Nikki Simmons - Quantum Flux (Northlane audition)

[@laurenbabic]

awesome!!

[@preyfan]

Lauuuuren :D

[@ccooper7871]

Really can't stop listening, was never a Northlane fan but the goosebumbs are too good to ignore.

[@steve121693]

You fucking DESTROYED that interlude thing!! And the "feel alive" sent shivers through my body. You are a fantastic singer and even though your audition probably won't even be considered, you da real mvp

[@thisisntguy]

Honestly, I really liked it. I don't think you'll win. But you definitely have IN-FIN-ITE PO-TEN-TAIL. I think it would be cool to hear a band like northlane fronted with a vocalist like you.

[@Nathdood]

wow passive aggressive support, once you think you've seen it all you find this 9 year old gem

[@JasonParadise]

First heard this a few years ago during the auditions. Yesterday someone requested Quantum Flux on my stream. While playing the song, all I could think of was this cover. I honestly enjoy your version more than the original. Keep rockin' and being awesome! Would love to hear more music from you. This version has a sense of passion and longing that's hard to put into words. I love it. 🤘

[@NikkiSimmons]

wow that's incredible. I didn't think anyone still cared.

[@KelvysonJacob]

I'm still hoping you record new videos singing, I really like your voice. I always come back here to listen again =]

[@AleksaiAugment]

vro you left 2 comments about liking it more than the original.

[@jon1mccollister]

Hollow Apoc the other one was years ago though

[@simono463]

@@NikkiSimmons great voice and spin on tbe original, I would give anything to have a voice like yours i cant do anything musically and love music more than anything, except surfing :)

[@KingMoons]

WOW.. That was such an awesome performance. Not only did it showcase your arrangement skills but your mind blowing range. I seriously had goosebumps after watching this. You've got a gift and I can't thank you enough for sharing it. I'll be sure to subscribe to your channel to keep myself updated on your progress. All the best!!! Ps when you're getting ridicule you know that means you are one step closer to admiration so keep doing what you're doing! ;)

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you so much!

[@redfoxxlady]

gives me chills every single time, thank you for this 🖤 we need this on spotify 😭😭😭

[@zombiespongebob6903]

good to see someone other than me that comes back and soak this in from time to time... Its a great cover!!!

[@fstgone1]

@@zombiespongebob6903 I'm here today in 2022

[@jilllinson5012]

Nikki do you have any CDs laying around? Will you send me one, please? I Love your songs, you're as beautiful as your voice! 🥰

[@RhombiClan]

Literally whole years later, when I go back to Northlane and Quantum Flux comes on, I have to turn it off and turn this cover on. Literally only echoing all the other comments that this is just so fucking good. Regardless of what role music holds in your life at the moment, thanks for an awesome cover that still holds up years later, and imho surpassed the original.

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you SO much for still listening all these years later. 2020 has been a shit year for so many things but actually it's been the best year of my life musically haha

[@ChaziChaz89]

Totally feel these clean vocals with this kind of heavy riffing. This voice needs to be in a band asap

[@brutalbubbles]

Looked at the thumbnail for this video and I had no idea how this was going to sound. This is actually so good. Such a different approach. Top marks!

[@jameiskillingit]

Youre the only one that took advantage of the opening line. Also manage to give the song more depth even without screaming. Great job. Also that falsetto run is going to stay in my head for days.

[@tangimeme]

I came across this on an alt/metal music magazine website a couple of months back and every now and then it would creep back into my mind. This is so incredible. Your voice and your take on the song blows me away. They should feature you on a song with Marcus Bridge. It would give me life :D Thank you so much for being so badass.

[@Penninn]

Never delete this from here. I want to find this in 30-40 years time and still find it truly amazing!

[@fstgone1]

That weekly return to this song. Wish it was on Spotify. ❤️Nikki

[@redfoxxlady]

me too ❤️

[@JuliusToltesi]

This is the best version I’ve heard. Love the voice!

[@ModernMessiah]

No Brian Wille which is the singer of Currents now

[@eddieglacier9864]

Now this is a real vocalist, unlike the guys who are using t pain level auto tune for their cleans.

[@UlrichFirelordBOM]

You need your own Dj0nty band if they don't choose you.

[@FriENTlyFire]

That would be spectacular.

[@SebastiantheBroseph]

Pretty sure I saw her wit the homie himself Drewsif Stalin in his musical endeavors if you were still wondering my bruh

[@UlrichFirelordBOM]

SebastiantheBroseph I actually saw as soon as she posted but I kind of already had a feelin' before, aha.

