Unfortunately she never really had a significant radio hit after the big Gotye song, and while her albums have some fantastic tracks, as a whole her 2nd and 3rd albums never received good reception from critics (even though I love them lol)
Her dancing is so darn cute in this video. Her dancing rhythm is off the charts. Just simply vibing off the music. So in the pocket. Gives me goosebumps.
@@carlward3490 yeah, I've heard she wrote this song when she was 16 or so, I think you might be interested in looking at this video, but surely you already know it ruclips.net/video/rlLXg--pgsw/видео.html
@@carlward3490 I'd like to hear more about the what's and whys of her release of "Carolina". I live in South Carolina and was quite shocked the first time I heard it.
Just discovered get a couple years ago and want to hear everything she does, Good Intent, wandering limbs couple of my favs .. then in one her interviews turned me on to an amazing Asian artist Cornelius... Ck him out.. 😍
Agree with everything you said. This was the very first track I ever heard from her and I was hooked. To truly understand the genius behind it, watch the live performances of it where she builds the entire sound from scratch every time. Chills!
Yessss that's also something I love about her music. The studio versions are amazing but the live ones are even better! She makes a perfect use of loop to create the sense of multiple voices and instruments, all by herself. That Spotify sessions version of Settle Down comes to mind
She's pure genius. She's my favourite artist ever. I discovered her from "Somebody that I used to know", but nobody knows her other works, here in Italy. Such a pity! At first you can think you are listening to pop, but then you realize you are listening to something different
I think anyone is missing out that thinks Somebody I Used to know is either Gotye or Kimbra's only good song. That song led me to so much more of their music it blew my mind. Yet is seems everyone else, even the guy who made this video, didn't take a deeper dive with both of them.
When you said at 4:05 "[...] There's no way of knowing." I was really reminded of the speech in the 1971 Willy Wonka movie's Wondrous Boat Ride sequence. Both that scene and this song are so scintillatingly eerie and spooky. Interesting analysis and I love how you share how emotional this song makes you haha. And your outro was funny
Have absolutely loved this song for years, "masterpiece" is definitely the word for it. It's entirely captivating. As I watch your video, every time you resume the track, even briefly, I fully plunge deep in to her melodic and layered world. Also, the music video is incredibly rich and worthy of its own recognition.
This landed in my recommended a couple weeks ago and I've watched it a few times since. I adore the hell out of this song and having a breakdown as to what makes this song tick is almost magical in its own way. Kimbra deserved more stateside, but at least we will always have this beauty
This is certainly one of my favorite songs as well. I love vows a lot, certainly one of my favorites. You mentioned gotye as well and he’s fantastic, just like kimbra he did disappear after somebody i used to know he was just forgotten. He has an album coming out and has three other ones. Kimbra and gotye are my favorite artists and both are saddeningly small. So im glad you like kimbra, I totally recommend gotye as well. Great video!
You're certainly doing yourself a disservice by ignoring Gotye's other work. It's odd that Kimbra and Gotye haven't worked together more as they compliment each other so well.
Totally agree. This was the first song I ever heard from Kimbra and I loved it instantly, I loved it so much that I kind of was dissapointed others werent like this one.
I have loved Kimbra for such a long time! And settle down has been such an amazing different perfect song then others for me and everyone I know just doesn’t get it! I’m so glad you’re breaking this down! ❤️
totally agree, this song has something so special, also the video is very well done in my opinion, it's incredibly special without pretending too much to be special, if that makes sense. The song is as hypnotic as her face in that video, and I'm not just talking about her beauty, also the way her eyes change depending on how she positions her face or how she moves, it's like her music is going through all of her body, I love this song and I love Kimbra for being such a good artist and yet so humble Also the final part you talking about, I can totally relate to what you say about getting emotional with that part, sometimes when I listen to this song fully concentrated I almost can feel the tears in my eyes and it's not tears of sadness but of feeling something so beautiful and perfect I almost feel like I have to struggle to believe it's possible, haha, and it's a very beautiful feeling actually.
