Karmin - Acapella - Mike Tompkins

Hey guys, I had an amazing time with these folks (Karmin) on tour this summer. They wrote this song called Acapella - and we figured it would be cool for us to 'do it acapella'.
What do you guys think?
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Produced by: @mike_tompkins
Love you #TeamTompkins

[@PrettyByrdie]

~60 seconds into video~ "....shit that's *actually* Karmin" XD

[@tayronaronkin2877]

me

[@guaidimorado715]

ikr

[@haileyannemarie3294]

IKR

[@MorenoWanderley]

This is original version for me

[@MrHussain2300]

React Brasil i agree ☝️

[@nilanavesa]

Agreed

[@caio._.1689]

Pra mim nao skksksks

[@EveryOficial0]

@@caio._.1689 nossa um brasileiro ksksksks

[@MrBison212]

Same man

[@venetiantemper3358]

I need a gif of them clapping with unimpressed expressions. It's perfect for "congrats, I've seen better" reactions.

[@Natopower]

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[@steveempiremantra2120]

***** lmaoo

[@osutuba]

You co-win the Internets

[@sivmey5281]

VenetianTemper jn

[@ashb712]

/golfclap

[@bananabanana9210]

This song didn't get old ❤❤❤❤

[@berrybread]

You guys are so boss, freaking love it.

[@hh133hh]

"Does Olive Garden deliver?" "Of course it does!!" Had me Rollin

[@NineOuh]

this should have been how the original song was released You know, since it was CALLED A CAPELLA!

[@MorenoWanderley]

This is THE ORIGINAL version for me

[@clutterbot7279]

why the fuck have you made the exact same comment a year apart and managed to end up as both the top comments wtf

[@xavierjohnson3505]

@@clutterbot7279 🤣🤣🤣

[@Apache-the-hobby-horse]

Lol

[@CoriSparx]

Amy is just _lovely_ as always. She's got this charming quirkiness and retro style that makes her so unique compared to most other artists these days... O.o

[@joaohenriquesilvarafael1659]

Well, you should see her now hahaha

[@CoriSparx]

@@joaohenriquesilvarafael1659 Yeah she's... Completely changed LOL

[@reneen5382]

LOL nick just laying and singing super low gives me life

[@kyqueenn]

This version is awesome.

[@citrayuanita3610]

Agree!

[@starletdiaries8043]

I agree too...

[@MyDigitalParadise]

+Chenoa Threet It was such a natural combination so glad they did it.

[@misscraftygamer]

Why wasn't this number one on the charts?

[@brentsmith703]

These guys look like they would have been a lot of fun to record with

[@AbuButcher]

Even after 6 years still fire🔥🔥🔥

[@johnnyr8603]

The year is 2020. I saw this the very first day it was released and am still here to this day. Simply amazing! 😍

[@Skynomad22]

YT just showed me that 10 years after I've heard it for the first time and it doesn't sound outdated 🤯

[@خالدأحمد-ت7ت9ج]

لقد آستولينا على هذا المقطع .. :) هيَّا بنا إلى المقطع اللي بعده .. :D

[@thmo0o0or1]

جاي تجاهد انت وخشتك

[@خالدأحمد-ت7ت9ج]

thmo0o0or1 الجهاد في سبيل الله من أفضل الأعمال إلى الله :D جِهاد إلكتروني ^_^

[@laythftw9259]

هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه بالله رد وشف تعليقك وتذكر نفسك قبل 5 سنين الله يسعدك ⁦❤️⁩

[@mx21.s-88]

laythftw هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه

[@mimimarie.6739]

This is amazing.

[@childishoracle719]

Guys, just so you know: Yeah, Karmin is actually in the video, it's the guy in the tank top and the girl (Nick and Amy). Why do so many people ask if that's them, of course it's them. :?

[@ringram09]

This is my favorite mashup. I'm so shocked & so sad for your loss Christina, you were a shining star. RIP.....

[@Vanillastump]

Kinda funny when you realize how many instruments/sound effects were used on a song titled "Acapella".

[@samhartwell685]

But they didn't use any instruments

[@Vanillastump]

JOHN CENA I mean the original version by Karmin. I realized how that could have been confusing. My bad.

[@samhartwell685]

Vanillastump Then why did you comment on mikes vid?

[@Vanillastump]

It's a better version than the original.

[@samhartwell685]

Ok...

[@VegitarianViolinist]

FINALLY! This song in *ACTUAL* A Capella. -.-

[@juri0999]

The original was made entirely with voices actually they just edited a few parts to make them deeper or higher but it was a capella yho

[@VegitarianViolinist]

I was referring to the actual radio version of this song.

