SEVEN NATION ARMY but it's in 7/4 time signature (THE WHITE STRIPES kinda prog cover)

[@weasel_in_a_tophat]

Strange, this cover is 1/8 shorter than the original

[@jamieturley7519]

Did the maths it's not if it was the cover would be about 3:30

[@matthewcarlyon5133]

@@jamieturley7519...it is.

[@peyton3509]

@@jamieturley7519 oh really? original is abt 3:53 if ur just going to count the song, 1/8 of that is abt 30 seconds, 3:53 - 30 is 3:23 seconds, which is abt the length of this cover (not exact, the cover is 3:25, which is pretty close considering I rounded off a lot). So the op is right

[@PhaythGaming]

@@jamieturley7519 never seen someone post something and get proven wrong so hard. Ouch.

[@Traumglanz]

That would be really strange as the bpm feels about the same to me … or not at roughly 2:40 they do speed up quite a lot.

[@qwertyCandy]

This is unsettling, like moving all the furniture in a room a few centimeters - very similar, yet also totally different 😂 Excellent work as always!

[@andreashykade2352]

Western Musicians trying irregular meters usually comes off unsettling. E.g. 7/8 rhytm is very common in Balkans, but it's played most often as 3-2-2, or rarer 2-2-3. Western KZbinrs almost always play it as 4-3 which sounds horribly unnatural to me.

[@danielconnolly7560]

Time signature and tempo can change songs into others... it's awesome. Used to spend days just making Ska into reggae and visa versa

[@javiereugeniogonzalezarene8735]

Hahaha 70's show reference there?

[@squeezylo]

That's a perfect analogy

[@mmasque2052]

The unnatural time signature for this song is actually quite natural. The duh, duhDuh, duh duh duh duhhhh is naturally a 7/4 pattern that just has the last note sustained for the 8th beat; making it as 2 bars of 4/4. What they did here was simply turn that last note from a half to a quarter so that it immediately repeats. Where it gets tricky is that the lyrics are still sung in 4/4 time so the last note of lyric hits at the first beat of the next bar. They cover it by then having a 6 beat rest before starting the next line. It’s all counting in the end.

[@AlbertEisbaer]

Melodicka signature move: Making a song more complicated AND more fun! Also: no cowbell has never slapped this hard.

[@telexquousque]

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!

[@ivo001]

So, all cowbells have been slapped this hard?

[@AlbertEisbaer]

@@ivo001 You have a point there.

[@senateop9680]

@@telexquousque I think its time for some blue oyster cult

[@mikosoft]

Those kinda sound more like agogos than cowbells.

[@brahmpayton334]

Its like a splinter in my mind. The uncanny valley of the song. Very clever.

[@WillayG]

That's a perfect description.

[@jordanciavarella698]

It’s so good yet so uncomfortable…

[@YashKMusic]

notice the release date... *cleverness intensifies*

[@brahmpayton334]

@@YashKMusic I was dense. Thank you.

[@offspringboy1989]

It is happening the same to me. 😵

[@LisaJeynd]

That moment when you're listening to White Stripes, and you're like: "this stuff needs a little bit more weirdness"

[@bjorn3087]

the original is very good but so boring

[@rowanmelton7643]

White Stripes really aren't all that weird

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Nice job! Particularly once the vocal melody comes in it really flows in 7!

[@Shadowfell]

I love every single thing about this cover.

[@schmidington]

Agreed. A superb effort from our bros and an outstanding and entertaining rendition.

[@DonovanPresents]

The bridge was my most favorite!

[@needlesslycritical6199]

This makes me think, "What if Muse covered Seven Nation Army?" Just has that sound to it (at least to me).

[@_simmac_]

I think it's the slightly distorted bass in combination with the guitar with a strong rhythm

[@GreaTeacheRopke97]

Everyone keeps bringing up Muse but it reminds me of me mikeropke.bandcamp.com/track/seven-eightion-army

[@Traumglanz]

Yeah, take anything and change it to have this uneasy / uncanny feeling and it will feel like Muse.

[@alanisisamess8977]

probably the prime time signature, reminds me of the weirdness that was animals crossed with the funk that was panic station

[@Franb3rry]

Completely agreed

[@FTForgotten425]

I like it when artists take "odd" time signatures and make them sound natural. Let's normalize 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 based time signatures!

[@Matheus-dj9sq]

Yes! A lot of 4/4 songs could perfectly be 7/4, like this one. Same with 6/8 and 11/8.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

might as well turn it into a 7/4 - 9/8 polyrythim

[@alicialexists]

It sure sounds cool. Imagine conducting that for an orchestra or choir, though...

[@Matheus-dj9sq]

@@alicialexists It's not very different from the regular time signatures. If you can count to five, you can play in 5/4.

