this was one of my favorite covers, and re-recorded to possibly hit streaming soon 👀 getting covers on streaming is a lengthy and costly process (with licensing fees and getting art made and all) so if you want to support what I do and help get this (and more) on streaming, consider supporting skatune network on Patreon!!!! www.patreon.com/Skatunenetwork
okay you have Ska channel, I have to ask because nobody I have ever talked to has ever given me a straight answer. What constitutes Ska? what makes Ska music distinct? I keep thinking its the trumpet but im sure theres more to it than that, and everyone who knows music better than me just shoulder shrugs and says they can tell from vibes. so please tell me what elements makes Ska music so I can enjoy the Toasters in peace
@@Gojiro7 the rhythm. It’s a rhythm that emphasizes the offbeat, mainly a +2+ +4+ pattern. The upbeats are normally driven via the rhythm instrument while the backbeat (2 and 4) is heavily emphasized by. The snare and kick. The genre heavily uses syncopation, so lots of hits on offbeats and accented notes on off beats in general. There’s lots of ska that has no horns. Horns are common in the genre, but that’s not an integral part. Some of the greatest ska songs of all time have little to no horns
@@SkaTuneNetwork Thank you.....not gonna lie that got a little over my head with the technicals @_@ but I got the main take away from it. Thank you very much.
I was in a ska band about 15 years ago and we were called Viewers Like You because we loved watching PBS! We totally had a cover of this song but yours is much better. Well done. It brought me back to the good old days.
I didn't know it was possible to condense the energy of an entire ska band into a single person, but here we are. The fun you are having while recording this is infectious!
I wish I had ten percent of this guy's positive energy, but I won't be greedy. Five percent of this guy's positive energy is plenty enough for me. Heck, two or three percent will do just fine!
I've never really watched Arthur so this song has no nostalgia or significance to me, so I can confidently say that this cover works excellently on its own merits! It's great!
Holy shit this was 🔥!!! I just saw the title “Arthur” and knew I had to watch…and then got this! Who is this dude??? Did he really play the whole song on his own?!
I remember watching the first episode of Arthur after school at the beginning of the 96/97 school year. One of the all time great childrens cartoon with an iconic theme song
Ooh, what a bop! I feel like the rhythmic tune of the theme song already lends itself to ska. So just being covered like this just makes it so much better😊
I’ve been following your channel for a long time and I think this is my favorite cover of yours so far. Completely captured the energy and the sax solo was brilliant. Love it
Written by Neil Diamond, then performed by The Monkees, then covered by numerous bands from there, including Neil Diamond (?!), Smashmouth, and now Ska Tune Network, among many others. Thank you for this awesome cover!
Came here through your Gourmet Race cover. Not normally one who goes looking for ska, but man, your dancing just makes it seem like you're having so much fun. It puts a huge smile on my face!
What a fun cover! This is the first time I've come across your channel - I'm so impressed that you play ALL the instruments for your covers! I have a hard enough time with just trumpet and piano! 😅
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this was one of my favorite covers, and re-recorded to possibly hit streaming soon 👀 getting covers on streaming is a lengthy and costly process (with licensing fees and getting art made and all) so if you want to support what I do and help get this (and more) on streaming, consider supporting skatune network on Patreon!!!!
www.patreon.com/Skatunenetwork
okay you have Ska channel, I have to ask because nobody I have ever talked to has ever given me a straight answer. What constitutes Ska? what makes Ska music distinct? I keep thinking its the trumpet but im sure theres more to it than that, and everyone who knows music better than me just shoulder shrugs and says they can tell from vibes. so please tell me what elements makes Ska music so I can enjoy the Toasters in peace
@@Gojiro7 the rhythm. It’s a rhythm that emphasizes the offbeat, mainly a +2+ +4+ pattern. The upbeats are normally driven via the rhythm instrument while the backbeat (2 and 4) is heavily emphasized by. The snare and kick. The genre heavily uses syncopation, so lots of hits on offbeats and accented notes on off beats in general.
There’s lots of ska that has no horns. Horns are common in the genre, but that’s not an integral part. Some of the greatest ska songs of all time have little to no horns
I would LOVE to be able to stream this song!!! Amazing work and one of my favorite theme songs of all time, it's so perfect for this!
