Vocal Coach reacts to Kate Bush - This Woman's Work

[@johnhmaloney]

Kate Bush is an absolute genius. One of the most original voice in music, as both a singer and a songwriter. Not to mention director, choreographer and everything else she does.

[@iutchube]

Couldn't agree more. She's a complete artist. I only started listening to her music recently and have been blown away ever since.

[@aldoushuxley8239]

​@@iutchubeEnjoy the ride 😊

[@SabriFerrari50-qt5kq]

❤

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

Kate's most Powerful recording hands down

[@anomieus]

I have always believed that this song is, hands down, the saddest, most poignant lamentation ever written. The video just amps up the loss and grief to a level that's almost too much to bear. One of Kate's many moments of perfection.

[@ricric9521]

So true. Mazzy Star's Into Dust is similar in its poignant lamentation but instead is regarding relationships.

[@fatterpillar]

It hurts.

[@jamesbatten8659]

Kate is a national treasure and I’m a burly 53 year old grown man and this song makes me cry every time .

[@SirHeinzbond]

tears here too, also goosebumps from first to last tone... something only Kate Bush has accomplished ever for me...

[@carolmartin4413]

We Americans came late to the musical beauty of Kate Bush. It's been a pleasure finding her repertoire/voice. This song in particular affects my heart because it's so brutally beautiful.

[@jenniferschembri8719]

We Canadians have always loved her.

[@Amm1ttai]

I don't know about that. I've been listening to her since the 80s

[@carolmartin4413]

@@Amm1ttai guess I came late.

[@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren]

You wer very late.the whole World adored her

[@carolmartin4413]

@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren think I said that...lapses of time raising children/working/breaking relationships will do that to some people. We and friends were 30-somethings apparently devoid of current/upcoming artists. Took a bit to get back to. Thanks.

[@jamierobson8825]

Kate Bush sings and your soul listens. She is an incredible artist, musician & performer. Thanks for the beautiful, emotional reaction. ❤

[@kayelle8005]

Perfect description of Kate’s artistry.

[@SabriFerrari50-qt5kq]

Un coach che si commuove....straordinario

[@user-lb3er5xc2r]

And she wrote this song in one afternoon 😳 wow what a woman ♀️

[@TxVoodoo_]

Not long after this came out, I lost my dad. I would play this over and over, just crying. I'd been a fan for a long time, but this one HITS. Then I lost my husband to covid in 2020 and I did the same thing again. It was lockdown, I was alone, and at times the tears were just shut up inside and I couldn't get them out. This song is cathartic. It opened me up and let me cry again, which I needed. And it still does it to me. *wipes tears* Another song of hers that does that is Cloudbursting. p.s. Power of the wolf is great!

[@kayelle8005]

So sorry for your loss. You’re right. It’s so tough when you want to cry but can’t. Certain songs are so healing in that way.

[@paulcordwell610]

I’m very sorry for the loss you have felt. I hope your soul feels better

[@TimLeeSongs]

This song kills me every time. And when combined with that video it’s almost too much. Tim McInnerny who stars in the video was known for his comic character ‘Captain Darling’ from Blackadder (I’m old!) so to see him in such a tragic role is even more heartbreaking and he does it really well. Love Kate, and this is definitely one of my favourite of her songs. Thanks for the video.

[@Accolonian]

It actually always reminds me of his role in Notting Hill, where there is also a moment of him carrying his wife.

[@Ethrianor]

Lord Percy (makes me older?)

[@TimLeeSongs]

@@Ethrianor aw I love Blackadder the II, probably my favourite series!

[@rog2224]

"such a tragic role is even more heartbreaking and he does it really well." With no dialogue.

[@Revivals59]

Check out Hugh Laurie in Experiment IV (and grouty from porridge)

[@milnez]

She’s my favourite singer… such a broad talent and amazing longevity. I love this song so much ❤

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Kate's my favorite artist too. I adore her so much.

[@johnjohn37371]

Even in my most hardcore/death metal days in the eighties and nineties, I still had a real love of several female performers of the time period...Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Hope Sandoval, Natalie Merchant...all of them had an impact on my life in some small way...

