The song was recorded with no intention of being released due to copyright, by chance it was leaked to Jacksons management that played him the song, Michael loved it and agreed they could release it and then they filmed the video
I came here after hearing Michael’s interview where he mentioned this. Was scrolling through comments to see if anyone knew about it .. what was I even thinking; MJ fans literally know everything concerning him. It’s amazing.
Only the original artist is a Lester the molester, this is alot better than original anyhow regardless lol not even into the rock kinda genre but this was always 🔥🔥
@@dabmandou1296 did you want him to switch to a 4-string bass he doesn't normally use just because this particular song doesn't use all 6 strings? such a weird criticism
@@saltysumo7991 considering alien ant farm was a one or two hit wonder, one of which being a Michael Jackson cover(lol) I doubt this particular bassist is playing much of anything these days! Carry on 😃✌️
This isn't just an MJ cover, it's a tribute. The Lean, Bubbles, a dancing kid, the werewolf mask, a light-up sidewalk, a bunch of signature MJ moments are in here.
I love stuff like this. I was barely an adolescent and it’s hard to explain, but you’re right. This music video and song just captures the early 2000s.
My early 2000's was at a parents suburban house when they were on away (in Scotland we call it an empty) this song playing on the kind of cable/satellite TV channel nobody watches now, alcohol with some shitty mixer, feeling badass in my new expensive as hell, baggy as hell skater jeans with boarder shoes, even though I didn't skateboard, somebody in the garden shed with some hashish, and an underlying conviction that this kind of music and style was going to take over the world forever, this was music now and clothes now... and that would never change!
It specifically reminds me of the summer of 2001. I was a 13-year-old skateboarder back then (I'm 31 now), and I went to a skate demo at a local skate part, where Eric Koston signed my Eric Koston 2s (those were the skate shoes I wore at that time). Good memories!
Hitting the lean at 30 seconds in had me 💀. The whole video is a gem. The additional MJ video plugs was nice. I've always loved the cover, this is my 1st time seeing the video. A shout-out to the kid with the 😷. A straight prophet and nice with the dance moves.
In fact the song was not meant to be released due to copyright 🥹 they did it for fun but someone sent it to MJ, he loved it and he allowed them to release it as an official cover 🙌🏻
The fact that they not only did the full song itself, but both parodied and kept faith to Michael's style while pointing out they're nowhere near as smooth a mover as him and they mocked themselves in their janky dances - while giving winks nods and clues to the style of showmanship that Michael did - is my absolute favourite part of all this, there's no part thats not done with love and humour at the same time.
True story: It wasn't meant to be released. It got sent to Michael Jackson and he legit loved it so much he allowed them to release it. Jackson was notorious for being very protective of copyrights. So the guy complaining in the comments literally disagrees with the creator lol.
I'd agree. I'm always fairly critical of a cover but there are some great ones and this is right up at the top; - AAA cover of MJ's Smooth Criminal - Manson's cover of Eurythmics Sweet Dreams - Sisters of Mercy cover of Bob Dylan's Knockin' on Heavens Door (I don't find the GNR version to be great). Those would be my top 3, followed by Sisters of Mercy and Manson covers of other songs.
I am in complete agreement. I personally think it’s better than Michael Jackson version that musically. Of course with Michael Jackson’s it was the video and performance as well. Blessings to anyone reading this. Jesus is king!
One of the BEST covers i ever heard on any genre, both musically and vocally, simply a perfect true cover and not only the same song played by others. And the video is brilliant and funny.
One of the few covers of songs that I love as much as the original because the artist makes it their own. It’s truly a pleasure to watch these guys perform, because how they bring the music to life.
ภาพรวม เนื้อเพลง การบันทึกเสียงอื่นๆ ฟัง As he came into the window Was a sound of a crescendo He came into her apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet She was sitting at the table He could see she was unable So she ran into the bedroom She was struck down It was her doom Annie, are you OK? Are you OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? You OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? Will you tell us that you're OK? There's a sign at the window That he struck you A crescendo, Annie He came into your apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet And then you ran into the bedroom You were struck down It was your doom Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? You've been hit by You've been struck by A smooth criminal So they came into the outway It was Sunday What a black day I could made a salutation Sounding heartbeats Intimidations Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? Will you tell us that you're OK? There's a sign at the window That he struck you A crescendo, Annie He came into your apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet Then you ran into the bedroom You were struck down It was your doom Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? You've been hit by You've been struck by A smooth criminal Annie, are you OK? Will you tell us that you're OK? There's a sign at the window That he struck you A crescendo, Annie He came into your apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet And then you ran into the bedroom You were struck down It was your doom Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie? Annie, are you OK? You OK? Are you OK, Annie?