I'd love to hear a cover of The Magic School Bus theme!
@@SkaTuneNetwork Thank you.....not gonna lie that got a little over my head with the technicals @_@ but I got the main take away from it. Thank you very much.
I was in a ska band about 15 years ago and we were called Viewers Like You because we loved watching PBS! We totally had a cover of this song but yours is much better. Well done. It brought me back to the good old days.
That's such a good band name
PBS is pretty punk if you think about it
Ngl "Viewers Like You" goes hard as a band name
i want to hear it.
Hey! Me too!
this song was made to be covered by skatune network
Makes sense since this is the second time 😂
Let's be honest, this guy could make this comment relevant to every song, the whole channel is proof 🤣
Originally sung by Ziggy Marley!
Literally one of the best songs for them fr 💖
PBS: We need a fun, upbeat song for a wholesome family cartoon
Ziggy Marley: Best reggae song of all time, got it.
Chase the devil
Pass the dutchie
Broader than broadway
I mean its nice. I like it. But best? De gustibus non est disputandum
I like pass the dutchie
A natural evolution from the Ziggy Marley penned, reggae-inspired original, with even more infectious, get-up-and-GO! energy. Brilliant.
Written by Ziggy Marley?! That's amazing. #TheMoreYouKnow
I didn't know it was possible to condense the energy of an entire ska band into a single person, but here we are. The fun you are having while recording this is infectious!
Is humanity ready for this? It doesn't matter. We need it. Desperately.
petition to beam this out to space for any aliens to hear
My son started watching this show recently and I had forgotten how hard the song slaps. Nice cover.
Yeah, Ziggy Marley rules
have you seen the finale movie? It's so good
D.W. threw her Crazy Bus CD away and now she plays this all day
My favorite part of these is that he looks like he is having a blast
That's the best kind of ska. It's especially great when the lyrics do not match the upbeat vibe at all
They really do! Jer's enthusiam and energy is infectious in all their songs, whether you're watching the vids or just listening to the song.
*They
@excessiveclownery4375 oh cool I didn't know they were chill like that
I wish I had ten percent of this guy's positive energy, but I won't be greedy. Five percent of this guy's positive energy is plenty enough for me. Heck, two or three percent will do just fine!
Hands down one of the most wholesome bangers of that time
Ska Tune is a master at musical arrangement.
"Hey, D.W."
"Heyy!!"
"Whoaaaaa -- oof!!"
The nostalgia mixed with the funk, these are truly the best feelings
I am ashamed to not have realized I needed this in my life until now
Man I love your hair, it really adds to your performance. Every time you jump its like "!"
How does one possess this much talent!? The world is a better place now that this exists🎺
❤LONG LIVE PBS KIDS❤
❤WE LOVE YOU, PBS KIDS❤
"Hey! DW!" "HEY!!!"
Glass Breaking Sound Effect
WHOOAAA...OOF!
Now that’s a morning hype song
I can see why you're this popular.
One of the best opening songs ever made!!
Tbh this had heavy ska vibes already
If there was anyone I could trust with such a beloved song, it would be you. You knocked this out of the park!
I've never really watched Arthur so this song has no nostalgia or significance to me, so I can confidently say that this cover works excellently on its own merits! It's great!
I'm always ao impressed when people know multiple instruments
My favorite PBS cartoon remixed as SKA - Heck yeah!!
❤THANK YOU, PBS KIDS❤
Top 5 Ska Tune network covers.
This song fits so well with Jer's whole deal, I'm surprised they didn't cover it sooner! Incredible work.
Holy shit this was 🔥!!! I just saw the title “Arthur” and knew I had to watch…and then got this! Who is this dude??? Did he really play the whole song on his own?!
seeing the audio editor during the trombone solo was amazi g tysm
All rise for the national anthem
Literally gas!!
If you hadn't told me this was a cover I'd have just assumed it was the original, props to both you and Arthur for introducing kids to new music!
I love the song and the alarm clock that is permanently set to 4:20!
Almost better than the original, and that’s saying _a lot_ cause that shits a certified classic
such a good cartoon opening and of course an amazing cover!
