My Chemical Romance - Helena (Vocal One-Take Cover)

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2025

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  • @MardyLeith
    @MardyLeith  3 роки тому +20

    Want to hear more of my MCR covers? Peep the playlist below!
    ua-cam.com/play/PLz3E0UtyiPXr56R8uYgX9T_jc0-Efy5S_.html

  • @jeremiahm3765
    @jeremiahm3765 7 місяців тому +119

    I think this is the only cover I've seen that matches how animated Gerard's voice is, without making it seem forced. I like it.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  7 місяців тому +5

      Thank you! Pretty happywith how it turned out, few lil blemishes here and there, but hey, that's show biz 😂

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому +1

      @JustADudeOnTheInternetSoChill Thanks a lot, I do really appreciate all the kind words!

  • @memoryhero
    @memoryhero Рік тому +158

    Haven't seen another cover anywhere that attempts the million mini-emotional flourishes that this cover really demands. You fuckin cranked it, homey.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +11

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. This song is a lot harder to replicate than people think, so thank you for the kind words!

  • @gustavoc.8247
    @gustavoc.8247 2 роки тому +191

    so much technique and emotion in this, what a beautiful work of art

  • @ladyofsorrws
    @ladyofsorrws Рік тому +36

    literally the only good helena cover. this made me cry, you're amazing lol

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much! I've seen some pretty great covers of it over the years, but I'll still wear this as a badge of honor haha

    • @B1akTang1dH4rt
      @B1akTang1dH4rt 11 місяців тому +1

      sammeee im balling as i write thiss

  • @themercycatalog
    @themercycatalog Рік тому +76

    came to comment on the Anthony Fantano background, stayed for the incredible cover. well done

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +12

      The Gimmick works hahaha

    • @jjRoxy
      @jjRoxy Рік тому +5

      I’m so glad I’m not the only one who noticed that,, I saw it out of the corner of my eye and read the title and got SO confused before I realized it wasn’t actually Anthony

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +2

      @@jjRoxy Absolutely pulled a sneaky on ya

  • @snailwaffle
    @snailwaffle Рік тому +43

    I'm blown away. The emotions, the singing, the gestures. Absolutely nailed it. My smile was up to my ears the whole vid. Best cover ever.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much! This is one of my fav songs ever, so I had to give it my all! haha

  • @marcvillena3707
    @marcvillena3707 2 роки тому +33

    This cover made me burst into tears... I love it

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

  • @SolDarkside
    @SolDarkside 3 місяці тому +4

    Needs more views, honestly fantastic. This is the only cover I've heard of this song that has that X factor of the original.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much! It's steadily getting more views I suppose haha

  • @evandavies2536
    @evandavies2536 2 роки тому +29

    Oh my god. You absolutely NAILED the power and emotion, it is unbelievable! I can really really really feel the passion and emotion! This is hands down the best vocal cover i have ever heard! Please cover more My chemical romance!!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words! Definitely will be doing more MCR, just working through a backlog of original music, then I'll continue covers for Three Cheers!

    • @goosekevin
      @goosekevin 2 роки тому +1

      @@MardyLeith You're fantastic my guy, please do some songs from Bullets and Black Parade albums as well :D

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +1

      @@goosekevin 100% will do! Really want to do Vampires, Honey and Drowning Lessons soon! I'll be doing a full singthrough of Black Parade after Three Cheers (whenever I actually finish that haha)

  • @gorlgonewild
    @gorlgonewild 5 місяців тому +7

    Damn, you KILLED this. Its such a hard song to sing. This is the first really good cover ive heard of it.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you very much! A lot of people underestimate just how much Gerard puts into these songs, and it certainly isn't easy haha

  • @JoshuaM47644
    @JoshuaM47644 Рік тому +14

    I wasn't expecting that, with all the facial expressions and movements and being able to hit the high notes. You need to do more covers, keep it up.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      I will! Thank you very much!

  • @williamsharaya7031
    @williamsharaya7031 5 місяців тому +7

    That harmony at the end 🔥

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому +2

      Their harmonies are so godamn good!

  • @DylandPROS
    @DylandPROS 2 роки тому +94

    Very great voiceee!!!!

