If Bono And The Edge Started A Pop Punk Band (U2 Cover)

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  • Last week, Tyler came to me with a suggestion: U2's classic "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", which honestly gives Fall Out Boy a run for their money in terms of song titles. But yeah, it worked out great and we were able to add a lot of fun production elements to keep things fresh this week. Hope you enjoy!
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ความคิดเห็น • 485

  • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
    @TylerJohnstonGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +1042

    I wouldn’t mind if this was forcibly placed into my iTunes library back in 2014.

    • @bmass0828
      @bmass0828 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I stiiiilllll haaaaaven't fooouunnd, how to get that shit off my phone.

    • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
      @TylerJohnstonGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bmass0828 Pretty sure that album is the reason I started paying for Spotify.

    • @briankasnick4403
      @briankasnick4403 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg right?! Get outta here

    • @NickSquaredTV
      @NickSquaredTV ปีที่แล้ว +14

      What a phenomenal comment

    • @konstantinkovachev97
      @konstantinkovachev97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      good one

  • @tbodkins
    @tbodkins ปีที่แล้ว +450

    This cover is what Bono was looking for.

    • @nogrecords
      @nogrecords ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahaha

    • @crossface222
      @crossface222 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This would have cleaned up. Number 1

  • @nathanthomson1931
    @nathanthomson1931 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    This song had some real edge 😉

    • @Jdatt13
      @Jdatt13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ahhhhhh I see what you did there

  • @theHollisLoft
    @theHollisLoft ปีที่แล้ว +198

    No joke, this has the energy of a huge live arena performance - I can almost hear the crowd singing with you. Would be amazing to see you do a series of "live arena" versions of other tracks.

    • @willerickson3879
      @willerickson3879 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah Alex needs to get a live band together and do a concert tour next year! Would be so amazing to see this at Glastonbury and get a real fucking good sing along going

    • @sanjayaufdermauer7884
      @sanjayaufdermauer7884 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be in his band. I can do vocals, guitar or drums🎤🥁🎸😎

  • @sorenhauter
    @sorenhauter ปีที่แล้ว +160

    This is probably the best cover/genre change you've done dude. Holy shit. I had the U2 Greatest Hits of 1980-1990 on repeat in my walk man growing up, and this song was one of the reasons.

    • @Nutty...
      @Nutty... ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey me too. Then one day my walkman decides to eat my cassette. I managed to stop it before it did too much damage. I don't have that walkman. But I still have that cassette.

    • @FooMantis
      @FooMantis ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Great album. "Bad" is super-underrated imo.

    • @StevenPStrickland
      @StevenPStrickland ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I went into the comments to say this same thing

    • @Strappodeath
      @Strappodeath ปีที่แล้ว

      Same bro. Dad gave me a CD Walkman and said go and pick a CD from his pile. I picked the Greatest Hits of 80's - 90s because it had a little boy with a hat. I played the everything out of that album for many years. And then U2 got kinda bad from 2000 on wards haha

    • @storminben
      @storminben ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nutty... repaired with selotape so you have a second of silence mid song? ;-)

  • @lemmingboy15
    @lemmingboy15 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Pop punk U2 has some strong praise and worship vibes! Lovin it

    • @dougherbert7899
      @dougherbert7899 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      It’s the other way around. A generation (maybe more than a generation at this point) of worship leaders copied U2. Drums forward, lots of delay, loud guitars, etc.

    • @DJKuroh
      @DJKuroh ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Gives me that Thrice "it's probably about religion, but it bangs" feeling.

    • @teachdougie8139
      @teachdougie8139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dougherbert7899exactly. 👍🏼

    • @krusemusic-r1c
      @krusemusic-r1c ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I remember hearing this from my college choir director that a lot of U2's songs point to Jesus :)

    • @LordIronfist
      @LordIronfist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would think... This comment probably needs an uno reverse card asterisk, right? Cause it's the other way around, I believe. But if you don't know both of them in contextual time frames within reality, you wouldn't know this, and u2 hasn't had a hit in awhile, maybe ever again. The forced itunes library addition of their album was the last I remember hearing of them, and that's obviously not because of a hit single. Haha.

  • @Madispeaks
    @Madispeaks ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I have found what I’m looking for 😍🥰

  • @CLGLazarus
    @CLGLazarus ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Moooooooooonstrous vocals on this one Alex. Really just stellar stuff.

