The Shins - Sea Legs

[phatdobie]

Great job,excellent cover of a unique song!

[i0s0u0c0k0]

It's the four bar rhythmic phrasing that made this song so interesting to me, the vocal phrasing is great too. It's too bad all the rest of the shins' stuff is rubbish.

[ianlmcdougall]

Very clean cover. Surgical and soulful at the same time. It's perfect for practicing the bass part against.

[dannyjenkins100]

Great cover dude! I'm always a little afraid to listen to covers on you tube.. like I'm gonna be embarrassed just sitting here if the singer is aweful... I was wincing as I clicked "play", especially with a song with a bit of an irregular beat and style like "Sea Legs"..... Awesome work I really enjoyed it :) -Jake

[vanessaferrari91]

Dude, I think i've listened to your cover 3 times in a row already lol

it's great!

[settheraytojimmy]

Fantastic cover! Seriously!

[SecularNumanist]

the lyrics were a little wrong. but good job!

[Cedar602]

You've cornered the market on this cover. Nobody else wants to post one...

I may in a few months when I get those rhythms on lock... damn. Nice work and keep it up!

[Jordilliontioc]

Excellent cover, man!

[BENGTPAPPA]

GREAT COVER!

[westprice]

this video really helped me figure this song out as far as hand movements and figuring out that it was in drop d. i don't know if this is right but it sounds really good.

[gkg101]

Bravo

[realcheesylogin]

Figured out your chords. Your cover is amazing, it's so hard to match vocally but you made it.

[CCW4659]

WOW! you are unbelievable!! keep it up!

[xynka]

Great cover Dude...

i'd like to play this song like u !

[argustyee]

You were that guy on the lawn with all the girls around him, brilliant!

Love it, thank you!

[dogfoodlady173]

Flipping amazing!

[7he3ggman]

I am blown away. I think I love you.

Your version of this song is so refreshing to hear, and your execution is great both on guitar and on vocals. One of the best covers I've heard.

Congrats, man.

[sleepyheaaad]

Like like like!

[indieguitartabs]

One of my favorites--you really nailed it. Posted to the "Covers" section on IndieGuitarTabs. Cheers!

[sirkus34]

Spot on man! Really nice clean voice too!

[evanescenceteehee]

This is wonderful. :) Your voice DOES definitely fit the music. You're amazing. :) I look forward to more Shins covers. :) *suscribed*

[amnesiac65]

in standard tuning it starts with power chord on the 3rd fret e string. youll be able to figure it out from there

[RAPinkerton]

you could go far man. form a band, do some tunes. youre going to get noticed.

[mgordy2]

damn dude I am impressed. Can you feed me the chords? Looks like power chords of G D Bb and F??

[ilovethepeppers]

James Mercer? Yeah, it must be him

[lb4me]

Amazing. Love your voice.

[hellohorcrux]

Dude. I love you. Get in my pants right now.

[iamrickylol]

Awesome job man

[thedudeslin]

wow this is awesome do you mind putting up the chord progression you used? I can't find a good one anywhere.

[ristoll3]

Perfect.

[xenochromocript]

this one blows me away everytime! great job

[greenchickenfries]

stellar

[TheChuckster1313]

Dude, that was money.

One of my all time favorite Shins tunes, and you nailed it. Thanks for reminding me what a shitty guitarist I am.

[OhHiThisIsPaige]

This was great. Some of the lyrics were a little off, but it was still an excellent cover nonetheless.

[jwilson95]

big talent bro

[gaijindrifter]

One of my favorite songs... and I've watched this video more than listened to the actual song!

[maxmiggo]

Soo Dope. Ire.

[highnmighte1]

awesome bro! good cover

[squirrelkj]

nicee bro i like it

[japhyryder1205]

this is so good

[carnage101]

Wow...That was REALLY good

[ColorSocky]

wow!! :O its soooo wonderful :))))

[meredithzadd]

this was awesome! this song is my jam. I love your cover of this song!!

[argustyee]

Yumm! One of the ones I keep comming back to. Just wonderful!

[mesuhlikemusic]

haha. I'm back.

:)

And this is still rockin.

Good job sir.

Saint Simon?

[krushjudgement]

I usually hate these youtube covers, but props man! You got it where it counts!

[realcheesylogin]

all you guys it's not hard to figure out at all just drop D and move around a bit and you'll have it. Awesome video too

[skitch84]

Wonderful cover! Bravo!

