Royel Otis cover Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Like A Version

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4 ай бұрын

Royel Otis cover Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for triple j's Like A Version.
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@triplej 4 ай бұрын

Go behind Royel Otis' Like A Version:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja12ash5y8ypj30.html

@Ben_0000 4 ай бұрын

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@user-qr3db2li3s 4 ай бұрын

This^^^!!!!🎉

@birdcosmik111 4 ай бұрын

❤

@peachfreude 4 ай бұрын

Up on spotify when???

@David-rw7gh 4 ай бұрын

It's online via Spotify!

@girlbythewillow 4 ай бұрын

Why is this so ridiculously addictive

@matheussanches6964 4 ай бұрын

Theres something about the dude’s behaviour, he kinda pulls you into the song

@andrewdevlin6587 4 ай бұрын

It gives off the same energy as the DMAS like a version of Cher, both go hard 👌🏼

@flamingflesh5976 4 ай бұрын

@@matheussanches6964 He's so babygirl, and his voice is so clear and smooth aaaaa

@matheussanches6964 4 ай бұрын

IKR! hahahaha its as if the dude was mating hahahahh @@flamingflesh5976

@Mario_11 4 ай бұрын

@@matheussanches6964definitely

@ashleighmemmolo2868 4 ай бұрын

need this on Spotify asap so I can listen and also lock my phone at the same time

@mrsamjohnston95 4 ай бұрын

Just KZfaq to mp3 and drag it to your library

@ehibble 4 ай бұрын

Unpopular opinion, YTmusic > Spotify

@murrenpower2513 4 ай бұрын

Play song, close phone, open phone play song again, close phone, put screen on and hit play! You’re welcome

@jamesmarshall1567 4 ай бұрын

will be on spotify in a few weeks they said

@mulanomula 4 ай бұрын

it'll be on all platforms at January 29th

@King_NL 3 ай бұрын

I love the introvert charisma of the singer

@chosentobedifferent6242 Ай бұрын

How does the charisma of somebody determine if they are an introvert or extravert?!!

@theMiltonrb Ай бұрын

PHOEBE BUFFET LIL BRO

@chosentobedifferent6242 Ай бұрын

@@theMiltonrb Explain your statement, please, instead of just using incomplete phrases. How do I know what you are even talking about??

@lizbeth.gonzalez Ай бұрын

Agreed!!!! It’s so cute

@aracelipenelope 15 күн бұрын

@@chosentobedifferent6242 Puede ser que sea extrovertido pero la forma en la cual se desenvuelve al cantar, la posición de su cuerpo, su mirada, su ropa, todo indica que es introvertido

@emiliajonsson1891 4 ай бұрын

There is something so charismatic about this guy’s voice

@margaritakmp 3 ай бұрын

and also he's so fkn hot

@DichardSwagBoss69 2 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who thinks he sounds 12? 😂

@savannahmonahan3683 Ай бұрын

@@DichardSwagBoss69it gives Mac miller vibes. The dude has a sound that I can’t describe other then talented af

@DichardSwagBoss69 Ай бұрын

@@savannahmonahan3683he sounds like a 12 year old

@marko1395 Ай бұрын

It's also partially how effortless it seems to him. Can't not love it.

@alanna1087 4 ай бұрын

his voice is so unique. it gives such a 2000s indie rock vibe!!

@willburney456 4 ай бұрын

YESSSSS

@quentinfowler9093 4 ай бұрын

is it just me or does calling something unique then relating it to something kinda contradict….. (i like it too not trying to be rude)

@jobro9390 4 ай бұрын

@@quentinfowler9093I can liken two authors while they are still unique, don’t you think?

@quentinfowler9093 4 ай бұрын

@@jobro9390yes all individuals are unique and can be compared. but they chose the least unique “vibe” from the time period. He’s got a great voice that is considered unique because i haven’t heard anything like it before not because it reminds me some other style or genre. so over all i disagree

@Itwas2007 4 ай бұрын

Yes, he sounds like every indie rock band around 2005-2007.

