A-ha's "Take On Me" gets a swinging tribute courtesy of Lake Street Dive

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • There are few songs more quintessentially ’80s than Norwegian band A-ha’s “Take On Me.” It’s a synth-heavy power ballad accompanied by a high-concept music video, checking all the boxes that defined the pop music of the decade. When choosing the song for their cover, Brooklyn-based band Lake Street Dive ditched the decidedly ’80s feel of the song, infusing the song with a funky latin groove, elements of blue-eyed soul, and a fantastic trumpet solo. The result is one of our favorite covers of the season.
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  • @BobG-pi8bb
    @BobG-pi8bb Месяц назад +47

    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.”

  • @ronnieham1905
    @ronnieham1905 3 года назад +22

    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.

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella 6 лет назад +67

    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.

    • @billjohnson1423
      @billjohnson1423 6 лет назад +2

      Rein Ciarfella new to the internet, friend?
      Also- these guys are great. Who cares about internet haters.

    • @00bikeboy
      @00bikeboy 4 года назад

      People who know nothing about musicianship have the same right to post as everyone else. Best to try and ignore them.

    • @richiethesee
      @richiethesee 4 года назад

      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.

    • @johnmohanmusic
      @johnmohanmusic 4 года назад

      @@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.

  • @00bikeboy
    @00bikeboy 3 года назад +8

    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 😃

  • @bobosims1848
    @bobosims1848 3 года назад +19

    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.

  • @joeferry1331
    @joeferry1331 2 месяца назад +34

    Rachael Price a voice like no other and looks, beyond gorgeous.

  • @SuperGarden78
    @SuperGarden78 4 года назад +15

    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.

    • @supercooled
      @supercooled 4 года назад +1

      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.

    • @marfaxa
      @marfaxa Месяц назад

      it was all sampled on a computer. that's how you heard it.

    • @michaelfoster-qw2tw
      @michaelfoster-qw2tw 25 дней назад

      Uncooled is unclued. LSD is great!

  • @danielcrawford4134
    @danielcrawford4134 3 года назад +8

    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.

    • @paulcope834
      @paulcope834 Месяц назад +1

      Yet he can't play straight. You're talking nonsense. Are you a musician?

    • @relentlesseducator
      @relentlesseducator 16 дней назад

      Nah that ruined it

  • @tonyreyes1798
    @tonyreyes1798 4 года назад +31

    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.

  • @fabinfrancis007
    @fabinfrancis007 4 года назад +46

    Don't know why the negative comments about the trumpeter!? I loved it.

    • @Asian200iq
      @Asian200iq 4 года назад +2

      Go to 2:05 it sounded so bad

    • @markedlin2849
      @markedlin2849 4 года назад +2

      He can’t play the fucking part right lol

    • @dsfkzsdcdvzmdkv5777
      @dsfkzsdcdvzmdkv5777 4 года назад +3

      If there wasn't the trumpeter, this would have been an average cover. I really like how he sounds

    • @edglimarortelano9278
      @edglimarortelano9278 4 года назад +1

      Trumpet is supposed to sound like this in this style =/

    • @lishlash3749
      @lishlash3749 4 года назад

      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.

  • @jackmcdouglas4126
    @jackmcdouglas4126 4 года назад +39

    That lead singer is super cool. She really owns the stage.

  • @DSAhmed
    @DSAhmed 3 года назад +36

    I like the Trumpeter's style. Just the right amount of sloppiness.

  • @ThePanchomack
    @ThePanchomack Месяц назад +30

    6 years and it still thrills me … so good

  • @crossthreadaeroindustries8554
    @crossthreadaeroindustries8554 6 лет назад +137

    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.

    • @frisbee212
      @frisbee212 6 лет назад +1

      me too

    • @andrewc6087
      @andrewc6087 6 лет назад +1

      Me three

    • @stuartcrossland1746
      @stuartcrossland1746 6 лет назад +1

      RUclips Field McConnell AV7,see also Abel Danger and Blackstone Intelligence for answers.

    • @intrnlprym84evr
      @intrnlprym84evr 6 лет назад

      Try watching their cover of Jackson 5's I want you back.

    • @okonh0wp
      @okonh0wp 6 лет назад

      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

  • @お給料泥棒の株チャンネル
    @お給料泥棒の株チャンネル 4 года назад +64

    People say the trumpeter makes this session terrible, but actually he makes this session famous.

