Taylor Swift - Blank Space | Reharmonized

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024
  • Let's have some fun switching chords on one of the best Taylor songs - Blank Space!
    Check out the podcast and BTS stuff at / alexmelton
    Vinyl/Merch: purenoise.merc...
    Socials:
    / alexmelton
    / alexmelton
    / alexmeltonmusic
    Spotify here: open.spotify.c...

Комментарии •

  • @lapidmusic1254
    @lapidmusic1254 2 года назад +354

    Each video I can’t decide if I’m more impressed by the musicianship or by the mixing. Both are phenomenal!

    • @davidfloyd9046
      @davidfloyd9046 2 года назад +3

      Right ?!?!?!?! So damn good!

    • @stuartcampbell7759
      @stuartcampbell7759 2 года назад +4

      duuuuude... literally the most underrated channel on RUclips

    • @LukeParodiMusic
      @LukeParodiMusic 2 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing. Mixing is underrated for sure. Alex, can you mix my next song for me please?!

  • @mortamarkahn
    @mortamarkahn 2 года назад +336

    This is like in an alternate Universe where Lorde sung this song instead of Taylor Swift, ANOTHER banger Alex, loved it!

    • @MrOllie716
      @MrOllie716 2 года назад +9

      Ooo great way to put it

    • @lolfish78
      @lolfish78 2 года назад +17

      Your description is so accurate! I kinda get Owl City ft Lorde vibes lol.

    • @RealAndySkibba
      @RealAndySkibba 2 года назад +5

      I am Lorde. Lorde, Lorde, Lorde

    • @adamwelsh5744
      @adamwelsh5744 2 года назад +4

      @@RealAndySkibba yah yah yah

    • @michaeltagor4238
      @michaeltagor4238 2 года назад +2

      @@lolfish78 yesss owl city definitely have cinematic vibe in the production

  • @mourning_spring
    @mourning_spring 2 года назад +829

    this is getting out of hand, now there's two of them

    • @rbb2543
      @rbb2543 2 года назад +19

      I understood that reference:)

    • @jonathanalvarez3663
      @jonathanalvarez3663 2 года назад +26

      We should not have made this bargain.

    • @Memorh19
      @Memorh19 2 года назад +1

      LOOOOL

    • @davidwhite2608
      @davidwhite2608 2 года назад +5

      You’re not supposed to get them wet. Just DON’T FEED THEM AFTER MIDNIGHT!

    • @QQyoko
      @QQyoko 2 года назад +6

      Hello there!

  • @AlanBurke
    @AlanBurke 2 года назад +196

    Alex did a great job here. I'd love to have an AVA version of this.

    • @Rodrat
      @Rodrat 2 года назад +2

      Yessss!

    • @Feericheskiy
      @Feericheskiy 2 года назад +2

      AVA Forever)
      Спасибо за Мысль (rus)

    • @HighTideSoaps
      @HighTideSoaps 2 года назад

      YES!

    • @Zafire94
      @Zafire94 2 года назад

      already sounds quite AVA like though

    • @AlanBurke
      @AlanBurke 2 года назад

      @@Zafire94 It's close in a couple of elements, but not quite there.

  • @nobodyknowsrhys
    @nobodyknowsrhys 2 года назад +99

    This one is such a good lesson in control. This would be so easy to overplay, and you kept it so even and seamless. Well done!

  • @bamzilla1616
    @bamzilla1616 2 года назад +16

    That chord progression in the chorus is killer. Totally unexpected and adds a great dimension.

  • @masonmurry8413
    @masonmurry8413 2 года назад +86

    The entire 1989 album is great to play drums along to. I use to spend hours and hours just playing along to it and switching the drums up. Great video!

    • @ElBoyoElectronico
      @ElBoyoElectronico 2 года назад +1

      Same here! So much fun to play along to

    • @chilledpenguins8381
      @chilledpenguins8381 2 года назад +6

      I'm convinced Red and 1989 were TSwifts pop punk era, because the songs are so fun to rock out to. There's just banger after banger.

