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

We're here to kick off the Holiday season with a bang! Hope you've been feeling merry and bright lately, and look out for more Christmas tunes over the next month or so. Stream the song HERE: open.spotify.com/track/6Tp2Zx...
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0:00 - Music Video
3:21 - The Story Of A Song

[@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!

[@MrNetsrac]

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

[@RealAndySkibba]

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

[@Over_Reaction]

Santa knew I wanted another Alex Melton banger for Christmas.

[@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!

[@William.Knight]

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

[@bensonpeculiar]

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

[@stevelucero9047]

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

[@haydenmerrick274]

big Four Year Strong vibes - 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.

[@xlilxillx]

we need a whole album like this!!!

[@sora88gold]

He just don’t miss!

[@jacobusmartin2894]

Christmas 2023 is my best one ever thanks alex

[@chrismueller5232]

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

[@TheFLGators17]

The only Christmas song I'll play before Thanksgiving

[@pasta0328]

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

[@Mathew2190]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@patrickkelly-or6os]

Doing God's work.

[@charlenerichards9628]

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

[@wtbwrites1806]

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

[@ClintRay2578]

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

[@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)

[@xbrandon]

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

[@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. ❤

[@derekcoppinger4472]

Yes!! More pop punk Christmas!

[@asre1503]

Dude. LFG!!!

[@baxtermystery]

The composition breakdown is such an awesome touch.

[@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.

[@Matt.Morgan]

this should have WAY more likes!

[@The_Texan_American]

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

[@N8zwn]

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

[@fredimachadonet]

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

[@Seralemar84]

This is dope af.

[@777ahoward]

another banger. thanks alex. great comp and mixing.

[@mattwatsonguitar]

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

[@Clappers89]

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

[@lucasl.righetto8853]

Great job!!!

[@point177]

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

[@L33tSkE3t]

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

[@AaronBonBarron]

Not me listening to this on repeat for an hour

[@chriscasatelli6876]

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

[@annettelee1691]

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

[@tommarkowskimusic]

loved the production breakdown man, excellent stuff

[@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

[@lanemakeitrain]

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

[@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.

[@leodista]

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

[@ultraw753]

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

[@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.

[@_vioh723]

Great job with this one!

[@iladelphi]

Another banger! Love your story song...

[@CodyMcManus]

Tasty vocal runs in this one 👌🏻

[@duckielouise]

Love this real time studio time - keep it coming!

[@thomasrebaschio6]

AMAZING🎉

[@simdivya]

THIS WAS SO GOOD WHAT A BANGER

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Another banger 🙌

[@itsXekt]

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

[@JoeyLevenson]

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

[@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!

[@fruitpunchman3812]

This is the only Christmas song ok before Dec. 1

[@gaddy555]

all of your melodies are just such bops :D!

[@zMainframe]

Easiest Like of my YT career. Cheers

[@andre4157]

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

[@jwaterstraw5029]

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

[@shanebob618]

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

[@UrAWzrdPerry]

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

[@marykimble5214]

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

[@browntown2722]

The best Christmas present I've ever gotten

[@RadRuss01]

I refuse to listen to this until after Thanksgiving.

[@7mistahj]

So awesome! Need tabs :D

[@stlokie2938]

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

[@conormccann7153]

Love you Alex xo

[@BBellidos23]

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

[@jonathansmith7766]

🔥

[@cal2650]

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

[@JordanSmithTEEVEE]

yo four year strong keeps putting out bangers!

[@Juicington]

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

[@poopscientist5539]

Alex I am beyond speechless. great fucking job 👏🎅

[@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?

[@AaronBurnsVoT]

I fucking love this, cheers

[@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.

[@chandrasembiring8333]

Cool

[@PierreVG]

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

[@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

[@mjpond]

Here for the half-time drums

[@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

[@justinjames3364]

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

[@butiknowimissyou]

Next cover : TOGETHER THIS CHRISTMAS by Maisie Peters pleaseee ❤

[@tramateia]

Thanks for that and wmlt Power jour really

[@ThePivotCreaters]

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 🤌

[@ethancole6742]

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

[@Mowmauf]

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

[@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 :)

[@fletchep]

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

[@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.

[@Mega_trav]

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

[@xXschmidttyXx]

What drums are you using? I love that kit!

[@dirtanddrift4839]

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