@skye1550 4 ай бұрын

his voice scratches my brain in all the right ways

@JTeezi 3 ай бұрын

His voice reminds me of a pre pubescent girl. Absolutely 💩

@Je_ku 2 ай бұрын

Good, deep, scratches.

@dylanjk5946 Ай бұрын

Yea sorry Sophie he did it better

@jacobcastle2741 Ай бұрын

checkout Briston Maroney

@BebeKnockout 26 күн бұрын

I just CANNOT resist a singer that doesn’t perform. Just sings. It’s so refreshing. I mean I love all that dancing licking the microphone doing faces and all that as much as the next guy, but my god it’s nice to just watch someone singing a song without ACTING and being so performey.

@ranjaevensgard8501 7 күн бұрын

Licking the microphone doing faces, what artists are you watching?😂

@unknownperson-yh7bd 7 күн бұрын

Dominic fike singing bags by clario😂

@lisatangkai 4 ай бұрын

otis standing there as if something else just caught his attention, seemingly completely half-assing the entire song and yet belting out the vocals so effortlessly clean, not a single note that's off, absolutely magnificent

@RadiantWebsites 2 ай бұрын

Right? This is so accurate.

@MrEL91N Ай бұрын

He sounds great but don’t forget this is produced and edited with multiple takes to get the best sound.

@user-ki5fj9yp6d 22 күн бұрын

@@MrEL91Nit's live on radio

@user-vg1tt3vg9y 19 күн бұрын

@@MrEL91N So confidently wrong

@MrEL91N 15 күн бұрын

@@user-vg1tt3vg9y confidently correct. Look it up.

@ausmusicscene 4 ай бұрын

danced around my castle naked to this.

@fernhausluv44 4 ай бұрын

*dances vengefully and with an unbridled naked lust*

@katedaniels9020 4 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@biketickler65 4 ай бұрын

Edged an aristocratic family to this

@Hannah_Klttn 4 ай бұрын

Slurped bathwater to this

@Filminformer1984 4 ай бұрын

Fingered my best friend’s sister while her aunt irma visited for this.

@CollegeMusic 4 ай бұрын

Get this on Spotify!!!

@emilybalcerak7861 4 ай бұрын

please!!!!!!!

@TheGadgetbadger 4 ай бұрын

Tidal, amazon, Spotify the lot ASAP 😂

@oleksiiparkhomenko44 4 ай бұрын

yeeeah

@Gdurnsbkf 4 ай бұрын

Just got added!

@patrikkolek1196 3 ай бұрын

its there now !!!

@oxydiva 9 күн бұрын

never thought i’d hear a cover song that sounds better than the original

@user-ej6ti1ld8p 2 ай бұрын

I’m 70 years old but fan-girling for this band and cover.

@jhonrodinediaz6726 5 күн бұрын

What would he feel if he saw your comment!! If I was him I'd feel happy and laugh

@mcelliejohnson1992 4 ай бұрын

The nonchalant vocal slaying is what’s doin’ it for me ❤

@MA-zg2pz 4 ай бұрын

No chalants 😊

@toobcheck 3 ай бұрын

He is hot 😏😏

@MikeNolan_councilman Ай бұрын

@@MA-zg2pz pinch my salt reference?

@dylanrexbaker Ай бұрын

It’s insane 🤯

@alexherndon9995 13 күн бұрын

Liam From Oasis Vibes

@paulallen6992 4 ай бұрын

These guys are very technically proficient musicians. The drummer especially kills this. Also, great work on the mixing.

@nataliebaker4528 4 ай бұрын

yes agreed

@lomuus 4 ай бұрын

I dont know what it is, im dont know anything about music and i generally don't pay attention to individual instruments in songs but the drummer hypnotized me all the way through the song

@asaphtalmor3019 4 ай бұрын

but why no bass?

