A Great Big World - "Say Something" LIVE Billboard Studio Session

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[@christopherbetz1535]

There is something so special about his energy. I've never been so memorized by a single repeating note. Better than the duet version too, in my opinion.

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

I think both versions are great. In this performance you focus on him singing it all alone and urging the unseen partner to say something. It is sad and desperate. The note that is repeated throughout represents his insistence. In the duet version, the additional harmony and the added emotional quality maybe diminishes the desperation a bit, but it adds the formerly unseen partner and shows that the emotion can go in both directions simultaneously. Both are missing something in the relationship, both wait for the other to say the right thing that fixes it but neither is capable although there is still a common ground and a harmony within.

[@keeganob126]

His voice is clear and crisp and PERFECT. The keyboard is all he needs and he fills the stage. Amazed...

[@JT_Grogan]

That emotion...

[@jerrycurls88]

i'll still listen to this song when i'm 80...

[@relytj321]

One of the most beautifully sad songs. Christina Aguilera has a beautiful voice and is good on this song. But this guy, oh my, no one should be within 50 yards of him when he sings this. He deserves the stage all to himself with the power with which he delivers this song. It's incredible. If you aren't moved by this song, you just can't feel. 40-some people have given this a thumbs down. Wow.

[@fl0nk11]

I couldn't agree more. I heard the version with Christina first and just sort of shrugged. Then I ran across this one night...man. One of the most gutwrenchingly emotional live performances I have ever seen. The song has MUCH more power without her or anything else cluttering up the song.

[@hammerpeg7855]

The song is perfect just like this. I don’t know who thought having some chick in a slutty dress show up and breathe heavily could possibly improve it.

[@IschmarVI]

@@hammerpeg7855 especially considering that making this song a duet doesn't make ANY sense

[@Grapevine_1987]

I just ugly cried at this video.. now I can't breathe through my nose and l need to go to sleep.

[@squiggyzmom]

@@IschmarVI YES! Exactly. I made a similar comment elsewhere.

[@mrequis2012]

This guy is like a musical genius or something. At one point he slams his hand down on the keys (like in frustration) and makes it sound good.

[@drewh4084]

This is the best live voice I have ever heard. Loved Ian for years.

[@doug3225]

yeah the way his voice can't carry the strong notes had me so astonished and impressed

[@doug3225]

yeah the way his voice can't carry the strong notes and him having one dynamic had me so astonished and impressed

[@kingwillie206]

Douglas Liantonio - The fact that he can emote so effectively without any fancy tricks is what makes him so special.

[@antonioanai6587]

SO MUCH BETTER singing this by himself

[@carlosmcmahon623]

I agree, singing the song with Christina, jwas amazing; however, with him alone, you can see and fell the emotion. Also every nuance is illustrative through his voice and actions. Well done my friend. God bless your singing. I wish I could see him in concert. That would make my year.

[@kristensaunders6985]

Absolutely breathtaking performance! I cannot stop hitting repeat!! I love when great music only takes a piano, and a real live singer.

[@zachdonohue8795]

All these artists today can't make REAL music. Everything has been digitized to enhance their true singing ability. Not saying ALL musicians are like this today, but mainstream are for sure. This dude takes a piano & his natural singing ability & takes a dump on most of today's musicians in under 5 minutes. Respect.

[@pugnugger4600]

This is how this song was meant to be heard. One voice one instrument.

[@v8pontiacgto]

His voice is perfect for this type of song

[@n1ck1216]

The emotion being displayed is unreal

[@yesenialuna6574]

Oh.my.god. Ohmygod ohmygod. I can Hear, I can Feel, the intensity and emotion he put into Every word. I couldn't help but cry. I can't even...describe How this song makes me feel. I'll never stop loving this. It only gets better each time!

