Shake It Off - Vintage Motown Taylor Swift Cover ft. Von Smith
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- Shake It Off - Vintage Motown Taylor Swift Cover ft. Von Smith
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Von Smith is back and helped us take Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" back to the Motown era.
Special thanks to our friends at Wava Studios!
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Tom Luer - sax
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I had my tuner on just for fun, and wow, this guy nailed, and I mean NAILED every note he hit. His accuracy is absolutely amazing.
+TigerTzu Ya he was awesome :D
+Caa129 "was" is past tense, what you meant was "he's" for present tense
The performance already happened, so it is past tense.
*****
well he doesn't have to die for his accuracy to get worse, eh?
He isn't dead. Is he? No
0:26
trumpet guy: "now let me play this shit"
trombone guy: "no no hold on, not yet"
trumpet guy: "Yeah. Right. I feel useless now"
DEAD XD
Good catch!
can't believe i didn't see that before
i can never now unsee it though
Once you see it you cannot unsee it :')
ROFLMAO!!
I could be convinced that Von was born in a tux because it just looks so right. And I love how his general demeanour and approach to this 'vintage' music really makes him seem like he was dragged and dropped from the early 1900s.
He's an immortal trickster god
@@meikajorgensen8411 Are you saying that he's ...low-key?
a lot of the credit has to go to the arrangement, & whole concept for pmj. the guy at the piano Scott Bradlee. he's the 1 who came up with the idea of taking pop songs & doing them in the old styles. so u have the old & the new. what was once pop is pop again. what could be considered outdated is current again, cuz quality & good music never goes out of style.
at least i think it was his idea. i guess it could be someone else's & he executed it well. but ya, he's pretty good at staying low key. cuz ive never seen any1 here mention him at all, much less recognize what he's done. this is great stuff. i havent been impressed by a 'style' of music like this in a very long time.
& of course von is great, cuz he expresses the music so well. from 2:33, i just start grinning uncontrollably cuz his vocal expression just makes me so happy all the way to the end. god this is so incredible how we're able to get this calibre of perf & music on youtube, & its pretty much Free. amazing. this is 1 of the things that make life worth living. music is so powerful & this song is just pure joy & happiness. in a world that can be so full of darkness & pain that tries to divide us, this is the kind of stuff that unites us & brings us hope & light :)
This guy's range is crazy
+Sarah Boden
I know right? That guy's definitely the best singer I've seen on youtube.
+Sarah Boden With his range, I would LOVE to see him do a cover of one of The Darkness' songs! Maybe Love is Only a Feeling! I feel like he'd absolutely kill it!!! >:D
@@kallibaer32 x2
now last 6 likes to complete your comment!
YEA plus hes very jacked now lol
7yr daughter loves Taylor Swift
her words "they changed the whole song... i really like it"
she was impressed. so there you go, thumbs up!
7 yr olds def know whats up :)
@@gotocustudiofilmsthecheapb3802 Thanx for the comment. LOL luv ur name. i Like, OLE!
@@fvrrljr lol thanks, where'd the spanish ole come from hahah, ill take it, some call me bastardo barato
@@gotocustudiofilmsthecheapb3802 that's funny bro' didn't occur to me to translate it to spanish. i was my little girl's grammar police at the time she was learning to text me. i would putthe police car and police man emoji and she'd ask what's that for, correcting your grammar. fast forward today, she saw one of my comments and asked why and i wrote it that way. told her "Musicality" say what!? it's a crescendo, my signature plus the dancer in me.
14 now
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE SUCH A PERFECT VOICE??!! ITS INSANE!
1 way is to start singing even b4 u can say words. & just keep goin! :)
I love how much fun Von has with all the pieces he perform.
God, every song this channel covers is 50 times better than the orginal.
+2000s Nostalgia If you hear the popular version, then you go to Postmodern Jukebox to hear the good and better version. !!!
+Milorad Vukic It'll be more interesting to see if how would they cover whip/nae nae haha
+Rouge Summer that is the worst song ever
The point is I'd like to see how they will turn a crappy song into a masterpiece. :P
and then some of them at x1.25 speed are 100 times better.
Oh my lord, love him. ❤
He seems more comfortable in this style of music than any other - its like he's channeling a flamboyant Frankie Valli. LOVELOVELOVE.
👍
Nicole Dawn totaly agreed
Ah. "Flamboyant" is most definitely the word I was trying to put upon his performance. There is a "fuck yeah let's do this" air to him that would make him look awesome no matter what he'd sing.
The lyrics work perfectly with this style of music. I'm impressed.
he's so expressive, and all that performace while singing, I love it
0:25 I love how the trombone player stifles and ques the trumpet player. Too funny :D
hahaaa
+jati seno lol
Thank goodness he did! :)
HATERS GONNA HATE. This dude killed the vocals and people are just going to comment negative things because this is the internet. Yeah, it's not perfect, but it's DOPE AS HELL.
