10 Different Rhythm Sections Play 'Every Breath You Take' (The Police)

Alex the drummer and Alex the bassist discuss the importance of the rhythm section in an arrangement. Chaos ensues.
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[@AlexMelton]

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[@neilmurphy7594]

Great video + concept. Spot on, especially that Flea-esque fill. What's the benefit of the V-Drums acoustic series? Is it just to get the form factor of an acoustic kit, or is there any technical benefit to it?

[@juanorea9215]

Great video! One question, what's your take on GetGood Drums vs EZDrummer?

[@iamthesaga]

I think Alex carried the band in this scenario.

[@zfahdjdkgk]

Alex was phoning it in the whole time. This vid would have been nothing without Alex.

[@bishopvida]

alex alexed the band.

[@razorbladezz]

Bahahahaha

[@RedAnalog]

Are you mad? Alex was nothing compared to Alex

[@Apomber]

No way, Alex was way more into it.

[@sirVlinky]

That Foo Fighters section as fire. RIP Taylor. Also, your Grohl impression is SO good!

[@kshepthedrummer]

Yeah he hit that raspy yell perfect 👌🏻

[@jimothy007]

It was so sick!👌🏼👌🏼

[@jacothy]

yeah the Foo Fighters section made me sad

[@crazyjoeshorts5256]

his smile even reminded me of Taylor's.

[@adamstoker]

I came hear to say the same thing, so Grohlish it hurts!

[@pickyyeeter]

Every vid you make, Every poll you take, I be watching you

[@GemCB7]

Every play you make Every cover you make Every riff you play Every stick you break I'll will watching you

[@AmandaArnold]

I need a full take of The 1975 version. It was so good.

[@alexweeks9707]

I wasn’t expecting a The 1975 version on this, but he came out swinging with that banger.

[@Dlogreen]

Legit thinking the same thing. Love his style of playing. Fun to watch and really feels good too

[@shemiaditya7689]

Yaps feels so good to listen to it

[@keintpunay9206]

the george's drum fill says it all

[@rosshuntersinger]

Thought the same thing.

[@charleswasielewski6524]

Well now I want full versions of Every Breath You Take in each of these styles.

[@jeremymckee9649]

Just a full record of the various cover styles.

[@SeongWookSEO]

literally please

[@EnglishLad]

Minus Coldplay and Bruno Mars. They suck. But Alex's versions of them are accurate.

[@TheDukestriker]

Great idea

[@joshmckenzie7526]

The police version sounds similar to the original

[@craymond00]

Bro how do you keep hitting these concepts out of the park. This is so freaking good

[@bringit261]

everyone has a superpower.

[@michaeltagor4238]

@@bringit261 is mine being a problem to my parent cus I don't remember me being so 'super' at something other than that

[@amaze2n]

@@bringit261 nah, it's not a superpower. Alex just put a lot of time into it. He knows the artists and their different styles, he knows his instruments, and he practiced a lot. No matter how talented you are, you don't get there without putting in the time. Honestly, I don't think talent is even a thing, it's all about how much motivation you have to get good at something and how early in life you start on it.

[@benjamin-ernestabraham7298]

The Alex Melton cinematic universe's lore expands with this conversation. How do the drummer and the bassist really feel about each other? Will we ever see a second guitarist move to take the frontman / singer role? Which Alex is arranging all of these covers but maybe doesn't get enough credit? We'll have to stay tuned to find out.

[@benstrombeck5130]

this is so good XD

[@SethLilly]

The Taylor Hawkins finale hit me in the feels, dude. You even have the same joyous expression Taylor had when he played, like you were connected with every beat. Well done, Alex.

[@sexytopramen]

As a bass player I wilfully accept this validation of my place in the band.

[@stevenarevalo3132]

Same

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

Same

[@wile9763]

Same. Didn't know people notice us.

[@adrianozuna2149]

Same

[@iarthurpeterson]

GET BACK IN YOUR HOLE BASSEY BOY Cuz I miss you down here

[@bsf723]

As a die hard Foo Fighters fan, your interpretation of Taylor and Nate was spot on. Got me in the feels and made me miss Taylor that much more. Well done sir, keep up the great work.

