Toto - Africa - Cover

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

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  • @Toefil
    @Toefil 8 років тому +834

    Subtle globe in the background displaying Africa. Love it.

    • @fat6674
      @fat6674 8 років тому +27

      Toefil I can't tell if it was a coincidence or not. I really hope it isn't.

    • @Craigo-xg5mc
      @Craigo-xg5mc 7 років тому +14

      Toefil I agree. Nice touch. FWIW I rarely make it to the end of any cover video but easily did on this one. Very nice!!

    • @GisherJohn24
      @GisherJohn24 7 років тому +5

      Toefil the earth is flat though. God says so. God bless.

    • @SerCalliope
      @SerCalliope 7 років тому +11

      Jesus Saves You're joking right?

    • @RJRonios
      @RJRonios 7 років тому +9

      Where does God say that?

  • @PeopleCanFly23
    @PeopleCanFly23 8 років тому +1074

    I wonder if your video got copyrighted, because its so accurate to the original.

    • @firewurx
      @firewurx 7 років тому +23

      PeopleCanFly23 That statement makes no sense at all.

    • @higorhi72
      @higorhi72 7 років тому +62

      It does, a bit. It wonders if the audio recognition algorithm is loose enough to encompass this version as similar enough to the original to be striked. It has to be a bit loose, anyway, because every video comes with different bitrates, renders, and audio superpositions.

    • @kruuth
      @kruuth 7 років тому +14

      No he's different enough. It may have been flagged for review by a person though...he's good.

    • @juanvega3306
      @juanvega3306 7 років тому +5

      Higor Carmanini no, it doesn’t make sense, because the word “Copy”, exists which means that he has to copy the song completely rather then just singing it.

    • @higorhi72
      @higorhi72 7 років тому +11

      That's just obvious, Juan. The discussion is rather about the algorithm that answers if something is or not a copy of something else, because the recognition/comparison is not done by some Google employee's ear.

  • @marcos2024padel
    @marcos2024padel Рік тому +6

    no mistakes, you nailed every single detail, perfect cover

  • @TheRumrill
    @TheRumrill 8 років тому +198

    Y'know, I think this is the best cover of this on youtube.

    • @fionna5342
      @fionna5342 7 років тому +1

      Devon Rumrill Very agreed, and not just because your profile pic is M.C. Escher. ;p

    • @jopodude
      @jopodude 6 років тому +3

      Check the cover Mike Masse did..thats something out of this world.

    • @Moonarale
      @Moonarale 6 років тому

      *i know but try listening tompkins its great too, and he has very lovely voice!*

  • @TrapMusicNow
    @TrapMusicNow 7 років тому +423

    Lowkey this is one of my fav songs fam. You slayed it.

  • @MrMadeintheuk
    @MrMadeintheuk 8 років тому +260

    This guy probably lights blunts with his fingers.

    • @mijketv9600
      @mijketv9600 8 років тому +3

      MrMadeintheuk
      brilliant comment

    • @dlgstacostand4479
      @dlgstacostand4479 5 років тому

      No, the whole thing would combust and disintegrate.

  • @sirmachiavelli3903
    @sirmachiavelli3903 7 років тому +431

    Came in expecting nothing, walked out thinking if this dude isn't laid by the end of the week I'm rioting

  • @bantau
    @bantau 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude. If I've ever heard a better cover, you just made me forget it. I was not expecting that!!! Well done sir.

  • @Metagg
    @Metagg 7 років тому +59

    I've had this video open in a tab all week. Been listening to it at least once a day. Well done!

  • @zephyravery4912
    @zephyravery4912 8 років тому +127

    Damn, you're seriously talented. Wonderful voice by the way :)

  • @TravisStump
    @TravisStump 7 років тому +58

    Best cover I've heard to date of any song ever. You deserve way more views.

  • @japes4955
    @japes4955 6 років тому +1

    those harmonies in the chorus are sublime

  • @IHatePortals
    @IHatePortals 7 років тому +8

    You play well but so does many. Your amazing vocals are the reason why I've watched this video so many times. 10/10

  • @ShortLifeProductions
    @ShortLifeProductions 7 років тому +1

    BRILLIANT!!! Wonderful job!

