FIRST TIME HEARING ALIEN ANT FARM 🎵 Smooth Criminal (Cover) Reaction

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[@heavysoul4862]

Great reaction! MJ not only gave them approval to record this but he loved it. There are a lot of references to MJ in this video. The light up sidewalk from Billie Jean, the drummer was wearing one white glove, etc.

[@alexdesousa6578]

Glove chair, chimpanzee, wolf mask, etc... too many to mention

[@tomheinrichs7058]

Jumping on car exploding windows.

[@tomheinrichs7058]

The lean.

[@rancidcrabtree.]

The Elizabeth Taylor tattoo. Edit: Erroneous factoid removed

[@Aaron-io8vw]

That's not Flea

[@jeffflinn2053]

Count all the MJ tributes: The dance, the mask, the lean, the glove, the monkey, Thriller, the car, the lighting sidewalk, the manhole cover steam, even the white socks ... MJ loved it. In fact, Alien Ant Farm performed at the "Michael Forever" Michael Jackson tribute after his death. They were the only hard rock band invited by the Jackson family.

[@timavery99]

You two nailed it! AAF were huge fans of MJ. They asked him if they could cover his song. Obviously he had to hear it first. They collaborated and this is it. An amazing version. Love both versions. MJ is obviously the gawd of pop but AAF rocked the shit out of this song. Lots of references to MJ in this video. Watch it again.

[@blink182linkinpark]

rumors say they were even going to perform with him at the mtv awards but for some reason it didnt happen

[@arcky508]

You need it! So many references!

[@Jude74]

Yep perfect summation.

[@moreththerogue6218]

I think the four 'boomers' may have held some significance as well.

[@timavery99]

@@blink182linkinpark Would have been epic!

[@RSpracticalshooting]

Lex had me dying with her "they sound like an actual alien ant farm" shenanigans

[@timforde6944]

word of the day shenanigans luv it👍

[@W4ll_fl0w3r]

@@timforde6944 lol doh now I wanna hear shamrocks and shenanigans by house of pain lol

[@georgecostanza5562]

Oh she’s Lex I thought she was Brad

[@macattack144]

We are the alien ant farm in this context... so yes they sound like humans

[@kevinlee3298]

I wanted to hear her version of what an alien sounds like.

[@ejay2343]

“They actually sound like an alien ant farm.” “What?” “This is the first band that sounds like their name” 😂😂😂😂im dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@aerahtv0000]

lmao

[@mikeboi4870]

They have done slayer songs, they sound like their name using same parameters as Lex did for AAF

[@joenewman6494]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@athlonen]

Tons of Easter eggs in this for you! Here's a breakdown. 0:28 The kid is wearing a mask, like how Michael wore one later on in life. And if you notice, he's roughly the same age Michael was when they started with the Jackson 5. On top of that, he's dancing out in front of the house the Jacksons grew up in, in Gary, Indiana. 0:47 the lean from the original Smooth Criminal video. Everyone catches that. 0:52 When Michael toured Asia, the Asians were absolutely crazy for him. This is a throwback to that. 1:45 The girl is in a high school letterman's jacket and wearing a wolf mask. Throwback to Thriller when Michael changed into the werewolf. 2:09 and 2:13 shoutout to the four dads from the TV show "King of the Hill" 2:14 to 2:24 Drummers may wear gloves to protect the senses in their hands from going numb from the drumsticks. Note that the drummer here is only wearing 1 glove on his right hand. The same hand that Michael wore his glove on. 2:31 He's sitting with a chimpanzee. The chimp is wearing a diaper, like Bubbles, Michael's chimp, did. And they're sitting in a sequined glove that Michael used to wear. 2:40 The sidewalk lights up wherever they are stepping. Throwback to Billie Jean. 4:04 Straight from the extended version of the video for Black or White. Michael jumped on the car, did that, and then destroyed the car. 4:13 King of the hill guys with the Thriller moves. 4:17 Michael always stood on that vent to have the air blow up from under him. Here you go. 4:26 to 4:41 More throwback to Billie Jean. Everything Michael touched lit up. 5:06 Notice how the singer is pulling up his pants to show his socks. Michael always wore shorter pants to highlight the white sequined socks he wore to go along with the sequined glove. Throwback to Billie Jean there. 5:24 Throwback to the end of Thriller, when Michael turned back toward the camera and had the werewolf eyes. Also, the tattoo on the guy's back? That's Liz Taylor, who Michael had a very good friendship with. Also, that guy happens to be Flea, the bassist from the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. A lot of these are throwbacks to what Michael did in his videos: Billie Jean, Black or White, Thriller, Leave Me Alone, and the original video for Smooth Criminal. Watch those, then have a look at this again. They respectfully and tastefully did Mike well in this.