[@Fogoat]

The groove at 0:49 is so clean. As a drummer and a semi-bassist, this is a cool video concept and I would not mind seeing more like it.

[@JayBigDadyCy]

The Taylor section at the end was just amazing. Got chills from that. One I would've loved to hear is Taking Back Sunday (Mark O'Connell and Shaun Cooper).

[@benjaminjohnson1755]

TBS covered Message in a Bottle.

[@ryannovel8892]

This guy deserve a full contract... With some big records out there

[@Alveyjr21]

I prefer this. He can do his own thing without anyone trying to control him.

[@HanginAtHome]

He’s now signed to Pure Noise Records!

[@ryannovel8892]

@@Alveyjr21 Yeah... I know... But financial wise??? You can't really walk alone on creative industry like this. Producing music is not easy, to say the least. And not cheap either. Especially on marketing thingy :') Yet, he could discuss the term and condition with the records where he could produce his music with freedom.

[@eccod]

Which guy? The drummer or the bassist?

[@Icy_Cards]

@@Alveyjr21 Hoping someone would say that...... I

[@Blazersj13v2]

Top tier attention to detail with the switch to traditional grip for Stewart Copeland!

[@HermelJaworski]

Drums and bass are killing, but can we talk about those amazing vocals as well ?

[@shannonwilhoite9747]

💯

[@tomgarland5114]

This was excellent! Also, as a drummer, I appreciated you switching to traditional grip when doing Stewart Copeland.. Nice touch man 🔥

[@KY.0009]

Loved the Foo Fighters part...RIP Taylor

[@08hahahah]

This is amazing, however, in order to decide who is better (drums or bass) I think I am going to need to see a round two! Might I suggest... "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac... or maybe "separate ways" by Journey... just a thought =)

[@tommyreusse3858]

oh yes we need a fleetwood mac!!!

[@Tyler-eq6hp]

"Dreams" would be so good!

[@scarfaceari6393]

Dreams sounds good, but Journey man, that's some good stuff right there!

[@TheAerosophic]

rhiannon by fleetwood mac would be dope!

[@plivings93]

I would love covers in the style of The 1975. My favourite cover on this one. Love the work Alex!!

[@Broski-Brodski]

I love how not only are you playing in all of their styles, but you also mimic their mannerisms when they all perform, it’s like you genuinely channel each member of each band’s energy, genuine talent over here brother

[@hyperionhelios190]

Just like "I Think I'm OKAY" and "Fireflies", I NEED MORE OF THESE

[@BurkeLivingston]

Yo the Dave grohl vocal impression was low key pretty spot on

[@Markephillips77]

The Green Day version was insanely good! It had me laughing out loud when it started it was so good!

[@rayparenteau]

The Foo Fighters section was PERFECTION. Nice job brother. 🤙

[@Hypheh]

Impressive! Alex and The Meltons have been together for so long that they're all arguing and throwing each other with drumsticks.. like brothers. Yes, that must be it.

[@noahpauley]

I would love to see you do more the 1975 related content

[@jakes5530]

100%

[@ryanmcintyre7355]

@@jakes5530 1000%

[@DSled]

@@ryanmcintyre7355 10000%

[@BigFatSnorlax]

@@DSled 100,000%

[@markwalls8651]

@@BigFatSnorlax 1,000,000%

[@niels1t1if]

The way you made all the versions genuinly sound like the band you're trying to act as

[@michaelb60]

You know Alex, you're actually a pretty great rhythm section.

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

This is actually better than I thought it would be. Including the names was a nice touch

[@phejom]

The angles and airwave part, omg love. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lazerboomerang]

The Foo Fighters segment is so friggin' spot on, it made me happy and sad and euphoric. Thanks for that! ❤🤘🏽

[@theHollisLoft]

Not only was this a clever idea, incredibly well executed, but I found the ending to be surprisingly moving. Thank you for creating something so fun and beautiful.

[@ThisIsDAPGang]

For the love of god please make a full cover of this song in the style of Angels and Airwaves. That section of the video was the highlight of my day 🤯🤯

[@pewpews2146]

I think its great though that youre able to break down what makes a band's sound specific to them. Little nuances you dont really pick up on generally, at least passively listening to. The sound is critical with all members of the band coming together.

