Mat Weddle of Obadiah Parker - Who Is It? (Björk cover)

[malaiul]

nice

[IsabelleSjalander]

This is really good! :)

[Adilette36]

You're wondeful :)

[MrUnison77]

great work dude!!!! love this

[arencoshlomo]

Bravo Obadiah!! Thanks for that magic!! =)

[Autumnsscrapyard]

Great voice and really good cover!

[chanteur13]

waou!!!!!!!

[bombinthepotty]

amazing voice and u remind me of zack galifinakis in this vid

[DadeErbolo]

great! It's something completely different from the original version but a very good one! the guitar and your voice fit perfectly with the text :)

[Neaknaas]

haha aaw, cute! '' sorry '' 

[twistedimagev2]

truly truly epic, every time i hear it i get goosebumps

[themisale]

good!

[masterXY1880]

great job...but please shave....

[deadmanjard9]

@masterXY1880

Ignore this fool. Facial hair like that must never die.

[Franzdude]

@deadmanjard9 I agree that the guy's beard is part of his appeal but please, do not call other users fools.

[newnamethatnoonehas]

greatttt

[frdrcojerry]

amazemerize

[drumminghippo415]

whats up with all of these negative comments, dudes got talent, astounding job dude.

[mscottrussell]

I have to say, while I am not the biggest Björk fan in the world, I am fast becoming a Matt Weddle fan. This guy is amazing. His cover of hey ya and now this. I wish I could have seen him on that America's Got Talent youtube episode. He would have gotten my vote.

[amandaconda5]

NO...just no

[Franzdude]

@amandaconda5, I am certain obadiah parker's hearts will be broken.

[JillBoBill1]

This is a completely generic, watered-down version of an otherwise great song. It sounds like Goo Goo Dolls or something. I'm not sure I like it. But good effort, fellow Arizonian ;) Covering songs like this can't be easy.

[pwiattitto]

wow, reminds me of Scrubs - the tv series.

[happyburger1]

OMG GOOOOD COVER

[sweetmpea55]

yes

[alineart4ever]

OMFG

i love bjork

i love who is it

and i really love your cover

Nice work (:

[magster146]

beautiful.

[ANdyanamic]

Simply beautiful and amazing. I love his version!!

[sirnubenegra]

nice take on the song bro. love it!

[GeorgieliciousMex]

The End is Beautifull .

Great Version .....

[Heymonkey81]

If Jason Mraz had've covered it, it'd sound like this.............Me likes :)

[WhildChildatTMS]

Mind blown.

[viewsonic998]

lepsze od oryginału!!!

[elielcolin]

Que buena version, magnifica!!!!!, mucha gente dira "son solo covers y nada más" pues para hacer un cover se necesita talento, no es agarrar una guitarra y cantar, vas a ser grande amigo....

[faintingfrontrowfan]

anyone who can transcribe a björk song into something played merely by an acoustic guitar and make it sound good has my resprect.

[hamudvivoo]

Amazing!!!

[Voltabulous]

As a die-hard Björk fan I must say WOW this is a gorgeous version! You made it your own! 10/10

[camdenuploads]

a great cover of a great song. thanks ! ! ! !

[CarylCake]

It's covers like this that make you realise that Bjork's melodies are essentially good pop! She just likes to present it in a way that some people think of as 'weird'. I really like this version, very brave.

[Octavius666]

I lIke it

[flippinbackward]

I'm in love with Mat Weddle!!!

[ishigoreik]

I love him too!!

[salmandini11]

this is much better then the original imo

bjork is over rated kidding but seriously i hate her

[jgodd84]

This Guy and his band are some of the few musicians that GET IT. Sadly, they well never be thought of as "groundbreaking" but they most certainly are. Any asshole can cover a song....but these guys make it there own. Music has hit rock bottom recently..... But is refreshing that there are people out there doing shit like this. Keep it up Obadiah.... you (and others) will save music for our generation.

[MukyMagic]

@jgodd84 So true bud - we have x factor over here and its a joke I guess you have American Idol - music is nt a product that can be produced and sold as if you are sony selling a digital camera. This guy is amazing - he just makes it work - the hey yah version wow whenever I listen to it I always leave another comment

[Franzdude]

I'm not sure that making music, artists inspiring other artists, doing cover versions etc is about kicking someone else's ass. Although your opinion is as legitimate as anyone's, I suppose.