@harryarmstrong7238 4 ай бұрын

@@asaphtalmor3019 pretty sure the keys are covering the lower range so you wouldn't need a bassist necessarily

@Bumholewizard 4 ай бұрын

@@asaphtalmor3019the original has an awesome bass line, definitely a shame it’s not included here

@caseykauffman1006 2 күн бұрын

The drummer is so smooth!! Everything about this song is PERFECTION

@erbsndspoices 4 ай бұрын

I've never heard of Royel Otis but this cover absolutely bangs

@caseykauffman1006 2 күн бұрын

Definitely gonna listen to more of them now 🔥

@kathleenjessop 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely perfect vocal match for this cover - they could not have picked a better song for his voice (and range)

@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513 4 ай бұрын

Auto tune

@jens2049 4 ай бұрын

Tf @@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513

@carter4597 4 ай бұрын

Agreed

@birilol 4 ай бұрын

@@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513you don’t even know what that is and how it even works

@parko3327 4 ай бұрын

Backhand that compliment gurl hahaha

@HearszAM 4 ай бұрын

I always find it incredibly refreshing when artists cover songs where the original wasn't released in the last ten years. Great cover!

@seatedovation4982 4 ай бұрын

It’s super popular now tho, so it’s certainly a strategic song to sing

@Heroesrules1994 4 ай бұрын

Its number 12 on the ARIA Charts this week thanks to being included in the film Saltburn. Very timely choice.

@MonticArckeys 4 ай бұрын

It's in Saltburn so I don't think too much digging up went into it

@haydencooper_ 4 ай бұрын

I do too but this is possibly the biggest LAV cash grab attempt ever if you realise how much this song has been popularised again 😂 it is one of the least refreshing like a version choices ever.😬 I would've refused to cover it. Post your comment in the Peking Duk and Julia Stone 'fall at your feet' video. That was a refreshing cover and it kills this one.

@newearthling1111 4 ай бұрын

@@haydencooper_I totally understand where you are coming from. But I had never heard of Triple J, or Royel Otis before this cover. Now I have been listening to all of the different covers on this channel. Love it. Sometimes, popular music brings in fresh energy and new fans.

@hboleto 3 ай бұрын

Unpopular opinion: This is better than the original

@devilsposterboy 3 ай бұрын

i think everyone feels the same tbh

@bluejayjess1939 3 ай бұрын

Lol yeah I'm normally all for the original but in this instance I think they made a great song amazing!

@Riders241 3 ай бұрын

That's not an unpopular opinion

@reypires4361 2 ай бұрын

He beated her on her own game

@dorotamakarzec5491 2 ай бұрын

I think it's pretty popular

@muffinfiend7398 3 ай бұрын

I respect that they stuck with the original lyrics and didn't change them to things like "girl, just come along". A confidence that wouldn't have been present 10-15 years ago.

@PieOfEpicness 3 ай бұрын

I remember listening to a male band cover 'I Kissed A Girl' by Katy Perry twelve years ago, and they changed boyfriend to girlfriend, so it became a song about a guy cheating on his girlfriend rather than a woman exploring her sexuality :/

@myronmcneal260 3 ай бұрын

@@PieOfEpicness wait.. so you'd rather she cheat??

@Fishywethole 3 ай бұрын

I imagine he simply loves the song and never thought to change a single lyric. Are you hoping hes gay or something and why does that matter?

@RyeziHD 3 ай бұрын

@@PieOfEpicnesswho gives a shit

@Duvli 3 ай бұрын

@@PieOfEpicness You don't like men exploring their sexuality?

@NAWWWDEDE 4 ай бұрын

Holy shit this is good. This might be the best like a version we've seen for a while.

@jaja-wg3si 4 ай бұрын

The van mccan's and artic monkeys ones are my fav

@jaja-wg3si 4 ай бұрын

Besides this one

@ryanwbl5157 4 ай бұрын

@@jaja-wg3si PUP's Like a Version of "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" hits like that for me.

@kathleenjessop 4 ай бұрын

MUNA did an astonishing cover of 'My Heart Will Go On" and Peach PRC's version of 'Everytime We Touch' deserves an honourable mention, too.

@Juleslifeinpics 4 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who's listened to this 100 times already?! Such a banger! Thanks Royel Otis! ✨

@paulienow5820 4 ай бұрын

It's on loop about 3 hours each day. I think that it is an amazing cover. They are superb...... That voice!

