When it comes to covers, my usual attitude is "Be original or be quiet". But I'll make an exception for this. This is a BRILLIANT rendition of A-ha's "Take On Me". Excellent work that actually gave me goosebumps! Thank you, Lake Street Dive. And thank you, The A.V. Club, for sharing it with us.
Wow, just incredible musicianship by all !! The latin arrangement, the harmonies, virtuoso-level trumpet, Bridget's high notes, Rachel's lead vocals, the dress-up, and so much fun 😃
Pure musicality, no computer sampled crap. What stands out the most to me and what makes the band is the double bass player, she’s world class, I’ve heard her improvised solos, for me top 5 in the world ooooh yes.
When I first read comments 5 years ago on this someone had written “a bunch of talented but shy musicians from the school band convinced the second most popular girl from their high school to lead sing for their new band and it turned out awesome.”
The synth solo in the bridge should really have been handed over to the keys. The trumpet playing is skillful, but its loud strident tone fails to convey the light-hearted sense of magic in the original track. I often find Mike Olson's trumpet and distorted guitar tones harsh and overbearing in the mix. He's a talented musician, but I prefer a sideman to blend in rather than stand out.
I'm not going to read all 1032 comments to check on this, but I did read down a fair bit. I'm surprised that supposed lifetime brass players haven't commented that his (what I think I hear as) triple tongueing is freaking amazing. I remember after 4 years of lessons trying to imitate Al Hirt's tongueing and never even got close. That takes an amazing amount of practice and ability and should be recognized for what it is - total mastery of the instrument. Anything you hear that might sound off one way or the other is, I'm very convinced, intentional. For myself, I hear mariachi - intentional and clear. Also, I'm sorry that so many people want to rain on this band's parade. This is the first time I've ever heard or seen them and it's obvious to me they are totally enthusiastic about what they do and just simply enjoy themselves. I know what that's like - I did sound for a reggae band (8-10 members at times) and we did it not for any kind of money but because we loved it. You just can't buy that.
YEP.... Just to hit those high notes takes years of daily practice to get your lip up there and then to sustain it! Add in the extensive triple tonguing- he's not sliding into the notes, each one is separate! He's playing this style on purpose... bet he can play anything. I was entertained by the whole arrangement- they were having fun and it becomes contagious.
@@richiethesee It has nearly nothing to do with the "lip". And most professional trumpet players have at least another half octave of range. And they play musically. I've read comments that the trumpet player is actually really good and chose to play this way on this recording. I hope so.
One hell of a rhythm section with your voice singing an unbelievable counterpoint to it. My socks shot off my feet, I have to fix the hole in my wall that they went through. Rock solid playing. Thank you !!!
Gorgeous main voice, the band chilling and enjoying, offering a flawless performance...blondie, your voice FLOODS the entire place. Jee. Guys you're going to need getting out that chorus stronger if you want to keep the pace!! She ain't waiting for noone. Trumpet guy, keyboard guy, drum guy, cello girl, congrats. Cover like this so unique make great bands. Keep it up! I look forward to hear a similar cover, Lake Street Dive. Make it soon.
I can't even remember how the rabbit trail lead me to this performance, but I have listened to it about 10 times over the last couple of weeks, and binged on everything else they have up here on youtube. I think your roots with the NEC is a reason this song and others come off so well. I've narrowed it down to this impression I get; in all your songs, each of you gets a kick out of every single note - having fun the whole way thru. Very upbeat... Hope to see you live sometime, soon.
i only like it when the guy does trumpet/backup voice, i like the keyboard addition, but w/out trumpet, its more like a regular band. w out guitar it highllights the other 4/5 members so much better
I have played the trumpet for over 40 years. Yeah 40 years. 1st trumpet high school and college. The trumpeter knocked it out of the park. Those who think otherwise do not know the difference between shit and shinola. Shinola is shoe polish for you youngsters. That was called a dirty trumpet gritty garage band sound. Appreciate it man. The trumpeter was freaking NAILS. The hippie chick sound was a hippie chick.
I saw this song and I couldn't stop playing it. I must have watched this video twenty times. And then I watched twenty more of your videos. Wow. I had to look up the words, figure out the chords and learn how to sing and play it.. Thanks so much. Lake Street Dive is so cool, and this jazzy take on this amazing song is one of the best I've heard.
You have different requirements for music, I understand. For this reminds me of when we were 12 years old and were going to start up with bands. Recordings say it sounded cruel. This band plays so amateurishly that it cuts to the ears. Especially the trumpeter. He sounds like he got his instrument a few weeks ago. He plays staccato where there should be mykw tones, he turns the tones when he gets tired in the lip. And he should learn to play before posting a video.