    • @brickbybrick4692
      @brickbybrick4692 2 года назад +2

      @@chilledpenguins8381 that’s not how that works but i would say speak now is her most pop-punk record, just listen to sparks fly and you’ll see what i mean

  • @fpul
    @fpul 2 года назад +24

    The guy with the beanie did alright. But man, that guy with the beanie killed it!!!

  • @AlexMelton
    @AlexMelton  2 года назад +5

    TO ANSWER ANY GEAR QUESTIONS (ESPECIALLY DRUMS)
    I'm using a Roland kit imp.i114863.net/jWDXLv as a midi controller,
    to control this virtual instrument: imp.i114863.net/zaXgq7
    My Vocal Mic: imp.i114863.net/qnkDBO
    My Bass: imp.i114863.net/5bz36o
    My interface: imp.i114863.net/vn1zON

  • @drewkramer2998
    @drewkramer2998 2 года назад +30

    I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the drum groove on this one and it was absolute perfection. You always find a way to elevate your compositions through little details. As a drummer, it's easy to overplay. You have a lot of restraint that adds more to the greater whole!

  • @leileleileleile
    @leileleileleile 2 года назад +21

    I love this cover & reharmonization--such a laidback, chill, sparkly vibe. Also love a guy who loves Taylor Swift!
    I've also noticed you getting more creative with your camera work in your videos--keep it up!

  • @matt-irby
    @matt-irby 2 года назад +14

    I'm excited for the future of the Meltonverse

  • @Kevin_Fallin
    @Kevin_Fallin 2 года назад +54

    BRO! The drum rhythm from the second verse on! All of the small details and extra attention to excellence are what makes Alex’s music 👌👌 As a decent multi instrumentalist myself I can tell you Alex is a pro! I’m not even a Taylor Swift fan but this was a banger! I am most certainly a fan of Alex Melton’s! Great content man!

  • @chrisrain5561
    @chrisrain5561 2 года назад +7

    It’s great to see you two playing together again!

  • @GeoffrytheButler
    @GeoffrytheButler 2 года назад +226

    If the 1975 wrote "Blank Space"

    • @guglani22
      @guglani22 2 года назад +4

      WAS ABOUT TO SAY THIS!

    • @onlyashes89
      @onlyashes89 2 года назад +2

      I thought it sounded more like a modern shoegaze/indie song than something from the 70s.

    • @guglani22
      @guglani22 2 года назад +10

      @@onlyashes89 we're referring to the band "The 1975", not music from the 70's.

    • @onlyashes89
      @onlyashes89 2 года назад +3

      @@guglani22 …wow. I’d never even heard of them before now. I’m so out of touch 😅 sorry about the misunderstanding. As you were!

    • @guglani22
      @guglani22 2 года назад +2

      @@onlyashes89 haha no problem,you should definitely check them out,one of the most prominent brit pop rock acts of this time!

  • @JoshIdstein
    @JoshIdstein 2 года назад +2

    my dude, i am so happy i found you about a year ago. watching your youtube channel grow, watching you experiment with new content and completely new ideas, has been so incredibly rewarding. you are mad talented, and your videos have become a great source of joy in my life and that of many of my friends. thank you so much, i really can't convey how much listening to your amazing music lifts me up whenever i feel down

  • @HuwenArnone
    @HuwenArnone 2 года назад +4

    DUDE! You take it to the next level every time. Thank you for your music.

  • @sarahlibovmusic
    @sarahlibovmusic 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite videos of yours yet!! Big fan of the channel.

  • @earbeanflores
    @earbeanflores 2 года назад +1

    Ngl, Alex did a great job on the vocals and strings. But don't froget Alex's amzing works on the drums. And I'm willing to bet that its Alex on that bass.

  • @ejschrip
    @ejschrip 2 года назад +1

    damn, that drum beat in the second verse is so perfect. well done, man. this whole thing is top-shelf.

  • @LucasAlmeida-qy4dx
    @LucasAlmeida-qy4dx 2 года назад +11

    Another week, another awesome version! Thank you, Melton.

    • @Hypheh
      @Hypheh 2 года назад +1

      *thank you, Meltons

    • @LucasAlmeida-qy4dx
      @LucasAlmeida-qy4dx 2 года назад +1

      @@Hypheh you're damn right.