@videochef9747 4 ай бұрын

Same ❤

@Formedras 3 ай бұрын

Nah, Alt 98.7 (KYSR-FM) listeners in the Los Angeles area have been hearing this all the time in the last week or two, whether they want to or not. (They should, of course, it's amazing.)

@bjpgm1233 3 ай бұрын

I’ve actually listened to to it 126 times

@sully273 2 ай бұрын

I heard this song for the first time today. Needed to know who's voice was behind this awesome song. I have you beat at 100 plus lol 🤪

@MattyHCAFC 4 ай бұрын

That guitarist just chugging away bringing the groove, what a fantastic cover

@caleb700 Ай бұрын

I love how seamlessly he can switch from singing to sing speaking and its just so flawless. His tone and pitch are like always perfect. It's incredible and so interesting and makes for such a lovely vibe.

@retr0_nation389 4 ай бұрын

I lost count on how many times I’ve had this cover on repeat 😅

@liznicole1466 4 ай бұрын

At least 100 times 😂

@vitorcampos2314 4 ай бұрын

Bro this hits fucking hard, that core indie rock guitar + high vocals, amazing

@OneForTheNorth 2 ай бұрын

Hard, seems easy?

@tylerwinfrey3703 4 ай бұрын

I have listened to this an unhealthy amount of times. So. Damn. Good. 😭

@rosc0e581 3 ай бұрын

Same here, it’s getting etched into my brain 😂

@eagleking48 4 ай бұрын

Otis has such a dope timbre to his voice, a childlike purity with an effortless charm. Stellar work, mate

@benjaminmoore8688 4 ай бұрын

Otis’s voice breaks my heart and builds it back together bigger and happier than ever before with every lyric he sings.

@Megan-1014 2 ай бұрын

👏🏻 He is amazing!!!

@eryckaferretiz2424 4 ай бұрын

Such a sick way to cover that song. It totally brings a different vibe which is refreshing but totally pays tribute to it as well! Just WOW.

@MissPhilemon 4 ай бұрын

His voice is so effortless 😭 I love his vibe

@Cunnyfuntstunts 4 ай бұрын

Royal Otis just hits this song different. Even their swag hits different it's like they're not trying to impress anyone but they killed this

@estherlilly101 4 ай бұрын

Literally cannot stop putting this on repeat

@callummoodley6311 4 ай бұрын

That snare is perfect 🤌✨️

@whisperofrobocop3215 4 ай бұрын

О дааааа👍

@jamesreed2888 2 ай бұрын

Ikr??? I'd like to get into drums but don't know the second thing about them. How would you get that sound?

@nicholaslengyel 2 ай бұрын

Its partly because hes playing on an expensive kit that already sounds good. The other part is how the drums are recorded and mixed. Drums are great! Good luck with your music making. @jamesreed2888

@CARLOSFLORES-mm5fg 2 күн бұрын

Just discovered this guy tonight. I'm totally blown away. I'm totally in love.

@user-xi6zd5kt4i 4 ай бұрын

I'm convinced this cover is laced with something. It's legit too good.

@flamingflesh5976 4 ай бұрын

I NEED A 10 HOUR VERSION OF THIS PLS!!! I've been rewatching this again and again for days HELP 😭

@marlunch 2 ай бұрын

Me too

@sydneytabor9752 4 ай бұрын

Needs to be on Spotify ASAP PLEASEEEE

@TentinQuarantino_ Ай бұрын

Australia is so cool. They’re always both 10 years ahead and 20 years behind everyone else. And their animals are amazing and their people are attractive. I fell in love with INXS, Men at Work, Crowded House, Powderfinger, Grinspoon… Back to Olivia Newton John

@emmagee1990 Ай бұрын

I love that non-Aussies love this!

@--Paws-- Ай бұрын

He has such an airy voice, it so ethereal, like an echo.

@DillyBlue 4 ай бұрын

I was listening to this like "it sounds like if Murder on the Dancefloor was a New Radicals song" and then I remembered this song was written by Gregg Alexander, lead singer of New Radicals!

