Dirty Loops and Cory Wong FIRST TIME REACTING to Thriller

[@juliem660]

You will want to go down the Dirty Loops rabbit hole! "Breakdown"... and definitely "Work Sh*t Out" to start. Plus... there's more from this combined ensemble that's phenomenal... "Follow The Light". It's stank face worthy.

[@jeffreybell436]

Cory Wong is also known for his work in Vulfpeck and with some of the horns as Fearless Flyers.

[@alexbranham5738]

That’s a double bell euphonium, super rare and super cool.

[@RachelDacusAuthor]

So glad to see you guys discover Dirty Loops! I hope you continue the DL journey. I'm here as an Angelina Jordan fan but also a big fan of Dirty Loops. Try Follow The Light next. Jonah is a phenomenal vocalist, Aaron the best drummer I've heard recently, and Henrik is of the charts of bassists. You won't be sorry if you do another!

[@fiddlestix3025]

Totally agree, dacusr 👍 I’ll be there for another DL reaction, for sure ☺️

[@Lynsey77]

Dirty Loops are off the charts! So glad you are hopefully going to delve into their masterful work. My favourite of theirs is Rock you. They are definitely a case of more is more! 🤯😆

[@lottawiklund8606]

So lovely to see someone discovering Dirty Loops for the first time and have their mind blown. I wholeheartedly agree with everyone else in the comments that have said you need to check out some more of their stuff. They started the band as a hobby project in 2008, and never thought it would be anything other than that, and did twisted jazz fusion covers of top 40 pop songs. In 2010 they put up a video on youtube (a cover of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance"), as a booking reference, to see if they could get a gig or two, just for fun, as they thought their music was way too unsexy for anyone to actually like it. Needless to say, they were completely wrong. The video went viral and a LOT of people absolutely loved it. Just about everything they've ever released is of this ridiculous musical quality, so you could pretty much pick any song to listen to, and you more than likely would not be disappointed. My personal favourite is one of their more jazz fusion-y pieces, "Work Shit Out", but if you want more of the insanely funky stuff, then maybe go for "Next To You" or "Rock You". Another song from the collab album with Cory Wong, that is well worth checking out, is "Follow the Light". They've all known each other and played together for 20+ years by now, in their mid-to-late-thirties. Jonah Nilsson(keyboard/vocals) and Henrik Linder (bass) even went to music elementary school together and met when Henrik was 11 and Jonah was 9. Aron Mellergård (drums) comes from another part of Sweden and came along when he moved to Stockholm at the age of 16, to attend the same music high school as they did (he was in the year between the other two). Then they all attended Kungliga Musikhögskolan (Royal College of Music) in Stockholm, where Henrik and Aron studied jazz/rock, and Jonah opted for music production as his main subject. Believe it or not, but Jonah says the piano is his first instrument, not the singing. He comes from a family of classical musicians, and has sung in choirs (mostly chamber choirs) his whole life, but started studying the classical piano when he was 11 and then switched to jazz mid-highschool. When they started the band he had never sung lead and didn't even know if he could. These dudes are ridiculous! 🤯 I think the original tempo is a tad slower, just like you said, but I'm wondering if the reason it feels so much livelier has more to do with the fact that they've changed the 4/4 to a 12/8. Either way, I just love how much funkier it is. And, sorry to disappoint, there are no french horns in this (and as a french horn player myself, I really wish there was, haha). The Bond-esque breakdown does have a double-bell euphonium though, which is so cool, so I guess they're forgiven. And the switch from trumpets to flugelhorns (and also saxophones to flute and clarinet) in that part makes for a lovely change of tone as well.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Super comment, as always Lotta-. What really strikes me, is how this arrangement seems to take us back in time during that breakdown. They’re changing the brass from the jazz setup to a classical setup. The chords and harmonies change to what reminds me not only of James Bond (BP1, I agree ;) but even of Wagner and Strauss and those dudes -a whole crazy journey. Then they mess with the rhythm feel and it does my head in completely… 🙃 Luckily tho, they come out all jazzy again at the other side 🤣👍🎷 Also, I have a feeling that they do take that whole thing a tad faster than the original, purely in bpm…but who cares! DLoops could take any tempo and make it feel like the happiest version of Thriller :) xxx

[@lottawiklund8606]

@@fiddlestix3025 Yeah, I tend to feel that interlude in more of a 3/2 than a 12/8. Can’t for the life of me understand how Aron manages to play both 3/2 and 12/8 simultaneously there. What kind of witchcraft is that? I must say though, my opinion on that is probably not worth much as I suck so bad at disconnecting my limbs from each other. I took a conducting class in music college and I was easily the worst student that semester, hahaha. And yeah, I think I did check the bpm at some point and i have a vague memory of it being something like 10 bpm faster in DL’s version (don’t remember exactly), but the 12/8 makes it feel as if there’s a bigger difference than that.

