Meet Kimbra: Uncovering the story behind the artist

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • In this excerpt from her new course Kimbra: Vocal Creativity, Arranging, and Production, Kimbra pulls back the curtain on her rocket to stardom with Gotye, her musical development, her perspective on music making, and so much more. Sign up for the course today at soundfly.com/k....
    Kimbra shares her experience making "Somebody That I Used to Know," unpacks how she found her niche making pop music that falls 'left of center,' discusses the genres she turns to for inspiration, and offers her take on women in the music industry. If you're inspired by her perspective, consider signing up for her full online course, available exclusively through Soundfly.
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Комментарии • 459

  • @nathanpetronzio6442
    @nathanpetronzio6442 2 года назад +463

    Imagine both winning the Grammy for ROTY and Prince saying he loves your song within the same 10 second window. That’s peaking at an unreal level.

    • @slickrick1042
      @slickrick1042 2 года назад +25

      She is a huge Prince fan and has been saying it for over a decade. She lists him as one of her primary influences and if you listen carefully within her older music you can really hear it.

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 2 года назад +4

      Imagine your entire career being defined by a song she didn’t write and then never accomplishing anything in her field for herself.

    • @anameyoucantremember
      @anameyoucantremember 2 года назад +4

      @@o.j.79 Ouch

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 2 года назад +1

      @@slickrick1042 this woman wasn’t even relevant 10 years ago. She featured on one hit song and made 3 albums that are absolute garbage. Her record label cancelled her last album because it was going to bomb. Don’t believe me? You can see the promotion for the album that was meant to come out in 2021. Her career was over before it begun.

    • @slickrick1042
      @slickrick1042 2 года назад +8

      @@o.j.79 I didn’t know that nor do I really care. I just discovered her music about a year ago. I can see the decline of the music though. She tries to get too artsy with it. Her starting music was more Taylor Swift and her middle music was good but her newer music is woke trash! When she moved to New York it all started going down hill for her. She can’t play the same song twice the same and I guess it really is true. Get woke go broke!

  • @MedalionDS9
    @MedalionDS9 2 года назад +193

    Kimbra's first solo record was great, can't believe she didn't blow up bigger

    • @boordbelsj
      @boordbelsj 2 года назад +31

      Thats the problem in this time... tiktok idiots are getting more attention then people with real talent

    • @stefannita3439
      @stefannita3439 2 года назад +16

      @@boordbelsj Kimbra's first record came out 5 years before TikTok lol what are you talking about

    • @boordbelsj
      @boordbelsj 2 года назад +1

      @@stefannita3439 think the new movie dont look up is a nice example for this..

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Год назад +3

      Her first album was a mash up of half assed pop tracks. Her only song was with Gotye in 2012, she never had a hope after that.

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Год назад +3

      @@boordbelsj her only real talent seems to be featuring on songs 10 years ago and not knowing when to call it quits.

  • @briannovak5028
    @briannovak5028 2 года назад +65

    She’s like an angel… pretty sure she hasn’t blown up because she didn’t sell her soul… and hey… this is just my belief so just think before you criticize lol cheers 🍻

  • @whiteoak60
    @whiteoak60 Год назад +57

    She is a Powerhouse..... just unreal talent

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Год назад +1

      ***whose career is now over after the massive FAIL of an album drop LOL

    • @RedRumble14
      @RedRumble14 Год назад

      @@o.j.79omg look who is here again? The internet tycoon? What a way to waste your life - writing poisoned comments all day long. Damn u must have been rejected by her or I don’t know why anyone would generate so much hate all around. And I know the best part? She couldn’t care less about your existence, while you are here being salty and it’s just making YOUR life worse. Myself I’m not gonna waste any of my time on a damaged individual like you, stay salty 😂

  • @WishboneWoody
    @WishboneWoody 2 года назад +100

    She seems so confident and self empowered. 👏

  • @Bloodworia
    @Bloodworia 8 месяцев назад +36

    She is a musician in a world of performers.

    • @cjcarver6290
      @cjcarver6290 3 месяца назад

      YES!

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 2 месяца назад

      @@Bloodworia she’s a soulless artist who sold out but couldn’t actually ‘sell out’ because Gotye only did one song with her

  • @alienteknology5390
    @alienteknology5390 Год назад +50

    What a lovely person she is we need more artists like her. We need more Kimbras, Bjorks, Grimes, Aurora & Hania Rani.

  • @sqd8r
    @sqd8r 2 года назад +28

    She looks amazing. Nice to see the industry has not destroyed her. She's so grounded. Amazing song.