  • @CrazyCrackers1000
    @CrazyCrackers1000 7 років тому +7

    This is the best cover I've ever heard of this song. Amazing job!

  • @SteveHylton1969
    @SteveHylton1969 8 років тому +13

    That is just a phenomenal job... sounds fantastic, thanks for honoring a great song and band.

  • @tman2244
    @tman2244 7 років тому +1

    That voice harmonization gave me goosebumps.

  • @Loengstoenk
    @Loengstoenk 8 років тому +163

    This is amazing! I really like your voice!

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  8 років тому +8

      Thank you!

    • @on2usocom901
      @on2usocom901 8 років тому +8

      Irettlawaltteri I could listen to you sing all day. record audio books too, thanks.

  • @DarthInquirus
    @DarthInquirus 5 років тому +1

    I wish my UA-cam music would add this into my playlists because honestly this is easily in the Top 3 covers of Africa ever. Those haunting vocals chill my spine every time.

  • @JamesZazanisTherapis
    @JamesZazanisTherapis 8 років тому +75

    A real musician in 2017??!?! What!
    Really nice, man.

  • @alonsosalcedo9489
    @alonsosalcedo9489 6 років тому

    This man is absolutely a true musician. Not many of them out there. Glad to see one.

  • @forlornfuture2630
    @forlornfuture2630 8 років тому +5

    Greatest song to come out of the 80s, and you did it proper justice. Keep it up, boss.

  • @char-latte7132
    @char-latte7132 6 років тому +1

    I've listened to this so many times and I still get chills when you harmonize with your own voice. Absolutely nailed it.

  • @artenger
    @artenger 7 років тому +4

    I've come back a few times now to listen to this. Seriously awesome job dude! Keep it up!

  • @tylerbaker4465
    @tylerbaker4465 6 років тому

    WOW! So much talent!

  • @SubLBCgrowingforfreedom
    @SubLBCgrowingforfreedom 7 років тому +160

    The singing is the best!!!!

  • @EliabSandoval
    @EliabSandoval 5 років тому

    Beautiful composition, a magnificent interpretation. An excellent musical work that you pleasantly share with all of us. Best regards, Eliab

  • @vasyan123
    @vasyan123 8 років тому +113

    Member the 80s?

  • @deejaytrizay
    @deejaytrizay 2 роки тому +1

    He....is...REDONK!!!! Good job my guy!

  • @zaneyoumans2923
    @zaneyoumans2923 7 років тому +8

    That little shrug you did after the solo says "Totally nailed it". Loved it :D

  • @coletanner5193
    @coletanner5193 7 років тому

    Been looking for this for the past 30 minutes. Man, I love this kid's music.

  • @InvertedPoles
    @InvertedPoles 8 років тому +5

    Amazing job mate ! Very musical, beautiful cover !

  • @sonicparadoxx
    @sonicparadoxx 7 років тому +1

    Those harmonies! Incredibly well done, I'd love to see more from you like this.

  • @danchase3333
    @danchase3333 6 років тому +5

    As a connoisseur of Toto music and toto covers, this is impressive

  • @OnePointSix12
    @OnePointSix12 7 років тому

    Hats off and standing ovation! I've listened to this 6 times today and shared it with everyone I know.

  • @Abteilol
    @Abteilol 8 років тому +42

    Do Take on Me from A-HA

    • @markusmittwoch857
      @markusmittwoch857 6 років тому +1

      Yeah would be great. Or St elmo's fire by John Parr.

    • @Thapogge
      @Thapogge 6 років тому +2

      @@markusmittwoch857 St Elmo's Fire has been stuck in my head Forever! Awesome song

  • @cmovieofficial
    @cmovieofficial 6 років тому +1

    Only very few people give me instant goosebumps with their singing... you're one of those. Keep on covering!

  • @HDDVD-ROM
    @HDDVD-ROM 7 років тому +20

    I love the original, but after many listens I'm way too spoiled on your version. I'm not even sure I can go back to the original. You are amazing man. I can't stop listening and I love seeing the surprised look on everyone's face when I'm listening to it, nobody around me notices the difference, and I finally let them know that this isn't the original artist.

