If Drops of Jupiter Was A Heavy Pop Punk Anthem

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  • @googlepoodle5814
    @googlepoodle5814 8 месяцев назад +343

    The best part about this is that you can tell this dude absolutely loves what he does.

    • @lapointdaniel
      @lapointdaniel 6 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly. Quickly becoming my favorite artist on RUclips.

    • @rgs2007
      @rgs2007 4 месяца назад

      I envy this guy so much

    • @Dave1507
      @Dave1507 4 месяца назад

      ...and his wife. This dude's got it figured out.

  • @ham_slam_wich
    @ham_slam_wich 8 месяцев назад +299

    This is like a manifestation of what was in our 5-disk CD changer in the Summer of 2001.

    • @quinnjohnson6882
      @quinnjohnson6882 8 месяцев назад +2

      You know the type....the one in the extended cab door !

    • @devinsmith5926
      @devinsmith5926 7 месяцев назад +4

      Was about to like... But than saw it had 182 likes

    • @tacticaltuna1019
      @tacticaltuna1019 7 месяцев назад +4

      bruh you aint lying... some 2000s warped tour vibes

    • @N1KK1Zify
      @N1KK1Zify 4 месяца назад +1

      nostalgia hits

  • @blong217
    @blong217 Год назад +939

    This went from feeling like a song about a dreamy hippie/southern girl to a song about a manic pixie dream girl. Absolutely love it.

    • @brocsewell
      @brocsewell Год назад +69

      And in reality, it is about Monahan's dead mum.

    • @andipatel5044
      @andipatel5044 Год назад +2

      You are so welcome to the world and you have to tell us who ?😊😊😊

    • @LordIronfist
      @LordIronfist Год назад

      So this is kinda like shoegaze? At least, that's how your commentary description read to me

    • @LordIronfist
      @LordIronfist Год назад +8

      ​@@brocsewellwell, that's the new thing I learned today then

    • @Arto343434
      @Arto343434 Год назад +1

      Why don’t you marry it then!? Christ…
      People and their cringe comments

  • @DavidTysoe
    @DavidTysoe 8 месяцев назад +353

    The magic of these covers is that we can all sing along to a brand new song, and feel like we’ve accomplished something in doing it.

  • @jarrodpairgin6886
    @jarrodpairgin6886 Год назад +143

    I knew the na na na section was gonna fuckin slap and i was not disappointed

  • @michaelchambers55
    @michaelchambers55 Год назад +553

    This man simply DOES NOT miss. Criminally underrated

    • @joshuasayler201
      @joshuasayler201 Год назад +4

      100%. He knows EXACTLY what he's doing.

    • @MrKurtfinn
      @MrKurtfinn 8 месяцев назад +4

      Can’t call it underrated, man. Nobody I’ve seen here is rating him low, just doesn’t have the exposure he deserves.

    • @devinsmith5926
      @devinsmith5926 7 месяцев назад

      Arrest him immediately. 💚

    • @Fastducky
      @Fastducky 3 месяца назад

      Needs a record deal so talented

  • @the_Sarahnator
    @the_Sarahnator Год назад +397

    This was my 11-year-old self's favorite song, so to hear it combined with my 15-year-old self's (um and also my current 33-year-old self's) favorite music genre is truly so sublime.

    • @okmarshall
      @okmarshall Год назад +14

      I had to check the release date because I was convinced the maths didn't work out. This song did indeed come out in 2001!

    • @chris4221x
      @chris4221x Год назад +7

      Sounds nothing like sublime

    • @pancakesnake
      @pancakesnake Год назад +8

      It was never a phase mom. I'm not okay I promise

    • @patpatpat8916
      @patpatpat8916 Год назад +2

      Add in the 43-year old’s need for nostalgia as well and I’m right there with ya😅

    • @adampindell
      @adampindell 11 месяцев назад +5

      Goddamn it, now I have to go listen to Sublime.

  • @johnnyrobinson7055
    @johnnyrobinson7055 Год назад +14

    This sounds like it's right out of an early 2000s vans warped tour and drive-thru records single

  • @brandonmalone5758
    @brandonmalone5758 Год назад +366

    I love the arrangement of these "Pop goes Punk" stuff, but also really love the "producer" notes explaining how you can change the song in order to induce certain emotions or feelings.

