alberto balsalm chair cover (aphex twin)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 фев 2021

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  • @averageghoul
    @averageghoul  3 года назад +577

    thx for all the comments you funny little men, already thinking about new ideas
    meanwhile, if any of you want you can follow my art ig @pakique
    i'm not the best (not even close), but i'm trying to get somewhere

    • @joannavelvet595
      @joannavelvet595 3 года назад +5

      You're alright in my book, Patrick 👌

    • @vimos.9996
      @vimos.9996 3 года назад +2

      Thank lil bud

    • @malakaiissac5819
      @malakaiissac5819 2 года назад

      i realize I am pretty off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released tv shows online?

    • @alwithadot
      @alwithadot 2 года назад +3

      @@malakaiissac5819 hah broken comment bot

    • @Thomas-yl8lb
      @Thomas-yl8lb Год назад

      was "you funny little men" a subtle RDJ reference or am I reading into it too much? :)

  • @GuyFromNet
    @GuyFromNet 3 года назад +2324

    this chair is perfectly tuned

    • @hentai6582
      @hentai6582 2 года назад +50

      I think the screws need to be tuned a little higher.

    • @trashpigeon1164
      @trashpigeon1164 2 года назад +37

      I think that Aphex Twin used a slightly out of tune chair, so if you're looking for a perfect cover you'll have to bring the chair up a quarter step

    • @neekk040
      @neekk040 Год назад +6

      @@trashpigeon1164 but the stairs had carpet so he had to settle for the hallway

    • @voilabolognessich423
      @voilabolognessich423 9 месяцев назад

      recorded in bankvault

    • @maschinen-raum
      @maschinen-raum 4 месяца назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hexxxo
    @hexxxo 3 года назад +2476

    i would pay money to see someone play this in front of an audience

    • @Radgerayden-ist
      @Radgerayden-ist 3 года назад +14

      I think it would be cool if it was an instrument in a Alarms will sound performance

    • @hexxxo
      @hexxxo 3 года назад +52

      @@Radgerayden-ist no band just chair

    • @supertyyppi123minekraft2
      @supertyyppi123minekraft2 2 года назад

      @@hexxxo Lmao

    • @PandorasFolly
      @PandorasFolly 2 года назад +5

      @@hexxxo solo

    • @BoredQwerty
      @BoredQwerty Год назад +6

      I've actually witnessed a live cover of this...chair included.

  • @hermesmcclintok
    @hermesmcclintok 3 года назад +2690

    99% preparation, 1% execution. Hilarious

    • @ivoamari2438
      @ivoamari2438 3 года назад +13

      That's genius to you.

    • @skiwnaze1500
      @skiwnaze1500 3 года назад +8

      @@ivoamari2438 It is remarkable.

    • @greenghost7907
      @greenghost7907 3 года назад +19

      @@ivoamari2438 go design a robot that can translate what animals are thinking.

    • @rsk9122
      @rsk9122 3 года назад +44

      100% chair

    • @skiwnaze1500
      @skiwnaze1500 3 года назад +8

      @@greenghost7907 please do this ivo. I really have to know

  • @berkeboom
    @berkeboom 3 года назад +3896

    Can you share your setup? What acoustic chair model is this?

    • @averageghoul
      @averageghoul  3 года назад +1407

      just a simple gibson ch-200 with oak legs and a 4-strings mahogany backpad for the aerodynamics

    • @sasa-bv9gu
      @sasa-bv9gu 3 года назад +152

      @@averageghoul what leg gauge do u use? are they maple, cedar?

    • @modulatorhustle
      @modulatorhustle 3 года назад +90

      @@sasa-bv9gu oak string

    • @piotrjargilo
      @piotrjargilo 3 года назад +20

      top comment

    • @diabl2master
      @diabl2master 3 года назад +89

      @@averageghoul Please give details of the flooring as well I love the resonance of the tiles

  • @designerv5713
    @designerv5713 3 года назад +116

    It took 27 years for someone to perform Alberto Balsam properly.

  • @_Louis322
    @_Louis322 3 года назад +1971

    Now this is what I like to see in my RUclips recommended

  • @surnamnam7604
    @surnamnam7604 3 года назад +1167

    I love that his body language is indistinguishable from the one of a focused performer.

    • @SelfSuckGiraffe
      @SelfSuckGiraffe 3 года назад +116

      u can see he's using a fairly consistent technique and producing roughly the same sound every time. i wouldn't be surprised if this guy is a classically trained musician of some sort, unironically

    • @urmumsbaps
      @urmumsbaps 3 года назад +71

      @@SelfSuckGiraffe yes it's true only the most elite classically trained musicians are capable of the coveted "move the chair to the beat" technique. People have studied this for years and never figured it out.

