Rolling in the Deep (Adele garage rock cover)

I wanted to do something a little different with a cover of Rolling in the Deep, since there's a lot of them out there, and mostly with acoustic guitar or keeping the same kind of arrangement as the original. So, I opted to do something that's very garage-rock feel, and I kept it very simple - piano, bass guitar with heaps of fuzz on it, and acoustic drums with a single room mic that's compressed all to hell (so yes, they're supposed to sound like that).
This was all shot in my roommates' garage, who have about a zillion things lying everywhere, so while it's a mess, it's fairly photogenic. This was all shot with natural light or one light in the garage. We used a single light for one shot and that was it. Shot on a Canon t2i and a Panasonic Lumix GH1 with a variety of lenses.
Video directed by Steve Flavin. Go check out his other work here: / steveflavintv
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Original as performed by Adele. All copyrights to EMI Publishing and UMPG Publishing.

[@radiowlet]

still not over this. i adore this guy's voice

[@bonechovah]

hehe yea

[@radiowlet]

@@bonechovah YOU. DRIVE PFP

[@Impromptwo]

This is the only cover I've ever heard that I can honestly listen to a hundred times and experience no loss of enjoyment.

[@MartinchoDH]

Hi guy! Where's the garage rock¿?

[@ares_9135]

After 11 years ur voice is still insane

[@pouimaste6000]

This is not garage rock

[@ritwingr]

Very few musical efforts on KZbin are worth a damn. This is a rare exception. Original but true to the original. Very, very nice.

[@Lady_Eotl]

for all of you out there who say he changed it too much - its called a COVER for a reason. ignore them hun. you did an amazing job. looking forward to more.

[@Jaypride]

This isn't a cover. This is almost an original song. You've done every single thing you could to make this amazing, and excelled in every aspect. Like I said, you didn't do a cover, you made the song your own.

[@TorsoThrowingSpartan]

I have watched all of your covers and I enjoyed every one of them much more than the actual songs. Honestly, I don't even really care for the originals, but I love your covers big time. Keep doing what you're doing man.

[@AubyanneMeletio]

Good lord, dude. You are quite talented! This was fantastic. It maintained the power while still making it completely yours. WOW. Wonderful tenor!

[@ScottWilsonufgatorfan92]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am NOT normally a fan of "pop" music and I certainly HATE when artists simply emulate the original artist, but this is so REFRESHING!! I am sorry it took me so long to find this. LOVE THIS DUDE and his ability to deliver HIS rendition of this record!! AWESOME!! BOOM BIDDY BYE BYE!!

[@Dmitra996]

I really didn't expect this to be so original and cool. Props for creativity and musicianship! This is really amazing.

[@FightingLion]

Dude...you are and SHOULD BE our newest next "American Idol" because you've got "The Voice" and you've also "Got The Moves Like Jagger"!!! Can I please have the MP3 download link to my, as of now, newest favorite song ever??? You have an amazing AND truly inspirational talent brutha, er should I say G-Dawg!!! You have a God-given gift man!!! Kudos!!! This video should definitely be as viral (if not, possibly even more viral) than PSY's original video "Gangnam Style"!!!

[@tomhchappell]

This arrangement is unique. I like it a lot, especially the percussion. But I don't mean to leave out the vocals and the other instruments; they're great too.

[@mmmhhm]

I think what I like about this cover is that you made subtle little changes to make it completely different from others. My favorite part? That tiny little silent part around 3:09. That made a huge difference for me.

[@weEatUnicorns]

Seriously this is one of the most amazing covers I have heard..your voice gives me an eargasim!

[@PariahLycan]

So much style. So little time. So much Love for this song.

[@orlandy101]

LOOVVEEE the drum beat in this ! This is AMAZING

[@markelliott4708]

Nice cover, Its nice to see what can be done with a song. Minor changes are nice as long as the heart of the song is paid attention to. Great job.

[@vinnywags]

@tratledge I think you are amazing. I'm pretty sure we grew up in the same town. Glad to see you succeeding and following your passion. Keep it up man. This is what you were meant to do.

[@stanyknockaert]

waaauw this is what we call a remake!! this makes me very happy!! thnx! I like the dirty groove thats in it! nice work

[@ejsuper100]

The awesOme thing about ds guy is when he go on a highnote...it gives me the chill!!!