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Great post

[@SaijinVegeta]

Wait whaaaaat!!! The kids in front of his house!!! Dude I'm a millennial. I have never noticed this. Thank you! Take care

[@zimnizzle]

Thanks for that! I thought I knew all the Easter eggs in this, but you added a couple that I had missed! Very cool.

[@hectorleyva5591]

Thank you very much! I like

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

Had NO idea that was flea, who knew!

[@crowspirit1279]

They loved mj and this song so much they covered it. And they fkin nailed it.

[@MrJctii916]

The video is just a complete tribute to all things MJ

[@newgrl]

Shall we start naming them? Bubbles the chimp The sparkly glove chair The light up sidewalk from _Billy Jean_ Elizabeth Taylor tattoo on back

[@ajgorney]

The kid in the surgical masks that MJ often wore later in his life (really). The four guys doing the crotch grab arm to the sky move. so many things in there referencing MJ.

[@loganrideout9151]

Let's not forget the guy with the Thriller eyes at the very end.

[@deebrown4877]

@@thenoodle1497 exactly

[@deebrown4877]

Also, before the guitar solo and the steam from the street was a Dirty Diana video tribute

[@annaoswald5943]

As a fan of MJ, Brad definitely was into this cover. Cool this record label let you use this video. It was needed with this song. Who could forget Bubbles?

[@BradAndLex]

Right?! I was so glad they didn't block this lol

[@1dkappe]

I don’t think that’s Bubbles. See Eddie Murphy’s anecdote about the caged, berserk Bubbles.

[@ajdahun]

the video cost them a million bucks to make. Had to reshoot the scene with the kid dancing in the face mask. Plus the lit up sidewalk was not cheap either.

[@vanjalavoie550]

Why'd MJ get rid of Bubbles?

[@RLucas3000]

@@vanjalavoie550I remember at the time there was some low class joke about “blowing bubbles” but mercifully I don’t remember what it was

[@bhbeats43]

MJ put his stamp of approval on this before it got released. what a feeling that would be to have the king of pop bless your record

[@LeviBoldock]

This song was everywhere when I was a teenager in the early 2000s. Their other song 'Movies' is great, too - and the video is even better - probably my favourite music video of all time.

[@stonecold6521]

With a cameo from Mr Myagi too! Good times.

[@RYMAN1321]

I remember first hearing this song during that hilarious scene from American Pie 2.

[@iesickboy]

There is so much homage to Michael, his songs, and his videos in this that it's incredible. You guys looked confused by most of it. First of all the lean at the beginning. The kid dancing, the mask, the drummer with the glove, the chair is the glove, the monkey, lit up sidewalks, the scene on the car, Thriller dance, the steam. So much. Triple screen split, Elizabeth Taylor tattoo, and crazy cat eyes at the end. Love your channel. These guys did this song justice.

[@juicesghost8501]

A lot of the shots in this video were homages to Michaels videos. The light up side walk, Bubbles the chimp, the dude at the end had the eyes from Thriller, etc..

[@BradAndLex]

Ohhh I was wondering about the dude at the end's eyes!!

