Sixteen Tons ~ Bass Singer Version ~ Matt Fouch ~ Official Music Video

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Enjoy the official music video release of “Sixteen Tons” This is my cover of the Tennessee Ernie Ford classic. It’s a great Americana song!! Perfect key and range for bass singers!
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Matt Fouch ~ Sixteen Tons ~ Official Music Video ~ Bass Singer

[@NeckCS2]

Anyone get recommended this after listening to Geoff Castelluci's Version??

[@dutchvanderbilt9969]

Yes I did

[@catatonicbug7522]

Yep. Exactly. I like Geoff's better.

[@amedeofilippi6336]

Both are very nice.

[@allkindsofmusic2275]

yup lol

[@nictheartist]

Yup.

[@thatdudedorian]

this guy's voice makes my lungs feel funny with reverberation btw it's very cool

[@MattFouch]

I think it’s cool too. I’m partial to bass singing, lol! Thank you for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe so you don’t miss any future videos.

[@Pfrazier43]

@@MattFouch I'm partial to the bass voice also. You and Tim Duncan are at the top of my list. Ernie Ford had a beautiful baritone voice, but bass is where it's at. Thanks for giving us the gift of your voice. My family will know where to find me in Heaven. I'll be the only female in the Bass section of the redeemed, just listening. I Do play te Bass Guitar, I started to play at eleven and sang bass with a barbershop group in high school. I'll see you someday in the bass section.

[@caturlifelive]

agreed

[@michealhuver3043]

I love his smile. He's such an amazing singer, he's voice is lower than my social skills :)

[@MattFouch]

Very kind of you Michael. Thanks so much for watching!

[@stiwardaraya6700]

Bro, sorry but i have to ask about your profile photo, why is Itachi and Jordan P in the same image? XD

[@michealhuver3043]

@@stiwardaraya6700 Ah yes, I love them both. Itachi's philosophy and take on life is something i find very deep. I honestly relate with his temperament. Jordan Peterson is such a genius, im fascinated with the way he thinks and have listened to all his lectures. He's like a father i never had. Having them both as my profile just encapsulates my admiration for them.

[@dodongxander1384]

@@michealhuver3043 you are one well mannered man arent you!. Well not by the profile picture but because of everything else. Nice

[@ab_khanayy]

The only problem with this video is that I can only like it once

[@nickopeters]

Did that guy's voice seismically dig the canyon he's in? I don't think my piano goes that low!

[@MattFouch]

Lol!! Thanks!!

[@bdbeep]

Bro.... This comment is brilliant and accurate lol

[@mreddiemush]

Look up Jeff Chapman and Tim Riley

[@nickopeters]

Truly right, yeah!​@@mreddiemush

[@Marcell0Bass]

this is filled with F1s G#1s Bb1s and C2s and he does it so effortlessly well done Matt!

[@eka8520]

I'm not perfect pitch so i have no idea where u got F1 from, maybe the end?

[@Marcell0Bass]

Eka 1:11 is the best F1

[@reidjohnson6803]

Awesome! Bass singers seem to always be having the most fun. This guy is like a modern day Larry Hooper! Great to be introduced to you Matthew. Now I gotta go see what else you're doing.

[@r.blakehole932]

Best cover since Tennesee Ernie Ford.

[@ellenrice19]

Certainly does Tennessee proud😊

[@s.vidhyardhsingh3881]

Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain Fightin' and trouble are my middle name I was raised in the canebrake by an ol' mama lion Can't no-a high-toned woman make me walk the line You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store If you see me comin', better step aside A lotta men didn't, a lotta men died One fist of iron, the other of steel If the right one don't a-get you, then the left one will You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store

[@MattFouch]

Yep.

[@colinedwards7367]

This was a hit when I was in the South African Airforce 1956/57 etc.

[@cibbyahodwot651]

HOW AM I ONLY FINDING THIS NOW?? AND WHY IS THIS SO UNDERAPPRECIATED?!? AHH!! SO GOOD!

[@MattFouch]

Thank you! I’m glad you finally found it. 😁😁

[@samsinger5135]

@@MattFouch it is being mixed now around sense another bass singer Geoff Castellucci has done a cover of it just recently and it's half blowing up

[@elainearmstrong9715]

I didn't think a voice could go that low and still sound good.

[@MattFouch]

Thank you, Elaine. And thank you for the kind words and positive attitude. Blessings!

[@mreddiemush]

Look up Jeff Chapman and Tim Riley

[@ensignj3242]

I haven’t found anyone that can sing this song better than you. Thank you.

[@MattFouch]

Wow. Thank you so very much for the kind words. I appreciate it so much.

