It's a highly underrated song for sure but to say it's MJ's best song is a bit of a stretch. Don't get me wrong, it's legit but I don't know that it will stand the test of time like Billy Jean, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat it and many others. It's def good though.
This probably would be one of those rare occasions where MJ would actually like a cover version of one of his songs. This has a sick beat which he would have loved. It just goes to show how great this song truly is. I still consider it his best song.
This is actually amazing. People who tend to do covers of MJ's songs never turn out right. This style on this song puts a new light on the song and it gives a different feel. I love it!
this cover is great because Kevin was not trying to outdo MJ, or do a carbon copy of this song. He just did it with enough unpretentiousness, originality, sincerity, and respect. Well done!
I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan and I love this!!! I LOVE both this and the original. This one is has more hipster-ish taste.So i can see how some people in comments like this one better. But don't compare Michael Jackson to other artists because he is the King of Pop eternally.
This is the first time I've listened to this band. I usually dislike MJ covers because they're so poorly done but this one is different. The vocals really suit the style of the song & the music is poignant & haunting. What great work, a true tribute to the original artist with Tame Impala's own groove stamped on it. So that's a big thumbs up from a hard to please MJ fan. I'd go as far as to say it's now my favourite MJ cover :)
Ikr. My fav mj cover as well. Heehiiiyee .. aouun! Na seriously though I love him.he was a hero. Up there who touched us, influenced us, Ali, Diana, Luther king, in the previous century. I found tame Impala, and after a year I found this cover. I was blown away this existed
When you mix two genius like Michael and Kevin you got this an awesome song and feeling, please stop analyzing and critics and just have fun listening to this masterpiece.
Holyy shitt!! What a coincidence! I was all into a michael jackson phase listening to his old stuff and one of my favorite-the best bands tame impala does a cover 0: I was even listening to stranger in moscow non stop
@@fernandovilhena9710 is right. its kevin parker the person who makes all tame impala songs by himself. the original poster must be confused by the live band who plays the songs live so they can be played live
We shouldn't always feel the need to compare covers and originals. The original is great, the cover is great. Both artists did an amazing job at making this song their own. I love MJ and think Stranger is one of his very best songs - and I really dig this version as well!
Man, I can't even recall something better than this among thousands of MJ covers. And I also appreciate the choice of song. Not just something like Billie Jean or Thriller, but a true hidden gem.
I'm happy just knowing this exists, one of my fav MJ songs done by oneof my fav bands... just miss the ending ("We're talkin danger!") but this is chill af and so dreamy, I get why he cut it out
I was wandering in the rain (Mask of life, feelin' insane) Swift and sudden fall from grace (Sunny days seem far away) Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me (Stalin's tomb won't let me be) On and on and on it came How does it feel? (How does it feel?) How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? (How does it feel?) How does it feel? How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside? Here abandoned in my fame (Armageddon of the brain) KGB was doggin' me (Take my name and just let me be) Then a begger boy called my name (Happy days will drown the pain) On and on and on it came How does it feel? (How does it feel?) How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel? Like a stranger in Moscow Like a stranger in Moscow Like a stranger in Moscow How does it feel? (How does it feel?) How does it feel? How does it feel? How does it feel?
I know these kind of comments are kind of old-school but I've hit the replay button so hard. Such a great interpretation of an original idea. Without either MJ or TI this couldn't have been possible.
can we just talk about the fact that a relatively obscure musician from Australia woke up one day and decided "yeah orite i'm gonna cover Michael Jackson today" and absolutely fucken nailed it?
How unexpected and delightful. One of my favourite songs from my favourite singer covered by my favourite band. And covered really well. The soul of the sound is pure. Can’t believe this song wasn’t on my radar til today! Would love to hear more MJ covers from Tame Impala... maybe something like Human Nature? Or Heartbreak Hotel by The Jacksons.
This is a great cover, I mean that voice is great and all, but Michael sang this song with so much energy and passion that you can't really compare it to. Just my opinion though.