Rob Carroll Now you're pushing your luck with that last comment :P
Yeah, screw freedom of speech and opinions
@@DatGamingKid1 think you completely missed the point of the comment there bud
@@ShadowsK.Y it's a 5 year old comment no one gives a shit
God I love this. All of it. Especially the background singer closest to the front -- what a beautiful, fabulous smile while delivering the essential background chorus! Von Smith, the other background singer, and the band are perfect. So very good. ALL OF IT.
Worst cover ever😂😂😂
This is... fucking amazing, and also made me realize Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" is... sigh... my favorite song of all time.
It feels necessary to say that I am straight.
Shake it Off is pretty great, but sir, *have you listened to Dark Side of the Moon.*
Euclid β That too is a legendary song.
Jacob Don't worry, straight people also have the right to listen to Taylor Swift, it's not a privilege of gay people ;)
Jacob No homo or else u might no im homop and that would b homo
Jacob I too enjoy it, mostly because it sounds like the soundtrack to a jazzercise video and I find jazzercise hilarious
THAT HIGH NOTE THOOO, on point!
3:09 was just like "oh jesus... THIS GUY IS AMAZING!!!
I find it incredible that the top comments on this video are so negative in their critiques of this performance. In my opinion, this distinguishes itself as one of PMJ's finest performances. Von Smith absolutely crushes it - I do not care at all for the original version and find myself listening to this video a few times a week.
Joe P Me too.
Holy .... I am smitten. This man has music in his soul. The entire band does. Gives me goosebumps and tears in the eyes! At last : pure talent
Man, those high notes. That was flawless.
The kid can sing. This was fantastic, and very fun to watch. (anybody else see the trombone guy help out the trumpet guy? He's like, "Nah Man, not yet." then he does his part and comes back and looks to say "It's cool, Man." So awesome.)
Von Smith is insanely good on stage, This video is awesome but the live version is out of this world... God I love PMJ!
it is so excellent, that squeezes tears of admiration
I saw Postmodern Jukebox in Knoxville last week, and Von was with them. He did Miche Braden's vocals on Sweet Child of Mine, and brought down the house. I don't think that I've ever seen such a spontaneous standing ovation, it was like the entire audience had spring seats that activated at the end of the song. If you closed your eyes, you could barely tell the difference between him and Miche. I get that people won't believe that, I doubt that I would believe it either, but I was there, and this fresh faced kid has what it takes, and more.
Von Smith is an amazing performer! I love every one of his PMJ recordings.
So much to love here. Von of course. The vocalist screen left is so fun... she's very pleased to have the biggest hair in the room. The tambourine (or not)/hand clap guy up center is everything.
I love how Von Smith deeply feels everything he sings. It is magical!
This entire ensemble is fantastic! The lead singer, background vocals and musicians are all awesome!
These guys' covers always put a smile on my face, and Von is incredible as always!
Man...Von Smith really has an incredible voice.
What a voice, what a groove, wow!
The power of a collective of master musicians.
Von Smith is truly talented, I hope he gets famous and has a great career
darn... he is so into that song!! he's shakin it - i absolutely love it!! one o my favorites
Really like both versions, but DAMN does that boy have an amazing vocal range.
My favorite! Vocally, rhythmically, dancing, straight up goodness.. 😍
I stumbled no your channel yesterday and have been binging all clips ever since. You guys have forced me to break my habit of listening to death metal all day and I thank you for it. You have managed to turn all the pop song I dislike so much into something so organically seamlessly beautiful it's made this cold day bright and me happy like a sun in the Summer.
Easily one of their best covers to date. Von Smith obviously loves his job.
Von's mad vocal control gives me the shivers. That lead into the chorus from the bridge hits me deep.
Amazing how PMJ take songs I would never otherwise listen to and I find myself really enjoying them. This guys voice is awesome, why isn't he on Broadway?
It’s amazing what happens when you add a little complexity and a whole lotta talent to an arrangement. Wow!
"You could have been getting down ... to ... this ... sick ... BEAT"
So much love for Von
The girl on the far left was giving these cheeky looks that made me laugh. Great stuff guys!!
littleripper312 That's because she, like the rest of the group, are having real fun doing this covers
I never wanna stop listening to this!
2023, I still consider this as best of MPJ covers and still love it :)
I thought good music had stopped around 1990. PMJ have given me hope. Every song by PMJ is top quality.
Von Smith is honestly an amazing vocalist
I do love how you guys appreciate their talents. Still shouldn't we appreciate the songwriters to manage to write these incredible songs that will go on the pages of music history
Oh my gosh man! DUDE HAS A VOOOICE! I am impressed.
Von Smith - master MC. All of you are great guys.
This guy is a born entertainer. The little hand or hip movements he throws in there for flair are so great, and his range in voice is stunning to hear. You all turned a song that's irritating to hear into a masterpiece.
Still listening to this in 2016. So GOOD!
in deed.
It's only been two years XD
2024 ! Still shaking it off ! ... Paris : Cat Walk !
Man I love his voice. Especially the "Rude" cover.
this song is life!!
You can tell this dude practiced. A lot. This is a small amount of talent with a ton of passion and dedication. Good work, man!