Theme song for _Arthur: The College Years_
❤PBS KIDS FOREVER❤
...this... this is so much better
YOURE STILL MAKING SKA! you've made my entire week.
Such infectious posi vibes.
Thank you for being an ally.
Wow, this slaps and so does Arthur!
I need this for my morning stroll to work 🍃🍃🍃 😝
I wish I had the energy you showed here
As for the song itself, this is a friggin' bop and a half
I remember watching the first episode of Arthur after school at the beginning of the 96/97 school year. One of the all time great childrens cartoon with an iconic theme song
Very few covers make me feel that same nostalgic pang but this is one of ‘em, one of my favorites of yours already thank youuu 💖
Been waiting for this one from the start. Well done, friend. ❤
ABSOLUTE BANGER ALERT 🚨
Never been so quick!
This gave me a big nostalgia trip ❤️
Much love 😊
YOOOO this is such a blast from the past :D awesome awesome awesome
Even after all this time, your credits song heals my heart.
Having fun is a talent and you have it.
this song works soooo well as a ska song
Honestly, I don't think anything can ever replace the original... But this came pretty damn close. lol
Perfect way to start the day!
Ooh, what a bop! I feel like the rhythmic tune of the theme song already lends itself to ska. So just being covered like this just makes it so much better😊
I’ve been following your channel for a long time and I think this is my favorite cover of yours so far. Completely captured the energy and the sax solo was brilliant. Love it
Written by Neil Diamond, then performed by The Monkees, then covered by numerous bands from there, including Neil Diamond (?!), Smashmouth, and now Ska Tune Network, among many others. Thank you for this awesome cover!
This sounds so rich and wide with headphones on. Great work.
Listening to this isn’t enough, I need to inject this energy directly into my veins
perfect cover!
This is fun as hell. Thanks Jer!
I can't properly explain how happy this cover makes me!
this is the most incredible thing....
Came here through your Gourmet Race cover. Not normally one who goes looking for ska, but man, your dancing just makes it seem like you're having so much fun. It puts a huge smile on my face!
I have no idea how I got here. I think I like Ska now.
Yeah, that's how we all started down the ska path - We don't know how we got there; but it works itself out
This made me incredibly happy.
I was a little ska kid, now I’m a ska adult ❤
I love that you're keeping ska alive
The vibes are immaculate.
So glad you redid this! ❤ Thanks!!!
this is the best thing ever
The most energy of anyone who’s ever had a 420 gimmick clock
HELL yeah. what a wonderful kind of day
Your energy genuinely helped me wake up for my opening shift. Thanks genuinely for having that infectious energy.
My siblings are 8, 10, and 12 years younger than me and we watched so much of that dumb show. The nostalgia hit hard ☺❤
I'm sorry you thought it was a dumb show :(
We walking down the street with this one, folks
What a wonderful kind of day when SkaTuneNetwork posts a cover of a childhood classic!
🎵You’re wondering now. 🎶🎵 aww so cute!
I 🫶 it. 😊😊
Great song, great cover, great editing, great energy!!
Most people would think that this is an original song it is done so well and fits into Ska perfectly.
Ah HELLS yeah
honestly probably one of my favorite covers
the song was a jam to start and you added even more goodness
thanks for this. it was rad
this song was made to be ska i feel like. this is incredible
🔥🔥🔥
Arthur was never really my main cartoon growing up, but man does the theme song slap. Phenomenal cover!!
This is awesome. Every day when I got home from school I'd watch this.
Absolutely awesome!
Great job. I mean, the original is already Reggae, but now it's punked ska'd.
I didn't grow up with the Arthur series (maybe the old books), but I love Ska and this song is so good!!!❤️
I want to marry someone who listens and dances to ska music. ❤
This is great, thank you for posting :)
This would be absolutely perfect for a reboot!
hermano eres genial!!! saludos desde argentina
the talent and vibes are unmatched! Thanks for sharing this with the world I can always count on you to brighten my day :D
What a fun cover! This is the first time I've come across your channel - I'm so impressed that you play ALL the instruments for your covers! I have a hard enough time with just trumpet and piano! 😅