If Blink 182 Wrote ‘Real World’ by Matchbox Twenty

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Today we go full method for the drum track - the shirt is coming off, and I really felt the Barker spirit on this one. No pathetic cloth weighing you down, just pure sport mode BABY! But for real, I probably won't be doing this again until I'm super ripped with a great tan.
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[@ghost__chips]

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like

[@jeffoaks3792]

I haven't even begun to peak.

[@lindsaykimbrough8260]

What is he doing for his doubles sheesh.

[@PitoEmmGee]

I’m a 5 star man!

[@TechnicalDifficulty2]

Beat me to it. Well played.

[@joebaker1895]

I tried in vain in HS to start my own blink cover band. Sounds lame but I was literally that kid posting up "bass,drummer,singer needed for band."( I was on the guitar of course)The music teacher of the school heard of my plight (a guitarist in need of a band) and allowed me to transfer to his Ensemble class. There's alot more to that story but I'll leave it at that,for now.. Point is this guy can pull off what I spent 4 yrs trying to do, in a single video. Dammit! 😂

[@pauldebrosse]

Left the shirt on a hanger and made a banger! Awesome work!

[@aulstingardiner9342]

now he just needs to get 1000 tattoos!

[@jasonsutter3818]

"if blink 182 wrote"....instant click

[@joelschanbacher]

Same.

[@brickbybrick4692]

that's what i'm sayin!

[@raulsofes]

Instant click and instant like

[@robertmaggs8435]

+Playlist update! 😂 I hate the unskippable ads, but Alex is worth the wait.

[@lk29392]

Yep. That is about as guarantee of a click there is on KZbin for me.

[@Travis7060312]

Love that he was so devoted he went bald to match Travis

[@BrainMeltGaming]

All he needs is a shit ton of tattoos

[@anthonyjauregui2291]

You had me at "if Bli"

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Next up: If Matchbox 20 wrote "What's My Age Again" 😅

[@annmarie3573]

Yes!!!!

[@umitsever1692]

Whats my age again I'm just a little unwell na na na na lol

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

@@umitsever1692 🤘😂

[@fejimanz]

I am in.

[@joshfred]

Please do it!!!🎉

[@nickkowal619]

If Blink-182 wrote, "I'm just Ken" for Oscar season.

[@GamesNTech]

Oh, I hope he does all the Oscar songs. maybe as medley and then a poll and full version of the winner of the poll!

[@ICKY427]

YES

[@MatthewMiller716]

Slow country banger

[@cjzed6916]

This!!!!!!! I'm just Ken is one of my favourite songs from last year!

[@Xenozfan2]

YES! Please!

[@steveb1190]

"If Blink 182 Wrote _______" is an immediate must watch

[@ateosedm5690]

My favorite!!!

[@Tots06108]

Shirtless Alex is Top Tier Internet Content. 10/10

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

I love how we peer pressured him into taking off his shirt.

[@matthewtester3006]

Blink 182 does a pretty good impersonation of this guy. 😂🤣

[@hddrummer29]

love a well timed chuguda-buguda fill

[@ANTLink19]

I love your commitment to the bit. As always, thanks for another fantastic re-envisioning, a Blinkening if you will.

[@luketufts6827]

Imagine my surprise after I completely forgot about commenting that 😂 It may have taken a while and we may have been joking, but we’ve been answered. Thank you

[@ZOMB0BBY]

the "Every Time I Look for You" bit at the end was awesome!

[@benbatt21]

What do you mean?

[@JustJessee]

​@@benbatt21the little TOYPAJ melody moment at around @4:00

[@JordanderProductions]

I wish all music was just you making if Blink 182 Wrote.

[@RealAndySkibba]

These covers just don't miss. Perfectly done.

[@bigjohn08865]

As a Matchbox 20 and blink 182 fan all I can say is this is awesome!!!!

[@florianmoritz2993]

hell yeah man:) Rocking the Travis look too, haha:D

[@bulgogi19]

Lol should've gone to town with a magic marker

[@Lord_Marquaad]

Indistinguishable

[@Memorh19]

Dude's got the hair! Haha. But seriously, every "if blink-182..." version is awesome!! Totally rocks!

[@RSGTomcat]

First thing, this is some seriously incredible drum work. Usually your drum parts are less technical with more tame energy, so bravo there. Second thing, coordinating the dragging coda with the tempo reduction across God knows how many audio and video tracks which needed to be recorded separately and synched up in post, had to be an absolutely monumental challenge. Bravissimo there. 🎉

[@joshthiel7187]

One word… commitment. Big props! We need more “When the worship team is too into ______” videos!!!

