Discussion question: “Are the carolers into pop punk”, or “Are the pop punkers into caroling” (and does it make a difference on how awesome this vid was)?
Makes a difference. There is a personality you can feel from certain singers. Look at the" big three" Acapella groups. Each has their own specific strengths. Dan Vasc can sing anything, but really opens up when it's metal.
As a former choir kid all through school, this one just hits different. Perfectly captured how damn repetitive the low bass parts always are. Bravo, good sir. Bravo.
Right? This is essentially how every song sounded when we convinced the director to do a pop song. Like sure it’s technically correct but loses the spirit of the song lol
Given how wonderful the harmonies were, I think a Relient K song would make a banger of a carol. I So Hate Consequences, Sahara, or Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry could all be great. Awesome work, Alex!
Pulled it up for a quick laugh with the wife before watching our Christmas movie. Then we got hooked and she wanted to keep watching just as much as I did. Love this!
Little know fact: Alex's head on a squirrel body wasn't photoshopped. All the videos where he pretends to have a human body, those are the edited ones.
The choral version of the Middle, by Jimmy Eats World just hit me hard in the heart. I cried, and kept crying all day listening to it. The song recontextualized the lyrics, and changed it what just used to be a rando radio pop song. I cried not because I really ever felt like I didn't fit it. I cry because I'm now an adult trying to tell kids the message. The choral hits me hard, because it is my prayer and the message I wish I could give. Growing up is hard, and I wish I could make it easier, and make more sense. I'm going to practice singing the song now. Thanks Alex.
I need a full length album of these! Instant Christmas classic for me. Man Overboard by blink-182 would be a fun one. That intro guitar riff vocalized across the Alexes would be pure gold.
Amazing video! The first song hit me right in the feels, beautiful rendition. For the next one is think Sugar, We’re going down by fallout boy would be awesome to “carolize” . Thank you for all the work you do!
Hey Alex, what an awesome wrap of 2023. I saw your message on Spotify for you being one of my top 5 artists of 2023 😅! Didn’t even realize I’d listened to that much Alex this year! Here’s to an *even* better 2024! 🍾
When I clicked this link, I was expecting different versions of Christmas songs written and performed by carolers, but I am digging the a capella versions of these songs, on both videos.
Because of this I listened to the original versions of "My friends over you" and "You're so last summer". Even though these songs are good, I feel like your carol versions are just so, so much better.
We absolutely loved this! I lost my mind when you threw out the Fa la la during All the Small Things! This video was one of my favorites and we have seen them all. Much love, Alex.
Bad Religion’s punk Christmas album saved Christmas music for me after working retail during the holidays totally killed it. From then I found out basically all the pop punk bands I love had come out with Christmas music.
Excellent selection. What a pop-punk way to get in the holiday mood. I could see you having alot of fun with The Starting Line - Best of Me; low harmonies on the palm mutes and then..... TELL ME WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WHEN....
The Meltones!
Perfect!
gotta admit this was reverse of what I was expecting - I thought it would be traditional carols but done in a pop punk style. Well done!
Same lol 😂
Good video idea though!
Hah, me as well.
that would make a hella double album though
Holy shit I need a whole damn album of this. The harmonies are amazing dude.
I adore a capella; so agreed. I'd love an album of this!
I was hoping for the best boxing to match the pitch perfect vibes lol
Totally agree 👍🏻 we need a full version of each ❤
Can confirm. Would buy!
He harmonized with himself 😂 I love it!
Discussion question:
“Are the carolers into pop punk”, or
“Are the pop punkers into caroling”
(and does it make a difference on how awesome this vid was)?
Absolutely zero discussion
@@Home-u6gi suppose the lack of discussion answers the question of whether it makes a difference
Makes a difference.
There is a personality you can feel from certain singers.
Look at the" big three" Acapella groups.
Each has their own specific strengths.
Dan Vasc can sing anything, but really opens up when it's metal.
@@sjenny5891 yes it does I just mean he posted a discussion question and no one replied lol
The "fa la la" during All the Small Things was a beautifully subtle touch
“Silent Noight”
It's funny this was uploaded the same day as Tommy Johansson's Christmas version of All The Small Things, which features basically the same idea :)
I wonder if know that conversion worked inspired the whole idea
That part caught me by surprise and made me laugh out loud.
You read my mind
0:00 - The Middle
1:52 - My friends over you
2:38 - You're so last summer
3:42 - All the small things
6:41 - Alex the seal (squirrel)
Very willing to join a pop punk caroling group 🖤🎄🎼
I think they have an app for that!
As a former choir kid all through school, this one just hits different. Perfectly captured how damn repetitive the low bass parts always are. Bravo, good sir. Bravo.
