Somebody I Used To Know - Gotye (Cover) By Jake Newton

[@jakenewtonmusic]

@Terrorkueken I recorded it live, looping it with the RC50 loop machine, glad you like it

[@Bennucks]

What are you people listening to.........this is the BEST cover by far in every way. He has talent, been through Hell and back and is in for the long haul. Wow. Well done.

[@GrahamGJohnson]

easily my favorite cover of the song. whispers of Sufjan Sevens contrasting with the seemingly upbeat guitar... creates a truly calm and reflective, melancholy tone

[@TheHawaiiflower96]

About 30seconds into the video, this song started playing on my radio.

[@gradertfamilymakes]

It's not a remake. It's a cover. So it's going to be different. Like all covers. They are different. I feel it's good to experience a song as a cover. You get to see the emotion portrayed in a different tone and sometimes a different genre of music. Check out Gotye's video on KZbin. He used all the covers from KZbin to make it. It's awesome.

[@FTH039]

I've been listening to this over and over now. I think this is really amazing. I am very impressed and so happy to have found you. Thank you.

[@whitleigh92]

This is my favorite one you have done. You are very talented.

[@tightwadtomm]

Wow Jake!! I really like your cover of this song...When we were kids I never would have thought you would grow up to be such an awesome musician! Rock on man!

[@jakenewtonmusic]

@DudieBro I use a boss RC-50 looping pedal

[@elvampiro89]

I disagree with anyone who says Jake is not good..I think he is wonderful all around. I admit he is simply drop dead gorgeous...but he is a remarkable talent as well. I am a fan for life, and would enjoy this even if I couldnt see his perfect face and all. Jake--you rock!! Ignore EVERYONE who doesnt have something good to say..some people are just mean spirited..and EVERYONE is a critic.

[@elvampiro89]

Probably the best interpretation of the song ever!! Better in many ways than GOTYE themselves! Jake is the perfect package! Smooth, haunting flawless vocals sung by one of the BEST looking guys I have ever seen. And what beautiful cheekbones and teeth...just EXTRODINARY in ever way!! I can't wait to hear you on the radio, and buy your album! I'm a fan for life.

[@gloriahook]

I heard the cover of this song for the first time yesterday by Walk off the Earth and have not been able to 'leave it alone' either. I have probably played 20 various versions of it now! Amazing song... so haunting and powerful... Jake - yours is a great version of the song too... you've got a great voice...

[@DudieBro]

@jakenewtonmusic Right on... I thought you were using a laptop w. protools or other software for backup tracks

[@jhnnaaa]

there's a sadness in your eyes that makes your cover even better!

[@CelticMaidenWarrior]

Excellent job Jake! I'm working on this song!

[@searby1]

did better than most could; a haunting take on a deeply emotional song..

[@09mugan]

i really like that....... good skills, brilliant song.......

[@cherryholmesfan]

I like this cover! Thanks for charing!

[@Jsm00thh]

This is a cover guys, he doesn't have to play it like the original. Good Job Jake.

[@ilurvemv]

I know what you mean - this song is absolutely awesome! I can't stop singing it myself but of course you sing it far better than I do, ha. Great job!

[@DaleboutMaaike]

I think it's amazing how you cover this. I really feel the emotion in your voice and see it in your eyes. Good job. :)

[@kaytee1301]

As a cover I find it was executed well. You can't expect anyone to sound like Gotye.

[@Jaaaadore]

Wow, why so many dislike? It is different and i like it that way. What is the point of making a cover of a very popular song exactly like the original? You made it you own and i love how it turn out. Very beautiful and haunting

[@JenJuly76]

Your voice is amazing....

[@thekliciousshow]

best cover of this song so far on youtube! VERY nice!

[@Androidbrotherhood1]

So I just found this video thought it sounded badass so looked up more of his stuff and he's lee newtons brother that's awesome

[@lorinatidc]

I bet you could front a great alt rock band with the aggression in your voice on the loud end, but really wow the ladies on the ballads. Very Nice work.

[@jakenewtonmusic]

@hg321 Live, using a looping pedal

[@Kaoticllama4]

This is amazing! You have a really good voice!

