I've listened to this about 20 times tonight... I just can't get enough. It's like listening to a Monet. It's so rich and lush and clear and beautiful. If I could time travel, I'd take myself back and somehow get into the Kennedy Center to hear this live.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch and listen to this extraordinary performance. Esperanza's amazing vocals and bass playing and Herbie's amazing accompaniment are a match made in Sting heaven.
What’s especially striking about this is that it is a true tribute more than it’s a cover. The lovely idea of all of these performances is to demonstrate Sting’s broad influence, of course, but this one reflects his own musicality back at him in beautiful ways; she inserts his favored vocal intervals and I imagine (If I had better memory of his specific bass style) that she echoed some of his favorite stylings there, too, integrating them with her take. He felt heard in a deeper way with this, I think. She’s simply a genius. Love them both and just adore this (plus, Herbie Hancock!!).
HerbIe validated Sting as an interpreter & composer of modern jazz fusion. Esperanza & Herbie's interpretation was 'melodically beautiful & haunting..... Finger snaps!!!!
CBS owns the rights. Crazy. How many times does one Honoree play for another? And how perfect is Esperanza? If she didn't exist, someone would create her and you wouldn't believe she actually existed.
To go from being a fan of Herbie to having Herbie do a tribute to YOU...and then have Esperanza on bass and vocals...Sting was filled with joy and wonder.
The back up singers should of had their names said as well! This woman makes me cry like a baby. Thank you Esperanza Spalding and not least Herbie Hancock. Thank you sir! One of my favorite Solo Sting songs from the 80's
I can’t stop listening to this. It’s so beautiful. Between her singing, bass and Herbie Hancock’s piano…brilliantly done. A haunting and lovely rendition.
I can't believe I've never seen this before. Esperanza's and Herbie's performances are absolutely stunning and you can tell Sting had an emotional response because he looked like he was on the verge of tears (as I was!).
Such a lovely feeling to see the song’s author being so genuinely happy listening to this performance, as if Esperanza completely expressed his deepest thoughts and feelings in the song
She said it all right there in that short sequence of this beautiful heart-wrenching song 🥲 nothing comes from violence nothing never could right now there's a lot of stars with tears
Sting hyperventilating and close to tears, the Obamas mesmerized, and Herbie Hancock in a state of grace, everybody stares to that stage, because of the unbelievable talent and grace of this young woman.
@1:31 the FLOTUS and POTUS are just in awe at the clarity of the voice, the soulfulness of which touched Sting too 1:49. Its one song that I play on continuous an can go the whole day~
Esperanza Spalding se apropió de la canción, la hizo tan suya, tanto que al escucharla Sting el sintió como si la hubiera escuchado por primera vez, incluso se le ve en los ojos su amor y es el único que se levantó a aplaudir a esta mujer por qué sabe que ahí hubo magia.
You have to sing and play double bass. Together with Herbie Hancock. In front of Obama. In front of Sting, playing HIS song. This could kill anyone, but she nails it perfectly and with an incredible chill.
That little #11 herbie plays at the end gives me chills man.
esperanza is a goddess. The bigger the stage, the brighter she shines.
I love this song and what they did with it here. Esperanza's voice is just lovely and her bass playing is perfect.
Esperanza Spalding’s vocal run at the end of this is mesmerising. It’s amazing!
I've listened to this about 20 times tonight... I just can't get enough. It's like listening to a Monet. It's so rich and lush and clear and beautiful. If I could time travel, I'd take myself back and somehow get into the Kennedy Center to hear this live.
Share it now. Better late than never.
@@Gurci28 Oh, trust me. I did!
"It's like listening to a Monet"
This is exactly what it is!!!
Metoo
That chord change at 1:33 always gets me! Damn it's so good it adds an ethereal vibe/atmosphere to the performance
Holy shit! AMAZING indeed
This one's the one for him, he almost cried a little ! Beautiful
I thought he got teary-eyed. ❤
2:00!!!!
