One Of The Best Covers You'll EVER Experience \ Noah Gundersen

[@daniellandry9366]

Noah G is one the most underrated artists of the last decade.

[@mattlandonmusic]

Noah is criminally underrated and bafflingly little-known. Thank you for including him on your platform! He’s a phenomenal artist and performer. I saw him perform this song (the only cover of the night) in Detroit last fall. Honestly the best live music experience I’ve had in at least 5 years.

[@radstronaut]

Been listening to Noah for years. I say this with all seriousness, I believe he is one of the best songwriters of our generation. Dude has me crying through every album. Check out his official live video of his song Haunted House. That song blows me away. Its raw emotion and authenticity are palpable. Awe-some.

[@anick82]

In some ways I like it more than the original by Counting Crows.

[@saraphillips6468]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 👏🏻

[@chaseadams5037]

Nice joke ... That made me laugh.... 😂😂😂

[@tkhindman]

Agreed

[@daveauburn1561]

@@chaseadams5037 thanks for letting us all know you're a sociopath

[@recub13]

Age and life only makes CCs lyrics resonate more. They mean more now than when you were in high school.

[@sammysokosammysoko]

Nearly every Counting Crows song is pure poetry. Even the radio hits have beautiful lyrics that tell a story.

[@tbe0116]

Performances like this show why live music is so powerful.

[@whereyoufindus]

Noah Gunderson has some of the most devastating songs I’ve ever heard, he is quite an emotional lyricist

[@justinallyn]

This is the best description of his music, he’s my all time favorite artist.

[@MattyIce2584]

He is a force. And criminally underrated.

[@ethan4496]

I feel like I’ve been screaming this exact thing for so many years. Finally got to see him live last year and he has matured and grown so beautifully!

[@anick82]

He is for sure, and he does an amazing job covering this song.

[@johnnyfggs]

Noah is amazing songwriter take a dive into ANY song of his and the I swear the rabbit hole will be never ending

[@awbayes09]

Been a Noah fan since I first heard his song Family on Sons of Anarchy. Immediately looked him up and couldn’t believe he was so young. That voice. I started going to his shows, he always took the time to talk to people after the show. He’s very quiet, deliberate, and humbled off stage. His sister, Abby, is an amazing musician too. Recently he shared that he contemplated giving up music which is heartbreaking. Luckily, he didn’t and released a new album last year. I always find something in his music to relate to. And that voice, it’s comforting and haunting and heartbreaking at the same time. Hearing his evolve as a musician, writer, and human has been an experience and I’m lucky to be around to share in these moments. So glad you featured him live, doing what he does, connecting with people in our shared human experience

[@ExicuteGaming]

same here that’s how i found him years ago from that song, just seen him in toronto. beautiful live

[@Itowle9]

Twas "day is gone" on SOA for me.

[@johnhiggins8221]

He actually looks a bit like juice here

[@ExicuteGaming]

@@johnhiggins8221 yeah you obviously have no clue about physiques / what juice looks like. Keep running your mouth little guy, me and the riggley boys are on the way to fk ya up bud

[@UzerSomething]

Same story for me! Noah's understanding of the human condition has helped me through so many dark emotions. He's truly a gift to the world.

[@mjharris567]

Noah is also an insane song writer. What a cover!

[@CeekoMuzic]

Noah Gundersen is one of the best artists of our generation. That cover is on another level. Glad you made this video!

[@shawntennant6588]

August and Everything After is a great album. And this song as an opener for an album is perfect.

[@_brianbell]

Do yourself a favor and find the Live cover of Anna Begins

[@ethanp1erce]

My old boss gave me the record based on this notion. And I agreed, and never let it go.

[@anick82]

​@@_brianbellLive as in the band Live? Or is there another artists who covered Anna Begins live?

[@_brianbell]

@@anick82 Didn't mean to capitalize that... just mean the live track of CC performing Anna Begins. I used to have an mp3 of an incredible rendition, but sadly can't find it, or anywhere online. This is a cool clip from their Chelsea Studios album recording kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSQZqx3eMyaaas

[@anick82]

@@_brianbell No worries. I happen to like both Live and Counting Crows. You had me picturing Ed from Live singing Anna Begins, and I was hoping there was a cover of it out there lol.

