riverboat song is not played by this guy having played guitar for more than 30 years - this is the sort of thing you learn when you a beginner - id love to know who really recorded that version of the OCS classic as its brilliant but def not done by this lot - his voice isnt even the same
@WoodcuttersSon1 that didn't even make sense! are you saying i faked/mimed the riveboat song cover? :) 30 years experience told you that? and who is "this lot"?? you mean me??
@WoodcuttersSon1 That you drew that conclusion brings into question your considerable experience. Ortopilot is clearly playing The Riverboat Song, and very well!
Mate... awsum... completely agree with @damofritz (accept the sleeping part!) If u get a second please please have a skeet and comment on our attempt at this awsum tune... lil different to the norm mind!
From a kiwi who grew up with Crowded House as a favourite... Fantastic cover mate. Love what you did with it... time to go check out your other vids I think...
oh my god, my friend this cover was absolutely mesmerizing. Your voice suits the way you play this song so perfectly i am astonished. keep playing mate, you give hope to us all :P)
keep playing...please . This is one of my fav covers you have done! I'm just trawling through youtube at the moment after typing in "OrtoPilot" and its endless with your covers!! I appreciate all your hard work and keep it up, your covers are something else!
Gerat cover man!!! Technically, it's an easy song to do...but I just listened to your version of it 3 times...and good work man...you "get it"...you get the song...you put your spin on it...it's great :) Please keep going...looking forward to more videos from you :) As someone else said, you did the song justice....you did it massive justice!
I just want to say that this was the first song I heard from you Matt. Instantly you made me subscribe. Years later I don't regret adding you what-so-ever. You are by far a truly inspirational artist that many people have come to love and respect. Simply put: You are my favourite musician to date. Although you aren't main stream (which selfishly I love) .. but many people I encounter know exactly who you are. Keep doing what you do best.
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Ok, I really want to say this, because the post says OUR band is putting out a record on itunes, so I would GUESS that he wants honest criticism, good or bad. Listen. Then listen to that Crowded House one to the rigfht, that's 3:41 min. The tempo is faster there. Here, it looks like he's buzzed on a few brews or is worn out, b/c it's slower. Otherwise, mate, its good! Good vocals, just a wee bit slow, and slight lack of interest. It's one of my fav songs, so please, I'm serious.
Its a fucking cover mate. Thats what covers are about. I've seen crowded house and im a big fan. This guy has done the song justice with his own version. Quality my son. Great voice.
Its not a bad cover, infact I think it is quite good... I dont know about amazing... or crying for that matter ( Iknow, your dad). You can sing, thats for sure... But it is not better than the origional, dont insult the house.
@EmiixJayne I really feel for you, honestly. but why do you lower yourself to their level, just ignore it and realise that these people are nerdy little fucks that get their kicks from insulting people a million miles away, these people are scum as fuck, just ignore it....
lol well smiles i must say you do rant on i like people who have something good to say pity though you don't have a clue what your talking about and what is also a shame is your probably a 12 year old kid trying to be simon cowell ORTO, well done loved it one of the best versions i have heard on youtube
you aint very good only the little children seem to have a buzz ,whys that ?are you a kiddy playsound roundabout,you cant up the tempo or sing out loud ,your stuck in the middle ,just a fantastic fool ,no artistic aggression so you try to play it cool ,you wont fool me ,dont ever try ,just buying your playground time as the rest swiftly passes you by,so goodbye my friend ,dont play games with me ,or i'll steal your throne ,and release what should be!
one of the very few cases where, in my opinion, your cover falls short of the original version. however, even you're lesser stuff is way above most other guys.
Been a big fan of the man from Te Awamutu since he was in Split Enz (that's the early 1980s for all you non-Finn tragics out there). So, it's probably blasphemy to say that I feel that this raw angst ridden version has a beauty that is better than the much more polished original. Definitely Goosebumps!
BEAUTIFUL!! :) I wish I could play music with you!!
Avalisastar 1 month ago
riverboat song is not played by this guy having played guitar for more than 30 years - this is the sort of thing you learn when you a beginner - id love to know who really recorded that version of the OCS classic as its brilliant but def not done by this lot - his voice isnt even the same
WoodcuttersSon1 2 months ago
@WoodcuttersSon1 that didn't even make sense! are you saying i faked/mimed the riveboat song cover? :) 30 years experience told you that? and who is "this lot"?? you mean me??
ortoPilot 2 months ago
@WoodcuttersSon1 That you drew that conclusion brings into question your considerable experience. Ortopilot is clearly playing The Riverboat Song, and very well!
kumquat999 1 month ago
Great song, made it your own, well done!