Just pure bliss and magic! Unbelievably beautiful melodic ending to an already epic song! Jesus Christ!!
That riff transported me to a different dimension...
@@DarkblueRadiance I know right? Even Herbie has an exquisite reaction to it, loot at his face @2:08 ahah Magic in the making! Unbelievable!
Really far out!
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch and listen to this extraordinary performance. Esperanza's amazing vocals and bass playing and Herbie's amazing accompaniment are a match made in Sting heaven.
I hope you go and listen to her catalog. Esperanza is a genius of the highest order among us right now.
What’s especially striking about this is that it is a true tribute more than it’s a cover. The lovely idea of all of these performances is to demonstrate Sting’s broad influence, of course, but this one reflects his own musicality back at him in beautiful ways; she inserts his favored vocal intervals and I imagine (If I had better memory of his specific bass style) that she echoed some of his favorite stylings there, too, integrating them with her take. He felt heard in a deeper way with this, I think. She’s simply a genius. Love them both and just adore this (plus, Herbie Hancock!!).
HerbIe validated Sting as an interpreter & composer of modern jazz fusion. Esperanza & Herbie's interpretation was 'melodically beautiful & haunting..... Finger snaps!!!!
how this kind of performance is not in Spotify? Apple Music? man is not fair
CBS owns the rights. Crazy. How many times does one Honoree play for another? And how perfect is Esperanza? If she didn't exist, someone would create her and you wouldn't believe she actually existed.
I so badly need this on Spotify!!! It’s so goodddd like I can’t believe they never thought of putting in on their
Because Spotify is the theft of art
Ikr
To go from being a fan of Herbie to having Herbie do a tribute to YOU...and then have Esperanza on bass and vocals...Sting was filled with joy and wonder.
Watched this 10 times. Such music to the ears. Esperanza you are amazing!!! And Herbie too.
Amazing Herbie!
just imagine you wrote a song and had Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding perform it honouring you. Remarkable performance by two of the greats
The back up singers should of had their names said as well!
This woman makes me cry like a baby. Thank you Esperanza Spalding and not least Herbie Hancock. Thank you sir!
One of my favorite Solo Sting songs from the 80's
One of her best performances.
Excellent tribute to sting!!!!! Makes me wanna cry!!!
The standing ovation from Sting at the end means a lot...what (again) a stunning performance from Esperanza!
My goodness, what an incredibly talented, beautiful woman.
Jesus... too much! She make cry. Stunning!
It's like a delicate flower, your afraid to touch it but it's beauty captivates you, lovely rendition this about my fifth time listening to it
So frigile this interpretation....absolutely splendid 👌
I'm thankful to find this version. Just as beautiful as the original👏👏👏
So am I. Found a color on Facebook. ❤❤
My jaw just dropped with tears in my eyes smiling just a little bit out of pure joy. Amazing.
I think that my little heart just exploded. What a stunning rendition. Thanks for sharing this.
0:31
Insanity. One of my fave musical performances of all time.😭❤
The best interpretation...i fall in love of Esperanza Spalding.
"i fall in love of Esperanza Spalding" - difficult to not instantly do so.... 🙂
just watched this 5 times !!! she is amazing
I agree! But HE is amazing too ;)
we know that
I can't stop watching it. To me, it's like listening to a Monet.
I just can't stop watching. ❤
what a composition, singing and performance...and a great tribute to Sting
I can’t stop listening to this. It’s so beautiful. Between her singing, bass and Herbie Hancock’s piano…brilliantly done. A haunting and lovely rendition.
I can't believe I've never seen this before. Esperanza's and Herbie's performances are absolutely stunning and you can tell Sting had an emotional response because he looked like he was on the verge of tears (as I was!).
Such a lovely feeling to see the song’s author being so genuinely happy listening to this performance, as if Esperanza completely expressed his deepest thoughts and feelings in the song
She said it all right there in that short sequence of this beautiful heart-wrenching song 🥲 nothing comes from violence nothing never could right now there's a lot of stars with tears
Slays me every single time.
