Video: “A Whole New World”
posted at 6:30 pm on January 11, 2008 by Allahpundit
I saw this earlier at the Corner and have been suffering ever since. Thus, now you must share that suffering. That’s what being a Hot Air reader means. You’re a team player.
I say: Dubbed.
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Chocolate Rain 2.0?
amerpundit on January 11, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Dude.
Why?
yo on January 11, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Please…shoot me.
NickTx on January 11, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Dude sounds like a lady. I second; dubbed
RobCon on January 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM
I foresee a duet with Tay Zonday.
BlackCapitalist on January 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Not dubbed. There’s some slightly out of tune notes (not bad, just not 440hz) and the breathing is perfectly in sync. To put it this way: if it were dubbed, it’d take greater skill to get it that perfectly synced than to just sing it.
Also, the timbre in the falsetto shares enough similarity with the chest voice to tell it’s the same voice.
Pat Meebles on January 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Slitting wrists in 3..2..1…
Sanjoboy on January 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM
That was the gayest thing I’ve seen today…but it’s still not the gayest youtube vid that I’ve ever seen. This beats it by far. (I think I originally saw this posted on Ace’s blog one time.)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fbGkxcY7YFU
keepinitreal on January 11, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Not dubbed. He appears to struggle to regulate his breathing in the high parts, and really, if he were going to dub, he’d get a better female voice.
He’s probably been practicing the self-duet since he was 8 years old. I’m so glad for youtube for bringing these people to our attention….
Nessuno on January 11, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Channeling Simon: Cruise ship performance…NEXT!
Good range, though.
SouthernGent on January 11, 2008 at 6:40 PM
I think it was sweet.
tlynch001 on January 11, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Ha. I tend to agree on the dub suggestion, but note 2:16… sounded like he was going to do Jasmine’s voice, but went back to the male voice because he was ahead of himself. I’ll wait til he shows up on the Tonight Show for the final verdict.
Vizzini on January 11, 2008 at 6:41 PM
The fact that there is no noise when he adjusts the pop filter makes me skeptical right out of the gate.At the very least this vid is not the actual recording session for the audio.I spend alot of time in the booth and engineering/producing also, so that is a pro opinion IMHO.
bbz123 on January 11, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Did someone say Tay Zonday?
He’s found his spiritual side.
Slublog on January 11, 2008 at 6:42 PM
That guy’s gonna get laid so much. With either sex. The carnal world is his oyster.
Christoph on January 11, 2008 at 6:42 PM
I see gayer than that at some of the nelly bars here in Raleigh. Please…that’s nothing!
SouthernGent on January 11, 2008 at 6:42 PM
In that sense, he’s the anti-Tay.
Christoph on January 11, 2008 at 6:42 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roger Waters on January 11, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Saw this a while ago.
I know the average reaction, but this is incredible voice control. Guy’s got a hell of a talent, and potentially could make quite a career for himself in voice acting.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 6:47 PM
She’s terrific!
Travis1 on January 11, 2008 at 6:47 PM
I ♥ Allahpundit
Kini on January 11, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Tay Zonday, campaigning for Huck.
Editor on January 11, 2008 at 6:48 PM
“At last, sweet mystery of life I’ve found you!”
Google it.
Merovign on January 11, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Great, the main song to my least favorite of my kids movies, Aladdin. Dubbed no doubt, but why?
4shoes on January 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM
This one’s also particularly amazing.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Not dubbed.
Think “Barry Gibb”.
Montana on January 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM
I would think that they are simple music programs on computers that let you adjust the pitch and other characteristics of a person’s voice. Or concisely: no dub, manipulation.
This is just a guess. I know nothing of music production, beyond that there exists Linux distros for just that purpose and I suppose all that software must be doing something.
thuja on January 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Ok Allah, I just took one for the team. Now what? Is there some kinda ‘pain for payback’ system or S&H Greenstamp thing we can cash in for valuable prizes when we suffer enough?
AUINSC on January 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM
It’s actually better if you just grab the video slider and move it left and right slowly and watch his facial convulsions..
UncleOlaf on January 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM
He has a bunch of songs up:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=goonieman86
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:54 PM
What a unique talent. Remarkable.
RushBaby on January 11, 2008 at 6:56 PM
This is what can happen when you enroll a so so skater in figure skating.
BL@KBIRD on January 11, 2008 at 6:57 PM
I think he really did it. Pretty amazing.
He lost the competition for the Broadway spot, apparently. Im sure he’ll find some success in that field in the future, though.
joewm315 on January 11, 2008 at 6:58 PM
SECOND LOOK AT BETA MALES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vinnie on January 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM
I think it’s really his voice. Amazing.
