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Blue Man Group — Time To Start
Album: The Complex
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:41
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It's time to start
Rock concert movement number one
The basic head bob
Ready go

Rock concert movement number two
The one armed fist pump
Ready go

In a moment it will be time to execute
rock concert movement number three
The up and down jumping motion

Here are your instructions
Step one: Bend your knees and then jump into the air
Step two: Let gravity bring you back down
and upon landing rock your head foreward
Step three: Repeat
Ready go

It's time to start
Rock concert movement number four
The behind the head leg stretch
Ready go
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My wife and I went to see them earlier this year, and their show was just amazing. We had so much fun, I hope they come through here again.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
video of live performance: (click here) they do something pretty interesting with a camera midway through.
Posted 17 years ago by thousandrobots    [ Reply ]
tnt_thomas wrote:
Rockin' and hilarious. I couldn't do Move #4!!
#4 must be for advanced groupie-types only...
Posted 17 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
Lots of haters out there, but if you haven't closed your mind and plugged your ears yet, check out the concert video. I love the percussive performance art genre, including the Stomp gang and Keller Williams.
Posted 17 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
no i see spinning spears and flying swords too. or maybe i just forgot to take my medication.
Posted 17 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
I completely agree! Moreover, it's a bit odd to hear this noise directly after Pink Floyd - Have A Cigar ...
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
if anybody claims that they're not doing all this shit at their work desk, they're a big fat liar.
Posted 17 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
I'm biased on this one. As a martial artist, my demo team uses this song as the background for our public demos. I may be the only one here who sees spinning spears and flying swords when I hear this!
Posted 17 years ago by rconway    [ Reply ]
It better live -- with the various stagecraft which they use. And of course the Blue Splashing Paint. In a moment, it will be time to execute Rock Concert Movement Number 9 ... "Repeat After Me: Number Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine" ...
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Matts wrote:
This is exactly how I define the word "NOISE"
I completely agree! Moreover, it's a bit odd to hear this noise directly after Pink Floyd - Have A Cigar ...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
concoredMatts wrote:
This is exactly how I define the word "NOISE"
Posted 17 years ago by firedog13    [ Reply ]
This is exactly how I define the word "NOISE"
Posted 17 years ago by Matts    [ Reply ]
LRC Movement #1:
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
It's not even kitschy. It's just lame.
Posted 17 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
Too bad this isn't Video Paradise so we could see what tha hell...
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
big_gare wrote:
Next move. . . Point finger into ears. Push In. Ready, Go!
Finger by Smith&Wesson maybe.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Lonestar wrote:
Seems to come in a can to.....This is not even funny.
Posted 17 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
I've no idea what they do with this song during the show, but it definitely doesn't work by itself. Please, no more.
Posted 17 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Radio_Man wrote:
Heh...saw the BMG show last night 4/17/07 here in Greenville, SC. Very fun performance art group but their songs don't translate well to audio only. The Vegas BMG show is outstanding. The on the road show was just average.
Yeah, without the silly face paint and body stockings, it's just not the same. Should stay in Vegas, since they are essentially circus freaks. FUN though!
Posted 17 years ago by festerfree    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
I like floyd, and I like this. But putting them back to back is poor form indeed.
And cutting them off before the Cigar was finished was quite, umm grotesque?
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Rockin' and hilarious. I couldn't do Move #4!!
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
Heh...saw the BMG show last night 4/17/07 here in Greenville, SC. Very fun performance art group but their songs don't translate well to audio only. The Vegas BMG show is outstanding. The on the road show was just average.
Posted 17 years ago by Radio_Man    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
I really wish my first exposure to Blue Man Group hadn't been Pentium III commercials.
Ah, but that has been overwritten in my mind by all the references in "Arrested Development."
I just blue myself! ~ Tobias FÃŒnke
I enjoy this song, a bit fun, but am glad it's rarely played as it could easily get old.
Posted 17 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
Next move... Point finger into ears. Push In. Ready, Go!
Posted 17 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
what?!? floyd to this! shighty
I like floyd, and I like this. But putting them back to back is poor form indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
Which Rock Concert Movement involves spewing Captain Crunch?
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
Blue Man Poop!
Posted 17 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
I didn't know Blue man group was musical. Cause once you go to Vegas your musical career is pretty much over.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
what?!? floyd to this! shighty
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Is this the evolutionary result of Jane Fonda Aerobics?
LOL
Posted 17 years ago by mememu    [ Reply ]
Time to STOP this horrifying drivel!!!
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
Has it been fifteen minutes yet for these guys? Think so.
Posted 17 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
teh ghey.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Is this the evolutionary result of Jane Fonda Aerobics?
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
what an annoying song. God. Take my life.
Man do I hate these pretentious Smurf Mimes!!! No more please!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I hate being told what to do. This is like the hokey pokey for high schoolers or something.
