Blinding Lights / Take On Me - Friends Like These (The Weeknd & A-Ha Cover)

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Blinding Lights / Take On Me - The Weeknd & A-Ha Mashup | Cover by Friends Like These
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Who are we?
Vocals/Keyboards - Ali Garner
Lead Guitar - Alex Young
Acoustic Guitar/Keyboards - Brian Boyd
Drums/Percussion - Lowri Dowell
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'Blinding Lights' Originally by The Weeknd. Written by Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Quenneville, Max Martin and Oscar Holter.
from the album 'After Hours'
'Take on Me' Originally by A-Ha. Written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket & Pål Waaktaar.
from the album 'Hunting High and Low'
Filmed at Bealim House, Newcastle Upon-Tyne
#TheWeeknd #BlindingLights #Cover

[@sdmusic6069]

The male guitarist is my guitar teacher and he’s absolutely mint

[@thesnake8000]

MWSDGAMING is he single? Asking for a friend

[@MickyPinky99]

His private ig please 😂 and I'm asking for my friend

[@Janet1975]

MWSDGAMING cool! Where are they located? Do they perform live?

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

As in chocolate?

[@LA-gh3mi]

Where are you all from? Reference to Newcastle on the wall 😊

[@pacoreguenga]

I grew up during the 80s and of course Blinding Lights brings Take On Me and Young Turks to my mind, but it also brings lots of memories and songs which used same beat, bass line, melody and riffs. This song is a great homage to that music, no doubt about it. But we all should stop criticizing and start enjoying and praising these guys, who play just terrifically well! I hope I hear more of them in the not so distant future, as I’m a 52 years old man who doesn’t know how long we will survive this hard times.

[@ShreeHarshaVK]

Young Turks ♥️

[@RhMoSh]

Paco Reguenga dude you’re still young

[@bremdey]

Keep talking, what other 80s music does this take you back too? Stay safe elder! :)

[@pacoreguenga]

BREMDEY “Maniac” by Michael Sambello, “Runaway” by Bon Jovi, “Working by The Weekend” by Loverboy, “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats, and even some songs by U2, Saga, Icycle Works and The Psychedelic Furs. And lots more!

[@DoctorKeos]

Universe bless you

[@karenwoods4387]

I really like this group and their songs. I’m a 72 year old and they make my feet want to dance all night. 🥰

[@steeldragon5867]

72 ain't dead my friend, you got the rest of your life in front of you, enjoy it

[@maggymwas4688]

The " I said" is absolutely fantastic and the falling and going up intonation wow just wow.

[@rnou4781]

Hello, I totally agree, this cover is insane, I love it ! I love this acoustic version too 🎶 🎶👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32ngWCin7OXirM

[@maggymwas4688]

@@rnou4781 Wow its really great. Thanks for the recommendation

[@rnou4781]

@@maggymwas4688 no worries, i think he"s doing weekly covers, you can subscribe to receive the notifications ! blessings !

[@jebang2207]

So I'm not the only one who thought these two songs sounded similar.

[@nacholp6046]

both use synth and have that 80s touch

[@Sephaos]

It's the drums and temp bruv

[@Makaan]

It also has a certain Maneater touch.

[@hansmarana6617]

Pretty sure take on me was an inspiration for weeknds song

[@AntonioClaudioSantosSilva]

o nome dessa similaridade é SynthWave... ficou épico!

[@LightMari]

As soon as I heard 'Blinding Lights', I immediately got 'Take On Me' vibes. I'm SO glad someone did this!! lol. You did it well too. :)

[@divinejude1463]

Right

[@joshuayeatts1504]

I got like a rod Stewart young turks vibe

[@farizsenget]

Right. Me too. Similiar vibes

[@senorgrande9323]

JOSHUA YEATTS Hmm came for the A-Ha comment, but now as u Mention young turks i am in .

[@murilohenrique788]

I immediately remembered 'Maniac' by Michael Sembello

[@gavinlocke800]

dudes I hope you don't mind but I am playing this on a tiny rural community radio station in NKZN South Africa this Saturday on my lockedown Saterday's show.....love your shtuff

[@rubenrodriguez6598]

This song NEEDS to be longer ... it's perfect!!