I remember listening to this on a huge stereo I got for Christmas. And I was playing grand theft auto 3 for the first time. Everything was right with the world. If only I could go back.
i loved this song as a kid, now im watching it as an adult i realized how weird the video is. it looks like it was directed by some guy high on cocaine
I don't see me ever getting tired of this song. Not just the nostalgia, bringing me back to the troublesome teenage days and nights, but it just gets me so pumped.
I love that kid breakin' on the sidewalk, the zipped up track jackets of the lead singer, and when they do that MJ leaning tower dance move, you know what I'm talking about. Classic.
Oh, wow...I always danced so hard to this song whenever it came on that I never properly watched the video. I surely don't remember it being this LIT!!! YAY!✊🏾
@EmperorOfFresno - I was born in '85 and i've always said there was something magical from 1999-2002. I would discover 2-3 amazing bands every week in those few years and I never dreamed how depressing pop culture would become after that. Movies, music, video games, sports, comics, toys, and society in general all went straight down.
Oh man this takes me back to when I was 10-11 years old... I remember hearing it and thinking it was the coolest thing ever but now that I'm 30 years old I realize how ahead of its time it was. The band might not be that famous but this cover was a total success and considering the original song was by Michael Jackson, you either screw up and be hated on for it or you actually make the cover good and making it good was what this band did so in my humble opinion, that's something to behold.
Now THIS is how you do a cover song!!! I'm a 43yr old black woman and I've LOVED this song since the first time I heard it. Kudos to them. I hope they're still making music
@John J. Jingleheimer-Schmidt hahaha you are right! that was just a joke . Hey I did not know about this foreshadowing things. It makes sense now (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
They had terrible accident (bus driver died), they split up, they had problem with a record label, they got ``together`` again, but they were never the same. So they are not ok
Apres Midi -awww bud, that's a true...story....here's a link. for whole ant farm accident story www.mtv.com/news/1454457/alien-ant-farm-injured-in-bus-accident/
This album got me through my parents divorce in high-school around 2001. I straight played the sound off it in my portable cd player for years. My favorite song on the album was actually Stranded! Great album, 20 years later I can say it still hits hard!
If you're going to cover a masterpiece you should make it your own...and you better do a good job while you're at it ! These guys knocked it out of the park ! Superb version of this song, superb music video to accompany it !
I think they didn't get enough support from their label. They should have been featured on more films and promotions to get their name out there. The band and their songs were solid gold, but they didn't quite fit with the nu-metal of the time. They should have been pushed toward the indie/alternative scene circles.
The difference between a legit cover and a gentrification is authenticity and respect to the original source material. And these dude were 1) true to themselves and 2) obviously huge MJ fans. As far as I can tell, that's why this track still gets respect.
Yeah, MTV is probably one of the worst channels on TV nowadays? It's not even a shell of its former self. With shows like teen mom and catfish, it represents a generation that thrives on hugs and words of encouragement in order to feel loved. Bring back head bangers ball, 120 minutes, spring break, unplugged etc.
@@flip97gt "Bring back head bangers ball, 120 minutes, spring break, unplugged etc." I remember all those mentioned there, too bad those days will never come back☹️
My older brother was a teenager in the early 2000s and he used to blast this my entire childhood. Everything about the band, the vocals, the guitar riffs, the drums; everything is so impactful and I still listen to this constantly, right now in my 20s lol
This band gives this song, so much power. When they change keys, and launch into the pre-chorus, "Annie are you okay?", It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up...
Back when punk/grunge bands were actually punk/grunge that didn't give a sh*t about hurting feelings or being mainstream and just wanted to make good music.
@@mattmec85 people were saying the same thing about 80s rock when this song came out. And people will say the same thing about current music in 20 years.
@@MiguelDelgado14 it’s actually really interesting how most people only remember the good parts of certain eras they lived through. And think it used to be better than what it is now.
I always come back to this song and music video whenever I'm feeling down. It's an instant pickup. Very well done. I feel a real connection to this band in this song.
The song was recorded with no intention of being released due to copyright, by chance it was leaked to Jacksons management that played him the song, Michael loved it and agreed they could release it and then they filmed the video
😮
i was wondering how could this be aired cause copyright. If Michael agreed did everyone need to make a formal approval with everyone signing?
@Jordan Spencer most likely
I came here after hearing Michael’s interview where he mentioned this. Was scrolling through comments to see if anyone knew about it .. what was I even thinking; MJ fans literally know everything concerning him. It’s amazing.
@Jordan Spencer shut up hater.
One of the cleanest covers of all time. Paid deep respect to the original artist while weaving in their own sound. This is how it should be done.