@katinlove 4 ай бұрын

U rigght!

@liam3284 4 ай бұрын

That makes so much sense

@bef2993 4 ай бұрын

Whatttt! No way! That’s awesome haha

@JoeliVidiri 4 ай бұрын

Co-written

@DillyBlue 4 ай бұрын

@@JoeliVidiri Of course! Wasn't my intention to imply otherwise!

@user-th6cp8ic5n 11 күн бұрын

This man voice just make me go to heaven for a minute

@ellisnicholson5914 3 ай бұрын

I’m sure it’s the way he says dance floor that makes my ears happy 😂😂

@anangsss 3 ай бұрын

i can clean entire house while listening to this on repeat 🕺🏼

@sammontesdeoca5240 3 ай бұрын

Omg yes! Same lol

@BFDIDavidFan69 4 ай бұрын

What a great cover!

@INEEDANEWACCOUNTNAME 4 ай бұрын

Proof that bangers survive.

@cloebe Ай бұрын

the vocalist face the whole time: 🥱 me, all through out the song: 🕺💃 😭🥹😁

@BrentusMusket 4 ай бұрын

that last chorus where royel starts backing, 'on the dancefloor' and otis gives him a side eye just as he's singing; 'you better not kill the groove' :D

@FoardenotFord 4 ай бұрын

10/10 cover - guitars, drums, synth, vocals-everything was killer

@AL-dy1lj 4 ай бұрын

Instant mood lift, amazing cover

@TcSomers 3 ай бұрын

Incredible rendition of the song. Also just enough reverb to enhance the track and not make it feel cheap, excellent work on the crew all around. Also mad props to the guitarist for really giving it all, and the engineer for letting that all shine through. Just a fun listen. I love you all..

@arkadiuszrogala1359 15 күн бұрын

Damn his voice and delivery are perfeft

@alexandrahullahuppy5765 4 ай бұрын

What a voice,what a music… It makes me so happy ,I feel this …

@emilycooper5016 4 ай бұрын

To be this early to what is surely one of my new fave like a versions

@jjxshua 4 ай бұрын

same 😭

@con72945 9 күн бұрын

my jaw literally dropped as soon as he opened his mouth. Just sat there like :O

@azulacido 2 ай бұрын

This version makes me feel exited ❤ and happy

@josecarloscardona 4 ай бұрын

OMG I need this on Spotify! I'm such a fan of Sophie Ellis Bextor and this cover completely honors the original version!

@Miyukified 4 ай бұрын

The same here

@royelotis 4 ай бұрын

It's up on Spotify now!

@andrewgoodbody2121 3 ай бұрын

God I think it's far better and I was there for the first one haha

@mimaaly 4 ай бұрын

im loving that 2000’s music is making its comeback this singer has such a nice fitting voice as well.. very addicting

@alexcontreras6103 4 ай бұрын

The way they arranged the main Chorus is so much better, loved that they added it to the intro and an extra towards the end. The original only plays the main chorus 3 times.

@iluvsnooker07 3 ай бұрын

Glad someone noticed it, just keeps a continuous tempo. love how on the 3rd chorus they kinda paused and burst in with the drums. class!

@bartoszKasperek 2 ай бұрын

They didnt wanna to kill the groove 😊

@yehheapsmadaybut 23 күн бұрын

It's how a lot of pop songs are arranged now.

@jlaw7842 4 ай бұрын

I like the original for sure. But WOW!! This is incredible! Incredible is not a strong enough word! His voice is so beautiful, hypnotic, I could listen all day. And the way he sings/performs so nonchalantly and relaxed I can't stop watching and listening. I am completely in love with this cover. I can listen to his voice singing this song 24/7! Hypnotic is one of the words I have heard people use to describe his voice and I agree! I think I am in love! Congratulations to Royel Otis! Wonderful!!