    • @Vetionarian
      @Vetionarian Год назад +17

      YES! I love how he included a synopsis of his process for us. Really helps us see behind the curtains of creativity.

    • @DonoVideoProductions
      @DonoVideoProductions 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes! This additional info is GOLD!

    • @joshbarrett2980
      @joshbarrett2980 7 месяцев назад

      Shows the talent and knowledge of the music. Helps me who loves to listen but never played an instrument .

  • @Megapenguin88
    @Megapenguin88 Год назад +108

    This man understands what makes pop punk sound so damn good.

  • @zanegray7416
    @zanegray7416 8 месяцев назад +84

    Composition ✅
    Mix ✅
    Certified Banger ✅

  • @andrewh8317
    @andrewh8317 Год назад +191

    Giving "Relient K" in the best of ways! Incredible work as always, AM!

    • @mendoza2489
      @mendoza2489 Год назад +22

      Straight up relient K vibes. Sounds like something they would’ve covered at one of their concerts back in the day

    • @andrewh8317
      @andrewh8317 Год назад +4

      @@mendoza2489 💯

    • @withoutbordersdesign
      @withoutbordersdesign Год назад +15

      Relient K meets A Day To Remember - two of my faves

    • @yolandafranklin3724
      @yolandafranklin3724 Год назад +10

      You nailed it! Now I need to get those albums out and listen through.

    • @JerPlaysGuitar21
      @JerPlaysGuitar21 8 месяцев назад +4

      HUGE Relient K vibes; I especially feel like the guitar part matches Hoopes' style to a tee. RK has remained my favorite band since childhood (and I'm hoping some recent rumors of new material from them actually materialize), so the level of nostalgia this gave me can't be overstated 🥹

  • @joshuabenton3785
    @joshuabenton3785 Год назад +304

    the drum work, the new harmony/melody lines, the rhythm changes, its all so good

    • @L33tSkE3t
      @L33tSkE3t Год назад +3

      It’s awesome OVERLOAD!!!

  • @midgesmoot1739
    @midgesmoot1739 Год назад +57

    Alex is the personification of Punk Goes Pop.

  • @JAmos125
    @JAmos125 8 месяцев назад +46

    I was profoundly ashamed of not having heard of you less than a minute into this masterpiece, thinking, wow, the immeasurable joy I missed out on just by not having this treasure locked and loaded in a playlist on a bad day. Then you started chatting with your wife about it, and I went from “this guy’s pretty good I should check out the rest of his stuff” to “I’m sold where’s my Spotify so I can follow this guy and litter every playlist I have with more of this pure genius.” Don’t quite know why but I dig the cut of your jib, and your wife sounds like a wonderful partner in life. Keep up the good work.

  • @cb52959
    @cb52959 Год назад +39

    Having notifications on for this dude is like getting an alert that your favorite band just came out with a new single. I was half expecting VH1 pop up video effects after that intro tutorial lol

    • @cb52959
      @cb52959 Год назад +2

      Also I gotta say, I agree with your wife on that full-stop... was ready for a circle pit to be started in my 9-5.

  • @ericbrushettphotography
    @ericbrushettphotography Год назад +9

    My man over here just casually rearranging my entire adolescence with his genius.

  • @robertcastiglione5995
    @robertcastiglione5995 Год назад +8

    The first line of lyrics sold me on the whole fucking cover. This shit was INSANE

  • @kiahnewton7847
    @kiahnewton7847 Год назад +213

    The post-wife discussion is everything to me! Great version of this song, and definitely on my playlists now!

    • @Plain_Lane
      @Plain_Lane Год назад +17

      I saw post-wife and was worried he got divorced 😂😅

    • @austinbridge
      @austinbridge Год назад +19

      "Post-wife" is DEFINITELY NOT the way to say that 🤣
      Please say post-song discussion so no one thinks there was a tragedy...

    • @thilo81
      @thilo81 Год назад +5

      Hilarious. It’s great where a comment on a comment can lead us 😆

  • @Asky0u
    @Asky0u Год назад +38

    You’ve nailed down the science of creating covers. Everything about this song is how a cover should be. Adding new elements to it but yet keeping the same features that made the song good in the first place.

