Hallelujah - Puddles Pity Party at the SF Regency Lodge Ballroom

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  • čas přidán 15. 10. 2014
  • The soul and heart can come through despite any costume we wear.
    Performance by Puddles, the Sad Clown with the Golden Voice: www.puddlespityparty.com
    Filmed at the Regency Lodge Ballroom (built in 1909) - San Francisco, September 27, 2014
    "Hallelujah" composed by L. Cohen (Introduction song is "Garden Rose" by Lavender Diamond)
    Shot on the formidable Sony A7s, 2 Panny GH4s, Panny GX7 and BMPCC, edited in FCPX and graded in Davinci Resolve.
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  • @TheWorldAccordingtoJim
    @TheWorldAccordingtoJim Před rokem +142

    I made a comment 2 years ago about this man's beautiful voice and not one thumbs up I'm back!!!!

  • @davidgdraper6269
    @davidgdraper6269 Před měsícem +11

    This guy is amazing. I’m a grieving veteran already mourning the upcoming loss of my service/companion dog and just finding this channel is a lifesaver.
    He starts low and seems to identify where you are at but pulls you in for a smile, a laugh or a sing even leaving you feeling a bit better than just minutes before.
    This guy would probably done quite well in the courts of middle aged Europe. A master at his profession.

    • @jenn26134
      @jenn26134 Před dnem

      God Bless You ♥♥♥ You will meet in Heaven....

  • @aliciahumpherys4916
    @aliciahumpherys4916 Před 3 lety +450

    In a world where just about anyone can make us laugh, Puddles came to help us cry.

    • @The_206
      @The_206 Před 2 lety +9

      Well said 😓

    • @charles1412
      @charles1412 Před 2 lety +7

      I felt this comment.

    • @flynnmorrow6945
      @flynnmorrow6945 Před 2 lety +3

      This exactly.

    • @akplayz1154
      @akplayz1154 Před rokem +6

      So many underestimate the healing power of grief and sadness. Let yourself feel ALL of your emotions.
      Alicia, this is a perfect comment for these times we are currently trying to survive.

    • @ytr3488
      @ytr3488 Před rokem +2

      @@charles1412 LOL!!!!!!!!

  • @chocolatekyppcookie
    @chocolatekyppcookie Před rokem +197

    I hope the man who plays Puddles knows how much he’s loved by what he does. His singing is beautiful, really makes you feel the music. It’s like he reaches into your heart and touches it. Absolutely stunning performance. ❤ Puddles reminds me everyday it’s a human thing and it’s okay to be sad. It’s alright to feel that way and sometimes a good cry can let everything out. Thank you Puddles. ❤

  • @allanwidner9276
    @allanwidner9276 Před 4 lety +2617

    The act starts before he gets to the stage - the shuffling, clumsy walk to the stage carrying his briefcase and - importantly - a lantern. His act goes far beyond a carefully honed singing talent - throughout every one of his performances I see the traditions of the art of the mime, in this case the tradition of the sad-face clown who holds a mirror to our suffering, and shows the tragic side of even our greatest joys. This man is a genius.

    • @junkevidence
      @junkevidence Před 4 lety +44

      Allan Widner and very underrated

    • @thakurcolin
      @thakurcolin Před 4 lety +29

      Astute observation! Th singing empties my pain and discomfort...

    • @vh7382
      @vh7382 Před 4 lety +15

      So true

    • @sxxge6277
      @sxxge6277 Před 4 lety +6

      Ye

    • @-Old-School-Gamer
      @-Old-School-Gamer Před 4 lety +49

      Allan Widner In my opinion he is one of the most underrated artist that has ever been on any “Got Talent” Competition and agreed he is undoubtedly a genius his whole persona (act) is spot on; he is a true artist and his voice is phenomenal.

  • @Xartavion
    @Xartavion Před 6 lety +614

    God, this guy could sing the phone book and make people weep.

  • @thomasbell7033
    @thomasbell7033 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Every couple of years I come back and watch this until I can't bear it anymore. It is a haunting performance.

    • @johnb.9104
      @johnb.9104 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I've heard many versions but this is one of my absolute favorites🕊

  • @emmaisshady5482
    @emmaisshady5482 Před 4 lety +873

    I see the sadness in his eyes. I believe the clown is the act but not the sadness.

    • @Name-oz4lq
      @Name-oz4lq Před 4 lety +24

      There are videos of him without the paint & he’s not a normally sad dude. I’m sure he has pain deep within that he brings out for his act. Or.. music makes him sad

    • @sxxge6277
      @sxxge6277 Před 4 lety +2

      Ye

    • @joninstasi
      @joninstasi Před 4 lety +2

      Hes a comedian

    • @sootikins
      @sootikins Před 4 lety +29

      I think he is a very talented actor. A good actor becomes the role, including conjuring up genuine emotions.

    • @Meh-sn5kj
      @Meh-sn5kj Před 4 lety +4

      KillerWolf360 mean like depression. Like he lost someone. Not a superficial sadness

  • @rongermanotta309
    @rongermanotta309 Před 8 lety +363

    he should get a grammy

  • @justinebalderas
    @justinebalderas Před 6 lety +1746

    This is hands down the best make up tutorial on CZcams

    • @gqwonder
      @gqwonder Před 6 lety +12

      Justine Balderas this wins.

    • @itzjazzyjazzin5754
      @itzjazzyjazzin5754 Před 5 lety +15

      James Charles is S H A K I N G

    • @tinajaytimes2533
      @tinajaytimes2533 Před 5 lety +4

      Lol f.r best by far 😆😆😆😆

    • @alexsmith7313
      @alexsmith7313 Před 5 lety +9

      That is hands down the funniest comment on youtube.