[@RussellRomero-tb7bk]

Counting Crows underrated. Tough to cover but this guy does a good job. Adam Duritz great lyricist

[@TheQBandNY]

I truly believe that August and Everything After is the most unbelievably perfect work of art of the 90s. It may be the greatest I’ve ever heard. My musical tastes span from Hip-Hop, to “Jam Bands,” to Post-Rock, to Alt Country, to Jazz. But I truly believe the lyrics and delivery and musicality of this album is an all-timer.

[@rbailey225]

Just replied.......this is in my top ten of all time. I put this on whenever I have a road trip and just let it play. The production of this album is masterful.

[@TheQuietComprehending]

More Noah "one take" Gundersen please. The albums 'family' or 'ledges' are amazing.

[@WaghRules]

Haunted House is very very good as well!

[@timfoster5298]

Yes, Ledges!

[@squierjoshyt]

Adam from CC is an absolute poet. That whole first album is filled with amazing lines.

[@liśśa_BD]

Absolutely! Noah’s done it. Better than original. Cried all the way through. Noah is a storyteller, he fills each lyric with a memory n allows that memory to take on a different meaning for anyone listening to his voice. It’s haunting and fkn beautiful. Love u Noah. 🖤

[@fiveeyes2802]

Noah is the real deal. Check out his albums, Ledges, or his new one, If This Is The End… he is a brilliant songwriter and performer.

[@EetYajKundorp]

I’m 43 and Counting Crows are my favorite band of all time. This is an excellent cover.

[@WaghRules]

You need to check out more of Noahs stuff. Super talented songwriter. His newest album is brilliant, especially haunted house!

[@henningbokelmann]

Carry the ghost is for me his best album … the later ones weren’t really my thing. But those songs like Halo or Heartbreaker. I will listen to those till the end of my days …

[@DDBizzle]

You should watch his song Heavy Metals from the same gig. Noah has loads of banging songs. He should be a mega star… and may still do that.. a proper songwriter and performer

[@RDKelbel]

I have been listening to Noah for years now and there is no artist that comes close that makes me feel the emotions that i do when i listen to him, once i figured out he grew up where im from, i knew he had some stories to tell, love him and his music to death and cant wait to see him live one day!

[@norderiksson4533]

I love what you do, how you do it, and WHO YOU ARE, Michael. Thank you for allowing yourself to be moved...and moving us to live deeper as a result.

[@GlamorganManor]

Yes, so much this.

[@y2kcurran]

I never clicked so quickly, so glad you picked this one. I've followed Noah for years and have enjoyed his journey. I finally got to see him play live a couple of years ago in an old church in Bristol, England, and it was simply phenomenal. I flew from Ireland just for the gig and it was something I won't forget.

[@planetcorey]

Not sure a performance can get more “pure” than that. Dripping with emotion. So good! Props to the guy who unearthed this.

[@operationstayalive]

this is what music is all about, cover or not. he is feeling every single word of this and so do we.

[@djwisdom7071]

One of the best covers ever - the best Counting Crows cover I've heard. Noah is a true trailblazer. Trapeze Swinger cover by Gregory Alan Isakov is one I wholeheartedly recommend too

[@kristy.fountain]

AGREED!

[@stingchameleon1]

Noah is one of my favorite artist of all time so many amazing albums and EPs

[@danielwells5678]

I'm 50ish & I was TORN UP from this. I just came across your page & parked here. Thank you so much for posting this. Thank you for taking the time to post this type of stuff. Fan for life...

[@coryfossum5777]

I discovered Noah in February and have been completely obsessed with his music ever since. He is all I have been listening to since then. Once every ten years or so, one of those life-defining favorite artists comes along and absolutely changes my world - Noah is the latest for me. Just absolutely incredible.

[@coryfossum5777]

As I watch this, I'm remembering the night I was watching SNL in 1994 while I was in college and Counting Crows played this song and it absolutely blew my mind. Changed my world right on the spot. I will never forget that moment or that feeling. When you discover a new artist that change your world forever. There are before and after moments of hearing a song that changes your DNA, that performance of theirs on SNL playing Round Here was that moment for me. Just unforgettable.

[@Rockstarrett]

Absolutely feel the same way. Noah is one of the few artists I can listen to anytime, anywhere and never get tired of him. He has brought so much quality music and still continues to deliver.

[@kingtutt3371]

Great song and cover of it. Has a Springsteen vibe to.

[@JustinSmithXenoabe]

Noah is incredible and has an unbelievable voice. Always puts on a great show.

