CAFO for cello - Animals as Leaders cover

[@bodistern5721]

Cafo is every musicians worst nightmare. The fact that you can play it on a cello speaks volumes man. Nice job

[@Mezurashii5]

I'm a bassist and I can play my part of CAFO no problem. I can even do vocals simultaneously.

[@summeronio9751]

Mezurashii5 cool, except CAFO is instrumental so why are you talking about vocals

[@Pughhead]

You realize all parts were sped up because he couldn't play them otherwise...

[@adriano1995]

Well technically a bass guitar is present on the recording so I'd actually love to see it

[@SithMami]

Bodi Stern Truth

[@mattculpepper6444]

11 years later this still blows my mind. One of the coolest covers I’ve ever seen. 🤘🏻

[@xBoN3sXx]

Sped up or not...this man deserves a fucking medal...

[@ghostgate82]

It's confirmed. A cello can definitely djent.

[@12101DyM]

I don't think animals as leaders qualifies as djent

[@strongarmmcarmstrong585]

Dylan McElveen Tooth and Nail is definitely djenty.

[@ghostgate82]

Dylan McElveen Lolwut?

[@12101DyM]

Strongarm McArmstrong But this is not tooth and nail.

[@danieledipasquale5713]

Omni Codex Pretty cool indeed, but it's speed up

[@alexbean1918]

It's sped up? Who cares, this dude just played CAFO on the cello, THE FRICKEN CELLO! Incredible!!!

[@leeloolevay]

only the hard parts are you can tell cause he holds his head still.

[@Aiden-zi3xf]

I thought porn wasn't allowed on KZbin.

[@tylercjbradshaw]

should reupload this w/o the drum track. For sure.

[@spunts144]

omigawd yus please

[@hundredsoflegs]

Tyler Bradshaw the crash sounds like a hard boiled egg being thrown at a tin saucer balanced awkwardly on a tiled floor

[@tamas.alfoldi]

Joe Mathur that's guitar pro midi drum sounds... the Guitar Pro RSE is shittier

[@TylerNOS386277]

A full orchestra could probably play this full speed. I might be wrong, but I think flutists can play that fast. If the song had all the parts divided up appropriately it would be an amazing performance.

[@TylerNOS386277]

***** I hear something along these lines... 0:18 -Flute, 1:27 -Clarinet, 2:20 -Tuba/Trombone/Alto Sax 2:41 Cello just for pause, 2:49 -Alto Sax/Clarinet, 3:34 Trumpet/French Horn/Clarinet/Violins/Cello, 4:16 if possible a Harp 4:48 Wood Winds all together, 5:17 back and forth between different instruments, but if you actually write Orchestra music then you probably hear Much better arrangements.

[@quasarsoup5290]

TylerNOS386277 You nailed it. They should do it with that arrangement. I support your choice of instruments for the different sections.

[@jollyjollyO]

TylerNOS386277 Wow that would be fucking awesome. I'm definitely not at all skilled in orchestral apportioning, but that sounds brilliant.

[@tond3244]

TylerNOS386277 Love the instrument choices. I feel like at the part starting at 1:30 you could substitute a marimba for clarinet though. I know marimba players who can play this fast, so it's possible too. Also, I guess some of the fast flowing sections could be done with an entire first violin section, just so the whole song isn't a series of wind solos. Such a great idea though.

[@TylerNOS386277]

Ellis K. If someone actually did my idea, I think the most interesting part would be 3:34 - 4:15 because of all the different parts at once. at 3:34 you have the pretty rythem done by the Trumpets/French Horns/Clarinets/Violins/Cellos, then while they continue, the Flutes come in with their lead riff from the beginning at 3:48, then as both the Rythem & lead parts continue, the Tubas/Trombones/Alto Saxophones come in at 4:03 with their second rythem thats more up beat.

[@synbrainstorm6179]

Probably my favourite cover of CAFO. Amazingly done !

