Tightrope - Janelle Monáe ft. Big Boi (Cover by @KarminMusic)

[sparkers70]

Absolutely FANTASTIC vocals! Love your voice!

[jaymiket]

nick is soooo sexy

[monkeysrock518]

my friend in fifth grade can do a really good cover of this not that this one is bad

[yer102]

They did it awesomely!!!!!!!!! This is pure talent:) loved it:)

[nekospop007]

WTF this blows. and i am very openminded when it comes to music. There isnt a whole lot of talent out there today. Where's the feeling and soul in todays music. i know ill get tons of haters on this but go ahead knock me out.

[Greensurfery]

II"m sorry I mean Nick looks crazy scary

[Greensurfery]

sometimes it's annoying to see Nick so crazily enthusiastic

[biopheonix909]

Agreed man (comment below mine)

[amaka38]

that guy have me crackin up all the time lmaoooo!!! loook at him @ 00:30 he in his own world

[alexdcbiker]

fuaaaaaw, i enjoyed it a loooot!!! that was awesome. you will reach so far guys. :D

[NoahDy]

he looks like hes having a seizure..lol

[JohnnySaints]

so good. You guys killed this!



[umdosmeussonhos]

A-D-O-R-E-I

[tysharp]

Incredible!

[MrShortboy2009]

I LOVE THIS!!!

[metacrisis47]

DUDE!!!! That was totally tits!

[4evasupafly]

Jamming

[AngelicaLewis1]

what are the guitar chords for this??

[siberian2000]

@AngelicaLewis1 beginning (waouh) G#/A# next F/G#/A# next (whether i'm hight or low) A#7 and F7 conclude with B7-5 and the final part is a F. That's it.

[layleboo]

That was incredible.

[kkdannykk]

can you redo this video plzz

[gracii24]

holy crap, blown away, amazing voice! better then the original, very jazzy! amaaaaaaaazing!

[Oflahaza]

Woaaah! :) You two can still impress me.

[lovingklimt]

You and Janelle have the same guitar...

[AnacondaMiningCo]

ummmmmmmmmm...the guy on the left is clearly awesome

[sillystringgs]

thumbs up for dude on the left

[i8sum314]

lol didn't read the title all the way and came here anticipating an ELO cover.. still good

[wee3105]

Never thought it was possible for someone to pull off an acoustic version of this song.. Until now. Awesome stuff. (Y)

[TheAm120495]

the utter fact that some of you are comparing her cover to Janelle Monae proves thats shes infact REALLY good. great cover :))

[edennis1989]

This isn't so bad but she's not janelle monae so it's not amazing

[tazzy27581]

@edennis1989 Well der, the only person who can be Janelle Monae is…yes that's right, Janelle Monae. It"s supposed to be different because it's a cover. Not liking it is fine, it's a personal opinion. To criticise it because the performer isn't Janelle Monae is crazy. I like both versions equally, but thought the recording levels weren't right, the instruments were too loud. See constructive criticism.

[cynthcynth]

this is amazingggggg

[danielle14320]

Why are you two not on the big screen yall are AWESOME!!!!!!! jst saying

[alex3030ification]

REALLY POWERFULL!;D

[loobylabbyham]

this was awesome!!! especially loved the kahone!!! xD the voices were also great! xD

[HayashiMasahiro]

Wow can't believe I wasted yall time requesting to do this song when yall already did it .*Sigh* At least it's cool :)

[Yojinba91]

ich könnt mich totlachen über den typ ey so genial wie der abgeht 0.0 ka ey kein schamgefühl <3 nice lach hammer cover einfach <3

[GGenerationn]

janelle is better, but this is good too

[alexismendocino]

The best cover ever!

[2awesomefou]

omg that was SO FREAKING AWESOME!!! 

[862smokes]

i love you guys and janelle monae!!!!!!!

[TajhSutton]

check 2:00-2:04 if you need quick proof this girl is the sh*t. I LOVE THEM! Quality music every time.

[Timthecommie]

Justice served to Janelle. Great cover indeed

[redolentofmark]

I love her passion haha and it's great when she smiles in the middle of the song

[jgFOURlyf]

YOU SHOULD SPIT THE REMIX FT. B.O.B. AND LUPE FIASCO

[eilema4]

Please post the chords? the previously posted ones dont seem to be right :S

[eilema4]

amazing

[spikeschilde621]

16 people prefer the trapeze

[spikeschilde621]

this is so great!

i love this song!

i gotta learn it.