    • @jimg5669
      @jimg5669 Před 4 lety +4

      Think he has an egg in the Guild Museum?
      😃

  • @andrewlloyd1198
    @andrewlloyd1198 Před rokem +36

    What I love about Puddles is that if he were any less of a singer, this act would collapse in upon itself. But he's so bloody good that it not only works, but is sublime.

  • @k2k4
    @k2k4 Před 4 lety +744

    It's so wierd to see puddles out of his makeup, even briefly, but it reminds you that he's a person playing a character and to that I give my respect. It's hard to imagine you as anything but puddles good sir.

    • @SantaBarbaraDianne
      @SantaBarbaraDianne Před 4 lety +19

      When he puts on Puddles make up he is Puddles- nothing more, nothing less and I love it

    • @alfredharrison597
      @alfredharrison597 Před 3 lety +8

      Actually I think puddles is the real him, and him being out of puddles is the act. It is sometimes like that with people who use costumes. not saying anything bad about this man whatsoever, I 100% respect him and the fact that he makes so many people feel good emotionally speaks volumes. But look at what happened to Jared Leto as the joker in Suicide Squad and Heath Ledger... Sometime the character literally becomes you.

    • @randyfergus8781
      @randyfergus8781 Před rokem +5

      @@alfredharrison597 Your story reminded me of one I heard about Elvis Presley a while back. It seems that Elvis and one of the regular Vegas opening acts (who's name I can't recall at the moment) had become close friends over the years and Elvis had invited him to his dressing room to hang out before a show one evening, When it came time to head backstage, this guy walked along continuing their conversation. Elvis took his place for the beginning and, as it was described, he was still "my buddy Elvis" but as the moment came closer and Elvis was about to make his entrance, he said the strangest thing happened. Somehow, the friend said, "one second I was standing there talking to my good friend Elvis and suddenly, as the music picked up, I found myself looking at ELVIS PRESLEY! " He said it was nothing you could really put your finger on but the transformation was complete

  • @Spammyguy712
    @Spammyguy712 Před 8 lety +2009

    I am usually terrified of clowns...but I just love this guy. He's unbelievable. I hope he knows that.

    • @tomcrowe-garey7485
      @tomcrowe-garey7485 Před 8 lety +25

      +Dean Webb I'm horribly terrified of clowns as well. My friends once had me meet "Ouchie the Clown" (Look it up), and I thought that was it for me. I saw Puddles perform in Hollywood last year, and he's the only clown (albeit Italian Operatic) that I am not afraid of. Puddles is an exceptionally talented performer!

    • @basslinejoe7546
      @basslinejoe7546 Před 8 lety +35

      I almost wrecked my car once. I was a little late for work in DC traffic. As I glanced around the scenery, I saw THE most terrifying bumpersticker "I💗 (a clown head slightly tilted to the side)". The longer I was forced to sit behind a car with such a bumpersticker, more and more infuriated I became. When I was finally able to pass that vehicle, I sped up to pass vehicle...in my mind all I could think, "what type of person would, not only admit to loving clowns, but PROCLAIM the fact for all to see.
      My lane was finally speeding up some as the lane with the 'car'....FOUR CLOWNS seated in the car. Omg lmfao!! With my mouth agape and me staring hatefully, I had to slam my breaks on as the cars ahead of me had slowed or almost stopped. 8am on a Friday...ruined my day.
      Hahaha this clown, I'm gonna force myself to ask for a photo with him. 😬 hahahaha

    • @Spammyguy712
      @Spammyguy712 Před 8 lety +8

      BassLine Joe LOL! That's a good story! I hope you get your photo!

    • @Fonzi79
      @Fonzi79 Před 7 lety +3

      BassLine Joe that made me laugh

    • @debrick710
      @debrick710 Před 7 lety +2

      OMG, same here!

  • @onetallmunchkin
    @onetallmunchkin Před 9 lety +500

    We have all heard this song a million times. There are so many covers and so many versions. But each time I watch this video, I feel like I'm hearing it for the first time. It takes the exaggerated sad clown to truly bring out the emotion in this song. You can feel the grief felt, and the vulnerability of Puddles as a performer interspersed with him applying his makeup is hauntingly beautiful.

    • @danbytp
      @danbytp Před 7 lety +6

      Miles Purinton This is what makes this type of Clown so great as exemplified by Puddles.Great Talent,my friend!!!

    • @kroakie4
      @kroakie4 Před 7 lety +2

      Miles Purinton, well said.

    • @nmu3953
      @nmu3953 Před 7 lety +1

      kroakie4 I was gonna say the same thing

    • @thedarci1368
      @thedarci1368 Před 7 lety +4

      Wouldn't it be amazing if someone would do a vid with him and Leonard Cohen doing this together. I know in this day of vids and art and all it could be done wish it would be I think it would be amazing......

    • @Wolfmyth100
      @Wolfmyth100 Před 7 lety +4

      So true...many covers, many versions. I have to say, I have never heard a bad cover of this song...even when it's done by buskers

  • @libertyvilleguy2903
    @libertyvilleguy2903 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I’ve only discovered Puddles in the last couple weeks, and boy, what I’ve been missing. What an act, what a voice.

  • @brianmann3234
    @brianmann3234 Před 3 lety +34

    Leonard Cohen is looking down from heaven saying DAMN.....now that’s how my song is supposed to be sung....great job Puddles

  • @n.miller907
    @n.miller907 Před 9 lety +75

    There is just something so unnerving about seeing a clown pouring out his guts in a song. This man is sheer genius. Bravo!

  • @johnd4567
    @johnd4567 Před 7 lety +75

    I am a huge fan of Puddles. Not only an angelic voice but stage presence. This song pulls a tear every time.

