I made a comment 2 years ago about this man's beautiful voice and not one thumbs up I'm back!!!!

@a2valerio268

3 ай бұрын

LOL

The act starts before he gets to the stage - the shuffling, clumsy walk to the stage carrying his briefcase and - importantly - a lantern. His act goes far beyond a carefully honed singing talent - throughout every one of his performances I see the traditions of the art of the mime, in this case the tradition of the sad-face clown who holds a mirror to our suffering, and shows the tragic side of even our greatest joys. This man is a genius.

@junkevidence

4 жыл бұрын

Allan Widner and very underrated

@thakurcolin

4 жыл бұрын

Astute observation! Th singing empties my pain and discomfort...

@vh7382

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@sxxge6277

4 жыл бұрын

Ye

@-Old-School-Gamer

4 жыл бұрын

Allan Widner In my opinion he is one of the most underrated artist that has ever been on any “Got Talent” Competition and agreed he is undoubtedly a genius his whole persona (act) is spot on; he is a true artist and his voice is phenomenal.

This guy is amazing. I’m a grieving veteran already mourning the upcoming loss of my service/companion dog and just finding this channel is a lifesaver. He starts low and seems to identify where you are at but pulls you in for a smile, a laugh or a sing even leaving you feeling a bit better than just minutes before. This guy would probably done quite well in the courts of middle aged Europe. A master at his profession.

@jenn26134

4 күн бұрын

God Bless You ♥♥♥ You will meet in Heaven....

In a world where just about anyone can make us laugh, Puddles came to help us cry.

@The_206

2 жыл бұрын

Well said 😓

@charles1412

2 жыл бұрын

I felt this comment.

@flynnmorrow6945

2 жыл бұрын

This exactly.

@akplayz1154

Жыл бұрын

So many underestimate the healing power of grief and sadness. Let yourself feel ALL of your emotions. Alicia, this is a perfect comment for these times we are currently trying to survive.

@ytr3488

Жыл бұрын

@@charles1412 LOL!!!!!!!!

I suspect that there is a very interesting, and very human, story behind Puddles.

@FUBARguy107

4 жыл бұрын

Apparently he was an Elvis impersonator for a while and I think he was a bartender or a bouncer... something like that. He is a heckin cool dude

@1asdfasdfasdf

4 жыл бұрын

Interview with no makeup: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYl2lbuwndXfn6g.html

@anthoniG

4 жыл бұрын

@@1asdfasdfasdf That kind of spoils it though. Like knowing how a magic trick is done.

@viisqe

4 жыл бұрын

No he clown bc something about it help hin

@jareddudley3194

4 жыл бұрын

He is black

he should get a grammy

@rongermanotta309

8 жыл бұрын

I mean receive

@zpektar

8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Germanotta not possible ... grammys are for the lower minds , he deserve better

@harucanread5310

7 жыл бұрын

Nice

@rosa-un4uj

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Germanotta to win agt

I hope the man who plays Puddles knows how much he’s loved by what he does. His singing is beautiful, really makes you feel the music. It’s like he reaches into your heart and touches it. Absolutely stunning performance. ❤ Puddles reminds me everyday it’s a human thing and it’s okay to be sad. It’s alright to feel that way and sometimes a good cry can let everything out. Thank you Puddles. ❤

@383joaquin

Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@K3LBeLL86

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@criticaltheories5222

Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭

@MaratAzizov

5 ай бұрын

this is Till Lindenam! 😀😀👍

@Historiador_Peixoto

4 ай бұрын

Puddles: time

It's so wierd to see puddles out of his makeup, even briefly, but it reminds you that he's a person playing a character and to that I give my respect. It's hard to imagine you as anything but puddles good sir.

@SantaBarbaraDianne

4 жыл бұрын

When he puts on Puddles make up he is Puddles- nothing more, nothing less and I love it

@alfredharrison597

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I think puddles is the real him, and him being out of puddles is the act. It is sometimes like that with people who use costumes. not saying anything bad about this man whatsoever, I 100% respect him and the fact that he makes so many people feel good emotionally speaks volumes. But look at what happened to Jared Leto as the joker in Suicide Squad and Heath Ledger... Sometime the character literally becomes you.

@randyfergus8781

Жыл бұрын

@@alfredharrison597 Your story reminded me of one I heard about Elvis Presley a while back. It seems that Elvis and one of the regular Vegas opening acts (who's name I can't recall at the moment) had become close friends over the years and Elvis had invited him to his dressing room to hang out before a show one evening, When it came time to head backstage, this guy walked along continuing their conversation. Elvis took his place for the beginning and, as it was described, he was still "my buddy Elvis" but as the moment came closer and Elvis was about to make his entrance, he said the strangest thing happened. Somehow, the friend said, "one second I was standing there talking to my good friend Elvis and suddenly, as the music picked up, I found myself looking at ELVIS PRESLEY! " He said it was nothing you could really put your finger on but the transformation was complete

I am usually terrified of clowns...but I just love this guy. He's unbelievable. I hope he knows that.

