The REAL Tim Heidecker

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[@Flyght023]

This channel has been the best thing on KZbin for the past three months

[@lamondsutherland4581]

I started watching Ben's videos way back when he was Fake Dr Levin, and those videos were great for me as a budding guitar player, but seeing his videos blossom into these profound multi media works of art that address topics that concern just being a human as well as an artist has been really inspiring. I honestly think anyone can get something out of videos like this, whether you're a musician or not.

[@taurgoo3670]

You do realize his view counts have been silently going down right? The majority of people who subscribed did so when he was releasing song-writing tutorials, and now they don't bother to click when they see the same blender pseudo-philosophical stuff Most people just don't like new Ben Levin

[@cbrad-eo6nt]

P E R S O N W A V E

[@GreatFlamingEyebrows_]

I went from not knowing Tim Heidecker had a music career to loving his music in the space of about 20 seconds

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

I went from not knowing Tim Heidecker existed, to being extremely confused

[@DmitriSilversoap]

Yellow River Boys is my favorite project, havnt heard this newnew yet though

[@FluffRecordings]

@@rodriguezelfeliz4623 that's an appropriate reaction to most of Ben's videos hahaha

[@methyod]

I never liked tim and eric, but apparently the dude's music is incredible

[@DokesConspiracyNetwork]

Tim ruined Sam Hydes carreer because he's a jealous peice of crap. Sorry his music and humor blows

[@lawrencebelai]

Watching Bens skill as an editor and animator grow is really something special, and I’m so glad I’m able to vicariously be here for it.

[@StefanCreates]

ikr

[@Randinator]

“My message to the haters out there is no one cares, no one's listening.”

[@Sgarnoncunce]

His new album was sorely lacking some pitzman's in my opinion

[@vishwadeeprajput-1409]

@@Sgarnoncunce bahaaaaa

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

I honestly am not much into his music but dude is undeniably incredibly talented. His On Cinema series and Oscar specials are some of my favorite things ever.

[@kkyyee]

This channel is so, so underrated I literally cannot fathom it

[@StefanCreates]

Because in a very short time Ben transformed his content in such an incredible way, the algorithm hasn't caught up yet to his greatness.

[@avedic]

@@StefanCreates Well put. He's thiiiiiiiiiis close to every single creative human being on earth knowing he exists....and falling down his rabbit hole. I feel genuinely lucky I stumbled across Ben this early. Thanks entirely to Adam Neely. But yeah, he's going to blow up. Literally? o__O

[@StefanCreates]

@@avedic I feel ya, I'm fully and wholeheartedly here for the Ben revolution :D I found him through Andrew Huang, one of my other favourites ^^

[@soumonism]

What makes Tim so good is that he does what he wants, and keeps developing. For sure lots of people wanted more Time and Eric or On Cinema, but he did music. This is why his humor is unique as well, because he did his thing, what he himself wanted. I honestly wish more people would simply do music, not as the most central part of their life, but just to get the voice, the trip out there.

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Jeez, Ben. I'd love to see a tutorial on your 3-d graphics. Also, SPAGHETT! Spooked ya. I watched Tiny Hats this morning with some coworkers and couldn't believe how hysterical it still is. Italian Massage is one of my favorite sketches. Tim is a genius, for sure. But so are you.

[@MeanOldMatt]

Ben this was amazing and so cool. Glad you could talk to Tim. He’s my hero

[@cameronallen2174]

Ben It makes me so happy to see someone else experience and appreciate Tim in the same way I do. You make a great point that what is most compelling about an artist is their humanness and all of the failing, feeling lonely, being accepted, or being rejected etc. that come with it. As a creative person its hard to know why you do what you do, and it is so easy to feel like a fraud when you put your stuff out there, but you just keep doing shit. So I guess I've liked Tim all these years cause I see my own humanness in what he puts out there, and probably all the other artists I like. Thanks for this one, Ben :) Funny Tim Story: One time I saw him do stand up, Neil Hamburger opened for him. Euphoric laughter. Then Tim came on, I was in the front row. I forget the specific bit, but he was in that "asshole comedian persona" and brought me on stage. He said he wanted to have gay sex with me because I did not have any track marks, STD free! The kicked me off because I lived with my mom, I was 17. Best night ever.