[@toxicstarr1]

dang he is feeling it

[@Kathleen-gl5wh]

you got that right Chris

[@mrcoke1957]

oh ya he is,and so am i

[@jamesmarvin5663]

Claude Lamoureux me too! Kat & Claude

[@lydzin54]

It starts out as an Sad Ballad then at 2:45 he blames her and the Keys tell The Story... "B*tch Say Something, Something... Anything!! We"re breaking up and I don't even want to... Such an emotional song! and you feel every bit of it-Great Song!

[@dillonyaydillon4032]

Dang he's great live!!!!

[@Leelee-ok2ht]

Lord. This hits me right in my heart.

[@tols444]

Same ,

[@tvesbrink1982]

Years later and it still tears me up

[@cincylaw14]

Holy Christ, why am I just now discovering this version of the song?! This is so powerful.

[@fransinclair3356]

Best song I have ever heard in my life. The most emotional song I have ever felt by any performer ever

[@AlexisInch1998]

I love that slide this he does with his left hand around 2:45 ish. I love Ian so much. Such an amazing singer and piano player. Love A Great Big World so so much

[@tolboi3577]

+Alexis Inch that slide is called a glissando

[@AlexisInch1998]

well that is very cool

[@steves4562]

When the people you made awesome memories with become a memory is a hard thing to swallow

[@elaubile]

For those who've had love fade away, lost a loved one, or experienced any sort of loss, this song touches a very intimate emotional place. It goes to show that the simplest of songs or melodies often have the biggest impact. Truly beautiful...

[@raliballen1]

This guy can singgggggggg!!!!

[@fl0nk11]

I cannot watch this without crying.

[@johnmarks3179]

For me it's near impossible to hear this song and not cry.

[@charlitocr5209]

4:18 minutes well spent listening to this great song right from the soul

[@sondradorsett857]

This song is so very sad.. I'm living this song as i write through the tears roling dwn my cheeks!! There is nothing more sad than giving many yrs of your life to someone that you loved, and they once loved you back dearly, but thru trials and tribulations in Life instead of talking it through and communicating they have shut dwn Phycially, Mentally and Emotionally from you, even the children, and there is Nothing to bring them back!! Nothing you can do but finally decide to give up on them, and give it to God, because it becomes toxic for the both of you and more especially for the children, which makes it twice as hard to walk away!! God help us!!

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

I hope you are doing well and happy now. Some people are meant to only be in our lives for a period of time and not forever but that's OK. It doesn't mean that they were never meant to be there. ♥️

[@jodyzeilmann2202]

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[@ajthreefeathers2072]

I didn't make it in time while my mom was in ICU . I was on a grey hound bus from in the middle of winter . 15 hours . I got to the hospital . I was to late . She went to heaven . I just wanted to hear her voice . Till this day this song makes me cry in honor of my mo LORY . 😢

[@mayaerindavisbeck575]

I love how into the music he gets. It's like nothing else matters.~Erin

[@lilJadeyxx]

Stunning. Love his voice

[@matt08sydney]

What can I say “ this is what I call a love song 🎤❤️ definitely this solo version has feeling and takes the cake !! If you listen to the song again without watching the video it takes you to an entirely different place 🙏

[@lunal3123]

this man has such a powerful voice on his own. chirstina was good in it but him by himself is much better in my opinion

[@AlexisInch1998]

+DestroyerGaming I agree!! Ian is amazing

[@alanbeers6689]

They shouldn’t let Christina anywhere a song like this.

[@UncleBobbo]

I really think she hurt the song when she was added to it.

[@cat-ig8ke]

@@UncleBobbo Honestly I think she was good! But I'm not gonna judge your opinion 😁

[@keelyngaston2056]

+OderSuz

[@defy9ordinary]

Go Ian!! You're a power house on that electric piano & behind that microphone!!! #IanAxel #AGBW

[@djwater02]

The emotions are just enormous!!! A good song only requires a good voice and piano! As simple as that!!!

[@strategygamer5239]

If anyone's lost a loved one recently, cry and let them go to a better place. 👍

[@Timbad316]

The power in the words set too music brilliant. If anyone has told a girl this and she felt it like when it's sung I'm sure she would come back if she was smart.

