“Dragostea Din Tei/The Numa Numa Song” (O-Zone) Romanian Folk Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson

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    The Band:
    Robyn Adele Anderson - Vocals
    Omer Ashano - Violin
    Josh Kaye - Oud
    Sophia Bacelar - Cello
    Steve Whipple - Bass
    Josh Davis - Drums
    Erica Mancini - Accordion
    PRODUCED, MIXED AND MASTERED BY NICK PILOTTA
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    “Dragostea Din Tei/The Numa Numa Song” (O-Zone) Romanian Folk Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson
    All my videos are done live, using one take. Arranged by Robyn Adele Anderson

КОМЕНТАРІ • 468

  • @radupopescu7661
    @radupopescu7661 4 роки тому +1067

    I am from Romania, her pronunciation is on point, is far from a native but my language is classified as a hard language for English speakers. Even though it is hard, she slayed it! Keep it up!

    • @krystalesparza1802
      @krystalesparza1802 4 роки тому +25

      Wow. Romania ??? That's a beautiful country and language😍😍😎. I'm Guatemala and Egypt😍😍😎💙💖😇

    • @subkontrabasklarinet
      @subkontrabasklarinet 4 роки тому +23

      Her pronunciation is really good, maybe except for "eu".

    • @krystalesparza1802
      @krystalesparza1802 4 роки тому +8

      @@subkontrabasklarinet. Yeap. It is. Its a beautiful language💖💖💕😍😍😍. I'm still listening to it right now. Lol😍😍💯💖💞

    • @radupopescu7661
      @radupopescu7661 4 роки тому +21

      @@subkontrabasklarinet there are few words here and there that are pronounced wrong but you can't ask for a lot since she PROBABLY doesn't have Romanian lessons

    • @daulken
      @daulken 4 роки тому +40

      @@radupopescu7661 I'm American living in the UK and I've been learning Romanian now for (almost) two years. I work with several Romanians (and for a while was dating one, which is why I started learning, I keep at it even after we split because it's so beautiful). I think some of her "mistakes" might be because of the same problem I run into. If the first time I hear 'este' it's from someone from Bucuresti, then I hear 'esti' for the first time from someone from Timisoara, even if I pronounce them both perfectly (as I learned them), native speakers will invariably think I'm pronouncing one wrong. Yet, if someone from Bucurest is talking to someone from Timisoara the accent is different and those words are pronounced just slightly differently, but it makes sense in that context so it doesn't sound quite as wrong. When we learn from a variety of sources, people I've spoke with at great length about it have said it really sounds more like mistakes when you pull from different dialects in the same sentence.

  • @CTerry1985
    @CTerry1985 4 роки тому +1081

    My partner, who is from Bucharest, has classified Robyn's Romanian pronunciation as "acceptable". High praise given it's a tricky language for English speakers!

    • @johndoe-mq3vu
      @johndoe-mq3vu 4 роки тому +25

      She really did good. Pronunciation wise. I didn't expected to Be that good. Song is a crap ,but i was curious about Robyn version.

    • @sqmotorsports9230
      @sqmotorsports9230 4 роки тому +54

      It's hard. My girlfriend cringes at my attempts... But I mostly only know the food and cuss words. Which if you know Romanian means I learned the important parts. :)

    • @CTerry1985
      @CTerry1985 4 роки тому +15

      @@sqmotorsports9230 Hah yes, I've been learning. Most Romanians seem to appreciate the effort though!

    • @propheticchaos
      @propheticchaos 4 роки тому +23

      My introduction to Romanian was this song, actually. It feels like some bastard child of German and Russian. I dig it the most.

    • @sqmotorsports9230
      @sqmotorsports9230 4 роки тому +20

      @@propheticchaos I think of it as a bridge between Latin and Italian, which in history is not too far off.

  • @HobGungan
    @HobGungan 4 роки тому +151

    I would totally use this as the opening and/or closing credits song for an Oscar-bait romance movie set in a small Romanian town just to see if anyone notices.