[@seth5778]

Agreed

[@beatsbylen]

That makes a SICK pop punk cover! Used to love that song growing up in the 90s, early 2000s!

[@caylorsirk4628]

Came for shirtless Alex & stayed for... yeah I stayed for shirtless Alex too.

[@chuck_stones]

This is absolute perfection, actually forgot for a minute this wasn't a Blink 182 cover.

[@HeyitsSherrick]

This rules, this is one of my all time favorite Matchbox 20 songs and you ROCKED it!

[@derrickvittitow9930]

Produce, perform, record, edit. Talent at every position.. Top to bottom, start to finish,, you are epic. Keep up the great work!

[@PhilippeArantesTina]

Never knew i needed to see a wigling drum dad bod ! ❤ Weirdly enough more please !

[@Primogen18]

Cause dad bods are the best, haha

[@m0sketti]

Dude you have gotten SO GOOD at drums! I remember your earlier vidoes that just had programmed drums, and the difference now is incredible. Absolutely killing it

[@BrandonWicknick]

I disagree. I think he's always had very good drum parts. Maybe just preference but Alex has definitely written better drum parts than this years ago.

[@alexhayworth]

Man I'd pay for a course (or just a doc) on how you record/mix/produce this stuff so relatively quickly. So good.

[@cb52959]

Same, would love this. I'm guessing he has a project template built out as a foundation then tweaks things from there per song, but would love to see the workflow / etc

[@kshepthedrummer]

He's made videos before about his recording process start to finish

[@cb52959]

@@kshepthedrummeryou know, I started to comment the same thing initially and deleted it after searching back for it and only finding the podcast about the drums plugin. I even searched Patreon 😅 Must’ve been too sidetracked by the Travis Barker feature on this video. Will look again. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kshepthedrummer]

@@cb52959 I just scrolled through his old videos. He's made a few. I saw one for a Taylor Swift cover, one for an Angels and airwaves style, among others

[@liceafilms]

I don’t think I’ve heard anyone make me feel like I’m in my teens again through music. So nostalgic.

[@Oithissucks]

Another brilliant hypothetical. Half time at the end is just awesome.

[@annmarie3573]

The half time was my favorite part! So epic!

[@Oithissucks]

​@@annmarie3573man, my notifications are the worst. Just seeing this now. 😮 But hell yeah, definitely my favorite part!

[@NickSquaredTV]

Chorus breakdown is A+

[@WitchPilled]

Man I must've heard the original song thousands of times in the late 90's in my moms car on weekend trips. This rips and the outro oozes texture. Absolutely unreal.

[@thatpoorhippie]

So much talent in one man 👏 Rock on, bro and thanks for the tunes! 🤘

[@xhearte]

Youve really coined your own sound with these "if blink wrote" vids. Its really awesome to have watched these evolve over the years. Youre killing it man, always a "like" and comment from me 🤙

[@brianarsuaga5008]

The tempo change really hits at "fly around downtown". This song feels too iconic to work with such major revisions, but it TOTALLY does, what an incredible cover.

[@vincelaliberte6110]

The commitment. Drumming shirtless. This guy. 🤩

[@Xeno87]

Alex Melton is simply too good for us. A blessing and the beacon of happiness we are all looking for.

[@AllTimeLow419]

You're seriously talented, and these kinds of genre swap or artist tribute covers or whatever they should be called are always a good time. Massive power move going shirtless too, love it.

[@Tejay28]

man that body is Peak man performance, Its glorious

[@JonnyHavens]

Not only the best covers, but you also tend to pick all the best songs that I forgot about

[@TrePryorRealtor]

This musical octopus is outstanding!

[@Johnny5isstillalive]

I think this is my favorite piece of music I’ve heard in about five years. Thank you!

[@bastardsonofBFO]

Blink can't actually compose a song like this one. Too melodically and rhythmically articulated. Good job

[@nickallen2288]

Hahahaha amazing!!!! I loved this one. So much swag shirtless on drums!

[@braydenpage1190]

How can I feel so nostalgic for a song I’ve never heard before!????

[@jordanstanway243]

Cathartic - thank you

[@trncn]

Alex, I've got news for you, this is way way better than what Blink could do! Bloody hell man, truly amazing, thank you for doing this!

[@firewheels90]

Most accurate "If somebody wrote someone else's song" video.

[@jasonbrowny23]

Rob just muttered damn it’s better under his breathe

[@lukehovee6294]

I haven't heard one of these remakes that isn't better than the original

[@daveleslie4600]

Nailed it, close Ur eyes it's blink everyday

[@waltermalone6056]

Best one yet my dude,🫡🎉

[@jonccwong]

I see Alex drop a new video, I click 😅

[@peterkovic2241]

Take it off, baby!

