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[@thedragonreborn9856]

“If they were a little more talented as a group they could be something” In Australia and New Zealand they are something. They are a great comedy band. Also that song at the end, birdplane, that is one of their songs

[@holdencaulfield8429]

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[@dojoswitzer]

I found this song a long time ago. It’s great! Unfortunately, I only found two great songs by these guys, from around the same time. The other song is ‘How To Write A Love Song’. I think you will enjoy it equally or more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmPGl6usbbWkY7Msi=ufbExVM3EYt4BMEi

[@hypnotherapy69]

the real talent here is how well they have used the lyrics and knowing when to stop, that´s the hard part.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

There is a video of them doing this song at a concert. In the intro, Benny says to Jordan, "They [the audience] know all about this. Why don't you?" and Jordan answers "I am feigning ignorance to maintain a comedic conceit."

[@CraigMurraysVids]

The reason "Canvas Bags" gets such a big laugh is because Tim Minchin had just been on stage and performed it - they dropped it in at the last minute as an extra joke. There are also many different versions of this song that they do - as you say, they could go on for hours.

[@rukaks]

Craig Murray now that’s talent! ✊🏾

[@IEVLV8]

id love to see a few different versions

[@evejunkie1942]

Everytime they play live they use different songs lol. I've seen them twice and they were different from this.

[@Talezassian]

They're from Australia playing at the Melbourne Comedy Festival (also in Australia) so there's quite a few Australian songs in there that might not be as widely known internationally

[@lueysixty-six7300]

As an Aussie that saw this years ago..I am just so proud of this act! -And just love it when I see someone (especially foreigners) see it for the first time. They not only got the base joke of the whole act down, but they build something creative and completely engaging in every single verse...practically every line ups the ante. From Jolly Swagman to C'mon Barbie, to Canvas Bags...and Canvas Bags was hard to top considering Minchin had only just played it on stage...but the finale ,"Now doesn't that sound familiar?"...and the final stroke of genius, "That's all it takes to be a star." Just so, so well put together. P.S. I've seen a lot of versions, and almost always noone catches the first joke before the song , "we've been a band for close to 40yrs now...". (they're each about 30!). I've even heard them ramp it up to 50, and it still goes over everyone's head!

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

All I can say is god bless that outfit..

[@annab3182]

Scott Crosby she’s a beautiful woman but I would prefer less of chest and more focus on her and her voice. Not a fan of her outfit for KZbin.

[@factsoverfeelings5833]

Anna B You probably don't look anywhere as good as she does. Stop hating. She's hot and confident.

[@Team1Olson]

Too much boob

[@geordiemik72]

That outfit was great!

[@kutark]

@@Team1Olson such a thing is not possible

[@CatOnACell]

The shtick for the axis of awesome is based on benny being the best singer and also the most forgotten. Along with the left guy being a terrible singer.

[@Micras08]

Important context for sure (really also quite unsure whether or not she knew this). But to be fair it's also rather irrelevant if the sole point of this video is reacting to their vocal skills :)

[@jraymond1988]

I always saw it as Benny being the brains of the operation, Jordan being probably the more conventional singer/rock musician, and Lee just being there for comedic relief. Although you can argue that Benny is probably a better singer than Jordan too.

[@drewdavis2392]

Also, the way they put in their own "Birdplane", even though Benny introduced the bit by saying they'd never done a four-chord song.

[@ViveMeorLeti]

@@drewdavis2392 I found it hilarious that "Birdplane" was the one that got her to go "Pitch, though, middle guy. Pitch". I'm curious how she would have reacted if she knew that one was actually their own song.

[@zohandvir7606]

You must know that playing guitar while singing isn't that easy. You have to focus on your left and right hand while singing

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

The thing to keep in mind about Axis of Awesome is that they are "comedians who use music" rather than "musicians who use comedy." Benny -- the piano player -- is the only actual musician in the group, the others being actors/comedians who have some musical talent. Lee -- the guy with the guitar who you wondered what he was doing -- is actually their primary songwriter. Benny, by the way, has a series of solo videos where he examines "the other four chords."

