Tuka covers Angus and Julia Stone 'Big Jet Plane' for Like A Version

Tuka enlists Thelma Plum, a string section and a Kite String Tangle produced beat, to cover Angus and Julia Stone’s ‘Big Jet Plane’ for Like A Version.
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[@BootsandUtes]

Many years later, I still come back to this cover. It's so beautiful. That Wii theramin-like instrument and backing vocals add so much texture to the song.

[@jooosha]

That drum theremin is amazing. I badly wan't one of them in my life.

[@rd5962]

+jooosha If you ever get a chance check out Robert Delong, his done a few things with xbox and wii controllers before like this

[@chatweerasekara]

haha same man!

[@Bmodwondr]

+Winston Cavallo leave the man alone, it's short for wall nut..

[@hildegardkompton5878]

Same

[@wthppl]

Fuck. I thought there was hair on my screen and it turns out it was just your profile picture. Well played! Hahaha

[@MrBikeNinja]

had such low expectations for this and 10 seconds into the song they were gone. Amazing is an understatement, even the vocals destroyed the originals and thats not an easy task. 10/10 will rewatch over and over

[@13dirty666]

+Andy's Edit why did you have low expectations

[@MrBikeNinja]

have a soft spot for A&J and didn't think they would be able to improve on the original

[@michaelbush85]

+Andy's Edit "even the vocals destroyed the originals" is a little bit over the top isn't it? Totally agree on how good it is, Tuka, Plum n band sound effin amazing!! but a&j still smash it out of the park! I think comparing the two is like comparing a peach to a ............Plum 😂 haha but for real, raw talent= top notch tunes!

[@13dirty666]

***** or of anything involving tuka

[@rainarajesh3700]

KnivesAndFaulks pp

[@amylouise7515]

Tuka along with Thundamentals have done some of the best Like A Versions ever recorded

[@cj6560]

+Amy Louise +1, "Brother" has been at the top of my LAV playlist for the longest time, and now this piece of brilliance added to it. :)

[@amylouise7515]

Yeah, I'm not AS a fan of his originals but his covers are pure gold

[@roycesmith999]

Amy Louise hell yeah

[@alkaford6259]

So true

[@rechannel864]

Amen❤

[@Alex8grade]

Lmao I love how they have these dramatic zoom ins of everyone playing their instruments and singing and then there's the guy playing the drum theremin and he looks like he's wii fit boxing.

[@joshuahyde6840]

CarltheGiraffe You almost made me wake up my girlfriend from laughing with that one, but I held it in. Wasn't easy, Fieri out.

[@breakerone9r]

CarltheGiraffe 🤣

[@B_dot_isaac]

CarltheGiraffe now I can’t unsee it.... hahaha

[@katinalowana5386]

LOL!!

[@Intuotive]

Yeah it does things to artists when they've got their heart and soul invested.

[@jakeismyfirstname]

best LAV of the year in my opinion.

[@Billybongsterhut]

I agreed... Until Urthboy came along..

[@jakeismyfirstname]

Billy Bongster Both are so good!!! It's hard to pick between the two.

[@berkelius93]

One of the best. Listen also to "I sat by the Ocean" by Mark Ronson

[@rickywest1078]

Jake Howden 100% the best LAV

[@mmmm-jr4dr]

Ricky West Thundamentals brother LAV I reckon is better

[@88rowey]

Australian music is so fucking awesome.....we are killing it atm

[@JHA854]

I can't stop watching this. It's been over a year since I found it and it's still just as amazing. It's hard to believe this is live and not a studio recording.

[@syvonnekathleeno]

Thelma's voice is so beautiful! I could listen to her sing all day long.

[@scrollingxyz]

wow her voice is so lovely

[@charabotte1]

and the rest

[@hsea2396]

Tuka should just do LAV every Friday. Always delivers!

[@mccabekath]

+Keif Sea Yep. But I think he puts a lot into them, too

[@liammurphy9735]

+Keif Sea should call him the mail man

[@mollywright7921]

OAFFFFf

[@kristinelee2237]

H Sea tuka version!!

[@corymcmeekin3151]

Hands down the best like a version ever. So amazing.

[@JenniferHamilton111]

This gives me goosebumps every time I listen!! Their voices compliment so well, the smooth rapping, the emotional female vocal, the instrumentals, so divine! AWESOME LAV!!!

[@GeminiEye1314]

This is incredible. Tuka did this song justice and honestly I would not mind getting a mastered version of this.

