If Livin' On A Prayer Was a Pop Punk Anthem

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  • This week, we're doing a bit of a reharmonization, plus a genre swap and key change. Livin' On A Prayer feels like the 80's version of pop punk to me, so here we are. Join Alex, Alex, and Alex as they jam with Alex on this Bon Jovi banger.
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  • @jessiesalbatomusic
    @jessiesalbatomusic ปีที่แล้ว +1534

    I knew the dude landed the gig when he arrived in the same uniform as the rest of the band.

    • @rf8362
      @rf8362 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I rather think it's because they all got the same beard.

    • @standard-carrier-wo-chan
      @standard-carrier-wo-chan ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@rf8362 Nah, definitely because of the same hat

    • @timothy6966
      @timothy6966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @joequaill
      @joequaill ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! 😂. Great arrangement on this!

    • @jamesdaily1561
      @jamesdaily1561 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But how was there pizza leftover? Like those dudes weren't hungry?

  • @worldsbestweddingdj2753
    @worldsbestweddingdj2753 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    One of the biggest joys I have is showing people your music when I DJ at weddings. The amount of people who come up to me and ask "who is this??? 😊😊😊"

    • @point177
      @point177 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I feel like I’m an Alex melton ambassador as well.

    • @sebrontucker4725
      @sebrontucker4725 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It's just one of the many things that make you the world's best wedding DJ.

    • @andylutz
      @andylutz ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@sebrontucker4725 or one of the top 2753, at the very least

    • @raviq11
      @raviq11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Copyrights love it

    • @martinruffell4077
      @martinruffell4077 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yeah? Take it you're licensing that? 😉

  • @doritofu
    @doritofu ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I love how the drummer just shrugs at the key change 🤣🤣

    • @matthewaguirre9517
      @matthewaguirre9517 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i came to say this LOL

    • @rhydianmann267
      @rhydianmann267 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In some international hand signal manual for drummers, that could mean. "Tempo going up dude!" Chaos would have ensued :P

    • @metalmonkee2896
      @metalmonkee2896 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Whenever im told there is a key change on a gig i try and ask too many questions about it until the singer is confused on why im even asking. Drummer humor.

    • @isaiahgillett2573
      @isaiahgillett2573 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      3:10 Yep

    • @drummerboydyl
      @drummerboydyl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most realistic part of the video.

  • @davesterling5106
    @davesterling5106 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This has crazy The Starting Line vibes...and I'm totally here for it.

    • @jlrutube1312
      @jlrutube1312 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey you're right! I love the starting line. Cutest bass player ever.

  • @the_Sarahnator
    @the_Sarahnator ปีที่แล้ว +209

    It feels like 2005 all over again. Great job!

    • @ReneRunsRPGs
      @ReneRunsRPGs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Friendo! I see you have excellent taste as well haha

    • @the_Sarahnator
      @the_Sarahnator ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReneRunsRPGs yessss!!!!! Alex Melton is my favorite! Next time he goes on tour I know who to go with lol.

    • @trappedcat3615
      @trappedcat3615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1999 for me

    • @noseblind2088
      @noseblind2088 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pop punk never went away after 2005

    • @the_Sarahnator
      @the_Sarahnator ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@noseblind2088 I know that, silly. I still listen to the same music as I did then and more. But this one especially feels like 2005 to me.

  • @hopisen
    @hopisen ปีที่แล้ว +391

    Brilliant. Now I'm imagining a pop punk version of Def Leppard, for some reason.

    • @jlhitz35
      @jlhitz35 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Pop Punk photograph would go hard.

    • @TranzparentMethods
      @TranzparentMethods ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hysteria would be a great one. Or Love Bites.

    • @EresirThe1st
      @EresirThe1st ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A yellowcard version of I Am Your Child would go so hard

    • @tyawesome111
      @tyawesome111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jlhitz35 like Nickelback? he did that already

    • @TheDesignerXD
      @TheDesignerXD ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tyawesome111 No, like the Def Leppard song Photograph: th-cam.com/video/D4dHr8evt6k/w-d-xo.html

  • @ZeldaRose579
    @ZeldaRose579 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    As usual, this is even more epic than I imagined!

  • @HebrewLantern
    @HebrewLantern ปีที่แล้ว +316

    I'm not sure if you take requests, but I was wondering if you would do "Hey There Delilah" if Blink 182 wrote it. Keep up the great work!

    • @RizKaira
      @RizKaira ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This man's heard AI Ye

    • @blunderbass851
      @blunderbass851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@RizKaira we need an AI Ye album

    • @mju135
      @mju135 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a damn good idea

    • @eanalbe3525
      @eanalbe3525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ai yeh deyayoeo

    • @krisnafusin5857
      @krisnafusin5857 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES

  • @rjankivicz
    @rjankivicz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best moments:
    1. the way you hold back in the first chorus to let it hit even harder the second time
    2. drummer “WTF” face at the key change
    3. halftime outro!!