  • @kirnoltek
    @kirnoltek 8 месяцев назад +5

    I never knew i needed a pop-punk version of this song until today.

  • @SaigeLecteur
    @SaigeLecteur Год назад +131

    I love that you let us see part of your process with this one! This cover was amazing!!!

  • @TheWayWeTalk90
    @TheWayWeTalk90 8 месяцев назад +3

    mad The Dangerouis summer vibes from this, love it

  • @PheelACCD
    @PheelACCD 11 месяцев назад +2

    As a French-American I appreciate "to ze Milkay Way" greatly. Also absolutely loved the "how-to" and the post song discussion.

  • @karltee7862
    @karltee7862 Год назад +76

    Another Alex Melton banger. I love it when you upload new pop punk anthems it always somehow works out

  • @ursanoyoru
    @ursanoyoru Год назад +8

    The thing is, Drops of Jupiter is my all time favorite song, and you just did the impossible: you make me love it even more

  • @NotATechShow
    @NotATechShow 8 месяцев назад +14

    Train been real quiet since this released

  • @BLKXK
    @BLKXK Год назад +8

    I heard that a band called Train did a cover of this song. But nothing beats Alex’s his version!

  • @aandrum
    @aandrum Год назад +16

    The quick rhythmical breakdown at 2:54 induces a musicians stank face, as well as the the voice break at 4:31 on the word “chance”. I could go on about every little detail that you just absolutely nailed man. Woof 👏🏼

  • @gamingfortheweekend5490
    @gamingfortheweekend5490 Год назад +20

    Post song discussion with my wife is absolutely fantastic. Please make it a recurring feature. Also, as always, absolute banger. Great work

  • @onenerdwithpocky9937
    @onenerdwithpocky9937 Год назад +21

    Not only did this make my day - but seeing that it's also available to stream made it even better

  • @RoryBecktar
    @RoryBecktar Год назад +77

    Mad respect to Madison for refusing to be filmed. We stan an anti-surveillance queen!
    jk lol but seriously when will she sing on a track again? She's so good!

    • @floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      @floatingdisembodiedhead8975 Год назад +13

      True. I know you're joking but there's some weird couples here on the internet. There's this bodybuilder dude that just films weird angles of his wife in tight spandex and a lot more of these weirdos that just weaponized the male-gaze to get views. Even using their spouses. Anyways, great banter between Mr and Mrs Melton towards the end there. Loved to hear it.

    • @Artcore103
      @Artcore103 Год назад +1

      @@floatingdisembodiedhead8975 how trashy why would you want to do that, i can't understand. doubt it'll last.

    • @floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      @floatingdisembodiedhead8975 Год назад +6

      @@Artcore103 probably to get more views because they know the core demographics are from these young testosterone-filled adults and teenagers. It's honestly weird how comfortable people are getting with showing their significant other in skimpy clothing for strangers on the internet.

    • @jacobmiller2008
      @jacobmiller2008 Год назад +1

      Which track was she on?

    • @DerEchteBold
      @DerEchteBold Год назад +5

      @@floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      Well, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it if everybody involved wants to do what they're doing.

  • @Josh4x4
    @Josh4x4 Год назад +5

    Yeah the ending interview was 🤟

  • @therealking6202
    @therealking6202 8 месяцев назад +1

    HOLY ISH my heart is pumping... Mainly because I was singing along with the same rock vibe that my neighbors are probably mad about right now, but I don't care, that was BANGIN!!!

  • @chamileeon
    @chamileeon Год назад +23

    I immediately thought oh HELL yes

    • @RemixedVoice
      @RemixedVoice Год назад +2

      To be fair I think "Hell yes" every time I see one of his videos

  • @mnoranth
    @mnoranth 3 дня назад

    Oh my god.... Neck Deep covers Train is something I never thought I'd want but now I'm hooked

  • @Juicington
    @Juicington Год назад +60

    I'm realizing how much effort you put in to these videos, and how much talent you have and it's insane! Keep goin man this is great.