  • @cheshirecat200302
    @cheshirecat200302 Рік тому +8

    I am watching this with my mouth open. OMG the raw emotions. Damn!!!! Very happy to have watched this. 😊

  • @federicolautarohohmann9035
    @federicolautarohohmann9035 Рік тому +5

    People who wasborn between 1987 and 1997 will love (and actaully love!) this song.

  • @tangothrash5679
    @tangothrash5679 2 роки тому +14

    This is excellent good sir, I’m attempting a cover of this with my band and I usually look to UA-cam to see how others do it, IMO this is the most spot on of all I’ve seen. Great job

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Link me when you guys get it done!

  • @popcornlover91
    @popcornlover91 2 місяці тому +1

    I fucking love this song!!!! The first time i heard your cover of this it brought me to tears!!!😅😅😅
    Your MCR covers are amazing!!!!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

  • @senafelixeze
    @senafelixeze 6 місяців тому +2

    i've listening to covers for like two hours. this is by far my favorite. good job!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

  • @SquidFiddle
    @SquidFiddle 3 місяці тому +1

    Best cover I have heard of this song. Like another said before me, your voice nearly perfectly matches Gerard's highs and lows. So awesome

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words!

  • @chidori7234
    @chidori7234 Рік тому +7

    This is the moment when Walter became Gerald Way
    Great cover (:

  • @edgardomott2926
    @edgardomott2926 24 дні тому +1

    increible

  • @ArxxWyvnClaw
    @ArxxWyvnClaw Рік тому +3

    i had fun watching you having fun
    and INCREDIBLE singing! i totally did not expect this much quality, you deserve more views and subs, and it's definitely coming

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

  • @lovseu
    @lovseu 3 місяці тому +1

    was looking for helena covers.. yours blew my mind!! keep singing!!!

  • @username9951
    @username9951 Рік тому +3

    This is my first time subscribing to a vocal channel. Glad this popped up. I love hearing your voice!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! I appreciate you!

  • @michelleromeo5907
    @michelleromeo5907 5 місяців тому +2

    Long ago
    Just like the Hearse you die to get in again
    We are so far from you
    Burning on
    Just like the match you strike to incinerate
    The lives of everyone you know
    And what's the worst you take
    From every heart you break?
    And like the blade you'll stain
    Well, I've been holding on tonight
    What's the worst that I can say?
    Things are better if I stay
    So long and goodnight
    So long and goodnight
    Came a time
    When every star fall
    Brought you to tears again
    We are the very hurt you sold
    And what's the worst you take
    From every heart you break?
    And like a blade you'll stain
    Well, I've been holding on tonight
    What's the worst that I can say?
    Things are better if I stay
    So long and goodnight
    So long and goodnight
    Well, if you carry on this way
    Things are better if I stay
    So long and goodnight
    So long and goodnight
    Can you hear me?
    Are you near me?
    Can we pretend to leave and then
    We'll meet again
    When both our cars collide
    What's the worst that I can say?
    Things are better if I stay
    So long and goodnight
    So long and goodnight
    And if you carry on this way
    Things are better if I stay
    So long and goodnight
    So long and goodnight

  • @enyolstable
    @enyolstable 4 місяці тому

    THOSE PIPES!!!! Powerful! I loved that you did your own thing, but still feels withing the spirit of the original! Loved it!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  4 місяці тому

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @omargiustini8100
    @omargiustini8100 Рік тому +3

    man,fucking hell....best cover ever,u match the timber and technique. crazy.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Thanks alot! I really appreciate it!

  • @ziggywzl
    @ziggywzl 2 роки тому +2

    Gosh! This one take cover was spot on! You have an amazing vocal range, I adore to listen to this one right after your cover of Demolition Lovers. Superb!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

  • @spootersply181
    @spootersply181 Рік тому +1

    Woah….. I’ve been working on MCR for a while and I haven’t been able to stop constricting my throat on Helena. This is incredible dude beautiful work.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Yeah, throat constriction is rough. Have you done much work on breathing technique?

    • @spootersply181
      @spootersply181 Рік тому

      @@MardyLeith that’s my biggest issue at the moment. Is there a technique or video you can recommend?

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      @@spootersply181 I thoroughly recommend looking up Melissa Cross' "The Art of Screaming" particularly the breathing section, that is great info and practice to make it so that you aren't running out of air, and therefore causing your throat muscles to try and overcompensate, which is why it feels constricted.

