Natalia Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 The Link "There’s a history of bands not liking being told to mime on television, and once again Muse took exception to this request by doing things their own way. Years ago, on children’s television programme Live And Kicking, the band performed the song New Born to a lip synched track. Not that you’re able to tell, of course, as this is how keyboards are usually played: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXhEUPcLSCI&feature=player_embedded "You’ll notice the longer the performance goes on the more erratic frontman Matt Bellamy’s hand movements get, to the point when he’s not actually touching anything but the keyboard is still playing. What the really keen-eyed among you may have noticed, is that bassist Chris Wolstenholme and drummer Dominic Howard have also swapped instruments. But anyway, it was all young reckless abandon, right? Wrong. Muse were at it again recently on Italian TV. Brownie points to the one who can spot what’s wrong with the performance this time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTt8Noi5Rk&feature=player_embedded Yeah, they were at it again. This time though, it was the turn of Bellamy to pick up the sticks, leave Howard on vocals and bass, while Wolstenholme took up guitar and keyboard duties. It’s not exactly difficult to miss, as we’d hate to actually listen to the drumbeat Bellamy plays – the frontman spends more time focusing on pulling silly faces and pointing his sticks at the camera than actually hitting the drums. And the best bit? Nobody noticed. At the end of the video the clueless Italian host approaches Howard to interview him. He even references “our drummer, Matt” and you can see the other two leave the stage in fits of laughter. Why you would ask one of the country’s finest live bands to mime on television is beyond us. But after the press coverage this stunt has gained it’s unlikely they’ll get the chance to pull this particular trick again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyche Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 nice. The articles right though, its so publicised they wont be able to top it now:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie_loves_Muse Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 The Link "There’s a history of bands not liking being told to mime on television, and once again Muse took exception to this request by doing things their own way. Years ago, on children’s television programme Live And Kicking, the band performed the song New Born to a lip synched track. Not that you’re able to tell, of course, as this is how keyboards are usually played: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXhEUPcLSCI&feature=player_embedded "You’ll notice the longer the performance goes on the more erratic frontman Matt Bellamy’s hand movements get, to the point when he’s not actually touching anything but the keyboard is still playing. What the really keen-eyed among you may have noticed, is that bassist Chris Wolstenholme and drummer Dominic Howard have also swapped instruments. But anyway, it was all young reckless abandon, right? Wrong. Muse were at it again recently on Italian TV. Brownie points to the one who can spot what’s wrong with the performance this time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTt8Noi5Rk&feature=player_embedded Yeah, they were at it again. This time though, it was the turn of Bellamy to pick up the sticks, leave Howard on vocals and bass, while Wolstenholme took up guitar and keyboard duties. It’s not exactly difficult to miss, as we’d hate to actually listen to the drumbeat Bellamy plays – the frontman spends more time focusing on pulling silly faces and pointing his sticks at the camera than actually hitting the drums. And the best bit? Nobody noticed. At the end of the video the clueless Italian host approaches Howard to interview him. He even references “our drummer, Matt” and you can see the other two leave the stage in fits of laughter. Why you would ask one of the country’s finest live bands to mime on television is beyond us. But after the press coverage this stunt has gained it’s unlikely they’ll get the chance to pull this particular trick again." this makes me laugh a lot them all swapping places for Uprising was so good! I particularly loved Matt's facial expressions, Dom trying hard not to laugh at some points, and Chris' glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youlightupmydarkestskies Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 classic. dom was too busy posing in the Italian one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurophu Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 lmao damn.. an end to they're miming shinnanigans? or maybe noone will ask em to mime again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimus Reim Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 One of the best live acts in history. One of the best mimers in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superimposition Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 http://www.20min.ch/unterhaltung/sounds/story/20026210 20Min made an article about it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mmm! This article seems to be written with little humour. I don't think Muse were really thinking of this in terms of a serious career move. And I loved Matt's expressions and his moves too, very tongue in cheek, which made it even funnier. I'm not sure they could top this, but they're probably think of something, if anyone dares ask them again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbo Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 What I find funny is how all articles link to the exact same video which was uploaded by a fan. Not an upload by anyone else, just that video. God knows how much traffic this guy is getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mmm! This article seems to be written with little humour. I don't think Muse were really thinking of this in terms of a serious career move. And I loved Matt's expressions and his moves too, very tongue in cheek, which made it even funnier. I'm not sure they could top this, but they're probably think of something, if anyone dares ask them again! Get the backstage guys to do the performance. Tom Kirk on bass, Kev on the drums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurophu Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 What I find funny is how all articles link to the exact same video which was uploaded by a fan. Not an upload by anyone else, just that video. God knows how much traffic this guy is getting. i thought this too lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohopeinfear Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Get the backstage guys to do the performance. Tom Kirk on bass, Kev on the drums Gaia on the clarinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Gaia on the clarinet Morgan singing. Has to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think if they get told to mime, they'll just have fun doing it, switching band members or just not bothering... Wonder what it would be like if they did swop properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Morgan singing. Has to happen! I was just about to post that when I saw you initial post!! MORGAN LEAD FTW!!! The worst is that the presenter had them on the show 3 years ago and interview Matt as the lead singer so it's not like she had never met them - clearing a pretty (empty) head then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I was just about to post that when I saw you initial post!! MORGAN LEAD FTW!!! The worst is that the presenter had them on the show 3 years ago and interview Matt as the lead singer so it's not like she had never met them - clearing a pretty (empty) head then Yeah i was wondering how could she not know he isnt really the drummer, have Italy never focused on Muse in the past? It is just very funny, they should do this when asked to mime or even do it properly... it is a funny idea to have Matt on the drums etc. The Live and Kicking one, is just funny... swinging his arms on the keyboard at the start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Get the backstage guys to do the performance. Tom Kirk on bass, Kev on the drums Yes good one! I thought Matt could mime the words to a completely different song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yeah i was wondering how could she not know he isnt really the drummer, have Italy never focused on Muse in the past? The power of suggestion is very strong. Though she only had to look at Matt, in particular, really to get the joke! Maybe she wasn't watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes good one! I thought Matt could mime the words to a completely different song! Yeah... they need to mime more often... it makes it more amusing... if its out here, maybe not in the UK but maybe when asked to play foreign places and asked to mime. Matt doing Stockholm Syndrome to Unnatural selection Yeah it is... Dom and Chris played it very well... Matt just was making faces and swinging his arms around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohopeinfear Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 807,088 views on the original video Now THAT's what I call EXPOSURE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingardium LevioSIA Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Next time, Matt should play heavy metal guitar to Undisclosed Desires. Or maybe they should get board members to stand in for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingardium LevioSIA Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Next time, Matt should play heavy metal guitar to Undisclosed Desires. Or maybe they should get board members to stand in for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 807,088 views on the original video Now THAT's what I call EXPOSURE!! Yeah, Muse like being live, and you'll know if they are miming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Next time, Matt should play heavy metal guitar to Undisclosed Desires. Or maybe they should get board members to stand in for them. I think Next chris will have to be on drums Dom on Piano and vocals Matt on Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-duck Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think Next chris will have to be on drums Dom on Piano and vocals Matt on Bass I think Matt is perfect on drums So how about Chris on vocals only, Dom on guitar, and Matt on drums? And they just have no bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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