King Krule - Imagine by John Lennon

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2021
  • recorded in sweat, last summer, for a friend.
    Artwork by Jack Marshall

КОМЕНТАРІ • 571

  • @etredanslalune111
    @etredanslalune111 8 місяців тому +230

    My heart aches for the people of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Haiti, Somalia (and all others I may have missed). I wish I could end all suffering. Praying for humanity, always

    • @WHEREIS7
      @WHEREIS7 7 місяців тому +1

      🇨🇩

    • @FUCKINGDOUG
      @FUCKINGDOUG 7 місяців тому +8

      What about Israel

    • @DylanHagen-to5ns
      @DylanHagen-to5ns 6 місяців тому +7

      Ukraine??

    • @MusashiW-ec2yn
      @MusashiW-ec2yn 4 місяці тому

      two polar opposites of humanity. It's just shit that one has power over the other.

    • @Ayman-od8rs
      @Ayman-od8rs 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@FUCKINGDOUGWhat about Israel? Has your opinion changed these past 5/6 months

  • @falsegarden
    @falsegarden 3 роки тому +2027

    i want to hear a krulified version of every beatles song now this shit rocks

    • @synthmalicious7541
      @synthmalicious7541 3 роки тому +86

      Would love to hear a Krule version of Strawberry Fields, or I Am The Walrus, or any psychedelic Beatles song for that matter

    • @luizcastrocovarde
      @luizcastrocovarde 3 роки тому +20

      @@synthmalicious7541 or 'because' or 'nowhere man' or 'the fool on the hill' or 'a day in the life'

    • @pavanramakumar5962
      @pavanramakumar5962 3 роки тому +33

      krulified haha

    • @josh5868
      @josh5868 3 роки тому +17

      blue jay way would be insane

    • @maddeypuppets
      @maddeypuppets 3 роки тому +15

      this isnt a beatles song

  • @L3ONWORLD
    @L3ONWORLD 3 роки тому +1290

    Archys child must sleep so blessed

    • @givenchymamajama3859
      @givenchymamajama3859 3 роки тому +4

      Facts

    • @lordquas9997
      @lordquas9997 3 роки тому +66

      Keep forgetting he’s got a kid

    • @aguy1160
      @aguy1160 3 роки тому +1

      @@lordquas9997 why?

    • @lordquas9997
      @lordquas9997 3 роки тому +88

      @@aguy1160 idk in my mind this guy is 18 so it’s hard to remember he has a child

    • @tinyybiceps
      @tinyybiceps 3 роки тому +20

      His music makes me feel like I'm 18, living some kind of fresh fun social and full life, so I kind of get it lol

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend 3 роки тому +604

    I honestly thought this would be fake. How gorgeous

  • @dymmalowitz5465
    @dymmalowitz5465 3 роки тому +136

    The Velvet Undergound vibe is absolutely there

  • @hudcantlift5122
    @hudcantlift5122 3 роки тому +221

    it sounds like a tired, less optimistic, yet persevering cover. Love it

  • @radioheadfan6965
    @radioheadfan6965 3 роки тому +397

    thank u archy

  • @lordoftherats
    @lordoftherats 3 роки тому +654

    That one guitar tone is so indescribable yet so beautiful. Sounds like a abstract painting

    • @defoperator7993
      @defoperator7993 3 роки тому +21

      So overused in guitar music these days wish someone would invent something new

    • @user-xu4xw6jm7d
      @user-xu4xw6jm7d 3 роки тому +3

      @@defoperator7993 lol fr

    • @defoperator7993
      @defoperator7993 3 роки тому +10

      @@user-xu4xw6jm7d Mac demarclown tone

    • @Iglooo666
      @Iglooo666 3 роки тому +81

      @@defoperator7993 I feel like some artists can represent the sound well. King Krule does it amazingly. But fuck bands like boy Pablo just riding on that Mac vibe.

