My Secret Friend ~ IAMX ~ Imogen Heap cover

[leeloodagg]

i want a dad like you! haha,never though know a person of your age that likes iamx!

[larosity]

@leeloodagg Hey...greatness is ageless and IAMX is one great band...I'm a fan of Cris Corner's forever...nobody can write like he does or has such an amazing voice. If you haven't gotten IAMX's Dogmatic album of Welcome Addiction mixes, this cover is the last song on it! Thanks!

[ItsOnlyComfort]

Wow! I don't usually like covers but this one is amazing. Nice work!!!!

[larosity]

@ItsOnlyComfort Thanks!

[Senooorable]

that''s perfect. you have a very nice voice and you guitar skills and excellent!

[larosity]

@Senooorable Thanks!

[klaudisis]

Really good ,my secret friend .

[larosity]

@klaudisis Good enough to be on the Dogmatic Infidel cd, lol...thanks!

[godofvvar]

Amazing! Just as good as the original, with its own flavor. A fan of IAMX salute you.

[larosity]

@godofvvar Thanks...IAMX thought it was good enough for the Dogmatic Infidel CD also!

[hanannele]

OMFG it's you on the CD??

I NEVER write comments, but this is one of the most amazing songs/covers I've heard! Cut your part out of the last track haha.

Great!!

[larosity]

@hanannele Yeah...it was a shock to me too when the band contacted me...got a signed CD and DVD out of it and my pic in the liner notes...pretty cool! Thanks!

[YMaryThedaLynn]

<3

[larosity]

@YMaryThedaLynn ;)

[Ephemeraal]

Oh God, you're so amazing! Fantastic!

[larosity]

@Ephemeraal Appreciate that, thanks!

[xmarylu]

you rock ._.

[larosity]

@xmarylu Thanks!

[MrHourglass]

This is an absolutely amazing cover, man.

I hate having to ask this, as you put so much effort into the song...but is there any way you could tell me the chords? A friend of mine and I are hoping to play this for a few friends at my college's bonfire, and she's got me in charge of figuring out how to play it...lol. Wonderful song!

[larosity]

@MrHourglass Thanks!

[galaxiag]

fantastic!

[larosity]

@galaxiag Thanks...check it out on the Dogmatic Infidel CD!

[9eyesdesign]

WOW! This is amazing, Larry. :D Always wondered whose voice that was on that track. Found this video by accident, and I'm so glad I did! You've got a great voice and I hope you do more IAMX covers soon. It must've been amazing when Janine contacted you! Great work, just great. I'm going to go listen to more of your music :)

[larosity]

Oh yes Maria I was knocked off my feet when I realized, finally, that it was for real...Oh yeah, I will be doing more IAMX I just love their music too much not to...thanks!

[emma1622]

wooooowwwwwww omg you are amazing ..i love this song and plxx could have have the chordsss??

[Syltis242]

So let me get this straight - you posted this video, IAMX/Chris Corner discovered it, and that's how your cover ended up on "Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK"? I *loved* it on the album, I almost started crying it's such a beautiful interpretation, and I searched for it on youtube just for fun only to discover it's here. Awesome.

[larosity]

Yeah, isn't that a bitch? I was floored by the whole thing...thought it was someone scamming me for awhile but i played along and it happened...really cool...it was actually Janine Gezang the piano player that contacted me.

[Syltis242]

@larosity

It's truely amazing. I'm really happy it found it's way to the album, it's such an awesome cover. Been listening to it over and over again... it found it's way deep into my heart. Great work. Would be really interesting to hear what you could make out of other IAMX songs, the one that comes to mind is "I Am Terrified" if you've heard it by now? I think you could do something extraordinary with that one. Once again: stunning performance.

[larosity]

@Syltis242 Hey, thanks! it's been really exciting 4 me - I have done IAMX covers of "Missile", "This Will Make You Love Again" and "Tear Garden" you can find them on my channel...I think I will be doing "Running" next but i love "Terrified" and have thought about doing it as well as "President" and "Nature of Inviting" ... so far I love everything they have done so it's hard to choose, lol, but I will br uploading more of there covers 4 sure!

[apatchofbluesky]

nice cover!

[larosity]

@apatchofbluesky Thank you!

[Froschvampir]

Wow, it's really on the album. Congratulations, love this cover!

[larosity]

So I was told...the album will be covers of IAMX songs by fans and other artists and is being cut in the studio at this moment...I don't know when it will be released and still have a tiny shred of doubt about it being true or not...have to wait and see!

[Froschvampir]

It is released since a few days and you're on it! It's the last track on the album, "hidden" though. I was really surprised when I heard your cover.

[larosity]

@Froschvampir Where did you hear it?

[Froschvampir]

Bought the album (you can get it on Amazon or anywhere else) and listened to track 16 which is officially "Running (Cook - Kirby)". Then you wait, there are 3 more bonus tracks and your cover is the last one. :)

[Froschvampir]

edit: found out "Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK" is not on amazon com but at least on amazon co uk...

