I still can't believe they passed up on Ryan and Magni.. and choose 'what ever you call him with the squeeky voice'... he wasn;t even in the same sport, never mind the same league.
This was one of the highlights of the show. If those guys got together and left the judges to their ego's *(and kept theirs in check) They could be making some serious Euro's. Just think, it wouldn't even be hard on them, cause their show would have so many headliners that they could rotate breaks, not wear out and since they are all about the same age, wouldn't have to attend Tommy Lee's funeral.
This wed. I get to speak personally with a NBC producer, no joke...She is coming to my college and talking to my theatre class.....What questions should i ask her?!?!?!
@Screamo1H I agree with you. Normally I prefer the originals over the covers, even if the cover is really good. But this one beats the crap out of REM's version. As good as the original is.
What the fuck happened to this show? It beat the shit out of Idol and all that junk. Why didn't they bring it back? I would rather listen and watch this time and time again then anything like Idol...
I just watched Dia Frampton's cover of this song, and I just had to watch Ryan's cover of this song again. Dia's was good, but Ryan's cover just blew me away (again). This is the best cover of this song I have ever heard, so much more superior than the other covers of the same song.
@achangedman5 okay, had to relisten to give it a fair shot. in the air tonight started out really well, but enjoy the silence was pretty good. maybe i just didn't give him as much credit since i already had my favorites. thanks!
Man I begged, I pleaded, I sent notes and I even called the cable company that was doing this show, i believe it was CBS....their response to me was that it wasn't that great of a popular show the second season, and they were having trouble finding a band suitable for the show...i am upset because if you go through all the songs available for rockstar inxs and rockstar supernova....the house band is F*ing awesome...
@achangedman5 thanks man oh well maybe theres a new show i like american idol but without simon it's nothing without him... and plus we need a show like rockstar supernova
What happened to it was that Ryan was better than anyone on that show yet they voted him off. A little while later he had a hit single no thanks to anyone in "supernova". I'm honestly glad he didn't win. What have you heard on the radio from "supernova" lately?
I never watched Rockstar Supernova in my country, but after watching so many videos of this guy Ryan, or people like Dilana, Storm Large, Jordis Unga and Magni...why did Lukas Rossi win?? Can somebody tell me??
i rem thinking how great this performance was when watching the series like 4yrs ago doode....shyt was EPIC...i was still rooting for magni cuz c'mon...those dolphin cry and teen spirit joints were AWESOME...but this is prolly the best cover of losing my religion i have ever heard...propz
hey somebody! can u tell me what's the meaning of this song? i mean i can translate the lines, but as im not original english, i dont really get it. is it really abput the religion or is it about somebody he loves?
Increible ,recuerdo cuando vi esto en tv,no lo podia creer,fue alucinante,a mi gusto fue mejor que la version original,con enorme sentimiento,todavia no entiendo como lo sacaron antes de tiempo del certamen,pero igual le fue mejor que al resto ya que el ganador y la banda duraron un pedo,y Star se hizo conocido y vive de gira .Un genio
@emilgat9 He saw a fly creeping around on the paino =) But in all seriousness, it adds to the effect just before he turns the song up, I think it fits in there just fine.
@IceCreeaamV3 oh, i thought maybe it was part of the song or something, but i couldn't figure out where he got it from the song...i suppose you're right, lol
@drutimann or maybe he was just appreciating what Ryan had done as a fellow musician he appreciates quality and a good performance. I read this comment until I saw you were talking about Toby. Toby should of won this hands down, why he didn't I am not sure, but Americans probably are too patriotic and arrogant to let an Australian be there to be honest lol.
@drutimann You know I just spent like five minutes watching that part and laughing every single freaking time I saw his face? It's freaking hilarious.
You know everyone keeps saying he should have won. And while it's true him being kicked may have been a blessing in disguise. After all that way we became aware of him but then he got to go on and do his own solo work that fits him instead of forcing himself into the bands style. That way now we are aware of a great singer and he gets to provide us with music more suited to his own strengths!
I remember watching this season of Rockstar--wish they would bring this show back (there's GOTTA be a band missing a lead singer!) I really liked Ryan on this show and I was bummed he left too soon. I'm happy good things are happening for him now!
@MissAntoinette1000 I don't think so...they unfortunately didn't do studio versions of the songs after they performed. As for live, you can try Capturing the audio. Try finding sumthing on Google or sumthing. Hope that helps.