[@GamingOfficialBros]

Ares williams If anything is edited it's not a capella anymore. That's the whole point of a capella, that nothing is edited or changed.

[@Malkav96]

The Awesome Gaming Bros By that definition, nothing Mike Tomkins (and pretty much everyone who does solo a capella like him) is actual a capella. You think he actually sing Bass (or better yet, Bass - 1 octave) without some kind of digital help? Hate to break it to you, but most a capella groups now use some kind of digital assistance on their recordings (and sometimes even live). Regardless, it's still great and fun to listen to.

[@acapellasongfan9668]

Malkav96 And that is still considered a capella? :(

[@kyuw3248]

You guys sound AMAZING together 😍

[@hijiril]

even after 9 years.. i always love to seeing this.. oh I miss them a lotttt....

[@DovahGirlie]

How come they cut out the Falsetto section? Meh. Never mind, BRING THE SONG BACK! **replay**

[@Karen21242]

Yes! This! lol They probably cut it so they didn't embarrass Karmin too much. I mean, they already embarrassed her enough by ACTUALLY performing the song IN A Capella! lol XD

[@ninastone1238]

Karen21242 The band's name is Karmin. The girl is not Karmin. lol

[@Karen21242]

Lol Well either way! XD

[@quinnique]

Dovah Girlie Yesss I was also looking for that part

[@Kuronosa]

Dovah Girlie Thank god thy cut it.... that part was painful to listen to

[@MJosephMurphy]

This is multiples better than the original version. Brilliant.

[@selaheigsti3579]

Karmin just by its self was awesome and Mike just made it better ^-^

[@nwilczyn]

The way you kind of re structured the song too is so awesome. Love it sir!

[@travisoverstreet3781]

I honestly like this better than the one with instruments. More raw, perfect

[@احمداحمد-ص2ط1ض]

Who still listening this in 2020?:) Some much memories here 💔❤️

[@hb3549]

Meeee

[@eldenjim4554]

2024, I still love this video

[@annaschmelz8786]

An acapella version of Acapella. Awesome!!! XD

[@MyCG5]

Does Olive Garden deliver?

[@sickley2]

Of course it does!

[@deadsolo]

Ya I've got it deliverd I think?

[@jimhudson8910]

haha funny xD

[@samanthajohnson5619]

Lmaoo u thinking about Olive Garden while listening to this :/ :)

[@GinoArigo]

*presses a button* Bam Bam... Bam Bam Bam... Bam Bam Bam...

[@LadyYukiie]

This version should earn more views than just 1 million. This one is better.

[@ferdikohutama]

you guys are such a perfect trio

[@KelceyMely]

Who's here in 2024?

[@freedom-a3]

not mee

[@dontmissit7722]

ME 👀

[@zacktheblogger9918]

Solooooooooh

[@shiznaw]

I love it Mike...better than the actual song that came out.

[@Holobrine]

Does this still count as a cover when the original artist helped?

[@midnight.anarchy]

Yes.

[@brigitte19991]

unless if it is the original -_- and it is

[@brigitte19991]

unless if it is the original -_- and it is

[@themusicprincess98]

+brigitte estephan No, she's covering her own song. Artists do that, because it's a cover if the vocal and/or music is different. It's an acapella cover.

[@yyny0]

+themusicprincess98 * They, Nick is covering too.

[@elsamasyita5052]

what an amaziiiiinggg!!!! i love every videos mike. love it so much! keep success

[@pprroommeerr]

she looks like a young Madonna)

[@EpicRekoray]

what the fuck, u are a right o.o didnt notice that.

[@PinkAngel2210]

She used to be a brunette but now shes blonde but shes so awesome tho

[@rickcharles5064]

That was a bit harsh.

[@ryleycraven6546]

***** yes she do

[@angelal6908]

i see it wow

[@nhylers]

WHY IS NICK SO GOD DAMN GORGEOUS

[@MorganaChauvin]

I actually like this version way better than "official". Can't explain why exactly, but I do.

[@Cicipetey]

I agree!

[@jazoncorazon]

Always come back to this one. Awesome!

[@mikhaellawalden]

best acapella i've ever heard!

[@crystalbarrett5371]

ikr

[@kartiv2]

Super Awesome!

[@kazoohuh7079]

Can you please do bad blood by taylor swift?

[@mutmainnahtaufik]

Msp xXxMioChanxXx yesssss it'd be awesssomee pls do it mike!

[@briandechristofaro2359]

Yass

[@harpoon308]

I love that they are having fun.