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@lottawiklund8606 definitely, that shuffle tempo gives you a faster feel than the same tempo would in 4/4, interesting hey? And you having had conducting lessons -I always wanted to take a crash course in it but it’s so damn hard - imagine the poor orchestra 🤣 I’d need to grow a few more brains like Aron 😂 (or like Jonah, playing the keys and singing at the same time…) Well we can’t be geniusses at everything, gotta suck at something haha 😇

[@lottawiklund8606]

@@fiddlestix3025 Well, it was a very basic conducting class and also during the pandemic (I went to music college at quite a higher age than most of the other students 😬😁), so we only got to conduct an “ensemble” made up from the students of the class, and to symphony orchestra recordings. No orchestras were hurt in the process, I promise! 😂

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@lottawiklund8606 😅

[@j1974f]

Great reaction! More Dirty Loops please!

[@mike4769]

Dirty loops is one of my favorite bands.

[@eliziusraz4823]

Same They and Snarky Puppy

[@NeilBlanco]

It's a double nod to Michael Jackson. It's Thriller done as 12:8 funk shuffle like The Way You Make Me Feel...

[@BritPopsReact]

@NeilBlanco Thanks Neil, that was a great fun fact and also, we now know why it sounded familiar. All the best

[@lordlockdown64]

Nice funky version, I love the bass and drums on this one, very cool.

[@fiddlestix3025]

9.7 - not too shabby 👍 I always tend to give it a 15 out of 10 😉 Thanks for a great reaction to one of my favourite pieces by one of my fave bands. They took Thriller, decided to swing it in 12/8, add some jazz and funk and turn it into a party! Yes, Henrik slaps hard. He elevates everything they do onto the next level, I find. And Jonah can sing, for sure. Aron, their drummer, -one of the best. Then you add Cory with his horn section, -what possibly can go wrong? ;) At the time of the making of this, Dirty Loops and Cory had never met in person. These were the lockdown years, and so they wrote, arranged, recorded AND filmed everything on two different continents -Cory & horns in Minnesota, and DL in Sweden. They FaceTimed each other, sent sound files forth and back via email, and so on. Both bands bought the same props, set up the same lighting and camera angles, etc. When it was finished, Aron (DLs drummer) edited all the footage to make it look as if they were playing on the same stage. Information overload, I know…. 🤣 Check out “Follow The Light” and “Turbo” from the same collab. Thanks again for a great reaction and great comments 🙏☺️

[@richardrejmer8721]

I'm guessing that many people have already posted these two common quotes about Dirty Loops. . 1. "Dirty Loops are your favourite band's favourite band" 2. "Dirty Loops are the band where the most talented player in the band is every member of the band"

[@lauriescott3178]

More Dirty Loops please! 😀

[@DrMcKay66]

I just love how Aaron keeps every each snare flat and next reverb. That sounds fenomenal. ❤

[@kevinmauch5622]

The difference in the groove from the original is how they are making it swing. Nasty.

[@lleldridge1]

Love DL, musicianship is off the charts! Hope to see more. Follow the Light is one of my favs, but they are all great. Cheers!

[@laluba3603]

More Dirty Loops."Next to You" "Break Down" "World on Fire" "Rock You"

[@achimgrun7421]

They have some well-known songs in their repertoire by Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Lady GaGa, Alphaville, Adele, Rihanna or Stromae. But they never copy the original. They usually change the rhythm, the key, the speed, the instrumentation, they put in solos where there are none in the original, and so on. They wouldn’t call it cover, they would call it loopifying 😅

[@fiddlestix3025]

Their early album Loopified is on repeat in my car -just too damn good! 🔥

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Ahh, how cool isn´t it to see you guys, legends - watch and enjoy Dirty Loops! 🙂There´s a lot more from where that came from!! To me they play the way I would have wanted to, being free in their creating due to the fact that they are so darn good at playing... I so look forward to the concert on the 21st of September, here in Stockholm! Cheers guys, you are the best!

[@brewswillis9783]

Well done mates, I believe I requested DL decades ago when you started your channel. 😜😜 Def looking forward to more! Follow The Light is one of my faves. Cheers!

