BOC did this originally, 440 did a dance version of same song AFTER original BOC written/played. BOC is famous for this song, among others but this is a classic BOC track. The 440 version is a bit faster & more of a slight disco flavor to this one than the original BOC rock song.
You can understand why people would think this song advocates suicide. "We can be like they are," and also using Romeo and Juliet (both who kill themselves) as the couple expressing eternal love. But I don't care what it means. I like it.
The original's obviously better, but this was the first version of Reaper I heard (massive 440 fan), totally loved it, and as a result, I got into the original song. That's the sign of a successful cover version.
Who cares if a song is covered. Maybe someone likes the original, but it simply does not do enough for them. So, if they like this kind of music, they can enjoy the song in more their style or a way that speaks to them. Who really cares? Why is everyone so obsessed with others' opinions of things. You all need hobbies besides badgering people on the internet. Christ on a cracker.
Cannot ever be better than the original,the original has to be the standard.But done in a different style with taste and thought can become a very good rendition.Blue oyster cult made this what it is,this version takes it to a new audience and hopefully some people will check out the original and even maybe start off on a route of discovery.Music is so many things to all people,to spark off debates and arguments is ok as long as respect is adhered to....
@PatricksLaw You sad, poor, little troll. You seriously looked through over a year and a half of comments to try to find someone to troll. Sorry little kid. I'm above you.
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.;..I can't believe I am the end time church.I only read it in the Holy book for all my life since I was in high school and laughed. and it is me...2010. The path is narrow my God...called to die in thelast hour.
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV)...Lord, are u telling I am preparing to die...follow me?...I can't believe this...only u are God. I believe you...eternal life....OMG...the path.
Jesus said, "Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life" (Rev 2:10). I can not believe He is telling me this now in 2010 ..What Saith the Scripture? "They hate ... to them, "My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My ... and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name. 10"And at ... I am speechless as he told me don't fear the ...reaper?!
Hmm..this belongs on a zombie vid with people driving around fast killing zombies..how ace would that be with this song?!..god im bored lol..thissong is ace and the re-mix is really good
@ssgoder originally was Blue Öyster Cult from their 1976 album, Agents of Fortune.. but this one came on 1994 single on Millennium Fever album by Apollo Four Forty or @440. :D
@Fl0k4t1 thx...i knew about the original which i wasnt crazy about. but when i was around 18 or so i heard this version during my electronica clubby days lol, its been stuck in my head ever since. thx for the info.
I love the original... but this isn't too bad. Compared to some really shitty covers I've heard, this ranks the best. Though, the video is fair lame. <3
Better that I had expected but you know today noone will buy it you know why ? Because its almost too creepy lol. The lyrics i mean. Only thing that sells in techno today is "hey love" "hey sex" "hey sun" "hey drugs" "hey ecstasy" "hey sunbathing" "hey youre hot" "shes so hot" "hes so hot" and variations LOOOOL lets be honest this is too creepy for sweet techno crappy lyrics of modern world
actually i like the original too, i just said it to to counter the flood of malcontent negative comments
really, I'd say this one is better and more awesome, but it wouldn't be possible if the original didn't exist, so I'd say the synergy of the original creator and the person who remixed this enabled the creation of this even more awesome version ; p, it's like a new quality has emerged
@neowired I would have to respectfully disagree. I think that the original is better in that you can hear the lyrics better and can get a better understanding of what the sad meaning of the song really is. This version is okay, but I like the original WAY better, no offense.
@neowired i ain´t spammin man, but the original had something to it really. did you ever check out the version by HIM? from their first album as far as i recall. yet i agree with what you are hinting at, if any band covers a track there is the purists howlin like mad dogs at a fullmoon night. lol.
I genuinely like this version, and I tip my hat to these guys. But I have been listening to BOC since I was born so I can't like it more.. maybe equally though.
I had no idea this even existed. I think I prefer the cover version from the New Zealand band the Muttonbirds, though. Hopefully this will introduce the song to younger audiences.
There is NOTHING better than the original. It can be updated, different slightly, or totally different, but no classic is better when updated with studio synthezier tricks. BOC wrote this about SOMETHING so a cover can't touch it. IMO anyhow. Met Joe Bouchard in person playing with the remaining original Alice Cooper Group he plays with at times. Cool, down to earth dude!
Deffinate need of more galactic cowbell....Turn on the Hyperdrive, we need to get lost in space before somone stops the rock. We ain't talking about dub here. This is a serious business, time is running out and we need Raw power to succeed...