  • @i1e0i
    @i1e0i ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The Starting Line influence on this cover is so heavy, love it!

    • @goodenoughfoodreviews
      @goodenoughfoodreviews ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Was about to say the same thing!

    • @chrissonntag3968
      @chrissonntag3968 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There’s a bit of Stellar Kart’s version of this song in here. I feel like it had to have influenced it, though the anthem style is different.

  • @breauseph
    @breauseph 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Dude as a kid who became a Bon Jovi stan at 13 in 2000 when I was otherwise listening to pop punk nonstop, this made me cry. Thanks, didn't know I needed this in my life!

  • @DangerrNoodle
    @DangerrNoodle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alex, Alex, Alex, and Alex just keep topping themselves with every reimagining!

  • @user-fy3qk8rv1f
    @user-fy3qk8rv1f 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Taking Back Sunday vibes 👌🏼🤘🏼

  • @ReverseTurnstyle
    @ReverseTurnstyle ปีที่แล้ว +22

    From a guy that was in a band, a long time ago, with friends, that played emo, screamo, and punk covers, popular or not, and a couple of originals, in our back yards, with our amps turned all the way up, with a few female admirers.. You guys rock!

    • @kimonkarapetsis8195
      @kimonkarapetsis8195 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah man I love these guys, I think the drummer is my favorite though!

  • @SanderMarskamp
    @SanderMarskamp ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You know the song, you know pop punk, and still you turned it into something completely unique that surprises the listener. Incredible!

  • @BenAck912
    @BenAck912 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Good Charlotte version.

  • @mythrilage5053
    @mythrilage5053 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So did he make the band?

  • @mbrltrpress
    @mbrltrpress ปีที่แล้ว +29

    God, the vibes on this are perfect. The first chorus arrangement? Goosebumps.

  • @Matt_Bryant
    @Matt_Bryant ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I loved the "key change" part. The drums are like "whatever..." Great arrangement! Keep up the excellent work! 👍👍

  • @LoveSkillet
    @LoveSkillet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    PLEASE GET THIS ON SPOTIFY!!!!!!

  • @therealmorganofficial
    @therealmorganofficial ปีที่แล้ว +76

    You’re a national treasure dude.

  • @bitsy00005
    @bitsy00005 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I feel like this changes the tone of the song in a subtle and beautiful way. Excellent job!

    • @GoatofGods
      @GoatofGods ปีที่แล้ว

      Its the Orange Amps

  • @chasingeverest
    @chasingeverest ปีที่แล้ว +51

    We need more “Worship Band” covers 😏 the extended mixes and drawn out bridges really are something else 🔥

    • @adamchater7
      @adamchater7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely, I would love to see an album of these

    • @cmja09
      @cmja09 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      boys like girls - hero/heroine was the best at worshified version

    • @chasingeverest
      @chasingeverest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamchater7 now that’s just flirting!

    • @chasingeverest
      @chasingeverest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cmja09 100%!!! Absolutely incredible rendition!

  • @bencollinge1
    @bencollinge1 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    this one is a hit 🔥

    • @JimmyPage_sirzepp
      @JimmyPage_sirzepp ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. Again. Why am I always surprised?

  • @m.vonlindenberg9722
    @m.vonlindenberg9722 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Alex, my guy, you are seriously my favorite band of this year. You're so goddamn good at breathing new life into all of these songs. Incredible, dude. Keep it up.

  • @jbhilton11
    @jbhilton11 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Great rendition! I heard "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure the other day on the radio and wondered if you could do a version of that. Not sure which would sound better...a country version or a pop punk version.

    • @blunderbass851
      @blunderbass851 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm casting my vote for pop punk

    • @jasonours6957
      @jasonours6957 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t know that was written by them, it just doesn’t seem like something they wrote

    • @CurtisKlope
      @CurtisKlope ปีที่แล้ว

      YES

  • @Syrin23
    @Syrin23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What nails this is the way he bounces with the guitar while singing into the mic. I didn't even realize how crucial that was to this until I saw him doing it. Well done

  • @Bryzzie_Snap
    @Bryzzie_Snap ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When does this hit spotify?!?!?! I must listen more

  • @chrisbergin390
    @chrisbergin390 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Everything alex touches turns to pure gold!

  • @capencowl
    @capencowl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of those songs that when covered the cover always pails in comparison to the original not offering anything original nor distinct. But you have managed to make a fresh, distinct and awesome version of the song- well done.

  • @jeremymatamales5072
    @jeremymatamales5072 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is fast becoming one of my favorite channels on TH-cam! Thanks!