[@anatine_banana_69]

two words for you buddy: math. rock.

[@GrigoryRechistov]

Thanks for adding the counter for us non-musicians!

[@salemsmith7085]

as a musician i can assure you i need the counter too 😩

[@skorpikion]

I must be deaf or something, for me it sounds exactly like the original

[@faigler]

@@skorpikion listen right at the beginning - having it missing half a beat from the original rushes the end of the measure into the next one juuust a little, it feels like they don't hold it quite long enough. (of course then they really lean into it)

[@kaig.-s.1040]

@@salemsmith7085 yeah, it helped 😭

[@Astrostone666]

@@skorpikion actually there is one beat lesser than with a rhythm of 4/4. instead of two 4/4 = 8/4 we have 7/4 here. So the 7th beat feels like a syncope/syncopation (actually I guess it not just feels like one, it may is a syncopation), because the song and lyrics will move on but one beat earlier than in the original 4/4 rhythm. I hope I was able to translate my thoughts into english, but I guess it's quite that what I wanted to express :D :)

[@robcole6785]

Way better than the original. “7” nation army seems obvious, after the fact. Awesome composition.

[@GreaTeacheRopke97]

that's what i thought too! mikeropke.bandcamp.com/track/seven-eightion-army

[@JeremyOuelletteNH]

This ones going in my 'Dank Shit Yo' playlist for sure, right with the original. I couldn't compare which is "better" though, they're apples and oranges. This ones all energetic and dancy with mad techniques, makes me want to hit the highway and go to Vegas. The White Stripe's is more gravelly and grungy and 🤘, makes me want to smoke a stogie and ponder winning epic battles.

[@kylie6243]

I won't lie at first I was SO disoriented! I could relate to Dave's face at the end of the song. But DAMN I LOVE IT. Joe, the thing looks great! And the blue colour aesthetic looks super nice! AND YAY FINALLY WHITE STRIPES.

[@TheAsyouwysh]

this isnt even like a quirky cover of a song this is just good music

[@internetuser8922]

Mambo No. 5/4 3/4 Times A Lady Love Potion #9/8 867-5309/Jenny (In the style of TOOL with as many time signature changes as Schism)

[@GreaTeacheRopke97]

i have a few similar ideas done already: mikeropke.bandcamp.com/album/dont-judge-a-song-by-its-cover Seven Eightion Army (done well before this one) Takey It's Cold Outfive Sweet Child o' Nine (working on others)

[@EliSkylander]

Yes. Yes. Yeah. OH GOD NO WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!??

[@Just_Sara]

Well, obviously, this is fantastic. :) You guys making this sound like an actual challenge to play reminds me of how my choir teacher was so tired of hearing kids play "Heart and Soul" on the piano that he said we could only play it in a key OTHER than C.

[@eumorpha876]

heart and soul in Db major 😳

[@sarah_f]

Joe & Dave + Very Technical Musical Premise = Joy I love the intersection of math and music, precision and humanity, in these videos.

Seven Nation Army played in 7/4 is what anxiety feels like

[@homomorphic]

Which consequently suits the lyrics better than 4/4 does, which is why it seems better than the original (but less suitable for sporting events).

[@WatershipAlan]

If you'd like some anxiety to your music, check out Tonedeff - Demon, it's rap in 6/8. It's about anxiety and because it's so out there you get actual anxiety. Eurgh.

[@goldiloks08]

This would not have been nearly as mass-marketable as the original was, but honestly I like it better. And the original was a total banger, but this is just freakin cool.

[@Raguleader]

Reminds me of the XKCD comic about making the music skip to watch band geeks trip over themselves. Great song!

[@AirshipFury]

This song feels like driving a rental car that's the exact same model as your own car. It's the same, but different.

[@blunderbass851]

How many things could I point out about this cover? First off, the STYLE!!! Such a cool direction to take it. Each section builds really well, which you guys are masters of. I'll leave it with how incredibly technical this performance is. Sooo in love with your ability to flawlessly do weird time signatures and outside the box stuff. Much love!

[@malarky_blue]

This is exhilarating! I can't stop listening, it's just too damn good. ...and the visualization really helped me wrap my brain around it. 😅 It looks so nice, too.

[@HofTheStage]

Brilliant

[@bebenlebricolo]

Wow! That's a monstruous rewrite of the original! Really sounds astounding, beside the 7/4 signature shift the song has underwent such crazy transformations, very creative and original. Both bass and guitar solos are also really interesting, don't know where your inspiration came from for those ones but you both nailed it. Good job guys!

