This reminds me of my childhood when my family's friends would visit and they would talk about these type of incidents. I would be afraid to go to bed. This is haunting and beautiful
Thank you for the correction, of this rare bread and beast at heart, historical but proves present song this is Billie Holiday/ PSA. “Lady Sings The Blues” starring Diana Ross and Billie D COLT 45 Williams “
I'm dumbfounded at how much this version affected me. Billie Holiday's version is one of my favorite songs ever and this guy somehow made it more powerful!I felt like I was hilding my breath the entire song without knowing it and at the rnd just letting it all out at once. Truly a spectacular gift with an amazing song.
weirddfishess great but you need picture s . Some kind of picture seeing it makes it real. Give it a little more work. Youron the right track. . mamakhosi
So it's September 2017, and why am I just discovering this version of "Strange Fruit"? Thanks to my favorite jazz radio station I am discovering Jose James. Sitting in my vehicle, in the company parking lot, I was mesmerized right from the solo voice intro. The layering of his voice and the somber harmonies, came across as a tortured souls' lament and/or a funeral dirge, serving to amplify the meaning of the song. Thus the harmony is an integral part (of the song). I'm telling you that I felt the virtual presence of the ancestors begging to be remembered, and how death came for them. For me, this cover is unique and perfect. Thank you, Jose James. I am looking forward to hearing more from you.
Truly powerful. Each time he held a note it felt like bells ringing out. This song always gave me chills but this version made me shiver with its impact. The snap that would play also made me jump everytime and gave off a presence of fear. This song should be done like this every single time.
this is the type of song you got to do justice. you can't do it to show off how well you can song you do it to convey a feeling. and honestly I liked it the beginning took too long but it made you feel that pain. like I said this song is about the words not vocals.
It's difficult to revamp a classic, and even more so when you do it after Nina Simone. But yet again, a bleak depiction of the cultivation of misery is transformed into something that arrests the soul. The harmony that he uses in the background really sets his version apart from others. It seems very similar to the bluegrass requiem "O death", and complements an already tragically beautiful piece.
He wasn't trying to revamp this song, nore does this song need revamping. Many Black artists have sung this particular song to bring much need attention to situation happing in the Black community that are widely ignored by the masses because a percentage of those masses are the ones doing the terrors in which this song is about. Or they sing it in tribute to those who have fallen as well as for the original singer Billie Holiday.
"I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it." Jose James interruption of this Holiday classic is spellbindingly beautiful. Like watching lava flowing. Devastating in it's make up but visually beautiful in it's appearance "Strange Fruit" is a song once heard it's imagery stays with you forever. A song about hatred that goes far beyond race.
I don't have many words: but I am very impressed and touched by this version. BTW: since his first album 2008: The Dreamer, I am a fan and I saw him many times in concert.
WOW I love this song, someone very special introduced me to Jose James' music and haven't stopped listening to him since. This one is just mesmerizing! and need I add he is super cute!
Oops! Thank You Young Man. It was Beautifully & Deeply Expressed. 🌠 I haven't had Time To Sit Quietly & "Absorb What You Created." My Mind Is Blown....🙏🏽👼🏽
Good Morning From Austin TX🌇 I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD A MAN TAKE ON THE SORROW, SHOCK, "ANGUISH OF THIS STORY: HOWEVER: WHHHAAATTTTT DAAAA... KABOOM!!! WOW...I AM SITTING Here Trying To Rap My Head Around Youru YOUR ABSOLUTE HOW YOUR
I've been trawling through different versions of Strange Fruit. I so want to sing it, but could never do it the justice it deserves. Nothing beats the original by Billie Holiday, but this one gave me tingles.
Sorry it has taken me this long to find this treasure but I am one to admit that this song scared me and enthralled me equally. It is a random hand of god to bless a person with the gift carry souls across the plain into the nether, Jose James has this ability.
Jose James. He cut a whole album of Billie Holiday- 'Lady Day's" songs. You should check it out. He sings all different genres of music & is fabulous in all of his interpretations.
It's quite disturbing that so many people are talking about his rendition and how beautifully he sang it, but not looking past his voice and really listening to the words.
I think that most people listening to this are already familiar with the song. The song is nothing new, the rendition however is, hence the lack of dialogue about it's lyrics as it's likely already been discussed and thought on by a majority of the audience.
@@ApparentlyGod i would like to second this....the lyrics are inescapable..elemental...its the treatment which brings out .new emotion and power ..amplifying this masterpiece....it was truth.
I have written an African American horror film and I would like to use your version of this song for the music on the trailer. I will give you credit in the closing credits of the movie.
He is not pre-recording himself, he is using a looper, when he taps the pedal with his foot, it starts recording a loop, at the end of his loop he taps the pedal again to loop when he just recorded, and then does another one, it's live looping in layers, many pedals like the BOSS Loopstation can do this, software like Ableton Live with a foot midi controller (or any midi controller for that matter...) can achieve this, as well.
