Fireflies - Owl City - Electric Guitar Cover

Fireflies - Owl City - Electric Guitar Cover
This is my electric guitar cover of the song 'Fireflies' by Owl City
This riff was way harder than I tought it would be, but sounds cool on guitar I think!
Thank you Mateus Asato for the inspiration
Feel free to comment on what you think:)
// JJ Tejlgaard
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Lyrics:
You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread (thread, thread)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
Leave my door open just a crack
Please take me away from here
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac
Please take me away from here
Why do I tire of counting sheep?
Please take me away from here
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (they said farewell)
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar (jar, jar, jar)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)

[@Tgras2012]

That tone combined with that intro is too strong for this world ...

[@KingChaos777]

hes too strong to be left alive

[@tjselwyn7003]

The world was not ready

[@skywaitokia5161]

No cap

[@fireum92]

Gave me chills! I've ALWAYS loved the opening riff to the song but never really liked the vocals... this is exactly what I needed!

[@nikomahal]

He plays amazing but he really has his tone dialed in

[@Zephyr2324]

Let us rejoice, for the algorithm has brought us yet another gem.

[@nickrkr]

Cheers to that

[@LJCountry88]

Yessir!!

[@benphillipson3260]

Yepp

[@cokiridede8341]

yep

[@JustInCase_007]

Praise the algorithm gods

[@devinsmith5926]

This has to be one of the COOLEST FREAKING COVERS I have had the opportunity of letting my senses be overtaken by. 💚

[@sinisternemesis1918]

Yo bro, I'm a life long metal head that's had a really quiet love affair with some old pieces of pop music, and lemme tell you. You covered this with everything in mind, this is truly a masterpiece. Where ever you are now man, I wish you the best in your future projects, and hope the quality keeps going forth. This is pure magic to my ears man, you really outdid yourself. I wish I had this to play at my wedding back in 2011, because I would have played right along with it brother!!

[@blushiro29]

rock on you too ma man. im a life long metal head aswell, but jens bought me into some pop music. but the intro and the tone hes has in this one. sheeeeeesh

[@prapanchparash]

This may just have 35k views right now .. but everyone who saw it knows that this is worth more than 100million views

[@AndaSyafrianda]

1billion yes

[@jesseriemersma9432]

I will come back after 1 year. If it isn't over a million than this world is broken.

[@sayan6728]

Trillion

[@ethansucksatcuphead]

111k a week later!

[@Bieniu92]

170k two weeks later. There's hope, friend

[@Megawillstar]

So sick bro. You made the flies in my room go to fire!

[@JensJulius]

Thanks bro!

[@micahk8947]

@@JensJulius can you play Castle on a Hill? This last one was amazing

[@rishibadwaik1423]

Are u guys related?

[@k-evolucion]

@@rishibadwaik1423 Probably brothers (since they call each other that way :P)

[@Jasekingg]

*catch on fire

[@poketmaa14]

this is by far the best cover of this song that I've seen

[@bobby_hill8357]

I agree. I checked out a bunch of other covers of this song, and this is def the best one.

[@liamwakeham5126]

Best cover of all time 😊

[@danharwood147]

Clayton Kings is the best and cleanest

[@PauloSZN]

Mateus Asato's cover is better.

[@robboltwood]

Look up the banjo version

[@jxj03]

I can feel his originality and the combination of Mateus Asato ringing out so good🔥

[@jeffhenderson5995]

Playing chops aside, that guitar tone is incredible.

[@richardhouser2414]

Amazing tone, indeed. This cover alone made me decide to learn this song. Any tips for the pedal chain?

[@landyfischer6275]

Are those EMGs?

[@VLAD-xo8ng]

Man, that guitar didn't have the slightest idea what sort of magic was gonna perform

[@christopherpowell1172]

I've never seen another guitar cover that makes me want to practice more and quit altogether at the same time 😂😅. Fantastic cover🙌

[@COU51N.Kyle.]

1:25 anybody else get chills?

[@kirag6407]

Yes absolutely.

[@shayanbintariq2219]

The most in a while

[@esdeathsama_]

I keep repeating it

[@smirk_studio]

YES

[@Fip999]

100%

[@classiccj2569]

Only in the beginning and I'm already hooked I literally heard the first beginning notes and couldn't stop listening from there

[@random__m3867]

Same here 😀

[@siliannigallegos1691]

this song has so many memories behind it and you did fantastic playing it 🤟🏼🎸🔥🖤

[@JensJulius]

True! Thanks a lot!

