Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack - Pomplamoose

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

Комментарии • 586

  • @Timeistheonlyessence
    @Timeistheonlyessence 6 лет назад +194

    bass player is a rock star, he's completely vibin out!

    • @Plafintarr
      @Plafintarr 6 лет назад +5

      Was about to say that. He's having a blast. He be ballin'.

    • @JUNK_ZONE
      @JUNK_ZONE 6 лет назад +5

      He's better than a rockstar, dude can do anything if he wanted to.

    • @ebethd5976
      @ebethd5976 5 лет назад +2

      I love almost everything about everything they do, but the weird thing they did with singing offbeat was tough to enjoy. I kept feeling relieved every time they got to the chorus and things synced up again. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @kwamijw3363
      @kwamijw3363 4 года назад +1

      Yes I love it. Always vibing! He is now known as the pigeon bassist !! ;-)

    • @theDfLopes
      @theDfLopes 3 года назад +2

      felling the vibe music.
      What's his name?

  • @chadlumen5439
    @chadlumen5439 6 лет назад +196

    This is Pomplamoose's moment in time, and we're all basking in it.

  • @UtzChips2009
    @UtzChips2009 5 лет назад +271

    I'm 65, so when I see a vid of a group today covering Roberta Flack....well, I've got serious doubts. IMO, it's not possible to cover Roberta. What I found out, was they had no intention to! They kept the original feeling of the song, while giving it a modern twist that fit so well, that my eyes began to water a bit around minute 1:50.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 лет назад +2

      I'd be honored if some fans of the Pomplamoose organic style of covers would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of VIRTUAL INSANITY by Jamiroquai and WALKING IN MEMPHIS by Marc Cohn on my YT channel in tribute to a couple of great 90s standards. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

    • @MrBabyBoa
      @MrBabyBoa 5 лет назад +6

      UtzChips2009, I had the same initial thoughts...and the same conclusion!

    • @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563
      @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563 5 лет назад +7

      I fully agree. The ;level of talent this group has is amazing. The arrangements are very throw back with a twist. This guy is an amazing arranger and musician.

    • @cmb1313
      @cmb1313 5 лет назад +3

      Of course, Roberta Flack was covering Lori Lieberman. Let's give credit where due.

    • @jeanned.6706
      @jeanned.6706 4 года назад +3

      Roberta's version is my childhood so I'm inclined to view Roberta Flack's version as "the definite one." but if I hadn't grown up with it, I'd say this one is better. wonderful harmonics, wonderful contemporary feel to it, while still respecting the mood of the original song.... Well done, Pamplemousse!

  • @TexasScout
    @TexasScout 6 лет назад +8

    Having grown up listening to Roberta Flack’s version of this song, it took me a minute to get “adjusted” to the new one. This is just wonderful.

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 6 лет назад +65

    My Late Dad's FAVORITE SONG.....I have such warn memories of watching him sing this on the car radio as he drove and I looked at him in the rear view mirror....Thank You Nataly & Jack for The Love Tears and Smiles....Cheers from Ohio

  • @randalmoore4704
    @randalmoore4704 6 лет назад +36

    Each instrument and voice is so distinct. While as a whole, the sum of each part carries the emotion of the song so beautifully. Wonderful arrangement of each instrument and such amazing talent behind each one, Jack. AND, Nataly--god--your vocal arrangement---so Soft---so Smooth---so Stunning-.

    • @Pomplamoose
      @Pomplamoose  6 лет назад +4

      Aw shucks, Richard :)

    • @randalmoore4704
      @randalmoore4704 6 лет назад

      Hey, where's MY frickin Nataly hearty thingy??? ;-) This album will be ya'lls best work.

    • @lesb_socal
      @lesb_socal 6 лет назад

      Yup, yup, and yup. Agreed 100%

    • @charlbur
      @charlbur 5 лет назад

      This is what I think everytime I listen to one of their tracks! Outstanding

  • @bryanrabel5081
    @bryanrabel5081 2 года назад +1

    I love how y'all surround yourselves with the most brilliant talented musicians and vocalists that compliment each other. There's no one single lead just fantastic collaboration and smooth fit. Everyone always looks like they're just having the best time and we get to come along. Awesome

  • @caspermaster-com
    @caspermaster-com 6 лет назад +72

    The bass popps is amazingly transcendentaly tight

    • @lesb_socal
      @lesb_socal 6 лет назад +1

      You got the words that work

  • @tituscarter7479
    @tituscarter7479 6 лет назад +13

    I've been following your music for about 7 years now or so, And you have never once disappointed me. Every single song I've listened to of yours has been on the level of perfection which have attained- such as Nat King Cole, Matt Monro, The Beatles, and Rainbow. I love you guys, and I look forward every single one of your endeavors. Your music has changed my outlook on life and love.

