Take On Me - A-ha // (METAL cover by Jonathan Young)

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

This is a literal "Top 10 things that I didn't know I needed in my life"

[@Nicococonutto]

Facts

[@daveycatoe8154]

This entire video IS the Top 10

[@danielblake9880]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache ikr also (jellal)

[@beader09]

Right???

[@Unique007]

One word for all here Legend

[@kadongleongle]

Nothing says metal better than a rotating Windows background

[@sjoerdjaspers]

THAT WAS MY THOUGHT TOO HAHAHA

[@sluttymctits4496]

I could not stop laughing at that damn thing! Even funnier than the disposable cup.

[@GaladorLP]

XP it was right?

[@sluttymctits4496]

@@GaladorLP - I believe so. Oh, those good ol' Dell days.

[@josephcaulder7442]

@@sluttymctits4496 but isnt that from a resturant cup?????

[@melikeow]

I never thought the day would come that Jesus would be singing to me in front of a windows background

[@e-jaygalman4970]

Hahahahahahahahahaha. What the shit. I laugh so hard at this comment.

[@Ranahi_Itma]

This comment is just too beautiful _sincerely, a christian metalhead

[@theinquisitionsparrot6749]

April (applause intensifies)

[@Veritas_Boz]

"My Father sent me not to erase the Old Law, but to have you OPEN UP THIS FUCKING PIT!"

[@paodepota8373]

And to add, with a stoic face

[@FJSpecter]

Jon: **Gives his editor 5 bucks** Go crazy! Editor: **Heavy breathing**

[@musicalchild5338]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dracofirex]

"Just put whatever back there." cyriak: *hold my beer*

[@gigglyglob3269]

HAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@dracofirex Oh man, I've not peeked in on Cyriak's channel in ages!! Happy though to see someone else who's seen his craziness!

[@dracofirex]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley You should check it out, his latest video is great!

[@euterpe_exe]

Imagine being such a good singer that songs like this are taken half seriously and done in one take but still sound amazing.

[@sku11bash]

Well the actual singing for the recording is sung at a different time than just recording the video. So he can be as humorous as he wants while he lip syncs for the video. If you want an example of when that is most obvious go watch "GREEN DAY - Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Cover by Jonathan Young & Caleb Hyles" ... They show that the mics and headsets aren't even plugged in humorously and Jonathan even stops lip syncing for a bit while the song still plays.

[@euterpe_exe]

@@sku11bash usually that's the case but it looks like this was the actual take.

[@e.antonygray7497]

@@euterpe_exe Every band can be Milli Vanilli AND Boston -- at the same time. The future has arrived(?)

[@quadgames1334]

@@e.antonygray7497 what?

[@e.antonygray7497]

@@quadgames1334 Milli Vanilli was the first band to lip sync on stage (nearly all music videos are lip synced) and Boston was the first true one-man band; he played and recorded and mixed and mastered an album by himself. People nowadays take these things for granted, but there was a time that the mere idea that someone might be 'faking' it for the sake of the sound or visuals was offensive. After all, people still get offended by auto-tune.

[@TheFreakPrincess44]

Jon one minute: Dark, evil, disney villain >:) Jon the next: M E M E S

[@ZeldaRoseSongbook]

Jon is the ultimate chaotic neutral KZbin rocker!

[@me0101001000]

I am 100% okay with this

[@ArbiterofTruth]

Both take on me and never gonna give you up are really good songs!

[@SingingNarwhals]

30 seconds in and Jonathan already looked dead to the world. That's how you know it's going to be a good cover.

[@lbruhmomenm]

sometimes you gotta wonder whether it is a meme or a cry for help

[@thesneakymemedealer]

@@lbruhmomenm pretty sure he's boutta risk it all

[@Stormingmonkey]

DON'T SAY HIS AGE OUT LOUD

[@gstyles4567]

@@lbruhmomenm Yes

[@roberte.o.speedwagon6043]

John being unaffected by the 2000's techno visuals is just one big mood and I can relate

[@lunarieen2557]

*Editor:* "What background would you like?" *Jonathan:* "Yes."

[@justindoyle5365]

Hahahaha😂

[@wesleythomas7125]

ALL OF THEM

[@lechugaenlabiblioteca3298]

I recognize your pfp 👀

[@djroscurro9859]

Nobody: Jonathan before singing: ._.