[@brandonrickrode]

Bro...What did I just watch?.......this was out of this world....like this isn't just some kid sitting at home playing guitar. The guitar is playin you bro. It's like you're not even trying. 10/10 x 1,000,000

[@qinghai1]

Oddly enough I can remember the first time I heard this song on the radio. I had to pull over and look it up. Just ran across this video a few weeks ago and have probably watched it 50 times. Awesome playing and awesome sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@yanzokikon5675]

Thank you so much...this reminds me of a friend that passed away during our college days. He used to annoy me listening to this song 24x7 but now it brings me fond memories everytime I hear this tune

[@angelangel-li9yd]

I feel this quite the same homie. Music, pictures, KZbin is the closes we will ever get to a time machine dont ever forget that I know that now.

[@legendpyno6599]

U broke my heart bro Much Love!

[@shattfuph5911]

I imagine myself playing it in front of school and everyone is like "wooah"

[@chamreymiraflores8354]

Same lol

[@jamescroft8297]

See i do too, only difference is nerves throw off my playing

[@kralonioalex3228]

Same here🤣🤣🤣💔

[@dannymusquiz1203]

That’s not how it works sorry

[@johnsl7293]

@@dannymusquiz1203 Clearly 🤦‍♂️

[@nimda1]

I forgot to thank you. I learned to play this a couple of months ago and I improved so much along the way, just to play this song the exact way you do. This video radically improved my guitar playing in so many ways. So thank you, really!

[@Eirikross]

How long did it take you to learn?

[@rainbowunicornnun]

This is the coolest, best cover of Fireflies I've ever heard next to the original. I can't explain in words just how amazing this cover is, it's the feeling it gives me. Amazing job!!!

[@codeduck1948]

I love watching musicians get lost in the music. It's so clear that you're having fun with this song and just letting it flow. Plus, the song brings me back to my angsty young adult years which, despite how it sounds, is actually quite fun!

[@daltong6694]

i know this song is memed on hard but this is actually pretty fire

[@joeaardvark9214]

When it's played like this, and without lyrics, it's almost tolerable. The actual song is the softest piece of shit I've ever heard.

[@robsonaugusto1002]

@@joeaardvark9214 oh c'mon , it's a cute song..

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@robsonaugusto1002 Cringe.

[@YinYangLogo]

I remember one time in college when I was over at a friend's for a party - it was already a bit into the night and we were all well into being drunk and dancing around. When this song came on in the playlist, the level of pure joy and excitement was indescribable. Good memories :) It's also a banger

[@michaelnajoan5104]

@@joeaardvark9214 and that's exactly why you can't be an Owl City fan

[@abeerdatta7702]

This is beautiful! Amazing job, 'Fireflies' is one of my fav songs...👌

[@ematise]

I like you're doing not only covers but also put your creativity mark on them trough improvising and filling in between the notes.

[@JensJulius]

I've finally started to upload tabs on both Patreon and my homepage: jensjulius.com/tabs/ Let me know what tabs you would like me to upload:)

[@austinhauzel453]

Love me like there's no tomorrow emotional.. please

[@bryanbaite9976]

Pls perform ellie guolding -close to me in ur next video

[@gangabudhathoki819]

Rhcp- snow

[@allijo5475]

could you do sign of the times harry styles on electric

[@eddieschwark8725]

The wine the beer and the whiskey

[@purnadeepc]

A young Liam Neeson on the guitar. No talking, all action.

[@Gen.Admission]

he has a very particular set of skills

[@jerodskau4308]

I could totally kick Liam Neeson's ass - Peter Griffin

[@robertclark6039]

Dang dude!!!! Keep up the great tunes and talent!! I have watched your videos about one thousand times each. Such a breath of fresh air when watching these.

[@clipsmasterproductions7479]

Really love this cover! Your guitar style and ornamentations are so good and fun to see/hear.

[@orbitalpotato9940]

This man puts the fire in fireflies

[@Asian-Hawaiian-Orian]

This is absolutely incredible man. Perfect amount of jazz scale in your playing as well. You should honestly have millions of subscribers.

[@johnmcdonald323]

That was the best Fireflies cover I've ever seen!!! Awesome 👌!! Very well done 👏!!

[@Tomobra41]

Everything beautiful !!