66 person could not hold the Reaper in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
YukiGamer1 1 week ago
needs more cowbell
drummingskater07 1 week ago
Blue Oyster Cult!
NosaBatta 2 weeks ago
needs less cowbell
ChameleonRejects 3 weeks ago
windows media player effects :P lame
lk610 1 month ago
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lk610 1 month ago
fail.
shawn2007g 1 month ago
You are below him, actually.
Nenene1312 1 month ago
67 people need more cowbell
08selinakyle 1 month ago
I find these cowbell jokes kind of distracting.
JamUpYurLife 1 month ago
I gotta have more cowbell
cxtreme69 1 month ago
awesome
smallersdrain 2 months ago
Excellent cover - better than most I've heard.
deepdroner 2 months ago
I have a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.
PreedyM2k 2 months ago
I must admit i personally think this version is better than blue oyster cult :)
1997Mattyw 3 months ago
@1997Mattyw Fuck you. Originals are always better because they are the ORIGINA. This is a good version tho :l
princessrere3 3 months ago
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1997Mattyw 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
@princessrere3 'dont start arguments please' but i agree (mostly) E.G. Toto-africa originals the best---new 1...Shit
1997Mattyw 3 months ago
@princessrere3 its his opinion, no need to insult him bro.
sakaraist 2 months ago
@princessrere3 the whole point in a cover or a remix is for a band or artist to improve on a song in their own sound.
The4acker 1 month ago
need more cowbell :p
diderr01 3 months ago 6
WHERES THE FUCKING COWBELL
notguano 3 months ago 2
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sajmon14 4 months ago
needs more kick drum :p
GMSamuelRhine 4 months ago
needs more cowbell.
SgtZippzapp 4 months ago
Been Awhile..
Pked988 5 months ago
Don't fear the creeper!
bengacris 5 months ago
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Pked988 5 months ago
also didnt find it everywhere else.thanks for sharing!
yomonstruo 5 months ago
Don't fear the rapper.
MediaFilter 5 months ago
What?? No cowbell??
whiitedog 6 months ago 3
@whiitedog Electric Cowbell
Justinsoper 5 months ago
@Justinsoper i've got an Electronic Fever!!! =)
cerdocop 4 months ago
54 person knows how the real music sounds...
Oh sorry 55 ;)
Kapiszczur 6 months ago
this has to be the biggest piece of shit i've ever seen...
Ozzmaster2112 6 months ago
@Ozzmaster2112 LOLLLLLL!!! No shit man!
DrPhucker 6 months ago
@DrPhucker
yay :)
Ozzmaster2112 6 months ago
BOC did this originally, 440 did a dance version of same song AFTER original BOC written/played. BOC is famous for this song, among others but this is a classic BOC track. The 440 version is a bit faster & more of a slight disco flavor to this one than the original BOC rock song.
gmj2012 7 months ago
sounds like fruity loops 4 from about 2003 and looks like windows media player images from around the same time.
maikeru01 7 months ago
@maikeru01 well if ti sounds like it came from 2003 cool, because it came from 1995
oilfighter21 6 months ago
@maikeru01 I guess Apollo 440 were several years ahead of their time then.
recursiv 5 months ago
there was an ad for "5 hour energy" before that song... this is seriously better
msalami1 7 months ago
this is more better than the orginal
Matthew000481 7 months ago
Actually, now that I've heard it a few times, it's really quite good.
Not a patch on the original, although it's not trying to be.
Change of opinion.....I like it
Snibo 8 months ago 3
HorseShit......End Of.
Snibo 8 months ago
album millenium fever - very very cool album
KaizerSuze358 8 months ago
Needs more cowbell
ThePotatocat 8 months ago 17
What a load of shit hahahaha!
SIMON2500065 9 months ago
You can understand why people would think this song advocates suicide. "We can be like they are," and also using Romeo and Juliet (both who kill themselves) as the couple expressing eternal love. But I don't care what it means. I like it.
congokong87 10 months ago
@congokong87 cant fear acceptance
Pked988 5 months ago
Great :D
what more??
Oiteesabainachico 10 months ago
Wow the 90's, miss em so much.
Was trying to remember the remixed version apart from original, now found it, Classic
Peddersdub 11 months ago
Just a note on the video editing: Lord Privy Seal...
/watch?v=AVlfvdH7qwY
MrSulake 11 months ago
Wow, that is a very powerful remix. Good job.