  • @brenthumm7919
    @brenthumm7919 Před 4 lety +105

    I was at the second show that night and was blown away. The recording doesn't completely capture the depth of sound. it's like watching a sunset vs seeing it in a picture. Such an amazing experience.

    • @jazzsnare
      @jazzsnare Před rokem +2

      I am sure you are right. I wish I had been there.

  • @beckyhicks5889
    @beckyhicks5889 Před rokem +31

    Not since Leonard Cohen have I heard such a beautiful version of "Hallelujah" !
    Puddles you rock!

    • @EvilJester119
      @EvilJester119 Před 5 měsíci +2

      During the “Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen” from 2018 singer K.D. Lang did this song and she was absolutely amazing. You might be able to find it on CZcams.
      I do agree Puddles is awesome as well. I think Leonard would’ve loved it.

  • @joanl3669
    @joanl3669 Před 7 lety +19

    I take it back. The whole thing is genius.

  • @alexanderperry1844
    @alexanderperry1844 Před 4 lety +2031

    I suspect that there is a very interesting, and very human, story behind Puddles.

    • @FUBARguy107
      @FUBARguy107 Před 4 lety +126

      Apparently he was an Elvis impersonator for a while and I think he was a bartender or a bouncer... something like that. He is a heckin cool dude

    • @1asdfasdfasdf
      @1asdfasdfasdf Před 4 lety +37

      Interview with no makeup: czcams.com/video/gUB3YwmryoE/video.html

    • @anthoniG
      @anthoniG Před 4 lety +57

      @@1asdfasdfasdf That kind of spoils it though. Like knowing how a magic trick is done.

    • @viisqe
      @viisqe Před 4 lety +7

      No he clown bc something about it help hin

    • @jareddudley3194
      @jareddudley3194 Před 4 lety +2

      He is black

  • @anaportillo8170
    @anaportillo8170 Před 4 lety +232

    The clown act just makes his voice pop out. No one is expecting it.

  • @MrRedterrier
    @MrRedterrier Před 4 lety +38

    The power of Pathos...the art of Chaplin so powerfully delivered by Puddles....an artist to be admired and importantly seen live...as I did with my wife at theMelbourne Comedy Festival in 2015....his performance lifted us both at a time of family trauma.

  • @RiNNYPINO96
    @RiNNYPINO96 Před 8 lety +1035

    at first i was thinking, crap im on the weird part of youtube but when he started to sing my mind was fully blown away

    • @peterbrophy3478
      @peterbrophy3478 Před 8 lety +2

      +Ar Pr same

    • @sh33psh34d
      @sh33psh34d Před 8 lety +2

      +Ar Pr a heart n soul true entertainer

    • @G9402
      @G9402 Před 8 lety +13

      +Ar Pr You're still on the weirdest part of CZcams, haha. Puddles has some pipes though. No doubt about it.

    • @peterbrophy3478
      @peterbrophy3478 Před 8 lety +1

      he does cool dude

    • @margeauxbruce243
      @margeauxbruce243 Před 7 lety

      Ar Pr same

  • @PrincetonTV
    @PrincetonTV Před 6 lety +1146

    Crazy man ..... every word, every syllable, every vowel and consonant Perfectly done , none rushed - none skipped. Every note, every bar every phrase, placed down with the tenderness of a man placing a rose on his just passed away mother. Every gesture, every movement done with purpose and intention and with attention of a surgeon removing a live grenade from the still living body with landmines all around. And the application of make-up with the grace of Leonardo da Vince painting the Hand of God.

    • @ladym1910
      @ladym1910 Před 6 lety +61

      PrincetonTV, Sir/Madam , your insight and poetry is so sorely needed, mostly lacking and truly appreciated by some of us. If you are so inclined, please post more comments. You would be enriching Puddles' life and ours. Thank you.

    • @PrincetonTV
      @PrincetonTV Před 6 lety +29

      I am not all that literate, or colorful in my writing (I am lucky to get the spelling right). I fear that my description falls short. Puddles appearances on America Got Talent was so A#1 that I don't have the words. We can only hope that Puddles gets that exposure that his act and voice deserve. This week my first Argentine Tango went on tour to teach the angles to dance. While my teacher went home for Hospice, she insisted they have the weekly dance. And as she got ready to take her 'Flight", her student and friends danced and cried just in the next room. What a beautiful to leave this plain. Puddles has that quality. Sharing our sadness while filling our hearts with joy and uplifting us. You can simply thank Puddles for anything I might write.He is the inspiration.

    • @ladym1910
      @ladym1910 Před 6 lety +11

      Hello PrincetonTV, Thank you for sharing your perspective and I'm sure Puddles would be very moved by your heartfelt words and unique insight. Many are touched by Puddles' music but too few express their reaction in such a moving way. This depth of comment is too rare and I really appreciate it.
      I also hope that Puddles gets the exposure that he deserves and he obviously has and is working very hard to help that happen. His unique performances touch many of us in a powerful way and that's lucky for us. For some, who have more recently been impacted by various kinds of loss and grief, his vulnerability mixed with the power, beauty and coherency of his voice and message, are so comforting during a time when we're experiencing our own vulnerability especially strongly. Be well.

    • @PrincetonTV
      @PrincetonTV Před 6 lety +3

      Oh I am Michael..

    • @ladym1910
      @ladym1910 Před 6 lety +2

      Hello Michael and thank you for helping me understand Puddles better.

  • @geoffreytasker2097
    @geoffreytasker2097 Před 4 lety +333

    this is the first time I've heard this song and understood every word. he's fantastic

    • @TheBlessedbread
      @TheBlessedbread Před 3 lety +1

      Wait till you hear and see Crazy Train. Awesome

    • @Pippinpaddleopsicopolous
      @Pippinpaddleopsicopolous Před 3 lety +4

      Surely you've heard the original by Leonard Cohen?