Only the original artist is a Lester the molester, this is alot better than original anyhow regardless lol not even into the rock kinda genre but this was always 🔥🔥
😊
Kudos to the kid dancing in the mask. He knew what was coming.
What you mean
@@josephblanchard6248 covid much?
Hahahhaa i was also thinking that
Listened to these guys when i was on high school
He knew what was coming. Hell. Hell was coming
@@a_guy_who_exists and so it has arrived. This is the new world order everyone was talking about
The bass player is a riot. Love that dude.
That bass lick during “Annie are you ok” is wonderful. That earthy 6 string sound is amazing.
I used to play this on a 5 sstring. It's quick but the octavess and contrast are the point. It punchess nicely.
Cool bassline, but the 6 string is unnecessary lol.
@@dabmandou1296 did you want him to switch to a 4-string bass he doesn't normally use just because this particular song doesn't use all 6 strings? such a weird criticism
@@saltysumo7991 considering alien ant farm was a one or two hit wonder, one of which being a Michael Jackson cover(lol) I doubt this particular bassist is playing much of anything these days! Carry on 😃✌️
@@dabmandou1296 they are not a 1 hit wonder lmao. you just dont know your music
This isn't just an MJ cover, it's a tribute. The Lean, Bubbles, a dancing kid, the werewolf mask, a light-up sidewalk, a bunch of signature MJ moments are in here.
Don't forget the drummer wearing one white glove.
MJ helped them with the cover
The eyes from Thriller on the dude with the killer Mohawk
@Christmas Koolab Boi bubbles and i think your right my dude
Cool
The rare cover that went in a completely different direction and still works
Agreed.
Absolutely agree
Check out Chris Cornell’s cover of Billy Jean
quale copertura è un assetto
Way better
The drummer murdered this
Also, the guitarist murdered this cool shit
They all did
💯blows the original away lol
What happened?
The drums go _hard_ for the entire song and I love it
This music video with the song captures the early 2000's very well. This is actually how it felt.
Such a vibe, love it
I was in high school from '99-'03, it was a pretty fun time to be alive.
Holy shit bro you're one million percent right!
I love stuff like this. I was barely an adolescent and it’s hard to explain, but you’re right. This music video and song just captures the early 2000s.
My early 2000's was at a parents suburban house when they were on away (in Scotland we call it an empty) this song playing on the kind of cable/satellite TV channel nobody watches now, alcohol with some shitty mixer, feeling badass in my new expensive as hell, baggy as hell skater jeans with boarder shoes, even though I didn't skateboard, somebody in the garden shed with some hashish, and an underlying conviction that this kind of music and style was going to take over the world forever, this was music now and clothes now... and that would never change!
What a hard core love letter to MJ. So many nods to him in the video.
Well done captain obvious
Ya ya ya ya they don’t care about us in the ditch and you and please. Oh ho, ho, ho ho, hola hello
No fucking shit huh
MJ had to approve of this cover and everything in this video lol.. just FYI.
For a second I thought you meant spidermans girl
One of the greatest covers of all time.
Good, yes. One of the greatest covers song of all time? You need to get out more. No f'ing way. Not even close.
@@OntarioAndrews415wrote that comment and didn’t name any covers.
@@PhaZeUnleashed When I wrote that you need to get out more that meant do your own homework. :)
@@OntarioAndrews415
Still didn't name any other covers to compare
@@Carnyzzle
can you?
.....
the cover you just named is better than this one.
Man they killed with this version. That little dude in the mask is a boss
That kid was way ahead of his time 😂
Michael Jackson was known for his signature sunglasses, fedora hat and surgical masks when out in public.....
We need to make dad bands a thing again.
Agreed
How is this a dad band, Singer was 23 when this was recorded?
true,all the Kids today don't know that this the real shit
The kid in the mask is his son
He was 23 hardly a dad band
Everything about this is just pure fun. The music, the video, the whole vibe of it.
Especially 2:10. xD
Early 2000’s vibe
❤🥰
The band hated it. They refused to play it for years
@stewpitteejit yeah it was never supposed to be a single lol
Still one of the greatest covers/ tributes ever made
How is this a tribute it isn’t like he was forgotten about literally millions of people remember hik
@@petergabriel8961you don’t have to be forgotten about for people to give tribute to your career
Tru bat!
Strongly disagree 😐🤷🏻♂️...
@@petergabriel89611:46 1:46 4
kreshendo mmmm so inspiring ♥ loving farm
this is the most 2000s thing I can think of
Facts. Reminds me of the 2002 reboot of the twilight zone lol
it might be released in 2000s, but this whole thing smacks of the late 90s trends and outfits.