@@runerebnordantonsen3202 There is a certain "garage band" thing that is going on in this particular recording. If you look into their music, they are all well schooled, and one of the things that makes them so original sounding is their home grown approach, in my opinion. Rachel has been singing since she was young, and was a powerhouse when she was still a child. Her voice carries the band, and the rest of them are a part of it. They've been together some time now. After seeing them on Steven Colbert's show the other night, it seems to be working. They have some great new songs that are well produced and they are becoming pretty popular. Rachel's deep, melodic, wide ranging voice, reminiscent of the Memphis, New Orleans and Austin bar scenes is perfectly fit into this pop-esque and even campy at times juxtaposition that makes for an interesting mix. Yes, the trumpet was a little over the top on that song, but It didn't hurt that bad... :)
@@Scott_works, Of course, you should support them when you enjoy listening to them. The vocalist is probably the best of them, but will probably never compete with voices such as Shania Twain, Madonna or others in the pop category. Compared to the band a-ha, they were at the top of lists around the world with this song, and unfortunately they are not a millimeter close to lifting the song as the original version is. I can imagine that they can be successful at local parties, Christmas parties and other events where the audience does not make such great demands other than that there is music there. And if you are also familiar with them, I understand that you want to defend them. But in this case, they destroy a big hit completely
Totally agree with you they ruined the song completely. cannot understand why people are love them, don't they have ears? I rather listening to screaming cats 🙀
@@ronashalom I don’t think this song is great for a cover and the trumpet was over the top. I’m a 100% confident if you look up “Go Down Smooth”, “Mistakes”, and “Hypotheticals” that you’ll change your opinion of them. If this video is your first experience with this group it’s not a representation of what they’re about.
I loved this, it feels like a bunch of misfits got together from marching band and got like the second most popular girl in school to be their lead singer and they just do cool covers in their mom's garage
I just love how you can see the way the musicians assemble the piece with just straight up musicality and no ‘funny business’... no weird electronic tricks, no samples, not a laptop in sight. Each musician is highlighted in some way. It’s just raw talent performing in someone’s basement. It’s beautiful!
@@thebrutusmars I got hooked by watching a documentary "Inside Inside Llewen Davis" I came from the T-Bone Burnett/folk song, prairie home companion attraction, but Rachel, Lake Street Diva, shocked me, totally stole the show, and made me a fan ever since: ruclips.net/video/nYgHiO__gnw/видео.html
now this is what a band is supposed to be, having fun and letting it all out no matter what happens ! i thought i was just inside that room ! super like !
I love the garage band sound of this! No filters, no reverb, no auto-tune, nothing but fun-lovin' talent! Every musician in the band is super talented but you hear those slight mistakes that make this video really feel like a live class act. Kudos, A.V. Club! I'm subscribing!
Peter Moeykens, I wouldn't describe them all as "super talented," but point taken on the straight shooter approach. It's refreshing to hear them actually play. There's bands w technical ability through the roof, but the essence of the song can be lost in the delivery. This was executed to imperfect perfection. As you said, there's some clunkers, but the highs easily outweigh the lows. Plus, she's sexy as fuck.
There are a lot of people in this comment section who don't know who Lake Street Dive are. The trumpet player often plays in this style in some of their cover songs (see: This Magic Moment). The band doesn't take themselves seriously and often do silly cover songs (see: Bohemian Rhapsody or Love Shack, just to name two). Also he primarily plays guitar and not trumpet, but he can play the trumpet well (see: Mistakes).
For real. This was probably thrown together in a few hours with next to no rehearsal time and people are bitching about the trumpet player. They are legit one of the best live performances I've ever seen (twice) and ya'll are gonna judge them on some dinky A.V. Club shoot that no one cares about.
I think McDuck's first instrument is the trumpet. Pretty sure I remember an interview where Rachel Price says when he first started playing the guitar (because the band needed some guitar) he sucked and now he doesn't suck at all, or words to that effect. He does impressive turns on both.
She does play guitar on a few things (e.g. Be Cool) but the parts are generally very simple. Which is fine - she brings that voice! But her guitar playing has never been a major instrumental focal point.
Was introduced to LSD on a beach in Gulf Breeze, FL in 1969. I recall while lying in the sand, looking up, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. There were Billions of stars, twinkling in time to the surf crashing, in every color of the rainbow. Standing up slowly, I proclaimed to the group….’Look At All The Stars’!! …….like it happened yesterday. Turned 72 this past October. [Zero regrets.]
The ragged trumpet is what makes this really great. That guy is really good, an obvious pro. His cracks, creeks, slides are intentional. People didn't understand Monet's painting either: "It doesn't look clean, or perfect!" Exactly. That's what the trumpet is doing here. I really like the whole groove from the rest of the band too but the trumpet is the icing.
Although Rachael gets the attention for a variety of good reasons, I'm glad I'm not alone recognizing Bridget's considerable contribution to LSD's appeal.
Ppl in the comments don’t realize that he’s playing multiple lead parts on the trumpet. It’s insanely difficult. But it’s somewhere between a reggaeton and slightly chaotic ska/punk feel. Awesome.
Some One - Wow, glad we have you here to explain to us why shitty music is actually good. His performance has nothing to do with how hard or easy it is. He simply isn't a good trumpet player.
This is one of those songs that you think could never be covered. My so, so wrong. Amazing job! I love this jazzy, ska interpretation! Absolutely love!
