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
@thisisntguy10 жыл бұрын
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.
@Nathdood9 ай бұрын
wow passive aggressive support, once you think you've seen it all you find this 9 year old gem
@ccooper78718 жыл бұрын
Really can't stop listening, was never a Northlane fan but the goosebumbs are too good to ignore.
@jameiskillingit10 жыл бұрын
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.
@RhombiClan4 жыл бұрын
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.
@NikkiSimmons4 жыл бұрын
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
@SitarHero7010 жыл бұрын
I dig! I want to see a TesseracT cover or something!
@AzimiolaMshikamano2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JuliusToltesi5 жыл бұрын
This is the best version I’ve heard. Love the voice!
@ModernMessiah10 ай бұрын
No Brian Wille which is the singer of Currents now
@brutalbubbles10 жыл бұрын
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!
@ChaziChaz899 жыл бұрын
Totally feel these clean vocals with this kind of heavy riffing. This voice needs to be in a band asap
@KingMoons10 жыл бұрын
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! ;)
@NikkiSimmons10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TheHenryManeuverBand10 жыл бұрын
Totally different take on the song. Really interesting to listen to. Loved it!! That bend at 2:00 is money! \m/
@tangimeme9 жыл бұрын
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.
@UlrichFirelordBOM10 жыл бұрын
You need your own Dj0nty band if they don't choose you.
@FriENTlyFire10 жыл бұрын
That would be spectacular.
@SebastiantheBroseph10 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I saw her wit the homie himself Drewsif Stalin in his musical endeavors if you were still wondering my bruh
@UlrichFirelordBOM10 жыл бұрын
SebastiantheBroseph I actually saw as soon as she posted but I kind of already had a feelin' before, aha.
@TheReaIJeff10 жыл бұрын
That needs to happen please.
@ЕвгенийФлегонтов-у3т4 жыл бұрын
Best audition ever
@macaron31415926538 жыл бұрын
BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL this style fits the lyrics SO MUCH BETTER than growls. 1:38 OMG
@redfoxxlady4 жыл бұрын
gives me chills every single time, thank you for this 🖤 we need this on spotify 😭😭😭
@zombiespongebob69033 жыл бұрын
good to see someone other than me that comes back and soak this in from time to time... Its a great cover!!!
@fstgone12 жыл бұрын
@@zombiespongebob6903 I'm here today in 2022
@jilllinson5012 Жыл бұрын
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! 🥰
@ofallmyintention94966 жыл бұрын
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.
@NikkiSimmons6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@claudinapl21414 жыл бұрын
I love to going back to this version
@Penninn8 жыл бұрын
Never delete this from here. I want to find this in 30-40 years time and still find it truly amazing!
@fstgone14 жыл бұрын
That weekly return to this song. Wish it was on Spotify. ❤️Nikki
@redfoxxlady4 жыл бұрын
me too ❤️
@iamrichlol10 жыл бұрын
I would support a Northlane with Nikki Simmons
@bmeijer77765 жыл бұрын
iamrichlol lets see her do vultures then
@AzimiolaMshikamano4 жыл бұрын
„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.
@eddieglacier986410 жыл бұрын
Now this is a real vocalist, unlike the guys who are using t pain level auto tune for their cleans.
@melbourneheavy29810 жыл бұрын
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!
@ChadKimzee5 жыл бұрын
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
@JasonParadise7 жыл бұрын
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. 🤘
@NikkiSimmons7 жыл бұрын
wow that's incredible. I didn't think anyone still cared.
@KelvysonJacob7 жыл бұрын
I'm still hoping you record new videos singing, I really like your voice. I always come back here to listen again =]
@AleksaiAugment6 жыл бұрын
vro you left 2 comments about liking it more than the original.
@jon1mccollister6 жыл бұрын
Hollow Apoc the other one was years ago though
@simono4634 жыл бұрын
@@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 :)
@tiagoduarte35689 жыл бұрын
This is sooo good! I keep coming back again and again!
@TomMooreSounds10 жыл бұрын
This is SO good, Nikki!
@GeorgeFafa9 жыл бұрын
Just saw/heard this...it is brilliant!! Nothing else.
@SunFilmsProduction10 жыл бұрын
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
@ArturoIzurieta10 жыл бұрын
This is by far my favourite cover/audition so far. Amazing work!
@Spvrky_61410 жыл бұрын
Oh my!!!!! You are amazing!!! I did not expect the clean vocals! Just, wow!!!
@cheyenneelirene110 жыл бұрын
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.
@MonarchWoods10 жыл бұрын
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!!
@brandonbruce63997 жыл бұрын
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.
@fstgone15 жыл бұрын
I watch this at least once a day. Sounds awesome.
@NikkiSimmons5 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@alvarocean6 жыл бұрын
I love it. Your voice is amazing :)
@NikkiSimmons6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!
@Nothing-bp9os9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. You have an incredible range. I was awe struck.
@livmaria48249 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful cover! So original, I love it!
@revanchistz7 жыл бұрын
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!
@sangertalentagency10 жыл бұрын
More epic work from one of my favorite musical artists . . . BRAVO Nikki!
@buritochan96169 жыл бұрын
You're so good! I legitimately had goosebumps watching this. Your vocal range is amazing! Keep at it ((:
@Dermerion7 жыл бұрын
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.
@XxMetalPrincess27xX10 жыл бұрын
This is complete perfection!!! This is amazing Nikki!!
@XKamszotX10 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most creative and challenging interpretation I've seen - your voice is perfect!
@PilaFilorum9 жыл бұрын
That is so fking amazing! The best cover i've ever seen on this song!