    • @TheOlondo
      @TheOlondo 4 роки тому

      "Hollywood is calling"

    • @EthanDyTioco
      @EthanDyTioco 4 роки тому +3

      Midori Koçak so Twilight but actually respecting the source material?

  • @TheMcBawseRK9
    @TheMcBawseRK9 4 роки тому +1389

    At this point I have no doubts that she can read the back of a shampoo bottle while singing and it would be a masterpiece

    • @themastermason1
      @themastermason1 4 роки тому +39

      Look up Robyn and the band, The Skivvies. She does an improv song using a brave audience member's texts for lyrics.

    • @TheBookgeek7
      @TheBookgeek7 4 роки тому +11

      Gotta say this: not that the original WASN'T a masterpiece!

    • @TheOlondo
      @TheOlondo 4 роки тому +2

      i think thats the best description of what i think about her. just wow. never could put the words quite as well tho,, thanks

    • @noumenoneschaton3506
      @noumenoneschaton3506 4 роки тому +1

      Make it a bottle of Dr. Bronner's and we have a deal :D

    • @Tufflaw
      @Tufflaw 4 роки тому +2

      @@themastermason1 Yeah she also did that in a TED talk when she was with PMJ

  • @shanedixon6627
    @shanedixon6627 4 роки тому +527

    Patiently waiting for her version of Toss A Coin to Your Witcher.

    • @Brettjnash
      @Brettjnash 4 роки тому +5

      Sasha Grey knows.
      Robin should ask for a colab next time she is on Twitch.

    •  4 роки тому +15

      in Polish! :P

    • @yaroslavporkhun8094
      @yaroslavporkhun8094 4 роки тому

      @@Brettjnash Ha-ha, Sasha Grey + Robyn Adele Anderson: it will be LEGENDARY!!!

    • @nittygritty7034
      @nittygritty7034 4 роки тому

      Oohhh my god yesss

    • @antoniomecki7355
      @antoniomecki7355 4 роки тому +1

      @ Sławku, pewnie że da radę i po Polsku zaśpiewać. 😄

  • @dtvhr
    @dtvhr 4 роки тому +516

    So let me get this straight, she's now performed in English, Spanish, Japanese (I think), Yiddish, Arabic, and Romanian.
    I can barely sing in English without tripping over my words.

    • @Unmannedair
      @Unmannedair 4 роки тому +28

      It's a lot easier to sing a foreign language than to learn it's meaning and compose it. If I remember correctly Abba couldn't speak a word of English. Still really like take a chance on me. 😉
      Not poo pooing anything about Robyn mind you. They nailed it.

    • @ladislavkovacik1198
      @ladislavkovacik1198 4 роки тому +3

      Instead of Japanese, that was probably Korean. But yeah, she´s awesome! :)

    • @UmnicKo
      @UmnicKo 4 роки тому +1

      Yiddish was the most awesome!

    • @gunfighterzero
      @gunfighterzero 4 роки тому +2

      clever girl

    • @AJadedLizard
      @AJadedLizard 4 роки тому +3

      @@ladislavkovacik1198 Babymetal is Japanese. She covered one of their songs with Postmodern Jukebox.

  • @pablodavidclavijo4609
    @pablodavidclavijo4609 4 роки тому +302

    “What's this? A song in another language? I'll sing it“ Robyn, probably

    • @lunarlake1
      @lunarlake1 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, remind me of Gentleman a lot

    • @AndreyPutilov
      @AndreyPutilov 4 роки тому +2

      She sang email messages. I think it was some TED event, not sure exactly.. She can sing almost everything.

    • @charlesperigord1599
      @charlesperigord1599 4 роки тому +1

      @@AndreyPutilov That was with Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox.

    • @TripodPlayz
      @TripodPlayz 4 роки тому

      Why that also be me?

  • @avasiliu1514
    @avasiliu1514 4 роки тому +66

    As someone whose entire family is Romanian, i have to congratulate you on how good your pronunciation is in this cover, especially since you’re singing! This rendition of “Dragostea din tei” as well has such beautiful melancholy to it as well, i love it. Cheers from Ireland!