[@LMFAOwhatever]

Yeah, I am definitely in love with your voice. You are just completely awesome, I wish I would have found these videos sooner.

[@lopezpaola86]

i've had your voice singing this song stuck in my head for DAYS

[@1roncho]

Wow. First of all i like how you did a cover that was different to the original and it portrays YOU. I really like this version. Great effort with the vid and awesome voice. Good luck!

[@misssoccerobsessive]

wow, right when the first second started i immediately knew this cover was gonna be amazing. truly brilliant

[@LauraO121]

OMG!!! Absolutely THE BEST cover! LOVE your voice!

[@gracefulangels]

I LOVE this version. You guys did really well. I reckon the drums sound excellent!

[@medranopwns]

This cover is simply unique, none of them are like this one just sick.

[@freaky1111000]

this is really good, you have as a singer and a very nice warm charisma that makes the song come across very nicely

[@Masterofillusion64]

OMG !! I had goosebumps all around my body for the whole song.. AMAZING!

[@veronicaespinoza7730]

I heard this yearssss ago! And this morning it's what my ears requested! Crazy! I love this cover!

[@zachariclark]

I absolutely love this cover! While I prefer a bit more bass in the voice myself I can still appreciate this as a VERY well done piece. I absolutely LOVE the paint can drumming. Especially since you're using paint sticks. Keep it up. I'm off to watch some more of your stuff and consider following. And again, Bravo!

[@haleyjames29]

AMAZING!!! i have chills everywhere !! your voice is incredible

[@MariOktopus]

one of the best covers ive ever seen

[@Chordata-flyer]

I'm gonna have to say this is better than any other virsion I've listened to. Idk why, but I can almost hear the emotion in this one, and the other virsions don't really seem to show it as well.

[@jonasmetheyrock]

dude!!!!! i love the covers! so much talent in one guy!!!

[@cellobaby97]

1:46 .. ERMAHGERD!! AMAZING !! That note gives me such chills!! it's AMAZING when guys hit notes like that !! :D

[@SirMarvs]

Wow.. one of the best cover I've heard so far..

[@nattis1016]

that was GREAT i didn't think it was gong to be that good, but it was Amazing!!! great job !!!

[@snobiz2000]

Beautiful voice! Can't wait to hear a song all of your own.

[@RikoshiKisaragi]

Real nice job with this, Travis. I love your take on the song, and I dig the video, too.

[@jeetdg2012]

This is undoubtedly the best version i have heard....

[@merlincarlos2008]

UAU!!!! Vc canta demais cara! Adorei, ainda não conhecia, mas já assinei pra acompanhar! SUCESSO!!!!!

[@TheShanine18]

Love this version of this song....amazing!!!

[@HollyFoxAdventures]

Lovely What A fabulous Artist!

[@MsJamie1023]

this is awesome!!!!you are one of the most talented people

[@caseywortman]

I LOVE THIS! Every time I get sad or angry I listen to this.

[@andrewtss]

I was never a fan of Adele until I heard this. Seriously, a fantastic cover.

[@ladycougars3]

absolutly amazing!! it gave me chills.....I love it!! Keep it up :-) ur amazing

[@claudette2311]

Great job, AWESOME results. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@beautifulvenomm]

amazing! one of the best rolling in the deep covers on youtube! keep making videos!

[@1kadius]

Wow i always look for differnt ways to do covers. But you really took this to the next level.

[@arthuro317]

Me fascino...excelente cover! Los arreglos vocales e instrumentales fantásticos!

[@StressedOutMonkey]

You did such a great cover! You can hit the high notes with ease o_o... I'll be honest, I feel kind of "little" compared to this but your cover motivates me to try harder! Hope you do more covers :D and originals!

[@Ajayhiphop24]

wow the voice, great!

[@las1283]

I really like this arrangement! Great job!

[@TheRealLeal007]

i love this cover. AMAZING voice!

[@Tjscrafield]

One of the best covers i have hard, Made it more of your own. Love it

[@Magdalinica]

This is very cool.I vote for more covers!!!!

[@joa.sounds]

best cover ever heard of this song!

[@grimshaid]

Once he warmed up to the song he really surprised me. Very well done!