    • @bruhalex8931
      @bruhalex8931 3 роки тому +63

      @@defoperator7993 if it sounds good, it sounds good.

  • @yaboyMAP
    @yaboyMAP 3 роки тому +216

    still got the Man Alive aesthetics in this song, love it.

  • @randallrohr623
    @randallrohr623 3 роки тому +147

    This is the only cover of Imagine I’ve ever liked. Everyone else’s feels so corny. This felt really genuine and I love how original it sounded.

    • @bertolaci9509
      @bertolaci9509 Рік тому +5

      I'm not a big fan of the original, but this one is so beautiful, so peaceful

  • @willtruman8540
    @willtruman8540 3 роки тому +343

    A guy randomly gave archy’s friend a bag of records at Peckham rye station in that bag was imagine by John Lennon. On that particular version of the album was a early studio session of the song imagine that is very raw and unfinished. Archy is a big fan of that particular album so it’s really interesting to see his take on this song.

    • @chadbardwell3845
      @chadbardwell3845 3 роки тому

      What's the album?

    • @willtruman8540
      @willtruman8540 3 роки тому +20

      @@chadbardwell3845 imagine but it’s the version with his studio recordings. If you want to hear Archy talk about it listen to his beats one interview it’s towards the end.

    • @laussethecat
      @laussethecat 3 роки тому +1

      I've heard the 'imagine demo', this cover is much more like that than the studio release we all know

    • @bkvisuals7627
      @bkvisuals7627 3 роки тому +4

      woah, insightful. how do you know all this

  • @kayden6099
    @kayden6099 3 роки тому +176

    Do you guys remember when In the beginning of quarantine all the rich tone-deaf celebrities sang this song and completely ruined it. Yeah they just saved this song. thank you king krule. ❤️

    • @falsegarden
      @falsegarden 3 роки тому +14

      that was the worst thing i've ever seen hahaha, i'm glad krule redeemed this song

  • @donalias812
    @donalias812 3 роки тому +72

    Everywhere at the End of Krule,
    just needs to deconstruct it self to fade away

  • @the_CHAR_official
    @the_CHAR_official 3 роки тому +1202

    My grandma passed away midnight last night and I woke up to this song ❤️

  • @frogdude2150
    @frogdude2150 3 роки тому +170

    I lost a friend recently, and king krule played at his funeral. I love this cover because the song reminds me of his optimism and acceptance of everyone.

    • @Xyreqa
      @Xyreqa 3 роки тому +8

      Fuck really? Sorry for your loss. Did he know him?

    • @danijelcerkic273
      @danijelcerkic273 3 роки тому +10

      what song? sorry for your loss mate.

    • @ToneGaming8778
      @ToneGaming8778 Рік тому +12

      That’s beautiful, I would want him to play at mine (or bladee)

    • @benrakusin7900
      @benrakusin7900 Рік тому +11

      @@ToneGaming8778 dawg

    • @thompyle7636
      @thompyle7636 8 місяців тому +4

      @@ToneGaming8778 dawg

  • @ciarannolan5515
    @ciarannolan5515 3 роки тому +331

    the algorithm doing bits for once

    • @inteljumperxx
      @inteljumperxx 3 роки тому +2

      Welcome to king krule friend, now time to check out all of his music and his 4 other sobriquets (^:

    • @Otie64
      @Otie64 3 роки тому +3

      @@inteljumperxx doesn't he have like at least 8?
      king krule
      zoo kid
      djjdsports
      archy marshall
      return of the pimp shrimp
      dik ooz
      lank slacks
      edgar the beatmaker
      edgar the breathtaker
      hypnodisc

    • @theknownunknown9883
      @theknownunknown9883 3 роки тому

      @@Otie64 damn, no way? guess im taking a tumble down the rabbit hole that is king krule

  • @Papabandana
    @Papabandana Рік тому +30

    As a child, I would listen to John Lennon singing this and fall asleep happily.
    Now, as a man in my 20’s , Hearing King Krule sing it makes me want to cry myself to sleep.
    Beautiful rendition, beautiful.