    • @carlosjazzpick
      @carlosjazzpick 4 года назад +1

      ohh yes, indeed, and the coron@virus also makes famous the quarantine

    • @mrdougeran1
      @mrdougeran1 4 года назад +6

      lol terrible? They don't know what they're talking about! Have you ever tried to play the trumpet....he did great!

    • @gdbook_yt6656
      @gdbook_yt6656 4 года назад

      @Thisis Fun aight please play trumpet for us.

    • @mick5397
      @mick5397 3 года назад +1

      The Trumpet Rocks

    • @flecks_piano
      @flecks_piano 3 года назад

      I did not know you could do such impressive solos on the trumpet. Seriously, kudos to this guy he has some freakin' skills.

  • @racebannon6257
    @racebannon6257 3 часа назад

    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.

  • @TheSirDominic
    @TheSirDominic 7 лет назад +1957

    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

    • @stealthsuit58
      @stealthsuit58 7 лет назад +100

      this is spot on hahah

    • @andrewadame4426
      @andrewadame4426 7 лет назад +29

      Dom Valdespino nailed it! Great description.

    • @rezwanul99
      @rezwanul99 7 лет назад +25

      This comment reminds me of Sing Street

    • @Alcoda777
      @Alcoda777 7 лет назад +47

      This is probably accurate, but they actually have 3 albums with very original and amazing tracks with this feel. Check them out!

    • @TheSirDominic
      @TheSirDominic 7 лет назад +48

      Alcoda hell yeah! I meant no disrespect, i actually really vibe with the asthetic haha

  • @jeffreyrosas1784
    @jeffreyrosas1784 4 года назад +35

    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.

    • @thebrutusmars
      @thebrutusmars 4 года назад +3

      LSD is surprisingly popular in a lot of musical circles. Incredibly widespread if you know where to look.

    • @jeffreyrosas1784
      @jeffreyrosas1784 4 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @bobjoe3044
      @bobjoe3044 4 года назад +1

      Thought you were talking about a different type of lsd

    • @thebrutusmars
      @thebrutusmars 4 года назад

      bob joe
      I was.

    • @thebrutusmars
      @thebrutusmars 4 года назад

      Jeffrey Rosas
      I’m also hooked on LSD! I’ve been into LSD for about a decade now.

  • @pennrogers4963
    @pennrogers4963 5 лет назад +189

    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.

    • @AmbientAutisticGuy
      @AmbientAutisticGuy 5 лет назад +11

      Doesen't matter how hard it is if it sound shit

    • @pxofpxof7782
      @pxofpxof7782 4 года назад +10

      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

    • @XLBiker13
      @XLBiker13 4 года назад +2

      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.

    • @timhughes7653
      @timhughes7653 4 года назад +2

      Yeah that solo section sounded bad, that's it

    • @jeperstone
      @jeperstone 4 года назад +1

      People don't care, he sounds awful.

  • @brianriggs3585
    @brianriggs3585 3 года назад +10

    Oh wow, loved the lulled ending...the whole thing! Every member is truly impressive!

  • @focalized
    @focalized 5 лет назад +204

    They knew the trumpet player was gonna be weird and just went with it. That's charming in a way.

  • @vadimzubovich5537
    @vadimzubovich5537 4 года назад +12

    The lead singer's voice is really something! Those lows go so well and smooth! Love this version

    • @KabobHope
      @KabobHope 4 года назад +3

      Her lower range is indeed incredible and soulful.

    • @jerrylisby5376
      @jerrylisby5376 4 года назад +1

      @@KabobHope it is but doesn't really fit the song to me.

    • @atonegames
      @atonegames 4 года назад

      Yeah, but it's not swing at all lol. Its modern pop style

  • @plansahead4233
    @plansahead4233 6 лет назад +31

    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.......

    • @imranesmail23
      @imranesmail23 6 лет назад +3

      bro are you kidding me? i try not to be a hater.. but this cover is university prep garbage..

    • @plansahead4233
      @plansahead4233 6 лет назад +6

      'Try' a little harder "bro" !

    • @lorackavery3225
      @lorackavery3225 6 лет назад

      They're not in tune and the trumpet player misses many notes (maybe they should've selected a lower key).

    • @charlesgoller71
      @charlesgoller71 6 лет назад

      @@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

  • @FBPrepping
    @FBPrepping 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @fitz1tj
    @fitz1tj 5 лет назад +20

    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.

