We Are The Champions - Queen - FUNK cover ft. Sarah Dugas

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A funk cover of "We Are The Champions" by Scary Pockets.
Musicians
Vocals: Sarah Dugas
Bass: Sam Wilkes
Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
Keys: Jack Conte
Recording Engineer: Eric Van Lake
Recorded at Boulevard Recording in Hollywood, CA.
Produced, mixed, mastered, and edited by Scary Pockets.
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[@ScaryPockets]

We got together over the weekend to record this one, and as we were learning it, we couldn't help but flip out at the songwriting and harmonic changes. We kept looking at each other and saying "Fucking Freddie!!" We all know it's a great song, but learning the chords brings it into a whole new light. There are two (not one, but TWO) key changes in the verse, and the chorus modulates up a whole step -- and somehow, Freddie makes the whole thing feel effortless and and natural. We all just sing along. As if it makes total sense.... and all that complexity boils away leaving a fucking awesome pop song. Freddie, you are a historic songwriter! Your genius will be known for generations. Thanks for all you've given us.

[@silasdc73]

This is great.

Wow!! I wonder why I have always disliked this song because, in my mind, it sounds _too banal_. I am not a musician but I usually like chords and progressions that are unusual. It is amazing that this sounds to my uneducated ears simple and unoriginal in spite of being, as I understand now, quite the contrary. All in all, I still don't like the song, even in your arrangement - but now I have no idea why. Taste is a weird thing.

[@BAwesomeDesign]

Perhaps the hardest thing about writing music that isn't just 4-5-6-1 is making anything outside of that sound natural. Good call on this being an unusual progression. Voice leading is where it's at.

[@dicktus]

Meanwhile looking for the best songs to cover, keep on training on ur neck muscles guys! You guys FUNK!

[@AmyUno]

I will never forget playing We Are The Champions for the first time on the ukulele. My best description is I melted. This is a really great cover as usual

[@daniellesmagic]

Sarah is killing the mic control!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are all the real deal and funky as ever. Keep it up! We love it!

[@dantonzanetti]

Damn right! Someone please teach her to push the mic away while screaming!!! Totally vibe killer....

[@SoerenAU]

Sweet !!

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

What a voice. What a shirt.

[@thekeypresser]

great hair too

[@tatsuyayamaguchi1680]

Matt Good awful shirt :/, great voice :)

[@elisadifilippo9170]

Matt Good she makes me think of my latin teacher but I'm in love

[@rick9977015]

I wanna pet that kitty.

[@yacobarlan]

3D SHIRT

[@martinodgers1845]

It's awesome to see musicians "feeling" the music, not just playing it...... awesome guys ;)

[@zacbauman6748]

love the keyboard player in every song. he loves every second

[@theodorussuwatan1042]

me too

[@PasanJayaweeraYashoda]

He's jack Conte, founder of this band, patreon

[@mausib]

I did not know what to expect when I saw Queen and Funk!!! Bravo!! I love it!

[@josephngo8389]

I wish evey bass player was like this one

[@phlabass]

Joseph Ngo it would be quite a boring world.i mean he's crazy good but...everyone sounding the same?come oooon

[@Generalbas1972]

@@phlabass hahahahaha crazy good...hahahahaha i love that joke

[@jom519]

Leeasin to de Vulfpeck.

[@Whosagoodboi]

Sam Wilkes is a damn Genious. Check his work with Knower. And Louis Cole its incredible

[@_yhs]

you’ll be able to be with one if you can be a singer/guitarist/drummer/keyboard player like these ones

[@TheAnusuyamitra]

this is the BEST scary pockets cover of any kind.

[@adrievankempen2054]

Before I never liked The Queen, but now I started learning with this number alsoo in my style, loved it!!!!

[@filipstrugar2346]

I love how ryan and jack exchange regarding the amazing voice of Sarah, feels so alive, its like they never have ever heard her voice. Way to go guys and girls!

[@Cris-ko6dh]

Simply all of you are "the champions", thank you very much and special mention for the voice of this queen!!!! Congrats for your enormous and talented work!

[@dzakyfajratama8980]

Please cover can't take my eyes of you with funk version! it'd be great cover tho

[@ofekmeshulam1688]

Dzaky Fajratama i loveee that song

[@raf7274]

Up

[@raf7274]

Up

[@raf7274]

Up

[@raitaigeinji]

Yes!

[@ProjectMusicPromo]

Loving the vocals and a strong Stevie Wonder kind of vibe. This has me tapping my feet and nodding my head :)

[@BrunaChaves09]

As someone who is currently trying to learn how to play one or two instruments, sometimes I find myself getting mad over chords I can not manage to play or solos that do not sound as I expected. At those moments, music is to me nothing more than repetition, effort and a lot of hard work. But watching you guys, I remember that music is actually all about passion and fun. I hope I get to, one day, be as talented a musician as you are! Thank you for producing such great videos, thank you for putting your music online for the world to hear and thank you for having fun with us. Greetings from Brazil 💚💛

[@snwbrdhb]

This. Voice!!! First time I’ve ever heard a group do this song any measure of justice. And you guys killed it!