[@vo1d_cryptic163]

check out geoff castellucis version. i personally think its better, this version is still good tho

[@bazzmusic4952]

@@vo1d_cryptic163 they're really not comparable at all.. i think this one is more fun and groovy while geoff's version is more technically impressive, i enjoy both and appreciate both of them.

[@b24liberator19]

@@bazzmusic4952 i didn't think about it that way, but I fully agree with that. Thanks for helping me notice that!

[@fedorhabarov8942]

Приятно слушать как свободно в басах работает и верхний регистр тоже без напряга. Браво!!!

[@eugeneprivezenov2144]

Мне так нравится выступление этого парня, что за не могу удержаться и слушаю и слушаю и опять слушаю. Большой респект!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks again! Sure do appreciate the support.

[@mylothebigkid]

THIS MAY VERY WELL BE THE BESTVERSION OF THIS SONG OUT THERE

[@MattFouch]

Thank you Chrissy. I appreciate the kind words.

[@663rainmaker]

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[@AlucardTheVampire5784]

Check out Geoff Castelucci's version

[@ledder68]

One of my dad's favorite hits.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Love this version! I am a bass-baritone, with a slightly lower voice and love your timbre. Taking a low baritone classic and adding some classical bass flair to it. You did Tennessee Ernie Ford justice with this!

[@AntonioIkic]

Hey Matt can you hit an E2 in fortissiomo, so you would be classified as a basso profondo

[@MattFouch]

Yes, correct

[@kuuderesyndrome3249]

C2 in fortissiomo to be a Basso Profondo

[@stencil33]

Is that how the classification works? E2 in ff? Or C2?

[@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799]

@@kuuderesyndrome3249 nope, C2 in operatic tessitura ≈ basso profondo ≈ E2 in fortissimo

[@christianvoltairejamito9698]

This song is underated😲

[@MattFouch]

I agree. What a great song!

[@Tmanaz480]

Excellent. Reminds me of the late great Thurl Ravenscroft.

[@MattFouch]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. Thurl was fantastic!

[@sweetie4915]

This is the kind of voice that can shake rocks. Absolutely great! I think that Tennessee would have been proud!

[@MattFouch]

I hope so. This is my tribute to him.

[@sweetie4915]

@@MattFouch And no doubt he is indeed very proud. You have an amazing gift, and I am glad that you are using it to make the world a brighter, and more beautiful place. I should think that every artist of the past thinks well of you for this. Thank you for all you do!

[@artv4nd3l4y]

I am definitely getting better at this one. I would probably raise this a half step, but it really helps trying to practice it way down here. I think this is the lowest one that sounds awesome. Some people do it and it's good, but it's just not as flawless and clean as this one. True bass singer right here, I started watching your content talking about it, it is a small community but a great one.

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much. Welcome to the bass singing world 😁👍

[@jacksonsmith9795]

seeing this a year and how many days later? absolutely BRILLIANT!

[@Zzsmuf]

That is my favorite bass song thanks for sharing ☺I did it at karaoke one of the few songs that was in my range😂

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Quincy, How are you doing?

[@fulmensarmiento9223]

I like this new version of Sixteen Tons. ⚘👏

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much. Sure do appreciate it.

[@scarletdragnell99]

What a voice the best cover I've ever saw! OMG amazing!

[@MattFouch]

Wow! Thank you Scarlet. I appreciate that so much.

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

enviably resonant and grave set of pipes ya got there 😎

[@MattFouch]

Thank you sir. Appreciate the comment and the kind words

[@elenabondareva9020]

Лайк за фантастический голос и за прекрасное исполнение!

[@Lunarosalina]

you're so jazzy dude, I love it O_o charisma

[@janmoss211]

Great job Matt! Ole Ern would be proud!

[@MattFouch]

Thank you Jan. Did you see him do it on KZbin?

[@martharicks2795]

Good memories of this song...great Matt

[@smartrov4413]

Cool!

[@SassyRennReacts]

Matthew this was a really good cover loving this bass

[@karlhogort4860]

Обожаю эту песню и балдею от различных её исполнений! СПАСИБО!!

[@MattFouch]

Not sure what this says 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mry9316]

@@MattFouch He say they really love this song

[@arkster9388]

The parts where you dip down you're notes are absolutely amazing. I first thought it was just the "girth" of your low notes, but man I turned out so wrong. Absolutely amazing.

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much. First time hearing my video?

[@arkster9388]

@@MattFouch I've heard a few now, and boy they are great. Keep it up 😁.

[@lindasegraves6207]

I Loved your cover of Sixteen Tons, Matt. You really did a great job. Big Chief & Tennessee Ernie Ford were 2 of my favorites as a child & teen.