    • @Ystadcop
      @Ystadcop 5 лет назад

      Stolen from the That Seventies Show wardrobe

  • @lfsantosl
    @lfsantosl 4 года назад +7

    the fact this is not overly produced is so refreshing

    • @mikaotisfield1772
      @mikaotisfield1772 4 года назад +1

      I like it in the same way I like the Avett Brothers - raw, unpolished, imperfect and real.

  • @NorthMetal
    @NorthMetal 7 лет назад +14

    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

  • @ianjorrick541
    @ianjorrick541 3 года назад +6

    Much respect for your trumpet player. Those that know, it's not easy.

  • @retsmej
    @retsmej 5 лет назад +8

    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 !

  • @gregoryrush3878
    @gregoryrush3878 4 года назад +13

    odd, but I really enjoyed it. the lead singer has a really neat quality about her, looks and vocally.

  • @Squatex1
    @Squatex1 7 лет назад +41

    Super goofy but awesome and sincere rendition of the song.
    Love the band. They are obviously super talented.

    • @eccolibri60
      @eccolibri60 7 лет назад +1

      Yep, the band is Lake Street Dive, and they are fantastic.

  • @JohnvanGurp
    @JohnvanGurp 4 года назад +13

    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!

  • @jspihlman
    @jspihlman 7 лет назад +52

    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).

    • @exitmusic_2755
      @exitmusic_2755 7 лет назад +7

      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.

    • @gavinward1758
      @gavinward1758 7 лет назад +13

      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.

    • @jspihlman
      @jspihlman 7 лет назад +1

      Yeah I do recall hearing somewhere that he only became a guitarist because they needed someone.

    • @FantasticGuitarChannel
      @FantasticGuitarChannel 7 лет назад +2

      There are old videos of them with Rachel on guitar. The trumpet playing is different but there's something to it.

    • @johnmcaraher
      @johnmcaraher 7 лет назад

      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.

  • @BikeSeatPhilosopher
    @BikeSeatPhilosopher 4 года назад +12

    Even after watching this video dozens of times, it's still my favorite Lake Street Dive song.

  • @BurnRoddy
    @BurnRoddy 6 лет назад +34

    Isn't that bass player the most huggable woman on the planet? She's really feeling it. HAHA! I love it!

    • @scottmontgomery4537
      @scottmontgomery4537 6 лет назад +2

      BurnRoddy She is adorable..

    • @yomasane3670
      @yomasane3670 4 года назад +2

      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.

  • @charleswaldon8362
    @charleswaldon8362 3 года назад +6

    My last comment is an incredible understatement. Never had a band where you could not choose who you admire most.

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 3 года назад +2

      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

    • @tjl6494
      @tjl6494 2 месяца назад

      Yup the bassist 😂​@@wingracer1614

  • @normtrainer3429
    @normtrainer3429 5 лет назад +8

    I thought it was a great performance and you had fun too!! Loved it!!

  • @lanceg6828
    @lanceg6828 5 лет назад +23

    Props for them trying to cover a very tough 80’s Classic in a unique way.

    • @TheJimbo1791
      @TheJimbo1791 4 года назад

      My thoughts excactly. It didn´t work very well, but the idea was great. Kinda like A-ha goes Beirut, the band.

  • @shall6455
    @shall6455 6 лет назад +14

    So much about this version is awesome. Bridget Kearney rules.

  • @garynarborough
    @garynarborough 4 года назад +2

    Really cool rendition of the original. Absolutely loved this. Thanks for posting this gem 💎!

  • @stephenbowyer7269
    @stephenbowyer7269 5 лет назад +35

    Beautifully expressed - no smoke and mirrors here, just the straight goods, hangin out.

    • @johnnyx9892
      @johnnyx9892 5 лет назад +1

      That is indeed what SHE said....

  • @Scott_works
    @Scott_works 3 года назад +33

    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.

    • @runerebnordantonsen3202
      @runerebnordantonsen3202 3 года назад +3

      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.

    • @Scott_works
      @Scott_works 3 года назад +1

      @@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... :)

    • @runerebnordantonsen3202
      @runerebnordantonsen3202 3 года назад +2

      @@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

    • @ronashalom
      @ronashalom 3 года назад +2

      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 🙀

    • @csmooth202
      @csmooth202 3 года назад +1

      @@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.

