Tim Minchin: Rock n Roll Nerd

[tomdoff1]

The real genius to this song is when he says about all the guitarists learning "stairway" and he finishes with stairway! I think we can almost all relate to being a "rock and roll nerd" Love you Tim!

[Idontwantacoolname]

I really adore this song.

[slashcadd9202012]

I get goosebumps every time I listen to this song....:P

[MelancholyKoala]

dude you are like my idol, god, and role model

[ThinkingReality]

Holy shit this describes my life completely. Now I feel less bad about it.

[kolkolcat]

thumbs up if you noticed the stairway to heaven ending

[Kilex7]

@kolkolcat yeah we did, thanks captain obvious.

[flashkapOw]

BEAST

[qwe12364]

first!

[Malavern]

holy shit! he's wearing shoes!

[jackoz18]

@Malavern what has this world come to :O

[DavySigfusson]

The outro was AWESOME!

[AtticusOfAmber]

Such a beuatifully ironic song now that Tim *IS* a superstar...

[happynessish]

This was the first Tim Minchin song I heard, and promptly fell in love with him.

[leobold1]

26 people have tattoos that regret them.

[twilightCRAZYGEEK]

SILVERCHAIR RULES x3 LOVE HIS LITTLE REFERENCES AND JOKES ALL THE WAY THROUGH,HE'S VERY GOOD AT THIS X3

[wakarimasengomen]

26 people are try hard wannabe rock and roll nerds.

[Ducks4President]

American. I just saw this guy play a few weeks ago. There is no one who an touch this kid. Amazing!!!

[ralphmalph9]

@UMadeMeKinky, google SXSW music festival, last time around I played, worked backline some, did some monitor monkey, FOH, and some guitar and drum tech work for 38 bands in 5 days.  What was your most recent gig? Oh, putting things on youtube. Christ, people like you are WORSE than cartoons. You could be nice to people and they might share more music with you that you might like, I do that with people all the time because I like to get the word out on good stuff. Your sort, kicked to curb.

[dvd1kid]

@ralphmalph9 Oh come on dude don't compare him to cartoons, I like some cartoons xP

still I agree with your opinion ^^

[ralphmalph9]

@UMadeMeKinky I've done sound for him more times than you ever listened to his records and he and I share the same luthier. Welcome to the world of BLOCKED people numbnuts. False assumptions and preconceived notions of things you know nothing about aren't gonna do you one solitary favor in life. He's not my best friend but we've sat around and talked a bit here and there and play and played a lot of the same places. Stupid folk like you are boring so don't waste my time.

[xxxKAYVAANSHRIKExxx]

this should have millions of views well all of his videos should have.. people are missing out on this funny guy, tell all your friends and family :)

[THEMASTEROFYOU2000]

as always kuddos.....besides after the heartbreak is over it aint really that much fun, and most just want a good nap.........smiles.and if one is lucky they learn to appreciate real talent, which you Sir, definately have.......kuddos

[SkyexL]

Double clicking a reaction button gives a negative value

[neffersions]

This is me. Except I want to be a writer. But this is me.

[TheOrgi69]

he sings about himself?

i think so

[doddyboy1]

@TheOrgi69 well done xD

[mattjessxbox]

must be awesome listening to this is thailand, phuketprincess. beautful song beautful place

[mattjessxbox]

cant stop listening to tim minchin. only found him through his comedy but should def relsease his tunes

[MaxXxeYy]

Woow, I play the piano, love rock music, hate crowds and loud music in pubs... damn xD

[barackaholic]

I feel like this is mocking Ben Folds but somehow I'm okay with that

[PhuketPrincess101]

being a personal songwriter myself, being the odd one out always because of my music, everytime i listen to this song it actually makes me cry. i really feel for him. its so beautiful and such a powerful meaning behind it. I love you Tim!

[fisheatinweasel]

f*ing brilliant...not the music---the fact that you know me so well....stalker bastard!! following me!!

[Gener1KGaming]

@fisheatinweasel I totally felt this when I watched it the first time...

[rorzz129]

If I worked with MTV I would have this song ordered to be played every time on the hour.

[mntwins39]

"In that way it's reminiscent of an Asian restaurant...

Or any other DVD."

