Arcade Fire - As It Was (Harry Styles cover) on Radio 2

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2025

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  • @svengijengi8804
    @svengijengi8804 2 роки тому +1400

    I can’t believe how much this sounds like an original Arcade Fire song

    • @VictorBerquez
      @VictorBerquez 2 роки тому +21

      Good song is a good song. Doesn't matter who sings it

    • @truelovewontwait
      @truelovewontwait 2 роки тому +32

      @@VictorBerquez thats not true. There are so many bad cover versions out there

    • @VictorBerquez
      @VictorBerquez 2 роки тому +5

      @@truelovewontwait agree, but Arcade Fire covered it because it is a good song. Generally, bands don’t cover bad songs

    • @QueenColeBleu
      @QueenColeBleu 2 роки тому +2

      I woke up with this tune in my head today! I didn't even care for it that much at 1st 😄

    • @demnsweat
      @demnsweat 2 роки тому +7

      AF definitely made this song their own 🔥

  • @koghito
    @koghito 2 роки тому +1564

    The crossover we didn't know we needed, but the one we deserve.

    • @panamera2467
      @panamera2467 2 роки тому +2

      I like the version by the other guy, what was his name? Robin

    • @Pumpmaster77
      @Pumpmaster77 2 роки тому +3

      Right?! Totally unexpected, and a blast to hear.

    • @mourning01
      @mourning01 2 роки тому

      I feel this

    • @eevae
      @eevae 2 роки тому

      We SO needed this

    • @nikochargazia9072
      @nikochargazia9072 2 роки тому +1

      I know, right? 💯

  • @hey_ramis89
    @hey_ramis89 2 роки тому +969

    This could be a great song of Arcade Fire. It fits so good in their style.

    • @dannygrio
      @dannygrio 2 роки тому +32

      you are spot on. I think they know this as well and thats why they are singing now. Could totally be an Arcade Fire song.

    • @willholmes2
      @willholmes2 2 роки тому +34

      I think they said it reminded them of a Strokes style song and they wanted to cover it. Definitely getting Strokes vibes from it.

    • @anitapricecheck9554
      @anitapricecheck9554 2 роки тому +11

      (Or Killers)

    • @mungofinalfi4480
      @mungofinalfi4480 2 роки тому +13

      @@willholmes2 Yup. It's got a common Julian Casablancas chord progression.
      It sounds quite a lot like a Albert Hammond Jr. type of song as well...Which often sounds a lot like The Strokes. ; D

    • @plastic_cleopatra
      @plastic_cleopatra 2 роки тому +3

      @@willholmes2 FYI The Strokes "covered" As It Was

  • @fulstaak
    @fulstaak 2 роки тому +219

    If I was Harry Styles I'd be beyond honored to have this amazing band play one of my songs. What a gift to all of us. Much love.

    • @riotambopata2772
      @riotambopata2772 2 роки тому +5

      Agreed. And in return he covered Wet Leg's Wet Dream. As a new band, imagine how they felt

    • @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington
      @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Рік тому

      i serioulsy doubt that. he seems like a complete knob.

    • @fulstaak
      @fulstaak Рік тому

      @@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Dude, that's the lead singer of the band Arcade Fire. This is an amazing band. They won a Grammy for Album of the year with The Suburbs, Brit Awards foreign album of the year, got tons of nominations worldwide, their debut album Funeral is considered one of the best of the 2000s... No music noob here except you maybe not knowing about this band 😝 but it's never too late.

    • @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington
      @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Рік тому +1

      I agree bro. I was responding to that other guy who brought up that horrendous band wet leg.@@fulstaak

    • @fulstaak
      @fulstaak Рік тому

      @@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington ah, nevermind lol

  • @fearnothing3798
    @fearnothing3798 2 роки тому +96

    When Arcade fire are covering your music you know your doing something right .

  • @guilhemherisson3254
    @guilhemherisson3254 2 роки тому +277

    Having Arcade Fire cover your song is an honour but at the same time you need to be ok with the fact that it's their song now.