[@me0101001000]

More like: |:-|

[@assasinnajera165]

Nobody.... Really no body: Jonathan: seriously? o_o

[@isaiahbartee9620]

Nah I think it's more like •_• or °_°

[@hypnoticskull6342]

More like -_-

[@cennedystv8098]

👁️👄👁️

[@bobmagundan7296]

Can We just praise him for the things he does with the Green-screen?

[@Casual_spectator]

i read your comment when it had exacly 404 likes....

[@duecevenue8525]

Yes praise the masters of mastets

[@snacksbite218]

Yes

[@ROCKI1351]

The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men HALLELUYEEEEAH!! Make it real plz xD

[@saracrossing02]

omg,yes please,i need to see that XD

[@Bruxa1298]

Oh gods, I need it.

[@krysmun]

Y E S

[@reynhacoezy5510]

OH PLEASE YES .

[@lokilover1315]

I need this in my life >.

[@melonet]

"How much green screen effects should we use?" Johnathan: *Yes.* Great cover though, I love your music!

[@nicolevarela7567]

Mira Wisteria I can’t agree more lmao

[@noahcole4201]

"You can't make a metal cover of an 80s pop song" Jonathan Young: "hold my beer"

[@IschmarVI]

more like "hold my greenscreen"

[@phoebusapollo8365]

@@IschmarVI 0:03 “Nvm, I’ll hold it myself”

[@FCC_playz]

1:00 that yeah after the high note~ perfect

[@kaptainriflebeard5980]

I like how he just casually walk off screen like gimme a minute and Caleb. Gotta love the Caleb

[@KiwiKaktee]

I love the fact that you used Caleb Hyles cover of this song as part of the green screen background, it's so funny! 🤣💖

[@DanielRoloff]

even better that he used the 1 moment where caleb does the band of the bold impression

[@SymphonyRose]

Omg I was dyyying 😂😂😂

[@delicoast5407]

You have leveled up: Graphics Voice and Timing Screaming Comedic Timing ;D

[@TheMrLappis]

I'm really impressed with the lack of hand movement. It looks like he can sing without it. He's reached God Levels of skill.

[@lockecole57]

We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today's another day to find you Shying away I'll be coming for your love, OK? Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two So needless to say I'm odds and ends But I'll be stumbling away Slowly learning that life is ok Say after me It's no better to be safe than sorry Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two Oh, things that you say Is it a life or just to play my worries away? You're all the things I've got to remember You're shying away I'll be coming for you anyway Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day

[@jaxvipre8606]

Jon: *you know what I need in my music cover? My bros dancing. **_perfect_*

[@brighamgalbraith9001]

His range is incredible! The low notes AND high notes are beautiful.

[@blek431]

I would have liked your comment but you have reached the nice number

[@drippy8785]

John looks completely done with life when he recorded this. I can only assume this took many takes.

[@drippy8785]

@@jonathanymusic What went wrong with the first?

[@kmind10]

Lololol not sure if your video or comment is more savage. Oh right, both

[@R3QV13m]

I'm honestly amazed that joyo can sing a lot of epic songs in an epic way while still having a bored out of his mind expression on his face...

[@weirdguy1495]

I love how all the 80's songs are ridiculously serious.

[@eileencrys]

I can't believe THREE days ago a friend told me "I want a metal cover of Take on Me" and I replied "I'm just waiting for Jonathan Young to do it" WHAT THE HECK

[@Maniacman2030]

Quite the coincidence, eh?

[@leveraheart9579]

Can you do "Every Breath You Take" by The Police? I heard Chase Holfelder sing it in his own version and it was really good. I was thinking maybe you could sing it in your own version.

[@nerdcouch8192]

Ikr, Chase Holfelder is amazing! :D

[@nicolevarela7567]

Levera Heart Yes

[@leveraheart9579]

@@nerdcouch8192 Ikr! He made the song even better than the band "The Police" could

[@nerdcouch8192]

@@leveraheart9579 Well said.

[@leveraheart9579]

@@nerdcouch8192 Thank you!

[@handreieiacasa]

Jonathan in normal songs like this: *stands up and sings* Jonathan in jojo covers: *schizophrenic dancing*

[@justanenglishcommentpassin644]

*STAND PROUD

[@handreieiacasa]

@@justanenglishcommentpassin644 he gave his best in crazy noisy bizzarre town

[@joaquinquiroz6748]

CRAZY NOISY BIZARRE TOWN

[@kaiser7744]

nobody: jojo characters:

[@patriciaheilemann5203]

Would love to hear a cover of Kansas Carry on my Son

[@johnsalazar9239]

hell yeah, Carry on my Wayward son is the shit

[@Brock267]

Winchesters approve

[@nicoseptian4473]

Jonathan needs to see this comment

[@johnsalazar9239]

saving people, hunting things, the family buisness

[@littlefigs5964]

Brings a tear to my eye to see cultured people

[@whitemoonwolf13]

richard's face when caleb started dancing XD so confused and appaled

[@seabass819]

IDK if he's already done it or not, but he should do dream on by Aerosmith

[@Rogue.Rainbow]

Or dude looks like a lady

[@IsntBrandon]

I’d pay to hear him cover Dream On!