[@dougalemacalestyr8365]

Bingo

[@4211234]

Grumpy you have to mention the middle guy when you summarize the group xD

[@SolidFiction]

@@4211234 xD

[@andysmith5806]

What was crazy for me was that even an old folk song like Waltzing Matilda works. Also, as a rule, if there are Aussies it's best to expect swearing. We do it a lot.

[@QazwerDave]

Being so sensitive to it is outdated

[@rnopes21]

I'd fit right in Australia. 😂 In the US, it's....hit or miss on where swearing is acceptable or not.

[@biancadoust8141]

It's not an Australian thing, as it might be said. Don't make us Aussies known for swearing all the time I think you're wrong there, because I'm a typical Aussie and know where it's appropriate to swear.

[@firewalldragon9774]

For anyone who doesn't know, the chord progression they were using in this is 1 5 6 4. You can transpose that into any key.

[@drewmiller335]

Note that the 6 is minor. If you're playing in C, all notes are "on the white keys". It would be C - G - Am - F

[@kookoo9235]

The cookie cutter of the cookie cutters.

[@drewmiller335]

It's a "cookie cutter" because those chords sound really good together in that order. It's the first four chords of Pachebel's Canon (D A Bm G), so it's quite old, too.

[@kookoo9235]

@@drewmiller335 Good but at this point boring. After i was taught about modulations and how they work i haven't listened music the same. My guitar teacher basically ruined simple harmonies for me but i don't blame him.

[@drewmiller335]

If you want complex chord changes, listen to jazz. Pop music is meant to be easily digested. Using a simple chord progression that sounds good just makes sense in context.

[@buddhadrome]

To use her words - that jacket is (hand clap) on POiNT!

[@billstephens396]

It's worth a clap and a half! A bonus clap and a half if someone can tell me where that's from...

[@JoelGriggs42]

@@billstephens396 GTLive?

[@billstephens396]

@@JoelGriggs42 Well done! Yes!!!

[@GrandiaKnight]

Love Axis of Awesome. I've seen them live several times and they are always great.

[@user-mm2jd1ht6k]

That should be your official Reaction jacket.

[@allmight8127]

Yep and if I ever do vocal lessons with you over Skype I couldnt take you seriously in anything but that outfit

[@brendaleelydon]

This admittedly isn't Jordan's best performance, imo - I don't know if they worked with a voice coach later, but they got a lot tighter as a group as time went on. Lee (the one with the guitar) can't really sing, so they play that up for comic effect (they also act as tho he's very dim, but as he's their tech person -among other things- I'm pretty sure that''s also just for comic effect). I love AoA & really hope they start touring again someday! I adore their songs 'I Love Being A Cow' (it's a Christmas song! lol), '1 in 3', & 'The Glorious Epic of 3 Guys Who Are Awesome'; honorable mention goes to 'We Are So Young'! Check them out sometime!

[@deannaunruh6116]

You should look at the “Pachelbel rant” you’d LOVE that one!

[@stephenl5416]

Wait what? Is that what it's called?

[@LeonBlackbird]

Rob Paravonian - Pachelbel Rant

[@stephenl5416]

@@LeonBlackbird I watched it and loved it!

[@AmedeeVanGasse]

@@stephenl5416 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXbnImHrpyEgq8

[@johne1807]

Thank you! I thought of this immediately, but forgot what it was called

[@mrbrianc]

The first time I heard this I honestly laughed for 20 minutes straight while it was on repeat

[@Chuck-PK]

The best reaction to this song I've seen by far, it's so "sing-alongable" and I love every moment that you sing-along as I do too!

[@lukestiles3703]

You should totally react to VoicePlay’s “Oogie Boogie’s Song” you will not be disappointed

[@christophklaus8401]

You should really do that. It's awesome

[@voldemort008]

This...

