Last year on my birthday I played Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd: ruclips.net/video/Khf-N2f8T78/видео.html It's my birthday again today, so by way of tradition, I thought I'd play another one of my favorites: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you have song requests for next year, and maybe before, let me know.
I've gotta say Mr. Fridman, your impressive. I've actually had my kids follow you. Your a martial artist, musician, accomplished academic, an affable socialite, maintain a clean appearance and humble. Thank you for being an incredible role model. Your impact is real and is positively shaping the lives of atleast 1 family of 6.
You are not just a simple kind of man lex you are also an amazing man and a inspiration to every guy watching you. Sing all of it, we are all waiting for you here.
Holy cow Lex! You blow me away everyday. Now you sing! I’m late to your game but feel blessed to be paying attention now. You’re an unbelievably likable, humble and kind genius. The world has very few like you. We need you. May God continue to bless you!
How is this possible? Guitar, Podcast, MIT, Teacher, Martial Arts, and much more. The level of productivity and hard work to attain all of that is mind-boggling. You are really inspiring. Lex, I would be actually interested in your life-principles, daily habits, and general attitude that helped you attain these. Will you please do a podcast on this topic for us?
I come back to this cover a lot. There’s something about it that brings out this absolute joy in me to be alive everyday. The gift of each day where I can get up and learn something new. And god knows there’s always something new.
This song has such a place in not my heart but my soul. I was scared teenage mom with my son on my lap that first night in the hospital. looking out at the full moon with this little human that i had no idea how to raise alone looking back at me. the only thing i could think to do was sway him back and forth while singing this to him over and over. My Son is now 25..an incredible human and even better father. Thanks Lex for the version that felt like that night.
To me he oozes work ethic and self-discipline more than talent. At least as a person lacking significant innate musical talent, I like to hope I can reach this modest level of proficiency with hard work and self-discipline. Of course in his own field he is mega-talented.
@@Zachary_Setzer exactly. Nobody is just born with talent. Some pick things up more quickly than others, but even with that there are always many variables at play which contribute to that. I’ve played guitar for 20 years. It took me s year and a half to get decent rhythm. I quit for months at a time the first 5 years. I wasn’t musically inclined when I started playing at 19. In the past 5 years I have improved significantly and been able to write quite a bit of music, much of it unique and/or complex. Many might assume I’m ‘talented’ if they heard me play. The actual truth is I have worked really hard and overcome many challenges to get where I currently am… talent doesn’t build muscle memory, repetition does
I’m impressed considering you’re not a professional musician. Didn’t know you could play or sing. It takes guts to put yourself out there. You’re an inspiration.
My grandfather used to play this when I was a youngling. I play this on my b-day, every year. It keeps me grounded. This is my favorite cover of this song. I think I fell in love with Lex even more.
What an absolutely incredible Hue-Mane being, the more I hear of you, the more you amaze. As a mother of four sons I must say I have never heard that song before so thank you very much for introducing it to my playlists 🎉❤️✌️🐜
Crazy i was just listening to a random acoustic playlist and this came up, was like damn this sounds like a good cover already listening to the first seconds of it, and then boom its Lex! Much love brotha!
I never would have thought Lynyrd Skynyrd would be in your wheelhouse, but your guitar playing is beautiful and you have a Leonard Cohen quality to your voice. Thank you for bringing in-depth thinking to the world. It's refreshing to go deep on subjects when conventional news only offers sound bytes.
Happy birthday Lex, and keep on this wonderful podcast. Its one of my favourite of all! Thank You! Sounds very good btw, this song really suits my actual mood...
Lex, that’s a beautiful rendition of Simple Man. I am a big fan of both You and LS. I first saw them in 1977, Nassau Coliseum, LI, NY. What a show! I will always treasure that concert as it was the original LS band. ❤️✌️🇺🇸
That was good. The "I wish I could sing like that" kind of good. Happy birthday, Lex. I don't have any song suggestions but I will suggest that you make more videos like this one. Your channel is already a treat for people who are interested in science. Maybe it will grow into a beautiful combination of science and art. 😊
An all around man. What else can’t you do. I’m a fan . Watch your podcast. Rogan is my second. You’re an inspiration to many youngsters and the adult academia as well . Thank you.
Savage lex , i listened to you on jre , i really like your energy u so chilled ,i play guitar myself and can tell u this is a savage cover because its really hard too sing but u made it your own , good job ,and u have a great podcast too
Hey Lex, this is a really nice cover. It's also nice to see more dimensions of someone as accomplished and prolific as you. I'm in grad school for AI and Computer Vision, but I feel like I've abandoned my music since starting on this path. It's inspiring to see someone doing both.
