She's a living and born echo as well as birth memory of the spirit of her land. Nobody else sounds like Bjork. Even if in the future they try desperately to copy her, it would be a technical exhibition, void of the spurts of determination and jolts of sound like a volcano.
Tanja This genuinely is the oddest reply I think I’ve ever read. What a bizarre comeback and to such a relatively unimportant comment I’d made in the first place. You sad, odd idiot. Also. Nonsense. I actually love a glass of champagne.
This and 'Joga' on Jools Holland 1997 are two of the best live performances I've ever seen on television and I'm quite old, I've seen a lot. She is absolutely PHENOMENAL
I saw Bjork live three times. She is the best. Voice, lyrics, passion. She has it all. She the only singer that made me cry. She is completely underrated. I remember buying her album on cassette in 1997. Bachelorette is the best song she ever did.
Al Ramsey I only saw her perform once back in 2011 and I literally passed out within 30 seconds of her hitting the stage. Her energy was that powerful.
I had the opportunity to see her live twice also... and cried both times. Truly emotional, powerful performance. Just in awe. The only other group who I can say was maybe a close second was seeing Pet Shop Boys live also.
@@honeybee1256 She is such an underrated genius of our time. In many documentaries they don't even mention her at all. And she is surely on the top 3 at least in the 90'. An unique complete artist.
Out of all of her performances, this one is absolutely the BEST rendition of this song. She is subdued and right on key, and the orchestra is fabulous. She looks great and I love how she closes hers hands with each beat in the beginning of the song.
No one touches her talent both in execution and creativity. She is a unique singer and artist that grew up singing live from and early age and this video really shows off how insanely talented she was. Those in the know will realize how "perfect" this performance is. "Beauty resists capture"
One of the very few artists that allows me to abstract and feel like i'm in a dream-like state, like i escape reality while she's performing, that's beyond talent, that's magic, love you Björk, thank you
No one can cover Bjork. No one. Update......after reviewing replies. Yes yes yes other singers can cover Bjork songs and do a good job with their own renditions of Bjork songs. No one can come close to how Bjork sings. That was my point.
I really love how, as the song ends, she steps back away from the microphone and stands with the musicians - giving up the stage to them! Classy performer.
No one .there was one in an other registre but He's died Last year : Mark Hollis. Who sung with such conviction and sensibility and honnesty. Great singers.
What incredible lyrics in that opening verse: I'm a fountain of blood In the shape of a girl You're the bird on the brim Hypnotised by the whirl Drink me, make me feel real Wet your beak in the stream Game we're playing is life Love's a two-way dream
. . . a diamond bullet right to my forehead. And then I realized that they were stronger than me, because they could stand it . . . I am a bit weirdo. I even impersonate Brando's face during that monologue.
You know people talk about Adele and other pop singers. Here you got a really really good singer breaking all kinds of vocal limits. She has some pipes.
Some pipes, and some serious bravery to express her individualism, and on and on and on. I, rightfully, pay attention to her lyrics, etc., like I do few other artists.
That blend of immense talent in every aspect of her songs, that voice that (in Bono's words) can cut through concrete, together with just a bit of compelling awkwardness and shyness . She's perfect.
In my faith tradition, I believe the most apt concept is that Bjork is gifted a Divine Charism, that is, a grace given to her for the benefit of others. I love her from afar. What aching beauty!
A Bjork sua voz e arranjos são futuristas, essa tem a essência da musica no sangue, veio ao Brasil e ainda gravou com Miltom Nascimento, ela é um Gênio da Musica.
I'll never forget the first time I heard her voice. I was in 7th grade. Our teacher left the room and we turned on MTV and the music video for this was playing.
I'm a fountain of blood In the shape of a girl You're the bird on the brim Hypnotized by the whirl Drink me, make me feel real Wet your beak in the stream Game we're playing is life Love is a two-way dream Leave me now, return tonight Tide will show you the way If you forget my name You will go astray Like a killer whale Trapped in a bay I'm a path of cinders Burning under your feet You're the one who walks me I'm your one-way street I'm a whisper in water Secret for you to hear You're the one who grows distant When I beckon you near Leave me now, return tonight The tide will show you the way If you forget my name You will go astray Like a killer whale Trapped in a bay I'm a tree that grows hearts One for each that you take You're the intruder's hand I'm the branch that you break
Everything about this performance is riveting. Her anguished voice, the devastating lyrics. She is beautiful and has such a singular talent. I don't know why she has not done a James Bond song, she would be perfect.
