If Green Day's 'Basket Case' Was a Country Radio Hit

[@luckyjalyt]

How in the world are you able to consistently put out such high quality content in so quick succession? Not even just the performances, but the filing and editing. Seriously you are something else man

[@gundamzerostrike]

Once you know how to play and sing, doing alternative versions of songs is actually quite fun and they come naturally. The guy is probably addicted to doing these. Once you can do it, you simply have to do it.

[@christianmino4073]

@@gundamzerostrike IKR! how much fun it is to play stuff in different genres and have people be like "oh shit!" lol

[@jerbear97]

it's his day job now

[@oOImpulseOo]

You could not have said it better. Here's the funny thing to me. If I just scrolled through his videos looking at the titles and I asked myself do I need to hear a remix of this or that the answerer would most likely be no. Like does Basket case need a remix, I'd say no. Does Basket case need a country remix, um it's country, definitely not. But when it comes to Alex I'm fuck'n click'n. This dude oozes creativity and I've yet to find a video that didn't leave me thoroughly entertained. Love this guy!

[@WorldGoods]

Gotta be magic powers he holds

[@MrSpeedyAce]

The balance of your sound is unparalleled. You seriously need to give a class on how you master this sound. It's just perfect.

[@suburbanindie]

I was thinking about this. The electronic drums probably cut the time recording in half if not more.

[@MrSpeedyAce]

@@suburbanindie Yeah for sure! I just love the immersive sound of all the instruments. Perfectly balanced. It’s definitely album quality.

[@mattdistad1338]

Even just a 10+ hour video of him making a song in real time, I would watch

[@MrSpeedyAce]

@@mattdistad1338 That would be something amazing!

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

​@mattdistad1338 yes this too!

[@iankeith]

I am *viscerally* upset at how well this works. Don't ever stop being amazing. XD

[@leroy4476]

I hate modern country and especially "stadium" and "bro" country, but when you take a song and transform it into country I always love it.

[@AlexMelton]

Love to hear it!

[@razetheroof2012]

I was going to say this exact same thing. Absolutely out-of-this-world. The Meltons delivering as per usual. Just another day at the office. 🤘🤘🤘

[@ahnmin]

That first "Am I just stoOOOOoooOned" really clinches it.

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Totally.

[@ana_22_74]

This song makes me feel like… my child hood grown up. So perfect, it’s that same song… just different sound.. and yet it sounds, the same but different? It gives me that feeling when you first heard a song when you were younger and you were like omg I love this and it just hits that spot in your heart and soul. Lol dam pretty deep. It’s great to hear the old stuff still sound so amazing but new. Great job

[@Paroxsym-OX]

The only bad thing about this song, is that I can't stream it on Spotify yet! Seriously the biggest pet peeve I have with your music.... can't get enough!

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

KZbin music homie!

[@richardarbuckle8603]

You are nothing short of a musical genius! The way you take these songs and reimagine them is amazing!!!!

[@TheBanndit]

Dude you are a legend. I would love if you covered "She" by "Green Day" as well. The original is great, and the "Mad Caddies" cover is sublime but I'd love to see what you could pull off with it. Have a fantastic day dude, you certainly made mine!

[@significantjoe]

And Sassafras Roots

[@MikeyBlighe]

I don't know how but you keep turning genres I don't ever touch into something I find genuinely amazing. Legendary.

[@richardjones1988]

Always have the time to listen to you whine.

[@ThisIsChandler]

Does this guy ever miss? Cause if ya ask me, it’s just hit and hit and hit. Well done Melton!

[@ZeldaRose579]

The harmonies in this key are 😍!

[@hamburgerzzzzz]

Would love some long-form production tutorials from you! I'm looking to more actively self-produce. Thanks for dropping another banger

[@brendanbinniker5817]

Masterpiece, as always, Alex!

[@bloomylicious]

The days between your new releases are the darkest, thanks for another banger!

[@christianmino4073]

I legit read "thanks for another burger" LMAO

[@bloomylicious]

@@christianmino4073 burgers are great too, so sounds good to me!

[@larrypelrine1799]

My middle school days just called....awesome cover, Alex.