@@sabinegiannamore8711 All I'm gonna say is this: it takes a HELL of a trumpet player to sound that messy. It isn't supposed to be tight and precise, it's supposed to be sleazy and a little off-kilter. He nails it IMHO. If there's anything that needs work, it's the low notes in those backup vocals xD
It's raw and has good energy. It's not very thought out or polished and came off a little rough. I mostly love it but wish they would have practiced a bit more, give the bass player an electric and go with 3 piece brass.
Yea, I think the arrangement is quite interesting in terms of potential, but their instrument playing skills seem pretty low, it's like...technically they're playing this on a level I'd expect from an amateur highschool band that practices once a week in a garage.
Back in the day (1973) those pants were perfect for the in style high school teenager. And the top is also perfect (although mine was made of angora knit) Moms would never have such wide bottoms or the little gap between top and pants.
3:34 I love the trumpet. For some reason I imagine a strange blend of the 50's and 80's. A bunch of greasers hanging out at an old school arcade/amusement park. The rides are all the 50's alien vibe, Roswell. It's neon and ultraviolet under the night sky.
This was a great version. The girls voice and the rest of the band was great but the guy on the trumpet was really the hardest job to do to keep the real style of the original song /beats going and all that. He was phanominal and really funny at the end when she laughed because he couldn't do the last note he tried. Very funny. Yous guys r a class act and Thanks for coming to Boston. Legend band yous are.
Love this. So much fun to watch. Love the chourus harmonies. That horn player has excessive amounts of talent. And the lead singer sings great and exudes confidence and sexiness. Quality bass and drums. Thanks for this.
This is a lot of things, but it ain’t swing. Edit: A lot of you guys are unnecessarily talking shit. Those of you who are just agreeing that "swing" is an inaccurate description are right. Those you you saying that this is trash are wrong. I hate pulling authority, but I speak with the authority of an actual professional musician, which I am.
I saw "swing" under the thumbnail and I was like, "Oh yay, I love swing music." It started and I was like "Oh, shoot, I must not know what the heck swing music is."
off key, off tempo, and out of tune are a few things that come to mind for me, but you can tell they think they're really killing and you can tell they are having fun so that's what counts, but from the look on my dogs face the lead singer needs to do the canine world a favor and lay off those high note attempts ........
Interpretation type of horror. I have played the trumpet for 25 years, and had students in training for 15 years. If the trumpeter here has paid an instructor to learn an instrument, I would recommend that he demand the money back. He "turns" tones. Blows at full strength probably to cover incompetence. He tries some skills where he misses most of the notes. No self-respecting musician will humble himself as it does here. 😁
To me, this band not only killed it on this cover, they reinvented the whole song while honoring every lyric. Maybe the original video (one of the most memorable and watchable videos of the roaring '80's imho) was so "high concept" that the true meaning of this love song was lost on me: but LSD has made this one of the most poignant love songs I have ever heard in my 58 years on this planet. Her expressions/singing are captivating and her announcing "I'll be coming for your love o k" just knocks me over. Then to create the exact opposite type of video from the hi tech original, this being basically a garage band setting, and craft these beautiful harmonies and unusual instruments into an epic cover and then smash it out of the ballpark is remarkable. A raucous trumpet solo to an A-Ha song ? I hope I can catch them live, I see they are coming nearby this summer. And yeah, the singer is a babe.......
@@plansahead4233 this guy saying he tries not to be a hater is kind of like that girl that you pick up at the bar after 3 drinks saying well I don't normally do this then comes home with you........lol
The drummers singing just gave the song that so called "humpf" Also i really dont get all the comments about the trumpeteer, he's playing perfectly in the style of the song, plus playing quietly at the end is very difficult on those high notes, cheers to him
By the time Mike hits that last note, he is clearly done, too funny...... In all seriousness, that looked like a ridiculous workout to play what he played, he really needed a hug from the others.....lol
The song was a huge hit partly because of the pencil-sketch video. Back in the day, we would stop to watch great videos, even whilst dancing in a club. Video was new, and this one was memorizing. The lyrics are actually quite genius, and this performance is exceptional. Trumpet, bass, percussion, keyboard and vocals are spot on.
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Made 71 year olds day. Locked up no where to go. Loved band and singer.
You do touch people and that’s what it’s about.
That is all it's about, Ronnie! X
Hope you are 74 now.....
When it comes to covers, my usual attitude is "Be original or be quiet". But I'll make an exception for this. This is a BRILLIANT rendition of A-ha's "Take On Me".
Excellent work that actually gave me goosebumps! Thank you, Lake Street Dive. And thank you, The A.V. Club, for sharing it with us.
Wow, just incredible musicianship by all !! The latin arrangement, the harmonies, virtuoso-level trumpet, Bridget's high notes, Rachel's lead vocals, the dress-up, and so much fun 😃
Pure musicality, no computer sampled crap. What stands out the most to me and what makes the band is the double bass player, she’s world class, I’ve heard her improvised solos, for me top 5 in the world ooooh yes.
May be it could've used some. It sounded like nails on a chalk board. This was not an homage or tribute; it was an insult.
it was all sampled on a computer. that's how you heard it.