[@TheReaIJeff]

That needs to happen please.

[@macaron3141592653]

BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL this style fits the lyrics SO MUCH BETTER than growls. 1:38 OMG

[@iamrichlol]

I would support a Northlane with Nikki Simmons

[@bmeijer7776]

iamrichlol lets see her do vultures then

[@AzimiolaMshikamano]

„lets see her do vultures then“. And the „Winner of the Most Cocky Comment Award“ goes to BMeijer777! btw I‘m sure she would nail that song too.

[@GeorgeFafa]

Just saw/heard this...it is brilliant!! Nothing else.

[@TheHenryManeuverBand]

Totally different take on the song. Really interesting to listen to. Loved it!! That bend at 2:00 is money! \m/

[@SitarHero70]

I dig! I want to see a TesseracT cover or something!

[@ChadKimzee]

Wow totally just saw this one! While looking for TV quick Glitches, so i take it youve always been amazing. Love this circa 2014 you! Great stuff

[@ArturoIzurieta]

This is by far my favourite cover/audition so far. Amazing work!

[@Reloykaotica]

$1000 mic in a dirty ass room I see your priorities girl ahahahahaha keep it up you killed it.

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahahahaha yeah, you know me. there's no time for cleaning up, only time to rock. lol jk, I've actually gotten a lot better at having a nice background since this video.

[@Reloykaotica]

yeah you have. music is LIFE fuck that basket of laundry. im spending rent money on audio equipment. it'll pay for itself one day right? at least you have music videos. ps. your voice feels so good.

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha thank you

[@sangertalentagency]

More epic work from one of my favorite musical artists . . . BRAVO Nikki!

[@tiagoduarte3568]

This is sooo good! I keep coming back again and again!

[@ЕвгенийФлегонтов-у3т]

Best audition ever

[@nicks6313]

Still come back to this video every other month. Pure gold.

[@claudinapl2141]

I love to going back to this version

[@preachrocks8457]

I thought that this was AWESOME 😎 you keep doing what you do Miss Nikki 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fstgone1]

I watch this at least once a day. Sounds awesome.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you!!

[@watchingFAR]

Goosebumps!! Love nikki!

[@MonarchWoods]

I don't know why people are saying Nikki or other "different approaches" couldn't be selected just because it's "not Northlane." Once Adrian leaves, the band is inevitably going to be different and she is one of the few vocalists that gave a completely unique take on Quantum. Great job Nikki you have a beautiful voice and I'm stoked you auditioned!!

[@brandonbruce6399]

the band literally asked for a specific audition that could nail there existing roster in a way that would make exisitng fans of the song continue to like it. this is pretty much against the point of the audition. If you arent screaming the screams then you may as well play the lead on acoustic guitar too.

[@conner3542]

Man, I was hoping to hear some sick metal chick growling "set me free!" and "infinite potential!" but fucking great shit anyway.

[@stormkrowe1349]

same lol

[@Spvrky_614]

Oh my!!!!! You are amazing!!! I did not expect the clean vocals! Just, wow!!!

[@WolfheartFPS]

This is pretty sick!

[@ofallmyintention9496]

I love your voice with this song. I would love to hear your voice contrasted with the regular unclean vocals, too on this track: I think that would be the pinnacle of metal music.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@AzimiolaMshikamano]

Everytime Quantum Flux comes up in my Spotify I have to stop to start KZbin for your cover. I remember almost breaking my hand on TechFest… because the moment I spotted you and we greeted each other I fell off the fckn fence and damn it my arm was hurting the whole damn festival. But I smile everytime remembering that. So as a conclusion I smile every time after Quantum Flux comes up in my Spotify.

[@buritochan9616]

You're so good! I legitimately had goosebumps watching this. Your vocal range is amazing! Keep at it ((:

[@cheyenneelirene1]

I listen to this almost a dozen times everyday for the past few days. I don't listen to Northlane, but I definitely would if you were the vocalist. I'm in so much awe.

[@rudychavez1343]

Pure fucking gold. Can't help but wonder what it would've been like if Northlane chose you. Subscribed!

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you!!

[@frizukrizu]

Gosh, this gave me chills. So strong voice. This kind of music with your kind of singing... just amazing! Keep it up!

[@myauramusic]

Being a Northlane fan, surprisingly i really liked this. I think with another vocalist doing screams this could work. be true to yourself. Well done :)

[@barbarasmithh]

Madam, you are indescribably talented and awesome. This was so fresh and authentic! It's like you gave life to a hybrid of Northlane and Paramore, and i mean that in the most positive sense possible. I swear i'd want you to be NL's front member if you'd growl. Thank you for the great performance.

