Rolling in the Deep

Mornin'

My dream last night was a bit hazy and very strange; the only thing I remember clearly of it was getting into a heated argument with a homeless man in a sewer while sitting in plastic patio furniture. My otherwise lack of recollection does not meet the standards for this blog, so for the sake of maintaining the integrity of this fine publication, I will omit this one.

But I'm not done yet.

Over the past week or so, I have made it my goal to find the best cover of Rolling in the Deep on YouTube. Why 'Rolling in the Deep'? Simple, Its a catchy tune and people love to make their own covers of it. This quest has lead me so hundreds of videos, some good, some absolutely terrible. While its hard to choose a definitive favorite, there are several that were simply phenomenal.

Without further adieu, here are the top five

Number Five 


You may be thinking 'why the hell did he choose a screamo cover' All facetiousness
aside, it is actually very well done. While it may not be as true to the original as many others, it doesn't change the structure enough to irritate me.

And it's really brutal.

Number 4



Definitively the best techno/electronic/dubstep cover on the 'Tube. Solid drop, steady pace, excellent imitation of a dial-up modem. In total, everything I could ask for in a Dubstep cover. By far the best cover I found with less than 5,000 views.

Number 3




The youngest artist that appears on this list, this little kid tears it up on the violin. Swag points for the Beats and the glasses and musicality props for the pentatonic transition between the first verse and the bridge.

Number 2





As a total Classical Music nerd, I felt an orchestrated version was necessary to have on the top five and this one was the best. Unlike most of the covers I found, this one takes a more lighthearted approach to a usually overemotional song. From the name of the symphony (the Linsay Lohan Symphony for Temperance and Sobriety) to the varied instrumentation. This one is a joy to listen to.


Number 1




C'mon. It's the boys (and girl) overseas serving our country and making a kickass cover all at the same time. Possibly the closest to the original on the list, it never ceases to impress me how they can get such a great sound with 2 guitars, a bass , a blue violin, a bongo drum, and a shaker. And that Staff Sargent can sing. Well.



BONUS
The Worst cover on YouTube