I thought all of the castrati were gone.
Slublog on January 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM
LOL, if it’s real it’s quite freaky, but also amazingly talented.
Maybe this guy can still hit the really high notes after his voice changed. Lord knows I can’t them anymore. Fortunetely, I sing perfectly well with my deeper voice now. Had some kind of craptastic moments inbetween though.
BKennedy on January 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Gayer than a $3 bill.
thomashton on January 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM
See also: Philip Bailey.
baldilocks on January 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM
I believe it. Well, let’s put it this way, it’s easily possible, though the video/audio don’t match perfectly so I can see where you might say “dubbed”, but it could just be that the video/audio weren’t dubbed together correctly. I believe it.
Anyway, has no one ever heard the song “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus? Cool song, and the best is in the third verse when the singer does the part of the chick’s voice at about 2:49.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jJWQkVgDs4
RightWinged on January 11, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Nah. Not dubbed. Really AP, you need to get out more and see some theatre. This guy has talent. And for those of you who have your gaydar pinning into the red, really, get over it.
That said, I’d like to recommend y’all watch the episode of Inside the Actor’s Studio where the cast of The Simpson’s appeared. After watching that, you’ll have a whole new appreciation for the talented voices behind the characters.
notta_dhimmi on January 11, 2008 at 7:06 PM
How about “A Whole New Economic Model for Disney.”
If you can halve your vocal talent fees, why not?
Uncle Pinky on January 11, 2008 at 7:08 PM
See also: Peter Cetera.
And no, it’s not dubbed.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 7:08 PM
LEAVE… NICK… ALONE!*sob/sniffle*
I used to teach chorus for a living. My take is that he’s really singing the low parts and he has a very nice voice. I don’t buy the high notes though. I think it’s dubbed.
It’s possible but I’d need to see chapter and verse to be convinced.
Mojave Mark on January 11, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Could have been worse I sent this in to Allah
Monkey sex
William Amos on January 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM
No, it’s not dubbed. Remember the BeGes, anyone?
Rod on January 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Honey I lost my testicles.
liberrocky on January 11, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Whats the big deal. It’s calle falsetto. Check it out.
sonnyspats1 on January 11, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Give him a pair of glasses, and with that shirt he could be Waldo’s eeeevil (yet musical) twin brother.
Weight of Glory on January 11, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Chicago (Cetera) and Earth, Wind & Fire (Bailey) toured together a while back, singing each other’s songs.
baldilocks on January 11, 2008 at 7:18 PM
FRANKIE VALLI!!! OMG GAYYYY!!! AND ERIN BURNETT IS SO BRAVE!!!
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Or better yet, Maurice White from Earth Wind and Fire.
Sanjoboy on January 11, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Julie Andrews?
Auditioning for American Midol?
Anyway, I laughed my [blank] off, and can’t wait to show it to the family.
Buy Danish on January 11, 2008 at 7:25 PM
I say registered democrap.
Zorro on January 11, 2008 at 7:28 PM
The cure for that vid is THIS one.
Mike D. on January 11, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Definitely NOT dubbed. You can tell at the highest notes are just the tinniest bit strained.
Warner Todd Huston on January 11, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Check it out
liberrocky on January 11, 2008 at 7:29 PM
I beg to differ.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Actually, the guy’s got some talent. Just because he sings falsetto doesn’t mean he’s gay. Ever hear of Frankie Valli, Lou Christie and Barry Gibb?
rivlax on January 11, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Great voice.
terryannonline on January 11, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Well said, Madison. I grok your wisdom 100%
Mike D. on January 11, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Check out some more of the vids from the Rock Am Ring concert. They actually have the entire thing on there, and the quality is surprisingly good, even for youtube.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Go team!
BallisticBob on January 11, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Oops! not White, but Philip Bailey…My bad
Sanjoboy on January 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM
I’m pretty sure this was the other direction Tom Brady could have taken his life. He chose wisely.
Editor on January 11, 2008 at 7:40 PM
I think he needs to sign up for American Idol. I’d pay to see the look on Simon Cowells face!
Yeh, I need to get a life….
Aggie85 on January 11, 2008 at 7:43 PM
No, they’ve been down that road before. Not again!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NgBdk_E-HEU
keepinitreal on January 11, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Anyone who thinks this is “dubbed” has never been to Karaoke night at a Manhattan gay bar…
JetBoy on January 11, 2008 at 7:52 PM
WTF… He never turns his head away from the mic to breathe!?! I think Tay would unleash some Chocolate Pain on that man-boy-woman for such sloppy work.
Quite painful to watch.
Gunny on January 11, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Okay, now my dues are paid up to the next millennium.
voiceofreason on January 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM
And I don’t have any intention of going to a Manhattan gay bar.