[@dombarker2113]

I disagree. That would be cool but he’s most often just taking the drum and bass part directly from one of those other bands’ songs and slapping them into the track without changes. That’s why they sound like the band. It’s not “in the style of” it’s just literally what they’ve played before

[@angryirishpunk]

Absolutely incredible, we need more of these

[@seemego2150]

This was awesome!! Do more!

[@thejasontlewis]

Great, great stuff. As an old guy, some of the bands I never heard of sounded a lot like bands I have heard of but are from a generation before. You get better and better at this, man. Keep going.

[@GeneCarrasca]

That Foo Fighters version sounded amazing!

[@otonashi_3578]

This was great! Would love to hear another one. Thanks, Alex!

[@diversedad7954]

As the newer drummer in a band, I once learned so much by following an amazing experienced bass player. He really led me down the path to where years later I now have confidence to lead the band. I never really paid attention to bass before then and now it's one of my favorite parts to listen to in music.

[@shaunwells9622]

We definitely need round 2, maybe even best out of 7. Another great video that's been added to my playlist of songs I listen to while working on my book. Thanks for all the great music. (I think the drummer took round 1 😆)

[@austincampbellmusic]

Digging the creative ways this guy plugs his content at the end of each video. We have to stand out as musicians. You sir, are doing an excellent job!

[@prolific8]

Superb stuff as always.

[@AppleSlizerd]

What an incredible video. Great work!

[@rome8180]

This is my favorite video of yours yet. I'm sure people have praised your concepts and your arrangements and your understanding of genres. But I bet you don't get enough praise for your production skills. Your songs sound amazing. I can only imagine how long it takes you to put one of these videos together,.

[@larryfenix]

During paramore your vocals sounded like Bert from the Used. Awesome! You should definitely do some of their songs or a song in the style of the Used.

[@romulo353]

Alex's talent + The Used, that would be pretty entertaining to watch indeed.

[@benjaminjohnson1755]

10 different styles of The Taste of Ink

[@romulo353]

@@benjaminjohnson1755 We need this.

[@MrMut3r]

Totally. Uncanny

[@dtrpunk]

Thought so too

[@jetstream01]

One of my favorite videos you've made. Keep it up!!

[@flymgl]

I enjoyed this immensely. You're a genius, Alex!

[@littlejohn0836]

The work this man puts in! Whatva great concept. Smashes it out of the park everytime.

[@sullysix81]

for real he is doing so much. then I am sure he is doing all the editing and stuff too. very talented

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Now I am dying for a full cover in the style of 1975, that was a BOP!!! 🙏🧡

[@elonmusket6178]

Man you keep getting better and better! Amazing!

[@jdeacon]

Loved it! Absolutely want to hear more.

[@rruhland]

Yay you switched to a pick for the Nate Mendel part! Gotta love the attention to detail! Taylor and Dave get a ton of credit (and rightly so) but I think Nate and Chris are so key to the sound as well.

[@thepumpkinking13]

After going through all the versions, I decided The 1975 one was my favorite. Then I went and replayed it to make sure, and realized that was almost entirely because of the groovy ass guitar. I think I failed this exercise. I am definitely aware of how impactful a top-notch rhythm section is though. The bass is frequently under-utilized in most music.

[@JordanBlue1]

The 1975 really does having some grooves guitar. My favorite guitar driven tracks of theirs are Pressure and She’s American.

[@sarimshah]

The groovy guitar is a compliment to how strong that offbeat/ accent rhythm feels that George is so famous for. With a straight forward composition it would feel quite bland I think even though it’s a funky little guitar part .

[@sullysix81]

I kinda want a whole 1975 version of this song.

[@Brandondrumkc]

Another banger! That was sick!

[@joemarkland5544]

These videos consistently amaze me. PLEASE continue to make hundreds of more of these!

[@peterw2880]

I know it’s no necessarily the point of the video, but what a great tribute to Taylor Hawkins. The joy on your face during the Foo Fighters piece is palpable, and damn it’s tough not to get emotional. Thank you for this, man

[@scarfaceari6393]

Can't not comment (and leave a like) on this one. This was just too good. Even got kinda emotional when you you threw in Foo (RIP Taylor Hawkins). From the song choice to the performance, everything was just spot on. More power to you, sir! ...and more content like this one, please!