@tomcrowe-garey7485

8 жыл бұрын

+Dean Webb I'm horribly terrified of clowns as well. My friends once had me meet "Ouchie the Clown" (Look it up), and I thought that was it for me. I saw Puddles perform in Hollywood last year, and he's the only clown (albeit Italian Operatic) that I am not afraid of. Puddles is an exceptionally talented performer!

@basslinejoe7546

8 жыл бұрын

I almost wrecked my car once. I was a little late for work in DC traffic. As I glanced around the scenery, I saw THE most terrifying bumpersticker "I💗 (a clown head slightly tilted to the side)". The longer I was forced to sit behind a car with such a bumpersticker, more and more infuriated I became. When I was finally able to pass that vehicle, I sped up to pass vehicle...in my mind all I could think, "what type of person would, not only admit to loving clowns, but PROCLAIM the fact for all to see. My lane was finally speeding up some as the lane with the 'car'....FOUR CLOWNS seated in the car. Omg lmfao!! With my mouth agape and me staring hatefully, I had to slam my breaks on as the cars ahead of me had slowed or almost stopped. 8am on a Friday...ruined my day. Hahaha this clown, I'm gonna force myself to ask for a photo with him. 😬 hahahaha

@Spammyguy712

8 жыл бұрын

BassLine Joe LOL! That's a good story! I hope you get your photo!

@Fonzi79

7 жыл бұрын

BassLine Joe that made me laugh

@debrick710

7 жыл бұрын

OMG, same here!

God, this guy could sing the phone book and make people weep.

@NefariousDreary

5 жыл бұрын

lmao! True!

@paulr8308

5 жыл бұрын

Best comment on here

I see the sadness in his eyes. I believe the clown is the act but not the sadness.

@Name-oz4lq

4 жыл бұрын

There are videos of him without the paint & he’s not a normally sad dude. I’m sure he has pain deep within that he brings out for his act. Or.. music makes him sad

@sxxge6277

4 жыл бұрын

Ye

@joninstasi

4 жыл бұрын

Hes a comedian

@sootikins

4 жыл бұрын

I think he is a very talented actor. A good actor becomes the role, including conjuring up genuine emotions.

@Meh-sn5kj

4 жыл бұрын

KillerWolf360 mean like depression. Like he lost someone. Not a superficial sadness

What I love about Puddles is that if he were any less of a singer, this act would collapse in upon itself. But he's so bloody good that it not only works, but is sublime.

Rather listen to Puddles than most of the rap today!

@markcalkins3447

6 жыл бұрын

ardie77 to be fair though, Puddles is a completely different genre...

nope, I'm not crying. Y'all are crying.

@Nerdicronia

6 жыл бұрын

Damn tiny ninjas spraying onion juice into the air, man.

Every couple of years I come back and watch this until I can't bear it anymore. It is a haunting performance.

@johnb.9104

4 ай бұрын

I've heard many versions but this is one of my absolute favorites🕊

I was at the second show that night and was blown away. The recording doesn't completely capture the depth of sound. it's like watching a sunset vs seeing it in a picture. Such an amazing experience.

@jazzsnare

Жыл бұрын

I am sure you are right. I wish I had been there.

We have all heard this song a million times. There are so many covers and so many versions. But each time I watch this video, I feel like I'm hearing it for the first time. It takes the exaggerated sad clown to truly bring out the emotion in this song. You can feel the grief felt, and the vulnerability of Puddles as a performer interspersed with him applying his makeup is hauntingly beautiful.

@danbytp

7 жыл бұрын

Miles Purinton This is what makes this type of Clown so great as exemplified by Puddles.Great Talent,my friend!!!

@kroakie4

7 жыл бұрын

Miles Purinton, well said.

@nmu3953

7 жыл бұрын

kroakie4 I was gonna say the same thing

@thedarci1368

7 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be amazing if someone would do a vid with him and Leonard Cohen doing this together. I know in this day of vids and art and all it could be done wish it would be I think it would be amazing......

@Wolfmyth100

7 жыл бұрын

So true...many covers, many versions. I have to say, I have never heard a bad cover of this song...even when it's done by buskers

This is hands down the best make up tutorial on KZread

@gqwonder

6 жыл бұрын

Justine Balderas this wins.

@itzjazzyjazzin5754

5 жыл бұрын

James Charles is S H A K I N G

@tinajaytimes2533

5 жыл бұрын

Lol f.r best by far 😆😆😆😆

@alexsmith7313

5 жыл бұрын

That is hands down the funniest comment on youtube.

