They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard - The Dread Crew of Oddwood

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The Dread Crew of Oddwood performing at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in 2010. The Dread Crew of Oddwood is a pirate themed band that blends Heavy Metal, Celtic Folk, and Progressive Rock with a unique acoustic instrumentation to proclaim a new genre: Heavy Mahogany. Embarking from San Diego in 2008, this bloodthirsty horde has accumulated a commendable cult following in the musical underground of Southern California, and is rapidly gaining infamy throughout the far corners of the world. Buy any or all of their awesome cds at www.thedreadcre...

[@Eirnea]

I had to wait 11 years for the algorithm to get it right

[@bernardraath7390]

Same

[@EmmyFluff]

Same.

[@doctorvashj]

Never late than never😊

[@iceymonster4675]

100%!

[@allie_nord]

The algorithm is never late. Nor is it early, it arrives precisely when it means to.

[@Hinatachan360]

That Gollum impression is spot on.

[@Stillvale420]

I was looking for this comment

[@moomaniac2932]

I love you ​@@Stillvale420

[@scubadudefrommaine]

"What did you say?" 💍🤚🐟 😮

[@moomaniac2932]

@@scubadudefrommaine I said that I love you

[@TweEkc]

​@@scubadudefrommaine 🐟 🧏

[@gnarlyandy1]

I want this band at my wedding if I ever get married.

[@MeoW12449]

lol me too!

[@PepperDoom]

marry me, u get the band

[@gnarlyandy1]

cool

[@Malik-of9wv]

gnarlyandy1 I want this type of wedding theme

[@franzschubert4480]

I still prefer The Rains of Castamere.

[@thomm030]

How the fuck am I 34 years of age and have never encountered this gem before? This is pure gold, lads. Thank you for your service

[@Cpt.Str4ng3]

yip and same.

[@AikanaroSauron]

Same

[@ArcticAirUltraPro]

This was the first song I listened to in 2024 and likewise. I am pleased.

[@justthelaststand406]

Exactly the same!

[@dexter_frank]

I need to steel this comment: How the fuck am I 43 years of age and have never encountered this gem before?

[@redsphinx113]

This is true friendship, unadulterated joy, the meaning of life itself.

[@nikamiyo1673]

Fuck man, this comment touched me so much.

[@blainefiedler6761]

So, follow up one year later, it turns out the bass player slept with the accordionist’s wife: there’s video if you search of a fight, but its *very* bloody. From what I’ve heard, the whole group split and don’t talk to each other.

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

@@blainefiedler6761…Oh.

[@nick5235]

@@blainefiedler6761truly the meaning of life itself.

[@redlisligersighortdi7703]

​@@blainefiedler6761this made me laugh so hard

[@gentlemanjester637]

What I find most impressive is that they actually nailed the lyrics.

[@isabelbody7278]

Jester Gaming I know every word

[@davidhatcher7016]

@@isabelbody7278 yeah

[@SevScout]

@@isabelbody7278 Yes. Just. Yes.

[@dumbdumb8526]

I mean- you gotta finish the 10 hour version. By that point you learn the lyrics

[@lllsll5749]

@@dumbdumb8526 I still have to finish it

[@azrielcoming1989]

“I would rather share one lifetime with jamming with these guys than face all the Ages of this world alone.” - Arwen's metalhead brother

[@marcrisflores]

elladan or elrohir? both?

[@-S.L.]

@@marcrisflores both. both is good.

[@michaellouis9120]

This ain’t metal :/

[@greenAbbot]

@@michaellouis9120 When did someone say it was?

[@colehoward5074]

​@@michaellouis9120 ThiS aInT MeTal 🤓

[@wolframstahl1263]

It took me 11 years to find this gem. But sometimes, the greatest discoveries lie at the end of a long journey.

[@ChristopherWoods]

If in doubt, wolframstahl1263, always follow your nose.

[@merlinbbcs4rox]

Legolas would be proud

[@saker24]

and the random man who have composed the original mix.

[@davidhatcher7016]

Yes

[@takazacto]

Very proud

[@sithyshafeekaismail7714]

Yes,he will😂😂

[@Doug.Dimmadome]

Never trust an Elf! Gimli would be prouder!

[@evrl1655]

rest in peace to the creator of the remix, erwin beekveld. he passed away today after a long time having cancer.

