Brother Duo Gives Rema's 'Calm Down' A Desi Twist Using A Tabla & The Internet Hearts It!
Sometimes a cover might just sound better than the original version of the song. The covers touch more hearts because the artist interpreting the song may bring a new perspective to the song making it sound fresh and unique.
Additionally, advances in technology over time can allow for a better recording and production of the cover version. Personal taste also plays a huge role in it. Some people might prefer different genres, instruments and singing styles, so they might find a cover version more appealing. One such cover with a personal touch is going viral, and it is none other than the popular song 'Calm Down.'?
A brother duo gave the cover a desi twist by performing the song on a tabla. The video of the song is now making the rounds on Instagram. Watch the clip here.?
Brother duo covers Calm Down song on tabla
People often associate a tabla with folk or regional music but this duo has tried to change the perception with their version of a mainstream popular tune.?
Nihal Singh and Shobhit Banwait played Rema and Selena Gomez's hit "Calm Down" on tabla. The cover has received over 1.7 lakh likes on Instagram.While sharing the cover, which was shot on a basketball court, Nihal Singh wrote, ¡°My brother @shobhitbanwait flew in for an all of 6 hours and this is how we spent our time ? FEEL THE VIBE #CalmDown¡±.
Nigerian singerRema's "Calm Down" is a song from his debut studio album Rave & Roses (2022). It was released as the album's second single on February 11, 2022, by Jonzing World and Mavin.?
The song reached number one on the Belgian Ultratop 50, Dutch Top 40, and Dutch Single Top 100 charts. Additionally, on August 25, 2022, a remix of the song featuring American singer Selena Gomez was released. The updated version peaked at number four on the Global 200 chart and at number one on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart.?
People on the internet loved the cover?
Needless to say, the video went super viral on Instagram. So far the video has gathered more than 3 million views and lakhs of likes. The people on the internet were absolutely in love with the song and were left asking for more.?
The official account of NBA India commented on the video, "The Basketball x Tabla crossover we didn't know we needed!"
A lady commented, "How many times have you listened to this??Me- Yes!."?A man requested, "We need the full version of this."?Another woman added, "I see this 20 times a day how can someone be so catchy."
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