Beats Unraveled #7 by BINKBEATS: Bowls by Caribou

Binkbeats is an artist from the Netherlands whose covers of current artists such as Baths, Amon Tobin and Flying Lotus have gotten him accolades online. They're not just your ordinary cover - he performs them live in one take, with his ultimate aim being to hunt down the songs' sounds as closely as possible; and he consistently succeeds in putting his own creative spin on them.

A couple of months later, we headed down to Utrecht where we got a chance to experience Binks' renditions in front of us live as well as talk to him about his fascinating sound discovery and selection process. For his next video, he's covering Caribou's 'Bowls'. See the magic for yourself, and have a look at our BTS video for further unraveling:

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[CCPvirus]

Hey Binkbeats, the Tibetan singing bowls sounded great! I'm a Tibetan myself and I love the fact the you used our instrument of our culture for you art in music. 

[joshywhvick]

insane!! if caribou and bonobo did a collab my life would be complete

[tashawn]

Best cover I've ever seen in my entire life... or ever will see.

[gullings]

Amazing amazing as always! I especially love the thumb piano as bass sound! And the rhythm of the bells and shaker/can at 1:32 -- mesmerizing! Oh, and the switch at 3:24! You're a musician and a magician! Bravo!

[bloodisalwaysshed]

Every time I watch your videos I am always awe inspired, not only for the excellent musicianship but also the wide array of instruments.

[gmpm]

wow, that was my favourite song off the album too, amazing.  do one for Leave House with the flutes too lol

[gabeturner]

He has so much gear! The setup on these videos are always so different. So good.

[cxzm]

I love it so much, I cannot love it more.

[bryansmith]

My life. What a banger. Absolutely love it.

[DaGleese]

Very very cool! It sounds almost indistinguishable from the real tune! It tricked my brain into expecting Leave House to start up after it was finished!

[dkay]

Well done on the cover, I had a chance to see Caribou live last June and they were absolutely amazing.

[Kinkajous]

You make it look so easy! Just stunning

[riazcharania]

This is beyond music. This is science. This is genius.

[PKdrone]

scary how close this is to the original without using samples, huge props

[AyeToan]

Can't wait to see what's next :)

[hectoralejandrodecuirsilva]

full of power this track jajajajjajajaja

[MysticDonBlair]

I want to see an hour long set or more! Good music

[timjam]

I just found out about you via Caribou's Facebook page! You, sir, are a genius. Thanks for making my evening a whole lot  better. I have a feeling this is just the beginning, although I'm already a fan without having even heard any of your own material yet. Well, after this post I'll check your soundcloud for any tracks you have there. Peace!