@jimg5669

4 жыл бұрын

Think he has an egg in the Guild Museum? 😃

Leonard Cohen is looking down from heaven saying DAMN.....now that’s how my song is supposed to be sung....great job Puddles

I’ve only discovered Puddles in the last couple weeks, and boy, what I’ve been missing. What an act, what a voice.

Crazy man ..... every word, every syllable, every vowel and consonant Perfectly done , none rushed - none skipped. Every note, every bar every phrase, placed down with the tenderness of a man placing a rose on his just passed away mother. Every gesture, every movement done with purpose and intention and with attention of a surgeon removing a live grenade from the still living body with landmines all around. And the application of make-up with the grace of Leonardo da Vince painting the Hand of God.

@ladym1910

6 жыл бұрын

PrincetonTV, Sir/Madam , your insight and poetry is so sorely needed, mostly lacking and truly appreciated by some of us. If you are so inclined, please post more comments. You would be enriching Puddles' life and ours. Thank you.

@PrincetonTV

6 жыл бұрын

I am not all that literate, or colorful in my writing (I am lucky to get the spelling right). I fear that my description falls short. Puddles appearances on America Got Talent was so A#1 that I don't have the words. We can only hope that Puddles gets that exposure that his act and voice deserve. This week my first Argentine Tango went on tour to teach the angles to dance. While my teacher went home for Hospice, she insisted they have the weekly dance. And as she got ready to take her 'Flight", her student and friends danced and cried just in the next room. What a beautiful to leave this plain. Puddles has that quality. Sharing our sadness while filling our hearts with joy and uplifting us. You can simply thank Puddles for anything I might write.He is the inspiration.

@ladym1910

6 жыл бұрын

Hello PrincetonTV, Thank you for sharing your perspective and I'm sure Puddles would be very moved by your heartfelt words and unique insight. Many are touched by Puddles' music but too few express their reaction in such a moving way. This depth of comment is too rare and I really appreciate it. I also hope that Puddles gets the exposure that he deserves and he obviously has and is working very hard to help that happen. His unique performances touch many of us in a powerful way and that's lucky for us. For some, who have more recently been impacted by various kinds of loss and grief, his vulnerability mixed with the power, beauty and coherency of his voice and message, are so comforting during a time when we're experiencing our own vulnerability especially strongly. Be well.

@PrincetonTV

6 жыл бұрын

Oh I am Michael..

@ladym1910

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael and thank you for helping me understand Puddles better.

at first i was thinking, crap im on the weird part of youtube but when he started to sing my mind was fully blown away

@peterbrophy3478

8 жыл бұрын

+Ar Pr same

@sh33psh34d

8 жыл бұрын

+Ar Pr a heart n soul true entertainer

@G9402

8 жыл бұрын

+Ar Pr You're still on the weirdest part of KZread, haha. Puddles has some pipes though. No doubt about it.

@peterbrophy3478

8 жыл бұрын

he does cool dude

@margeauxbruce243

7 жыл бұрын

Ar Pr same

The clown act just makes his voice pop out. No one is expecting it.

I am an ICU nurse. I have compassion fatigue, from long hours, and too many Covid-19 patients. My 1 day off a week includes drinking some merlot and watching Puddles. This is my life.......:(

@wisdomvrproject2254

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your dedication and tireless work. We just finished a project about COVID19 focusing on one of your peers. www.insidecovid19vr.com

@jasonharper3334

3 жыл бұрын

Watching right along with you - chin up and enjoy that Merlot

@martinkennedy9950

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you. Get that shot

@rhondawebber

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinkennedy9950 Got it yesterday!

@stevew1904

3 жыл бұрын

You deserve that Merlot! Well done for your dedication to your work, helping others stay healthy. God bless you ❤️

There is just something so unnerving about seeing a clown pouring out his guts in a song. This man is sheer genius. Bravo!

I take it back. The whole thing is genius.

The sad silent clown who can only communicate his story through song. Such a beautiful act.

Not since Leonard Cohen have I heard such a beautiful version of "Hallelujah" ! Puddles you rock!

@EvilJester119

5 ай бұрын

During the “Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen” from 2018 singer K.D. Lang did this song and she was absolutely amazing. You might be able to find it on KZread. I do agree Puddles is awesome as well. I think Leonard would’ve loved it.

I am incrediblly stunned right this moment. I came across this man as I was watching AGT vids and dared myself to watch his audition. I'm sooo elated right now...I can hardly type! Let me explain; I have suffered since childhood from coulrophobia, "fear of clowns". It has been quite sever as I'm not able to go to birthday or coustume parties if a clown will be there. I cant take my kids to the circus and up until Mcdonald's all but dropped their clown mascot I couldn't even go get a burger from there. I experience great anxiety and panic attacks and even fainted once when a clown came too close. But this man....THIS clown....he's different. His face is gentle and voice reassuring. Unbelievably, the more I watched the calmer I became until eventually I was utterly captivated. Mr. Puddles Pity Party, if you're reading these post, you may very well have cured my phobia! Thank you and God bless you. I will continue to follow your performances. You have positively eased my fears.