    • @alain_de_frothcorn
      @alain_de_frothcorn 2 роки тому +6

      Will they spend 15 weeks at No 1 with it?

    • @michaelgrant2132
      @michaelgrant2132 Рік тому +2

      Good cover but the original cannot be bettered.

    • @policedog4030
      @policedog4030 11 місяців тому +1

      Tempted to say the same thing about Paramour's cover of "Burning Down the House" recorded at Henson Studios

  • @591350
    @591350 2 роки тому +381

    This was cool. Really liked what they did with the strings near the end of the second verse. Loved seeing all the different instruments coming together. The bells, the xylophone! Very talented.

    • @bubuds
      @bubuds 6 місяців тому

      Do you know who played the Xylophone?

  • @AnaLuiza-nx2id
    @AnaLuiza-nx2id 2 роки тому +293

    This is the official version for me now (Although I love Harry's version). Also, imagine Harry covering 'The Suburbs'!

    • @ashleym4084
      @ashleym4084 2 роки тому +1

      Omg yessssssss

    • @nicolebarrasse7158
      @nicolebarrasse7158 2 роки тому +2

      Helllll yes! Maybe he'll do some arcade fire song in response! I'd love to see him do any of theirs!

    • @flardy9289
      @flardy9289 2 роки тому

      @paul5015You definitely can in this context

  • @emilia.sunflower6921
    @emilia.sunflower6921 2 роки тому +226

    Two of my favourite artists coming together like this? I can't. Love it!!

    • @felipepereiradesousa9879
      @felipepereiradesousa9879 2 роки тому

      It would be weird and took me 3 years to enjoy it.

    • @emiliosanchez5373
      @emiliosanchez5373 2 роки тому +2

      Literally crying

    • @sratus
      @sratus 2 роки тому +2

      Bizarre to me how anyone could rank a great a band as Arcade Fire alongside a TV boyband product

    • @emilia.sunflower6921
      @emilia.sunflower6921 2 роки тому +5

      @@sratus I'm not pretentious about music anymore. And clearly Arcade Fire is not either, so why should you be? 🙃

    • @sratus
      @sratus 2 роки тому

      @@emilia.sunflower6921 It's not pretentious to think something is shite.

  • @Despair505
    @Despair505 2 роки тому +136

    The original is great, but this one is incredible. I love how Arcade Fire they made it sound.
    And you know, everything is better with strings, and a xylophone, why not.

  • @ShoTgUn851112
    @ShoTgUn851112 2 роки тому +54

    The drummer does a fantastic job on that track. Pretty good cover altogether.

    • @itsamazeofmirrors
      @itsamazeofmirrors 6 місяців тому +2

      Jeremy Gara is one of the most underrated drummers around. the power and precision he has is very special.

    • @dc2444
      @dc2444 24 дні тому

      Agreed this is what sold me on this rendition. Love where he took it

  • @soph2828
    @soph2828 2 роки тому +30

    I love how every song arcade fire cover they make it sound like it’s their own song

  • @ericfoster8411
    @ericfoster8411 2 роки тому +59

    I’m floored by this. Been an arcade fire fan since like 2003. And I really do love Harry styles whole vibe a lot. So this is hitting a spot I didn’t know even existed

  • @dkmu6
    @dkmu6 2 роки тому +67

    This is fantastic! Arcade Fire is one of my favorite about 10 years. And I just opened to listen to Harry Styles last year. He's tatented.

  • @gibsterzz
    @gibsterzz 2 роки тому +27

    the collab i never knew i needed. wow I LOVE THIS

  • @gregtai7750
    @gregtai7750 2 роки тому +24

    never thought i need this and boom arcade fire covering harry styles

  • @CesarUlpiano
    @CesarUlpiano Рік тому +10

    I'm a guy who grew up listening to metal, over the years I opened up to other styles, I learned to value and love pop. Having said that, I must say that this cover has an impressive quality, it is harmonious, delicate, but powerful, it respects the essence of the original version, but gives it its own stamp. masterly. Congratulations friends of Arcade Fire.