It's not suppose to be like michael it's a cover . Not a remake. A cover means sing it and express someone else's art your way. (the person who commented wasn't me, but a friend. I am anything but small-minded. I can appreciate a good song original or otherwise. )
Alberto Bernard I was mainly refering to those who were saying this is better than the original song. I knew that small-minded people like you wouldn't understand, so I'm glad you left a comment.
@@gabrielpicek If you enjoy anything your brain literally releases drugs so if you didn't have drugs you wouldn't be able to feel joy. We have to distinguish between exogenous and endogenous drugs.
As an MJ fan, it really feels wrong to read people saying this version is better than the original. But who am I to judge. In my opinion, MJ's version is tremendously unique because of the smoothness of the backgound voices, the subtle guitar sound, the beats which are taken straight out of Michael's beatboxing and enhanced, and overall how it makes you feel when you listen to it on a rainy day. To me, it's pure magic. Anyway, this version is pretty cool.
I agree! This version is nice, but it made me miss Michael's beatboxing and the acoustic guitar and clean instrumental of the original. I think this version takes away from the original's somberness and greyness and the overall feel that Michael intended.
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The first time i listened to this song it was because of my old brother, he passed away 10 months ago because of a car accident where i was too, the car overturned... i was upside down because the seat belt held me but he didnt have it on... he died in my arms and its something i still dont get over. this song makes me feel so bad but i like to hear it because every time i listen to this song i feel like he is here with me, make me feel in a indescribable way.
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The fact that tame chose this song to cover shows immaculate taste. This is MJs best song
Yes, 100%
Please
It also may suggest that they're big fans of Sonic The Hedgehog 😉
human nature?
It's a highly underrated song for sure but to say it's MJ's best song is a bit of a stretch. Don't get me wrong, it's legit but I don't know that it will stand the test of time like Billy Jean, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat it and many others. It's def good though.
Anything Kevin Parker touches becomes gold. Every cover he’s done just becomes immaculate. He doesn’t miss.
Well said!!
This probably would be one of those rare occasions where MJ would actually like a cover version of one of his songs. This has a sick beat which he would have loved. It just goes to show how great this song truly is. I still consider it his best song.
It's my favorite song the emotion and sadness in his voice I love it
2:05 there's something about the extra beat in between "it" and "feel" that's just sooo good
It's that pause that makes it sound awesome
Oh boy , I love it.
Does anybody else feel like Tame Impala literally release there music at the exact right time in your life?
this is so fucking true
Yes, and not only that but I need to hear what Kevin has to say. It’s been very healing
Damn! I have never thought of that, but you’re right.
At 1:33 you can hear MJ text Kevin and tell him to "turn that shit up"
How could you distinguish such a small sound?
I thought I got a text when I heard it too. I hadn't even seen this comment yet. I came to ask if anyone else heard it lol What's with that?
Sounds intentional. Kev sometimes does that shit like with key chains for no reason whatsoever.
Luis Moura We use audio equipment that isn't shit. Even on stuff that is, you can hear it.
@@luismoura188shrooms.
This is actually amazing. People who tend to do covers of MJ's songs never turn out right. This style on this song puts a new light on the song and it gives a different feel. I love it!
Try Aloe Blacc - Billie Jean
this cover is great because Kevin was not trying to outdo MJ, or do a carbon copy of this song. He just did it with enough unpretentiousness, originality, sincerity, and respect. Well done!
This sounds like a Beatles rendition of Michael Jackson. Love it. I wanna be a hippy and float around for a while
It does.
+Adriel Moody it's sweating
I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan and I love this!!! I LOVE both this and the original. This one is has more hipster-ish taste.So i can see how some people in comments like this one better. But don't compare Michael Jackson to other artists because he is the King of Pop eternally.
I’m late, but listen my version please:
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this gets better every time i hear it omg
This track sounds like the inspiration behind currents sound
tarun arora That's what I was thinking!
+Amaury Lannes I Think this too!
This cover is probably better than any of the songs in currents (except for let it happen maybe)
factssss
Indeed
im floating on my bed
I'm floating over the f*cking universe dude *.*
floating over ray, jeb, yoav, imreking and the next commenter
The memories this song brings...
