Playing for Change

[Midpack]

Ran across these videos on YouTube, well produced, with musical cover arrangements from musicians synced worldwide including famous artists interspersed on some videos. Thought some were very good, examples below. For those inclined…

I don't even know what many of the instruments are, and I'm reasonably well versed in music.

[Just noticed the ones marked "Song Around the World" are the ones with worldwide musicians synced up. The others may be individual artists, not as impressive to me.]

 

[Qs Laptop]

Thanks so much for posting this. I watched the "Higher Ground" on my PC. In order to do the music justice I will be checking out some more of these on my home theater system.

 

[YellowSubmarine]

The Weight...

 

[Midpack]

Thanks so much for posting this. I watched the "Higher Ground" on my PC. In order to do the music justice I will be checking out some more of these on my home theater system.

TBH I think this cover might be as good as Stevie's original. YMMV

 

[finnski1]

Yes that video series is great. Check out "when the levee breaks"

 

[Midpack]

Yes that video series is great. Check out "when the levee breaks"

I agree, interesting surprise guest playing bass. I couldn't link every one I liked. Check out Riders on the Storm, two interesting guests.

 

[Qs Laptop]

The Weight...

Amazing what AI can do nowadays...

 

[YellowSubmarine]

Amazing what AI can do nowadays...

Hmmm. how do you figure? There's nothing that indicates that to me; further there's nothing in the comments that support this was AI generated.

The Low Darts are a Gen Z classic rock and soul cover band from Fairfield, Connecticut, composed of five core musicians. They became a viral sensation for their covers of '70s and '80s bands like Steely Dan and Earth, Wind & Fire. [1, 2, 3]
The core members of The Low Darts include: [1]

• Colman Connolly: Lead and backing vocals, keyboards, and guitar
• Sebastian Rodriguez: Keyboards and vocals
• Jonas Brown: Lead guitar
• Luke Foote: Bass and vocals
• • Sean Byington: Drums and vocals [1, 2, 3]

They are also frequently joined by a horn section, including Kevin Tzanetis on trumpet and Bobby Master on saxophone. [1]
For a look at the band's live performance style and how they recreate complex '70s and '80s studio tracks:

 

[gromit]

These are not AI generated. They've been around for many years. Here's a Youtube video posted 17 years ago that I always liked.

"War/No More Trouble feat. Bono | Playing for Change | Song Around The World"​

 

[jfn111]

I've enjoyed these videos for years.