Enjoying You Tube Music Covers

YouTube renewed my interest in music, an interest that dated back to my childhood days (although with no musical heritage) but waned because of schooling and work.

Since the discovery of High Definition transmittal (at least 1080p up to 2260p.4k) and receiving, transmittal matched with a stable wi-fi and received in the comfort of home audiophile set up, music appreciation is enhanced.

Three channels captured my interest for their playlist, diversity of music, quality of production and a deep inventory. All three are US-based: TheSamTsui collaborating with Kurt Hugo Schneider (who also has his own KHS channel) and Scary Pockets.

All three have over 400 covers built over a span of  at least 9 years and dynamically increasing. All have a lead musician, Jack Conte for Scary Pockets, Kurt S. for KHS and Sam Tsui. Jack is backed up by a full band, Kurt is the composer, arrangement, musician and plays all instruments as a one-man band.

Kurt and Sam are in their early 30’s with degrees at Yale University. Kurt majored in Mathematics; Sam earned a degree in Greek. The duo graduated summa cum laude. They creatively create mashups, a mixture of several elements or related songs.

On free channel (with local advertisements), the three gift us with meticulously selected pop pieces popularized by other internationally known singers.

Hearing one piece, leads to the next and to the next as if the playlist is limitless. (Music is best appreciated in a home theater set up.)

Sam, Kurt and Scary are your alter options to Wish 107.5. Warning though that this lead can develop into a new addicting viewing and listening habit because selected cover songs are popular, familiar, compelling and well written and arranged.

Click and listen. Scary Pockets, a cover of "Viva La Vida" by Scary Pockets feat. Maiya Sykes https://youtu.be/JP3nskD7ebU

Kurt Schenieder’s medley of Maroon 5 featuring Max Schnieder and Victoria Justice https://youtu.be/p5eoHHrTKvs

Sam Tsui with a mashup of Let it Go and Let Her Go https://youtu.be/aoBELyv9cgk
and Love the Way You Lie https://youtu.be/HkHJ2-zoSB4

Their production is a delight to watch because the three excel in their field. love music and enjoy performing. When music is engaging, I remember this quote by Friedrich Nietzsche “In music the passions enjoy themselves.”