[isabelxG]

Can you post the chords?

[bhenry]

@isabelxG

Intro: Ab Bb

Verse: F Ab Bb

Chorus: Bb F (some odd diminished chord or something).

[2010Andrusha]

I Luv Ya Both! U're Most talanted people! I'm from Georgia and everybody loves you here!!KARMIN is the BEST!

[itsamriiitaaa]

rerecord with your new equipment please :)

[xXgonewithoutmusicXx]

I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU JUST COVERED ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE EVER

[CcParr5]

What are the chords you used? great covers, keep it up :)

[sonicravenxx]

I love you...i love you now, i love u guys u just covered my FAVORITE artist! oh now i dont regret subscribing at all!

[Jeffree1972]

You guys are wonderful! I first heard this song on 'So You Think You Can Dance' last year. I loved it then and I love, Love, LOVE your cover of it! You have so much positive energy when you play, it's amazing! Keep going and I hope that you get all the success you deserve! Yay for YouTube talent!!!

[ustinkirock0610]

whos the guy?

[Tiklez99]

I love Nick, adore him.. but the way he bangs his head is kinda annoyin

[XarandomninjaX]

@Tiklez99 lol i think it's hilarious.

[rainforestbusstop]

Thumbs up if you want Karmin to perform "Cold War" by Janelle Monáe :)

[nessa8880]

you guys are SOOO CUTE! you can tell that u love to do this! itsgreat!

[FaithZMcGuire]

You are amazing! I wanna know how to sing like that! Where did you learn to sing like that? Keep doing it, your great!!!

[Vally8665]

werk girl! You guys are fantastic... keep 'em coming!

[TheAvidExpress]

That first note is amazing

[musicvideoamy]

wow i've spent the last two days studying to your music. they're all amazing! wow.

[figliodimercurio]

My dream is to see you live! (correct?) "live" I mean in a LIVE! aahh damn english.. greetings from Italy :)

[yinett]

this is a hard song and you guys nailed it, loved it

[1allinthenameofluv]

this is amazing!!!! 

[iluvladiayates]

FUNKY!!!!!!!!

[CrazyForDancing17]

You guys are so amazing, I've sean at least 90% of your videos. :) Please come to FL cuz I think you guys are much better than some of the people already famous.

[kitkatrivera]

Sooooo funkyeeeeehhhh! (^_^) talented!

[tlhjax]

Wow that was an amazing cover. I'm sitting here with a very good friend of mine because i saw this video and thought she would love it. Janelle is very odd about her fans doing covers she loves it but does not think anyone can really cover the true feeling of her music, until just a moment ago, she thinks you have done by far the best cover by any of her fans. On October !5th Janelle will be here in jacksonville, Florida to play at my brothers weeding if you like come down to jax....

[halfhipsterjack]

ive never been more jealous of someone...or someones

[tlhjax]

....Because she would be delighted to meet you and introduce you to some of her friends please respond if you are interested i will give you her information, when i hear your response.

[estheray0]

Nice job.

[cjmagic900]

the guy always spazzes when hes on the box drum lol, 5/5 cover

[HighKingTurgon]

Thumbs up for Janelle Monae? How can I resist?

[GinaCarbone1]

Im so JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!

[89kristinamuller]

OMG!! When I first saw youz i was like man i wish you did a janelle monae cover and then look!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!! Keep it up!!!

[HighKingTurgon]

We call THAT classy brass. Tw thumbs up. My favourite album of the last year, The ArchAndroid. All thanks to NPR.

You guys are my new favourite duo, thanks to my friend showing me your Look at Me Now video. Amy, you rap like a demon.

[ZeBuKkE]

bravi!

[ZeBuKkE]

bravi!



[georgeisagiraffe]

It makes sense why you two went to the concert. :) I went for Janelle Monae, my friends went for Bruno. Good job A&N.

[itsumbre]

smh I am obsessed with these two...COME OUT WITH AN ALBUM ALREADY!!! lol

[the7thunknown]

Out of honesty (some things depleting presently) :

It was a tight one however close to it ; But you hanged well on the rope.I still stick to the original despite nun shall compare insofar as neither you got the same gear nor is this warfare.

