If Blink 182 Wrote 3AM by Matchbox Twenty

[@AlexMelton]

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[@hodgestryan]

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[@ЛЁЛЕК-ь3ю]

hi. what exactly is the drum model?

[@MrMet867]

you said NJ in your video but I don't see any NJ venues... is it just the NY ones?

[@drew1467]

What about the rgb light bars?

[@jonasschwartzman2985]

GGD doesnt do flams like that tho. Or atleast it doesn't when I do it. lol They're always quieter in the mix and don't crack like that.

[@buffysummers2929]

I don’t know if you’ll read this but… There are KZbin creators whose videos I’ll always watch because they’ll make me laugh or they’ll educate/inspire me or fill-in-the-blank… Your music videos - especially the “If Blink” songs - are in a league of their own. They literally create this light inside of me. I feel like I’m a teen again. I feel happy and calm and excited and it’s an incredible feeling. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@AlexMelton]

This type of comment makes all the hard work and stress worth it, I needed to read this today! Thanks.

[@navara5040]

@@AlexMelton Another thank you from me too. I always loved the piano acoustic version matchbox 20 made of this song. Now I have another favourite version!

[@whyyn0tt.]

Nostalgia-induced serotonin is dope, innit?

[@deanwhelan4107]

@@AlexMelton you do really capture the magic of blink and thats rare, keep up the great work

[@tomkulinski6842]

I second this! Every song is better and better!

[@jonathanmartin3370]

It is utterly ridiculous how GOOD this is.

[@travismckee6352]

Heard your voice on a local classic rock station this morning and recognized it before they even said your name. They were talking about what you do. You are blowing up. Keep at it!

[@AlexMelton]

Whoa! What song were they playing?

[@travismckee6352]

@@AlexMelton This one. They only played about 30 seconds of it before promoting you a bit and telling people of your X song in Y band’s style videos and telling people to check you out. It was just a short break between songs but I didnt know if you had such things happening before so figured Id drop a comment and let you know.

[@AlexMelton]

@@travismckee6352 thanks for letting me know, that’s super cool

[@TheRedneck883]

You always manage to transform the classics to retain the parts that made them popular but make them fit so well in the genre. It's like black magic. Another banger!

[@AlexMelton]

hey, great name

[@TheRedneck883]

@@AlexMelton Thanks for being a great Alex representative in music 😜

[@Rothdrop]

Finally. Something I can complain about. This should have been released at 3AM!!!

[@dittydts]

its 3am in singapore

[@AgainstlThelWind]

Yeah fr man! Its not enough that you make badass music constantly! Gonna need you to step it up bro smh

[@BrainsWorld]

Released at 3am in Perth here in Australia 🎉

[@AllThatRemains5]

word

[@Anders-B]

It's always 3am somewhere

[@JonathanCarone]

I love how the Meltons are coordinating their outfits yet offering distinct levels of flair to match their personality.

[@DuggsTube]

Man. There are so many musicians on youtube who are incredible, but this is just different. It's special in its own way. Not only are you a really strong technical musician (on all instruments + vocals), but you've somehow found a way to revitalize all of these songs in such a fun and familiar way. It's incredible. You have a whole discography of professional sounding songs that legitimately capture the feeling and sound that Blink would have brought. It's amazing - it's just... I can't even put it into words (despite these efforts). It's just really, really impressive and I hope you know how awesome it is and how happy it makes people. Please never stop. Keep it up. You're special.

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

I love how nostalgic these covers make me feel… I love how perfect they sound. It’s always nice to be able to feel like I’m much younger than I really am these days. I love these covers.

[@adamsteineke4661]

I'll be heading to the vinyl as soon as this video ends... absolutely love that entire album from Matchbox 20.

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

@@adamsteineke4661 It was one of very few albums that was good from start to finish.

[@mattshaheen5333]

Your hair is great!

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

@@mattshaheen5333 Thank you! I truly appreciate that. Usually people attack me for my hair color. So, thank you for your kindness about it! 😘

[@mattshaheen5333]

@@DEADisBEAUTIFUL sometimes people suck. Lol. It looks great

[@IrishAndAwkward]

This is definitely giving me Relient K 2nd or 3rd album vibes and I'm here for it.