[@adam872]

Same here. More than a few metal heads love Kate and others like her.

[@mauijttewaal]

Sharon den Adel;-)

[@PurpleLois]

I always thought The Dreaming (1982) was just as extreme and unconventional musically as extreme metal, in some ways in the Thrash tradition but channeled through pop. Weird intuition but I'm convinced a lot of metalheads like Kate Bush.

[@blackdogs1308]

I cannot listen to her voice without breaking out in goosebumps ❤

[@barrykeleher2659]

Beth, I've heard this song myriad times since it was released and was always haunted by how beautifully tragic it is, but the first time I heard it after my wife died, 7 years ago, it absolutely CRUSHED me and I haven't been able to listen to it since without breaking down. So.... here I am crying with you, and I hope you never have to experience losing a partner prematurely. Thank you for your always thoughtful input and analysis of so many great songs.

[@srudine]

I lost my wife 3 1/2 years ago so I know what you are going through Barry. May the God of all comfort, comfort you as well. Likewise, I can't listen to or sing Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" without breaking down. Losing the love of your life is devastating for the surviving partner but having someone to share love with is so special. I'm reminded that it's better to have loved and lost than to not have loved at all. I would hope Beth could find that special person to share her life with as we have done.

[@frank1279]

Lost my wife 5 years ago. Very difficult to listen to this song.

[@magicbrownie1357]

The fact that Celtic music played such an influential part in Kate's music is one of the things I love best about her work. That voice! What an amazing Artist!

[@stevem-h3562]

This is one of the best things she's ever done. And its not as if there isnt a lot of competition in her back catalogue for that. But for poignancy.... theres hardly anything else like it. The video is superb. And kudos to McInnerny, he absolutely nails what needed to be conveyed.

[@telstar4772]

Can`t agree on the video, its awful, i`ve never seen such an unremarkable lead actor. I can`t watch Mclnnerny do any serious acting, he`s got a face and neck for comedy i`m afraid.

[@stevem-h3562]

@@telstar4772 well, YMMV. Obviously I see it a different way.

[@Bobsherunkle]

I can't imagine a world without Kate Bush's music. She's a bloody genius.. If you like the Celtic influence you should take a look at The Sensual World next.

[@robertvondarth1730]

The Dreaming

[@keridwenx6457]

That is my favorite album of hers!! I always clocked a Celtic influence and adored that about that album but I actually didn't know till just now that her mother was Irish.

[@wakledodd]

This was used in the movie She's having a Baby with Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern and depicts the situation where they almost loses their baby and Kevin Bacons character is in fear of loosing his wife. It is really heart wrenching. I love this song and it never gets old.

[@stgermain1074]

John Hughes commissioned Kate Bush to write the song for the movie.

[@purdygirlxo]

Omg that scene.......

[@robertmullins1597]

Kate Bush is one of my favorite artists of all-time. Probably the most talented female artist I've ever heard. Great reaction as always, Beth!

[@titntin5178]

This is timeless. Kate was an uncompromising artist of such vision and talent and I've yet to hear her match and doubt I will in this life. I enjoyed your reaction to this and I'm so glad this still resonates with so many people. Have a lovely day, and live it to the full. ❤

[@Missjunebugfreak]

This song is a great example of how mature and singular Kate is as a songwriter. To capture these nuanced emotions from the male perspective and yet still have it feel universal to all genders is quite an impressive feat. And on top of that her emotive vocal performance shows why she's such a brilliant vocalist.

[@williambenner701]

Kate Bush has such wonderful voice!❤

[@notparticipataring]

I've found one of the most stunning variations in her voice to be the beginning of "Night of the Swallow." You only need about 21 seconds to hear it. And the Celtic influence with pipes and melody are right out there in the forefront.

[@stpnwlf9]

There is a section of this video that begins with Kate and Tim sitting down to a dinner and transitions to her falling ill, moving to the car, arriving at a hospital, and being carried inside and it is one seamless cut -- absolutely unbelievable video work! Her skill in storyboarding and shooting this video is phenomenal! And the songwriting and singing even more so!