3ruceB 2 months ago
i like this version more than the james blunt one
locosdeltodo 2 months ago
Marry me?
RhetoricZombie 2 months ago
far out that excellent brother...... can anyone help with the chords ?
muller1496 3 months ago
I got a erection (i'm not gay).
MJevermore 3 months ago
Increible version of this song. Thanks.
jmdcarbonell 4 months ago
Mate... awsum... completely agree with @damofritz (accept the sleeping part!) If u get a second please please have a skeet and comment on our attempt at this awsum tune... lil different to the norm mind!
fathead3794 4 months ago
From a kiwi who grew up with Crowded House as a favourite... Fantastic cover mate. Love what you did with it... time to go check out your other vids I think...
Splntrdotcom 5 months ago
Was you on big brother
ravedooney 6 months ago
oh my god, my friend this cover was absolutely mesmerizing. Your voice suits the way you play this song so perfectly i am astonished. keep playing mate, you give hope to us all :P)
rhystaylor355 6 months ago
Wow! You're voice is incredible... where are you from?
TheLittlespoon82 7 months ago
great cover!!!
mas996 7 months ago
sick cover mate! two thumbs up!
TheYipyap22 8 months ago
great version pal.
MrMalenfant 8 months ago
cracking version.. composure and poise... Luv it
CrumbsForComfort 8 months ago
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i bloody love this song. brill cover x
holsnnath 9 months ago
i bloody love this song. brill cover x
holsnnath 9 months ago
i bloody love this song and ur cover is brill x
holsnnath 9 months ago
another fantastic cover. keep up the good work! :)
scottiedog15 9 months ago
keep playing...please . This is one of my fav covers you have done! I'm just trawling through youtube at the moment after typing in "OrtoPilot" and its endless with your covers!! I appreciate all your hard work and keep it up, your covers are something else!
GlenGostlow 9 months ago
spectacular...do us a favour, and cover Secret Garden, by springsteen,too? i can't wait to hear what your voice would do that to that great song..
redherringg 9 months ago
You're amazing mate, very clever arrangements, make the songs your owm which isn't easy! You're a talent!
SpiffaJ 10 months ago
Very good
000TQ000 11 months ago
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Check out the version by Trihouse
daveyb696 11 months ago
you have a great voice, i think you should go and try out for a singing competion, you could really go somewere. and sorry to here about your dad
master2295 1 year ago
maybe just a little bit faster, great work. Enjoyed to listen
makiavel88 1 year ago
Love this song!! check out the acoustic version by the band Trihouse.
daveytify 1 year ago
There's a great vibe to your cover. Very haunting. Love that vibrato. Classy.
navim49 1 year ago
your so beast
drewwaterz1686 1 year ago
this is freaking amazing.... sending shivers down my spine.
hodori1984 1 year ago
Fricken beautiful dude!!!!!
SasserN8 1 year ago
Covers don't get better than that.
vancvrman604 1 year ago
Gerat cover man!!! Technically, it's an easy song to do...but I just listened to your version of it 3 times...and good work man...you "get it"...you get the song...you put your spin on it...it's great :) Please keep going...looking forward to more videos from you :) As someone else said, you did the song justice....you did it massive justice!
tearsofseraphim 1 year ago
Ahhh, what a fab cover, I have a HUGE soft spot for Neil but man you have done this song total justice with your version :) Keep on keeping on! :)
HamsMum 1 year ago
Man, that was simply PERFECT!
Keep on, you have my support!
Pyongmaster00 1 year ago
thats one of the best covers ive heard
lph247 1 year ago
Wow, I'm speechless..that was concert worthy without question.
vancvrman604 1 year ago 2
Lovely version, you sing very good man, keep on rocking :)
itamary9 1 year ago
you gave me goosebumps
1nikkio 1 year ago
Wow...this is a sexy cover. And you look like John Lennon lol
BoubaAndKiki 1 year ago
Very much put your own style to it - I liked it. Different from mine. Check out mine at youtube.com/watch?v=r_eva3jF78w
NikkiLWhelan 1 year ago
Agree with @Sa1aamTv. Instantly noticed the sheer talent on display here. More more more!
SplinterCell37 1 year ago
nice mate :D
brandd94 1 year ago
great cover of a great song man! thanks!
sgnrobb 1 year ago
absolutly love this song please check my cover out!!!
paulbeahan12 1 year ago
love.
14nickj2 1 year ago
soooo much feelings....AWESOME COVER!
