Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Acoustic cover by Ben Vickers)

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024

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  • @benvickers737
    @benvickers737  Před 9 lety +42

    If you check out my other videos you'll find some original music written with my reggae band. I have some solo originals recorded and gig worthy

  • @mahoushoujos
    @mahoushoujos Před 9 lety +10

    why are underrated people the people with the best talents

  • @kermitsbench7057
    @kermitsbench7057 Před 2 lety +6

    Its honest, gritty, raw and unedited live acoustic funky soulful goodness. Double thumbs up!

  • @EddievanderMeer
    @EddievanderMeer Před 9 lety +62

    Gareth Evans sent us hahaha , amazing cover dude!

    • @belfortj612
      @belfortj612 Před 6 lety +2

      Eddie van der Meer omg i'm your big fan!!!!!!!!!!!!! why you in here!!!

  • @danbremner3544
    @danbremner3544 Před 9 lety +43

    Dude, this is smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy. Excellent work, and I'm totally using your tutorial to play this cover!

  • @shakewingo3216
    @shakewingo3216 Před 9 lety +13

    didn't expect the funky thing could be performed so well by an acoustic guitar. You overshadowed all the electronic version. AMAZING!!!

  • @MarleeMusic
    @MarleeMusic Před 9 lety +2

    THIS IS COMPLETE GOLD

  • @dazedinblue7721
    @dazedinblue7721 Před 9 lety +6

    i found this by accident, & i never really watched acoustic covers but man this was awesome LOVED IT

  • @MysteryGirl571
    @MysteryGirl571 Před 9 lety +2

    It's rare to find guitarists that sings and plays like you do. Got yourself another subscriber. Awesome cover.

  • @AlvaroAlves
    @AlvaroAlves Před 9 lety +1

    the best acoustic!

  • @skye5139
    @skye5139 Před 8 lety +2

    This needs more views. Really. It's so awesome. I could just put this on a replay the whole day.

  • @daniel-ix
    @daniel-ix Před 9 lety +5

    I swear more people need to see this

  • @puffsonplants2479
    @puffsonplants2479 Před 2 lety +1

    Head bobbin' the whole time. Loved this, keep it up. The raspiness in your voice went great with the song.

  • @docholliday1982mh
    @docholliday1982mh Před 9 lety +4

    Not even going to look at other people covering this song, they won't be better than that!! Amazing mate.

  • @lukaojala4384
    @lukaojala4384 Před 7 lety +2

    How the hell did you achieve this groove just with one acoustic guitar!!! GREAT!

  • @nolanglennon6963
    @nolanglennon6963 Před 9 lety

    This might be THE best cover of any song I've ever heard

    • @benvickers737
      @benvickers737  Před 9 lety

      Thank you so much :) hit subscribe for more videos next year
      Ben

  • @caamypaz
    @caamypaz Před 9 lety +3

    It's my first time in your channel and I'm absolutely enchanted

  • @OscarBellMusic94
    @OscarBellMusic94 Před 9 lety +3

    Simply divine i musy say. Cracking execution Sir Beardalot, bravo.

  • @muhammadinderamdtaib949

    Omg this video should have 10 million views by now !

  • @scolpitts
    @scolpitts Před 3 lety

    Funkin’ KILLIN’ it!!!

  • @jamilaoglesby4378
    @jamilaoglesby4378 Před 9 lety

    I loved this the second you started strumming.

  • @arpanet25
    @arpanet25 Před 9 lety +2

    I don't know why this video not have millions views
    Awesome .

  • @brettflower8058
    @brettflower8058 Před 2 lety

    Wow 👌 that was unbelievable I was just looking for some inspiration to busk this song.. Man you play that in the street people would vibe more than the original for sure

  • @loudandfastisbest
    @loudandfastisbest Před 4 lety

    Just revisiting my favourites and after a few years this still brings a smile to me and makes my shoulders dance, Awesome

  • @YawAnsongSnr
    @YawAnsongSnr Před 3 lety

    Just took my bath but this is still fresher than me.

