A Pop Punk Christmas - Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande)

[@det6042]

Please make a whole album of pop punk Christmas songs

[@Aetheric]

Yessss, would love this.

[@Flight_Rider]

Agree great idea. Definitely a gap in the market for this. Then we have something other than michael buble to listen to

[@surferdude78]

Try Punk Rock Christmas by @mxpx it rocks.

[@TheSalPic]

I feel like he's been alluding to it the last few vids....

[@marykimble5214]

Yes, please!

[@bensonpeculiar]

I have listened to this more than any other Christmas song this year, and I'm not remotely mad about it.

[@joelkliebe]

Alex, I really loved the song- but I feel like you’re on to something kinda brilliant with the story of the song. I would love to hear you do this with some of our favorite songs over the years. Like spending 10 minutes telling the story of the song is really fun!

[@stevelucero9047]

So friggin GOOD. I can only imagine the shit eating grin Alex had on his face when he was making this...

[@Grimreaper420ful]

Can’t believe how good those drums sound 😫

[@Over_Reaction]

Santa knew I wanted another Alex Melton banger for Christmas.

[@RealAndySkibba]

This is incredible. Can't wait for full album.

[@chrismueller5232]

7am on a Saturday and my son who just turned 1 is bopping to this….thank you 🤘🏻

[@thepumpkinking13]

Sometimes it feels nice to witness perfection casually existing in the world. This particular 3 minutes and 20 seconds of perfection happens to be recorded so we can witness it any time.

[@haydenmerrick274]

big Four Year Strong vibes - love it

[@William.Knight]

Your production/engineering is impeccable. I always look forward to picking out all the layers.

[@MrNetsrac]

We don't deserve you, Alex, you're so awesome

[@Grimreaper420ful]

Such a master of song writing, mastering, mixing, my goodness man!

[@baxtermystery]

The composition breakdown is such an awesome touch.

[@samuelcompton3021]

Even since I became a fan, you've made some STRIDES - even before listening to the production section of this video, your arrangement of this song really stood out. You really picked a voice to develop, and I want to congratulate you on achieving excellence in that voice.

[@Mathew2190]

Alex makes all the songs he covers his own and I love it

[@ughaghost]

i really love that you didnt like change the lyrics to the song at all. theres nothing more tiny peepee energy than no homoing the lyrics to a song lol. i love this btw. it just popped up on spotify for me, i hadnt even seen this vid but ive been listening to it and it totally got me in the spirit of the season.

[@TheFLGators17]

The only Christmas song I'll play before Thanksgiving

[@charlenerichards9628]

So f'ing good! I want a whole album. Adding this one to my Christmas playlist RN!

[@BernieVtuber]

I enjoyed this. I said to a friend "Christmas songs would be so much better if they played pop punk versions of them during November" and here you are.

[@marykimble5214]

I seriously need a full Christmas cd like this so I can put it on repeat for my three year old daughter to hear. ❤

[@jackhammer363]

This sounds awesome, Alex, you really hit it on this one. The intro is perfect and is like an opening to a sunny day.

[@davetay44]

Finally a Christmas song I don't hate and instantly turn off. If you do a whole album you could honestly fix mine and my Mrs' December. She loves Christmas songs and I hate them, this is the bridge we need!

[@pasta0328]

A Christmas haiku: I love December Giving season is here now Blow job for Christmas

[@adamr1162]

I hope this year has a Christmas video! First Christmas songs of the year have to be yours!

[@Smashing_Bumpkin]

This needs so many more views. This dude has crazy skill

[@Jibily1]

Jamming to this this year!

[@steveg6199]

@Alex Melton - I too think this is your best Christmas work so far! Love all the different dynamic decisions you made, the transitions, and the different drum patterns. As a listener, it kept my attention all the way through. That's why I also agree with your thoughts on "copy/pasting"... If you have some cool creative ideas, go ahead and be brave to find places for them within the song. There's way too many modern songs that may have cool hooks, but they kept copying/pasting parts that worked initially that my listening brain becomes bored by mid-way of the song.

[@N8zwn]

Man, the variety and skills of Alex! Another amazing one and loved his spin!

[@point177]

Bro, you killed it with this one. Banger after banger. Whole album please!!!!!!

[@chriscasatelli6876]

your tracks put a smile on my face every time!!! so good!!!!

[@jacobusmartin2894]

Christmas 2023 is my best one ever thanks alex

[@777ahoward]

another banger. thanks alex. great comp and mixing.

[@ultraw753]

The original is a guilty pleasure of mine, this is amazing! :D Thanks for this spectacular christmas banger, Alex.

[@mattwatsonguitar]

Loving these production walkthroughs. I watch from front to back - keep ‘em coming!

[@toonpaulussen]

This should be your "go-to guy" for your 00's pop punk revival. Magic touch on every song. He should be a producer for a lot of upcomming new punk bands wich can fill the space and void instead of the brainless repetition of the punk greats

[@fredimachadonet]

Dude cracked the code to turn absolutely anything into a banger! Damn!! 🤘🤘

[@TheSalPic]

did anyone else see this pop up on Spotify a few hours ago and then get inspired to create a whole playlist called happy holidays but make it Warped tour?

[@caseya3579]

I have a Playlist of similar style

[@TheSalPic]

@@caseya3579 nice! What's yours called?

[@BBellidos23]

​@@caseya3579please share link!

[@Adam_Hirt]

And you didn't call it "Happy holidays, you bastard"? smh

[@paultjee3073]

Merry xmas, kiss my ass is also an option. (All time low)

[@derekcoppinger4472]

Yes!! More pop punk Christmas!