  • @joeberman1285
    @joeberman1285 6 лет назад +45

    Mr sandman is still my go to I want to feel something from music song. Thanks for the last 10 years

    • @Pomplamoose
      @Pomplamoose  6 лет назад +10

      That's right! We're almost at our 10 year anniversary!!!

    • @joeberman1285
      @joeberman1285 6 лет назад +2

      PomplamooseMusic been here since day 1

    • @jrobertsbrewer
      @jrobertsbrewer 6 лет назад

      Nature Boy is it for me.. this is pretty darn great was well.

    • @lillieeve6969
      @lillieeve6969 6 лет назад

      James Roberts dude me too oh my god that ones the best. That bass line..

    • @jhennicide
      @jhennicide 6 лет назад

      good choice!! i first heard "if you think you need some lovin'" and I was hooked!

  • @mvdeano
    @mvdeano 4 года назад +2

    Passion, dedication, love for music and outstanding results. This is real music and real musicians.

  • @lafamillecarrington
    @lafamillecarrington Год назад +1

    Love the song.
    The captions are hilarious - 'strumming my pain with his feet'

  • @aminemaache3343
    @aminemaache3343 3 года назад

    Une reprise magnifique du succés interprété par la talentueuse Rorberta Flack dont la voix superbe et apaisante a fait de cette magnifique chanson un standard du romantisme américain. Le groupe Pomplamoose lui a rendu un sublime hommage avec cette si belle interprétation aux accents délicieusement funky.

  • @Pencliff
    @Pencliff 6 лет назад +54

    I love this so much! It's like musical perfection or something, this song took me somewhere else for 3 minutes and I wanna go back.

    • @Raboku
      @Raboku Год назад

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  • @chrisfeeney5814
    @chrisfeeney5814 4 года назад +11

    Love the history of this song! Wendy Libemann heard Don McLeon singing “Empty Chairs” and shewrote “Killing me Softly”. Roberta Flack heard Wendy’s folksong and made her own twist and added the “Whooahs” and “LaLaLas”. The Fugees heard Robert Flack’s version and made their own hip hop type version! It’s as if “Empty Chairs” has a child song, which had itself a child song, etc etc! Thank you Don McLeon and Wendy Libemann for starting it all!!

    • @richardpentelow655
      @richardpentelow655 4 года назад +1

      Chris Feeney . Don McLean.

    • @chrisfeeney5814
      @chrisfeeney5814 4 года назад

      Richard Pentelow ah! Thanks for the spelling correction

    • @jdanielortega
      @jdanielortega 4 года назад

      Lori Libermann*

    • @danbeeat
      @danbeeat 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/e15EoYeo9ms/видео.html

    • @danbeeat
      @danbeeat 4 года назад

      Lori Liberman was first singer but authors are: Charles Fox & Norman Gimbel

  • @Harivelo
    @Harivelo 4 года назад +6

    I'm so glad I found your video. This is one of my mom's favorite English songs. She lives far far away from me and I'm worried sick about her. Thank you.

  • @morgan97475
    @morgan97475 5 лет назад +1

    Wow....stunning version. Not sure what words are appropriate to describe what I just heard.....fresh, crisp, sultry, funky. The harmony of the ladies voices is .......perfect.

  • @anthonyclayden4010
    @anthonyclayden4010 2 дня назад

    Awww you're sending shivers all down my spine

  • @BETEP_CEBEPA
    @BETEP_CEBEPA 6 лет назад +7

    Спасибо, что вы есть.)) Ребята, вы такие классные! Слежу за вами ещё с Mr. Sandman. Такие замечательные голоса и аранжировка.

  • @linnightl9277
    @linnightl9277 4 года назад +3

    So bloody courageous to tackle a track like this - all style, love the vocals and harmonies. Backing is difficult for me to relax into for having the original so entrenched but I'm sure if I listen several times I will be saying "Yeah!"

  • @theDfLopes
    @theDfLopes 3 года назад

    the return of the headbang bassist, the great *Sam Wilkes* !!!!! Great performance of all.

  • @44drifter4
    @44drifter4 2 года назад +1

    great adaptation. Awesome!

  • @george-george
    @george-george 6 лет назад +15

    Music by one of the most talented contemporary composers: CHARLES FOX. Great cover!

  • @lacyharvey9055
    @lacyharvey9055 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for reminding me that magic still exists, Pomplamoose. Even if only for a few moments a time.