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I honestly was not a fan of Ryan during the competition. However looking back, at this song at least, he wasn't as bad as I remember. This version is pretty damn good,
This is an amazing performance. And what's even more amazing is how Ryan has evolved since then. I have his EP from last year, "Last Train Home," and every song is inspiring, catchy and filled with great vocals. And finally, his full album "11:59" is coming out on August 3rd!! I can't wait. I've seen him live 8 or 9 times in the past year lol.
@ataristick rockstar was a great show, blows anythging american idol ever did, these singers make those pansies at idol look like punk ass amateurs, as far as tommy lee goes, he's a idiot but motley crue was a trailblazing band, obviously your a young punk without a clue, go back to school and pull your pants up!!
@danchannell dude, you are an asshole, if you knew shit and knew how to actually read you would realize he talks about the band which was formed with the winner of the show, not the show itself
This is the reason I love YouTube! We used to watch this clip every single night before our prime time viewing started. Now, I get to listen to Ryan's album and EP, instead. However, it was fun to see the expressions and remember how much fun this show was- and how it brought Ryan's music into my life!
@OMGordy I'm not aware of a studio version, but there was an Itunes album released just after this show. It was called "Dark Horse" and had this live portion of "Losing My Religion." I bought it just after Supernova aired, and still listen to it at least once a week. I've been a fan of Ryan's ever since, and he's only gotten better with time.
@OMGordy I'm not aware of a studio version, but there was an Itunes album released just after this show. It was called "Dark Horse" and had this live portion of "Losing My Religion." I bought it just after Supernova aired, and still listen to it at least once a week. I've been a fan of Ryan's ever since, and he's only gotten better with time.
As a fan of Rock/hard Rock/AOR/ Metal this has to be the greatest performance by someone who wasnt famous. Cos after this performance he became a Rockstar, but soon faded cos the music industry doesnt keep up with Rock Music
Ryan "Rocked" this song!!! REM's version is good as they "are" REM. However, as juliojrdn said, Ryan made it his own and it was the best of the series for the show.
i think texanfournow is right though REM did really sound like they were bored ryan isnt just yelling hes adding power to his voice something rem didnt do regardless of who sings it its still well written
I think why this version sounds better to some people (like me) is that Ryan brings so much emotion and power to the song, whereas the original REM version is almost lifeless. M. Stipe comes off as almost bored and monotonous in comparison. Sorry REM fans! Running and ducking for cover...
I agree that he sings it with more "emotion" than REM did in there recording.
To me this is a result of the steriotype that the promoters of this kind of competition are promoting.
Lots of contestants and wannabe rockstars are going with the idea that the more angry and screaming in a song the more it "ROCKS" and the better it is.
So everyone tries to out scream, each other.
I guess that's what rock is, maybe REM weren't a "ROCK" as these hard dudes!!
The "lifelessness" of the original has a lot do with Stipe's interpretation of the lyrics (that he wrote, BTW). He describes emotional responses (laughing, singing) and then says that they were "just a dream." So while you may think Star's version is superior in sound, it doesn't match the message of the song as well as REM. I can make the ABCs sound more emotional and powerful simply by dramatizing my tone and screaming part of it at you.
I think this song is so much better with a slower tempo and with a piano! It really brings the song to life. Ryan does a pretty good job with it. But I'd like to hear someone else do this version of the song.
This is still one of the best reality show performances I've seen. Ever.
itaintrite 8 hours ago
Gave me goosebumps around 1:20. Holy!
happycabbage101 1 month ago
epic!!!! almost
RLevyx 1 month ago
whats the song in the beginning
tomahawked100 1 month ago
1:23... dude was like: damn how am I gonna top that
Amarynthine 1 month ago
I still can't believe they passed up on Ryan and Magni.. and choose 'what ever you call him with the squeeky voice'... he wasn;t even in the same sport, never mind the same league.