    • @spootersply181
      @spootersply181 Рік тому

      @@MardyLeith duuuuuuude… the damn breathing is an art of its own!!! I bought it this morning and I’ve been practicing all day… my problem is definitely my breathing and I’m really grateful you shared this with me man. Thank you!!!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      @@spootersply181 no worries at all! Eventually it'll become second nature and it'll really help you out!

  • @user-px4lw6ur7t
    @user-px4lw6ur7t 28 днів тому +1

    Will there be a tutorial or tips on how to sing like gerard in helena, because i really want to learn how to sing like that, btw your voice is very Beautiful

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  28 днів тому +1

      I'll probably do one at some point, I've only had a few people ask about it, so it hasn't seemed like something in great demand.
      Appreciate the kind words, also!

  • @buzzlightyearfromtoystory
    @buzzlightyearfromtoystory Рік тому

    I listened to a lot of “emo” alternative/punk bands of the 2000’s. I still enjoy them all but I think MCR stands the test of time out of them all. For vocals, musicianship, and artistic direction. Gerard’s vocals cannot be touched and the band’s instrumental abilities and creativities are next level. Doing a vocal cover of any MCR song is the ultimate test of range and perseverance. Gerard would be proud of you on this one. Fantastic job.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! Appreciate it!

  • @SoulCrusher6
    @SoulCrusher6 Місяць тому +1

    I’m so glad I found this. Shit talked to my soul

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Місяць тому +1

      @@SoulCrusher6 Ayyy thanks alot!

  • @Shehzain
    @Shehzain 16 днів тому

    This cover is still so fucking amazing! I'm glad to read in the comments I'm not the only one to have cried at your cover songs because they were so powerful! (But for me it was Blindfolds Aside and Circle With Me for some reason.)

  • @sesambernd6467
    @sesambernd6467 11 годин тому

    this is awesome my friend keep on covering songs cause this is pure gold!!!

  • @osheaemma
    @osheaemma 5 місяців тому

    It's incredible the modulation you have; congratulations on this excellent cover

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому

      @@osheaemma Thank you very much again!

  • @qp1946
    @qp1946 Рік тому +2

    awesome cover, loved how true it was to the original and how passionate you were singing

  • @DgDg741
    @DgDg741 Місяць тому +1

    Crushed it

  • @snowgxtham
    @snowgxtham 4 місяці тому

    Awesome!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  4 місяці тому

      @@snowgxtham Thank you!

  • @asphyxia2817
    @asphyxia2817 Рік тому +1

    honestly best mcr cover i ever seen🖤

  • @princeofdew8980
    @princeofdew8980 Рік тому +2

    This song is so hard dude. Good job

  • @Leibniz1234
    @Leibniz1234 Рік тому +1

    Best cover all around yt, in fact your voice is better than the original, what a voice bro! You’re incredible!

  • @MrJosemi619
    @MrJosemi619 2 місяці тому +1

    Que voz tan increíble y que interpretación tan única!!! 10/10🙌🏼

  • @danielledouglas7945
    @danielledouglas7945 9 місяців тому +2

    Does anyone else tear up or get a lump in their throat on the “we’ll meet again, when both our cars collide” part? …(sniff) yeah, me neither. 🥺

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  9 місяців тому

      It's pretty dang emotional!

  • @nathirkhan3587
    @nathirkhan3587 Рік тому +8

    i just love this cover mate😂… idk what to say, you’re just great

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @carloszamora9196
    @carloszamora9196 Рік тому +3

    fantano

  • @DellPhoneCell
    @DellPhoneCell 4 місяці тому +1

    amazing,your technic like gerard way when he singing

  • @sgia3
    @sgia3 Рік тому +3

    I love this cover

  • @6942O2
    @6942O2 Рік тому

    Seached up for this its currently the best cover i have seen its almost the same as original the emotion is there great job

  • @Analias
    @Analias 9 місяців тому

    You killed it damnnnnnnnn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @HoiLevi
    @HoiLevi 4 місяці тому

    This actually pretty good, props bro, totally badass 🤜🤛

  • @ethanpok1
    @ethanpok1 4 місяці тому

    Been listening to this for over a year now. The best cover of Helena BY FAR. First to eleven is great, along with many others but your vocals alone sell it for me. I just subscribed finally 🫡

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  4 місяці тому

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words, and thank you for subbing as well!