XD

[zachjardon]

The "Piano to their forte" line is freakin genius

[klmnumbers]

I love the Silverchair reference. It kills me every time.

[parejj]

i always thought hes australian

[agentbiggles]

@parejj he is

[ko4648]

or bling bling

[mirabellfemme]

26 r'n'r nerds saw this video..

[trollolololololo]

@mirabellfemme Tim's a RNR nerd...it's about him, genius. Listen to the damn lyrics for once, or learn to understand satire, or both...



[mirabellfemme]

@trollolololololo Do you really think that I didn't understand it? Oh, don't be so serious ;)

[pfalgoutable]

nice slideshow

[morph611]

He should just get a keytar!

[DetectiveMittens12]

@morph611 In his latest show he did use one for part of a song.

[EbonyFaery]

He's so perfect....-3

[JoanOfArc10]

I think I'm in love with him

[w1ckedCuB]

Thumbs up if you think the captions on makes this even better

[WannabeRaiders]

The amazing Tim Minchin.....Tim Minchin!

[tattoovatch]

this is the first time i`v e seen him with shoes on

[Atikowarez]

He should come to New Zealand.. we're only just across the ditch from his home town!

We love you Tim, let us show you!

[debonnaireguy]

please come to canada!

[lisaxravin]

i love this song sooooooooooooo much xxx

[arthurstovell]

Going to see him tomorow!

[lovecanonlyburn]

IM GOING TO SEE HIM TO_EFFING_MOROW :DDDDd

[IoEstasCedonta]

And he rocked their fucking asses.

[C0unt3r5tr1k3]

Going to see him in 21 days. A little excited. :-)

[snipars]

@C0unt3r5tr1k3 I'm seeing him in 6 days CANT WAIT :O

[Elicialiss]

@snipars waz he good

[Rapeface666]

i cant go a day without listening to tim he just too awesome ;D

[AtticusOfAmber]

So funny now that he is on the cusp of being a genuine rock star...

[spook81793]

god bless you tim minchin, you incomparable genius, you.

[RhysParton]

@spook81793 you want god to bless Tim? Tim of all people! ;)

[atherutistgeekzombie]

@spook81793 that's kinda funny since he's an atheist, not meaning to sound like a ponce

[Bigyoungon]

Absolute Genius

[AnushuaSerenades]

this ass is fuckin awesome. a comedian at his musicianal best :)

[gobbo777]

Oh.

[danke91]

awwwn <3 I feel you!

[rachibabes2007]

legend.

[darakavid]

'he's never owned a panel van, he never shot a Pantera fan'

[MSC350]

like if your the 351,365 viewer

[Ziggybogidou]

@MSC350 Umm, that's only you. no-one else. Ever.

[BubbleWrap5505]

25 people learned the piano, not the guitar

[sakar181]

@BubbleWrap5505

Hey, I *wanted* to learn piano but couldn't, & I take offense to that :P

[TheSleepyLunatic]

@BubbleWrap5505

No, I think 25 people learned guitar and then watched Tim and saw their mistake.

[666qwerty1]

LOL turn on the captions they are amazing xD "but does that not that im delighted nazis" WHAT?!?!

[lisaxravin]

i love this song so funny get real haha and led zep on the piano woop go tim xxx

[TheJiggsCasey]

That rocked...or not, but something similar.

[VisableSilence]

to be honest I really DO NOT GET WHY PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TIM! HE IS A GENIUS!

[ShimmeringGeode]

Tim Minchin has a level of hilarious genius that us lower mortals can ony be inspired by

[evileverag]

@ShimmeringGeode Well said :P

[JamaicanGingerCake]

Is it going over the top saying that I think this is a masterpiece? Coz I do.

[passionpit96]

@JamaicanGingerCake is it going over the top saying that your not a huge dick? Coz i do

[Mirata87]

@passionpit96 That's a weird compliment..

[NotableWorm]

@passionpit96

is it going over the top saying weird shit on youtube?

coz i do

[snowdrakon]

Tim is so deep if you think about it~~

[hirightnow]

I LOVE this guy.

[bondsie4]

Tim Minchin... your music doesnt lack depth, have you heard Dark Side?

[Oliipod]

Thank you so much Tim, ur music(especially this song and storm have brought me and my (now) girlfriend together

[EncycloTube]

Tim Minchin fully understands the term "self irony."