[@agatehuntress499]

The Japanese schoolgirls too. They were WILD for MJ.

[@JeremiahNunn]

the diamond covered glove hand chair

[@frankpasqualone]

The drummer wearing one glove

[@HMan2828]

The werewolf girl jumping in the pool.

[@blakedavis229]

Usually Lex is the one saying wild things, but the CGI chimp comment got me lol

[@DouglasRyan-ux9cj]

The people of earth are the alien ant farm!!

[@AshReacts]

Ohhhh I think you'll like how much fun they are having in this one. A smashing cover.

[@twuntskrubba5803]

Much love, for y’all. I usually avoid reaction vids, but I love your energy and the eclectic diversity of the songs you choose to react to. Keep it up, and try to branch out even further. You guys are like a tree that’s growing, your branches will continue to grow and spread. If you look at tree branches, and neural pathways, they look very similar. Keep growing your branches and your mind.

[@seandobson6221]

This is a remake that I can truly get behind because the tribute they pay to MJ is true love. If you pay close attention throughout the video you’ll see MJ Easter eggs from other videos and songs.

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

Saw Alien Ant Farm in concert with 311 years ago.. One hell of a good show from these guys..

[@Deken]

I was delighted when I found AAF's version of Smooth Criminal the first time. It is such a fun cover! There are so many homages paid to MJ throughout the video of different songs, videos, dance moves, and gestures. I even saw some today I'd missed before. Great choice!

[@713tink]

Aaf is 4 guys that understand their individual instruments so well and the roles they play in a song.

[@musicloverzzz833]

Still will always love Michael Jacksons original version better but ant farm did make one of the best covers of all time with this song

[@TheNinjakat2010]

I think loe did this song best metal covers ever. Leap frog studios!

[@Wanjek89]

AAF asked Jackson if it's okay to cover the Song, and Jackson actually loved the Cover. AAF are huge MJ Fans

[@jaydubb3246]

Heart covers stairway to heaven

[@juicesghost8501]

Always loved this cover. Dope

[@tj_2701]

They pay mad respect to MJ in the video, it is just jam packed with references to many MJ videos and lots of stuff from MJ's life. Also, this came out more then a decade before MJ passed, so this cover was done with his 100% approval.

[@Nightbreed82]

Lex is so good at legitimizing her seemingly silly statements! Funny at first but then it makes total sense after she explains it. XD

[@katiemurray735]

That's what I was thinking. They DO sound like alien ants 🤣

[@ZeeZee9]

Lmao

[@Swollen_Goat]

This band has a LOT of good material and sadly are really only known for this cover. I got to see them a few years ago at a local venue and they were incredibly nice. One of my favorite concerts ever.

[@justsomegirliknow]

I love how many throwbacks there are to MJ and his previous videos. Haven't seen this video in ages. I love it.

[@xXZombie_LordXx]

I constantly rewatch just the first 30 secs of the video. I love lexs first initial reaction. Pure gold. You guys are great. Keep it up. 👍

[@RFakaWRXringland]

Her smile during the first 15 seconds and every time the song was being played says enough. It freakin works

[@vanwildgrl]

Found you guys on Tik Tok and now I am addicted to your commentary! I love the different analysis of songs.

[@DoomsdayDisciple]

I’m a diehard Metalhead, but I know music. I’m normally very skeptical of anyone covering Prince or Michael Jackson. These boys knocked it outside of the park, without a doubt! Just like Faith No More did with War Pigs, they made it their own, while still paying homage to the original artist! Too bad this band fizzled out so fast, they had so much potential to write some incredible music!!

[@MrTambourineMan.]

Love all the little nods to MJ in the video like tile lights, the monkey, etc.

[@brianray278]

Sitting in the glove lol

[@impotentdog]

Cool reaction. I forgot about this cover song of an equally amazing original. This is nice.