[@BritPopsReact]

@brewswillis9783 Hello mate, great to hear from you and thanks for popping in. Yes, you sure, it took us a while to get there, sorry about that but we got there eventually. We will certainly return to these guys sooner. All the best

[@michaelriley8101]

Very nice reaction, Gents! Thanks!

[@oversixtyandsassy9553]

I enjoyed this group, I liked their take on the MJ classic and I’m interested in hearing more of their music. Oh, and I also love their name. 😊 Thanks for this react guys!

[@rachmann516]

The main difference from the original is this version has a swing feel.

[@philipshort7491]

Welcome to DIRTY LOOPS, you've got to watch the fans favourite WORK SHIT OUT {the studio video's}. Great bass from HENRIK LINDER and drums from AARON MELLERGARD. You've got to watch the funny credits at the end of this video, the boys are all classically trained and managed by the legendary QUINCY JONES. I call their music 'HAPPY FEEL GOOD MUSIC', other great studio video's. ROCK YOU,. WORLD ON FIRE, Then the 8 minute classic. NEXT TO YOU, HIT ME, and a great ballad with great. JONAH NILSSON vocals. BREAKDOWN. 2 great instrumentals back to the session with CORY WONG, the unbelievable TURBO, amazing saxophone playing, The horn section were the backing musicians for the late PRINCE. And an instrumental from the trio with an unusual title. SONGS FOR LOVERS COFFEE BREAK IS OVER. JONAH NILSSON also sings a great version of Michael Jacksons BILLY JEAN in Paris in a show for his mentor QUINCY JONES who was sitting on the side of the stage welcoming the artists to the stage, JONAH is also performing with 2 bass players from back in the Michael Jackson days. RICHARD BONA and MARCUS MILLER. once you've watched one dirty loops video you've got to watch another and another. Best wishes from the rainy north east coast of England.

[@philipshort7491]

I forgot to say i first came across singer JONAH NILLSON in a collaboration with my favourite guitar player STEVE VAI voted one of the all time top 10 greatest guitarists in a video called JONAH NILLSON DIAMOND RING, with a cameo guitar solo from Steve and also a cameo from jonahs mentor QUINCY JONES doing some strange moves. You also commented on HENRIK LINDER'S bass playing, I forgot about FOLLOW THE LIGHT, another one with CORY WONG and his band, great bass with a foot pedal in this one, at the end of bass solo keep an eye on sax player grace chung Kelly's face loving every second. Same again best wishes for the north east coast of England.

[@gbulmer]

*Thank You!* I *_LOVE_* _"Funky"._ Great, Tight, Funky, Horn Sections improve any song (Rule Britannia? 🤔). Yes! the horn break sounds like James Bond ①. They _are_ "on it". Fun fact: Dirty Loops recorded their video in Sweden. Cory Wong and the horns recorded theirs in Minneapolis (lockdown). They wanted the video to look like they were together ②. Aaron, the drummer, edited the two videos together (Aaron edits all Dirty Loops' videos). Apparently, to help the illusion, when Cory Wong smiles at Dirty Loops he's actually smiling at his girlfriend. 😀 Thanks again, Chaps. Best Wishes. ☮ G-Man-😎 I'm relieved and pleased you enjoyed it. 😀 Jonah has great range, and vocal technique. Backing vocals are usually him. Very good keyboard player. Henrik Linder's bass 'brings the funk' and sometimes plays 'lead'. Cory Wong's got a big catalogue of collaborations, including Vulfpek and Victor Wooten (best living bassist?) Michael B. Nelson on trombone is a legendary musician, composer and arranger. He arranged the Hornheads for Prince. Other songs from the same collaboration : _Dirty Loops & Cory Wong - Follow The Light_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4allKuBnrhoa5I a joint Dirty Loops, Cory Wong, Dave Barnes (?) composition. The funk is strong with Henrik. Watch the top left when he 'goes off' starting 3:00. 😂 _Cory Wong & Dirty Loops // TURBO_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpvEfYKhZsSUiMk No vocals. Funky-As-F WARNING: Listeners should not drive, and may damage neck or shoulder muscles! _Cory Wong & Dirty Loops // Ring of Saturn_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Kcl2OZjKetmrs No vocals. Chill, samba/fusion? Wikipedia: _Dirty Loops met at Södra Latin upper secondary school. They attended the Royal College of Music in Stockholm._ Legend goes they initially made some covers, and released them on KZbin trying to get work. They produce the audio and video themselves, handing it to Quincy Jones when it's done. Dirty Loops credits usually have some silliness, for example "Henrik stunt double - Edward Scissorhands" ① I got the James Bond theme immediately too. It sounded like the music signalling the "big set piece" is about to happen. A couple of other rectors got the "James Bond" theme too, but most don't. Did you notice the weird brass instrument at 9:36? Apparently, it's a "Double bell euphonium". It was new to me. ② To look like one studio, Dirty Loops sent a specification or 'shopping list' to ensure Cory Wong's studio 'look' matched theirs eg. the huge lights, carpet, and how to arrange things so they could be spliced together.