    • @martinkennedy9950
      @martinkennedy9950 Před 3 lety

      K.D. Lang

    • @michaelconner1771
      @michaelconner1771 Před 3 lety

      Look at the movie BASQUIAT. Very interesting movie about a major black artist (Haitian/Puerto Rican) who overdosed on heroin at the age of 27. That song is performed, as well as other great songs.

    • @morgunstyles7253
      @morgunstyles7253 Před 2 lety

      See carly sononclair do this song. Incredible!

  • @rhondawebber
    @rhondawebber Před 3 lety +48

    I am an ICU nurse. I have compassion fatigue, from long hours, and too many Covid-19 patients. My 1 day off a week includes drinking some merlot and watching Puddles. This is my life.......:(

    • @wisdomvrproject2254
      @wisdomvrproject2254 Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you for all of your dedication and tireless work. We just finished a project about COVID19 focusing on one of your peers. www.insidecovid19vr.com

    • @jasonharper3334
      @jasonharper3334 Před 3 lety +2

      Watching right along with you - chin up and enjoy that Merlot

    • @martinkennedy9950
      @martinkennedy9950 Před 3 lety +2

      Bless you. Get that shot

    • @rhondawebber
      @rhondawebber Před 3 lety +2

      @@martinkennedy9950 Got it yesterday!

    • @stevew1904
      @stevew1904 Před 3 lety +2

      You deserve that Merlot! Well done for your dedication to your work, helping others stay healthy. God bless you ❤️

  • @cherubwings
    @cherubwings Před 7 lety +48

    Last song I shared with my father before he passed. It will always be very special to me.

  • @wondermama8179
    @wondermama8179 Před 7 lety +80

    I am incrediblly stunned right this moment. I came across this man as I was watching AGT vids and dared myself to watch his audition. I'm sooo elated right now...I can hardly type! Let me explain; I have suffered since childhood from coulrophobia, "fear of clowns". It has been quite sever as I'm not able to go to birthday or coustume parties if a clown will be there. I cant take my kids to the circus and up until Mcdonald's all but dropped their clown mascot I couldn't even go get a burger from there. I experience great anxiety and panic attacks and even fainted once when a clown came too close. But this man....THIS clown....he's different. His face is gentle and voice reassuring. Unbelievably, the more I watched the calmer I became until eventually I was utterly captivated. Mr. Puddles Pity Party, if you're reading these post, you may very well have cured my phobia! Thank you and God bless you. I will continue to follow your performances. You have positively eased my fears.

  • @akplayz1154
    @akplayz1154 Před rokem +5

    I live and die by the expression on Puddle's face. @6:14

  • @ElvisPriscillaPresley
    @ElvisPriscillaPresley Před 3 lety +20

    “The common eye sees only the outside of things, and judges by that, but the seeing eye pierces through and reads the heart and the soul.”
    ― Mark Twain

  • @ardie77
    @ardie77 Před 8 lety +44

    Rather listen to Puddles than most of the rap today!

    • @markcalkins3447
      @markcalkins3447 Před 6 lety +3

      ardie77 to be fair though, Puddles is a completely different genre...

  • @juliangiacobbe
    @juliangiacobbe Před 8 lety +42

    nope, I'm not crying. Y'all are crying.

    • @Nerdicronia
      @Nerdicronia Před 6 lety +8

      Damn tiny ninjas spraying onion juice into the air, man.

  • @vicferrari9380
    @vicferrari9380 Před rokem +13

    This is the first time that I've actually heard the rest of the words. Not just hallelujah over and over. Thank you Puddles

  • @bboyven
    @bboyven Před 2 lety +1

    The sad silent clown who can only communicate his story through song. Such a beautiful act.

  • @sugaredcinnamonplums2334
    @sugaredcinnamonplums2334 Před 7 lety +193

    Whenever I hear this man sing, I can't help but I cry a little. You can hear the emotion behind his voice and how beautifully it blends with the melody of the song.

  • @rattydarren
    @rattydarren Před 7 lety +78

    when feeling down, listen to puddles the clown :-)

  • @love_wins_2218
    @love_wins_2218 Před 3 lety +48

    Whatever drove him to create "Puddles" I pray God is healing his heart. Clearly he is on his way back from a very painful time in his life. ❤

  • @Greatdogs3150
    @Greatdogs3150 Před 3 lety +16

    I owe you an opologie Puddles. The first time I watched one of your vids on you tube I posted a comment that wasn't very nice. It was a joke about two cannibals eating a clown. It was all I posted without even saying how darn good you are at singing and acting and for that, i am sincerely sorry because after hearing you do this song you are absolutely one of the best. Lungs, you got em along with pure talent. Thank you

  • @FenTasticPiercings
    @FenTasticPiercings Před 8 lety +1818

    I keep coming back to this over and over. I love his voice so much, and I love this video. So much emotion both in his voice and in the video...love love love.

    • @Garyyost
      @Garyyost  Před 8 lety +24

      +Fenreya Thanks, and I know what you mean. I regularly dig it up and watch it again too. Something about it resonates deeply with the human condition. So glad you enjoy it as well.

    • @Elegant_Sausage
      @Elegant_Sausage Před 8 lety +17

      Could not agree more, and my 2 year old just adores his videos for some reason. I put them on if he's in a bad mood. Works every time. ;) LOVE

    • @ash1rose
      @ash1rose Před 7 lety +16

      Me too! I can't get the song out of my head. This is my favorite rendition of it.

    • @feliperamirez4088
      @feliperamirez4088 Před 7 lety +9

      I'm using this song for my wedding ball. I am so excited!

