I saw Beck in a theatre in Vancouver in like 2008. Midway through the show - which had already been awesome up to that point - he says he's going to do some acoustic numbers and let the band rest. They set up a table and the band sat at it while Beck played some songs solo in a spotlight, with the band eating at the table in the background. A waiter would show up occasionally to fill water glasses and serve food to the band as Beck played. About 3 songs in, it starts to get obvious that there are taps and clinks on water glasses that play into the songs that Beck is playing. It was cool as hell. Then they go full-on into this Clap Hands routine, with Beck on guitar and vocals while the band is rocking at the dinner table behind him. I've been to a LOT of shows. Like, a lot. This was just one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Even to this day, that Vancouver show is one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
It's pretty hard to perfectly play a song live... It's pretty nerve wracking... But all in all, Beck is the most outstanding musician. Thanks for the upload :)
Glad to see someone still has some talent. Too bad the radio stations in the US wont hardly play him. They are too busy playing that pre-teen girl shit.
this is an old comment lol, but i happened across this and remember having the same sentiment. recently heard in an interview kanye said he had actually never heard beck at the time he pulled that shit, and has since heard him, and liked him a lot, and apologized to him personally... apparently beck thought the whole experience was hilarious lol
song of the day!!! my love for radiohead still hands but the DINNER TABLE scene that beck performs is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in concert!!!!!
@OFFSPRING891 I agree. This is like watching an early rehearsal for the SNL performance that followed. The whole idea is just so cool and so Beck you gotta love it.
Oh, and also, a2r1v1i2s I totally agree with you, except I wouldn't call anyone an idiot for such a small thing :P pollutiongirl, thank you for uploading this. You have a lot of great videos.
I like the performance just as it is, it's perfect just like that for me! What I said wasn't like a critique, I know nothing about playing a guitar, so I only noticed that note and thought Beck's reaction quite funny. I didn't mean for it to sound like a bad thing... cause I love Beck's music and respect him so much :)
Beck's father is a very important producer and he has produced some of his son's records. While Beck is pretty talented you have to ask if he could be making the music he does with the relative level of fame he has if he hadn't had the family legacy. There is an accidental element to all stories of fame. Harrison Ford was chosen to be Han Solo because he was Lucas' carpenter and personal friend
The SNL performance was on here once because I saved it to my favorites, but it has since been taken down. I'm sure copyrights and a whole bunch of other legality played into that decision.
I saw Beck in a theatre in Vancouver in like 2008. Midway through the show - which had already been awesome up to that point - he says he's going to do some acoustic numbers and let the band rest. They set up a table and the band sat at it while Beck played some songs solo in a spotlight, with the band eating at the table in the background. A waiter would show up occasionally to fill water glasses and serve food to the band as Beck played.
About 3 songs in, it starts to get obvious that there are taps and clinks on water glasses that play into the songs that Beck is playing. It was cool as hell. Then they go full-on into this Clap Hands routine, with Beck on guitar and vocals while the band is rocking at the dinner table behind him.
I've been to a LOT of shows. Like, a lot. This was just one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Even to this day, that Vancouver show is one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
San C I saw him do the same thing at his Jersey City gig. Awesome.
i saw them do this in nyc. absolutely the coolest thing ever!
The SNL version was great, with the puppets and e'rythang
Facts. I loved the harmonica solo too.
Yea, I was trying to find that version here
Dude it was awesome
Been looking for this song for years since seeing it on SNL. Thank you!
same here !~! I'm a musician and mainly a drummer at the start this was like my dinner table with guests over AH AH HA HA!! love this song!!
this is the best rendition of this song. I always find myself coming back to this
The brilliance of this seems to be overlooked. Clap hands for sure.
The live versions of Clap Hands are honestly better than the studio version imo
the sound of the clapping hands somehow soothes and amuses me. lol
was lucky enough to see this at the v-festival a few years back. truly spectacular!
I'll have what they're having
WOW!!!!! love Beck.....clap hands.
This is my new favourite thing to do during dinner now :D
Good hands showing up from all states.......
the things beck comes up with are just so creative! i love this song!
Genius. Totally. I knew from I saw Looser on MTV ages ago. And he just keeps on truckin'. Deepest respect :)
Clap Hands for what we do and what i support
It's pretty hard to perfectly play a song live... It's pretty nerve wracking... But all in all, Beck is the most outstanding musician. Thanks for the upload :)
That must be why he looks like he's got a rod up his arse all the way through this performance then.
Beck guitar hero of the year 2005
Family Hearts in da Arts.........my vote
love it! Wish I was invited to that dinner. also a great way for my kids to see how to make music from anything- they were mezmerized...
this just randomly flashed in my head loll
Pretty incredible. They’re using kitchen utensils for this song. And it’s pretty darn awesome.
