Pompeii (Bastille) - Sam Tsui & Kurt Schneider Cover | Sam Tsui

[@mystichorseangel]

He has this remarkable ability to add... how do I say this... power. He adds power to songs that didn't seem possible. Pompeii is a great example. This wasn't a dull song to begin with, but the way Sam has recorded the song, with the echoes, the background, adding in different instrumentals and different bits of flair here and there, and he has taken a song and made it, dare I say, art. His voice and his singing style works particularly well with this song as well. He is a true artist and he deserves the respect for this.

[@woozworldmusic351]

+mystichorseangel I agree...I mean, yeah but first off Kurt does the music. Sam just sings. Second, this song was fantastic the day it came out theirs is just unique.

[@jahpethgonzales822]

Like this song

[@alexandertruuvert2037]

+mystichorseangel I agree with the echoes, but I prefer Dan's voice and the Eh-oh's were better in my opinion. Not that this is a bad cover, it does justice to the original song, but I like Bastille's version better.

[@rylancheshire1216]

YASS!!!!

[@joeygibson6867]

Completely agree!

[@quigon50]

Sam, not sure what it is, but magic happens when you work with Kurt. I wish you two can stay friends and collaborate forever. I hope fame and aspirations never gets in the way of your friendship and ultimate musical successes.

[@bokunoheroacadamiahaikyuu2287]

I think they will be life time best friends

[@verypopulartiktokers3622]

0:44

[@PRICILLA0329]

the starting part is the best!!!.... no no, the climax is awesome too..!!! no no no..... i love the fast and slow part in the middle too!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! the whole song is so perfect!!!

[@taylorjnenke]

I think this is my favourite cover of his yet. Surely my favourite cover of this song.

[@fatwhaleslovecookies]

Sam is by far the most talented singer Kurt works with. Such clarity and strength in his voice.

[@kayangthaoo]

I think this song's instrumental with the "aye-ohh" backgrounds without the singer would sound so relaxing and beautiful. :)

[@therandomerii9652]

So true but this guy is awesome!

[@MrTurtlelove7]

Sam's just so effortlessly amazing...

[@wasabiperson2616]

Beautiful. :) This is by far my favorite cover of this song.

[@wasabiperson2616]

***** Yes. ^_^

[@joelle5984]

+Wasabi Person it's a perfect cover, but nothing can beat the original in my opinion (but I'm just a stormer)

[@wasabiperson2616]

Joëlle Van der Gaag The original is great. :)

[@secretangel7453]

It is beautiful... but so is the version by ‘Anthem Lights’! 😁

[@wasabiperson2616]

@@secretangel7453 - I agree! I forgot about this comment, heh. Anthem Lights are one of my favorite groups and I actually revisited that song a few days ago! I used to be in marching band so their version gives me such a nostalgic feeling.

[@mavenYGO]

I've waited for this day since I first heard Pompeii

[@skaif9155]

You are a blessing. I was so happy to find someone who could actually sing, who *enunciated*, and who didn't use excessive amounts of autotune. Thank you.

[@jennleesanchez]

Definitely my favorite cover that I've seen of this song so far.

[@AncientGamerChris]

TheSamTsui I just want to say that you are so incredibly talented and your videos and songs are beyond wonderful! I am an aspiring actor that also enjoys a bit of singing and want to tell you that you are a MASSIVE inspiration! I just started listening to some of your original stuff and IMMEDIATELY purchased your album "Make It Up." I hope you continue to find nothing but success in all you do!

[@MusikkLoverr]

Sam always manages to make a song even more brilliant than the original

[@jordanclassen6115]

i am Bastilles biggest ever fan and dont believe anyone should ever cover them ........... except you! your perfect at this xxxxxxx

[@egg3255]

his voice sounds so heaven ly especially the background sounds

[@marlaineross7702]

His voice is unique, and he twists the song into his own style of music, breathing life into a song, making it brand new.

[@glaizalandicho4746]

i will always like the original version, it is my favorite song and i don't think anyone can sing it better than the original... but he always did great on his covers...

[@ellenrintoul1723]

Exactly what I thought

[@dancemomsfanxoxo863]

this is exactly what I was thinking

[@ianpolicarpio7969]

Sam, you have no idea how your music affects me. I just had an extremely horrible weekend, and just listening to your new cover was enough to pull me out of my bad mood. I'm a proud member of the #samily.

[@soniaciupe]

This song reminds me of summer, trust me, I am really crying. :( I miss summer.

[@alissas117]

Almost there!! 😄😄

[@MrEpicguy23]

Unique Rawrr You're getting closer!