I also wish to raise my glance at the percussionist.

Yours tubely.

[Enchillada55]

the intro is cutee :)

[HIStudent1998]

he kinda reminds me of james franco

[arvinjamesmusic]

I have been looking for an amazing cover for this song

she nailed all the notes maybe even better than Miss Monaé?

O____0

lol just outstanding guys, I loved it.

[GixxerRockstar]

Karmin, you have AMAZING SKILLS, keep doin' what you do, and keep doin' it this way.

Kudos to you.

Cheers from Italy.

[adel200999]

Amy (and Nick)... I loved you before, Loved you during and now that I'm sifting through and you're covering Janelle M.. I am super in love! I hope your originals get some credit here soon. I can tell you were meant for Broadway but I guess YouTube IS the new Broadway. Do what ya gotta do! I love how you think of every note before you sing it. You are a professional. Don't stop!

[woosahxz50]

Ya'll should totally cover the Tightrope Wondamix... Look it up...IT'S AWESOME...Thumbs up if you agree...maybe they will do!

[MRProductions7708]

awesome!



[KellZ616]

this is amazing. i love the way how your videos are covers...but they offer something more than just a cover...it's your own twist on the song as well. You show your appreciation for the music...and it's not just one genre. it's love for all music. I hope your viewers enjoy this is as much as i do.

[KaDeanChapman]

I agree with @butterbugs1234 ... Many Moons would be a great cover.

[imaninicoledance]

OMG I loved it!!! Y'all are GREAT JANE WOULD LOVE THIS ima send it to her!!

[butterbugs1234]

PLEASE DO MANY MOONS!!!!!

[ImaxVillain]

Now not many covers on youtube consistently bring the quality of music that you guys do... I must admit that I am never bored watching a cover or an original song from Karmin. P.S. This is the very first time I ever deemed a video or collection of videos good enough to comment on them... Mr. E

[EliSadiri]

Broke my mouse clicking on the "like" button.

[21LASCIVIOUS1986]

AWESOME JOB!!! YOU GUYS MAKE ME WANNA WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEO'S!!! AND I JUST GOT OFF A 8 HOURS SHIFT!! LOL

[achorusline83]

This is genius. I literally have been watching it on repeat. Janelle Monae is my current obsession! You guys should do "Locked Inside," or "Faster"...I know you like that one!

[dominiquecamille90]

One of my favorites, definitely. :D

[EarthWindFire82]

*dances on the tightrope*

[hrsamuel06]

I also think you could do E.T. by katy Perry really well

[hrsamuel06]

I think your voice fits very well with an Artist like Janelle Monae and it's sounds really great. I think you should keep going with this style. I was very excited to see this b/c Janelle Monae is my favorite artist currently.

[gl0bal74]

not bad.... actually well done

[LaurenTranice]

i have to say Janelle Monae is one of my favorite artist of all time... and i dont think most ppl can hold a candle to her i dont think most ppl even grasp her concepts or meanings or anything but you guys did a great job with a song tht is not easy to do! Janelle's is not an easy act to follow but you guys did good and are quickly moving up my personal favs list =] great job guys!!

[Tashizle]

lol i love how into it Nick is. Great job guys! :)

[JayyeMusic]

2:02 NOTE IS AMAZING

[JayyeMusic]

the note u started with at 7secs was AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[royalgent]

The 7 ppl that disliked this are gonna get choked by my tightrope!!!! LOL!!

Dang u guyz are bananas!!! Ur vamp was....it just was!!!! Love it!

[mastahace41]

My dude was hittin them background vocals! Great work!

[gc241]

Hey, nice job, what the chord your playing at .52 seconds into it?

[MsYelhsa]

omg AMY thank u sooooo much for doing this one!!! janelle is my idol!!!

[moonfreak421]

You know... I usually just laugh at white people when they do these covers of soul music.( I guess I'm just bourgeois that way.) I really enjoyed this rendition. It was refreshing sweet stayed true to the source material without Epic failing from trying 2 hard, and it preserved the essence and soul of the song. this cover was so good that I was only disappointed cause they didn't sing da all o it.

lastly, they had fun with the song! that's the first step to "getting it." keep up the good work.