YES I love this, agree with everything you said. It's super true that the more you pay attention to it, the more moving it is. It just makes me so happy when an artist completely nails everything you know?
This song is brilliant. It always takes me back to the time I spent in an adult singles group at a church. Lots of women with ticking clocks competing for a few wealthy men while the rest of us just filled out the room.
When I listened to this previously I felt it was addictive. Then I forgot about it because I discovered it on RUclips but had since then moved into the world of Spotify. Then someone re-reminded me of it and I am addicted again.
Kimbra's Settle Down reminds me of a song of The Beatles, Come Together. It has a similar uncomfortable verse and then it surprises you with a pleasing chorus. I love them both!
I just found her music and her voice is so beautiful and bluesy and old but new and it’s like warm butter but it’s funky and happy and just the only music I have ever heard that I can’t explain but I love!😊!! I come from the 70’s singers/songwriters & the 80’s best music of all time but still I can’t explain where this fits but it most definitely does!
i’m so happy i saw this video. when ‘somebody i used to know’ came out like over 10 years ago i loved kimbra’s voice and checked out all her music. settle down is such a beautiful song
Great analysis! My favorite part is the vocal melody before the last chorus out of the bridge, its so faint in the background but perfect, it feels like a flower growing to full bloom: "bom bom Bom Bom BOM BAAOOOO"
I love Kimbra! I really enjoyed this video too. I'd love to hear his analysis of Lalah Hathaway and Snarky Puppy's performance. A bunch of beautiful haunting melodies there too.
the noise that i made seeing this title and that thumbnail in 2021. my god this album defined my teenage years for real. holy shit. i love kimbra and her music, just incredible stuff. i can't believe i found someone that agrees with me that settle down is just THE BEST song on her debut album
I am eating up this whole video. Yes Kimbra's music is a ride! I'm so proud of all her accomplishments, and I don't mind at all that she's not more mainstream, she's on her own level, I just can't think of anyone to compare her to.
I just saw Kimbra’s first pre-album premier show in Brooklyn recently, and when I tell you that I was floored, LISTEN- I think many will find it hard to understand just how much intent & integrity this woman has buried within her kick drums and vocal layering. She cares so, so much about speaking to people’s joy, hurt, and exploration of life through song. She spends a great deal to make things as honest and heartfelt as possible, while keeping it as weird as she can. A marvelous talent.
The build is the best thing about the song! So lush and magic once it peaks! All the vocals and harmonies and claps. It’s a whimsical fever dream of a song, love it.
A song from her first album that I absolutely love is Wandering Limbs… It’s only on RUclips on my side of the world (might’ve only been released in NZ) but it is just so so good. Honestly, Kimbra’s entire discography is beyond amazing, and it’s sad that more people don’t know about her.
@@carlward3490 Wandering Limbs is my fav song of hers ... it is so different. Thank you for this amazing explanation of Settle Down, it makes me appreciate it even more.
fantastic callout. this is one of my favorite videos ever. it gives me the emoswells even today and I discovered it in the long long ago. So cool. Thanks for the breakdown.
This album is amazing and so creatively put together, she does awesome things with her voice, it's so different!!! I remember seeing Kimbra as a young girl perform at my uni in NZ, her sound was a bit like India Arie back then (love her as well) but few years later after moving to Australia she found her unique sound and style and wow, Amazing!!! Nice reaction and glad you love this album as well. Two favourite singers Her and Janelle Monae did a song togther and were meant to do a few gigs here in auz, but it never happend, 😢I'm still waiting for that to happen!!!!
New Zealand has some seriously talented musician's, especially considering how small we are! Lorde, Kimbra, Benee, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Six60, Fat Freddies Drop... mmm so much goodness.