MaverixHIG 2 months ago
brilliant, applausses to that
jgomezv2 2 months ago
here
youtube.com/watch?v=flvNDb2vtE8
jackiller76 3 months ago
Losing my religion by polish got talent Kacper Sikora the best cover ever
robsson231980 3 months ago
@robsson231980 Listened to it and I surely have to disagree.
dutchii 1 week ago in playlist RYAN STAR
@robsson231980 Nope, he's just copying Ryan Stars arrangement and he doesn't come close to Ryans performance.
farbrorknark 2 days ago
i love this song <3
MultiAdamo123 3 months ago
one of the best covers ever
rockstix 3 months ago
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jackiller76 3 months ago
This was one of the highlights of the show. If those guys got together and left the judges to their ego's *(and kept theirs in check) They could be making some serious Euro's. Just think, it wouldn't even be hard on them, cause their show would have so many headliners that they could rotate breaks, not wear out and since they are all about the same age, wouldn't have to attend Tommy Lee's funeral.
tomdownard4179 3 months ago
1:15 <3
CarryCherry92 3 months ago
damn this version and kacper sikora version are best !
FazaTHC 4 months ago
one of my all time favourite songs and this performance killed me when i was watching rockstar supernova...........still love it now AMAZING
rover8sf 4 months ago
watch this every 6 months to remind me what a performance should sound like
peterjohndevries 4 months ago
I watch this every couple of months when I need a pick me up . Ryan ....... He absolutely f. nails it.
notrocksci 4 months ago
Toby : When is the next flight back to Australia
MrDarkvision21 4 months ago
IMPECABLE,LA VERSION MAS EXTRAORDINARIA,INCREIBLE
akiabara1000 5 months ago
This wed. I get to speak personally with a NBC producer, no joke...She is coming to my college and talking to my theatre class.....What questions should i ask her?!?!?!
achangedman5 5 months ago
hahaha ok, this one is good too but it's your opinion :)
frannnjeje 5 months ago
nice!
prinzeraaj 5 months ago
R.E.M. sorry, best of the best version...
Screamo1H 5 months ago 7
@Screamo1H I agree with you. Normally I prefer the originals over the covers, even if the cover is really good. But this one beats the crap out of REM's version. As good as the original is.
PabloMGP 5 months ago
@PabloMGP The original is betterrrr
frannnjeje 5 months ago
@frannnjeje Oh I love the original but I think this one is better. I would just like it if he made a full version of it.
PabloMGP 5 months ago
speechless
TeamLifehouse 6 months ago
AMAZING. Gives me goosebumps EVERYTIME I hear it. I've been a fan since day 1.
angellover1025 6 months ago
What the fuck happened to this show? It beat the shit out of Idol and all that junk. Why didn't they bring it back? I would rather listen and watch this time and time again then anything like Idol...
BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lilbro209 6 months ago 46
240p is so bad... if it weren't for the beautiful voice singing the song, I'd give it a thumbs down.
Greenslime300 7 months ago
this still blows me away. he's fantastic.
knoxcougar1983 7 months ago 4
I just watched Dia Frampton's cover of this song, and I just had to watch Ryan's cover of this song again. Dia's was good, but Ryan's cover just blew me away (again). This is the best cover of this song I have ever heard, so much more superior than the other covers of the same song.
Mikuma 7 months ago 4
best song of the show no doubt
Superiorsux 7 months ago in playlist Lol music
hes so good i cant handle it
Superiorsux 7 months ago in playlist Lol music
that was the best performance for this song ever made
arsia123 7 months ago
that's the only song he did on there that i really loved.
pqgmama 8 months ago
@pqgmama
not even in the air tonight?....how about enjoy the silence he tore that cover up!
achangedman5 7 months ago
@achangedman5 okay, had to relisten to give it a fair shot. in the air tonight started out really well, but enjoy the silence was pretty good. maybe i just didn't give him as much credit since i already had my favorites. thanks!
pqgmama 7 months ago
Ryan Star should have won. I always thought that Lukas Rossi was too creepy for me to ever like a band that he is in.
crimdell 8 months ago 2
what a minute ryan star was in a singing competition like american idol? i never knew that and even know about this show lol
Shadydan05 8 months ago
@Shadydan05
man not only did you miss out on this season but the first season was a good one too...
achangedman5 7 months ago in playlist rockstar
@achangedman5 thanks do you know if they are gonna make a new season?