Uncooled is unclued. LSD is great!
When I first read comments 5 years ago on this someone had written “a bunch of talented but shy musicians from the school band convinced the second most popular girl from their high school to lead sing for their new band and it turned out awesome.”
loooool exactly
Looooooly!!!@ Ecactlyx10000
SECOND most popular?! Good LORD what school did that person go to?!
The School in question being the New England Conservatory of Music 😂
Lol
That lead singer is super cool. She really owns the stage.
What’s her name?
Tru dat
Don't know why the negative comments about the trumpeter!? I loved it.
Go to 2:05 it sounded so bad
He can’t play the fucking part right lol
If there wasn't the trumpeter, this would have been an average cover. I really like how he sounds
Trumpet is supposed to sound like this in this style =/
The synth solo in the bridge should really have been handed over to the keys. The trumpet playing is skillful, but its loud strident tone fails to convey the light-hearted sense of magic in the original track. I often find Mike Olson's trumpet and distorted guitar tones harsh and overbearing in the mix. He's a talented musician, but I prefer a sideman to blend in rather than stand out.
Lake Street Dive are incredible! Everything is better when I get a chance to listen to them.
Rachael Price a voice like no other and looks, beyond gorgeous.
I'm not going to read all 1032 comments to check on this, but I did read down a fair bit. I'm surprised that supposed lifetime brass players haven't commented that his (what I think I hear as) triple tongueing is freaking amazing. I remember after 4 years of lessons trying to imitate Al Hirt's tongueing and never even got close. That takes an amazing amount of practice and ability and should be recognized for what it is - total mastery of the instrument. Anything you hear that might sound off one way or the other is, I'm very convinced, intentional. For myself, I hear mariachi - intentional and clear.
Also, I'm sorry that so many people want to rain on this band's parade. This is the first time I've ever heard or seen them and it's obvious to me they are totally enthusiastic about what they do and just simply enjoy themselves. I know what that's like - I did sound for a reggae band (8-10 members at times) and we did it not for any kind of money but because we loved it. You just can't buy that.
Rein Ciarfella new to the internet, friend?
Also- these guys are great. Who cares about internet haters.
People who know nothing about musicianship have the same right to post as everyone else. Best to try and ignore them.
YEP.... Just to hit those high notes takes years of daily practice to get your lip up there and then to sustain it! Add in the extensive triple tonguing- he's not sliding into the notes, each one is separate!
He's playing this style on purpose... bet he can play anything. I was entertained by the whole arrangement- they were having fun and it becomes contagious.
@@richiethesee It has nearly nothing to do with the "lip". And most professional trumpet players have at least another half octave of range. And they play musically. I've read comments that the trumpet player is actually really good and chose to play this way on this recording. I hope so.
The lead singer's voice is really something! Those lows go so well and smooth! Love this version
Her lower range is indeed incredible and soulful.
@@KabobHope it is but doesn't really fit the song to me.
Yeah, but it's not swing at all lol. Its modern pop style
One hell of a rhythm section with your voice singing an unbelievable counterpoint to it. My socks shot off my feet, I have to fix the hole in my wall that they went through. Rock solid playing. Thank you !!!
Looking at your repair and paint, I see you were groovin to this in your head while working.
I like the Trumpeter's style. Just the right amount of sloppiness.
6 years and it still thrills me … so good
Jesus, think what this trumpeter could do sober.
Hahahaha a tad flat eh
Good one
I'm crying
Lmfaooooo
Not that was funny
Gorgeous main voice, the band chilling and enjoying, offering a flawless performance...blondie, your voice FLOODS the entire place. Jee. Guys you're going to need getting out that chorus stronger if you want to keep the pace!! She ain't waiting for noone.
Trumpet guy, keyboard guy, drum guy, cello girl, congrats. Cover like this so unique make great bands. Keep it up! I look forward to hear a similar cover, Lake Street Dive. Make it soon.
I can't even remember how the rabbit trail lead me to this performance, but I have listened to it about 10 times over the last couple of weeks, and binged on everything else they have up here on youtube. I think your roots with the NEC is a reason this song and others come off so well. I've narrowed it down to this impression I get; in all your songs, each of you gets a kick out of every single note - having fun the whole way thru. Very upbeat... Hope to see you live sometime, soon.
me too
Me three
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Try watching their cover of Jackson 5's I want you back.
i only like it when the guy does trumpet/backup voice, i like the keyboard addition, but w/out trumpet, its more like a regular band. w out guitar it highllights the other 4/5 members so much better
This feels like something me and my wife enjoyed while on vacation in Cuba. Local good music covering great songs with personal style and elegance
I have played the trumpet for over 40 years. Yeah 40 years. 1st trumpet high school and college. The trumpeter knocked it out of the park. Those who think otherwise do not know the difference between shit and shinola. Shinola is shoe polish for you youngsters. That was called a dirty trumpet gritty garage band sound. Appreciate it man. The trumpeter was freaking NAILS. The hippie chick sound was a hippie chick.
And that bass!