[@hannahadserias844]

It's here!!!

[@soniaciupe]

Heyaaaaaaa 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙆🙊🙊❤️❤️

[@alissas117]

Woohoo

[@yly312]

It's been so long since his last video with Kurt, this makes me so unbelievably happy.

[@lauterbachmariatheresia6939]

Wonderful light and ocean - beautiful set in Scene for your Music...... Thank you artists!!!

[@kendrickvangerpen3675]

I simply love Sam Tsui...his energy is so sweet and his voice magical

[@HoverStrike]

Oh Kurt. You do love your dusty drums! Great job, as usual.

[@rpatelmusic]

Sam and Kurt have done it again! Once again, I'm blown away!!

[@mimitruong1733]

Congrats for the 1 million subscribers!! I've been there since the very start, when your cover of "Don't stop believing" started going viral. Congrats!!! (:

[@chloevogel599]

I love his voice and his personality along with his looks and songs

[@vinduck3601]

As soon as I heard the tune, I remembered singing this to my family in Philippines. 😊

[@kyankoh2991]

dude do u play roblox. my username is kyankoh.

[@jacobplaya8917]

The original describes a gritty situation where it is almost impossible for you to escape. This cover is a reminder that in every bad situation, be it a volcanic eruption like in Pompeii or even a personal challenge, there is always a glimmer of hope

[@wbworkout]

I so enjoy the musicianship and production of the work you guys put together. God bless you as your careers expand.

[@kimchelsi10]

Sam and Kurt, you have introduced me to so many very gooood songs. One is this song. Listening to this, I can't even think that this is just a cover. You rock it man. You own the song...

[@EmiValentine]

MY LOVE FOR THIS IS IMMENSE!! MY BODY CANNOT CONTAIN IT!!

[@alextegrado3465]

We are so drunk in his charisma

[@aaronsteel9935]

As usual...another Sam Tsui video that makes me wish I was him. I can't understand why he is not yet famous.

[@zohas919]

this is actually my favorite song at the moment and you guys just made this even more awesome! absolutely loved it! amazing jobs guys, you are fab xx

[@RurukoHidaka]

I kept replaying this song everyday and It just never gets bored!! Because ITS SAM TSUI!!

[@cookiejar.mp3]

I never get tired of it

[@AnimeOnePiece123]

Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Ray

[@Tanvigs]

Its not just the singing that makes this cover so amazing. I love the music and blending of all the sounds makes it sound so beautiful. Brilliant job Kurt and Sam, as always :)

[@vanessapoirier7293]

I've heard the original and another cover, but I still find your cover somehow equaling the original if it isn't better :D All I can say to express how greatly I love your songs, your covers and your voice is that I'm damn proud to be a member of the Samily or the Samourais, whichever you prefer. I hope you continue posting many more covers and songs in the future to let us hear your beautiful voice :)

[@ShadowStreedie]

Can't say anything about this. It sings for itself. A.K.A. Just amazing.

[@iSamPatterson]

Woah he's awesome!

[@willikebari5478]

The biggest respect for the musical and artistic talent from Kurt and Sam! Your videos and performance are brilliant! Best greetings from Austria!

[@azura_amy]

I don't really like the original song but I absolutely love Sam's version! Amazing voice, great talent!

[@Lisa-gm7bn]

whaaaat? :o

[@_manadest]

I adore this song. Sam, you just made me love it more.

[@kayleenepetaoakdownmcdonal2942]

Time War. The fall of Arcadia. man this song takes me back. Shannon Smith

[@shannonsmith924]

Yeah. Beautiful song definitely brings back memories.

[@alexjames4507]

Imagine this in a Doctor Who time lord tribute

[@crystalmonster327]

Alex James OMG YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matthewmartin3081]

How much more of a chance do you think the time lords would have had if the shadowhunters were helping them

[@kayleenepetaoakdownmcdonal2942]

Matthew Martin For the last time, my name isn't a Mortal Instruments reference! It's my chosen title as a Time Lady. Cassandra Frey = Cassandra of Gallifrey. I wrote a blog post explaining why. legacyofgallifrey.blogspot.com

[@adescott3]

Absolutely controlled voice it was so good! I love the little changed parts of your own you do STAY AWESOME

[@aaronchapplain]

AHHH BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! LOVE IT SAM!

[@aubrivelazquez9245]

every time I hear your voice Sam I just feel like I am in a bed of clouds!! you r so talented!!!!! luv ya so much and I made the right deduction on subscribing to u!!!!!!

[@iMorganHiggins]

Awesome!

[@hannahmoore966]

This is one of those songs where I don't really like the original, but when someone else sings it I love it!

[@RaeStarshine]

Finally covering a good song for once. I liked this one, great job, guys!

[@pandachick1024]

I saw Sam and Kurt's Coke commercial today and I started squealing. I love you guys so much, never stop chasing your dreams :D

[@mynnatnight]

I love Sam's voice and his covers are usually even better than the original versions but I haven't been able to enjoy any of this song's covers :( apparently no one can beat Dan Smith's voice, so I'll keep listening to Bastille and stop looking for good covers of their songs

[@teamstarkid98]

Dan's voice is pretty much incomparable. He can sing the phone book, menus, you name it and sound absolutely amazing. I feel like Sam's voice is really meant more for pop-y material.

[@kiro9291]

*****​ And turn them absolutely acoustic

[@teamstarkid98]

Po Yao Cheong Dan: (singing) I live on 1234 street street... Me: Take me I'm yours please

[@amyjoshow]

SO GOOD. I love this cover of Pompeii!!! One of the best!!!

[@carolc.711]

Sam Tsui, you inspired me to sing and I downloaded "s!ng" app by smule and I got 1,000 followers so thank you for that!!! I love you so much and you changed my life! I singed at my cousins party and now I feel as cool as you so thank you for that!!! I love so so so so so so so much!!! I listened to you since I was 7 so OMG thank you for continuing you beautiful vids and I can not tell you how much I love you so thank you 😊👍❤️

[@k.e.d.jr.5210]

This is what music should do, and fortunately often it does It makes people happy

[@donttalktomenow]

K.e.d. Jr. it really does Music unites people from all over the world

[@izarkkiatarj3]

this guy man his voice is like gold it's beautiful

[@MoritzGarth]

Soooo nice!

[@kelseymay8952]

How did I not know about this guy before this moment?? I literally am in love with his voice!! Now excuse me while I go catch up on every video Sam has ever uploaded... Fangirl mode on!! Whose with me?!?!

[@justoneoftheguys111]

I hate you, Sam Tsui. You are unbelievably attractive, unimaginably talented with the voice of an angel, ridiculously entertaining, overwhelmingly charismatic and charming, AND on top of THAT, you went to Yale, so you must be insanely smart. How do you do that. HOW??? No. You know what? No. Not cool. Rude. (And don't think you're off the hook, Kurt. I hate your cute, funny, talented ass, too.)

[@LoveAsAlways3]

hahaha don't hate them for it though, turn your hate into love ;)

[@waynebais1783]

BRUH COMMENT

[@hakinaki9619]

This is the most passive aggressive comment I’ve seen lmao-

[@TheStarsInOurLive]

Absolutely love how your version tells the story of the song in a different way. It gets me in a good mood and comfort me. Love it. Well done to you and Kurt!

[@lenisbeautifuliders4895]

he sings so good😍😍😍

[@c.e.2948]

Sam, your covers are amazing, they truly are. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. And one specific thing: When you sing a song I actually understand the lyrics :) I am originally German and sometimes I have difficulties understanding the original songs but when you sing them I understand every single word. Thank you so much!

[@ghoostpvp7871]

Just "perfect"

[@soccerluvr0117]

Kurt Looks awesome doing that drum in the front and Sam just looks always cute and amazing!😍

[@kinnabinna]

All your covers are better than the originals I want to meet you in person!

[@genielonges]

Yay! They're doing covers together again!!!

[@LoveAsAlways3]

Right? It seemed like they had broken up :p Their the best of friends though, I think they were just saving what they had been working on together for the right moment!

[@kassidyhaddock1024]

OH MY GOSH!!! I LOVE IT!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!! :D (Therese Francis Watch this one too!)

[@samc5934]

This was more than amazing, thedrums and that angelic voice just makes it so much more

[@sophieprice8458]

Best cover

[@karenc3367]

you guys make every song incredible! can't stop listening to you!

[@nyLbackwards]

No srsly your voice ish awesome ❤❤❤

[@katherineropp9500]

I love this song💗

[@evelyn68617]

Kurt and Sam make such an awesome team. Seriously ♡

[@cheonsaaa_cat]

I feel like I like Bastille's rasp in it better.... but you did good, too, Sam.

[@aatifkhan7893]

I love this song and didn't think it could get better but it did. I've watched all a lot of your videos and you're extremely talented!!!!

[@cindyalion5720]

Love it

[@fallenangel3612]

I love his voice... Best cover ever.

[@ezequielgarcia6380]

2 Words: Holy Crap. You have some Voice and Talent Man Keep it up and i want to see you do a cover Radioactive By Imagine Dragons Please!

[@seraimel]

there is nothing more perfect than this.