  • @TimmyB1867
    @TimmyB1867 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It is my personal belief that it is the mark of a really good song, when you can shift genres and styles with it, and it still resonates. This was a great cover, and it still flows great

  • @cl0udo
    @cl0udo ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Alex. This is no everyday song you covered. Just the guitar alone is an epic undertaking.
    This is the best song you have done to date yet. I love it start to finish. you are beyond talented. Love the tele riffs.

  • @jaygeeshouseofexpression3446
    @jaygeeshouseofexpression3446 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This has The Dangerous Summer written all over it as well ❤

  • @radstronaut
    @radstronaut ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I knew it was gonna be good before I pressed play, but holy crap. You’re constantly putting out bangers, but this is elevated. On top of it all, probably the best vocal performance to date. Great, GREAT job. Like damn.

  • @simontemplar3359
    @simontemplar3359 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The fact that you rock the hell out of a telecaster is delightful. Musically, you're a gem. It's genius in concept and even better in execution.

    • @Gpmeme948
      @Gpmeme948 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Check out a guitarist named Keith Richards, he does a pretty good job rockin’ a Telecaster.

    • @Izzy1782
      @Izzy1782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out Ritchie Kotzen orJohn 5, then. They'll rock your socks off

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Gpmeme948😂

  • @MichaelMurphy-gz6yj
    @MichaelMurphy-gz6yj ปีที่แล้ว +20

    If you made a U2 covers record I would not be mad. Killed it as always Alex

  • @rianelliott1
    @rianelliott1 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I feel like that was a perfect marriage of Angels & Airwaves along with Hum…crazy good. That said, this is one of the ONLY times I can say that the cover didn’t blow away the original. It was amazing and I do love it, but how can you not also love the original!?? A different take on a classic is always a welcome thing!!

    • @noahallen1996
      @noahallen1996 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sounds like some of the more experimental tracks on Tom's "To The Stars..." records. Especially near the beginning, Landscapes, Animals, The Invisible Parade, etc.

    • @fnitup
      @fnitup ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I sure wish Angles and Airwaves released more stuff.

    • @elliothetzer9685
      @elliothetzer9685 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely hear the HUM influence at the end!!

  • @djbarrie24
    @djbarrie24 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is what Angels and Airwaves should have been. Thank you Alex for giving me closure.

  • @redsamnotblue
    @redsamnotblue ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My man, you have an amazing ability to capture the essence of a song and somehow also make it feel like it was always meant to be a pop-punk banger. Magnificent.

  • @JakeLanevideo
    @JakeLanevideo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also want to give a shoutout to your recording buddy who makes all of this music and video with you. He doesn’t get enough love. You guys are a great duo!

  • @CaveManELK
    @CaveManELK ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a theory that you can tell how good a song is by how good its covers are....by that standard this song is phenomenal lol

  • @MoonlightSocial
    @MoonlightSocial ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The vocals on this give a strong The Wonder Years vibe and I love it!

  • @mheerema
    @mheerema 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dude. a buddy just sent me this. If someone were to ask "what kind of music are you into" I would just point them here. Checks every box for me. Well done.

  • @timothysnave
    @timothysnave ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It speaks to me on levels I never knew music could. This is the ONLY cover I've ever liked, let alone loved as much as I do. The problem with most is they're just not believable. U2 is a passionate band, and you brought the passion in a way that nobody else has since U2 themselves.

  • @BlakeDover
    @BlakeDover ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a diehard U2 fan I never thought I'd see them featured on your amazing channel... this is so freaking good!

  • @untilitkills83
    @untilitkills83 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So angels and airwaves? J/k this is so rockin’!

  • @bensmit4090
    @bensmit4090 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I already loved this song.... but this.... this is it!!

  • @lorenzolappi2265
    @lorenzolappi2265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    u2 and pop punk are LITERALLY the two things that i love the most, I've literally cried man

  • @the_Sarahnator
    @the_Sarahnator ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dang, Alex! My jaw dropped at the first line and remained that way. 😍

  • @creedjm
    @creedjm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alex’s music makes me feel things that music hasn’t made me feel in a long time.

  • @spreadsheetsplays871
    @spreadsheetsplays871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    going to say the super obvious to any music fans, if you take on a U2 cover as a project you must inherently realize the pressure to meet or exceed the quality of their music. Say what you want for music tastes, doing a "good" or "decent" cover for U2 is a goal. Alex you not only delivered but you knocked it out of the park. If Bono heard this version he'd be proud you did it justice.

  • @pauldebrosse
    @pauldebrosse ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this! The beginning reminded me of "I Feel So" by Boxcar Racer, which is a favorite!

