Excellent covers of songs on YouTube

[RedBlackAttack]

So... YouTube is pretty much a wasteland of sh!tty covers that get in the way of every search of any even semi-well known song in the world.

I know you have to start somewhere and I applaud people for having the guts to record themselves trying, even when they know they can't nail the tune... But, the sheer abundance of sh!t makes it annoying.

With that said, you will occasionally stumble across a really cool cover or version of a great song by some random person out in the interwebs. Sometimes, their versions can even challenge the original concept of the songs.


I find that usually the coolest homemade stuff is done acoustically, just simply because it gets a fuller sound when playing alone, and most of the YT cover attempts are done by just one or maybe two people, not an entire band.


Anyways, here are some of my favorites... I'll start with a Floyd acoustic cover that doesn't just have a tremendous (and quite different) sound, but interesting visuals as well.

Feel free to mention your own favs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhsPYRUqphk

[RightToCensor]

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ANSWER ME!

[russwest0]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhsPYRUqphk

From the description:


A few months ago I stumbled back upon Pink Floyd's "The Wall" which didn't only give me midlife crisis when I was twelve

:lol :lol :lol so true

[nathanjizzle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-RmPjECj90&list=FL_3i7Io1tL0LRTzkRJ_xUdg

[RedBlackAttack]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-RmPjECj90&list=FL_3i7Io1tL0LRTzkRJ_xUdg
Very nice. I'm not familiar with the original song, but well done none the less.

Sticking with the Pink Floyd theme, here's a little more obscure tune, but one of my favorites. One guy plays five instruments and really just nails it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a2hvqLPbSE

[JohnFreeman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shBrQW8ktKg

[COnDEMnED]

Katy Perry-Dark Horse cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jus7S5vBJyU

[bergs14]

I found this guys voice pretty good, pretty funny too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1p0sA8bgGA

[CeilingFan#1]

I generally hate youtube covers. Not even worth watching most the time.

[RedBlackAttack]

I generally hate youtube covers. Not even worth watching most the time.
...as I said in the OP.

[16X]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXSu9E36RSU

[TheMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXSu9E36RSU
:oldlol:

[16X]

:oldlol:
Laugh all you want, but the Arctic Monkeys said on the radio that Miley did a better cover of one of their songs than anyone ever has. Google it if you don't believe me. Miley the GOAT :bowdown:

[ILLsmak]

So... YouTube is pretty much a wasteland of sh!tty covers that get in the way of every search of any even semi-well known song in the world.

I know you have to start somewhere and I applaud people for having the guts to record themselves trying, even when they know they can't nail the tune... But, the sheer abundance of sh!t makes it annoying.

With that said, you will occasionally stumble across a really cool cover or version of a great song by some random person out in the interwebs. Sometimes, their versions can even challenge the original concept of the songs.


I find that usually the coolest homemade stuff is done acoustically, just simply because it gets a fuller sound when playing alone, and most of the YT cover attempts are done by just one or maybe two people, not an entire band.


Anyways, here are some of my favorites... I'll start with a Floyd acoustic cover that doesn't just have a tremendous (and quite different) sound, but interesting visuals as well.

Feel free to mention your own favs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhsPYRUqphk

there are absolutely some monster talents on youtube, in every area. The sad thing is the people getting subs and views are 14 year old girls doing whatever.

I can spend hours searching youtube and it's rare that I don't find some shit that is mind blowing.

It makes you wonder how they got stuck doing shit on youtube... or if they just don't give a ****.

Edit: O, I'm talkin about dudes who are just on a shitty webcam with their guitar or whatever.

-Smak

[Suguru101]

Whatever device used to record this was bad... but the singing of this woman and this song are just amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyqD4QJ0Vsg

[pezt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvEWNlcefAw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtyoC7KuBDY

Anything on that channel really

[Lamar Doom]

I don't know if you're specifically looking for those talking heads confessional style covers or what but this is one of the best covers I've seen on the web, I'm a huge Otis guy so I'm soft for the song but also critical of cover...ers

The Trews - These Arms of Mine (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhjdkBnjpq8#t=04m20s)


couple others I noticed along the way, might be a little sleepy for you but they crescendo like a muhhhfuh

Creep (Radiohead) - Carrie Manolakos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ5ZclZTeTU)

Hallelujah (leonard cohen) - Matthew Schuler (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc1w427dEVI)

[KingBeasley08]

Katy Perry-Dark Horse cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jus7S5vBJyU
:applause:

[El Gato Negro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kn2sBQcjd4&app=desktop this Australian girl does amazing piano covers of metal songs, she mainly does parkway drive but takes requests so there's a variety on her channel.

[reppy]

Die Gedanken Sind Frei - Thoughts Are Free COVER with Lyrics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHuSktaQRuE)

Lux Drummerette - Decapitated "Spheres of Madness" - Drum Cover (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEBmZ6maVhE)

Cattle Decapitation - Kingdom of Tyrants (Drum Cover) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnJoE1xWIJk)

THUMBSUCKER (Pig Destroyer Cover) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rLa4gjFN8Q&noredirect=1) This one is such a departure from the original (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny4gigSW17Y) that it's worth mentioning that fact

Just a few that come to mind. Good thread idea.

[eriX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFWs2Z_RZ3Y

the reincarnation of jazz

:bowdown:

[COnDEMnED]

Lamb of God-Walk with me in Hell drum cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoCpFd0a-TM 4:15-4:49.holy shit:lebronamazed:


Dimmu Borgir-Kings of the Carnival Creation drum cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ4mgcFR6pc 7:11-&;47 Holy shit :lebronamazed:

Norther-The Final Countdown(Europe cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNvRMBqqvrs

Graveworm-Losing my Religion(REM cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK_yb28iRJw

Cradle of Filth-Hallowed by Thy Name(Iron Maiden cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmpbQbHSt0

Franzl Lang - Einen Jodler h

[COnDEMnED]

Epic sax guy cover collection!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWdjYyFfrTM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws
^^not the same song as the others, but epic sax guy none the less^^

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDSgGSUvpcw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNKyRnhgnAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2jgMTXByvM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXmwbT_qrhA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA6OsQ9r9to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ynwRZ-XCTU

[COnDEMnED]

Any Gamers in here?
Pewdiepie song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2kxLPAAPOU

VERSES

Markiplier song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7vOXGKAcw8

These two are good enough to have their own thread dedicated to them, who is the better horror gamer between them.

[RedBlackAttack]

Just stumbled upon this one...

Grade schoolers cover Tool's 46 & 2. Pretty f#cking great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5VGILERzgg

This is why I love YT. The drummer has a tough task trying to replicate Danny Carey, which is damn difficult for even the best guys. He does a passable job, certainly, and he nails it at certain points. I enjoyed the vocals quite a bit.