[@grampajacks2677]

Mike please look up some more of Noah’s stuff on your own time, I know for a fact you’ll love his music. His writing is unbelievable. ❤

[@supasoulproductions]

The song character Maria clearly means something to Noah. And 'she' very clearly meant something to Adam Duritz, because the character was recurring on the album 'August and Everything After' and elsewhere in his impressive catalog of songs. And it really doesn't matter if Maria is a 'real' person. Clearly she's real to Noah. Great reaction to a great performance of a great song by a great lyricist.

[@michaelsimmons5505]

"There's a piece of Maria in every song I sing...." A. Duritz

[@Leafsdude_]

Not sure if you care, but in case someone does: Adam has said that Maria is an internal distaff counterpart that he, basically, created as a muse to talk through his lyrics with. Worth noting he's stated he has dissociative disorder, which, among other things, creates a mental (and emotional?) separation between experience and emotion. From what I've heard, the line "I walk through the air/between the rain/through myself/and back again" is a perfect description of the sensation. In that understanding, Maria as a idea to place that experience upon makes a lot of sense, IMO. It's probably difficult if not impossible to associate it with oneself as effectively in such a situation.

[@tomfrengillo]

First saw the Crows in 94 at The Greek. Loved them then, love them now. Love them forever. And yes, the lyrics mean more and more, 30 years later. But man. What a cover! Bravo.

[@bigslice76]

Yes, it is Counting Crows. And ever since this album came out, and to this day, I feel like more than one song from this album are perfect examples of poetry in music. The album is called August And Everything After, and it's one of my all time favorites.

[@thetravelingprof2904]

Haunting. Seriously one of the most superb performances…

[@dhop4u]

I’ve heard this song 1000s of times and it’s one of my most favorite - and I never thought I would say it, but Noah, with his raw energy and authenticity, lifted this to a whole new level. Michael, your reviews and insight of your personal experiences are so valuable, thanks for that!

[@rcl8464]

Oh nice! Love Noah. I've run sound for him before, he's friends with friends of mine. Or at least he used to be like 15 years ago. Cool to see his name pop up on your channel

[@bobvernon-104]

One of my favorite all time songs from an incredible album. Noah is, more importantly, an incredible songwriter himself. Truly wonderful.

[@4dogs999]

I was a music major in college, and I so appreciate, breaking down the quality and the intensity and the intelligence of the music. People that don’t love music don’t understand that it’s all encompassing. It’s all I can do to listen without totally falling apart especially on this song.

[@moonlightfilms5279]

I started listening to Noah in 2008 when I was in middle school. One of my favorite memories was seeing him play live in a room of just 20 people. He was such a kind man. I'm 28 now and still listen to him every day

[@orlandotsosie3707]

Saw this video again for nth time again the other and thought Mike should do this one..... like magic! I love music, just wish I had more time.

[@kathysteele5052]

Best cover ever...Agreed. you dont jus listen to this song with Noah, you Experience it. Simply beautiful

[@mitchweiner]

Never heard of this guy but he’s excellent! Great musician and stellar vocalist. His phrasing is emotional!

[@RenzoRavioli]

with the world going down this AI hellhole, it's encouraging seeing Michael respond as a human to another amazing human Noah BEING HUMAN.

[@CameronForrester]

I love Noah! Super stoked to see him on the channel. Super intimate live performances. I love it.

[@ancientsouloutdoors4088]

Been watching you for quite a while little Brother. You're a hell of a guitar player. But I've never commented on one of your vids. I value your humbleness. Makes me appreciate you even more. Life's experiences take us all in different places. You did this video justice. Props to you and the anchors that only you know how to carry brother. Much Love

[@Qmocean]

There's so many songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s that hid their darkness behind pop music that was happier sounding. Mad World by Gary Jules was probably the 1st one to peel back the layers on a song like that. The one that digs the deepest in my mind, will always be Callum Scott doing Dancing By Myself by Robyn as his audition on BGT and it became a monster hit.

[@Spiccoli1982]

you can tell this guy lived this song for sure.. such passion

[@debbiewilson6527]

One of the best covers of just about any song is Lexington lab band... for Instance What Cha Gonna Do For Me. Chaka Kahn song. The list goes on and on.

[@scottshand8559]

I watched this and was also nearly brought to tears Michael. It's from his stop at The Wild Buffalo in Bellingham, holds a couple hundred people or so. How about that brother.

[@Darkalen]

"Round here, she's always on my mind." Instant tears. Everytime. Fantastic cover.

[@kevinthekozakian]

I always appreciate your videos. You’re like a friend that I hang out with and we appreciate music together!