Io lho seguita dal suo disco wow... è una vera e grandissima artista...ha un talento straordinario..ed il brano old flame per me è un capolavoro di armonizzazione e composizione...una atmosfera magica...ma sicuramente tutto il disco.. è fantastico... questo pezzo ,con il video , è uno dei più belli ed originale che abbia mai visto...con una potenza di bassi uniche...i love kimbra...👍😎
Hey, I just found this video thanks to the algorithm. I’m so happy you did a video breaking down Settle Down. I love Kimbra’s songs, so having you explain how it feels “different” to other pop songs makes me appreciate it even more. You’ve got a lot of great stuff! Hope your channel grows.
Your passion is contagious. It is such a joy to be taught about art by an artist. I really enjoyed this breakdown as it gave me a deeper layer of appreciation of a great song. I knew Kimbra was awesome but now I understand why. Thank you!
You have earned my sub! Great analysis. Look forward to more breakdowns and analysis of other great music you love. This kind of stuff interests me, and love understanding why our brains gravitate towards different music. Like you said, she's building this tension in the song, and at some point we are waiting for it to be relieved. I think subconsciously we look for this, but are not aware its happening. Anyways, thanks for the great breakdown, and looking forward to more great content.
Seriously when I heard this song for the first time I was confused but intrigued at the same time lol. I had never heard anything like it and yeah it really made me want to hear more of her music and I became a fan. So happy to see others appreciate her musical talent too.
Wow, to be honest, you did a really good job at explaining this! :D I usually can't focus or struggle to understand that sorta stuff lol, but you did a brilliant job at breaking this down :). I think it would be kinda cool to hear your opinion on a few Melanie Martinez songs? I know she's gaining popularity now, but I've loved her music and movie for a couple years now and I think it'd be neat to see. For reference, a few of my favourite songs are Playdate, Soap, Dollhouse, and Pity Party (which many people like), but my no. 1 favourite has gotta be Mad Hatter. Anyway, thanks for this video, not only do these small artists such as Gotye and Kimbra deserve a lot more fans, but you do too! Only up to checking out words and I don't even know on your new album, but loved them so far :). Keep up the good work! :D
I'm from latinamerica, I've tried to get everyone I know into Kimbra but nobody seems to be normal and do the right thing. I was searching for a video to resume how great she is, and I found this. Thank you, now my hope in this world is back again.
Been blasting this one in my car at full volume and singing along since "Somebody That I Used To Know"... It's just SO goooaadd ugghhhhh 🤤🤤 Wondering how many people saw me at the stoplight and were about to call the police 😂😂 The buildup right before chorus is so perfect 👌🏻
Every time i listen to her, i ask myself why the hell isnt she well known, i mean she is so pretty, her voice oh god!, her talent! Her name should be way more bigger.
It would be interesting to see Kimbra and Lorde do something together. Because while they have their own individual styles. Both have that slightly quirky off beat (indie) manner. Which i have grown to love. Yes they can do pop! And good pop although disparaged by many is a legitimate form of music!! Anyway with these two! You wont always get pop!!
Ever since first hearing it in 2011 I thought Vows was a great album, and Settle Down in particular an amazing song, but I am no connoisseur, and a very amateur musician at best. It's nice hearing from a music professional that they also think this is a great song, and hearing the analysis.
I discovered Kimbra around 2012 and always have known she has incredible and original talent…you really broke it down for a novice like me so well done! I personally like her Sing Sing studio recordings the best and wish she would do more of that jazz vibe in her work but it probably doesn’t sell like pop.
Love this take. You want to know something really funny. Take this explanation and layer it over the visuals you see in the video and you get exactly how she wrote her song. The beginning, quiet, don’t know what’s going on in the story. You see a girl it’s simple. Just like her simple claps and vocals. Verse enters the story you hear the bass of the chords because visually the wife is finding the husband cheating on her with another woman and it’s a strong dissonance. The girl is sort of a mess with all sorts of instruments playing. It’s like her head is mixed. Chorus- star so bright obviously is a play on twinkle little star but also a song she said inspired her which was Burt Bacharach close to you Bridge enters - it’s quiet again but here enters the two little girls, things begin to make sense and the Dissonance began to slowly weave together because they are now face to face. Harmony. The last chorus is a mix of both girls from the video. Together in harmony with both their world burned down to the ground. And out the ashes comes something new. Maybe a friendship maybe something else, we don’t know. But I love how u explained the song and it’s directly related to the video. Been a Kimbra fan since this album dropped and she had acoustic videos out promoting. I wonder if she had a big play in the video as well. Anyways great analysis!!