Brings chills, every time I hear it. Lex's melodic voice is raw, real and relevant. Please, musician Lex needs to do more covers or perform his own pieces. (Using someone else's voice: It is entirely possible Lex could do musical gigs at venues and have a side carreer as a musician)
@@damienlazar6103 "Once Upon a Time in the West," "News," "Single Handed Sailor," "Tunnel of Love," all would fit well in my opinion. I'd love to see Lex rock the end solo on Tunnel! And his voice meshes well with Knopfler's guitar in my mind.
@@MelSogo i'd love to see that too. Agreed! The list goes on though haha, on every street, the man's too strong, latest trick, there's so many songs that would suit him. Why worry would also be perfect for him. Knopfler's stuff too, i'd love to see him do "wherever i go" 😁 too much to ask though haha the man's a busy simple yet complicated man. Keep up the good work sir!
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Last year on my birthday I played Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd: ruclips.net/video/Khf-N2f8T78/видео.html It's my birthday again today, so by way of tradition, I thought I'd play another one of my favorites: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you have song requests for next year, and maybe before, let me know.
You should arrange another Joe Rogan appearance, this time with Khabib. Russian edition.
Lex, great cover! You should really do a Johnny Cash cover. Your voice is perfect for it!
Rammstein - Seemann
Lex Fridman house of rising sun! happy birthday!
Happy Birthday! Cover Van Halen's Take your whiskey home please!
I've gotta say Mr. Fridman, your impressive. I've actually had my kids follow you. Your a martial artist, musician, accomplished academic, an affable socialite, maintain a clean appearance and humble. Thank you for being an incredible role model. Your impact is real and is positively shaping the lives of atleast 1 family of 6.
What does it mean to you to “maintain a clean appearance”?
@@DirtBikes_MathGarden stays in shape and grooms oneself properly.
hum bug what does it mean to “groom oneself properly”?
What does it mean have your kids follow him? Lol
Dont force kids to follow Fridman please
He’s Everything: Looks, Brains, Talent, Humble, Kind Hearted. I LoVE Lex !!!!
Keep it in your pants, Mari.
huge hog too apparently
He’s a good dude
What's not to love.
Lex Freidman does Johnny Cash doing Lynard Skynard. Love it
My exact thought! Loving this!
And that solo was totally Jerry Cantrell!!!! Amazing cover
Exactly! 👏👏👏👏
@@jessewest2109 jerry could really make some nice leads
He puts so much sincere thought and effort on everything he does.
Feels like a Johnny Cash cover of Simple Man . Cool stuff Lex!
Came here looking for this comment.
Extremely accurate lol
Very cool indeed
Exact same vibe I got from it too lol
That's obviously what he was going for
This guys dedication and work ethic is just the best
That's an awesome singing voice they loaded him with.
😂
You are not just a simple kind of man lex you are also an amazing man and a inspiration to every guy watching you.
Sing all of it, we are all waiting for you here.
💙
Holy cow Lex! You blow me away everyday. Now you sing! I’m late to your game but feel blessed to be paying attention now. You’re an unbelievably likable, humble and kind genius. The world has very few like you. We need you. May God continue to bless you!
You are never too late, ever.
I used to sing this to my son, when he was a baby. He's 28, now and hearing it makes me all emotional. ♡
How is this possible?
Guitar, Podcast, MIT, Teacher, Martial Arts, and much more.
The level of productivity and hard work to attain all of that is mind-boggling. You are really inspiring.
Lex, I would be actually interested in your life-principles, daily habits, and general attitude that helped you attain these.
Will you please do a podcast on this topic for us?
He's a beast man!!!
That's what happens when dudes don't get married.
@Alex What makes him a simp?
Read atomic habits by james clear :)
He’s a jew...
Lex is like the guy from limitless once he realizes he can do anything……
Faxx
underrated comment
Who in the hell dislikes videos like this? Dude is just doing his thing and doing it pretty damn well.
All videos will have a percentage down votes.
It's weird...
He sings more naturally than he speaks.
Sounds Great!
he also sings faster than he speaks
There is no singing in the video.
Absolutely beautiful Lex. It takes boldness to share your own art with the world, and you do so with grace, artistry, and excellence.
Thank you.
I like the way you sang this actually. The lyrics fit the tone.
I come back to this video frequently. Lex is such a beautiful soul.
Happy birthday. Love your podcast. You're a good human.
I come back to this cover a lot. There’s something about it that brings out this absolute joy in me to be alive everyday. The gift of each day where I can get up and learn something new. And god knows there’s always something new.
You have a wonderfully comforting voice
What a beautiful song! Melodious. No screaming, nothing too much, just deeply soulful.
You covered it well, Lex. Thank you.
I'm a simple man when I see a lex video I click.