    • @peterearley9579
      @peterearley9579 Před 7 lety +1

      Fenreya Björnsdøttir yes!

  • @daantje3271
    @daantje3271 Před 6 lety +484

    I'm really not a fan of clowns, but I think I can make an exception for this one.

  • @markschuckert372
    @markschuckert372 Před 3 lety +9

    this man has a deep soul we need more like him

  • @user-yf5qf6co1t
    @user-yf5qf6co1t Před 3 měsíci +1

    He doesn’t do it for fame, he does it because he really feels it.

  • @his357
    @his357 Před 8 lety +26

    so surprised he hasn't sign a record deal or more known his voice is awesome

  • @mikeguiffredo3233
    @mikeguiffredo3233 Před 7 lety +15

    I was never a fan of clowns until I came across Puddles. Puddles has my pity! Keep singing your heart out Puddles!

  • @donweimer9264
    @donweimer9264 Před 2 lety +41

    Returning for a look at the end of 2021.
    This remains my favorite rendition after the masterpiece performance by its creator Leonard Cohen

  • @ZoOnTheYT
    @ZoOnTheYT Před 4 lety +260

    I think....this is how Leonard Cohen meant for this to be sung.

    • @k-cury2443
      @k-cury2443 Před 4 lety +11

      Outside of Jeff Buckley, the best version I’ve heard.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 3 lety +2

      Tbf, you can't really know that

    • @ZoOnTheYT
      @ZoOnTheYT Před 3 lety +6

      @@ItsNotRealLife That is why I phrased it as an opinion, and not a fact.

    • @retiredbusop2076
      @retiredbusop2076 Před 3 lety +3

      I agree . A beautiful rendition to one of Leonard Cohen's great songs.

    • @stevenmichaelahrnkiel1282
      @stevenmichaelahrnkiel1282 Před 3 lety

      My opinion is that both should be, legendary.

  • @EricWright73
    @EricWright73 Před 9 lety +73

    To date this is the most beautifully filmed well executed video of "Big Mike" Geier as "Puddles" anywhere. Simply gorgeous. Kudos Gary Yost...spectacular......

    • @Garyyost
      @Garyyost  Před 9 lety +12

      Eric, I truly appreciate your appreciation. Thanks!

    • @chinitowon
      @chinitowon Před 9 lety +4

      ***** I absolutely agree. Gary Yost did such an amazing job. This stands as a powerful short film in and of itself. I cry every time I watch it.

    • @SocialAlchemyProject
      @SocialAlchemyProject Před 9 lety +2

      ***** Ditto.

    • @johnnyboync1
      @johnnyboync1 Před 8 lety

      +Rodrigo Duran I don't cry but I damn sure like it.

    • @SocialAlchemyProject
      @SocialAlchemyProject Před 8 lety

      Yes-sir-ree!

  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy Před 9 lety +148

    If you haven't see it, check out his songs with Postmodern Jukebox. Puddles singing to pre-recorded music is good. Puddles singing with a live band and backing singers will put your jaw on the floor.

  • @jacknewman9256
    @jacknewman9256 Před rokem +10

    There are few who can or do sing "It goes like this...the 4th the 5th, the minor fall and the major lift." Its simply a structure too many try to overdo and ruin it. Puddles nails it.

  • @thetinysideoftiny7625
    @thetinysideoftiny7625 Před 4 lety +91

    Stunning. I just watched this 4 times in a row. Absolutely breathtaking. This man is a gift to the world.

  • @bfsnorlax
    @bfsnorlax Před 9 lety +7

    Naturally, the song and singer are great, but what really grabbed me were the glimpses of Puddles's meticulous ways of applying and gearing up. I really love seeing dedication to a craft.

  • @eastportland
    @eastportland Před 7 lety +96

    My new favorite version.

    • @paolaramirez2716
      @paolaramirez2716 Před 7 lety +2

      It's fucking awesome

    • @yt4612
      @yt4612 Před 7 lety +7

      I second that motion! (My other fav version is K.D.Lang from the JUNO Awards)

    • @zalamanderz6616
      @zalamanderz6616 Před 7 lety

      Pain of Salvation version is great also

  • @TEScharf
    @TEScharf Před 4 lety +44

    By far my favorite rendition. So many versions of this song concentrate on the "hallelujah" refrain and the verses become merely melodic filler. Puddles reverses that, giving the story a heart-felt interpretation, placing the refrain in it's proper context as punctuation to the story.

  • @rwinslowbutler
    @rwinslowbutler Před 7 měsíci +2

    His version of Sound Of Silence is the best I've ever heard. Now, I'm adding this to that list. He is absolutely amazing.

  • @DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired

    Ok it took me 5 minutes to even respond to this ... hate when songs shake me up and even draw tears . I kind of like the fact there are cheers and background noise. It filters out the fakes . This is pure voice I was familiar with his PMJ stuff which is phenomenal but this performance makes me want to learn how to sing and zing properly . He needs to be up at the Michael Buble level.

    • @Chrisfragger1
      @Chrisfragger1 Před 6 lety +7

      Songs that shake you up and make you shed tears should be your favorite... They touch your soul.

  • @carlsaberhagen628
    @carlsaberhagen628 Před 7 lety +704

    I can't help but think this is what Pennywise does in his off time.

    • @dschonsie
      @dschonsie Před 7 lety +43

      Carl Saberhagen i've always thought pennywise wears lingerie in his sparetime and sings stuff like "sweet transvestite" ^^

    • @kingkeith4183
      @kingkeith4183 Před 7 lety +8

      Carl Saberhagen IT behind the scenes

    • @LogicalUnitZero
      @LogicalUnitZero Před 7 lety +5

      A Puddles cover of pretty much anything from RHPS would be amazing.