  • @jazzkat8322
    @jazzkat8322 3 роки тому +247

    The best cover I have heard of this song I must say

    • @theepicpandagaming4you541
      @theepicpandagaming4you541 3 роки тому +2

      Fr

    • @user-of9mh7du5s
      @user-of9mh7du5s 3 роки тому

      Don’t look back in anger is better

    • @jazzkat8322
      @jazzkat8322 3 роки тому +10

      @@user-of9mh7du5s That's your opinion man and I respect it😊

    • @kaizokuAUTO
      @kaizokuAUTO 3 роки тому

      Better than the original.

    • @jazzkat8322
      @jazzkat8322 3 роки тому +1

      @@kaizokuAUTO That too could be said or just unique and good in its own way☺

  • @josephpatterson959
    @josephpatterson959 3 роки тому +327

    This is so 2021... a distorted vague sound of the past :( Beautiful though

  • @LauraLeighLux
    @LauraLeighLux 3 роки тому +153

    Recently lost a close childhood friend to a freak accident in Hawaii. He would’ve like this song, thanks kk

    • @jackp2638
      @jackp2638 3 роки тому +13

      Sorry for your loss friend, I’m sure he is in a better place. Cherish the memories.

    • @falsegarden
      @falsegarden 3 роки тому +6

      that sucks man, i'm glad peoples' music can help with trauma like that

  • @angelique8045
    @angelique8045 3 роки тому +88

    jesus christ im levitating

  • @meepmeep6494
    @meepmeep6494 3 роки тому +180

    laying on the floor , staring at the ceiling

    • @JM-nz7tx
      @JM-nz7tx 3 роки тому

      Lmao I thought I was the only one staring at the ceiling while listening

    • @ohvnaq
      @ohvnaq 3 роки тому

      it's "lying", not "laying"

    • @minaramirez6691
      @minaramirez6691 3 роки тому

      did the same, felt magical

    • @rory718
      @rory718 3 роки тому

      @@ohvnaq it can be both

    • @ohvnaq
      @ohvnaq 3 роки тому

      @@rory718 nope dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/lay-or-lie

  • @ernestotorres7672
    @ernestotorres7672 3 роки тому +133

    Stay Krule, King.

  • @callummoodley6311
    @callummoodley6311 3 роки тому +47

    I wish this dropped on new years , would've been the perfect ending credits music for 2020 with an optimistic look towards 2021. I used to spend new years celebrating with friends and family but this past new years I spent alone in my room , this song would've been such a trip to listen to in that moment

    • @pedroo255
      @pedroo255 Рік тому +4

      hope you are alright mate

  • @mysteryme6655
    @mysteryme6655 3 роки тому +22

    King Krule is everything I hope I could ever become one day. Not copy his style. But, to give the energy he does, to drag us into the sounds of his soul, is what I hope one day my existence can do for another person.

  • @slapbass9125
    @slapbass9125 3 роки тому +63

    I never thought I'd like anyone else's rendition of Imagine, but this is great.

    • @welpiguess
      @welpiguess Рік тому +1

      theres many great renditions a random one that comes to mind is Elvis Presley's private home recording

  • @R3CK0N3R96
    @R3CK0N3R96 3 роки тому +62

    Thank god you weren't part of that mass celebrity video singing this song. This is so much better

  • @BNoble86
    @BNoble86 3 роки тому +173

    This is basically Lou Reed.
    And I'm more than okay with that.

    • @jojoslatinadventures8697
      @jojoslatinadventures8697 3 роки тому

      True!

    • @d2xr
      @d2xr 3 роки тому +4

      No he’s Archy Ivan Marshall

    • @sheepyboy1614
      @sheepyboy1614 3 роки тому +2

      what lou reed songs sound similar to this? I havent listened to him before and curious

    • @d2xr
      @d2xr 3 роки тому +6

      @@sheepyboy1614 I don’t think they sound similar at all

    • @KSacki
      @KSacki 3 роки тому +1

      The fuck's going on with your ears?