Nah
I saw this song and I couldn't stop playing it. I must have watched this video twenty times. And then I watched twenty more of your videos. Wow. I had to look up the words, figure out the chords and learn how to sing and play it.. Thanks so much. Lake Street Dive is so cool, and this jazzy take on this amazing song is one of the best I've heard.
You have different requirements for music, I understand. For this reminds me of when we were 12 years old and were going to start up with bands. Recordings say it sounded cruel. This band plays so amateurishly that it cuts to the ears. Especially the trumpeter. He sounds like he got his instrument a few weeks ago. He plays staccato where there should be mykw tones, he turns the tones when he gets tired in the lip. And he should learn to play before posting a video.
@@runerebnordantonsen3202 There is a certain "garage band" thing that is going on in this particular recording. If you look into their music, they are all well schooled, and one of the things that makes them so original sounding is their home grown approach, in my opinion. Rachel has been singing since she was young, and was a powerhouse when she was still a child. Her voice carries the band, and the rest of them are a part of it. They've been together some time now. After seeing them on Steven Colbert's show the other night, it seems to be working. They have some great new songs that are well produced and they are becoming pretty popular. Rachel's deep, melodic, wide ranging voice, reminiscent of the Memphis, New Orleans and Austin bar scenes is perfectly fit into this pop-esque and even campy at times juxtaposition that makes for an interesting mix. Yes, the trumpet was a little over the top on that song, but It didn't hurt that bad... :)
@@Scott_works, Of course, you should support them when you enjoy listening to them. The vocalist is probably the best of them, but will probably never compete with voices such as Shania Twain, Madonna or others in the pop category. Compared to the band a-ha, they were at the top of lists around the world with this song, and unfortunately they are not a millimeter close to lifting the song as the original version is. I can imagine that they can be successful at local parties, Christmas parties and other events where the audience does not make such great demands other than that there is music there. And if you are also familiar with them, I understand that you want to defend them. But in this case, they destroy a big hit completely
Totally agree with you they ruined the song completely. cannot understand why people are love them, don't they have ears? I rather listening to screaming cats 🙀
@@ronashalom I don’t think this song is great for a cover and the trumpet was over the top. I’m a 100% confident if you look up “Go Down Smooth”, “Mistakes”, and “Hypotheticals” that you’ll change your opinion of them. If this video is your first experience with this group it’s not a representation of what they’re about.
Can't hit the like button hard enough. So much goodness here.
I'm a 70 year old and I live that sound,, or mite be her long au notes,, he. gb
I thought the trumpeter was going to have a stroke.
He didn’t,... but I did
He's a damn good player actually. Maybe a bit "DCI"
You obviously have never played trumpet. This is a very difficult piece at that range. He did awesome.
I cant quit laughing...i love this...!!! Waaaaahahahahahahaha
Or at least bust a poofoo valve
I loved this, it feels like a bunch of misfits got together from marching band and got like the second most popular girl in school to be their lead singer and they just do cool covers in their mom's garage
this is spot on hahah
Dom Valdespino nailed it! Great description.
This comment reminds me of Sing Street
This is probably accurate, but they actually have 3 albums with very original and amazing tracks with this feel. Check them out!
Alcoda hell yeah! I meant no disrespect, i actually really vibe with the asthetic haha
Uauuu!!! What a powerfull voice!!! A great version!! I like it SO MUCH!!!! You reivented the song...
I just love how you can see the way the musicians assemble the piece with just straight up musicality and no ‘funny business’... no weird electronic tricks, no samples, not a laptop in sight. Each musician is highlighted in some way. It’s just raw talent performing in someone’s basement. It’s beautiful!
raw shit talent, yeh
those Pants are stealing the spotlight
thats just because most artists these days dont wear pants
mom jeans
80% of the reason i’m watching this video. She should give some of her good taste to her trumpet player.
The reason I'm here, and a good thing or she could easily be replaced by the base player
that woman is so fine! and what a voice, fantastic singer! soulful talent!
LSD is about the most courageous thing going in music. To lay it out so bare for every note to be heard. Love everything they do.
LSD is surprisingly popular in a lot of musical circles. Incredibly widespread if you know where to look.
@@thebrutusmars I got hooked by watching a documentary "Inside Inside Llewen Davis" I came from the T-Bone Burnett/folk song, prairie home companion attraction, but Rachel, Lake Street Diva, shocked me, totally stole the show, and made me a fan ever since:
ruclips.net/video/nYgHiO__gnw/видео.html
Thought you were talking about a different type of lsd
bob joe
I was.
Jeffrey Rosas
I’m also hooked on LSD! I’ve been into LSD for about a decade now.
Trumpet guy's like, "There's a keyboard RIGHT HERE BEHIND ME?!?!?"
That actually made me laugh out loud! I think he was highly featured so that they could say it was a swing version.. Shh...Don't tell anyone.
Even after watching this video dozens of times, it's still my favorite Lake Street Dive song.
People say the trumpeter makes this session terrible, but actually he makes this session famous.
ohh yes, indeed, and the coron@virus also makes famous the quarantine
lol terrible? They don't know what they're talking about! Have you ever tried to play the trumpet....he did great!