  • @SiiKei
    @SiiKei 4 роки тому +110

    Your Romanian pronunciation is remarkably good. I remember back in 2017 at the PMJ concert in Bucharest, you also spoke a few words in Romanian. Cheers!

  • @pkmnyellowog
    @pkmnyellowog 4 роки тому +286

    Strong nostalgia of the past UA-cam, back when memes weren't memes.
    Outstanding! The slow tempo in this genre makes the song shine in a whole new light compared to its original, upbeat self. As usual, you're killing them vocals!

    • @nekofreekgirl
      @nekofreekgirl 4 роки тому +3

      Weren't they always called memes

    • @propheticchaos
      @propheticchaos 4 роки тому

      Is that you, lorde?

    • @pkmnyellowog
      @pkmnyellowog 4 роки тому +2

      @@nekofreekgirl I don't recall, but even then, I feel like the word 'meme' wasn't around during the time.

    • @pkmnyellowog
      @pkmnyellowog 4 роки тому

      @@propheticchaos Uhhh, maybe..?

    • @AaronPaulIbarrola
      @AaronPaulIbarrola 4 роки тому +3

      The word "meme" has existed since the 70s.

  • @taisiamonteleone1467
    @taisiamonteleone1467 4 роки тому +46

    "in how many languages do you want to sing?"
    Robyn:"YAS!"

  • @micultimy91
    @micultimy91 4 роки тому +146

    She actually has the pronunciation way better than the former prime-minister of Romania, Viorica Vasilica Dancila, who is a romanian citizen, born in Romania from romanian parents and is a former high-school chemistry professor.
    Respect, Robyn Adele Anderson and greetings from Romania!

  • @peccatrix
    @peccatrix 4 роки тому +12

    also Romanian here! and her pronunciation is surprisingly good for an English speaker. ^^ I also just love the arrangement. really feels like Bucharest in its "Little Paris" era. lovely!

  • @mu2freighter
    @mu2freighter 4 роки тому +95

    Marvelous. This is a close contender for winner on my list of really innovative covers you've done, topped only by that amazing Yiddish rap in 'Talk Dirty.'
    Well done, ma'am.

    • @sneezyfido
      @sneezyfido 4 роки тому

      And that one is still frequently in my list of suggestions. Probably because I keep playing it most of those times. That was amazing (too)!

  • @EldritchMango
    @EldritchMango 4 роки тому +136

    I will overcome depression, find a man to love and we will marry under this song

    • @E4439Qv5
      @E4439Qv5 4 роки тому +9

      I believe in you.

    • @cazarolineok7550
      @cazarolineok7550 4 роки тому +3

      May you find love and happiness!!

    • @rosimoone5068
      @rosimoone5068 4 роки тому +2

      💛💛💛 best of luck, my friend

    • @TheOlondo
      @TheOlondo 4 роки тому +6

      Holy shit positive comments? Guess I'm just too used to hatred on 9gag/Reddit. Good on ya mates

    • @bpwwe423
      @bpwwe423 4 роки тому

      Boa sorte parceiro

  • @vlad-ovidiuadam6489
    @vlad-ovidiuadam6489 4 роки тому +12

    As a Romanian, though don’t care much for this song, still congratulate you for having a go at it. Very good pronunciation. You have small portions where it’s clear you are not native but that’s just me with a BA and MA in English. To the common untrained ear most wouldn’t even guess you are not native if they just listened without knowing your name at first. Heck.. I am sure that given the chance most of our Romanian women pro singers wouldn’t do the cover as good as you have.Hats down to you, Miss!

  • @HistoryandHeadlines
    @HistoryandHeadlines 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful cover!

  • @ronnienorvi8631
    @ronnienorvi8631 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely incredible! Perfect

  • @jempathy8814
    @jempathy8814 Місяць тому

    I usually don't like slowed down songs but this is beautiful and as refreshing as the original.

  • @johnford7847
    @johnford7847 Рік тому +1

    Is there any kind of music you can't perform beautifully? Amazing!

  • @ML-di8lt
    @ML-di8lt 4 роки тому

    I always loved this original song. This is infinitely better.