Bjork's talent is so immense there just isn't a scale to measure it by and thus transcends all forms of criticism. During the magical time period of her performances one loses one's own identity and merely exist until the song ends and suddenly you are abruptly returned back to reality. Simply astounding.
@@craigg5410 at the very least, it's inexcusable past the age of like 16 when you're still figuring out stuff and don't realize how exactly it makes you look.
Everytime she hits those high notes at the end that I long for throughout the whole song, they're just so damn beautiful they bring tears to my eyes ❣ I think I'm in love ❣❣❣
Jools gets this little smile on his face when he knows he’s in the presence of genius. It’s a rare sighting... I’ve seen him have it for Bjork and for Amy Winehouse.
So talented. How cool of her to give those gifted musicians moments of lasting visual respect. I love the dance and dichotomy of the front•person and the integral supportive whole ensemble.
One of the greatest songs ever made. Completely underrated. Played with traditional instruments but the arrangement is so modern, it blows my musical mind. A real piece of art.
I still get goosebumps hearing Bjork’s incredible voice. I have been a long time fan since The Sugarcubes, such a unique and super creative musician. Much love and respect for Bjork.
Last verse is in icelandic, translation is: life's a necklace of fears your uncried tears on a string our love will untie them, come here-- loving me is the easiest thing
m simply fascinated by that ethereal being... with all her purity, innocence, naturalness combined with her incredible talent and power to realize it, transform it, and bring us, people, a touch of that beauty and pure love ... she is the truest woman I have ever seen...
Adoro essa música!!! ^^! Olha o baixo do teclado/piano, esse climão criado pelas cordas e o sempre presente batuque eletrônico e claro, a voz talvez limitada da Björk, mas carregada de paixão! Em seus belings, drives vocais. Adoooorooo! Até angustiante pra quem não está acostumado. Mas inegavelmente carregada de sentimento!
Thank you for a return to one of the best, algorithm gods! Magical voice! Edit: Always loved her eyes! Something about them! Edit again: And a very distinctive beautiful voice!
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I'm so happy I live in a world where there's a voice like Björk's.
Listen also to bloem de lingy ( bloom de wilde)
Amen
You have no idea what kind of World you really live in !!! In a way I envy you, cause....
Ignorance is bliss !!!!!
Other worldly
@@kittenlang333I hate to break it to you but she supports the things you listed lol
Unreal vocals. This woman changed my entire idea of what music can be and should be
When you finally get it, it really hits you.
She's a living and born echo as well as birth memory of the spirit of her land. Nobody else sounds like Bjork. Even if in the future they try desperately to copy her, it would be a technical exhibition, void of the spurts of determination and jolts of sound like a volcano.
DEFINITIVAMENTE SIM!
She was at the absolute peak of her powers here. To perform a song that technical, with no ‘help’, to that level, live, is simply incredible.
Nonsense. It's an assault on the ears.
I bet you're the sort of person that would have bought a timeshare and pretends to like champagne.
Tanja This genuinely is the oddest reply I think I’ve ever read. What a bizarre comeback and to such a relatively unimportant comment I’d made in the first place. You sad, odd idiot. Also. Nonsense. I actually love a glass of champagne.
@@tanja8907 shut u p
@@tanja8907 k
This and 'Joga' on Jools Holland 1997 are two of the best live performances I've ever seen on television and I'm quite old, I've seen a lot. She is absolutely PHENOMENAL
... and Hyperballad on Jools 🎵🔥👍
...and 'Pagan Poetry' live at the Riverside Church, too.
I saw Bjork live three times. She is the best. Voice, lyrics, passion. She has it all. She the only singer that made me cry. She is completely underrated. I remember buying her album on cassette in 1997. Bachelorette is the best song she ever did.
Al Ramsey I only saw her perform once back in 2011 and I literally passed out within 30 seconds of her hitting the stage. Her energy was that powerful.
I had the opportunity to see her live twice also... and cried both times. Truly emotional, powerful performance. Just in awe. The only other group who I can say was maybe a close second was seeing Pet Shop Boys live also.
Ar R, I agree about Bachelorette being her best song. I used to use it on my voicemail to get people to listen to it! Still love it.
Nope so broken is betta
@@vsavage9913 ooh i have to go for both.
As a musician, my respect for this Icelandic treasure is immense.
She is a true gift. She's not just a great singer, she's an amazing artist, one of the most creative genius ever!
