This is my favorite perspective on what music will be like in the year 2000...on the show Look Around You, with one of my favorites, Peter Serafinowicz
I remember when I was sick i was watching this program, but I was half asleep..and I thought I dreamt the whole thing and tried to explain it to my family but they were like..WTF?!? haha
It had the misfortune to come out at a time when there was a lot of other very strong comedy, especially The Office and the very dark material that Julia Davis and Rob Brydon were doing. Also, I think you had to be born 1965-75 to appreciate it. It has affinities with Scarfolk and Hauntology. Nostalgia for a future that never happened, but which was nurtured by a "cradle to the grave" state that was on the one hand friendly and comforting, but which was also (behind the scenes) planning for all sorts of Cold War contingencies and atrocities that were never really openly discussed and could only be perceived as a sort of faint background hum of paranoia and fear that occasionally leaked through into things. Whatever that mood/world was it evaporated at some point in the 80s and you had to live through it, ideally as a child, to really get Look Around You, I think.
@@simonjones7727well this is a fairly comprehensive explanation! Can't argue with any of it. I will secretly hope this is the Simon Jones who uttered "This is your receipt for your husband; and this is my receipt, for your receipt".
+Joe Walker I thought the same thing, and I really like Jake Bugg. I sort of suspect that one of the writers of this show might not, though! Or it's coincidental, somehow...
The fact they never told us what Hi-Fi stands for is driving me nuts. My only recourse is to watch my favourite film "High Fidelity" starring John Cusack..
@@saramoroza-james914 The amazing John Daker video (ruclips.net/video/Zi8beYR1iBQ/видео.html) and the 911 cal from the high cop (ruclips.net/video/bW5trBzVAzE/видео.html) are right up there.
Not Mark - it's Kevin Eldon (he was in the hilarious Agent Smith Matrix send-up episode of Spaced, but I know him best from Big Train, which Mark also did).
Not a lot of time to deliver a project that he had such deliberative planning and involvement of so many pupils, and pre amble with such gravitas. Just shows how expensive video tape was in the 1980s, having to compress it all into 30 seconds
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I remember when I was sick i was watching this program, but I was half asleep..and I thought I dreamt the whole thing and tried to explain it to my family but they were like..WTF?!? haha
I love Tchaikovsky's little nod of approval after the operatic shriek
One of the few songs recorded in the key of S. Thanks, Kevin Eldon. Thevineldon.
Great performance from Kevin Eldon and they have certainly nailed the secondary school teacher circa 1980-81 look to perfection in costuming.
Thank you so much, Look Around You. This show has made me a loyal devotee of period-accurate production values and the VHS aesthetic in general.
Lyrics:
Makadaynu abadaynu makadaynu daynu daynu,
Makadaynu abadaynu makadaynu daynu daynu,
Makadonnis abatetrun abatetro tetro tetro,
[Wailing]
[Higher pitched wailing]
Makadaynu abadaynu makatetrun tetrun tet
Thank you
RUclips: “translate to English”
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Once this is in your head, it never leaves. NEVER.
He seemed to be prescient about Mumford and Sons not to mention hipster beards.
ahahah I watched this sketch like... 10 years ago and since mumford and sons (and all that hipster music) had come up I just cant forget this guy.
They werent hipster beards in the 70s, they were just beards.
That's actually really bloody catchy.
Mackadenu, I'madenu, Imakadenu, denu, denu
Mackadenu, I'madenu, makadenu, denu, denu
Makadahme, I'matetr̃on, I'matetr̃o, tetr̃o, tetr̃o-ah
Ooooh, Aaaah-ah!
Mackadenu, I'madenu, mackatetr̃on, tetr̃on, tet. . .
Now write that down in your copybook.
If ever I see a busker perform this he's getting a tenner
I need a full version of this song now....
There is one. Look on here.
@@TheAskTrixieChannel just look around you
Fnaar.
Still sing it to myself
Thanks Tchaikovsky, Thankovsky
I just ADORE Look Around You series 2. I really wish there had been more episodes, or that they would bring it back. Such a great programme!
It had the misfortune to come out at a time when there was a lot of other very strong comedy, especially The Office and the very dark material that Julia Davis and Rob Brydon were doing. Also, I think you had to be born 1965-75 to appreciate it. It has affinities with Scarfolk and Hauntology. Nostalgia for a future that never happened, but which was nurtured by a "cradle to the grave" state that was on the one hand friendly and comforting, but which was also (behind the scenes) planning for all sorts of Cold War contingencies and atrocities that were never really openly discussed and could only be perceived as a sort of faint background hum of paranoia and fear that occasionally leaked through into things. Whatever that mood/world was it evaporated at some point in the 80s and you had to live through it, ideally as a child, to really get Look Around You, I think.
@@simonjones7727well this is a fairly comprehensive explanation! Can't argue with any of it. I will secretly hope this is the Simon Jones who uttered "This is your receipt for your husband; and this is my receipt, for your receipt".
This man was way ahead of his time
I am a fan.... And a toaster...
Please explain to me why this extraordinary brilliance is no longer on anywhere?
It has been put back on BBC iPlayer today!
the actor kevin eldon!
oh my god it's neutral milk hotel!
To be honest, I think this sounds awesome.
Wow, this guy was prophetic!
Peter's got a lovely smile!
St. Cerberus :D
Nailed it.
Wow! He knew my favourite song!
I love this show! I never see it on tv anymore. A true shame.
Jake Bugg
it's not just me then!