  • @TopCatOadby
    @TopCatOadby Před 9 lety +5

    That's awesome!!!! Thanks for the tutorial......not sure whether to attempt it or just bury my guitar! :-)

  • @anmcclo9731
    @anmcclo9731 Před 6 lety +2

    by break
    to take
    yours, cry
    while never
    winning, how
    pain pressures,
    all missing,
    love even
    by double
    trouble t's,
    breaking, finding,
    love

  • @AmanSingh-tr9on
    @AmanSingh-tr9on Před 9 lety +12

    kickass beard kickass song kickass cover lovin it dog

  • @nickrobinson7283
    @nickrobinson7283 Před 8 lety +2

    Super job pal. I'll be showing this to the acoustic guitar player in my band. She also has autism and seeing this when she needs to will be a big help.

  • @joaoramalho9545
    @joaoramalho9545 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks from Portugal, your sound turned my 36 hours shift into a better shift ;)

  • @timsagear8918
    @timsagear8918 Před 7 lety

    Ben.. You are amazingly creative! Blown away by your talent...

  • @someonewhoisnotimportantin106

    Daaammnn, you killed it like it was nothing! You're real good.

  • @javierflores3166
    @javierflores3166 Před 8 lety

    woooo! that's funk!

  • @kanabiskight
    @kanabiskight Před 7 lety +2

    please DO MORE SONGS, this was fire!!!!

  • @langtonart
    @langtonart Před 9 lety

    Whit boys got some Funk... Love it.... Thanks! Super talented.

  • @007Neilwilliams
    @007Neilwilliams Před 9 lety

    Man I hardly ever leave comments but this is just fantastic both my girls asked for guitars for Christmas after listening to this there 4 & 7 and they haven't stopped playing them since Xmas day.

  • @raffaela2011
    @raffaela2011 Před 5 lety

    Man! I'm a singer from holland and I'm gonna use you version tomorrow on my show!! LOVE IT!!!

  • @ohheylookitsash
    @ohheylookitsash Před 9 lety

    I'm seriously freaking out on this right now. Your groove is awesome. Post more videos !!!!

  • @Cleared_To_Land
    @Cleared_To_Land Před 9 lety +1

    Dude that rocked! Great cover.

  • @moonsyf8808
    @moonsyf8808 Před 9 lety

    Woot go ya bad self loving it ♥

  • @RoshniThakkar
    @RoshniThakkar Před 9 lety +4

    This is by far the best,raw and originial cover I came across to!Keep going😄

  • @caseymoyer1987
    @caseymoyer1987 Před 9 lety +5

    44 people don't know what music is. Funk them!! This is awesome.

  • @yaminfaruque9474
    @yaminfaruque9474 Před 9 lety +1

    Great cover! Been listening to it all day! Cheers!

  • @debypandiangan1121
    @debypandiangan1121 Před 7 lety

    seriously!! its waaay super cool!

  • @amyh4116
    @amyh4116 Před 9 lety

    i love everything about this.

  • @freedownhill
    @freedownhill Před 4 lety

    Yeah got the funk… You got the funk… Great cover, great job of transcription… Feeling like dancin'''''''''''' !!

  • @Lenalovemusic
    @Lenalovemusic Před 9 lety

    Wooooow!!! Daaaamn good!!! YOU ROCK !!!!!!

  • @mschenkelberg
    @mschenkelberg Před 4 lety +1

    So great! You're awesome, guy!

  • @pierreribet3953
    @pierreribet3953 Před 9 lety +1

    Bravo vous chantez vraiment très bien !!

  • @MatiasBaldanza
    @MatiasBaldanza Před 6 lety

    Could this possibly be better than the original? Just wow, man!

  • @mistermudd8697
    @mistermudd8697 Před 9 lety

    fantastic! cant wait to check out more. stoked

  • @Pedixineli
    @Pedixineli Před 9 lety

    Are you serious ?? that was totally original man thank you for upload you version . That was unique you can pass the chords for those dont know but u know they cant play like you .
    yOu rock it . :)

  • @stevensmith2574
    @stevensmith2574 Před 9 lety +1

    you're the funkiest guy on youtube! perfect cover, great voice, legendary guitar :)

  • @luanlovelyman
    @luanlovelyman Před 7 lety

    whoa man, I felt the cosmic groove!

