Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' Is Even Better With Wine Glasses and Pans
has arguably one of the most appropriate song titles in music history. The hit, filled with uplifting lyrics like “can't nothing bring me down” and set to a catchy, head-bopping beat, is an instant mood booster. Because of the infectious cheerfulness of the chart-topper off of the artist’s album “G I R L,” it has recently inspired thousands of covers — but none come close to topping Dan Newbie’s unique and creative version.
Newbie uses number two pencils as drumsticks and hits them on water-filled wine glasses and cooking pans to emulate the dance-party-like rhythm in the “Despicable Me 2” track. While the original was composed using more conventional instruments, Newbie's version still manages to exude similar euphoric emotions using only stuff you'd find in a kitchen cabinet. Even without words, award-winning quality production, and a 24-hour long super buzzy music video, Newbie’s video rivals the Oscar-nominated number.
Not since Sandra Bullock played wine stems in "Miss Congeniality" has this idiosyncratic talent been so cool.