[@inayajones9419]

I loved this song since I first heard it, but I think seeing him perform it live makes me love it more. I've watched him perform this live numerous times and every time, he performs with so much emotion. Simply amazing

[@rossmcatasney8209]

This is just timeless.. The feelings and emotions.. I feel this song so much right now... Saying everything I wish I had the courage to say

[@siliconvalleyattorney1922]

I have always had a fantasy guy; surprised it is him. Totally. He amazes me.

[@SinnohX]

This is one of those rare few performances where I can really feel the emotion coming from the singer. And I feel like him singing this song only makes the pain worse rather than soothe it, he did not look alright at the end of the video. :(

[@Starsinmysky1]

Simply amazing! This song is beautiful and the meaning is just incredible.

[@jrock440]

i love this song and love the emotion he's bringing into this performance... but i can't get over how hard he's pounding that keyboard

[@michaelax3025]

Best version of this song. You feel his emotion WOW It's so Powerful when he sings it alone There was no need to put christina in the mixed.

[@sumnersmith4281]

Best version yet... because it's real... comes from his heart!

[@tigershao3381]

I'm 8 and it makes me cry because my uncle died

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

❤️ **hugs** I hope you are doing well today.

[@tols444]

Now your 14 or 15

[@brettboles7006]

This song can make me tear up every time

[@flamboyantflamboyant5158]

One of the best song ever.... there's tears in my eyes everytime I heard this.... I really like this song!

[@AidanDoran]

Unbelievable performance! Felt your emotions through it all! Love this group, and just bought my tickets for Buffalo, bravo!

[@cindyestrada740]

Omg!! This made me cry! Such a great performance! Very real and full of emotion!!

[@father_daughterreptiles5836]

I don't care what anyone says, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and also performed. AGBW really knows how to deliver this masterpiece and while it is sad at times, it's also a great piece to allow people to move on and receive comfort during hard times. God bless everybody!

[@NiCkiWright3]

Such a great performance! I can feel he's pain!love him!

[@ninacardenas2989]

God! This is music. This is emotional, pasional, everything. I just found this song because of "If I stay" Trailer

[@matfrusher2090]

THAT'S HOW YOU SING A SONG!!!!!!

[@dantburg9432]

this great one of best songs ive heard in long time

[@ryan199426]

Best version right here!!

[@kyos8462]

Thanks from 2020

[@stephanierivera9861]

Poor chad. This is like the main (and to most people only) song they're known for and he doesn't get to sing. Lol! But i do love this song. I just wanna give Ian a hug!!!

[@MarcLloydZ]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. 😊

[@jorgemontejo4615]

This song has a meaning for the singer; therefore, no one can sing it better than him. Besides this is an easy song to cover and that is why everybody is going crazy posting their covers in the actual artist videos.

[@nathanfrahm]

I saw these guys open for 2Cellos in Huntsville, AL. I had never heard of them. It was an amazing show. As they were walking off stage they received a standing ovation and certainly deserved it. I honestly thought they were going to cry. The best part of their success is that they honestly seem to be great people. I hope they explode all over America.

[@marciasleon]

I first heard this song today and you just can't help but put your love, life, past experiences into it. 'anywhere I would've followed you'..sing it man its the truth you can tell it in his performance.

[@alethialeedouglass4556]

You can hear the pain in his voice, folks don't sing like this anymore. This song is being used in the Chinese drama series called "Meteor Garden". So heartbreaking....and beautiful at the same time.♥️

[@danshotguns4226]

Tweek and Craig's break up song..lol

[@vinnie1068]

Immediately I think Jesus, can't get past the first verse without crying.

[@allie1love]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@tonyabreeden3501]

Love is song for so long and it has connected so many levels and the healing it offers to those in situations where they are struggling to find their path. I personally met and expresed to Ian and Chad how much their music has given me personally thank you so much AGBW. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@wfaulkner53]

Good voice, awesome song. Keep on Shinning

[@billerro6543]

i have had this song stuck in my head for a week now, Great song

[@kopmatt]

an absolutely amazing track!! only heard it 2 days ago and can't stop listening to it.......