[@JustJessee]

I.... loath modern country, bro-country however it's referred.....but I can appreciate deeply how well your spin works. The grasp of what makes that genre work, and ability to apply it to the right song, in the right way is just amazing. I want everyone, everywhere to hear your version of this song. Yet I never want to hear it again myself because the entire album Dookie has such a special place in my memory, hearing it in this way kinda breaks my heart? If that makes sense to anyone else let me know I'm not alone lol

[@audeng8485]

Stadium country makes me so angry nearly every time I hear it…but the roots of the genre are so poignant, and I actually really like the soundscape of modern country. I just abhor the content of the lyrics and the way metrosexual millionaires busk it to so many working class people. Alex really captures all I like about the original songs and country that make these covers so wonderful! I agree.

[@Jourmand1r]

@@audeng8485 does bo burnam write all your opinions for you?

[@OlYables]

This cover almost sounds more like a Christian rock cover than a country one.

[@djxiii]

This is just amazing.

[@lyndseyweston3855]

Goodness I don't even like country but this slaps! You're such a talented artist never stop being you!

[@mollyscozykitchen4693]

This is nothing short of brilliant. Basket Case is one of my favorite Green Day songs; my favorite on the Dookie album. I despise modern country, but this… this is art.

[@Zillvr]

That was chill and cozy to listen to, thanks Alex!

[@ANRQAngel]

That opening is great, I almost expected to hear the opening Riff from Hoobastank's the Reason to start playing.. most underrated and super-talented artist right here!! Well done, Alex!!

[@drummerdrummer5535]

This is awesome as always! I'm getting some heavy Eric Church vibes with this one! Nice job!

[@BryanLewisMusic]

Honestly, I clicked on this not expecting to like it, and was completely blown away. You have a new fan/subscriber! Thanks a lot!

[@rhjaber]

Hard to believe how much talent Alex has!!! Props to you, bro.

[@arianna1280]

this cover is so good oh my god, also love the shirt! A young the giant cover would be amazingggg

[@gloffo]

The way you changed the timing slightly when changing chords just makes me smile. Very good!

[@jonlosen9713]

Hell ya Alex. keep it up!!

[@terrillmel]

Country songs wish they were this good.

[@davidmooney5528]

Bro, I don't even like country, especially newer country, I'm a metal guitarist, but I have to say, that was actually really good. So good I played it twice. Very good take. The slowing of the verses and extenuating of the chorus, brilliant. That was really good and very music worthy. Keep em coming! Love it!

[@mattiasrubin9738]

Howdy from Sweden, Perfection as always!

[@slapshot1d1ot]

Y'all've heard of Jazzket Case, now here's Country Case

[@eMorphized]

Would a Pat Benatar cover be called Lipstick Case?

[@juliabizzi]

This is a masterpiece! Incredible, my friend! Congratulations!

[@bijolicideris1293]

a new fan here! you are so underrated my dude. you're very talented and your covers are not exaggerated so they are really pleasant to listen to. hope you get more subscriber man. keep it up!

[@scandalousbob]

This made me smile. These country conversions are all great!

[@kevinfernando]

This is amazing!!

[@CrashPhantom]

And here I was listening to Basket Case this morning. What great timing.

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Well done sir 🤘 If that were a new country song and i heard it on the radio i would be impressed and interested in hearing more from the band.

[@kittawa]

The steel guitar! :D Great way to start my day. Thank you!

[@therealmorganofficial]

You are a national treasure sir!

[@stevenbard8026]

I hit the like button when the ads are still running. I just be knowin... ❤️❤️🔥🔥🙌🙌

[@bethanymason5255]

Brilliant as always

[@RAMcIntosh]

I love that you have the young the giant T-shirt from the concert!! Took my son tonight to see them

[@waltervillacorta32]

I needed this so hard

[@Eightupman]

Sheesh. Another remake I didn't know I needed in my life. Why are you not killing it on stage yet??

[@CoreChamber]

Sounds like a local band covering of Green Day. ;) Love your art.

[@dazwold]

This is fucking brilliant! No doubt about it, your best yet!

[@csblakeley]

Please release this legitimately. I didn't know I needed this until I did...

[@mayge1234]

This may be the best one yet. Took a genre I don’t like and made me enjoy it. Awesome job

[@rebeltexan2814]

Because it doesn’t sound like country. Sounds more contemporary.

[@jasondejong3062]

Went in with low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised! Well done sir, well done👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AndreVlaamsValle]

This is sheer madness! 9.9 effort and only could get a 10 if sung by Darius Rucker. Knowing it will never happen, your version is 10!

[@blakejdowney]

Does Alex sleep? I bet it's hard with so many genius covers swimming around in your head. Another hit!

[@mknight3145]

You are amazing. I’m listening all yours. You inspired me.