  • @bluepacificsurf
    @bluepacificsurf 4 месяца назад +3

    Kimbra is such a natural, not just as a singer, but in front of the cameras she just shines !!

  • @oxouk
    @oxouk Год назад +10

    After the Gotye song came out I went done this Kimbra rabbit hole. I listened to everything she did, watched every video I could find. I liked how diverse her style was and how she used her voice for mimicking instruments. That's something that I used to do in the early 90's with a microphone plugged into a delay and flange pedal whilst adjusting the pitch and rate of delay. My voice ended up sounding like a synth. Her creativity is inspiring, she also seems very down to earth which I love.

  • @whatthus8730
    @whatthus8730 Год назад +19

    being masterful at what you do and being a nice person at the same time - love that

  • @elishagreymusic5006
    @elishagreymusic5006 2 года назад +121

    When she started talking about women in the industry, I really felt that. When I was in audio editing classes in university there was always some men (at the same level as me) shooting down my ideas or being belittling about my limited technical vocabulary, despite the fact we were in an entry-level class. I started teaching myself to produce my own music so that I wouldn't have to create music in an environment that was pretentious. We are all just trying to make songs and have a good time and work hard.
    Also, I love Kimbra, Settle Down is one of my favorite songs ever! I didnt know she was the voice in Used to Know until this vid :)

    • @udontknowmeno
      @udontknowmeno 2 года назад +14

      A lot of men feel threatened when a woman is as good or even better and they feel the need to try and belittle women so they give up and these men with little self esteem feel better about themselves. I cheer you on in your journey. Don't ever stop because some little worm is trying to crawl up in you.

    • @manifestgtr
      @manifestgtr Год назад +9

      @@udontknowmeno
      What are you talking about? In every environment I’ve ever worked in, men couldn’t care less who works alongside them effectively. I feel like this is one of those narratives that people parrot without any consideration. “Oh, but there was this time….” Right, you encountered an asshole. You think dudes don’t encounter assholes?

    • @udontknowmeno
      @udontknowmeno Год назад +9

      @@manifestgtr I think you were trying to answer Elisha. But other than that: oh of course dudes encounter bad people sometimes but they are not as often as women put down just because of their gender.

    • @zhulza
      @zhulza Год назад

      Maybe your ideas sucked.... Also I can almost bet you women have done the same thing to men so complain more please.

    • @unloveableandre
      @unloveableandre Год назад +1

      "I didnt know she was the voice in Used to Know until this vid." That's amazing. I only know her because of Used to Know. Glad you know her better and for her own work.
      The sexism and misogyny, needs to end. It's so arcaic and stupid.

  • @Squidink09
    @Squidink09 Год назад +10

    Been following Kimbra for years. Love her, and love this little minidoc.

  • @evolicious
    @evolicious Год назад +14

    massively underrated artist

  • @DaminionC
    @DaminionC 3 года назад +229

    She looks so different now

    • @potato_sal4159
      @potato_sal4159 2 года назад +40

      Soooo true it’s insane I wish she didn’t do plastic surgery

    • @potato_sal4159
      @potato_sal4159 2 года назад +11

      Glad to know I’m not the only one

    • @ramarsal0224
      @ramarsal0224 2 года назад +23

      ikr. I found her really pretty before. Not that she's not pretty now, I just like how she looked before more

    • @nonamemonster12
      @nonamemonster12 2 года назад +75

      @@potato_sal4159 She just looks older. Changed her hair and the way she does her eyebrows. Your face size can change as you get older too - none of this has to be a result of plastic surgery.

    • @colinpodhaski339
      @colinpodhaski339 2 года назад +23

      She's gorgeous and has a gorgeous voice

  • @rwilsonpaladin
    @rwilsonpaladin 3 года назад +31

    I loved the song with Gotye...but I really love her own songs more...

  • @rickbyce5875
    @rickbyce5875 2 года назад +7

    You my dear are one of a kind. Such a wonderful, beautiful sound that comes from your heart and soul.

  • @davegarski1548
    @davegarski1548 Год назад +11

    Absolutely fell in love with "Vows". Such a fantastic sounding album, especially loud in my car!

  • @pr9062
    @pr9062 Год назад +8

    I'm not sure what i would be happier with, the grammy itself or Prince saying he loves your song.

    • @Simran-sl9lx
      @Simran-sl9lx 3 месяца назад +1

      Prince sux

    • @pr9062
      @pr9062 3 месяца назад

      @@Simran-sl9lx well, he's dead so don't you mean he 'Suxed'

  • @cedrichenryii
    @cedrichenryii 2 года назад +7

    I think I am mesmerized by her beauty. And I can hear her beauty in her songs.

