Friday, August 28, 2009

You Belong With Me; Taylor Swift cover by Maniac

We tried something new this week and recorded live into quicktime, and mixed together the audio and video from the 6 takes. With the Australian and American musicians submitting footage separately, we really had no idea how the song would come together until we saw the final product. In order of appearance, from top left, Jake Grigg, Kick, Shawn Harris, Wolfgang A. Fatso, the Artist*, and Shaky.


<a href="http://maniac.bandcamp.com/track/you-belong-with-me-taylor-swift">You Belong With Me (Taylor Swift) by Maniac</a>
Posted by Maniac (Jake Grigg and Shawn Harris) at 5:47 AM

25 comments:

  1. JahnnyAugust 28, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    XDD THAT WAS GREAT!! YOU GUYS JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!!! c: Such Talented Men~~xoxoMagix

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  2. Rachie-JeanAugust 28, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    This is fantastic.
    The Artist has an amazing moustache.

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  3. TaylorAugust 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I won't say that this was the first one that left me speechless (I believe Count Drunkula had that honor) but I'm definitely out of words, aren't I? Amazing job.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    i think mr. fatso should have done a little piano solo bit at the end, but that was seriously fantastic.
    THANK YOU, sir maniacs!

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  5. Captain TimAugust 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I think this is your best cover yet! Made me want to dance. Well. I did dance.

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  6. AlainaAugust 28, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I love this!

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  7. Mandella88August 28, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Fantastic! Superb! Wish I had a billion more adjectives to describe the awesomeness, but I think an "I love it!" should suffice. I love it!

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  8. Morgan ElaineAugust 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    This is one of those moments I sigh and remember how UNtalented I am and how envious I am of those who are. this is fabulous. bravo.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Amazing job guys! Totally made me laugh and cry and dance at the same time!

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  10. matto.August 28, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    great cover, sounds like it was fun to make

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  11. EleanorAugust 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    this is probably one of the greatest things I've seen in a while. I'm impressed that you recorded it all separately, seems like there would be timing issues. Anyhow, I can't wait for more!

    p.s. love the shirt, Shawn. You look like a musical pirate.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    This is good (i hate taylor swift lol) but i think you should cover a classic song... how about something from Queen?

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  13. crissiAugust 28, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Fun stuff guys, fun stuff!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Pretty much the best one yet.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Ahhhh! you guys just don't ever disappoint. So well put together and the lyric changes are brilliant. Sooooo well done! :D yay.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    holy shit, that's brilliant!!!! how you gonna beat that?!

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  17. ColinSteinAugust 29, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Sweet cover! I really like how country it looks.

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  18. odd eyeAugust 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    haha that was pretty awesome. cool concept.

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  19. Nikki ThumpAugust 29, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Better than the original? I think so!

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  20. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    haha this is great!

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  21. Colour ScientistAugust 30, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Your social experiment has me second guessing myself, do I love it because you are awesome or do I love it because the song was specially crafted and designed for me to love it... either way great job.

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  22. Maniac (Jake Grigg and Shawn Harris)September 1, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    thanks for the font Colin. We're doing a Miley Cyrus cover this week--
    she's #1 downloaded track this week on billboard.

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  23. danielleSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love my life.

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  24. goldfineSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Shawn my dear, I think this whole thing is just an excuse to play dress-up :)

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  25. Grace EricksonSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    So much better than the real song [that I actually never listened to till after hearing your cover].

    Sorry, Miss Swift, this is real talent.

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