[@Jinxter1369]

Nice that you reacted to this. This has been one of my favorite vids for the longest time.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Awesome!!🥰🙌🏻

[@Tcrumpen]

Axis of Awesome is a comedy band, they are somewhat meant to sound kinda 'bad' that's the tall guys bit he is meant to sing bad. It's made funnier when he is given songs that are hard generally to sing "if i were a boy" is high af

[@DontSigh]

Such a blast from the past!! One of the early viral hits, I would say! In high school my friends and I would all start singing this whenever we were bored and someone had a guitar.

[@Bluetorch_]

I remember watching this when I was little! I'm 16 now and so glad to have watched this video again, the memories.

[@ryanholley406]

My Senior year of HS, my band directors showed my class this song and it was extremely eye opening and absolutely hilarious! I went on to study composition in college and it's insane how widely used those 4 chords really are used!

[@alessandromaruca3538]

Hey I saw you recently reacted to voiceplay and you were very impressed by them. They recently dropped a new song: "oogie boogie song". Their bass, Geoff, takes the lead and is absolutely amazing!

[@voldemort008]

You thought you could hide from me!?

[@Jen.V843]

Yes! They are awesome =D. The fact that you reacted to this is such a pleasant surprise!

[@RobertJW]

The drop in of Canvas Bags is a specific one for the Comedy Festival, ‘cause that was by Tim Minchin, and he’s phenomenal for comedy.

[@JasperJanssen]

And of course they’re own MFing birdplane song makes them liars when they say at the start “we’ve never written a four chord song”.

[@LuziFearon]

Digging that outfit, I'm a sucker for animal print Also absolutly recomend Jon Pumpers 'when your friend knows about 4 chord songs'

[@gregorycraig9882]

Print...there was print? I never noticed, how unobservant of me. I guess I was distracted.

[@ausraider]

@@gregorycraig9882 I was curious as to which animal they believe the print is from lmao. Never seen anything that colour.

[@jusatin]

I'm sure Sara wont see this, and even if she does, she probably wont pick the band since they're not what most of her viewers would normally listen to, but hear me out: Beast In Black. The singer has an amazing vocal range. Absolutely nuts! You can go listen to their first single "Blind & Frozen" either recorded or live version, and hear what I'm talking about. I have never heard another male with a similar vocal range, it's insane.

[@xKasumiChan]

Oooh I just saw them live in december with Nightwish. His voice is absolutely nuts.

[@stoneshack2000]

That was really great Tara, I had no idea about the 4 chords, but that's pretty awesome. and I must say, you look fantastic today girl.

[@Quixotic1018]

This band updates this every so often to add more songs. Those would be fun to check out too

[@patheddles4004]

This exact performance is new to me (despite being in my home city), but I already loved the group and the song. Saw that you were reacting to it, and just thought "Tara's going to love this"

[@emmetzet]

great choice of jacket! :-D

[@cofiddle]

Haha YES! Such a yt classic! When this came out my friends and I in orchestra were always trying to come up with our own fav songs to fit with 4 chords lol! Man good times

[@mikelombard21]

OMG what a coincidence. I watched this video for the first time in years yesterday and now you are reacting to it. Amazing. Or youtube algorithm.

[@djdaisy12345]

omg what a blast from the past remember watching this like 10yrs ago hahahaha

[@dcsyd16]

Love this channel !!! The Melbourne comedy festival does give a warning to good folks who might be offended by swearing Some of the audience in Melbourne are somewhat bohemian and alternative These guys are more of a comedy act that can sing.

[@StaceIrving]

I just saw this vid, after having loved Axis of Awesome and this song for ages. Great to see a new perspective on it!

[@tomimbrogno9607]

I think I'm in love. please more outfits like this one. 500k subscribers soon.

[@Tetrium]

I preferred your previous setting for the sound. In this new one it sounds like the audio is captured much farther from you and we can hear the room echo, which gives it a cheaper feel.

[@gabriusv]

Video editor here. Absolutely.

[@MrSkinnyWhale]

Accountant here. Totally.

[@Tetrium]

@@MrSkinnyWhale 😂

[@Tigerwyld]

There was sound in this video...?

[@truenewsglobal]

These guys are so awesome. I love this so much.

