Kids Cover "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star / O'Keefe Music Foundation

[@Weepingbag]

Not gonna lie. I teared up. Thanks kids....you did this more than justice.

[@popskull42]

This is musically phenomenal, but I think my favorite part of it is the kids wearing really hard rock and metal shirts playing a soft, slow song with so much quiet soul.

[@riggs58]

musically phenomenal? playing with so much quiet soul? geez calm down there, chief.

[@johnpenner2632]

LOL, Slipknot t shirt playing Mazzy Star!

[@Tdub0911]

I was just going to write that.

[@raizinboyz]

Don’t forget the garage band atmosphere.

[@eduardoescobar1906]

well, Mazzy Star was a Rock band

[@1wheeldrive751]

Guitar guy on Les Paul with the slide killed it. Everybody did well, but that extra special.

[@Shovelman220]

so much feeling in there

[@markharris2760]

100 percent agree! I love the entire rendition but the slide guitar kills it.

[@Carbonara812]

Agreed, they're all sweetie-pies though

[@SamHillyer-u7g]

Outstanding, great musicians, and a beautiful voice. Be very proud of this.

[@dwilson2548]

And one day you wake up and realize that the person that gave you the best memories in life is now a memory himself. RIP. Gary. 😓

[@damienheavey9458]

My condolences for your loss. Cherish your precious memories and enjoy great music to remind you of the happiness you deserve...

[@HuddlesNCuddles]

Gary for me was my last robot vacuum, he sucked until he didn't... RIP Gary

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

​@@HuddlesNCuddlesOk, who was Gary????

[@itsjustlyle]

Izzie has an incredible voice at only 12 years old! She's gonna be a star. I see bright futures ahead for al everyone.

[@LesterSuggs]

I'd like to recognize and personally thank their parents who encouraged and supported these wonderful children. My parents were horrible uncaring monsters. Watching this brings tears to my eyes.

[@iamliamog]

Same. Sorry to have this of all things in common brother. I did share this with my daughter who has a child maybe that helps balance the scales. #tryinganyway

[@SRPeeps]

I love this organization; The O'Keefe Music Foundation. Check out more of their channel.

[@mitterben]

You're not alone.

[@dr.kennethnoisewater26]

Tuffin up buttercups

[@LesterSuggs]

@@dr.kennethnoisewater26 Get a vasectomy Queen Bee.

[@happykillmore349]

Jeebus. This is so perfect. Best cover since 46 and 2.

[@patmaloney1140]

That's where my mind immediately went.

[@johnwolf2829]

who?

[@bgoosse]

Right - also the cover "Crazy Horse" by Black Label Society is one my favorites

[@martykelly3145]

How right you are👍

[@tracy419]

​@@johnwolf2829just googled it and wow- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4qufamPfNaUeZIsi=gCZdF8Cb_D0iRAPs

[@garyhall4326]

I BET THE PARENTS OF THESE KIDS ARE VERY PROUD.

[@wermebongo1284]

Honestly, if I just heard this, rather than watched it, I would of 100% thought it was Mazzy, or a cover done by a tight group of adult musicians, really nicely done!

[@BohemianKitsch]

the second her voice kicked in i was like, "OMG she killed it." 😆RIGHT ON, all of you.

[@whichonespink7542]

This is the only cover version of Fade Into You that I've listened to the whole way through. Not only that, but I've been listening to it on repeat for the last hour, so just thought I'd leave a comment to say thanks, and to let you all know what an utterly fantastic arrangement this is. With all the other covers I've heard, there's always something that's too 'dominant' or too 'different', whether it's the rhythm guitar strumming too abrasively, or the slide guitar improvising when it shouldn't, or the drummer adding unnecessary fills, or the lead vocalist trying too hard to make the melody their own. This is the only cover that gets everything right, the whole way through, without one instument/voice trying to be the star of the show, and all while not coming across like it's trying to copy the original exactly. It has its own identity and charm, thanks in large part to the outstanding young musicians who execute their parts flawlessly throughout. You've managed to capture the essence of a song whose essence is virtually impossible to capture. Thank you for sharing this with us!!