[@neanight222]

I love everything about this... the breaks with different tempo, the soli on guitar and bass, the mini-keyboard/syntheziser, the dance moves, the confused looks on your faces in some monents, the setting with the screens and the numbers on them, the editing with the literal white stripes on the sides of the screen that look like the animation in a dramatic anime scene... It's just all around awesome! ❤ You're really creative geniuses! 😁🙌

[@dark_neverland]

The 7/4 counting image is extra awesome! This cover though is phenomenal & is either an "epic boss scene in a game or movie" or the "club scene before all hell breaks loose in a Blade-type movie"...or ya know, similar vibes

[@Lexicommonzero]

This is the best treatment of this song I've ever heard

[@BecomeTheKnight]

You guys kill lol! Loved this \m/

[@Calithildis]

Weirdly, fantastically excellent! :D

[@coyotedelamancha]

Every so often, there is that rare moment during a cover when I ask, "Why wasn't it it done this way the first time?" This is one of those rare moments. Beautiful work. Thank you for this.

[@jolanowakowska4907]

That's weird and I love it! Truly Melodicka style :D

[@PadreigEire]

Wow... much more energy that way. Thanks for making this!

[@shoyuramenoff]

Everyone talking about how this makes people uncomfortable, but I think this makes the original sound almost uninspired. It's so interesting to listen to.

[@A_Fringe_Wizard]

This

[@badbeardbill9956]

I mean, it probably wasn’t very inspired, no. But that’s alright, lots of music isn’t…

[@VanBradford]

Well, this took a moment to get into. But, oh boy, once you're in... *chef's kiss"

[@singingsergio]

This feels WAY too "normal" to me.. oh god, the prog.. it GOT ME! Love the outro guys!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Friend of mine just turned me on to this awesometude !! Subscribed. ^-^

[@nicostahlberg8741]

When Tool wrote Seven Nation Army...

[@Johncornwell103]

Roger Waters becomes a temporary member of the White Stripes

[@Weloz92]

I hear Pain of Salvation, something in the spirit of their funkier stuff straight out of "One Our by the Concrete Lake" or "Entropia"!

[@frmcf]

Does Tool ever do a whole song in one time signature?

[@nicostahlberg8741]

​@@frmcf good point... but I think they have 1 or 2 songs with a steady time signature. I think the Pot is one of them if Im not wrong🤔

[@exenderlloyd7750]

@@nicostahlberg8741 The pot is proof that 100% 4/4 can slap Also, quite a lot of their stuff from Opiate and Undertow is all 4/4

[@CrazzzzySky]

OMG!!!!!!!! My fav tune!! Yesssssssssss!! I Love You Both Soooo Much!!! Excellent tune to start this Awesome Sunday guys! xoxoxoxoxo 💚✨👑👑🏹🦌✨🌈💚

[@amplifymysound]

I like the new added melodies. So fun!

[@valeckseimu3132]

The infamous BASS line now is even more Infamous! GR8 JOB BR0S!

[@faigler]

This is AWESOME. At the beginning I got a little thrown -- I just wanted that last note to hold out a little longer! But then I got into the rhythm and then you guys AMPED IT UP and honestly I think you totally elevated the song.

[@AprilKeez]

This is so clever! Well done!

[@diego_barragan7258]

Just add geddy’s voice, crazy ass drum fills and, a guitar with A LOT of flanger and BOOM you just made a rush song

[@fenixproductions9637]

Ah man that was so awesome. The first time the guitar kicked in it was such a great surprise. Fantastic

[@thepsyco9126]

my brain is hurting but i love it

[@akrenum925]

Dope. Its like hearing the song for the first time again.

[@heidibaltom8138]

This was strange in a good way. I am so used to tge original that just having that one beat taken out threw me off so much. Im not complaining i absolutely love it and by the end i got it. So creative

[@DarkestSecrets1]

This sounds amazing, and at the same time like it was played by my highschool cover band. I love it

[@Dopesaur]

This sounds fantastic, but I think the most enjoyable part of this is how much fun you bros are clearly having!

[@snowfinch]

I keep coming back and listening to this over and over. It such a brain-tickler - absolutely brilliant.

[@alex-simpson]

This was excellent. May have to cover this version with my band!

[@onurselcukakin]

It's surprising to see that you don't have more than a million subs. Perfect cover.

[@Celastrous]

Amazing cover. So much more than just chopping off the last quarter note. You imparted so much creativity to the feel of the song. The original song seems like it was merely a jumping off point. Great job!

[@waterbat95]

Something in 7/4 time posted on 7/4/21? Brilliant!

[@insertdisc2175]

These guys are disgustingly underrated. Everything they touch is gold.