[@CodyMcManus]

Tasty vocal runs in this one 👌🏻

[@xlilxillx]

we need a whole album like this!!!

[@andrewhulle3069]

This was really excellent. The explanation was awesome also. There were a few really nice things that you did that I didn't notice right away. Like you said it's a lot to take in in about 3 minutes. But I also really like that because it rewards multiple listens.

[@UrAWzrdPerry]

You’re doing everything we all wanted with this channel. But we never even knew it!

[@annettelee1691]

Thank you for helping Christmas come early, Alex! Love this one!

[@marykimble5214]

I love hearing you talk about the process. (I am not a music-making person).

[@jwaterstraw5029]

amazing. im gonna put this on the family playlist for christmas

[@sora88gold]

He just don’t miss!

[@Juicington]

Fantastic cover! Way better than the original. Also love how you've been giving context after the song lately! Keep it up!

[@L33tSkE3t]

Great job, I do wish he would upload the song and the explanation separately though.

[@tommarkowskimusic]

loved the production breakdown man, excellent stuff

[@ClintRay1]

Time to bring out a classic 2023... "I Won't be home for Christmas" this year?

[@andre4157]

How can you make cover like this... Youre so talented... Great job

[@leodista]

Please make a Series of Lessons about how to record, mix and master :) I Love your music ❤❤❤❤

[@duckielouise]

Love this real time studio time - keep it coming!

[@Matt.Morgan]

this should have WAY more likes!

[@lanemakeitrain]

Could tell you really had fun with this one. Awesome cover man!

[@patrickkelly-or6os]

Doing God's work.

[@cal2650]

I've never heard the original, but I don't know why I would bother because this is awesome.

[@Seralemar84]

This is dope af.

[@JoeyLevenson]

Yeah man. Love it and love the heady stuff at the end. Keep it up!

[@browntown2722]

The best Christmas present I've ever gotten

[@ethancole6742]

Alex, I don’t think you understand. You’re my favorite artist. Also make some originals cause you’re so cool

[@xbrandon]

got damn dude i got goose bumps at 1:42 what the F that run.

[@itsXekt]

Great cover, and I enjoyed the isolated 'whoas' :P Hope you feel better, rest up!

[@gaddy555]

all of your melodies are just such bops :D!

[@zMainframe]

Easiest Like of my YT career. Cheers

[@PierreVG]

I dont even know the original song but this is awesome.

[@shanebob618]

I enjoyed this, you're really good at what you do!

[@Otize1]

Definitely my favourite mix of yours as well, guitar tone is amazing, nice seperation and brilliant use of dynamics, that intro and small chorus to the verse is A1 🤌

[@asre1503]

Dude. LFG!!!

[@simdivya]

THIS WAS SO GOOD WHAT A BANGER

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Another banger 🙌

[@alex_ortiz]

Love these videos and covers! So much talent. I've never heard the original. I listened to the original after hearing this cover and it was a struggle to get through. This was awesome and fun to listen to. How many hours go into song you cover like this?

[@JordanSmithTEEVEE]

yo four year strong keeps putting out bangers!

[@justinjames3364]

Please do / release the whole Sugar we’re going down - FOB cover from last years Christmas compilation video. Prayge

[@iladelphi]

Another banger! Love your story song...

[@lucasl.righetto8853]

Great job!!!

[@Clappers89]

Kids Bop "Go Go Christmas" could do with the pop punk treatment 😉

[@numberweber]

Alex would you be willing to sell your e drum sounds and sets for the Roland? They sound awesome and I’d love the buy the sounds.

[@stlokie2938]

Can I get a “Santa’s Coming for Us” Sia cover?!?

[@Mega_trav]

Hey, do you sell your Helix presets? Your tone is always great!

[@wtbwrites1806]

We need a Time After Time cover. So i can hear DeLonge say time in that perfect DeLonge way, twice

[@BBellidos23]

Great song!!!!!!!!!!5 STARS

[@_vioh723]

Great job with this one!

[@thomasrebaschio6]

AMAZING🎉

[@7mistahj]

So awesome! Need tabs :D

[@fletchep]

Phenomenal! Did you actually record with the Orange lunchbox amp for the guitar tones ?

[@conormccann7153]

Love you Alex xo

[@pbwithjeremy]

More Christmas songs please: Santa Baba, All I Want For Christmas Is You, My Two Front Teeth, I'll Be Home For Christmas and Frosty :)

[@justinyates1154]

Man you gotta cover I want a hippopotamus for Christmas or it might be called hippo hero, I'd like to hear your rendition

[@QabalisticBass]

I don't like Christmas and I especially don't like Christmas music. So to get myself through the season, I made a Spotify playlist of pop punk, metal, and emo Christmas songs that I actually like. Didn't even have to start this video before I went and added this song.

[@AaronBonBarron]

Not me listening to this on repeat for an hour

[@williamhaines602]

Can you upload a separate version of this video with just the song? It'd be more optimal for the thousands of christmas playlists I want to add it to

[@Mowmauf]

Could you also show the session as well during the breakdown of the songs

[@ripitnstickit3812]

This is the only Christmas song ok before Dec. 1

[@xXschmidttyXx]

What drums are you using? I love that kit!

[@dirtanddrift4839]

First :) Sick videos Alex, thank you for making great content!

[@jonathansmith7766]

🔥

[@tramateia]

Thanks for that and wmlt Power jour really

[@JoshReedSchramm]

Christmas album, hidden track, blink-182 happy holidays you bastard but as country.