Right? This is essentially how every song sounded when we convinced the director to do a pop song. Like sure it’s technically correct but loses the spirit of the song lol
Somehow, this put me in more of a Christmas mood than actual Christmas songs
Please, do a full version of My Friends Over You. Those harmonies were majestic.
Yea, I'm just going to have to add 1 million votes to this comment.
a crime it was the shortest 😭
+1
Given how wonderful the harmonies were, I think a Relient K song would make a banger of a carol. I So Hate Consequences, Sahara, or Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry could all be great. Awesome work, Alex!
Relent k doesn't get enough love these days
I have good news for you. Relient K have a Christmas album. It’s called “Let It Snow Baby… Let It Reindeer”
@@bezozzleyesss!! I forgot about that 😂
This 👍 RK was so good at their lyrics and actually understanding them most of the time.
A lot of RK songs already have fantastic backing harmonies so I would love to see this.
imagining these people showing up to my house and calling me a liar is hilarious
I mean, if you are bad news...
This is by far the all time greatest acapella christmas themed pop punk medley I have ever heard.
I'd love to hear Love Drunk. I can almost hear the harmonic "do-do-do's" in the intro already!
Very JibJab-ish, very og youtube. Fun.
I think Chicago is so two years ago would sound FESTIVE AF.
Definitely need a whole album of these.
I second this
Yes, for sure. That would be amazing.
Love how Alexs intrusive thoughts won this round
Pulled it up for a quick laugh with the wife before watching our Christmas movie. Then we got hooked and she wanted to keep watching just as much as I did. Love this!
Little know fact: Alex's head on a squirrel body wasn't photoshopped. All the videos where he pretends to have a human body, those are the edited ones.
How high are you haha
"Cute without the E" and "Jude Law and a Summer Abroad" plz for part 2
I’m Not Okay (I Promise)
Fat Lip
Sugar, We’re Going Down
MakeDamnSure
Ummmm, I'm going to need a full album like this!! Oh, and if you made actual pop punk christmas album....would be on HEAVY repeat by me.
"Fa la la la" on All the Small Things! Classic! Great covers!
WHY IS THIS SO FREAKING GOOD
It’s the endings that get me, when they all humbly lower their heads and not always in sync 😂
Full songs! Please!
Gentlemen, please get off my lawn...
CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY BOYS
Alex really is a true treasure. Keep it up, man! Happy holidays!
That harmony from My Friends Over You is like the most crisp sip of eggnog
Amazing as always! I think Feeling This by Blink 182 would carolize really well!
the best merch for this would be sheet music for choir, cause I would absolutely love to sing this
10/10 would bring them some figgy pudding
The choral version of the Middle, by Jimmy Eats World just hit me hard in the heart. I cried, and kept crying all day listening to it.
The song recontextualized the lyrics, and changed it what just used to be a rando radio pop song.
I cried not because I really ever felt like I didn't fit it. I cry because I'm now an adult trying to tell kids the message.
The choral hits me hard, because it is my prayer and the message I wish I could give.
Growing up is hard, and I wish I could make it easier, and make more sense.
I'm going to practice singing the song now. Thanks Alex.
I can't believe how much I'm smiling at these, and after a sucky day I needed it. Great job man!
I need a full length album of these! Instant Christmas classic for me.
Man Overboard by blink-182 would be a fun one. That intro guitar riff vocalized across the Alexes would be pure gold.
Yess! Man Overboard would be fun
Those first notes, iconic!
Since it is for Christmas how about the Vandals 'Oi to the World'?
"Feeling this" by Blink 182 would sound amazing with a chorus, especially the ending.
HE DID IT!
Amazing video! The first song hit me right in the feels, beautiful rendition. For the next one is think Sugar, We’re going down by fallout boy would be awesome to “carolize” . Thank you for all the work you do!
Hey Alex, what an awesome wrap of 2023. I saw your message on Spotify for you being one of my top 5 artists of 2023 😅! Didn’t even realize I’d listened to that much Alex this year! Here’s to an *even* better 2024! 🍾
I’d pay for a Punk rock Christmas Carol album like this.
It’s beyond me how you have not signed record deals with major companies, holy f*ck everything you produce is legendary ❤
isn't he under Pure Noise
Yeah I can already see how these could morph into barbershop quartet arrangements… 🤔🤣🤘
That was tight; There are a bunch of songs that I'd love to hear "Carolized" Swing Swing by The All American Rejects comes to mind, first.