[@zazithym3569]

Vola Vola Vola Vola Volare Via!

[@kevinshepardson1628]

"When You're Evil" by Voltaire - it's a bit more obscure than your usual stuff, but a rock/metal cover would be totally in your wheelhouse.

[@thrashrat5481]

Jonathan's voice would fit this perfectly

[@emilyturtle386]

Yessss I'd like to see him cover "brains" too

[@SSJoshGavin]

YES

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

Ooh ... yes. Someone tell him about Voltaire's treasure trove of great music.

[@Minridiel]

Hooooolly boi !! The idea is sick ! A metal version of voltaire's music would be so damn cool !

[@amanwearingsuspenders7390]

°A-ha: °Makes Take on me° God: "ok this is great but we can make it better" °Jonathan Young entered the chat° God:"PERFECT"

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

This is honestly one of best covers of any song In have heard period! Who would have thought a metal cover of take on me would be this good

[@SH3LLHeAD]

Your voice is an angel sent from the depths of hell to sing pop songs.

[@lancebrowning4770]

When Caleb popped in for that hot second I lost it in laughter ROFLMFAO

[@notmyrealname453]

That's from the cover that he and Richaadeb did of this song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmyZZVujdCSqbs

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

2:32

[@rkm2569]

I don't know what possessed you to do those backgrounds but thank you, sir. That was freaking brilliant. Oh, and great singing as always; you could sing the phonebook and I'd love it!

[@montajedelespectador]

I prefer the original videoclip but vaporwave backgrounds are good

[@MrD1v]

Got to do a punk/metal version of "Ain't no mountain high enough". Also need a return of the Jeff's plus Lyle

[@MrHobo175]

This is the most underrated comment, I’d love to see Lyle return

[@oppesaddle3]

Oh I could jam to that.

[@franziskabaiker8097]

He hits notes, that hit me. All that base, this, dude. Please tell me you give concerts. Well. After 2020 at least....

[@Fernando.Canal2]

Best metal cover from this song

[@thegav364]

First few seconds he’s just starring and blinking lmao

[@veroxid]

I love how whenever Jon does a video of a meme song he always looks like he's questioning his life choices.

[@warflocaltrash8380]

Look at my favorite bored, uninterested singer spinning in Just All the backgrounds Oh how I love him

[@gabriel6uchiha_61]

Very impressive transformation of an undeniably classic song.

[@MrLoveandKindness]

This makes me happy even when I think I can never be happy again. I hope you see a beautiful flower today😊🌻

[@TheRetroMess]

2:01 Don't You (Forget About Me) A cross between the Billy Idol version and original, please. But metal. And epic. Thank you.

[@krystallasky7522]

Can you do a a cover of Breaking Benjamin Dance with the Devil please

[@Mandinobear]

YESSSS

[@wo1fsban312]

OMG So much yaaaasssss

[@jonjon901t6]

Im behind this 100%

[@ashiegirl27]

Yes please do this Jonathan.

[@jeremygarcia3760]

I would very much enjoy that

[@jeffreybogard2713]

I've been hoping you would do a cover of this one. It's a classic for a reason. Thanks!

[@davidhart9106]

Jonathan, I'm a huge fan, this was the first song I heard you do, after which I was hooked! Just wanna mention, I've forwarded this video to tons of my friends, and all but one stopped watching @ 2:00, as they thought it was the end of the video. Suggestion: save the "Click to Subscribe" and "What other songs shall I do?" text until the true end of the song, it gives the impression it's the end of the video. Keep rockin' !!!!!!

[@denisbaev1580]

For me the first one was "Shiny", but I admit that this cover would've also hook me instantly. Jonathan is an amazingly talented musician and colaborates with talented people.

[@danartham77]

This is the best Cover of Take on me 👍

[@kagitsune]

Just throwing in an extra high note for funzies. I approve.