[@johnellis9494]

Fun review. Just saw the latest release from voiceplay...the oogie boogie song. Geoff on full display. Really fun video.

[@voldemort008]

And this one..

[@dirkmoolman]

Love your voice Tara ... with your sing alongs :-) perfect

[@dirkmoolman]

You should do a few of these covers

[@gandalfwhi40]

This was fun watching you laugh!!! It was great seeing you laugh!!! Good to know that you appreciate comedy as well as Great Music!! Thoroughly Entertaining!!! Thank you for this video!!! #Tarabytes 👍👍👍👌👌👌🥇🏆💜💜💜💛💛💛

[@lexlex__1756]

This is a very exciting and fun, I love such musical metamorphosis. :)

[@jdpostma07]

That was fun to watch you laugh at this. Thank you.

[@tomricejr]

Hi Tara, as always, I enjoyed your reaction. Voiceplay just released The Oogie Boogie song from Nightmare Before Christmas featuring Geoff (the Bass). I was stunned by what he did vocally in the performance. Please react to this new video. Thanks!

[@SkyrimMadness2]

Tom Rice Yes I agree, you should really react to them!

[@voldemort008]

You shall find me on every Oogie Boogie Song comments lol.

[@benbutler9282]

I believe they have used over 200 songs in this over the year. You are right when you say “hours and hours”

[@callabeth258]

One of my best friends did this as her final Music extension performance when we were in grade 12. There's even an updated version with more recent songs though that was 10 years ago now.

[@dramspringfeald]

they did a redo of this song that's almost 6 minutes and it's REALLY messed up

[@bdoeden64]

Love how much you were enjoying the video!

[@VME-Brad]

So glad you did this, figured you'd have some insight into this one. Not sure why it didn't show up for me til today though...

[@Tarasimonstudios]

🙌🏻🥰

[@DisabledComics1995]

Love Tara love this song love everything about this

[@mellchiril]

oh gosh I remember laughing so hard at this the first time I saw it. It's still kind of awesome.

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

As a player trained in jazz and who listens to metal, I greatly appreciate your wish that the average listener might give songs beyond that chord progression a try. Keep preaching it

[@UnluckyGambler]

"dead simple to write a pop hit" *proceeds to write a pop hit*

[@johnokamoto6762]

WHAT A FUN VIDEO!🤣😂😁 fun outfit too! You must have a HUGE closet LOL!

[@nikayeptho11]

That's all it takes to be a star ⭐🤣🤣🤣. Love them...

[@loeysmob]

Love Axis of Awesome. One of Australia’s best comedy acts.

[@coreyclendinning801]

Great job keep up the great work I always enjoy your opinion

[@7plagues881]

Works for country music too. 1-4-5 with 2nd or 6th minor(sometimes the 7th)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

🙌🏻🥰

[@iannoelc2123]

They have multiple versions of this and have other ones where they even include music by Pavoratti I believe, as well as many other songs not done here.

[@monksuu]

Time for Nightwish "Romanticide" live in Wacken 2013. My tone deaf ears tell it might have other chords than these four. Having Floor singing is a plus. ;)

[@chriswalls5648]

1:05

[@AJax2012]

"You could go on with this for hours". She should watch their other versions of this XD I think they remade this song... twice? Three times?

[@keepyourheadup9183]

I love this Axis of Awesome video!

[@wotmot223]

You seem like a lovely lady. Great singing voice too.

[@thejolleysXD]

I love your vids!

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

Tara you are absolutely gorgeous; the video was hilarious your reaction even more so. Keep up the good work, this was almost as good as your reaction to Home Frees cover of Man of Constant Sorrow.

[@Thunderdkfox]

Love your energy in your video :)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Love YOU for watching!! 🥰🥰🙌🏻

[@Thunderdkfox]

@@Tarasimonstudios this was actually the first video i have watched from you. 😉 was not disappointed 😄

[@s0dfish110]

"what makes people wanna come back"

[@myaccount6905]

Yes, music is also enjoyed with the eyes......☺️☺️

[@timlattin8205]

You should react to Voice Play's rendition of Oogie Boogie's song from the Nightmare Before Christmas. It's mostly the bass, Geoff, and all awesome.