  • @Soniti1324
    @Soniti1324 Год назад +7

    God damn you Alex, you got me smiling from the first lyric--
    You really, _really_ get this style, and it is perfection. Every song you play somehow instantly evokes the memory of hearing those CDs all those years ago, and that is pure fucking talent.
    YOU DESERVE TO BLOW UP; maybe Gen-Z will find you when 2004core comes back around as retro (imminently!).

  • @iplaybadguys1457
    @iplaybadguys1457 Год назад +28

    You are an absolute baller of a musician! This is completely recognizable, and yet still so new and fresh! I LOVE IT!

  • @joshuanosbisch9869
    @joshuanosbisch9869 Год назад +14

    This song had always been a guilty pleasure. This might be one of your best covers yet! Absolutely killed it!!

  • @richard-mai
    @richard-mai 8 месяцев назад +3

    I miss this type of music

  • @DavidParke84
    @DavidParke84 Год назад +1

    me 3 days ago: "eh - not a huge Drops of Jupiter fan. I'll get to this eventually."
    me today: "oh right, Alex did it. It GOES."

    • @Shagedog10
      @Shagedog10 8 месяцев назад +1

      Literally me after 5 months lmao.

  • @jacobbalensiefer3846
    @jacobbalensiefer3846 Год назад +20

    This channel has really rekindled my love of the pop punk genre.

  • @firstplacelast2
    @firstplacelast2 8 месяцев назад +1

    8:19 “That’s called buying a sweater.”
    Great sense of humor and awesome job with this banger!

  • @franinconverse
    @franinconverse Год назад +6

    I'm loving the post song chat, and the cover is just outrageous. That guitar work and the drums are just *chef kiss*

  • @ethancole6742
    @ethancole6742 Год назад +2

    Bro it’s not even like because the idea is good but your different parts from each instrument are soooo creative

  • @jcrosslin8
    @jcrosslin8 Год назад +9

    I used to cover this in it's original key and it would wipe me out each night...
    So you modulate it a full step! 😂
    I never wanna hear you complain about the paramore vocals again Al!

  • @benvoliothefirst
    @benvoliothefirst Год назад +3

    Genuinely went from one of my most reviled/overplayed songs to a new favorite. This man is a WIZARD, Harry!

  • @allanriber
    @allanriber Год назад +8

    i can't, for the life of me, comprehend why you don't have more subs. You really deserve it dude! High quality content! So enjoyable! :)

  • @sashaman1234
    @sashaman1234 Год назад +1

    lol I love how she’s slowly making herself comfortable with being in the video. Sweet cover

  • @swittcraft
    @swittcraft Год назад +11

    As someone from the original lead singer's hometown (whose mom was also a heavy smoker and passed away) I wholeheartedly support this cover! Superb work as always man 🤘

  • @Kon2393
    @Kon2393 Год назад

    Dude who is this guy! Why is he not famous?!?! The science behind his work is ridiculous amazing

  • @ryancameron9281
    @ryancameron9281 Год назад +15

    Anyone who has ever loved this song needs to hear this cover! WE got to the chorus and I was leaning back for the halftime and it didn't come. But then.... it totally dropped in hard right after with the guitar lead and it was so sick! Well done good sir, well done.

  • @robkrueger1412
    @robkrueger1412 Год назад +3

    First video of yours I have ever seen. Brilliant!

  • @leapsboundsofficial4221
    @leapsboundsofficial4221 Год назад +19

    The excitement is real every time I see a new video from you!🤘🏼

  • @lostforwords6
    @lostforwords6 15 дней назад

    Alex I loved the beginning section explaining what you're doing. A really good idea. And the way it then goes straight into the track was immense.
    I went to add it to Spotify but it wasn't there yet. But then I just listened to lots of other tracks instead.

  • @chrisdaughters
    @chrisdaughters Год назад +3

    LOVE the behind the scenes on how Alex puts his spin on the song, been wanting something like this for a while. Would maybe be good to have it as a separate video? Tough to add them to RUclips playlists when I just want a bunch of songs to play without the commentaries.

  • @easybakelovin2469
    @easybakelovin2469 Год назад +1

    Awww I love that you did a little interview with your wife, I hope you keep this segment!