OopsYouFailed 11 months ago
The original's obviously better, but this was the first version of Reaper I heard (massive 440 fan), totally loved it, and as a result, I got into the original song. That's the sign of a successful cover version.
FatRoland 1 year ago
shhiittt, origional shits on it in my opinion
jacobparasite 1 year ago
This is a nice song and all but...I GOTTA have more COW BELL!
ravenjehuty 1 year ago
THIS NEEDS MORE COW BELL
joker646464 1 year ago
Wow! Does this version blow or what!!!
sarkelcpa 1 year ago
Who cares if a song is covered. Maybe someone likes the original, but it simply does not do enough for them. So, if they like this kind of music, they can enjoy the song in more their style or a way that speaks to them. Who really cares? Why is everyone so obsessed with others' opinions of things. You all need hobbies besides badgering people on the internet. Christ on a cracker.
DanaMConrad 1 year ago
This is Winamp!!!
thepumpkin1979 1 year ago
oh didnt knew that this was 440
gloup81 1 year ago
this is the muttz nuttz !!!!!!
darrelja 1 year ago
Excellent rendition i agree that the original is a classic but this is a top track
66vicgriff 1 year ago
Cannot ever be better than the original,the original has to be the standard.But done in a different style with taste and thought can become a very good rendition.Blue oyster cult made this what it is,this version takes it to a new audience and hopefully some people will check out the original and even maybe start off on a route of discovery.Music is so many things to all people,to spark off debates and arguments is ok as long as respect is adhered to....
seisix6 1 year ago
What is cowbell ?
everytime i see that music all says something "more cowbell"
what is it?
please enligth me :D
Moryszon 1 year ago
@Moryszon ita a american sketch with will ferrell and christopher walken look it up its well funny
fatherjack37 1 year ago
@Moryszon people are playing a "cowbell" in the orginal version
iplayrs1132 1 year ago
thank yoo for such music, love it
Moryszon 1 year ago
i love this cover :)
AimeeBekkaNeate 1 year ago
This version is on the 4th episode of True Blood when they go to Fangtashia.
Dafreakabc123 1 year ago 5
@Dafreakabc123 no one cares
PatricksLaw 1 month ago
@PatricksLaw You sad, poor, little troll. You seriously looked through over a year and a half of comments to try to find someone to troll. Sorry little kid. I'm above you.
Dafreakabc123 1 month ago
@Dafreakabc123 lolwut, you were the top comment
PatricksLaw 1 month ago
massive rave music
cercetasul 1 year ago
I love techno covers of 70's hard rock hits.
Obstain001 1 year ago
Best version of this song.
supamegaman3000 1 year ago
I miss the cowbell xD
gunz4apollo 1 year ago
Supreme classic:)
EVILmustDIE666 1 year ago
This sucks.
BUT it is better then HIM, I'll give it that much.
No one can cover BOC and succeed it just doesn't happen like that.
MasterMayo 1 year ago
@MasterMayo actually pierce the veil did a great job covering the song
duckwhal 1 year ago
@MasterMayo Chuck Norris can
hasjkegel 1 year ago
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.;..I can't believe I am the end time church.I only read it in the Holy book for all my life since I was in high school and laughed. and it is me...2010. The path is narrow my God...called to die in thelast hour.
ladylights9992 1 year ago
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV)...Lord, are u telling I am preparing to die...follow me?...I can't believe this...only u are God. I believe you...eternal life....OMG...the path.
ladylights9992 1 year ago
Jesus said, "Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life" (Rev 2:10). I can not believe He is telling me this now in 2010 ..What Saith the Scripture? "They hate ... to them, "My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My ... and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name. 10"And at ... I am speechless as he told me don't fear the ...reaper?!
ladylights9992 1 year ago
love this version but i prefr the original better
Darksonicfan841 1 year ago
Unregistered Hypercam Strikes again. LOL
xboxlive6 1 year ago
Holy fuck I'm 15 seconds in and already at eargasm point.
AylatheRaichu 1 year ago
this is one of my favorite songs. some bands do it better but no matter who does it it still is pretty good because it is an awesome song.
menotyounah 1 year ago
Can you give free download link. You tube mp3 down loader won't work cause of Sony?