    • @BrendaDrumm
      @BrendaDrumm 9 місяців тому +1

      Im 74 lol love arcade fire this song is better than harrys 😂

  • @saras.5619
    @saras.5619 2 роки тому +17

    Amazing!! Especially in love with Jeremy and Sarah's performance!!!

  • @chrisclare2689
    @chrisclare2689 2 роки тому +23

    unreal. the song is incredible so it is only fitting an incredible band covers it. Love from Canada!

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 2 роки тому +148

    More than a dash of “The Cure” added to Harry’s milkshake me thinks….Very very well done indeed guys!

  • @ptomazsjr
    @ptomazsjr 5 місяців тому +1

    This interpretation was a masterpiece! A tribute to this song by Harry Styles.

  • @imsorryyouexperiencedthat
    @imsorryyouexperiencedthat 2 роки тому +29

    NO WAYYY !!! I love Harry + Arcade Fire is my favourite band, wow this totally sounds like an original AF song. Very well performed!

  • @AlissaCytandorkyboxx
    @AlissaCytandorkyboxx 2 роки тому +12

    Being under 25 and hearing this reminds me of the feeling of joy you see your parents experiencing in concert photos, like an unknown nostalgia of hearing something after you've grown older & had a family and then going to a reunion concert with your kids, enjoying and reliving those moments 💕✨

  • @ericfoster8411
    @ericfoster8411 2 роки тому +15

    It’s just soooo fitting. I hope they find a way to do this together with Harry live at some point. My weirdo brain would melt

  • @mirelleferraz2346
    @mirelleferraz2346 2 роки тому +73

    When I heard this song for the firt time, I felt something familiar with the Arcade Fire's music - especially by the Suburbs album and "Ready to Start" chords.
    Watch this cover just made 100% sense to me and fits perfectly to the band as an old sweater.
    You're amazing, guys! Cant wait to see you all in Brazil (again) 🥰🇧🇷

    • @caro_arh
      @caro_arh 2 роки тому +1

      I agree!

    • @nicemimomisu
      @nicemimomisu 2 роки тому

      Same, I just got around to watch the Styles video today because I remembered Arcade Fire covered it. And within a few seconds of the original a easily figured what the cover is gonna sound like. cool :)

    • @mysticalquilava
      @mysticalquilava 2 роки тому

      It’s the come to Brazil thing but un ironically lol

  • @jpmapachin
    @jpmapachin 2 роки тому +3

    This is the kind of songs that totally changes the way that you appreciate an artist.

  • @janesweeney9475
    @janesweeney9475 2 роки тому +55

    This is fabulous! I love Arcade Fire & Harry! Win win 🙌🏻

  • @fernzee
    @fernzee 2 роки тому +4

    FIRST AURORA NOW ARCADE FIRE? we are being so well fed, amazing artists all of them❤❤❤

  • @myluresstuckinatree2111
    @myluresstuckinatree2111 Рік тому +4

    Love a cover version like this one. An artist or band not imitating the original but successfully making the song their own.

  • @hujinom
    @hujinom Рік тому +2

    This is one of the best compliments an artist can make to another artist to cover one of your songs

  • @mariafernandarodriguez408
    @mariafernandarodriguez408 2 роки тому +18

    This cover is SO GOOD

  • @jin6000
    @jin6000 Рік тому +3

    God I love this band. Such joy and inspiration lives within their music, even when they are covering someone else.

  • @samaramurray5583
    @samaramurray5583 2 роки тому +6

    the subtle lyric changes 😍

  • @tedriding
    @tedriding 6 місяців тому +2

    What can you say...my Dad ..god bless him...liked arcade fire...at age 78 he went and bought wake up...hope you like this one DADDIO...MATE...MISS YOU

  • @allenmack3428
    @allenmack3428 2 роки тому +22

    Great song, and great to hear/ see it. Hadn’t ever heard the original, what a great pop song this is and Harry Styles original version is brilliant.