[@kn3236]

The power of your low chest notes are very good for this song, I wonder what was the lowest note in this?

[@Marcell0Bass]

The low inflections are at either C2,Bb1,G#1 or F1 for example 1:12 1:23 and 1:50 are all F1

[@martharicks2795]

Always like this song. Brings back memories...

[@harveysmith5294]

Great job Matt. Gene Cross Carrier's

[@MattFouch]

Hey Gene. It’s been too long. Hope you’re well.

[@jaclyncoffman6622]

Good job Mr. Fouch

[@joint831]

Awesome!

[@sdiiro1]

That was so amazing. my awesome favorite bass singer and friend. Matt Fouch don’t tell my Friend and Bro Randy Byrd That I said that

[@santem8011]

you definetly deserve more sunscribers than 13,8 k just because of you're voice

[@MattFouch]

Ahhh, thanks. I hope to do more videos and new cuts in the near future!

[@austinbussey2133]

I’m a huge fan of legacy five Also I’m a huge fan of southern gospel music

[@maeco7]

You're a very classy guy, Matt! Much respect for the way you respond to negative comments here. I love your take on this song - you have a wonderful voice.

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much. Yeah, you can’t take it too serious. Always gotta realize that your voice, style, look, etc is not gonna please 100% of everybody. That’s no problem. I have my personal tastes and preferences too. 😁 Glad you enjoy it!!

[@robatosanz]

Great voice and great smile.

[@williambroome7756]

Great Job Brother and a great bass singer

[@jimmycannon8057]

This man's voice is awesome.

[@MattFouch]

Thank you Jimmy

[@jimmycannon8057]

@@MattFouch how can I purchase a CD?

[@MattFouch]

@@jimmycannon8057 mattfouch.com/store

[@jimmycannon8057]

@@MattFouch thank you sir. I will check out the link. You have an awesome voice. Very articulate and clear sound. We need more singers like you. Especially bass singers 👍

[@cadeevans4623]

Matt fouch is a great bass singer love his version of this love his low notes some of his bass tones sound like Larry Hooper tones but yea he's one of my favorites beautiful bass voice

[@MattFouch]

Thanks for watching Cade. Which of my songs is your favorite?

[@cadeevans4623]

Man I probably like this one and God is gonna cut you down those are my Two favorites Matt but I also like wayfaring stranger to

[@artv4nd3l4y]

This is still one I come back to often, so well done.

[@MattFouch]

Thank you!! Come around any time!

[@Galiuros]

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

[@MattFouch]

Sweet! Thanks for the info. I hope it was enjoyed by those that heard it.

[@Galiuros]

@@MattFouch I wish we could get feedback from listeners. But, the Station's studios are closed due to covid and I have to produce the show from home and upload it . Thanks for the great music.

[@josephyap3198]

Wow! This was truly amazing! You really went down there with ease!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks Joseph. It’s a classic song and I sure enjoyed performing it

[@PhilTheProf]

Brilliant!

[@user-ix8sr2jb9x]

Wow your voice is crazy

[@wanderleyreis7233]

Bravissimo!!!!!!! Great !!!!!!!!!!

[@MattFouch]

Thank you!!

[@kyleglover5969]

You are an amazing bass singer Matt Fouch

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much Kyle. I hope you’ll subscribe and check back often for more music

[@markdang5807]

Playing it at speed of 0.75 damn so smooth 👌

[@MattFouch]

That’s cool! I had never done that. Thanks for the tip

[@kaylachalloner7644]

Yes! Very smooth. But play it at 1.25 speed and it matches his energy 🙂

[@lucassoares1204]

This version was perfect man, congratulations.

[@thescoundrelll1245]

Him saying iron at 1:50

[@johnadair4979]

That is FABULOUS!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much John. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and I hope you will take just a short moment and subscribe to my channel!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much John. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and I hope you will take just a short moment and subscribe to my channel!

[@justingilmore123]

Great video! Love your cover of this great song!

[@dsi2867]

This is fantastic! I love the…all of it

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much for watching. Please subscribe and come back often.

[@MaxGogleMogle]

Perfect performance ! Thanks for vid ! Greetings from Western Siberia, Russia =)

[@MattFouch]

Hey there. Thanks for watching all the way in Russia. Appreciate the kind words! Hope you had a chance to subscribe so you can enjoy future releases.

[@artv4nd3l4y]

This is a real bass singer right here, very well done. It's not an easy song to sing and this is spot on, the low notes sound so natural. I can sing this low, but it's tough to get that vibrato and be so balanced. This is a half step lower I think than Geoff Castelluci sings it, sounds awesome. Very cool to continue seeing multiple versions of this that all do it justice, so much talent out there these days seriously.

