Fun fact: Michael Jackson actually approved of this cover! And that’s because this is what a cover should be: make the song your own, rather than remake it like the original as a tribute!
@@johanregalado69 no, its not. Maybe you said that because you are a rock fan... Either way, this version rocks. But MJs version is obviously the best. He came up with that song and the whole concept behind it, so only he knows how to deliver an accurate representation of what the song should feel, sound and look like.
@@lakikentaki I get what you're saying, but in essence you're saying that a cover can never be as good or better than the original, which is asinine.There are plenty of covers that are MUCH better than the originals, for example All Along The Watchtower.
@@R.I.P-Geno-Cultshit no I'm only saying that MJs art can never be 100% replicated. You can get really close if you really have a passion for it and work hard, but one can never match him or be better than him. Because he had a very unique and well developed style and mentality. That's not the case for other artists however, since their style is nowhere near as developed and complex as MJs, therefore they can easily be replicated :v
Ahi es cuando te das cuenta que el gran Michael trasciende culquier genero, el mismo era consciente de que su musica tiraba por el lado de las guitarras, con razón toco con un grande como van halen!
Omg. When people are too dumb, to get this sarcasm... For all those smart people : HE MEANT THAT ALIEN ANT FARM PERFORMED SO GOOD, THAT THEY PREFER THIS ONE THAN ORIGINAL. Now hit the books retards.
@@nanoboy25 just a different rockin` out. I like this cover of the song and the kid dancing in the official video is cool. Concept on the wrestling ring is 🎵👏💃🕺🎶
"...you been struck by a smooth... operator, smoooth operato-or." What a terrible reference lol. Ah crap, I love that song. Damn it. Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, something somethiiiiiiing. Across the north and south, to Key Largo, something somethiiiiing
Thumbs up for the bass player. EPIC.
Tye Zamora, he has his own YT channel. He's a pretty cool dude.
overweight beginner player who tries to sing. same riff all the time, easy.
@@alexgregory1427 can you hit those vocals at all? Let alone while slapping at that bass?
shame they sacked him
@@andybetts1484 he left on his own
These guys sound amazing live
joel persall What year was this song?
joel persall YES they did!
They do man. They really do.
Got to see them small venue
*used to unltill they lost ty
Bass player is my spirit animal mahn.
He started singing, but if he kept it up the singer would have nothing but a line down the center of his head and you can't live off of that aw
They need to bring back Tye Zamora :(
the bass player nailed the high notes
Josh DeLonge 😂
For some reason that's my favorite part.
Love the profile picture btw.
And the moves.
Now he just needs to learn how to play bass
Ryan Reynolds on drums
Best bass player ever
davie501 calls the police
@@anatoliypolischuk6485 fam who the fuck davie501
Leo Steventon type davie 504 in yoogle
@@anatoliypolischuk6485 ik who that is ive been subbed for like 2 yrs you originally said 501. I was playing around.
Got it. My bad.
Fun fact: Michael Jackson actually approved of this cover! And that’s because this is what a cover should be: make the song your own, rather than remake it like the original as a tribute!
This is basically more or less like the original
@@JawJX Just heavier; in the style of Nu-metal!
IMO, one of the best live performances on any late-night TV show ever!
Nobody’s gonna talk about how kickass that drummer is?
Yes bro 💥💥💥💥👽
true, dude's absolutely locked in. Gets overshadowed by how dynamic the bassist is, but these guys all had serious chops
Daniel.....he's too dynamic for most music heads to realize it.Drummers however are left almost speechless and the bassman goes alright also
These dudes can fucking play man, the drummer and the bassist are a brilliant combo together
Mike Cosgrove? The main reason I love AAF
That bass player tho...
2019 still the best smooth criminal cover so far. 👍
2021
Yes It Is The Best Cover But Michael Jacksons Is The Perfect.
And Michael Jackson Didnt Even Copy It. Its His Own Solo
@@irtizazain9102 MJ gave these guys permission to do this, and even stated he thought this version was better than his.
2022 still the best
Mike Cosgrove great drummer! Very underrated in the drummer community!
Very accurate
One of the great covers of all time.
This is the coolest shit I've ever seen and I've seen some pretty cool shit.
I absolutely loved the smooth operator interpolation 💯🙏❤️❤️❤️
That bass player man, dude is fucking bad ass!!
Yea tye is fuckin awesome man
The best rock version 👌🏼
Man, everyone is killing it in this performance. Dryden sounds as good as on the studio version.
Tye Zamore is enough to build a show. Great entertainer and good musician
Tye (Bassist) is a force of nature.Love that Boi
Alien Ant Farm + Michael Jackson + Sade = HELL YEAH!
+Guilherme Torelly Isn't the one by Sade called Smooth Operator?
Les Mach yeah, he sings the Sade song for a few seconds
You've hit by, you've struck by a smooth criminOLE.
So much talent on one stage it's incredible
The bassist is so.....
awesooooome
Amazing bass player great vocals also
2:03 - This breakdown is so epic. All 4 of them absolutely killing it, and look like they’re having the time of their lives.
Happen to hear this on the radio over the weekend and simply had to find out who it was. This shit rocks!!!
damn they sound good live. Good engineer but good musicians too
2:12 For those who wouldn't know, this line is a reference to Sade - Smooth Operator ;)
This song definitely makes me wanna dance !