[@Bennucks]

Hey, great comments for Jake Newton. Yes, VERY hard to sing this song but he is the only one on youtube that has the talent( and balls) to try it and pulls it off well. To the others I will say again............if you don't feel it, don't sing it. And whomever said you don't have to have been through something to really cover an Artist, hello?

[@candiceley]

Think some people should leave off! He's made the song his own! Maybe it doesnt sound too much like the original, but that's the point! You would all be moaning if it sounded to alike to the originial, so think about what you say before you make such harsh comments! I like it!

[@12Megaroo]

He has the voice and face of an ANGEL!

[@takidabossen]

Really good cover,. You really succeeded in making an own tone of it, wich most people doesn't succeed with.

[@mikailabianca]

love it

[@roziemusic3758]

this is quite different from the actualy song and i LOVE how you made it slightly different absolutely LOVE it

[@jakenewtonmusic]

@Nair0x True, I was wondering why it made everyone have bad grammar.

[@Crowned1127]

Great tension and love your guitar the black and white video makes a great stage kinda Leonard Cohen-esque!!! Go man go Mary Orrin

[@87enoughBULL]

not only does your voice resonate, but your guitar has an amazing sound... xo

[@JuhTuh253]

Dude! I know the feeling about this song not going away. Your cover is awesome, and I don't know if this is what you were going for, but the vibe of the video is similar to that of Jeff Buckley's "Broken Hallelujah", set in Paris. I dig it man. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[@magicalsue12]

i love it

[@Jaaaadore]

Hello Jake, I love it, great voice and guitar playing

[@tannerhearne]

A side note: I freaking love your guitar tone.

[@misterscruffle]

you are beautiful physically and sonically, thank you for this!

[@letsensebedumb]

You are a BEAUTIFUL man Jake!

[@juliaandsunny]

In the chorus he goes of a lil! but it does show emotion in his voice!! so well done

[@lowlifeNPC]

i play a lil guitar myself...when i learned to play a version of this song..i also could not stop playing it for days on end. im pretty sure my roommates wanted to strangle me!

[@CrankUpTheAmps]

What’s with all of the negative comments and dislikes? I enjoyed this a lot!!!

[@ducatiist]

I think this guy is pretty good. Everyone's voice is different. Just remember, we all have our own song, one song that's made for each of us. Maybe this song doesn't suit his voice as well as others that may blow you away. Besides, didn't your momma teach you... If you don't have something nice to say.....

[@MikaylaReneeGilliam]

I love this! Great job!

[@jakenewtonmusic]

@jhnnaaa Thanks so much!

[@Kimosabe08]

@2:24 Crossin' them eyes. You think I didn't notice, Jake Newton. But I did!! Those eyes are definitely crossed!!

[@queshkob]

idk why everyone's being so mean.. i think he nailed everything, INCLUDING the chorus. besides, he can make his song whatever style he wants:p youre great. keep doing what youre doing!

[@AgentJirius]

Great song & video!

[@marycopycat]

Je ne m'en lasse pas...

[@bklaw1234]

damn good rendition.

[@PiercedxXxCrystal]

Wow, some people are harsh huh? You have a real nice tone to your voice. I love that you tried to keep it true to the original with the style of the song. I'm not here to judge your looks(like some comments I've seen) but I do think that a good quality video/mic really help and this is done well so it was nice to watch :) The vocals aren't easy in this song tbh. Good job xXx

[@WiciuSJ]

@AnioOolecek Zgadzam się. ;-)

[@2Jaclyn8]

Refreshing Take on it .. Gutsy .. Impressive

[@papaleelaa]

At first i thought that it was Colton DIxon from American Idol :P he sounds just like him... absolutely amazing!!!!! :D

[@tannerhearne]

Wow, you are extremely talented. Your guitar tone matched with your vocal is great, your guitar is reminiscent of sounds of the 60's. One of my first thoughts was Jeff Buckley, which someone actually commented about, I think that's funny we had the same idea. I think it may have been a half step too high for your range, but you hit every note on pitch and maintained your tone. Extremely good man, extremely good.