  • @Mr808mx
    @Mr808mx 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Adele for taking the challenge of playing this song! 👏🇷🇴

  • @maestrozero117
    @maestrozero117 4 роки тому +5

    Congratulations, you've reached the end credits song for the internet.

  • @pandoralyon7714
    @pandoralyon7714 4 роки тому +1

    I never imagined that I would cover this song, not without translating it, it was perfect

  • @atvar69
    @atvar69 2 роки тому

    As an italian that worked and fell in love with Romania i can only say that she speak romanian sooo nice.. i speak romanian too but as italian native for me is more simple.

  • @duerme07
    @duerme07 4 роки тому

    Cant count how many times ive replayed this....

  • @AubyanneMeletio
    @AubyanneMeletio 4 роки тому +1

    Frankly, she’s got a hidden calling covering Muse. Seriously. Listen to that timbre and phrasing! Wow! Love this vocal.

  • @selenecordero
    @selenecordero 4 роки тому +27

    I was young when this sont was a thing. Sounds like a Ghibli happy ending.

  • @ahm--yf4046
    @ahm--yf4046 4 роки тому +1

    Why do I feel this song suddenly turns fancy when you sing it this way? it's magical...

  • @grimdolo918
    @grimdolo918 4 роки тому +1

    Brought a tear to my eye. Can't understand a word and it still got me right in the feels.

  • @igormaxwel6093
    @igormaxwel6093 4 роки тому +17

    This version makes me forget the song "Festa no Apê" (Latino). Thanks Robyn and friends!

    • @Algernon1284
      @Algernon1284 4 роки тому +2

      Why do you wanna forget it? That song is great.

    • @igormaxwel6093
      @igormaxwel6093 4 роки тому +2

      @@Algernon1284 Latino's version is a portuguese version of "Dragostea Din Tei" (original song). The song is good, but is a little boring...

    • @naelfer
      @naelfer 4 роки тому +4

      Y a mi me hace olvidar el "Pluma pluma gay"

    • @igormaxwel6093
      @igormaxwel6093 4 роки тому +1

      @@naelfer Jajajajajajajajajajaja! Muy buena!

    • @TripodPlayz
      @TripodPlayz 4 роки тому

      @@Algernon1284 I don't wanna remember a party going so wild, an orgy is happening in my bedroom.

  • @MMooKow
    @MMooKow 3 роки тому

    Oh this brings back memories of the early days of the Internet

  • @TheEman11910
    @TheEman11910 4 роки тому +1

    That was possibly the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard

  • @springplums
    @springplums 4 роки тому +4

    Your Romanian is amazing! I am actually impressed. Thank you for this cover.

  • @hollecram1
    @hollecram1 4 роки тому

    Just wonderful...

  • @Vadim-er6op
    @Vadim-er6op 4 роки тому +4

    Аж до мурашек по коже, песня молодости)))

    • @olegkarban8243
      @olegkarban8243 4 роки тому

      Думаю, не уж то не одного русского комента нет.....

  • @davidhihm4353
    @davidhihm4353 4 роки тому

    Hauntingly Beautiful

  • @FocutzaV
    @FocutzaV 4 роки тому +2

    I am from Romania, her pronunciation is very good considering her native language, I would say she sounds just like most of my Moldavian friends so ye, on point

  • @xXMidniteSkysXx
    @xXMidniteSkysXx 3 роки тому

    Who wants the O-Zone trio to see this?!
    Or Dan Balan himself would be fine, I guess. He wrote the song lol
    (I still believe the best version is when they all sing together though. Their voices have variety.)

  • @Latindance97
    @Latindance97 4 роки тому

    I hope this cover will be soon on Spotify! Amazing ! Throwback to my childhood 🤍

  • @katy131413
    @katy131413 4 роки тому +2

    Sending lots of love from Romania! 🤗

  • @keepmoving1185
    @keepmoving1185 4 роки тому +5

    You should do USO, you’d brighten a lot of hearts

  • @bacoda58
    @bacoda58 3 роки тому

    best song yet.......

  • @Relicanth
    @Relicanth 4 роки тому

    And here is yet another thing I never thought I'd ever hear in my lifetime. She's amazing...