That's amazing, I never noticed but you're totally right! It's so cool when the music, lyrics, and video all tie together to tell a complete story. Thanks for the comment, you a genius and I appreciate you
I first discovered this song last year, now one of my top 50 favorite songs ever! I have a hard time choosing this or Cameo Lover personally. Also uh if you don't mind it would be hilarious if you did some kind of short analysis on these intentionally bad songs I made: Assorted Cheek Pops (Album) - RUclips
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"Settle down" is one of the few truly perfect productions in the world.
I’m so happy to see someone that appreciates her as much as I do. Why in the world is she not more famous?
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Every time i listen to her, i ask myself the same, i mean she is so pretty, her voice oh god!, her talent! Her name should be way more bigger
It's because she didn't sell her soul to the devil. LOL
Unfortunately she never really had a significant radio hit after the big Gotye song, and while her albums have some fantastic tracks, as a whole her 2nd and 3rd albums never received good reception from critics (even though I love them lol)
Past Love should be such a big hit but nope . Pop radio just wasnt ready for it .
Her dancing is so darn cute in this video. Her dancing rhythm is off the charts. Just simply vibing off the music. So in the pocket. Gives me goosebumps.
Kimbra is so damn underrated, one of my favorite modern artists ❤️
Me too, she's the best
I don't think she underrated. She's like Kate Bush. People that get her music think she's incredible. She is rated amazing!
It’s really nice hearing people talk about Kimbra! She’s such an inspiration. Her lives are what leave me so speechless they’re so good dude!
Kimbra is a musician's musician. I love her so much!
Kimbra's vocalizations are worth the price of admission. The "Settle Down" video is creative and interesting. She is a real talent.
A great analysis, Apparently she wrote this song when she was in her mid-teens
Woah that's crazy, I don't even know how that's possible
@@carlward3490 yeah, I've heard she wrote this song when she was 16 or so, I think you might be interested in looking at this video, but surely you already know it
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She was only 18 when it was released. Like ok prodigy I see you lol
The name Nebraska Jones alone should tell you she was in her teens when she wrote it.
If more of Kimbras music was on the radio, I might actually listen to the radio.
Haha I feel it
@@carlward3490 I'd like to hear more about the what's and whys of her release of "Carolina". I live in South Carolina and was quite shocked the first time I heard it.
@@jkamp5344 Oh yeah Carolina is a jam, I'd probably be down to make a vid on that one
New Zealand music is amazing and it’s always great to see people from other countries appreciating it. Cheers.
Just discovered get a couple years ago and want to hear everything she does, Good Intent, wandering limbs couple of my favs .. then in one her interviews turned me on to an amazing Asian artist Cornelius... Ck him out.. 😍
I love Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Mint Chicks from NZ as well
@@MariuszWelna Same person :D
@@laurie8857 I know
@@MariuszWelna Headless chickens did you say?
Yes! Kimbra is so underrated, shes so talented and a true artist! Shes so real!
Kimbra has her own sense of melody they're quite unique it enables her to avoid cliche which is not a bad thing these days
Really enjoyed this video! Please do more videos like this of Kimbra!
Thank you so much! I definitely will
lol and of course you'd be here! hello and thank you for posting other lesser known works of kimbra's 💕
Agree with everything you said. This was the very first track I ever heard from her and I was hooked.
To truly understand the genius behind it, watch the live performances of it where she builds the entire sound from scratch every time. Chills!
Yessss that's also something I love about her music. The studio versions are amazing but the live ones are even better! She makes a perfect use of loop to create the sense of multiple voices and instruments, all by herself. That Spotify sessions version of Settle Down comes to mind
I'll definitely check that out
She's pure genius. She's my favourite artist ever. I discovered her from "Somebody that I used to know", but nobody knows her other works, here in Italy. Such a pity!