[RIPxTHExJACKER]

can someone give me the chords for this song? Nobody has posted any "how to" video and I would love to learn to play this song!

[Delllosh]

brilliant and flawless. your voice suits it perfectly. you couldnt tell me the chords and tuning could u? or anyone else for that matter?

[kindablue28]

@Delllosh All I could really tell you is that I play it in a drop D. Unfortunately I play entirely by ear and am pretty much musically illiterate. Wish I could be more help. Sorry.

[RIPxTHExJACKER]

@kindablue28 Thank you very much!!

[RIPxTHExJACKER]

@kindablue28 could at least tell us the fingerings of what you're playing? Like "this finger on this fret in this string" type of thing? I've been watching this video for about an hour trying the match your fingerings and I can't figure out where you're placing your fingers. Thanks.

[ultraviolator2001]

@kindablue28 If you don't want people to reproduce your style of playing just say so. No one "musically illiterate" can play that way without knowing basic chords, not to mention the fact you're playing in "drop D". That talks about literacy. Nice performance by the way.

[kindablue28]

Well I have been playing guitar since I was 14 so I've picked up a few things here and there, but I guess what I mean by "illiterate" is that I have no formal training and have an extremely limited technical musical vocabulary.

[cyborgjorge]

@ultraviolator2001 I played for many years without knowing being able to talk about anything I was playing. Just because you know a chord doesn't mean you know the name of that chord.

Nice performance indeed!

[spartan239]

Awesome cover dude, this is a challenging tune, but you nailed it! How long did it take you to learn?

[alice0427]

Oh my God. Marry me. Well, I'm already married, but damn. That was amazing. The first time I heard "Sea Legs," I was taken back to when I was 13 and heard "Comfortably Numb" for the first time: I put my head between my stereo speakers and listened for hours. Now I'm 36 and having the same reaction to "Sea Legs." Your cover is UNBELIEVABLE.

[kindablue28]

@alice0427 Thank you very much for your kind words! I had very much the same reaction when I first heard this song. I just had to cover it. I'm glad you feel I did it justice. Take care!! ;)

[wakmikmakh]

this cover is really cool :D you're voice, all the music is like the original, good job!

[vroomvroom911]

I always loved what the guy did with his voice during the chorus, you nailed this song, very impressive.

[CityOfHolly]

I'm in love with this cover. You're amazing.

Thank you.

[asphyxia84]

That, was brilliant... Like everyone else has said, I'm usually so reluctant to check out covers that users have posted, but I just recently fell in love with this song, and you nailed it, despite all the layering the original has. I'm horribly envious of so much talent. Don't give up what is obviously a gratifying passion. -R.

[kindablue28]

@asphyxia84 Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[mesuhlikemusic]

Man, i favored this like, a year ago...

it was great then, that's why i favored it. I just came back to it....and it's still the best shins cover ever.

Your voice is so epic-ly similar to the normal..

i remember i thought you were the real guy for a while when i first saw this.

[MLshelbs]

your voice is really similar to james mercer.. this is really great.

[wormfarm3000]

everything about this is awesome

[mdornbusch]

awesome job, especially at 1:26 and 1:37. those little vibratos are not easy

[kitcuts]

Wow,

[WulphieScore]

wow. you really did a fantastic job

[CountingTheRaindrops]

GREEATTT JJOBB!!!!!!! love this song to death.

[Zyrog]

nice, my fav shins song too

[michaelocinneide]

ok, i think ive got it figured.. drop D!!! yeah? i hope? its a lovely job, those chords really lift it out of the normal ones and make it special.. Fair play to you!!! is that a D18? I have one too, yours is sweet

[kindablue28]

Thanks! And yes it is in a drop D. Actually it's an HD28. So much fun to play, and it only gets better with age. :) Cheers!

[donnywal]

Awesome

[herbie747]

That was really good - and I'm usually a cynical fucker that looks for any reason to slag off people!

[mesuhme]

Awesome!

[iloveyellowducks]

wow, you did an amazing job!

[GreatCaptain21]

Favorite Shins song ever, great job. The guitar sounds amazing

[monchataful]

OLEEEEEE!!!!!

[jpayner125]

holy shit this is a really,really good cover.

[TappinIvory]

Your pitch is fantastic...major kudos to you and your guitar playing. Thanks for posting this video.

[Jmswlks]

Excellent cover! You sound just like the lead singer of The Shins! One question though, what is the actual line where you sing "There's no ... use in searching for the mutt's remains"? It censors that word in the cd's lyrics, but it doesn't sound like a swear word.