[@Link9587]

*_Takes Blinding Lights On Me_*

[@darwinn1115]

Smooth💯

[@VerdadOculta]

piano guy is the best!

[@enbyrne457]

That piano .....is the sound of 80's .😊😍 i love it 😊

[@socorromeza5238]

Epa!! y vos que estáis haciendo por aquí, regresad a vuestro canal. Chaval..

[@valerie.allais]

Non, ils ont tous du talent. J'adore !!!

[@angelsaavedra7703]

@@socorromeza5238 😂😂😂😂

[@leighbritt6083]

Brian really is amazing :-)

[@abbepa7]

Love this type of music back to the 80’s.

[@irishfridley3]

as an 80's/90's kid......i LOVE THIS!

[@Sp00per]

Everything is perfect about these guys, the way they play the music, the vocals EVERYTHING IS AMAZING

[@chrisnemat]

Would’ve preferred a POC for the singer. :/

[@TheAwetist802]

@@jadenmiller9479 ~ yeah, the autotune on the vocals... don't like that one bit. But it is a good mashup and the energy is great.

[@davey3765]

Watch the video, see the girl in the background with the acoustic guitar? It never appears in the track. Her instrument is silent. Go figure.

[@JheLocoSoul07]

Lord Seth Everman brought me here, bless on His name.

[@milimuller3348]

10s right away

[@shawngib]

Same

[@onekwispyboi]

Same

[@Booseebean]

Same

[@colelaughlin4476]

Same

[@benlykins4388]

Being born in the early 80’s, music like this speaks to me on multiple levels.

[@wmred]

Singer’s got an awesome voice. I’m envious.

[@fredricksmith2562]

Legends says this guy still likes people's comments

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Fredrick Smith The legend is true....

[@fredricksmith2562]

@@FriendsLikeThese Noice

[@sonofulti1859]

It's basically just Blinding Lights with one chorus line from Take on me near the end. It's good, but I wanted more A-Ha

[@jdmoncada8205]

My thoughts exactly.

[@kenhornick6945]

Better than no Aha at all. Maybe the band can try with a bit more Aha. Both solid tunes but at this point Im thinking Weeknd has the edge as the better song.

[@sabbat34]

I'll go further, its simply an average reworking of a tremendous song that itself channelled "i ran" and our TDK90 era with brilliant results. There are tons of bands doing this and channelling Chris Martin whilst doing so, at times. Boring.

[@sabbat34]

@@kenhornick6945 Which is the point - weeknd and aha are incredible artists. This is just another magnolia representation.

[@jessicalizarraga9160]

I always want more A-ha they are so good

[@AZPaul48]

This song never gets old.

[@hvxrv]

One of my all time favorites

[@grifter84]

These songs

[@alrivera8363]

Excellent cover of a unique song. This group has captured the essence and magic of the 80s.

[@jactrich]

2:17 ahhh the sweet feeling off a perfect transition, the lead guitarist face says it all

[@anastasiapapagianni5472]

You're so right. The first time that I've heard the song "Blinding lights" I sincerely believed that it was a new single by A-HA. Great -great performance. Love it...

[@toomuchfandango]

I love this version, great singing

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Thanks for all the love guys! Check out our upbeat 80s version of 'Drivers License' kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3jRYWCBqdh2gLs

[@ianbrodie5417]

I knew someone would do this! Good job!!

[@talksick9464]

Ian Brodie we did toooo omg such a coincidence

[@musixintruder]

Same here 🖐️

[@BlackCat-vg5yx]

I know right?! When I heard the song I immediately thought of Take on me lol

[@allanblack7597]

It’s nice to see a younger generation discover 80’s music. It wasn’t all “hair bands” and spade

[@jeanettes2170]

Allan Schwartz yep! Always comes full circle.

[@revuutube]

Yeah but I hope this just means the new hair bands are on their way to bring back rock to the limelight

[@juansantivanez1061]

hair styles were neat too

[@oscaromarjp]

80's style is officially back baby!

[@airplane6417]

And I gotta fever, for something 70s. And the only prescription, is more cowbell!

[@thegreatwolf14]

DAMN! what a voice! The Weeknd would be proud! If you were on Masked Singer u would go ALL the way!