NewGenerationTricks 1 year ago
I just want to say that this was the first song I heard from you Matt. Instantly you made me subscribe. Years later I don't regret adding you what-so-ever. You are by far a truly inspirational artist that many people have come to love and respect. Simply put: You are my favourite musician to date. Although you aren't main stream (which selfishly I love) .. but many people I encounter know exactly who you are. Keep doing what you do best.
keepl0vealive 1 year ago
man you should be a big star, wth are you doing on youtube?!!! Fucking A man.
Sa1aamTv 1 year ago
What a brilliant cover.... beautiful voice great guitar...well done...I LOVE IT
Irishtinian 1 year ago
never stop. never. :-)))
NAKOR007 1 year ago
gotta good gavin degraw fell to it , fucking unbelievable , if you not in Britain get your ass over here
wazzer1812 1 year ago
Very Damien Rice like :-))
damplyons 1 year ago
I just love it :)
wasteland555 1 year ago
well i think he's fucking awesome :)
Ignition69able 1 year ago
Fuckin aweseme
FrontlineMovies 1 year ago
Great voice! You kinda look like John Lennon
ShadowDancer92 1 year ago
Great version! Love the emotion poured into the this version.
sinyopy 1 year ago
@sinyopy yeaah mate thats whats it's all about eh. not a real song without it.
NAKOR007 1 year ago
very nice dude
solpamatt1 1 year ago
Damn good
Superrob24 1 year ago
Most enjoyable. Vocals and guitar volumes were matched superbly.
Just a brilliant cover, is what I wanted to say, really.
neoprose 1 year ago
A superb cover!
bookofstress 1 year ago
My favourite cover of my favourite song. Doesn't get much better than that.
You gave me goosebumps bro. If I can ever sing and play half as good as you, I'll be overjoyed.
I think you could make a career out of this.
steve0377 1 year ago
You are without doubt one of the most talented performers on YouTube.
vancvrman604 1 year ago 5
Something different about this song. I really like it.
LisaMarie2377 1 year ago 2
great feeling
sjuzicka 1 year ago 4
That is seriously a ten dude. Mic up next time. Your voice deserves that.
4Him4u2 2 years ago 3
man you got talent! beautifuly played and sung!
seipusNEU 2 years ago 2
wow, wow, wow <3 you aree amaaazingg x ;)
xxmissxindividualxx 2 years ago 3
that was absolutely beautiful
kristenmusic 2 years ago 2
Awesome version!!, I'm not a huge fan of cover singers but I must say you certainly nailed this one, my kudos to you!
Maxi470 2 years ago 3
awesum singing
xYUCHIRUx 2 years ago
<3<3<3<3<3<3
blackAndredLOC 2 years ago
hey that is amazing u have got talent
brandenio12 2 years ago
real good job man
JacobLovesMusic 2 years ago
theres something in ya that reminds me john lennon
lordredakk 2 years ago
i agree
bigcountrygeorge 2 years ago
its fantastic !!!!
edvinaaa 2 years ago
I love your voice! Thank you for that one!
chriha200777 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing such an amazing rendition of this amazing song.
74dof 2 years ago 2
nice
Rainman270 2 years ago
absolutely brilliant version! are you single????
0381JES 2 years ago 3
Amazing!!!!! love it!!!
MexicanGirlTat 2 years ago
holy shit - that was amazing. I like the original version but love that cover. well done mate, sounds incredable!
eskymo79 2 years ago
hey, its shaggy from scooby doo
gordie1001 2 years ago 2
Ive never wanted to sleep with a man before but dude...this is amazing!!
Seriously - Sexual perversions aside this is incredible...
damofritz 2 years ago 5
@damofritz Genuinely, the oddest compliment I've seen on Youtube.
flatron7419 4 months ago
Great voice.
elleamor 2 years ago
Nice arrangement - TOP VOCAL.
Cheers mate - well done!
airconwarehouse 2 years ago
Dude, People like you on youtube are the reason I started playing the guitar. Bravo.
cornfedmancow 2 years ago 3
Really good! :)
Bearsnie 2 years ago
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amazing
just
amazing.
Lennart1337 2 years ago
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amazing! thank you!!!
chriha200777 2 years ago
very good ma man
DeeBo1982 2 years ago
THIS IS AWESOME!
mutlismom 2 years ago
dude u got an amazing voice, never stop using it, top quality cover pal. gurd stuff.