    • @Hypheh
      @Hypheh 2 года назад

      @@LucasAlmeida-qy4dx 😄

  • @christopherduncan1518
    @christopherduncan1518 2 года назад

    That arrangement is something else. You have taken the core of the song and amplified the feel, the message of is much clearing and that rolling synth base is such a good flow.

  • @JohnDayIII
    @JohnDayIII 2 года назад +4

    Good lord man. You do things that take good songs to the next level in such an amazing way. Keep up the great work!

  • @zachmckeeby2916
    @zachmckeeby2916 2 года назад +9

    Love this. Feel like this could be remade really well in the style of angels and airwaves....

  • @bensonsj98
    @bensonsj98 2 года назад +8

    The drums in this are a revelation.

  • @chiggerwoop
    @chiggerwoop 2 года назад +1

    Wow, one of my favourites, what a great rendition! So chill

  • @maccleary5855
    @maccleary5855 2 года назад +5

    This is my favorite piece of music I’ve heard in a long time. Can’t wait to jam this on Spotify! 🤙🏻🔥

  • @KarlMarcus8468
    @KarlMarcus8468 2 года назад +1

    this song way always a banger, loved the Eb I think you added in the chorus. Also dude the mix is like perfect.

  • @FamousAfroJay
    @FamousAfroJay 2 года назад +1

    Love the vibe of this one. Bravo!

  • @HAM5TAR
    @HAM5TAR 2 года назад +1

    Unreal! Alex, you don’t miss bro! Keep ‘em coming!

  • @sleevesock2100
    @sleevesock2100 2 года назад +1

    Just amazing man, another song I wasn't a huge fan of the original and here I am listening to this for the 10th time cuz I can't get enough of it. You are straight killing it every time, phenomenal work!

  • @HowtoRestoreHeadlights
    @HowtoRestoreHeadlights 2 года назад +10

    Absolutely killing it with these 🤙🏽

  • @08hahahah
    @08hahahah 2 года назад +1

    Oh. My. Gosh!!! This is amazing!
    NGL this song would do soo well with a really awesome moody guitar solo…
    The bridge was excellent

  • @alexbbruce
    @alexbbruce 2 года назад +1

    What a great cover. Alex, these videos keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work!

  • @comicsbythebay
    @comicsbythebay 2 года назад +2

    I get so excited when I see a new video from Alex Melton and this one didn't disappoint, great job man!

  • @alem182
    @alem182 2 года назад +1

    Buenisimo!! Tunnels se deja ver por ahi. Great job!

  • @chloebrydon88
    @chloebrydon88 2 года назад +2

    This is just pure magic. By far my favourite cover you have done. I would love to hear your version of Taylor's "Delicate" 🤞

  • @Donaldewoodward
    @Donaldewoodward 2 года назад +1

    man you have amazing talent!! enjoy your stuff!

  • @shawnflynn1713
    @shawnflynn1713 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely perfection. The best by far.

  • @gordonfrew6874
    @gordonfrew6874 2 года назад +2

    My favorite band member is Alex. A different vibe from the blink stuff but brilliant none the less

  • @paulmcconachy3340
    @paulmcconachy3340 2 года назад +2

    The mix is superb 👌👏

  • @batxboi
    @batxboi 2 года назад +2

    This is beautiful, will be on repeat for days

  • @tylerjohnson9154
    @tylerjohnson9154 2 года назад

    I don't usually like pop music, originals or otherwise, but I like this. This is a similar thing to what I used to do at college with songs I don't like, I'd play them in a vain of music that I do like and just play around with them. Great job man

  • @manningkory
    @manningkory 2 года назад +1

    I wanna drum like Alex Melton. You always kill it, super talented!

  • @ArcaneFlame8562
    @ArcaneFlame8562 2 года назад +2

    We need more death inevitable please man also amazing as usual

  • @marmsauce
    @marmsauce 2 года назад +1

    Man you keep hitting home run after home run. This is so good.

  • @jefftaylor4707
    @jefftaylor4707 2 года назад

    Mate you just never stop!..what a great cover.