[@-.NYX.-]

Hi again dears!! I am so happy that you are willing to explore outside your usual comfort zones... great job!!! ♥

[@Mugthraka]

What i love is that the video is full of easter eggs and MJ's memoribilia. A Real Tribute

[@sean_b_drummer]

I think this showed just how Rock-n-Roll MJ really was. 🤘🏽🔥

[@jackkelly2620]

AAF: Movies is a great track to check out.

[@Deken]

Love that one too.

[@Charityf100]

They did a GREAT job! This is on my playlist! The references to the greatest pop star to ever live, is awesome!

[@johnmutz9919]

Great tribute to MJ. Was played at his funeral or so I've heard.

[@jmkjr1991]

"Alien Ant Farm" is a reference to the way an advanced Alien civilization would see humans on Earth. To them we are just an "Ant farm" that belong to "aliens". Hence Alien Ant Farm.

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

ever since I was a kid I always had a lot of respect for Michael, he passed away on my birthday, so I definitely see this is a great tribute

[@DesertRainReads]

Michael Jackson himself loved this cover, so much so that he blessed them to put it on their album and even showed up the first day they were shooting the video for it. They became friends after this. He, himself, wanted them to perform their version of this song at his memorial service.

[@gregvergara7596]

So many tributes to MJ, love it. Especially as my wife and I practice for Thriller season.

[@Spthomas47]

Seems like, cover wise, Leo Marichiola(sp) needs to get a listen. Frog Leap Studios- Africa, Toto Dance Monkey, Hello, Adele Countless more in that rabbit hole

[@dewilton7712]

I love it when people that did not grow up watching the MJ music videos have all the references fly over their heads.

[@caldaque7354]

Lex was into it off the bat. Great song and the video was one big homage to MJ. Always love watching this music video.

[@maximelaneville854]

“Movies” by Alien Ant Farm is their best song!

[@AroundCorner20]

This! ^

[@jonasturklbach2705]

Brad & lex need to check it out fr

[@michaelshepard6062]

"Movies" is a great song you guys should give it a shot, if not the whole ANThology albom

[@TheSpacemannspiff]

@@michaelshepard6062 love.that album.

[@michaelshepard6062]

@@TheSpacemannspiff was a preteen when ANThology came out and was my first cd

[@kennylaysh2776]

I still love this cover. Man, when this first came out I heard it daily everywhere, lol. But it has such good energy I never got sick of it.

[@troyshepherd2424]

I so love her reactions...so joyus!! And i love Brads mellowness....you two are awesome ...

[@martinkern8122]

The song actually was a hit on the radio back then, just as the original was years earlier.

[@electricalwater462]

All the homage paid forward throughout the video to all of MJs music videos is a great lil addition.

[@mikenkk1]

Watching them perform on MadTV just blew my mind!

[@Robertsonian]

Whoever directed this music video had to have done 50 other ones in that time period because this captures the vibe so well. Golden age of music videos for my age group.

[@Sayin42]

I completely lost it when Lex said and explained how they sound exactly like an Alien Ant Farm 😂😂😂 damn good reaction though no disrespect to Lex but that was funny asf! 👏👏

[@Annonymous0283745]

I'm glad that they did it as an homage instead of an insult. good stuff.

[@mikakamppi4826]

They did the song as a tribute to M.J., It refrences some of his songs like Billy Jean (the light up sidewalk), also at the end where the dude turrns around with the eyes is from Thriller.

[@Jay-gc9bb]

There are a ton of props to MJ. The drummer with one glove, the glove chair, the boy with the mask on ( represents the dying children he helped, the thriller zombie poses and the thriller video ending

[@jasperg35]

My favorite part is the Billie Jean reference during the middle part, lighting up the mailbox. Perfect. Only thing would have set it off would have been the Vincent Price laugh at the end.

[@petercofrancesco9812]

This cover is so insanely creative

[@TheSkeptic_1]

I just want to thank you for not droning on and on and on and on and on about "like, subscribe, check out the links, etc" at the beginning of EVERY VIDEO. It's a breath of fresh air. If people like what you do, they don't need to be led to water to drink. I subbed over the weekend in large part because you don't waste your audience's time. Thank you!