  • @MrValgard
    @MrValgard 4 роки тому +33

    would like to hear yours version of Ievan Polkka :D

  • @sharmsong
    @sharmsong 4 роки тому +1

    Love this! 😍 Your voice is so consistent and recognizable no matter the song!

  • @HighConCannibal
    @HighConCannibal 4 роки тому +7

    Holy shit, your vocal range is really shining in this one!

  • @marvinscampion5961
    @marvinscampion5961 4 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful.. 💖🖤😍

  • @nealjroberts4050
    @nealjroberts4050 4 роки тому +3

    This is surprisingly good. Even had me humming along!

  • @NjorunsDream
    @NjorunsDream 4 роки тому

    By far your best vocally.

  • @jesterscupcake
    @jesterscupcake 4 роки тому

    To see you do this in Romanian fills me with such happiness. Merci frumos Robyn!

  • @_txmry
    @_txmry 2 роки тому

    thank you very much, I wish you success in what you do, I'm from Romania and I greet you, very nice of you to sing this song 🥺💗🇷🇴

  • @reneff1
    @reneff1 4 роки тому

    Like, I can’t even explain how much you have transformed this song. It’s amazing and defiantly going in my rotation.

  • @grartarfixsalem1189
    @grartarfixsalem1189 4 роки тому

    such a beautiful voice

  • @rafah9696
    @rafah9696 4 роки тому

    BRAVO!!!

  • @im19ice3
    @im19ice3 4 роки тому

    just when i thought she couldnt get more iconic

  • @Shiftinggers
    @Shiftinggers 4 роки тому +4

    Robyn's Romanian is pretty spot-on, the title throw me off a little because Romanian folk music mostly uses flutes, cimbaloms and violins.
    Great cover nontheless

  • @kollorkid
    @kollorkid 4 роки тому

    i've been waiting for YEARS for this to pop up!!! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @penguinlover2k195
    @penguinlover2k195 4 роки тому

    I have to show this to my Romanian Friend

  • @naedolor
    @naedolor 4 роки тому +1

    She speaks better Romanian than some of the Romanian folks I know

  • @KISSame981
    @KISSame981 4 роки тому

    That wink at the end though

  • @paladinrose
    @paladinrose 4 роки тому

    O_O ....
    ....
    ....this is magic.

  • @wayner396
    @wayner396 4 роки тому

    I like it. Reminds me a lot of what postmodern jukebox does. I enjoy these little twists on songs

  • @dreamsscream
    @dreamsscream 4 роки тому

    I forgot about this song but used to know it perfectly in both the original language and English. I had to speed it up a little to get the old fun beat. Still gorgeous though

  • @lazypaladin
    @lazypaladin 2 роки тому

    *Never doubt Robyn!* This is easily the best of your work imo! Such a song as well! If you learnt the language just for this song, you've put in 200% effort compared to artists nowadays! 👌

  • @alinahritcu5001
    @alinahritcu5001 4 роки тому

    As a romanian, I'm very impressed with the effort you put into this. Awesome job!

  • @noram4213
    @noram4213 4 роки тому +3

    I'm from Romania, and the accent is pretty good, Robyn :)

  • @jackaboyx3
    @jackaboyx3 4 роки тому

    I absolutely love the spin on the time signature

  • @TranceGamerGirlTTV
    @TranceGamerGirlTTV 4 роки тому +2

    Love love love this!!! The song translations is actually very beautiful and sweet and this version really captures that!! Thank you for bringing this out of meme status!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @snazzyjazzyx6145
    @snazzyjazzyx6145 4 роки тому

    Oohhh my!!!! You gave this song such an elegant style to that is, utterly refreshing!! Would love for you to do the English version too

  • @drummerguy4032
    @drummerguy4032 4 роки тому

    I went into this expecting to be mildly amused. But this is actually a beautiful rendition. I'm impressed.

  • @beetee4295
    @beetee4295 3 роки тому

    Bravo!!

  • @mathieud.3217
    @mathieud.3217 4 роки тому +6

    Oh yeah!!