[columbo23]

Matt is a pro. This song makes me feel great.

[krew118es]

my favorite cover of any song i've ever heard.

[PhoenixNova21]

I am a HUGE Björk fan! I must say that this cover is awesome. I think it's great that you made the song your own and did your own thing with it. Honestly, being a guy, or just about anyone for that matter, it's hard covering a Björk song to match the way she does it. Björk is such a unique character with an equally unique voice. I applaud you for doing this song and doing it well.

[Voltabulous]

@PhoenixNova21 As a fellow die-hard Björk fan I couldn't agree more with you. Best cover I've heard to date! :D

[9headphones9]

interesting interpretation of the song but in my opinion it completely screws it up. the song doesn't any longer express what the original does. it is so soft and straight, the original impressed me with its roughness and edgyness. this here is merely one in a milion...total mainstream. and anyways, why would you ever change anything that Björk made xD (jj)

[Franzdude]

while yours is as a legitimate opinion as anyone else's, I don't see cover versions as attempts to 'change' anything made by the original artist. as to the OP's version being "total mainstream", I don't know what to make of it, since the band is still relatively obscure.

[9headphones9]

well im not talking about cover version in general. i love it when people try to interpret songs in their own ways but covering something doesnt necessarily mean changing everything that made the song what it was, you know ;) i jst think that this way of interpreting the song is shallow. here it doesnt make any difference what this band is all about, im only talking about this particular song, greetings =)

[mafurock33]

@Franzdude

Let's find a better way to appreciate/enjoy/critique this performance. Where was he coming from? Why do you think he decided to cover this song? Why choose this approach to the song? What was he trying to evoke with this performance? Do his motivations need to be the same as bjork's?

[Franzdude]

@mafurock33 you should ask Matt Parker, not me.

[mafurock33]

@Franzdude

he's always welcome to comment. I was just trying to point out that there may be better ways to approach critiquing this performance.

[Franzdude]

@mafurock33 I am certain that there are plenty. if you would care to specify: better than what/whose. I don't remember expressing any criticism.

[mafurock33]

@Franzdude

to be honest, I think I was actually trying to reply to this guy's comment, but it got mixed up in the process:

9headphones9

".... i jst think that this way of interpreting the song is shallow. ..."

Sorry, I *really* didn't mean to get in an argument with you.

[Franzdude]

@mafurock33 that was my guess all along, but I wanted to see how far you would carry your point. forgive me for having fun at your expense. I know where you stand, and I agree wth your approach.

[Blaxboard]

very nice, super gemacht LOB LOB

[camerama]

BJORK + JACK JOHNSON = Mat Weddle of Obadiah Parker - Who Is It?

[tiarabaranes]

lol most def

[zopailot]

very nice (y)

[sonofLUC1FER]

Awesome!

[stereophinicorgazam]

very special ! thank you for a great cover

[francfortois]

I could listen to this over and over.

[kheldoron]

i DO listen to this over and over :D

Matt! Youre the king!

[francfortois]

lol ! + 1 to you bro

[hamett]

very nice cover, what a feeling!

[dahmer1552000]

super nice

[bonafunk]

Only 1 word......AMAZING

[nonkelkwarkie]

this was so great , great gitarwork and great voice!!! oh yeah , and don't you ever shave that beard off !!!

[chisholmmusic]

i think im in love with you...

yep... in love

[makeinstall]

What a wonderfull song and a great cover.

Who is it that never lets you down and gave you back your crown?

- My wife and kids.

[pidois]

beatiful!

[brinacc]

Amazing!

[libbeingcool]

good

[tiarabaranes]

not bad

[guimo17]

guauuu you makeme cry, i love Bjork and this is a great cover....who are you?

[sbulos]

sweet.

[DamnThing666]

Great Job!

Good playing guitar & beautiful voice :)

[koreproserpina]

Wow. That was a great cover. How can you beat combining jazz and Bjork? I could listen to more of this guy's work.

[MariaKrysantemum]

If you like Björk and jazz, try Björk's album Gling-Gló!

[jebeebus]

tru dis

[MukyMagic]

are these guys big in america - hes got such a cool voice and cool take on the covers he does this guy / band is cool - being great musician is the ability to put that z ie zest into any song and make it better - have you heard the Outkast Hey ya version amazing stuff Bjork is cool too

[ARID07]

what a wonderful sound

[yonganoon]

I agree! The only bjork cover i've ever liked. Really graet track

[omriofir]

dude really nice!

