: The rendition was so well-received that Oli Sykes , the lead singer of Bring Me The Horizon, personally praised the track. It was subsequently featured on a bonus remix CD for Sempiternal .
: The cover was first uploaded to YouTube on July 27, 2013 . It was later included on the deluxe "Atmosphere Edition" of their debut album, Clouded , released via Epitaph Records on May 23, 2014.
: The duo has noted that they "caught lightning once" with this specific cover, acknowledging that it had significant "legs" and helped them gain widespread attention. Musical Style & Interpretation
In 2013, the Long Beach acoustic duo released a transformative cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s "Sleepwalking" that would eventually change the trajectory of their career. Originally a high-energy metalcore anthem from the album Sempiternal , "Sleepwalking" was stripped of its distorted guitars and aggressive percussion, replaced by the duo’s signature melodic acoustic arrangements and vocal harmonies. Key Facts About the Cover
While the original song by is noted for its electronic melodies and melancholic, Linkin Park-esque vibes, This Wild Life pivoted to a "classic acoustic treatment".
: The rendition was so well-received that Oli Sykes , the lead singer of Bring Me The Horizon, personally praised the track. It was subsequently featured on a bonus remix CD for Sempiternal .
: The cover was first uploaded to YouTube on July 27, 2013 . It was later included on the deluxe "Atmosphere Edition" of their debut album, Clouded , released via Epitaph Records on May 23, 2014. This Wild Life - Sleepwalking (Bring Me The Horizon Cover)
: The duo has noted that they "caught lightning once" with this specific cover, acknowledging that it had significant "legs" and helped them gain widespread attention. Musical Style & Interpretation : The rendition was so well-received that Oli
In 2013, the Long Beach acoustic duo released a transformative cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s "Sleepwalking" that would eventually change the trajectory of their career. Originally a high-energy metalcore anthem from the album Sempiternal , "Sleepwalking" was stripped of its distorted guitars and aggressive percussion, replaced by the duo’s signature melodic acoustic arrangements and vocal harmonies. Key Facts About the Cover It was later included on the deluxe "Atmosphere
While the original song by is noted for its electronic melodies and melancholic, Linkin Park-esque vibes, This Wild Life pivoted to a "classic acoustic treatment".