Trolls found the ultimate nonesense response. I see a video, I like it ... I must be a simp🤦♀️
That’s an impossible portrait
🖖🏼😆
This song has such a place in not my heart but my soul. I was scared teenage mom with my son on my lap that first night in the hospital. looking out at the full moon with this little human that i had no idea how to raise alone looking back at me. the only thing i could think to do was sway him back and forth while singing this to him over and over. My Son is now 25..an incredible human and even better father. Thanks Lex for the version that felt like that night.
This man just oozes talent.
Well, not the singing though
To me he oozes work ethic and self-discipline more than talent. At least as a person lacking significant innate musical talent, I like to hope I can reach this modest level of proficiency with hard work and self-discipline.
Of course in his own field he is mega-talented.
@@Zachary_Setzer exactly. Nobody is just born with talent. Some pick things up more quickly than others, but even with that there are always many variables at play which contribute to that.
I’ve played guitar for 20 years. It took me s year and a half to get decent rhythm. I quit for months at a time the first 5 years. I wasn’t musically inclined when I started playing at 19. In the past 5 years I have improved significantly and been able to write quite a bit of music, much of it unique and/or complex. Many might assume I’m ‘talented’ if they heard me play. The actual truth is I have worked really hard and overcome many challenges to get where I currently am… talent doesn’t build muscle memory, repetition does
@@Mark-ms4ze singing was beautiful honestly, full of emotion
If I wanted to hear Moby covering this song, then yes he does
I could listen to this all day...
I was not expecting the beautiful voice! so much soul and emotion... it's very tom waitesque with how much humanity is in it... Love it :)
I’m impressed considering you’re not a professional musician. Didn’t know you could play or sing. It takes guts to put yourself out there. You’re an inspiration.
Lovely cover, Lex! You have quite a ‘Johnny Cash/Lou Reed/Morissey” inflection in your singing voice.
My grandfather used to play this when I was a youngling. I play this on my b-day, every year. It keeps me grounded. This is my favorite cover of this song. I think I fell in love with Lex even more.
happy birthday lex!
Love your voice Lex... there's something soulful about it! Thank you.
Lex, you are a modern day Renaissance man and an inspiration to myself and I'm sure many more. Thank you for the uploads and have an awesome day.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to put yourself, your guitar playing, and your singing out there for the world. Bravo sir! 😎
I listen to your interviews because they're insightful. Wouldn't have predicted your singing voice to be this good!
Excellent!
I'm a simple man. I see Lex playing the guitar, I click.
awesome!!!! talented engineer and musician.
juan fernando escobar and a talented martial artist
My favorite version. Lex > Lynyrd
Much love brother
Wow! Real Leanard Cohen vibe. Truly from your soul, brother.
What an absolutely incredible Hue-Mane being, the more I hear of you, the more you amaze. As a mother of four sons I must say I have never heard that song before so thank you very much for introducing it to my playlists 🎉❤️✌️🐜
Programming, politics, science, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's kind of creepy how relevant this channel is to me.
Me too, and I'm 30 years older than he is.
same here, only im 16
This is the undisputed no questions asked best version of this song ever to come out of an artist mouth other than the man the wrote it on paper.
Crazy i was just listening to a random acoustic playlist and this came up, was like damn this sounds like a good cover already listening to the first seconds of it, and then boom its Lex! Much love brotha!
I never would have thought Lynyrd Skynyrd would be in your wheelhouse, but your guitar playing is beautiful and you have a Leonard Cohen quality to your voice. Thank you for bringing in-depth thinking to the world. It's refreshing to go deep on subjects when conventional news only offers sound bytes.
Happy birthday!
And keep up the great work. Your show and Weird Trick Mafia are my favorite computer science/software engineering podcasts.
On the 2nd listen I closed my eyes. He simply strokes the soul in complex ways.
A Russian immigrant playing a Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Love it! "What a country" as Yakov Smirnoff would say.
Saw Yakov live about a year ago. Dude is hilarious
@@joshuab3715 he's still around? Wow, don't think I've seen him since the '90s.
Wow!!!!! You have many talents Lex. Keep following your bliss. We are love. Thank you
Happy birthday Lex, and keep on this wonderful podcast.
Its one of my favourite of all! Thank You!
Sounds very good btw, this song really suits my actual mood...
We are very grateful to have lex around
I love this so much, lex. You are a simple man who is highly educated and who does not judge people
The discipline this man has is admirable. One of his accomplishments is alot for most of us...
Happy birthday!
Keep up all the quality content,
You are a true inspiration to me.
yeah I cried, this and "If" by Rudyard Kipling get me every time, thank you Lex Fridman
Lex, that’s a beautiful rendition of Simple Man. I am a big fan of both You and LS. I first saw them in 1977, Nassau Coliseum, LI, NY. What a show! I will always treasure that concert as it was the original LS band. ❤️✌️🇺🇸
Lex,
I do not take your talents for granted.