@pencilstreak9

6 жыл бұрын

Life Of Vee this is so nice omg

@jwp999999

6 жыл бұрын

Agree

@joleehynson3851

6 жыл бұрын

so happy for you life of vee. he is fabulous!

Ok it took me 5 minutes to even respond to this ... hate when songs shake me up and even draw tears . I kind of like the fact there are cheers and background noise. It filters out the fakes . This is pure voice I was familiar with his PMJ stuff which is phenomenal but this performance makes me want to learn how to sing and zing properly . He needs to be up at the Michael Buble level.

@Chrisfragger1

6 жыл бұрын

Songs that shake you up and make you shed tears should be your favorite... They touch your soul.

Whatever drove him to create "Puddles" I pray God is healing his heart. Clearly he is on his way back from a very painful time in his life. ❤

@cloudyxsxies583

2 жыл бұрын

it is a performance .-.

@DankHunt420

2 жыл бұрын

He is here to heal us

@ytr3488

Жыл бұрын

@@DankHunt420 LOL!!!

@ytr3488

Жыл бұрын

@@cloudyxsxies583 That's what you think

this is the first time I've heard this song and understood every word. he's fantastic

@TheBlessedbread

3 жыл бұрын

Wait till you hear and see Crazy Train. Awesome

@Pippinpaddleopsicopolous

3 жыл бұрын

Surely you've heard the original by Leonard Cohen?

@martinkennedy9950

3 жыл бұрын

K.D. Lang

@michaelconner1771

3 жыл бұрын

Look at the movie BASQUIAT. Very interesting movie about a major black artist (Haitian/Puerto Rican) who overdosed on heroin at the age of 27. That song is performed, as well as other great songs.

@morgunstyles7253

2 жыл бұрын

See carly sononclair do this song. Incredible!

I wonder what Simon Cowell would say to puddles if he auditioned on one of his talent shows. Simon be like: Ya, you can sing... but whats with the clown gimmick? Puddles be like: Shows what you know.

@tho2ea

9 жыл бұрын

Ryan Firkins I'm sure Puddles moved on from the Simon Cowell's of the world long ago, and vice versa. Ya just ain't got that star factor kid! (middle finger salute)

@arbyarte

7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Firkins you're in luck, he just did

@hirakk188

7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Firkins are u from the future 🤔

@mariecaswell7232

7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Firkins well he did audition on one of the AGT and Simon just love and that's a accomplishments since he is terrific of Clowns

@kevinwalden4288

7 жыл бұрын

Simon and the others were awestruck from his first line

I can't help but think this is what Pennywise does in his off time.

@dschonsie

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Saberhagen i've always thought pennywise wears lingerie in his sparetime and sings stuff like "sweet transvestite" ^^

@kingkeith4183

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Saberhagen IT behind the scenes

@LogicalUnitZero

7 жыл бұрын

A Puddles cover of pretty much anything from RHPS would be amazing.

@harleybaker4684

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Saberhagen Puddles has that IT factor

@minaim2252

7 жыл бұрын

LogicalUnitZero L

He doesn’t do it for fame, he does it because he really feels it.

The power of Pathos...the art of Chaplin so powerfully delivered by Puddles....an artist to be admired and importantly seen live...as I did with my wife at theMelbourne Comedy Festival in 2015....his performance lifted us both at a time of family trauma.

I am a huge fan of Puddles. Not only an angelic voice but stage presence. This song pulls a tear every time.

Last song I shared with my father before he passed. It will always be very special to me.

@xxxsasukation3206

7 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Ferguson ❤

@bonelessidiot5544

6 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Ferguson I'm very sorry for your loss,much love ❤

I think....this is how Leonard Cohen meant for this to be sung.

@k-cury2443

4 жыл бұрын

Outside of Jeff Buckley, the best version I’ve heard.

@ItsNotRealLife

3 жыл бұрын

Tbf, you can't really know that

@ZoOnTheYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsNotRealLife That is why I phrased it as an opinion, and not a fact.

@retiredbusop2076

3 жыл бұрын

I agree . A beautiful rendition to one of Leonard Cohen's great songs.

@stevenmichaelahrnkiel1282

3 жыл бұрын

My opinion is that both should be, legendary.

I owe you an opologie Puddles. The first time I watched one of your vids on you tube I posted a comment that wasn't very nice. It was a joke about two cannibals eating a clown. It was all I posted without even saying how darn good you are at singing and acting and for that, i am sincerely sorry because after hearing you do this song you are absolutely one of the best. Lungs, you got em along with pure talent. Thank you

If you haven't see it, check out his songs with Postmodern Jukebox. Puddles singing to pre-recorded music is good. Puddles singing with a live band and backing singers will put your jaw on the floor.