It specifically reminds me of the summer of 2001. I was a 13-year-old skateboarder back then (I'm 31 now), and I went to a skate demo at a local skate part, where Eric Koston signed my Eric Koston 2s (those were the skate shoes I wore at that time). Good memories!
@@jackwest3282 Note the T-shirt over the button-up on the guitarist.
Reminds me the *All Star* music video.
nah Annie ain't okay. she sustained a whiplash ever since she headbanged the shit outta this cover.
Well it's about time we found out if she was okay.
Lengend has it she was giving bj and head banging at the same time that's why she sustained such a bad injury
Abhishek Sharma 420 likes.... Dont fuck up the number!!!!
Yeah, she might need an ice pack lol. Necropsting on 6 year old comments FTW!!
@@randomthings5383910
Hitting the lean at 30 seconds in had me 💀. The whole video is a gem. The additional MJ video plugs was nice. I've always loved the cover, this is my 1st time seeing the video. A shout-out to the kid with the 😷. A straight prophet and nice with the dance moves.
This song is one of the hardest rocking songs ever made and is the epitomy of how a tribute to MJ's classics should be. I love AAF, they are killer.
I believe as well michael jackson liked it as well l high praise
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I’m 12 and I know it it is not that hard
@mirandast.dennis7351 who said it's hard ? Oh yeah your 12 that explains your being pompas
I used to have neighbors whose kid would blare this multiple times per week. Little bastard got me hooked...
😂❤
Hahaha
😂
😂😂
I’m proud of that bastard!
What an absolute banger of a cover song. I’m sure Micheal loved it
He did...
@@christopherharmon2433 that’s awesome! I’m sorry if my comment came off sarcastic to a few. It wasn’t.
In fact the song was not meant to be released due to copyright 🥹 they did it for fun but someone sent it to MJ, he loved it and he allowed them to release it as an official cover 🙌🏻
Actually he did lol but who will NOT?
He 100% dose 😅
目が覚める！ ベースがカッコイー 前進へのエネルギーが満ちていて 歌詞はともかく 英語がよく分からない日本人の私でも、 素晴らしいと、思ぅ。
The fact that they not only did the full song itself, but both parodied and kept faith to Michael's style while pointing out they're nowhere near as smooth a mover as him and they mocked themselves in their janky dances - while giving winks nods and clues to the style of showmanship that Michael did - is my absolute favourite part of all this, there's no part thats not done with love and humour at the same time.
They were genuine fans of the King, and it shows.
They made new refren and smuggling Annie Oakley in to ;)
THE BASSIST IS THE ONE SHOUTING "WOO!" in the words of Troy Barns, THIS IS WRINKLING MY BRAIN
All that and it's in the minority of covers that are better than the original, IMO. I think I like the faster tempo more.
its just a song. Not a document. lol
That heavy guitar riff is absolutely sick!
Alien Ant Farm did a legendary job. Covered Michael Jackson and transformed the original from pop/R&B to nu metal/alternative metal
Very sick
Ну не такой и тяжелый
dude the bass part is so fun to play too!
I don't know if you mean the solo or even the few seconds before the solo , but the way they rephrased the solo is so fresh
This is one of the best covers to ever exist. EVER.
And the best thing about it is that it's an atrocious cover
@@nidhalbt no
True story: It wasn't meant to be released. It got sent to Michael Jackson and he legit loved it so much he allowed them to release it. Jackson was notorious for being very protective of copyrights. So the guy complaining in the comments literally disagrees with the creator lol.
Really??? To each their own but it’s pretty obviously awful to the point where it’s hilarious to me.
@@sjk7467 but I feel like that's part of the point? I dunno
Best remake of this song
Yes
Listening to this early 2021 remembering how old I am
Era la música de los jóvenes de la época 😄
Lol tinybuild, how its going with hello neighbor 2? Im a big fan, and im suprised you here :)
seems a lot of people are 🤣🤣
41 anni e sono ancora qui!
Why would u even write this?, now u made me think about it!
Alien Ant Farm is the most underrated band. They're great, don't sleep on any of their albums.
They are cringe
Then why are you listening to the song
@@Trollofox then why are you here
@@fcgoat11 cause RUclips keeps recommending shit
@@Trollofox just dont click, or right click and click "im not interesed"
This was actually a bad ass cover. Nostalgia is taking over
I'd agree.
I'm always fairly critical of a cover but there are some great ones and this is right up at the top;
- AAA cover of MJ's Smooth Criminal
- Manson's cover of Eurythmics Sweet Dreams
- Sisters of Mercy cover of Bob Dylan's Knockin' on Heavens Door (I don't find the GNR version to be great).