[@JackalTornMoons]

"Yourself or Someone Like You" was the first physical CD I bought when I was kid; absolutely love this song 🤘

[@benmoulds9983]

Phenomenal album

[@annmarie3573]

A masterpiece of an album!

[@dancooperish]

My first album purchase as well! Skipped school to get home early enough to give it a good listen.

[@skorppio]

I would love to see him cover the Mighty Mighty Bosstones "impression that I get" i havent seen many covers of that, and Alex turns every song he touches to gold.

[@rafaeldiel6413]

THANKS FOR KEEPING MY TEEN YEARS ALIVE...NOSTALGIA ALL OVER! YOU ARE AWESOME ALEX! YES IM SCREAMING.

[@KingPreacher]

Freaking stud. Killing it as always man.

[@ImortalPvP]

Would love to have a split screen of you playing all the parts, as a drummer with a similar set I do like to be able to visualize a part!

[@ryancarroll483]

Came for the song. Stayed for the birthday suit

[@JeffWeisbein]

holy. fucking. shit. pure amazingness.

[@antsaudio5344]

The original wishes it was your cover! Great job! Literally, this is the only Matchbox Twenty song I’ve ever liked.

[@joshuamiranda1825]

“What kind of music do you like?”…*writes down link to this video from memory*

[@jamaalrivers4296]

That was so so so good!

[@alexoram4132]

Bro! From one Alex to another. Let’s go !

[@philostopher8625]

4:01 needs to be an entire original song. Incredible.

[@adamweber4760]

Balding, flabby and the VOICE OF AN ANGEL. I'm in.

[@ruitubiu]

One of the best and most well done reinterpretations I've ever heard!! Congratulations

[@seandunawaydrums1060]

The last little bit was like if blink 182 met the wonder years/transit and I didn’t know music could be so good. What is life

[@markothwriter]

This kinda left me speechless. It's a deep comment on music, and talent. He's very talented.

[@trollem69]

This really giving me 'The Starting line' vibes

[@Omaha18]

the Travis look is too good.

[@socalrcr]

This is so fucking on point. Perfect meld of my tweens and teens hahaha. That's for the great song brother.

[@foturkey2738]

🥵

[@inthemidst7]

Love how you take a good song, and make it even better.

[@MikeAlphabet]

All the Blink covers are amazing!

[@courtneycoconuts]

i never know exactly what mashup i need to hear until you make one

[@bobthebuilder7634]

This works on absolutely every level. Perfection sir, well done.

[@sald6143]

If I know the lyrics, and the remake is so great I can’t recognize it, in a good way, that’s a hit. This song hit that

[@thepumpkinking13]

There was a missed opportunity to have all the Meltons not wearing shirts for this performance, in honor of the "What's My Age Again?" video. Or for you youngsters, the "She's Out Of Her Mind" video.

[@w1n82]

Travis killin it.

[@Slownlazy]

This version of 'Travis Barker' has a real 'Nevernude' vibe.

[@johndelta00]

cant believe you actually got travis in this vid!

[@allrise4]

The definition of beast mode

[@seth5778]

Alex and the Meltons do it again

[@bitcoinstandard5]

You are oozing with musical talent!

[@jsessumsmusic]

So much talent! Have enjoyed your stuff for years. Thanks for sharing

[@Supertomscustoms]

Not nearly enough “toddler with a speech impediment” to truly sound like Blink 182.

[@darkomen1290]

i dont think ive even heard the original track by matchbox twenty but this is legit one of the best songs ive ever heard in my life and its been on repeat since i discovered this video lmaoooo FRIG

[@tinusg]

This sets impossible standards for young people wanting to do something in the music scene.

[@thegospelmeetslife.2021]

Dude you’re a freaking beast.

[@katewehrfritz419]

The people are finally happy 😂

[@sald6143]

Shirt off on drums; is your cape in disguise….love the drums

[@LittleBunnyKungFoo]

Alex Melton is my spirit animal

[@obxman69]

Go Alex! Representing all us regular guys out here!

[@autismalert2788]

MAN you’re too good holy cow

[@kenlodge3399]

Well Hey! On the upside, you reminded me how much I liked B-182 and MB-20

[@cameronschwarz3736]

OK well I just stumbled across this at random, but I'm subscribed for life now.

[@OneTwoFourFloor]

I wish they could clone you and have you play live music at every bar I ever could walk into