[@voldemort008]

Tim Lattin *whispers* and this one!

[@ORagnar]

I saw this video years ago... Great entertainment!

[@Dragon4eva]

just for the record - the reason waltzing matilda got such a reaction from the audience is that waltzing matilda happens to be aussie's unofficial anthem lol

[@davidhandson2429]

I really liked you're voice and would love to hear you singing.

[@ericaschrodt5656]

First time hearing them. They are funny too.

[@alexanderaranda4179]

Omg soooooo true!!! I’ve been so tired of this chord progression. I like to make music and I always try to stay away from these chords as much as possible... just wanna be different.

[@stenlee6021]

Beau Dermott is Amanda Holden's golden girl | Week 1 Auditions | Britain’s Got Talent 2016 Defying Gravity is a really good cover!

[@joce-in-stitches]

I only know one other song of theirs, "The elephant in the room", which I absolutely adore.

[@kingnothing77685]

I enjoyed this reaction and song. 😊

[@sockroker]

These guys released a extended version, check it out!

[@hazking9590]

They have done a updated version of this

[@Mo-xx9gg]

The "original" singer of "will be loved" (with or without you) does it in their ideal key from the start!

[@debbw6306]

Strangest thing I started coming up with a list of songs while listening, lol!!!

[@creativemantlemusic9305]

Love the jacket!

[@desertsand8778]

I liked her head movement when offspring came up

[@danbrown9502]

'Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale' is the natural next video to react to after this one. It's the perfect segway into it

[@marcusgelder2735]

love your vids and tuition

[@voldemort008]

I’ve officially liked and commented on every post requesting you do the Oogie Boogie Song by Voiceplay. My work here is done...

[@voldemort008]

Even this one!!

[@agyayawamoako-atta3156]

😂😂

[@allanon524]

Hi Tara, you should listen to their 'How to write a love song' song by Axis of Awesome. It's hilarious and sooo true lol. Being a vocal coach I think you would get a great laugh out of it.

[@lunch7213]

Meeeeh, you don’t really watch that AoA vid for their vocal performance (although it is one of their best lives on YT). You really just watch them for the concept and the fact that they can sing

[@Eskay1206]

Wow you have a great set of...pipes

[@22gorgor]

I would love to hear your reaction to Floor Jansen and Henk Poort's Phantom of the Opera.

[@loganmiller4863]

Bennythejukebox is his youtube check out some of his other mashups.

[@dylancraven3979]

Super fun video! I've been a fan of Axis of Awesome for a while and they continue to get better all the time. The pianist has his own KZbin channel called BennyTheHumanJukebox, where he does a lot more of his solo stuff. These three are childhood friends who decided to get together and sing some funny songs, even though only one of them had any training in vocals. I'd love to see you react to the Newfangled Four singing Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. I'd recommend last year's performance, rather than the new one. This is mainly because they made some changes to the arrangement that make more sense in context of having seen their previous rendition. Either that, or Notre Dame Medley by Ringmasters (Remastered Audio). Love you!

[@michaelgibson9768]

Voice play. Can’t help falling in love.

[@slimgym45]

Wow, your voice is magnificent! 😲

[@Betweentheraindrops8]

Yes, Tara! Sing!

[@candlestickmaker1000]

That’s a lovely pendant

[@MrNikolidas]

Smiled like a goon when I saw the title.

[@5hauney]

It's a comedy act. Not to be analysed as a serious singing group lol.

[@fanfuse9992]

Facts 😂

[@toddpacker4683]

That’s a copout. She can still have criticisms. And just because the content is funny doesn’t mean they’re not serious

[@fanfuse9992]

@@toddpacker4683 yea everyone has the right to there own critiques but like she was just killing the whole vibe tbh

[@toddpacker4683]

@@fanfuse9992 fair enough

[@deluxe_shadow]

You should react to Voiceplay oogie boogie song

[@voldemort008]

Lyndsay Davis Yup. Made it to this comment as well.

[@forrestmartin2115]

She has already