    • @Elias-cs3ol
      @Elias-cs3ol 2 года назад +17

      100% concentrated but yet so relaxed and comfortable with his art, genius!!!!

    • @diabl2master
      @diabl2master Год назад

      Especially the impatient percussionist walking off during his 18374 bar rest

  • @nagywywy
    @nagywywy 3 года назад +632

    2:40 bro u had me for a sec

    • @Ruhma.
      @Ruhma. Год назад +40

      that part killed me

    • @Oldhunter12g
      @Oldhunter12g 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@Ruhma.are you still alive?

    • @user-xz5rq1eb2i
      @user-xz5rq1eb2i 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thats a Big D energy right there 😂😂😂

    • @Sumbdy_u_know1999
      @Sumbdy_u_know1999 4 месяца назад +2

      ​@@Oldhunter12gthat part killed him, he'll respawn

    • @RaTcHeT302
      @RaTcHeT302 3 месяца назад +2

      MAN WHAT A TEASE

  • @Nullzero98
    @Nullzero98 3 года назад +964

    Love the paper set gently over the chair. Really changes the acoustics and gives it a deep, chairy sound.

  • @hochtk
    @hochtk 3 года назад +1101

    Don't know why but I laughed at literally every chair scoot.

  • @llliiliiiiiililiiiliiiilllllli
    @llliiliiiiiililiiiliiiilllllli 3 года назад +1272

    I can only assume that you were first chair of your section during band class

  • @andryshostak7699
    @andryshostak7699 3 года назад +372

    This is literally my neighbors above every day

  • @LegalizeTheNuclearBomb
    @LegalizeTheNuclearBomb 3 года назад +668

    It's really important you put your leading foot forward whilst leaning into the pull so as to ensure you're utilizing the chair's maximum capabilities, this is something that most chair enthusiasts misunderstand when attempting to play such a difficult song. This is a beautiful rendition of a difficult song played by an equally as difficult musical instrument.

    • @z-e-r-o-
      @z-e-r-o- 3 года назад +30

      _chair enthusiasts_

    • @thaDjMauz
      @thaDjMauz 2 года назад +5

      You can just see that his grip is very professional

  • @jpfizzle1
    @jpfizzle1 3 года назад +703

    This song always made me think of slipping and falling in a bathtub

    • @Braydonut
      @Braydonut 3 года назад +45

      that's fucking funny af

    • @tuneboyz5634
      @tuneboyz5634 3 года назад +2

      Rat puppy 🐀

    • @Sushi_bar
      @Sushi_bar 3 года назад +1

      lmao totally

    • @orion7444
      @orion7444 3 года назад +12

      Ok guess I'mma do my own cover now...

    • @markofsaltburn
      @markofsaltburn 3 года назад +1

      I am so glad that you put that in my head.

  • @patrickblakethesaint
    @patrickblakethesaint 3 года назад +594

    Hey. Thank you for making an old Aphex Twin fan smile. This is very clever.

  • @mthrnd1
    @mthrnd1 3 года назад +851

    Were you rushing, or were you dragging?

    • @averageghoul
      @averageghoul  3 года назад +339

      i was using the dragging technique

    • @neelav2394
      @neelav2394 3 года назад +9

      He-he was doing both, technically speaking O.O

    • @Gencoil
      @Gencoil 3 года назад +31

      Rushing is more of a beginner technique, really.

    • @SpaceShowFeature1
      @SpaceShowFeature1 3 года назад +8

      ANSWER!

    • @chewableviagra6394
      @chewableviagra6394 3 года назад +35

      Not my tempo

  • @mitchellsloanmusic9658
    @mitchellsloanmusic9658 3 года назад +495

    It’s so inspiring to watch a maestro play their instrument 🔥

    • @SelfSuckGiraffe
      @SelfSuckGiraffe 3 года назад

      i wanna know what else this guy plays lol

    • @YanekChe
      @YanekChe 2 года назад

      hahahaghahaha

  • @kiritoe1527
    @kiritoe1527 3 года назад +217

    plot twist, this is Richard

  • @AngstBro
    @AngstBro 3 года назад +222

    So this is what people mean when they say they play "musical chairs".

    • @adammarquez5203
      @adammarquez5203 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @zekejammah16
      @zekejammah16 3 года назад +1

      Literally came here to comment and the same thing. You beat me to the kill!