[@scorpinox4532]

I cannot stop smiling.Great cover,guys!👏👏🤘🙏

[@stevecass]

"Yo, I need a Eurotrash version of 'Seven Nation Army.'" "Say no more, fam."

[@ThreeUnremarkableWords]

I've never heard such a danceable song in 7/4 :O Yet each turn holds another surprise!

[@abeautifulmess6687]

Why yes I did listen to this multiple times in a row because I loved it so much. These things happen. I am seriously love with those guitar tunes.

[@abeautifulmess6687]

Tones*

[@inogeni]

this is now my favorite cover you've done. awesome!

[@a.harrington1634]

Best Birthday Ever: Waking up to new Melodicka Bros!!! 🙏🏽 Thank you for continuing to share your awesome music!

[@Obuyenboutique]

Happy Birthday!

[@StuartMerideth]

The utter weirdness of this is just amazing. I am in awe. It's just that *slight* bit of difference that makes this amazing.

[@MirrorMountain]

Almost listening to it daily. Never get tired of it. Thanks! Wondering if The White Stripes have seen this version though!

[@big_forehead_fish]

I like the fact that it's uncomfortable to hear firstly, but closer to the end it starts sounding totally accurate

[@artemikurski939]

This is so impressive that I'm not even mad about you using a bass instead of guitar + octave pedal

[@rouxb2]

HOW? How did you, ONCE AGAIN improve upon a masterpiece? Amazing job!

[@gryphonavocatio]

My first thought was "I never need to hear that fucking song again", but I still listened to this and it was awesome.

[@brandongore711]

Dang this actually works really well, especially with the vocals. The new parts were all really interesting too!

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

You didn't just drop the beat, you threw it down a mountain.

[@RoxyGotMoxy.]

#YeetTheBeat

[@ideegeniali]

Causing an avalanche

[@strawberrycream2974]

Magic as always!

[@SolosSpirit]

Okay that's it young men, you two are grounded and I'm taking away that cowbell

[@MaThMaTa1000]

This is absolutely amazing

[@bakalaudia5620]

I never thought I would ever be able to like this song once again in my life

[@C19520]

This is fascinating and funky as hell. I LOVE it

[@sponthemon]

Oh damn this is a great idea!! It sounds just off enough, I should try writing something in 7/4 sometime

[@AmirTapir]

This is great! It's a very interesting twist and the double-time felt so insane!!! Thank you!

[@Makensha]

Its upsetting how good you guys have gotten in the past year or so

[@lovefrombulgaria33]

Oh, wow! Melodicka Bros never disappoint!

[@cloudmaan4035]

This is now my favorite version of Seven Nation Army.

[@HugoV8]

That bass solo.......... Very nice!! Very cool interpretation Many influences and sonorities! 7/4 is fun af, good idea Bravo!

[@Snommelp]

After maybe three bars, I felt the groove sink in, and after that this felt more natural than the original

[@excuses6016]

This cover…god I love 7/4 Especially the breakdown godDAYUM was that amazing

[@nikytamayo]

Couldn't go more than three bars without losing my place. I can't imagine how many failed takes you went through recording this!

[@thebeave0630]

Omg, I never thought there would be anything or anyone that would make me enjoy this song. One of your best covers for sure.

[@TheSarge23]

So this is how it feels like to fall to Tzeentch? ... Yeah. Ok. I'm down!

[@maximegede1317]

Very brave to transform one of the most iconic basslines ever into 7/4ths. I enjoyed it, good job!

[@juliahenriques210]

Now we're talking. This song has been made actually interesting.

[@danielfuentes6055]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO FRESH! AND INNOVATIVE. Beautiful Work!

[@giantpizzafish]

This was more than a trip. It was a journey.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Awesome. Never stop rethinking stuff. Normal life is boring, but it doesn't have to be.

[@ZoriuFilms]

The SOLO part turned into a JoJo battle theme i fucking love it. Stand user: Dave. Stand Name: White Stripes. Epic

[@adamjames2855]

Simply perfect! Best part of my day! Literally laughed out loud at your facial expressions.

[@hedgehogsonic11]

This is a veritable torture method I love it

[@Rakaziel]

This is your best prog metal cover! Love every minute!

[@felipemiranda6382]

I want an extended version of this so much

[@AndreNavacinsk]

Amazing!! Genius. My brain just kinda glitched while listening to this but I really like it

[@premiumvanille183]

Just realized that I have the same guitar as Dave. Makes me feel like a very special spaghetti sis. Now i just have to learn to play as good

[@jocloud31]

This is the best version of this song, hands down. DAMN!

[@dridiennydaral5579]

This cover makes me uncomfortable. I don't like it... I love it. Great work!

[@emysupertramp729]

That is so cool, thank you for playing it. This is really interesting to change it this way 🤗