[@solaogunbayo9815]

Correct

[@miltonslocum8957]

This is an absolutely beautiful and amazing piece of music! I actually first heard it performed by the singer Maxwell. He does a beautiful cover. However, now that I've heard the original and understand the full meaning, it's even more touching. I enjoyed your thoughtful comments Beth. They were touching as well. Thank you!❤

[@faithwithoutprejudice2380]

My favourite song by Kate Bush, a truly beautiful and haunting piece of music. We should also not gloss over the fact that she was championed by another legend of British music culture, a certain David Gilmour of Pink Floyd ❤😊

[@matthewbaker6177]

Yep, this track reduces me to tears every time. It's a breathtakingly beautiful song and pierces the heart. Profoundly.

[@erik5374]

Her song. Her voice. Her video. A masterpiece.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

I love this one- always ends with tears in my eyes... One Kate - one Joni! That´s how I see it...😍Thank you!

[@gordonfarrer5565]

Love the critique and your lovely presentation of this wonderful song. She’s only a few years older than me and this song from later her mid career is just so moving. The lyrics are so powerful and moving. Such talent needs to be cherished!

[@StonefieldJim4]

There's a generosity of spirit in Bush's voice, and it's rare to hear a song written and performed by a woman that is fully given over to compassion for men.

[@nandodellarocha]

Legal sou fã da Kate Bush, excelente react , abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷🤟🏽🎶

[@ChuckSchickx]

This song speaks to so many people, on so many levels. It brings me to tears.

[@Veeliscious]

I just love your beautiful and intricate analyses. I grew up with Kate Bush, so it's interesting to hear a description of how she's using her unique voice. I've not seen /heard this song played for many years and I cried with you. Thank you for reviving it for me and helping me hear it with new ears and appreciation appreciation

[@bgfd1]

Thisn song can still get me to tears ever since I heard it when first released. It’s so beautiful and poignant. Great reaction.

[@iutchube]

Kate singing + Beth reacting = Emotional trip guaranteed ❤ I'm always deeply moved by the depth of her performances. It's second to none. Thanks, Beth!

[@rk41gator]

Such a delicate but rawly emotional presentation. Dramatic in such an organic and unpretentious way. Genius.

[@eddunn4121]

This song crushes me every time. It’s so beautiful and so devastatingly direct. Embrace those healthy tears.

[@timgrodesky4694]

Something to be said when this song still hits me the same way it did when I first heard it. Love this song and so glad you presented it today. Her lyric and composition and her visual together are just so powerful it is so overwhelming!!

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

The beginning transports me to the celtic britain.kate is a very special artist.

[@daleh.7711]

I remember when this song came on, in "She's Having A Baby" during the hospital scene, and it was so heavy. I was an instant fan.

[@zippymacadoo6336]

I ugly cried.

[@atmokamya7921]

I adore this song… I listen to it for so many many years and every time it hits me like the first time because it’s so beautiful and special

[@MLawrence2008]

Great reaction to a great artist and an iconic song! Whenever my wife or I have to leave home for work (or any other reason) we always say 'I love you' regardless of moods or situation, love is above all other things, and this song is so much about regret when it may be too late! Keep the reactions coming please Beth.

[@thomashavard-morgan8181]

You are so right about the Celtic influence, her mother was Irish and she uses alot of Irish instrumentation in her music as well as having covered a lot of traditional Irish folk songs.

[@janahcoaching]

Kate Bush is one of the most gifted songwriters, composers, singers of all time. She even is a good producer. Full package, incredible artist.

[@matthewlewis2072]

There's a rawness here that never fails to cut through.

[@dagfincarp1113]

I love Kate Bush! So happy to see this reaction. She is a timeless artist. Check out "Love And Anger" with amazing guitar work from David Gilmour.

[@goodehands5388]

Kate is in a league of her own, I fell in love the first time I heard her voice, and that was decades ago ❤

[@PaulStewart-jr3gm]

My hands-down favorite artist of all time… been a fan since her first album came out.