At first you can think you are listening to pop, but then you realize you are listening to something different
I think anyone is missing out that thinks Somebody I Used to know is either Gotye or Kimbra's only good song. That song led me to so much more of their music it blew my mind. Yet is seems everyone else, even the guy who made this video, didn't take a deeper dive with both of them.
I love how honest Carl is. Tinsel Town is squeezing the creativity and spirit out of Kimbra. This song and video is a masterpiece.
When you said at 4:05 "[...] There's no way of knowing." I was really reminded of the speech in the 1971 Willy Wonka movie's Wondrous Boat Ride sequence. Both that scene and this song are so scintillatingly eerie and spooky.
Interesting analysis and I love how you share how emotional this song makes you haha. And your outro was funny
Have absolutely loved this song for years, "masterpiece" is definitely the word for it. It's entirely captivating. As I watch your video, every time you resume the track, even briefly, I fully plunge deep in to her melodic and layered world.
Also, the music video is incredibly rich and worthy of its own recognition.
This landed in my recommended a couple weeks ago and I've watched it a few times since. I adore the hell out of this song and having a breakdown as to what makes this song tick is almost magical in its own way. Kimbra deserved more stateside, but at least we will always have this beauty
Thank you so much, I appreciate you
I love how excited you get the passion you show for her and all the different parts is the same as me she’s just so cool
This is certainly one of my favorite songs as well. I love vows a lot, certainly one of my favorites. You mentioned gotye as well and he’s fantastic, just like kimbra he did disappear after somebody i used to know he was just forgotten. He has an album coming out and has three other ones. Kimbra and gotye are my favorite artists and both are saddeningly small. So im glad you like kimbra, I totally recommend gotye as well. Great video!
Thanks so much! Yeah I should definitely listen to some more Gotye
Definitely! I like Hearts a Mess :)
You're certainly doing yourself a disservice by ignoring Gotye's other work. It's odd that Kimbra and Gotye haven't worked together more as they compliment each other so well.
Thank you for this and for loving this song, I love you!
Totally agree. This was the first song I ever heard from Kimbra and I loved it instantly, I loved it so much that I kind of was dissapointed others werent like this one.
I have been pushing settle down and plain gold ring on people for years. She creates a vocal soundscape that gives me literal goosebumps.
I love Kimora! She’s a vocal and lyrical genius!
I have loved Kimbra for such a long time! And settle down has been such an amazing different perfect song then others for me and everyone I know just doesn’t get it! I’m so glad you’re breaking this down! ❤️
It’s definitively one of my “go to” songs when someone asks me about something that is amazing that most people don’t know.
Thanks for dissecting that song...I see the genius even more...
I literally have been saying this for forever and now there's a RUclips video describing it 😂😂😂I couldn't agree more! She's so underrated, my goodness
totally agree, this song has something so special, also the video is very well done in my opinion, it's incredibly special without pretending too much to be special, if that makes sense. The song is as hypnotic as her face in that video, and I'm not just talking about her beauty, also the way her eyes change depending on how she positions her face or how she moves, it's like her music is going through all of her body, I love this song and I love Kimbra for being such a good artist and yet so humble
Also the final part you talking about, I can totally relate to what you say about getting emotional with that part, sometimes when I listen to this song fully concentrated I almost can feel the tears in my eyes and it's not tears of sadness but of feeling something so beautiful and perfect I almost feel like I have to struggle to believe it's possible, haha, and it's a very beautiful feeling actually.
YES I love this, agree with everything you said. It's super true that the more you pay attention to it, the more moving it is. It just makes me so happy when an artist completely nails everything you know?
This song is brilliant. It always takes me back to the time I spent in an adult singles group at a church. Lots of women with ticking clocks competing for a few wealthy men while the rest of us just filled out the room.