[@zaildarjr2656]

Dead on the inside, yet strong on the outside Keep up the good work man, your awsome and good cover

[@christerwold955]

"TAKE on me Take me ON" The capitalized words here...man that voice is just amazing and satisfying to listen to. The "ON".... Holy shit I need more of this in my life! BIIIIIIIG thumbs up👍🤘

[@devyl3057]

and TTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAA *AAAAAAAKKKKKKEEEE **_OWWWW!_*

[@izzybell3280]

how have i never heard this guy before now? Apparently ive been under a rock... One of the best singers ive heard in a long time... He needs a real band

[@laurelmcneilly741]

He IS his own band.

[@roberttbird4507]

It's an absolute pleasure listening to you sing, you have such Timbre in your voice!!!

[@jekinnox153]

Can you do a cover of Thanks for the memories by Fall out Boy please ? It can be so great !

[@eugenpuiu9639]

YES!! I Campaign for you!!

[@lanacherie184]

Oo yes please!

[@alexandriariley5209]

Thanks for the memories by Fall out Boy: a song by Panic! at the Disco

[@GrumbleCade]

Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round Cracking love your music, man!!!

[@eugenpuiu9639]

I Campaign for you!! YES!! When you spin me wise round ;))

[@cynicalwolfie]

I was sort of wondering why he hasn't done that song yet too.

[@dipp9120]

I think So cold by Breaking Benjamin would be a good song to do a cover on.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

There’s several BB songs I’d... flip out about if he covered. 😅

[@dipp9120]

@@SunflowerSpotlight oh yeah definitely

[@CellarStudioProductions]

Jonathan, you never cease to amaze me! You´re easily one of the most gifted singers here on KZbin in my opinion. The way you switch from chest to mixed to "head voice" so seemlessly is simply jaw dropping. Especially because I have an idea of how hard it is to achieve such mastery of ones voice. Hearing you do these incredible things fills me with joy. Thank you very much for your music. Huge respect and Greetings from Germany, Dominik

[@demonrazor666]

I have no damn idea how I got to this page, initially starting with “how do solar panels work”, and hours of vids later landing on this song by this dude…. No freaking clue, but I’m fu**ing glad I did!! How he’s able to hit the lows and highs, just go to 1:27 . I just downloaded this whole album. Do it, it’s worth it!

[@kiritoswords6479]

Jonathan please do a cover of "When You're Evil" by Voltaire.

[@TheBlackLakeSiren]

Yeeesss. I love his songs!!

[@wolfenightfall2024]

Honestly he should just do a cover of like, 75% of Voltaire’s songs

[@kiritoswords6479]

@@wolfenightfall2024 I've only heard: When You're Evil, Goodnight Demonslayer, Bomb New Jersey, Raised By Bats, Death Death Evil Evil Songs, and All Women Are Crazy.

[@wolfenightfall2024]

@@kiritoswords6479 look up "The Night" "Land of the Dead" and "Zombie Prostitute" all three are great

[@TheBlackLakeSiren]

@@wolfenightfall2024 yessssss

[@kammyg1078]

“Your Gonna Go Far Kid” by The Offspring.

[@damgaronfire]

Oooooooooof

[@azraelmeeks8178]

That'd be amazing

[@thatonenerd5318]

This would be epic

[@goatseal1285]

Well....

[@t0xicc0ffee53]

Goat Seal don’t say anything XD

[@stradleybidley8893]

I love your nonchalant face at the begining, that was the best, please do more funny shit like this🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WindySilver]

Whoever decided to put the clip at 2:39 into this video is awesome. I came here cautiously hoping for a reference to jolly cooperation and suddenly it came up! :D

[@Tupacem]

You can tell he actually likes this song. This the best version of the song I've heard.

[@doppioboy9848]

That’s so cool ! I didn’t know i need this in my life ! Love from France 🇫🇷

[@Ani-pl2dv]

C'est la première fois que je vois un français sur cette chaîne

[@doppioboy9848]

J’pense qu’on est plus nombreux que tu ne crois 😂

[@jadeite8464]

@@doppioboy9848 Ouais on est cachés dans l'ombre et on commente en anglais mais on est là 😂

[@Legioquintus]

I desperately want to hear you do Get Out Alive by Three Days Grace.

[@metalgod542]

I'd go for that. Seems pretty legit.

[@kyliehowitt5386]

Yes please

[@gretaborowska7242]

Yeeees

[@sedrickshadden9196]

The power of metal and memes....nice! I love your covers

[@starkitty66]

Sedrick Shadden 2:34

[@Consolous]

One of the best songs of the 80's. It was my father's favorite for a long time. You gave it justice with a nice touch of humor, like always. Well done.