[@martinconnors5195]

This song makes me cry intensely, because I miss my Maternal Grandmother so much. Her death (a week after my Maternal Grandfather's death to the deadly Coronavirus in 2021) utterly devastated me. It broke my heart and I haven't been the same since. RIP Grandfather Leslie and Grandmother Irene 😢😢😢😢😢

[@purdygirlxo]

I bawl everytime I listen..

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

I love Kate Bush since 1980. And this song gets me every single time since its release in 1989. Music and lyrics can make you cry, but in a good and healing way. At least to me. It's heartwarming, to see you feel the same. Not that I want to see you cry in particular, don't get me wrong! But it's a comforting sign of loving music and people. ♫♪♪♫♪ Thank you for picking that song. ♥

[@spiderbass65]

Kate is a great piano player as well.

[@rainerzufall42]

This song moves me every time I hear it! Got some wet eyes again... One of (if not the) masterpiece(s) of Kate Bush's work!

[@ricobonifacio1095]

This song gives me major chills. So emotional. I think she is trying to make her voice sound like crying in places.

[@rk41gator]

This video is one of the finest ever produced. Her images and the idea of singing from the man's point of view is amazing. It brings a tear. And yes the closing of the piano lid is devastating.

[@treasurecompanion]

This song is without question the most important & expressive song . When you lose someone. The song reaches deeply to love you feel now & always will ,it’s an exceptional song . One on a million

[@billbingham2430]

I’m a tough no-nonsense 62 yo man and this song always brings tears. Kate Bush; the best …

[@emes1845]

This reaction video will probably receive fewer views than average for you, Beth. And that's a disgrace. Thank You for covering such a beautiful song and artist. I'd hit the "Like" button 1,000 times if I could ✨👍!

[@mikekaraoke]

Why fewer views, it is a classic-has now got 16,000 views!

[@MrSit87]

this is just beautiful...really moved me.

[@urb4nviking219]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful voices on our planet, in my humble opinion. Kate has an angelic voice and can connect with anyone, on some level. What an amazing gift to have......... Peace Beth! Skal!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

I feel old. Kate hit the charts with her unique style in my youth. A deep impact, not just the music but the visuals. The head mic came to solve her need to sing and dance freely at the same time. An all round creative artist.

[@chelseapoet3664]

I just discovered your channel and I'm loving it. This song makes me cry at exactly the point it made you cry. The combination of the emotion contained in the lyrics, her voice and melody is just perfection.

[@blackbird8516]

Kate's musical narrative is unbelievable....timeless.....like literary classics....totally stand alone....the word brilliant totally understates her talents.

[@aretelivingarts]

I love Kate, but I never connected with this song until watching your reaction to it. Now I love it. Thank you.

[@adam872]

It's a gorgeous song and as always Kate's voice is magnificent. It just reaches right into your chest and rips your heart out. What a talent. On the Celtic thing, her mother was Irish and Kate and her brothers grew up with Celtic folk music. It features heavily across her catalogue, often with her brothers playing the traditional Irish folk instruments.

[@Christine-ry1qq]

Pure genius .. writing profound music from 12 /13 years old (man with the child in her eyes) No words now just tears. I’m so grateful I grew up with her … so grateful

[@paulcaldwell116]

Another classic from Kate.

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

This is really beautiful. Cloudbusting kate bush cover band coming to my town soon cant wait to see them.and they cover this epic masterpiece.

[@imaweerascal]

I think if this song doesn't bring you to tears, you're not fully human yet.. I admire her so much, she's everything that a true artist should be - she uses immense skill to express deeply personal emotions, making it universal

[@racing2cat]

First heard this song in the movie "She's Having a Baby," played during a very poignant scene. The artist Maxwell also did a phenomenal version of this song - surprising to hear it sung by a man. Great reaction. 🙂❤

[@pvkoz8698]

The thing I learnt a lot of is that the lyrical matter...actually matters a lot to the song's strength. There's a bunch of songs like this. She's an astonishing artist in every single way but this song really grabs me and particularly as a parent. Songs I really like Bonnie Raitt's I Can't Make You Love Me it's not just the technique but the lyrical matter that just jet propels the song. It's the same here. This is, yet again, another example of Kate's brilliance is that the song, apparently, is written from the man's POV in a child birth situation. It's just incredible that she approached the song in this way and just yet again cements her as a singular artist in every way imaginable.