Dina Toigo not to mention. She writes, and produces almost everything.
Nice profile pic!!
@@honeybee1256 She is such an underrated genius of our time. In many documentaries they don't even mention her at all. And she is surely on the top 3 at least in the 90'. An unique complete artist.
GK051339 I know !!!
She gave a heartbreaking performance in "Dancer in the Dark" too, if you like movies that break your soul.
I’m glad her name is out there but I really think she’s still so underrated, I wish more people would notice her
Out of all of her performances, this one is absolutely the BEST rendition of this song. She is subdued and right on key, and the orchestra is fabulous. She looks great and I love how she closes hers hands with each beat in the beginning of the song.
Her performance of Bachelorette on SNL (1997) is also magnificent.
No one touches her talent both in execution and creativity. She is a unique singer and artist that grew up singing live from and early age and this video really shows off how insanely talented she was. Those in the know will realize how "perfect" this performance is. "Beauty resists capture"
Watching her gestures and the expression on her face while she is singing is just mesmerizing.
She definitely is mesmerizing. You can't not watch her.
The whole album is magnificent. This song is overwhelmingly beautiful.
I love how she just goes and stands beside the orchestra at the end. What a genius and brilliant artist. Make fun of bjork all you want, she’s amazing
Like a killer whale trapped in a bay
If you forget my name . . .
🎶🌹🖤
She like I wrote that, step up and end it right.
iconoclast137 I make fun of her constantly.
I want this played at my funeral. So unexplained in its beauty. God bless Bjork!!!!
One of the very few artists that allows me to abstract and feel like i'm in a dream-like state, like i escape reality while she's performing, that's beyond talent, that's magic, love you Björk, thank you
Nice avatar
I agree with your first stanza
Outstanding Comment!!!
Your explained it perfectly. :)
I also agree with your comment. Abstract, dream-like state, Björk’s magic.
I especially love that Bjork is so genuinely unique and creative that it freaks out other "artists" who's only "talent" is to deconstruct and shock.
This is such a revealing and thoughtful comment.
I feel so privileged to have been at the Olympia Theatre Dublin to see this live. Incredibly powerful performance.
No one else sings like that. She's one of a kind.
She was at the top of her game here. Brilliant performance.
No one can cover Bjork. No one. Update......after reviewing replies. Yes yes yes other singers can cover Bjork songs and do a good job with their own renditions of Bjork songs. No one can come close to how Bjork sings. That was my point.
flickwtchr It's not easy, her vocal cadences will often fuck you up.
Not even Mars Volta... Though they did ok...
flickwtchr so true
flickwtchr What about Britney Spears?
Dillard Steadman LOL. :)
I really love how, as the song ends, she steps back away from the microphone and stands with the musicians - giving up the stage to them! Classy performer.
2020, I still have a crush on her...
Her performance at Glastonbury in her little pink dress is one of the sexiest things I’ve ever seen.
Taky
I'm gay..and I still do too!!!
I winked at her in a festival and didn’t know it was her until next day she was on the Oslo newspaper.
She's mine keep your hands of 😂😂😂👍
All these years later and this performance still gives me chills. She’s truly one of a kind.
Hard to believe Bjork is 32 years old here. My absolute number 1 favourite singer of all time. I truly love this woman!
It's so perfect that seems like a playback, I had to pay attention to her lips. Chills, this woman is from other world
nachois exactly
+Wando Gama Bjork never lip sinc not unless she is sick!
+Derrald Segue If she's sick she cancels the show, she's very loyal to her voice.
Not. It's live.
For sure.
Ésta mujer tiene que ser patrimonio de la Humanidad.
Asi es.
Pocas vcs mejor dicho....una autentica BESTIA
Best James Bond song that never was a James Bond song...
Radiohead's Spectre is up there too.
avedic I NEVER thought of that....but would be a good song. Reminds me of Jack Whites song: VERY complex...and so most people DON'T like it.
Good thinking!
This and play dead by bjork
music wise yes, but lyrics are too complex for James Bond's image
She's an incredible human being. Who else sings like that???
No one .there was one in an other registre but He's died Last year : Mark Hollis. Who sung with such conviction and sensibility and honnesty. Great singers.
I say more : they have the same way holding microphone, singing with closed eyes and standing in rythme with music....