  • @dennis300cr
    @dennis300cr Год назад +2

    It was 12 years ago with her win with Gotye that made wonder who she was finding her name was Kimbra and then I found so many of her amazing underrated music videos on You Tube!

  • @0mar_Vargas
    @0mar_Vargas Год назад +7

    She's an incredible artist, so talented 💖

  • @WalterPidgeonsForge
    @WalterPidgeonsForge Месяц назад

    Still LOVE this woman.. her heart, her smile, her musical fearlessness and the humanity that comes through.. there are many standout performances .. in particular from the Sing Sing studio sessions, but .. I could listen to her talk through her feelings, wants and fears for the rest of my life .. she is beyond “smart”.. a truly intelligent and kind soul. Hope she has the love she deserves, life is empty without it for a soul like hers

  • @jho_ouiii
    @jho_ouiii 2 года назад +12

    I can’t wait for her to blow other people’s mind!!! Been listening since Vows.

  • @Chelsea_greenberg
    @Chelsea_greenberg 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved her first album! Reminds me of 2012. A hard and transitional time in my life. She was there with me all the time! I love you Kimbra!!!!

  • @dproukous1570
    @dproukous1570 Год назад +4

    Aurora & Kimbra are 2 amazing talented creative woman.Would luv to see them collaborate

  • @chrismitchell45
    @chrismitchell45 Год назад +3

    One of the greatest live performers I’ve ever seen. Outstanding

  • @kinesky
    @kinesky 3 года назад +36

    I'm a big fan of Gotye and Kimbra, but "Somebody That I Used to Know" is just a good song, at the right time. They both have 100 times better songs in their work.
    Soy un gran admirador tanto de Gotye y de Kimbra, pero "Somebody That I Used to Know" Es solo una buena canción, en el momento indicado. Ambos tienen canciones 100 veces mejores en sus trabajos.

    • @chaos6504
      @chaos6504 2 года назад

      can u tell me wich ones pls ?

    • @kinesky
      @kinesky 2 года назад +3

      @@chaos6504 Gotye: heart a mess - coming back - thanks for you time, etc
      Kimbra: Good intent - plain gold ring - two way street - good intent, etc

    • @bigshott9117
      @bigshott9117 2 года назад +3

      Are you kidding me?

  • @nitinwadhwa2933
    @nitinwadhwa2933 3 года назад +7

    Cant wait to learn from Kimbra. Love soundfly

  • @donaldchoo9584
    @donaldchoo9584 2 года назад +3

    i love kimbra's voice , she gives of a very soothing tone and her song are really great to listen on a rainy day. its sad that generation caught up with music genre... she could've been more popular

  • @UsmanChicago
    @UsmanChicago 5 месяцев назад +1

    She has a wonderful speaking voice as well.

  • @oh_rhythm
    @oh_rhythm Год назад +1

    love her confidence which is derived from real experience and hard work

  • @isitoppositeday6944
    @isitoppositeday6944 6 месяцев назад

    One of the funnest and most moving voices I've ever heard. So talented.

  • @MrsWilliamTheBloody
    @MrsWilliamTheBloody 2 года назад +7

    Her accent has become such an America-Kiwi hybrid. Weeirdd

  • @hallesdad
    @hallesdad Год назад +1

    One of the most beautiful voices in music

  • @zorantaylor3190
    @zorantaylor3190 Год назад +3

    "The Golden Echo" is, bar none, the most underrated pop album ever made. Fight me.

  • @johnross4605
    @johnross4605 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love Kimbra's Voice , face , and style.

  • @Bravelonelypeople721
    @Bravelonelypeople721 Год назад

    I've love that you can hear the LA in her accent. She's lovely, I've been a fan for awhile and I love her

  • @BraveAbandon
    @BraveAbandon 2 года назад +5

    Reminds me of sheena ringo for how much she experiments with her sound, and how amazing some tracks turn out thanks to it. Creators who dare to actually use their creativity! When artists actually care about making art, its so refreshing! They bring new light into the world with their work!

  • @aresaurelian
    @aresaurelian 5 месяцев назад

    I love Kimbra. She is interesting. Her music is a journey of exploration using voice, style, and a sense of vision. Thank you @Kimbra.

  • @AnakinSANE
    @AnakinSANE Год назад +1

    This woman is awesome! 😮 i’m sore that I just discovered her, but also glad that I finally did.