Watching a live performance really highlights how much the bassist makes this song
This is literally the best live performance of all time
Chill
This band sound very good live 100% original
the best cover of this songs
Learned this on drums over the COVID quarantine, such a jaaaam
The drummer and the bass player are on f#cking point
Love MJ's version more but I have to say this is the best cover of any of his songs.
This is better!!!!
@@johanregalado69 no, its not. Maybe you said that because you are a rock fan... Either way, this version rocks. But MJs version is obviously the best. He came up with that song and the whole concept behind it, so only he knows how to deliver an accurate representation of what the song should feel, sound and look like.
@@lakikentaki I get what you're saying, but in essence you're saying that a cover can never be as good or better than the original, which is asinine.There are plenty of covers that are MUCH better than the originals, for example All Along The Watchtower.
@@R.I.P-Geno-Cultshit no I'm only saying that MJs art can never be 100% replicated. You can get really close if you really have a passion for it and work hard, but one can never match him or be better than him. Because he had a very unique and well developed style and mentality. That's not the case for other artists however, since their style is nowhere near as developed and complex as MJs, therefore they can easily be replicated :v
Wow
They sound just as good live
2:25 Dont do that Chewbacca!
I could watch the bass player all day XD
The Best performance of their cover!
Always loved these two bass notes: 3:10 minutes
Same
Great harmony with the guitar! Noticed that on album version too and wished they used it more throughout the rest of the song
can't do that Chewbacca
2:06 Smooth operator
Essa versão da banda é melhor que a original.... Que linha de baixo e dança no palco.
20 años después y sigo sin entender en qué momento se les ocurrió hacer este cover jajajajaja
Son Brutales!!
Ahi es cuando te das cuenta que el gran Michael trasciende culquier genero, el mismo era consciente de que su musica tiraba por el lado de las guitarras, con razón toco con un grande como van halen!
Por fin voy a verlos mañanaaaaaaaaa por primera vez después de escucharlos por más de 16 años!!!!! Grosos!!!!
Bro I've never seen a bassist in a band with such personally on stage like damn
I saw them live a few years back they were so epic!!
The bass player has some moves
The performance is amazing
Bass player is my idol
I just fucking love that bass player man. Fucking all into it.
They sound great live. Congrats
Makes me miss Mad TV
omg who goes to a rock concert to sit down on
+Vasil Jordanov XD
If im not mistaken this was from an episode of mad tv. The crowd didn't go just to see them
Watch it's a concert for wheelchair users and this guy just looks like a jerk now.
They killed it!!
These guys were amazing
So great.....
increible mega rifados en vivo...esto si es musica!!!
Fuckin still incredible in 2021
It's amazing how close they sound to the recording of the song
See these guys last yr on the gen x tour....still kicking ass
Ty Zamora is an amazing bassist was sad when alien ant farm let him go
Great drums work!!
You gotta appreciate somehow who let's the bass player get heard!
Hahaha the bass player, awesome 👏🏻
Gotta comment on the Bass Player!!!
Great work!!!
Stellar drums, hell Everything about this fckn RocKs!!!!
Still love it at 2020 :))))))
What a performance!
They really had so much fun
Smooth operator!
Michael Jackson did a good cover on this song.😎
Zenith Subba it was MJ”s song
Zenith Subba if it’ wasn’t for Michael this song wouldn’t exist
Jacob the Moonwalker McKay 😑
Omg. When people are too dumb, to get this sarcasm...
For all those smart people : HE MEANT THAT ALIEN ANT FARM PERFORMED SO GOOD, THAT THEY PREFER THIS ONE THAN ORIGINAL.
Now hit the books retards.
22 years later ...still rocks :D
Thus the only band tht can make me rock out like a whiteboy 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Smooth operator♤♡♡♡
GDAM!!! All of them on fire, they really filled the stage even tho it's only 4 of them
Respect, they kill it live! Made a fan out of me
The best live Song in the world
I love this video! :)
Dang! Somebody write these guys some killer songs!! They need to be out getting it done!!
Never was a big fan of these guys but ffff they def nailed this cover
Increíble cantando en vivo
This is jamming ! 🔥🤘🏼
5-string greatness
Amazing!
Best thumbnail of all time
Question: are YOU okay?
I'm ok, It's Annie ok?
Is The singer ok ?
Nah man...life's hard just failed my versity entrance exam...😭😭my future is doomed....
@@nanoboy25 just a different rockin` out. I like this cover of the song and the kid dancing in the official video is cool. Concept on the wrestling ring is 🎵👏💃🕺🎶
@@minoriruba1828 You will still succeed
Ufff... in my funeral
Damn good live performance
Awesome!
like the sound of bass🔥
"...you been struck by a smooth... operator, smoooth operato-or." What a terrible reference lol. Ah crap, I love that song. Damn it. Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, something somethiiiiiiing. Across the north and south, to Key Largo, something somethiiiiing
the bass player steal the spotlight all time🤣👌
2020 is lit with this song
Nobody talking about the smooth operation part 😂😂 wasn't expecting that
O my freaking god love it
MCR: "Im not okay"
Love for the drummer
Brutal...awesome
Amazing