That's a certified ingenious comment, and I don't even dislike the guy.
+Joe Walker I thought the same thing, and I really like Jake Bugg. I sort of suspect that one of the writers of this show might not, though! Or it's coincidental, somehow...
This aired in 2005 so definitely coincidental...
Well done Tony, that was great. Wasn't he great! Oh bravo Tony!
Bravo indeed...
Is it bad that I wish they had a full length song of this?
Absolutely, yes.
Feels like a weird Blur demo honestly
its perfect the way it is.
The fact they never told us what Hi-Fi stands for is driving me nuts. My only recourse is to watch my favourite film "High Fidelity" starring John Cusack..
High figh.
He predicted Liam Gallagher in a way
Full on Focus Hocus Pocus with the scream to boot.
Kevin Eldon is a fucking hero.
This is one of the top 3 funniest things I have ever seen.
go on tell us the other 2
@@saramoroza-james914 The amazing John Daker video (ruclips.net/video/Zi8beYR1iBQ/видео.html) and the 911 cal from the high cop (ruclips.net/video/bW5trBzVAzE/видео.html) are right up there.
THIS IS THE GREATEST F UCKING SONG EVER WRITTEN,,, PERIOD,,,
Saint Cerberus Comprehensive :)) classic
Now THAT'S a vocal range.
Cerberus Comprehensive?
....... sounds delightful!
wow that is what music is turning into
In case anyone was wondering what the answer to the 'data bank' question is at the end, it's 'high figh' (",)
I hear Alien...
damn dude i just realized that's peter serafinowicz From "spaced" I guess simon pegg has him in everything he does.
He was right about the VITAS impression there, so this was spot on...
Wow! He predicted Ed Sheeran perfectly!
somehow this one is the most accurate..
Lyrics:
Macadeinu abadeinu
Macadeinu deinu deinu
Macadeinu abadeinu
Macadeinu deinu deinu
Macdamiz abatetron
Abatetro tetro tetro
Aaaaaaaaaaah
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Macadeinu abadeinu
Macatetro terto tet....
Just so you know: Hi-Fi stands for High Figh
RarelyEvil I'm sorry are you suggesting that figh is a word?
kanye east Figh is a word indeed. It means 'to weave'.
RarelyEvil He fighs, she fighs, high fighs.
It's very common.
please give me the link to a website with the definition of the word figh, i cannot find it anywhere gents
kanye east en.wiktionary.org/wiki/figh
lmao, you must not have searched very hard.
6 people don't know, they just don't know.
i actually really dig the song, oddly enough
I love when the other dude raps 😎
The rights to this song are owned by Tony Curtis. Thanks Tony. Thony
This is actually what some of it sounds like.
Ah! Another classic that I only know from AMV Hell xD
100% accurate.
Future music was so much better in the past.
Yeah, back in the good old new days.
When I saw this clip for the first time, with ZERO context, I thought I was dosed with acid or something.
macha.... macha! BOB! HAIL BOB!!!!!!!!
This is the funniest thing in the history of things. Those high notes..
Better than anything Taylor Swift has ever written. ❤
I love the running joke of saints that are actually monsters
Anyone got the lyrics to this musical masterpiece?
I think that's Mark Heap who also appeared in Blue Jam and Spaced.
Not Mark - it's Kevin Eldon (he was in the hilarious Agent Smith Matrix send-up episode of Spaced, but I know him best from Big Train, which Mark also did).
@@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 And the unforgettable King of Hobbies, Simon Quinlank from Fist of Fun ruclips.net/video/6B3so5iWyKw/видео.html
Was that Harry Enfield as The ghost of Tchaikovsky?
"Saint Cerberus comprehensive" 😂😂
Tony Rudd from Bristol bustin' out Pixies chord progressions.
omg, how old is this? Look how young Peter is!... He got better with age ;)
@zenzombie72 Indeed it is.
Gillal, I see you 😜
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT
WAIT, NEVERMIND...
pretty sure this is a Guided By Voices song.
No. It is a fuck-ton better than most music actually released in 2000.. and today.
Robert Popper wasn't wrong. This certainly is one of the weirdest programs ever made.
Medibot! Approves
He wasn't far off that's for sure...
Yes he was.
Hey, York travelled back in time to do some trolling...
JAKE BUGG!
He predicted the Lumineers!
And so Alt-J was created!
@jericho123456
Actually the answer it gives is High Figh
Its four in the fucking morning! And the door is open.... AGAIN!!!!
Cyberpunk 2077 radio music
Accurate
When's it going to be *Sir* Kevin Eldon?
Not a lot of time to deliver a project that he had such deliberative planning and involvement of so many pupils, and pre amble with such gravitas. Just shows how expensive video tape was in the 1980s, having to compress it all into 30 seconds
Exactly. I heard they only let him do one take, for that reason. Great for the kids to get that recognition, though.
High Figh.
pretty close.
Tabs and mp3 please
Sounds like Jake Bugg.
High Figh
he wasnt that far off
shoot! we'll never know what the abbreviation "Hi-Fi" stands for!!! :'-(
I know, it's driving me nuts, my only recourse is to watch my favourite film "High Fidelity" starring John Cusack..
watch in 144p
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RarelyEvil thats not what it's short for, thats how to pronounce it
He predicted Radiohead
He knew it was coming, and he tried changing the course of it, but he failed ..
bra-vo
This show was made in 2005, it is the shtick of the show to be like that.
@Luis55555 for saying somebody disliked
200000 of these views are from me