  • @muhammadkemalpashalubis7852
    @muhammadkemalpashalubis7852 3 місяці тому +1

    U FIRED 🔥

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @muhammadkemalpashalubis7852
      @muhammadkemalpashalubis7852 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@MardyLeithIf you want to accept requests, I will include the famous last word from MCR pls

  • @josht9783
    @josht9783 3 роки тому +2

    Woww i really dont expect it will be this good, very good voice u have there bro. Thx for sharing this

  • @apollw_art
    @apollw_art 4 місяці тому

    i wish one day i can sing like u fr buy I'm too shy for it 😢😢

  • @kmkm3442
    @kmkm3442 Рік тому +1

    Просто восторг! Феноменально! Некоторые моменты - копия Джеррарда

  • @Alquimista1687
    @Alquimista1687 5 місяців тому +1

    No morimos, seguimos acá. Solo nos hicimos mayores 🤟

  • @Chef_Seph
    @Chef_Seph Рік тому +1

    Sounds exactly like him bro, i played the song from spotify, paused it and played this and its exact 😂

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      I had to do our boi Gerard Justice! hahaha

  • @samuelriosart
    @samuelriosart Рік тому +2

    magistral

  • @joshrobledo94
    @joshrobledo94 Рік тому

    WOW. Just spectacular dude. This makes me want to go out to the car and sing. What a perfect cover of a beautiful song!

  • @hewmat8758
    @hewmat8758 Рік тому +1

    This is phenomenal

  • @popcornlover91
    @popcornlover91 Рік тому

    Sweet Jesus this an amazing cover!!! It brought me to tears!!!

  • @jimadler2430
    @jimadler2430 Рік тому

    Best thing I've seen today. Outstanding performance

  • @choisan1948
    @choisan1948 Рік тому +1

    sublime !!

  • @sameichorn3757
    @sameichorn3757 Рік тому +1

    Killed that dude

  • @ainzaida477
    @ainzaida477 11 місяців тому

    My godddd one take sound like that??🥹 i love itt!!!

  • @jeremiahagelavu5973
    @jeremiahagelavu5973 5 місяців тому

    You rock mate!! Never seen/heard a better cover ❤

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @j.mirandacampos
    @j.mirandacampos 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing voice!!!!!!!!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @marzkilljoy731
    @marzkilljoy731 3 роки тому +1

    Woe. Great job

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

  • @apollw_art
    @apollw_art 2 роки тому +1

    perfect performance, background, sense of humor, choice of song, everything. subscribed :)

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words, and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hamandapramadhika9071
    @hamandapramadhika9071 Місяць тому

    Wow... just WOW

  • @BeneathFullMoon
    @BeneathFullMoon 10 місяців тому

    Amazing! Your voice is perfect for this genre

  • @tiago001pessoa
    @tiago001pessoa 3 роки тому +10

    Hey Mardy, great cover as always! I have a question for you: Do you practice both Screams and Clean vocals at a regular basis? If so, could you talk about your routine and overall experience about it?

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you!
      So, I don't actually have a regular screaming practice schedule, I normally just decide on what song I'm going to do next, and then work on that until it sounds more or less how I want it.
      The benefit of this (for me anyway) is that I am practicing new techniques/honing what I already know without overworking it inadvertantly. Knowing when to stop is super important, so I normally set myself 1 hour to get a cover down per day.

    • @tiago001pessoa
      @tiago001pessoa 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@MardyLeith And what about about before you started doing youtube, did you have some kind of schedule back then? I'm curious about this because i also love both screaming and singing, and i usually don't have much time to practice, so when i do, i practice both in the same day

  • @simini4108
    @simini4108 2 роки тому

    Ok, now I'm addicted to your covers! Amazing job!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much again! I'm planning on doing the rest of the discography eventually haha

  • @SorooshMhs
    @SorooshMhs Рік тому

    your channel is insanely undersubscribed (is that a word? i guess it is now). just, amazing!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! Who knows, maybe it'll blow up in 2024 haha

    • @SorooshMhs
      @SorooshMhs Рік тому

      @@MardyLeith hopefully hehe! Have you done any Breaking Benjamin on the channel? I think you’d do it really well!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  Рік тому +1

      @@SorooshMhs I've been meaning to do some BB actually!