Genius, Alex - thank you! How about… In Too Deep, Dear Maria Count Me In, Check Yes Juliet, Jamie All Over, Everything Is Alright, crushcrushcrush
The only carolers I would open the door for. For real though, these are amazing and the harmonies are insane.
Outside the carolers start to sing
I can't describe the joy they bring
'Cause joy is something they don't bring me
Next do the reverse: if pop punk bands were really into Christmas music
YES!!!!
When I clicked this link, I was expecting different versions of Christmas songs written and performed by carolers, but I am digging the a capella versions of these songs, on both videos.
The “Fa la la’s” got me good. Nice touch. Also just amazing well done overall. Loved the TBS selection.
Oh, I thought this was gonna be pop-punk carols, not carol versions of pop-punk songs. Dude, get on that.
Finally! I finally get to hear New Found Glory as a barbershop quartet
Man, I really love 4:45 that main melody of the song is represented perfectly in this. It's really hitting me right now.
I came here for the Punkapella. I stayed for the Punkapella
Looking to audition for a pop-punk caroling group near me. Song suggestion: Simple Plan - Just a kid.
Needs more sleigh-bell 😉
This is great!
LOVE THIS but neeeeeed an edit with a little sleigh bell jingle in the back for sure
You are seriously amazing. This made my Christmas.
Because of this I listened to the original versions of "My friends over you" and "You're so last summer". Even though these songs are good, I feel like your carol versions are just so, so much better.
Please make a full version of my friends over you. That was sick
I wish I had someone in my life that would actually care about this so I could share it with them.... I guess I'll just listen to it again...
Didn't know I needed that version of all the small things in my life until now.
We absolutely loved this! I lost my mind when you threw out the Fa la la during All the Small Things! This video was one of my favorites and we have seen them all. Much love, Alex.
Bad Religion’s punk Christmas album saved Christmas music for me after working retail during the holidays totally killed it. From then I found out basically all the pop punk bands I love had come out with Christmas music.
Ooooh. Didn’t know that, but I love the Bad Religion Christmas album. Which other Xmas albums would you specifically recommend?
The Vandals Christmas album
@@ericf9465 “oi to the world” is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Got to see them play it live a couple months ago.
Ahah what a great video and carolors covers😄 we NEED th part 2! Try doing something like In Too Deep from Sum 41, or I’m Just a Kid from Simple Plan😁
"My Friends Over You" was my favorite
I'm literally crying, because Christmas is so hard for me. Thanks for this.
Church on Sunday from Green Day!! Great job by the way! You Rule Alex!
That was fun!
Am I the only one who wonders what it would sound like if Blink-182 performed Christmas carols?
Now i want to hear Travis tear it up on the little drummer boy
"A Meltotonix Christmas"
Your bass voice is great!
This is, as always, fantastic work, I'm going to enjoy sharing this - You should do Yule Shoot Your Eye Out for the next one!
This is so weird. I love it.
Thank you Alex, love everything you put out.... This is worthy of paying for live!
HOLY shit! What cant you do? Love you!
I miss you or Always by Blink 182
I would love to hear "Dear Maria, Count Me In" by all time low like this. It would be a double entendre because Maria is like the virgin Mary
only if your Catholic though
or if your joseph
Please Carolize Mr Brightside 🙏💝
This is going to be on repeat every holiday season from now on.
This was great Alex
Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely on my Christmas playlist now!!!
I can't stop smiling watching this. Great job alex!
Acapella goes punk needs to happen. I want an entire series!!!!
Absolutely stunning, and the Fa La Las made me Ell oh Ell.
Beautiful!
Would love to hear you do A Day To Remember. Maybe 'All signs point to Lauderdale' would work.
The Taking Back Sunday interlude was the best. Go for "Way Away" or "Breathing" from Yellowcard for the next one!
I now want a full version of "My friends over you" in this genre.
😃😁This is freaking sick dude!! The songs were obviously amazing, but the unique way you edited the video was superb! Well done sir! Well done!
If carolers did this i might actually tip them
I think The War by Angels & Airwaves could use some carolling acapella love. Challenging? Yes. Interesting? Yes.
This was the perfect amount of creepy, pop, acapella, punk, christmas all in one video! Double subscribe lol
if only i can like this more than once
PUNK-TATONIX? Accapella-goes-Punk? Punk Perfect? ROCKAPELLA?
Nope. Last one is taken.
Excellent selection. What a pop-punk way to get in the holiday mood. I could see you having alot of fun with The Starting Line - Best of Me; low harmonies on the palm mutes and then..... TELL ME WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WHEN....
Use me as the vote for part II button
Wow my DUDE just WOW! Please do No Cigar by Millencolin!!!!!!
Definitely bringing me back to those early 2000s KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas days...