. He is a "thinking man's" performer. Sometimes you have to take a minute to think and process what you saw then it's...YES!

[@krakowolkusz7941]

Tim Minchin is a Genius... wich is a "mentaly ill person with a audience".

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

I think for most of us the bulk of his genius goes straight over our head. Must be frustrating at times...

[@FusedAndLovingIt]

Tim himself has said a genus is just an insane person with an audience.

[@ritaveronicaelvakerhaande7623]

I think this human being is the sound of reason, but he uses all the reasons to mirror our reasons not to «behave» in his persona. A Truly gift. Given 5% of what he gives. The world would be a much better place🌎

[@turtyl14]

"Y'all could have stood up!" is exactly my sentiment about that performance, too. How do you watch a generational talent perform one of his masterpieces and just sit there when he's done?

[@theuglytruthish]

Tim Minchin. AUSTRALIAN. Self taught on the keys. Comedian and writer. He wrote the music for Matilda the musical (stage show) very smart and very good. Highly recommend.

[@TheRealMrCods]

English

[@lemonsherbet8741]

@@TheRealMrCods he is from Perth in Western Australia but he’s spent a lot of time in London, like Adam Hill and Kylie Minogue.

[@SB-yl1mt]

Especially brilliant as I saw him in an interview state that he can not read music.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

@@SB-yl1mt not being able to read music is irrelevant, it's not necessary for many composers and many opera stars also do not read music. Some people just have a perfect ear for music so learning to read music is unnecessary

[@ooloncolluphid360]

@@SB-yl1mt he can though. He completed a 2 year post-grad B.Mus at the premier Australian arts University - WAAPA. He has 2 degrees. He is just being humble

[@iamnotme8826]

There's a fine line between genius and madness... and Tim Minchin plays skip rope with that line!

[@teresamulhern]

I'm honestly just LOVING that you're falling for Tim Minchin- he's so under appreciated!

[@acs162]

Yeah, this is Tim’s up yours to Sony because they thought he wasn’t commercial enough to sell to the teenie boppers of the the late 90’s early 2000’s - he’s amazing in all aspects.

[@twiggmister1]

The "deep as bro" Is a throw away reference to Kiwi slang:) That's why they go wild, it's in new Zealand:)

[@ladylynnmaree]

I don’t know if you have already reacted to, but he did a speech at his University (College) for the graduating students. 10 lessons for life. It was so very wise.

[@professornuke7562]

One of THE BEST acceptances of an Honourary Doctorate I have heard, and I have heard a few.

[@clintonburr852]

I 2nd this wholeheartedly

[@fionajames73]

Definitely worth listening to that speech annually, great life lessons. An amazingly intelligent and articulate entertainer.

[@aleksandrawolinska1689]

Nine life lessons.

[@playlisttarmac]

I loved that.

[@colmastro4373]

Bo Burnham. Yeah he's said many times that Tim is his idol and has taken tims style. Bo reminds me of a cross between Tim and Weird Al and made it into his own iconic style. Tim's white wine in the sun, thank you god and storm are amazing. Bo has even said, Once you jump into the Tim Minchin rabbit hole, you'll see the world differently. And nope, Tim was self trained in piano. And Australian Comedian not american. He was in the states for the last 10 years as he was a producer on Broadway with many hit shows.

[@michelleandrijich4214]

and acted in Californication and several movies, like as Friar Tuck in one of the Robin Hood reboots

[@marionbray6774]

Tim is AUSTRALIAN. And we love him. He's a national treasure.

[@cassiea7456]

Ok but he does that long solo different every time he performs it. Its impro. Hes actually incredible, a genius, an aussie icon.

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

I think it is the first time I realized how close playing an instrument and playing with a toy are related. this piano is just a playground for Tim

[@MichaelEntwistle]

Dark Side works on so many levels and it blows me away. On the surface level it's literally just about how Tim owns the fact that he is a quirky and positive personality and doesn't have to have layers of dark emotion behind it. But behind it you see that he does care about serious topics in the world which he expresses through comedy and complex musical talent. So in this song he says I am deep - lol jk not really - but yeah actually there is more to me because I care. The irony behind a comedy song lacking depth while having several layers of meaning is so ironic I love it. But then he'll just do something silly to distract you from thinking about that too much.

