Yo bro, I'm a life long metal head that's had a really quiet love affair with some old pieces of pop music, and lemme tell you. You covered this with everything in mind, this is truly a masterpiece. Where ever you are now man, I wish you the best in your future projects, and hope the quality keeps going forth. This is pure magic to my ears man, you really outdid yourself. I wish I had this to play at my wedding back in 2011, because I would have played right along with it brother!!
rock on you too ma man. im a life long metal head aswell, but jens bought me into some pop music. but the intro and the tone hes has in this one. sheeeeeesh
Thank you so much...this reminds me of a friend that passed away during our college days. He used to annoy me listening to this song 24x7 but now it brings me fond memories everytime I hear this tune
I forgot to thank you. I learned to play this a couple of months ago and I improved so much along the way, just to play this song the exact way you do. This video radically improved my guitar playing in so many ways. So thank you, really!
This is the coolest, best cover of Fireflies I've ever heard next to the original. I can't explain in words just how amazing this cover is, it's the feeling it gives me. Amazing job!!!
I remember one time in college when I was over at a friend's for a party - it was already a bit into the night and we were all well into being drunk and dancing around. When this song came on in the playlist, the level of pure joy and excitement was indescribable. Good memories :) It's also a banger
I love watching musicians get lost in the music. It's so clear that you're having fun with this song and just letting it flow. Plus, the song brings me back to my angsty young adult years which, despite how it sounds, is actually quite fun!
Oddly enough I can remember the first time I heard this song on the radio. I had to pull over and look it up. Just ran across this video a few weeks ago and have probably watched it 50 times. Awesome playing and awesome sound. Thanks for sharing.
@@rossbrigolimusicmost definitely. As long as you’re not playing chords with too many notes being spaced out by too wide of intervals yes. Also you can only go so many 100s of bpms. For example, rush E has too many notes and not enough strings strings played by not enough fingers to be played on a single guitar, and additionally I’m not sure even the best players could do it in time if it were spaced between 2 or 3 guitars.
You know what kinda sucks to think about... if he had put this cover up when this song came out, this channel would have several million subs by now. It would have exploded. He definitely deserves 10x the subs he currently has
That's some pro guiter player.. You got the vibe!! i just started to play before a while.. i wish to play like this time to practice :D You are awesome!
OH MY GOSH. Chills ran over me like waves about 10 seconds in and from there I couldn’t contain my emotion. Well played brother, that was a nice wonderful gut punch from the ether
The original song is really well done , especially if you consider how most songs are, that are popular. You did a very tasteful cover. Very melodic, just the right amount of virtuosity sprinkled in every now and then. I'm glad to see it has so many views.
Bro...What did I just watch?.......this was out of this world....like this isn't just some kid sitting at home playing guitar. The guitar is playin you bro. It's like you're not even trying. 10/10 x 1,000,000
I come back to this song every now and then, i listen to the original and i cry, then i listen to this version and or makes me feel a bit hopeful. We kids that grew up in the 2000s had our struggles, but our future is bright.
I came here from a video calld "enter the sandman on fretless bass sounds breathtaking" and felt gaslit, BUT THIS WAS SUCH A GNARLY SUPRISE you rock that junk playa
That tone combined with that intro is too strong for this world ...
hes too strong to be left alive
The world was not ready
No cap
Gave me chills! I've ALWAYS loved the opening riff to the song but never really liked the vocals... this is exactly what I needed!
He plays amazing but he really has his tone dialed in
This has to be one of the COOLEST FREAKING COVERS I have had the opportunity of letting my senses be overtaken by. 💚
Let us rejoice, for the algorithm has brought us yet another gem.
Cheers to that
Yessir!!
Yepp
yep
Praise the algorithm gods
this is by far the best cover of this song that I've seen
I agree. I checked out a bunch of other covers of this song, and this is def the best one.
Best cover of all time 😊
Clayton Kings is the best and cleanest
Mateus Asato's cover is better.
Look up the banjo version
This may just have 35k views right now .. but everyone who saw it knows that this is worth more than 100million views
1billion yes
I will come back after 1 year. If it isn't over a million than this world is broken.
Trillion
111k a week later!
170k two weeks later. There's hope, friend
That space at 0:29 is super tasty.
I've finally started to upload tabs on both Patreon and my homepage:
jensjulius.com/tabs/
Let me know what tabs you would like me to upload:)
Love me like there's no tomorrow emotional.. please
Pls perform ellie guolding -close to me in ur next video
Rhcp- snow
could you do sign of the times harry styles on electric
The wine the beer and the whiskey
Yo bro, I'm a life long metal head that's had a really quiet love affair with some old pieces of pop music, and lemme tell you. You covered this with everything in mind, this is truly a masterpiece. Where ever you are now man, I wish you the best in your future projects, and hope the quality keeps going forth. This is pure magic to my ears man, you really outdid yourself. I wish I had this to play at my wedding back in 2011, because I would have played right along with it brother!!
rock on you too ma man. im a life long metal head aswell, but jens bought me into some pop music. but the intro and the tone hes has in this one. sheeeeeesh
Thank you so much...this reminds me of a friend that passed away during our college days. He used to annoy me listening to this song 24x7 but now it brings me fond memories everytime I hear this tune
I feel this quite the same homie. Music, pictures, RUclips is the closes we will ever get to a time machine dont ever forget that I know that now.