You'll float too, Bill ! YOU LL FLOAT TOO
Dude, did you see the rainbow dragons?
I feel he captured the essence of the song and a bit of Michael and added a bit of himself to it. And that's all you can ask for really
Anyone else hear that iPhone beep at 1:33 ? lol
ya haha
oh dioh mioh
Some things you cant unhear
agreed
Jajajaja oh dio mio
My adult favorite artist covers my childhood favorite artist. What a dream come true
Just another amazing cover by Tame Impala. Kevin's voice is right on point.
You never fail to undoubtedly impress me Tame Impala!! I would love to hear them cover "I'm only sleeping" by The Beatles.
i want every beatles song to be covered by tame impala. plz. maybe not all of the last couple albums. just the first however many thx kev
Please Kevin Parker read this.. We need a cover of I'm only sleeping!
Been an insanely huge fan of Michael since I was 8, I'm now 21 and this is the best cover of any I've heard
This is the first time I've listened to this band. I usually dislike MJ covers because they're so poorly done but this one is different. The vocals really suit the style of the song & the music is poignant & haunting. What great work, a true tribute to the original artist with Tame Impala's own groove stamped on it. So that's a big thumbs up from a hard to please MJ fan. I'd go as far as to say it's now my favourite MJ cover :)
kerryn67 it’s not a band it’s one guy
Listen to Kevin's (Tame Impala's) other stuff. Great music
Kevin Parker is what the 21st century sounds like.
@@johncaudill9782 He's currently the best songwriter out of the big "rock" bands (Tame, Cage, Foster, ect.).
Ikr.
My fav mj cover as well. Heehiiiyee .. aouun!
Na seriously though I love him.he was a hero. Up there who touched us, influenced us, Ali, Diana, Luther king, in the previous century.
I found tame Impala, and after a year I found this cover. I was blown away this existed
The breath at 3:21 sends you into hyperspace
Melancholy Nostalgic sounds! Refreshing bittersweet cosmic kaleidoscopic dimensions!
My soul has just been fucked by the universe itself thanks to this song. Damn. Kevin, your vocals 💜
Lorelei N we have the same name💜✌
Lorelei N
dont take this the wrong way, I like tame impala as well but his vocals are heavily influenced by autotune.
Have you heard about autotune? Lmao still good though.
Such a good cover of Michael Jackson, obviously can't go wrong with a Tame Impala twist. Love it!
When you mix two genius like Michael and Kevin you got this an awesome song and feeling, please stop analyzing and critics and just have fun listening to this masterpiece.
Holyy shitt!! What a coincidence! I was all into a michael jackson phase listening to his old stuff and one of my favorite-the best bands tame impala does a cover 0: I was even listening to stranger in moscow non stop
Lol, it's exactly the same with me.. I'm in a such a good mood since I first started listening it, few hours ago :)))
The most underrated track on youtube
Kevin Parker can do no wrong....damn
Such a beautiful song, Kevin Parkers vocals swift through song so relaxingly, and the whole beat and swiftness of the song is lovely.
Tame is without a doubt the best freaking band ever.
You must not lived through the 70's.
70's wasn't that good. 60's are far better than 70's.
Tame impala is not a band
@@fernandovilhena9710 is right. its kevin parker the person who makes all tame impala songs by himself.
the original poster must be confused by the live band who plays the songs live so they can be played live
@@gudgump High IQ tame impala fan here. Don't be like this guy
imagine tame impala and Michael Jackson
the only thing pops in my head after reading this comment is everything everything
it would suck maybe? i honestly dunno
Actual Heaven.
Tame Impala is the best thing to happen to music since Michael Jackson!
If you can imagine it, IT EXISTS!
They are the only modern band I can finally say I whole heartedly adore. They are perfect. So new and yet so old school at the same time.