[@ozzietad666]

“Tim Minchin is not classically trained: he learnt the piano from the age of eight, but gave it up after three years. He later got back into playing again while writing music with his brother, who was a guitarist.” From classical music site

[@NatalieJayne1]

Tim Minchin famously was broken by Hollywood as he spent years writing and making an animated Australian centric movie with huge Australian celebrities he said it was going to be huge with music numbers he wrote. Then the studio changed hands and an exec told him it would never see the light of day. He tried to get the movie released from their control so he could distribute it but they said NO!

[@fransmith3255]

I always smell a rat when something like that happens. I wonder what the content of his show was going to be...and who it was going to embarrass...

[@revylucian8289]

@@fransmith3255 Nah, that's just typical Hollywood BS, it's not uncommon for new studio executives to dump projects in preproduction or severely meddle in them to the point where they bare little resemblance to the original product. They're like dogs, they gotta piss on everything to mark their territory.

[@fransmith3255]

@@revylucian8289 Sure, that happens. But Tim's material, if nothing else, always contains controversy. And this "Hollywood" behaviour does have precedent. It has happened before that massive studios purchased the rights to material in order to stop other studios from pursuing them. His Dark Materials, for example. The full series was purchased by some religious idiots, for the express purposes of ensuring that the religious/anti-religious related content of the books would not be depicted. They made the first movie, totally misrepresenting the book material (changing the motivations behind the plot to fit with particular personal beliefs), then refused to make the next two. Of course, all contracts have a used-by date, and with the recent TV series, it seems that more thorough, careful choices were made to ensure that this mistake wasn't repeated. So it's not beyond imagination that similar things could happen to Tim Minchin's material. While it may not have been what happened, it's certainly not so improbable either. Tim Minchin reportedly had a LOT of very angry arguments, over many months apparently, with those in power. There were a lot of 'artistic' disagreements, which is exactly what happened with His Dark Materials. It's actually quite a large possibility that this is exactly what did happen. Not sure, but very possible.

[@allisonbergh4429]

@@fransmith3255 It was a rock road movie about a bilby, not what you would call political. It was more the fact that the new studio owner was Dreamworks, and they seem to only believe in existing intellectual property.

[@timpwhit]

@@revylucian8289 Or like male lions, who when taking over a pride after defeating the previous male, kill all the cubs so they can father their own progeny.

[@susanpatterson5412]

Thanks a million for showcasing this well loved, brilliant Australian! X

[@Happinosis]

If you like Tim Minchin, you might like Bill Bailey if you haven’t seen him, insanely talented British comedian, actor and musician. X

[@deejay9868]

I loved him in Black Books.

[@piperbird7193]

I adore Bill Bailey. He's also amazing on the piano.

[@kimifur]

Oh gosh YES! "Part Troll" is one of the best stand-up shows I've ever seen.

[@emma__sews]

Yes, look up Bill Bailey 👍🏼😊😜

[@Evelyn_2401]

Ive seen him multiple times live. He is my favourite comedian/musician/creator ever ❤❤❤

[@bigdrunkhunter8729]

13:16 I honestly like when you stop and research a little, adds context and can see you enjoy it more with the info. Tim in particular is a fascinating guy, plays all by ear, he can't read sheet music 😄

[@davidstone3698]

Just to let you know, the impersonation is the lead singer of Pearl Jam. Big 90s grunge band.

[@tamhalls646]

This will blow your mind - see how cold he is on the piano? He's self-taught, no formal training at all. The man is legit a genius.

[@jimhaz7694]

Every time I hear Tim Minchin, I'm reminded of The Whitlams - No Aphrodisiac (similar vocal tone at times)

[@Lightgrenadez7777]

oh wow. you just blew my mind. i don't even need to play the song. your totally right.

[@huggledemon32]

YES!

[@Lynnie_14]

I just love the Whitlams - Tim Freedman is an exceptional artist. No aphrodisiac is amazing - they all are 🥰

[@wren1960]

That was phenomenal. Born in UK to Australian parents, grew up in Perth, Western Australia. Well spoken Australian accent. Doesn't mean what comes out of his mouth is polite, but most often in his songs his opinion is agreed with a vast majority of people.

[@watts1012]

When he gets to the chorus the second time, I believe he is imitating Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. That band is well known for creating and performing songs with a bit of a dark side to them.

