Freedom! '90 | Live Band performance (George Michael) | Sing It Live

[@greglee4016]

Come on listeners this is one of the greatest covers of this song ever. It needs far more views. ILOVE It.

[@Shaunholton]

Thank you!

[@MM-hq2xb]

Finally someone covers a George Michael song to perfection.

[@johanrautenbach]

Let’s face it. The bass really is the groove backbone of this song and Damien is killing it again. Amazing job everyone 🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WEREWOLFCaT_STORIES]

both drum and bass are world class, there is no faking it, and when the two come together its better than the record. cheers to both.

[@doobaps]

OMG that bass player is awesome!!! Totally makes the tune at 0.13 :)

[@417051]

it's midnight, i'm tired, i'm old.....i'm dancing! thank you!

[@officialWWM]

I’m a massive fan of this guitar player. He shows great restraint and never over plays and his tone is always awesome!

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

I think that's an essential characteristic for session musicians. They have to leave their egos at home. I'd seen several videos featuring Cam Blokland either singing or playing rhythm guitar, but it turned out in a later video (Beat It, I think) that he's an awesome lead guitarist. Another one is HSCC's Jake Milic, who nails his parts and never overplays. As a guitar player myself, I take my hat off to these guys, because I usually give in to the temptation to show off!

[@nigelcs9856]

Being a HSCC fan, I have been with Darren's current channel since its inception. To us not from SA, Cam and Zyke are two revealations as great lead vocalists by watching this channel. Even though himself a very good guitarist, during the formative year of SIL, Cam has recessed to a backseat whenever Zan or Stefan was around. With SIL now established, it's good that we get to see more of lead guitar works. Yes, if we watched Crafty's own channel, we would also understand why Crafty was ready playing rhythm guitar alongside Cameron. It's mutual support and understanding to come up with a great piece of music. A quick one on Jake. I am sure he has chops good enough to be now HSCC's resident guitarist but I have yet to see him getting his true shining moments. Hope his channel can pick a right song for him soon.

[@officialWWM]

@@1man1guitarletsgo me too 😂

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

That's Crafty. He's a highly talented multi-instrumentalist. I really love his playing here and I have to admit I would have enjoyed having those sweet chords just a touch louder! Congrats to Shaun also on beautifully singing a wide vocal range here.

[@badenteare7611]

@@1man1guitarletsgo without even knowing who Jake is from HSCC i can tell you i know which guy you are talking about (i honestly dont know him by name) Hes the bald guy - i have had the same opnion of him. Now im off to check if im right lol. Yes ive been playing most of my life as well so my radar is fairly sharp haha

[@Earthau]

Darren’s basement where all the Magic comes together 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

I'm a former recording artist, producer, and record label owner...with 40 years in the business. You guys just took on one of the hardest tunes to perform since the original is truly perfection. All of you delivered perfectly. Great chops, great vocals, great dynamics, great harmonies...I could go on. If I had any complaint, and it's so minor...is that I would like to see a little more verb on the lead vocal. If I was still in the bizz, I would beg you to sign with my label. If you ever travel to America, I'll be there. Oh and bring the dog! 😅

[@singitliveworld]

Thanks so much. Recording this way has it's challenges but I've learnt to make the 'bleed' part of the mix. Something great about performing together in the same space that promotes a tight energy filled recording👊🏼

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

@@singitliveworld I agree...the energy in that room is incredible. There were times when we would ask a singer to step out of the vocal booth and we would place them in the same room as the rest of the band. You could hear the change and it was amazing. It also made the engineering more challenging. By the way, your mix and mastering are incredibly good. Also, when George recorded the original, they used three of the same lead vocal track. Center was the primary. The second was slightly...very slightly...above pitch. The third track was slightly below the primary. This was all done before we had more modern tools as we see today. The effect was that George's vocal sounds doubled, but it also sounds slightly fatter. It was true perfection by the engineers. There is only one measure in his original studio recording where you can hear the vocal sound slightly off, but it's so slight that most untrained ears never hear it. Anyway, you guys are really amazing.

[@singitliveworld]

@@SMETSYSGNIMIT Wow that's very interesting. I should try it but i'll be thickening the bleed as well😅

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

@@singitliveworld Yea, I don't think with the bleed it would work well.

[@oliversmoochies8973]

I have to agree. The original is truly perfection. This was a nice tribute though.

[@hendrikheemels8615]

Big up to the bass player, who is amazing to hear but hardly to see in all of your videos!