  • @kanton4108
    @kanton4108 6 місяців тому

    How has it taken me seven years to find this? Such an amazing cover!

  • @j.s.t.b.
    @j.s.t.b. 7 років тому +4

    Well done! Hit those highs so eloquently! LOVED IT!

  • @dereksandstrom
    @dereksandstrom 6 років тому

    Holy cow! Amazing attention to detail and precision! Very impressive!

  • @claire2304
    @claire2304 6 років тому +9

    Really an impressive cover. I was very surprised. I absolutely loved your articulation and voice control. You nailed the harmony and somehow made them sound better than the original. Absolutely incredible.

    • @squonk86
      @squonk86 5 років тому +1

      Better then original I don't think so and without Bobby Kimball's voice doesn't even come close and yes I know it's a cover...

  • @bert8121
    @bert8121 6 років тому +1

    Best cover of África. Amazing.

  • @asaselzer569
    @asaselzer569 8 років тому +3

    Holy shit. That's a musician. Love to hear some originals.

  • @gibsonplayer8
    @gibsonplayer8 5 років тому

    Great job. It really amazes me how many talented people who are out there. Everything from playing all the instruments, singing, video editing and of course recording just blows me away.

  • @TJ_ax
    @TJ_ax 8 років тому +9

    FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!

  • @Jongamebeer
    @Jongamebeer 7 років тому

    This gave me chills. I CAN"T STOP LISTENING TO THIS COVER

  • @bluie3
    @bluie3 7 років тому +4

    Im 40 seconds in, and this is already the best cover ive ever seen on youtube

  • @HDDVD-ROM
    @HDDVD-ROM 7 років тому

    This will go down in history as the greatest cover of all time. Very well done on all ends.

  • @SomeoneElseInTheComments
    @SomeoneElseInTheComments 8 років тому +14

    I rarely like covers. This may as well be the original studio version of the song and I wouldn't be able to tell.

  • @jimmididr
    @jimmididr 6 років тому

    Wow...just came across this... one of the best covers of this great song I've heard yet. Excellent job!!

  • @chieftrent
    @chieftrent 7 років тому +3

    You are quite amazing, keep up your wonderful work. You have a rare talent!

  • @timbock2
    @timbock2 6 років тому

    Wow! The amount of talent you and your brothers have is incredible! Well done!

  • @Duggy123
    @Duggy123 8 років тому +5

    Great stuff, that was on point!

  • @GSpinrad
    @GSpinrad 4 роки тому

    26 year music producer here. You nailed those vocals. Well done.

  • @JediMasterZao
    @JediMasterZao 8 років тому +74

    That's copy-perfect man, amazing work. I'll never not upboat Africa.

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  8 років тому +16

      Thanks!

    • @squonk86
      @squonk86 5 років тому +1

      Dude what the hell are you thinking? There is no comparison to Toto and singing Africa and Bobby Kimball's voice that makes this tune so great..It's a good cover but that's it a cover.

  • @jeremysmirl1110
    @jeremysmirl1110 7 років тому

    Greatest cover that will ever be made. This dude a legend for this one.

  • @OP-oj9od
    @OP-oj9od 8 років тому +3

    Great job man. I wish I could be able to do anything close to this. Also your egg technique is spot on.

  • @mattinieminen1296
    @mattinieminen1296 7 днів тому

    Very lovely workshop! Playing, singing, absolutely fantastic !

  • @Bob_Saccamano
    @Bob_Saccamano 7 років тому

    I just stumbled onto this and it made my night. great cover and talent

  • @douglasmarkwell9268
    @douglasmarkwell9268 8 років тому +84

    Nice job young James Spader

    • @waltermorgenroth7872
      @waltermorgenroth7872 6 років тому +1

      Oml, thanks for helping me notice 😂

    • @marcelisilva_ap
      @marcelisilva_ap 6 років тому +1

      Hahaha in Stargate era

    • @Automatik234
      @Automatik234 5 років тому

      He was probably munching on some military rations before making this...

  • @DJGaryHubbard
    @DJGaryHubbard 7 років тому

    Excellent work all round, especially the harmonies. Absolutely cracking !!!