  • @mickflairdrip
    @mickflairdrip 4 роки тому +1

    This is absolutely amazing. I feel like I just drop mushrooms! She’s undeniable.

  • @kissouscaqlrig9551
    @kissouscaqlrig9551 4 роки тому +1

    J'apprécie beaucoup votre travail, C'est vraiment très beau.
    Merci.
    I love your work. It's really beautiful.
    Thanks.

  • @slyngn7847
    @slyngn7847 4 роки тому

    Listening to this cover and knowing the eng lyrics take a whole new meaning.

  • @gideonwood
    @gideonwood 4 роки тому

    Beautiful. Thank you, dear lady 😀 💖 🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @CelestialHate
    @CelestialHate 4 роки тому

    Great.. thank you. I am from Turkey but my grendfather's father came from Romania to here. :-)

  • @mikamike2776
    @mikamike2776 4 роки тому

    Incroyable ! A des années lumière de l'originale !!

  • @Dagonz32
    @Dagonz32 4 роки тому

    Man, Robyn... that was just beautiful. Thanks for doing this song.

  • @Henchman_Holding_Wrench
    @Henchman_Holding_Wrench 4 роки тому +1

    This is the song to try to sneak into your wedding for a slow dance. Let's see who's the first to notice.

  • @rokurokubi3273
    @rokurokubi3273 4 роки тому

    Gorgeous track. Lovely work from all involved.

  • @mikemason6069
    @mikemason6069 4 роки тому

    Hauntingly beautiful.

  • @zBijs
    @zBijs 4 роки тому

    I would not give more than 10 seconds to listen to this cover. (I like the original). But Robyn makes it wonderful.

  • @wojfer87
    @wojfer87 4 роки тому

    You are amazing!

  • @bebelusica
    @bebelusica 4 роки тому

    Very beautiful! Love from 🇷🇴

  • @lm7978
    @lm7978 4 роки тому

    This is absolutely gorgeous

  • @MrBogibog
    @MrBogibog 4 роки тому +2

    Pozdrav iz Srbije.

  • @Unmannedair
    @Unmannedair 4 роки тому

    Ok, not normally a fan of folk music, but I gotta say... Robyn... You nailed it!
    I can't speak a word of Romanian, but I know all the words to that song as well as the English translation. The thought of a fat kid joyfully bouncing on the internet still makes me smile. You guys rocked it.

  • @antoniomaccagnano6662
    @antoniomaccagnano6662 4 роки тому +3

    Magic cover, Robyn! 🤩👍🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @camillevoyage9727
    @camillevoyage9727 4 роки тому +15

    Omg I bought this O-Zone CD when I was little and I pretended I knew the lyrics lmao they had some good bops on that album besides this one tbh

    • @h3lblad3
      @h3lblad3 4 роки тому +4

      I still sing it at near 30 and I tell you that my pronunciation is atrocious and at times I sing the words wrong because I literally can't even understand the foreign sounds of the words.

  • @etherealgirl394
    @etherealgirl394 4 роки тому +1

    OH MY GOD YOU CAN LITERALLY DO EVERYTHING I LOVE THIS.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary 4 роки тому

    I have not idea what she is singing about, but the style of this whole performance is great.

  • @kittymervine6115
    @kittymervine6115 4 роки тому

    so beautiful....

  • @joseluque4094
    @joseluque4094 4 роки тому +1

    I love it and as always amazing what you are able to do with the songs surprising, unexpected and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @chocobosage
    @chocobosage 4 роки тому +5

    Completely reinvented this song, it sounds bearable now 😅😎

  • @Torchman92
    @Torchman92 4 роки тому

    Right in the memories :'( Where are those years I used to be young?

  • @ChrilleHop
    @ChrilleHop 4 роки тому

    I would love to dance a Vienna Waltz to that awesome song

  • @IcyBloodFyre
    @IcyBloodFyre 4 роки тому

    She nails the trickier words I'll give her that. Nice!

  • @rossigate2009
    @rossigate2009 4 роки тому

    I loved this song and she has made me fall in love with it all over.