[@MattFouch]

Appreciate the kind words. Yes, Geoff does a good job on this song too.

[@stanleydenning]

Not bad. Pretty good at that.

[@mylothebigkid]

We keep replaying this daily, man. Completely immaculate.

[@caganbey9852]

it's really a beautiful song greetings from Turkey

[@davidf4163]

Wow some of the best I've ever heard !

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much David. Appreciate itz

[@tommyneville1778]

Matt was awesome in straight no chaser

[@danieleduardocadenaplazas6334]

that was really impressive.... Matt that strong C2 almost blow me XD

[@MattFouch]

Thank you. Was it your first time hearing me sing the song?

[@danieleduardocadenaplazas6334]

@@MattFouch yeap it was hahahaha, I'm a bass too... But I'm still impressed, cause you did it so forte, that's such a hard thing to do

[@user-mn6lj1jj8p]

Matthew, hello from Russia! Magnificent, unique!!! Your positiveness has brought new shades to this song. Now my every day begins with you!)))

[@MattFouch]

Hey there 👋🏻 Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words. Blessings!

[@billwinchip8652]

Very smooth cover loaded with catchy hooks

[@MattFouch]

Thank you!

[@maloxi1472]

Damn, the dips into the middle of the contra octave are so subtle ! I love it 😊

[@JustAThought155]

Great job Matthew Fouch!!!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks CT! Appreciate your support, viewership and interaction.

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

[@flautuslamberlin5486]

Amazing, thank you

[@euridicesacramentomariani6953]

Wonderful! Thank you for the video! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil!

[@milestone99]

Oh! my God. What a voice.😍

[@kayedooley980]

Love it. Brings back memories

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Kaye, How are you doing?

[@corkiepal]

Thank You ! Hot damn nice pipes...

[@MattFouch]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@dawngarokhum5307]

Zawlnei Awmtea chu dah 'NIL' teh e😆👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@candicegolden4733]

My favorite bass singer. Great job

[@PreachermanPiper]

Absolutely Great

[@amedeofilippi6336]

Brilliant.Bravo!

[@MattFouch]

Thanks so much Amedeo. Appreciate the kind words

[@pjtuloup]

The best interpretation I ever heard, by far !

[@davigramostini1336]

LARRY HOOPER!

[@brodygulledge2595]

Awesome video and range

[@RealOneLagger]

Fallout mood hit me so hard after this I love hes smile and performance Amazing man with amazing voice

[@andrewvelonis5940]

IKR I'm jealous. I can carry a tune and I have a decent voice, but this guy makes me sound like Gilbert Godfried.

[@sandradent65]

Very good rendition. I like Tennessee Erni Fords the best. But you can't it better than Johny Cash

[@nancsmith8875]

Great job, Matt!

[@MattFouch]

Nanc Smith Thank you Nanc

[@RaulFRosa]

Matthew, congratulations. It's a great version, your singing Bass is really bright and clear. I loved it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ColorMeMozart]

Amazing performance!

[@margaritayanez6692]

Very.very.good.i.like.much

[@reigndown2056]

LOVE THIS ARRANGEMENT!!!

[@glennasmith6399]

Great job! I love your voice .

[@MattFouch]

Appreciate the kind words Glenna. Thanks for watching and I hope you will take just a short moment and subscribe to my channel!

[@tbrake2310]

Love it! You do a great job on this song.

[@MattFouch]

Appreciate it Tory. Have you heard many of my other songs?

[@tbrake2310]

@@MattFouch Yes I have. I am a HUGE fan!!! I keep up with your Bass Singing Central as well. You put out a lot of great stuff! Keep it up!!

[@loganc4233]

That's great!!

[@MattFouch]

Thank you Logan and thank you for watching.

[@YoutubeMan100]

The 6 dislikes are people who don't know real skill ♥️

[@MattFouch]

Lol! That’s awesome! Always gonna be somebody, right?

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@MattFouch wow! A song I can actually sing along with mostly... proud baritone bass moments for me

[@danagray9709]

This has nothing to do with skill, but rather the level of the performance. A master brain surgeon can have amazing levels of skill and still perform poorly or make bad decisions that result in the loss of a patient. The singer has an appropriately deep voice, but he spent the time singing a song which is essentially a miner grumbling about a life of backbreaking labor and crippling debt with a giant smile on his face and no emotion behind the words. I've heard great baritone performances. This isn't one of them.

[@timbrubaker1787]

@@danagray9709 Yeah, his voice is great but smiling and wearing a suit and tie while singing this song is very 'tone deaf' in the marketing sense of that phrase.