This is fantastic , amazing and much more

[@Mnoemia17]

Great job men ;o I'm like wow, the replay button is addicted. Keep the good work P.s. The paint can really drum! :D

[@VannFamily10]

Oh wow!!! Just simply amazing... Love it!!!

[@vertigomaniac]

This is the best version out there

[@tratledge]

@lonelyboytan I can assure you they're not fake - we used only two room mics away from the drum kit about 10-15 feet away, and then heavily compressed them. There's more than one way to process drumkit sounds; just because it's not a traditional recorded drum sound doesn't mean they're not real.

[@andrewizz]

It's funny how most of girl's covers at 1:01 are falsetto voices and this man uses his full voice. Respect.

[@bmurillo6]

Wow. OMG, just plain Incredible. Your voice is wonderful. I wish to be like you one day. You are very good.You will go far :)

[@LiveLaughPlay]

From recent comments it seems there are plenty of haters...no nothing is like the original, it can't be. Doesn't mean it's bad. And if you think this guy sounds anything less than great, there's something wrong with you. I LOVE this rendition, I enjoy it more than the original. And as to his sexuality, who the hell cares?! Talent doesn't choose who to go with based on that...or race, gender, socio-economic status, etc.

[@Hyphen288]

Wow this is amazing and really professional!

[@billder999]

Great cover, very creative cnematography and tempo... outstanding!

[@didko10]

Incredible! Amazing talant! I like it so much more than the original! And... I adore the original song...

[@aldeniey]

Planning on playing a cover if this for a coffee house performance. Great adaptaton of the origonal

[@DzThaBoss313]

this is the best thing i've seen all day

[@МариелаСтоянова-с2ч]

You have an amazing voice ! I love it !

[@rickyrich1011]

I listed to the entire song, Dude you rock. Great job. Four thumbs up.

[@Jockistjejen]

Love this song! Best song I heard in my life! You are really good!

[@ECrapton]

Excellent voice! Sounds very good.

[@emma199307]

OMG.. O_O this is soooo wonderful ... your voice is super fantastic .. i've never loved a man voice that much .. i

[@JyanChris]

¡ Increíble!, una vez más me sorprendes, tu voz, tus vídeos, los efectos que haces, el empeño y esfuerzo que haces en hacerlo todo bien!, tío como se suele decir "¡TÚ SI QUE VALES!"

[@Vixen13k]

this totally made my day. you're freaking AMAZING, 1,268,199 views aren't enough. sharing this with everyone :)

[@serialripper1]

Wow!!... This is the only cover other than Adele that i liked!. . Good Job.

[@gemziieyy]

liked before even watched it, freaking awesome!

[@SteelClawFox]

This just blows me away.

[@AlexEvansOhio]

The drums sound great on this. Impressed that it was just a compressed room mic.

[@tapoutaustinufc1]

Best cover of this song on you tube

[@UltraMusicAddictive]

Wow...there is so much power in this. i love the drumline :D cool job :)

[@jflem777]

best cover out there, period.

[@brgmusic-11]

Excellent drum work! Is that live or are there some sampled bits in there? The snare tone is fantastic!

[@GPEmil]

best cover "Rolling in the deep" ever!

[@Musicfreakzlive]

really good cover. absolutely love it!

[@kailey-am]

i love this video!, you can sing and the creativity..! put into it!

[@BornFlunky]

Okay, I feel the need to put this up here, after sifting through the comments. He's not calling it a "Garage Rock cover" because it's filmed in a garage. If you'd bothered to read the description, it's because he wanted to make a rock cover that wasn't like the other dozens on KZbin already. And, at least personally, it has a very "garage-y" feel. I'm sure others would agree. I don't normally ask this, but would anyone mind giving this comment thumbs up to counteract the illiterate? -_-

[@grayk101]

OMG! added it to my favorites instantly! your voice is amazing! it's very unique!! try out for american idol dude!!!! lol! but i love this version SO much!!! it is SUPER good!!! BrAvO~~~

[@LisaMarie42784]

I love your voice, you are amazing!

[@Jleeluvxxx]

I Love that you gave the song your own twist. nicely done dude ! :p

[@xXx_Nightmare-Jinx_xXx]

I personally like ur version better than the original!!! I have just become so obbssesed with ur talent!!!

[@AntoineBriandFR]

What a good cover ! Congratulations !

[@VirtusioProductions]

love your rendition and the video!