[@nonamelegend_vapor]

Yesssssssssss

[@juliemclaughlin2089]

Exactly! :)

[@taylorpike1191]

Two Lefts Don't Make A Right (But Three Do) is by far my favorite!

[@yamueljackson]

I thought the same thing and I'm glad someone else said it.

[@yourmamsinmedms]

Omg reliant k 👀👀👀👀

[@blakepirtle]

Bro! The bass line after the first chorus? Nailed Mark on that. Another banger in the books!

[@marcobeltran7218]

Your ability to flawlessly make these covers is uncanny. You’re seriously seriously amazing. And I say this as a lifelong musician and amateur producer myself

[@zaneblack1132]

It's called editing chump.

[@justingrover8416]

You, sir, make fantastic music. Especially your "If Blink" covers.. Thank you for making this Thursday amazing.

[@gravedanger7405]

OMG HE ACTUALLY DID IT. I commented on the Harry Styles vid that I thought you should do it and holy fuck, this is more than I expected. You are so fucking talented. Not to say I was the influence, it was inevitable but so happy right now. Thank you Alex!

[@GGMURedDevil]

You've nailed yet another song! What a great song choice as well. Matchbox Twenty was my first ever concert back in 2001 along with Everclear & Lifehouse. I'd pay good money to see them on tour again.

[@scottbarham5180]

The ‘if blink’ videos/songs are amazing, massive blink fan myself and I love your take on these covers. Keep them coming!!

[@LightsandMotion]

really cool! Snappy drums

[@chriskujawski13]

I wish blink would bring you on tour to open singing all of these covers as them. That would be the best opening act I can think of!

[@joshuaphelps5273]

They can't have someone opening up for them that's better than they are!! Fr

[@briangoetz2307]

I love that the bass player persona is the one who sings and wears glasses. Bass players are always the most intelligent in the band

[@ceruleanfive]

2:45 and onwards is just pure gold, especially the comeback outro part.

[@evanmontgomery9499]

I was hoping that part went on further for like a guitar solo or something! So good

[@brandonwilt5125]

I want you to know that these covers are the best Blink 182 has sounded to me since their actual self-titled album. They are my all-time favorite band and your covers bring me a lot of happiness. Thank you for taking the time.

[@landonwilson6939]

Your blink covers are literally the lords work. Making all of our fantasies a reality

[@jsos9434]

One time in college my band and I worked on a Matchbox Twenty medley. On the day of the performance I asked “who here likes Matchbox Twenty?” - dead silence - Followed by us going into 3am>Real World>Push

[@krusemusic-r1c]

this is the death inevitable I needed. I can't believe this song was by Matchbox Twenty - but you definitely made it more metal. Alex you amaze me.

[@timlance2753]

The mixing and levels on this are so good. Man you are talented.

[@stevelucero9047]

Effing brilliant.... I can see it now.. Blink on tour in 2023... Tom: _"we're gonna do a cover, of a cover by Alex Melton... bet you know the lyrics... "_

[@themanbrodude]

Dude I slowed it down to .85 and .9 speed with that new custom setting on the playback speed tab. It sounds amazing, one of my favorite things ever. It makes the measures where the drums slow down pop way harder, and the harmonies sound even awesomer at that speed because the notes are held slightly longer. Also it brings out the dramatic elements of the vocals, and the good vibes too! Somehow slower makes it sound more like 90s to 2000s Blink. Anyway thank you for making this because it's dope

[@bobstoner415]

Excellent "If Blink wrote" vid! I always loved Matchbox and of course Blink, this is awesome!

[@odistabettor]

This is phenomenal. I mean, it shows off one of the things I like best about pop-punk--when it's got that music that feels triumphant or powerful but lyrics and meaning that feels contemplative, vulnerable, and somber.

[@twambamman]

How Alex hasn't hit a million subs yet is beyond me..... He's a 'go to' channel... and a channel I tell friends they HAVE TO check out. Unreal. Never stop please... for all of our sanities!

