On Fat Mike Gets Strung Out, Fat Mike of NOFX teams up with Baz the Frenchman to create a classical version of the band’s classic tune, Total Bummer.

By Jane Howkins

Punk fans will be well aware of the original version of Total Bummer, but Fat Mike Gets Strung Out change it up massively here. It’s a classical version of the song, featuring a gorgeous selection of strings to turn it into something more orchestral. It’s performed in an instrumental fashion – don’t let that put you off though, as it actually sounds rather beautiful this way. The strings have multiple layers to them, creating a fantastic texture within the music that will astound any listener. You can find a stream here: