School of Rock Students Perform "Cannonball'" by The Breeders

[@Daves_not_here]

My hat is off to the instructors who are guiding these young folks into music of the past, my past. Great job!

[@gregfulton-nu2fu]

We of the '90s salute you, great choice great cover.

[@treborheminway3814]

By far and away, the best SoR video on KZbin. This group should all stick together.

[@jackbrowning2198]

The. Kids. Are. Alright. The harmony between Ava and Savanna is stellar, and, honestly, almost too melodic for a song with this tune's grunge pedigree. Those two team up again on another SoR AllStar video, contributing transcendent, show-stealing background vocals for a really, really nice version of "California Dreamin'". Well worth checking that one out, too. And, like an earlier poster mentioned, both videos were recorded at Sunset Sound in LA. The production values are outstanding.

[@jjsea206]

I agree - they have incredible voices, but it almost makes this song too pretty. Not a criticism of them at all.

[@RightCenterBack321]

Videos like these remind you: - Life goes on; - The kids are alright!

[@cmonpelican]

Wonderful to see and hear the youth of today covering this gem of a song with much attention to detail. Very glad there are still young people who aspire to be real musicians that learned an instrument. Great job!

[@Xfade81]

Ty granpa

[@thrownbearing]

Absolutely

[@JohnSanborn-y2n]

Difficult song to cover but these kids nailed it. Each and every one of them. Great work everybody.

[@paulrosenberg4227]

This is a wonder! Savanna, Nathan, Andrew, Bruno, Anna Grace, Devin! Oh yes!!!!

[@robertthomas4938]

After watching multiple school of rock videos. I am seeing the same students. I am proud to say these kids are professionals. Keep it up.

[@FrankLafone]

Whomever is teaching bass to the women, they're just KILLIN it. Between this one and the Cheap Trick bass performance from a few months ago, it's almost a master class in how to properly Perform the bass and not just 'play' the bass. I have to imagine there's a teacher encouraging that. Keep it up!

[@indexer69]

Teaching bass to whomever. Teaching bass

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Carol Kaye, perhaps.

[@ButteredCalamari]

Female bassists know how to get the job done and that's just the facts.

[@MS-sr6mj]

🙄

[@joelograsso4631]

What is there to not LOVE about the kids jamming. Lead vocal...excellent job. All the kids are jamming and I'm loving it.

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

Ava and Savanna voice are so sharp and clean. Savanna did a wounderful job here just like she did on California dreaming.

[@chopperking007]

Ava who ?

[@outoftime788]

@@chopperking007 williams

[@fragglerock5000]

Their pretty good looking too :)

[@jimnorton8861]

I will admit, I have never heard this song before. So I watched this, went and watched the original and came back and watched this again. I would give you all an A+. Excellent.

[@Sidney-Holiday]

If you ain't ever heard this then it's a D- for you.. sorry.. but just try harder. They do a great job, if you hear the breeders try this live it ain't great. One slight gripe for me and I'm sure my insignificant opinion will have zero impact on the amazing existence that I'm sure she will experience.. but the singer's voice is a bit too generic rock sounding. She's young.. hopefully she'll find her own voice as she goes.

[@mikewazowski350]

Recently I started to watch School of Rock. I was impressed, but I keep seeing even better videos with the SoR covering songs from my youth and they do a fantastic job. I haven't heard this song in ages because local radio stations play the same stuff over, and over and over. Good to hear these lost classics being played again.

[@cambium0]

I think the success of this track and California Dreamin' (same girl singers) is due in large part to the staff at Sunset Sound -- the mixes are exceptional. And also, the videos are exceptionally well produced.

[@metalbill]

3:09 my favorite part this song really bounces!

[@miau_miaw]

Yes!

[@danl4222]

Well .. I would have to say that was really enjoyable to watch. The girls compliment each other really well, and the performance is really tight. I haven't heard that tune previously ..so that made it even more enjoyable ... and yes the drummer was super consistent. To all of you .. SALUTE and ROCK ON!!! -Dan-

[@Colbycrab]

One of my top 10 favorite 90s songs! Great cover!!!!

[@TheBent139]

That was great! One of best S.o.R. clips I have seen. Not many kids would have a clue of The Breeders. Lead singer totally got the song. And so much pressure on the bass player on this one. Just an excellent job by all, no weaknesses. A+

[@richardbarrett9111]

You guys killed it! Made the Breeders proud.

[@Zamstein]

I must be getting old because seeing the youth kick ass like this makes me want to cry and touches my heart 💜

[@RobRoschewsk]

I sitting here smiling ear to ear 😁

[@johnpalmer2850]

1000 musicians

[@everready19373]

I know your comment is old but, check out Josh Turners music too.

[@NotDingse]

That voice is really soothing. Hope she makes some solid tracks some day!

[@lawsonj39]

She's already made at least one!

[@timothyfreeman97]

@@lawsonj39 who is she, though? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamestagliapietra6073]

The harmony gives me goose bumps! Spot on

[@TRUCKRIDER3000]

I bet Kim and Kelley are very pleased and proud with your performance, like we all

[@crashburn3292]

I put this song on a mixed tape before these kids were born. Nice job kids. Great song.

[@MayorofNumber3]

I wanna see these girls do Veruca Salt

[@eurofritz4617]

Oh Yeah, off to watch this next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noHWgpZ4apeJZ5o

[@jwjones1979]

Yes!!! And Hole!

[@thrownbearing]

me 2

[@HenryEvans7651]

Seether

[@blankpage111]

Or L7

[@claudio130]

Great cover, great job band! Love Ava and Savanna!

[@richiec6569]

Just so good. and the bassline in this song has always gotten me

[@whatsinthebox5504]

I am not a musician, but this is amazing. The bass is on point, she sounds amazing. It's all there. Pretty damn good!

[@nomchowski8297]

So fantastic to see you appreciate this alternative rock classic! I saw the Breeders on "down the rabbit hole" festival 2018 in Holland. Brought back memories from when I was your age. Kim Deal is stil the coolest rock queen, together with PJ Harvey of course..

[@yeti8it396]

WOW GREAT performance ... lil girl on the Bass Killed it also .

[@TomTrust]

Lead vocalist: outstanding. Harmonising: just perfect.

[@AaronLitz]

Great stuff, kids! I loved it. This was one of my favorite songs back when it came out when I was in high school. I'm sure that Kim Deal herself would be happy to hear you singing her song this well.

[@pjetenere1]

Brillant, sharp and classy,,well done.. I would like to more singing from Savanna, she has an incredible voice.

[@goslingmarcus]

I recently saw an interview with Blu De Tiger where she mentioned that she got into music via a School of rock program in NYC. So great to see this path being made more accessible to young people!

[@rageoid]

Dang, I must have listened to this 50 plus times in the past month. Impressive cover, the sounds speak for themselves !

[@roboslug7582]

I dig it.....just different enough from the original to feel new, and just close enough to feel familiar. People always told me that "anyone can do covers" and it didn't really count as music. I never bought into that idea. A lot of musicians start out experimenting with other people's sounds on their way to finding their own sound. I hope these kids ignore the haters and doubters, and just keep finding and refining their sound and style. They're already well on their way. Definitely a lot better than I was at their age. Much love and respect!

[@djay6651]

I'm the same. I was the vocalist/guitarist in my garage band and I always tried to put my own tone and style into the covers we did. Imagine Black Sabbath played through a cheap 90's metal rig, with added pinch harmonics, wah-wah and Floyd Rose whammy action.

[@JonathanDavisKookaburra]

Exeptional cover on all fronts. Vocal timbre was a perfect match.

[@DarkKrush]

Wow! This is just so well done on everyone's part. Oh my God! This is my first time seeing Ava and she sings this so freaking good. I have seen Savanna in a couple other videos and she has an amazing voice and style. Bass player and drummer are dead on. Guitars players so good. Well done everybody! Thank God for the School of Rock. Where were you in the 60s and early 70s when I was young, haha.

[@dennisheaton4008]

Isn't that Ava in "California Dreaming?"

[@DarkKrush]

@@dennisheaton4008 I have come to realize that in the last couple days that I've watched that great video.. So I take it back because apparently I have seen Ava before without realizing it. haha

[@fragglerock5000]

What are the girls names?? Ava ? And Lauren ?

[@TheRubberDuck77]

@@dennisheaton4008 Yes, Ava and Savannah did background vocals in California Dreaming, another AMAZING cover.

[@Mike-hd6pn]

Clean, sharp, tight cover. Well done.

[@splash2036]

Phenomenal job, Ava. I loved it, very impressed!

[@MrJayWillis1]

Cannot wait. I hope this performance is as great as California Dreaming and I Want You To Want Me were. I cannot WAIT.

[@CowBeatsCrow]

School of Rock was one of the cooler experiences I've had.

[@Revidescent84]

I just saw this on Facebook reupped and had to come find the original to lavish my praises! Honestly this is on par with the original if not BETTER. I appreciate the detail of capturing the same inflections on the words that was always my favorite thing about this song. ♥ I'm gonna go binge on these now, this was all my serotonin for the day. You guys are brilliant and I'm so thrilled classic gems are being made available in the best way possible for the younger set. The talent here is bonkers.

[@Leo-wk9lz]

Better? She sounded constipated when trying to emulate Kims effortless screaming on the chorus

[@Revidescent84]

@@Leo-wk9lz... Do you feel good about yourself bullying kids? Ya big man you

[@Leo-wk9lz]

@@Revidescent84 these people r older than me..................

[@toob1979]

The drums were SO CLEAN. Kudoes to all of you.

[@harrellkerkhoff8054]

I like all of the School of Rock performances, but I believe this is a cut above most of them. Great job.

[@StewArt61]

haven't heard this tune in a long time... thanks for bringing back with a great rendition

[@NKB_POE]

Wow how did on earth this kid cover the breeders song,heaven for whom lead them to this respectable side of music

[@wolveraza9896]

VERY COOL... Love this song , great to see you all together. Will be watching more.

[@ChristianW1975]

I love the original, and this is solid !

[@sidgysoho1960]

Damn, . . .never ceases to amaze ! I would pay to see these performers perform !

[@gonegator3635]

Sweet mix - everyone is spot on!

[@patrickkenney1080]

Outstanding!!!!

[@thylacine3377]

Hell yeah! I remember listening to this on the radio. Pretty good cover Y'all!

[@Boss_Tanaka]

I really loved the original song so l expected real good stuff here. Mission accomplished big time !!

[@julioalvarado4636]

So good to see young people doing this, real music!!!!

[@LordSpleach]

Teach kids songs from the early 90's..............EXCELLENT! *air guitar plays*

[@NeulichimKanal]

Oops, almost 30 years. Just one headbang ago.

[@AmberAlley]

Saw Breeders a LOOOONG time ago and y'all got it. Rock on.

[@singlepayer]

This song is cuckoo. It uses drum kit stands as instruments. The guitars back the bass. It comes to a complete stop. In a mixed band, the females are prominent. It makes feedback an integral part of the sound. The lyrics are insulting and endearing. There is a whistle. The song ends without warning. It’s like Kim and Kelley Deal purposely decided to break every rule of songwriting and performing. And make it a hit. I love this song because it’s just like me. Cuckoo.

[@checkurhead_3472]

Welcome to the club

[@mr.mayonnaise5488]

Thinking female leads is “cuckoo” is insane wtf

[@singlepayer]

@@mr.mayonnaise5488 you missed the point

[@thestruggler3338]

Also the backup singers engage just before the main vocals during ‘ in the shade’ bridge which is also unheard of. Well at least to my 90’s ear

[@GABEDEMAN]

Perfect explanation

[@lukestarkiller7706]

These kids sound fantastic. Great work introducing kids to great music!

[@sushilamalanathans5523]

There parents must be so proud, they have raised their kids right🙏❤️

[@tdoggo7614]

Nice job guys. I really didn’t think anyone could cover this song and do it justice. Bravo....

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

There are two SOR songs I keep returning to, one is "California Dreaming" and the other is "Cannonball", both because of the vocalists. I heard the original "Cannonball" on the radio the other day, and this is actually a superior version.

[@Bolgernow]

KICK ASS! The Deal sisters would be honored. Nice work

[@jerrysteifer8809]

Fantastic rendition...the band nailed it, girls were amazing....Especially Ava

[@t-bonewoodstock.o.c.5153]

Awesome group of as far as I can tell. Top of your class. 2 thumbs ☝

[@rexvyllium]

Good job kids, greetings from Ecuador. Great song from my 90s teenage soundtrack

[@andrewzibuck5860]

I will never tire of that whistle.

[@dweller132]

This is actually great because the original "Cannonball" video had really low volume, so this is much clearer and done very well.

[@erichk1674]

The two girls sing together well , they did backup on California dreaming too . Both great singers , good job 👍

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Always dug this song - so much punk and grunge attitude in it. Basically, the opposite of mumble rap or current radio music.

[@koslaz2708]

WOW!!!! You guys nailed it!!!! It's one of my favorites songs back in the day and i wasn't sure what to expect before hearing your version, but i'm amazed. Well done!!!!

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

👍 For having the guts to cover this song. 👍👍For the performance.

[@joshuaweston4489]

Nice job recreating all the sounds in this song! Pretty spot on!

[@doesntLookDruish]

What a rad cover of a rad song!

[@kebonhawk1081]

This is not a song you enter into lightly. But they pulled it off with flying colors. Much respect.

[@billyc9151]

This is the musical equivalent of eating warm cookies straight from the oven.

[@jonnymaycontormen6912]

Perfect 🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JackKirbyFan]

Now you did it. I really want some home made warm chocolate chip cookies from the oven -- and I'm supposed to watch my food intake :)

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Best comment🕵

[@ButteredCalamari]

Everyone's talking about our queen Ava but no one is talking about our other queen Savanna :(((( Love you Savanna :D

[@savm5111]

Anna Grace Travis I LOVE YOU TOO

[@Atisan.ch9077]

Love you both Ava, Savanna follow you from California Dreamin'

[@hurst814]

They absolutely nail this song. I love it!

[@davidbenoit7818]

Savanna, Ava et al; you gotta realize something. This is music "we grew up on". We being the over 40 crowd (some way over 40)! We have been subjected to some real crap music over the last 30 years or so. Auto / Radio tuning vocals has replaced talent. So when we see talent on display, as shown here, and in other SOR vids; I can only speak for myself here, but we acknowledge your hard work, and show pride in it by sharing it. Thank you for the great music and the smiles!

[@gdub999tub.]

I would be extremely proud to have any one of them be my grandkid... that's my idea of an Honor Student.

[@nerdbot37]

So, so good. The band sounds great, and Ava and Savanna are awesome. I want to hear them sing all the songs. All of them.

[@BlindManifest]

Me a month ago: School of What? Me today: Have you accepted the kids at School of Rock as your lord and savior? Please take this pamphlet, God bless you Sir.

[@pi2z806]

When my mom told me to go to school of rock almost a year ago I thought I would hate it because I wasn't that good at guitar and I was also really shy. But I'm so glad she forced me to go because it's my favorite thing ever

[@ajjax-ur2tk]

Too funny! And true.

[@pi2z806]

@@ajjax-ur2tk Did that happen to you to?

[@ajjax-ur2tk]

@@pi2z806 No, Pi. I was referring to Blind's idea that I didn't know abt SoR, but when I learned, I believed! Great concept and the results are stellar. Wtg, kid! Are any of your videos up?

[@pi2z806]

@@ajjax-ur2tk Yes check my channel

[@elenchus]

what's Kim Deal's thing with love in the shade. It's a reference in her two biggest songs, Cannonball and Gigantic. Bet there's a story behind that

[@Byrrd51]

Wow, that is fantastic. Well done. Such an encouraging performance,.

[@alexkingvideo]

One of my favorite songs growing up and you all absolutely crushed it. A+++

[@keithlennox44]

Jaw dropping. I am sure Kim, Kelly, Jim, and Josephine would be smiling ear to ear witnessing this.

[@swbusby]

Came for Ava. Stayed because the whole band is awesome.

[@giovannirocha198]

Where did you find more Ava videos?

[@deanroddey2881]

Once again it's proven that the internet was created for people who have never accomplished anything to make snarky comments about those who have or are trying to. This is a quite legit cover. Is it as rough edged as the original, no. Give them a few years to have their hearts ripped out, get through a heroin binge or two, and generally be smacked around with the reality stick. In the meantime, they are just kids and they are doing a fantastic job on a great 90s tune that most of their contemporaries probably don't even realize exists, and wouldn't bother putting in the time to learn an instrument to perform if they did (since it's so much easier to edit samples on a computer.)

[@JoeCamp44]

You can be tough and brave in your Batman PJs in Mom's basement. Trolls everywhere..

[@AaronX442]

How about if I'm in your mom's PJs in Batman's basement? :)

[@djm4457]

Amen to that.

[@gc8972b]

if they got their minds in the right place (which you're supposed to, once you accept this kind of exposure) they'll take criticism as fuel to burn instead of feeling butthurt, which serves nothing. music is a serious thing, people will always react to it, and rock and roll has been always this way. if one can't take it, there's plenty of good careers, safe from heroin binges, outside this business. if they continue improving, they might one day be praised by the same ones who once had criticized them

[@deanroddey2881]

@@gc8972b That's hardly the point. I don't care what you think the people being hated on should be doing, I'm talking about the people doing the hating. If it was coherent criticism I'd have no problem with it. I'm talking about envious, immature people who don't have the balls to put it out there, undermining those who do. If that does run some good folks off, that affects me, not just the musicians, because I want to hear them if they are good. And musicians are clearly NOT the most hard skinned people in the world, else they generally wouldn't be good musicians (or creatives of any sort.)

[@RotturaBonario]

Se hai dimenticato la meraviglia della musica rock, dopo questa canzone non potrai più farne a meno.

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

AWESOME version of this not-often-covered song. Love it!

[@kesjanvandersluis8316]

This is the 3th clip I can see Savanna (background vocal). She's also on the clip California Dreaming (background vocal) and My girl (lead vocal).

[@brianxyz]

IIRC Ava also did backing vocals on California Dreaming.

[@kesjanvandersluis8316]

@@brianxyz Yes I see yet, thanks.

[@chopperking007]

3rd

[@kesjanvandersluis8316]

@@chopperking007 excuse me but I'm Dutch

[@jimbaroch8871]

Totally forgot about this song. Great job by everyone! Lead vocals were amazing

[@dannymcrooster4089]

Really cool. I listen to this song when I was in my 20s, but that a Long way back. Kind regards from Argentina.

[@bazxf95]

Brilliant. What a voice she has. Love it.

[@andresgonerogue1324]

Rock and Roll! Hope to see more this band!

[@raymondjean1195]

Certainly strong moments in that performance. Quite a musical challenge. Keep up the good work

[@remigttfive31]

une cover qui titille vraiment la performance de l'originale woow beau boulot !!

[@brettnipps7205]

Well done and 1 of the more difficult percussion fills I've seen in rock

[@j.philiplarson2064]

I love Savanna!!

[@Dmp241]

Beautiful voice she’s amazing. Everyone’s got so much talent it’s 👏

[@jasonwonkawich5275]

You guys have chops, and great taste in music! Kudos.