  • @jeffandersen7397
    @jeffandersen7397 7 лет назад +884

    those Pants are stealing the spotlight

    • @Erik3E
      @Erik3E 6 лет назад +35

      thats just because most artists these days dont wear pants

    • @chrisracer1468
      @chrisracer1468 6 лет назад +31

      mom jeans

    • @gcollective
      @gcollective 6 лет назад +16

      80% of the reason i’m watching this video. She should give some of her good taste to her trumpet player.

    • @edwardlazich1140
      @edwardlazich1140 6 лет назад +4

      The reason I'm here, and a good thing or she could easily be replaced by the base player

    • @kaa1135
      @kaa1135 6 лет назад +29

      that woman is so fine! and what a voice, fantastic singer! soulful talent!

  • @mikite57
    @mikite57 3 года назад

    Fun and ambitious cover. How 16,000 people don't like this is just beyond me.

  • @BasicBraining
    @BasicBraining 7 лет назад +9

    The trumpet was tight, along with the rest of the band! Sure there were slurs, but they seemed intentional. Aaaaand the harmonies were bananas

  • @davew4998
    @davew4998 5 лет назад +900

    Jesus, think what this trumpeter could do sober.

  • @thirdranktensor
    @thirdranktensor 3 года назад +1

    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 !!!

  • @johnmurphy9688
    @johnmurphy9688 3 года назад +6

    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.

  • @conarjohnpineda4059
    @conarjohnpineda4059 5 лет назад +12

    I feel happy watching the trumpet man's suffering. Thanks for making the world a happy place.

  • @OCD76
    @OCD76 4 года назад +93

    I assure you every stylish note “the terrible trumpet player” played was as intended. I suggest you check out any other video by Lake Street Dive and take a listen. That guy is a total bad ass!
    Check this out! ruclips.net/video/0YPDpwzCrjM/видео.html

    • @Dylan-Juhan
      @Dylan-Juhan 4 года назад +8

      Yeah, it's totally a stylistic choice. It's way too controlled and intentional to not be.
      The groove for the trumpet heavy parts are like a loose latin feel.

    • @TommyMore68
      @TommyMore68 4 года назад +1

      You must be channeling your inner Pee Wee Herman as in, "Yeah, I meant to do that!" God please make it stop, this cover is a disaster!

    • @cristiancornejo
      @cristiancornejo 4 года назад +1

      nobody is questioning that... we are talking bout this song... what a horrible sound.

    • @esphilee
      @esphilee 4 года назад

      Oh oh oh did I see stevie wonder??

    • @BassClass100
      @BassClass100 4 года назад +1

      Owwwwwwwwwww ..... so everyone is out of tune and rithym because intend to! Got it now!! I thought the whole band was a completly failure.
      Do you know what? I rather to listen to the ones that play close to the originals.

  • @atlantaguitar9689
    @atlantaguitar9689 3 года назад

    This is really good. ! Love it.....By the way, dear trumpet critics in other comments, trumpeters turning red is common. Read Miles Davis' biography about trumpeter Bernie Glow (no pun intended) turning purple in a session - doesn't mean anything. The only thing that freaks me out in this video is the wood paneling that reminds me of the mid-60s style den in the house I grew up in. Is paneling making a comeback? Does it now have magical inspirational musical powers? When I was learning to play Wipeout it didn't.

  • @Shyaporn
    @Shyaporn 4 года назад +46

    Trumpet guy's like, "There's a keyboard RIGHT HERE BEHIND ME?!?!?"

    • @tachyontom
      @tachyontom 3 года назад

      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.

  • @dumena
    @dumena 4 года назад +10

    This tells me how brilliant the singer of A-HA did singing the original song.

    • @habs
      @habs 4 года назад +1

      exactly!!!!

  • @coreyballard8359
    @coreyballard8359 7 лет назад +533

    I love everything about this. Such a fun performance of such a fun song by such a fun looking band.

    • @josephgurzynski1053
      @josephgurzynski1053 7 лет назад +4

      They are incredible. They do loads of other great covers and originals too.

    • @ciaz1
      @ciaz1 7 лет назад +3

      shame they can't sing

    • @hazzpolo
      @hazzpolo 7 лет назад +9

      They suck man..this is why there are so many sucky bands out there cuz idiots like you keep encouraging talent-less peeps

    • @senseikatz
      @senseikatz 6 лет назад +4

      Horrible!!!