[@peepeepoopookaka]

4:02-4:16 was absolutely beautiful and it's so cool how it has a different feel from the original even though he's playing the same notes

[@Bloodrammer]

Listening to CAFO performed on cello made me realize how monumental this track is. Keep it up, man, you did a great job.

[@ralpholivervinas9491]

Sounds more solid, darker, creepy, and amazing! Brilliant, and talent!

[@stoyashot]

Goosebumps at 2:43, amazing job! Enjoyed every second of it!

[@hohoHAHAHAAaa]

This guy is triple tasking. His head is going up and down, he is moving back and forth with his right hand, and he if moving his fingers around with his left hand! Amazing video!

[@Ezio9791]

4:01 got chills at that part just like i get from the original, so great job!

[@davidmb1595]

OMG!! The whole song is amazing, but the solo sounds fucking godly in this instrument!! I felt like listening to whatever music you must listen when you ascend to heaven during the solo. Great cover.

[@sewmelo]

O cara simplesmente melhorou uma música intocável. Incrível, incrível. Com um instrumento clean pode-se apreciar melhor o direcionamento melódico de tosin abasi que é simplesmente um genio.

[@zoogoo404]

People keep commenting about it being sped up. I don't think you realize that some of the parts are impossible if they're not sped up. This guy still deserves respect if it's sped up or not.

[@verasynthe8118]

Never thought I'd be headbanging to a cello, but this is so fucking sick!! good job man, you deserve an award (sped up or not) congrats dude.

[@karlsjere]

I think that the sped up parts makes this much more better. It has much more creepier vibe in it which already comes from the cello. Awesome work man and keep 'em comming!

[@TheOrangeFondler]

I don't mind that this is sped up, it's still pretty cool

[@TheSpelingChamp]

He said the video is not edited you schmuck

[@lolh4x]

TheSpelingChamp It's clearly sped up.

[@miserirken]

pigfacedoorknob Thnx drunk m8 9/11

[@BigBurgerBoy557]

TheSpelingChamp he even said in the description that some parts were sped up

[@mriely]

Before he started playing I was thinking it would be impossible to play on a cello. Speeding it up was the right decision rather than dumb down the arpeggio.

[@mtzivi]

the most innovative cover i've seen! the true greatness of it is that it allows you to appriciate the original in a whole new way. so, thank you!

[@ChristtRedsky13]

WTF? I love your cover. The best on KZbin.

[@Rurexxx]

The first riff and moves he does playing it are so hypnotizing! It doesn't matter the video is speeded up, this is amazing.

[@charliesilveria1998]

the face at the bottom right at 2:40 describes perfectly what that point in the song feels like.

[@AnnaNolastname]

ANIMALS AS LEADERS SHOULD ADD ONE MORE BAND MEMBER. This is the best cover ever.

[@lesly.666]

As a fellow cellist and a fan of animals...this is SPECTACULAR!!!!

[@adame903]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life. Thank you.

[@Daddyfatclaps]

what tempo did you actually track this in....i'm just intrigued, and quite impressed at your musicianship. I'm guessing you went half time and then sped it up in post.

[@brutalvocalcovers]

Mike Lord I was thinking the same

[@brutalvocalcovers]

I don't even care. It sounds so good.

[@Daddyfatclaps]

heard that, it is super impressive that he pulled it off

[@sthn8758]

155 bpm

[@uraharamitchell7250]

I can easily overlook the fact this is sped up THIS IS AN AMAZING PIECE OF WORK!!!

[@God_D_Nika]

He's not a human... he's a freaking Cyborg! bravissimo! great job... very good, creative ... and it's classical anyways! =3 sounds really good . #HIGHQUaLitymUSIC

[@D.Danko_thall]

Nick Maxwell He's not a cyborg, he just sped up the video ;)

[@God_D_Nika]

Cshhh!!!!! Don't kill my dreams! He's an actual CYBORG

[@D.Danko_thall]

Hahaha :D

[@isaiahsmith7208]

Animals As Leaders used to be one of my favorites. This quickly bumped them up to #1.