Posted 17 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
ahahahahaha
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
what an annoying song. God. Take my life.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
Never saw anyone at a concert do the "behind the head leg stretch". I am SO going to the wrong concerts.
I've seen "Weird Al" do that on stage, actually. Looks painful.
Posted 17 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
The theatrical aspects of their live performance is worth the ticket price, but the music by itself is pure and I dont mean that in a gouda way
Posted 17 years ago by bigtwistee    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
This is horrible.
This is incredible. The social comentary alone makes it worth an 8. Then there is the rythim and the laugh.
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
Rock concert movement number 37, paint your face blue and pretend you're the next Kiss.
Posted 17 years ago by MugwumpGeo    [ Reply ]
happy, fun, music.........cool! wish I wasn't sitting at this desk! my mind is elsewhere!
Posted 17 years ago by moonmusic    [ Reply ]
This is horrible.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I really wish my first exposure to Blue Man Group hadn't been Pentium III commercials.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
I'm going to really have to rethink my opinion of this group. I always thought they were kind of cheesy, but what I've heard of them here is changing my mind.
Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
araja wrote:
Rock Concert Movement Number 6: Forgetting where you parked the car. Ready, Go.....except you can't.
Try locking your keys in the ignition. With the motor running. Oh, and it was about 17 degrees F. Missed half of Twisted Sister. Didn't thaw out until halfway through Iron Maiden.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
araja wrote:
Rock Concert Movement Number 6: Forgetting where you parked the car. Ready, Go.....except you can't.
Rock Concert Movement Number 7: Stopping by a greasy spoon for some late-night food and hurling in the parking lot afterwards.
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
My wife and I went to see a traveling "Blue Man" concert and they played all of this Cheesy stuff. We actually left 20 minutes in to the show - feeling almost insulted at this Mickey Mouse, lowest common denominator music. I love the "Blue Man Group", but the traveling Blue Dork group.
Posted 17 years ago by justynbaker    [ Reply ]
Going to see these guys again in Feb. FUN SHOW!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
zaknafein wrote:
I believe you're missing a great deal of subtext...
Great subtle comment. These guys are definitely funnier than John Kerry.
Posted 18 years ago by beakergeazer    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
Huh. I always thought rock concert movement #1 was putting a few tabs of LSD on the tongue. All this time I've been doing it wrong.
We saw them on shrooms. It's been a looonnng time.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
You had to be there! Incredible energy in the live show...and this takes me back. To each his or her own, but I say, if you've ever seen them in concert, you MIGHT appreciate this more. IMHO.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
It's got good bass. Ideal for testing speakers ^^
Posted 18 years ago by kabal    [ Reply ]
araja wrote:
Rock Concert Movement Number 6: Forgetting where you parked the car. Ready, Go.....except you can't.
Rock concert movement number 7 - avoid manufactured "musical" crap devoid of anything below the surface
Posted 18 years ago by DoofusGeezer    [ Reply ]
Fun little song!
Posted 18 years ago by craig35    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Barman    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
Huh. I always thought rock concert movement #1 was putting a few tabs of LSD on the tongue. All this time I've been doing it wrong.
Really? So where have you been putting them...?
Posted 18 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
araja wrote:
Rock Concert Movement Number 6: Forgetting where you parked the car. Ready, Go.....except you can't.
BWAHAHAHA! Oh, I've so been there...
Posted 18 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Huh. I always thought rock concert movement #1 was putting a few tabs of LSD on the tongue. All this time I've been doing it wrong.
Posted 18 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
Wow . . . bill, you cut off gilmore for this? . . . I'm ashamed and a little offended.
Yeah...What Themotion said...
Posted 18 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
mbrailer wrote:
"Rock concert movement, number 5: The paying of $25 for the crappy silk-screened t-shirt. Ready, go."
Rock Concert Movement Number 6: Forgetting where you parked the car. Ready, Go.....except you can't.
Posted 18 years ago by araja    [ Reply ]
Wow . . . bill, you cut off gilmore for this? . . . I'm ashamed and a little offended.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to get on the next fight to Vegas and take in a show...
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
These remind me of Statler and Waldorf commenting that the recording of Kermit the Frog's rendition of Happy Feet on the Muppet Show album doesn't make much sense on a record. Guess I have to picture the Intel commercials for these to be enjoyable.
Posted 18 years ago by ankhrman    [ Reply ]
How many Blue Man Groups are there these days anyway? 5?
Posted 18 years ago by johkir    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the old days when the song used to tell you how to dance. Like Peppermint Twist or that train thing by Lulu etc. Just that now its with electronic music
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
All their songs sound the same. None good. YUK!
Posted 18 years ago by bob789    [ Reply ]
I'll be seeing these folks in couple of days in Vegas. I hadn't realized they had an album. Hoping to pass on a more informed decision then.