[@carmensnippets]

100%. No one can do this song justice not even miley cyrus. This is not only bearable, it’s beautiful!!!! That kid’s voice has the same innocent quality that made the original so endearing

[@florianjunghans8087]

You are right! And I would even say that the guitar is less emphasised here than in the original version, but that doesn't make the song any worse. Rather the opposite is the case.

[@Jeff_11B]

Gave me chills. These kids absolutely NAILED IT.

[@Marshall7302]

im a 40 something dude grew up around listening to pearl jam, soundgarden and and the likes... but when this song came on... i cranked it. and its giving me goose bumps to this day. These kids just nailed a cult hit. Great work.

[@derekjohnson4186]

The essence of the original version of this song is that it's so ethereal. These ladies and gents nailed the etherealness of this song. Well done!

[@HMMH999]

SENSATIONAL!!!! Well Done To You All!! Hope You're All Very Proud Of Your Efforts & Talents!!!! Keep Up Your Awesome Artistic Endeavours!!

[@dskebo]

12 year old with skinned up knees and the voice of an angel.

[@Rick_B52]

Haha totally accurate! They play like a 20 years on band!

[@war_pig]

She's got an autoimmune condition, Vitiligo

[@TheMightyStriker]

OMF is OMG. These kids blow me away almost every time. Thanks guys!

[@anonymoususer8026]

Impossible. This child's voice. The very soul of this Mazzy Star song captured by these little children. Please, go on. I disembarked, just for a moment, my reality and was 25 years old again. Thank You.

[@Ron71997]

By far the best cover of this song, Fade into you - the vocals, the band , the instruments all in sync and it's just amazing..wow!

[@lonnieliebherr]

The fact that they're teaching kids about wonderful music like this speaks for itself. Man, these kids blow my mind every time! Keep it up kids and O'Keefe! Just lovely...

[@pen25]

It's not that they are teaching them wonderful music. These kids choose the song and make the arrangements.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@pen25 and it's free music and production education for the kids as it's all paid for by donations. all the parents have to provide is their room and board. (please correct me if I'm wrong)

[@johnwolf2829]

@@pen25 💯

[@artagain8977]

Fantastic!

[@Sean-v1m]

Holy Crap! That gave me goosebumps, and took me right back to 1993-94. WOW!

[@roberta4989]

Looking back, this is where and when it all began for me many years ago at age 10. My friends and I figuring out songs in the basement, finally graduating to the garage. And then after weeks and weeks, playing with the garage door open on Sundays and the neighbors bringing chairs to sit in the driveway and listen. I am now 70, retired after a long music career. And...I am still jamm'n with my friends.

[@Forever_Laura]

I've listened to countless covers of Mazzy Stars Fade Into You (one of the best songs ever made imo), and this one, BY FAR, takes the cake - its the best cover out there hands down. BRAVO!

[@101stgrunt6]

Absolute perfection by everyone involved. That pretty young lady singing knocked it out of the park!!!

[@hugeinjapan4635]

This song made me (along with a whole bunch of others) fall in love with Hope Sandoval. Still holding a candle for her 30 years later. Wonderful rendition, guys!

[@lawrencekeating5571]

100% with you on this. Was recently looking at some old videos of MS and they brought back the same feelings I had the first time I heard Hope singing. 😊

[@hugeinjapan4635]

@@lawrencekeating5571 I managed to see her perform when I was like 21 or 22.... just vibing all night to her voice. *sigh* 😍

[@cranboogie]

Hope is my teenage crush 🌀🌀🌀😍😍😍

[@deanroddey2881]

90's Pixie Muse

[@jlbj1978]

The feeling never leaves...Hope is the definition of beauty.

[@williamwoods1657]

The bass player carried this. Very understated and perfect.

[@JeffBlakely]

This is exceptional. Real instruments and real music. So special. Keep it up kids!!!

[@titanmaximum239]

Compared to today's music where you pick a synth beat and have two lines of lyric/repeat chorus 15 times.

[@hdcustoms503]

Got to give kudos to all those that produced and organized this wonderful piece. Both visual and audio spot on.