  • @RetroPlus
    @RetroPlus 3 года назад +104

    This is genuinely impressive though honestly, doing this for 5 minutes and hitting every cue isn't easy

    • @mms2175
      @mms2175 Год назад +6

      Thats what im saying

  • @YQN2149
    @YQN2149 3 года назад +135

    2:37 my favourite part

    • @DracoVolantus
      @DracoVolantus 2 года назад +18

      he followed rule of 5p: proper preparation presents perfect performance

  • @TFstudiosofficial
    @TFstudiosofficial 3 года назад +154

    Best Aphex Twin cover on youtube

  • @SNARE_DESECRATOR
    @SNARE_DESECRATOR 3 года назад +172

    now alberto balsalm is gonna start playing in my head each time I slide a chair awesome lmao

    • @Shioumenato
      @Shioumenato 3 года назад +18

      Lol It didnt already ? Every time you use a scissor it should play too xD

    • @vivalabab
      @vivalabab 3 года назад

      gamer

    • @RaTcHeT302
      @RaTcHeT302 3 месяца назад

      *moves chair slightly to the left*
      I GOT ME SOME CHAIR PTSD

  • @datadonascimento
    @datadonascimento 3 года назад +146

    thgis song has the most emotional sounding chair

  • @enricoelioscollante3482
    @enricoelioscollante3482 3 года назад +658

    This is the thing i've always searched for... thank you for this masterpiece

  • @99999george
    @99999george 3 года назад +166

    My dad has always said about how he would love to see someone do this for fun. I'll show this to him, thank you!

    • @pegasus7500
      @pegasus7500 3 года назад +9

      That is so lucky !!!!!!!

  • @Oginaka
    @Oginaka 2 года назад +33

    I love how he prepares himself before executing the scooting of the chair.

  • @Caesar_Online
    @Caesar_Online 3 года назад +149

    I'm going to chair-ish this moment forever

  • @humpheadsassy4400
    @humpheadsassy4400 3 года назад +115

    i like how he has to completely reset his stance every time he scrapes the chair

  • @mooneyed
    @mooneyed 3 года назад +86

    You are as a player on a triangle, very rarely needed, but important.

  • @epicguitar1602
    @epicguitar1602 3 года назад +147

    Its important to stay limber while playing the chair, as one could easily fatally injure themselves or others.

  • @Gabenmon
    @Gabenmon 3 года назад +77

    How does this not have more views??
    A classic.

  • @leonfolan
    @leonfolan 3 года назад +21

    Richard is crying tears of joy

  • @grimezupt
    @grimezupt 3 года назад +20

    it's beautiful how this instrument also has a builtin sheet music stand

  • @cometaclaudio
    @cometaclaudio 2 года назад +39

    Never thought about placing my music sheet on the chair’s seat like you do. Great inspiration for a beginner chair player, thank you for sharing

  • @tuneboyz5634
    @tuneboyz5634 3 года назад +113

    how long have you been playing chair?

  • @mjr2451
    @mjr2451 3 года назад +67

    “...Here I come to save the day!” Not even Kaufman walked off stage during his bit like this.

  • @kaellindstedt-bendt4680
    @kaellindstedt-bendt4680 3 года назад +101

    Do you think he walks into music classes and yells out "ALRIGHT, I'm gonna play you something fantastic, take a seat"

    • @xDRAGONSHAGGERx
      @xDRAGONSHAGGERx 3 года назад +13

      "HEY! Not that seat!"

    • @greenghost7907
      @greenghost7907 3 года назад +2

      this is an amazing comment. Gold star, I say! ⭐️

  • @ThaddeusBigsby
    @ThaddeusBigsby 3 года назад +112

    There's nothing like recreating Aphex tracks with home appliences/ furniture. Well done lol!! 👍🏿

    • @averageghoul
      @averageghoul  3 года назад +16

      Thanks!! I'm glad you liked it

    • @SelfSuckGiraffe
      @SelfSuckGiraffe 3 года назад +2

      hey thaddeus u know that's the sound of an actual chair in the song right lol

    • @ThaddeusBigsby
      @ThaddeusBigsby 3 года назад +1

      @@SelfSuckGiraffe Really? I didn't know that. I heard Aphex Twin would pluck soda cans for certain songs

    • @SelfSuckGiraffe
      @SelfSuckGiraffe 3 года назад +2

      @@ThaddeusBigsby he's a mad genius

    • @ThaddeusBigsby
      @ThaddeusBigsby 3 года назад +1

      @@SelfSuckGiraffe I second that

  • @termsofuniverse7251
    @termsofuniverse7251 2 года назад +34

    I just started learning how to play chair, I can tell you have been playing for years! Your playing is so natural and confident. I'm hoping one day I will learn to play chair well enough for a live performance.