Posted 18 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
Never saw anyone at a concert do the "behind the head leg stretch". I am SO going to the wrong concerts.
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of those aerobics videos from the 1970s.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
"Rock concert movement, number 5: The paying of $25 for the crappy silk-screened t-shirt. Ready, go."
Posted 18 years ago by mbrailer    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Like everything but the guy talking in my ear -- telling me what to do. I know it's accepted fashion for young people to act in unison, but my generation thought conforming behavior was, as a general rule of thumb, a bad thing.
you have to see the whole Blue Man performance--it's really well done IMO. Out of context it can sound kinda cheesy. I think the DVD this is on is called Complex Rock Tour.
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Hey! I can DO this!!! (various dancing emoticons)
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
So are they like Tony Clifton, Menudo or the Globetrotters in that the performers are constantly changing? Or do you fill in when one of them is sick or needs a day off? I'm just curious whether this act keeps going or does it end at some point.
actual actors change all the time...and said actors are usually at a financial level where they cannot afford to be sick, and just accept that days off are not in their cards. "days off" mean they can't get work :)
Posted 18 years ago by annanyc    [ Reply ]
I would like this song a lot better if there was no talking. I don't like talking during songs.
Posted 18 years ago by stephq123    [ Reply ]
Ok, OK!! After those three songs I am out of bed now!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Like everything but the guy talking in my ear -- telling me what to do. I know it's accepted fashion for young people to act in unison, but my generation thought conforming behavior was, as a general rule of thumb, a bad thing.
I believe you're missing a great deal of subtext...
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
From the first line of the lyrics, this has me hooked! love it baby! loveable cheese fest.
Posted 18 years ago by catrip    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
igwanna wrote:
i WILL be a blue man within the next 5 years...
So are they like Tony Clifton, Menudo or the Globetrotters in that the performers are constantly changing? Or do you fill in when one of them is sick or needs a day off? I'm just curious whether this act keeps going or does it end at some point.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Like everything but the guy talking in my ear -- telling me what to do. I know it's accepted fashion for young people to act in unison, but my generation thought conforming behavior was, as a general rule of thumb, a bad thing.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Fun show, fun music....
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Faithful_Fool wrote:
Watching all those bananas dancing to this song cracks me up.
Posted 18 years ago by joelsephus    [ Reply ]
Ridiculous, but kinda fun - once.
Posted 18 years ago by mattowan    [ Reply ]
Love the Blue.....Ready Go!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Check out The Complex Rock Tour Live DVD. Pretty cool stuff. The cover of "Baba O'Reilly" rocks.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
OMG this sucks beyond belief.
Posted 18 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Kinda catchy, but also really cheesy.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
Blue Man, Blue Man, Blue Man... it seems to be an invasion !
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
Notelrac wrote:
Ack! When I tried rock movement #3, gravity failed to bring me back down! What do I do now?
#-o put on some gravity boots and repeat rock movement #3
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Isn't this what they play on those "dance machines" in the arcades? pbm 8^)
Posted 21 years ago by Patti    [ Reply ]
a good Vegas act...Cirque du Soleil was better
Posted 21 years ago by ryder    [ Reply ]
Rock movement #9 - turn Radio Paradise off for a while!
Posted 21 years ago by squarky    [ Reply ]
PERFECT right after Fatboy Slim!!!!! Excellent programming!! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by musicfreak    [ Reply ]
Where else can you hear the Blue Man Group? I\'ve seen \'em on TV in the wake of a new CD release, but never any airplay. Radio Paradise rules!
Posted 21 years ago by Brad_Eleven    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by boulder_jim    [ Reply ]
Love the Blue fun!!! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by DH    [ Reply ]
I\'m sorry, but these dudes have ruled performace art and music* since i first saw them over 10 years ago in Boston. I hosted their first unoffical web page, and have been on their street crew for years. THANK YOU for giving them the exposure on here! Most people still think they are just actors for Intel\'s commercials!!! SHEESH they are awesome *well, these guys and Cirque du Soleil, but totally different genres. i WILL be a blue man within the next 5 years...
Posted 21 years ago by igwanna    [ Reply ]
Help I can\'t get my leg back down! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
Ack! When I tried rock movement #3, gravity failed to bring me back down! What do I do now?
Posted 21 years ago by Notelrac    [ Reply ]
This is actually kind of fun. I\'m having my own little dance party at my desk.
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Geting weIrd reverb here. Help!aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh
Posted 21 years ago by Kemoc    [ Reply ]
Alright how many of you are actually trying these moves right now?
Posted 21 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
I can picture BMG doing some pretty weird things to this. Probably with audience participation!
Posted 21 years ago by hobbitt    [ Reply ]
Nice melody, it\'s got a good rhythm, I can dance to it... I give it a 7.
Posted 21 years ago by Notelrac    [ Reply ]
This is more fun than a cheesy workout
Posted 21 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]