  • @lavalampsucculent2996
    @lavalampsucculent2996 3 роки тому +9

    I cried the first time I heard this. Walking home to the room I was renting in the city that I couldn’t afford with flatmates I never spoke to, all by myself

  • @ariannaceccarelli5308
    @ariannaceccarelli5308 3 роки тому +28

    That’s really great, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear this cover in some movie in the future

  • @haydenzima9340
    @haydenzima9340 3 роки тому +180

    I feel for that giant. Sitting in a world so big yet so small. Looking up at the sky and picturing paradise. Same here man

  • @diegodominguez45
    @diegodominguez45 3 роки тому +37

    Crying? Me? No? There’s something in my eye

  • @pipeandslippersman
    @pipeandslippersman 3 роки тому +10

    can't listen to the original of this song since we buried my dear old mother in law, this will do nicely! this kid is the best thing to come out of the UK indie scene in years....

    • @whimbox9648
      @whimbox9648 3 роки тому

      I'm sorry about your mother in law, what does she have to do with the original?

  • @Hamza52199
    @Hamza52199 3 роки тому +15

    Bro my teacher used to play this to us every single morning in year 3. This song means a lot to me and this rendition is beautiful. Thank you Mrs Johnson where ever you are, and thank you Archy.

    • @alias4607
      @alias4607 Рік тому

      Mr. Lennon deserves a bit of credit too :D

    • @mackies3086
      @mackies3086 Рік тому

      ⁠he meant john

  • @frankpaulus7205
    @frankpaulus7205 3 роки тому +7

    there exist millions of boring covers of imagine, now this is the first really innovative and original version of it. i assume that john lennon would like this version :-) archy you are genius

  • @kekeghoul
    @kekeghoul 3 роки тому +8

    when i need him the most, he's always there.
    i love you archy

  • @sylvainscs7664
    @sylvainscs7664 3 роки тому +9

    I listen to this song before I fall aslep, best way to go in the dream world

  • @elladehner9532
    @elladehner9532 Рік тому +4

    Coming back to this everyday until he releases on Spotify. I just met him and band on Sunday. I wish I wouldve asked him about this cover.

  • @benjamin45554
    @benjamin45554 3 роки тому +46

    archy almosts sounds like leonard cohen somehow

  • @zerkamusica6960
    @zerkamusica6960 3 роки тому +18

    Nobody:
    Lennon meeting the chorus/vibrato pedal:

  • @ashtonyoung
    @ashtonyoung 3 роки тому +102

    EDIT: For the guitar tab, I just uploaded a video on my channel with tabs and explanation!
    Here's the Chords:
    Verse is C Maj to F maj with the fifth in the root (G and C, respectfully).
    Next part is: F Maj, A min, D min, G maj(6) that then changes to G Dom7.
    Last part is: F maj, G maj, C maj, E Dom7.

  • @zaartz2305
    @zaartz2305 3 роки тому +7

    oh fucj this is so good man im literally listning to this starin at my ceiling and just having a good time thank you so much mr krule i appreciate this cover greatly

  • @roccoventra8596
    @roccoventra8596 3 роки тому +6

    This might be one of my favourite covers of all time

  • @johnpaul160
    @johnpaul160 3 роки тому +31

    NO WAY HE DID THIS

  • @reubenc0039
    @reubenc0039 3 роки тому +120

    i'd be all over this even more if i was still in year 10 and living draped in angst. this was unexpected!