[larosity]

Yeah, I couldn't find it at first but I bought the last track and their I am (X), lol1 Very exciting 4 me! Thanks for pointing that out H.!

[uxmeup]

you mean 'dogmatic infidel comedown ok'?! if so, I am incredibly happy for you AND for the fact they/he discovered you. amazing! x

[Popotank]

I already loved this song and applaud your cover of it!

[shy34]

amazing cover......great work

[larosity]

Thanks shy...this is a very special song to me!

[shy34]

for me too

[finaltwilight1]

Beautiful; my new favorite song. Not so sure I can even listen to the original after hearing this but I'll give it a chance.See ya!

[larosity]

Yeah, it's a great song but don't sell IAMX short check out there other tunes; they are a really great band! Thanks my friend.

[nygeo411]

Hey La...Once again... M A R V E L O U S! miss ya, when u coming to play??? P.S. and brush up on my song... Sweet Painted Lady, cause u know i'm gonna have you sing it for me! ;-) Luvin to the family!

[larosity]

Hey luv, Thanks! Too much stuff swirling around me so it won't be soon unfortunately...luv to everyone!<3

[uxmeup]

hey, i must say i truly enjoyed this, you gave the song a different but inviting whiff. as an iamx fan and supporter i can say there are not many good covers out there, so applauses to you, sir ;}

maybe you could try covering other songs of his, like kingdom of welcome addiction?

[larosity]

I am so happy to see that you, and other Corner fans like my cover and I am absolutely planning to do more of his music - I am finding that i have become a rabid fan of his style myself so, thanks for the support!

[DanielleAleene]

You did amazing! I love it.. Your Great!!!

[larosity]

Thanks Danielle!

[adamito76]

you know what? i am a big fan and it means that fans trying to look for something special. and u did it. many covers in the air but this one blows the right way. only one thing if i could ask for a favour: if you could plz post the chords so i can play it to my girlfriend. i would be thankful more than i am now for such a nice cover.

[larosity]

Thanks Adam, I appreciate your comments!

[sirenluv]

Wow. Impressive! The recording sounds sooo incredible I can't wait to show my Dad your page. He's gunna be blown away too. I've been wanting him to do something similiar to what your doing cuz he is a talented musician as well....so hopefully I can talk him into it. ha

[larosity]

Yeah, get him on here and we can do a duet!

[sirenluv]

I'm not a fan of ppl doing covers of songs but this cover is SO AMAZING! Your version gives me goosebumps! I am gunna put it on my ipod I like it so much so I can listen to it @ work and while working out. The recording turned out very well what kind of equipment do you use? You sound like a better version of Neil Young. This is such a great cover I cannot commend you enough on it! I can tell you that is a huge compliment coming from me because I KNOW good music. Keep up the good work.

[larosity]

i am speechless, thanks so much for the great comments and the sub but i actually use the cheapest of equipment, lol, which I bought at a yard sale - 5 dollar mic and 10 dollar webcam.

[RJC1124]

Not familiar with the song, but loved your rendition of it.

[larosity]

Hey Rich...yeah, I was familiar with Heap but not the band IAMX...have been listening to them and they are very good...thanks man!

[bigeeezy]

Hey Larry. This is real good mate :)

James

[larosity]

Hey, how's it goin' James? Thanks!

[Anna100l]

Wonderful! You have such a pleasant singing voice! Though I've never heard this song before, I enjoyed your cover a lot! ^,^

[larosity]

Thanks Anna!

[YMaryThedaLynn]

WOAH!! thank you for doing this!!!

you sound awesome as always!!! :D

[larosity]

I luvved doing it Mary, thanks!<<33

[YMaryThedaLynn]

@larosity can't wait for more new videos of you! :)

[BlackRose2222]

Beautiful, good job.

[larosity]

Thanks you Alex!

[cyberchicky]

Nice cover, and I have been a fan of IAMX for about 5 years give or take.

I think it would sound better if you used a capo but kept your voice in the same vocal range you sing now. I also personally don't like when you slide up the frets after the finer picking.

I realize you don't know this song well, so with that said I still say it is a briliant cover over all a few words off but hey we're all human.

[larosity]

Thanks for the corrections and, U R right I just learned the song and I know the words don't follow the printed lyric versions but those are the words that are used in the song...thanks again chicky!

[mzim144659]

***** This was my first hearing of this song. I prefer your vid to IAMX's. The spare production allows focusing on the lyrics & guitar, instead of visuals. Thanks, sir. (ps, worked with your Don't Want Love chart today.) Mike

[larosity]

Thanks zim...you are going to love playin' the Hicks song!

[MrPinoyrock]

Very nice Larry, great job! Take care & all the best!

[larosity]

Thanks Eric!