Country Cover of Lorde's 'Royals' Is a Twangy Masterpiece

You may have some reservations about country music, but you can't deny that this country-western cover of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" got your feet tapping.

The latest band to give a pop hit an unexpected makeover is The Beef Seeds with their cover of "Royals" by the chart-topping artist Lorde.

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Before launching into song, the band's lead singer takes a moment to liken his band to the sentiment behind Lorde's humble lyrics, saying, "The likes of us, we'll never be royal."

So whether you're a die-hard country lover or simply a fan of "Royals," you definitely need to hear this twangy, harmony-laden cover song.

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2. "Viva La Vida" (Coldplay Cover) by Aston

   While you might not have been gripping the edge of your seat, dying to hear a Coldplay cover, the Australian group Aston manages to breathe fascinating new life into the song. Using classical techniques and a surprisingly classy sound, this version of "Viva La Vida" is actually a lot of fun.

3. "We Found Love" (Rihanna Cover) by Lindsey Stirling

   Violinist Lindsey Stirling went to Kenya to cover Rihanna's "We Found Love." Most of the people she encountered had never heard or even seen a violin before her performance. After returning to the United States, Stirling said, "We couldn't understand each other's language but that is why it was so powerful. Two completely different cultures were able to connect as we shared our form of music..."

5. "What Makes You Beautiful" (One Direction Cover) by ThePianoGuys

   Whether or not you're a fan of One Direction's original song, this team brings a whole new zeal to the performance by putting the whole team around a single piano to create all the sound effects. That's the way you make an otherwise standard song absolutely enthralling.

6. "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen Cover) by Karise Eden

   Karise Eden covered Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" for The Voice Australia. It seems like every singer needs to cover this song some time in their career, which is why it's a pleasure to hear Eden bring so much emotion and strength to the song.

8. "Wonderwall" (Oasis Cover) by Jake Coco

   You couldn't step into a coffee shop or mall anytime during the late '90s without hearing "Wonderwall," making it one heck of a song to cover. Jake Coco pulls it off by somehow adding more moodiness and emotion to the tune, no mean feat by any standard. If you want a soundtrack while you're crying into your java, this should definitely be your go-to cover.

11. "Beat It" (Michael Jackson Cover) by Igor Presnyakov

    Igor Presnyakov presents something a little different by covering Michael Jackson's classic "Beat It" on acoustic guitar. It's a skillful cover that reinterprets Jackon's original, which is a refreshing change from just "new people singing the same song."

12. "Look At Me Now" (Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes Cover) by Karmin

    We watched this video, and then we watched it again to understand what we had just seen. Amy of Karmin rips through the raps in "Look at Me Now" by Chris Brown with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. Nick works the keyboard, and you really just need to see the video to believe it.

13. "The Lazy Song" (Bruno Mars Cover) by Megan Nicole

    Bruno Mars's "The Lazy Song" was already a little crazy, so how do you up the ante on that? Megan Nicole did it by putting her dancers in simian masks and pajamas. It's a little nuts, but that's what you get with "The Lazy Song."

14. "I'm Yours" (Jason Mraz Cover) by Unknown Amazing Kid

    We close up this round-up of incredible covers with this little guy tackling Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" on his ukelele. It's a classic video at this point, having first made its rounds in 2009, but it still holds a special place in our hearts. We think you'll agree it's adorable. (He's also mastered "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," if you need just a little more.)

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