  • @videos.0102
    @videos.0102 3 года назад +117

    This is a mfing masterpiece,
    The absolute peak of human evolution

  • @petiatil
    @petiatil 3 года назад +19

    3:40-3:47 are the best acts of the performance

  • @Shariii616
    @Shariii616 3 года назад +43

    The walk away into that stance at 3:27 was so powerful wheeeeww

    • @Lmemn
      @Lmemn 2 года назад +1

      Almost fell off my chair

  • @richardclarke6363
    @richardclarke6363 3 года назад +17

    Always thought that sample in the song was a chair being moved on the floor! Glad I’m not the only one.

  • @Guinneissik
    @Guinneissik 3 года назад +35

    I watched this while changing my clothes and now I’m laughing the shit out on bed only wearing my underwear. Quality content, best cover.

  • @liligman
    @liligman 2 года назад +3

    Imagine this is your introduction to Aphex Twin, thank you RUclips gods

  • @hawksandwich4742
    @hawksandwich4742 3 года назад +26

    tip: if you ever listen to this song in a car, you can make the sound with your finger on the window. having a can to tap on makes it even more immersive.

    • @breakwhore
      @breakwhore 3 года назад +3

      I've always thought it sounded a bit like a stuck windscreen wiper

  • @TheXioChan
    @TheXioChan 3 года назад +4

    I love people. Thank you for this masterpiece

  • @nathjcaldeira
    @nathjcaldeira 3 года назад +20

    im dying. this is amazing

    • @EdgarVillagme
      @EdgarVillagme 3 года назад

      Yeah! Fantastic ;)

    • @juliocesa4750
      @juliocesa4750 3 года назад

      KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

  • @FlyingSQUIRRILLLS
    @FlyingSQUIRRILLLS 3 года назад +8

    I’ll never forget when my brother told me it sounded like a chair. I’m so glad I got this on my recommendations. YOU ACTUALLY DONE IT 💯 I DIED

  • @tenfoldhorizon3351
    @tenfoldhorizon3351 3 года назад +17

    I laughed my ass off, this is just so perfect

  • @jimidemetriou6428
    @jimidemetriou6428 3 года назад +15

    25 years this sound has been in our heads, thank you for this.

    • @designerv5713
      @designerv5713 3 года назад +1

      27 maybe? 🤔

    • @krashd
      @krashd 3 года назад

      @@designerv5713 That would mean he created Alberto Balsam at 22, he really is a prodigy.

  • @russianvoodoo
    @russianvoodoo 2 года назад +4

    Dude, we just all sit here and smile in front of your performance.

  • @TarenNauxen
    @TarenNauxen 3 года назад +50

    I always thought it sounded like the metal laundry chute in my house growing up. Specifically when a huge pile of clothes went down, creating a suction and causing the sides to warp

  • @aguzman11189
    @aguzman11189 3 года назад +24

    This guy is going places. What a genius :)

  • @loop4x454
    @loop4x454 3 года назад +506

    i lost it at 2:40

  • @robocop5338
    @robocop5338 3 года назад +15

    I've been recommended hundreds of these by now and this is easily the best one

  • @StfiouS
    @StfiouS 3 года назад +2

    Imagine you're his neighbor and also Aphex Twin fan

  • @lunecker
    @lunecker 3 года назад +9

    OMG first one actually sounded like the original one, what a brilliant cover!

  • @cerspence
    @cerspence 2 года назад +4

    Please share the tabs or sheet music for this thanks

  • @CyberSERT
    @CyberSERT 3 года назад +8

    A bold interpretation. I give you a standing ovation.

  • @michaela8194
    @michaela8194 3 года назад +2

    00:42 really good timing on that one

  • @simonisenberg4516
    @simonisenberg4516 3 года назад +5

    All jokes aside, that's often resulting in a very cool and fitting and analogue sound.

  • @quierovacaciones
    @quierovacaciones 3 года назад +17

    Watching him re-adjust the chair is the funniest thing ever

  • @gcavaresi
    @gcavaresi 2 года назад +4

    O preço da cadeira é o que menos importa. O que fica muito nítido nesse vídeo é a pegada do cadeirista, tocando com muito feeling, imprimindo toda a sua emoção na música e tirando o melhor timbre do instrumento. Parabéns!

  • @felix-zp4ie
    @felix-zp4ie Год назад +2

    this brings back amazing memories from a sleepover i had about 2 years ago with a couple of buddies in high school where we played this game where we had cups, or any movable object, and we put on alberto balsam and we had to move it to that exact sound, it was suprisingly hard but fucking hilarious , i really miss those days.

  • @mudom2702
    @mudom2702 3 года назад +7

    Well done! Unbelievable that you found the exact sample, nothing like oak!