[@qisrankedeleven]

That falsetto in "take on me" 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBlahWitch]

I knoooow riiiight 😍

[@FragilexDesires]

one of the best gems I've found during quarantine

[@timvasey3900]

Would certainly like to be able to call these people "friends"

[@dtmora]

Who needs enemies when all you need is Friends Like These 😍

[@cvc7395]

that is very true!!

[@spandy4299]

Legend says this guy still gives hearts to guys

[@spandy4299]

OMG he literally gave me a heart 😯😯😯

[@drakeisacake]

Of course they did the LEGENDS

[@loser1386]

I'm so confused... So... Why arent you guys famous..?

[@yamilethamaya8674]

G

[@manoahvanderwolf3259]

because they're imitating material made by people with actual creativity and talent.

[@marquezbro1239]

In time doodle....in time

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Manoah van der wolf Thanks for listening. Check out our original music: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTVfXaFgsqdoZY

[@kindgufuu9742]

@@marquezbro1239 "Dr. Doodl" Please have some respec.

[@larry4111]

Nailing those high notes. Dayum.

[@MrTruthseeker1987]

Listening to your covers literally gave me the chills. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up on end. You guys are really good.

[@Zoddamn]

The lead vocals boyhood looks and charisma make the band even better because his jacket is so high school

[@RubenGons]

The eargasm on the first "Take on me", changing tones... oh sweet lord 😍

[@diegocastaneda2505]

Idk why really good potential dudes like the singer don't blow up in the music industry as they deserve.Instead we got tons of cocky & not talented "musicians/artists".The band was great as well

[@constancehaddad160]

Unbelievable group! I love them so much. I listen to this song everyday!

[@nicolasg.8030]

My KZbin recomendations are getting so good...

[@feryeka1092]

A-ha X The Weeknd - Take On My Blinding Light

[@geraldrifner8456]

that sounds amazing

[@byronelliott6711]

I stumbled here as I was trying to put my finger on exactly which song blinding lights reminded me of. But I wanted to comment how awesome these performers sound. Hope you fly high .. great sound.

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Byron Elliott thank you 🙏

[@abbepa7]

Love this type of music, the 80’s music must come back.

[@ioncicc]

*When you guys will be famous, I will tell my children that I came here when you had only 1k subs* *edit: Thanks for all the likes*

[@kobibolechhen]

Same

[@Xinlieh]

3k Sub and proud of it! Well done!!!! :-)

[@jamesMcroy12]

1.84k subsss

[@rinidas2929]

Me too

[@cdupr3productions]

Take a listen to “lady Love “ the ending is very MJ inspired 🤟🏿

[@jackmccullogh9763]

Don’t understand the negativity on this video. You’re doing a cracking job & no bodies are trying to drag you down because they have nothing better to do with their life being in self isolation... at least you bring joy to us all in this dark time. You’re going to be huge!!!!

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Thanks Jack, really appreciate your comments 👍

[@mozartcruise6004]

Couldn’t sleep I t’s 12:45 a.m. and this song came up on YT! Oh man! I cranked up the iPods and JUMPED out of bed and...DANCED 💃🏼 ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dannyd5698]

WoW 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 🤩 AMAZING !! Perfect voice !! Even the high notes in the AHA part “in a day are two “ perfect ! IM A FAN !!

[@rnou4781]

Hello, I totally agree, this cover is insane, I love it ! I love this acoustic version too 🎶 🎶👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32ngWCin7OXirM

[@anvithmkunder842]

It's just awesome what the synth does in a music audio... Feels like I am lucky to be born in this era.

[@elmago8268]

the 80s were much lucky bro

[@RunningWalking12]

The era was actually the 80s !

[@syahmiloveswii]

I was just thinking, why isn’t there anyone covering these brilliantly composed two songs that resemble the 80’s? I’ve found my answer right here and it’s my favourite video ever since. Beautiful!

[@AmericanVanGogh]

No offense to the others - they perform almost flawlessly together, but the lead singer has the looks, charisma, and talent to be a superstar on his own.

[@user-gc5zu9qy4n]

What a group!!!Absolutely perfect...soo emotional!

[@zakiibrahim]

Who else had waited for a mash-up of these two songs since Blinding Lights came out? 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@jekundes]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I IMAGINE WHEN HEARD BLINDING LIGHTS x TAKE ON ME!!!!