[@Habeev07]

Ive had this CD since I was 11 or 12. MAN!! SUCH A GREAT COVER! Movies is also a good song from the album!

[@paulshaw9953]

Michael had a chimp... the singer was sat in a silver glove that he wore, the dudes dancing like in thriller, light up pavement like Billie Jean... so many references

[@MrGrifter123]

I read in a interview somewhere that was actually Michaels chimp.

[@Ultra-Collector]

Love your reaction! We covered this in 2001 and again on Myspace back in 06’! If you ask i’ll do a backing track guitar for you guys on my Chan!

[@stephenulmer3781]

I love this channel! Just discovered you guys recently. You pay more attention to the songs and videos more than some of the other reactors. Love that ☺

[@SilentBob731]

One of the few songs wherein I love the original and the cover pretty much equally. Such a fierce tune in general. 🤘

[@emelt3377]

Got to hang out with these guys till about 4 in the morning before everyone left we all got in for a guide group shot with 2 other bands and a few of my friends

[@chrisd7047]

Regardless of anything else that can be said about MJ, his willingness to let others fiddle with his songs is to be commended. So long as the cover did justice to the song, MJ would not only allow it, he'd help you do it. Weird Al became famous in large part because Michael Jackson thought Al's parodies of his songs were hilarious and, most importantly, well done. MJ allowed, even encouraged, these parodies during the time he WAS the top of the charts. There wasn't anyone close, and Michael was willing to let people cover and spoof him. It's a remarkable position of humility for someone as powerful as Michael Jackson was.

[@anthonymerchant2597]

Another great pick as always you two. This was another song that I got introduced through a movie soundtrack. It's featured in American Pie 2. Another great cover that was featured in the movie Miami Vice is In The Air Tonight by Nonpoint.

[@peterbridges5781]

Its a great cover and homage to Michael's videos. So much of the visuals are based on Michael in general, and on specific Jackson videos.

[@Derry_Aire]

"They sound a little bit alien and a little bit ant" got me lolling.

[@scapito]

So many visual references to MJ in this video. There's lots of info out there about this cover and making the video. They sought MJs personal approval before releasing.

[@normbittner3762]

Lots of things in the video to homage to MJ and his song videos for Billie Jean, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, The Way you Make Me Feel and more- very cool to do a rocking version.

[@jhamilton1007]

One of the best covers ever. So good, even MJ loved it.

[@ddstinger8480]

When that sidewalk lit up... Awesome. So many MJ references.

[@jackspaceman2348]

“Different flavor, but the same drink” That’s a great analogy

[@AlariDiAstra]

awesome fusion while paying homage. it doesnt matter if your rock, metal, r&b, hip hop etc...Michael Jackson is universally recognized as the official King of Pop and he has fans from all walks and has inspired musicians of all genres. he had such an impact on this world in so many ways beyond music so I think Alien Ant Farm did an excellent job and even their vid was full of nods to michael. you can always tell when a true fan is doing a cover. glad y'all enjoyed it!

[@_melida6six]

I love this song!! So cool that you guys are reacting to it!

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

They actually sound like an alien ant farm. Perfect! Lex nails it again.

[@jamieholmes342]

I'm happy to watch everyone of your videos, get your success guys!

[@wauzers]

My oponion from a bachelors degree in music and playing musical instruments for a long time. AAF did their homework and performed wonderfully in their cover of MJ Smooth Criminal both musically and visually. Lead singer dropped an octave since MJ was very high vocal range.

[@michaelwalker5459]

I love how they talk about being careful doing a mj reaction like they know his songs but looked so confused at the part where the car exploded lol

[@Gokamau]

Check out Alien Ant Farm - These Days. In the video, they crash the BET Music Awards red carpet by playing the song from a rooftop. Great song and great video.