[@nf6386]

Amazingly talented. I recall a documentary on his career highlighting that it took a very long time for his genius to be widely appreciated (since it’s such an unusual intersection of music/comedy/craziness). He had apparently almost given up trying to “sell records/tickets” when he finally got his break, and that history gives a darker background to humorous songs like this: between the lyrics, you can imagine him giving the finger to everyone who failed to appreciate him back in the day. Glad that he now gets the recognition he deserves.

[@schwarzjms]

"Y'all could of stood up." Absolutely correct!

[@oliverharris60]

I’m pretty sure Tim learnt piano by ear - he couldn’t read music or anything. That’s why he’s so good at jazz, because it’s based on improvisation! He’s a true genius, love your reactions!

[@allyinabundance8472]

First time I saw him live he performed “Take your canvas bags to the supermarket” he’s phenomenal and won’t shy away from social issues. Massive fan.

[@ginamcdonald7854]

He does not read music. He writes his own music for his songs, he has written the music for Matilda on Broadway!!! The man is a genius ❤️❤️❤️

[@mssuziquzi]

Crazy genius with a social conscience. Makes his own rules. Writer of musicals. Played Judas in UK 2012 Jesus Christ Superstar if you want to check it out. Great guy!

[@jody-annesullivan4547]

Genius. Comedy, lyrics, musicality, investment of own personality. From my home state (he is Australian, not American), Tim is the bomb

[@raechellecremer5120]

OMG, I love watching you discover Tim. He's also been doing some acting lately, starring in an Australian series he wrote, Upright, which is the show the song Carry You was written for.

[@michelleandrijich4214]

As an Australian and a huge Tim Minchin fan, I've watched several KZbin react videos by people in the US, and yours was by far the best. Wonderful to watch someone so into it!

[@j3611]

Tim Minchin did a fairly recent Australian interview and he said that a piano teacher told him what keys to use and sent him on his way, he used what he was told and taught himself. In the interview he says he's a hack with a few tricks, he's very humble about his talents.

[@lezzly8581]

Please tell me someone has already requested White Wine in the Sun and we don't have to wait for PayPal to open back up :)

[@kimifur]

"They KNOW it?" Yes, yes we do! I've seen "Dark Side" several times at his live shows, and it's incredible, as you can probably appreciate now. :) Thank you for this video!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Love watching how you appreciate everything about Tim, his humor, musicality, heart, acting chops! He’s insanely talented and it’s great to see you get him! New subscriber!

[@mattbennett9593]

White wine vote for me.. Do you think the big fella is ready for the Pope song? If he has boundaries, this may cross them. In a bloody good way I hope. The bleeps would outweigh the remaining lyrics!

[@gailseatonhumbert]

That is the problem. Just a parody of the outrage over the word as well as the topic. Gets a bit boring for me.

[@eviehanlon1445]

Probably too much Australian politics in there if it's the one about Bishop Pell.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@eviehanlon1445 no just repetition which becomes a bit boring in my opinion after the initial response wears off.

[@mattbennett9593]

No mate it’s not that one. This song addresses the same issue from the ‘top down’ So to speak.

[@mattbennett9593]

Gail, I would suggest you listen to the lyrics, if you can keep up..

[@rerehuia709]

I don't care who doesn't like, love, despise....means no mind to me. Just love this simply for myself. He makes me feel so many things on so many levels. Bless for your appreciation. CrankyGranny Western Australia

[@angelamosley4588]

Thank you for reacting to yet another Australian talented performer. Yes he is a genius. So much talent for a country of 25 million people

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Victor Borge was the best I’ve ever seen, he’d play the music with the sheets upside down then flip it round and you’d realise it was Bach, or Mozart, pure gold, also he sounds like Eddie Vedder from pearl jam

[@leandabee]

Yes, Victor was amazeballs!🤗🤗

[@qwertyTRiG]

Tim references Borge in his "Three Minutes Song".

[@ManlyStump]

You probably should have separated those thoughts; I don't think you meant to say Borge sounds like Eddie Vedder!

[@krpurple2678]

Victor is excellent.... but Tim is too.

[@deviouskris3012]

Don’t forget Tim’s mimicking of Michael Hutchence during this song.