Nothing is cooler than rocking out on the flatware.
EL MEJOR MUSICO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS
Very impressive. Beck never ceases to amaze me with his creativity. Simple and unique.
was looking for this song.. Its now in my favorites
Saw Beck doing this on Jools Holland a few years ago. Great to see it on You Tube!!
Glad to see someone still has some talent. Too bad the radio stations in the US wont hardly play him. They are too busy playing that pre-teen girl shit.
thats so cool, i need friends that can do that!
omg, this is THE BEST!!! only beck can do that kinda' things
i
could listen it all day long
Beck is awesome!!
This song has MYRIAD MEANINGS & Manifold points.
Totally agree, but genius is too weak a word to describe this. There are no words for this.
Randomly this song will pop into my head
How can Kanye accuse beck of a lack of artistic merit?
Kanye knows nothing about real talent.
***** kanye is talented, but definitely has Aspergers
this is an old comment lol, but i happened across this and remember having the same sentiment. recently heard in an interview kanye said he had actually never heard beck at the time he pulled that shit, and has since heard him, and liked him a lot, and apologized to him personally... apparently beck thought the whole experience was hilarious lol
just another reason beck is the coolest
Because Kanye is an idiot.
Just brilliant!
Probably my favorite music performance on SNL, with Will Ferrel joining Queens of The Stone Age to play cowbell on "Little Sister" as a close second.
song of the day!!!
my love for radiohead still hands but the DINNER TABLE scene that beck performs is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in concert!!!!!
Perfect Performance... We love it!
Aw, Beck is SUCH A CUTIE!
He is truely a Rock Star.......
this is crazzyyy..I love beck
This is pretty much the most thing ever
loved it
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Bring Enm All Down Here
@OFFSPRING891 I agree. This is like watching an early rehearsal for the SNL performance that followed. The whole idea is just so cool and so Beck you gotta love it.
this must have taken so much work to figure out!!!really cool
Beck is a talented dude.
That was sooo good!! :P
applause.bravo.thankyou
WOW! Brilliant!
Here on the Eastern Front Show...........
Anybody got the SnL performance of this song ?
MICKI .G I have this video, you still want it?
Not op but yes definitely
John heartford easy on my mind
Brilliant!
Taking Over
That was the sickest shit ever!!
he also does it even with some of the recorded songs! like in nausea he sings sinner instead of sailor
You We Win
Tina of the Trust Show..........
legend!!!
que saborrrrrrrrrr
My brother and I watched them do something very similar Bonnarroo 2006
Oh, and also, a2r1v1i2s I totally agree with you, except I wouldn't call anyone an idiot for such a small thing :P pollutiongirl, thank you for uploading this. You have a lot of great videos.
Hey Babe of a home alot.......clapping my hands for you
They do just google search beck clap hands, you'll see it.
I hear ya
Here on The Eastern Front Show..........I Am
That's cool
I like the performance just as it is, it's perfect just like that for me! What I said wasn't like a critique, I know nothing about playing a guitar, so I only noticed that note and thought Beck's reaction quite funny. I didn't mean for it to sound like a bad thing... cause I love Beck's music and respect him so much :)
Clap Hands
Very amusing song.
Life and Light Showing Up Here........thats a lot to say........?
they had it more down at snl like tighter just saying but still very impressive and i love the song it self haha
Peace
Beck's father is a very important producer and he has produced some of his son's records. While Beck is pretty talented you have to ask if he could be making the music he does with the relative level of fame he has if he hadn't had the family legacy.
There is an accidental element to all stories of fame. Harrison Ford was chosen to be Han Solo because he was Lucas' carpenter and personal friend
bravo
Would somebody PLEASE post the SNL version again.
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Save Families Choke Up for me
agreed
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i could not agree with you more, i was just about to post that exact same comment
Rolling Stones of Clubs dixie stcks
Am I the Star of ET ........?
no wonder...i was looking for it and i thought i was going crazy because i know it was here before. why was it taken down? :[
Holstien of Screaming whites Show Club.......
If anyone has the capability to find and willingness to share the SNL version, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration.
The SNL performance was on here once because I saved it to my favorites, but it has since been taken down. I'm sure copyrights and a whole bunch of other legality played into that decision.
y'all got me After All...............?
Hands
Clap HANDS for Big Pickle Barrels
Hello Sister of Kins here in the Irwin Family Skins.......?
Here
i miss the little puppets on snl :)
clap hands with james rivers of styxs
crab hands!!!