[@scarfaceari6393]

oh and sorry bassist Alex, but drummer Alex wins this one.

[@PolysMusic]

This is absolutely amazing!!

[@johncostello4565]

I’ve been following your content for years and this is my favorite thing you’ve created. Awesome video Alex

[@hannesolivier204]

Let’s be honest, the triangle has the most important role. It provides rhythm, harmonics, accents and so much more.

[@TheDistur]

And it's the strongest shape.

[@bengillis7503]

Nope. Cowbell.

[@HarryHopkinson]

Would love to see another one of these!!! You got some beautiful tones out of that bass

[@atrottycre8tiveconnections]

Loved every minute of this! The drums for sure take the show! Definitely do another one!

[@viniciusleaoa]

Actually, Alex Melton is definetly the most important instrument

[@grammar_shark]

What do you mean, "actually"?

[@grammar_shark]

What do you mean, "actually"?

[@TylerMack]

When Alex hits Blink 182 it is undeniable that it goes deep to the bones

[@tommyhuckleberry4273]

Unreal man!! Keep it up!!!

[@CrossrockCases]

Great video man! Congratulations!

[@jakes5530]

Finally The 1975 gets some love! Would be awesome to see more covers in their style

[@hugobouchard8470]

Every young musician should see this video. Good rythm section = Good band.... All I have to say.

[@RENEGADE92]

You really should do another one of these! That was amazing. You really nailed all those different playing styles so well!

[@tonyrobert4128]

This was so awesome. I'd love to see many more of these. Bass for the win!

[@haydengroeschel]

holy shit the 1975 section was so groovy. totally something the band themselves would have orchestrated

[@gundamofspitara7583]

You should do another one, like maybe a Switchfoot song, because Jon Foreman slaps!

[@stineb]

this was so useful and epic thank you so much

[@kevin_segura]

😂😂😂 that was awesome man. We want more! We want more!

[@paulf3833]

Drums are the bricks, and Bass is the mortar. Can't have one without the other to build something awesome

[@CarlinTran]

Inconclusive. Need more data. Another video please!

[@WetheDee]

Incredible work as always bruski!

[@spcysos]

Awesome job once again! I really enjoyed this video!

[@PierreVG]

You've got such sweet sounds on your Roland VAD-706, is it VST samples or are you using module sounds ? Very nice cover as always, loved 1975 & Foo Fighters versions ! Cheers

[@AlexMelton]

It’s a GetGood Drums VST, link should be in the pinned comment at the top!

[@PierreVG]

@@AlexMelton Oooh those are very nice vst! Thank you for the info, imma buy it too for sure. Cant wait to see your next cover!

[@prisonmike4971]

Do another..but switch spots.

[@shawnthompson2303]

excellent work, Alex

[@BenGasser]

You are one super talented lad Alex. Awesome video & keen to see more of these!

[@MonkeyTurtle100]

That Dave Grohl vocal tho 😍

[@alexzemaitis1207]

When you did the Foo Fighters version, It felt like the ghost of Taylor Hawkins took over your body for a good minute!! It brought me happy and sad at the same time!! Rock on Alex 🤘🏼🔥🔥

[@kif411]

Need more of this!

[@Mountie2013ap]

Awesome video!! Yes, do another!!!!

[@ga845828]

Yes! Do another! These are great!

[@b5maddog]

Yes please another one. I loved this!

[@parkfan1]

Keep up the amazing work Alex! I appreciate all the work you put into your songs and videos!

[@rajkishoresarma9136]

Amazing video!

[@Chris-gn9uz]

Fantastic!! Definitely do another one!

[@bluedevil222]

Again please! That was awesome!!

[@brenttaylor4245]

Keep on rocking out. Loved this video.

[@jefferycunningham9856]

This was sick! Definitely need another one. Great job!

[@NavigationTraining]

Great idea for a video, love it!

[@fueledbycurry]

This is so epic! I can see you put in a lot on your videos lately. You're amazing, Alex. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@KateMatiew]

How come this is so good every time! Thank you

[@davecgriffith]

Great concept. A very fun listen. More please!