  • @andreistrat7848
    @andreistrat7848 Před 7 lety

    OMG this is so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! ¨it´´s too hot!¨¨ nice job man

  • @bladedazza
    @bladedazza Před 9 lety +2

    Absolutely love this man! Such a sick rendition. Gonna do a similar cover myself :) rock on!

    • @benvickers737
      @benvickers737  Před 9 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/ZyZEmCQoM6k/video.html&spfreload=10

  • @evanj.darley708
    @evanj.darley708 Před 8 lety

    this is so incredible. ive learned the version he teaches oin his tutorial and its so hard. so impressive he can hit it that hard. super good work excellent cover!

  • @fredmorgan996
    @fredmorgan996 Před 9 lety

    DUDE!!! OUTSTANDING!!!

  • @frayi4o
    @frayi4o Před 9 lety

    THAT WAS EPIC FREAKIN AMAZINGLY GOOD - THUMBS UP FOR THE BEARD TOO !!!! YOU ROCK

  • @angelmusic6648
    @angelmusic6648 Před 4 lety

    What a spirited musician !

  • @coverlover658
    @coverlover658 Před 5 lety

    I think this is the best cover of this song I have heard. Amazing job!

  • @corygravelle3576
    @corygravelle3576 Před 9 lety

    The MusicBrew brought me here, and I'm super stoked! Great cover dude.

  • @dalaithapa1652
    @dalaithapa1652 Před 9 lety

    da best acoustic cover on youtube.Apart from the top notch guitaring, i really appreciate your energy. Man u will make a hell lot of a gud performer. Try ur luck in X factor or something.

  • @dellorto33
    @dellorto33 Před 8 lety

    Now that WAS funky!!

  • @JSantiLinari
    @JSantiLinari Před 9 lety

    I've been looking for covers of this song, this is the best one ive heard so far, great job man

  • @markarciaga2498
    @markarciaga2498 Před 7 lety

    Totally killed it!

  • @ZazaWaza86
    @ZazaWaza86 Před 9 lety +1

    Just stumbled upon this. You're great man! Great guitar skill. Rock on 💪

  • @Sue28jo
    @Sue28jo Před 9 lety

    Omg!!! I'm in love with your cover bro! Please do the tutorial of how to play it AWESOME!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @RadFlo227
    @RadFlo227 Před 9 lety

    I just passed by but then i saw an awesome dude here.

  • @ugoleblond
    @ugoleblond Před 7 lety +1

    That's a tough one to play on guitar! Hats off!

  • @superpcstation
    @superpcstation Před 9 lety

    Gareth Evans sent me here and my mind is blown!

  • @eddygomez1872
    @eddygomez1872 Před 7 lety +2

    killed it! nice job brother

  • @tonygarcia2692
    @tonygarcia2692 Před 7 lety

    AYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE my mans LITTTTTTTTTT

  • @matinee310
    @matinee310 Před 9 lety +2

    Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!! very talented! goodluck mate!

  • @sardion
    @sardion Před 9 lety

    you just simplified uptown funk! great cover Ben!

  • @psilocibinaaa
    @psilocibinaaa Před 9 lety

    Original and amazing!

  • @HyperManStudios
    @HyperManStudios Před 9 lety

    Wow, you just made me like that song. Your voice is awesome

  • @GabyandMaddieCapozza
    @GabyandMaddieCapozza Před 9 lety

    holy shit this is amazingggg. Me and my sister were thinking about covering this song acoustically and i looked up some examples. This is the best so far!

  • @NoahFonoti
    @NoahFonoti Před 9 lety

    That was so sick.. so skilled bra

  • @xMrDog
    @xMrDog Před 9 lety

    First video of yours i've seen. Instant subscribed. Your guitar level is over 9000.

  • @ikramben4782
    @ikramben4782 Před 9 lety

    I love the rhythm of your voice.