  • @scottcrosby-art5490
    @scottcrosby-art5490 3 года назад +10

    So pretty with a great voice

  • @ARIZJOE
    @ARIZJOE 28 дней назад

    Well Kimbra, you are a definite artist, which are in short supply these days. A very unique sound to the band, and wonderful vocals. If a producer could concatenate a few Big Smash Hits, you'd be top of the charts on all continents.

  • @Fuiape
    @Fuiape Год назад +1

    I've been writing and producing songs for 6 years now, still haven't found the courage to show these to anybody because I feel I suck... still I won't give up! I just keep thinking of writing songs and practicing. I wish though, that I could have a mentor, some sort of support than just 4 walls on a daily!

  • @gangoffour6690
    @gangoffour6690 5 месяцев назад

    Her most outstanding feature. Her vocal uniqueness. Love Kimbra.

  • @chriswright2553
    @chriswright2553 Год назад +2

    Kimbra, you'd be great at audio books and voiceovers - your voice is amazing. Have you ever done any?

  • @MagicHu
    @MagicHu Год назад +6

    W/o balenciga top obviously worn before the shirt went down 🎉

    • @oliver9089
      @oliver9089 5 месяцев назад +1

      More concerned about the "World starvation program" logo on the other side.

  • @vortega472
    @vortega472 Год назад

    I remember the first time I heard Somebody I use to know - a buddy played it for me - I was transfixed and I remember going home that night and replaying the song over and over and over. It helped me reconcile some feelings I had since my first year at University.
    I spend that night writing a number of poems - I'm thinking 5 or 6 all came out - they poured emotion and memories into me and from there I was able to convert my past pain into something to help me make peace with a 19 year old me.

  • @LordIronfist
    @LordIronfist Год назад +3

    Damn, imagine Prince saying "I love this song" about a song you were a part of creating.

    • @Zlist1994
      @Zlist1994 Год назад +1

      lol and him presenting you a Grammy at the same time. Mind Blown XD

  • @JSOD88
    @JSOD88 3 года назад +12

    Gods I love her music and voice

  • @brianwilson9828
    @brianwilson9828 2 года назад +1

    What a great soothing speaking voice she possesses!

  • @tonimcelroy9818
    @tonimcelroy9818 2 года назад +3

    She is her own artist and uber talented but if you combined Gaga, Jessie J, and Amy Winehouse together that person might just remind you of Kimbra. So talented.

  • @petergrundy8081
    @petergrundy8081 5 месяцев назад

    She is an absolute treasure and talented artist much loved

  • @mikabass
    @mikabass Год назад +1

    love her music and personality. her knowledge is great about production

  • @mikeburch2998
    @mikeburch2998 5 месяцев назад

    Kimbra is a super talented musician. Greetings from Arizona.

  • @I_hate_Vegemite
    @I_hate_Vegemite 8 месяцев назад +3

    Her high intellect, personal style, speaking voice and fine physical appearance makes Kimbra an exceptionally attractive and appealing woman.

  • @goranvukovic1991
    @goranvukovic1991 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful and talented woman!! Wish to hear her more!!! Way to go Kimbra. 👌👌👍👍❤❤

  • @ricardosoto648
    @ricardosoto648 2 месяца назад

    Me encanta conocerla un poco mas! gracias

  • @crsu9680
    @crsu9680 Год назад

    You know it's a good one when Prince says "Oh I love this song."

  • @akimyoung8507
    @akimyoung8507 2 года назад +3

    You’re amazing Kimbra. Appreciate your contributions to music❤️🤟🏾

  • @fstover5208
    @fstover5208 9 месяцев назад

    Most pop musicians don't have an aesthetic. Kimbra does and articulates herself intelligently.

  • @danrung5524
    @danrung5524 10 месяцев назад

    What a smart and articulate woman . So special!

  • @tarunsakthivel9050
    @tarunsakthivel9050 Год назад +1

    Her voice is amazing

  • @LK-pc4sq
    @LK-pc4sq 20 дней назад

    WOw she has changed ALOT!! I liked her face shape when she was singing :)

  • @oogabooga4813
    @oogabooga4813 3 года назад +6

    Smart, mature and talented!

  • @tonysoprano7897
    @tonysoprano7897 Год назад +1

    she is a real star of this song

  • @jaconavery
    @jaconavery 6 месяцев назад

    How have I just found out about her? She's amazing.