[@luc1fr489]

This is Epic and Beautiful at the same time

[@sasanders72]

You know what kinda sucks to think about... if he had put this cover up when this song came out, this channel would have several million subs by now. It would have exploded. He definitely deserves 10x the subs he currently has

[@Monophobial]

Awesome interpretation of this song! Would love to hear more like this in your style

[@themooch5454]

For me this is the best cover on your channel. I literally come back daily. Love your work.

[@rossbrigolimusic]

This is awesome. I did’t expect that melody to be playable in a guitar.

[@creedbratton716]

99% of melodies are playable on guitar.

[@rossbrigolimusic]

Can you play Stevie Wonder’s Superstitious on guitar? Is that one of the 1%?

[@siraj_a.r.411]

Most melodies are actually playable on guitar due to the fretboard system and six strings

[@dave7922]

@@rossbrigolimusicmost definitely. As long as you’re not playing chords with too many notes being spaced out by too wide of intervals yes. Also you can only go so many 100s of bpms. For example, rush E has too many notes and not enough strings strings played by not enough fingers to be played on a single guitar, and additionally I’m not sure even the best players could do it in time if it were spaced between 2 or 3 guitars.

[@dbio305]

@@dave7922 rush E was technically not meant for humans

[@deanhollywood8868]

I have watched this god knows how many times and I will always love this

[@komo50]

This is instantly one of my favorite versions to listen to - fantastic!

[@AlexEdstrom]

This is incredible. Great production on top of the shredding.

[@iamZivM]

That's some pro guiter player.. You got the vibe!! i just started to play before a while.. i wish to play like this time to practice :D You are awesome!

[@stuartstovall2849]

OH MY GOSH. Chills ran over me like waves about 10 seconds in and from there I couldn’t contain my emotion. Well played brother, that was a nice wonderful gut punch from the ether

[@ReinySMusic]

Thank you for your great electric guitar cover dear Jens Julius. Good Job and Performance !!!

[@tanmaydemble2156]

Dude, I've just one thing to say, I would never want you to stop playing!!! The music and the feel was out of the world!!! Great work!!!

[@masquerademage]

instant chills 🖤 gotta thank youtube for recommending this awesomeness

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

You're amazing, man. You should have your own line of guitars, amps, everything. God bless.

[@teresajones3789]

Absolutely stunning !!!🤩

[@metalcavy33]

This is easily my favorite part of KZbin. People expressing themselves. Rocking out dude. Great video

[@TheVeganarchism]

My favourite part was the bit where he just played like a legend and didn’t say a word.

[@briansavage932]

All this song needs is the occasional "please hold, your call is very important to us".

[@landerhendrickx3522]

XD

[@zac.s]

I wouldn't be upset waiting for a call if this was the hold music.

[@nickthestringbender6545]

Such a great rendition so beautifully done

[@TheMattJacks]

Great mixing work, brother. Really beautiful, and you made it your own. Lovely.

[@blindstatic6718]

Love this song! Great job!

[@JensJulius]

Thanks!

[@solaladianneee3389]

I looooove it and I loooove you JJ! This is my favorite! Thank you for playing this one! Love lots from Philippines 😊😊😊💕

[@JensJulius]

Thank you!🙏

[@solaladianneee3389]

@@JensJulius 😊

[@hardcoregand7285]

This has sparked a love for the song!

[@redfox2034]

😍 I missed this song so much, I was literally addicted to it when I was younger, thank you for doing this song 🤗

[@patrikedelstein3684]

Rainy day outside ... Listening to this... The Sun comes out 🙏🙏

[@punkrawkgangsta]

Can't get enough of this. It's better than the original imo. The intonation is just fantastic!

[@sillykanji]

Good sound setup. Sounds super slick!

[@manicmurph]

Dude awesome guitar and awesome song. That's crazy you played that cool keyboard riff on the guitar. I always liked this song.

[@HeyItsKora]

That is a stunning guitar. It looks like an ornamental piece of furniture or something, it's freaking beautiful

[@KellerFkinRyan]

that’s ESP for you. they’re nuts.

[@RythmOfficial]

Man i started youtube channel as a guitarist by watching your videos and got inspired. Thanks man. Wish i could colab. Anyway so awesome as always!

[@sabinemaurer5104]

woow.. just wow. i loved the song so much when it was released and it reminds me of a beautiful time. amazing guitar skillz

[@LC-ri5xv]

It looks like you are having a blast playing this! Such an amazing cover, sounds so good.

