A Michael Jackson COVER!!! | Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal | Reaction

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[@FizzyWM]

I don’t even really consider this a cover. I think of it entirely as a tribute.

[@75jamesd]

I agree 100%

[@Kristian179]

facts & now no one can ever cover an MJ song the same

[@rickippolito6697]

MJ loved it. They recorded it as a throw away and their manager sent it to MJ’s camp and he got fully behind it.

[@dancallahan4183]

Jackson was such a big fan of it, his family wanted them to perform it at Jackson's memorial

[@Ultra-Collector]

It wasn’t a throw away,it was an homage to the man’s work.

[@alucard8433]

@@Ultra-Collector The music video was a homage, they originally did the song in 2001 and the music video came out 8 years later after MJ died.

[@whitediggity]

@@alucard8433no the music video came out in 2001 too. I remember it on MTV. 2009 Is the KZbin upload date.

[@cake94309]

​@@whitediggity i was 7 in 2001 and remember the music video playing on tv as i was getting ready for school

[@Comrade_mommy]

I don’t remember all the details but I do remember that MJ was a big fan of their version. So much so that when MJ passed his family had alien ant farm perform at the memorial concert.

[@blazinjedi2008]

First part I knew but I didnt know MJ's family had them perform at his memorial.

[@nathanclarke2777]

MJ had no problem to this, in fact he was happy with it!

[@christhornycroft3686]

One thing you have to respect Michael Jackson for is not taking himself too seriously. There were artists who refused to let artists cover or Weird Al parody their songs, but Michael didn't care. He took it as a compliment. Satire and mimicry in most cases is the sincerest form of flattery. Unless you're a villain in a Mel Brooks film. Then you're probably racist.

[@DPYROAXIS]

Michael worked with Al to help recreate the music video.

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

I remember MJ in a Halloween special and he made some super scary face...I knew then he understood how his face looks to people lol

[@RickSmith-tb8xr]

Michael himself approved this cover

[@James-us8nt]

MJ loved the song. After he passed the family even invited them to be part of the ceremony. Pretty great. Also the drummer always reminds me of Rick Hoffman from Suits and i can't unsee it.

[@michaelengel8995]

Drummer had 1 silver glove on. Another tribute!!!

[@007chinochef]

This is not just a cover. This is a tribute

[@elmerfudd6740]

the first thriller callout was the chick jumping into the pool with the wolf mask and letterman jacket.

[@sharmullins3894]

Oh, and MJ loved this version.

[@lisanelson6073]

Michael loved it!

[@ericlynnes1228]

Michael loved music, and he loved other versions of his stuff. From Weird Al's parodies to the many, many covers in jjust about every genre, I've never heard of a time when he didn't give his blessing going in, or didn't love it when he heard them.

[@robert-michaeloneill186]

Except for Just Lose It by Eminem 😂

[@tjt21]

One of the few covers I ever liked. And, I love that the whole video pays homage to Michael. Michael loved it, btw❤

[@sharmullins3894]

LOVE this cover. They did such a good job.

[@MissMaria1969]

I love this a true classic ❤️❤️

[@rhondagreene637]

He was sitting in a glove with Bubbles

[@thomasfosterjr.5247]

They did a phenomenal job switching genres and making it their own style while still keeping the soul of the song....not sure exactly how to say that.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

You just did….👍

[@michellebuchanan730]

I was a teenager when MJ started. I love his music and him. I never gave this cover a chance until now.

[@tracejohnson5519]

Best cover EVER!

[@coreyrees840]

Bass players bringing the MJ vibes

[@Timur21]

He’s my favorite part lol

[@TenmaStupidity]

It was a different time, people weren't as easily offended and actually just enjoyed the Tribute....

[@kimsherrell2866]

I think they did a great job love it . wonderfully job I'll give it a A+

[@longaugust]

One of the best covers of all time. Michael was behind them 100%.

[@billbrown4026]

And the chair he's sitting in is a single, sequined glove.

[@kennethcelorio4937]

You just witnessed the greatest tribute video to Michael Jackson, ever.

[@mattjones2726]

Another MJ cover to check out is Chris Cornell's take on Billie Jean

[@tarajonesanne]

Yup was a teen when it came out and word was the manager sent it to the MJ camp without the band knowing and MJ loved it so much he made tips for the video and said in a interview he liked it more then his, inclu his tip for the drummer wearing 1 glove 🤙

[@56kwith200ping]

"I dont know" I thought I was the only one who realized it was still ther and sung live by my boy on bass...