U broke my heart bro
Much Love!
The transition from 1:20-1:25 to the main was so fkn clean
Playing chops aside, that guitar tone is incredible.
Amazing tone, indeed. This cover alone made me decide to learn this song. Any tips for the pedal chain?
Are those EMGs?
This man puts the fire in fireflies
So sick bro. You made the flies in my room go to fire!
Thanks bro!
@@JensJulius can you play Castle on a Hill? This last one was amazing
Are u guys related?
@@rishibadwaik1423 Probably brothers (since they call each other that way :P)
*catch on fire
I forgot to thank you. I learned to play this a couple of months ago and I improved so much along the way, just to play this song the exact way you do. This video radically improved my guitar playing in so many ways. So thank you, really!
How long did it take you to learn?
Only in the beginning and I'm already hooked
I literally heard the first beginning notes and couldn't stop listening from there
Same here 😀
I can feel his originality and the combination of Mateus Asato ringing out so good🔥
this song has so many memories behind it and you did fantastic playing it 🤟🏼🎸🔥🖤
True!
Thanks a lot!
1:25 anybody else get chills?
Yes absolutely.
The most in a while
I keep repeating it
YES
100%
Man, that guitar didn't have the slightest idea what sort of magic was gonna perform
This is audio gold, … you can see how happy and proud he is of what he’s created and that is so absolutely deserved
I imagine myself playing it in front of school and everyone is like "wooah"
Same lol
See i do too, only difference is nerves throw off my playing
Same here🤣🤣🤣💔
That’s not how it works sorry
@@dannymusquiz1203 Clearly 🤦♂️
This is the coolest, best cover of Fireflies I've ever heard next to the original. I can't explain in words just how amazing this cover is, it's the feeling it gives me. Amazing job!!!
i know this song is memed on hard but this is actually pretty fire
When it's played like this, and without lyrics, it's almost tolerable. The actual song is the softest piece of shit I've ever heard.
@@joeaardvark9214 oh c'mon , it's a cute song..
@@robsonaugusto1002 Cringe.
I remember one time in college when I was over at a friend's for a party - it was already a bit into the night and we were all well into being drunk and dancing around. When this song came on in the playlist, the level of pure joy and excitement was indescribable. Good memories :)
It's also a banger
@@joeaardvark9214 and that's exactly why you can't be an Owl City fan
I come back to this every once in while..such a sick rendition
I love watching musicians get lost in the music. It's so clear that you're having fun with this song and just letting it flow. Plus, the song brings me back to my angsty young adult years which, despite how it sounds, is actually quite fun!
Does anyone else get goosebumps when they hear certain music?? This was one of those times. Love it man, keep it up!!!
I've never seen another guitar cover that makes me want to practice more and quit altogether at the same time 😂😅. Fantastic cover🙌
Oddly enough I can remember the first time I heard this song on the radio. I had to pull over and look it up. Just ran across this video a few weeks ago and have probably watched it 50 times. Awesome playing and awesome sound. Thanks for sharing.
A young Liam Neeson on the guitar. No talking, all action.
he has a very particular set of skills
I could totally kick Liam Neeson's ass - Peter Griffin
This is awesome. I did’t expect that melody to be playable in a guitar.
99% of melodies are playable on guitar.
Can you play Stevie Wonder’s Superstitious on guitar? Is that one of the 1%?
Most melodies are actually playable on guitar due to the fretboard system and six strings
@@rossbrigolimusicmost definitely. As long as you’re not playing chords with too many notes being spaced out by too wide of intervals yes. Also you can only go so many 100s of bpms.
For example, rush E has too many notes and not enough strings strings played by not enough fingers to be played on a single guitar, and additionally I’m not sure even the best players could do it in time if it were spaced between 2 or 3 guitars.
@@dave7922 rush E was technically not meant for humans
This is absolutely incredible man. Perfect amount of jazz scale in your playing as well. You should honestly have millions of subscribers.
Brooo that first part is diabolically good
You know what kinda sucks to think about... if he had put this cover up when this song came out, this channel would have several million subs by now. It would have exploded. He definitely deserves 10x the subs he currently has
Grandissimo 🎉😮
All this song needs is the occasional "please hold, your call is very important to us".
XD
I wouldn't be upset waiting for a call if this was the hold music.
That tone Jesus heck!!!
I have watched this god knows how many times and I will always love this
0:38 - 0:44
Thats melody really make my soul beat in harmony ❤
This is Epic and Beautiful at the same time
From a long time metal head, I think fireflies is one of the best songs ever written. You can’t help but sing it.
That's some pro guiter player.. You got the vibe!!
i just started to play before a while.. i wish to play like this
time to practice :D
You are awesome!
This is easily my favorite part of RUclips. People expressing themselves. Rocking out dude. Great video
OH MY GOSH. Chills ran over me like waves about 10 seconds in and from there I couldn’t contain my emotion. Well played brother, that was a nice wonderful gut punch from the ether
I like you're doing not only covers but also put your creativity mark on them trough improvising and filling in between the notes.