[@wallyzworld7108]

As a Mazzy Star fan, ABSOLUTELY beautiful rendition. Thank you.

[@landocafe]

I agree with someone else here. This is the next 46 and 2 hit on this channel. I can see myself coming back to watch this in years to come. Perfection!

[@waynefisher9824]

love this song!!

[@jring49]

You killed it kids!! That was such a great cover. I hope you see this comment and it warms your heart as much as it did to hear you all play this song. You're hard work has not gone unappreciated.

[@ultraSabotaj]

I’ve listened to so many iterations of this song for so many years now. Congrats on whoever chose this song for these young kids. We can safely say they nailed it. Awesome job!

[@jertunes22]

I was trying to think of the best way to describe this performance. I scrolled through the comments and found it. Ethereal!

[@p3arljam26]

One of my favorite songs i grew up with this.

[@5yearsout]

This performance reminds of one of the many reasons I love music. When everyone does their job, and does it well, the pieces fit together to create a beautiful work of art.

[@ReadingRambo152]

I hope these kids never stop playing music. I started playing the violin when I was 5, I'm now 35 and music has brought me so much joy!

[@daliOtter]

Nice to see them playing something that isn't heavy metal for a change :)

[@mikeblanford6333]

Always takes me back to good times of the 90s, when I listen to this song! Very well done!

[@Nightfighter82]

I love the singer's voice. She sings well and is well connected to the song. The best part, she STILL sounds like a kid. She's not trying to pretend to be an adult. She's signing in her true vocal range and voice. Which is why is sounds so effortless when it obviously is not. Some singers, like Angelina Jordan, are born sounding like an old soul and have the vocal cords and connection to make it work. But for most kids, they should STILL sound like kids. This just shows that these guys are teaching healthy vocal techniques and that these young folks are talented. Nice seeing a girl on the drums. My fav drummer right now and for the past 2 or so years has been Paulina Villarreal from the sister rock band The Warning. They are amazing! Go check them out.

[@faigler]

Had to keep commenting: Izzie's voice is *amazing*. Everyone does gorgeously here -- and it's such a good song for an ensemble. Was especially blown away by her, Josh on the slide and (while Carrick(?) is stealing the show a little in front of him - omg), Jameson is KILLING IT on the bass, which is so important in this song. SO good, one of my favorite songs and it's perfect.

[@christophertriplett8605]

I fell in love with this song when I was young. How could anyone couldn't? I'm 45. It breaks my heart every time I hear it.

[@beebop4333]

OBSERVATION that bass though. Ties it all together

[@SkyCharter]

What a great childhood memory everyone here will have for the future.

[@jamesbender1967]

Excellent! Talent everywhere! I want to see this girl become a successful singer

[@nicholasrichardson2330]

How wonderful is it to see all of these young kids playing together like this! Viewed this on a whim and it made my day!

[@agenticmark]

Wow, these guys really did that justice!

[@d-rey1727]

Awesome! And the T-shirts - Love 'em!

[@Desertphile]

Thank you.

[@1sad1956]

Full Marks. In tune, on the beat, no “Gimmicks,” and tight as a group. Impressive.

[@imcacklinghere8693]

Close your eyes and it IS Mazzy Star. Wow!!!

[@CapStar362]

Grew up to this, Mazzy Star is ALWAYS a welcomed cover

[@eugeniochorbadjian1380]

Well,looks like there's still hope for us.

[@cestrell]

This is why I'm a supporter. This is a literal investment, folks. Buy the covers and donate if you can. Several Alumni have their own bands and are making incredible music!

[@danielsmith2770]

Wow a beautiful rendition of this timeless classic ❤

[@mermaidunicornbeauty]

This is already a beautiful song but this breathes new life into it.

[@chadgaskey252]

Proof there is still hope for this world.

[@Urpoolboy59]

Wow! Unreal..young adults actually doing something with their lives. Parents must be some proud their children play music at such a high level . Fan!