  • @mylatahiri2572
    @mylatahiri2572 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As if this song didn't get stuck in my head hard enough already. Very nice!

  • @galleonofficial
    @galleonofficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Petition for the next Punk Goes Pop album to be all Alex Melton.

  • @dkarahtee5340
    @dkarahtee5340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny because I was just talking about the new fall out boy album and how it's a lot of hair metal anthems, done in fall out boy style. This encapsulates that theory perfectly. Thank you.

  • @gene7887
    @gene7887 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK how is every single one of these a banger

  • @DexterHollandes
    @DexterHollandes 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Like hearing to Foo Fighters. Excellent!

  • @michellep8322
    @michellep8322 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We’re they upset when they found out you didn’t write this 🤪

  • @brainsniffer
    @brainsniffer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is fantastic. There’s just something overwhelmingly optimistic about the drums that gets me in this cover, not sure how to explain it, but it all just meshes perfectly.

  • @SamFarr1
    @SamFarr1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drummer shrug at key change is so goooood :D

  • @jackbaxter-williams8059
    @jackbaxter-williams8059 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ... when someone loves the song more than the creator.

  • @TheBorwig
    @TheBorwig ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You better have gotten some Dominos money out of this, my Melton

  • @bryandensley6220
    @bryandensley6220 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love all these pop punk covers, but there was something about this one that was super legit and lit. Love the guitar solo, the modern day sound, just a solid arrangement. Keep them coming Alex!

  • @benmontey3438
    @benmontey3438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clicked expecting a laugh.
    It is now added to a playlist of music I listen to daily.

  • @stanventure5279
    @stanventure5279 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Bring Pizza" great pop punk band name!

  • @davidmooney5528
    @davidmooney5528 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This needs to go viral!! You my friend, you need to be heard to millions!!! I love your take on things, it can be different and still be ok. I love bon Jovi, but you kill it man!! Your open mind needs to be shared with all!!

  • @stevelucero9047
    @stevelucero9047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear Alex _created and owns_ this as a new form/category of pop music.... "pop/punk covers of songs you know". Production is on point. Videography is on point. I'd love to hear/see covers of songs like:
    Petty - "American Girl"...
    Joe Jackson - "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"
    Steve Miller - "Gangster of Love"
    Alex has 1st mover status... the worlds song catalog is his oyster... really looking forward to what he puts out...

  • @bushbasher85
    @bushbasher85 ปีที่แล้ว

    All that’s missing is the end credits for a late 90s early 2000s movie. Starring either Reese Witherspoon or Kate Hudson.

  • @kytezeph
    @kytezeph ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Beast cover! More from Bon Jovi please!

  • @kylaj3602
    @kylaj3602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it possible for you to not top yourself??? Every time I think you can't put out something more amazing, you always do! I need a Melton CD!

  • @Northborne
    @Northborne ปีที่แล้ว

    How could it be more awesome than that ?!?!?

  • @unclebozo9845
    @unclebozo9845 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wrong lyrics on the last bridge before the key change chorus. It's supposed to go "we've got to hold on, ready or not, we live for the fight but it's all that we got!"

  • @jeuszxc6887
    @jeuszxc6887 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please dude dont die pleaassee, make more of this❤❤❤❤

  • @ScottRichards-mm6kx
    @ScottRichards-mm6kx ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how the drummer shrugs and shakes his head before the key change.

  • @denboogie9199
    @denboogie9199 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked the guy with the black Hoodie and the red beard the most. Great work Alex, love it. Enjoy your well deserved Pizza.

  • @ShredddT
    @ShredddT ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont know why I like covers, or pop punk so much but I do.

  • @AaronTremblay
    @AaronTremblay ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahaha, the split screen before key change where everyone knows except the drummer. I felt this 😂😂😂

  • @BitWrecker
    @BitWrecker 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's people who are really talented... And then there's you, you're literally insane. You can put out a freaking album of these and it would blow up. Unreal. Keep it up man you're awesome

  • @chadsinclair6872
    @chadsinclair6872 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, I love the original but why are you forcing me to love this more? DAMN YOU AND YOUR EPIC COVERS KEEP THEM COMING

  • @lucasDwooten
    @lucasDwooten ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I could listen to all these on Spotify.

  • @stevenre713
    @stevenre713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn. this incredible.

  • @caiochristofoli
    @caiochristofoli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pop Punk Band's should take this cover to make on stage ! Amazing version !!

  • @SWLDguitar1
    @SWLDguitar1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting major late The Starting Line vibes on this one. Fantastic!

  • @chandrasembiring8333
    @chandrasembiring8333 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm from Indonesia and i loved all your covers bro.. Hip Hip Hura Pop Punk 👍

  • @landmarkcreations1183
    @landmarkcreations1183 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel brings me joy

  • @gianlucacrescenzi299
    @gianlucacrescenzi299 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best part is always the story of the videos

  • @justinmaitland3762
    @justinmaitland3762 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like a rocket to the moon is singing this cover.