    • @harleybaker4684
      @harleybaker4684 Před 7 lety +7

      Carl Saberhagen Puddles has that IT factor

    • @minaim2252
      @minaim2252 Před 7 lety

      LogicalUnitZero
      L

  • @paulmacmurray
    @paulmacmurray Před 4 lety +1

    Be honest, who cried? Thumbs up or comment, not for me, but for Puddles. The thumbs do nothing for me but let this man know how moving he is...

  • @LONEWOLF-mg7zi
    @LONEWOLF-mg7zi Před rokem +3

    E' increcibile la sensibilta' d'animo che ha Pity Party Puddles. Chissà' cosa ha passato, vissuto, sofferto. Daltronde.... tutti viviamo questo

  • @jamesmaseobrown
    @jamesmaseobrown Před 8 lety +272

    This is actually the best version of the song I heard so far.

    • @harucanread5310
      @harucanread5310 Před 7 lety +2

      Its the emotion that he puts into it that makes it so good.

    • @mitchellalerding6067
      @mitchellalerding6067 Před 7 lety

      I like it better than Bon Jovi's and that's saying a heck of a lot!

    • @UnAnhedonique
      @UnAnhedonique Před 7 lety

      I'm not saying that his version isn't good but have you heard the cover by Symphony & Choir and the 16 years old McKenna Breinholt ? I think you may enjoy it as well :)

    • @michaelmaddox5255
      @michaelmaddox5255 Před 7 lety +5

      +Sélène Hq this was just one guy with a mic..... he killed it.

    • @rayturner8705
      @rayturner8705 Před 7 lety

      Sélène Hq

  • @rkeriadavis790
    @rkeriadavis790 Před 7 lety +367

    for some reason I really want this guy to make it

    • @oro5z
      @oro5z Před 6 lety +20

      Rhysand's, he's all of us; we want to win. He reminds of all the sad things in our past (and present) and then just like the sun rises in the mornig, he starts to sing with that beautiful voice! Love the drama of his Puddles persona!

    • @hapkidobear1
      @hapkidobear1 Před 6 lety +6

      He kind of is making it. : )

    • @yenee94
      @yenee94 Před 6 lety

      Harry Clams he's married

  • @DarkPaladin1130
    @DarkPaladin1130 Před 2 lety +15

    Folks: Puddles is much more deeper then a clown. His whole character is showing us something. His meaning is deep. This man should be on a world stage.

    • @miemartine2216
      @miemartine2216 Před 2 lety

      Maybe Puddles costume, helps give him the confidence - to stand in front of so many people. Especially if he is an Introvert, that would make it emotionally exhausting.

    • @sadie9860
      @sadie9860 Před 2 lety

      he was on bgt!

    • @ytr3488
      @ytr3488 Před rokem

      It goes deep only in the minds of those wiith deep rooted psychiatric personality disorders

    • @laurawhite4118
      @laurawhite4118 Před rokem

      He is a messenger.

  • @dubs3400
    @dubs3400 Před 2 lety +13

    Puddles is a SENSATIONAL performer; I appreciate his talent and love watching his videos.

  • @iam5692
    @iam5692 Před 6 lety +83

    This wonderful man wears his soul on the outside.

  • @Ookmongani
    @Ookmongani Před 7 lety +55

    I so love this man. wonderful voice!!

  • @stevek2089
    @stevek2089 Před 9 měsíci +4

    MAGNIFICENT!! ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!! My favorite rendition of that song! What passion, what meaning, what deliverance, what beauty! Love you Puddles!!

  • @Jr-bi4tc
    @Jr-bi4tc Před 3 lety +10

    Why his voice is so dark and gloomy. Touches my heart always. So original, pure and voice so clear. Never heard anything so gloomy, puddle. So goood. ❤️

    • @TheMonk72
      @TheMonk72 Před 2 lety

      It's all part of the character. Puddles is a Sad Clown, holding up a mirror to our own sadness. Every little neurotic tic and every ounce of sorrow in his voice is part of that act, and he does it brilliantly. He switches up to sarcastic sometimes too. He's versatile 😁

  • @Bluesbabesrv
    @Bluesbabesrv Před 7 lety +24

    I was floored when you showed up on the AGT stage. I was yelling to the family, IT'S PUDDLES!! Couldn't believe the judges and audience were clueless. Good luck Puddles!

  • @thewhovians6225
    @thewhovians6225 Před 9 lety +5

    Best cover of this Cohen classic ever!

  • @johnfrancis0063
    @johnfrancis0063 Před 3 lety +12

    OMG!!! What did I just hear and see? The total commitment to this song is so overwhelming. The range and depth of his voice just sends vibrations throughout my body. And then the video of his preparations. Brilliant, absolutely amazing.

    • @darlastacy6368
      @darlastacy6368 Před 6 měsíci

      "the total commitment to this song" I had the same thought but not to the song...to "Puddles". What a gift to all of us.......................

  • @OTOss8
    @OTOss8 Před rokem +2

    Part of me likes to think that Leonard saw this before he passed and that he loved it every bit as much as we all do.

  • @djahmusic
    @djahmusic Před 6 lety +877

    Artists like him deserves to be known :)

    • @waynethomas1726
      @waynethomas1726 Před 6 lety +18

      I totally agree! It's a shame he hasn't achieved big fame. There are a lot of very wealthy and very famous people out there that are literally devoid of talent and here this guy is, VERY talented, genuinely deserves the fame and fortune...I hope he one day makes it big!