[@gbulmer]

I will add, I like Grace Kelly, the woman playing sax and clarinet. She has great , joyous, energy in: _GRACE KELLY GO TiME: Fish & Chips Feat. Leo P __#2Saxy_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHJm2l4rNejbK8 A duo paying very funky, jazzy sax _and_ dancing. I don'y know where she gets the breath to do either one. Almost like two birds in a mating dance. Crazy good. Best Wishes. ☮

[@chueysmama2622]

G-Man! I sincerely tried, I stuck through to the end. I always enjoy your knowledge of who, what, and all of what you suggest. You are the MAN! My son and I are still enjoying NINGEN ISU! Peace to you.

[@gbulmer]

​@@chueysmama2622 Thank you for replying. It's lovely to hear from you. I hope you and your family are all well. Thank you for trying them. That's all anyone could hope for. Thank you for your kind compliments too.😊 I 'love' a great horn section adding 'spice', and 'texture'. It was an inspired collaboration. Very few artists, or genres outside jazz/fusion have real horn sections anymore.😞 5 musicians evoking 'James Bond' _is_ remarkable.🤔 I'm delighted you're still enjoying NINGEN ISU. A 'roadies' YT channel ① is videos of him reacting then playing his favourite music discoveries to friends in the rock music business. AFAICT, NINGEN ISU *always* impress. I hope 'the boys' give NINGEN ISU a try. I feel the BPs will 'get it' once they hear a song. Do you think "Heartless Scat" is the best introduction? Best Wishes to You and Your Family. ☮ ① The YT channel is www.youtube.com/@joelroadie His, and his friends, reaction playlist is _Ningen Isu Reaction Videos_ kzbin.info/aero/PLxxI-yT8WeSrkdNq393oZQvbolOY_NH6s You might enjoy several playlists. Apologies for only telling you now; I avoid distracting BPR's fans. But for you ...😀

[@chueysmama2622]

​@@gbulmer YES! "Heartless Scat" is an awesome start! BP1 might faint at the running time, we'll have to send him some chocolates or even a fat prostitute to kick him if his mind wanders, and ONLY to kick! 🤣🤣I will check out your suggestions, I appreciate you sharing "new" music with me. Life is good here in NC, I had my first of 2 hand surgeries, Chuey and Hank were great nurses too!

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Henrik is a monster! Check out Follow the Light for the same general lineup, but a breath-taking original song (and a few fireworks by Henrik). Also Work Sh*t Out (Dirty Loops) - it's stunning. Spectacular musicianship from beginning to end, and they'll keep you guessing what they will do next. Aaron (drums) is featured in this one, and my mind was blown. If you want to hear a dramatic and stunning vocal performance from Johann, listen to Breakdown (Dirty Loops). This one was filmed on two continents and assembled in the studio.

[@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144]

Just to make it clear, the left side of the video was recorded in Minneapolis, the right side in Stockholm. The drummer (!), Aron, stitched it together into one video. You, BP1&2, didn't seem to notice, so they did a good job with that (as well)!

[@BritPopsReact]

@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144 Hello to you and thank you for the greta information, nope we didn't notice at all. BTW, did you notice that we were also stitched together, we are 150 miles apart and not in the same studio either,? So now you know too. we stitched it together ourselves 😀

[@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144]

@@BritPopsReact I did not notice! Good job!

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

They changed the time signature from 4/4 to 12/8 (a bluesy shuffle rhythm).

[@MichaelB12345]

Great reaction lads. Keep moving with D Loops, they do not do anything without incredible musicianship and funk. I suggest Next to you, Follow the light and Work Shit Out. Cheers and blessings

[@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144]

Yes, 9.7! Really good and enjoyable reaction, I'd say about a 9.7! So hoping you look a bit further into Dirty Loops. You will find that they have a very characteristic sound, and yet create very different songs. It would be interesting to hear what you have to say about their creativity and composing skills, as well as other aspects of their creations that I am certain you will uncover for us (if you go down the DL lane).