[@airplanenojutsu]

Tim is an Australian comedian living in America, not an American. He's also started making "serious music" after getting so much positive feedback. White Wine in the sun is my favorite christmas song =) His humor is very Aussie. And this song is kinda riffing on the great 90's sad men trend

[@dominiquemmaurice]

I’m could watch him play all day

[@lanajane3341]

I was lucky enough to hear this live in Melbourne on the weekend. He is truly amazing. I was mesmerised by his playing. His honesty and just him. Hopefully you get the opportunity one day too.

[@chriscr21]

Tim is such a legend... Just an amazing musician/Comedian.

[@donnachatterton1639]

Tim Minchin IS a genius!

[@vetmoto]

Love your reaction to Tim M 😊 You said several times what I can’t stop thinking about him: GENIUS

[@flor9389]

For other rock piano players, early Billy Joel (I heard echos of Angry Young Man intro), the chorus had echoes of early Elton John, and somewhere in there a bit of Queen. The dark verses had Pearl Jam and maybe Smashing Pumpkins.

[@KeithJDavies]

Thank you for not interrupting that epic piano bit.

[@jenndecker5457]

I just found your reaction videos to Tim's songs tonight (I tend to binge his music at Xmas time bc of White Wine in the Sun), and my cheeks hurt from smiling. It makes my heart so happy that he's still being "discovered" by new people. 💜

[@kathylindh324]

So happy you see it! The genius I mean. And the piano playing…..why is he not the most famous person on the planet?

[@flyfishgal1]

I love watching the reaction of people listening to Tim Minchin for the first time!

[@chris23258]

Best reaction ive seen to tim in a long time..... well done. Ive been waiting for 15 years for the world to discover him. Enjoy the ride.

[@jdh992]

He's an incredible actor too. He made and stars in probably the best Aussie TV series I've seen. Called 'Upright'

[@velvetandchester]

And a second season has been announced 🥳🥳🥳

[@jackwhitbread4583]

@@velvetandchester not just announced ,he's currently filming season 2

[@velvetandchester]

@@jackwhitbread4583 thats awesome💃💃

[@allisonbergh4429]

@@jackwhitbread4583 His Insta is a delight lately, with all the shots from set ☺️

[@rebeccaw9656]

It’s like a Pearl Jam/Elton John mash up. In fact I think there’s some symbolism there between the two competing music styles, and the line “you’ll never sell records” or plastic discs or whatever…

[@i8jaffas]

Not just amazing at playing, but the fact that he wrote all that too! I adore "Lullaby" even for anyone without kids, it is amazing!

[@grzegorzgrelinski3664]

I agree with You, This was one of the best piano solos i've seen -greetings from UK

[@jonwaldron900]

My goodness! That was insane. Genius. Profoundly talented human.

[@wsc1018]

Dark Side was one of the first songs by Tim that I ever heard. It blew me away then & it still does. It is a real pleasure watching you react to this song !

[@colmanoreilly4247]

Loved this reaction. Cheers mate. And yes, he's THAT fucking good on piano.

[@jgodbee3090]

I have been to see Tim in concert on a number of occasions now and they are easily the most entertaining concerts I have ever been to.

[@karthain5742]

He is trying to imitate a lot of 90s alternative rock and grunge singers who sang with that type of dark brooding tone. It was really popular back then.

[@A_nony_mous]

Ain't it amazing what a Performing Arts graduate can do, got to love him. Welcome to the Tim Minchin fan club.

[@WillowAelfin]

Tim is one of those rare people like Lin Manuel Miranda who just seems to be crazy good at anything he tries. I'm so honoured to share my place of birth with him. please do "Not perfect" with the symphony orchestra. I guarantee tears..

[@chrisgraham1179]

Best concert / performance I’ve ever been to by far…. Saw him in Perth (his home town) in early 2020 and I’ve never seen anything like it. Music brilliant, Comedy brilliant, Knowledgeable but opinionated about Current affairs, But when he brings it all together - unbelievable good!

[@heatherhoffman8710]

Me too, only pipped as best ever by P!nk's concert.

[@THEOFFICIALJakeFromStateFarm]

Literally a masterpiece.. I'm so glad you became aware of him. I've watched him for many many years and nobody ever knows of him until I show them. Very underrated at everything he puts in. Literally a mad genius!