@croz3261

6 жыл бұрын

Jeez..

To date this is the most beautifully filmed well executed video of "Big Mike" Geier as "Puddles" anywhere. Simply gorgeous. Kudos Gary Yost...spectacular......

@Garyyost

9 жыл бұрын

Eric, I truly appreciate your appreciation. Thanks!

@chinitowon

9 жыл бұрын

***** I absolutely agree. Gary Yost did such an amazing job. This stands as a powerful short film in and of itself. I cry every time I watch it.

@SocialAlchemyProject

9 жыл бұрын

***** Ditto.

@johnnyboync1

8 жыл бұрын

+Rodrigo Duran I don't cry but I damn sure like it.

@SocialAlchemyProject

8 жыл бұрын

Yes-sir-ree!

I live and die by the expression on Puddle's face. @6:14

“The common eye sees only the outside of things, and judges by that, but the seeing eye pierces through and reads the heart and the soul.” ― Mark Twain

I'm really not a fan of clowns, but I think I can make an exception for this one.

@thecouncilplus5268

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@JoseGranny

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way

@lurtz9083

4 жыл бұрын

Dude am with you

@samjones9127

4 жыл бұрын

"I don't want to watch a singing clown now"!

when feeling down, listen to puddles the clown :-)

This is the first time that I've actually heard the rest of the words. Not just hallelujah over and over. Thank you Puddles

Folks: Puddles is much more deeper then a clown. His whole character is showing us something. His meaning is deep. This man should be on a world stage.

@miemartine2216

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Puddles costume, helps give him the confidence - to stand in front of so many people. Especially if he is an Introvert, that would make it emotionally exhausting.

@sadie9860

2 жыл бұрын

he was on bgt!

@ytr3488

Жыл бұрын

It goes deep only in the minds of those wiith deep rooted psychiatric personality disorders

@laurawhite4118

Жыл бұрын

He is a messenger.

I keep coming back to this over and over. I love his voice so much, and I love this video. So much emotion both in his voice and in the video...love love love.

@Garyyost

8 жыл бұрын

+Fenreya Thanks, and I know what you mean. I regularly dig it up and watch it again too. Something about it resonates deeply with the human condition. So glad you enjoy it as well.

@Elegant_Sausage

8 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more, and my 2 year old just adores his videos for some reason. I put them on if he's in a bad mood. Works every time. ;) LOVE

@ash1rose

7 жыл бұрын

Me too! I can't get the song out of my head. This is my favorite rendition of it.

@feliperamirez4088

7 жыл бұрын

I'm using this song for my wedding ball. I am so excited!

@peterearley9579

7 жыл бұрын

Fenreya Björnsdøttir yes!

I was never a fan of clowns until I came across Puddles. Puddles has my pity! Keep singing your heart out Puddles!

I started to watch a video on who he really is... but stopped immediately. Like Simon Cowell said, "I don't ever want to know who you really are."

@JTA1961

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting... I'll have to think about that. Thanks.

@PrincessAshley972

4 жыл бұрын

Im actually kinda curious as to the man behind the act. What inspired him to be the tragic clown figure we all know and love? Its fascinating. I mean, we all know he can bellow out a tune but he makes it unique with the sad clown act and i admire that

@bvladybug

4 жыл бұрын

Have been following him for years. So happy to see his star is rising!

@texastexas6920

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@DownAtrocious

3 жыл бұрын

What’s the video called?

Be honest, who cried? Thumbs up or comment, not for me, but for Puddles. The thumbs do nothing for me but let this man know how moving he is...

Whenever I hear this man sing, I can't help but I cry a little. You can hear the emotion behind his voice and how beautifully it blends with the melody of the song.

@LoveYuri112

6 жыл бұрын

Same...😢😭i can feel it

@dananthony5727

6 жыл бұрын

Blondie SL right on!

@karimahp77

6 жыл бұрын

V same

so surprised he hasn't sign a record deal or more known his voice is awesome

Returning for a look at the end of 2021. This remains my favorite rendition after the masterpiece performance by its creator Leonard Cohen

By far my favorite rendition. So many versions of this song concentrate on the "hallelujah" refrain and the verses become merely melodic filler. Puddles reverses that, giving the story a heart-felt interpretation, placing the refrain in it's proper context as punctuation to the story.

@estelokillo

3 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah, what a great comment.

@misterbonzoid5623

9 ай бұрын

Jeff Buckley's version on the album 'Grace'.

I love how in every video when Puddles goes somewhere to sing in public everyone makes fun of him until he starts to sing..