  • @garywatson3778
    @garywatson3778 Год назад +10

    This is one of my favorites you've done. And you have gotten SO much better on drums since I started following you. Great stuff, dude!
    EDIT: I didn't know you were a Southern Boy. From a Louisiana native, SALUTE!!!
    EDIT #2: You and your wife are adorable.

  • @jacobmckeever5358
    @jacobmckeever5358 Год назад

    thought it was a nice touch that when starting into each of the instrumentals as you went back and forth to different rooms, at the earlier parts it actually sounded like you were hearing the instruments being played as if they were literally in another room of the house and then it blended together the audio properly 10ish seconds in.

  • @bballmaster1209
    @bballmaster1209 Год назад +5

    When I talked to you on your tour you told me your wife’s favorite band is Yellowcard so I’m stoked to hear her takes on your work

  • @charliechristian1097
    @charliechristian1097 8 месяцев назад +1

    Absolute smash. Can’t wait til 10 years from now you’re auditioning the parts for this live tour

  • @odistabettor
    @odistabettor Год назад +5

    Holiest of Cows! Such a wonderful version. You killed it. Kinda gives Four Year Strong vibes.

    • @vmwl
      @vmwl Год назад

      For sure!! I loved it!!

  • @nathanlovin
    @nathanlovin Год назад +2

    The ending chat is great! Love that as a segment.

  • @thekirkf
    @thekirkf Год назад +3

    Another amazing cover, Alex. And great new feature of adding the interview with Ze wife.

  • @99hank97
    @99hank97 8 месяцев назад +1

    I came for the premise, stayed for the music, subbed for the informative explanation of how it was done! Looking forward to the next one!

  • @arcadealliesmusic
    @arcadealliesmusic Год назад +7

    I’d love to see you do a “If Home Grown wrote…” They were a super underrated band with a unique pop punk sound.

  • @shawnbailey5999
    @shawnbailey5999 Год назад +5

    I’m convinced Alex could cover any song and turn it into his own unique musical genius. Love his work! 🤟🏻

  • @michaelmcgee4209
    @michaelmcgee4209 8 месяцев назад +1

    I dont even know why you popped up on my algo, but this was so much better than it had any right to be. Nice job!

  • @wellwouldyalookitthat
    @wellwouldyalookitthat Год назад +8

    - My husband and I just discovered you a few weeks ago. New subscribers here:)
    - Also, your wife's favorite part of this song is also my favorite part! 😁🤙🏽

  • @OlYables
    @OlYables Год назад

    What’s awesome is that you don’t really change the song structure at all. It’s ALL there: the choices made by the original band are in synch with your pop-punk style choices. Perfect stuff.

  • @TheRlhaugan
    @TheRlhaugan Год назад +5

    This is wonderful. I love how your covers are more of a re-imagining. Thanks for putting the effort in to make these alongside your own music.

  • @nickmadden2939
    @nickmadden2939 Месяц назад

    Just restrang my acoustic and was bopping around and learning some songs and stumbled across your page...instantly subscribed and liked the song. Love how you dissected the song in the beginning and showed your creative process. You absolutely rip, brother!

  • @ijtl999
    @ijtl999 Год назад +6

    Your an inspiration my dude! Never stop making these please 🙏

  • @ryanjohnson1590
    @ryanjohnson1590 7 месяцев назад

    I love EVERYTHING about this. If I could pick out a few things in particular. I'm only kind of a drummer, but most of these things have a lot to do with drums. Lol!
    1- Your use of odd rhythmic phrasing is a great homage to the heart of the original.
    2- Your use of dividing and multiplying time just feels sooooo good isn't particularly jarring to me. super dope!
    3- Your use of snare flams, is sublime. The placement feels so effective and your drum parts over all are just great!
    4- The minor 4 you snuck in there melted my heart.
    Honorable mentions would include your guitar lines, the netflix trailer piano note drop, your vocal performances and the mix. If I could be negative for a minute, I know you were playing the form of the original tune, but on first listen, it did feel maybe like you coulda possibly cut it down a bit for the sake of it being "pop punk". Lol!!
    But yea, everything about this feels so right. I'll be listening to it again and again and again.
    Thank you for your art, man!!