[@iandodds7826]

Yar, move the piano out of the frame, shift Crafty over and plonk the bassist there ;) I'm sure Crafty will be understanding on this occasion :)

[@shahrulazmiahmad9959]

The most shy person in the world

[@joek7742]

Marvelous! The best cover band that keeps their fan base wanting more.

[@mjmmjm5370]

LOL...just noticed the dog laying in the middle of it all! 😄😄😄

[@JK-g62]

Go Dog!!!!!!!!

[@gotuble]

Freedog!

[@peegeface1]

His name is Harley 😊

[@rapscallion9333]

Thought it was a sheepskin🤣

[@MattyFitt73]

Harley the studio dog. He loves to boogie! It's like playing Where's Waldo some weeks!

[@mauriciobumba]

A perfect rendition and Damien Steele Scott bassline is beyond the perfection.

[@damiensteelescott8387]

Thanks mate.

[@billrimmer5596]

@@damiensteelescott8387. U always do fantastic!!

[@ThomasWinders]

Great performance indeed. Man, oh man, THAT BASS!

[@napagirl48]

Another hit by SINGITLIVE!! bravo Shaun, Zyke, Darren !! Mario, Damien and our Crafty making great music!!! had everyone in the kitchen singing tonight!! 😄💖💖💖🎶👏👏👏

[@valf.4589]

George would be so proud. Well done.

[@billrimmer5596]

This should have way more views!! What a great song.

[@singitliveworld]

It's only a few weeks old. Share share share 🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@billrimmer5596]

@@singitliveworld I do

[@greyman003]

Ther harmonies were the highlight today.

[@robingrüling5560]

Man, this song should have a ton more views and likes. It rocked!

[@singitliveworld]

Please share 👊🏼

[@johnk7390]

Nailed it again! Have to say I love everything Zkye is in.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The way you took on this classic George Michael song highlighted how technical it is. There's a lot going here in the basement and it was beautifully performed.

[@dmanmusic1]

That is so damn gooooood!!!....Amazing singers and players.....put a big Canadian smile on my face!

[@Ron71997]

Man, I don't think a lot of people realize how amazing of a singer George was and how difficult this song is to sing, your band is tight...great vocals by the lead and nice back up harmony. Great job guys!

[@barrytucker1561]

Great cover ...and way in the back ..hidden behind Shaun's head is a KILLER bass line from Mr. Scott

[@Fortune650]

I’m a singer and this is another level of excellence! GM’s singing is technically difficult with a very unique style (makes him almost impossible to copy), I’ve had to stop my day a listen to this about 5 times!!

[@Shaunholton]

Thanks! It was good fun learning this one. I have a new level of respect and admiration for GM. That’s for sure!

[@KLL1308]

Great line in this song “What a kick, just a buddy and me. We had every big shot good-time band on the run boy…”. Spot on for SIL. I don’t know how any cover could possibly be any better? 🎶

[@billrimmer5596]

Once again Shaun is over the top great!! Finally over 110,000 views. It’s about time. And yes I share, share and share some more.

[@Shaunholton]

Thanks so much for the help!

[@dwarden3]

That BASSSSSS!

[@dazh1295]

Do you know when a song gives you goosebumps? Well this is it - What a talented group ❤

[@natugali]

Every time I listen to it, I like it a lot more! Everyone's talent is amazing! But above all the love they put into each version. ❤ Thank you, Darren and team!! 👏🇦🇷

[@hadilauw4513]

Never seen Mario gets up from his seat!!!! 😂 You guys are having so much fuuuun and doing such greaaaat job ❤❤❤❤❤ loved George Michael since Wham! days

[@HazelKitching]

Shaun is fantastic.

[@RRitter]

I am a huge fan of your work... bless you all

[@scottshaffer5818]

Such dignity, respect and discipline. Watching Danny just hang back there doing his job. I've seen y'all do this so many times. Singers backing each other up! Taking your place.! That's magic in a band. I've seen Kat do the same thing asking with many others. Y'all nailed that song as always! Keep it up and keep y'all's place. Magic!!

[@singitliveworld]

You mean Damien not Danny

[@mafarmerga]

Background vocals are PERFECT!!! AND CRAFTY KILLS IT!!!

[@blue552]

Even more if it was a duet

[@roba.1743]

That was AWESOME! I was waiting for Nikki and Chloe to jump out on the George "SHAUN" Michael pump up appearance!! All of your voices were perfect! Keep spinning the sticks Mario!!