[@constancehaddad160]

This group is beyond great. I am so impressed

[@monkeydrills]

Okay, Blinding lights was way good but, DAMN !!!! You Nailed Take on Me!!!!

[@zaharaazure73]

When I first heard Blinding Lights I felt a 80s vibe and I knew it was all in the Synths.

[@MichaelFarah961]

"Blinding Lights" reminded me of "Take On Me" from the very first time I heard it. I'm glad someone took the initiative to combine the two. It's pretty awesome! Greetings from Lebanon!

[@valerie.allais]

Waouh !!! What voice and thank you to your team for your mix of the weeknd and a-ha. I love it !!!

[@paulslater8053]

A 'Blinding' performance!! Lead vocals are incredible you're up there with my new found love of Nate Russ's voice......Whey Aye! a Love it!!

[@juanmecanico7223]

the combination is perfect, more dificulty a-ha than the weeknd. From México

[@wellblowmedown7645]

Well i just posted a-ha on the The Weekend. Then this popps up. . I'm not alone out there, watched The Weekend SNL and new I'd heard this rythem before. 80s generation here, Flows well.

[@ZANikitta]

ohhh! I knew this I love 💜this song the "blindings lights" is for all generations it has all the vibes of the 80s with lyrics that was consistent for this time and it reminds me a lot of this group that I love❤ a lot which is a-ha owww the weeknd is "the best"💎 excelent song i can't believe that he He was not nominated for a grammy is a shame😔 and will be missed at the grammys and the cover so good!✌🏻

[@Diva-uq9zq]

i love this song....this is the first time i seen this...wow....im impressed....

[@majudaem]

I'm not into pop music but keep hearing this song on the radio and keep thinking it's an aha rip off from the 80s and most kids have never heard off them..well done for this very clever!

[@VEPNL-Lucien-Vrolijk]

Uhm.. you need to correct that: it’s a rip off from Rod Stewart’s 80’s track “Young Turks”.. a 100% rip off to be more precise :) Not that I don’t love “Blinding Lights” cause I do.. but everyone keeps saying that it has such a fantastic 80’s sound and they don’t realise that that’s because it is based upon an 80’s track....!!!! Go check out “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart on KZbin by clicking this link.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIKXYpunobtjgc0

[@majudaem]

@@VEPNL-Lucien-Vrolijk i know young turks well but I still think the aha vibe is bigger

[@VEPNL-Lucien-Vrolijk]

Mart Cheadle it’s NOT about the vibe, it’s about the COMPLETE song, the sound of the song, the melody of the song.. it’s WAY too much like “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart..... yes, you’re right, the bass line, the rhythm section is like A-ha’s “Take On Me” (and I know, trust me, because I did an 11’11 minutes remix of “Take On Me” using the multitrack kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5eXYoyNj5ecnsk so I know what EVERY bit of the song sounds like because I have ALL separate parts of “Take On Me”) but the GENERAL SOUND and GROOVE of “Blinding Lights” is similar too Rod Stewart’s track “Young Turks” whether you want to admit it or not :) [trust me, I’ve been mixing tracks for some 30 years now, so I know what I’m talking about]

[@barryallen6775]

@@VEPNL-Lucien-Vrolijk "trust me, I've been mixing tracks for some 30 years now, so I know what I’m talking about" Ok boomer. Looks like its an excuse to talk out your ass about how your generation of music is better. The Weeknd is paying homage so get the fuck over it and enjoy that hes trying to get my generation to explore those amazing 80s artists.

[@randomname8616]

@@VEPNL-Lucien-Vrolijk I tried hearing it, but I literally don't see the resemblance outside of the basic drum beat that isn't unique to that song

[@avriltobin6893]

Absolutely Brilliant, I don't know why the haven't a recording label yet. Brilliant they can master any song 🎤🎸🎹🎧 Cool Band, Friends Like That 🎙️🎶🎼🥁😎

[@tomkeller1970]

Hey guys This is really a BIG ONE!! PEYTON ALLEN just go on!!

[@hoss3138]

The keyboardist is amazing! He also looks like what Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf would’ve looked if he was regular size.

[@MocchiMoshi]

Ryan Reynolds’s son can definitely sing. I’m shook.