  • @valeriucasapu1558
    @valeriucasapu1558 2 года назад

    Oh this wonderful note on synth at 2:11.

  • @LikeSTokio
    @LikeSTokio 6 лет назад +25

    I'm glad you're actively posting again :) I love and missed your style

  • @SummerOtaku
    @SummerOtaku 6 лет назад

    Back in 1996 I was in drivers ed learning to drive with the Fugees version playing this on the radio. Getting cool vibes! Love you guys!

  • @setibamrahk
    @setibamrahk 5 лет назад +12

    I just absolutely love these guys.

  • @ronalrocco4922
    @ronalrocco4922 4 года назад +5

    So addicted to your sounds. The best ever. Thank you! Beautiful in every way!

  • @rizkyazidan9186
    @rizkyazidan9186 5 лет назад +1

    Sam Wilkes is on it again guys! What a relief to our ears!!!

  • @funkyjones
    @funkyjones 5 лет назад +4

    You guys are killing me not so softly with your amazing talent.

  • @mdw3148
    @mdw3148 3 года назад +2

    You make me cry. Once again, I cry. Thank you for making me cry :-)

  • @chantonsensembleavecsergeg8614
    @chantonsensembleavecsergeg8614 5 лет назад

    Je peux vous écrire en Français car la formidable chanteuse de votre groupe en parle un excellent. Nous avons le privilège de pouvoir vous écouter et voir sur youtube,et ce , gratuitement. Heureusement que vous avez bâti une excellente réputation sur Patreon. Bravo encore pour votre originalité et votre manière de rendre les pièces que vous jouez avec autant de brio. Cependant, ayant joué cette pièce de différente manières avec plusieurs artistes de ma région, je ne suis pas d'accords avec les accords que vous avez modifié. Peux être suis-trop vieux ou pas assez ouvert à la nouveauté. Mais avec ma culture musical et mon expérience, je tiens à souligner l'originalité et la musicalité de toutes vos pièces. Certaines sont de vrai petits bijoux. Bravo encore et merci de partager votre talent.

  • @TimSailer
    @TimSailer 6 лет назад +1

    The tight harmony at the beginning gave me chills!

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen3429 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful! Love the three part harmony and the upbeat tempo. One of my favorite songs to play on solo piano.

  • @HeavyZeppelin68
    @HeavyZeppelin68 6 лет назад

    thanks...gives me some faith in humanity in these trying times.

  • @Samst0n
    @Samst0n 6 лет назад +16

    Loving the bass on this one

  • @joseanaoliveirafrade237
    @joseanaoliveirafrade237 5 лет назад +14

    Este tecladista é demais, incorpora nas músicas! Muito sensibilidade...
    Parabéns a todos! Sem dúvida excelentes músicos.

  • @kristomagno
    @kristomagno 5 лет назад +4

    the bassist is so deep you can actually summarize killing me softly by the way he moves :)

  • @grayvillewill
    @grayvillewill 2 года назад

    A beautiful song, sung by a beautiful voice. A haunting cover

  • @drillthrallable
    @drillthrallable 5 лет назад +15

    I like to imagine Stephen Colbert stumbling upon this song on the internet and then asking Pomplamoose to come on his show and perform it.

  • @Chingaderia
    @Chingaderia 6 лет назад

    crazy story indeed ! AMOOSING !

  • @lagg-alot8308
    @lagg-alot8308 6 лет назад +1

    That was awesome. And that bass player still rocks.

  • @snleitej
    @snleitej 3 года назад +1

    Conjunto formidável, a cantora é um charme, música sem muito bom.

  • @sylviafarese9546
    @sylviafarese9546 4 года назад

    I like this pretty young . She sings wonderful . Thanks for sharing

  • @MASTERSITOO
    @MASTERSITOO 4 года назад +4

    Es una adaptación increíble, me encantó, saludos!!!

  • @luiscamara1
    @luiscamara1 5 лет назад +2

    That keyboard player is a god damn riot! LOVE IT

  • @DavidMac8Six8
    @DavidMac8Six8 6 лет назад

    So glad to hear some new Pomplamoose. Even though it's only covers. But, hey! That's where you guys started. Loved those covers. Love this.

  • @NoahHornberger
    @NoahHornberger 6 лет назад +5

    pure artistry

  • @gl9433
    @gl9433 5 лет назад

    Je m’arrête que très très rarement sur une vidéo pour laisser un commentaire mais la c est juste excellent bravo a tout le groupe et quel voix magnifique encore encore et encore on en veux plus !!!!