[@AD-ui2pz]

wow this is a great cover, wasn’t sure how you would do the original big party sound justice and you absolutely nailed it - vocals were clear upfront and spot on

[@NessieT]

Excellent rendition 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rikrushton6826]

One of those songs that tells a real story with the lyrics that is so applicable to the @Singitlive journey - putting the "F" in to Funk Shaun Holton with a killer vocal performance - Amazing in every way👏👏👌👌❤❤🎤🎤🎶🎶

[@chisel83]

☝️what he said. Good morning Rik ☕️

[@rikrushton6826]

@@chisel83 Have a great day Ol Mate....👏

[@Shaunholton]

Thank you my friend!

[@rikrushton6826]

@@Shaunholton 👌👏🙏

[@MattyFitt73]

Damm, that was top level!

[@dwjr5129]

Hell yes! RIP George.

[@DonFerguson-p1f]

Maybe I’m just mellowing out a bit at 57 years, but you guys make me like songs that I wasn’t really into back in the day ❤

[@rommelsaint8869]

WOW...........................................Superb.

[@oliversmoochies8973]

This song! This bass line! Great choice Singit Live!

[@vagabond7883]

Excellent music brings huge enjoyment to discerning music lovers, and when they're an Aussie band as good as Sing It Live, it's even more enjoyable. It exudes an element of national pride!

[@singitliveworld]

🇦🇺🦘🐨👊🏼

[@barbarossa4868]

Covering George Michael is a challenge that you have mastered excellently...

[@프릭-c2c]

greatest cover!! from south korea

[@michaelbucceri9215]

That was outstanding!!!! When are you all coming to the states? We need to see you all here in the USA. This may be your best yet!

[@oldwest517]

I knew this would be great, then I saw who was singing, and knew it would be phenomenal.

[@blueyonder1233]

We are blessed to have the talent of all at Singit Live & the Mullen magic! 🙏

[@petelovett7175]

A stunning version of a beautiful song, written from the heart by a beautiful man - I'm almost in tears with the sheer perfection of your glorious rendition - you buggers, you've done it again 🥰 - awesome...

[@chrisnicholls6898]

Outstanding. Professionals who enjoy letting the song play itself.

[@pilargadea9691]

Excelent!!👏👏🎉🎉🎈🎈❤️❤️👌👌

[@mlgboy1]

What an awesome way to honour one of the greatest singers of all time. An outstanding and respectful cover. Loved it.

[@tedboyia]

Each week I look forward to your music. This performance was one of the best you have done since I began watching you after your split from HSCC. Superb.

[@saundramonroe5501]

George Michael would be "PROUD"!!!! Excellent job guys!! Loved Crafty's bass voice at the end!!! Love, Love, loved it!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrismaxwell5687]

Wow I'm speechless! Yes yes Perfection!

[@manuk4902]

Très belle reprise ! Good job !!! 😍👏👏

[@waldeck325]

Nailed it. Specially the Deon Estus bass lines are spot on, awesome

[@trevlray]

The longer the song goes on the better it gets and by the end..well you wish it didn’t end.

[@ChrisJackson-c3i]

Man im hooked i cant stop listening to you guys absolutely briliant

[@NopopiStiba]

No one can do what they do 🎉

[@aajn88]

I just hecking love this guy’s voice

[@Shaunholton]

Thank you 🙏 that’s great to hear 💜

[@aajn88]

@@Shaunholton OMG! Thanks for replying! You’ve got a new fan!

[@Shaunholton]

@@aajn88 thanks for the honour :) see you in the next vid 🤙

[@billrimmer5596]

@@ShaunholtonWhen u engage with your fans like u do, u really improve the whole experience. I love this song and all the ones u sing. Thank u soooo much!!

[@Shaunholton]

@ it’s the least I can do :)

[@tomaeon1]

Wow! Einfach nur großartig! Danke!!

[@MipoFilms]

Woah, Shaun brough the big voice and harmonic power to this cover in such an amazing way! - Backup vocals are perfectly matched, this is a WILD track!

[@Shaunholton]

Thanks mate!

[@billrimmer5596]

Shaun always brings it. The Zep song that just came out is a prime example. All of the crew is amazing. Everyone nails their part. And they take turns being in the spotlight

[@Charles-xw1wt]

I love it! Great job guys!!! Tight as always

[@Mathstrade]

Amazing cover still cant believe he passed in 2016 I think he would of highly approved of this version

[@singitliveworld]

Yes it’s very sad

[@homefastfundinginc.777]

I saw WHAM! in 1985 and George Michael during the Faith tour in 1988. I remember when this song came out in 1990. This cover does justice to his memory. BRAVO!