Shadydan05 7 months ago
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Man I begged, I pleaded, I sent notes and I even called the cable company that was doing this show, i believe it was CBS....their response to me was that it wasn't that great of a popular show the second season, and they were having trouble finding a band suitable for the show...i am upset because if you go through all the songs available for rockstar inxs and rockstar supernova....the house band is F*ing awesome...
achangedman5 7 months ago
@achangedman5 thanks man oh well maybe theres a new show i like american idol but without simon it's nothing without him... and plus we need a show like rockstar supernova
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achangedman5 8 months ago
video quality is shite, but who cares, the vocals are just awesome.
danglingdouchebag 8 months ago
Dude, I wish he had sang the entire thing. EPIC.
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W O W!!
candeelyn1 9 months ago
I'll never forget this. I've been a Ryan Star fan ever since. <3
morethanjustokay33 9 months ago 25
@morethanjustokay33
What happened to it was that Ryan was better than anyone on that show yet they voted him off. A little while later he had a hit single no thanks to anyone in "supernova". I'm honestly glad he didn't win. What have you heard on the radio from "supernova" lately?
Y0uTuB3Admin 2 months ago
Wow! This guy is amazing, puts EVERYONE on American Idol TO SHAME!
nikarro 9 months ago 7
@nikarro I cant thumb up your comment enough times. Took the words from my lips.
emehsee420 8 months ago 2
They did Ryan a favor of kicking him off.
kjrock2 9 months ago
Tommy Lee got rid of him because he was better looking than him.
TheBerenda01 9 months ago
I never watched Rockstar Supernova in my country, but after watching so many videos of this guy Ryan, or people like Dilana, Storm Large, Jordis Unga and Magni...why did Lukas Rossi win?? Can somebody tell me??
itzaramaja 9 months ago 3
there is only one thing that is wrong with this...he doesn't sing the entire song..loved him from the start when I watched this show! <3
JenniferRose08 9 months ago
This entire video is one long Holy Shit-moment. He plays and sings the absolute hell out of that song :D
psychee1 9 months ago
and rossi won? they obviously had it out for the band before it started
loveyoulovers 10 months ago
This song is the reason I bought a piano. Remember watching this when it first aired yearss ago. Fucking amazing
somecrazygreek 11 months ago
@somecrazygreek Wait what? Did you buy it because of the performance or the song?
borjeman 10 months ago
wow!
<3
bopbopbaby019 11 months ago
this ver is much clearer: v=gUNdEtOFMMY
pointman 11 months ago
This is brilliant. Does anyone have, or know where I can procure a piano-only (instrumental, for backing track purposes) version?
aubignespratling 11 months ago
way better than the original
qb2517 11 months ago 4
this performance made me want to become a musician
i was 12 and just yeah
TheBadPercussionist 11 months ago 2
i rem thinking how great this performance was when watching the series like 4yrs ago doode....shyt was EPIC...i was still rooting for magni cuz c'mon...those dolphin cry and teen spirit joints were AWESOME...but this is prolly the best cover of losing my religion i have ever heard...propz
jandv46 1 year ago
This performance still stands out in my mind...even 4 years later. Simply amazing!
sweetness48 1 year ago 5
I watched this when it happened and went looking for it tonight. It still is epic in my mind.
Amherstonian 1 year ago 2
wow this is amazing. its just as good(if not better) than all of the top artists today, and that's when they've been auto-tuned!
raae1004 1 year ago
This performance was easily the best of all of them. Ryan Starr was easily the best musician, too bad they were looking for an idiot front man.
Blabacus 1 year ago 5
Ryan star totaly ruined the original for me.. epic performance
kvalster01 1 year ago 6
THE BEST FUCKING COVER OF THIS SONGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!! GOSH ♥
x0Jenn0x 1 year ago 2
he kills it! bravo
lalaa9000 1 year ago
So did he get laid or what, as predicted by Tommy Lee?
RaceDoesntExist 1 year ago
Simply perfect...wish there was a full version of it :(
Diablos3k 1 year ago 4
simply no but i love the other performences of him and trully i like his voice
myyoutcl 1 year ago
This is one of those performances you dream about. He should really have won, but it might have slowed him and toby down with the talent they have.
lellisla08 1 year ago
i heard ryan star's version 1st before the orignal.. nd the orignal sucked soo bad!!! ryan star made this song sooo awsum!!!!!!!
yukbumer0 1 year ago 2
@yukbumer0 how's it possible that you didn't hear the original before this one???????? SERIOUSLY?
CelestialTorment 1 year ago 3
WaAAAAAYYYYY to good for that show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are regretting!!!!