[@avavaldez2986]

"Does Olive Garden deliver?" " 'course it does!"

[@2bjw]

Golden days

[@HS-iw1ed]

I kind of got annoyed about the whole 'get with a rich guy just cus he rich' thing that some girls do, because I thought it was unfair on the guy, but when you think about it, it's kind of like when guys date hot girls solely because they're sexy

[@nokz80]

OMFG I CAN'T PLAY THIS ENOUGH!!!!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

[@cindy4258]

I like this more then the original. :3

[@PurpleFunDip4]

Epic! I like this version more than the original :3

[@kevinvenom4680]

This is the most awesome shit ever

[@bryanbenskin7535]

This is FANTASTIC! I haven't had this much fun listening to a song in a long Long LONG time. Kudos, y'all!

[@TamNguyen-sk2pj]

Mike and Nick would make a great couple

[@jayan.s.1672]

They would...

[@nickynicholsgf]

They wouldn't...

[@Overd0seOfDeath]

Too bad he's married.

[@jabrielrivera4679]

Fabian Garza they are just friends not even girlfriend,boyfriend and not EVEN "couples"

[@jessicac.4257]

Amy and Nick are engaged :) They're so cute!

[@edwincheung3561]

Hell YAAAS

[@TheKhaos1111]

She looks so much like Gina from B99, it's both scary and hilarious.

[@ayr-ay]

This whole video is fantastic. The final part in particular.

[@KTUBE1770]

They are brilliant. Singing, writing their own songs, being able to play instruments (not in this case). There's no reason why they are not replacing iggy azalea or at nicki minaj status.

[@_digital_dan]

That's much better than the original vid.

[@MegaDuR1]

can't believe is all of that without any kind of instruments ??

[@avad.4370]

I remember seeing them both, and that they were all gonna do this and I like cried for 10 minutes over the fact they were going to, and then when they released this. PERFECTION.

[@fumizumi]

Does Olive Garden deliver? OF CORSE IT DOES!

[@kylepeltier1952]

This one is better then the real acapella music video

[@m7gamer676]

صراحة العرب مستولين على كل شيء

[@stellardawn3958]

I keep replaying the song! It's just so much fun!

[@michaeljacobs735]

Nick is the hawtness! This arrangement is much better than the "official" version.

[@mjcustodio9563]

What is his whole name, this Nick

[@Whitney1998]

Mike is pretty cute but wow does every boy look ugly next to Nick?? lol

[@Lo0kgames]

كل زق !_!

[@aminsiagian364]

Nick just got it,, hes 20/10 not to muscled, cute face, broad shoulder, tall, hes perfect

[@MystikZ]

@@Lo0kgames اح

[@Lo0kgames]

mystik ليش اح

[@MystikZ]

@@Lo0kgames مدري

[@faisalhd5015]

حيييييييييماس. :) like

[@soaringwings7271]

Love seeing them so much fun with this!

[@frankparent463]

The fact that the OG version by Karmin was NOT acapella...

[@olliebear535]

This isn't really acapella either with all the after effects put on their voices...just saying

[@WafflesSamoyed]

While I do love his content, most of Mike's videos are so digitally altered that the're more like EDM than acapella music. I still really like his vids and music though.

[@THB_DX]

Acapella means "In the manner of the church." ha.

[@junrocks9000]

This is exactly what I try to tell his fans, but they just cover their ears pretending like they don't hear anything

[@AJEarthbend]

I get what you're saying, but the idea is simply that the sounds all originate from his (and his guests', depending on the song) mouth. The fact that he's using sound engineering wizardry to morph those sounds doesn't change where they're coming from. Plus, there's still an appreciable difference between those morphed sounds and the synths, pads, instruments, etc. used in the original versions of the songs he covers. But, yes, there's definitely a big difference between what Mike does and what, say, Peter Hollens does (speaking of which, I really enjoy when the two of them get together, and the result is more along the lines of Peter's straight a cappella)..

[@allyssarocero2465]

***** Haha. I totally agree hahaha. Well of course to make the whole song he needs to morph it digitally but yes where the sounds came from was from his mouth lol. People should stop saying all of his vids are digitally enhanced oh well

[@WafflesSamoyed]

Allyssa Rocero Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting your statement. He doesn't HAVE to alter the sound. There are groups like Pentatonix, Home Free, etc. who can perform acapella songs LIVE. While he couldn't do it live, and would need one heck of a range, it is not necessary to alter his voice digitally to perform a song.

