doesn't he have some kind of bracelet that changes his voice, and makes that echo-y sound? on the left wrist. which is why he is always moving his hand?
I beatbox, and the hand is for 2 reasons (at least for me) 1. it shows what sound you're making, and 2. it helps you keep the beat... but everything you hear is his mouth, he just has a looping machine, and an echo effect...
The echo is automatic, and controlled by a slider directly on his mic.
Being a beatboxer, I can vouch for him that the hand motions are for a mix of showing what sound you're making and to help show what instrument it's supposed to be, also partly for keeping beat, and lastly... how interesting would it be if he just stood there not moving and did it? it adds colour and emotion to the music, and gives you something to actually watch.
-don't worry, alot of people ask about the hand motions. :P
I saw him live last night - IT WAS NUTS....this video doesn't do him justice, but it's good for getting a feel for how fcuking awesome he is. He was meant to be experienced live, though!!! Check him out if you get the chance!!!
@ petitchat
i think thats just his performance style, and the echo probably comes from the acoustics.
ionno thats just wut i think.
DavidTheBawss 1 year ago
so sick^^
GettoBux 2 years ago 2
doesn't he have some kind of bracelet that changes his voice, and makes that echo-y sound? on the left wrist. which is why he is always moving his hand?
xoxopetitchatxoxo 3 years ago
no lol
LoganAMusic 3 years ago
shit, ok. i've been lied to. thanks, haha
xoxopetitchatxoxo 3 years ago
ya...lol
hes simply moving his hand just like every other beatboxer to keep the beat and make the sounds seem more realistic
ahffk 2 years ago
I beatbox, and the hand is for 2 reasons (at least for me) 1. it shows what sound you're making, and 2. it helps you keep the beat... but everything you hear is his mouth, he just has a looping machine, and an echo effect...
cool beans. :P
CovenantFan 2 years ago
no, he controls the voice sampling/looping with his feet.
(the hand movement is just for vibe purposes :)
humdeabril 2 years ago
The echo is automatic, and controlled by a slider directly on his mic.
Being a beatboxer, I can vouch for him that the hand motions are for a mix of showing what sound you're making and to help show what instrument it's supposed to be, also partly for keeping beat, and lastly... how interesting would it be if he just stood there not moving and did it? it adds colour and emotion to the music, and gives you something to actually watch.
-don't worry, alot of people ask about the hand motions. :P
CovenantFan 2 years ago
Sort of. He uses a Hot Hand MIDI-EXP controller.
spiralsayswhat 2 years ago
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spiralsayswhat 2 years ago
i saw this shit..he played/opened for particle at the canal club. show was fucking phat
seaweedcn 3 years ago
the original is great, but kid beyond does my favorite version of it.
Kiraissavior 3 years ago
alone he kick ass of every dj!
acdc126 3 years ago
already commented, but this vider os just freaki'n awesome!!!
CovenantFan 3 years ago
pure sickness.. awesome
3v3nt411y 3 years ago
I was there! He did a sick ass job.
J0EKICKASS 4 years ago
ez Portishead,nem nájn incs nilsz...
GettoBux 4 years ago
for re-laz!
rezzy123 4 years ago
portishead yeahˇˇ
GettoBux 4 years ago
omg i love this guy, couldnt get better than this
PURE TALENT!
teneg 4 years ago
Kid Beyond is one of the most phenomenal live performers today! To see him perform this song in person is unreal.
garymgarino 4 years ago 3
Kid Beyond and Portishead! That's like... two really good worlds colliding! :)
ayeyen 4 years ago 6
rofl kid beyon makes weird hand gestures xD anywayz hes an awesome looper
jackvaxx2100 4 years ago 3
It's the Source Audio Hot Hand. It's used by him as a MIDI controller.
ihitterdal 4 years ago 2
I saw him at CES. No hand controller, same sound, same weird hand gestures.
timwstout 4 years ago
Wait, never mind. I forgot that he doesn't use it... YET. However, he really is looking into it.
ihitterdal 3 years ago
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh nine inch nails...si
ninecrisnails 4 years ago 4
This comment has received too many negative votes show
He's not a very good singer. And this isn't a very good cover.
m3kkR 4 years ago
So beautiful. I'm moving to SF soon, I hope to see him live.
Proneural 4 years ago 5
he has a NIN kinda sound
Welches123 4 years ago 3
amazing O.o
Dizcinger 4 years ago 3
this guy actually does voice overs n shit for commercials... kicks ass
bizzyfingers 4 years ago 2
wow.
adev 4 years ago
His set at Coachella was SO GOOD
DMCrimson 4 years ago
I correct myself, he's probably the dopest person alive.
garymgarino 4 years ago
Kid Beyond spits hot fire! Dopest beatboxer on the planet!
garymgarino 4 years ago
He's SO good! ^^
Terrenea 4 years ago
saw him in december with imogen in seattle... great great artist!
tmoney509 4 years ago
This guy is an alien!!! Humans beings never do this
thiagograzioli 4 years ago
the blacknesss, the darknesss - forever... ;)
srudlak 4 years ago
the computer software occupied for this performance is ableton live 6
oticowgirl 4 years ago
You ROCK!!!
hardwaremister 5 years ago
I love this Vid, but the quality is not good! i buy the cd at amazon ^^
Mordor2003 5 years ago
I agree this guy is meant to be seen live. Anyone see him at Burning Man last year?
kfabian6 5 years ago
totally digging the sound in this video
Blahsmack 5 years ago
I saw him live last night - IT WAS NUTS....this video doesn't do him justice, but it's good for getting a feel for how fcuking awesome he is. He was meant to be experienced live, though!!! Check him out if you get the chance!!!
SelflessAct 5 years ago
Wow, he's good. And damn, his chin reminds me of Sin City's "Merv". xD
Llethander 5 years ago
Oops, I meant "Marv".
Llethander 5 years ago
You gotta see this guy live, he's amazing. :D
kimmieh3 5 years ago
Simply amazing. This is my faveriote portishead song, you did it so much justice. Thankyou! :)
yassOnYerFanny 5 years ago
This version is better than the original-I love it! Amazing.
Cleonie55 5 years ago
Fuck yea it is! I want this in mp3 format
herb311 5 years ago
This kid is amazing. I can't get enough of this shit, the sounds he can do is just, beyond.
CaviMike 5 years ago
whoaaa !!! u r fantastic !!!
DJFaBieL 5 years ago
thank´s for your soul,your power and the beats! you make me strong,kid!
dirkAG 5 years ago