[CarlosBloom]

lovely!

[Oxma]

sort of like a big friendly bear

[stratocastwhore]

i guess he didn't evolve from a monkey, then, but a big, furry grizzly :D

[jaemoon2]

he's so innocent, lol

yes, this is also the first bjork cover i've liked.

man, this is brilliant!

[labulabijuga]

great mannn!!!!

[natalekkk]

Well, it`s the first bjork cover which I liked...

[phantomduckie]

Nice voice. Great take on the song.

[foufou2707]

he covers songs that nearly nobody what cover acoustic...and it sounds so..deeeeeep....amazing!!!!!1

[Heymonkey81]

wow he's made this song his own. it works so well as an acoustic song

[danikun1984]

Amazing!

[HernanEvan]

hey love this version!!!

[sokir]

i love it!!!!

[tarmeeda]

this is a great interpretation

[dejomo1]

Ya what ZAP said!!!

I'd love to meet this guy in person just to tell him his voice is a true gift. and Thank you.

[ZAPiBBC]

une très belle voix...et une superbe énergie...

merci!

[homegirrl]

Why is there no thunderous applause at the end of the song?

[BlackStarOpiate]

I think it's a soundcheck, judging from the "testing testing" in the beginning.

[GnatTwo]

Amazing. It's wonderful, it's awesome to hear it with a musical instrument.

[zakirockero]

i need the tabs. great cover

[Franzdude]

yeah, that would be nice. or you could try to figure it out watching him play. it's the same progression of chords throughout.

[krissygirl333]

love his voice ...love his version of music...he gives me the CHILLS>>>>>> OOOOOOOOO

[hampig71]

I absolutely love this version. Anyway I could get it as an mp3?

[BogiTors]

Sweet

[GIFTnee]

That really suprised and impressed me.

[danielson144]

if you haven't seen his Hey Yeah! cover... it's amazing

[Hegelmops]

even though i like the version of bjork better, this isn't that bad as i thought...his voice is really soft, and this is the thing, why i like this song...

[sponj]

i don't like it. it does sounds awfully cheesy

[paganplace1]

good cover :)

[francfortois]

Very different, still very good!

[m0rthy]

Nossaaaaa perfeito...

a björk merece...

[manzumdg]

hooooo es increible, me encanta versión se siente tan profunda!!!!, Bjork es lo máximo

[RyanWolves]

Haha this version is way better, Bjork's a freaky ass lady, the original sounds like she's demented.

[doubled7]

I like this version because it helps me imagine my ultimate fantasy which is singing this with all my loved ones around a campfire.

p.s. i like that he did not change the genders here (i know for him its about god and not a lover) but one of my pet peeves is when people change the genders in songs according to their sexuality. i've heard versions where it is changed to "she". i feel it takes away from the purpose/implies an interpretation.

[paviglianti]

bjork is cheesy so what did you expect?

[dezrum]

wow...i'm so not impressed...it sounds soooo cheesy...

[twistedimagev2]

this is awesome. this man is a bearded god

[triggerl]

finally its back online again!

unbelievable- simply great

[vincenzo747]

VERY GOOD!!!

[jesserellatapioca]

I'm not a big Bjork fan, but I love Mat Weddle!!!! His voice is amazing and addicting. I loved this song, though I wasn't familiar w/ the original. Good job, Mat! You did it again!!

[Chickenyfish]

This is the first song I have ever 'favorited'....really incredible rendiiton. Thanks.

[Iamnothomophobic]

This is my favorite Bjork song.. some parts he doesn't sing QUITE right, but still really amazing.

[lisareneemckenzie]

my FAVORITE bjork song. and the bell choir mix IS the best version. AND it IS the one for the video. which is amazing, and what i think bjork does for vacations.

[Parasuccess]

Why wernt the people clapping? that was awesome and it was almost dead silent at the end... WOOT!

[DanKaries]

best cover. sadly, the original is not very well known.

björk & matt are geniusses.

[Franzdude]

there is one version of this song thats even less known than the original, and that's the Bell Choir Mix featuring the Bústaðakirkja Bell Choir.

amazing. i think it's the mix that was used in the video.

[DAVIDSK81]

OAWW ITS VERY VERY VERY GOOD

[Voltasaur]

Best Bjork cover ever!