    • @boedhaspeaks
      @boedhaspeaks 6 лет назад

      What
      Eroticnightmare said

  • @bp-ob8ic
    @bp-ob8ic 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @joeashbubemma
    @joeashbubemma 4 года назад +18

    As a certified 80's teenager, I approve of this cover.

  • @BabyBearRudy
    @BabyBearRudy 3 года назад +119

    I simultaneously hate and love this rendition

    • @jackulstrom9150
      @jackulstrom9150 3 года назад +9

      @@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

    • @clutch1141
      @clutch1141 3 года назад +5

      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.

    • @AllanMogensen
      @AllanMogensen 3 года назад

      Couldn´t hit the high notes like Hagen either ;)

    • @Ray-tl7tf
      @Ray-tl7tf 3 года назад

      you're 50% right......now be honest

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 3 года назад

      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.

  • @Johnnywhamo
    @Johnnywhamo 3 года назад +7

    I graduated in 82 and this chick looks and is definitely dressed like all the girls I ever knew back then.

  • @gvtv_the_6ix
    @gvtv_the_6ix 3 года назад

    You killed the song. And murdered it at the same time.

  • @greggoso600
    @greggoso600 4 года назад +8

    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

    • @lishlash3749
      @lishlash3749 4 года назад

      It's the harsh blaring tone of the trumpet that's problematic. It fails to convey the lighthearted magic of the original track.

  • @thomasmoores8239
    @thomasmoores8239 4 года назад +4

    I really like Lake Street Dive. This was a very difficult tune to cover, vocally. Nice job.

  • @benjaminjeffery4548
    @benjaminjeffery4548 5 лет назад +9

    Can't hit the like button hard enough. So much goodness here.

    • @glenbaker5311
      @glenbaker5311 5 лет назад

      I'm a 70 year old and I live that sound,, or mite be her long au notes,, he. gb

  • @woodrowa5303
    @woodrowa5303 3 года назад

    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!

    • @yonumpty
      @yonumpty 3 года назад

      The Reel Big Fish cover is worth a look as well.

  • @b1merio
    @b1merio 7 лет назад +137

    Mom pants on point lol Anyway, loving the cover.

    • @lindab.716
      @lindab.716 7 лет назад +5

      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.

    • @Tandemfun10
      @Tandemfun10 6 лет назад +5

      That zipper gotta be a foot long

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 6 лет назад

      Hanger to get em on

    • @incognitotorpedo42
      @incognitotorpedo42 6 лет назад +1

      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.

    • @glennkonklin2926
      @glennkonklin2926 6 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @evilAshTheDog
    @evilAshTheDog 7 лет назад +134

    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!

    • @allee6096
      @allee6096 6 лет назад +5

      Peter Moeykens my thoughts exactly.. it's a break from over polished songs now days..

    • @vintincrows6909
      @vintincrows6909 6 лет назад +2

      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.

    • @IbervilleMusic
      @IbervilleMusic 6 лет назад

      exactly my thoughts, this was raw, fun and real. also earned a sub from me.

    • @Westyrulz
      @Westyrulz 6 лет назад

      Yep could not agree more!!

    • @doblea2918
      @doblea2918 6 лет назад

      I love what you Say :)

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 6 лет назад +1848

    I thought the trumpeter was going to have a stroke.

    • @Betrayedthelaw
      @Betrayedthelaw 6 лет назад +79

      He didn’t,... but I did

    • @brucebergner232
      @brucebergner232 6 лет назад +33

      He's a damn good player actually. Maybe a bit "DCI"

    • @Peter-rg4ng
      @Peter-rg4ng 6 лет назад +108

      You obviously have never played trumpet. This is a very difficult piece at that range. He did awesome.

    • @emmanuelsalvino5907
      @emmanuelsalvino5907 6 лет назад +21

      I cant quit laughing...i love this...!!! Waaaaahahahahahahaha

    • @davesmith3273
      @davesmith3273 5 лет назад +3

      Or at least bust a poofoo valve

  • @daveharris2234
    @daveharris2234 3 года назад +2

    Good god, her voice and singing style! She’s a super star who needs huge Brazilian dollar contract.

  • @bulletbob
    @bulletbob 4 года назад +4

    Now that is fun. Ha. Awesome nutty arrangement well played and well song. Too cool . . .

  • @bryant7542
    @bryant7542 5 лет назад +12

    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.