Sting hyperventilating and close to tears, the Obamas mesmerized, and Herbie Hancock in a state of grace, everybody stares to that stage, because of the unbelievable talent and grace of this young woman.
Talent... piano playing is beautiful..
a masterpiece !
Magnifique les frères....from Algeria ❤
She's amazing
such gorgeous artists to cover this song - what an honour to sting
@1:31 the FLOTUS and POTUS are just in awe at the clarity of the voice, the soulfulness of which touched Sting too 1:49. Its one song that I play on continuous an can go the whole day~
She played at the WH when Obama was first elected so it’s no surprise to anyone who knows Esperanza and the Jazz legend Herbie.
PERFECTION
This is stunning ❤
Her voice is so great and the way she plays the cello
She's easy to love, mesmerizing....
If died while this song was playing I'd die a happy man.
I didn't want it to end... please...
I was hoping it wouldn't. ❤
She’s incredible
Great innovation to a classic thought provoking song! A breathtaking rendition, this song has elevation to it!
The night I fell in love...
Love it so smooth I could play it all day
omg all that magic dark-ass reharm from herbie was crazy insanely beautiful
Wow how beautiful! Hearing this, I think it's worth living.Thank you so much for this unforgettable moment.
She’s so beautiful omg
Wowwww
So beautiful rendition!
I can feel the music🎶
So beautiful. ❤
Exquisite
Que dulzura de voz! Y para mas interpretando a Sting! Maravillosa!
Impecable!
Exquisite. Perfection. ❤️
This I just love....
Went the good music sound even the silent is a fantastic!!
I see amber skies settling beneath the blue seas...I still feel small standing there! Evoking such beautiful emotion!
Wonderful, mutual admiration.
Beautiful.
This is PERFECT
one of the best music performance on yt... Hello 2020 :)
Espetacular essa interpretação 👏👏🤩
none of them abused of their talents, just playing their instruments rendered to that master up there...
Beautiful!!
the ending take my breathe away!
Herbie and Antonio Carlos on Wave is something to beholden.
Love it.
on and on i`ll hear this song
Esperanza Spalding se apropió de la canción, la hizo tan suya, tanto que al escucharla Sting el sintió como si la hubiera escuchado por primera vez, incluso se le ve en los ojos su amor y es el único que se levantó a aplaudir a esta mujer por qué sabe que ahí hubo magia.
Esperanza, what a voice...
'Monumental performance. Share it now. Better late than never.'
Herbie Hancock, Esperenza Spalding and Sting in the same building. Has the earth fallen off its axis yet? ❤
Esperanza ♥️♥️♥️♥️🌷🌷🌷🌷
Música ,para inmensas minorías ❤🔥
LOVELY!!!
Simplemente... Hermoso.
Maravilha de interpretação 👏👏👏
Esperanza and herbie I LOVE YOU
Genialne. Hancock i Esperanza powinni coś zrobić razem, bo to nieziemski duet.
Great job guys
Love this
This just has to be on spotify!
Bass player watching a fellow bass player...pretty cool
Bass player and singer watching a fellow bass player and singer.
Muy muy PERFECTION
Can we also give nod to the background singers....heaven!
Much credit it due. ❤❤❤❤
Love this! Thank you for posting
🙌🏾🙌🏾
You have to sing and play double bass. Together with Herbie Hancock. In front of Obama. In front of Sting, playing HIS song.
This could kill anyone, but she nails it perfectly and with an incredible chill.
Look how he waits for the end.
This performance take the heart of sting even more than Lady Gaga or Bruno Mars. Esperanza Spalding i love your Music.
Esperanza, yeah, she's got it😎
Showww ❤
Why does Sting clap like a Seal at 2:21?
He didn't want to mess up his manicure.
Thank you for this comment. I needed a laugh. Made my day.
That's how he always claps haha
I've always kinda thought of Sting and Seal as being similar lol