Nobody does this song. And it’s so good wtf
Thank you for doing this.
When I listened to this previously I felt it was addictive. Then I forgot about it because I discovered it on RUclips but had since then moved into the world of Spotify. Then someone re-reminded me of it and I am addicted again.
Kimbra's Settle Down reminds me of a song of The Beatles, Come Together. It has a similar uncomfortable verse and then it surprises you with a pleasing chorus. I love them both!
Kimbra! Great stuff man.
Thanks!
I just found her music and her voice is so beautiful and bluesy and old but new and it’s like warm butter but it’s funky and happy and just the only music I have ever heard that I can’t explain but I love!😊!!
I come from the 70’s singers/songwriters & the 80’s best music of all time but still I can’t explain where this fits but it most definitely does!
more of this please! man im happy to see someone talking bout Kimbra :D thank you for this kind of content
Thanks for watching! I will have more Kimbra stuff very soon
i’m so happy i saw this video. when ‘somebody i used to know’ came out like over 10 years ago i loved kimbra’s voice and checked out all her music. settle down is such a beautiful song
Great analysis! My favorite part is the vocal melody before the last chorus out of the bridge, its so faint in the background but perfect, it feels like a flower growing to full bloom: "bom bom Bom Bom BOM BAAOOOO"
The first time I heard this song, I was blown away! She's one of a kind!
I love Kimbra! I really enjoyed this video too. I'd love to hear his analysis of Lalah Hathaway and Snarky Puppy's performance. A bunch of beautiful haunting melodies there too.
I wouldn’t say it’s simple .. it’s very complex and beautifully written. Tells a story and that’s what I love about Kimbra
the noise that i made seeing this title and that thumbnail in 2021. my god this album defined my teenage years for real. holy shit. i love kimbra and her music, just incredible stuff. i can't believe i found someone that agrees with me that settle down is just THE BEST song on her debut album
I am eating up this whole video. Yes Kimbra's music is a ride! I'm so proud of all her accomplishments, and I don't mind at all that she's not more mainstream, she's on her own level, I just can't think of anyone to compare her to.
Absolutely!! Her voice/ vocal control is outstanding.
I just saw Kimbra’s first pre-album premier show in Brooklyn recently, and when I tell you that I was floored, LISTEN- I think many will find it hard to understand just how much intent & integrity this woman has buried within her kick drums and vocal layering. She cares so, so much about speaking to people’s joy, hurt, and exploration of life through song. She spends a great deal to make things as honest and heartfelt as possible, while keeping it as weird as she can. A marvelous talent.
Yes! Then do Save Me, absolutely my favourite!!!
This was so fresh and different, I listened to her and it seemed to quench my thirst, made me feel good somehow.
Its awsome...very haunting,
The build is the best thing about the song! So lush and magic once it peaks! All the vocals and harmonies and claps. It’s a whimsical fever dream of a song, love it.
Love that description
A song from her first album that I absolutely love is Wandering Limbs… It’s only on RUclips on my side of the world (might’ve only been released in NZ) but it is just so so good. Honestly, Kimbra’s entire discography is beyond amazing, and it’s sad that more people don’t know about her.
I don't think I've heard it, I'll check it out!
@@carlward3490 Wandering Limbs is my fav song of hers ... it is so different. Thank you for this amazing explanation of Settle Down, it makes me appreciate it even more.
Thx....I hope you keep it up your ear is phenomenal ...✌
Thank you!
Great perspective brah! Deep
Definitely my favorite Kimbra era. Legend.
When I first heard this song... it moved me unexpectedly... now I know Why...
This is brilliant
fantastic callout. this is one of my favorite videos ever. it gives me the emoswells even today and I discovered it in the long long ago. So cool. Thanks for the breakdown.
This album is amazing and so creatively put together, she does awesome things with her voice, it's so different!!! I remember seeing Kimbra as a young girl perform at my uni in NZ, her sound was a bit like India Arie back then (love her as well) but few years later after moving to Australia she found her unique sound and style and wow, Amazing!!! Nice reaction and glad you love this album as well. Two favourite singers Her and Janelle Monae did a song togther and were meant to do a few gigs here in auz, but it never happend, 😢I'm still waiting for that to happen!!!!