  • @IztokGolob-Naklo
    @IztokGolob-Naklo 4 года назад +1

    You can't imagine how much good you do to us older folks.

  • @DadBodDrumming
    @DadBodDrumming 5 лет назад +4

    at :50 my heart melts when I see Natalys eyes ... ahhhhh

  • @davidwhittaker9511
    @davidwhittaker9511 3 года назад +1

    Love the groove, your harmonies, OMG..... your harmonies are beautiful!

  • @grandcarriage1
    @grandcarriage1 2 года назад +1

    Those harmonies are like honey

  • @c2farr
    @c2farr 5 лет назад +4

    some songs beg other musicians not to cover. this is one of them. so my expectations were low. but over and over everything about this phenomenal cover made me beam.

  • @davidtaylor1085
    @davidtaylor1085 5 лет назад +6

    ... 50 seconds in Jack slides in the vocals ... then perfection starts and it doesn’t stop.

  • @jimpleskeane
    @jimpleskeane 6 лет назад +1

    I don't have enough thumbs for the proper amount of upping this deserves. Thank you again!

  • @Pomplamoose
    @Pomplamoose  6 лет назад +1

    Just FYI, you have until NEXT SATURDAY to sign up as a $10 Patron to get a sweet, awesome t-shirt that you'll want to wear every day of your life because it's so cool. Here's the link: www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=69778&rid=1731721

  • @paulquinter2785
    @paulquinter2785 4 года назад

    Se ganaron un 10. Hermosa versión con sus voces e instrumentación.

  • @dustcircle
    @dustcircle 5 лет назад

    Great harmony, and Nat's got that breathy sensuality that this song needs. Love it.

  • @only1utdanditsleeds
    @only1utdanditsleeds 6 лет назад

    Lovely quality to your voice. Innocent yet so rich. And a gorgeous style.

  • @aliasdyln33
    @aliasdyln33 6 лет назад

    As I recollect, this song was released in about the time that Muskrat Love had radio airplay too. Thanks to both Roberta Flack first, and now Nataly Dawn and band for this great cover. Killing us softly was much better then amorous-rodents, I must say.

  • @TheCellsGameFactory
    @TheCellsGameFactory 6 лет назад +1

    Love you guys, I've been sub'd for years and even now I still can't get enough Pomplamoose. Keep up the fantastic work! I'm eager to hear more from you!

  • @GhostBassMan
    @GhostBassMan 6 лет назад +1

    Adorable voices and band is awesome!!!!!

  • @regitad.p.4789
    @regitad.p.4789 6 лет назад +17

    Strumming my pain with his fingers
    Singing my life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song
    Killing me softly with his song
    Telling my whole life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song
    I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style
    And so I came to see him, to listen for a while
    And there he was, this young boy, a stranger to my eyes
    Strumming my pain with his fingers
    Singing my life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song
    Killing me softly with his song
    Telling my whole life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song
    I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd
    I felt he'd found my letters and read each one out loud
    I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on
    Strumming my pain with his fingers
    Singing my life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song
    Killing me softly with his song
    Telling my whole life with his words
    Killing me softly with his song

  • @PajamaFeet
    @PajamaFeet 6 лет назад

    Those celestial tooooneesss.

  • @CaalamusTube
    @CaalamusTube 6 лет назад

    Man! ...this Mix! The Space on that Guitar! *THE LEFT CHANNEL IN GENERAL!?*
    I remember watching you guys like 10 years ago or something. Did you loose a bunch of Subs? How are you not in the millions?!
    Well done just the same!

  • @wolfgangamadeus232
    @wolfgangamadeus232 6 лет назад

    The guy in the bass is the best,see him playing makes me feel happy !

  • @GaragebandandBeyond
    @GaragebandandBeyond 6 лет назад +3

    Jack... GREAT mix buddy! I loved the drums all left in the verses idea. Creative!
    Nataly... You sound great! That mic is really nice on your voice.
    Band and other singers... ummmm you all rip!
    Love it.

  • @les3jedis
    @les3jedis 5 лет назад +1

    Beautifull voices ! For this expressive tube

  • @inadvertentsquid
    @inadvertentsquid 6 лет назад

    I love this song I clicked his so fast. Side note Nataly is so beautifully talented, and I admire her so much

  • @hedmisten
    @hedmisten 6 лет назад +2

    Really Really Like this. Great Talent. Bass line was butter too.

  • @markgrabowski5502
    @markgrabowski5502 2 года назад

    I freaking love making music with my bass, guitar and ukulele,.. but you all make me never want to touch any of them again, because I am pretty sure I will never make music like you guys do! Seriously,.... f'n amazing!