[@AlexisRoucourt]

KZbin algo prefers the yelling fast cuts money giving creators like MrBeast, sadly they’ll never highlight an account like Alex’s as much

[@jackyshields4344]

I don’t think you realize how accurate this is exactly they would make it a remix. Holy cow! Very nice job!

[@BenjyBraude]

The ADTR shirt though. So sick that you got to play with them! Another great video and cover dude!

[@wcrb15]

Awesome cover to kick off the new year. Enjoy your mini tour!

[@Hornrambo]

Don't ever stop, I can't wait to get to the point where I have 2 Spotify Playlists. My normal one, then other one which is just you covering all the songs on my normal Playlist.

[@RadMouth]

This is so great! My dad always played matchbox 20 "yourself or someone like you" and Hootie and the Blowfish "broken rearview mirror" on camping trips we went on growing up. Between that and growing up on blink, the offspring, and so on this is my childhood full circle and you absolutely nailed it. Freaking amazing man!

[@Ironhanded_Praetorian]

Dude, your covers got me into Blink 182. Their songs would come up play list from time to time, but I've now gone and listened to a few of their albums, and must say I lie them. Thank you 😊

[@hyrle750]

If you like Blink 182, I also recommend giving Matchbox 20 a listen as well. (That's who made the original song he covered here.)

[@Ironhanded_Praetorian]

@@hyrle750 I love Matchbox 20. Mad Season got me through a break up, especially Bent and If you're Gone.

[@seanseanseanh]

so good, my dude. that chorus is top notch.

[@3eb97]

This is one of the greatest things I've seen on the internet. You are amazing.

[@chasemillermusic]

I now realize that 3 AM has always been a pop punk song

[@ricklynn6176]

Simply genius 🤘🏼

[@bdwadley]

AMAZING, those drum off beats in the last chorus, last half were AWESOME

[@WhiskeyActualTV]

Two of my favorites in a mashup/cover I love it.

[@Oggyj1s]

Love it!!!!! Always putting me in better moods with your vids! Thank you! 🙌🏼💜 Also can't wait for your record to release!

[@jenniferokeefe367]

Love love love!!!!! You just get better and better. I am married to a drummer and we are in awe of your talent. We hope you come around NC sometime. We would love to see you in person. Congrats on the album! Can’t wait to get our hands on it.

[@scooteroo1701]

Amazing work as always. I always drop everything to watch your “if blink…” songs

[@BlaspheBeast]

That's a really good capture of Barkers style there. Well done.

[@Wise_Owl_94]

Thank you for mashing 2 of my all time favorite bands. Incredible work as always, man.

[@LowendNate]

every time these videos drop I love them so much! you always manage to kill it with this style of content much love brother.

[@NintenJoe09]

Working with Tom and Alan would be a dream come true! Can’t wait for the album!!

[@rotolotto]

Crushed as usual. Great job Melty.

[@TheNickjhaight]

These Blink videos/songs are always so great (and absolutely spot-on)

[@andrewfairhurst9526]

Seriously one of your best ones mate!

[@andrewhoward5823]

Thank you for this - and that breakdown... *chef's kiss*

[@hushvirginia]

Definitely a Mark song, so great choice of vocalisation. Another banger. Love it!!

[@IsikPalion]

I don’t even wait for your videos to load before I press the like button anymore. Already know how it’s going to go.

[@barefootwanderer]

daaaaaaaamn i got goosebumps from that chorus. well done mate, I love the original, Rob Thomas has a voice that does things to me lol, but this was an aweseome adaptation.

[@ninjakasman7120]

Sick cover bro

[@mr.pastaman]

Just found you and I love you! Definitely can't wait to hear the album, you gots yaself a new fan!

[@milkmansbaby]

This is genius. Can't wait to binge-watch your other videos!!! And yes I subscribed!!

[@GJ11598]

Hell yeah Long Island gig! I’ll be there man stoked to see you live! Been wanting to cover this song for so long but suck at figuring out how to play songs by ear lol. Should do some play throughs of some of your covers!

[@Diaoscur]

Congrats on the album! Keep having fun.

[@Lazyguy4Preds]

Yet another amazing cover! I always know when I see "If Blink 182 wrote...." it's gonna be incredible.