New Zealand has some seriously talented musician's, especially considering how small we are! Lorde, Kimbra, Benee, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Six60, Fat Freddies Drop... mmm so much goodness.
Io lho seguita dal suo disco wow... è una vera e grandissima artista...ha un talento straordinario..ed il brano old flame per me è un capolavoro di armonizzazione e composizione...una atmosfera magica...ma sicuramente tutto il disco.. è fantastico... questo pezzo ,con il video , è uno dei più belli ed originale che abbia mai visto...con una potenza di bassi uniche...i love kimbra...👍😎
Hey, I just found this video thanks to the algorithm. I’m so happy you did a video breaking down Settle Down. I love Kimbra’s songs, so having you explain how it feels “different” to other pop songs makes me appreciate it even more.
You’ve got a lot of great stuff! Hope your channel grows.
Thank you so much! Big shoutout to the algorithm
I love this song! Easily my favorite Kimbra song.
I've to say: what a wonderful video! WP!!
I love the passion you show. Kimbra is so good and she SHOULD be more well known. Look for her Sing Sing Recording Studios session!
Thank you! Yeah her Sing Sing session was incredible
Your passion is contagious. It is such a joy to be taught about art by an artist. I really enjoyed this breakdown as it gave me a deeper layer of appreciation of a great song. I knew Kimbra was awesome but now I understand why. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and enjoying, it means a lot to me :)
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kimbra is next level amazing, she is refreshing everytime
Surprised to see this come up in my suggestions and I totally agree :)
You have earned my sub! Great analysis. Look forward to more breakdowns and analysis of other great music you love. This kind of stuff interests me, and love understanding why our brains gravitate towards different music. Like you said, she's building this tension in the song, and at some point we are waiting for it to be relieved. I think subconsciously we look for this, but are not aware its happening.
Anyways, thanks for the great breakdown, and looking forward to more great content.
Seriously when I heard this song for the first time I was confused but intrigued at the same time lol. I had never heard anything like it and yeah it really made me want to hear more of her music and I became a fan. So happy to see others appreciate her musical talent too.
I love her too, one of my favorite song of hers is Settle Down, as well as Good Intent, and Cameo Lover. She actually sounds better live 😍
Loved kimbra since “on my lips” - your explanation and expertise is bang on my friend 💯
Thank you!
Wow, to be honest, you did a really good job at explaining this! :D I usually can't focus or struggle to understand that sorta stuff lol, but you did a brilliant job at breaking this down :). I think it would be kinda cool to hear your opinion on a few Melanie Martinez songs? I know she's gaining popularity now, but I've loved her music and movie for a couple years now and I think it'd be neat to see. For reference, a few of my favourite songs are Playdate, Soap, Dollhouse, and Pity Party (which many people like), but my no. 1 favourite has gotta be Mad Hatter.
Anyway, thanks for this video, not only do these small artists such as Gotye and Kimbra deserve a lot more fans, but you do too! Only up to checking out words and I don't even know on your new album, but loved them so far :). Keep up the good work! :D
Thank you so much, that means a lot! I'll check out some Melanie Martinez, I've definitely heard of her but I'm not super familiar
Thanks for this video man, learned a lot.
Kinda reminds me of a song Katy Perry made.. but I can't really grasp which one it is.
The piano rhythm gives 60s vibes.
One of the best albums
You should listen to her reimagined version of The Good War. Some of the most interesting and beautiful harmonies I’ve ever heard
I'm from latinamerica, I've tried to get everyone I know into Kimbra but nobody seems to be normal and do the right thing. I was searching for a video to resume how great she is, and I found this. Thank you, now my hope in this world is back again.
Thank you for watching Fernanda!