[@cozenw3236]

The kid dancing is doing it in front of MJ’s former childhood home.

[@profanepersonality]

GO PACK GO!!!

[@emerald1805]

Legally there is not a problem with an artist doing a cover of any song that’s ever been released to the public. No artist can stop someone from doing a cover version, assuming the original artist or writer licensed the song through a performance rights organization such as BMI or ASCAP. I believe Michael Jackson licensed his through BMI. Any bar band can play it, and anyone can do a cover. An artist can possibly ask you not to do it. Until recently, the idea that someone could not do a cover - was not even considered. Everyone knew that your publicly released songs, can be covered. So long as the royalties are administered.

[@KitsuneSoup]

That's true, but most do go out and ask. No one wanted to make an enemy of MJ at that time. Weird Al partnered with MJ so often, MJ paid for sets and mixing for videos, even though Al said many times he didn't /have/ to get permission.

[@ccbig1966]

During the sidewalk scene, when the lead singer is standing in the colum of smoke... that represents Michael Jackson during a Pepsi commercial where he was accidentally burned by pyrotechnics that set his hair on fire.

[@katemcalpine2836]

The kid in the mask is dancing in front of the actual Jackson home in Gary, Indiana.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Love this since I’m actually named after MJ in tribute to my oldest sister who died in an accident 3 months before I was born

[@Thatgirl1973]

😂🤣 I didn't even think about Bubbles, but yep! I always thought they did MJ proud with this, and I don't say that lightly. ❤

[@dancallahan4183]

The video has so many deep MJ cuts in it; from some of the dance moves the kid and the band do (besides the lean), the flag on the house with the exploding car, some of the t-shirts people are wearing, the drummer with one glove, etc

[@russwaynick5347]

The guy at the end with the Elizabeth Taylor tattoo on his back and the thriller contact lenses

[@SIXX2772]

Assume nothing...if MJ would have had a problem with it then it wouldn't have been released! lol

[@CMSnyder80]

As others had stated Michael loved this..and the video is full of so many homages it was clearly produced with love. The editing at the beginning of the bridge is the same way they edited part of the Billie Jean video. The girl jumping into the pool with the werewolf mask was wearing a letterman like MJ was in the Thriller video. It is hard to see but in some shots you can catch the drummer has a glove on his right hand..and the chair with "Bubbles" is a sparkly glove. The man's eyes at the end of this video are a callback to the Thrilled video as one of MJ's contacts was askew when they shot it and they purposefully recreated it here. In fact..MJ hooked with up with the tech for the lean. There are a whole lot of other little things going on but there are some of them.

[@Hisdudeness9500]

It is supposed to be Bubbles, and they're sitting in a silver glove. The entire video is pretty much an homage to MJ. He loved it and fully signed off on it.

[@revjim123]

That kid is dancing in front of the house the Jackson’s lived in Gary Indiana

[@michellebuchanan730]

Love me some American Pie!!!

[@welding_guy7524]

This is the absolute best cover ever. If I remember correctly it was a hidden track

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

It was when Jim super glued himself to himself

[@Steven-le4bc]

Love this cover version. You need more light for your video ❤.

[@BeboRulz]

They got Michael's approval & he loved the video. You missed a TON of easter eggs lol You should def look those up 😊

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Though i really like their version of SC, people really need to see the video. They're serious musicians with a great sense of humor.

[@fellowchucker7224]

If you had fun with AAF. Check out Fallout Boy's cover of Beat it.

[@armynurseboy]

That was a good one too!

[@kshay1882]

MJ and family loved this,♥

[@lordtj63]

Michael sanctioned this and loved every second of it...much love to you from the UK

[@56kwith200ping]

For the True Die Hard MJ fan . I heard there were over 20 referneces to MJ and his vidioes but i consider myself a fan from birth in the 80's and i could only count like 14.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Tribute to MJ….rumor has it Michael loved it,including the video. ❤️🎶❤️

[@woodyheywood8792]

Loved the reaction man!

[@davidagiel8130]

It’s a cover and a parody of everything MJ and it’s hilarious

[@littlebutohwow]

Yes, and the werewolf from “thriller” jumped in to the pool…lots of MJ references from different songs

[@regularsizeruss3874]

The "Smooth Criminal Lean" was first done by the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz"... in 1938

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Great cover.