  • @karlafernanda312
    @karlafernanda312 2 роки тому +52

    No sabía que necesitaba este cover hasta que lo escuché, el mejor crossover, me encantaaa 💖

  • @snehithachoutpally3981
    @snehithachoutpally3981 2 роки тому +8

    I cannot stop listening to it

  • @lucixrock
    @lucixrock 2 роки тому +19

    I'm a Harry's fan but I think you did a great job adding that rock touch we all need. Love It!

  • @edogenescavalcanti785
    @edogenescavalcanti785 2 роки тому +39

    Literalmente um exemplo de como melhorar ainda mais algo que já era perfeito!!! Show demais

  • @ghostie7790
    @ghostie7790 2 роки тому +13

    I LOVE they way the rolled through this like a race horse!! I love this.

  • @somisomi62
    @somisomi62 2 роки тому +7

    This sounds just like any Arcade Fire track. I never though it would fit them so good

  • @helenakemp7609
    @helenakemp7609 2 роки тому +10

    I LOVE ARCADE FIRE my heart needed this ❤️

  • @chatarinana3260
    @chatarinana3260 2 роки тому +5

    I can't stop moving my body, my head, my hand, and dancing🕺💃👯

  • @willylimond191
    @willylimond191 2 роки тому +13

    Arcade Fire, los amo son tremenda banda de Rock, su sonido es increíble, y hacen transportar me a otra dimensión desconocida 😊🌷❤️

  • @mez_does9722
    @mez_does9722 Рік тому +1

    Harry, pleeeeeeeaaaaase cover Arcade Fire. This is an awesome cover. My God!

  • @evelyncantwell1602
    @evelyncantwell1602 2 роки тому +2

    the crossover we always needed 😌🫶🫶💛🌘

  • @christipping7094
    @christipping7094 2 роки тому +5

    The perfect cover of a perfect pop song 🎵 👌 respect is due .

  • @sarahkimberley9375
    @sarahkimberley9375 2 роки тому +6

    This has got to be the best cover i have ever heard 💥💥💥

  • @edithfernandez1393
    @edithfernandez1393 2 роки тому +1

    Arcade Fire you'll are an out standing
    band,You'll r so talanted with your instruments n your beats r so accurate. I like the way the song was sung "As it was" by the artist his voice was awsome.

  • @giusigurl7971
    @giusigurl7971 2 роки тому +10

    i love this song so much and love that they covered it. so brilliant. and they brought their flavour to it just perfectly. : )))

  • @LateMaybe
    @LateMaybe 2 роки тому +1

    It's one thing to like a song; it's another when your favorite band covers it, and your 'reading' of the tune gets confirmed.

  • @rohaniecampbell5372
    @rohaniecampbell5372 2 роки тому +1

    arcade fire just bring such joy to everything they touch

  • @areliluna9476
    @areliluna9476 2 роки тому +13

    Te amo Arcade Fire 💙

  • @tsp1899
    @tsp1899 2 роки тому +22

    Subieron a otro nivel esta gran cancion 🖤🖤🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

  • @mynameisjongreen
    @mynameisjongreen 2 роки тому +2

    Whoda thunk, shortly before Arcade Fire won Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy's for The Suburbs, a young Harry Styles was audiioning for Series 7 of X Factor in the UK. 12 years later and here's Arcade Fire covering Harry's song not long before he then took home the Grammy for Album of the Year himself for this very album.

  • @JB-wp3ho
    @JB-wp3ho Рік тому +1

    This song is a jam (for a pop song) - but next level when played with real instruments. Beautiful!