Those would be my top 3, followed by Sisters of Mercy and Manson covers of other songs.
@Shankz O Beta † yessir. Gnr's cover of knocking on heavens door is tough to listen to lol. Yeah yeah yea yea yeah
I am in complete agreement. I personally think it’s better than Michael Jackson version that musically. Of course with Michael Jackson’s it was the video and performance as well. Blessings to anyone reading this. Jesus is king!
@@djdrack4681 Johnny Cash's Hurt is up there too
@@djdrack4681 manson's sweet dreams is imo the only cover that's better than the original
The greatest remake of a classic of all time!
still in these days, goes hard as fuck
Always thought this was great. My seven year old niece now loves it. Just good fuckin fun music, man!
It really does. heard this shit when it came out and still break my neck to it
Fuck yea it do my sur
Fuckin' Aye!
Lol
One of the BEST covers i ever heard on any genre, both musically and vocally, simply a perfect true cover and not only the same song played by others. And the video is brilliant and funny.
:/ its shit
agreed
Agreed! I could listen to this song all day and not be bored.
If you like MJ covers with some originality check out DD by the Weeknd
Disturbed's - The Sound Of Silence is not bad either…
This is a great cover
one of the best ones available
Indeed
Awesome tribute 🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a sick cover. Kid with the moves is still as slick today as it was back then. Great video.
I know it's solid
Alien ant farm is criminally underrated
smooth
Bass player owned this
2:44 the high pitched “oh no” in the background scratches an itch in my brain 🥴
"I dont know" i think he says
The bassist singing the high harmony..' I dont know' gets me every time. what a cover!
The WOOOO WOOOO WOOOO has always been my favorite part haha. That guy's awesome
What a bad cover
@@android7191 REALLY???
@@ironbassler747 no
the bassist is my dad
Alien Ant Farm was trending on Twitter tonight. So here i am to see this Gem all over again. Been such a long time. Nostalgia is a powerful force.
Still is
Never said it was the original, i know about Michael Jackson's song, along with his other hits. I mean the video being the gem, not the song.
One of the few covers of songs that I love as much as the original because the artist makes it their own. It’s truly a pleasure to watch these guys perform, because how they bring the music to life.
Totally agreed - they really made it their own.
Better than the original no disrespect to Michael
definitely not better than the original though, the guitar dont fit with the annie part while michaels whole song fit with the lyrics amazingly well
and the vocals are just not fit for the song with the accent so although this is remarkable, it is not better.
and calling a song that took the lyrics and remade it better than the original is a bit shameful.
ภาพรวม
เนื้อเพลง
การบันทึกเสียงอื่นๆ
ฟัง
As he came into the window
Was a sound of a crescendo
He came into her apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
She was sitting at the table
He could see she was unable
So she ran into the bedroom
She was struck down
It was her doom
Annie, are you OK?
Are you OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
You OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
Will you tell us that you're OK?
There's a sign at the window
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie
He came into your apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
And then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down
It was your doom
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
You've been hit by
You've been struck by
A smooth criminal
So they came into the outway
It was Sunday
What a black day
I could made a salutation
Sounding heartbeats
Intimidations
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
Will you tell us that you're OK?
There's a sign at the window
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie
He came into your apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
Then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down
It was your doom
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
You've been hit by
You've been struck by
A smooth criminal
Annie, are you OK?
Will you tell us that you're OK?
There's a sign at the window
That he struck you
A crescendo, Annie
He came into your apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
And then you ran into the bedroom
You were struck down
It was your doom
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
Annie, are you OK?
You OK?
Are you OK, Annie?
I remember listening to this on a huge stereo I got for Christmas. And I was playing grand theft auto 3 for the first time. Everything was right with the world. If only I could go back.
GTA IV was out by that time.
@@professorgenki5959 This song came out just a few months before GTA 3, GTA 4 didnt come until 7 years later
Fuck yeah.
dam, got me in the feels bro
@@MEOxley23 Fuck yeah.
This song will never get old.
8088
ever heard of Michael Jackson?
i loved this song as a kid, now im watching it as an adult i realized how weird the video is. it looks like it was directed by some guy high on cocaine
Just like Annie.
@@johnnyairplane2896 it’s all MJ references.
Legendary cover of Smooth Criminal.
MJ must be proud of this !
Michael loved it @@siolux8
Me encanta
I love the ' Bad ' album but this is better than the original. In my opinion anyway.
@@mrkipling2201 I agree wholeheartedly. It is much more fun if nothing else.
Since 90s until 2010 were the best times
the kid wearing the mask was way ahead of his time
Not sure what the other guy said but you are in fact right, he was wearing a mask before his time
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
I was just about the type the same thing !! Wow !! 😀
Very trippy
heh-heh
trenchant observation
The only acceptable remake of the original song.