[@user-zu7gk9ol9f]

You introduce me to the best music I might never have come across on my own! Thank you!

[@simonwhitehouse2397]

Something magical about both his performance and your reaction. Thanks.

[@ish474]

I always understood the lyrics. the line "she knows she more than a little misunderstood" hit me like a ton of bricks when this came out, but in my middle age, a lot of songs have come back to me with renewed understanding. Great cover, great video.❤

[@weddinginvitationsdurban]

I especially love the key he sings catch me if I'm falling at the end and also I'm under the gun. Just wonderful level of understanding of meaning. An incredible cover that really deserves its dues

[@Bagodonuts15]

Cool performance. A bit theatrical, but also sincere. What got me though was listening to you comment on the lyrics and me then wanting you to hear Noah's lyrics as well. I think it would add layers to how you hear this cover. Also funny how you talked about how the song means something to him and it helped me reflect on how much Noah's music has meant to me. This is a great cover for sure and so cool to hear what got my favorite songwriter interested in songwriting.. I also hope you listen to some of his originals. How you view music and emotion is an inspiration man, keep up the great work!

[@willyjaybobindy3402]

Saw Noah many years ago after his debut album came out. What a talent.

[@LaiaBertran]

Yesterday I heard Noah's cover for the first time. One of the best covers I've heard in a very long time, if not the best. I'm going to go back and listen purposely to every Counting Crows lyrics.❤

[@ecbntmkr]

So glad to see you react to Noah! Check out his song Watermelon for some of his original work.

[@ChrisEhYoung]

Every time I play this song live I introduce it as the greatest opening track on any album, ever. As a songwriter I say this is the song i've been chasing my whole life. When Noah said that, I was like, hell ya.

[@RM-xd5gp]

I found this randomly a couple months ago. I liked CC back when they came out and always thought August and Everything After was always a bit slept on, but over the years I hadn't listened to it much. I watched this the first time speechless and with tears streaming down my face. Just so powerful.

[@BEEZERWAX34]

First heard of Noah from his album Ledges and the title track hits me the way Round Here hit Noah. He, His sister and Phoebe Bridgers do an amazing piano double cover of her Phoebe’s song Killer and his song The Sound that is earth and soul shaking. Noah is incredibly versatile in the styles and music he performs.

[@michaelr.5091]

This is the video that got me into Noah. I am glad I saw that video. He is an *amazing* songwriter and I hope he gets all the success he wants. He just moved to Nashville, and I am rooting for him. Thanks for posting this.

[@iangoodall8675]

Counting Crows - August and Everything After is incredible. So underrated. Also, if you have time, the Pink Pinkpop version of "Colorblind" is phenomenal, especially if you read the comments and understand what it's about.

[@unboundvelo]

I F-ING LOVE YOU MP --- Always introducing me to just epic and beautiful renditions and artists. This song was the firt ever song we played in our band and I use to try and belt it out and then watched this 25 odd yers later and had tears falling down my face. F-Yeah Real Men Cry!

[@kenneththomas1062]

When they 1st came out in Top 40 I wasn't yet digging on what was replacing what we called rock n roll. As my life fell to pieces I began paying more attention to lyrical value rather than guitar, percussion, time signature, tempo, and such. Counting Crowes, particularly this song helped understand where, when, and how healing begins. After all these years, the struggle continues as embarrassing as it is but this 1 is still on my play list. This guy has done a perfect and well honored cover of a song that matters to every one of us despite our individual plight.

[@Rex.Stardust]

The delivery is what makes this special.

[@Kaisermb1]

Nah. It’s always been an amazing song and I think I’ve listened to this album about a thousand times.

[@isathebell]

I am tired, and trying to keep walking doing my best. And I notice this channel helps me keep going too. Thank you Michael!

[@benkunkel7730]

I'm lucky #250 on the thumbs up for this video :D I just wanted to say Mike, you're just as much a therapist as you are an excellent musician and teacher. I really enjoy watching your reactions, but even more I'm pleased with your ability to make a person feel much less alone through your sincerity/honesty in a simple video. I'm certain you're making an important positive difference in your viewer's lives and I hope you keep it up as long as you can. If you're ever in eastern NC we should jam! I could learn a lot from you as a guitar player, but also as a human. Thanks for what you do.

[@paulc7551]

I have loved and played "Round Here" by CC over and over through the years, great cover and great analysis and feeling....