[@XxMetalPrincess27xX]

This is complete perfection!!! This is amazing Nikki!!

[@NotiFawkes]

I found myself coming back to this song weeks after first seeing.. Really love it just as much as original

[@XKamszotX]

This is by far the most creative and challenging interpretation I've seen - your voice is perfect!

[@MusicAdvocat3]

Love it!

[@zachfawcett6824]

Was not expecting that at all! Girl, That was an amazing twist and I loved it so much! You could've joined Northlane and I wouldve been completely okay with it. Wow 100/10!

[@ciolanionut]

Brilliant, just brilliant! This should, in my opinion, be the next metal trend! The clean, powerful voice over that fucked up djentish prog rhythms - that's big... that's huge, i would totally pay to see that live. Keep up the good work.

[@deathscare3]

Nikki adds so much to this song it is unreal, it honestly blows me away. Go get Wes Good from 'From Under The Willow' who had the best screaming out of any of the auditions I saw and pair them up and put them in the band, that would bring Northlane to heights unheard of

[@konvicted2494]

you owned it .. this is truly the best rendition I have ever heard \m/ on repeaaaat

[@chocopuppet3295]

The problem with this audition is, while it's great, the band could only choose her if they wanted to take their music in a DRASTICALLY different direction. I don't think that's what they're going for, unfortunately.

[@brandonbruce6399]

they legit asked for people to not do this, they wanted someone to nail it it like the original. no band gets famous off a song then starts playing it different live...

[@revanchistz]

I first heard you on Drewsif's cover of Bring Me To Life and I was immediately blown away by your vocal talent. But recently I've been so hooked to this video because of the melodies you chose for this song. You've got a beautiful set of pipes and it'd be a waste if you weren't fronting your own band! I hope some one discovers the immeasurable talent that you have. Thanks for bringing me joy in this video. Cheers!

[@shed0779]

i keep returning to this. Love this song forever, your cover is great

[@maiheartx]

the best audition that i've hear sooo far !

[@MrZanProductions]

I listened to this several months ago and didn't think much because I was so content with the original version, but I gave it another try just now and wow. The combination of the bands message and your voice are just so inspiring and uplifting, it makes me hopeful. This truly filled me up and literally brought me to tears. You really have an amazing voice and I wanted to thank you for doing this. I've never gotten this feeling by listening to music before. It gave me chills actually. ha. You have a real talent there and I can't wait to hear more like this. Keep it up and keep on jamming!

[@colt.thrower]

Came back to this video for the first time in a long time. Some of these comments are trash, you rock and you added your own flair and take to this song. Amazing job

[@zabrinawoolard4431]

This is absolutely so amazingly perfect.

[@melbourneheavy298]

It was strange listening to this and trying to picture you as a lead vocalist in a metalcore band, yet i reeaallyyy enjoyed listening to your take on this song. I'm not sure metalcore is a genre that suits your vocals but I do think you'd be an excellent vocalist in a band of another genre. Well done!

[@sschproductions4896]

I cry. Chest like locked up sobbing. This hits diff. I was not ready.

[@ThatGuyOverThere904]

Man I still come back to this version after 5 years.

[@adornowasright7920]

I actually enjoyed this a lot. That one part before the break gave me goosebumps. Already rocking this on my mp3 :D

[@PilaFilorum]

That is so fking amazing! The best cover i've ever seen on this song!

[@Dermerion]

I love screaming, but your cover was awesome, and i didn't need to hear screams because your voice was just awesome. I was impressed with the thing you did when you say 'Infinite bliss, Infinite love'. Amazing.

[@fstgone1]

It’s that time again ❤️

[@redfoxxlady]

on my daily dose of this ❤️

[@EthanSong]

You're incredible. Even if you don't get the Northlane spot, for the love of god, make sure you join another band. Your voice is too good to not do something with!

[@SeanRyan-music]

Holy crap, just saw this and you absolutely killed it.

[@blueskythinking4745]

Didn't know sia was auditioning for northlane...

[@christinartnd]

four years later i still cant get over this.

[@NikkiSimmons]

four months later, I finally see this.

[@jukannus]

Oh my god got here via automatic play once again after years. You're awesome!

[@terrvazzxd1096]

really really really beautiful voice , thankyou so much infinite love that

[@samts542]

If you were the vocalist for even one live tour, I'd pay millions to watch it.

[@TheMckintitty]

This is really great! Im glad you did your own version of it!

[@courbemusic64]

Oh how we love you Nikki!