[@KittyRoyale]

its great seeing these kids Shirts. 90s will live forever

[@bravofighter]

Oh my gosh, what an incredible cover! This brought me back to a night in 1996 just before graduation. A very dear lady friend asked me to give her a ride to a mutual friend’s birthday party, and when she got in the car, she popped this into the tape deck. As we drove from Mahopac to our friend’s house on the reservoir, she rolled down the window and let her hair down. It was sunset, and she was so beautiful. She looked over at me and smiled, and neither of us said a word. From my perspective, we shared a moment of kinship and platonic love of warm late-spring evenings in New York. From her end of things, she was hoping I would see her differently, and she could hop out of the friend zone. At any rate, we had a lovely evening, and after graduation she moved to Oregon, and I never saw her again. I’m happily married to my wife, but I feel like I let my old friend down. We had been friends since we were in pre-school, so I wasn’t interested in romance. What a great friend she was!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I think it's strange, you never knew......

[@bmfitz2647]

Amazing story good sir. I too grew up in that area and around that time. Hunterbrook rd was beautiful that time of year as well. I was a freshman in 96. This song hit hard and hit home. I miss that place and those times. I don’t even live in NY anymore 😢

[@filthybstard]

Reading this and listening to this rendition was perfect. Of the ups and downs in life, it's moments like these that matter to me and I'm lucky to recognise and appreciate them. So you never saw her again, sad, but I bet it adds to the magic of the story and recollection. I had a wonderful friend in my late teens, early twenties, curly dark hair and dark eyes, sense of humour, we liked the same things, we saw the absurd in life and laughed at it, we felt connected in our uniqueness, it just felt right in every way. She was not perfect, neither am I, but I dug her man, right to my core. Then she called (back in the landline days) to meet in a neutral place where she said it was over, she 'had to find herself'. I think we still live in the same small town, but I've not seen her in over 30 years, but I still think of her often. I have no idea of what became of her. I went off the rails at first, but very quickly rationalised the whole thing and got over it. But what still hurts to this day, I miss my friend.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@filthybstard why don't you find her? Damn, I am intensely curious now. Maybe the same small town?

[@Dontbesobogus]

Thank you for writing that, and for painting a unique memory for us to share with you 😊🤩🫠

[@deirdrekirkraeside]

There IS hope ❤ 😊. These kids are alright 👍

[@3homers7]

Big kudos to these kids parents!!! Thank you for teaching them young!

[@grumpyoldnord]

Her voice is amazing, holy shit.

[@darkostrain185]

Another Okeefe magical cover. You guys KILLED THIS. Captured the haunting essence of this classic. Thank you for this. You guys are incredible

[@AH-fg8dk]

wow, stumbled across this on my KZbin music feed, & for once those algorithms suggested a gem. So good to hear a cover of Mazzy Star covered at the end of 2023. Very well done🙂

[@Arlunydd239]

Amazing....all of them know what they are doing. The voice...wow. And that small kid on the bass..respect...4 finger technique...really a good job.

[@andchen6007]

Their t-shirts make me smile 😊😊

[@jonnydeuteronomy9684]

This gives me hope for the future. Perhaps we're not doomed after all.

[@peterpaulos6488]

the tune is played with the right mix of quiet restraint and energy.

[@loganwilliams9723]

When I see these kids cover songs like this, I know the future of music is in safe hands. So amazing! Thank you!

[@Roary-kw5ys]

wow!

[@puggirl415]

The singer did an amazing job. But I noticed so many sweet things. The slide guitar was just right. The violinists were as beautiful as the singer and when they played their parts the music got so many new emotions. The keyboard player was also singing harmony. And of course your tiny drummer with her badass rock n roll shirt. I am charmed and amazed how well you all did on one of my favorite songs. Not at all easy and so beautiful.

[@drizzt8965]

Wow, you mirrored my thoughts....

[@VivamosVisual]

One of the best renditions ever! Of one of the greatest songs of the 20th century. Super talent @ O'Keefe!

[@philmullineaux5405]

Completely a song of the soundtrack of life, in the 90s.

[@tygereyes]

NICE JOB!!!!! As always, OMF Kids knocked it out of the park! Beautifully done one and all! Great song choice as well - love it all the way around!