[@jessicaruijschop5966]

Tuka and Thelma. Can't get any better really tbh :D

[@michaelbush85]

+Jess R chet faker? 🤔

[@jessicaruijschop5966]

+Michael Bush Well there is Chet... Tuka's version of 'I'm into you' is pretty awesome :)

[@BrandonBeard]

Check out Angus and Julia Stone "For you" live, it does getter better :)

[@jessicaruijschop5966]

+Brandon Beard Roger that will have a look! Thank ya :D

[@will99456]

+Jess R dude that the realest thing iv heard all day #preach

[@daniellerose6548]

still listen to this today.. very nostalgic song especially the lyrics. love it

[@Beefwelliington]

1:42 repeat button

[@asmrsolitude4950]

Im obsessed with her vibratto giving me chills everytime that mystical waVver comes out 😮😮

[@pocketsg6]

Had me in the first 3 seconds. Tuka does is right.

[@lilyflow5807]

This must be one of my most favourites like a versions - the words are awesome, Thelma Plum, Tucka - love it too much

[@BMPBigUnit]

Tuka and Thelma Plum amazing combo. Tuka pure talent and nothing less!!

[@Keegan3005]

Unreal! Lyrics on point! Such a dope beat as well :D one of my faves for sure

[@truetierra]

I had to pull over the car yesterday to take this song in completely. Thanks to the internet I can listen to it over and over. This would have to be one of the best LAV covers ever. Truly beautiful and rich. Makes one appreciate being alive when you hear music like this. Thanks JJJ.

[@idamoore7450]

Combines pretty much everything I love in music... It beats through me and it is just amazing.

[@TheBarryLogic]

Not gonna lie, i have no clue about the Aussie Hip hop scene. I was raised in Canada and the only Aussie artist I've gone out of my was to listen to is 360 and Nature Boy. But i gotta say, there's something refreshing about hearing artists perform and not change their accents.. Mad cover tho!

[@GregPoppleton]

+TheBarryLogic Something as an Australian singer I've always done eventhough I sing American songs. It has to do with personal honesty and musical integrity. Most Australian singers, of all genres, sing in embarrassingly lame take-offs of American accents. So, I agree, it is refreshing to hear these artists not change their accents.

[@michaelbush85]

+TheBarryLogic Thundamentals, Dielectrix, One day, Jackie Onassis, Spit Syndicate, Seth Sentry and Horrorshow is a must! check out these guys. solid starter kit for ya if you dig it

[@dnlaglr]

You should check out Friendly Fires and The Presets... both Australian and awesome!

[@flipdewilde8984]

+TheBarryLogic Can believe people left out Hill Top Hoods if you want to listen to Australian Hip Hop

[@parthapfeiffer4746]

+TheBarryLogic - why would they change their accents? they are covering an Aussie song

[@brucemorton3952]

Tuka,absolutely brilliant lyrics, Thelma fantastic,air drums unbelievable .loved it

[@StoneAgeBeatMaker651]

Quite possibly the best vocals for any like a version from Thelma, mesmerizing

[@robalexwar]

Gave me goose bumps. Great to see these very good young Australian musicians.

[@DCvlog]

This brought me allllll the way back to 2010 Loved it!

[@condogery5813]

Im 19. I've been living in rural Australia most my life, cant believe I havnt heard this. Touches my heart.

[@shayshayx312]

gotta love Tuka! inlove with this song so much. #respect guys

[@kristinelee2237]

This song introduced me to Tuka! I'm now a fan of this man..

[@MyLiveBeauty]

Heard this in the car on my way to work and it was instant love!

[@paulamarx2724]

I listen to this a lot. I love the words, the vocals and the backing. I actually like it better than the original :)

[@anne-mareegray8762]

OMG that's awesome! I gasped as it started... perfect!

[@lizaunderwood7320]

Amazing. Everything about this is so powerful. Love the lyrics

[@andrxies]

I love this song

[@243WW]

Tops, just beautiful! Thelma's voice is hypnotic.

[@Desireekewe]

Love this so much!!

[@rosiemit3469]

Absolutely lovely version, really enveloped me as if all that mattered at that point in time was the music... Thankyou guys!

[@92mosess]

The more i listen to this the more beautiful it sounds!

[@iggyblue88]

beautiful! love tuka 😘

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

This cover is one i keep coming back too! Bloody awesome

[@harrisongardner5854]

how underrated is tripple j, and how underrated are the thundamentals. To start of with, tripple j do so much for emerging artists, they find the best Australian artists who truly have a lot to give, and how good is Tuka, him, along with his music group Thundamentals, deserve more publicity. Truly incredible.