@Thisis Fun aight please play trumpet for us.
The Trumpet Rocks
I did not know you could do such impressive solos on the trumpet. Seriously, kudos to this guy he has some freakin' skills.
now this is what a band is supposed to be, having fun and letting it all out no matter what happens ! i thought i was just inside that room ! super like !
the fact this is not overly produced is so refreshing
I like it in the same way I like the Avett Brothers - raw, unpolished, imperfect and real.
Oh wow, loved the lulled ending...the whole thing! Every member is truly impressive!
trumpeting that part must NOT have been easy lol
The squints were intense
If he'd kept it simpler,might have been a few less bum notes
OvAeons hahahaha
He was turning red as a tomato at one point.
dave hendo sometimes mistakes is part of art process and it makes it magical, just like this cover :)'
They are back! How I miss this video!
Same here. I saved it on my pc this time :)
This the most chill-out, vivid and the most salsa version of this song! You guys are just great! Waiting more from you! Thanks!
I love the garage band sound of this! No filters, no reverb, no auto-tune, nothing but fun-lovin' talent! Every musician in the band is super talented but you hear those slight mistakes that make this video really feel like a live class act. Kudos, A.V. Club! I'm subscribing!
Peter Moeykens my thoughts exactly.. it's a break from over polished songs now days..
Peter Moeykens, I wouldn't describe them all as "super talented," but point taken on the straight shooter approach. It's refreshing to hear them actually play.
There's bands w technical ability through the roof, but the essence of the song can be lost in the delivery. This was executed to imperfect perfection. As you said, there's some clunkers, but the highs easily outweigh the lows.
Plus, she's sexy as fuck.
exactly my thoughts, this was raw, fun and real. also earned a sub from me.
Yep could not agree more!!
I love what you Say :)
They knew the trumpet player was gonna be weird and just went with it. That's charming in a way.
That beautiful singer loved it!
Every video I see of Lake Street Dive I am amazed that Mr. Trumpet player actually makes his living playing music. Don't give up on your dreams kids.
Stolen from the That Seventies Show wardrobe
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Crazy!!! Yet unbelievably fun and uplifting. Great and sunny cover! Thank you!
If Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel had a daughter
Jesus, the image that just played in my head lol.
Holy shit that's precisely what I was thinking.
That’s precisely what I was thinking.
with a dash of kate beckinsale....
cheers!
Holy shit that's precisely what I was thinking.
There are a lot of people in this comment section who don't know who Lake Street Dive are. The trumpet player often plays in this style in some of their cover songs (see: This Magic Moment). The band doesn't take themselves seriously and often do silly cover songs (see: Bohemian Rhapsody or Love Shack, just to name two). Also he primarily plays guitar and not trumpet, but he can play the trumpet well (see: Mistakes).
For real. This was probably thrown together in a few hours with next to no rehearsal time and people are bitching about the trumpet player. They are legit one of the best live performances I've ever seen (twice) and ya'll are gonna judge them on some dinky A.V. Club shoot that no one cares about.
I think McDuck's first instrument is the trumpet. Pretty sure I remember an interview where Rachel Price says when he first started playing the guitar (because the band needed some guitar) he sucked and now he doesn't suck at all, or words to that effect. He does impressive turns on both.
Yeah I do recall hearing somewhere that he only became a guitarist because they needed someone.
There are old videos of them with Rachel on guitar. The trumpet playing is different but there's something to it.
She does play guitar on a few things (e.g. Be Cool) but the parts are generally very simple. Which is fine - she brings that voice! But her guitar playing has never been a major instrumental focal point.
Much respect for your trumpet player. Those that know, it's not easy.
This was my first intro to LSD about 5 yrs ago. Hooked immediately. The voice, the talent, the fun.....uplifting to put it mildly.
Was introduced to LSD on a beach in Gulf Breeze, FL in 1969. I recall while lying in the sand, looking up, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. There were Billions of stars, twinkling in time to the surf crashing, in every color of the rainbow. Standing up slowly, I proclaimed to the group….’Look At All The Stars’!! …….like it happened yesterday. Turned 72 this past October.
[Zero regrets.]
Wrong LSD 😖🤣......This is Lake Street Drive
The ragged trumpet is what makes this really great. That guy is really good, an obvious pro. His cracks, creeks, slides are intentional. People didn't understand Monet's painting either: "It doesn't look clean, or perfect!" Exactly. That's what the trumpet is doing here. I really like the whole groove from the rest of the band too but the trumpet is the icing.
Yet he can't play straight. You're talking nonsense. Are you a musician?
Nah that ruined it
Isn't that bass player the most huggable woman on the planet? She's really feeling it. HAHA! I love it!
BurnRoddy She is adorable..
Although Rachael gets the attention for a variety of good reasons, I'm glad I'm not alone recognizing Bridget's considerable contribution to LSD's appeal.
Ppl in the comments don’t realize that he’s playing multiple lead parts on the trumpet. It’s insanely difficult. But it’s somewhere between a reggaeton and slightly chaotic ska/punk feel. Awesome.