@mariah3053

6 жыл бұрын

RedHead Productions same, it makes my cry a little when they make fun of him, but when he starts singing he doesn't fail to impress the crowd

@kkeegan32

5 жыл бұрын

The definition of the human condition

@johnwayne2103

5 жыл бұрын

it's called judging a book by it's cover. My wife once told me don't laugh just look.

@muhammadfikrihanif5417

4 жыл бұрын

@@mariah3053 well,he is a clown,also he did joke sometimes

@mrfate8355

4 жыл бұрын

When he came to lake charles he crawled under the chairs and ate wads of gum after sessions. He has an odd performance that not a whole lot of people "get". I personally love sad clowns, and the emotion he puts in it makes you feel

My new favorite version.

@paolaramirez2716

7 жыл бұрын

It's fucking awesome

@yt4612

7 жыл бұрын

I second that motion! (My other fav version is K.D.Lang from the JUNO Awards)

@zalamanderz6616

7 жыл бұрын

Pain of Salvation version is great also

Part of me likes to think that Leonard saw this before he passed and that he loved it every bit as much as we all do.

There are few who can or do sing "It goes like this...the 4th the 5th, the minor fall and the major lift." Its simply a structure too many try to overdo and ruin it. Puddles nails it.

for some reason I really want this guy to make it

@oro5z

6 жыл бұрын

Rhysand's, he's all of us; we want to win. He reminds of all the sad things in our past (and present) and then just like the sun rises in the mornig, he starts to sing with that beautiful voice! Love the drama of his Puddles persona!

@hapkidobear1

6 жыл бұрын

He kind of is making it. : )

@yenee94

6 жыл бұрын

Harry Clams he's married

I love this clown.

@conductavialspa536

9 жыл бұрын

***** me too.... his voice is incredile... also his performance, the "sad clown"... is very emotional.

@godsplangangsters7883

5 жыл бұрын

Me to he is the best one time I want to see him cus I'm a kid

@kimosabe0073

3 жыл бұрын

he's great !

@user-gz1cg9kr3d

3 жыл бұрын

Go and marry him

@geggiodeffi

3 жыл бұрын

verissimo!

Holly shit. Best I've heard since Jeff Buckley. Fantastic! I am now officially a FAN!

Just a theory, but I think the whole point of Puddles’ act is as long as we’re bearing our truest self for everyone to see it shouldn’t matter what you look like.

RIP Leonard Cohen.

@BGroothedde

7 жыл бұрын

That man was so valuable to this world. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen.

@jamiesmith3259

7 жыл бұрын

the greatest.

@nunyabidness4655

7 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Jeff Buckley too

@ohherewegoagain

6 жыл бұрын

also Chester bennington

@duckdodge8403

6 жыл бұрын

RIP DEEZ NUTS

Naturally, the song and singer are great, but what really grabbed me were the glimpses of Puddles's meticulous ways of applying and gearing up. I really love seeing dedication to a craft.

this man has a deep soul we need more like him

Puddles reminds me of depression. The mask you paint on your face to show the world you’re happy, yet the eyes - the windows to the soul - tell a very different story; one of despair, depth, emptiness, anguish, loss of hope, simply the loss of the self. Don’t ever change Puddles, you are deep, you are a chasm and you are haunting. I am in absolute awe of the ghost that you are.

This is actually the best version of the song I heard so far.

@harucanread5310

7 жыл бұрын

Its the emotion that he puts into it that makes it so good.

@mitchellalerding6067

7 жыл бұрын

I like it better than Bon Jovi's and that's saying a heck of a lot!

@UnAnhedonique

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not saying that his version isn't good but have you heard the cover by Symphony & Choir and the 16 years old McKenna Breinholt ? I think you may enjoy it as well :)

@michaelmaddox5255

7 жыл бұрын

+Sélène Hq this was just one guy with a mic..... he killed it.

@rayturner8705

7 жыл бұрын

Sélène Hq

i am scared of clowns, but this taught me maybe not all clowns are bad

@jaymoneyman6027

9 жыл бұрын

Same.

@dennismosk3756

9 жыл бұрын

yup, one of the few clowns i can appreciate

@grandw0lf

9 жыл бұрын

And some clowns are sad and need to be loved.

@dirtpoorchris

9 жыл бұрын

You are blind if you cant see the evil in this one.

@lanite85

7 жыл бұрын

Dirt Poor. Thx, that made me chuckle.

E' increcibile la sensibilta' d'animo che ha Pity Party Puddles. Chissà' cosa ha passato, vissuto, sofferto. Daltronde.... tutti viviamo questo

I love that he has rainbow suspenders under his smock. That, ladies and gentlemen, is what you call commitment to the bit.

I so love this man. wonderful voice!!