  • @dankmyers1
    @dankmyers1 2 года назад +1

    oooooo, that is a fantastic version! You rock, my friend!

  • @vinkorreyes9007
    @vinkorreyes9007 2 года назад

    Love the synthpop/city pop vibe!

  • @cdiddy609
    @cdiddy609 2 года назад

    Such a cool change up on this. Love the sound

  • @RurouniMonster
    @RurouniMonster 2 года назад +1

    Taylor Swift’s music is really good, I’m glad you did a cover in you’re many styles you enjoy to do.

  • @iamcheerbear
    @iamcheerbear 2 года назад +1

    been here since your first taylor swift cover, still here for this one. amazing as usual ❤

  • @ElBoyoElectronico
    @ElBoyoElectronico 2 года назад +2

    Love it! Taylor Swift and Alex Melton = perfect combo

  • @Podcastage
    @Podcastage 2 года назад +48

    Alex has good manners, but who let Alex in doors? It’s a wonder how the studio wasn’t destroyed.

    • @icestorm_rb9057
      @icestorm_rb9057 2 года назад +1

      Ahh yes, it's nice to find Bandrew here too

  • @isqdesig
    @isqdesig 2 года назад

    Apart all my admiration for the quality playing and the technical side it, im quite (fukn) impressed and moved by the feel of it. What a vision. What a heart! I´m not reeeeeally into the TS, but if you rework the whole reputation album id hear it over and over again!!!! No what intrigues me the most is, beyond the extreeme good quality cover you do for living (youtube, engagement.... ) what music do you have inside to show? Must be freaking cool to watch you composing an autoral song... from the conception to finish! If it were a documentary, i´d watch it 1000x

  • @JordanTomb
    @JordanTomb 2 года назад

    Dude, what!?!? Pausing 20 seconds in because my mind is already blown to pieces.

  • @lazerboomerang
    @lazerboomerang 2 года назад +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous man! Love it when artists put another spin on a cover and you do it every single time! ❤️ All the love from across the great sea ❤️🤘🏽🔥

  • @mcgobbles3567
    @mcgobbles3567 2 года назад

    Glad to see Alex and Alex back in the same room. After that fight thought Alex would never play with Alex again. To be fair tho it was Alex's fault. But Alex should've stepped in and not let them fight.

  • @jetstream01
    @jetstream01 2 года назад +1

    Wow...I say this every week, but every week you keep outdoing yourself. I'd love to see a series of this reharmonizing thing. This is one of my favorites so far.

  • @LifeCoffeeGaming
    @LifeCoffeeGaming 2 года назад

    Alex is killing it. This is such a great jam, had it on repeat most of the night so far

  • @nathanwagner9895
    @nathanwagner9895 2 года назад

    Insane im speechless. I love you alex

  • @gregbarbosa0
    @gregbarbosa0 2 года назад +1

    I think this might now be my new favorite cover you’ve done.

  • @JudCampbell
    @JudCampbell 2 года назад

    I love your drumming Alex. You reveal just how impactful interesting percussion can be.

  • @Rebeldude45
    @Rebeldude45 2 года назад

    Another amazing video from Alex. I love it.

  • @Julian-hz4gc
    @Julian-hz4gc 2 года назад

    Banger after banger man. Love it!

  • @diogo3711
    @diogo3711 2 года назад +2

    Ficou incrível!!! Awesome!!

  • @shhthisisredtoo
    @shhthisisredtoo Год назад

    absolutely amazing waaahhh

  • @tomwallis6296
    @tomwallis6296 2 года назад +1

    Amazing disappearing act for a few seconds in the middle there 🥁

  • @patric4211
    @patric4211 2 года назад +1

    Awesome performance, Alex!!!

  • @InMyM2Z
    @InMyM2Z 2 года назад

    Man your musicianship is off the charts. I hate this song but you made me love it. Everything about this is so good.

  • @chloebrydon88
    @chloebrydon88 2 года назад

    Wow, just wow. Awesome cover, so beautifully done. I'm forever grateful to my amazing friend who shared this with me the other day. This is now on repeat!