[@metalxfever7289]

Why is this man not on every radio station across the U.S

[@DWatchRazgriz]

Jon, that dead inside look at the start is creepy as hell...Great cover though.

[@Bright_Star_Queen]

You did it! I was wishing you make cover of this song and it happened!! 😄

[@bubbledagger]

Those amazing high notes! Lovely!

[@sillysphinx2330]

The "welp, here we go again" energy is the best. You are here to do a job and you deliver every time my guy

[@chessk7059]

You're such a huge inspiration for me, thank you! The cover is awesome as always

[@krzychugasiciel9579]

I wish that you would cover a Sabaton - Bismarck. Oh and this cover is a Top 10 Best Music Covers in 2019.

[@firechar27]

Kristof Goldzik Seconding this!

[@benfrizzell1244]

Or Panzerkampf

[@kronchen1999]

or just any sabaton song cause i am pretty sure his voice would be fitting into the sabaton style so good... but to stay into meme territory how about the last stand aka that one deus vult song

[@arranaburden5667]

I love your originals SO MUCH. But thanks for doing a version of this song I like!

[@MrToobyy]

This is amazing. Blending in the distorted vocals in the chorus is marvelous. Money notes right there.

[@RetroYoungen]

This version of this song makes my soul smile.

[@myrrhsense]

Always loved your voice bc it's beautifully deep, but this song I noticed, your voice is very beautiful when you sing high as well!

[@ranimtaghouti8578]

You're voice is fantastic , keep going 💕love u from Tunisia

[@richardhetfield9029]

Do a cover of “can’t help falling in love with you” by Elvis

[@ruzhyophoenix4370]

Take me ONNNNN - One of the most satisfying metal eargasms I've heard, that sing/scream/growl... 🤌

[@Timbertouchbespoke]

what i really love about tis mix is you actually take the piss out of the whole project and have a laugh with it whilst doing a good job at the same time

[@KDS0824]

This is the metal cover I never knew I needed

[@vickycousineau4985]

I never knew I needed a metal cover of Take on me before this day. Thank you.

[@ClintRobinsonMusic]

Well this brightened my day 😀🎸

[@DeadManWalking-eu7dr]

Great video!

[@asmrforu9395]

Just what I needed too 👍

[@ghostyoo6573]

the amount of chaotic energy coming from this video is insane

[@janilohtander5808]

pop songs into metal covers - world needs more of these

[@daliasaravia1443]

This cover gave me so much life 😭💜 love your voice Jonathan!!!!

[@SilvrDragonsTavern]

Don't think i clicked a video faster tbh

[@DIRTYWORKER1000]

“kimetsu no yaiba” your voice needs to own that cover..

[@noecantu1422]

Yes

[@michaelsoftbinbows]

I have a folder, dedicated to special videos that make my dead heart show a glimmer of warmth. This is in it.

[@sandradermark8463]

A Norwegian friend of my family knows A-Ha personally. Waiting for his reaction to see how proud he is

[@pebblesoop1648]

Day 1 of asking you to do a cover of Under pressure with Caleb Hyles

[@pebblesoop1648]

Day twoooo

[@darthnox2210]

Month 5

[@Gliraen]

Oh yeah, yes please!!

[@themannfordman6951]

Month 7, day 15

[@samuelgossett7251]

What if... you did a cover of... Pain by Three Day Grace... A-ha just kidding... Unless?

[@kingchameleon9490]

Yes let's make this happen

[@ScorpioSwing]

Give me every Three Days Grace song covered by this man.

[@grumboflipflorp5688]

@@ScorpioSwing i read this and imagined j. jonah jameson slam his fist on his desk

[@susanwade4365]

Omg omg omg this just made my entire morning for being up

[@jaco_m3343]

thats what im saying

[@the.fairyonearth]

I just woke up to this and I've never been more happy to wake up at 8:20 a.m.

[@MegaSpike]

best thing is the start of the "dancing" at 3:10 - so funny and great! :)

[@luky7dayz240]

please jonny boy bring this to spotify! i promise ill listen to it every. single. day.

[@LaurenceALLINIEU]

It's really good this metal version, I love the way you play and sing, bravo ! I did listen to a lot of groups playing this song, you're the only one to sing the lower note of the first "take", if you see what I mean ? It'd be great to send your song to a-ha, I'm sure they'll like ! Thank you for sharing, with a sense of humour I like... Temperence from France