Thanks for posting. :D

[rainu18]

he knows what to song to cover... even the eccentric singer Björk...and i admit he sing björk's song so etherial!

[Kyllemain91]

Fuglzang is very right..

He sure is a genius..

Lovely voice, lovely played..

He sure is a great artist!

[zmcleod]

Obadiah Parker is widely known by the covers they do. I know they have original songs, but when is performing covers of other bands reveled as genius? He sure has a lot of talent but talent makes him no genius based on this song alone. Creating a song takes a lot more creativity and genius than just covering one. He is merely taking others peoples work and slapping a pretty sticker on it, which i like, but i don't revel him as any genius like you're doing.

[AspiringVenus]

I think the genius comes in the interpretation and the beauty of his voice. Let's keep things in perspective here. During the heyday of jazz and swing artists covered songs left and right. I wouldn't call that "slapping a pretty sticker" on anything. That's how those songs became jazz standards. The music world today is beginning to do the same thing. What's so bad about that?

[Fuglzang]

This man is genius !?

This song kicks ASS - and he's voice turn it into a masterpiece!

Gimme' more xD

[escotrking007]

very nice cover , he makes it his own

[Neuve0]

I like him. He looks like mario bros when he's testing

[homegirrl]

Who knew Bjork wrote religious songs. lol

[doubled7]

technically it is not religious but sounds like it. its up to interpretation to what that song means, thats the beauty of art. i;m pretty sure she did not mean it to be religious but does sound like it is about god, i see your point. ; )

[CoolCooties]

...O yeah, this guys good.

[tabbyandy]

NEEEEEEEAT!!! XDDD

[justestrellasstyle]

turned a bjork song into something special? watch your words sir.

this is an awesome cover by a talented person, but no-one even touches upon the same level as bjork, especially playing one of her own songs

[sparmonic]

i love you, matt weddle.

[rece1234]

im a fan

[lapsusgirl]

i love this cover! it's great!

[mollymiggs]

big guy with beard = divine playing and sweeet voice

he turned a bjork song into something really special

- yup you got me as a fan now

[stimutax67]

totally.

[nuf17]

This is the second video I watch.

OK, great, you win.

You get a new fan.v You rock, guy!

[federich9]

I looooooooove this version!!!

[superrsonico]

wuau!! me sorprendio gratamente!

[gsotoaz]

WOW

[akaremej]

lol :D coool.

[homegirrl]

Nice maaaaan.

[yoursxtruly]

DUUUUUDE!!!!

THAT GUYS A FREAKING BEAST!

in a good way of course.

[todd7416]

This guy's amazing to make a Björk song sound like John Mayer!

[Flowgan]

too bad it's acoustic guitar. could have been cool.

[Franzdude]

the whole point of this was to make it acoustic, IMHO.

[nachooo]

THIS IS GREAT

[tghooker]

someone make a tab for this

[ohsobjork68]

love love love it!

[endemicanizado]

muy bien mat... me sorprendiste...me gusto mucho el cover, te felicito...

[mindfullchaos]

lol.. "tessing"

[trublgrl]

SO Good!

[maxx103]

tessing tessing tech check

[mmmmmBridget]

its like he has eleven fingers! geez! O_o

[JhonnieSix]

Amazing.... Very nice Singer!!! i´m your Fan Matt!

Continue this excelent job...

João Medeiros from Brasil! Muito Bom!

Tchau!

[korntwist1]

exactly i was dying too... thx for posting man... thx a lot..., hey, y have this video now, if anybody want the video just mailme

[multuminparvo]

Thank you! Thank you!... lost but not forgotten.. this is choice!

[lpoolfan08]

love obadiah parker

[Franzdude]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone.

Let me make it clear though, that I didn't make the video nor played the song.

Arizona-based band Obadiah Parker did.

If you like their music and want to let them know, please follow the links provided in the video description. I am not connected with the band in any way. I just happen to be a Björk fan who found this clip and put it on youtube.

[chatsil25]

Wow, beautiful cover. Really. I have an obsession for listening to cover though usually I can't stand them.

That's really really beautiful.

Honestly :)

[antarae]

it's one of Björk's best songs! and your version is simply awesome!!!

[Starslover1313]

I LOVE IT

[angel2argentina]

you are cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

nice version!

+

[offroader5]

awesome voice and strummin'

[HckySo]

wow