Gang of Youths cover The Middle East 'Blood' for Like A Version
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- Gang of Youths bring the feels covering The Middle East's 'Blood' for triple's Like A Version. Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every week a musician or band comes into the studio to play one of their own songs and cover a song they love.
Since 2004, many artists have participated, including Childish Gambino, Lorde, CHVRCHES, Tame Impala, Tash Sultana, HAIM, Gang of Youths, Halsey, DMA'S, Aurora, Arctic Monkeys. You can watch past sessions here: bit.ly/like_a_v...
You can watch Like A Versions ad-free at www.triplej.net.au
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The smile on that female cellist's face is so life-giving.
I'll never forget hearing it the first time, driving to work, not really listening to the chat, and it started and grew and kept growing and I would have been among a million in that moment helplessly awed by this art that was coming into the world.
This
I think this EVERY time. I'm glad I'm not the only one
EDIT: They fucking did it.
The year is 2021, with this song fast approaching it’s fourth birthday, and we are still yet to see it on Spotify. PLEASE Triple J, I haven’t lost faith.
Mumford and Sons "Delta Tour EP" "Blood with Gangs of Youth" - Slightly different and live from concert.
They finally did! It’s on Spotify
Not the same but thanks
good faith you have buddy.
The fact that the last lyrics go "and the cancer spread into her body and her blood, and there's nothing you can do about it now" mixed with David's life story so far makes this even more powerful than the gorgeous track. And not only this, in Sydney he revealed his ex wife died 5 months ago from the cancer. This is more than simply a song, this is fucking real. Thankyou Gang of Youths for this gem
Jackson Elliott mama
I believe she had melanoma and the lyrics 'she got burnt by the sun too often when she was young'
+trenta38 in what song?
same song - literally the previous line.
+Andrew Neville oh lol gotcha
These guys are some of the most talented musicians I've ever listened to. His voice is incredible. I could honestly listen to him sing anything.
It finished 2 mins ago and I'm still sitting here in silence, crushed. Damn. What a cover. What a song. Hadn't heard either version until right now.
In my opinion this is still the greatest like a version (dare I say song) of all time
Its epic
Don’t you dare!!
Agreed!
Listening to this song when you have a spare few minutes, a break just takes you away from everything, still so salty this wasn’t the best song for the decade fr
wrong
My grandmother is pretty close to dying of cancer, and my grandfather will never love another. They dated 5 weeks and have been married 50 years, 4 children and 12 grandchildren. This song hits home like a freight train. Rad cover, and thanks to Middle East for the untouchable original. Music like this amplifies the emotions of this surreal life.
I love how happy the blonde cello player is! Just stoked to be there and be part of something amazing
I totally watch their faces everytime!
I know she is veryyyy beautiful I'd marry her!
yeah I noticed that too. It's so nice to seem them totally getting into it!
Whenever someone asks me to give them a song to listen to they may have never heard that they will love - I send them to this video. West Coast USA
These lyrics speak to my heart & soul. They take me back to that hospital room where you had to leave mummy and daddy behind and go play with the angels.
Miss you sweet girl.
I truly did not think I could love this song more. And then I heard this.
Word!
you should listen to alice kristiansen's cover. it's beautiful
each time i listen, I like it more & more. Exactly. It's a textbook example of songs that grow on you
Same.
This guy could sing the phone book and make it sound amazing - what a great band. And violins elevate just about anything. Best cover ever.
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED - IT'S ON SPOTIFY
Kind of feel like I've been flayed alive. My grandfather passed away yesterday, and the lyrics have struck me to the bone. Thank you for such an honest performance.
If I could I hug you right now I would, promise I will give a big cuddle to your ma. Chin up cousin.
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Played this song to my 85 year old mother the other day, and she said it was so beautiful, so deep, she loved it too
possibly one of the best like a versions i have heard.
Teddy Holiday Why all the hate? Just chill bro...
Reuben Rasmussen that's sad then..
Reuben Rasmussen i
+mrclancymac1 see how I said " one of the best " and used the words " possibly"
+Teddy Holiday (Childish Gambino) 1v1 me I'm up for it
My school band teacher introduced me to this cover, as well as many other songs from less popular musicians. Each day I am thankful to my father and that teacher for allowing me to have such a diverse taste in music.
Thanks Mr. B
The diversity and sensitivity in all their songs is just amazing, so passionate, full of life, full of angst, just is alluring to listen to, and musically so provocative, cannot pick a song that I love more than the others, this Band totally rocks!!