[@paperfox5292]

R.I.P.

[@ferretyluv]

Whaaat I had no idea! That guy was a legend. RIP

[@Ayanami3rd]

He created a meme before people called it a meme. Rest in peace.

[@ferretyluv]

@@Ayanami3rd No, people called them memes back then.

[@zerosysko]

Thank you Erwin for bringing me joy.

[@MegaMementoMori]

First there was a book. Then they made a movie. Next they made a remix of the move. And finally somebody makes a concert version of the remix. Somebody please write a book about this performance, so this can go full circle!

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

'And they lived happily ever after, to the end of their days'

[@anacarolmsc]

don't forget the director of the movie made a video about the remix of the movie!!!

[@zoator]

There and Back Again

[@marendur]

@@zoator A full circle, just like ONE certain RING.

[@glorialiedtke8931]

There's a medieval cover of the techno remix

[@jonnotjon4090]

the guy on the left does an amazing smeagol

[@fwwdadwdwafefhawedweddewaw6711]

its gollum tho... sorry mate

[@sarkath5643]

Smeagol and Gollum are the same person, Gollum is just the name he adopted after the ring twisted him.

[@fwwdadwdwafefhawedweddewaw6711]

EagleTRGamer oh really Sherlock? But when you're talking about smeagol then i would think about the Hobbit and not gollum

[@sarkath5643]

I was simply stating that they're the same person, not two different people.

[@fwwdadwdwafefhawedweddewaw6711]

EagleTRGamer Oh really Sherlock?

[@charlieRicketts]

I love how when the accordionist starts playing everyone else is like "wow we're really doing this" haha

[@hammdogporkington3058]

Fighters between adventures: We will hone our weapons and maintain our training Wizards between adventures: We will study new spells and create powerful magic items Bards between adventures:

[@senabecool7232]

A shame LOTR didn't have a Bard character And no, Bard the Bowman doesn't count

[@winterthemuteson]

​@@senabecool7232Pippin?

[@sxatcychan1988]

And that is how the bards get all the -dragons- chicks in their campaigns.

[@Drag0nvil]

​@@sxatcychan1988something like this if I recall correctly. Hey there elder dragon of gold Your scales are stunning your character bold Maybe see your hoard? We've been searching for miles And maybe I could be the greatest gem in your pile. I'm sorry the internet has ruined me 😅

[@LenweSaralonde]

The World does need a HD version of this

[@amadocarillo423]

the HD version had been taken to isengard

[@zyzor]

Who Is Me ? Stupid Saruman hoarding music all for himself

[@Pj0tter]

One does not simply demand HD versions.

[@robrechtcordemans3763]

We wants it, we needs it. Must have the HD version. They stole it from us. Sneaky little hobbitses. Wicked, tricksy, false!

[@FBI.sMostUnwanted]

The HD version of this song is too great to be in this cursed and forgotten land

[@AdMiKa]

I love how the accordion player on the right only had to play the first 3 notes of the song before the rest of the band instantly knew what song he was starting on. (I also love how the accordion player on the left flips his hair around like a wet rag.)

[@Poshnoodles]

I've never seen a band with the accordion player as the frontman. And it's great!

[@SamChaneyProductions]

You've never heard Weird Al?

[@nemnyoom]

@@SamChaneyProductions a *band*

[@ambroseandersonmusic]

They Might Be Giants!!!

[@robertoaguirrematurana6419]

Astor Piazzolla

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

@@nemnyoom Weird al HAS a band.. the same one for like 30 yerars..

[@WayTwo]

My life is now complete

[@Szu.z]

THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST THING EVER.

[@sharpie3093]

You really had to point that out lol

[@osasunaitor]

You obviously don't know the meaning of the word "literally" then

[@Szu.z]

osasunaitor Honey, this was two years ago. No need to try to pick a fight now.

[@osasunaitor]

No fight intended. I just made an observation. It just annoys me how it's now becoming popular to use "literally" everywhere regardless of its real meaning, as if it was a synonim of "really" or "totally" (it is not)

[@doctorstrange7768]

ITS SO GOOD AHG i lvoe this band

[@rudeboysandokhan442]

Geez, I don't know what's more awesome, that one guy headbanging or the other guy's spot-on Smeagol impression. Bravo, gents!