[bobbins911]

This is an amazing cover. I didn't think I'd like anything as much as the original, but you come pretty damn close.

[tballew]

dude, amazing. I literally just signed up for an account so i could tell you how impressed i am. go book some shows.

[tgd4u]

fantastic cover thanks for this

[100turkishdelights]

real smooth~ nice ;) and i'm a huge shins fan. keep doing this.***it's all good.

[funkybeachhouse]

You are extremely talented. I have always loved this song :-) Cheers!

[skyzer33]

Very well done, sir! I give you kudos. :D

[RainyDayWolf]

bravo!!!!!

[melliexo]

you are amazing! I am now a fan of The Shins

[Jandaaaaa]

I love this!

[surfluverable]

da the bass in this song is ridiculous hah

[argustyee]

Hard song to sing!

Im convenced James Mercer has learned how not to breath!

And all those lyrics!

[argustyee]

Yummmm! Thank you!

[Tonerangerca]

You rocked this tune man!!! Not an easy cover, but you glide through it like it's yours!

[katem3]

this is fucking brilliant! congratulations :)

[techiepiratechick]

Awesome. Love your cover, man. It's my favorite Shins song too.

Good work,

[fleabasschick]

Great job, man, it sounds O-mazing!

[whathappenedyo]

Very impressive, i really enjoyed this - you should be proud of your talent!

You have inspired me to pick up my guitar again 8)

[vsleland]

Love this!!!- thank you for sharing your talent!

[adam12brody]

dude this cover is great... big fan of the shins and this is way the best cover ive seen in a while

[slavenca]

ay ay ay - very good job

[2941justin]

Covers usually suck. But dude, that was AWESOME! From a card carrying Shins fanatic. Their songs are hard to sing but that was thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers.

[mesuhlikemusic]

Man...!

It's UNBELIEVABLE how good you did on this song.

It is by far my favorite song by the shins also.

Your voice is so good though!

Sounds extremely close to the song, to me at least..

I mean, I haven't heard the actual song in a couple hours, but yeah, sounds so close. ...Are you the real guy by any chance?

You should do more shins songs. If you haven't already. I must check...*fingers crossed*

By the way, i never favorite peoples covers, but yours...is the first.

[kindablue28]

WOW! Thank you so much for the kind words!!,

[rhcp500]

I'm thoroughly impressed. Most youtube covers warrant an eye roll but this has me jealous

[kindablue28]

Thank you!!! And yes, I agree with you about most youtube covers (even some of mine).

[LondonLongboarder]

wow your really good hit me back for your myspace page =]

you have a great voice :)

[MitchellW23]

Great work dude, not many people like this song but it's my favorite Shins song as well. Glad someone finally covered it. Kickass job.

[deadinside00]

super good dude!

[annalisa579]

This is my fav Shins song and you do an awesome job! I never watch "cover" videos, but I'm so glad I watched yours- your voice is freakin' awesome, dude!

[ItsChrisitreallyis]

definitely one of the most under appreciated shins songs ever... i could have sworn you were the lead singer of the shins

[tricmatt]

damn this is good mate.. 10 out of 5

[88melodymaker]

i love this song!!!! great job!

[heckengland]

Another great job man. Love how you worked in the bass line through the root chording! Between, the Martin and the Taylor, if you figure out these songs by ear, I'm going to have to have you killed. ;) Keep up the great work dude.

[kindablue28]

Please don't have me killed!! ;) Trust me I wish I could read music. Being illiterate is NOT something I'm proud of.

[idahonation]

Great work on this tune, I am inspired to learn it now!! Thanks for sharing your talent and keep em coming!

[UrPtyFcIGth]

i love this song and you play it really good!!

[discosushi1]

You killed it dude! That was so goooooooood! This is my fave Shins song by far. Your voice is perfect for this song, cant wait to see more of your vids. Thanks!

[sweetkid07]

completely agree man, great.

[Hordesuckbb]

wow, your great, great playing and singing, you did awesome.

:D

[spazzedoutchick]

*favorited*

[carpet89]

very nice. great voice and guitar playing. very awesome

[ezratea]

you're the best

[aaronwtaylor]

Perfect bro! Man, that is my favorite song from them too...do you know where I can find the chords to that in barre format? Keep up the good work! Aaron

[AudiTy01]

Power chords sound fine for this song, it's the strumming pattern and the muting that give it the sound.