  • @Bjd190
    @Bjd190 2 года назад

    Fantastic cover

  • @AzureBJ
    @AzureBJ 2 года назад +1

    godamn this is so beautiful, brings me back🥹
    youre immensly talented❤️

  • @jdtheprophet
    @jdtheprophet 2 года назад

    Was waiting for some kind of joke but this is unironically beautiful

  • @leftyj180
    @leftyj180 2 года назад

    Love every video of yours I watch and this one is no exception. Nicely done 👏 great talent and mixing

  • @RacheWithTheFace
    @RacheWithTheFace 2 года назад

    I can’t stop listening to this one. I don’t really enjoy Taylor Swift, but your voice is just beautiful.

  • @GamesNTech
    @GamesNTech 2 года назад

    Especially loving the instrumentation on this one.

  • @XchockXGamer
    @XchockXGamer 2 года назад +4

    I already hear the rock cover (shout-out to Twenty One Two) of this song, but this are in another whole level! love the vibes of this version Alex

    • @XOChristianaNicole
      @XOChristianaNicole 2 года назад +1

      Check out iPrevail’s version, if you have yet to do so. It’s fun.

  • @Nathan_94
    @Nathan_94 2 года назад

    Glad to see both Alex’s in one shot together

  • @crbondur
    @crbondur 2 года назад

    This is INCREDIBLE! Thanks!!

  • @kellymariebernie
    @kellymariebernie 2 года назад +1

    Every time you upload, instant goosebumps!! So good ❤

  • @clipssu1481
    @clipssu1481 2 года назад

    ....

  • @sauceseji
    @sauceseji 2 года назад

    what the hell was that!!! the new harmony suits it really damn well!

  • @sean_mccadden
    @sean_mccadden 2 года назад

    Im trying to find the line between the guitar and drum shots but its really seamless! Props to the footage editor

  • @danielchapman844
    @danielchapman844 2 года назад

    "Reharmonized" is a strange way to spell The Next Angels and Airwaves intro. Absolutely amazing. ✌️🖤✌️

  • @victorcotrim3889
    @victorcotrim3889 2 года назад

    You always amaze me with your talent, bro. Keep it up!

  • @Rodrat
    @Rodrat 2 года назад

    Dude knocked it out of the park here with this one.

  • @sammichvonpotato
    @sammichvonpotato 2 года назад +33

    I don’t believe there’s a band on earth that could produce a better cover of this song than Alex has 🤯

    • @davidharting3119
      @davidharting3119 2 года назад +1

      When he just throws away “you love… the game” - absolutely master class

    • @joe-xj2lf
      @joe-xj2lf 2 года назад

      The only one I've seen that rivals this one is PMJ's cover with Ariana Savalas on Vocals.

    • @user-by1df8ok3l
      @user-by1df8ok3l Год назад

      check out our last night's cover of this song

  • @jamikhawkins8540
    @jamikhawkins8540 2 года назад

    Savage Garden vibes... Awesome!

  • @5thElementDFW
    @5thElementDFW 2 года назад +3

    This is what I expect to see on tour. Nothing less

  • @mg1110
    @mg1110 2 года назад

    This is some high quality stuff right here. Damn

  • @TheAngelChaz
    @TheAngelChaz 2 года назад

    this sounds so dam good!

  • @fandralofasgard
    @fandralofasgard 2 года назад

    Lorde-esq, one of your absolute best dude

  • @Cbat124
    @Cbat124 Год назад

    Insane talent bro

  • @christopherchristophersen8495
    @christopherchristophersen8495 2 года назад

    Pure class! Love The guitar arrangement 👌🏻

  • @EvieOConnorxoxo
    @EvieOConnorxoxo 2 года назад

    Wow this is really lovely to listen to

  • @NathanielRay
    @NathanielRay 2 года назад

    This is brilliant! Well done. 👏🏻

  • @pfath77
    @pfath77 2 года назад

    Bravo friend. Another great one...

  • @bengotagun
    @bengotagun 2 года назад +1

    You are an incredible talent, my friend.

  • @adamr1162
    @adamr1162 11 месяцев назад

    Love me some Tay tay, but damn my emo heart needed this! Bless you Alex!