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GJonathan89 1 year ago
hey guys! this performance is the exact reason of why he DIDN'T win the show.... he was too fuckin good for it...
bnussrockstar 1 year ago 7
hey somebody! can u tell me what's the meaning of this song? i mean i can translate the lines, but as im not original english, i dont really get it. is it really abput the religion or is it about somebody he loves?
Oningirl 1 year ago
Goddamnit I miss this show.
crazedcapitalist52 1 year ago 4
you have just rock me out!
thx
lukskyman 1 year ago
Increible ,recuerdo cuando vi esto en tv,no lo podia creer,fue alucinante,a mi gusto fue mejor que la version original,con enorme sentimiento,todavia no entiendo como lo sacaron antes de tiempo del certamen,pero igual le fue mejor que al resto ya que el ganador y la banda duraron un pedo,y Star se hizo conocido y vive de gira .Un genio
akiabara1000 1 year ago
BTW this performance is so much getting you LAID DUDE ! @ Tommy Lee
Roflmao !
AlexMysterium 1 year ago
And this guy did NOT Win this show after this ?
AlexMysterium 1 year ago 5
@AlexMysterium people have no fucking taste, thats why.
jameson63926 1 year ago
better then REM'S version!!!!!!!!!
THUMBS UP!
IronMaidenRulz03 1 year ago
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liban4ever 1 year ago
The look at Toby's face at 1:23 is classic...
A full version would be awesome.
liban4ever 1 year ago 2
@emilgat9 He saw a fly creeping around on the paino =) But in all seriousness, it adds to the effect just before he turns the song up, I think it fits in there just fine.
potshot2 1 year ago
He really should make a full-length version of this song
skinka12345 1 year ago
ok this might be a dumb question...but why did he hit the paino at 0:33?
emilgat9 1 year ago
@emilgat9
It sounded good?
IceCreeaamV3 1 year ago
@IceCreeaamV3 oh, i thought maybe it was part of the song or something, but i couldn't figure out where he got it from the song...i suppose you're right, lol
emilgat9 1 year ago
i hated this song but i just heard this and he made it better than the other version
younoobspown33 1 year ago
the dude at 1:23 is like "well, looks like it's back to work at the jiffy lube for me."
drutimann 1 year ago 88
@drutimann or maybe he was just appreciating what Ryan had done as a fellow musician he appreciates quality and a good performance. I read this comment until I saw you were talking about Toby. Toby should of won this hands down, why he didn't I am not sure, but Americans probably are too patriotic and arrogant to let an Australian be there to be honest lol.
Youhavetoloveirony 11 months ago
@Youhavetoloveirony Except Lukas is Canadian, not American...
birdlace1 11 months ago
@drutimann You know I just spent like five minutes watching that part and laughing every single freaking time I saw his face? It's freaking hilarious.
mourningstar1313 9 months ago
he has a superstar's voice.
BWoodJunkie 1 year ago 55
You know everyone keeps saying he should have won. And while it's true him being kicked may have been a blessing in disguise. After all that way we became aware of him but then he got to go on and do his own solo work that fits him instead of forcing himself into the bands style. That way now we are aware of a great singer and he gets to provide us with music more suited to his own strengths!
Goldenkitten1 1 year ago 6
Great voice but rape of the song, way to much improvising...
sproetenqueen 1 year ago
@sproetenqueen he tried to make the song in his way. its even more impressive for me that he made this change and to make it better than the original
rchevalier2012 1 year ago
I remember watching this season of Rockstar--wish they would bring this show back (there's GOTTA be a band missing a lead singer!) I really liked Ryan on this show and I was bummed he left too soon. I'm happy good things are happening for him now!
kctkatlpfan68 1 year ago
yep guns and roses needs a new singer.. everyone else has been replaced lol.
EricMcRae76 1 year ago
is this version availible on Itunes????
MissAntoinette1000 1 year ago
@MissAntoinette1000 I don't think so...they unfortunately didn't do studio versions of the songs after they performed. As for live, you can try Capturing the audio. Try finding sumthing on Google or sumthing. Hope that helps.
I used Free YouTube to MP3 converter but I now use Roxio which you have to buy for about $30.
RonandZackProduction 1 year ago
This was just amazing, absolutely loved it. Gave me goosebumps x
ikkle87 1 year ago
AWESOME!