[@mattblatchley2061]

From my memories...MJ was extremely kind and gracious to other musicians...

[@56kwith200ping]

AAF called MJ and asked for permission and he said go ahead and he was on location at times during the video recording.

[@jackbounder6374]

This was a few months after he died I believed. They pushed it through due to all of the homage. They did this in October again a few months after he died.

[@davidward9737]

Mj the goat! Billy Jeans lit steps. A homage to thriller. Moonwalker was broadcast on so many channels in 88. I can listen to hard rock. You can listen to rap. We all can listen to Jackson

[@ToddPro]

Great cover!

[@robertsutton206]

it is entertainment and a nice sped up cover

[@munkeeBraynStoo]

California Dreaming by Cam Cole. He covers it awesome. Skip to 1:25 in the video called Sounds From the Van #7 (California Dreaming). It's awesome

[@56kwith200ping]

It's not a Cover. It's a Tribute to the man MJ.

[@Davey_bfg71]

Hey bro, greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 I absolutely love this cover and I’m pretty sure Michael & his family did too, and why do I think this? In Wales’ capital city, Cardiff in 2011 we hosted the Michael Forever - Tribute Concert at the 75,000 seater Millenium Stadium. Of course MJ has passed in 2009 and this concert marked what would have been his 40th Anniversary as a solo act, Alien Ant Farm were invited to perform this at that show!! They joined the likes of Beyoncé, Christine Aguilera, Ne-yo, Jamie Fox, La Toya and Gladys Knight to name a few!! What I think is so great about the video is how they pay homage to MJ in so many ways, like you mentioned Bubbles the chimpanzee, the leaning, the dance moves from Thriller, the pavement/sidewalks lighting up, there are probably more but it’s so well thought out and shows the level of respect they have for MJ 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@gruntworker92]

🤘🤘❤

[@chadplace5613]

That was Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, at the end of the video..the guy with the cat eyes.

[@56kwith200ping]

American Pie in 2000 is like Porky's or Revenge of the Nerds in the 80's.

[@koldsteel1904]

That car scene is a reference on what happened on MJs Black or White Video back in 1991. There was no music, MJ was dancing then he was breaking car windows that had the Nazi symbol, one said "Ni****s go home", KKK, and some others. While dancing he did his famous crotch grab. MJ had to make a shorter version of the song, taking off the violent scene, and the crotch grabbing. They thought it promoted violence. I remember when it came out, it was a special premier and had the newest technology when the people would morph into other people. If you search the original video, it is 11 minutes long.

[@corybowman9583]

It's a tribute song to MJ.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

killer cover, and a clip that's still funny even today! ❤

[@andy60234]

Prince let a cover of when doves cry on the Romeo and Juliet movie in the 90 with Leonardo and Claire.

[@kaypirinha1982]

did you noticed the drummer's white glove?

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

MJ loved rock which is why he had many rock tracks, MJ had some of the best rock guitarists backing him

[@scottipmagician]

You should check out Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean (Acoustic)

[@firefighterchick]

If you like the American Pie films you should watch Porkys!!!! It's the original films that are probably the reason American Pie ever became a thing. A great movie and the sequels aren't too bad. Michael Jackson gave his blessing dor this cover and the video. He loved it!

[@TanyaQueen182]

This is a beautiful tribute song.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

I had a feeling you would dig this one. And pretty sure the chimp was a tribute to 'bubbles'.

[@jackclark4774]

You have to listen to this other great “tribute” to Michael Jackson. Jazz greats Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten performing Beat it! Fair warning though it is different yet insanely beautiful!

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

MJ loved it since they had to get Michael’s permission

[@TanyaQueen182]

MJ actually chose that young kid who dances. He helped direct this video and he loved it.

[@killerdove123]

I didn't know that. That was so cool of him!

[@7seth11]

No. Michael initially didn't like the kid in a mask. They reshot the kid dancing with no mask, sent it to Michael, and he decided to go with the masked version. He didn't have anything to do with the video, with the exception of giving his approval.

[@ericevans370]

Umm, Yea , Bubbles and the Chair was a Glove.. MJ gave His Blessing

[@user-cw1jj2of1d]

Gotta check out Chris Cornell's acoustic cover of MJ's Billie Jean.

