JOHN LENNON vs. VAN HALEN – “Imagine A Jump” mashup by “Mighty Mike”
I love it. It’s certainly not complex but it’s brilliant how the two songs fit together, given a little fidgeting with the timing. I really like this. I never would have “imagined” (see what I did there?) these two songs fitting together like this.
One of the cool things about the internet, digital music, and computers in every home is that people can create something like this themselves. While it’s not the same as writing and recording your own original music, I think there’s a certain amount of creativity involved in envisioning a mashup this well executed.
Lennon’s vocal has been erased and we’re left with just the piano and drums from “Imagine”. Dave’s vocal from 1984 has been reduced to a capella, and it melds seamlessly with Lennon’s piano recorded in 1971. I think I will always think of one song, when I hear the other in the future.
Very enjoyable. Time to listen again!
4/5 stars
mikeladano.com 
I’m slightly offended – but more impressed and amused, clever pairing!
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I get what you mean — it’s sacrosanct to deface John Lennon’s music. But it’s funny how they sync up like this.
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That’s amazing! Good spot Mighty Mike!
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Thanks! I would like to point out that I am not Mighty Mike just in case there was confusion.
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It doesn’t matter, I have bestowed the title upon you. I’ve always wanted to bestow something.
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I’m so honored. I have another nickname! And it’s not like the ones they gave me in grade school! (I didn’t like those.)
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This sort of reminds me of the Dark Side of the Moon/Wizard of Oz mash up. But it’s more enjoyable because it’s short and you don’t have to try so hard to sync it up.
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Or be high!
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If this was done with a “Sammy Halen” song i would be offended on principle- The main question I always ask on something like this is “Does it work?” …and this one works beautifully. This is a re-blog Thanks mate
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THanks for the re-blog Wayne! Very cool of you! It’s bizarre how well it works.
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Reblogged this on Cave of Fame and commented:
This is incredibe
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This is really neat.
I went through a phase of downloading all sorts of these mash-ups. Many of them worked OK but weren’t worth a re-play. This would be one I’d say was worth it, though. Too bad I didn’t keep all of that stuff. There were some awesome ones (none of which are coming to mind right now, of course).
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I find them interesting…not enough to download a whole bunch, but when I see something like this, I really enjoy.
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Wish I’d kept them. Some of them were really great. I’d share, if they were still here.
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Great stuff Mike! Check out the mashup of Folsom Prison Blues and Pinball Wizard. Also there’s one of Stairway to Heaven and Gilligan’s Island floating around someplace. Thanks.
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Stairway and Gilligan’s Island? That sounds…horrifying! :)
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By Little Roger and The Goosebumps
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Oh my goodness, I love it! I hope the late Russell Johnson had this played at his funeral last week!
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Reblogged this on The Eclectic Ear and commented:
Reblogged from Mike Ladano’s site. Great stuff!
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That is a good one seen this one? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U13xOvDa19U
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Hah! No! But that beat, it totally works!
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Baba O Reilly and Walk on the Wild Side would fit over Imagine too
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The video is blocked-what a shame-ana
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Darn you’re right. I’ll look for other links…
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Found another, thanks for letting me know. Posted the new vid.
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Cool will check hobo
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I recommend Troop It (Michael Jackson + Iron Maiden) and Staying in Black (AC DC + Beegees). Should both be available on youtube under a similar name if not the exact
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I will check them out, thanks for the tip!
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And Run to Sandman (Metallica+Bryan Adams
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