@0100sunvalley

6 жыл бұрын

Ookmongani he is beyond amazing

I saw puddles show live back a few years at Florida supercon. He evokes so many emotions from you throughout his performance. There's laughter sadness joy excitement and everything in between. Puddles if you ever read this know that you moved me with your amazing performance. You are the definition of what it means to be an entertainer, all the sacrifice and effort you put in really shows. All i can say is thank you.

@renanleite4839

6 жыл бұрын

xXLiLJokerXx. I'm really sure that this comment will comove his heart as happened with mine.

@frankahearn3748

6 жыл бұрын

Who is Puddles?

@ctiyboy1

6 жыл бұрын

puddles is the clown

@fucknow333

6 жыл бұрын

Love your comment its true theres alot of emotional stuff going on. Love him. He's the only clown that i like.

@handyman75657

6 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah Puddles. Thank You...

If they ever do a Wizard of Oz remake (they’re out of ideas in Hollywood, it’ll happen) they need to get this guy for the cowardly lion. He’d be amazing

@blouh2o744

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Yes, its lion

His version of Sound Of Silence is the best I've ever heard. Now, I'm adding this to that list. He is absolutely amazing.

I was floored when you showed up on the AGT stage. I was yelling to the family, IT'S PUDDLES!! Couldn't believe the judges and audience were clueless. Good luck Puddles!

Artists like him deserves to be known :)

@waynethomas1726

6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! It's a shame he hasn't achieved big fame. There are a lot of very wealthy and very famous people out there that are literally devoid of talent and here this guy is, VERY talented, genuinely deserves the fame and fortune...I hope he one day makes it big!

@ManuelRodriguez-dz2ex

6 жыл бұрын

I agree he is really good

@shasper555

6 жыл бұрын

XD

@loributts9166

5 жыл бұрын

nice. judge. sing. gaspppppppppppp! you. jokeing. about. this. song. puddles

@GT_Void

5 жыл бұрын

He would be if he got rid of the clown costume. I love his voice but the shtick needs to go in order to be a grown up musician.

Stunning. I just watched this 4 times in a row. Absolutely breathtaking. This man is a gift to the world.

I read that hes a trained Broadway performer. He has to be. He never breaks character. Never even waivers.

@scout360pyroz

4 жыл бұрын

not to disbarage broadway but that not restricted to them. anyone who was trained on the disneyland business model, for instance, is taught to never.break character. such a thing is essential to the art of entertainment. Once the mask goes on, you are not yourself. You are that mask, and to break character is to kill that character.

@rhiannancaraway

4 жыл бұрын

@@scout360pyroz Right, but I read that HE, in particular, was supposedly a highly trained Broadway performer. I've read it in a few places now. It could just be hearsay or assumption but I could certainly believe it.

This wonderful man wears his soul on the outside.

I was watching this video imbedded on another site, popped over to see who did the cinematography -- nice work -- really fits the rendition.

@Garyyost

8 жыл бұрын

+Steven Kritzer Thanks for enjoying it... the project was a blast to make.

@sh33psh34d

8 жыл бұрын

+Gary Yost he,s a true heart warming soul ....and yes i have a cry cap

@JackGoldmanActor

8 жыл бұрын

I am a Leonard Cohen fanatic and have seen every other rendition of this song and this one is now in the top two. The first place being occupied by K.D. Lang's version in which Leonard himself appears in the audience of the Canadian Music Awards. I also enjoyed and rate as number 1 the cinematography of this video. Congratulations. He has a beautiful voice and persona.

@sh33psh34d

8 жыл бұрын

i know and deffo feel your answer

@nachtkind46

7 жыл бұрын

yuh. KD lang does an amazing job...

Mr Cohen would be so proud of this version Sir.... Awesome arrangement.... Incredible voice you have.

Why his voice is so dark and gloomy. Touches my heart always. So original, pure and voice so clear. Never heard anything so gloomy, puddle. So goood. ❤️

@TheMonk72

2 жыл бұрын

It's all part of the character. Puddles is a Sad Clown, holding up a mirror to our own sadness. Every little neurotic tic and every ounce of sorrow in his voice is part of that act, and he does it brilliantly. He switches up to sarcastic sometimes too. He's versatile 😁

How dare you.... How dare you to cover my favorite song and make it so damn perfect!... I always almost cry when I hear this song but not this time... this time I actually cried. You're the only singer in this universe who made me cry so many times. And I love it! Thank you...

@SHINYxCHROME

4 жыл бұрын

chill greta

@SHINYxCHROME

4 жыл бұрын

@@SR-ql9he i just kidding :D

Who else thinks Puddles should make an appearance on the revived Twin Peaks?

@dschonsie

7 жыл бұрын

As laura palmer? Would love it!

@erikhertzer8434

5 жыл бұрын

bamf8962 : along with the dancing midget...