[@BenLevin]

That’s a wild story! Tim commits to the character that’s for sure!!

[@onlinetuna]

Was it a bad bit about coke vs Pepsi? Was he wearing a leather jacket and a green shirt?

[@Momon143]

@@onlinetuna Had to be.

[@matthewthurmond1991]

Tim fear of death Song is one of those song that you can't believe somebody hasn't wrote already it's like it's always been there but you just get to hear for the first time

[@nickmessick4292]

I've been a huge fan of both yours and Tim's individual content for years, and now I'm watching those two worlds come together. Your channel is giving the world a heap of much-needed introspection in a time where nothing seems certain.

[@BitKorn-mt8nz]

Ain’t nobody gonna carry us home and there ain’t no place where the angels roam....

[@Dielawn69]

I'm sorry but that is some straight up "babies first poem" level of generic.

[@BitKorn-mt8nz]

dielawn kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWq0nmqGlJ53eNU

[@Dielawn69]

@@BitKorn-mt8nz Now that's the stuff!!

[@zackantonioli8313]

I've always loved that Tim does what he wants, and it's almost always hilarious (see: On Cinema, Decker, Yellow River Boys). THis is the first time I've seen him 100% serious.

[@robmausser]

I am just waiting for the punchline to drop the whole time, like, its the boy who cried wolf. I have trouble taking him seriously.

[@zackantonioli8313]

@@robmausser LOL i gotta agree. first time i saw him do a serious interview, i was trying to figure out his comedic angle the whole time. but there wasn't one...

[@jacobstanley1807]

Thank you so much for making videos, Ben. Your music and honest/caring outlook is truly a bright light in a dim room right now. Sending love from new orleans.

[@blandoworthlessness]

the animation really helped me to understand.

[@gregkrazanski]

i love what he says about andy kaufman at the end. I'm younger than heidecker but i totally get where he's coming from about realizing it's probably better to drop the schtick and just be genuine after you've had your fun with it

[@michaelw6277]

Tim is one of the few celebrities I would genuinely like to meet and know as a person.

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Great interview. Really enjoyed it, especially as a fan of Tim's many years. Thanks for posting and assembling this!

[@Ithaca-vv5dy]

Dude! I thought I was the only who recently has started obsessing over Tim! His music is so good

[@blablablablavla3021]

"If you see me in heaven just let me be" beautiful

[@zayoBIM]

You fuckin rule Tim. I hope you always keep doing exactly what you want and that we are lucky enough to get to hear and see it.

[@sfmills]

This is great. Seeing someone from a different perspective is such a valuable thing. A great way to cultivate compassion.

[@marty.warner]

personally never thought tim could top empty bottle or be allowed near a stage after the ES20. RIP TCHJR

[@callum6224]

There was justice, Tim continues to honor their memories. Also it wasn’t his fault

[@grunder37]

@@callum6224 The curse of Dr San

[@MeanStreamFraudCast]

I never knew how much I could actually relate to Tim. The sun is right over the hill, just gotta go for a stroll to get there. Awesome video, good job!

[@cuppastuff1693]

Holy shit it’s crazy to me Tim Heidecker has made music with Weyes Blood what world am I living in

[@YanickFM]

I love Tim and I love the visuals you put with this

[@jamesGamezZz]

Great video. Office Hours is one of the very few things I watch consistently. I feel like I know him more than ever 3 years into the podcast.

[@JakeTuthill]

Wow, that was incredibly touching, and creative. Thank you!

[@JB-fp3fb]

"This is coming from me" @2:45 The way I interpret this whole section of Tim's interview, especially following Ben's intro about masks, is not that The Real Tim Heidecker is not a "mask-less" album. (I'm not sure that such an artwork is possible.) I think what Tim is saying here is "I've tried to make this mask look like the real me." It is a "self-reflection" as he says later on. It must be extra challenging to write music for others, that is meant to reflect something of which only you can see the true version.

[@supercrass]

This is great, thank you!

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

Tim is an artist that I always buy the full album and don't just stream it...

[@timetree4155]

Thanks you ben LEVIN! I got reaper recently, and now am producing my music in some part thanks to your inspiration as a teacher!