  • @ReNeGaDeAu
    @ReNeGaDeAu 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful talented and seems really down to earth, i love her

  • @leoquinteromusicproject1902
    @leoquinteromusicproject1902 Год назад

    I love Kimbra... I really love her... she´s amazing, a very deep artist... beautiful woman... wowwwwwwwwwwwwww no words just I love her.!!! Best wishes ever.!!!❤

  • @scottt.4596
    @scottt.4596 4 месяца назад

    Woah. Love her! Great video. Cheers 🍻

  • @WeetbixBox
    @WeetbixBox Год назад

    I remember first hearing her on a Miami Horror song years ago. Fell in love with that song and her voice straight after!

  • @yumiitomusic
    @yumiitomusic Год назад

    so cool!! grew up listening to kimbra ❤ thanks for this amazing documentary/interview!

  • @davedytrt9472
    @davedytrt9472 Месяц назад

    Wow, just wow!

  • @michaelstewart1526
    @michaelstewart1526 Год назад

    I'm glad she's showing her ears now

  • @jettivonaviska
    @jettivonaviska Год назад

    Ayyyyy! Settle Down is my favorite Kimbra Song. Classic.

  • @chrisobrien1344
    @chrisobrien1344 Год назад +1

    Kimbra is a gem💖

  • @brookemahan8063
    @brookemahan8063 2 года назад +1

    life really is just not fair. Her face is stunning. Her voice is even better. And i was just bragging to my daughter that i make the best Ramen. Sucks to be Kimbra. 😭😅

  • @Tsudkyk
    @Tsudkyk 2 года назад +3

    Kimbra likes metal and prog rock, maybe that’s why she is the only “pop” artist I like.

  • @homehome3231
    @homehome3231 6 месяцев назад

    She is a very talented sweetheart! Happy birthday 🎉today

  • @specialed36ify
    @specialed36ify 5 месяцев назад

    She is awesome.

  • @bjarnyg
    @bjarnyg Год назад

    she had her moment with that song.

  • @misterno6807
    @misterno6807 Год назад

    I love this woman.
    ❤️

  • @stefanbuzea9744
    @stefanbuzea9744 Год назад

    The best of the best=Kimbra!❤

  • @josephsiano5447
    @josephsiano5447 Месяц назад

    Kimbrs GREAT VOICE !!!!!!

  • @marviceustaquio2283
    @marviceustaquio2283 2 года назад +3

    Kimbra🔥❤️

  • @Reliquary87
    @Reliquary87 5 месяцев назад

    Watched an interview of her at 21 and now, talk about that American-esque accent she has now.

  • @hopper131
    @hopper131 5 месяцев назад

    Killer voice, killer beats/loops, smart AF, and gorgeous. What more could you want in an artist?

  • @beckynelson6786
    @beckynelson6786 5 месяцев назад

    Kimbra's music is quality music!❤

  • @f.d.robben159
    @f.d.robben159 Год назад +2

    ...she is so underrated.

  • @zuur303
    @zuur303 Год назад

    I only knew her from the Gotye tune but will go the rabbit hole for a bit now.

    • @Outistichna
      @Outistichna Год назад

      May I suggest "Plain gold ring" live at Sing Sing, just to knock you out of the stratosphere 🙃 bye and have a nice trip!

  • @mvalentino5650
    @mvalentino5650 Год назад +1

    I feel like if Prince told me he loved my song I'd be like "yeah y'all can keep this Grammy. I won life."

  • @benireges
    @benireges Год назад

    Bruh I never knew a hairstyle change could affect a person's appearance this much. She's unrecognizable

  • @briancrawford69
    @briancrawford69 2 года назад +15

    Her accent has faded a lot

    • @haydengoodall6767
      @haydengoodall6767 Год назад +1

      One year later... Which accent do you think she had?. To mine ears she still has the one she began her life with. 🤙

  • @MultiMeg101
    @MultiMeg101 Год назад

    Brilliant voice 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

  • @im-un-fragile
    @im-un-fragile Год назад +2

    Nice sweatshirt, wonder how she feels about Balenciaga now?

  • @JamesMartin-nq2oj
    @JamesMartin-nq2oj 2 года назад +5

    I love how her earrings have earrings, but when I look down her big earrings, is it weird that I want to reach in and grab a pringle?

  • @StimParavane
    @StimParavane Год назад +5

    Sponsored by Ballenciaga! This hasn't aged well.

  • @damiandennett
    @damiandennett Год назад

    Kimbra is a legend 😊

  • @jerrylvega2878
    @jerrylvega2878 4 месяца назад

    I would be interested for her to do a duet with another male artist singing "Summer Wine" .

  • @dnyaneshlakhmal7735
    @dnyaneshlakhmal7735 2 года назад +1

    She looks Super different compare to older Kimbra from somebody that I use to know. Maybe cuz her hairstyle ❤️