AbiGirl's 1st time listen & reaction to "Tom's diner" cover by AnnenMayKantereit x Giant Rooks!

[@thomasalbrecht5914]

Two German bands. Annenmaykantereit is the combination of the family names of the core members of one of the bands, which play in the first room. Henning May is the singer with the deep raspy voice. Giant Rooks is the band in the second room, where the first band joins them. Most original songs from annenmaykantereit are in German, but on their videos you will often find subtitles, if you care to watch them. Or else, look for the lyrics and google translate them- not always a guarantee for very precise translations, the original lyrics often have nuances and undertones that get lost in translation. They have done several covers of famous English songs with other bands. AMK are very big in Germany. They started busking in the streets in Cologne when they were still at high school, a friend of my eldest daughter was classmates with at least one of them. Henning has a nice solo video where he plays on a piano kerbside in the street, very basic production with bikes and cars slowly driving by in the residential narrow street, and the song is about a love story that went wrong, it’s called “Barfuss am Klavier”, literally “Barefoot on the piano”. Very German, and very different… Another classic is “Ich geh heute nicht mehr tanzen“ (“I won’t go dancing anymore tonight”), of which there are many different versions. The “Proberaum sessions” (“rehearsal room sessions”) provide an interesting musical experience with strings and brass sections added, but in a light and airy arrangement, nothing bombastic. The original song is from Suzanne Vega, who I believe is from New York (?). I’m less familiar with Giant Rooks, whose lead singer is providing the interesting contrast to Henning’s notorious “Tom Waits who can actually sing” voice, but I know that they sing in English.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Seems like I need to hear the original hmm. Thank you for the info and for watching!

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Love these guys! Check AMK w/ Milky Chance doing a cover of Roxanne (orig by Sting). It's another great one. The first room was AMK w/ a few extras, the second room is Giant Rooks - and half way through AMK joins in the second room. I LOVED Suzanne Vega's version of this when she released it: this is completely different and every bit as good in my ears. Just love it. These guys are over-the-top creative.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh that's why it felt like a frat haha

[@Chrono_Dragoon]

"He has an interesting voice!" ...hold my half poured cup of coffee

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha I did not expect that voice though lmao

[@uwelohr7958]

They did several of these (btw live recorded one-takes) covers with a second band. you should give an ear to their versions of Roxanne together with Milky Chance and Can't get you out of my head with The Parcels. Marvellous is the word to say the least about it.Very lovely reaction, btw!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I will check it out, thanks for watching!

[@hedoban_nord]

It's very interesting as a German to see someone from the US reacting to German music. 🙂 Never heard this song before (well, of course the original version from the late 80's/early 90's) - it sounds cool.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

You should see all my reactions to Electric callboy!

[@ZeroOneBimon]

Great German Music

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Very catchy!

[@sarahsloan4456]

I'm 💅 AF but I just might make an exception for Henning May's voice! 🤣

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for watching ^_^

[@SubwaySweden]

Suzanne Vega did the original.... the first music I ever bought was a single with this song and the song Luka..... can't say whatever this band is called did the song justice.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I've actually heard this said before! I'll have to listen to the original to compare

[@SubwaySweden]

@Abigirl_Reacts if u gonna listen to suzanne vega I would recomend Luka rather than Toms Diner

[@4ustube]

When you listen to Suzanne Vega sing this, make sure you her the version with the "DNA mix"? and her accapella version too. They are both good but the one with the music got the most airplay,and is said to be the song that was used to perfect mp3 compression, (see wiki).

[@4ustube]

Also see her story about the song and the DNA remix here m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/emqcgZuweq6Kq6M

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'll have to hear it, thank you!

[@elah1023]

Aaaa.... so now I know who are these guys. Some time ago I saw accidentaly short with this cover and I was wondering for a moment who they are. Did not expect to find it that way. Thanks. ;) Have You ever listened to Agnes Obel?

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I haven't! Who's that?

[@elah1023]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Danish singer/pianist/songwriter. Her second album "Aventine" is absolutely haunting and if You decide one day to react to her music this particular song: "Agnes Obel - The Curse (Berlin Live Session)" might be great start. Nevertheless You could try it just for Yourself. She`s remarkable.

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

Good morning my dear! I love your reaction although I've got to agree with a few of the others, this is one of those cases where the OG needed, or at least needs to be listened to. Suzanne Vega, who I think is Paul Simon's wife (of Simon and Garfunkel). Great reaction, I guess it's just your smile in general, not just the Ren smile! 😊

[@arnodobler1096]

No she is not Paul´s wife

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

@arnodobler1096 yeah, I was wrong on that. Can't remember who I am thinking of. Still, great song.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I need to listen to the original for sure! Thanks for watching ^_^

[@arnodobler1096]

@@Tom7496Maxwell Carrie Fisher?

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

@arnodobler1096 Edie Brickell, she sang that "What I am is What I am" song. Another good song from about the same time and flavor.

[@turkfebruary6299]

Again, an absolute staple of millenial culture (like Dethklock) I just dont understand how you avoided the original your whole life. It was on MTV like 3 times a day when I was 6. Every radio station played it to death. Even REM covered (well, parodied) it.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

MTV wasn't my jam, never watched it! ^_^

[@turkfebruary6299]

@@Abigirl_Reacts No Adult Swim, no MTV - you'll have genuine reaction videos forever

[@stornowayscotland]

Thanks for the reaction Ur upload always makes me happy Ur smile is so pretty can't wait for Ur next upload

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching ^_^

[@NightFogFilms]

I think you should have watched the original before this version just to see how they change it up. Just my opinion. Great reaction though.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Agreed! I'll have to watch it for sure

[@NightFogFilms]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Just so you know the original is a short 2 minute a capella (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqTY62tjcxprdEsi=65FMEwXOCxzfsyUM) but the more popular version is with Suzanne Vega ft. DNA - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXNpXx6lsqUjas&ab_channel=SuzanneVegaVEVO

[@NightFogFilms]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Just so you know the original is a short 2 minute a capella (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqTY62tjcxprdEsi=65FMEwXOCxzfsyUM) but the more popular version is with Suzanne Vega ft. DNA - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXNpXx6lsqUjas&ab_channel=SuzanneVegaVEVO

[@NightFogFilms]

@@Abigirl_Reacts @Abigirl_Reacts Just so you know the original is a short 2 minute a capella (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqTY62tjcxprdEsi=65FMEwXOCxzfsyUM) but the more popular version is with Suzanne Vega ft. DNA - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXNpXx6lsqUjas&ab_channel=SuzanneVegaVEVO

[@bourbonkid1022]

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ricksexton8888]

you do need to hear the version by Suzanne Vega, In my opinion so much better, than this one.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

This seems to be a common consensus! Yes I'll take a listen 🎶

[@thargor5023]

kill the vibe while pausing ...lol byeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

See ya! Sorry you feel that way. Whelp, thanks for watching! ^_^

[@DanloRingess]

The voices of the singers are definitely interesting. I kind of think they detract from this particular song, though. The original version of this, by Suzanne Vega is very stream of consciousness and understated in tone, especially compared to this cover. I’m not a fan of this, but I would be interested to hear them sing something else where their style and tone fits the song better.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Hmm I'll have to hear the original soon!