Doesen't matter how hard it is if it sound shit
1.- The fact its difficult doesn't mean it sounds good
2.- Theres nothing reggeaton about that trumpet
3.- You know shit, quit being pretentious
Some One - Wow, glad we have you here to explain to us why shitty music is actually good. His performance has nothing to do with how hard or easy it is. He simply isn't a good trumpet player.
Yeah that solo section sounded bad, that's it
People don't care, he sounds awful.
This is one of those songs that you think could never be covered. My so, so wrong. Amazing job! I love this jazzy, ska interpretation! Absolutely love!
The Reel Big Fish cover is worth a look as well.
Props for them trying to cover a very tough 80’s Classic in a unique way.
My thoughts excactly. It didn´t work very well, but the idea was great. Kinda like A-ha goes Beirut, the band.
I simultaneously hate and love this rendition
@@sabinegiannamore8711 All I'm gonna say is this: it takes a HELL of a trumpet player to sound that messy.
It isn't supposed to be tight and precise, it's supposed to be sleazy and a little off-kilter. He nails it IMHO.
If there's anything that needs work, it's the low notes in those backup vocals xD
It's raw and has good energy. It's not very thought out or polished and came off a little rough.
I mostly love it but wish they would have practiced a bit more, give the bass player an electric and go with 3 piece brass.
Couldn´t hit the high notes like Hagen either ;)
you're 50% right......now be honest
Yea, I think the arrangement is quite interesting in terms of potential, but their instrument playing skills seem pretty low, it's like...technically they're playing this on a level I'd expect from an amateur highschool band that practices once a week in a garage.
So much about this version is awesome. Bridget Kearney rules.
Music is soo over produced, love this, love raw. x
Your right Declan, O. wow, I'm also a Declan, snap. O I just realised this was my post from 3 years ago, hate 3 years ago Declan, ass
This singer is extremely beautiful and attractive. She has something charming.
It is because of the lights :)
She is light that makes them burn so bright!
Mom pants on point lol Anyway, loving the cover.
Back in the day (1973) those pants were perfect for the in style high school teenager. And the top is also perfect (although mine was made of angora knit) Moms would never have such wide bottoms or the little gap between top and pants.
That zipper gotta be a foot long
Hanger to get em on
Don't know if the pants are a net positive or negative, but she's pulling it off, and is pretty hot in a real natural way.
High waist, tight, flared legs. I stared at too many of those back in the day. Definitely not mom jeans. Those would be those ugly Capri pants.
The little salsa grind at 3:41 is simply magical.
I came across this song completely by accident. It brings back memories of the 80s.😄😍❤💘👌
This tells me how brilliant the singer of A-HA did singing the original song.
exactly!!!!
3:34 I love the trumpet. For some reason I imagine a strange blend of the 50's and 80's. A bunch of greasers hanging out at an old school arcade/amusement park. The rides are all the 50's alien vibe, Roswell. It's neon and ultraviolet under the night sky.
I just smoked Blueberry Kush too! ;)
I thought it was a great performance and you had fun too!! Loved it!!
I just watched this again. I loved it just as much! Great musicians!
odd, but I really enjoyed it. the lead singer has a really neat quality about her, looks and vocally.
This was a great version. The girls voice and the rest of the band was great but the guy on the trumpet was really the hardest job to do to keep the real style of the original song /beats going and all that. He was phanominal and really funny at the end when she laughed because he couldn't do the last note he tried. Very funny. Yous guys r a class act and Thanks for coming to Boston. Legend band yous are.
Agree about the trumpet 🎺
Love the trumpet chromatic solo part. Great rendition of the song.
Really cool rendition of the original. Absolutely loved this. Thanks for posting this gem 💎!
Love this. So much fun to watch. Love the chourus harmonies. That horn player has excessive amounts of talent. And the lead singer sings great and exudes confidence and sexiness. Quality bass and drums.
Thanks for this.
this song is so good you cant spoil it even if you try as hard as they did
I don't know, they almost succeeded.
Haha true 😂
Oh I don't know, they did a pretty good of wrecking it..
I wish I was sitting in that club with a basket of fries and a root beer. I could here the whole set!
Haha I like how you're very specific about your food selection in a live band environment.
Put me down for one of each as well.
@@scorpionwins6378 haha! right after the global pandemic!
¡Que sonido tan limpio y tan directo! Me encantan Lake Street Dive. Su frescura es de lo mejor que he visto.
The trumpet was tight, along with the rest of the band! Sure there were slurs, but they seemed intentional. Aaaaand the harmonies were bananas
This is a lot of things, but it ain’t swing.
Edit: A lot of you guys are unnecessarily talking shit. Those of you who are just agreeing that "swing" is an inaccurate description are right. Those you you saying that this is trash are wrong. I hate pulling authority, but I speak with the authority of an actual professional musician, which I am.
This rythm is brazilian SAMBA !!! kkkkk
at least till 2:38 and from 3:36 on ...
I saw "swing" under the thumbnail and I was like, "Oh yay, I love swing music."
It started and I was like "Oh, shoot, I must not know what the heck swing music is."