Absolutely agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Worth mentioning François Tétaz who helped write mix/produce the song
Been blasting this one in my car at full volume and singing along since "Somebody That I Used To Know"... It's just SO goooaadd ugghhhhh 🤤🤤
Wondering how many people saw me at the stoplight and were about to call the police 😂😂
The buildup right before chorus is so perfect 👌🏻
I'm all about "Top of the World". Such a bop.
Yeah that song slaps big time
Every time i listen to her, i ask myself why the hell isnt she well known, i mean she is so pretty, her voice oh god!, her talent! Her name should be way more bigger.
Kimbra it’s …..PURE MUSIC
PURE TALENT !
She it’s UNIQUE 💎!
the Helliwood radio it’s not worthy’s of her talent… !
The Sing Sing sessions version is absolutely amazing!
im following you sir. we have the same taste in music. hahaha
I like this Music video too, is very, very, very , cool ever !
vows is my favorite album as well. accept my fave song is two way street
I'd be so interested to hear you break down her song "top of the world" off her album primal heart
It looks like Kimbra didn't keep going in that direction. That's a pity! But this song will remain a masterpiece forever.
It would be interesting to see Kimbra and Lorde do something together. Because while they have their own individual styles. Both have that slightly quirky off beat (indie) manner. Which i have grown to love. Yes they can do pop! And good pop although disparaged by many is a legitimate form of music!! Anyway with these two! You wont always get pop!!
Yessssss more people should be talking about Kimbra, Gotye ain't shit
Someone here gets it!!!!!
Love Settle Down, but I think Rescue Him or Waltz Me To the Grave are her best
The Golden Echo definitely has some bops
Ever since first hearing it in 2011 I thought Vows was a great album, and Settle Down in particular an amazing song, but I am no connoisseur, and a very amateur musician at best. It's nice hearing from a music professional that they also think this is a great song, and hearing the analysis.
I discovered Kimbra around 2012 and always have known she has incredible and original talent…you really broke it down for a novice like me so well done! I personally like her Sing Sing studio recordings the best and wish she would do more of that jazz vibe in her work but it probably doesn’t sell like pop.
Love this take. You want to know something really funny. Take this explanation and layer it over the visuals you see in the video and you get exactly how she wrote her song.
The beginning, quiet, don’t know what’s going on in the story. You see a girl it’s simple. Just like her simple claps and vocals.
Verse enters the story you hear the bass of the chords because visually the wife is finding the husband cheating on her with another woman and it’s a strong dissonance. The girl is sort of a mess with all sorts of instruments playing. It’s like her head is mixed.
Chorus- star so bright obviously is a play on twinkle little star but also a song she said inspired her which was Burt Bacharach close to you
Bridge enters - it’s quiet again but here enters the two little girls, things begin to make sense and the Dissonance began to slowly weave together because they are now face to face. Harmony.
The last chorus is a mix of both girls from the video. Together in harmony with both their world burned down to the ground. And out the ashes comes something new. Maybe a friendship maybe something else, we don’t know.
But I love how u explained the song and it’s directly related to the video. Been a Kimbra fan since this album dropped and she had acoustic videos out promoting. I wonder if she had a big play in the video as well. Anyways great analysis!!
That's amazing, I never noticed but you're totally right! It's so cool when the music, lyrics, and video all tie together to tell a complete story. Thanks for the comment, you a genius and I appreciate you
I first discovered this song last year, now one of my top 50 favorite songs ever! I have a hard time choosing this or Cameo Lover personally. Also uh if you don't mind it would be hilarious if you did some kind of short analysis on these intentionally bad songs I made: Assorted Cheek Pops (Album) - RUclips
Yeah Cameo Lover is great, one of my favorites too. Sure I'll check your songs out man
@@carlward3490 thanks a lot lel
LOUDER!!!!!!!
I love kimbra and her music I’ve saw her live and it was amazing, check out soley I’ll drown kexp session do a reaction if you can it’s so good
I'll check it out!
Found Soley thru Kimbra, they're both amazing!
Heh and I found kimbra through sóley. Good music begets good music