[@codysuek7571]

I’ve heard this song hundreds of times and never fully paid attention to the lyrics. Phenomenal song. Phenomenal performance. Going to immediately listen to more of Noah. Keep doing what you do, Michael.

[@robbynaumann439]

So stoked to finally see Noah on here. The dude is an absolutely stellar songwriter and performer. His music oozes emotion, so much so that you can see the emotional rollercoaster he goes through when he plays his music live. It would be awesome to see you check out some of his original material.

[@remcodegroot6378]

Phenomenal performance.

[@dangray]

Wow, performance and comments got me to the edge. Thanks

[@dannycarlow8204]

The emotion he brought is insane. Brilliant performance.

[@stevedostal2576]

Hell yeah. So glad you found this one. And yeah, I've been listening to this song for 30 years without actually hearing it. You always drop something on us to remind us what the chase is about. Be well brother and keep doing what you're doing. I appreciate you more than you know. 🙏

[@alasdaircross7174]

His delivery is passionate. He feels the song and he's moved by the lyrics (and they are great lyrics). But also the musical arrangement adds depth and colour - the heavy reverb/ delay on the guitar brings out those soaring notes. This is a great cover perfectly delivered.

[@kamimorey7730]

I have had this cover on repeat for a long time now, and to see you talk about it made me so happy! This has always been my favorite CC song and he absolutely nailed it.

[@donnievazquez3319]

Powerful version! August and Everything After is a masterpiece album in my opinion. You should give it a thorough listen if you haven't before.

[@Scorpsie]

Dude, the performance was amazing by Noah and between his performance and your perspective on creating art that you shared in the first 3rd of the video, I felt very inspired. Started creating a painting.. I play guitar too… but this inspired visual art for me. Thanks for the inspiration 😎🤘

[@domenicreyes4756]

Noah is a gem

[@sippysippywakewake]

The best cover of one of the best songs of all time. I played the shit out of that cd in high school, the whole album is a masterpiece imo.

[@DragonflySigns]

I loved this song for years, but this version is so awesome…gave me chills. You can tell this guy is singing from his soul and absolutely loves this song also.

[@mldzl13]

I hope you take a deep dive into some of his stuff. I highly recommend his song “Jesus Jesus.” It’s from one of his very first albums, but his more recent versions that are up on KZbin are just compellingly raw

[@ethanmcbee9556]

His smells like teen spirit is so good.

[@TheHubbardl]

Noah is one of the best songwriters around today. Definitely check out his original songs too

[@stillupmusic]

yessss. One of the best songwriters ever! Huge influence for me

[@mansell090276]

Its the emotion he puts into the song. Singers who can do this reach right into our hearts and sole. This song is an amazing story and with the right teller, it hits us in areas that not many songs can do. After 48 years of listening to music, I feel complete now..... thanks to Noah.

[@donwarner5813]

My friend…. I have always personally gravitated towards the story the artist is parlaying amongst the melody. I can handle an average melody providing that the lyrics keep me interested in the song. Might I mention “ String of Pearls “ by Soul Asylum for you to do a dive into. One of my favourite story songs of the 90’s. Your channel and your reviews are top shelf. Being a HUGE Big Wreck fan who has at least one album a day I have to listen to , really appreciated yoir Ian Thornley videos. Also a former addict ( crack cocaine and alcohol ) who found a guitar and learned a few major chords and left the rest to Jesus. 20 years clean as of this past Easter. Keep doing what you do Michael, you’re worth every ounce of being you illuminate from inside.

[@jeffhansen8110]

I saw Noah perform this song live in Lawrence, KS. Blew me away,......But he always blows me away. I've seen him live 10 times now. I agree with one of the previous comments that Noah is the most underrated artists of my time.

[@rumandbass]

This is what music is all about. Your words really helped me today Michael, thank you. My best friend decided to end his life a year ago and I've been struggling since.

[@tullyaussie]

I never really got into Counting Crows until I really listened closely! This version was awesome & I really enjoy listening to CC!!!❤❤ thanks for this! Love this artist here too! Need to checkout Noah G!

[@johnniewalker65]

Michael, I love what you do on this channel. As a non- musician, I love that you help me understand why I like the music I do. Have you ever done The Stone Roses "I am the Resurrection"? 8:13 of Brit pop perfection. It's almost 2 or 3 songs in one.

[@FJD894]

Michael. Thank you for making me aware of this cover.

[@Bixll09]

Fantastic version.. Wow.