    • @SorooshMhs
      @SorooshMhs Рік тому

      @@MardyLeith hell yeah!

  • @tylertyler8136
    @tylertyler8136 2 роки тому +2

    Man, what you're doing is cool. I dream of someday seeing a cover of MCR - Burn Bright and you are probably the best who could make it (there are no covers of this song on UA-cam). Good luck in your work, I will follow

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I will definitely do a cover of that eventually!

  • @michaelnickandot2436
    @michaelnickandot2436 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this Sir, perfectly done 👍

  • @nickbunich3165
    @nickbunich3165 10 місяців тому +1

    WOW

  • @EmilioPablo96
    @EmilioPablo96 9 місяців тому

    This is simply beautiful 🥹🥹🥹

  • @TheGKNR
    @TheGKNR 10 годин тому

    Awesome stuff, man!

  • @crazybrembo
    @crazybrembo 2 роки тому

    AWESOME especially the Falsetto part.

  • @miki10mf
    @miki10mf Рік тому +1

    AMAZING!!! CONGRATS!!!
    :,)

  • @cognitivedisruption5375
    @cognitivedisruption5375 2 роки тому +1

    Great cover man.
    One of my favorite non-metal songs to cover.

  • @christopherdavis7069
    @christopherdavis7069 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful voice and good cover of the song

  • @callmeblinkpanda997
    @callmeblinkpanda997 Рік тому +3

    Nice cover, i believe that you are part of the only ones who can sing this song very well

  • @BillyMuircroft
    @BillyMuircroft 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely incredible performance. The way you how and hit those notes is amazing. What’s your advice for pushing mixed voice to hit those high notes? Any video links or tutorials would be amazing thanks and keep it up.

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! The best piece of advice I can give is to stay relaxed.
      Find the placement for the tone you want then start to raise the note, adjusting the placement slowly as you go to ensure you aren't straining, then keep practicing until it becomes muscle memory and you can shift the notes as needed!

  • @Tatertot1990
    @Tatertot1990 2 роки тому +1

    Well done, and OMG you sound almost exactly like Claudio Sanchez (from Coheed and Cambria)

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому

      Thank you! If you're interested in seeing me do some C+C, check this out!
      ua-cam.com/video/KTDEXjnHOjw/v-deo.html

  • @evan937
    @evan937 11 місяців тому

    10 out of 10 for effort and emotion! 💯👍

  • @florenciavargas8249
    @florenciavargas8249 Рік тому +1

    glorioso majestuoso

  • @whateveryouwant354
    @whateveryouwant354 Рік тому

    Definitely the best I've seen

  • @israeljuarez5946
    @israeljuarez5946 Рік тому +2

    Grande pelao

  • @gastontvyoutube
    @gastontvyoutube 2 роки тому +1

    Best cover

  • @one_eye9135
    @one_eye9135 2 роки тому

    Wow. Amazing man. Such a powerful voice. Well done

  • @tommytanooki
    @tommytanooki 2 роки тому +1

    Happy one year anniversary to this masterpiece!

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  2 роки тому +1

      haha thank you! I completely forgot!

    • @tommytanooki
      @tommytanooki Рік тому

      Happy two year anniversary to this masterpiece!

    • @tommytanooki
      @tommytanooki 19 днів тому

      Happy three year anniversary to this masterpiece!

  • @ObaDainz
    @ObaDainz 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @AnthonyTackett
    @AnthonyTackett 2 роки тому +1

    This should have more views than it does. Nice job!

  • @pawlny
    @pawlny 2 роки тому

    Didn't expect that, wow.

  • @joerogan3079
    @joerogan3079 5 місяців тому +2

    *AYO I WAS HERE B4 HE BLEW UP* 👏

    • @MardyLeith
      @MardyLeith  5 місяців тому +1

      I very much doubt I will blow up😂

  • @k.c.elemenopy2393
    @k.c.elemenopy2393 2 роки тому

    LFG!! You killed this man!!

  • @felipefregginrules
    @felipefregginrules Рік тому

    DAMN. I felt that. Wow.