[@danielalbertogonzalezsoria4122]

Is this Morty speaking? 😂

[@StarWarsROTJ1983]

I'm sure the people in the audience who hadn't seen the movies or music video were very confused.

[@virginiamooney4105]

That is a truly legendary smeagol impression

[@Shaun-tz6qe]

This could've been really bad. This could've been awkward and uncomfortable. Goddamnit if they didn't sell it beautifully.

[@theothertonydutch]

There shall be no damnation by any god for truly they have sold it beautifully indeed.

[@Tanekoshima]

I think the fact they are actually playing instruments and they look the part to cover the song helps. If it were just some random dudes with t-shirts and the song playing back on some speakers it would have been weird. Mad, MAD props to Dread Crew of Oddwood, indeed!

[@elisesaffo7920]

*gosh

[@rattttooooo]

​@@elisesaffo7920god fuckin damn*

[@carissamace]

The dancing definitely helps, same with their coordination between the lyrics.

[@tankedwarthog6424]

Completely random KZbin decides to recommend this video 11 years after it was uploaded

[@yaiyasmin]

I have spent many a hour on the KZbin and am overjoyed to at last have found what I knew not that I was seeking all along.

[@amadocarillo423]

your hour had been taken to isengard

[@maybe183]

Who Is Me ? What did you say?

[@amadocarillo423]

Julius the Casual Gamer i didn't say anything as my word had been taken to the isengard

[@raeh.3329]

Not all who wander are lost

[@loudogz22]

I too didn't find it, it found me !

These pirates needs a drink... WHY IS THE RUM GONE !!?!?!?

[@agentoferis7267]

I love weddings! DRINKS ALL AROUND!

[@guillemgarcia7365]

The rum is gone. The rum is gone

[@robvrieling5100]

@@guillemgarcia7365 ah, who told Kiera we had rum? lol

[@pedrourbano501]

To isengard

[@mferox4439]

I just don't get it. Can someone explain exactly WHERE the hobbits are being taken?

[@JuniorMitchGames]

They're being taken to Mexico.

[@mferox4439]

JuniorGames ok thanks im so grateful that somebody was so pleasant to answer

[@mferox4439]

JuniorGames hahahaha and what are they doing tehre

[@not_potaytoes_hobbit]

***** Eating orc tacos ;D

[@wishingtree3774]

Watch lord of the rings, then watch they’re taking the hobbits to Isengard in youtube

[@Brownie-956]

Anyone watching this in 2024? Still makes me smile this video

[@danimal3114u]

I love that they did the entire song, not just the main part.

[@linnybeans9751]

It may be 10 years too late to want this but.... I'm wanting this exact version of the song to be my first dance with my fiancé at our wedding.

[@imme4789]

LOLOL

[@timmiller1]

But what will your spouse think of that?

[@dLiiSb]

​@@timmiller1What did you say?

[@timmiller1]

@@dLiiSb I was just being stupid. I was pretending, because he said “fiancé” instead of “wife,” that he was planning to dance with someone other than the person he would have just married.

[@dLiiSb]

@@timmiller1 I was only looking for "Balrog Of Morgoth" but I will take your explanation XD

[@floschober]

When algorithm kicks in after 11 year. Welcome in the year 2023.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jesenjin8467]

2024 now

[@VEE3RDEYE]

MY NEW FAVOURITE VIDEO

[@AnnikaSB]

SAME

[@funkymonk0429]

ooo youtube, you can learn all there is to know about it in a months time and after 10 years, it can still surprise you.

[@amadocarillo423]

it surprise the isengard

[@MrZiva82]

Now that is one epic reference. Well done Sir, well done

[@Trevez85]

How have I not seen this before?! There was a void in my life all these years that has now been filled with this masterpiece!

[@The_Hylian_Likely]

Pirates playing this song while two of them are headbanging and even a slight death growl in there. i fuckin love this.

[@laviniasantoscandeias7974]

- are you a real fan of lotr? - yes, i lov it - so where were the hobbits taken? - what? - you disappoint me bro

[@duskflower8825]

This song left me with a huge, silly grin. They got the character voices and everything!! This needs to be 100x more viral. Time to resurrect the meme!

[@obviously1871]

the guy who made the original video must be crying of joy seeing this

[@pankulka9927]

Sadly, the guy is dead.