[@kms311]

As a MASSIVE Alien Ant Farm fan, I think you guys would like "Movies," "Glow," and "Attitude." Also, check out the music video for "These Days" where they jokingly crash the BET awards and end up having some hip-hop artists nodding their head to their song! It's amazing!

[@diegogonzalez8300]

dont forget "tia lupe" (my favourite) or "death day"

[@kms311]

@@diegogonzalez8300 Yeah those are some deep cuts that I love, but it seems like these reaction channels never cover those more obscure songs. It's such a bummer!

[@kennylaysh2776]

@@kms311 The reason for that, is they are mostly reacting to songs fans are making polls of, like on Patreon etc. They weren't like "Hey let's check out Alien Ant Farm!" randomly, lol.

[@doncee1831]

But make sure you watch the version of "Movies" they didn't use for MTV. Classic!

[@galedribble9535]

That “These Days” video is one of my all time favorites

[@markwebb8013]

Lex is on a different planet she is so fun to watch and the girl loves her metal guitar.

[@rranck5144]

Hello Brad and Lex! This is the first time I've seen your reactions. I love your comments and analysis. You two are so laid back and really gel together. You're awesome. Very cool to watch. I'm a join your group! 😁

[@stayinshadow78]

Smooth Criminal will always be my favorite MJ song, and I love AAF’s cover. I think it’s better in some aspects, it’s faster and the instruments kick ass with it, but at the same time, there’s nothing like the original. The best way for a cover to be is similar enough to be recognized, yet different enough to be something great.

[@unholydriver4987]

I like all the nods to MJ in the video. They're not even trying to make it their own song - more like an homage. BTW, when do you guys do all your streams? I've only seen a few, maybe because I can only stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

[@ChadGPT-1.0]

It made Brad smile AND bop!! Whoa. 😁

[@TheDeadStretch]

Check out their video for These Days. They setup on the roof across from the BET Awards Red Carpet and you get to see all kinds of rappers either hate it or dig it.

[@eljobo3258]

I love how they didn't get a single reference from the video. That's how you know you're old 🤣

[@DarkMustard1337]

There is a genuine vibe come form you 2...this song is the best cover of all time, thanks for watching it!

[@georgialewis7245]

There was so many nods to MJ. This was my song to blast in the car back in the day.

[@YuToobVideos]

I always get a kick out of all the cute quirky remarks from Lex, but when she said "They sound like an actual Alien Ant Farm" I couldn't stop laughing...she's so funny!🤘

[@StephanieHealy-wh9cn]

It is a lot of fun watching you guys do a reaction. I especially love Lex!

[@TanyaQueen182]

well done with your interpretation. It was a homage more than just a cover and MJ approved and loved it.

[@tommyv8584]

Lex,you described exactly how I felt.I remembered as if I was in high school again.I was so much into music and the passion continue.Good choice guys😅🎼🤚.........

[@donfrazier8141]

A really fun band from SoCal, I believe they filmed this in a neighborhood in Riverside. You guys are fun to watch your reactions, Lex you are funny, they sound like ants. LOL, your adorable.

[@BrodiemanAXT]

Saw these guys live in 2001 with Papa Roach right before this single came out. They put on a great show! Dryden asked the crowd “how many of you like Michael Jackson?” Some people in the crowd booed… “well f*ck y’all! I do!!” Remember that to this day

[@angelfeather7547]

This song was a hit back in the day. It crossed over perfectly. Michael never had a problem with others playing with his music. He loved Weird Al's versions as well. Michael was a character. People don't think of him that way but, he liked joking around and being a goofball. Tom MacDonald is the same way. He has a great sense of humor as well. If you've seen his salesman videos, corney or Buttholes you would beable to tell. He's a character as well.

[@jamessomers8808]

I was so stoked for this song. The blending...

[@chrisnoah7868]

My favorite cover ALL TIME. They killed it for another crowd...