[@user-bu6wv9xh2o]

ياليت عربي يجي يقول الاغنيه حلوه شيء كلهم يالبيه تعالي يا مززه ياعمي اذهب!!!!!!!!!!

[@edvinaesbii6434]

‏​‏ ‏​‏ ‏​‏ ‏​‏ !@#

[@Phoenix-td8zd]

Words can not express how much I love this

[@ابوقحط-ح2ن2م]

العرب لايك love karmin like

[@wr__ny]

كل يوم اسمع الاغنيه مرة حلوه

[@aozrell762]

هيلو

[@مهندالعتيبي-ك4ض]

صوت كارمن احلى من صوت مايك بكثييير !

[@kroom407]

I'll never ever get bored of your songs

[@AViolin19]

Mike, how do you make your bass notes real heavy and echoed? Do you do an effect with a program after you record or do you use a certain system to put a bass effect on your voice? Thanks

[@stressfacture]

He uses several voice processing and mixing elements in his producing. He uses a reverb effect in the program and lowers the octave once. His voice isn't really that low lol.

[@AViolin19]

Sup Guy Ah okay do you have any idea what programs he uses?

[@MrAbdulqawiy]

it's "how i make my video" mike .. btw he put layers over layers and combine 2 voices to make it looks like really bass and low also heavy. 1 with usual voice and 2nd with the lower octave.. check his video to know-how.

[@AlfredoDaPig]

Am I the only one who had an Eargasm?

[@superwowman100]

+Levi Lozano No way!

[@lonelykid8924]

eargasm lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rosestuck1228]

Nope

[@EnglishDipOficial]

Hahaha... read it an hour ago and I'm still lying on the floor laughing!!!

[@kaiserdeemperanabeelzebubv8414]

what headphones?

[@diamondsparkle709]

Was obssessed, STILL AM! ❤️

[@sharonjohn8099]

👍👍

[@Mr7LLM502A]

أيام كود ٩ 💔😅 احد مثلي ؟

[@azqo]

ايه كنت مثلك بالضبط 😂💯💃

[@MrAZOZZZZZ]

ايام a7mad x3

[@السنابمعاَعْصُرْ]

A.M502x والله بالضبط اياااااام

[@dohadohaa619]

انا معنديش ايام كود 9

[@lodydaniel9521]

احب هذي الاغنيه تجنن ومايك احلى يالبيه يجنن قبل كان نحيف من يسمعه بعام 2016؟! لايك👍👍👍

[@اسراء-ي7غ]

مو اغنيه اكابيلا

[@lodydaniel9521]

+‫اسراء B‬‎ ادري

[@اسراء-ي7غ]

+Lody Hkhh طيب

[@kh3277]

سمعتها كثير أول ما نزلت قبل سنتين مع أخوي الله يرحمه و إلى الآن أسمعها

[@lodydaniel9521]

خالد أبو مسمار العسيري يب مااحد يمل منها تجنن للحين انا بعد اسمعه

[@ardiutomo5355]

Listening this song during quarantine, and still awesome 😁

[@R3dhawk95]

Layers... layers everywhere

[@iviano1149]

is this the real karmin?

[@baochuong1409]

Yep,they covered their song

[@XxALEX974xX]

How many hours for made this vidéo Sorry for my bad language I'm french

[@norasan.8891]

French اجل 😂

[@hydoraultimate6573]

+SuperSimmer french صح -.-

[@norasan.8891]

Haider Gallaf XD

[@nolwennblancdelacombe9855]

+XxALEX974xX I don't know but I'm french too :)

[@greenbee6121]

bonjour!! como cava?

[@tomhchappell]

All are great performers. Very impressed with Amy's singing. Liked the rap, too. And I enjoyed the lyrics! Who wrote those -- one of Karmin?

[@malakaibane2821]

Nick you mean ?

[@tomhchappell]

Well, maybe. Amy writes too, doesn't she? Does anyone actually know and can anyone link to the reference?

[@bieberswaggy6146]

You should do Taylor swift bad blood 😋💕

[@missghadeer3868]

😂😂😂مابقى مكان ماراحو له العرب

[@shymaadaghestani678]

😂

[@بسامالشرارات]

اغنية رؤؤؤؤؤؤعه يا حبيلم يا مايكل 😘😘😍

[@ACertainJustice]

LOVE this version

[@sjhansen]

Acapella on a Acapella haha :P

[@eloneatmyshorts]

That was totally rocking!

[@mandiewillingham4445]

I see what you did there

[@niquemitchell6607]

mamma always said get a rich boyfiend, u dont gatta love him girl u can pretend...r u serious lolz

[@Czupiraczontko]

She's got beautiful voice!