Why TF so you look like bitwit
That's crazy
Yeahhh I love this song
there's another version?!
@@greggjohnson7667 the original was michael jackson with the same title
Agreed
I don't see me ever getting tired of this song. Not just the nostalgia, bringing me back to the troublesome teenage days and nights, but it just gets me so pumped.
I love that kid breakin' on the sidewalk, the zipped up track jackets of the lead singer, and when they do that MJ leaning tower dance move, you know what I'm talking about. Classic.
Oh, wow...I always danced so hard to this song whenever it came on that I never properly watched the video. I surely don't remember it being this LIT!!! YAY!✊🏾
I know this is a cover but this version has really stood the test of time. I still listen to this song to this day.
Good
We didn't know it, but the early 2000s were the best years of our lives
I couldn't agree more. What I wouldn't give to go back to those days.
Ong!!!! 😂
Peak for music
The 90s were bomb too. It started going downhill after the financial collapse in 2008
@EmperorOfFresno - I was born in '85 and i've always said there was something magical from 1999-2002. I would discover 2-3 amazing bands every week in those few years and I never dreamed how depressing pop culture would become after that. Movies, music, video games, sports, comics, toys, and society in general all went straight down.
the golden days of turning on the radio and hearing a hit no matter the genre.
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True true. Even the mainstream music was epic back then.
It's cuz music now is shit an mumbles 🤣
❤Hello I love *Smooth Criminal* I'm a pop singer ❤
Eu sem sono ouvindo esse Hino ❤
This is nostalgia
Bruh I've been going on a nostalgia trip for the path month
Taco sombrero
Youve been hit by
This is amazing
We're all wearing masks
Oh man this takes me back to when I was 10-11 years old... I remember hearing it and thinking it was the coolest thing ever but now that I'm 30 years old I realize how ahead of its time it was. The band might not be that famous but this cover was a total success and considering the original song was by Michael Jackson, you either screw up and be hated on for it or you actually make the cover good and making it good was what this band did so in my humble opinion, that's something to behold.
With a hit like that and they were not becoming that popular... Strange
I used to love waking up early before school so I could watch music videos on vh1 and mtv.
micheal jackson song mate
I AM 11 MY DAD TOLD ME ABOUT THIS
Wicked
Now THIS is how you do a cover song!!! I'm a 43yr old black woman and I've LOVED this song since the first time I heard it. Kudos to them. I hope they're still making music
the original is slightly better imo
Same here, we was loving this in HS!! Was on the same playlist with DMX and Jayz
I'm 67 & love it.
Glee is better
why you need to point out your age gender and skin color?
No band could ever do this song nearly as good.
That cymbal work is legendary.
Yeah man the drumming is by far the best part.
So easy yet so good
Ron Gon It's nice but some of it just doesn't fit in my opinion.
IKR
Can confirm. Source- am drummer.
This song will be forever be one of the head-bangingest, funk-rockiest covers to ever grace our ears
I love how much the Bass player is feeling himself and into it.
Lol I agree
Yeah, I'm a bassist. That's a smooth bass line.
He has his own channel on YT too, fantastic bassist and does a bass break down on a couple of songs from AAF's catalogue. Tye Zamora is his name.
He is awesome live too. He really carries the stage presence. Probably the coolest bass player I’ve ever seen. In my opinion anyway.
@@kwizzeh I feel he carried the band, that's for sure. Without him, they sound burned out.
One of the best covers of all time. Underappreciated at the time of release, is finally getting love. Not too shabby AAF.
Y'all remember when this song took over the radio station? Loved every second of it.
I was too young (13) to know MJ, so this was the only Smooth Criminal I knew. But yes, this was all over the radio/TRL.
@@hannahremmel955013 was not too young. I knew of smooth criminal since I was like 7. What rock were you living under in 2001.
It took it over again where I’m from. I never heard the song. And it’s played everyday on the radio for the past 2 month. Shits a banger
This song was always blasting back in the day.
I always liked this song, but with no one in my house liking Michal Jackson, I didn't know that he sung it first
Did you pay someone in youtube staff to appear as top comment in every single video?
2001 I worked in a web cafe. Someone was ALWAYS blasting this song from Napster.
True
Summer 2001. Spent the whole time playing Diablo 2 with MTV on in the background. Every song from the rotation is burned into my mind forever.
The kid dancing alone with his face mask was ahead of its time.