  • @silvermax1975
    @silvermax1975 7 років тому +5

    I have played this video 36 times so far...

  • @ironhead108
    @ironhead108 7 років тому

    Absolute magic! Well done, including the globe deliberately positioned and in view for the camera.

  • @JB_inks
    @JB_inks 8 років тому +37

    Mr Plinkett sure can sing

  • @callumlawson3203
    @callumlawson3203 6 років тому

    One of the few covers that actually gets the kalimba notes right. Awesome.

  • @brocktonsfinest20
    @brocktonsfinest20 7 років тому +3

    I'm binge watching all covers of this song & yours is literally THE closest I've heard thus far and it's SOLO! Vocals are accurate & lovely great job!

  • @riosjuanmanuelrios
    @riosjuanmanuelrios 6 років тому +2

    How the hell doesn´t this have more views?!? It´s amazing

  • @boarman3647
    @boarman3647 7 років тому +4

    great cover 😃

  • @sofarsogut
    @sofarsogut 7 років тому

    I listened this several times non stop...mesmerizing WOW

  • @LukeFaulkner
    @LukeFaulkner 7 років тому +49

    Irettlawaltteri, your video is UA-cam at its finest! We should collaborate sometime.

  • @SmashAdams216
    @SmashAdams216 4 роки тому

    I've never commented on this, but I first liked this video when it was new and I've been coming back constantly for the last 3 y+ years to watch this. I just really really enjoy this video, the singing, the song choice, the editing. Good stuff, man.

  • @ScentedCandles14a
    @ScentedCandles14a 8 років тому +4

    Spectacular effort, really captured the feel of this classic. Great work, dude!

  • @AlanNess
    @AlanNess 6 років тому

    The harmony is gorgeous... Gosh I love it~

  • @BioStormX
    @BioStormX 7 років тому +8

    i don't normally follow musicians but i like what you got

  • @sarahc4632
    @sarahc4632 6 років тому

    I was having a bad morning, then I watched this and everything is good with the world.

  • @Paranitis
    @Paranitis 8 років тому +42

    Pretty nice there. I was getting a little bit of a David Bowie vibe in the voice during bits of that. Haven't seen anything else you've done, but I would say try Life On Mars or something.

    • @MISCELLANEOUSMAGIC
      @MISCELLANEOUSMAGIC 7 років тому

      Paranitis I was thinking 'Shiny' from Moana

    • @SvetlanaInc
      @SvetlanaInc 7 років тому +2

      Paranitis i totally agree, there's definitely something of David Bowie in that voice!

  • @kieranhartzell1939
    @kieranhartzell1939 7 років тому

    The soundtrack is beautifully synched and edited. Excellent work. Africa is a classic

  • @MilhouseVideo134
    @MilhouseVideo134 8 років тому +10

    damn son. talk about throwing it down.

  • @schnowtza
    @schnowtza 7 років тому +1

    The moving lower harmony line in the chorus is a must in this song, and you really nailed it! Great job on the entire song!

  • @constantspirit2561
    @constantspirit2561 7 років тому +9

    I have to say this. I love Africa By ToTo, even though they did write the song, and I sure that they would agree that Impersanation is flattering, I would hope that they are not TOO green after seeing this. THIS BY FAR THE BEST MOST AMAZING RECORDING IF THE OLD TIME FAVE. Good sir, you BUY FAR do it better than they did when they wrote it. ( Standing Ovasion), of how ever the hell you spell it. Not just well done, but you have effectively made the song, now, in it entirity, PERFEECT!. I dont think even ToTo themselves would have say the same about any song they have ever wrote. Thank you for doing this.

  • @theicemanleaveth
    @theicemanleaveth 7 років тому

    3:19 just blows me away every time. Everything about it - the piano, the guitar, the vocal harmonies - is just perfect. I can't stop listening to this. Well done.

  • @TomekGrochowski
    @TomekGrochowski 8 років тому +18

    This is brilliant. You've put a lot of work to do this. How do you master vocal tracks so they get this depth? I always struggle with this myself, when I record vocals I lay some delay on the track, but it tends to sound robotic.