Thank you very much for responding. I was mesmerized by this technique. I am sure Lizz Wright is using this to "loop" in the song Surrender on her latest album. Thank you again.
This song was given the respect and honor it deserves. Shook hearing it.
This is those rare moments when certain artists can reach beyond just the music. Truly something special.
This reminds me of my childhood when my family's friends would visit and they would talk about these type of incidents. I would be afraid to go to bed. This is haunting and beautiful
This is hard to listen and hard to stay away from at the same time. It's hard to not end up in tears!
+Jovanka Ciares I totally agree. It's a beautiful struggle.
And your comment just pushed me over the edge into tears.
Thank you for the correction, of this rare bread and beast at heart, historical but proves present song this is Billie Holiday/ PSA. “Lady Sings The Blues” starring Diana Ross and Billie D COLT 45 Williams “
Today I listened to two versions by Cassandra Wilson.
This version & Jade Novah's gives me chills; I can feel the pain of their words. ruclips.net/video/n-zfirLtNQA/видео.html
He has been a Hidden Gem...
Very powerful interpretation of "Strange Fruit". I love the way he makes his own back up.
I'm dumbfounded at how much this version affected me. Billie Holiday's version is one of my favorite songs ever and this guy somehow made it more powerful!I felt like I was hilding my breath the entire song without knowing it and at the rnd just letting it all out at once. Truly a spectacular gift with an amazing song.
Best new discovery I made in a long time. Absolutely Awesome. Billy would be proud. Check out the train passing outside the window....Sealed the mood.
He's really great! I've loved him for a while and I saw him in Austin last year! Check out black magic! Lol
+don1carter Same here
weirddfishess great but you need picture s . Some kind of picture seeing it makes it real. Give it a little more work. Youron the right track. . mamakhosi
listen to this... ruclips.net/video/Rhn8koaW-vQ/видео.html
Billie
So it's September 2017, and why am I just discovering this version of "Strange Fruit"? Thanks to my favorite jazz radio station I am discovering Jose James. Sitting in my vehicle, in the company parking lot, I was mesmerized right from the solo voice intro. The layering of his voice and the somber harmonies, came across as a tortured souls' lament and/or a funeral dirge, serving to amplify the meaning of the song. Thus the harmony is an integral part (of the song). I'm telling you that I felt the virtual presence of the ancestors begging to be remembered, and how death came for them. For me, this cover is unique and perfect. Thank you, Jose James. I am looking forward to hearing more from you.
This must be the most haunting, most innovative, most creative version of this classic. I wanna see this performed live by Jose James.
He's terrific! I have this song on repeat all the time!
Truly powerful. Each time he held a note it felt like bells ringing out. This song always gave me chills but this version made me shiver with its impact. The snap that would play also made me jump everytime and gave off a presence of fear. This song should be done like this every single time.
Après BillieHolliday quel ressenti , suis bouleversée, Merci 🦋
Quel ressenti Merci.
Pure beauty!
Absolutely mesmerizing. Clarity, depth, control. Unique and superior.
What a beautiful voice!!!
this is the type of song you got to do justice. you can't do it to show off how well you can song you do it to convey a feeling. and honestly I liked it the beginning took too long but it made you feel that pain. like I said this song is about the words not vocals.
No words, just tears.
It's difficult to revamp a classic, and even more so when you do it after Nina Simone. But yet again, a bleak depiction of the cultivation of misery is transformed into something that arrests the soul. The harmony that he uses in the background really sets his version apart from others. It seems very similar to the bluegrass requiem "O death", and complements an already tragically beautiful piece.
He wasn't trying to revamp this song, nore does this song need revamping. Many Black artists have sung this particular song to bring much need attention to situation happing in the Black community that are widely ignored by the masses because a percentage of those masses are the ones doing the terrors in which this song is about. Or they sing it in tribute to those who have fallen as well as for the original singer Billie Holiday.
listen to this and shut up! ruclips.net/video/Rhn8koaW-vQ/видео.html
I got goose bumps! If Billie Holiday had a brother, he would of had that voice. Billie would be proud.
"I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it." Jose James interruption of this Holiday classic is spellbindingly beautiful. Like watching lava flowing. Devastating in it's make up but visually beautiful in it's appearance "Strange Fruit" is a song once heard it's imagery stays with you forever. A song about hatred that goes far beyond race.
i can't get the chills all over my body to stop......O my God!....
I don't have many words: but I am very impressed and touched by this version. BTW: since his first album 2008: The Dreamer, I am a fan and I saw him many times in concert.
WOW I love this song, someone very special introduced me to Jose James' music and haven't stopped listening to him since. This one is just mesmerizing! and need I add he is super cute!
Impassioned and nuanced. Incredible rendition.
José James, I love you!
Wow. This is chilling. Very powerful. This guy is extremely talented.