[@pibs1510]

duuude, you always know how to mix my fav emo nostalgia with your blink and country covers no youtuber gets me more excited for a new vid!

[@philq76]

Absolutely brilliant! It's musically impeccable and it's just friggin fun! Way to go!

[@joshmiller8033]

Listening to your covers takes me back man. Thank you. Need that for my soul.

[@sbcguitarist]

Your compositional skills are outstanding. You've truly outdone yourself with this one, Alex. Great work!

[@HyphenatedReality]

Loosely related, but one of my favorite hot takes to make is that Matchbox 20 is an emo band and I will not elaborate further. Love the cover!

[@joefrank5274]

Nailed it. Well done bro. Definitely stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

[@TheLionsDen]

Do 99 Red Balloons Blink Style next!

[@shaunwells9622]

Once again you knock it out of the park. Added to the playlist. I can't wait for your album to release at the end of this month.

[@ByTheLake81]

You rock, dude! These have become some of my favorite songs this past year.

[@babywolfz]

How Alex turns an epic song to an even more epic of a song really astonishes me ALL THE TIME! Thank you for this release Alex. This really puts a smile on my face everytime i replay it. And my replay button is almost broken because of me clicking it all the time after the song ended :P GO GO BLINK 1Elton

[@phatty5693]

Please, please, please get this one out on streaming services. One of your best yet!

[@travstar09]

Pure gold on these, always makes me wanna do a happy dance.

[@JSWalkerMusic]

I can always count on you for a half-time section and YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Great work as always.

[@helen_killer626]

Favorite song by MB20 and you've put such a good twist on it. Great job.

[@xbrandon]

I was starting to think there was an extended break but the grind still continues. I'm a sucker for riffs but these drums are ridic.

[@mtnbound2764]

dude you have that classic BLINK sound dialed so well!

[@pixelsandthingsplays]

Forgot how good this track is, not heard if for years man, so good to hear it like this.

[@adamlazzara8821]

This is so fire!! I love these covers!

[@TomahawkSowan]

Dude! You've done it again! I want all of these pop punk covers on one album. It would be everyone's summer soundtrack! Good luck brutha. Great job. EDIT: Just found and liked em all on Spotify lol!

[@grounded3792]

Bro gives me “Dude Ranch” vibes on every Blink vid. And I love it!! Takes me right back.

[@brskeel]

Dude I've been a blink fan since the 90s and trying to play like Travis for about that long and this video literally made my day. You're awesome!

[@caspertms8543]

Finally, the least clickbait thing I've seen all year. Couldnt be more accurate. Bravo homie😄

[@matthewmurrian]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen... And it's fantastic. What a great rendition of one great song in the style of another great band. You did justice to both of them, without a doubt.

[@atrainky]

Dude, your videos are amazing.

[@aaronc7428]

Dude your blow my mind constantly. So talented it’s insane. Everytime I watch your videos it’s like going down memory lane thanks for that🤙🏻

[@squowse3164]

You are absolutely killing it, brother! Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@FaustAndTheFurious]

This song was awesome! Huge Blink fan here. I think the only thing that could have made this better would of had Tom’s vocals on the second verse. Congratulations on the new album and on the mini tour!

[@lachienicholson1510]

A mashup of one of my favourite songs with one of my favourite bands. Absolutely brilliant match

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

You are so good at everything. Love this and can't wait for the album!!

[@Elphiyero10]

this song is an iconic classic to me and you kept it that way! great job.

[@findethanjames]

Sounded awesome! I was itching for some double-time beats in there though

[@PCGGC]

Magnificent work. You have a new subscriber

[@BennLuvsYou24]

So cool! Awesome job! Just stumbled upon this and glad I did.

[@apfundhe13]

This one is one of your finest covers yet, amazing job yet again!

[@scooz14]

How do these lyrics just come right back to me...thanks man. This is awesome!

[@lucasjordan7091]

Amazing😂 Do more of these, bro

[@ajryangameaudio]

Alex, you have the quintessential Blink sound down to an absolute science!!! Every element is perfect and the attention to detail across the board makes these covers so accurate and re-listenable!!

[@spaceracer23]

Now that Blink is touring again I hope they actually do a couple of these covers.