    • @tapangasoul6928
      @tapangasoul6928 3 роки тому +6

      ...what

    • @laceyvideos
      @laceyvideos 3 роки тому +1

      ....just enjoy the music

    • @pino5787
      @pino5787 3 роки тому +3

      I feel u all I did early high school was listen to king krule

    • @reubenc0039
      @reubenc0039 3 роки тому +6

      @@pino5787 yeah. i was so angry back then haha. king krule doesn't have the same meaning to me nowadays, but i still hope to see him live at some point lol i bought tickets before covid

    • @orpheusandtherecluse6123
      @orpheusandtherecluse6123 3 роки тому

      @@laceyvideos its a joke

  • @Iglooo666
    @Iglooo666 3 роки тому +4

    Wasn't expecting much yet here I am with tears in my eyes.

  • @Habteuchlieb
    @Habteuchlieb 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for your work.i really honor and appreciate it
    i think the mood truly fits the mood of the last couple of months..
    still such a true song

  • @Harmoneyy222
    @Harmoneyy222 Рік тому +1

    Hauntingly lucid, Delicate, Unforgettable ~ Timeless Ease Xx

  • @cassievaldez6347
    @cassievaldez6347 3 роки тому +2

    This causes me to reflect and allows me to appreciate. Thank u king

  • @makaylab1836
    @makaylab1836 3 роки тому +10

    staring at my ceiling to this

    • @Alex-wg2fh
      @Alex-wg2fh 3 роки тому +1

      hope ur feelin better

  • @incoherentscreaming2085
    @incoherentscreaming2085 3 роки тому +83

    Stay safe archy

  • @eatme2drinkme
    @eatme2drinkme 3 роки тому

    beautiful.. Hes an amazing person i cant even explain

  • @yakopanen6596
    @yakopanen6596 3 роки тому +1

    I really admire you Archy, thanks for all you do.

  • @Eddgore
    @Eddgore 3 роки тому +2

    Man, it's gorgeous !

  • @oscardedaranyi986
    @oscardedaranyi986 3 роки тому +1

    literal goosebumps when he comes in

  • @liquidscenery
    @liquidscenery 3 роки тому +22

    I'm not crying, you are

  • @shannonfleming7190
    @shannonfleming7190 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best ones yet ❤️:(

  • @PaulSkies
    @PaulSkies 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing, just what I needed.

  • @kidsnas504
    @kidsnas504 4 місяці тому

    i cant stop coming back to this cover

  • @idlyblare
    @idlyblare 3 роки тому +1

    STRAIGHT CHILLS LOVE THIS

  • @Dantheman0130
    @Dantheman0130 2 місяці тому

    His music always heals me :)

  • @ignaciopozo4159
    @ignaciopozo4159 3 роки тому +3

    so lovely 🥰

  • @pibesi
    @pibesi 3 місяці тому +1

    Imagine there's no countries
    It isn't hard to do
    Nothing to kill or die for
    And no religion, too
    Imagine all the people
    Livin' life in peace
    You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one
    I hope someday you'll join us
    And the world will be as one
    Imagine no possessions
    I wonder if you can
    No need for greed or hunger
    A brotherhood of man
    Imagine all the people
    Sharing all this earth with
    You
    You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one
    I hope someday you'll join us
    And the world will live as one

  • @araciao5593
    @araciao5593 3 роки тому +1

    A hidden gem!

  • @borissmalov5085
    @borissmalov5085 3 роки тому +5

    I have this on repeat

  • @cerys9476
    @cerys9476 3 роки тому +1

    i love this so much, the beginning really reminds me of katy song by the red house painters and now im dying to hear archy's take on that

  • @swettyspaghtti
    @swettyspaghtti 3 роки тому +12

    i prefer this version and im old. imagine that

  • @yecnad2227
    @yecnad2227 3 роки тому +61

    I still can’t get Natalie portman singing the line “nothing to live or die for” in her SoCal vocal fry voice out of my head

    • @yeetboi9817
      @yeetboi9817 3 роки тому +2

      Jesus that's ruined this song

    • @nitro3921
      @nitro3921 3 роки тому +2

      can i get some context pls lol

    • @yecnad2227
      @yecnad2227 3 роки тому +3

      @@nitro3921 Gal Gadot’s celeb version of this song

  • @liquidscenery
    @liquidscenery 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this ❤