Starting to love Tame Impala even more
its a crime this isn't on spotify
It's on SoundCloud though
Вторая жизнь.Вот так и выглядит бесконечность
We shouldn't always feel the need to compare covers and originals. The original is great, the cover is great. Both artists did an amazing job at making this song their own. I love MJ and think Stranger is one of his very best songs - and I really dig this version as well!
Wow, I had no clue Kevin had covered this song. It's a delight to see a favourite artist covering another all time favourite. ❤❤
If it weren't for me knowing this was an MJ song. I would've thought this was just another Tame Impala song. Fantastic!
Kevin Parker is a genius! So talented and unique! With love from Moscow 😘😍
He won't saving the world😢
Michael Jackson wrote this 😂😂
I hate hearing artists try and do MJ but this is definitely one of the better attempts I've heard.
Man, I can't even recall something better than this among thousands of MJ covers. And I also appreciate the choice of song. Not just something like Billie Jean or Thriller, but a true hidden gem.
I'm happy just knowing this exists, one of my fav MJ songs done by oneof my fav bands... just miss the ending ("We're talkin danger!") but this is chill af and so dreamy, I get why he cut it out
THIS IS JUST TO MOTHERFUCKING EPIC
CAN Y'ALL GIVE THIS A HELL YEAHHHH!!!!!!
No.
You must be SAWFT.
Stone Cold Steve Austin HELL YEAHHHHHHH
I'm so happy I remembered this cover. Such a banger.
This is so beautiful I can’t get over it
I was wandering in the rain (Mask of life, feelin' insane)
Swift and sudden fall from grace (Sunny days seem far away)
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me (Stalin's tomb won't let me be)
On and on and on it came
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside?
Here abandoned in my fame (Armageddon of the brain)
KGB was doggin' me (Take my name and just let me be)
Then a begger boy called my name (Happy days will drown the pain)
On and on and on it came
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
Like a stranger in Moscow
Like a stranger in Moscow
Like a stranger in Moscow
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
I know these kind of comments are kind of old-school but I've hit the replay button so hard. Such a great interpretation of an original idea. Without either MJ or TI this couldn't have been possible.
My favorite MJ song done by my favorite band!! Awesome!!
An absolute trip to listen to. Simply amazing.
MEU DEEEEEEEEUUUSSSSSS
TE AMO TAME IMPALA
Has anyone noticed how similar New Person Same Old Mistakes is to this? Surely this is the bridge between Lonerism and Currents
Didn't think this song could get more haunting then the original...damn. Thanks for making an MJ cover original, nice one : )
I'm in love with Tame Impala covers. They almost always do it better than the original.
I love you Kevin Parker.
Love you too
Eyes closed and with the music on, feel the beat and soul to the song. It's the best ❤❤❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
This really showed the direction of their new album.. Even Let it Happen has similiar intrument tones and eq fades.
That song didn’t stick with me
this is my favorite song of MJ Thank you for sharing this version
Most of the time of I dislike MJ covers, but this one...hits different. Michael would have loved this!
why is this so good? Jeez these guys are mental!
Kevin does the songs by himself.
Proof Michael will always live on. RIP
One of my favourite bands covering my favourite mj song
can we just talk about the fact that a relatively obscure musician from Australia woke up one day and decided "yeah orite i'm gonna cover Michael Jackson today" and absolutely fucken nailed it?
Its official... Anything Kevin touches is a masterpiece
this is beautiful
How unexpected and delightful. One of my favourite songs from my favourite singer covered by my favourite band. And covered really well. The soul of the sound is pure. Can’t believe this song wasn’t on my radar til today! Would love to hear more MJ covers from Tame Impala... maybe something like Human Nature? Or Heartbreak Hotel by The Jacksons.
Excellent take on a beautiful song. This is genre transposition done right.
Sonic the hedgehog 3 credits... Psychedelic version
+Dominique Deguire Just realised this fact now... wow... my whole childhood is.... validated
Jordan P I just realised this too, and I did this: th-cam.com/video/IyaylIJdc_w/w-d-xo.html
Love the song and the girl in the photo!
la voz de Kevin siempre derrite totalmente mis oídos... y siento que estoy flotando en el espacio...