Kira121086 1 year ago
love seeing all the other rockstar faces they are just like "Oh shit we are so fucked now" except somehow lucas rossi won..
gonelikedinner 1 year ago
On second thought, he doesn't need that bunch of burnouts. 11:59 IS amazing and worth waiting for.
fullyCOOKed 1 year ago
Ryan shoulda' won. Period.
fullyCOOKed 1 year ago
11:59 is amazing!! equivalent to this!
rchevalier2012 1 year ago 2
i hate song covers because half the time they suck... im afraid...this one...was BRILLIANT!!
ParamoreChick93 1 year ago
Get over yourself "Christisms"...just a song and he did a bloody good job of it.
mckzepplin 1 year ago
@mckzepplin read the full comment asshole
MrFluffay 1 year ago
Amazing voice, tone, emotion... he really connected with the song.
rozgarden12 1 year ago
i love this version so much! better than the original!
looking forward to his release show on 8/3 in NYC!! gonna be epic.
dreamer728 1 year ago
I think this was the best performance on the entire show!
mab121 1 year ago 4
EPIC!
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southandmaineband 1 year ago
I honestly was not a fan of Ryan during the competition. However looking back, at this song at least, he wasn't as bad as I remember. This version is pretty damn good,
CanadianWarMachine 1 year ago
Loved the REM version but Ryan is singing it from his gut! Sounds so much more emotional!
candeelyn 1 year ago
ryan star..loved it then and now and love the new album due out aug 2010 kudos
JUST BREATHE
shotzz1 1 year ago
i swear this song gives me chills everytime i listen to it! <3
laurent1491 1 year ago
the best version EVER!!!
CoSy103 1 year ago
this is a winner!!!
emailroy2002 1 year ago
What an amazing VOICE!!!!
aplante1 1 year ago
incredible..
aaandres1 1 year ago
This is an amazing performance. And what's even more amazing is how Ryan has evolved since then. I have his EP from last year, "Last Train Home," and every song is inspiring, catchy and filled with great vocals. And finally, his full album "11:59" is coming out on August 3rd!! I can't wait. I've seen him live 8 or 9 times in the past year lol.
wehoscott 1 year ago
I find it kind of funny that Jason would go along with this. I kind of lost a little respect for him when I saw that he joined a "Super Group".
JJMM33 1 year ago
So glad he didn't win, Rockstar supernova sucked ass. As does any band with Tommy Lee.
ataristick 1 year ago
@ataristick rockstar was a great show, blows anythging american idol ever did, these singers make those pansies at idol look like punk ass amateurs, as far as tommy lee goes, he's a idiot but motley crue was a trailblazing band, obviously your a young punk without a clue, go back to school and pull your pants up!!
danchannell 1 year ago 2
@danchannell dude, you are an asshole, if you knew shit and knew how to actually read you would realize he talks about the band which was formed with the winner of the show, not the show itself
MrFluffay 1 year ago
This is the reason I love YouTube! We used to watch this clip every single night before our prime time viewing started. Now, I get to listen to Ryan's album and EP, instead. However, it was fun to see the expressions and remember how much fun this show was- and how it brought Ryan's music into my life!
reneebill 1 year ago
If you enjoyed this performance, I'd really recommend you check out Ryan's original material. There's a whole lot more where this came from.
WhereDoTheDucksGo 1 year ago
Toby's face just said I had an eargasm
CavemanJesus4Life 1 year ago 2
de vaina lloro cuando vi esta presentación en tv :) Yo a él lo amo, a él y a Dilana :)
VeryVery1 1 year ago
I cant even listen to REMs version anymore is there not a studio version of ryan stars
OMGordy 1 year ago
@OMGordy I'm not aware of a studio version, but there was an Itunes album released just after this show. It was called "Dark Horse" and had this live portion of "Losing My Religion." I bought it just after Supernova aired, and still listen to it at least once a week. I've been a fan of Ryan's ever since, and he's only gotten better with time.