[@Joansilla]

FULL RESPECT EVER

[@jazeo21]

Wow! Discovered Tobin tonight at a live concert and still surfing for more, now coming across this. Speechless.

[@WickedTalon]

due to the fact this is obviously sped up. Not much, probably only like 1.1x or so. It feels really unnatural for me to listen to. feels very forced and static. Eh oh well, I still give you props for learning the notes and playing it.

[@vegetablescankill]

"Obviously sped up"? I only see one or two parts sped up.Other than that, this is a masterpiece.

[@WickedTalon]

Psyzerox Patho I'm going to assume you've never really worked or know about video speeds. seriously, watch any video of how arms or people move, speed it up with youtubes speed up option, come back to this video and then try and tell me this video is NOT sped up.

[@WickedTalon]

***** I wasn't replying to you. Not sure how it would show up as replying to you when i was replying to someone completely different.

[@mitsostim07]

demoncry,what is your instrument if i may?

[@WickedTalon]

mitsostim07 My instrument? i play guitar, bass, and i started a few months ago. cello and bass cello.

[@sac1577]

Holy Crap Dude!!! His stuff is insane to play on 8 strings... I can only imagine the journey you went through to translate that to 4!!!! Thank You Very Much for being AMAZING!

[@Matthw11]

someone should do this with a double bass and cover wave of babies

[@shucklesors]

i cant even begin to imagine the sheer amount of work put into putting this up. you deserve way more views than this

[@jacksmith4460]

First off, that is epic, as good as the original, but for different reasons. I don't mind the cheap drum sound or sped up parts, it means nothing to me, what does mean something to me is the hair standing up on the back of my Neck, the feeling i get in my chest and the fact i have listened to this 5 times today since hearing for the first time yesterday. I would also love to hear the slow version of this minus drum track as i think that would have a different feel just by virtue of the speed and no drums, i suspect it would make it more eerie, but less energetic. I dont get the people whinging on here about drums/speed up, this is he closest cover i have seen of Animals as leadears (although the dual piano Cafo is also good). For a start AAL, Tosin is Hendrix combined with Mozart, a true genius, i think the world will look back in 100years and proclaim him a great he is not just great technically , he is a next level composer too, and this cover shows that, as well as a great vision from the Cellist, i have these ideas all the time, but i am a guitarist (20years) so i have to leave it to peeps like yourself to make the versions i wish i could, and this is one of them, its an almost perfect conversion from one medium to another. Truly epic mate and i thank Tosin for writting such great music (the original is just breathtaking anyway) and the performing Cellist, as im a very hard man to please, and im hyper critical when watching Music, but especially covers. Covering one of my fave songs and me liking it is a rare rare thing, well done you bowled me over. I want to hear an Orchestra covering , AAL, Scale The summit, and others such as Tool, Opeth etc thats the next one yet to be done, so if anyone out there likes this and that stuff? you have your assignments lol (On impulse -AAL, Jimmy -Tool, if i here an orchestra cover these tunes well, i can die happy)...and in regards the detractors? shut up, dont watch the vid, just put some head phones on, roll a ciggie/ joint/pour a glass of beer/wine and listen, forget technicalities , just listen, if you still have an issue then? remove your ears they are wasted on you. in short.... I Loved it

[@martinr7728]

Jack Smith TL;DR

[@teratapia5554]

I'm completely agree with you, people complaining about the speed up? This is pure art.

[@jacksmith4460]

Martin Roussev Too short did not care

[@askolovq9649]

+Jack Smith man, full orchestra cover of cafo on my channel, check it out:)

[@laxinlongboards]

lmaooooo

[@handaloo]

Legend tells of a legendary Cellist, who cellist skills were the stuff of LEGEND! Superb cover.