[fukitall95]

thumbs up if your a Rock n Role nerd :')

[BanesNLNM]

@fukitall95 I'm not quite cool enough to be one :)

[OffCentre01]

@fukitall95 thums up if you can spell rock and roll nerd rite.

[Patcha1993]

@OffCentre01 Thumbs up if you can spell "right" right

[OffCentre01]

@Patcha1993 joke?

[ralphmalph9]

Regarding the "Stairway comments"...Ray Wylie Hubbard (another funny songwriter) once told me "The problem with irony and satire is the dumb motherfuckers don't get it."

[Areyourealythatdumb]

@ralphmalph9 sad thing is i got it, that it was a famouse song, and i didn't even know that paticular song.

[UMadeMeKinky]

@ralphmalph9 Lol I like how you say "told ME" acting as if you're his best friend, which you're obviously not.

[TheEDZEPPELINBAND]

@ralphmalph9 dumb motherfuckers-lol! thats great! 

[leecjoe]

rock on tim

[Hugga1bear]

The chords are purposefully stairway to heaven as a joke, it's a classic rock song being played on the piano. The point is he's the nerd...come on guys it wasn't hard.

[joshjs667]

@Hugga1bear people honestly didnt get that??

[xavtron]

@Hugga1bear I know right? I thought it was pretty obvious, he even referenced it in the song

[xXDOM911DOMXx]

@Hugga1bear totaly agree with you man, stairway to heaven was one of the biggest rock songs of that generation, and the dumb shits still dont get it:)



[OffCentre01]

In the middle of rs today i had the sudden urge to belt 'he's never been part of the scene, give 'im guns n roses, he'll take queen, he's more into beatles than the stones he's more stevie wonder than ramones... '

the question posed was what do Roman Catholics think of animal testing? random no?

[bexter28]

@OffCentre01 i do this far too much also. this exact same section

[mrbeanaswell]

well i guess that's me

[MultiMelissa10]

Doesn't need all the band

just Tim and his piano

[sire198]

Is this song rythem from stairway to hevan by led Zeplin?

[coppers22]

@sire198 I can see why you would think so, but no it's not.

[KelvinAnethema]

@coppers22 The chords are similar, I assume as an homage.

[dokiwonka]

@sire198 there's a part in the song (6:07) where he plays the into from Stairway to Heaven

[poultryseller987]

I wish I learnt how to play piano instead of guitar.

[wasid13]

another emotional wonder by tim minchin!

[xSODxDeMoNiaC]

To be fair, I'm deeply impressed that Tim knows that there is a difference between metal and thrash.

[gurgleface]

He's like some weird, brilliant combination between David Bowie and Russell Brand.

[xSODxDeMoNiaC]

@gurgleface Except Russel Brand is a boring, unfunny, uninteresting crock of shite excuse for a comic.

[massmurder7]

@xSODxDeMoNiaC hes got a rele hot wife...so cause of that hes more anoying

[koyukionna]

Haha that was beautiful.

[DelFamily]

Tim Minchin Wikipedia He currently lives in London with his wife, Sarah, whom he has been with since he was 17 and whom he married in 2001. They have a daughter named Violet, who was born on 24th November 2006 [6][8] and son named Caspar, who was born on 3rd July 2009.[9] Minchin often refers to his family life in his songs and stand-up and often draws on how he met his wife Sarah when he was 17 and on their life as a couple.I guess he could be faking his heterosexual life style....

[ShotokanES]

Absolutely genius!

[MegaMo99]

6:07 Stairway to Heaven ;D

[gatersmen]

God Given Voice and Personal humour = Pure Awesome.

[almafuertegmailcom]

@gatersmen There is no god, faggot

[Z31N10N]

oooh, 14 frames per second... -.-'

[sabbathmcfreely]

i love the way he says "and-- bling bling" so hesitantly.

[cripbabe111]

wow, this is pretty brilliant - major talent.

[MyOnlyFarph]

Piano chord progression and transition is beautiful. Keep writing! 

[TheProducerPeople]

if he did a collab with thegregorybrothers that would be epic

[Maninblack0389]

23 don't like stevie wonder

[bubbleandsqueeky]

I love this song and i love him :)

[aleksandersucharski]

i'm speechless, it's so true...