[@SunFilmsProduction]

seeing and hearing this is amazing, unexpected and refreshing, and no doubt that you are a great vocalist!! too bad that you didnt make it to 2nd round, would love to see northlane take new paths with you

[@tonick789]

I listen to this everyday now, more than the original. I never post comments, but this is too good for me not to express my love for your cover. you're amazing, rock one 🤘

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much!! I'm happy that people are still listening!!

[@nathalyperez3862]

Your voice is so fucking perfect, I had to download this lmaooo. Keep doing you.

[@JuliusToltesi]

Still listening in 2020 because it's the best version on KZbin.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much

[@XXwifaXX]

I don't know what your voice has that I love! I think it's the strength and tones you manage to reach, it's just excellent!! ❤️ Greetings Nikki 😃

[@Bloodiscoca]

This version gives me chills to this day

[@JasonParadise]

I can't stop listening to this. Honestly... I think it's better than the original. Absolutely love this cover. Great work, Nikki.

[@elgatourbisci8991]

Pitin

[@gamerrn8015]

Idiotic Noob Nothing can beat the original version

[@gore7027]

Have it in my favs totally agree way better

[@CosmicCustodian]

Holy moley of all that is epic, your voice brought tears to the eyes :')

[@Pollandland]

You have a really nice voice but idk if this is seriously an audition because you would change Northlane's genre completely, seeing as there was no screaming. You're really good though!

[@joshfox7239]

Whether a vocalist sings or screams doesn't change the genre at all. You are just associating screaming with it because it is a frequently used vocal style for this type of band.

[@ju1c3y52]

Josh Fox You do understand that genres are defined by "frequently used" aspects, right?

[@joshfox7239]

I would say genre is defined by the overall sound of the music. In this case even if Northlane had a vocalist who used only clean singing, it doesn't change them from being in the realm of progressive metal. Sure their style and approach would be different, but the overall characterization of the sound can still be defined.

[@joshfox7239]

Just because a band veers from the norm in a certain way compared to their peers doesn't mean they can't be compared to other groups using an umbrella term (their genre) that encompasses a larger spectrum of bands with similar attributes

[@Pollandland]

The heavy vocals in Northlane's genre of music is what gives it the aggressive vibe, its what gives listeners the rush that comes with listening to this music. So yes, clean female vocals would definitely take away from the heavy aggressiveness. I mean most heavy music should come with heavy vocals. We all know that vocals like these are nothing like Northlane's, and listening to these vocals won't give you the same feeling at all. End of discussion. Heavy music + cute clean vocals = No. I mean imagine vocals like this video's singing Dispossession? Anyway all that put aside, if Northlane started only doing clean vocals, all their original fans (including me) would stop listening to them. Be real.

[@666sicksatan666]

Wow!....At the beginning I was not sure about this but damn! Even without growls this sounds pretty good!...way to go nikki

[@HXCnotJustMusic]

Despite I would hate to see this actually in Northlane I really love this cover, your voice is really awesome. Hope to see u get a good band some day :)

[@alexanderk.9046]

OMFG! This is incredibly great!

[@livmaria4824]

Absolutely beautiful cover! So original, I love it!

[@RawKielbasa]

You're singing is insane. One day I'd like to send you a bit of what I can do, and would LOVE to have you sing on a track. I just saw you at Empire in Springfield VA (that lipstick took forever to wash off by the way :P ), you've got so much talent. Don't quit, please.

[@NikkiSimmons]

Hahahaa I gotcha with my cult markings!

[@roroka123]

Nikki, you're such an inspiration for all the female fans of the genre (and in general, of course). Don't ever stop doing what you love! You fab

[@pridesmiles]

This is pure gold

[@doclouis5521]

Dear JESUS this is good!! your voice is absolutely incredible

[@sauronsnose219]

dis one of them videos I come back to once every while

[@rmsnooky]

I don't know about a full time vocalist but dear God Northlane should have her guest vocal for the next album! Beautiful voice! Had chills almost the entire time!

[@iumc]

I had some goosebumps when your voice came in the song.. You are an amazing vocalist and very talented.. I do not have words to say how I am impressed with this..

[@LuciferDecent]

Wow this is just beautiful!!!!

[@Nothing-bp9os]

Beautiful. You have an incredible range. I was awe struck.

[@vulgarjack]

Drew and the Wrecking Ball cover brought me here. I stayed b/c the audition was stunning! As well as Nikki. If she had a band like this I would listen to it all the time.

[@zhamoua]

yup that's more than fun Nikki i love it good job i hope you win whatever it is