[@goozy]

Tim Minchin is the best! He is insanely talented and wrote the music and lyrics for the broadway musical Matilda the musical

[@fddooley1]

Self taught pianist amazing. He has such good timing in performance, those cunning looks 🤣

[@ValleyBanger]

One of my favourites, a regular at festivals here, seen him a couple times, definitely worth seeing him live, so very entertaining, a great lyricist, piano player, vocalist and wonderful physical comedian, pure genius

[@jakesurname1086]

Honestly, any Tim Minchin reaction I'll watch

[@elthamborn5411]

Finally you have discovered the John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes of musical comedy, and yes it's another Aussie. This guy is BRILLIANT!

[@robertwilliams2959]

Yes he is a genius. If you ever get the chance to see his live show you will be astounded with his talent & ability to tell a story via music as well as by speech. & you get the laughs along with it. Just make sure you get in early for tickets. They go fast.

[@BOBcustom]

Seen you a while ago reacting to "prejudice", I've to say that you are good man. keep it Up, you are doing It fine

[@sayntfuu]

The boy can play the shit out the keys.

[@mhomho1979]

8:00 Hs is imitating Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. Thanks for reacting 👍

[@bigdrunkhunter8729]

YES, so stoked you're doing more Tim!! I honestly thought you'd done his beat poem Mitsubishi Colt before which is why you say sang the way you do, but now I'm just excited for you to get to it 😂

[@suzt7076]

Watch a whole concert! Amazing! Best I’ve ever been to!

[@Lego51]

So glad you found Tim Minchin. He is a musical genius you are correct sir. Check out lulliby, confession, and definately check out Not Perfect.

[@chrissneyd9278]

Loved the performance and your reaction. His live shows are stupendous. The audience really gets into the show. The piano playing is as good as the lyrics.

[@markparkin5372]

The song "thank you god" is quite possibly his most clever songs. The best video of it is about 11 minutes long and the first half is him building up the story that made the song but its well worth the watch and should be one of your reaction videos

[@sharondods7296]

Love watching your reaction to Tim Minchin. But wait theres more, so much more.

[@tjjm1907]

He's from Perth. Went to University of Western Australia. Received honorary doctor of letters when he was 36 from UWA. You are correct, he is awesome.

[@davehall8584]

love your reaction..it's freaking awesome...

[@lucys.artchat]

If you want bars, listen to the School Song from Matilda the Musical written by Tim. So, so clever to write a song with all the context needed,but emphasizing the letters of the alphabet. Truly phenomenal song writing.

[@allisonbergh4429]

YES. I have been saying for years now that School Song rivals anything Lin-Manuel or Sondheim ever did. Absolutely genius (even though when you compliment him on it he tries to give the credit to another guy). I would love to see some reaction videos of THAT song, coz watching people “get it” for the first time is one of the great joys in life 😆

[@hollygranger3734]

I’ve just had such a crap day and this cheered me up! I laughed so much watching you enjoy and experience the Genius that is Tim Minchin. Can’t wait to watch you react to more of his brilliance mate 💗

[@kevinkenney7483]

an amazingly talented individual that chooses to encourage people to think and laugh. definitely enjoyed your reactions to his performance.

[@MoominDoogie]

I always love watching people's first reaction to Tim but yours was great! You'll never know how much I needed that smile you have me while watching this, but thank you.

[@annegreen9499]

He's imitating Pearl Jam & their song "Jeremy". I love him; great comedian, unbelievable lyricist & a wizard on the keys!

[@Joshualuv13]

His piano playing is just sublime ..super talented... Super smart .super funny .

[@djjodav]

Yeah Tim Minchin was a lounge pianist playing gigs in Melbourne before reinventing himself as a comedy act! Super talented! There is a documentary which follows his story!

[@caro.k2958]

No Training in Piano Tim is 100% Self Taught natural Genius!!!! Out of this world talented!🔥❤️😎

[@aussierhino471]

And he can't read sheet music...

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Actually he had lessons from the age of 8 to 11. He may not be classically trained but neither is he a self taught pianist

[@heritagehorsedrawncarriage1069]

I can play piano. Well I thought I could til I saw and heard Tim. I think classic composers like Beethoven would be amazed by his talent!

[@sprinklesonmycupcake4915]

Saw him live last year in Brisbane and haven’t laughed so much in years! Incredible, hilarious, intelligent and also just a top sort of bloke.

[@rungeon83]

I saw Tim at concert here in Plymouth late last year, it was fantastic and his show went in well longer than planned too which was awesome.

[@chrlz904]

Of all his talents, the piano work is just astonishing, and largely self taught????