Patrap on January 11, 2008 at 7:58 PM
This one is better:
Afterimage on January 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM
damn link didn’t work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zC_Zuqv2ZU
(copy/paste if necessary)
Afterimage on January 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM
I feel like Bart Simpson being lured into church by an angelic singing voice he thinks is his love, the reverend’s daughter…only to find that it’s Ned Flanders.
Good Lt on January 11, 2008 at 8:03 PM
I’ll work under the assumption that this is legit. Which makes this especially fascinating.
Vizzini on January 11, 2008 at 8:04 PM
What?Hahahaha Frankie Valli
and The Four Seasons were at the top of the charts for many years in the north east market. Along with Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) and many others. The point is falsetto has been around for along time so why the big brew ha ha. Anyway the guy in the vid is probably a loner so he sings both parts in a song written for a guy and girl. That could be considered gay.
sonnyspats1 on January 11, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Could have posted a warning or something, ya know? Don’t click if you have a full bladder. Where.is.your.compassion.
RushBaby on January 11, 2008 at 8:10 PM
I like this one, too. Can’t… look… away! I’m FREAKIN Out man!!
Mazztek on January 11, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Or it could be his diabolical method for picking up chicks by saying he can relate to their feminine side…
Diabolical I say!
BKennedy on January 11, 2008 at 8:11 PM
There is noise when he adjusts his headphones and there actually is a slight noise when he moves the filter. The fact that he grabs the edge and didn’t touch the filter itself plays a role.
I’ve also recorded and I have moved the filter in the middle of a song without making noise.
I’m sticking with the not-dubbed analysis.
Pat Meebles on January 11, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Yup, probably dubbed. But nice music, nonetheless.
If you like this you’ll probably like Seussical.
petefrt on January 11, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Wow that is the gayest thing I’ve ever seen.
bigbeas on January 11, 2008 at 8:13 PM
“Thank you” …. haha
henzou on January 11, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Remember this guy?
Mazztek on January 11, 2008 at 8:16 PM
It seems real to me. If you follow the youtube links, the real, original Disney version is there. His Aladdin is actually better. Jasmine needs some work.
Resolute on January 11, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Your just mad cuz you stepped away to listen to it and fell in love with the voice. Then came back in shock and horror. :P
And I used to like that song too. Dammit.
lorien1973 on January 11, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Hey, I hear this dude is polling 5% in the South Carolina GOP race.
Sugar Land on January 11, 2008 at 8:20 PM
WOW! Two in a row for the ‘wasted time’ bin! Does ‘Allah In The House’ need a vacation or somethin? The political season must’ve got him already.
countywolf on January 11, 2008 at 8:23 PM
[Montana on January 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM]
Yeah, that’s better than what I was thinking … Frankie Valli.
Dusty on January 11, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Tenor of our times.
petefrt on January 11, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Great…now my weekend officially sucks.
CABE on January 11, 2008 at 8:37 PM
that was NOT a michael macdonald falsetto.
if he can do both voices while drinking a glass of waer, i’ll buy it.
did you knw that celine dion is f’n amazing?
jummy on January 11, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Not dubbed. Talented kid though.
robblefarian on January 11, 2008 at 8:42 PM
The best part of that video is the guy behind the board about falling out his chair. :D
Afterimage on January 11, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Sorry, gentlemen. But a disease this bad can’t be cured without drugs.
Wingo on January 11, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Silly you, AP. Can’t you see his breasts bulging when he sings the female part?
petefrt on January 11, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Not dubbed. He’s a countertenor, which basically means that he has trained himself to be able to sing those notes. Italian operas used to use castrato singers (as somebody mentioned), who were men who had been castrated. After that tradition died out, men trained themselves as countertenors to sing the same very high falsetto parts. In my music class we watched a guy do it, and I assure you it was much more disturbing than this guy (add stage makeup and costumes).
Other commenters mentioned some falsetto singers. A current one is Justin Hawkins from The Darkness. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and such.
PaisleyCow on January 11, 2008 at 9:08 PM
As a team player AllahPundit,I must emphasis that next
time maybe a heads up.
WARNING:View this video at your own risk,
you might need eye muffs or earmuffs
or both,use your discretion!Hehehe.
canopfor on January 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Impressive.
I’ll be in my bunk.
sulla on January 11, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Singing in his “normal” voice sounds like he’s pinching his nose. Singing in his falsetto just sounds like most guys when they’ve had their knick-knacks crushed. Really, if he was gonna dub it, he would choose better voices than that.
wahhaw on January 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Not dubbed. And frickin’ impressive.
Mark Jaquith on January 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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