This might be the greatest thing I've ever seen.
Most excellent!
The kid has got himself one hell of a set of pipes fer sure. Almost every one of the songs PMJ does is better than the original artists. I love these videos.
That was a great rendition of that song. VERY musical and creatively done in a unique and entertaining way. The lead singer is very talented as are all the other musicians. Would like to hear more from this guy.
OMG absolutely love this so good to see the more then 4 types of instruments played way to go WHEN DO YOU COM TO AUSTRALIA please
glennys Andrews We're FINALLY coming to Australia in just a few weeks - list of cities & tix are here: www.pmjlive.com
+PostmodernJukebox I must have missed something, because when I checked that link a few weeks ago, it didn't have anything listed for Australia / New Zealand :(
+Talezassian Argh - should have used Google Search, which showed the Australian tour tickets were being run by Ticketmaster here :P
+glennys Andrews agreed
Very soon!
Always a pleasure to see Von Smith perform. You can see how he feels the music.
Great show in Hamburg this year, hope to see you guys again :)
I wanna get married.
Just so these guys can play at my wedding reception! 👰
So many people claiming to be musical experts. This video has over 1.5 million views. Clearly, this guy knows what he's doing. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
I love this station ,You learn the real words to the songs ,well done my friends,back ground girls are awesome,real music
0:28 not yet trumpet man... not yet
Shrekt 2K15 Ha! You noticed it too.
Same
Shrekt 2K15 really laughed hard to that :D....
+Shrekt 2K15 lol. just realized that.
+Shrekt 2K15 wow i didn't notice haha
I think I just fell in love with Von Smith
He's such a little cutie pie :-)
LOVE HIS MOVE ABOUT 1:11
This is so cool! Everyone has such good voices and the instrumental is awesome.
You have set a standard where we actually watch the tambourine player.
We watched a tambourine player, we're used to Tim who pours his soul into a tambourine. I had no idea what a tambourine really was until i felt the love he has for that tambourine. Now it feels like something is missing.
I feel so blessed that I got to see this band live in Singapore during their tour with my wife years ago. It was the best concert i have ever been to in my life. ❤❤❤
I'm glad they tour with your wife 🤣
I just wanna live in his voice good lord 😍😍😍😍
A great performer! Like this guy! thanks Von Makes me feel good about life!!
Man that guy can sing. If you want to know what absolute control of a voice with perfect pitch ? There you go. When you get halfway there you'll be somebody!!!
This cover is awesome. So much better in a male voice with a different flow. It worked for Swift as a success but the actual song seems to have a future and life of it's own.
Damn I never thought I could like the song
This guy is awesome!
My new morning routine is coffee and Von to wake me up and put me in a good mood.
I really love Von's voice, he is simply amazing singer! But the other hand, I like so much the vintage covers, many times are better than the original songs!
Can't quite put my finger on why, but this is my favorite video from you guys... maybe ever.
Von Smith: Make the moves up as I go!
PMJ: *And thats what we don't know!*
Vontron has crazy range!
What an incredible voice.
Unreal. This guy is soooooo talented! I love his voice. Love, love, love it! Back up singers' voices were on point, too!
Someone please give this crew a Grammy
I love this version, and I will be downloading it in a minute, but the original is the best I think. The singer here has an amazing vocal range, but I think it's just a song which lends itself best to the pop genre.
Taylor Swift really nailed this. It's one of the most catchy songs i've ever heard. I'm a 23 year old guy who listens mostly to heavy metal or 40's-70's rock, but Taylor Swift made this one of my favourite songs.
I am completely in love with this guy omg
My very last finals ever for undergrad are tomorrow, so afterwards I will be blasting these songs all day!
I hope they went well!
DaphieG thanks, they did; graduating tmr! :)
Love the actual shaker in the background
Is there any song this group can’t sing? They are all the most fantastic singers I’ve listened to in a long time. Everyone including the musicians always bring their A game to every session. Love it, keep these videos coming.
massive vocal :O BIG RESPECT !!! :)
Me encanta, el mejor cover!!! Son geniales!!!
Commmonnn Shake it Off Von .. !!! Shake it Off ... !!!
Amazing energy from Von.
PMJ makes another so-so song into REAL music.
Sweet !
Keep going......
Fuuuuuuuck yeah! Taylor is a great songwriter and this guy jamz
O my God, It's magnificent song!!!
0:41 That has got to be the longest climax I have ever had! XD
More Von please!! :D
+Mirrors of Consciousness I join the request! We want more of Von! :)
it's like I've got this music in my mind saying it's gonna be alright...I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake.... love it!
the gurl right at the left stares into your soul
+Nicole Morris I'm in love with her.
+Nicole Morris it´s true!
No you're wrong. Look at the trombone guy at the right. He's look right into your soul actually. :D
O.O
Got to to get past the guy on the right........its his sister...watch out.
Ten years later, I'm still convinced this is the best version out there.
Wow... I keep watching this performance and it remains unbelievable.
Von Smith is an amazing vocalist.