  • @vfugita
    @vfugita 3 года назад +10

    this is so underrated

  • @JackDuncanmusic
    @JackDuncanmusic 3 года назад +7

    I've been searching everywhere how to play this. Thank you so much

  • @uniqueflowsnake
    @uniqueflowsnake Месяц назад

    Your dedication to the artform has not gone unnoticed. I salute your masterful rendition.

  • @LiquidShamanMan
    @LiquidShamanMan 3 года назад +15

    This guy's good, I bet he'd get 100% for this song on Chair Hero

  • @Mrdered-xn5dm
    @Mrdered-xn5dm 3 года назад +3

    oh shit, finally... after too much years... Alberto Chairsalm

  • @Dm-hc2wb
    @Dm-hc2wb 3 года назад +12

    i just so much appreciate this video. im in such good mood now

  • @jakec2229
    @jakec2229 3 года назад +1

    Outstanding! I've been waiting for somebody with musical talent to do this for years. Perfect job well done

  • @Artyom1997
    @Artyom1997 9 месяцев назад +1

    People love this song so much - first they made covers of it with chairs now they replace the scoot with wet farts and meme sounds
    That’s true appreciation though

  • @badhombre2484
    @badhombre2484 3 года назад +3

    This made my day. Thank you. Great cover!

  • @cacimbinha5131
    @cacimbinha5131 3 года назад +63

    Foda, toca muito (comentando em português pq tenho altas suspeitas que tu seja brasileiro)

  • @ItsThatMilkshake
    @ItsThatMilkshake 2 года назад +1

    That chair has been handcrafted by the gods to produce such tone.

  • @LightsPersonalAcc
    @LightsPersonalAcc 3 года назад +53

    I love how aphex twin fans are fine with making jokes and memes out of richard's music

    • @iothemadmoon8424
      @iothemadmoon8424 3 года назад +5

      리처드도 그런 농담들을 잘 받아들이고요 ㅎ

  • @LaiGnaw
    @LaiGnaw 3 года назад +4

    One of the best rendition of Aphex Twin songs.

  • @Guolf1005
    @Guolf1005 3 года назад +3

    These days I've been feeling like shit, but your video made me laugh my ass off and forget it for a lil' bit. Thank you, sir.

  • @PepTwo
    @PepTwo 2 месяца назад

    that's peak chair performance, look how he positioned himself into a stance before playing a note from the instrument

  • @DamagedF0X
    @DamagedF0X 2 года назад +2

    The set and setting of it all is a bizarre work of art.
    Even to the late 90's land line.

  • @sepixsound
    @sepixsound 3 года назад +91

    such talent, much performance, wow

  • @darinvanderpol53
    @darinvanderpol53 3 года назад +15

    This is the best thing I have ever seen in my life. It it so accurate

  • @predrim
    @predrim 9 месяцев назад

    the best cover I’ve ever seen, beautiful environment, talented person, tuned instrument, incredible.

  • @HAZARDOUS88
    @HAZARDOUS88 3 года назад +3

    Going straight to my Covers favourites, brilliant lol.

  • @greenghost7907
    @greenghost7907 3 года назад +8

    It’s as if the RUclips Algorithm began interpreting my innermost thoughts and displaying them via suggestions.

  • @NinetinNinetin
    @NinetinNinetin 3 года назад +4

    This is such a Masterpiece sir, thanks for making this possible, cheers!
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @pabloarce6378
    @pabloarce6378 3 года назад +1

    I only hope that when aliens come this would be the only reference they had of humanity.

  • @240dbprisms5
    @240dbprisms5 3 года назад +2

    Yes, very accurate intonation and rhythm, flawless

  • @Pickledginger45
    @Pickledginger45 3 года назад +4

    This is not the kind of content I was expecting and now I am so glad that I have discovered what I have discovered

  • @gubaification
    @gubaification 3 года назад +6

    A true masterpiece cover

  • @josephcooperiii1336
    @josephcooperiii1336 2 года назад

    I was truly moved by this. Thank you.

  • @jonathanbaudiliomelgarvall6812
    @jonathanbaudiliomelgarvall6812 3 года назад +2

    This is gold, definitely!

  • @patrickdolan6584
    @patrickdolan6584 3 года назад +5

    Its just after 330am and im watching this. Should go to sleep. Can't stop watching.........

  • @FBuilding
    @FBuilding 3 года назад +21

    That's some good internet use. Bravo I say.

  • @thedoctorlee
    @thedoctorlee 3 года назад +2

    This is the best thing I have ever seen on the internet.

  • @5hydroxyT
    @5hydroxyT 11 месяцев назад

    this brings me joy...thank you sir!