[@kaitlynholzberger9695]

beautiful singing beautiful eyes great voice great guitar skills awesum hair awesum vocals just an amazing video :3

[@iloveyouuu1564]

you are reallly good! at started singing in the begining than as soon as he got to that intence part at 1:37 i shut up immediately and just listened to his gorgeous voice :)

[@Interbasser]

I like it much

[@DorisFromPoland]

Where I can download this song?;D

[@DeadRomanceArt]

I remember seeing you in LeStat's Coffee shop you were pretty awesome.

[@damianrejniak]

I don't understand why there is so many dislikes. Your cover is really good :)

[@MrCassmoney]

Seriously don't listen to these shallow girls, I didn't even have this page open as I listened to your music, your voice is more than amazing. I mean cool, you're sexy, but talent is far more attractive, it would be a waste of talent if you became a model. KEEP SINGING!!!

[@DudieBro]

@searby1 Can I make a bold guess? You're from England and you think football is soccer, right?

[@Goosee9]

Love it, bud.

[@slamler]

@SuperNailimixam It defenitely fits into the hole version and in my opinion it sounds quite very good !

[@TheSchmuuuh]

I like it

[@420coolchick]

nice job

[@ThePanTian]

nice cover

[@gradertfamilymakes]

Also, check out "Pentatonix - Somebody That I Used To Know". Great cover as well.

[@Idontwanttobehere320]

this was beautiful! and your beautiful :) i love this cover!

[@mmsanett]

you're soo awesome. love the feeling of this video. and you have some gorgeous eyes too. =]

[@heddalee]

@Vexxr it's a strange song... almost perfectly sung in the original, which makes people want to try it, but 'modifications' become very difficult. my personal version is to use the same tempo as the original, but rewrite a few of the kimbra lines so they sound angrier. i havent quite gotten them just right, tho, whatever that means.

[@searby1]

Some of these keyboard critics 'didn't have to stoop so low' sounding like their ex love ohs.

[@trelzmusic123]

wow

[@jaworock]

@phil3176 Oh yes I saw them and I think that they made great cover. How could I forget!?

[@kokollor]

well shot!

[@Iamironman76]

Dude, great job and excellent guitar work. Your voice is perfectly fine for a live acustic version. A lot of people don't realize what a studio recording adds. I'm a retired music talent scout, so I have some experience...You could push the big notes more with some back up. Learn to hit those hard and clear.

[@AlyssaMarie1324]

this was amazing

[@AnioOolecek]

Only Gotye's song has a soul. Just nice cover :)

[@Tabbywolfsong]

Pretty damn good man, you pulled off those lines, " Have your friends collect your records And then change your number." You have a nice voice and I love how you did this with the guitar.

[@OceaneCamus]

Great voice, sound like Matthew Irons' voice (singer of Puggy).

[@senorjiveturkee]

Ok...I'll just watch one more cover of this song...

[@LauraBravatti]

It was going well and I liked it, then I heard the chorus.

[@BradOmen]

I actually found this quite impressive.

[@Terrorkueken]

well, I wonder why so many people write in german here o.O.. basically someone before me asked whether you aren't actually playing the guitar in this video but recorded it and added it to your voice afterwards. Your version is quite different from Gotye's but still good. I liked it =)

[@jaworock]

I see that chorus in this song is very difficult for everyone :D

[@gooseghazi]

good on ya mate! screw the haters..they never put themselves out there for abuse!

[@DudieBro]

Did you use a loop pedal? Or pre record the guitar parts, but really sing? can't quite nail whats going on here

[@DudieBro]

LOL @ 2:13 who is playing all those parts I hear??

[@shade19yearsago34]

Last one 9 years old... Jesus.

[@dudziaki]

hi

[@ladybugbeth00]

This really good...I mean REALLY good...But I think it would be great if you had Lee come and sing the female part, like when you two did the Whitney cover, then it would be Amazing!

[@fred21679]

good sound, liked the video!

[@slamler]

@SuperNailimixam Well i prefer the second possibility but i would say that "ouch" is kind of an exaggeration, cause in my opinion it's just his interpretation of the song and he really didn't fail the notes, he just made the song like he understands it!

[@enriquesilva1rm]

I think is very good, i dont know why so many dislikes