[@glynrh8892]

@@pankulka9927oh shit really :(

[@MozeKaliber]

​@@pankulka9927well he was well alive when it was made so there's a chance that he saw it

[@simonachberger4480]

This is the funnist thing I have seen in months. Nothing has EVER cheered me up as much as this

[@yamax11]

So true

[@amadocarillo423]

Actually, the funniest thing on internet had been taken to the isengard

[@Shaun-tz6qe]

Dread Crew of Oddwood! They play at my local ren faire. They are always excellent, I even bought their album. The best thing is that they have groupie wenches.

[@ashrellred3509]

from where are you ? so I can see them IRL and enjoy this fucking good band too !

[@forgotmyun]

Well damn, I'm this close to becoming a groupie wench now

[@hYBRYDcOBRA]

Do you know if they play at Bristol Ren Faire?

[@a.t.t.g8359]

I like Dread Crew of Oddwood a lot but I must admit I'm quite interested in these "groupie wenches" you speak of

[@owenmills3517]

Groupie wenches 🤣

[@rockerseven]

these guys should have performed at the grammys

[@boredwithusernames]

Just got this in my feed (April 2024). How have I not seen this before? BRILLIANT!

[@huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn]

Now we just need them to play a 10 hour version

[@rockerseven]

They should do a cover of "I've got a Jar of Dirt (remix)" or "Why is the rum gone?"

[@Steph-rj9hd]

rockerseven I want them to do Potatoes lol

[@annakareninacamara6580]

yep, but dressed as LOTR characters

[@realkingofantarctica]

If these gentlemen were transported back in time, legends would be told of them to this day.

[@nickkohlmann]

Where has this been in my past life?

[@11u510n15t]

Lotr soundtrack will remain the most memorable music from my childhood.

[@joesretrostuff]

My mum passed away almost a year ago, and this exact video is one of the last things we watched together

[@a_d-f1s]

11 years? How haven't I seen this before😮 Nevermind that, let's rewatch 70th time😂

[@g-alicenine]

This is precisely why I love the internet. I'd never have seen this if it wasn't for the fact that KZbin recommended me this. Absolutely love it!!

[@xtreemgamer129]

most of the time the algorithm is dumb.. but sometimes... every once in a blue moon... it brings us all together with a magical little moment like this. beautiful.

[@felipequinteros2485]

I'm so grateful this was on my recommended

[@markuslappalainen6847]

When band is twice bigger than the audience and they are having twice as much fun.

[@jacksonrukes7624]

I love the laugh from the guy on the left as he realizes he has to pull out his Gollum impression.

[@Ninouschka]

best cover on the internet

[@PokeBallZSack]

how did i get here in 2024, im not disapointed just confused and entertained.

[@attackedbysnakes3640]

I enjoyed this far more than I should have. A++++ work

[@Arcothefox]

How is this 11 years old and I only just found it? That guy doing Gollum was perfect.

[@squashmallow2006]

So where are they taking the hobbits to again?

[@maddiemendoza2740]

probably not isengard

[@Nepustus]

I love your profile pic btw :D

[@squashmallow2006]

+The Hh Wait, where did the rum go?

[@deathmorphe]

I've got a jar of dirt, and guess what's inside it!

[@nukzemb3rg611]

Hiya H v

[@niesson9456]

Where was this all my life??? I've lived off of youtube and no tv. How did i not get this recommended to me until today??

[@TheDawg1212]

Never in my life had I needed something so much, and never known until I received it.

[@rilriiakilurden9538]

The lyrics, delivery and headbanging with an accordion for the win!

[@alanembree2725]

Job interviewer: where do you see yourself in five years? Me: * pulls out phone, plays this video, slides phone across table to him without saying a word or breaking eye contact *

[@warriormaiden9829]

* slides back across the table * ...you're hired.

[@hrdottori]

Many years after the original meme, I finally encounter this random homage. This song is still remembered to this day. Thanks.

[@juainott5281]

Well if I marry I will hire this dudes My wife would be like "fuck it, I want the divorce" And I'll be like "I regret nothing bitch" If She don't like that, then she is not a keeper

[@atraxuswraithe6031]

Amen to that, man.

[@leiziru9642]

Finally something worthy of watching on the main page

[@sofiatudela7960]

Is that Sirius Black at the left?