Graven754 1 year ago
Hmm..this belongs on a zombie vid with people driving around fast killing zombies..how ace would that be with this song?!..god im bored lol..thissong is ace and the re-mix is really good
HeavenScent2110 1 year ago
the 34 people that disliked the video shuld fear the reaper because I am comming for them
EnergyPhoenix0 1 year ago
Originalis better, although it's still a tune!
luke081988 1 year ago
For those that didn't know blue oyster cult BOC made the original this is a
Professinal cover remix If u will
Wyatt19961212 1 year ago
THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!
Ticoporvida11393 1 year ago
It's off the CD Millenium Fever, which is a really good CD, many good tracks on it.
levinae111ae86 1 year ago
when did this release originaly? ive been searching for at least 15 years.
ssgoder 1 year ago 14
@ssgoder 1995 i think
muppet6789 1 year ago
@muppet6789 ...sounds about right. thx for posting it. cheers
ssgoder 1 year ago
@muppet6789 1976 I think. by Blue Oyster Cult
MartialArtsSuperStar 1 year ago 74
@MartialArtsSuperStar yeah the BOC version was 1976 or around there, the apollo 440 version released in 1995 on the album millenium fever i believe
muppet6789 1 year ago 15
@muppet6789 yes you are right
torlock4 9 months ago
@ssgoder originally was Blue Öyster Cult from their 1976 album, Agents of Fortune.. but this one came on 1994 single on Millennium Fever album by Apollo Four Forty or @440. :D
Fl0k4t1 1 year ago
@Fl0k4t1 thx...i knew about the original which i wasnt crazy about. but when i was around 18 or so i heard this version during my electronica clubby days lol, its been stuck in my head ever since. thx for the info.
ssgoder 1 year ago
@ssgoder wow fifteen years??
pcgamingvstheworld 1 year ago
@ssgoder 1994, be sure.i have it
TheSpeedycruiser 11 months ago
@ssgoder 1994, be sure.i have it,but i m thinking about apollo 440
TheSpeedycruiser 11 months ago
@ssgoder this remix of a great song playing in some clubs in Atlanta brings back memories
jupitercrash07 11 months ago
needs cow bell
queenmarciatrixi 1 year ago
Who fears the reaper. Not when you saw him in the eye
vrolijk116 1 year ago
One of my favourite songs last time :)
KAM1LLAZ 1 year ago
good beat,kills the song tho. 1 4 the orig BOC rules
demonsparkx 1 year ago
Yeeeeeahh!!!! That's what I'm talking about!! Fuckin' GET SOME!!!
integgy95 1 year ago
F@cking "woohoo"....
Raise your hands to heaven and pray for the original classic to return, NOW!!!
TINKAoo7 1 year ago
I love the original... but this isn't too bad. Compared to some really shitty covers I've heard, this ranks the best. Though, the video is fair lame. <3
SuckEggs666 1 year ago
The original is obviously better, anyone who says differently cannot be taken seriously and must be taken out and shot.
aurrorra 1 year ago
Better that I had expected but you know today noone will buy it you know why ? Because its almost too creepy lol. The lyrics i mean. Only thing that sells in techno today is "hey love" "hey sex" "hey sun" "hey drugs" "hey ecstasy" "hey sunbathing" "hey youre hot" "shes so hot" "hes so hot" and variations LOOOOL lets be honest this is too creepy for sweet techno crappy lyrics of modern world
smoku46 1 year ago
Wtf is up with all the cowbell shit?
ChrisPsCS3 1 year ago
Thank you supernatural for introducing me to this song.
Kadadj 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
As everyone reasonable will agree, much better than the generic original version.
Saying this mostly to annoy all you malcontent spammers, but also because this one is indeed more interesting and fresh.
neowired 1 year ago
@neowired :D i would agree its better than the original but to be honest the original is still awesome :D
muppet6789 1 year ago 2
@muppet6789
actually i like the original too, i just said it to to counter the flood of malcontent negative comments
really, I'd say this one is better and more awesome, but it wouldn't be possible if the original didn't exist, so I'd say the synergy of the original creator and the person who remixed this enabled the creation of this even more awesome version ; p, it's like a new quality has emerged
neowired 1 year ago
@neowired agree totaly,depends on taste really but i like this version more
ELKhalef 1 year ago
@neowired O RELY?
Lateral0Thinking 1 year ago
@neowired I would have to respectfully disagree. I think that the original is better in that you can hear the lyrics better and can get a better understanding of what the sad meaning of the song really is. This version is okay, but I like the original WAY better, no offense.