I heard it swing between Aha n A1
off key, off tempo, and out of tune are a few things that come to mind for me, but you can tell they think they're really killing and you can tell they are having fun so that's what counts, but from the look on my dogs face the lead singer needs to do the canine world a favor and lay off those high note attempts ........
I graduated in 82 and this chick looks and is definitely dressed like all the girls I ever knew back then.
Gag me with a spoon.
You killed the song. And murdered it at the same time.
Now that is fun. Ha. Awesome nutty arrangement well played and well song. Too cool . . .
fuck did I just wake up at the Holiday Inn lounge?
Now that's fuckn funny .still laughing
Can't stop laughing .
My last comment is an incredible understatement. Never had a band where you could not choose who you admire most.
I can help you with that. Watch more of there stuff and you soon realize they are all great but that bassist freakin slays it. She's the star
Yup the bassist 😂@@wingracer1614
Rachel Price.. has gotten married and had a baby since this video.. she sure knows how to break a heart!! Video still rocks... you guys are great.
Super goofy but awesome and sincere rendition of the song.
Love the band. They are obviously super talented.
Yep, the band is Lake Street Dive, and they are fantastic.
I have a crush on Rachael.
Me too!!
me too
I have a crush on Bridget
Marcos Pintor Whos that?
Steve Why the bass player. I like her little head bobbing n stuff. It’s cute as hell. It melts me.
That trumpet and this interpretation - 10 points
Interpretation type of horror. I have played the trumpet for 25 years, and had students in training for 15 years. If the trumpeter here has paid an instructor to learn an instrument, I would recommend that he demand the money back. He "turns" tones. Blows at full strength probably to cover incompetence. He tries some skills where he misses most of the notes. No self-respecting musician will humble himself as it does here. 😁
that trumpet sucks - too much "sloppiness"
The first time i watch and listen . I was hooked. Love it . Specially the beautiful singer keep it up
I really like Lake Street Dive. This was a very difficult tune to cover, vocally. Nice job.
Brilliant as always from LSD. Love this band!
03:18 I love that she is having so much fun that she just busts out laughing......THIS is what music is all about!
So right!
So cool! Well done. Especially loved the way the ending fell off...it was a fun ending.
To me, this band not only killed it on this cover, they reinvented the whole song while honoring every lyric. Maybe the original video (one of the most memorable and watchable videos of the roaring '80's imho) was so "high concept" that the true meaning of this love song was lost on me: but LSD has made this one of the most poignant love songs I have ever heard in my 58 years on this planet. Her expressions/singing are captivating and her announcing "I'll be coming for your love o k" just knocks me over. Then to create the exact opposite type of video from the hi tech original, this being basically a garage band setting, and craft these beautiful harmonies and unusual instruments into an epic cover and then smash it out of the ballpark is remarkable. A raucous trumpet solo to an A-Ha song ? I hope I can catch them live, I see they are coming nearby this summer. And yeah, the singer is a babe.......
bro are you kidding me? i try not to be a hater.. but this cover is university prep garbage..
'Try' a little harder "bro" !
They're not in tune and the trumpet player misses many notes (maybe they should've selected a lower key).
@@plansahead4233 this guy saying he tries not to be a hater is kind of like that girl that you pick up at the bar after 3 drinks saying well I don't normally do this then comes home with you........lol
Beautifully expressed - no smoke and mirrors here, just the straight goods, hangin out.
That is indeed what SHE said....
The drummers singing just gave the song that so called "humpf"
Also i really dont get all the comments about the trumpeteer, he's playing perfectly in the style of the song, plus playing quietly at the end is very difficult on those high notes, cheers to him
It's the harsh blaring tone of the trumpet that's problematic. It fails to convey the lighthearted magic of the original track.
OMG,one of the best covers period.
As a certified 80's teenager, I approve of this cover.
Nice rendition, love the 80's keep them coming!
The trumpet player's shadow on the wall is like a scene from a horror movie.
You are funny..
Noticing that is a sure sign you were bored.
@@banjopink4409 Well the girl is not in every shot...
So is his trumpet playing . Scares the s**t out of me.👎🏻
Like a scene in a David Lynch movie, but I like that.
Fun and ambitious cover. How 16,000 people don't like this is just beyond me.
So much freaking talent in one room.
I feel like youtube has failed me. How am I just now seeing this? 💜
The multi-talented Alan Tudyk on trumpet and backing vocals... ;)
People throw rocks at things that shine! You guys shine like the sun!
Ugh 🤦🏻♂️
I love it how everyone has a microphone and sing along
By the time Mike hits that last note, he is clearly done, too funny...... In all seriousness, that looked like a ridiculous workout to play what he played, he really needed a hug from the others.....lol
I feel happy watching the trumpet man's suffering. Thanks for making the world a happy place.
The song was a huge hit partly because of the pencil-sketch video.
Back in the day, we would stop to watch great videos, even whilst dancing in a club. Video was new, and this one was memorizing.
The lyrics are actually quite genius, and this performance is exceptional. Trumpet, bass, percussion, keyboard and vocals are spot on.