OMG!!! What did I just hear and see? The total commitment to this song is so overwhelming. The range and depth of his voice just sends vibrations throughout my body. And then the video of his preparations. Brilliant, absolutely amazing.

@darlastacy6368

6 ай бұрын

"the total commitment to this song" I had the same thought but not to the song...to "Puddles". What a gift to all of us.......................

This man has a classic opera voice! I discern that his disappointments in life combined with extreme criticisms and being misunderstood that he channeled it into his projection of the joy of life and touching others souls. Essentially, he's a "wounded warrior" with deep seated love!

Damn! Puddles, every song I hear you sing, I think is better than the original. Brilliant.

@tootsmagoots9523

4 жыл бұрын

Such a freakin fact

@RicTic66

3 жыл бұрын

You have obviously grown up in the world of sanitised x factor bullshit.

@izzojoseph2

3 жыл бұрын

RicTic66 ~ nope just shitty music elsewhere. Though, I recently found Glorious Sons and Greta Van Fleet Quite awesome

@JCEditsYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@RicTic66 hello fellow karen

I don't know, man. Maybe some of my people will "get" this, and maybe they won't. Let me first state that I HATE both clowns and mimes--hate them---yet, somehow, Puddles is a little bit of both, and I respond to him with great affection. How? Why? I'm not sure!. He's sincere, dramatic--totally committed--and joyful.There's an innocence, and also a biting edge, about him. I love the character that he plays. There's a sadness, irony, and hopefulness. There's a sweetness, and a bit of grief as well. I find it so familiar and comforting. Love you, Puddles!

@sherryb9770

5 жыл бұрын

He's humane. We see ourselves in him. He's not otherworldly and fake like most clowns.

@woodspirit7701

5 жыл бұрын

Will agree wth this - hate clown and mimes - apart from the mime on the pink concert vidio -he Too has style. Puddles well done again

@jerrykinnin7941

4 жыл бұрын

Puddles is a great singer.

@Rose-gb3jo

4 жыл бұрын

Sherry B Sherry B this is exactly what I was about to reply. He’s not playing a part. Yes, he has a mask of sorts, but he’s not pretending to be anything other than who he is. He is raw, humane and like you said we see a part of ourselves in him that I think we don’t want to show others.

@AshMukherjeeOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Because when we are confronted with a great empath like this being before us, who has no other choice but to channel his pain into gold, one that heals him and then heals us as we are in its presence. Mere skill, hours of practice, techniques and traditions have then served their purpose and fall away like water off a ducks back, and our minds bow down and usher us into the great golden hall of light where a far superior being resides, our hearts. The technique and pain serve him, not the other way around. And he serves his greater calling. This is rare, true authentic seat of the soul stuff. The great triumvirate of torch singers, Piaf, Garland and Billie Holliday, artists like Van Gogh and Mozart all lived this. They had no choice. His little lantern lights up his way as he returns home, padding his way through the dark, wet cobblestoned lanes of an old city where humanity is fast asleep with its hand over its ears.

Ohh halllelujah with this guys voice....yes !!!

Thank you Puddles for showing us what you go thru putting on your costume for us before you put on a awesome memorable performance. The way you sing and sound gives people chills. May you forever be able to perform for the people that have come to love and become fans listening to you.

Best cover of this Cohen classic ever!

Yet another amazing performance from Puddles

@SandraParlow

9 жыл бұрын

he's amazing but the clown costume really creeps me out......

@Kaziklu

9 жыл бұрын

I love Puddles... his version of that Lorde song is really neat. .. Big Mike.. I think is the other name he goes by

@BillZinck

9 жыл бұрын

Sandra Parlow so the next time you are in town a clown party is out of the question? Rob Elliott this guy kicks ass

@SandraParlow

9 жыл бұрын

Clowns are creepy to me. No thanks! Lol!

@marioblasalegria

9 жыл бұрын

Sandra Parlow That makes 2 of us yaap me too its to creepy for me ..

I have no idea why these videos started showing up in my recommended feed on KZread but, every single Puddles song has made me feel things. I've never seen these before and I didn't see him on America's Got Talent when he performed.

Ahh Puddles, there isn't much to say is there? Your silence except for your singing, the poignancy of your character, and your choice of songs speak volumes. Thanks Puddles ✌🏻😊

still feel like crying Every time I watch this. damn.

I could NEVER foresee a point in time that i might not wish to quietly sit here & happily shed a few tears watching this AMAZING performer tackle such a BRILLIANT tune that easily stands HIGH on it's own merits & smile so very much as 'He' kicks it up several more notches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥ Ya Puddles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

His makeup transformation has a sort of nostalgic effect

Alaska here. I have not heard anyone beat L.Cohen in singing this song. However, Puddles nails it. Beautiful. My daughter saw him singing. I have been interested since.