Slayerwulf09133 1 year ago
@neowired i ain´t spammin man, but the original had something to it really. did you ever check out the version by HIM? from their first album as far as i recall. yet i agree with what you are hinting at, if any band covers a track there is the purists howlin like mad dogs at a fullmoon night. lol.
spacehead80 1 year ago
@neowired C'mon, this is OK, but the original was creepy and oh yeah, original. Actually, listening to this, it sounds kind of Muzak-y really.
TexasMist 1 year ago
I haven't heard this version in years.......
mrman98 1 year ago
I genuinely like this version, and I tip my hat to these guys. But I have been listening to BOC since I was born so I can't like it more.. maybe equally though.
dopegoddess 1 year ago 2
I had no idea this even existed. I think I prefer the cover version from the New Zealand band the Muttonbirds, though. Hopefully this will introduce the song to younger audiences.
Eligius4917 1 year ago
Mr Reaper,you have tried 3 times and failed,now im after you
sandy049 1 year ago
another classic tune ruined..
MrDelcol 1 year ago
I like it
Kingkidkira 2 years ago 3
cool cover
but is better the original BOC xD
piontaton 2 years ago
There is NOTHING better than the original. It can be updated, different slightly, or totally different, but no classic is better when updated with studio synthezier tricks. BOC wrote this about SOMETHING so a cover can't touch it. IMO anyhow. Met Joe Bouchard in person playing with the remaining original Alice Cooper Group he plays with at times. Cool, down to earth dude!
belldonna81 1 year ago
When I listen this music first, there was a visual effect like that (:
mxbuster 2 years ago
Come & get me Reaper if you are game
sandy049 2 years ago 2
I just love this song...
5* & big fave!
darroooMusic 2 years ago 2
c'mon baby dont fear the reaper we can be like they are dont fear the reaper! blue oyster cult does it better but nice remix woohoo!!!!!
pur3d3m0n67 2 years ago
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DEATHEXISTFOREVER 2 years ago
come on man take my hand maybe reaper is a women ....... im first
caravanrocker69 2 years ago
Deffinate need of more galactic cowbell....Turn on the Hyperdrive, we need to get lost in space before somone stops the rock. We ain't talking about dub here. This is a serious business, time is running out and we need Raw power to succeed...
ashphamy 2 years ago 71
@ashphamy But remember, you need to be Liquid Cool in Astral America, and Don't Fear the Reaper.
KOSTAS22R 2 years ago 3
hmmm original sounds better, but i think its just diferent sort of music.
Iwan2007 2 years ago
i would consider not fearing the reaper....if he had a cowbell
X7rocks 2 years ago
awsome song keep up the good work thanks :]
chillidog66 2 years ago
Very nice coverversion, 5*
CradoXX 2 years ago
i need to find the music that was done by heaven 17 but i love listening to this one? can someone help me find the song please?
relsinecursespine142 2 years ago
needs more space cowbell
MICH067 2 years ago 100
best comment ever xD
inraredtv 2 years ago
lol
MICH067 2 years ago
Where can we find more space cowbell?
Elimondex 2 years ago 3
lol
WTFvideoproductions2 2 years ago
@MICH067
...so true
burgershot29 1 year ago
@MICH067 LMFAO
classicrockfan14 1 year ago
@MICH067 Lmao... Epic!
Anghellic7k 11 months ago
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Anghellic7k 11 months ago
uhh...
Avaquaire 2 years ago
oh yes, class track to cover.
Oneals1 2 years ago
Lol.. I did only know THIS version for years... just found out that it is a cover... (goes back behind the moon)
Oderwat 2 years ago 2
been searching for this cover since i saw it on true blood.. love it.
tslushe 2 years ago
me too! luv true blood!
spunkyspunky666 2 years ago
just heard this on true blood, pretty sick
kesslerj 2 years ago
No, that was a mix by another group: Heaven 17. Not as good as this mix, I think.
LunchAnderson 2 years ago
nice one fella
eyewoodsay 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
it needs more Blue Oyster Cult and less gayness
hockeylover246 2 years ago
NEEDS ME!
cowbellmooh 2 years ago
Needs more cowbell...
metafact 2 years ago 7
I agree
triple6fan 2 years ago
Space cowbell lol
aoema 2 years ago
Walken as an astronaut, nice xD
Zagardal 2 years ago
omg what a BOMB!!!!
Dakota1812 2 years ago
I guess it's a good cover. It's pretty generic compared to Apollo 440's other material.
ivarthurvi 2 years ago
i can't hear a thing :s
unrral 2 years ago
I can dig it [=
HomicidexMurreh 2 years ago