[@robote7679]

Loved your reaction. New to your channel, not to Dirty Loops. Great job. Would love to see you do more.

[@thage7729]

They’ve taken this from a flat 4/4 to a 12/8 shuffle… every player in this video are consumate musicians… and yes, that is a double-belled euphonium

[@gbulmer]

BP2 mentioned Vulfpeck and Cory Wong. _VULFPECK /// Cory Wong_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4ilhqGoZatmkNE (4m:30s) Is a collaboration with an unusual video _'style'._ Yoyoka's cover _VULFPECK /// Cory Wong / Drum Covered by YOYOKA_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6KunGeulsx2sMU is not her usual 3 fixed cameras, but looks more 'fluid' and 'present' like Vulfpeck's. She's looking happy and relaxed, then goes 'Stank' 🥁 😀 Best Wishes, All. ☮

[@gbulmer]

Dirty Loops (the trio, no Cory Wong, no Hornheadz) 'Pop/Fusion' on their YT channel: _Dirty Loops - Rock You_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrGZq2ojahoaM0 (4m:28s then credits) "Rock You" is not the lyric I hear _Dirty Loops - Work Shit Out_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCqhZqmmdR2npI (7m:22s then credits) several moods _SONGS FOR LOVERS - COFFEE BREAK IS OVER_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4q8d6CmbrN1is0 (3m:13s then credits) _SONGS FOR LOVERS - BITTEN BY THE KITTEN_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJupn4OMfdSkgbs (3m:12s) _Dirty Loops - Next To You_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIecpnajobKEZ8U (7m:30s then credits) Anthemic, (IMO too long) _Dirty Loops - Hit Me (Live In Montreux / 2014)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3WreYuAftepasU (3m:51s) *_LIVE_* _Dirty Loops - World On Fire_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnWulpaGqdGcfbc (4m:1s then credits) For lovers of covers, they made a bunch, eg, Justin Bieber, Adele, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Britany Spears, in their early days. Best Wishes, All. ☮

[@Abaddon231]

Vulfpeck is definitley a good band to check out

[@AbdullahAl-mamun-cd4wi]

The world's best musician and dancer Michael Jackson. His style of dancing and singing music never seems childish. He always sang music in deep voice, so his songs are hit and catchy. Moreover he always wrote teachable music. He was the only person in the world who performed dance-music together in front of live audience. May her soul rest in peace''🇧🇩🎵🎧🇧🇩

[@psidvicious]

I have to say, this swerved very far out of my preferred lane and musical taste but give credit where credit is due, for sure. I suspect all of these musicians are as practiced as they are talented, each clearly mastering their instrument. I think there was some kinda video tricks going on there, like CGI or AI or one-a-them-damn-things, with the drummer because [what ever that was], they were keeping time like an atomic clock! I bet Neil Peart was his favorite drummer and Geddy and Alex from Rush should probably look him up. Up until the end when the brass and wind went into that solo bit, I thought they were used perfectly. Just for brief accent notes. That’s the way I like to hear them. They could have had a synthesizer do the same thing but the real horns was a nice touch. Again, not MY thing, but they are crazy talented at doing THEIR thing.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Great comment :) and as far as the early influences for Aron, the drummer, go, I think Neil Peart features heavily…. I’m not a drummer myself, but have often heard how tight, hard driving and technically clean Aron’s playing is. For a very different take on style, and also to hear Aron shine with an amazing drum solo, watch their track “Work Shit Out”. (As well as really everything else they’ve ever recorded…) Enjoy 👍

[@fiddlestix3025]

Dirty Loops, “Work Sh*t Out”: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCqhZqmmdR2npI

[@gbulmer]

@psidvicious You wrote _"I think there was some kinda video tricks going on there, ...., with the drummer because [....], they were keeping time like an atomic clock!"_ I wrote in my earlier comment, the video _is_ odd. Dirty Loops recorded their part in Sweden. Cory Wong & the "Hornheadz" recorded in Minneapolis, I assume playing along to Dirty Loops' recording. They took great care to make the two studios look the same. Aaron edits all Dirty Loops videos. He stitched the two videoed performances together to make it look like they were all in one studio. Dirty Loops are always 'tight', Aaron, the drummer, is wearing something 'in ear". They might be ear protection, but he may be listening to a click track. AFAICT, Cory Wong and the 'Hornheadz' are wearing in-ear monitors, so they may be listening to a mix of Dirty Loops and click track. That would guarantee their studio microphones couldn't pick up any of Dirty Loops' parts. A common click-track would make editing easier, without special effects. Best Wishes. ☮

[@dannymoore6886]

I know Cory's brother. Sum Ting.