Thank you Sir.
Love your version!! Love the Leonard Cohen like vocals! Beautiful!
Wow, the emotions !This sounded great, but it *felt* even better !
That was good. The "I wish I could sing like that" kind of good.
Happy birthday, Lex. I don't have any song suggestions but I will suggest that you make more videos like this one. Your channel is already a treat for people who are interested in science. Maybe it will grow into a beautiful combination of science and art. 😊
Being like Lex is who men should strive to be.
An all around man. What else can’t you do. I’m a fan . Watch your podcast. Rogan is my second. You’re an inspiration to many youngsters and the adult academia as well . Thank you.
This robot makes me feel a lot of emotions.
Thank you Lex ! I enjoyed the Pink Floyd as well. Very well done, with a good ear. Tucson, AZ.
Excellent !!!..Skynyrd would be Proud....
Savage lex , i listened to you on jre , i really like your energy u so chilled ,i play guitar myself and can tell u this is a savage cover because its really hard too sing but u made it your own , good job ,and u have a great podcast too
My favorite song. Love your version .
Happy birthday man ! Always in awe of your personality.
How am I just seeing this now. This is insanely good. Bravo Lex Bravo
Lex sings now? This guy does it all.
Literally after becoming my favourite RUclipsr with this one.. honestly can't believe how talented this guy is
Totally been digging your brain, but damn Lex, I've fallen in love. Kudos brother, take a bow.
Bravo Lex. Very nicely done.
Lovely haunting version in a lower register. Puts a whole different spin on it ...
There's nothing you can't do, Lex!!! Great cover
I love this boy!
This guitar sound is so smooth. When you sang on Jre it was funny and great! Keep singing.
Love this man. Anything but simple
Hey Lex, this is a really nice cover. It's also nice to see more dimensions of someone as accomplished and prolific as you. I'm in grad school for AI and Computer Vision, but I feel like I've abandoned my music since starting on this path. It's inspiring to see someone doing both.
Yo Lex... I was doubtful at first but that was incredibly moving. Beautiful. You are one of a kind. Thanks for sharing!
Brings chills, every time I hear it.
Lex's melodic voice is raw, real and relevant.
Please, musician Lex needs to do more covers or perform his own pieces.
(Using someone else's voice: It is entirely possible Lex could do musical gigs at venues and have a side carreer as a musician)
I’m loving your Johnny Cash vibe Lex, (swoon)🙃💜🙃
Great voice, great brain, great personality! Well done Lex! Happy B-Day
An amazing performance indeed, such charisma
Impressive! You're a talented man Brother 👍
I discovered this today and it made my day better. Much better. Beautiful bro.
Thank you for playing the song of my ancestors it means so much too me personally.❤❤❤
Wow makes my day,what inspiration from a man who walks the talk, a simple beautiful man,my kind of man.
It really sounds great =) i love it.
And happy birthday to you 😊
May the universal curiosity never leave you
You are one versatile human being. Love your complexities.
Excellent. Your voice would be great for Dire Straits songs.
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 what song would you reccomend? 🤔
Private investigations would suit him best i think.
Yeah or brothers in arms
@@damienlazar6103 "Once Upon a Time in the West," "News," "Single Handed Sailor," "Tunnel of Love," all would fit well in my opinion. I'd love to see Lex rock the end solo on Tunnel! And his voice meshes well with Knopfler's guitar in my mind.
@@MelSogo i'd love to see that too. Agreed!
The list goes on though haha, on every street, the man's too strong, latest trick, there's so many songs that would suit him. Why worry would also be perfect for him.
Knopfler's stuff too, i'd love to see him do "wherever i go" 😁 too much to ask though haha the man's a busy simple yet complicated man. Keep up the good work sir!
Mr. Fridman... Johnny Cash style
SimpleMan..WoW
happy birthday Lex, thx for your RUclips channel. a simple man from China
I feel so useless and inspired in same time listening to this man. Feeling guilt not doing my best. The meaning of life is to do your best.
you're awesome! you inspired me to try and practice more
BEUTIFUL!! Your voice is so deep, so amazing!!! BEUTIFUL!!!!; Please continue with this playlist and your reading poems.
Your vocals were the real surprise on this one. How can one guy be so good at so many things.
What an epic crossover of some of my favorites ❤ thank you Lex ❤
I hope you will consider posting more of your music when you feel so inspired.
a man of many talents, your dedication and resolve to your passions is truly inspring, as a fellow ML-engineer/Musician hybrid
Lex is awesome in his simplicity. What a well rounded dude.
Yeah !
Absolutely incredible Lex!!
lol, its totally not incredible.
@@letmeknowhowthatgoes There is always that one person in the comments who can’t play nice.
That was beautiful , made me cry , thank you