  • @sawmkimasawmkima6653
    @sawmkimasawmkima6653 Před 6 lety

    Acoustic cover is abeautyfull.😁😀👍👍

  • @lilisiska4702
    @lilisiska4702 Před 6 lety

    Oh My Gosh! I want to learn it! That was brutal! You are very talented man!

  • @GonzaChavz
    @GonzaChavz Před 9 lety

    Dude! This should have more views! Incredible work there, congrats!

  • @5management
    @5management Před 8 lety

    Straight up, groovy, funky shit! Love it

  • @NachoPiek
    @NachoPiek Před 6 lety

    JUST A M A Z I N G. Lovely view from there also.

  • @jameboyy
    @jameboyy Před 9 lety

    You are fucking SICKKK. This is legit insane you are SO talented. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!

  • @MrMarcoSharks
    @MrMarcoSharks Před 9 lety

    Just subscribed, don't think anyone could ever do a better cover than that. Absolutely nailed it bro! Well done.

  • @danhdang3730
    @danhdang3730 Před 9 lety

    I rarely place any comment on youtube....but your guitar skill, this cover is fkn Awesome bro.... Thanks for sharing your amazing guitar cover....

  • @dorisdespot
    @dorisdespot Před 9 lety

    BEST GUITAR COVER EVER!!!!!
    love it

  • @rlpereira22
    @rlpereira22 Před 5 lety

    Congrats from Brazil ! Very nice voice and guitar playing !

  • @WildWolfVrPL
    @WildWolfVrPL Před 2 lety

    Life without music would be a mistake

  • @Jasey2Spacey
    @Jasey2Spacey Před 9 lety +4

    "smoother than a fresh jar of skippy"

  • @Eddie-im6kp
    @Eddie-im6kp Před 5 lety

    Uptown Funk
    Mark Ronson
    This hit, that ice cold
    Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
    This one for them hood girls
    Them good girls straight masterpieces
    Stylin', wilin', livin' it up in the city
    Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
    Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Called a police and a fireman
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Make a dragon wanna retire man
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Say my name you know who I am
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    And my band 'bout that money, break it down
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    Saturday night and we in the spot
    Don't believe me just watch (come on)
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch
    Don't believe me just watch
    Don't believe me just watch
    Don't believe me just watch
    Hey, hey, hey, oh
    Stop, wait a minute
    Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
    Take a sip, sign a check
    Julio, get the stretch
    Ride to Harlem, Hollywood
    Jackson, Mississippi
    If we show up, we gon' show out
    Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Called a police and a fireman
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Make a dragon wanna retire man
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Bitch say my name you know who I am
    I'm too hot (hot damn)
    Am I bad 'bout that money
    Break it down
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
    Saturday night and we in the spot
    Don't believe me just watch (come on)
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch
    Don't believe me just watch
    Hey, hey, hey, oh
    Before we leave
    Lemmi tell y'all a lil' something
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up uh
    I said uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Come on, dance, jump on it
    If you sexy then flaunt it
    If you freaky then own it
    Don't brag about it, come show me
    Come on, dance
    Jump on it
    If you sexy then flaunt it
    Well it's Saturday night and we in the spot
    Don't believe me just watch come on!
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch uh
    Don't believe me just watch
    Don't believe me just watch
    Hey, hey, hey, oh
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up (say what?)
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up (say what?)
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up (say what?)
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up
    Uptown funk you up (say what?)
    Uptown funk you up

  • @francescaperoni7914
    @francescaperoni7914 Před 8 lety

    Excellent !
    Good job guy !!

  • @m4dski1lz
    @m4dski1lz Před 9 lety

    Dude that was badass

  • @jessdono123
    @jessdono123 Před 6 lety

    absolutely awesome and fun version!

  • @deborapasini4466
    @deborapasini4466 Před 9 lety +1

    So good! I love your version!

  • @Mituychi279
    @Mituychi279 Před 9 lety

    your guitar skill is so awesome

  • @MacMittens05
    @MacMittens05 Před 9 lety

    So awesome man keep up the good work