An absolutely once in a lifetime incredible live performance…
What incredible lyrics in that opening verse:
I'm a fountain of blood
In the shape of a girl
You're the bird on the brim
Hypnotised by the whirl
Drink me, make me feel real
Wet your beak in the stream
Game we're playing is life
Love's a two-way dream
No autotune needed. One of the greatest vocalists you will ever hear and a true perfomance artist. ...thank you, Iceland.
A flawless performance of one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
This song's chorus is so incredibly eerie... friggin goosebumps everywhere.
Bachelorette is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Thank you, Björk for your gifts.
Bjork is a not a music artist, she is a force of nature. :o)
This comment
Only Grace Jones is a force of Nature! Compared to her, everyone else is just a little wind.
@Alan Cogan And your point is what ?
And kind of autistic I suspect
True!
I struggle to find the words to express how she makes me feel. Bjork is like a diamond bullet shot into my soul.
Beautifully said!!
Well put.
Amazing
. . . a diamond bullet right to my forehead. And then I realized that they were stronger than me, because they could stand it . . . I am a bit weirdo. I even impersonate Brando's face during that monologue.
The most incredible live-performance I've ever heard. This song means so much to so many. Thank you, Björk!
Absolutely stunning. To me, this is a 10 out of 10... Not all songs have lyrics that are as equally stunning as the music.
Still takes my breath away. Her voice is just remarkable.
Her voice is so beautiful, emotional and unique that every time I hear her sing ESPECIALLY live. I get tears in my eyes.
Flawless voice, gorgeous lady, like a fairy! She's amazing!!!
You know people talk about Adele and other pop singers. Here you got a really really good singer breaking all kinds of vocal limits. She has some pipes.
Lila Downs
Exactly!
Some pipes, and some serious bravery to express her individualism, and on and on and on. I, rightfully, pay attention to her lyrics, etc., like I do few other artists.
Adele is extremely cliche
why compare?
enjoy the music
Hermosa, impresionante, sublime. Que más se puede decir de esta canción
Saw her at Pheonix Festival the year before this, never heard anything so loud. The base was vibrating the floor up past the soundesk.
Brilliant live.
my heart is full now .
sheshula all is full of love ;)
me paso lo mismo, cada vez que escucho esta cancion
That blend of immense talent in every aspect of her songs, that voice that (in Bono's words) can cut through concrete, together with just a bit of compelling awkwardness and shyness . She's perfect.
She really has no equal, one of the most creative and unique talents of our generation.
An absolute masterpiece. Like a goddess coming to our world in order to sing something for us. We are at this level of talent.
With this song I always wanna cry !! This song is so powerful !!! Long live to Björk !!
Yes I can't stop listening that song beautiful song
In my faith tradition, I believe the most apt concept is that Bjork is gifted a Divine Charism, that is, a grace given to her for the benefit of others. I love her from afar.
What aching beauty!
Timeless. Unique. Still listening in 2017
jeonlyxoxo ...and in 2018 ;)
Surreal Utopia yes🙋♀️
Still in 2019 👍🏻
Listening from your future. 2020
jeonlyxoxo 2019
she is not playing back ? OMG this woman is from another planet... amazing performance always...
Oswe Vega amazing isn't she?!
She is beyond genius. I had goosebumps through the whole performance.
One of the most deeply beautiful songs I have ever heard by a true ARTIST
3:27 I love how you can see her fingers move along to the music
Outstanding. Powerful. Dark. Beautiful. She is beautiful.
A Bjork sua voz e arranjos são futuristas, essa tem a essência da musica no sangue, veio ao Brasil e ainda gravou com Miltom Nascimento, ela é um Gênio da Musica.
I'll never forget the first time I heard her voice. I was in 7th grade. Our teacher left the room and we turned on MTV and the music video for this was playing.
Those feral screams at the end.. no matter how consciously removed I may be from what I’m feeling - will always make me tear up.
What a gem
Pure delight... Art in its wonders... Thank you Bjork!
I'm a fountain of blood
In the shape of a girl
You're the bird on the brim
Hypnotized by the whirl
Drink me, make me feel real
Wet your beak in the stream
Game we're playing is life
Love is a two-way dream
Leave me now, return tonight
Tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a path of cinders
Burning under your feet
You're the one who walks me
I'm your one-way street
I'm a whisper in water
Secret for you to hear
You're the one who grows distant
When I beckon you near
Leave me now, return tonight
The tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a tree that grows hearts
One for each that you take
You're the intruder's hand
I'm the branch that you break
gracias
Thank you. Usually I like to know the lyrics, but I was listening so hard to the sound of her singing that I didn't even think of words..