[@Sam-fc1xs]

His voice is great but no one can sing this song better then Dan Smith :)

[@momokayamamoto9233]

I love how they edited the videos. You can really appreciate Kurt's drums.

[@poloki18]

This cover is better than the original song 💖💖💖 I love it 😍😍😍

[@oostendenoare]

You should listen to the live version in british museum that is better then the original also :p

[@Wbrowndog195]

IKR ITS AMAZING :DDD

[@maike2000]

Ryan Sweetlove Omggg I lovee Dan's voice so much there ♥_♥

[@Bosschawit]

true very true i agree

[@chantalprins3360]

Harry Potter😍😍

[@vanessaacosta8921]

You guys make a great team :-) gifted voice and gifted talent with instruments = perf team :-) keep the music coming!! I love it

[@bingchen407]

I think 70% of it Subscriber base is Girls. maybe even 90%! but I gotta admit He's good

[@heatherw9843]

He is amazing vocally, but he's pretty sexy too I can see why 😍😜

[@ninamata7979]

bingchen407 And a little less then half actually admire his voice and not looks :0

[@kishere6001]

Nina Mata love his voice, but He is attractive. I just came here for his covers though his voice is truly phenomenal

[@momokayamamoto9233]

Nina Mata Haha. i came here for KHSs looks. lol. Hes so cute playing the drums not to mention the guitar. ;)

[@regimantaskrivas1583]

I was waiting for that old style Kurt-Sam video for ages! Great job boys!:)

[@LoveAsAlways3]

ah! and I forgot, can you perhaps cover "Find You" by Zedd? Just my humble suggestion! :D

[@EpicCheesyBiscuit809]

He'll yes.

[@szczoszki]

I love Bastille, this song and your voice *.*

[@honorless_shirou8946]

tsam sui is the best. # sam tsui

[@hannahhuff5688]

Beautiful background, great percussion, and awesome voice!! Whole package right here!

[@kahasalad4132]

Is there any instrument that Kurt cant play?

[@darcyralph9613]

Maracas

[@savannahle3015]

lol who actually knows? XD

[@sunkidthai1087]

Nope ;D

[@kiro9291]

Darcy Ralph LOL XDDDDDDDDD

[@briank.7457]

Yes.No. I suppose not.

[@abeisadancer]

My favorite song + favorite cover artist =perfection

[@samuelkoenig2146]

On 2:09 you can "sea" people in the backround

[@ClubBabyTubby]

Samuel Koenig lol

[@austing3277]

i watched this cover for 20 times in a row. it is great.

[@BucketHeadMC]

Why does everybody do a cover of this song right now? Guys, I already know the song is fricking amazing, you don't need to tell me ;)

[@BucketHeadMC]

Yeah it totally is, and it's my favorite song, but the song got released over a year ago, and alot of people are just now doing the covers...

[@DrakeFlame]

BucketHeadMC Because it got Very popular just a few weeks ago

[@BucketHeadMC]

Mitchell van der linden Really? Because here in the Netherlands it was populair a long time ago... They still play it on the radio, but less that a year ago or something :) And I tought it already was populair in the States :P

[@DrakeFlame]

Weeks-- meant few months

[@BucketHeadMC]

Yeah... But still... It was populair here in january 2013, just after the song got released(I think).

[@MrRandom872]

Amazing! Sam and Kurt are definitely going far!

[@ianeha5]

Please do radioactive by imagine dragons!!!

[@lililujza]

It would be good!

[@thenotsonicepuertorican2834]

YASSS

[@paperboaats]

Kurt made a cover of it with The Macy Kate band. (:

[@dominikmusic_singer]

paperboaats It would be better, when he make a cover of it with Sam Tsui. :)

[@lililujza]

:)

[@exodame8834]

Cette musique et ce clip m'ont fait voyager. Merci beaucoup !

[@robynhaysom1163]

What does Kurt even do?!? He just seems to play random instruments while Sam sings his heart out!!

[@TRaiFF3]

What would songs be without the music? Pretty boring, right?

[@mailer4593]

The instruments add a TON to the song. I think the instruments sound great.

[@maxfernandez2547]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😎😎😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL XD XD XD XD

[@goldendorado3881]

i love how they are creative with the beat and use snapping

[@drinkme9116]

Damn this bitch giving me chills! If he sang this song rather than Bastille it would be 10 times better! Keep singing ;)

[@lynnmorton8335]

Goof

[@marquezmarc715]

The best cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Samilies/Samurais !!

[@pariscakerie7350]

Close your eyes and listen it....

[@gauri-sathish]

God this is amazing