Nail Soup Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 His comedy is not to everyone's taste (I like him) but when he did this song as a BBC red button extra I was very impressed by Stewarts performance and also by the guy with him. So, any opinions on this track.... and/or can you post have an example of some good music from a comedian? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Bill Bailey's musical output is always worth a look. Makes up a fair chunk of his stand-up shows, so he puts plenty of effort on to it. If you haven't seen it, his Enter Sandman is a work of genius, and his take on the Match of the Day and BBC News theme's are splendid. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Simon. said: Bill Bailey's musical output is always worth a look. Makes up a fair chunk of his stand-up shows, so he puts plenty of effort on to it. If you haven't seen it, his Enter Sandman is a work of genius, and his take on the Match of the Day and BBC News theme's are splendid. He won Young Musician of the Year before he got into comedy. Seems he's OK at dancing too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: His comedy is not to everyone's taste (I like him) but when he did this song as a BBC red button extra I was very impressed by Stewarts performance and also by the guy with him. So, any opinions on this track.... and/or can you post have an example of some good music from a comedian? He used to be the experimental music critic for the Sunday Times Culture magazine. I investigated quite a few albums reviewed by Stewart Lee that I read about from my Parents newspaper pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: He won Young Musician of the Year before he got into comedy I didn't know that! Thanks. Or as Bill would put it... Tåk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Stewart Lee is my favourite comedian, thanks for posting this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 His music may not be to everyone’s taste, but billy Connolly deserves a mention - a phenomenal banjo player. it’s also the same with Steve Martin. Again a brilliant banjoist 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Nail Soup said: He won Young Musician of the Year before he got into comedy. His wikipedia entry mentions an A-level in music. If that's synonymous with Young Musician Of The Year then my CV is about to look a whole lot more impressive 😬 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Going back in time, Mike Harding. Edited February 13, 2021 by Paddy515 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Simon. said: Bill Bailey's musical output is always worth a look. Makes up a fair chunk of his stand-up shows, so he puts plenty of effort on to it. If you haven't seen it, his Enter Sandman is a work of genius, and his take on the Match of the Day and BBC News theme's are splendid. His bit in his first stand-up DVD, Cosmic Jam, on how cockney music influenced the great classical composers, is absolute brilliance. Love his musical bits. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Jasper Carrott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Max Bygraves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hugh Laurie Tim Minchin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Bill Oddie. Both Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh were in the original touring version of IAMX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burns-bass Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Drax said: Was going to mention Matt Berry. Great live too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Nail Soup said: His comedy is not to everyone's taste (I like him) but when he did this song as a BBC red button extra I was very impressed by Stewarts performance and also by the guy with him. So, any opinions on this track.... and/or can you post have an example of some good music from a comedian? i mentioned Stewart Lee's sanctimonious Oxbridge smuggery in another thread. Nothing there to disabuse me of that notion. Although I am aware it may be his 'comedy persona' or 'act', and he may actually be a fine fellow to have a pint with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 By coincidence, I only recently stumbled on this video too. I think it's great, not least because of the way he mixes the comedic with the despairingly tragic; "dirty stains on history's final page" is a wonderful line. It also reminds me of an old joke about the difference between the American and British views of life - for an American, things are serious, but never hopeless, whereas to a Brit things are hopeless, but never serious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, BigRedX said: Bill Oddie. Also the inspiration for this Madonna classic. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I walked a nature reserve I had project managed. With Bill Oddie. He was a right miserable git. Just sayin’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, bassace said: I walked a nature reserve I had project managed. With Bill Oddie. He was a right miserable git. Just sayin’ You may not be alone. Just sayin' 🙂 Bellamy was great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Dudley Moore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Don’t know if you’ve ever seen this one, it seems strange to see Eddy Murphy away from comedy but it’s not a bad tune 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Don’t know if you’ve ever seen this one, it seems strange to see Eddy Murphy away from comedy but it’s not a bad tune Not bad. It’s no ‘Sexual Chocolate’ though... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 18 hours ago, Simon. said: Bill Bailey's musical output is always worth a look. Makes up a fair chunk of his stand-up shows, so he puts plenty of effort on to it. If you haven't seen it, his Enter Sandman is a work of genius, and his take on the Match of the Day and BBC News theme's are splendid. Back around 1990 my college folk band got a residency at a local comedy club (the guy who organised it fancied our singer!) so we did a 30-45 minute warm up set for the two headlining acts. We supported (among others) Eddie Izzard, Linda Smith (RIP), Mark Thomas, Hattie Haydridge and a duo called “The Rubber Bishops”. I recall thinking that the beardy one in the group was really good (comedy and music-wise) and would go far. A certain Mr Bill Bailey. So he’s been a bit tasty on guitar and keys and jokes for a good old time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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