[spendiferouslochness]

haha stairway was the perfect way to end that :D

[XStandardxPrincessX]

... His Best !! :) 

[PhuketPrincess101]

I always cry when i listen to this song :(

[miguelthedog]

just bought the latet dvd...

[mrssmallandmighty]

maybe tim minchin has written this about himself??

[misterfool505]

funny thing is this would probably go far as a serious song, it's great.

[jackansak]

@misterfool505 i think it is a serious song tbh ( with some humor for the people that doesnt get his lyrics).

but just like in the songs "drowned" and "you grew on me" his audience laughs at even his most beautiful lines, think ppl have a to hard issue seeing him as a serious artist = /

[JustPautrek2]

@jackansak I think is a serious song too, (well, just comparing to the other songs..) with somes lines of humor, but really speak about himself... :)

[TickleMeJewish]

Awesome!

[lampmanish]

of course it is about himself, how do some of you fail to get it? 'he writes in third person' etc...

[Alicecolville]

<3

[TheJShone93]

interviewer had to stop he was being ripped to shreads hahahaha :)

[LittleReiOfSunshine]

so. damn. hot. *sigh*

[DminorELECTRIC]

@RJTVChannel Oh well done you!

[fuzzlefeenix]

@RJTVChannel never -.-

[6Martel6]

@RJTVChannel no shit! Capt Obvious strikes again!

[RJTVChannel]

@6Martel6 If you actually read the comments that were below before biting someones head off at the first moment you see something that your dumb head thinks is wrong, you may have actually understood my post.

[HeyThere5126]

@6Martel6 Please, Lieutenant Sarcasm, calm down.

[zombiemeowk]

@6Martel6 .... said by lieutenant sarcasm

[purplerage96]

@zombiemeowk and colonel troll

[TomFordyce]

@RJTVChannel No shit sherlock....

[pokechoke212]

@RJTVChannel no shit

[RoboJoeDxm]

@RJTVChannel

NO SHIT

[siggdigg]

@RJTVChannel he did? heh, thanks, nice of you to point it out....

[sumintookish]

Do you think Tim's partly singin about himself? Been with the same girl since he was 16, learnt piano etc?

[Crumplepunch]

@sumintookish Listen to 4.43 again.

[Clayboi280]

@sumintookish i hope ur trolling cus noone can be that stupid.

[sumintookish]

@Clayboi280 I did say partly and there are a few comparisons that can be made. It was a theory, you may disagree with it but what the hell, does it really matter?

[MrRussiaPink]

@sumintookish ...no shit, "So he writes about himself but he doesn't want to seem self-obsessed so he writes in third person"

[GlossReality]

lold at 'stairway to heaven' at 6:18 :)

[crazyguitardude666]

i bet my lifes gonna amount to this

[aaronrushton1]

HE'S PLAYING IN CARDIFF TOMMOROW, BUT ITS OVER SIXTEENS ONLY!!!!!!!! I WORSHIP HIM LIKE A GOD, AND I HAVE TO WAIT 2 YEARS TO SEE HIM LIVE!!!

[RhythmicJam]

@aaronrushton1 I was there! It was AWESOMMMEE :D

[olliecapehorn]

@RhythmicJam CHEESE!

[olliecapehorn]

@RhythmicJam CHEESE!

[sabbathmcfreely]

@aaronrushton1 i am so pleased that i am not the only one who worships him. i am also a devout pastafarian (spelling intentional). we worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster, because He in His Infinite Wisdom created us all with His Noodly Appendage.

[originalbigbok]

I'm 18 and i feel like he's singing about my life ^o)

[ItsMeOrYouShitHead]

@originalbigbok me 2, seriously.. he like 20 years older but there's a connection lol

[GuiNogueira10]

fucking amazing

[MrWhitnell]

Seen him LIVE!!!

[gaymanrights]

lag?

[bysantana92]

Haha, very good. Tim is a genius. I love all his songs.

Fantastic submission!

[182MCRmy]

tim minchin, you motherfucking genius! i dont care that im gay, and you're a man. i would marry you any day! :)

[sabbathmcfreely]

@182MCRmy wait, you being gay, him being a man is no problem. him being straight and you being a man might get in the way more, but...