[@ascetic3312]

I was surprised and happy to see Sam Wilkes playing with KNOWER on a recent video of theirs. He's bloody everywhere.

[@arturoarellano4710]

This was so perfectly made, btw I still really want to see a video of every band member being introduced please!!!

[@ncarbonell]

One of the 3 best covers you'd made. Simply perfect. The song helps,its awesome.

[@lionking1147]

très belle interprétation bravo au musicien vraiment professionnel 🎹🎸🎵🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺

[@TGun7]

WOW! WOW! Did I mention, WOW? Everyone is amazing. Love the singer's voice. This channel is amazing.

[@rustykate12]

Every day when i don't manage to listen to this is a sad day, the best thing i have ever seen on youtube. Morbid I know but this will be my funeral song!!

[@scottrowe533]

Great performance, everyone! I could not have imagined a funk version of this stadium rock classic, but you kids really brought the heat and the swing. Sarah's vocals are especially impressive. Really beautiful guitar (and cool licks), Ryan.

[@shin8249]

Keyboardist look's like happy. (I am little worried about his neck lol)

[@sacstudiosargentina]

Jack Conte - CEO of Patreon and musician

[@LUGASLUG]

hahah xd nice coment.

[@JornLavoll]

That bass player is so

[@AlexFrezCorrea]

Jorn Lavoll He has a funkin style

[@violao206]

Love this bassist that was also featured in the band Knower's videos as well, IIRC.

[@marknmeuse7136]

I agree. I don't know how Freddie came up with the chord progression (especially in the chorus). It's original/never been done before. He is a genius and one of my favorite songwriters since I was very young. I have a cover of this song (just me and a piano)... I tried my best to learn it by ear and would like to know what people think.

[@bostonseeker]

It just struck me -- for younger Boomers and Gen-Xrs, this song did for us what Sinatra's "I Did It My Way" did for my parents' generation. It's likely Freddie had that Sinatra in mind when he wrote this. Anyway, Sarah does an amazing job with voice and mic interaction and dynamic control -- forceful and understated at the same time, a feat.

[@ElvarMasson]

To be honest, I don't find any of the chords in this song difficult / complicated. It's like with any other song; it's either catchy or not catchy, original or not. Obviously it's very original (not the typical G-C-D / C-Am-F-G), but it's not a difficult song to learn

[@moatzsy7931]

You guys are doing such a great work

[@nataliesmith6489]

My word!!!+ What a incredible voive🎉

[@kristcandra1229]

You all guys the real champion.. awesome...

[@SaraReneFelton]

My favorite cover of you guys so far!! Love her unique voice

[@GabrielRodrigues-sq2zo]

Laura Mace and Sarah Dugas ALWAYS conquer my Heart!

[@andreportela1339]

...modulação pirante!!!! 🎶👏👏👏👏🎶

[@TheMak445]

Love it, well done guys. It rare to hear somebody do something different and something with Queen that sounds as good as the original ;-).

[@eddiecousinsjr]

best cover of this song ever - period!

[@vocestartup7656]

To me, you reched perfection in this presentations. What an incredible voice what a sensational arrangement. Greeting from Brazil.

[@tylervarnell]

Gooooooodness. My favorite Scary Pockets so far. by far. Wow, this redefines an all-time great song for me

[@LuchableBox]

crying over that look the bassist gives the guitarist at 1:06 its so quick, its so subtle, but i miss having that chemistry with another musician. (AKA Find another musician that glances at you for a split second like sam wilkes does)

[@minao9485]

What a voice, you slay girl !

[@longchia89]

Not just that but the whole crew made it FUNKAY!!

[@enkibumbu]

The drum tone is spectacular, as is the drummer's restraint.

[@francescobrasi1804]

Keyboard tone superb. And the voice as well...

[@ivanscottw]

Really like this smooth/funky version ! A complete different song - but I could listen it on a loop !

[@Kavi_Sedai]

What the heck?? Soooooo good! Wow! Amazing!

[@ginabonilla2450]

Me he quedado pegada a esta versión. Muy buena!!!!😀😀

[@chadryckman7349]

I personally knew I was a champion, didn't know until today phenomenal music still exists.

[@youbalezekias]

ohhhhhh thanks, you covered it and didn't not detroy it... Iove Sarah DUGAS and I love SCARY POCKETS :)

[@LaSosig]

I'm new to this channel and have fallen in love immediately!!!!! Long live the FUNK

[@rudypasquale2976]

Wow- such a beautiful rendition!! Gotta listen again right away!

