If you remember Avril Lavigne’s huge global hit ‘Complicated’, you will definitely want to check out this astounding studio version, which sees the iconic 2000s singer nailing the song’s vocals in just one take! This version puts an acoustic spin on the pop-rock sound of the original, and with over 16 million views on YouTube alone, it’s clear that fans have fallen in love with it!
Dressed in leather trousers and a striking pink studded leather jacket, Avril steps up to the microphone and effortlessly nails the vocal. Fans have been amazed at how her voice seems to have hardly changed since she released the original back in 2002, while many more have commented on how the video brings those pure nostalgic vibes!
The video comes courtesy of a YouTube channel called THE FIRST TAKE, which is built around one rule – that any artists who are featured on the channel have to perform their song in one take, and one take only. Featuring the same stark white studio and minimalistic equipment in every video, the channel has really taken off on YouTube, with over 11 million subscribers flocking to watch the channel’s regular videos.
For those Music Man readers who are already fans of THE FIRST TAKE, they might already be aware that Avril Lavigne’s performance of ‘Complicated’ was not the only time she has been featured on the channel. A week after that performance was uploaded, the channel also featured a similar video of her performing the more recent track ‘Bite Me’, which once again fans of the singer went crazy for.
Avril Lavigne and THE FIRST TAKE YouTube channel really are a match made in heaven, as proved by the two videos that we have shown you here. With its innovative concept, the channel really helps to showcase artists’ raw talent in a unique and distinctive way, while Lavigne stepped up to their challenge and proved her vocal talents are still very much intact!
Avril Lavigne proves that her talent has stood the test of time with this mesmerizing acoustic rendition of ‘Complicated’. As fans rejoice in the nostalgic experience, THE FIRST TAKE continues to captivate audiences with its unique one-take performances. To delve deeper into Avril’s latest work and explore the compelling content of THE FIRST TAKE, check out the links below.