    • @EyesHoleMedia
      @EyesHoleMedia 4 года назад

      I just smoked Blueberry Kush too! ;)

  • @OvAeons
    @OvAeons 6 лет назад +526

    trumpeting that part must NOT have been easy lol

    • @diegoacosta8550
      @diegoacosta8550 6 лет назад +22

      The squints were intense

    • @MrSilverbirch
      @MrSilverbirch 6 лет назад +54

      If he'd kept it simpler,might have been a few less bum notes

    • @misahel924
      @misahel924 6 лет назад

      OvAeons hahahaha

    • @bryant7542
      @bryant7542 6 лет назад +14

      He was turning red as a tomato at one point.

    • @guillaumeroubille8214
      @guillaumeroubille8214 6 лет назад +14

      dave hendo sometimes mistakes is part of art process and it makes it magical, just like this cover :)'

  • @goodcompany6494
    @goodcompany6494 3 года назад +1

    I am having total flashbacks - the clothing, the paneling, the song....this is great.😂🥰

  • @jstnxprsn
    @jstnxprsn 4 года назад +11

    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.

  • @john24108
    @john24108 4 года назад +29

    Loved her laugh at the end. Rachael was expecting one more note out of that trumpet.

  • @RangerCaptain11A
    @RangerCaptain11A 4 года назад +10

    I wish I was sitting in that club with a basket of fries and a root beer. I could here the whole set!

    • @scorpionwins6378
      @scorpionwins6378 4 года назад +3

      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.

    • @RangerCaptain11A
      @RangerCaptain11A 4 года назад +1

      @@scorpionwins6378 haha! right after the global pandemic!

  • @sirsmarticus
    @sirsmarticus 4 года назад +1

    Crazy!!! Yet unbelievably fun and uplifting. Great and sunny cover! Thank you!

  • @bolso66
    @bolso66 3 года назад +4

    this song is so good you cant spoil it even if you try as hard as they did

    • @Ray-tl7tf
      @Ray-tl7tf 3 года назад +1

      I don't know, they almost succeeded.

    • @wesleycolemanmusic
      @wesleycolemanmusic 3 года назад

      Haha true 😂

    • @petezahria9391
      @petezahria9391 3 года назад

      Oh I don't know, they did a pretty good of wrecking it..

  • @toddbevan4414
    @toddbevan4414 3 года назад +19

    The little salsa grind at 3:41 is simply magical.

  • @miriamgreen3973
    @miriamgreen3973 7 лет назад +54

    if you can strip a band down to basics and they sound this good you KNOW they got it!

    • @PaulH7791
      @PaulH7791 7 лет назад

      yes....some missing the point of this...

    • @willb3698
      @willb3698 6 лет назад +1

      Darkfaith 66 - No, Not missing the point - It's out of tune..and quite badly - my ears don't really cope well with that. I'm not a snob and love to hear live - but part of being a musician is to be in tune. People can't hear it here? If this was being played on fretless instruments like violins, cellos etc - it would be really pretty bad. If you look at a lot of the comments- it seems to be about how pretty the girls are.

  • @friendo1527
    @friendo1527 17 дней назад

    Nice! You guys and gals added a whole lotta soul to that classic.

  • @michaelperkins4854
    @michaelperkins4854 4 года назад +8

    The multi-talented Alan Tudyk on trumpet and backing vocals... ;)

  • @00bikeboy
    @00bikeboy 5 лет назад +6

    Interesting how polarized the comments are. +1 from me. Fantastic cover.

  • @mysticookiebear
    @mysticookiebear 5 лет назад +4

    03:18 I love that she is having so much fun that she just busts out laughing......THIS is what music is all about!

  • @declantiberiuskelly1263
    @declantiberiuskelly1263 3 года назад

    RAW and this is how I like it, ya sure they could add in all the effects and editing, no need to, it's perfect, love it, great job guys. x Dublin IRE

  • @Realliberal
    @Realliberal 5 лет назад +15

    The trumpeter was clever; not easy to play the way he did. and he made the song exceptional. Got our attention!

  • @oscarpalm4863
    @oscarpalm4863 4 года назад +6

    I would not have been surprised if Napoleon Dynamite had danced onto the set.