  • @Pickledballer338
    @Pickledballer338 Год назад +4

    Great job on this one Alex. I never liked the original, but as usual you turned it into a pop punk masterpiece. You should be a headliner on any new ‘Punk Goes … ‘ album.

  • @goldsmifff
    @goldsmifff Год назад +1

    Yeessss I've been eagerly awaiting this since the IG teaser a couple of weeks ago!

  • @VSTwisted
    @VSTwisted 8 месяцев назад +3

    I prefer this version

  • @thechiggen2670
    @thechiggen2670 Год назад +1

    youre incredible Alex. thanks for existing at the same time as me.

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 Год назад +3

    Goddamn, these are so good.

  • @MD0Hatter
    @MD0Hatter Год назад +2

    I really enjoyed the extra information given at the beginning and the chatting with your wife at the end, I hope those elements can continue into the future if they're not too much extra work.

  • @ZeldaRose579
    @ZeldaRose579 Год назад +4

    You always know the key change that's going to take a song to the next level! Excellent as always!

  • @elizabethcassidy8082
    @elizabethcassidy8082 8 месяцев назад

    Just want to mention that I appreciate that you showed how you took it from the original to the Heavy Pop Punk Anthem. I don't really know music that well but this really helped! Thank you for helping me appreciate your work even more!

  • @DKH712
    @DKH712 Год назад +4

    I like it! It's super well done! I can't help but feel though, and this is the first time I have this with an Alex song, that a little simpler would've been better. For my taste there's too many rhythmic breaks and variations and such. But again, super super well done. I can't believe how good you've gotten at everything

  • @ShanTsung
    @ShanTsung Год назад +2

    Awesome cover, and love that discussion afterwards!

  • @kairu_ch
    @kairu_ch Год назад +4

    I really thought "to ze milky way" was intentional! Might just end up listening to this instead of the original when I feel like listening to this again. 😄 I also really enjoyed the post-wife discussion, do it again!

  • @jlee2025
    @jlee2025 Год назад

    Love the gainy telecaster tone, especially on those lower single notes.

  • @brandonp7503
    @brandonp7503 8 месяцев назад +5

    I have an entire playlist titled, "Honestly, The Cover Was Better." This has made the cut.

  • @ThisIsJessPaul
    @ThisIsJessPaul 10 месяцев назад

    I totally heard that French accent during the first play through, assumed it was intentional but didn't know what that intention was XD
    AMAZING cover, and so cool to see the breakdown of translating a straight pop-rock song into pop-punk.

  • @th0mas21
    @th0mas21 Год назад +3

    Moar wife duets pleeeease!!!

  • @newshoe4x8
    @newshoe4x8 7 месяцев назад

    I wish this was the version that came out all those years ago....you are talent personified.

  • @Samuel-xs2yv
    @Samuel-xs2yv Год назад

    Everytime I have a 8+ hour drive, it is so fun to just binge your whole spotify profile. Just feels like I'm in middle school again

  • @turkoizdog
    @turkoizdog Год назад +1

    Love both the cover and the discussion with your wife. It's cool to hear her perspective, and also so sweet to see you two cracking jokes together. To ze milky way!

  • @kohiek
    @kohiek Год назад +2

    You have such a great skill for keeping the best parts of a song while still completely changing it.

  • @CedarPointSteve15
    @CedarPointSteve15 Год назад +1

    This is high quality content.

  • @JayRoach_DS
    @JayRoach_DS Год назад

    When people ask me what it means to reharmonize a song, I just point them to you. Thanks for the breakdown in the beginning.

  • @marybaker8061
    @marybaker8061 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤ totally nailed it!! Fun and breathes freah air into this absolute golden version. Well done!

  • @1stLtRyan
    @1stLtRyan Год назад +2

    Damn bro this is one of your best ones yet. Super enjoyable, even if you're not a pop punk fan, you've got to appreciate how good this sounds. If you'd never heard the original this would pass as being the original from a mainstream artist.

  • @liamsanchez9096
    @liamsanchez9096 8 месяцев назад +1

    dude, your vocal runs were tippy top shelf.

  • @senixprime
    @senixprime Год назад

    YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN ALEX!
    this series is just constant bangers and this is no exception