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@OMGordy I'm not aware of a studio version, but there was an Itunes album released just after this show. It was called "Dark Horse" and had this live portion of "Losing My Religion." I bought it just after Supernova aired, and still listen to it at least once a week. I've been a fan of Ryan's ever since, and he's only gotten better with time.
reneebill 1 year ago
As a fan of Rock/hard Rock/AOR/ Metal this has to be the greatest performance by someone who wasnt famous. Cos after this performance he became a Rockstar, but soon faded cos the music industry doesnt keep up with Rock Music
CavemanJesus4Life 1 year ago
@CavemanJesus4Life he's still going! His major label debut record comes out on August 3rd! CD release show at Irving Plaza in New York!
dtirer 1 year ago
I sure miss the show Rockstar! Awesome performers....love to see them making it in the industry! Go Ryan Star!!
wittygal 1 year ago
tingles down my spine
Dominionlive 1 year ago
i think this was the second best performance of the show, first being creep. very very very good
Yourfoundations 1 year ago
I remember this song off the REM album, how i drove around in my car listening to it for hours. Somehow this is better...
and btw tommy lee is such a tool bag
sconzinator 1 year ago
I was there at Webster Hall yesterday for the Origins Rocks Earth Month free concert, where Ryan performed. I'm a new fan! He rocks!!!
NelsonY 1 year ago
holy fuck that was epic
coheed987 1 year ago 2
Ryan "Rocked" this song!!! REM's version is good as they "are" REM. However, as juliojrdn said, Ryan made it his own and it was the best of the series for the show.
xmBill1 1 year ago
Whats up with this guy nowadays?
b3njamin0912 1 year ago
He toured with David Cook last year for part of Cook's Declaration tour. Guess he's still in the music business.
CreativeReese 1 year ago 4
He is starting a new tour with Serena Ryder in April. And his single "Breathe" is starting to get major airplay.
lightmyfire139 1 year ago
@b3njamin0912 His new record comes out on Atlantic Records on August 3rd. CD release show at Irving Plaza in New York!
dtirer 1 year ago
i think texanfournow is right though REM did really sound like they were bored ryan isnt just yelling hes adding power to his voice something rem didnt do regardless of who sings it its still well written
twitchsayz30 1 year ago
hell yeah!! this was probally my favorite performance on the show. I remember thinking Dilana did prtty kickass zombie too
phatgonk 1 year ago
holy shit
eviIfairy 1 year ago
THIS is what rock is about...taking a song and making it your own...and rocking the shit out of it
juliojrdn 1 year ago 5
awesome version ! :)
666Spn 1 year ago
I LOVE THEM BOTH
APRIL62318 1 year ago
HAHAHAHA
noymarlou 2 years ago
I think why this version sounds better to some people (like me) is that Ryan brings so much emotion and power to the song, whereas the original REM version is almost lifeless. M. Stipe comes off as almost bored and monotonous in comparison. Sorry REM fans! Running and ducking for cover...
texanfournow 2 years ago 6
I agree that he sings it with more "emotion" than REM did in there recording.
To me this is a result of the steriotype that the promoters of this kind of competition are promoting.
Lots of contestants and wannabe rockstars are going with the idea that the more angry and screaming in a song the more it "ROCKS" and the better it is.
So everyone tries to out scream, each other.
I guess that's what rock is, maybe REM weren't a "ROCK" as these hard dudes!!
OberonScott 1 year ago
The "lifelessness" of the original has a lot do with Stipe's interpretation of the lyrics (that he wrote, BTW). He describes emotional responses (laughing, singing) and then says that they were "just a dream." So while you may think Star's version is superior in sound, it doesn't match the message of the song as well as REM. I can make the ABCs sound more emotional and powerful simply by dramatizing my tone and screaming part of it at you.
Rasha5377 1 year ago
ha ha////running and ducking must be sumthin u do a lot with such retarded statements!!!
darren767 1 year ago
The BEST Cover I So Far EVER Heard Of This Wicked Tune!!!
BeautifulMizery31 2 years ago 2
I like R.E.M.'s version more.
eyefootage 2 years ago
I think this song is so much better with a slower tempo and with a piano! It really brings the song to life. Ryan does a pretty good job with it. But I'd like to hear someone else do this version of the song.
NationalMan 2 years ago
I Love Ryan Star and I absolutely LOVE this version on Losing my Religion!
ShawnaMarie1975 2 years ago 3
This completely ruined REMs Losing My Religion for me because this version is just so much better.
Christisms 2 years ago 292
totally agree
theINsaneDK 2 years ago
@Christisms haha so true!!!
Chemical90 1 year ago