[@flawed_vision]

This is lovely and your work on Drop Concert is phenomenal! Excited to see if a live performance comes to fruition

[@evedotcom]

I'm a big Tim guy and wow, this was beautifully put together!

[@DokesConspiracyNetwork]

Well u should check out Sam Hyde he ruined his career

[@evedotcom]

@@DokesConspiracyNetwork I don't know what happened or who this guy is but my first impression is not good

[@DokesConspiracyNetwork]

@@evedotcom before you judge at all please do check this out because this here in this video is Tims real colors and people should be aware of their internet heroes and who they are.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WqoJmPmb6pmsk

[@evedotcom]

@@DokesConspiracyNetwork real colors? He sounds like he normally does on Office Hours. I'm not judging yet but there are of course people who deserve to have their show cancelled. Whether he deserved it, I don't know.

[@DokesConspiracyNetwork]

@@evedotcom the comments on the video I linked u say along differnetly and so do the many re-uploads people have done respectfull said. Tim Hiedecker was always a low rate comedian and but irregardless I grew up watching his show and after seeing him lie and attack Sam and act like a victim I lost all respect for him and so did al large portion of his fans. People purposely call in on his show just to talk about Sam Hyde and he hangs up on them. If you can ruin a man's career by doxing him over a matter of nothing u deserve to be harassed and called out. Sam Hydes show was a gift from Heaven and a blessing to true comedy. Tims comedy is just focused on wierd child humor that makes u lose IQ points. Im just telling u

[@beardyman]

Smashed it

[@Betta66]

Hi, loved your album

[@KyleHarrismusic]

It's incredibly wonderful to watch your friend achieve a dream 💜

[@jeffullman8027]

Great job Ben! Really impressive work here.

[@PatriciaSierraRatgirl]

Thank you for making all this. I'm really digging your channel. :)

[@Betta66]

After Titanic Rising, I’ll spin anything with Weyes Blood in it

[@whatsoup]

maybe the most unpredictable collab of my lifetime

[@Thunderpussy88]

"I dont give a shit about that." Fucking love you, Tim.

[@unparadisartificiel]

Watching your videos feels like a long-distance hug.

[@adamsnow2530]

God bless you guys and your stunning work!

[@Gigatronitorius]

Thank You, Ben

[@TheUkuleleViking]

First video I've seen from this channel. I really love the animations and atmosphere of it. Very entertaining and impressively done. Cool work, thanks dog!

[@l337matt]

this is the most authentic and Good 'fan video' i've seen for anyone or anything in a long time

[@freelance_commie]

Ben you are one of the few contemporary people that I know about that never fails to really excite and inspire me. Thanks!

[@RJohnODonnell]

Ben, this is so well done. Thank you for making this.

[@musixmylyfe]

Hi Ben. The art style makes me think it's going to turn into a goofy meme (almost bimpson esc) but this was a really thoughtful well put together thing that I really enjoyed. I'll for sure be checking this record out. Side Note: The Bob Dylan and Joan Baez poster is super appropriate (in my eyes) because the sound reminds me of what Bob was doing during the Rolling Thunder Review. If you haven't seen the documentary, there are Kaufman esc tendencies associated both with the tour and the film. Anyways hope all is well and keep on keepin on :)

[@vernontk]

Ben, this is beautiful.

[@jon.wilson]

Congrats Ben, a dream come true

[@BeatleJWOL]

Tim sounds a bit like Brian Wilson when he talks. I'm not sure what that means but it's probably a good thing. Definitely going to have to investigate this album.

[@danackroydsbutt]

Wow. You're right. Like a coherent '80s Brian

[@Symphonicrockfran]

Natalie Mering!!! I should check this out, I love her music. Edit: OMG, also Lemon Twigs.

[@SPAGETT]

I kept trying to place your voice through this entire video.... then I remembered your Oprah and Deepak Chopra joke from Office Hours!

[@RoisinMcAuliffe]

That was beautiful. Thank you, Ben.