He's amazing! He's on the 50 shades of Darker soundtrack too
That's interesting, I didn't know that! He's incredible. I will definitely be checking out more of his work.
I was mesmerized. A soul stirring interpretation.
Jose ia not only talented and skilled; he is another walking creative ....Thank you for this mindful interpretation.
So many chills. What a breathtaking rendition. What an artist.
All i can say is this man is amazing. Fantastic voice and amazing in 50 shades darker singing. AMAZING man x
Outstanding rendition, thank you.
Wow this was Intense
voice of the soul.... every molecule... xo
Wow ❤️ best version I’ve heard yet
Oops! Thank You Young Man. It was Beautifully & Deeply Expressed. 🌠
I haven't had Time To Sit Quietly &
"Absorb What You Created." My Mind Is Blown....🙏🏽👼🏽
This is fantastic!
Good Morning From Austin TX🌇
I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD A MAN TAKE ON THE SORROW, SHOCK,
"ANGUISH OF THIS STORY:
HOWEVER: WHHHAAATTTTT DAAAA...
KABOOM!!! WOW...I AM SITTING Here
Trying To Rap My Head Around Youru YOUR ABSOLUTE HOW YOUR
Wow. thank you .
Thank you.
Wow. Just wow.
So great!
Great Voice Just discovered him.
Stunning
I am listening at least once a day
I heard Billy Diane and Jose remarkable, all I have left is tears
I've been trawling through different versions of Strange Fruit. I so want to sing it, but could never do it the justice it deserves.
Nothing beats the original by Billie Holiday, but this one gave me tingles.
Please sing it.
Sorry it has taken me this long to find this treasure but I am one to admit that this song scared me and enthralled me equally. It is a random hand of god to bless a person with the gift carry souls across the plain into the nether, Jose James has this ability.
Волшебный!
... wow 🌹
This was powerful!!
love people of color ♡♡ they r special much love from Iraq &US ♡♡
Don't let them tell you that what you are seeing with your own eyes isn't real. Don't look away.
"Unbelievably Awesome"
i think the strange of the track title are represented by the claps :) great performance - thumbs up!
Muy poderosa.
YES!!!!!!
wow.......
bellissima voce
great!
Maaaaaann….my soul…..
Very brave to do this song and what a wunderfull version. This song should make everyone quiet.
Who is this guy. This is dope as hell
Jose James. He cut a whole album of Billie Holiday- 'Lady Day's" songs. You should check it out. He sings all different genres of music & is fabulous in all of his interpretations.
@@dee_dee_place, he is amazing indeed.
This proofs that pain van translate in something beautiful, something the black community has done for century's🙏
magnifique version du standard
dopeeeeeee
#love
Wow
It's quite disturbing that so many people are talking about his rendition and how beautifully he sang it, but not looking past his voice and really listening to the words.
I think that most people listening to this are already familiar with the song. The song is nothing new, the rendition however is, hence the lack of dialogue about it's lyrics as it's likely already been discussed and thought on by a majority of the audience.
@@ApparentlyGod i would like to second this....the lyrics are inescapable..elemental...its the treatment which brings out .new emotion and power ..amplifying this masterpiece....it was truth.
belle interprétation après billy holyday
Any way I could download this cover of Strange Fruit?
dudd has got some fucking soul that's for sure
Deep
I love this version....Such a talented and sexy Jose...
4:03 chills
Billie Holiday is proud definitely he seems so much better live I just got to see him perform
Kallejah Rollins, He IS better live and I hope you do see him live, if you haven't yet.
Let it pour my brother
Feed the crows.
PeaceNLove
Не последний в ряду !
I have written an African American horror film and I would like to use your version of this song for the music on the trailer. I will give you credit in the closing credits of the movie.
Work Songs
Is that Neil Oliver at the table?
ARE THERE ANY RECORDING ARTISTS OR MUSICIANS OUT THERE THAT KNOW THE NAME/TITLE OF THAT MACHINE HE IS USING TO PRERECORD HIMSELF.
He is not pre-recording himself, he is using a looper, when he taps the pedal with his foot, it starts recording a loop, at the end of his loop he taps the pedal again to loop when he just recorded, and then does another one, it's live looping in layers, many pedals like the BOSS Loopstation can do this, software like Ableton Live with a foot midi controller (or any midi controller for that matter...) can achieve this, as well.
In this video, Jose James is using the Digitech 'Jamman' pedal for this performance.
Thank you very much for responding. I was mesmerized by this technique. I am sure Lizz Wright is using this to "loop" in the song Surrender on her latest album. Thank you again.
Thank you. I never knew this technique was possible. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated.
Compelling...........
that's a sad voice ~~
"Querida Canadá" y el barco con la bandera de EUA...
This song is more than just tecniques and nice voice. Sorry.
💛🧡🤎💗🩶💜🩵❤️🩷