[@solodad001]

crazy talent here.

[@diananunez7]

Wow guys, you are in for a joyride! Hold on to your hat, and please continue to react to this stellar Swedish trio. our pride and joy I might add! 💙💛 Looks like the millenials are here to bring a new era of music and creativity to our planet at a much needed time. These guys and others, (Jacob Collier comes to mind) are showering us with not only musicianship and creativity on a level almost unheard of, but they are doing it with JOY and ease! So glad it is in my lifetime (boomer here)! ❤️🎶🌟

[@guttermanek]

New sub. Huge fan of react videos, especially for Dirty Loops. If I may make a suggestion to my new friends across the pond: more, but shorter cuts work better than longer, fewer cuts. Shorter cuts help keep the flow going. This may be harder for BP2. ;)

[@AbdullahAl-mamun-cd4wi]

Thanks for this talent 🇧🇩😍🇧🇩

[@harryfreeman8467]

Allie Sherlock “ How Love Works “

[@larrylysse]

I dare say. If the song can make a couple of British chaps start moving (not shaking mind you), and feeling good, then the song deserves a much higher score! The arrangement, musicianship, production (recorded in 3 different locations), technical skill, collaboration, in the pocket groove, etc. etc. You did notice and mention the clarinet, so I rate your video a ______! Well. It doesn’t really matter does it! No harm done. 😊

[@antrivers46]

What is always disappointing when most react to this is that they don’t immediately comment on the fact they changed the time signature from 4/4 to 3/4. That is the key.

[@berithjallow7592]

Quincy Jones have produced this

[@firefighterchick]

I admit it's a very creative take on it. They didn't try and do it the same which is admirable. However, it's not for me. For my taste covers can have a twist off the original yet should keep the vibe(a tribute of sorts) of the original and this was 180 degrees different. I would be interested to see what else they've done to be fair.

[@gbulmer]

FFC - I've put links for the other 3 Dirty Loops & Cory Wong collaboration in one of my comments. "Follow the Light" is an original song with vocals (and a bass solo), 👍👍 the other two have no vocals. I've put a slew of their own songs in a second comment. They've also covered Justin Bieber, Adele, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Britney Spears as a trio www.youtube.com/@dirtyloops/videos I often enjoy re-interpretations of classics. They changed a *_LOT,_* yet it's unmistakably the same song. I think I understand your point about preferring covers to be a sort of tribute. I don't mind wildly different, as long as it's very good. Different can't excuse awful, though. If I'd heard this version first, I think MJ's might seem good, but a bit 'flat' by comparison. Best Wishes. ☮ My favourite cover is much more different than Dirty Loops + Cory Wong interpretation of "Thriller": _Jacob Collier - (Lionel Richie's) All Night Long (Official Video)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTToox9r5KNZ9U It won a Grammy. Plus his Mum's in it playing violin (she's a concert violinist among other things). How wonderful would it be to make a Grammy winning arrangement of a classic song with your Mum?! 😂 However, I also like 'Bardcore', eg. _Jolene (Bardcore | Medieval Style)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jUgp94asujq8U or _House of the Rising Sun - Hildegard von Blingin’ & Algal the Bard (Bardcore | Medieval Style)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57cdpJ9hrN5jZY (you're too young to remember _The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXFd6SNlMqoaKs ) The Warning's re-interpretation of Metallica Enter Sandman is glorious and very different: _The Warning - ENTER SANDMAN Live at Teatro Metropolitan CDMX 08/29/2022_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJicp4F7bMygZqs

[@chueysmama2622]

You're a better woman than I to be willing to give them another chance! 🤪

[@firefighterchick]

@chueysmama2622 I'm trying to be more open to different music, at least a little. 😅 Their overall sound wasn't bad, so to be fair I think I should listen to at least one other song. Hard rock and heavy metal have a special place in the music section of my brain of course! 😜

[@chueysmama2622]

@@firefighterchick Oh, God! Don't encourage them!!! I've been TRYING to get them to do some Dan Vasc, I think they're scared of how good looking he is.🤣🤣🤣

[@firefighterchick]

@@chueysmama2622 😅🤣😂

[@ericwedin4154]

Haha, ”they obviously practiced a lot”… 😂😂😂 really, you think?

[@mikedown1250]

Thanks guys you made a nice effort. but don't seem to know anything about music. its not a requirement. keep it up