[@fifatop1047]

Hahahahah

[@ChromaticGhoul]

+Sofía Tudela Sirius what? His name is Stubby Boardman.

[@Haunter994]

Ahaha that made my day 😂😂

[@ambitious2237]

Ya, he faked his death. Now he is in a pirate band! LOL

[@ImmiHS]

AstroZombie You deserve many more likes for that.

[@michaelmascolo3161]

It's 2022 and this songs better then music these days

[@vokalisvojazs]

The best 2 minutes in my life.

[@uncleedgeworth9575]

Dear KZbin, why am I only now getting this recommended to me???? This is the best thing ever...

[@manuela1986]

THE BALROG OF MORGOTH!!!! gosh I love this so much xD

[@LRM12o8]

I love how that guy in the background is hunched over that tiny drumset! 🤣

[@iamandroide18]

I want them in my wedding.

[@theothertonydutch]

And just have them play this during the whole wedding.

[@jamie8563]

Our wedding

[@tomashun20]

2023 and still legendary 😂❤️

[@lexifeldmann5353]

Bristol Never ceases to amaze me with what they bring to the shows year after year.

[@ranchdressing1037]

Talent, Friendship, Laughter, Foreign Substances. Life.

[@luisenflo8764]

Still listening in 2020!!! Love this version so mutch 😍

[@kingfang2945]

Love this band. Saw them live in middle school!

[@filippogiuffrida2237]

After 11 years and half, I'm happy to watch for the first this PERFECT live performance of one of my favourite song of the lord of the rings movies!

[@mopsense]

To my neighbor with Isengard as a chrome cast, I salute you

[@mopsense]

If you would like to do a lord of the rings marathon, I am in B301

[@krowtic6807]

If i die right now I'll die happily knowing I've seen the best video on KZbin.

[@PorcelainPorcupine]

For it was on this day, 11 years after the fact that I found the greatest recording of the greatest performance of the greatest song ever written. I can only presume some grand prophecy has just been fulfilled.

[@corrinabarnett8226]

I lost it at the first "what did you say?" 🤣🤣

[@annen3706]

Growing up, I took accordion lessons. I was good, but I hated every minute of it. My parents finally allowed me to quit after 7 years and I have hated the accordion since then. This made me not hate it anymore. This was totally. Freakin'. AWESOME. ‼️ Loved the guy on the lute (mandolin?) headbanging when the more serious part of the music started. That Gollum/Smeagol impersonation was completely on point. The whole thing was loud and rowdy and one step short of complete mayhem, and if I'd known as a kid that playing accordion could be this much fun, maybe I'd have enjoyed it more.

[@josipbagi]

Are you me? I have the exact same learning accordion story, started when I was 9 and quit when I was 14-15ish.

[@annen3706]

@@josipbagi I'm sure there are many of us out there, my friend. 🙂

[@Wilkins23-6]

This... is... AWESOME

[@vojtech__]

I love how dude just stands and records in silence and then sums it with pure "Wooow".

[@jacemonster5]

This is incredible! the guy's Smeagol impression is on point

[@ashdownbby]

I don’t know how I got here but I would like to stay here forever please and thank you

[@nakatamal]

these dudes should open up for Alestorm!

[@TamdarionD]

They have on previous tours.

[@VikingSchism]

They're going to next year in February on their England tour

[@jameswilkes451]

I remember Boomtown Festival UK had loads of guys like these! One of my greatest memories in recent years.

[@robertgammett8718]

who's still headbanging to pirate music in 2017 😂

[@anacarolmsc]

Still coming back after all these years 👌🏼👏🏼🎶

[@nateevans8585]

I hope all these guys are doing well.

[@f_c_r_]

I forgot this was on the internet but yeah I'm doing pretty good overall tbh. Got a haircut and sold my mandolin lol

[@catherineabbott01]

It's 2022, and I still love watching this vid. 😃🥰

[@lindaveerman]

Whenever I feel sad, I watch this and my smile is back! This is the best thing in the world :)

[@Levi-ef7cn]

They once were legends they still are legends and they will be legends forever

[@glerbus9561]

When your DnD group is just bards.

[@samuel5591]

That is a great Gollum impersonation! He really nails that back of the throat sound to it.

[@StephenLocker]

Epic.

[@spencore]

ahhhhhhh 11 years ago.... was a time to remember my friends....