[@LichKingSkullWart]

Would like to see the original that isn't sped up to hear the cello come through a bit more.

[@6666RockForEver6666]

are you serious... can't believe you take that as a reason to dislike this, this is one of the best things i've seen on youtube... He even said it in the discription! You should try to play cello as fast as guitar and then talk... THIS MAN IS A BOSS!!!

[@cris_horizons]

i dont like the speed up thing :S

[@Tico4president]

It's much slower to swing your arm than to pluck a string with your hand/pick. It's much slower to move your hand up and down than to shift your fingers to the side.

[@cris_horizons]

sure Paganini aprove that :)

[@Red93100]

+Cris Xander Paganini was a violin player. Not a cello player.

[@natbhyax]

+Cris Xander HAHAH FACEPALM

[@FinderofNemo]

+Cris Xander You're a moron.

[@dadizhoombel]

Fantastic - really enjoyed what you've done with this. I love collision of 'fine music' sound of the cello with the metal origins of CAFO - quite a powerful piece of music. Look forward to your next!

[@ishaansaha9602]

you just outplayed tosin

[@devinnxninja]

Even with some parts being sped up, I'm still blown away. Absolutely incredible.

[@victoriabartel7264]

Holy hell this is incredible! Insane talent man, mad respect!

[@Duderado]

Wow man, great job. This is seriously one of the coolest things I have ever seen/heard.

[@Xeckire]

This song sounds absolutely beautiful on a cello. Great job guy!

[@charlesunharveyun6350]

Dear god, I had my doubts sir, but you dashed them away with your amazing abilities. If only more classical players had the innovation to take more progressive pieces and cover them.

[@sheister]

LIKE A BOSS! I hope no one is giving you crap about speeding the parts up, as playing that on the cello at full speed would be 100% physically impossible. Really amazing job bud. Also, the part @ 2:41 further solidifies how much of a genius Tosin is in his compositions. Sounds like it was made to be played by an orchestra.

[@nir0ftw]

Brother from another mother and father... you are gifted! We are eagerly waiting for some more of your creative work.

[@PrimoSchnevi]

Dude. Im not one of the guys who says this to every shredder and every musician who is a bit bitter, but YOU are unbelievable.

[@toximan2008]

Who gives a damn if its sped up... I play the guitar and think every instrument ever is fucking awesome and even this attempt on the cello is absolutely astounding. 12/10.

[@BoomBusterBB]

the best cover song, man. keep up the good work

[@OliMoris7]

I really appreciated that! Congratulations, that's a superb way to express the brilliant composition of AAL. Cello fit nicely in this song!

[@TheBennyCrew]

this is actualy such an accurate arrangement...very surprised at your shreddage. I didnt even think up till now that that was even possible.. thanks for the goosebumps! :)

[@AndrewSouthworth]

This is AMAZING!

[@homeinmyhead]

And the cello djents! Absolutely amazing man.

[@DaPsyCho888]

Damn, even with the speed up you got the pitch absolutely spot on! You're Awesome!

[@TheGwip3]

You sir are incredible...thank you so much for making this...maybe the most beautiful thing I've ever seen/heard.

[@BlackPawedTiger]

Man I'd pay to see an orchestra performance of nothing but Animals As Leaders' music!! This was FREAKING AWESOME!!

[@Reinoutify]

Well, my man. You have impressed me enormously. Sped up or not, this is just awesome.

[@BicycleSeatbelt]

Damn, that was amazing. The original song was pretty mind-blowing the first time I heard it and this was no less impressive. Excellent work.

[@OutaHereMusic]

This really puts into perspective how far we have come in the capabilities of writing music! I wish some of the classical writes of old could hear the songs tosin has written in their instruments of choice. Thank you for this new perspective!

[@roxxanness]

I have no words to describe your astonishing interpretation!

[@Dillon1321]

This is nothing short of amazing, you have so much talent!

[@i23591326]

There is something in it more amazing than anything I have ever heard.