I cried. I'm not even ashamed. By far one of the most beautiful Like A Versions I've ever heard
Greatt !!!!! I saw 2 days ago in Lisbon playing this song with Mumford and sons .... no words !!!!
Me too and it was SO AMAZING ! I can't even find the words to describe how powerful it was
I just saw they uploaded a professional recording of the version you’re talking about and yeah major fomo
Lucky you..so jealous..seen on you tube..and that was good.
3:55 look at the female cello player. This is what music does to us. Love and joy!
I'm in tears, this song got me through so much when I was younger. Thanks Gang Of Youths for doing it justice and taking it ever further!!!! Absolutely stunning.
I am rarely floored or impressed. Too many drugs as a kid , but this made me cry for real. This is why I listen to so much classical. The emotion evoked here is one I rarely feel. Thank you gals and gents. This was special and you made my year!
Me again. Just reminding myself that this is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Thank you for making my life feel exceptional once again as I listened to your masterpiece.
Older brother, restless soul, lie down
Lie for a while with your ear against the earth
And you'll hear your sister sleep talking
Say "Your hair is long but not long enough to reach
Home to me
But your beard
Someday might be"
And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor
Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four
And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more
She'll lay it aside
Older father, weary soul, you'll drive
Back to the home you made on the mountainside
With that ugly, terrible thing
Those papers for divorce
And a lonely ring
A lonely ring
Sit on your porch
And pluck your strings
And you'll find somebody you can blame
And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea
And you'll find the peace of the Lord.
Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly
Over your life once more before you die
Since our grandma passed away
You've waited for forever and a day
Just to die
And someday soon
You will die
It was the only woman you ever loved
That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young
And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood
And there's nothing you can do about it now
Absolutely crippling cover. The original is so beautifully written and this does it such great justice. Kudos - goosebumps felt across Australia this morning.
Everyone wanting this song on Spotify, the day has finally arrived. September 9th the year of our lord 2022.
A month before my grandma passed away 💔
am i the only one that listens to this over and over again
Nope.
Um. Noooo way.
nah mate, i'm here too
Pretty sure I'm 237,000 of the 2,379,000 views
Nppe
There have been a lot of amazing covers through Like A Version, covers that alter what you think of when you remember a song, and I think this is right up there. Just the energy & enjoyment of everyone playing gives off a positivity that hits you every time you watch this.
Gang of Youths are a true gift to music. Breathtaking performance.
I return to this song often. It is exquisite. An all time top 100 as far as I'm concerned.
ITS HAPPENING
ITS FINALLY ON SPOTIFY ❤️
Just came to comment this! How good is it!
This band is blowing everyone else away at the moment! Who would have thought The Middle East would suit them so perfectly. Brilliant version!!
Someone always says it about every Like A Version but this is hands down, no contest, the best one ever
Can't stop listening to this cover. Better than the original, and did not think that was possible.
This will forever be my favourite Like a Version - absolute magic. Can't wait to see them live, in November!
Ben & Liam, you are both doing a great job. We appreciate it mateys!!!
Much love to you both and FUCK the haters!!!
are there controversies with them?
They made a video yesterday I think for ruok day talking about the struggles that they've had coming to terms with a lot of the hate they have gotten since taking over. I think that's what he's referring to.
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Joji is such an amazing guitarist, honestly after re-listening to over and over again, I realised how much of the tone he sets just through his playing alone. Love the way he has those high tones throughout almost like a bango twang but somehow on an electric guitar!
It's finally in Spotify!!! About fckn time!!!
Unbelievable song, just so great and perfectly delivered by one of my favourite bands Gang of Youths. Shout out to the classical string section who perfectly deliver the vocal choruses from the original and they seem to love this song just as much as I do.
I am sitting here stunned after listening to this for the 10th time....an incredible cover by an incredible band, not since Ben Harper did under pressure has a like a version affected me as much... there is something special here... thankyou for giving this to the world
Hearing David sing these lyrics is absolutely emotionally shattering!!! Incredibly powerful performance... and one of the greatest like a versions of all time... if not the greatest.
The best Like A Version of 2017, if not all time. Gave me goosebumps all over.
How do they do it every single time? All my friends by LCD a couple of years ago, and now this? They truly are incredible musicians and people. PLUS THEY ARE RAD LIVE! The total package.
Their new album, tour and now this. It is all so beautiful and has so much meaning and I think it is brave of him to put so much emotion into the music. He puts so much love into the way he sings and I think there are so many people out there that forget about this beautiful side of music.
PS: those fucking high notes at the end killed me
One of the BEST like-a-versions ever, I'd say.