SweepyWolf 2 years ago
Nice touch gives the escence of someone I cannot think of right now (which is really annoying) but its fantastic
DrBuggles1 2 years ago
What the?!?! This cover's A.W.E.S.O.M.E !!! Dude, you have it man! Do give my cover a listen.. love to know what ya think
NavinAmbrose 2 years ago
damn dude!! ur awsumness!! luvz ur vioce and guitar skills <3
BlackSoul937 2 years ago
Dude, awsum. Love this!
Dizzytiffy 2 years ago
I love it. Great job, taking a song I liked and making it into a song I cannot get enough of.
brotherperrin 2 years ago
this track by u is one of my fav's on you tube. . . .. . . very good show old chap
chadamus69 2 years ago
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Ok, I really want to say this, because the post says OUR band is putting out a record on itunes, so I would GUESS that he wants honest criticism, good or bad. Listen. Then listen to that Crowded House one to the rigfht, that's 3:41 min. The tempo is faster there. Here, it looks like he's buzzed on a few brews or is worn out, b/c it's slower. Otherwise, mate, its good! Good vocals, just a wee bit slow, and slight lack of interest. It's one of my fav songs, so please, I'm serious.
4rainbowed 2 years ago
4rain you havent a clue you idiot. its a cover and he has put his own twist on it. its amazing
moonheadholland 2 years ago
a little too slow for my taste.
4rainbowed 2 years ago
Its a fucking cover mate. Thats what covers are about. I've seen crowded house and im a big fan. This guy has done the song justice with his own version. Quality my son. Great voice.
deanojammin 2 years ago 30
Oh my friend, well done. Immaculate.
thesavorytrim 2 years ago
well done check my cover out please
Doubled4790 2 years ago
wow.. you have such a fantastic voice for that song, loved it
sweetsammie14 2 years ago
Its not a bad cover, infact I think it is quite good... I dont know about amazing... or crying for that matter ( Iknow, your dad). You can sing, thats for sure... But it is not better than the origional, dont insult the house.
123argaet 2 years ago
Hey, truely amazing cover, i actually prefer this to the original!
Can anyone please tell me the chords played at 0:26, 0:29, 0:45 and 0:48????
im a guitar beginner! haha
thanks
kqv08bau 2 years ago
chords in description
Trebla1986 2 years ago
janderson try watching some more of his stuff before being such a negative twat....remedy maybe...amateur he is not. dickwad. keep it up orto!
6372jeansie 2 years ago
dude best cover so far any chance u can record a guitar lesson so i can have a go cheers .oz
zebsdead 2 years ago
this made my cry. (:
you should be famous?
do you have like an album or anything?
x
&& i want the music to this^^
EmiixJayne 2 years ago
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u have issues beyond this song if ur crying for something thats amature at best
janderson505 2 years ago
okay, maybe i do have 'issues'
but, my dad used to play that on the guitar, infact this totally reminds me of him.
and not that it's any of yours or youtubes buisness but my dad died about 3months ago of cancer.
so you know, it brought lovely memories, brought a tear to my eye.
but i don't think you have the right to make judgments like that is just wrong. :L you twat :L
EmiixJayne 2 years ago 37
@EmiixJayne shame when the man with the piece of art passes and that piece of art dies with him, my condolences
American5585 1 year ago 2
@EmiixJayne I really feel for you, honestly. but why do you lower yourself to their level, just ignore it and realise that these people are nerdy little fucks that get their kicks from insulting people a million miles away, these people are scum as fuck, just ignore it....
MasturbatingLemons 11 months ago
Damn! I love love love your style!!! You took one of my favorite songs and made it even better. Amazing originality. Thanks for sharing!!
dumdeedum2 2 years ago
Sweet chocolate christ! My jaw dropped. Your voice is like a cross between Guy Forsythe and hot buttery cinnimon toast.
megerber 2 years ago
wat r u on about?
deranged bitch
jccool2k 2 years ago
was paying him a compliment, thumbdick
megerber 2 years ago
i want your babies!
and i have a female friend that will comply, so she can have them and then we (me and you) can adopt!
x
jkirkie91 2 years ago
amazing
scousechris 2 years ago
marry me! :L x
sophieeW00 2 years ago
Great job!!!!!muy bueno. Me encanta. I love it!!
mateosr 2 years ago
Sweeeet!
Love your version. Great job!
dawas15 2 years ago
Wow. I'd love to marry you.
keepl0vealive 2 years ago
shes fat
hockeystar104 2 years ago
Its rare to see someone understand a song so well... change it... and still retain its meaning.