Thanks
@@melissadenby2357 same
Thank u. Amazing Artist. And am age 60
Everything about this performance is riveting. Her anguished voice, the devastating lyrics. She is beautiful and has such a singular talent. I don't know why she has not done a James Bond song, she would be perfect.
This could be THE perfect Bond song imho
Bjork's talent is so immense there just isn't a scale to measure it by and thus transcends all forms of criticism. During the magical time period of her performances one loses one's own identity and merely exist until the song ends and suddenly you are abruptly returned back to reality. Simply astounding.
it feels like I could see it for the rest of my life, the best of her live performances I've ever seen
It doesn't get any better than this. Those last few screams are simply transcendental. One of the finest live performances of any song, ever.
Amazing performance. She brings the feels for sure. Wow!
An original, brilliant, passionate, consummate performer.
She is Something So Special. From another Universe, methinks.
I LOVE HER
You really shouldn't ever say 'methinks'.
@@craigg5410 at the very least, it's inexcusable past the age of like 16 when you're still figuring out stuff and don't realize how exactly it makes you look.
One of her best songs and performances.
Lucky are those who witnessed this live.
And lucky am I for seeing this now.
Everytime she hits those high notes at the end that I long for throughout the whole song, they're just so damn beautiful they bring tears to my eyes ❣
I think I'm in love ❣❣❣
Omg YES!! Its so beautiful..my favorite part of the song!!
Jools gets this little smile on his face when he knows he’s in the presence of genius. It’s a rare sighting... I’ve seen him have it for Bjork and for Amy Winehouse.
Volvican For Radiohead too
Precisely.
So talented.
How cool of her to give those gifted musicians moments of lasting visual respect.
I love the dance and dichotomy of the front•person and the integral supportive whole ensemble.
Always magical when Bjork and strings meet, what a breathtaking performance this is.
One of the greatest songs ever made. Completely underrated. Played with traditional instruments but the arrangement is so modern, it blows my musical mind. A real piece of art.
I was 23 then. My favorite year and she was a big part of it.
I still get goosebumps hearing Bjork’s incredible voice. I have been a long time fan since The Sugarcubes, such a unique and super creative musician. Much love and respect for Bjork.
This is such a demanding and difficult song! Is there anything she can't slay?! I believe not 🖤
The best music always manages to transport you back in time to when it was released. Listening to this, I’m 13 years old again; awestruck.
She is bursting with emotion. It is beautiful to watch ... and listen to.
holy cow... not many singers can match the exact recording audio like that
the level of talent is crazy, amazing singer
Since the 90's still one of my farvourite singers!!
Five and a half minutes of bliss.
Last verse is in icelandic, translation is:
life's a necklace of fears
your uncried tears on a string
our love will untie them, come here--
loving me is the easiest thing
no it’s not in icelandic. it’s gibberish
Phenomenally Perfect Performance
Absolutely stunning. Brilliant.
Amazing voice, amazing woman, amazing human being or is she. And those eyes, amazing eyes. I'm in love with Bjork, have been since her earlier years.
A remarkable, electrifying performance of a brilliant and powerful track -- just stunning...
this is so beautiful i'm literally in tears
Ok 😂
What a fuckin masterpiece.
m simply fascinated by that ethereal being... with all her purity, innocence, naturalness combined with her incredible talent and power to realize it, transform it, and bring us, people, a touch of that beauty and pure love ... she is the truest woman I have ever seen...
What a beautiful voice… i luv bjork…
Brilliant Bjork. Unique voice. Not played enough on radio.
Beautiful singer and a marvelous woman!
Adoro essa música!!! ^^! Olha o baixo do teclado/piano, esse climão criado pelas cordas e o sempre presente batuque eletrônico e claro, a voz talvez limitada da Björk, mas carregada de paixão! Em seus belings, drives vocais. Adoooorooo! Até angustiante pra quem não está acostumado. Mas inegavelmente carregada de sentimento!
stunning performance of a beautiful song
One of my favorite Björk songs. Always lost myself in it .... and emerged in a different world.
absolutamente maravilhosa.
a musicalidade é instingante.
Amo
Nearly brings me to tears every time... brilliant!
Thank you for a return to one of the best, algorithm gods! Magical voice! Edit: Always loved her eyes! Something about them! Edit again: And a very distinctive beautiful voice!
Bjork is a briar in my heart, hooked there and she'll never leave. A completely beautiful voice.
Excellent performance..