  • @JulieHelmrich
    @JulieHelmrich 4 года назад

    Thanks for what you're doing. Your music and mashups are lovely. THANK YOU. Musicians saving the world.

  • @santiajo4910
    @santiajo4910 5 лет назад

    Can't stop listening to this song. You guys made a unique groovy versión, simply amazing!!

  • @dannycurtis2591
    @dannycurtis2591 6 лет назад

    This song WAS in my top 10 all time favourites. Your version pushed it into my top 5!!! Ya'll are amazing!!!

  • @Sweence
    @Sweence 6 лет назад +1

    These takes on classic songs are truly inventive!

  • @agapefriend04
    @agapefriend04 6 лет назад +2

    LOVELY arrangement

  • @Retromansite
    @Retromansite 5 лет назад

    That's a great story. Such sensitive arrangements. Such harmonies - wow!

    • @jean-philippecoste4398
      @jean-philippecoste4398 3 года назад

      I discovere all your musics and songs Continues I love... from La Rochelle France...

  • @bigdnatl
    @bigdnatl 6 лет назад

    Well done, the Bass player really pulled it in at 2:10, awesome all around

  • @gingaluver
    @gingaluver 6 лет назад

    YESSS finally!!! Im so glad you’re back, I love this song and you!!

  • @bobmorphis7114
    @bobmorphis7114 6 лет назад

    I still remember when Lori Lieberman's version came out (before Roberta Flack's) back in 1972 (or 73). I was driving home on Santa Monica Blvd and had to pull over to write down the title and artist to find out how to get it. But it vanished shortly after and only resurfaced when Roberta's version hit the radio stations. (Crazy music business!)

  • @aliasdandavisofficial
    @aliasdandavisofficial 6 лет назад

    I feel like an idiot even posting a comment after the other kind (and more coherent) words that have been typed below. But, wow. amazing. I haven't heard harmony like that in contemporary music much lately. Guys/Gals you're on fire.

  • @dalekenjarvis
    @dalekenjarvis 6 лет назад

    I've been following you guys since you started. like A great wine you just keep getting better! Thank you!

  • @mathmaker6946
    @mathmaker6946 6 лет назад +1

    She must be an angel

  • @petervlasaty2151
    @petervlasaty2151 3 года назад

    genious soft bass

  • @TwilightPkmnPrincess
    @TwilightPkmnPrincess 6 лет назад

    Absolutely flawless.

  • @armandosanchezflores
    @armandosanchezflores 4 года назад

    El clásico q me sacó lágrimas en mi teenager etapa..La la la la la la... Killing me softly...

  • @victoriasinatra
    @victoriasinatra 6 лет назад +1

    And the rest of the band and backup vocals awesome too 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @garynarborough
    @garynarborough 5 лет назад +5

    I really enjoyed this. A modern rendition of Roberta Flack's original in the group's own style... excellent and appreciated!

  • @blackisback74
    @blackisback74 6 лет назад +3

    What a super cool arrangement. This is first time I've heard your version and must say I like this better than the original. Kind of has a 70's disco vibe beat to it and love the way you've added to the vocal variety, especially taking the word "song" by way of going up and down with it. Very unique & such a cool arrangement. "SEPTEMBER" has been one of my all time favorites but this one may replace it. Great job guys.

  • @thebeesknees45
    @thebeesknees45 6 лет назад

    Awesome! The harmonies, the funk, the Pomplamoose! Always amazing.

  • @kimfermo2404
    @kimfermo2404 6 лет назад

    Love, love, love!

  • @styromus
    @styromus 6 лет назад

    oh man. Lauryn Hill, eat your heart out. So sweet, so smooth, so tight. This is bliss.

  • @zaidanshah6580
    @zaidanshah6580 3 года назад

    What a versatile voice. Great!

  • @blackiefitzpatrick6611
    @blackiefitzpatrick6611 2 года назад

    Damn. I just found this today. Brilliant!!!

  • @andreasosa3806
    @andreasosa3806 6 лет назад +1

    Genial! Ojala tambien escucharamos un solo de las demas cantantes

  • @miplev
    @miplev 6 лет назад

    Great job guys. Love it... Beautiful voice of lead singer...

  • @mistis6069
    @mistis6069 4 года назад

    New tunes and new love ... i love it

  • @mariaantoniafigueroahurtad8475
    @mariaantoniafigueroahurtad8475 6 лет назад +1

    Espere mucho que subieran algo así, saludos desde Colombia, me encantan.