    • @Sudsyw0lf
      @Sudsyw0lf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I knew that the opening sounded similar and you saved me an afternoon of going insane trying to remember what song it was.

    • @pauldebrosse
      @pauldebrosse ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sudsyw0lf Lol! Happy to help!

  • @AdamHansenMusic
    @AdamHansenMusic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simply one of the greatest songs of all time.

  • @itsNinaLeeyo
    @itsNinaLeeyo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lately, I've been missing this punk rock sound so I went back listening to the songs I grew up with.The nostalgia ❤ this is perfection.

  • @frankhammonds7462
    @frankhammonds7462 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing work bro. Still captures the epic feelings of the original but rocks harder! I would kill to hear a rendition of “where the streets have no name.”

  • @Sudsyw0lf
    @Sudsyw0lf ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely done cover. U2 and AvA are my two favourite bands of all time, and now you got me really wanting to see what you could do with a Pop punk cover of U2's song 'Bad'.

  • @ninjaninja8889
    @ninjaninja8889 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've listened to this recording atleast 40 times... it only gets better every time. Beautifully done. 👏👏👏👏

  • @samedoi
    @samedoi ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it when I get a random gem like this suggested to me via the algorithm. Awesome twist on a classic song!!

  • @stormhawk31
    @stormhawk31 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is one of my favorite U2 songs. And you've done it justice. Impossible, but you did it! Awesome!

  • @IAmValefree
    @IAmValefree 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This shit is legendary. You really outdid yourself Alex.

  • @deucesmcgee
    @deucesmcgee ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DUDE. Been following you awhile and have loved all of the covers, but this is HANDS DOWN your best work yet. Keep killing it man.

  • @ryanjohnsonku
    @ryanjohnsonku 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    man, this is it

  • @philopino868
    @philopino868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn bro, you just got a new sub! I found what I wasn't even looking for with this cover! Keep it up!

    • @DonoVideoProductions
      @DonoVideoProductions 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So you still found what you weren't looking for? That's musical! AND existential!

  • @TheHayes32
    @TheHayes32 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found you channel today and have been down the rabbit hole of your songs and covers...... I literally went out to get a Powerball ticket so if i win i could make you rich and famous. You are phenomenal.

  • @j_moni83
    @j_moni83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great. I can’t imagine The Starting Line covering this song any better.

  • @JakeLanevideo
    @JakeLanevideo ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven’t even watched it yet but this looks right up my alley

  • @JeffreyGJenkins
    @JeffreyGJenkins ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are a highlight of TH-cam each week

  • @davidwilson4190
    @davidwilson4190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I subbed because of this cover! Comment section is absolutely correct. Well done.

  • @andrewsmith448
    @andrewsmith448 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that Starting Line hoodie!

  • @ThisIsJessPaul
    @ThisIsJessPaul ปีที่แล้ว

    Hehehe, Angels and Airwaves still haven't found what they're looking for up in those stars XD Amazing cover, Melton!

  • @barefootwanderer
    @barefootwanderer ปีที่แล้ว

    this is nothing short of perfect mate. WOW

  • @gianlucacrescenzi299
    @gianlucacrescenzi299 ปีที่แล้ว

    In love with this version

  • @woofspider330
    @woofspider330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:17 that first riff immediately made me thing of Facepalm Mute by Periphery lol

  • @MrStrocube
    @MrStrocube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesus, dude, amazing talent. Wow!

  • @amysparks17
    @amysparks17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Full on chills at 30sec in.

  • @BeardTech
    @BeardTech 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crisp drums, chunky tele, massive loud but directed vocals, passionate writing. Brilliant

  • @TannerMxer182
    @TannerMxer182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hells yeah The Starting Line hoodie

  • @chartisiapaxton39
    @chartisiapaxton39 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, like WHERE DO YOU COME FROM??!?!! You have so much talent. Everything about this is perfection 🤌 thank you for putting this out in the world for ua to discover. Cant wait to play it on repeat on Spotify

  • @ThatsRickdiculous
    @ThatsRickdiculous ปีที่แล้ว

    brooooooo! such a fan. i grew up on U2! absolutely love!

  • @yensilluap
    @yensilluap ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U2 should see this! Pretty amazing. You have a lot of talent.