[@BillyTheKidder]

They’re all Alex Melton sounding to me.. And this a classic Alex Melton. 👍

[@jonbetts3619]

Love it. Almost goes a bit Dashboard Confessional-y at the end there.

[@SteveOGRock]

Marvellous stuff!

[@kristinstatler1453]

The way you pull these off so accurately though. ❤❤

[@lufkinmj4]

You've been on fire lately! Another classic.

[@jamesgresavage3951]

This is just amazing. How do you do perfectly emulate so many genres??

[@straightrippnable706]

I started to get my own Melt'on, as your guitar playing started!! I was singing Papa Roach's "scars" lyrics

[@laurenthompson3096]

Gut punched with all this awesome nostalgia. Amazing as always!

[@lawtkia]

Oh man, this slaps so hard. Love it. Keep it up Alex!

[@averyyoutube]

As much as you like doing this, your calling is production. I'll come work for you in a heartbeat. AM Production. There's talent everywhere ready to make millions. Go bro. Go.

[@mantis1977]

How the hell did u come up with this?!? Unreal!!!! 1000%

[@JeremyReedMusic13]

All the stylings of modern country. SO DAMN GOOD!! 🤠🤩

[@thereprieve]

Yay! I can finally understand the lyrics to this song. Thank you sir!

[@picjules]

Dude, your content is insanely magic! You make my day every single time you post a cover!!

[@savedbytheblood333]

And just like that, I'm back in high school living my little emo life lol thank you man

[@JohnHazelwood58]

I played this song once as a blues ... that was a lot of fun, too. But nice version - thanks for the video!

[@maf6508]

drinking a couple listening to this has made my night , cheers ...

[@jamesferguson1666]

This is sick. As is much of your content. Well done well done. Please keep up everything!

[@eriksegura3190]

I wish i had 1/4 of your talent man, amazing work and so much fun to watch, I love the idea of genre crossovers, did that back in the day in a tejano band i was in playing rock or pop in our style, didn't take off, was too early i think, now this stuff hits big now. Love it! Keep up the amazing work!

[@DaniEmber]

Alex you amaze me every time, I’m OBSESSED! 😂 big fan 🖤🤘 need to see you live one day!

[@fueledbycurry]

LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG

[@seanslatter4311]

Dude!! That was awesome!! Wish I could do this kind of stuff

[@fedelercari]

This is just incredible work!!!!

[@Derbycityborn]

Diggin it man. It’s got a Blues Travelers feel to it.

[@snowflake1125]

How can you change your voice to sound just like singers of these songs! Evident in your Blink 182 videos switching between Mark and Tom but... man hearing this I'm at my first live concert ever with Billie Joe singing their song with a country background. You're so creative, never give up the dream!

[@imunfathomable]

Your whole production is A+ quality.

[@LennieDean]

What a blast! And know we know where Emo meets Pop Country!

[@darkcorpd]

Alex, you are fighting in the wrong direction! Your punk covers are much attractive!

[@motogpfanatic]

Is that a bit of banjo set back in the mix? chefs kiss pal!

[@zachataiyan8238]

I'm seriously pumped for the 400K subscriber celebration. Any day now...

[@TheSkittel66]

I wish I could subscribe again each time I see a new video. You are awesome!

[@SeanRefsnider]

The original was a staple in my teenage years. This version, *chef’s kiss*

[@farmfreshable]

I just love this and am going to listen again and again.

[@RobDHamilton]

Instant classic. What an arrangement, incredible sound.

[@guitarzan31]

Really well done. Like how you made it your own. I think some background fiddle or steel guitar for accents would have really pushed it into the country lane. But this was really really good.

[@austinsherwood4931]

Great song, but let's take a moment to listen to the hits you put on that drum set. So strong, it's awesome!

[@TheGamingShelf]

I’ve never clicked on a video faster! 🤘

[@ebalojosh]

Major props dude. You never disappoint

[@newhampshirenate]

If radio was still a thing, this song would be on it! EXCELLENT!

[@marshallhall7097]

Wow… this is amazing man! For once the algorithm got it right! Subbed 🤘

[@kaypee702]

Alex, you win the “who has the most fun at work” prize.

[@ebodaman]

This is great! Good job!

[@tommy.w84]

That vocal line is so perfect, nothing will change it! as you can see in this just slow version... ;-)

[@JosephStockwell026]

You make it sound like Green Day covered you. Absolutely brilliant.

[@danpage2589]

Got to make it a single get this out to the world!! Just perfect welldone

[@tommahon9119]

You sir are incredible 🙏🏼