  • @suaryps
    @suaryps 3 роки тому +7

    this is so comfy

  • @pauljennyd7448
    @pauljennyd7448 3 роки тому +1

    I'm stuck in the ether how is this so good

  • @PedroPetracco
    @PedroPetracco 3 роки тому +3

    Meio ABAPORÚ essa capa! Atóron. Dale Jack Marshall
    Cover art is all ABAPORÚ! Love it. Cheers Jack Marshall

  • @moltoni6706
    @moltoni6706 3 роки тому +1

    that instrumental is so beautiful

  • @matmallon
    @matmallon 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for thiz man, love your work. your music has been really helpful dealing with the lockdowns

  • @mxechina
    @mxechina 3 роки тому +3

    ive listened every day since this was released

  • @kemiarojojoye1739
    @kemiarojojoye1739 3 роки тому

    this is so beautiful

  • @harlsmusic
    @harlsmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Such a great cover

  • @elijosef822
    @elijosef822 3 роки тому +2

    wow...this is amazing

  • @corndogsanchez2752
    @corndogsanchez2752 3 роки тому +6

    Hypnotic and calming; just what I need these days.

  • @packetmuncher2404
    @packetmuncher2404 3 роки тому +1

    So comforting

  • @mattp5329
    @mattp5329 7 місяців тому +2

    Imagine he was allowed to drop this on spotify

  • @thalieletalu5479
    @thalieletalu5479 3 роки тому +2

    i love this song and your voice is wonderful

    • @deorty
      @deorty Рік тому

      This isn’t him singing this, it’s king krule

  • @wefllagn1508
    @wefllagn1508 3 роки тому

    i needed this in my life

  • @noahsabadish3812
    @noahsabadish3812 3 роки тому +3

    these lyrics hit harder with every passing day

  • @maxinepower1743
    @maxinepower1743 2 роки тому +1

    Gonna play this exactly on new years

  • @roni6135
    @roni6135 3 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @paulbali9998
    @paulbali9998 3 роки тому

    oh those guitars! lovverly

  • @noodles3371
    @noodles3371 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodnessssss the king! Wow archy aka king krule never disappoints man 😏🔥

  • @ohbaby6560
    @ohbaby6560 3 роки тому +1

    This song gives me a feeling from the past maybe the person I lost a long time my uncle my best friend the person that took care of me when I was a child unfortunately he died in his sleep I remember I tried to wake him up I was so young to know what happened until we got to the ER . still brings me tears till this day rest easy uncle thank you so much for the beautiful memories.

    • @slushy
      @slushy 3 роки тому

      so sorry for your loss man. hope this song can bring some good emotions in the mix of all those memories.

  • @hopeforhunter9406
    @hopeforhunter9406 3 роки тому

    I love this man

  • @stankhandle
    @stankhandle 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @Blaver
    @Blaver 3 роки тому +27

    i’ve ascended

  • @eduardomorel9554
    @eduardomorel9554 3 роки тому +1

    q bomba, te salió de maravilla

  • @truthspitting5396
    @truthspitting5396 3 роки тому +9

    different level of art. This is real music.

  • @jackmcgoldrick2716
    @jackmcgoldrick2716 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful. and the artwork's very good too. very guston

  • @qqqmyes4509
    @qqqmyes4509 3 роки тому +10

    I’d just like to thank King Krule for producing Death Whistles by Earl Sweatshirt

  • @edwardcooper500
    @edwardcooper500 3 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @alec6177
    @alec6177 3 роки тому +1

    Nice version 😍

  • @yaboyMAP
    @yaboyMAP 3 роки тому +3

    this was good, archy. think it’s time for a krule rendition of I am the walrus next

  • @MayaAshAnimation
    @MayaAshAnimation 3 роки тому

    Underrated piece