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

Never expected this, but that makes it even more enjoyable

[@scoobydoo8847]

Tim is a frickin genius!!! Hamburgers and hot dogs too i wanna have a barbeque..........BEST LYRICS EVER

[@theperfecttimetopanic9270]

"The Comedy" was another unexpected turn for Tim, some, who were expecting absurdest humor, as featured in the Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! on Adult Swim, may have come away disappointed, but I personally, was very impressed, Tim flexed some solid acting chops.

[@Fat_Obama]

Wait so this actually is another character?

[@misterpopeofficial.]

He's a lot like Dylan.

[@SPAGETT]

I love pretty music.

[@marfaxa]

Jakob?

[@dunnenrb]

Beb Dylans

[@bonnibloop_]

I have not yet watched the video, but I predict it will be pretty good

[@eeeyyyeee]

super fantastic video Ben thanks a million.

[@burg24]

Andy Kaufman never took of his mask same with his buddy Gregg turkington , I like that better

[@burg24]

Tim cares to much of what people think about him now a days , this album is a product of that

[@danackroydsbutt]

I agree, but I love him all the same.

[@burg24]

On cinema will always be one of my favorite comedy series, I like him also still and am looking forward to his new stand up special for sure.

[@burg24]

@The Sentient Mustard he doesn’t seem that sincere sort of full of it , I agree there is nothing wrong with it , Tim is a funny guy but he is not a genius, you and this video are kissing his ass way to hard hahaha

[@magnusmclintock]

Incredible. From fake Dr Levin to this. And I love seeing Tim get real recognition. Thank you for this content Ben

[@nataliepleasecallme]

Great video of a great man

[@danloughrin7510]

thanks ben and tim!

[@Dsullivann]

I give this video five bags of popcorn

[@anthonyhenriques7654]

There's not nearly enough content discussing Tim or Eric on this platform and it saddens me.

[@ryanpetrak]

Really sad they took Tim & Eric off Hulu. They’re some of the funniest men alive i swear

[@lewiscarr7952]

I reckon he's right about Kaufman. Kaufman had started going that way just before he died.

[@SlyHikari03]

You really need to interview Daniel Lopatin. You’d be perfect with him.

[@tommydavid7753]

I love your format (since 7-8 episodes)

[@MadeOnTape]

damn Ben, this is an inspiring piece of content

[@jamesfallmusic]

I could watch 30 more minutes of this. Ben you never deliver anything under amazing

[@reubencase6789]

29th, or something. That's what people say innit?

[@PTH777]

Tim Heidecker and Charlie Kaufman should collaborate, what with their shared extreme preoccupation aging and death's eventuality.

[@patrickmchugh4616]

"If you could banish the fear of death from men's hearts they wouldn't live a day. Who would want this nightmare if not for fear of the next?" - Cormac McCarthy, "The Sunset Limited"

[@MarcFarful]

Thanks for making this.

[@diracleo]

Great comedian and surprisingly great musician

[@JL0ndon]

If you haven’t watch Jenny Lewis On the Line Online. He was a producer and he was in it too with lots of other people, friends of his. It’s kinda fascinating to see him turn it on and off

[@louierubio]

Love this interview series

[@MrSmashmasterk]

Amazing. So great Ben

[@stefaniadiamondcut]

Great interview Ben

[@PaulMcMinotaur]

I enjoy your content.

[@brothergonzo]

This was really great!!

[@drewhale3041]

great job!

[@ethanbagley471]

Tim is great! Very cool to see some light on his real self doing something he likes

[@Betta66]

Respect for that Renaldo and Clara poster behind him

[@MrFennmeista]

I will still respect Tim if he drops the comedy schtick altogether. Disappointed yes, but respectful.

[@DCUPPS]

Ben this is beautiful

[@kevinquinn4499]

This is a true thing of beauty!

[@jonlustermusic]

We love you Ben

[@muziekjoep]

I am a real Levinhead and Deckerhead

[@naturedump6548]

Tim i .lifelong piany player, and it shows. Poet? who knows? he writes great music, that's all that matters.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

Pure awesomeness. I think sometimes I mistake one of my masks for the real me, but of course it isn't.

[@Jason-cw7lv]

New to Ben via OHL/Adam Neely, any recommendations of classic vids are much appreciated!

[@Sampoochy]

This is amazing. How do you make your visuals?

[@neildelacruz105]

well done