  • @d.mitchellnichols393
    @d.mitchellnichols393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for hearing our requests. Please do a pop punk cover of blessid union of souls - hey leonardo 💕

  • @YotaguyJosh
    @YotaguyJosh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😮 Dude! You went after U2 and you crushed it!!! I don’t know the proper terminology for it all but your ability to sing everywhere is just mind boggling to me. Holy cow man. So good. ✌️🤩

  • @Nfdds
    @Nfdds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so epic man, A&A vibes but way better

  • @jvmoony
    @jvmoony ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn it's so energetic ! Electric ! Awesome !

  • @keldonherriman
    @keldonherriman ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the exact content I needed. What a jam!

  • @Chebington
    @Chebington ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex Melton covering an unadulterated U2 bop.
    Guess I've found what I'm looking for after all.

  • @DriftwoodProject
    @DriftwoodProject ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh this is it! This is perfect!

  • @mk8530
    @mk8530 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get that shit on the radio This is good.

  • @TristianBlake
    @TristianBlake 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I regret that I have but one like to give this video. Time to put it on loop.

  • @TadBigby
    @TadBigby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More U2 please 😁

  • @uselessname
    @uselessname ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is a great version.

  • @thebeesknees45
    @thebeesknees45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely crushed it!

  • @ginamarie6221
    @ginamarie6221 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤ your sweatshirt!!! And among track!

  • @Alex-B-Media
    @Alex-B-Media ปีที่แล้ว

    This goes harder than expected

  • @woodlandscrew-pa8568
    @woodlandscrew-pa8568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely nailed it. Very happy with the song choice. Couldn’t have been any better. You’re super talented dude! Deserve all subs, views, and comments you could get. Keep it up.

  • @TheCHRISCaPWN
    @TheCHRISCaPWN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now this is a wall of sound I can get behind.

  • @william_long1065
    @william_long1065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who loves U2 and pop punk, this is just beautiful

  • @Msf1fn777
    @Msf1fn777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro this song is as awesome as that hoodie!

  • @matt6288joyce
    @matt6288joyce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God there are so many gorgeous moments throughout this song. Got to be one of your best ever

  • @samuelblosser5446
    @samuelblosser5446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So.... It's angels and airwaves

  • @jameswestbrook6626
    @jameswestbrook6626 ปีที่แล้ว

    blown away, brother. Keep it up.. So good.

  • @lostson5216
    @lostson5216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best one yet. Wow.

  • @matthall8744
    @matthall8744 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable. So good.

  • @thekuhn1
    @thekuhn1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad I stumbled across your channel

  • @mikethom9397
    @mikethom9397 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had a tough year but your videos always bring me joy. Thanks!

  • @justindtackett
    @justindtackett ปีที่แล้ว

    The start of this show is that electric drum set. You’ve dialed that thing in. 👌🏻

  • @slothbearanonymous
    @slothbearanonymous ปีที่แล้ว

    ive been looking for this

  • @rrppodcast3347
    @rrppodcast3347 ปีที่แล้ว

    MOST UNDERRATED ARTIST IN HISTORY. (Change my mind)

  • @benit0yo
    @benit0yo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rod Stewart has some bangers that would sound amazing as pop punk spinoffs.

  • @Nizzleberry
    @Nizzleberry ปีที่แล้ว

    Top tier cover and hoodie!

  • @CalenTaylor
    @CalenTaylor ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't find a favorite part to highlight - you smashed it all. Vocals, intricate and banging drum parts, all the guitar tones... just smashed it! I sure hope you're making some living off your work man.

  • @fartzinacan
    @fartzinacan ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn this is good Alex. Really good.

  • @ToddNorthcutt
    @ToddNorthcutt ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the best cover of this song ever? Might be!

  • @jakobmogenson5150
    @jakobmogenson5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's giving big Trophy Eyes vibes!

  • @abcde4774
    @abcde4774 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like Angels & Airwaves with different vocals. 🔥

  • @zcarter80
    @zcarter80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was everything I needed it to be and even if I'm sure you hear it often you doing these covers makes my days a lot brighter. Thanks man for everything.

  • @sadpixels
    @sadpixels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some Dangerous summer vibes. Another banger track. Congrats

  • @hazemonster
    @hazemonster ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING! True Talent! Keep the vids coming.

  • @DanAbsalonson
    @DanAbsalonson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is just…so good!

  • @ericstokes7809
    @ericstokes7809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight killin it!!!!!!!!🎉

  • @EvanHarper772
    @EvanHarper772 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never stop brother, you never miss

  • @Asterix0205
    @Asterix0205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovin the Paramore like guitar solo with the digitech whammy tones ❤