[@Ricketik65]

When you said: "Oh, I'm going", I was already gone. Happens to me every time I hear this song and I love it. Might be my favourite Kate Bush song.

[@beinghumane01]

I love everything about this song! It cuts so deep emotionally and was performed with such mastery. How amazing are the backing vocals by the Trio Bulgarka?! What a stroke of genius for Kate to feature them on this song and others. Thank you Beth for reacting so honestly to this brilliant song ❤️

[@tommydevlin702]

Hi thanks for this. Your reaction is very similar to mine and that of many people who encounter this song - it is beautiful but breaking. This song is perfect. Kate Bush has given us quite a few genuinely great songs/ But among them she has given us songs that transcend even the term 'greatness' and this is one of those songs. The story behind it is well enough known about her writing 'This Woman's Work' essentially to order, for a movie, to match footage that had already been shot, and seeking to capture the inner turmoil of a man coming to terms with the life and death crisis that a woman (and her unborn baby) is facing. And she does it stunningly. But the other thing about this song is that it was deliberately written to tear your heart out, and once you hear, if it does get inside you, then the longer you live and more often you hear it, rather than becoming desensitized to or acclimatized to it, it actually affects you more and more as the years pass and you encounter more and more crises yourself. Brandon Flowers of "The Killers" said of this song: “It’s one of the most powerful pieces of music that I’ve encountered, […] now that I’m older, it just sticks with me. It’s perfect […] It just affects me.” Since you mentioned her Celtic side it would be really cool to get you analysis of some of her overtly Celtic influenced songs: Her achingly beautiful, completely unaccompanied rendition of 'My Lagan Love' 'Night of the Swallow' 'The Jig of Life' Then there is her Irish Gaelic rendition of 'Mna na hEireann' Thanks again. I really enjoyed that.

[@stevem-h3562]

and that she's from an Irish family as well. A large, very musical Irish family :-)

[@tommydevlin702]

Hi and thanks for this. I think 1/2 Irish on her mother's side might be a better way to describe her background, but there was a definite Celtic influence that she drew upon particularly in the music she listened to in early life and early influences, that leaned quite a bit on Irish traditional music, instruments etc, but also drew upon a Scottish influence through her love of artists like Ewan MacColl (born in England but to two Scottish parents).

[@ColinCarFan]

The most accurate statement ever: "and once you hear, if it does get inside you, then the longer you live and more often you hear it, rather than becoming desensitized to or acclimatized to it, it actually affects you more and more as the years pass". You don't need new encounters though, just need to think of those you love most.

[@mikekaraoke]

Kate Bush what a legend! This song/video has always really got to me, the emotion in this song is 2nd to none. Also as you prob know this hit song and hit album it came off of: Sensual World was recorded in her home studio in Kent in Welling. My friend Fraser him and his family's GP was Kate's dad Robert Bush who worked South East London in Plumstead know. And we used to speak to him loads when he finished work or when we was in Kent in Bexleyheath, Welling, Dartford, Swanley etc, on our bikes- He some times gave us a lift back to Kent from Plumstead-Such a nice man! + some times said hello to Hannah as well as Kate. Her mum Hannah sometimes did us a massive jug of Orange squash which we drank in the garden + memories I will always cherish 😊 Yea some of her songs sound Irish as her mum Hannah was from Ireland before moving to Essex with Robert then Kent. So proud she came from Kent like me 🤘🏻

[@edrandazzo4724]

Dear Beth, You have such a beautiful and accessible understanding of music and the voice. Thank you for sharing yourself in the ways that you do. Thank you for your beauty, warmth, enthusiasm, and most importantly, your vulnerability. It's lovely to witness!

[@BethRoars]

What a lovely message. Thanks so much for your kindness!

