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@thedragonreborn9856

2 жыл бұрын

“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

2 жыл бұрын

No thanks, click n' subscribe.

@dojoswitzer

4 ай бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmaXyNqvaLPXXbQ.htmlsi=ufbExVM3EYt4BMEi

@hypnotherapy69

Ай бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Craig Murray now that’s talent! ✊🏾

@IEVLV8

4 жыл бұрын

id love to see a few different versions

@evejunkie1942

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Talezassian

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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!

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."

All I can say is god bless that outfit..

@annab3182

4 жыл бұрын

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 KZread.

@factsoverfeelings5833

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Team1Olson

4 жыл бұрын

Too much boob

@geordiemik72

4 жыл бұрын

That outfit was great!

@kutark

4 жыл бұрын

@@Team1Olson such a thing is not possible

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

Жыл бұрын

Bingo

@4211234

Жыл бұрын

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

@SolidFiction

11 ай бұрын

@@4211234 xD

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Being so sensitive to it is outdated

@rnopes21

Жыл бұрын

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

@biancadoust8141

8 ай бұрын

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.

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

The cookie cutter of the cookie cutters.

@drewmiller335

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

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.

That should be your official Reaction jacket.

@allmight8127

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@billstephens396

4 жыл бұрын

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

@JoelGriggs42

4 жыл бұрын

@@billstephens396 GTLive?

@billstephens396

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoelGriggs42 Well done! Yes!!!

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

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

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!

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

@Tarasimonstudios

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!🥰🙌🏻

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

@stephenl5416

4 жыл бұрын

Wait what? Is that what it's called?

@LeonBlackbird

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Paravonian - Pachelbel Rant

@stephenl5416

4 жыл бұрын

@@LeonBlackbird I watched it and loved it!

@AmedeeVanGasse

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephenl5416 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJiszbiKqZq3fLA.html

@johne1807

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@christophklaus8401

4 жыл бұрын

You should really do that. It's awesome

@voldemort008

4 жыл бұрын

This...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

@gregorycraig9882

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ausraider

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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"

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

4 жыл бұрын

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”.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

You thought you could hide from me!?

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.

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

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

@dirkmoolman

4 жыл бұрын

You should do a few of these covers

great choice of jacket! :-D

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

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

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

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

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

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 👍👍👍👌👌👌🥇🏆💜💜💜💛💛💛

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

4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🥰

1:05

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

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

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Video editor here. Absolutely.

@MrSkinnyWhale

4 жыл бұрын

Accountant here. Totally.

@Tetrium

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSkinnyWhale 😂

@Tigerwyld

4 жыл бұрын

There was sound in this video...?

Love how much you were enjoying the video!

Love Tara love this song love everything about this

Love your energy in your video :)

@Tarasimonstudios

4 жыл бұрын

Love YOU for watching!! 🥰🥰🙌🏻

@Thunderdkfox

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

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

@voldemort008

4 жыл бұрын

And this one..

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

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

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.

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@voldemort008

4 жыл бұрын

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

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. ;)

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

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

@Tarasimonstudios

4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🥰

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 KZread 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!

"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?

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.

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

If she was my teacher I wouldn't be learning lmao. Gorgeous

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

I love your vids!

I love this Axis of Awesome video!

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

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

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

@fanfuse9992

3 жыл бұрын

Facts 😂

@toddpacker4683

2 жыл бұрын

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

@fanfuse9992

2 жыл бұрын

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

@toddpacker4683

2 жыл бұрын

@@fanfuse9992 fair enough

Love the jacket!

'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

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

I enjoyed this reaction and song. 😊

Wow, your voice is magnificent! 😲

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Lattin *whispers* and this one!

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

A very fast click! This song is amazing!

Your voice! Love to you more often!!!

@stonecoldsober1299

4 жыл бұрын

Love to hear you more often... whoops Freudian slip

"what makes people wanna come back"

I personal think, that the reason we tend to like theese songs with the 4 cords is because, there are som much noise in our daily rutines..., cars, planes, PEOPLE, traffic in general and tv's, music, radio and so on and on and on... We have started to found peace in some minor things..., we can't go BIG in how we hear music, because we are so feed up by noice, talk and so on, so many people can't relate to more than 4 cords in general... We are emposed on the fact, that we are hurting our self, with all the things we want to do..., instead of the things we need to do, therefor we use our limited amount of energy on many things, and therefor we can't get too much envolment in each thing... Just my theory.... 😋🦿🔉🎤🔊🎶🎵🎼 And it has always been like that..., some people like some things better than other..., some like Beethoven, others Bach, or Mozart..., but even then it was the ear..., by time we have been inclined to hear more and more of the same...

Yes, Tara! Sing!

They have done a updated version of this

CANNIBAL CORPSE REACTION!!!!!!!! so kidding. You are amazing first off. New sub. As a guitar player I can say those four chords are the first chords in that particular progression that I learned as well as adding the extra chord that makes up cannon by pachelbell and I absolutely love them and are such good practice for beginners.

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

love your vids and tuition

The dude playing guitar had the most amazing vocals I've ever heard, I don't know what you're talking about

Smiled like a goon when I saw the title.

Hello Tara, please react to Diana Ankudinova, besides Dimash this Girl blew me away like none .. a good Start would be her rendition of "Wicked Game". Other good Songs she covered on a TV Show were "Rechenka", "Human" and "It's a Man's World" and she was only 15 at these Performances

The guy playing the Piano is Benny. He has his own youtube channel "BennyTheJukebox" and it is really worth checking out.

@billstephens396

4 жыл бұрын

Benny is the man!

Voice play. Can’t help falling in love.

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

It took you singing the next line of Poker Face for me to realise how genius the Barbie Girl line is

You're a good teacher. Sensai❤