[@christiansosa5810]

He is his son??? Naaa, You got to be kidding

[@perlaceronvizuet.1037]

Yorona

[@TallinnTadgh]

...though he seems a bit camera-shy, compared to his dad.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

that is awsome how talented artists like that can mix two songs and make it sound great....

[@yazzybluntz3791]

They are creating music by combining. Amazing I love it.

[@robertotamagnini4891]

P.E.R.F.E.C.T. !!!

[@jessbubb6339]

wtf i AM from that era when nothing was impossible, we were brave enough to cross worlds and walk on the frigging moon but...... you guys own this style of music... why are you not on the billboards?

[@NanchDressing]

oh lord. oh no. it's happened. i fell in love with a voice. i never thought this would happen. i literally have GOOSEBUMPS!!! YOU GUYS HAVE SO MUCH TALENT!!!!

[@marianadelmilagroguerra4114]

Es maravillosa esta versión..el enganche con AHA es impagable..los ame🇦🇷🥰🥰🥰🥰♥

[@apzsoria84]

What a voice!!!!!!! astonishing!!!!

[@falicialuevano3333]

So I'm already in love with this song, but this cover, added with Take On Me, was awesome!

[@wrensonjefferson4813]

I agree 110% about this song and I agree because when you're in love with someone everyone else means nothing to you because you're blinded from the love from the other person and anyone else you don't even see them

[@Poppin.Waxin.Tattoos]

Yes to everything’. Your voice, tone, and body. ........

[@OzGonzalez88]

I think we all heard the similarities in the beat from TOM to BL, especially if you grew up in the 80s. They just jumped on it! Good job guys!! I really appreciated the covers, awesome all around 👍

[@sarahboudreau2390]

I love this! I knew I couldn't be the only one who thought Blinding Lights sounded like Take on Me!

[@Chupasguey]

Sarah Boudreau Blinding Lights actually sounds alot like - Rod Stewart - Young Turks, you could drop blinding lights on top of it, starting with the first verse.

[@zeon4906]

This is pure art, pure music

[@xflossx]

i love how everyone is so in the moment but the guy on keyboard is like who cares lets enjoy it and the song is worth enjoying as theyre really good sorry just noticed the lass on guitar nearly broke a smile lololololol

[@luzrodriguez487]

Impresionante!!! que exitosos son Dios mío!!!

[@TheBlahWitch]

Holy shit this is awesome! So glad I found it! All of your vocals are divine!

[@tharukajayasinghe7958]

Weeknd's blinding lights👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍Dope.I m here for blinding lights.😄

[@whiley.2233]

This version is the best I've seen brilliant.

[@neilcarter6264]

He nailed that Morten high note, bravo ! Love this, and considering it's taken me nearly a year to find out what that track was called.

[@leninalejandrogomezgarcia6873]

I've been listening to this cover all the day. So good.

[@HT.Lyp1DeuXD]

OMG he's voice so wonderful

[@waynewest6987]

Lead singer is absolutely beautiful, and awesome voice 😍

[@jenmyself8087]

I feel like the dude on they keyboard is probably a hidden gem

[@jennynguyen7272]

So so glad this was the 1st thing I was listening to in the morning!!

[@foxmulder6303]

I like the covers, good singer, and its good that Dad is involved on keys

[@saucissondcbobbyray5123]

Just incredible ! A wonderful mix between Weekend and famous Aha group ! Just wonderful !! Tks a lot

[@jorgealbertodiazandres2841]

Excelente cover me encanta estos chicos tienen un gran talento para la música deseo de todo corazón que les vaya muy bien en su carrera musical ánimo mis chavos que el camino al éxito está cerca😎😎😎👍

[@geeover7774]

Initially when I heard Blinding lights i immediately thought of AHa's take on me ,you guys are genius for figuring this out and blending the two together 😉👍

[@R4ZORLIGHT]

you guys deserve ALOT, i mean AAAAALOOOOT more attention.

[@FriendsLikeThese]

Thank you! 😊 FLT

[@mariaangelesizquierdo6391]

Wuauuuuuu!!!! Dos de mis canciones favoritas juntas ...experiencia religiosa👌

[@user-tz5yy8tt4g]

И!!!э Ярым м

[@virginianunes7229]

Excelente banda. Belíssima voz👍👍👍👍👍