[@kshay1882]

Whitney Houstn made Dolly Parton a lot of money for "i will always love you " if the original artist approved, you hit Gold and both come out richer from it. Chris Stapleton and Fast Car

[@dr.tankenstien]

It was simply a tribute cover to MJ.... it's not just Smooth Criminal but several other videos....

[@exile220ify]

I've always felt a cover shouldn't be done UNLESS the band is going to add something OF THEMSELVES to it. That absolutely happened here. That said, it is also a very loving tribute to the original song.

[@6Haunted-Days]

He directed the video! Michael I mean…..

[@exile220ify]

@@6Haunted-Days Nice try. Next time, do your research. "The music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld and shot in San Fernando, California. It features the band performing in a wrestling ring, and in front of a suburban house. The video also references various Jackson music videos, including the "Smooth Criminal" video itself."

[@victorramsey5575]

Yeah, MJ LOVED their cover. He was totally on board. 2 other covers that are great is Bad Wolves cover of the Cranberries Zombie (it'll make you cry!), and Public Enemy/Anthrax doing Bring The Noise. Chuck D said he felt weird doing a cover of his own song. But Scott Ian from Anthrax sent him a sample of the main riff and Chuck was sold on it. But Anthrax's record label didnt want to publish it. Scott Ian told them to go f**k themselves and they released it on their own. Of course it was huge and is considered the moment when metal and rap melted together to form a new genre called 'Nu Metal'. Limp Bizkit, Korn, Lincoln Park, System Of A Down, etc... Public Enemy and Anthrax paved the way.

[@JRiddelle]

If nothing else, that video requires deep knowledge of Michael Jackson's music videos and you know...his pets (and the blow up chair the singer was sitting in was obviously Michael's silver glove). They weren't casual about it.

[@user-jz6cy3zc9u]

Mj owned his Master Tapes. These guys had to ask pemission for him to sign off on it. He loved it, so he said yes. Do more research.

[@BeboRulz]

P.S. a "new" artist has blown up over the last few months, you should do some reactions. He personally recommended a reactor's channel & his subs went up by the thousands overnight. He is very appreciative of reactors & in contact with them 😊 REN: Hi Ren Losing It Illest of Our Time The Hunger I Shot the Sheriff mash up (Red Suspenders) War Pigs mash up (red suspenders) That will get you started 👍

[@ParasitikOne]

These guys went ham and showed aspects of many of MJs songs… the thriller dance/werewolf mask, the Billie Jean sidewalk they pulled hi lights from so many MJ videos and made the song their own without turning it to total trash like many covers end up.

[@meatpopsicle6244]

Flea 👀

[@katemcalpine2836]

and did you notice the drummer wearing one sequined glove?

[@nicci4724]

He is sitting in a silver glove.

[@kelliesalome1115]

AAF were huge fans and got MJ's ok - MJ is reported to have really dug it. It's a tribute - look for the easter eggs littered throughout the video (references to MJ's music, videos, and life)

[@Ultra-Collector]

Prince let Bizzy Bone use the music for Doves cry.

[@Sharkey817]

If you watch this video closely there are visual nods to lots of MJ's videos

[@MrJoseph6119]

Nothing but respect for Micheal Jackson! M.J is #1 RIP Micheal..

[@buckeyegirl16]

Not condoning his actions, but keep in mind that back in the 70s and prior to that for the most part no one had any idea what went on in the private lives of celebrities. Based on the behavior of average people back in those days, esp earlier in the century, its logical to assume there are very celebrated singers, actors, etc. who did some atrocious things, on par with MJ and some probably even worse. We'll just never know about it. Today everything is exposed for the world to see. Personally I can separate the music/movie from the person and can be a fan of that thing without necessarily being a fan of the person as a whole. Regardless of what he did, he was a phenomenal artist and put out a lot of bangers. That doesnt change because he was a very f*cked up person and did f*cked up things. Yes he was blessed with success talent and fame but what he went thru to get there would mess up most people. Again, not excusing his behavior, just saying its possible to separate the artist as a person from their music. Im not gonna stop being an Aerosmith fan because someone told me he and Stern went to "the island". Same crime as MJ, kids were older but still kids. Its kinda funny no one seems to care about that tho. Selective outrage 🤷‍♀️