This is beautiful! Amazing job, 'Fireflies' is one of my fav songs...👌
I love his characteristic head nod as he plays. You know its Jens when you see that.
You're amazing, man. You should have your own line of guitars, amps, everything. God bless.
That Intro is Spot on like the Original.. Awesome, Simply Awesome...
My favourite part was the bit where he just played like a legend and didn’t say a word.
The original song is really well done , especially if you consider how most songs are, that are popular. You did a very tasteful cover. Very melodic, just the right amount of virtuosity sprinkled in every now and then. I'm glad to see it has so many views.
Bro...What did I just watch?.......this was out of this world....like this isn't just some kid sitting at home playing guitar. The guitar is playin you bro. It's like you're not even trying. 10/10 x 1,000,000
It’s videos like this that makes me say I suck at guitar, and I’ve been playing for 20 years… props bro
Can't get enough of this. It's better than the original imo. The intonation is just fantastic!
Such a beautiful tone! ❤ Killing it with the harmonics too! 🔥
Dude's trying to hide his smile in the intro cause he knows how sick this is. Mad props!
I come back to this song every now and then, i listen to the original and i cry, then i listen to this version and or makes me feel a bit hopeful. We kids that grew up in the 2000s had our struggles, but our future is bright.
instant chills 🖤 gotta thank youtube for recommending this awesomeness
this guys a mad man for not hybrid picking the main riff
That was soooooo good and it sounded so fun!😁 Keep on rocking!😎🎸 Have a good day and stay safe.🙂
Thanks a lot!
And you too!
Simppp😩😩😩
For me this is the best cover on your channel. I literally come back daily. Love your work.
That was EPIC!!! You rock!
🙏🎸
This song popped up on my infinite playlist today. Thought I’d l👀k around for some covers. Found this. Abso-f’ing-lutely amazing!
That is a stunning guitar. It looks like an ornamental piece of furniture or something, it's freaking beautiful
that’s ESP for you. they’re nuts.
Seriously gave me the chills.
Man i started youtube channel as a guitarist by watching your videos and got inspired. Thanks man. Wish i could colab. Anyway so awesome as always!
I love the joy in this guys face
I remember listening to this song
1st view and like!! Liked even before watching, knew it was gonna be rocking ....You are awesome, Sir!! ✌✌✌👏👏👏👏👏
what a gift. By that, I mean both your talent and this video to the world.
I couldnt figure how he played that on piano in the first place. This is great
Great cover of one of the best songs ever written.
The 148 dislikes are from people who got too hyped and accidentally clicked the "thumbs down" button
😂
This is sick!
Niceeeee
Ilo en ve alaw😂
This tone is insane
The intro to this is probably harder than cliffs of dover
I dont know whether this is a serious comment or not
@@joshuacorriea7322 give me your opinion. Seems quite difficult
I know it's a joke but it seems you've never tried to play Cliffs of Dover😂😂. Eric Johnson goes all over the fretboard. Try it and see for yourself 🤯
Terrible natural wonder
the intro to cliffs of dover, no way. But the chorus... its a tough one.
truly epic
Can we just have an F in the chat for the people with 21 frets :(
wow this is sick, honestly didnt expect! this song sounds so good on electric guitar too
can you do "It Ain't me"
one of the best covers of this song i've ever seen bro
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow please
@Adrien Greyson lol
Oh please!
YES
Dude this is SICK!
Good news! YT algorithm brought me here and i think we both like that! :D
man is ripping them strings 🔥🔥🔥
3th night in a row here rn 😂 i really love this cover! Will the tabs be available soon?
So cool!
Yes in the weekend I will have them ready!
@@JensJulius when will you release the tabs?
@@ttv-ray-1775 the tab got delayed but I will upload them asap:)
@@ttv-ray-1775 omg theyre here
Absolutely stunning !!!🤩
I still Love it!
This tone is unreal
You deserve a million subscribers all I can say is damn is this song really exist?
this guy so so underrated it makes me want to scream
Yes. This song is by owl city.
Great mixing work, brother. Really beautiful, and you made it your own. Lovely.
Who taught your guitar to sing bro? 😍
That was the best Fireflies cover I've ever seen!!! Awesome 👌!! Very well done 👏!!
Me reading the description
Description:do you want the tabs
Me:🙂really
Enormous grove on the lead melody. You're somehow giving it personnality, impressive:)
Seen a lotta vids of urs recently
Gotta say
OP 🔥
Subbed ofc ;)
I think this may just be the coolest thing I have ever seen
imagine dragons demon or the score higher pls pls
I came here from a video calld "enter the sandman on fretless bass sounds breathtaking" and felt gaslit, BUT THIS WAS SUCH A GNARLY SUPRISE you rock that junk playa
Jesus is returning soon everyone
amen praise the lord
Amen brother, glory be to god 🙏🙏
Amen
Amen 🙏❤😇
Ye mum is returning soon
This is giving me funtwo canon in d vibes for some reason. Same energy or something, absolutely love it