The Mandela effect ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@elguero933 that is not the mandela effect
@John J. Jingleheimer-Schmidt hahaha you are right! that was just a joke . Hey I did not know about this foreshadowing things. It makes sense now (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
@@Gynkys foreshadowing is what they call it LOL (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
thats creepy that you said that because I was thinking the same exact thing
This is my childhood man i st>ll rock out dudes 🤟
Great tribute to the now late MJ. This cover is really passionate, you can tell the guys in the band loved his music.
It is a great tribute to him but this also came out before he I died I believe
@@kristiesanborn3823 yep it did, MJ also listened to it and gave his approval :D
this is not a tribute to him... this song came out before he died. And it were never meant as a tribute to him.
remember the stuff with the kids
I know he passed after but it shows a lot of respect to cover another artist is what I meant
where did these guys go? ant farm are you o.k. tell me are you o.k.?
Ant farm are u ok? Would you tell us that you're okay???
They had terrible accident (bus driver died), they split up, they had problem with a record label, they got ``together`` again, but they were never the same. So they are not ok
Wow, really? That's f**kin awful :(
Apres Midi -awww bud, that's a true...story....here's a link. for whole ant farm accident story www.mtv.com/news/1454457/alien-ant-farm-injured-in-bus-accident/
Brand New ç
This album got me through my parents divorce in high-school around 2001. I straight played the sound off it in my portable cd player for years. My favorite song on the album was actually Stranded! Great album, 20 years later I can say it still hits hard!
This song is getting me through my divorce ❤
@@angelsunlight listen to some good music like nofx
Dang, all old-school. Jk
Dude I can Hella relate but mine was DMX. Popn in the cd player and ignore the outside world
Hope you still don’t have issues.
Un cover con la excelencia del original ❤
the fact that I'm listening to this on New year's Eve 2016 just is fucking hilarious.
the bass player is the best one in the band...
+it's awesome crucible music in destiny
me, tha fuck, too mate!!! thumbs up as fuck!!! best greetings for tha new year!!!! HELL, THA FUCK, YYYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHH!!!!!
I did so too :D
i play bassand yeah the bass player is always awesome
doing what you're not LIKE 100👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
If you're going to cover a masterpiece you should make it your own...and you better do a good job while you're at it ! These guys knocked it out of the park ! Superb version of this song, superb music video to accompany it !
The whole album was a master piece....bassist and the drummer were on fire thru and thru
I've always felt that way about Presidents of the United States of America's first album...so excellent
I think they didn't get enough support from their label. They should have been featured on more films and promotions to get their name out there. The band and their songs were solid gold, but they didn't quite fit with the nu-metal of the time. They should have been pushed toward the indie/alternative scene circles.
I was in 8th grade when the album came out and I asked my dad to buy it for me. He said no because I wouldn't like it. Still never listened to it.
That sounds painful.
@@glennelson8017 And Mother May I?, and Silverchair, and Geggy Tah, and I really want to say Marcy Playground, but I won't.
buenisimo vivir algo tan groso wn vida esta chica ❤ DIOS EXISTE EMILY ❤❤❤
The difference between a legit cover and a gentrification is authenticity and respect to the original source material. And these dude were 1) true to themselves and 2) obviously huge MJ fans. As far as I can tell, that's why this track still gets respect.
kolkenad god, you are cancer in society.
@@zerotodona1495 Feel better now?
Stop using the word gentrification
Those people saying it’s a gentrification aren’t wrong. They just spelled djentrification wrong.
@@zerotodona1495 the fuck how and why is he?
this is exactly how a cover should be done. looking back ..im actually impressed and amazing at how well done this was all around
yeah, like a cover in a different genre is actually the coolest thing, this is why AAF executed this so well :)
It took me years to appreciate this cover, but I'm glad I didn't forget about it. You're right, they executed it perfectly.
it really is perfect
And not just musically, EVERYTHING about this video is an amazing homage to the King of Pop!
Damn, I remember listening to this back when I was in high school. Every morning on the MTV countdown....Man those were the good ol' days
Yeah, MTV is probably one of the worst channels on TV nowadays? It's not even a shell of its former self. With shows like teen mom and catfish, it represents a generation that thrives on hugs and words of encouragement in order to feel loved. Bring back head bangers ball, 120 minutes, spring break, unplugged etc.
@@flip97gt "Bring back head bangers ball, 120 minutes, spring break, unplugged etc."
I remember all those mentioned there, too bad those days will never come back☹️
Anyone here in 2024? 😎😎
the real ones r
Hell Yeah September 2024 😎👍🇨🇦
Yup😅
This isn't ever not going to be a banger.
Yo!
This cover had no business being this fire. MJ is always going to be moment so the fact both versions exist is actually incredible.
Fact lpl
Right? And didnt know this was a cover until 6 months hearing this when it first came out
Two opposites can be true at once.