[@andfil1971]

You are champions!Great!

[@bryanudc]

Excelentísima versión, muy emocional y una interpretación magistral. Después de la de Queen esta es la mejor versión.

[@djtrees2411]

Hermosa composición! Arteeeeee saludos desde Argentina

[@cecilmarino]

Yo también soy de argentina pero hablo inglés 😅

[@lukeskywalk9773]

First time I saw this band today! Great stuff!

[@mitzirojo3152]

Simplemente espectacular!!!

[@MixUelo80]

The guitar player really enjoys the passion of keyboard player. Great channel. Great sessions

[@humankindmedia9741]

You guys are killing my neck! Such a good song to cover (thanks for the tribute to Freddie, rest his brilliant soul). Groovilicious rendering of the classic, a clever and perfect execution. Complex yet simple. All feel and funk. And the singer!!!! Send the police. She's so good it's criminal!

[@samwilkins4569]

I like how Ryan moves!!!

[@franckbonnard5849]

Je l'écoute en boucle.... Quel groove.....

[@adnamoo]

I am enjoying these covers SO MUCH. So much... casual talent?... in one room! Thank you SP!

[@laliebertet4568]

So nice !!!! 😍😍 I've fallen in love with the male chorus at the end !!

[@stevenreichertart]

Best cover I've ever heard of this song!

[@giuseppefabbricatore4314]

Great voice

[@jrockn77]

Just fantastic.

[@swampbear55]

The best ever cover of this song. What a voice!

[@turtlduv80]

Perfect combination! I've been a fan of Sarah's since the Duhks. You guys are amazing!

[@RickySnows]

May the funky music live forever... Everybody seemed so pleased to make a good sound... Well done guys ;)

[@ignasiussunarsono]

Keep doing all the great things and become the Champions guys!!!

[@nataliesmith6489]

What a wonderful voice ❤️

[@lakishaallen3657]

Her voice is very unique...i love it

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

I love it

[@gregc.9035]

What a voice!!!!!!! ...and the band deserves just as much credit. I've listened to Pomplamoose for a while now...did they change their name to scary pockets?

[@chryktus9040]

Sarah Dugas makes my Heart throb!

[@ofekmeshulam1688]

Incredible cover and insanee vocals i was shocked the whole song

[@rodrigom8043]

Sarah Dugas you are amazing!

[@panchosaave1]

Woooooooow!!!!!! Bello!!!! Genial!!!! Magnífico!!!! I like!!!!!

[@ibrahim_anacali]

I love it, wonderfull interpretations!

[@jeanfontaine]

Tout simplement superbe ❤️

[@JamieThelin]

those backing vocals add so much to this track

[@cosmomanfred1439]

Great tune, great arangement and just groovy music. Thanks:)

[@chelmoraes3502]

Muito bom!!!!

[@claudiomiranda2]

Congratulations !!! muito bom o som, cada instrumento muito bem tocados e a voz espetacular!!!

[@TonyWho0]

How have I not seen or heard this before?! This is AMAZING!! Great work!

[@teachermarcus.vinicius]

OMG! What a voice my Lord!!!!! Congrats on the incredible version!!!!!

[@Aristogato.]

He visto colores nuevos con mis oídos después de escuchar esto, increíble!

[@martacotuna]

Amazing, guys! And by far, the best voice so far!

[@a.1111]

soooo glad i can see jacks playing in this one cause he is a beast wow

[@gregglockhart9551]

Beautifully sung and played. A joy!

[@ErinEllenCreates]

We've all heard this song a bazillion times❤ . So much so that I don't listen to it anymore. I wanted to experience it again and went looking for a different version, arrangement, style, whatever you call it, and this version is it! Thank you!😊

[@ericzenk4404]

you guys are awesome. I found the channel yesterday and I like almost everything I have heard so far. In a just world you'd have about 100x more subscribers.

[@debajyotisg]

How is Sarah Dugas even possible? It should be illegal to be this awesome. The whole band here.

[@giuliaostoni6235]

Just beautiful

[@jasonaaron1077]

WOW! Jack and everyone!!killed it👍🏼

[@PacMan-rc1ub]

You Guys just keep slaying it, that was Farken Awesome

[@vanthyrr6425]

I love this cover. Great band guys !.

[@helenebonhomme6760]

THIS ONE IS VERY MY FAVORITE !!

[@danieledeangelis8406]

Stupenda!

[@khomol]

Wooo amazing voice

[@flickfi]

Real talent.

[@chaosblow4838]

Your best song Imo

[@leogold75]

Grandissimi!!!!!!!

[@fidelovski]

So AMAZING!!!! You really funk the zone!

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Really great! Loved it. Very unique and original cover.