@dylanturner2063 4 ай бұрын

i think this cover is gonna really blow up. love royel otis

@clarelw 4 ай бұрын

I was getting ready for bed and decided to listen to this. Now I’m wide awake and can’t stop dancing around in my room

@3catbros 3 ай бұрын

I am so addicted to this. And possibly in love with Otis. Omg 🤦‍♀️

@juliotheepic Ай бұрын

This radiates energy in so many ways, you have no idea.

@VoodooAsparagus 4 ай бұрын

AMAZING! This is an absolute banger

@lyuliling4919 4 ай бұрын

So good!

@RubiCosimaRiviere 4 ай бұрын

And I know bangerzzzz, I know bangerzzz ❤

@lukecoltman1018 4 ай бұрын

Just glad these lads are getting the recognition they deserve, unreal band!

@russthicc 3 ай бұрын

I could listen to him sing "floor" for the rest of my life I'm so serious

@UIGamesEN 3 ай бұрын

@Danielle28796 8 күн бұрын

This guy and his little sweater paws! What a cutie. Killing it! 🔥

@BloxburgByDesign 4 ай бұрын

We can all thank creepy Oliver for this masterpiece

@jordanmcmaster4765 4 ай бұрын

This is like one of those magical music moments that surpasses insane talent (which they absolutely have) and incredible song writing (which it absolutely is). Looks like the Royel Otis felt it too. Amazing cover!

@Renzo2897 3 ай бұрын

Fucking addicted

@user-mh5mq5jd6s 3 ай бұрын

Hottest 100 number 1 2024 !!!! I'm calling it now ❤❤❤❤

@user-ux5wh4qj1h 3 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, I'm supporting you😅

@HeyThereJeremiah 4 ай бұрын

These guys are marvelous. Always excited for them and I can’t wait for the upcoming album 🥳

@Ladynumb186 3 ай бұрын

Royel, we listen to you from Peru 🇵🇪 (Latin America) from Radio Doble 9. We wish you great success!! You have an incredible voice, hugs!!✌🏻😁

@SlowSlowSloth 4 ай бұрын

Probably the best one since DMA's cover of Believe.

@papagibbles 3 ай бұрын

Best since the “Baby Come Back” cover by Ocean Alley.

@lyswiley4794 4 ай бұрын

The way I’m obsessed with this!! I neeeeed this on Spotify yesterday 😫

@danrandall3302 4 ай бұрын

it'll come out like a month after its been put on youtube

@sebastiaanladan8886 4 ай бұрын

It’s out now guys

@danrandall3302 4 ай бұрын

@@sebastiaanladan8886Liam Gallagher pfp!

@chloeshaw8605 4 ай бұрын

This is elite. I loved the original but oh my god I’ve had this on repeat and can hands down say this is now my favourite version. Such a vibe. Immaculate! This is the song i needed to welcome me to the new year

@DJpepable 4 ай бұрын

Discovered these guys with this cover. What a cool voice! Multiple songs are on repeat!!!

@robertBLDP 3 ай бұрын

the drummer is so brilliant at 1:56

@toddjenkins7945 8 сағат бұрын

I heard this a few times on the radio when we were in Philadelphia for a sled hockey tournament. I had to hunt down who it was. Incredibly catchy!

@julesburke5996 4 ай бұрын

Their voice is REALLY pretty :))

@MrGonq 4 ай бұрын

Reminds me a bit of Mark Foster

@NoLefTurnUnStoned. 4 ай бұрын

Their voiceS ARE really pretty.

@kaylashilo Ай бұрын

Absolutely obsessed with his voice

@christopherramey1266 9 күн бұрын

I did not expect that pleasant surprise

@redrug5765 4 ай бұрын

I hope this ends up in their live set rotation

@jaytayler 7 күн бұрын

Definitely will

@gabimussack 4 ай бұрын

they killed this cover, reinventing this song so naturally. something about live covers just cures the soul 💌 can’t wait to hear more from them - love from LA

@VenkmanDoesntLose Ай бұрын

i just heard this song like 3 days ago, great vibe! have to look further into this band.

@johnm3438 Ай бұрын

God damn that linger cover got me here, whoever does their sound and levels is incredible. The drums, vocals and everything sounds so on point and complementary to one another