Great cover of this song
holy shit, this is awesome! kevin parker is a creative genius
This is REALLY good.
Kevin Parker is an absolute genius.. have a listen to Lonerism :)
beautiful.. just beautiful
Very few people can cover this particular MJ song. Good job.
Wow okay this is best thing I found today 😍
1:32 - lollll somebody got a text in the middle of recording this
Haha!
proof he has an iphone at 0:05 lol
Pey Tron I thought I was crazy, hahaha.
Hahaa, good ears.
Pey Tron Wow, that's strange. I mean, that they did not rerecord it. Maybe they didn't notice?
Can I buy this song? Like, take my money. 💵 👏🏻😍
Beautiful
I think MJ just create this song for Tame Impala...
🙏🙏🙏🙏
damn. i repeat this almost 12512823x times
The meaning of the song. Michael Jackson + Tame Impala = ❤😎
Hands down MJ’s best song 💯
WHY NO ON SPOTIFY
Because this isn't there song. Michael Jackson wrote this
This song really resonates with me. It's relevant to just about everything happening in my life right now. Dope cover- Tame Impala is fucking awesome.
Goosebumps every time
This is a great cover, I mean that voice is great and all, but Michael sang this song with so much energy and passion that you can't really compare it to. Just my opinion though.
Niklaus700 oh yeah, totally agree.
It's not suppose to be like michael it's a cover . Not a remake. A cover means sing it and express someone else's art your way. (the person who commented wasn't me, but a friend. I am anything but small-minded. I can appreciate a good song original or otherwise. )
Alberto Bernard I was mainly refering to those who were saying this is better than the original song. I knew that small-minded people like you wouldn't understand, so I'm glad you left a comment.
Niklaus700 I'm agree with you.
damn had to come back here after slow rush just to hear this still hits different
their cover of this song is soo beautiful and ethereal, i can't wait for their next album
His*
@@phantommagnolia did you know tame impala is just one guy!?!?!?!?
@@Nitrotoast1 yep
@@phantommagnolia oMg!!! 😵💫😵💫😵💫
@@Nitrotoast1 u okay?
I cant beliece this is 10 years old.
This is so excellent. Really great. thanks
best way to get high without any drug
+Gabriela Jimenez ajajaja! apologize to no drug.....sad but true.mother of god!
Try it with acid!! Chill af
no need of drugs to enjoy life, my brain itself is a drug.
@@gabrielpicek If you enjoy anything your brain literally releases drugs so if you didn't have drugs you wouldn't be able to feel joy. We have to distinguish between exogenous and endogenous drugs.
Gabriela Jimenez what’s wrong with drugs 🥺
goosebumps everywhere
As an MJ fan, it really feels wrong to read people saying this version is better than the original. But who am I to judge. In my opinion, MJ's version is tremendously unique because of the smoothness of the backgound voices, the subtle guitar sound, the beats which are taken straight out of Michael's beatboxing and enhanced, and overall how it makes you feel when you listen to it on a rainy day. To me, it's pure magic. Anyway, this version is pretty cool.
I agree! This version is nice, but it made me miss Michael's beatboxing and the acoustic guitar and clean instrumental of the original. I think this version takes away from the original's somberness and greyness and the overall feel that Michael intended.
I' m crying💖💖💖💖
You guys are amazing
Someone really special to me, a brilliant musician herself, introduced me to this song/version. Commenting so I leave a trace; document these exchanges
Ну это же просто улёт!
Strangely, this reminds me of Tomorrow's Dust Time Warp sound. So dope
The first time i listened to this song it was because of my old brother, he passed away 10 months ago because of a car accident where i was too, the car overturned... i was upside down because the seat belt held me but he didnt have it on... he died in my arms and its something i still dont get over.
this song makes me feel so bad but i like to hear it because every time i listen to this song i feel like he is here with me, make me feel in a indescribable way.
i love these guys they get music and rock stardom
This needs to be on Spotify badly
Kevin Parker is a fucking boss!