[crunchykats]

oh my goodness. i love you guys. like seriously, the first time i listened to one of your covers, i automatically subscribed and went to go tell all my friends. keep up the good work! :D

[MrFashion30]

JUST AMAZING...THIS GUY SOOOOOOOOOOO HOT!

[ThalaEntalada]

Amaziiiiiiiiiiing!!! I love it. I want more...

[markosguedes]

Ficou muito bom!

[dakillanocerus]

beautiful vocals

[Toskaleemusic]

This is SO badass.

Awesome. C:

[TABULOUS1]

that's fly

[AREvans50986]

That's was fantastic!!! You two sound great and I love that you're having so much fun with it!!!

[Fixdal]

nice cover! I was waiting for that dude to do Big Bois rap.. 

[karmintube]

@XxHelloPaigeyxX Why thank you!! Is your name "Paige?" That was going to be my name actually...wish it was!

[karmintube]

@DannySainthood Thanks, Danny! We're glad you found us!

[PaddyButters]

good but trying too hard. Way over the top. You easily have the talent don't need to over do it like that.

[karmintube]

@PaddyButters Some people talk about 'cha, like they know all about 'cha...and when you dip it on the scene, yea they talk about 'cha, cuz they can't dip on the scene - watch you talk about it, t-t-t-talk about it :)

[PaddyButters]

@karmintube hahah well played! I'm not doubting you're amazing. Because you are. Just thought you were a bit 'OTT'. After the replies I now love you. Great attitude. :)

[crowellipse]

VERY NICE GUYS!!!!!

[karmintube]

@crowellipse Thank you so much, babe! <3

[mpbcomesfirst]

Nothing special about this... OLD!

[karmintube]

@mpbcomesfirst The song's pretty new, but us? Yes, we are in our twenties I guess *wrinkles* lol

[CherryLadiezz]

drummer boy is really into it! haha very good though :)

[karmintube]

@CherryLadiezz Haha thank you! Yes, he has energy for days. You should see a live show!  *spaz*

[brookepalsson]

Chords pleasssse!

[karmintube]

@brookepalsson Oh my gosh, I DO need to post them. So fun to play!

[gjvb]

Fantastic!

[jennifer17ct]

me encanta mola!!!!

[eddiemarriott]

Their like the next new exciting "She & Him" act! :D

[karmintube]

@eddiemarriott We love that band!  <3

[CMcCail]

Haha You sound like her! Hun your sooo good!

[karmintube]

@CMcCail Oh goodness, thank you! Janelle is my hero.

[CMcCail]

Haha You sound like her!

[Figgy446]

I'm a little obsessed with you guys right now. The best stumble across while searching 'round on the tube-u ever! Yeah...I'm diggin' it!!!

[karmintube]

@Figgy446 LOL - YES! I love finding YouTube treats, too :)

[MarianahSantos]

Awesome! Love it! I'm like WOW :D

[shargirl89]

So talented...I guess Im stating the obvious

[Lacrossegurl1490]

AWESOME! Loved it!

i love Janelle Monae, you guys did really well with it!

[karmintube]

@Lacrossegurl1490 Thank you!! She's amazing!

[Hew91]

This is quite well done,

In my opinion, a good cover must

1) Respect the original artist and work

2) Stay true to the covering artist's style

3) offer something new and exciting for the listener

You hit all three beautifully

well done

[karmintube]

@Hew91 Love this comment - very true and we are very flattered you think so!

[theshmoofiles]

what are the chords?

[Resateezer]

OMG!! You guys are amazing!! Gave me goosebumps.

[CATALINApreciosa]

great voice! love the enthusiasm! thats how the song should be sung

[zenmasterchen]

WOW

[AceEstwick]

wow

[albereke]

greeeeeeeeeeear

[bodhival]

fuckin awesome

[jGracePro]

i almost covered this song. i am now incredibly intimated and don't know if i will.. love this. love this. 

[Blackbarbie1958]

I'm in love with your voice. It give's me goose bumps, that's how good you are!! Keep on singin girl!!

[BWAcolyte]

Freakin' AWESOME!!! I'm really feelin' the beat, voice, guitar....hahaha...well pretty much everything about this rendition. You people smashed it!!

[MrAndre610]

drummer dudeis gettin it

[relation29]

You can convert this to an mp3 at instantmp3s..com

that boy is soooo sexy!