[@anniebrady6140]

I feel like this is one of the best covers there is chemistry with those to

[@JelmerEsmyn]

This keeps on bangingly being a banger

[@janegreen7349]

And it's been done, best Like A Version this year! Good on ya guys

[@prahladabenson5164]

This fantastic... I cannot stop listening to this song , literally listen to 50 times a day since is came out 🌚👌🏽

[@williamcoulthard511]

Kite String Tangle you've done it yet again!

[@chinski1]

Can never watch this only once !! probably the best Like a Version since The Herd's "i was only 19", love it !

[@aleksandrasurnik8199]

I'm totally in love with this cover.

[@wattlewashes759]

Beautiful version

[@Ultraviolencari]

what a beautiful cover

[@dm.aydogan]

Gosh that's amazing !

[@teeganbain9778]

I love his voice...

[@BrandonBeard]

Can't get over how a cover song could get so many views Julia Stone melts my heart. Well done guys :)

[@i1alder]

Man, I wish I could like this again every time I hear this!

[@Madharry6672]

Love the creativity in this.

[@phuongchau6445]

Though I have heard and always fallen in love with the original version, THIS gives me goosebumps.

[@mareedownes4944]

Still love love loving this.......

[@elliekearns6176]

This is incredible. Love Tuka.

[@sleepyhead431]

shhhitt that was so fabulous. I absolutely loved tukas take on the song ☺👏👏 and thelma plum of course!

[@brettfoster2618]

Awesome. Anzac 2016. My new mantra. Lest we forget. But awesome.

[@karishoward89]

I'd like to request a cover of this song from Thelma Plum alone. Tuka nails it but her voice is like a damn lullaby..can't get enough of it!

[@megkerin8306]

I love this song because its so Australian and i am Australian. best LAV

[@belairjo]

So in love with this, thank you

[@Brootis]

This is truly incredible.

[@stachiano]

This is something else, and those air drums. Bloody hell. Insane.

[@hollynyga3588]

sound amazing together

[@jten6632]

Jeez thanks triple j Like A Version definitely got to know Tuka through these videos, what a gift. With Thelma Plum who’s voice will make you cry in 30 seconds, recordings don’t do her justice. Down a Like A Version rabbit hole tonight, falling in love song by song over again.

[@soejrd24978]

I love the drummer!

[@georgitr8s6513]

Love this version. Awesome 👏

[@leanne19]

I really loved this ❤

[@centnight6684]

So amazing, best LAV ever!

[@rachelgriffiths6349]

Tuka and guests, Triple J production and original air beats. What more needs to be said. One of the best Like a Versions for the year.

[@ash78476]

The best and the most unusual cover of my favourite song 👏 👏 👏 👏 wow

[@stazgamer8050]

I love that drum tech :D sounds amazing

[@PoshPaws2703]

Love this song have a mate who is an aussi from Perth who plays this when he gets home sick.

[@alexcrichton238]

the thundmentals boys are the kings of like a version

[@mccabekath]

Love this so much. Great job, Tuk, Thelma, and TKST. And #isupportadamgoodes

[@gothincolour]

LOVE.

[@harperonline9642]

I don't know how many tines this has happened.. But yet day made again with random like a version,,!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brittanybalb0a]

this is absolutely amazing oh my gosh

[@helchatz]

such a great feel to this

[@queeng3104]

Thank you for your music! Cheers Simon and Graciela!

[@GOLDENHAZE]

This version is stunning!

[@mareedownes4944]

So good!!!

[@jeremiasdill]

The best "Like a Version" of the year!!! Congrats guys!!!

[@terrydalbroi5853]

WOOOOWWWWW what a verison!!!! one of the best!!!!!!! loving life!!!

[@reception1212]

I didn't expect much at first but honestly this really surprised me it's so good!

[@sezbezza6016]

Brilliant LAV, love Tuka

[@unitelanka]

Damn, this gave me goosebumps.

[@Donjuanthesecond]

Really love this version, Thelma is awesome

[@spiralstatik]

Wow wow wow, this is amazing! SO GOOD.

[@Nosferatu0130]

this is just... magical..

[@Derekjring]

This is gold. What you all are doing is incredible and Surpasses my expectations of the human race, yeah, that deep. From Tuka, to Thelma, to strings, to the innovative jaw dropping beat. Keep it going, for all of us.

[@camgreen8011]

This is gorgeous

[@meenattilight]

Totes love those air drums. Looks me dancing in the backyard when i pumpn the earphones... id buy a pair for shOw

[@ezrabibby6520]

Wow... man, that is freaking amazing

[@ChefDBN83]

Thelmas voice blows my mind!!!