  • @marcei7580
    @marcei7580 2 роки тому +14

    Holdin' me back
    Gravity's holdin' me back
    I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
    Why don't we leave it at that?
    Nothin' to say
    When everything gets in the way
    Seems you cannot be replaced
    And I'm the one who will stay, oh-oh-oh
    In this world, it's just us
    You know it's not the same as it was
    In this world, it's just us
    You know it's not the same as it was
    As it was, as it was
    You know it's not the same
    Answer the phone
    "Harry, you're no good alone
    Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
    What kind of pills are you on?"
    Ringin' the bell
    And nobody's coming to help
    Your daddy lives by himself
    He just wants to know that you're well, oh-oh-oh
    In this world, it's just us
    You know it's not the same as it was
    In this world, it's just us
    You know it's not the same as it was
    As it was, as it was
    You know it's not the same
    Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
    I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
    Leave America, two kids follow her
    I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first

  • @Deedee-ee1sg
    @Deedee-ee1sg 2 роки тому +1

    Crikey! I heard this session on Radio 2, and was blown away by this cover! They really made it sound like it was their song. Win and Regine were very funny in their interview with Jo Wiley!!! FLAN!!! BRILLIANT session.

  • @andersa99
    @andersa99 9 місяців тому

    They are simply great musicians. Great Arcade Fire sound.

  • @issyjas3309
    @issyjas3309 2 роки тому +2

    An absolutely brilliant song, but you can hear what great musicians can do.

  • @MattyHale141
    @MattyHale141 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, Harry’s house is an indie rock album and this personifies that

  • @paulalara2681
    @paulalara2681 2 роки тому +10

    I really almost died of emotion with this cover now I don't know which one I like more

  • @AnaSantos98
    @AnaSantos98 2 роки тому +12

    The cover we didn't know we needed ❤

  • @nancikaesemeyer1270
    @nancikaesemeyer1270 2 роки тому +161

    Impressive! I would be curious how this would've sounded if Régine sang the lead vocals.

    • @lexiszymaszek8161
      @lexiszymaszek8161 2 роки тому +26

      It would have sounded better

    • @cheveronactionstripe5005
      @cheveronactionstripe5005 2 роки тому +9

      Shes a bit screechy at times

    • @antiochiaadtaurum3786
      @antiochiaadtaurum3786 2 роки тому +11

      Not good, she’s their weakest link as a vocalist

    • @Matthew-zv8qe
      @Matthew-zv8qe 2 роки тому +7

      @@antiochiaadtaurum3786 definitely in recent times. First 3 albums she sounded great vocally.
      In the backseat
      Sprawl 2
      she sounds great

    • @antiochiaadtaurum3786
      @antiochiaadtaurum3786 2 роки тому +1

      @@Matthew-zv8qe I think even in sprawl ii she's not a good vocalist

  • @noelalarcon
    @noelalarcon 4 місяці тому

    Sencillamente buenisimo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @seftongreen
    @seftongreen 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song by a beautiful band...nod to the past, nod to the future...you go guys! Xx

  • @ipodee78
    @ipodee78 2 роки тому +8

    Simply fantastic!

  • @quesomquefaz
    @quesomquefaz 2 роки тому

    One of the best 80s like contemporary band covering one of the best 80s like contemporary song. Blissful.

  • @jans-wv3rp
    @jans-wv3rp 2 роки тому +3

    If Arcade Fire covered this, you know it's a great song

  • @stephentong8315
    @stephentong8315 Місяць тому +1

    This is so good! Miss my Arcade Fire!

  • @DejanOfRadic
    @DejanOfRadic 5 місяців тому

    It must be a strange emotion to experience one's own song leveled up by master craftsmanship

  • @ronnhersa01
    @ronnhersa01 2 роки тому +15

    Amo Arcade Fire, gracias por esto!