[@richardm6985]

I don't remember you trying to interpret the songs all the time.. very appropriate that this one drew it out.. i lost my mum, and i die with love for my wife, so I get a small idea of my dad's pain, and imagine future pain and so on and so on and I just crack up into pieces.. my girl's unique and precious

[@davidgagne3569]

Thanks for this VERY moving reaction.

[@idawanna9265]

I’ve always loved this song but after two difficult births, it hits hard❤

[@j_freed]

This song kills me because it was in the Christmas special for the TV show The Extras. Super sad pathos stuff.

[@SeniorScooby]

Is she Dame Kate Bush? If not should she should be. My number one go to musician singer all my life. Genius for sure. ❤

[@ShoesWanderlust]

Sending ❤ and hugs for you and this reaction video. Kate Bush is amazing, your reaction was so pure, loved it. (and of course I'm listening to your single, looking forward to the album!)

[@JulieLesterlives]

Gets me every time too, Beth. She’s phenomenal. ‘Night of the Swallow’ has a fantastic Celtic feel to it, I’d definitely recommend this! 🥰

[@tsw5746]

Kate Bush is a one-of-a-kind genius - I've been hooked since I first saw her Wuthering Heights video one Saturday morning when I was a student, and have loved her music ever since. This song is one of her best, among many other great songs; it's simplicity is one of the things that makes it so effective, and combined with the video it's a work of tremendous emotional heft. Not surprised at your reaction, Beth - it does that to many of us!

[@PhilliptBates]

This is one of my favourite songs and performances. I first heard it in the film "She's Having a Baby" back in 1988 and the scene it's in is just as emotional as this video, which is excellent. This song pulls at my heartstrings every time I listen to it. Thanks for the analysis.

[@stormbrewer3004]

That closing of the piano ... when I saw Johnny Cash caress the lid of his closed piano at the end of "Hurt", I was instantly reminded of the end of this Kate Bush video. So many worlds apart, but that raw emotion still the same.

[@pdwilsen]

There's never been a song that guts me - every single time - like this one. Just brilliant.

[@ftlpope]

I think I may have asked you to do this a long time ago. I am 66 and I have heard a lot of music but this may be the best song I have ever heard. I cry every time too.

[@martinmillar7137]

Kates just a beast... Just look at babooshka when she was 19.. she even then was a force of nature.

[@DanRyanCarter]

You crying made me cry! 💔 Great video!

[@wintermoonomen]

I just recently saw your reaction to this beautiful heart wrenching song. My wife and I are dealing with a very serious health issue she is going through and like yourself, though I've seen/heard this song many times before seeing you tear up just made me do the same.

[@srudine]

A very touching song made even more impactful by the visual image she has created. Like you Beth, this song is difficult to listen to in the context of its imagery. I lost my wife 3 1/2 years ago and my "trigger song of tears" is Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now". I love to sing it but can never make it through the first verse without crying. Having someone to love and share your life with is magical. By the same token, when that person passes it is immensely difficult but love triumphs over loss even if it seems impossible at first. Thank you for allowing tears to again enter your studio. We love you for it.🥰

[@saranghaejazzmin]

I listened to this song a lot after my mom died - it expressed a lot of how I felt losing her. Just hearing this song brings me to tears as a result

[@scottsaunders5087]

Goosebumps and tears every time I hear this song

[@robertvondarth1730]

It’s the intricate complexity of her vocals that I really key in on. There’s so much going on with it that not noticeable at first. I’ve listened to Deal with God, on headphones about 300 times and still hear something new. I listen to The 9th Wave quite often as well.

[@moonbananababy6870]

Kate is just fantastic

[@Judymoe]

Kate Bush has been my favorite female artist since 1979. This is why.

[@enzo119]

Kate Bush is unique. We cried together 👍

[@angelicafraoula5355]

This song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@lostinsweden5039]

A strong candidate for the loveliest song of the past half century.

[@Emilaria]

I think this was the first song I heard from her, that I know of for sure. I loved it right away.

[@infinidimensionalinfinitie5021]

odds are fifty fifty that i will cry listening to this song.

[@Anthony-bs4jv]

Absolutely beautiful, you explained some beautiful details here. Thank you 🙏