@konvicted249410 жыл бұрын
you owned it .. this is truly the best rendition I have ever heard \m/ on repeaaaat
@shed07797 жыл бұрын
i keep returning to this. Love this song forever, your cover is great
@revanchistz6 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this even after multiple listens to the original track. I really love the melodies you came up with. I love the bring me to life cover you did with drewsif too. I hope you'll consider doing some heavy music covers some time soon. Big fan of your vocals. Cheers!
@NikkiSimmons6 жыл бұрын
thank you!! maybe there will be more in the future
@iumc10 жыл бұрын
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..
@colt.thrower7 жыл бұрын
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
@myauramusic10 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@frizukrizu10 жыл бұрын
Gosh, this gave me chills. So strong voice. This kind of music with your kind of singing... just amazing! Keep it up!
@Pollandland10 жыл бұрын
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!
@joshfox723910 жыл бұрын
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.
@ju1c3y5210 жыл бұрын
Josh Fox You do understand that genres are defined by "frequently used" aspects, right?
@joshfox723910 жыл бұрын
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.
@joshfox723910 жыл бұрын
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
@Pollandland10 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulblaby62643 жыл бұрын
Still listening to this cover
@samdominator639410 жыл бұрын
pérfect ! , girl ,perfect !! great cover and voice
@preachrocks84575 жыл бұрын
I thought that this was AWESOME 😎 you keep doing what you do Miss Nikki 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@TheMckintitty10 жыл бұрын
This is really great! Im glad you did your own version of it!
@terrvazzxd10964 жыл бұрын
really really really beautiful voice , thankyou so much infinite love that
@adrianneperrodin45010 жыл бұрын
Whoa! That was amazing! I need you in my band like time now!
@maiheartx10 жыл бұрын
the best audition that i've hear sooo far !
@JMWrites5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vocals! There are few things as satisfying as hearing something sung so well! Great tone! I wish I had singers of this calibre to collaborate with.
@hayzersolar6 жыл бұрын
OMG u r breath taking and u can sing and play guitar where have u been in my life awesome job
@sophiegoesrawr423310 жыл бұрын
Wow girl! This is amazing! Those notes are just wow!
@D.Danko_thall9 жыл бұрын
Aw god, I really love your voice Nikki! Damn good cover! Wish I could hear you again together with Drewsif!
@MrZanProductions9 жыл бұрын
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!
@Reloykaotica8 жыл бұрын
$1000 mic in a dirty ass room I see your priorities girl ahahahahaha keep it up you killed it.
@NikkiSimmons8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Reloykaotica8 жыл бұрын
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.
@NikkiSimmons8 жыл бұрын
hahaha thank you
@jukannus Жыл бұрын
Oh my god got here via automatic play once again after years. You're awesome!
@CosmicCustodian9 жыл бұрын
Holy moley of all that is epic, your voice brought tears to the eyes :')
@7SINRETORNO74 жыл бұрын
Great cover!!!!!!! Grettings from Chile!
@doclouis55218 жыл бұрын
Dear JESUS this is good!! your voice is absolutely incredible
@barbarasmithh9 жыл бұрын
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.
@Thagerion10 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! you've got a fan from Chile.
@roroka1239 жыл бұрын
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
@MermaidButter10 жыл бұрын
Good job. I hope u get the gig.
@zabrinawoolard443110 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely so amazingly perfect.
@MCKerrnel6 жыл бұрын
This was so much better than the original vocals!
@NikkiSimmons6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@zachfawcett682410 жыл бұрын
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!
@adornowasright792010 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoyed this a lot. That one part before the break gave me goosebumps. Already rocking this on my mp3 :D
@gabbo_djont10 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. You add something special to this song.
@JuliusToltesi5 жыл бұрын
Still listening in 2020 because it's the best version on KZbin.
@NikkiSimmons4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@tonick7897 жыл бұрын
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 🤘
@NikkiSimmons7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! I'm happy that people are still listening!!
@VeritasVosLiberabit-J83210 жыл бұрын
Wow this is just beautiful!!!!
@progresywny207010 жыл бұрын
I would totally want to hear band with heaviness and style of northlane with your beautiful voice. I'm like looping this cover of yours from yesterday :D
@HXCnotJustMusic10 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@dc312310 жыл бұрын
You're gonna get big one day. I feel it. c: You're an amazing vocalist!
@ciolanionut10 жыл бұрын
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.
@chocopuppet329510 жыл бұрын
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.
@brandonbruce63997 жыл бұрын
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...
@rudychavez13437 жыл бұрын
Pure fucking gold. Can't help but wonder what it would've been like if Northlane chose you. Subscribed!
@NikkiSimmons7 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@SeanRyan-music5 ай бұрын
Holy crap, just saw this and you absolutely killed it.
@samts5423 жыл бұрын
If you were the vocalist for even one live tour, I'd pay millions to watch it.
@victorero788 жыл бұрын
Saludos de Argentina... Nos encanta tu versión !!
@SlickNic10 жыл бұрын
This is actually awesome, and an amazingly unique take on quantum flux.
@blueskythinking474510 жыл бұрын
Didn't know sia was auditioning for northlane...
@fstgone18 жыл бұрын
killing it! awesome cover!
@EthanSong10 жыл бұрын
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!
@watchingFAR10 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps!! Love nikki!
@AsAugustSleeps4 жыл бұрын
So much emotion in your singing. Hits me in the feels.
@XXwifaXX5 жыл бұрын
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 😃
@nicks63136 жыл бұрын
Still come back to this video every other month. Pure gold.