The ending of this song, is so emotive, the quiet but soulful wish, an elegiac remembrance, so many emotions resonate in this song, it is certainly an amazing piece of music, I LOVE IT!!
one of the BEST like a versions EVER !!! The whole thing is like one massive crescendo and its to perfect oml I'm still tingling from listening to that!!
Such a good song !!! Proposed to fiancé the day this was played. Holds a special place
Am totally addicted to this Band, this song!! What awesome musicians, the lyrics, the presentation, the interpretation of the lyrics, WOWWWW!
This is still the best like a version of all time
This is my favorite type of cover. Respectful to the original while putting your own essence into it.
David Andrew on piano. Those of you who saw the Hordern gig will recognise him. He's the guy "Persevere" was written about.
David Reynolds well technically it's about Emmy Grace his daughter, but yes. Lovely guy.
Adrian, technically it's about Emme, not Emmy. Yeah, David's a lovely guy and Jess is wonderful too. And might I mention, you did a brilliant job on the new album too!
Jess is my favourite!!!
Haha! No idea where that came from mate... I don't even know a Jess!
David Reynolds Jess ftw!
Oh wow.. I think the ending is the most heartbreaking thing ever, I just love it so much with the violin and the humming. Sadly, in the live versions at concerts they nearly always leave that part out
The Middle East - Blood (LYRICS)
Older brother, restless soul, lie down
Lie for a while with your ear against the earth
And you'll hear your sister sleep talking
Say, Your hair is long but not long enough to reach
Home to me
But your beard
Someday might be
And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor
Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four
And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more
She'll lay it aside
Older father, weary soul, you'll drive
Back to the home you made on the mountainside
With that ugly, terrible thing
Those papers for divorce
And a lonely ring
A lonely ring
Sit on your porch
And pluck your strings
And you'll find somebody you can blame
And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea
And you'll find the peace of the Lord.
Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly
Over your life once more before you die
Since our grandma passed away
You've waited for forever and a day
Just to die
And someday soon
You will die
It was the only woman you ever loved
That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young
And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood
And there's nothing you can do about it now
i sometimes feel like bands are cheating when they do like a version with a full band...then this shit gets dropped and my jaw is on floor
good job making it your own
Heard this version at the Mumford and Sons concert, played together by the two bands. It was absolutely the most beautiful music I heard that night. The original version is a great piece for work but this version makes it unforgettable because you get addicted to it!
Can I find it online?
@@jacobeller3377 Mumford and Sons have just posted video were they play it live in Stockholm. /watch?v=ho18XT9b6a8
I'm an absolute mess right now :') That song means the world to me and I think this is the greatest cover/version I have ever heard of it!
Easily one of the best voices ever out of Australia
All these instruments and his voice in harmonious spirit are just angelic
Get around em for #1 in the hot 100. These rock legends deserve their name in lights now!!!
Jesus, this man is attractive.
oh yes 🔥
The girl on the cello can't stop smiling when the song really kicks in...same for me. Amazing version, incredible band.
I can't stop watching this. It was seriously the best like a version ever. Dave's voice is like no other. These guys are true artists.
I dunno, I bet I've watched it more times than you! It's the most awesome like a version I've heard in a long time.
cried when i heard it on the radio, cried even more when i watched the video.
God damn Gand of Youths, you've made my day, week, month
Year, decade, century, millennium.....
Alice Quarrell so glad it wasn't just me!! Literally can't even contain myself when I watch/listen to it
Oh yeh, there's no containing...
Quality interview too boys.
Gang of youths breath hope and life into the world, I can't get enough.
Jeff Buckley and Halleluja, Jimi Hendrix and All Along the Watchtower, Sinead O'Connor and Nothing Compares 2 U, Soft Cell and Tainted Love.
Every now and then an artist comes along and covers a song improving or changing it in such a way that they become the new custodians of it.
Gang of youths are the new custodians of Blood.
It was a long 5 years, but thank you for finally putting the original cover on Spotify ❤️❤️
Easily my favourite like a version to date. I can't get over how beautiful this is...
There have been a lot of truly amazing Like a Versions, they have been going on for so long, have covered so many different genres. I don't think it is possible to declare one that is the definitive 'best' however if someone did, it would be pretty damn hard to go past this one.
My number one vote in 2017 hottest 100, every time I listen to it I get goosebumps and tears. Just keeps getting better and better each time - cannot thank gang of youths enough for the incredibly positive impact they’ve had on my life.
I’ll always be so grateful that someone took the time to introduce me to this beautiful song. Everything about this is breathtaking.
This song and cover are perfection…tears, every time ✨😪💛✨
Fucking hell they really need to release this as a proper track on spotify
Hands down the best Like A Version ever. Just pure perfection.