Check out ultimate guitar the tabs are on there.

[softbatch1]

Ok so I'm jealous, but that doesn't mean I'm discouraged. I see that this song can be done by some one other than the artist and sound damn good so I'm going to keep practicing. I'm so motivated. My focus has been Red Rabbits so I'll stick with that for now and see how it goes. Thank you so much and you are awesome!

[kindablue28]

No, thank YOU! And defenitely don't be jealous, NEVER be discouraged! I'm very flattered by the compliment and thrilled I could provide a bit of motivation. Keep it up!

[yorkandpomona]

he heheh he he you rock

[thecrowing1989]

Man, you actually do sound a lot like the guy from the Shins....I haven't checked, but you should definitely cover Red Rabbits : )

[izzystradlin666]

wow this is amazing, very nice job.

[cammyyx]

WOW

AMAZING VOICE, AMAZING GUITAR PLAYING!

Keep it up, you're the best!!

[phattestevents]

Damn that was AWESOME!!!!

[gabm]

This is my favorite Shins song and I LOVE your cover! Nice Job (:

[iliketodance37]

this is like my fav cover of a shins song. i watch it more than i watch the original song.

[maldarythm]

Hey dude.. do u mind posting the chords. I cannot tell from the vid?

thanks

[roddl88]

danggg crazy awesome

[musicftwdlf]

love that song!!! what an amazing cover! =) so good

[myriahrrrose]

wow! you're great!!

... i still haven't figured out what this song is about!! i love the melody, but i can't grasp the message. do you know? does anyone know? haha

[betoski]

LOVE this song!! great cover

[PortalGod2169]

this is great!

[rockwoodalx]

no i had to comment again, you did a SUPERRR job.

and you have a wonderful voice

[rockwoodalx]

oh so gooood.

[Labellyy]

wow

[Lolfuzzycloud15]

can you link the tabs or teach how to play it? plzzz

[ZowieFillups]

Hello Mr. Sutton.

I am your own personal stalker...

Can you guess who I am by my channel???

Bet you can.

[en999]

my favorite shins tune...great job

[Shootitfatboy]

came across this by accident - Better than the orginal. Belter!

[castlerawk]

you're.............amazing. GREAT JOB!! :D

this is my favorite shins song, and you did it a beautiful amount of justice.

[kman2015]

This sounds really great your voice and playing is just spectacular. Do you think you could send me some tabs? I've had no luck finding any for this song.

[XtopherMonge]

Fuckin' sweet dude!

[ackera]

chandler plays guitar?

just kidding bro, YOU ARE GOOD! seriously, I love this song, you got a really nice voice and you play very good the guitar

keep it up!

[sunz600]

wow really good :)

[stopxthexclocks]

i love this song! gooood job

THE SHINS <3

[BrettFelzy14]

by far the best cover by the shins i've ever seen , and the shins are my favorite band/ this is my favorite song by them

[sagiliciousness]

When I hear the original, I think of this version.

[iwarboY111]

HeY. Bro. you did a really nice job.

you must feel how I do..appreciating the song that is.

[gBarsihahahaha]

Nice =D

5/5

Great skills and taste =D

[eQui252]

just like the original .. well done !

[colokat]

sensational, well done mate

[vikyfer]

nice work dude!

[RenatoLevanteze]

Could some one give me the exact chords used in this cover? Drop-D tuning?

Great great song!

[DCLT05]

Bravo!!!

[cybershot70]

NIICE!!!!!!!! 5/5 guitar skillz and singin skillz

[MesseD]

nice job! You really should make some tabs =)

please !?

[YorkshireDaz]

Awesome. You're just short of that funky bassline. I could provide it if you like. Although living in CA you're a bit far from Manchester (UK). :-)

[FG365SE]

That's really good mate.

[urbanburglary]

the best shins jam ever.

[invisible726]

Very, very good!

[kazabell123]

you have the most musical voice .I can hear everything when you sing. thankyou.

[Misfits792]

shit. good job

[donnielleking93]

WOW.

I LOVE the SHINS.

[tricmatt]

mate! this is such an awesome cover!!!!! This is such a wicked track, cant believe your the only cool person to do something with it! WELL DONE!! I watch it once a week and groove along with you haha

[jp3553]

bravo! Amazing job. Great song, great cover!

[atomicsparkmachinima]

Very good playing there chap!

[incalculcable]

Wow this is incredibly good. I'm in love with this song, more so now than ever!

[diggy75]

cheers! great job