Beck Previews Orchestral Shows With Symphonic ‘Paper Tiger’ On ‘Kimmel’

Beck was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday. The eight-time Grammy-winning artist previewed his upcoming orchestral tour with a performance of “Paper Tiger.”

The song originally appears on Beck’s landmark 2002 album, Sea Change. The aptly named album saw the chameleonic artist moving away from the sampling of his previous albums to utilizing live instruments.

Beck furtherd that experimentation with his performance of Sea Change’s “Paper Tiger” on Jimmy Kimmel Live featuring a rock band and string ensemble.

The performance gives a glimpse of Beck’s forthcoming orchestral trek which will see the artist performing songs from “the multi-platinum Odelay, world-tripping Mutations, somber and reflective Sea Change, and GRAMMY Album of the Year winner Morning Phase,” as per press materials for the tour.

Preview the upcoming tour with Beck performing “Paper Tiger” on Jimmy Kimmel Live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce4SxPr1tKc&ab

Beck also sat down with guest host Martin Short where he recounted the infamous tale of being denied entry to a Grammy party with Sir Paul McCartney. Check out the interview:

Beck’s orchestral tour kicks off near Seattle on July 3. Scroll down for the tour itinerary with ticket info.