King of Carrot Flowers Part One

[DoctorOfJournalism1]

This really isn't that bad. It's just a different style, and some people don't like it. But if you're gonna cover something, you might as well make it your own rather than copy the original. People that bash on YouTube normally aren't the most knowledgable people anyway.

[mrOrange1251]

I really find it to be fucking awful. in my opinion the worst NMH cover I've ever heard

[GoodCoffeeInc]

@mrOrange1251 I've heard worse, someone sang it in a country accent.

[VegetarianLyfe]

Personally, I don't like southern folk, but for your style, you guys did really well.

People are just being dicks because NMH is held to a high standard. Don't listen to them. Music is meant to be enjoyed by everyone.

[preste101]

i like this. why is everyone saying bad about this performance?

[knoxrox167]

i dont see why everyone is talking badly about this. i really like it. i'd pay to see it.

music is meant to be played by everyone...

[runforfun12]

Not a fan, sorry

[theangrytostado]

Ehh, i liked it. Good job guys. :)

[rucha58]

Interesting take on the album. It's always hard to cover someone with a unique voice like Jeff Mangum, but I likes it.

[forsks]

you're covering a nmh song. your singing voice is contrived. your band name has a leadbelly reference.

you are a product

[ledbettermusic]

@forsks:1) Musicis a product. Life's real challenge is to be a product without being a tool.

2) we covered the entire album. We did it once as a tribute and moved on because tribute bands suck.

3) Our band name has a leadbelly reference because my god & law given last name is Ledbetter. It is a bad ass last name. If it was Johnson or Smith our band name would be very different.

4) "Your singing voice is contrived"... everybody's a fucking critic.

[forsks]

got me on number 3.

otherwise HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA­HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[Draxzar]

This is a great cover. Your singing voice suits the song nicely, who cares about band names, Neutral Milk Hotel isn't exactly one of the greats anyway. XD

[Nitsuj42]

@ledbettermusic yar (this means i agree in pirate)

[Masterphonic]

@forsks I bet you don't even own a television set, Mr. Hip

[forsks]

@Masterphonic i actually own a decent tv, and have no desire for the hipster/bohemian lifestyle you seem to be accusing me of. your insult is pretty off-target.

[Masterphonic]

@forsk Well I'll be...

[NmHman127Nugget]

nice vibrato on the voice.... keep your day job.

[bdl6]

you butchered an amazing song

[ccabanne]

This is great.

[Nickiswickedsick1234]

ok cover, but it can never begin to be as awesome as the original version

[NatHarry]

This is horrible

[bigmac364]

The guitar doesn't have that warm round tone like in the original song.

[Beck436]

Original recording contained an overdub of the same guitar and vocals for a more full sound.

[Sopalitico]

I don't like it. Neutral Milk Hotel sound's was "dirty" and this cover is too "perfect".

[intheflesh316]

technically good... doesn't seem it has close to the amount of passion that jeff mangum sings it

still, a great cover

[Stertily]

Not the best cover I've seen, but I thought the use of the cello was really great.

[kathbots]

aww this is such a great song...one of my favs for sure

[lostegg]

Great fucking job.

I really enjoyed this.

[theblach]

hmmm the only guy who I have ever heard cover them well is the singer from Brand New check it out

[chewbacaface]

I never knew the word "soul" was a three sylable word. The word "die" was never "diiyeeiiah" either. Quit ruining my favorite album.

[blake71837]

i've gotten over the fact that it's impossible to successfully cover a nmh song, but this guy is trying way too hard.

[aeros320]

yeah it's true no one NO ONE can be Jeff. Ever. it's just not possible he's trying to be as much like Jeff and not like himself

[boz0scaggs]

Nice arrangement

[TinRoofHug]

Love it. Good job.

Only problem is that the backup vocal is more distracting than helpful.

[TeganandSarall]

Good, a little mork work, but nicely done.

[datfender50]

needs work