I don't know how they do it, but they are by far the best band in Australia right now. So much passion whenever they play. Dave's voice is so magical as well
Ocean Alley are good but still have a long way too go. I hope the small sector of their fan base which is delusional try hards don't ruin the band for outsiders though.
Joseph Wright true stories, I've seen Gang of Youth at Woodford last year and they sucked pulled a tiny crowd compared to some of the big Aussie bands ive seen at woodford over the years. John Butler Trio was like a can of sardines way past the area of the mosh pit same as The Cat Empire heaps of Australian bands have been way more pumped and hype then shitty gang of youth and the set sucked too. Went to see Ocean Alley a few weeks ago in Brisbane literally the greatest concert Ive ever been to. Every song was lit as fuck.
No I don't. I mentioned that they have a small sector of fans which are delusional and are try hards, a group that you're definitely associating yourself with. I don't understand the Motorhead reference, that came out of nowhere. Again trying way too hard again. You tried, that's fine. Have a nice day.
hahaha far out you're trying hard. Have fun man, you've given me some simple entertainment every time I've read your comments.
So so great, love this song and Gang of Youths. I love this... BUT! Can we have "All my friends" back please? THAT one is the greatest like a version of all time!!!!!!!
It's not a video, but it's better than nothing: soundcloud.com/marcus-vella/all-my-friends-cover-gang-of-youths
Please upvote. We need it back!
If anyone happens to have a copy of this, do let us know how we can get it. Don't mind paying at all :)
It's on the Triple J Like a Version CD. Can't remember the number but there are a few other good tracks.
+Joseph Tay there's a few on soundcloud :)
The best band in Australia. No question.
Sticky fingers obvs
At this point in time maybe the best band on the planet?
This band is gash
Indeed
Dissily Mordentroge agreed
I've listened to this tune once a week since it's came out, it is still the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.
Officially my favourite like a version, Gang of Youths never cease to amaze me.
I'd say it'd be pretty difficult to make this song NOT sound amazing but I still got chills on the second verse when it kicked in. So yeah, they nailed it.
4min:47sec, David Attenborough voice - “and it was at this very moment, the Celloist surmised, that the once faithful instrument that had steered her through intellect and discovery had surpassed, and her true calling was in rock n roll”
Just discovered this like a version after listening to the original for years... I'm absolutely floored. This is amazing.
It is, but the original will always be a classic.
Absolutely electrifying version.Him, drummer, band and then the delicious harmony from the strings...omg.. no words. THANK YOU TRIPLE J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS NOW ON SPOTIFY. I REPEAT THIS IS NOW ON SPOTIFY
So is a Like A Version track allowed to win the hottest 100, coz I think we have a serious contender here.
That could be a possibility. Well, the DMAs Like a Version ('Believe' by Cher) reached #6 in the most recent Hottest 100, so it does open up the possibility of a Like a Version #1. I personally still prefer original songs to top the Hottest 100 like it always had been throughout its history, but a #1 Like a Version wouldn't bother me, especially if it is a Like a Version of the quality that Gang of Youths had just done.
Simon Jennings yeah it can!!!😊 i so happy it can be in hottest 100
Number 41 baBY
@@lux7829 is that all?
Don't believe that there could possibly be 612 people who dislike this. Simply not possible.
Wow. Goosebumps. The looks on the cellists' faces say it all really!
Wasn't so sure about this at first, but it really took off at 2:44 and from that point, they really made it their own. Excellent cover.
Still one of my all time favourites
when two of my favourite bands combine and i feel like crying
I love that Mumford and sons brought them on stage to sing this with them as the encore. Well done. Deserve huge success.
This makes me want to move to Australia even more, one of my favorites and this cover is better! Like A Version is the best!!!!
I keep coming back every week to hear this again
Hands down the best like a version ive listened to!! What an emotional ride too!! Gang of youths you fucking rock!
It hits me you know.
The lyrics are so powerful and simple, and even can be related to so many people. I know this is a cover, but this song molded so well with David's concept and how he presents it. It's like every inch and fibre of passion was placed into this song.
I swear at least 50,000 of these views have been from just having it on repeat on my computer
You and Me both, mate
Unbelievable arrangement. Unbelievable performances from everyone. If that doesn’t make your hair stand up nothing will.
The absolute joy on the two humans playing the cellos was enough to give me goosebumps
steve pleskun couldnt agree more.
Their happiness is infectious.
How come this is not in the Triple J Like A Version Spotify playlist? This is the best LAV that has ever been done.