  • @jester5019
    @jester5019 6 лет назад +32

    You can tell the band are just having fun on this cover and not taking themselves seriously. I can understand why some of you are having a go at the bass player's singing, but I truly think she did it on purpose as a sort of piss take to the original A-Ha singer Morten Harket's insanely high notes. If you listen to the same girl's harmonies on their Bohemian Rhapsody cover you'll hear her hit some powerful notes in the middle 'opera' section.

    • @dictabeat
      @dictabeat 6 лет назад

      Either that or she was searching for the right pitch. Happens too.

    • @jacobshirley3457
      @jacobshirley3457 5 лет назад

      Nah, Rachael tends to have zero problem hitting low or high notes. I feel she misses the "middle" notes more often (when she inevitably does miss a note).

  • @pianobayano
    @pianobayano Месяц назад +1

    This the most chill-out, vivid and the most salsa version of this song! You guys are just great! Waiting more from you! Thanks!

  • @bwdrums1
    @bwdrums1 7 лет назад +37

    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

  • @MathewIngram
    @MathewIngram 4 года назад +43

    Trumpet is great, and so is the whole "mom's basement" feel, but Rachael Price could sing the phone book and I would happily tune in

    • @gabyrivera1731
      @gabyrivera1731 4 года назад

      Honestly Rachael Price is a gift.

    • @barryflick54
      @barryflick54 4 года назад

      She went to Julliard or something like that

  • @umdsupreme
    @umdsupreme 4 года назад +8

    I feel like youtube has failed me. How am I just now seeing this? 💜

  • @mrzabie0138
    @mrzabie0138 3 года назад

    So cool! Well done. Especially loved the way the ending fell off...it was a fun ending.

  • @vicjoyce15
    @vicjoyce15 7 лет назад +43

    They all studied jazz and started as a jazz band. You may not like the style but anyone who knows anything about playing the trumpet knows he's talented

    • @dale9491
      @dale9491 6 лет назад +7

      Yep. Lots of people won't pick up on certain nuances that shows he knows what he's doing. He's playing dirty on purpose.

    • @vicjoyce15
      @vicjoyce15 6 лет назад +2

      exactly

    • @MrSilverbirch
      @MrSilverbirch 6 лет назад +2

      Nah,he's trying too hard...

    • @John-nk3ej
      @John-nk3ej 6 лет назад +4

      he played super sloppy... am i missing a joke?

    • @8BlackBart8
      @8BlackBart8 6 лет назад +1

      I think if he had played more straight, clean, and staccato he would have captured the original too much, so he went complete opposite to help the cover be more unique.

  • @gustavosousa3554
    @gustavosousa3554 4 года назад +21

    Wow, the percussion intro really made me believe I was going to hear some northeastern Brazilian music here. Nice groove!

  • @EconAtheist
    @EconAtheist 4 года назад +76

    Anyone that can manage "sexy" in '70s mom jeans has got my vote.

  • @equinociodeverao8155
    @equinociodeverao8155 4 года назад

    Ok! Ok! Maybe something is missing... but I eard all the clip and I’m thankful to your energy! Belong and higher!

  • @allen4188
    @allen4188 5 лет назад +1214

    If Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel had a daughter

    • @EazyWarrior
      @EazyWarrior 5 лет назад +51

      Jesus, the image that just played in my head lol.

    • @ascaye
      @ascaye 5 лет назад +23

      Holy shit that's precisely what I was thinking.

    • @franciscovaldes4469
      @franciscovaldes4469 5 лет назад +5

      That’s precisely what I was thinking.

    • @rick9021090210
      @rick9021090210 5 лет назад +20

      with a dash of kate beckinsale....
      cheers!

    • @laivincent1326
      @laivincent1326 5 лет назад +3

      Holy shit that's precisely what I was thinking.

  • @lik73able
    @lik73able 3 года назад +11

    That trumpet and this interpretation - 10 points

    • @runerebnordantonsen3202
      @runerebnordantonsen3202 3 года назад

      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. 😁

    • @AnalyticalSceptic
      @AnalyticalSceptic 3 года назад

      that trumpet sucks - too much "sloppiness"

  • @shadowbanned5164
    @shadowbanned5164 4 года назад +19

    I enjoyed this version of the song almost as much as the original.....great job

  • @bobbybabinski8019
    @bobbybabinski8019 4 года назад

    you kicked this songs ass and made it your own...just awesome you guys. just perfect

  • @BlaireBustillo
    @BlaireBustillo 4 года назад +4

    Love the trumpet chromatic solo part. Great rendition of the song.