  • @thepumpkinking13
    @thepumpkinking13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex opening that pizza box looks the same as me clicking on his videos.

  • @clipsmasterproductions7479
    @clipsmasterproductions7479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, Alex is on fire right now!!!!

  • @ichigomgx
    @ichigomgx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alex Melton is my favourite pop punk band

  • @atlasinautumn
    @atlasinautumn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude, this was absolutely perfect.

  • @nekhonuchuzho7141
    @nekhonuchuzho7141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the lick break. Love it whole

  • @Mathieu_Lemarchand_
    @Mathieu_Lemarchand_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's good to see that pop punk still resonates in people's hearts! It's great your version man it kills!!

  • @begu88
    @begu88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Thank you for the big smile

  • @paherbst524
    @paherbst524 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like it could have been a TBS song.

  • @b7gwap
    @b7gwap ปีที่แล้ว

    Half time last chorus/outro was epic

  • @chrisknoblock
    @chrisknoblock ปีที่แล้ว

    The half time part was epic.

  • @brendanmorris2484
    @brendanmorris2484 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alex, my guy, you make me want to get back into my pop punk band lol looks like I have so phone calls

  • @two_days_slow
    @two_days_slow ปีที่แล้ว

    Has a big The Starting Line feel to it

  • @darrellgo
    @darrellgo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is probably my favorite punk remix you have done yet!! Keep up the good work man really appreciate the dedication.

  • @pokerface4848
    @pokerface4848 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If Livin on a Prayer in pop-punk is a feel-good vibe, I wonder what You Give Love a Bad Name would some like in a fast-paced and aggressive pop punk sound

  • @twoleftsright
    @twoleftsright ปีที่แล้ว

    That lemon was really on that pear

  • @JackVivace
    @JackVivace ปีที่แล้ว

    This is FANTASTIC.

  • @Beeler33
    @Beeler33 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does this channel still have less than a million subscribers?!!?!

  • @MikeBarnhill
    @MikeBarnhill ปีที่แล้ว

    Duddddddeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! That was so incredibly sick

  • @YeensWrath
    @YeensWrath 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You probably remember Punk goes Pop, right? This reminds me of just that. My favorite is Billie Jeans and Last Friday Night 🔥

  • @odistabettor
    @odistabettor ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo! This is the kinda stuff that makes you one of my favorites, man. YES!

  • @rogerroger9960
    @rogerroger9960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooooo. You even pulled off the key change. Good for you mate. ;)

  • @MrRickster456
    @MrRickster456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s actually a pretty awesome cover!

  • @spencerthorup8317
    @spencerthorup8317 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At 1:21 in the song, I subscribed to Alex. This song touched my soul! Such an incredible and iconic masterpiece of pure talent! Seeing new and upcoming artists share their passion, is the reason I got into the music industry.
    You’re gonna go far Alex!!
    Outstanding performance! 👏🏼

  • @griffithd05
    @griffithd05 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who watches youtube at 1.5x or higher, I appreciate Alex's intros so I can change the speed back to 1x.

  • @maripatmcglynn9309
    @maripatmcglynn9309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk how anyone is making pop punk music without you. You’re the only one who gets what is needed in all areas. Truly our emo wish come true ♥️

  • @JeffreyGJenkins
    @JeffreyGJenkins ปีที่แล้ว

    Banger after banger

  • @TakeWalker
    @TakeWalker ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ooh, is Livin' on a Prayer making a comeback? this is the second style cover of it I've heard in the last ten minutes! :D

  • @jonathandulin8753
    @jonathandulin8753 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t expect to like this so much.

  • @__-fm5qv
    @__-fm5qv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly this possibly the first time I'm properly listening to the lyrics in the verses. Its actually lyrically really good ngl. Like the last bit of the second verse "Gina dreams of running away
    When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers "Baby, it's okay, someday"", suprisingly emotional lyrics.

  • @lorenzo-agnes
    @lorenzo-agnes 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic :)

  • @trexation
    @trexation 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I almost shed a tear of how good this is. Hell yeah! As a drummer myself I especially loved these intricate little fills and breaks.

  • @lukewee2733
    @lukewee2733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for all you do, Alex Melton. a generation of kids who grew up on punk pop love your stuff.

  • @pulsewatcher0ad
    @pulsewatcher0ad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great anthem arraingment at the end

  • @MarkHeaps
    @MarkHeaps ปีที่แล้ว

    Nails the octave slide run for the solo. That's pop punk guitar solo 101.
    Big finish goes halftime instead of doubling down. Nailed it.