  • @lawriestagg2912
    @lawriestagg2912 2 роки тому +2

    I had no idea about this. I love Harry and I love Arcade Fire and I think my head just exploded

  • @francesprendergast1721
    @francesprendergast1721 2 роки тому

    I got chills just imagining how good this would be when I saw the thumbnail! Knew this song would be perfect for Win's vocal style :)

  • @mexmajim1
    @mexmajim1 2 роки тому +2

    Y fuí very happy...son fav y covereando al fav del Harry S...está rola es muy significativa para está etapa de mí vida...es un himno. ¡Chulada! Gracias gracias gracias, por el trance musical. 🙆🏻‍♀️✨🤩✨✌🏼🎶🌹🪶👌🏼🌻🌼🙏🏼

  • @JesusRodriguez-nx5dp
    @JesusRodriguez-nx5dp 2 роки тому +4

    The cover we didn't know we need it

  • @BatfinksWings
    @BatfinksWings 2 роки тому +10

    As much as I'm not a Harry Styles fan, this is a great song and this cover is excellent.

  • @jessicawright3179
    @jessicawright3179 2 роки тому +1

    Win doing the little "ooh!" is my new favourite sound

  • @martinliveratore4135
    @martinliveratore4135 2 роки тому +3

    espectacular!!! Para vos Harry... Zarpado Cover. Aplausos a los Arcade Fire

  • @amyjeffs3269
    @amyjeffs3269 2 роки тому +1

    Works both ways.Both acts pretty much at the top of their game ,for the genre.

  • @Trancemusiclab
    @Trancemusiclab 2 роки тому +2

    I love this version. It’s truely been Arcade Fired 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @leahsciabarrasi1359
    @leahsciabarrasi1359 2 роки тому

    Love their insane talent... I remember seeing them 15 years ago. They are as amazing now as they were then.

  • @jessicastar4736
    @jessicastar4736 2 роки тому +3

    This is fabulous✌️✌️🎶 🎵 🎙 🎼 🥁 🎸🎸 🎸 🎤 🎤

  • @depaluna
    @depaluna 2 роки тому +2

    Looooove this version!!!

  • @indraaquino8898
    @indraaquino8898 2 роки тому +6

    meu deus como é bom VIVER

  • @arnoudknopper6444
    @arnoudknopper6444 2 роки тому

    Best music in years by the band... bring the old vibe back

  • @antoninavirduzzo5492
    @antoninavirduzzo5492 2 роки тому +1

    Arcade vi amo!!!
    Harry too!!!

  • @3PBC
    @3PBC Рік тому +3

    I’ve always felt like one of the few people on the planet that didn’t engage with the HS original version at all…. but this version js an absolute banger! It needs to get on to the music streaming services ASAP

  • @keithlego8057
    @keithlego8057 Місяць тому

    THEY KILL IT SO GLAD THIS IS OUT IN THE UNIVERSE ❤

  • @mrsusan248
    @mrsusan248 2 роки тому +1

    Wow 😊 One of my favourite things this year 🥳

  • @mariannfogarasy2457
    @mariannfogarasy2457 2 роки тому +15

    this is simply brilliant!! 😍

  • @hermionedannunzio9422
    @hermionedannunzio9422 2 роки тому +11

    Great rendition!!!

  • @rickyoung5326
    @rickyoung5326 2 роки тому +11

    It’s a very beautiful cover. Love the energy and passion.

  • @boticelli9957
    @boticelli9957 3 місяці тому

    Wow ..Arcade Fire did an AMAZING version of Harry Styles 's song ..
    I will be honest ..do not know now which one is my favorite..
    This one is more lively imo 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @brunavzacharias
    @brunavzacharias 2 роки тому +2

    My dear Lord!!! This is brilliant!! Loved it with all my ❤️

  • @DF-ui1ro
    @DF-ui1ro 9 місяців тому +1

    No one going to mention the drummer!! Brilliant 🥁

  • @jolantajoachimiak1561
    @jolantajoachimiak1561 2 роки тому +5

    This gives me 80's punk kinda vibe, especially the 2:02 part :)

  • @daianagomeziwasita3375
    @daianagomeziwasita3375 2 роки тому +6

    Gracias por esta versión.

  • @rcadenow7543
    @rcadenow7543 2 роки тому +2

    Best cover of this song....and yes, easily sound like their own song. love it more than the original:)

  • @miguelmiriel3169
    @miguelmiriel3169 2 роки тому +4

    Best cover ever !!!!!!!