Truly magnificent work,
gubbywan 2 years ago 3
This is truely so beautiful :)
ktwiththelight 2 years ago
wow......amazing....i luv your voice
KrissVengeance 2 years ago
nice mate you totally owned that song
aidanstaff69 2 years ago
Thanks for your kind comments on my vids this is a cool cover !
jburko78 2 years ago
wow man nice.
magaritipivar 2 years ago
been watching you play for the past 2 hrs. just can't get enough
sexyboy455 2 years ago
THIS IS SOOOOO AMAZING
wow
music2chic 2 years ago
One of the best interpretations of this music, without a doubt. Bravo.
musicwizard2507 2 years ago
love it...love you!
01mandy92 2 years ago
I love how you play!!!!
levedale 2 years ago
is that a taylor 614 CE?
LesPauLmAn89041 3 years ago
nice cover .... liked how you made the song your own by singing it your way velly nOice!
echin13 3 years ago
top song top cover well done!!
codyseanaustin 3 years ago
pommie dave thinks this is great
davidinvic 3 years ago
haha smiles is wierd.
scootchamool 3 years ago
absolutely incredible.
LesPauLmAn89041 3 years ago
that's awesome!
it sounds jazzy
love it!
berendarenda 3 years ago
this is by far the best version of this song you have a great voice mate keep doin what your doin you will go far
b29hashman 3 years ago
holyy shit!; YOU'RE THE FUCKING KING
ShangriHeaven 3 years ago
lol well smiles i must say you do rant on i like people who have something good to say pity though you don't have a clue what your talking about and what is also a shame is your probably a 12 year old kid trying to be simon cowell ORTO, well done loved it one of the best versions i have heard on youtube
TONYC578 3 years ago
bring it on bernard,n1
smiles103 3 years ago
you aint very good only the little children seem to have a buzz ,whys that ?are you a kiddy playsound roundabout,you cant up the tempo or sing out loud ,your stuck in the middle ,just a fantastic fool ,no artistic aggression so you try to play it cool ,you wont fool me ,dont ever try ,just buying your playground time as the rest swiftly passes you by,so goodbye my friend ,dont play games with me ,or i'll steal your throne ,and release what should be!
smiles103 3 years ago
ya lost me there brother... the strangeness in your comment makes you either either a nutbar or quiet a good songwriter ;) keep em comin
ortoPilot 3 years ago
jealously much? haha
doddie887 3 years ago
Someone likes commas
Urb4nbob 3 years ago
awesome.
emotion!
yes, yes, yes.
lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvve. <3333333!
ejgula 3 years ago
PERFECT.
I love your version.
5 STARSSSSSS! :)
gimenyta 3 years ago
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shit gay...hehe
53ni71 3 years ago
man you sound like damien rice..... and that aint a bad thing at all really good \_/ cheers!!
redwalkalone 3 years ago
absolute class
kiwikiswahili 3 years ago
hey please can you turn back to your old method of posting chords, as in putting them on your website.
scootchamool 3 years ago
all hes playing is g c d and e.....and an am
spaminham 3 years ago
one of the very few cases where, in my opinion, your cover falls short of the original version. however, even you're lesser stuff is way above most other guys.
ptalex1976 3 years ago
Hats off to you for a great cover.
slipperydipsarefun 3 years ago
fantastic version, your voice sounds like Paolo Nutini here, brilliant - 5 stars
johners1990 3 years ago
my hats off to you brother
seansouth06 3 years ago
Awesome job.
wukedypuk 3 years ago
It makes my hair stand on end!!
wiSheRock 3 years ago
I fall at your feet!! hahaha
beatiful song and lyric that you choose to play. Good choice. I'm surprised your diversity of songs.... Jason Mraz!!
I fall relly at yourrrr feet!
wiSheRock 3 years ago
Back for another listen already! I Love this rendition!
Gordieiati 3 years ago
Technically very good.. but too slow... everybody wants to drag it out slower and slower...so depressing..
I liked the Crowded House version with the upbeat tempo.. it gets me going! A very fun song with an upside to it!
jettagob 3 years ago
I feel this....
Gordieiati 3 years ago
Been a big fan of the man from Te Awamutu since he was in Split Enz (that's the early 1980s for all you non-Finn tragics out there). So, it's probably blasphemy to say that I feel that this raw angst ridden version has a beauty that is better than the much more polished original. Definitely Goosebumps!
DeadParrot66 3 years ago 2
im with the last comment great voice mate.nice 1
chewie4444 3 years ago
one word...GOOSEBUMPS.. awesome singer
heavus 3 years ago 3
What a great voice. Just stumbled on this video. I was blown away by your performance.
joshck 3 years ago
Fantastic job and voice. Really liked it! Would love to hear you do this with someone kickin' it up with the harmony part.
lpffaguy 3 years ago