[@lejardindedana2709]

Toujours aussi excellents...vous êtes les meilleurs !!!

[@NopopiStiba]

No can do what they do....🎉

[@Magoo-h9k]

I must admit. When I saw the title of what you would be performing, I was a little dubious.... I love the original and never dreamed anyone would come close to doing this song justice, until now! WOW! You all rocked this without mercy. You didn't try to mimic it, you made it your own. I love it!👋

[@noelcorpuz7197]

Cant help to compare, but i am liking more SIL selection of cover songs that on the other side of the fence 😄

[@chuckwagon2601]

Excellent performance!

George Michael is very very happy in heaven. You are INCREDIBLE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wavester46]

Nice one Darren, showcasing Adelaide's great artists. Slick mixing.

[@jodibrooklyn1033]

Excellent, as usual 👏

[@MA.Dreams]

This is perfection 👌

[@xr2002]

Well done: the amazing thing is that every musician is also an excellent singer

[@casaaguiar1960]

Obrigado. Vocês me representam aqui no Brasil. Viva Deus ,família, liberdade. Amo 💞😍

[@chisel83]

Superb job gang. Loved the BVs especially Zkye. See y’all at the Ark🥂

[@sapelesteve]

Don't know the song but what I do know is that the SIL crew of amazing musicians has knocked another tune out of the proverbial musical park! Even the puppy enjoyed that rendition! 👍👍🎤🎤🎸🎸🥁🥁🎹🎹👏👏

[@NopopiStiba]

They have beautiful voices 🎉

[@censorshipsucks9493]

(edit) So after seeing a bunch of comments, about other cover bands that I was unaware of, or only saw one video I'm updating. I still haven't seen looked at clips of all the other bands mentioned. But hey, these are just my favorites for now. No reason for anyone to get testy in the comment section. Heck, I'll even add some of my favorite selections from some of them. Greatest Six Cover Bands in no particular order: Classic Rock Show (Since You've Been Gone) HSCC, Singit Live, Lexington Lab Band (Stone in Love), Foxes and Fossils (Lonesome Loser) Leonid and Friends (can't decide)

[@davidcole2337]

Think you forgot the original Band who has title as Best Cover band in the world. But these guys are top 3. Music is tie. Just think other band has more stronger vocalist. Which is difference. They have stronger Female vocalist for sure.

[@J3unG]

REO Bros. Best band.

[@ribaldgadfly1433]

Check out IMY2. I was blown away.

[@JoseCarlos-dl5jr]

I agree with you! but I would HSCC there

[@teknikgroup7597]

haha...same LOL. LExington is awesome. Leonid and friends play aweseome Chicago snogs

[@eloisacamacho-vk3jc]

Mi piel chinita!! Felicidades por ser y estar!! Gran banda!! Saludos desde México!! 👏👏👏👏🤗

[@JamesS-o3d]

I stumbled on this channel last night here in the UK. I couldn't get off it.... all of these performances are absolute top dollar! The levels are just brilliant and through the phones, everyone is getting a say but nobody's crashing the show. Chapeau to whoever is running the gig. I particularly like the Devil Woman cover. A simple song put over so so well because it's tight tight tight and the drumming is great. Truth is, they're ALL great! Once again, Hats Off To You All!

[@singitliveworld]

Thanks James and welcome 👊🏼

[@uweschafer7567]

What a delight...thanks guys

[@NopopiStiba]

There are so incredibly 🎉

[@sarasotarebel2445]

Outstanding performance! Such a great song. I thought that dog was a rug until it got up and walked away. 😄

[@bignorge]

WOW! That was like shoving a big box of Candy right in my ears!

[@wandaw6261]

Dziękuję Kochani, to jeden z moich ulubionych utworów George Michaela❤

[@maritamiller1337]

Magic guys ❤

[@DavidDavis-FA-photog]

Great job!

[@phughes4224]

Great job guys.

[@AndyTychon]

So seriously good 👏👏👏

[@migueljlara]

Maravilloso!

[@iogustavo]

Bravo, bravo👏👏👏👏👏

[@timndel]

Holey sheepsh!t, Batman, this is SO FREAKIN' GOOD! Every part is done so well, but the standout is that groovy bass-line- damn, gang. Just, damn.

[@JoseCarlos-dl5jr]

Great band! I loved!

[@drgolfjim]

Oh yeah!!

[@NopopiStiba]

I love everything about them 🎉

[@paulatreides6779]

Outstanding!

[@anthonyg.valletta8895]

WOW!! OUTSTANDING!!