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  8 років тому +11

      Thank you! I recorded double vocal tracks for this one, meaning I sang each track two times on top of each other which gives an effect similar to the chorus effect. The "depth" also depends on what kind of microphone you're using, what kind of voice you have and what kind of EQ/compression you use. :)

    • @gregterkanian5158
      @gregterkanian5158 6 років тому +1

      You did this with many of the harmony voices as well, didn't you? Natural chorus sounds way better than digital. Well done.

  • @ANRQAngel
    @ANRQAngel 4 роки тому +1

    you are crazy talented!! Definitely one of the best covers of this song, I've heard large choirs and full on live band renditions of this song that didn't move me half as much as this performance.. Seriously, well done!!

  • @jfioopetz5636
    @jfioopetz5636 7 років тому +3

    it's so amazing. i think it better than original song!! especially your voice is good match for the song.

  • @Cornamagh
    @Cornamagh 7 років тому

    Wow how absolutely incredible. The guy is a genius.

  • @briangore1990
    @briangore1990 7 років тому +18

    Please make more covers! You're a hit on Reddit! Subscribed!

  • @megahurtz30
    @megahurtz30 6 років тому

    Playing, Singing, Mixing, Production. You did a top job on all departments, well done!

  • @Lilbits_ow
    @Lilbits_ow 7 років тому +22

    I legit like your voice better than the original. 10/10 added to road-trip playlist!

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  7 років тому +1

      Haha, thanks!

    • @junkim2820
      @junkim2820 7 років тому +5

      No kidding. After watching this I downloaded the original on my phone for old time's sake, but instantly found I prefer this version.

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  7 років тому +8

      A Bc Thanks! But I could never achieve the perfection of the original. ;)

    • @HDDVD-ROM
      @HDDVD-ROM 6 років тому +1

      @@ValtteriNieminen you perfected the original.

  • @Rennzel
    @Rennzel 6 років тому

    Oh my god, how much talant can a single Person have ?! 😍😍
    Thats so increadeably amazeing!!! 😍

  • @PandaParade
    @PandaParade 6 років тому +4

    Why did you stop making videos, come back :(

  • @YearZeroZenith31
    @YearZeroZenith31 7 років тому

    Those harmonies gave me some serious goosebumps omg

  • @cabbage891
    @cabbage891 6 років тому +5

    Toto by Africa is my favourite song.

  • @DickyStink
    @DickyStink 7 років тому

    Single handily the greatest video I've ever seen. So well done too.

  • @davisthomsen9698
    @davisthomsen9698 7 років тому +9

    This is fantastic! I've also had it open for a week in a tab and don't see it going away anytime soon. In all the covers I've heard though It makes me wonder if I'm insane for pronouncing Kilimanjaro a little differently. Anyway, this is awesome and your young James Spader thing is also something I notice! Maybe not young James Spader more than Red Reddington aged backwards :) Being compared to a star is not a diss :)

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  7 років тому +1

      Thank you! I may mispronounce it, I don't speak English!

    • @davisthomsen9698
      @davisthomsen9698 7 років тому +5

      No, I think you pronounce it exactly as Toto does. This is even more interesting given that you don't speak English; you're super talented and I wish nothing but the best for you!

    • @JesperSalama
      @JesperSalama 7 років тому

      Valtteri Nieminen Oletko kenties suomalainen? Tämä työn määrä on ihan pöyristyttävää, upea coveri! Oot ihan sairaan lahjakas!

    • @ValtteriNieminen
      @ValtteriNieminen  7 років тому

      Olenpa hyvinkin! Kiitos paljon!

  • @accordionmaster47
    @accordionmaster47 7 років тому

    Awesome job - now that's what you call talent! Excellent

  • @jaibs2
    @jaibs2 8 років тому +5

    Sä oot maaginen! Hieno teos!

  • @mattpunk931
    @mattpunk931 7 років тому

    why doesnt this have more veiws? this guy has more talent than most people today

  • @lugerginyu
    @lugerginyu 7 років тому +23

    Damn that was good.

  • @michtown826
    @michtown826 8 років тому

    Amazing! The amount of work you must have put into this definitely shows.