Yeah, but AAF doesn't have any pedophiles in their band. Can't say the same for MJ.
My older brother was a teenager in the early 2000s and he used to blast this my entire childhood. Everything about the band, the vocals, the guitar riffs, the drums; everything is so impactful and I still listen to this constantly, right now in my 20s lol
@Recite-God-Purify-Me-Each-Second shut up
Haha 😂 hell yea
I was a Teenager in the early 2000s now im 35 hahaha
Byeeeee can't sit with us
That era was fire for all kinds of music. I still blast this all the time now 😂
gotta love it when a band goes all in and *goes* for it. No self-consciousness, total commitment.
Best cover ever done
This band gives this song, so much power.
When they change keys, and launch into the pre-chorus, "Annie are you okay?",
It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up...
Just saw these guys live a couple weeks ago and they still put on one hell of a show 🔥
いいなー！
We saw them a few years back. 🔥🔥🔥
they still together wow cool
Holy shit they still tour???
this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🎧🤘🎶
I miss this era lol. Everyone was just having fun and enjoying life.
Back when punk/grunge bands were actually punk/grunge that didn't give a sh*t about hurting feelings or being mainstream and just wanted to make good music.
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@@mattmec85 people were saying the same thing about 80s rock when this song came out. And people will say the same thing about current music in 20 years.
@@MiguelDelgado14 it’s actually really interesting how most people only remember the good parts of certain eras they lived through. And think it used to be better than what it is now.
what a banger. hands down better than the original
Nobody talks about how sick the singer’s vibe is
Anyone who's listening to this music must know that. Right
TitolEdits it’s so good
Right because this hit hard as hell 💕
ya they suck there copee cat`s
Bruh he radiates untamable vibes. Made me want to shave a line down the middle of my head for no damn reason...
Literally one of the best covers EVER CREATED! These guys did EVERYTHING RIGHT! Respect! ❤
❤Hello I love *Smooth Criminal* I'm a pop singer!!!
This cover is awful bruh
@@bert_gunda303 You're totally entitled to your opinion. Have a great day! 😊
The FINEST cover ya 👌
@@bert_gunda303 true about it there it's was absolutely shit version of smooth criminal by alien ant farm
This will go down in history as the best MJ tribute music video. The number of references is astounding.
This and the Give in to me cover by Three Days Grace
Video*
Fall out boys beat it cover is the best, this ones a close second
Nah I'm biased to dirty Diana and the weeknd killed it
I’m not trying to be rude, but there aren’t many “references” it’s a cover of the original
The bass player is stealing the show🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Can we all just agree that the bassist makes this song and video. Everyone is having a good time; he is having the best time.
He absolutely crushed it
I can't stop watching him now
Yeah I was thinking his personality stands out. I was wondering if he was really doing those high pitched vocals being such a big guy.
pfff
FLEE !
I remember when this used to be played so much on MTV back in the day
Oh yeah, MTV used to play music videos.
Way back when MTV stood for "music television "
Z B yes MTV was bomb asf with the shows like next pimp my ride and more of the bomb as show
It was "Spankin New" back then
Thank God u remember when MTV played music!
I was 12 when the original dropped and 25 when this was released. I now have 2 layers of nostalgia 😄
We getting old
2:09 This Is Most Icon MJ Style On All Time !
2001 - Look at all those people getting along & having fun!! 2024, wtf happened?
Look at the moon walking lad, he now wears a mask.
The left wingers and right wingers took over and kicked the grown ups out of DC.
social media made humanity unsociable
@@TheRoadhammer379 YES! AS A STUPID GEN Z I FCKING AGREE
I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE IV E GONE INSANE!!!!!!! ID DO ANYTHING TO BE OUTSIDE HANGING OUT WITH PEOPLE.
This might still be the best remake of a song to date
Certainly isn't the worst
It wasn’t a remake a remake is kinda the same song but accept they say different words like weird al he just resinged it
Perhaps.
Cake's version of I will survive is, but this one is a close contender for sure. 🙂
@@ceasarclown739 ok it like a cover
I always come back to this song and music video whenever I'm feeling down. It's an instant pickup. Very well done. I feel a real connection to this band in this song.
It was my earworm for a good 6 months .. you don't ever forget those
The greatest cover ever for me
In the next decade, there is going to be insane 2000's nostalgia.
There already is.
i already been listening to 2000s songs for weeks now
We never forget 1900s the century of music and war. History all in one.... We all learn new things like making music...
please not... Then I really have a reason to feel old and I'm just 19 xD
I thought it was 70s nostalgia a few years ago, and it's funny because as the years go by, the nostalgia era does too. It might catch up to it.