[@nbrad8781]

Dude's trying to hide his smile in the intro cause he knows how sick this is. Mad props!

[@Congerlive]

That was EPIC!!! You rock!

[@JensJulius]

🙏🎸

[@JM.TheComposer]

I've always loved this song, but never imagined an electric guitar cover would be so awesome!

[@GammelZmurFen]

So impressive, thanx for sharing. Good work!

[@jeanessa8095]

I'm getting major anime opening/closing credits lol. Love this so much 👏👏👏

[@bookaholic1431]

1st view and like!! Liked even before watching, knew it was gonna be rocking ....You are awesome, Sir!! ✌✌✌👏👏👏👏👏

[@janniknoak5713]

This is so awesome. Got no words for this

[@charlesdick1133]

That tone Jesus heck!!!

[@zoe-oliviahummerstone6331]

That was soooooo good and it sounded so fun!😁 Keep on rocking!😎🎸 Have a good day and stay safe.🙂

[@JensJulius]

Thanks a lot! And you too!

[@DanteLikesRock]

Simppp😩😩😩

[@ElJaFrO]

He probably started practicing when this was in the charts - worth it though ;)

[@lawyerlawyer1215]

Souuunds soo cool , it’s Sunday in the morning and I know what I’m going to spend the entire Sunday at I gotta learn to play this!

[@timward3996]

Bro, this gave me chills. You’re killing it.

[@mpa23]

Niceeeee

[@rcpachuau4035]

Ilo en ve alaw😂

[@tonygoodwinjr9293]

I couldnt figure how he played that on piano in the first place. This is great

[@kouadio4231]

It's cool to see how it seems pleasant for you to cover this :) Nice play !

[@aniketmunda4734]

The intro of the song has always been my favourite. Hats off to you!

[@michelangelos8105]

can you do "It Ain't me"

[@moirangthemsanahal6695]

Mann!❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥 Love it❤️

[@JensJulius]

Thank you!

[@DeathSight]

This is incredible and it's also pleasant to hear and it's uplifting it's all the good things in a package.

[@cdubya586]

Seriously gave me the chills.

[@brunogertulino6384]

Can you play "happiest year" would be beautiful with you playing🎸🤘🏻

[@tilak_Q]

I still Love it!

[@cscscscscscscscscscscs]

The chorus hits hard. Nice job

[@demonslayer9979]

wow this is sick, honestly didnt expect! this song sounds so good on electric guitar too

[@MrSiimon93]

Good news! YT algorithm brought me here and i think we both like that! :D

[@yogaazx]

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow please

[@Smitty617]

@Adrien Greyson lol

[@tyrefiretv2908]

Oh please!

[@sameryounis1510]

YES

[@johnrhodes2572]

This song popped up on my infinite playlist today. Thought I’d l👀k around for some covers. Found this. Abso-f’ing-lutely amazing!

[@cjbogannam]

I listened, loved, gooped, and subbed. Great job

[@jacksonmueller4158]

The intro to this is probably harder than cliffs of dover

[@joshuacorriea7322]

I dont know whether this is a serious comment or not

[@jacksonmueller4158]

@@joshuacorriea7322 give me your opinion. Seems quite difficult

[@jasonsharmamusic2925]

I know it's a joke but it seems you've never tried to play Cliffs of Dover😂😂. Eric Johnson goes all over the fretboard. Try it and see for yourself 🤯

[@AznUzer]

Terrible natural wonder

[@kylebroadfoot1270]

the intro to cliffs of dover, no way. But the chorus... its a tough one.

[@gusreynolds7855]

Can we just have an F in the chat for the people with 21 frets :(

[@jashaluja]

what a gift. By that, I mean both your talent and this video to the world.

[@ramboraven8327]

WOW. Simply Ingenious

[@dakingsenpai3159]

Yehey next Cover BvB - Scarlet Cross Please

[@siemverver7837]

3th night in a row here rn 😂 i really love this cover! Will the tabs be available soon?

[@JensJulius]

So cool! Yes in the weekend I will have them ready!

[@ttv-ray-1775]

@@JensJulius when will you release the tabs?

[@JensJulius]

@@ttv-ray-1775 the tab got delayed but I will upload them asap:)

[@siemverver7837]

@@ttv-ray-1775 omg theyre here

[@titusthanaraj]

Such a beautiful tone! ❤ Killing it with the harmonics too! 🔥

[@chadathhh6182]

Wow good playing. Nailed it