    • @ManuelRodriguez-dz2ex
      @ManuelRodriguez-dz2ex Před 6 lety +6

      I agree he is really good

    • @shasper555
      @shasper555 Před 6 lety

      XD

    • @loributts9166
      @loributts9166 Před 5 lety

      nice. judge. sing.
      gaspppppppppppp!
      you. jokeing. about. this. song.
      puddles

    • @GT_Void
      @GT_Void Před 5 lety

      He would be if he got rid of the clown costume. I love his voice but the shtick needs to go in order to be a grown up musician.

  • @RedHeadProductionsOFFICIAL
    @RedHeadProductionsOFFICIAL Před 6 lety +281

    I love how in every video when Puddles goes somewhere to sing in public everyone makes fun of him until he starts to sing..

    • @mariah3053
      @mariah3053 Před 6 lety +20

      RedHead Productions same, it makes my cry a little when they make fun of him, but when he starts singing he doesn't fail to impress the crowd

    • @kkeegan32
      @kkeegan32 Před 5 lety +16

      The definition of the human condition

    • @johnwayne2103
      @johnwayne2103 Před 5 lety +9

      it's called judging a book by it's cover. My wife once told me don't laugh just look.

    • @muhammadfikrihanif5417
      @muhammadfikrihanif5417 Před 4 lety

      @@mariah3053 well,he is a clown,also he did joke sometimes

    • @mrfate8355
      @mrfate8355 Před 4 lety +1

      When he came to lake charles he crawled under the chairs and ate wads of gum after sessions. He has an odd performance that not a whole lot of people "get". I personally love sad clowns, and the emotion he puts in it makes you feel

  • @tombosanko3085
    @tombosanko3085 Před rokem +6

    Thank you Puddles for showing us what you go thru putting on your costume for us before you put on a awesome memorable performance. The way you sing and sound gives people chills. May you forever be able to perform for the people that have come to love and become fans listening to you.

  • @ericthompson2593
    @ericthompson2593 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Holly shit. Best I've heard since Jeff Buckley. Fantastic! I am now officially a FAN!

  • @MultiRobbo111
    @MultiRobbo111 Před 6 lety +229

    How dare you.... How dare you to cover my favorite song and make it so damn perfect!... I always almost cry when I hear this song but not this time... this time I actually cried. You're the only singer in this universe who made me cry so many times. And I love it! Thank you...

  • @alexismaravilla2638
    @alexismaravilla2638 Před 7 lety +10

    still feel like crying Every time I watch this. damn.

  • @wareidav
    @wareidav Před 3 lety +33

    Mr Cohen would be so proud of this version Sir.... Awesome arrangement.... Incredible voice you have.

  • @laurasmith3496
    @laurasmith3496 Před 3 lety +2

    Puddles reminds me of depression. The mask you paint on your face to show the world you’re happy, yet the eyes - the windows to the soul - tell a very different story; one of despair, depth, emptiness, anguish, loss of hope, simply the loss of the self.
    Don’t ever change Puddles, you are deep, you are a chasm and you are haunting.
    I am in absolute awe of the ghost that you are.

  • @xXLiLJokerXx
    @xXLiLJokerXx Před 7 lety +1332

    I saw puddles show live back a few years at Florida supercon. He evokes so many emotions from you throughout his performance. There's laughter sadness joy excitement and everything in between. Puddles if you ever read this know that you moved me with your amazing performance. You are the definition of what it means to be an entertainer, all the sacrifice and effort you put in really shows. All i can say is thank you.

    • @renanleite4839
      @renanleite4839 Před 6 lety +12

      xXLiLJokerXx. I'm really sure that this comment will comove his heart as happened with mine.

    • @frankahearn3748
      @frankahearn3748 Před 6 lety +3

      Who is Puddles?

    • @ctiyboy1
      @ctiyboy1 Před 6 lety +9

      puddles is the clown

    • @fucknow333
      @fucknow333 Před 6 lety +16

      Love your comment its true theres alot of emotional stuff going on. Love him. He's the only clown that i like.

    • @handyman75657
      @handyman75657 Před 6 lety +10

      Hallelujah Puddles. Thank You...

  • @dmg7111
    @dmg7111 Před 7 lety +11

    I could NEVER foresee a point in time that i might not wish to quietly sit here & happily shed a few tears watching this AMAZING performer tackle such a BRILLIANT tune that easily stands HIGH on it's own merits & smile so very much as 'He' kicks it up several more notches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    ♥ Ya Puddles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @darlastacy6368
    @darlastacy6368 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I need to watch this every day............I NEED to. So powerful. Thank you.

  • @rhiannancaraway
    @rhiannancaraway Před 4 lety +8

    I read that hes a trained Broadway performer. He has to be. He never breaks character. Never even waivers.

    • @scout360pyroz
      @scout360pyroz Před 4 lety +1

      not to disbarage broadway but that not restricted to them. anyone who was trained on the disneyland business model, for instance, is taught to never.break character. such a thing is essential to the art of entertainment. Once the mask goes on, you are not yourself. You are that mask, and to break character is to kill that character.

    • @rhiannancaraway
      @rhiannancaraway Před 4 lety +1

      @@scout360pyroz Right, but I read that HE, in particular, was supposedly a highly trained Broadway performer. I've read it in a few places now. It could just be hearsay or assumption but I could certainly believe it.

  • @izzojoseph2
    @izzojoseph2 Před 4 lety +227

    Damn!
    Puddles, every song I hear you sing, I think is better than the original.
    Brilliant.

    • @tootsmagoots9523
      @tootsmagoots9523 Před 4 lety +4

      Such a freakin fact

    • @RicTic66
      @RicTic66 Před 3 lety

      You have obviously grown up in the world of sanitised x factor bullshit.