[@tedlogan4867]

The music of my 20's is now classic... ooof I'm old. Great job! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@michaelsane6136]

It is refreshing to see that you are teaching these kids other music besides Metal. Keep it up. Kids are filled with more than ironic rage.

[@davidlyon3185]

I was like, "OK, sounds good so far... but can she nail the vocals?" As soon as she sang the first line...chills 😊

[@austinado16]

100%

[@scotteranger4524]

Her voice is great, but I don't think it has fully evolved as of yet.

[@scotteranger4524]

@o.b.7217 Did you mean to say "shit?"

[@kevinclick9026]

Exactly

[@jimwerther]

​@@scotteranger4524 You never know when YT is going to go on a deleting spree

[@wesmartyn3829]

WOW. Just, WOW.

[@jeffbutler1661]

I’m 68 and grew up with Beatles, Stones, the Who, Allman Bros, and the only exposure to this song was when the late great L.A. DJ Jim Ladd would play it late at night and this song’s haunting vibe would take you to a place that is so far away from the craziness of these times. These kids absolutely nailed this song and Jim Ladd would be so proud of them. The music biz as a way to make a living is in an injured state but these kids have provided hope for the art that music is. I will donate!

[@lightofheavens943]

Even knowing how much OMF rocks, when i saw the title i was all like "naaah, no way anyone could ever match Mazzy's voice for this song". Then the video ended, i picked up my jaw from the floor, but this cover won't let me go for days i suspect. Much love

[@pikehunter23750]

Every time I hear this song, it's like stepping through a portal back in time. Every. Single. Time. This timeless piece of pure bliss by Hope will be my forever "happy place". Times were so good back then......

[@seaslob2820]

It is great to see todays youth paying homage to some great classic music. Remember this well when I was in college.

[@arcticfirefighter]

Someone is doing something right, teaching the new generation this song, brings me back to the 90's for a few minutes a day.

[@vdubjunkie]

One of my all time favorite songs. Very cool to see young people being introduced to great music!

[@juliewatson1068]

Shout out to the adults who exposed them to such great music! Wonder what else they've got!

[@LionTamerAV23]

Wow! I have not heard it covered better than that.

[@dgaeck]

Wow! That there is one best covers I’ve heard. The talent of these kids is incredible!

[@undertheradar001]

Fabulous!! All of the young musicians are excellent and capture the whole essence of the song in a magnificent way. The beautiful young lady vocalist is pitch perfect and the band seems to do it better than the original. The other girls are lovely too and very well talented. The boys have massive talent. Everything comes together wonderfully!! I never thought I would hear young voices playing music I first loved (and still love) 30 years ago. 20 out of 10 for effort and loads of gold stars and big Wows!!

[@Mebucko]

If I could say it in one word, after randomly seeing this video and vaguely remembering the song. Mesmerizing!

[@TokenTombstone]

Young musicians are great. Respect to the older influences in their life who helped them along the way.

[@mikedavison3400]

I clicked on this with trepidation. Done VERY tastefully! The bass player kind of channeling Jill Emery. Kudos to all concerned. 👏👏👏 from 🇨🇦.

[@johnpenner2632]

I was on the exact wavelength regarding the bassist! Closed my eyes and saw Jill.

[@AlexMedina-p1g]

Wow awesome well played 👍🙏 God bless all these young talented future artists

[@richardankcornbigfrank5502]

I dont know this song, but what I just watched was beautiful, vocals, percussion, rhythm section, EVERYTHING, I came here for Tool, I stayed for the quality of O'Keefe. Well done everyone. Please keep doing what you do.

[@katschrodinger954]

It's one of the greatest songs ever written and got me through high school.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

If you haven't done so already, listen to "into dust" and "cry, cry, cry" by Mazzy Star.

[@riastradh2]

This might be a better version than the original, the slide guitar and the depth of instruments really adds to it.

[@stansbruv3169]

This song makes me so happy to be sad and heartbroken. Mazzy Star along with This Mortal Coil and others helped me understand and deal with great sadness. Perfect cover.

[@markszostak5808]

Yes there still is hope for young people!

[@sierrahp]

Incredible rendition. The singer definitely the standout among amazing kids. Best since the Tool covers.