[@carlosbz7]

Man this is amazing! Excellent work! Definitely the cello is a versatile instrument that can even make beautiful Rock!

[@FireInGrace]

You have one hell of an ear. I'm not a cello player, but it was really cool to see you use you thumb for that ascending phrygian run. I've never seen that done. It's probably common for you cellists, but amazing for a wishful thinker. Also, the bridge leading up to it, definitely my favorite part. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Keep that ear strong.

[@bylyric]

AWESOME WORK DUUDE.... REALLY LOVE IT!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS MASTERPIECE!!! ITS MY FAVORITE SONG!!!

[@RichPerez]

I think this cover shows you something interesting about Tosin's writing. Thanks a lot for the awesome upload.

[@singtall]

i have to say it again....this is just off the chain amazing playing!

[@nwm251]

Went to browse more videos by this guy and I none other than this video. I NEED MORE!

[@cjsando22]

Wow, this is truly something amazing. I loved every minute of it. Beautiful.

[@Musmack199]

Apocalyptica who?! Dude, you make we wanna get into cello classes right away

[@gir3333]

Hah, wow man keep up the great work! It's amazing how powerful sounding and moving one acoustic instrument can sound.

[@hoosierjared]

I am a huge Animals as Leaders fan and I want to thank you for making this.

[@panchosalazar6572]

Blew my fucking mind. I hardly ever comment anything but this deserves it, if it's a nightmare to learn on guitar I can't imagine how hard it is to translate it to other instruments. Just amazing.

[@moonmanvic]

This was once a thought in my head, you have made it a reality.

[@PhoenicianRock]

Man, i am blown away, its god damn amazing. Great chops man!

[@Dreezie]

Dude you covered my favorite song on a cello, i love you

[@JaimeEskobar]

These are the kind of musical geniues we sould support!

[@thisdudeagain]

great work! i hope you do more of this covers.

[@guitarhead14]

best thing iv seen this year so far

[@146Slater]

That is one of the coolest thins I have ever seen!!

[@Metalcorerecords]

Best cover I ever seen so far, I wish to have that talent

[@stevetorster]

this gives me chills! otherworldly playing!

[@mikescanlan4653]

Very awesome :). Absolutely do more covers on the Cello. Apart from guitar its my favorite instrument! Sounds very great

[@ashwalk85]

dude, keep those videos coming! It's awesome, and we can see you're having fun, that's what people like to see in this kind of video. Yeah, Cello!

[@lolzalot44]

This is so good, hearing everything so clearly makes me appreciate the original even more too

[@killedyesterday]

too EPIC for cello version - dude, you are such a creative musician - Good Job n love this cover version by you

[@dj0ntis]

even though you sped up your footage a lot, that is still beyond talented and fuckin incredible. i wouldn't expect you to do it full speed on a cello! sick man!

[@juanchavez3402]

ohh yeeeaaah!!! This is some good stuff. When played on the cello it definitely gives off a different feel for the song compared to how it is originally. Very nice and keep at it.

[@jacquelynchavez7895]

Seriously!

[@verithomas]

That is absolutely MIND BLOWING. I'd love to add a clever comparison, but I seriously can't think straight...

[@Rubengutzz]

One of the craziest things that i' ve seen in my life, Respect dude!

[@dreamsidedominions]

Man... How did you do it?? Amazing.. Your'e an absolute mega musician, sped up or not.. I wouldn't have believed I'd ever enjoy listening to a cello as much as this...

[@adronusmusic]

The most metal cellist ever! Great job, man!

[@brutalvocalcovers]

I'm so happy you did this. Thank you.

[@druggedontemptation]

Dude !! This is Phenomenal !!! i know for a fact that to even think of putting up these pieces together is beyond insane !! you just proved the world how someone can break the common sheep rules and do things differently ! to that my friend i give you every drop of respect !! You have inspired me my friend !! Godspeed !