    • @izzojoseph2
      @izzojoseph2 Před 3 lety

      RicTic66 ~ nope just shitty music elsewhere.
      Though, I recently found Glorious Sons and Greta Van Fleet
      Quite awesome

    • @JCEditsYT
      @JCEditsYT Před 3 lety +1

      @@RicTic66 hello fellow karen

  • @DanicaDeCosto
    @DanicaDeCosto Před 9 lety +763

    I love this clown.

  • @FernandoLobo
    @FernandoLobo Před 2 lety +44

    Ohh halllelujah with this guys voice....yes !!!

  • @SherioCheers
    @SherioCheers Před 4 lety +2

    The Sad Clown is a performance, tale as old as time. LOVE you Puddles.

  • @blueraidteam7673
    @blueraidteam7673 Před 9 lety +131

    i am scared of clowns, but this taught me maybe not all clowns are bad

    • @jaymoneyman6027
      @jaymoneyman6027 Před 9 lety +5

      Same.

    • @dennismosk3756
      @dennismosk3756 Před 9 lety +2

      yup, one of the few clowns i can appreciate

    • @grandw0lf
      @grandw0lf Před 9 lety +25

      And some clowns are sad and need to be loved.

    • @dirtpoorchris
      @dirtpoorchris Před 9 lety +7

      You are blind if you cant see the evil in this one.

    • @lanite85
      @lanite85 Před 7 lety +3

      Dirt Poor. Thx, that made me chuckle.

  • @SergioMartorelli1968
    @SergioMartorelli1968 Před 7 lety +229

    RIP Leonard Cohen.

  • @jugatericos6971
    @jugatericos6971 Před 3 lety +8

    he has the voice of a beautiful depressed angel

  • @Equ3strianGam3r
    @Equ3strianGam3r Před 2 lety +4

    I have no idea why these videos started showing up in my recommended feed on CZcams but, every single Puddles song has made me feel things. I've never seen these before and I didn't see him on America's Got Talent when he performed.

  • @lockevaloren3938
    @lockevaloren3938 Před 9 lety +78

    I wonder what Simon Cowell would say to puddles if he auditioned on one of his talent shows.
    Simon be like: Ya, you can sing... but whats with the clown gimmick?
    Puddles be like: Shows what you know.

    • @tho2ea
      @tho2ea Před 9 lety +3

      Ryan Firkins I'm sure Puddles moved on from the Simon Cowell's of the world long ago, and vice versa. Ya just ain't got that star factor kid! (middle finger salute)

    • @arbyarte
      @arbyarte Před 7 lety +54

      Ryan Firkins you're in luck, he just did

    • @hirakk188
      @hirakk188 Před 7 lety +34

      Ryan Firkins are u from the future 🤔

    • @mariecaswell7232
      @mariecaswell7232 Před 7 lety +12

      Ryan Firkins well he did audition on one of the AGT and Simon just love and that's a accomplishments since he is terrific of Clowns

    • @kevinwalden4288
      @kevinwalden4288 Před 7 lety +18

      Simon and the others were awestruck from his first line

  • @BillZinck
    @BillZinck Před 9 lety +45

    Yet another amazing performance from Puddles

    • @SandraParlow
      @SandraParlow Před 9 lety +1

      he's amazing but the clown costume really creeps me out......

    • @Kaziklu
      @Kaziklu Před 9 lety +4

      I love Puddles... his version of that Lorde song is really neat. .. Big Mike.. I think is the other name he goes by

    • @BillZinck
      @BillZinck Před 9 lety +2

      Sandra Parlow so the next time you are in town a clown party is out of the question?
      Rob Elliott this guy kicks ass

    • @SandraParlow
      @SandraParlow Před 9 lety +1

      Clowns are creepy to me. No thanks! Lol!

    • @marioblasalegria
      @marioblasalegria Před 9 lety +1

      Sandra Parlow
      That makes 2 of us yaap me too its to creepy for me ..

  • @ferretface8782
    @ferretface8782 Před 4 lety +407

    I started to watch a video on who he really is... but stopped immediately. Like Simon Cowell said, "I don't ever want to know who you really are."

    • @JTA1961
      @JTA1961 Před 4 lety +5

      Interesting... I'll have to think about that. Thanks.

    • @PrincessAshley972
      @PrincessAshley972 Před 4 lety +22

      Im actually kinda curious as to the man behind the act. What inspired him to be the tragic clown figure we all know and love? Its fascinating. I mean, we all know he can bellow out a tune but he makes it unique with the sad clown act and i admire that

    • @bvladybug
      @bvladybug Před 4 lety +10

      Have been following him for years. So happy to see his star is rising!

    • @texastexas6920
      @texastexas6920 Před 3 lety +1

      👍👍👍👍👍

    • @DownAtrocious
      @DownAtrocious Před 3 lety

      What’s the video called?

  • @Jarvisdvgnj
    @Jarvisdvgnj Před 2 lety +2

    Just a theory, but I think the whole point of Puddles’ act is as long as we’re bearing our truest self for everyone to see it shouldn’t matter what you look like.

  • @HWall923
    @HWall923 Před 6 lety +6

    Damn. This man is amazing. His voice is profound, the imagery provokes so many emotions. Wow.

  • @Angelofmusica
    @Angelofmusica Před 6 lety +74

    This is the most beautiful and Incendiary version of this song I’ve ever heard. Absolutely nailed the true emotion behind this song. Down to every body movement and facial expression. Genius performer

  • @geoben1810
    @geoben1810 Před 3 lety +5

    Ahh Puddles, there isn't much to say is there? Your silence except for your singing, the poignancy of your character, and your choice of songs speak volumes. Thanks Puddles ✌🏻😊

  • @littleMsWilmie
    @littleMsWilmie Před 4 lety +27

    His makeup transformation has a sort of nostalgic effect