[@dopeyd1277]

I love these studio sessions. It reminds me of the old MTV unplugged.

[@PeneEaton]

Wow i just went cold all over. I love his voice, i love their album, i love their voices and i love the instruments they use. So refreshing!

[@dawnkoh07]

billboard studio sessions rawks my socks off!

[@briankoester2164]

Heartbreaking.

[@catmacg]

Still the most amazing version. The original, so simple, one perfect vocal.

[@jaredheard7587]

One of my favorite songs

[@christavandongen3185]

Absolutely the best!. I cannot keep it dry evertime I hear this. It is sooooooo beaytiful

[@slayer66694]

I'm sure there are thousands of people already sharing anecdotes on how they relate, and sure there are others annoyed by it, but damn it hurts so much to feel like your feelings aren't shared or that you're being used...

[@MsLadyCatherine]

waouhhhhhhhhhhh !!! Amazing ! I'm so in love with this song... This guy is really talented !

[@chrisfeuerlein3102]

The best performance ever.. he makes you feel what he is feeling

[@gurolileri2510]

just say something for last time !!

[@jovetj]

That "D" just keeps coming and coming

[@bringitonzva]

What a voice , what a song , it's incredible. I love this , today it's first time when I heard about it , it's amazing what talent let God for us . Love yours wifes , yours husbands , your fathers and moms , love yours family because they're the most importants persons in our life . "Say Something" about that..

[@xoccchan8733]

So much emtions are conveyed in this song.

[@denniskpao]

So much emotion and sparkly pants...

[@orcajyz8986]

Nice song

[@617monk]

saw him on So you think you can Dance. love this song and his voice

[@AlainBruno]

he sounds really good live. I love this song!!!!

[@k_church]

Such passion!

[@hodgesoutdoorswildlifetrap2861]

My favorite version, he is feeling the hell out of this one. Outstanding!!! :)

[@md-le4nh]

Musical genius! This generation's Elton John!

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

The solo version is great, the duet version is great, and there are many great covers of this song as well. Just goes to show that it is a great song at its core.

[@varvieoswa9331]

I cried that's my favorite song

[@RandomNest]

So beautiful... I can definitely feel his pain...

[@slickrick2585]

its funny how no one listened to this song or knew who this guy was until it was on x factor... lol.. I was listening to this a long time ago before alex and sierra song it. They did do a amazing job putting there own spin on it as a duet BUT this version is soooo much better. I can say that A Great Big World owes there careers to Alex and Sierra.

[@ysunnie01]

No they don't. this song made #1 the first week it came out in 2013. I don't see how they would owe their "career" in other words "exposure" to Alex and Sierra.

[@slickrick2585]

I seen an interview with the singer from a great big world and he strait up said he could barely even book a show last year. When Alex and Sierra song that song it was all over everywhere and started getting A LOT of radio play. I loved this song the first time I heard it a long time ago. The reason I said he owes his career to them was obviously something I was joking about because he had a career before x factor last year. Lol. But I feel he should acknowledge them.. that song was viewed and downloaded 10x the amount it was after they song it on x factor.

[@axelle32]

lool no they got famous because Christina Aguilera joined in and recorded a new version with them. They owe their carreer to their talent and to Christina joining in. The song was not even in the ITunes 100 after it aired but got to number 1 directly after Christina Aguilera performed it with them on The Voice, so no dude...

[@slickrick2585]

Do me a favor if you think you know sooooo much about obviously your fav band then go watch the interview POST duet with christina. He talks about not being able to book a show to save his life. Going number one on iTunes is a joke. Lol. Bands I have never heard of go number one on iTunes. After Alex and sierra song the duet on x factor that song got 40,000 hits on KZbin. Lol. Did you ever hear that song on the radio before December? The answer is no. I listen to the radio everyday before and after work and when I'm cleaning my house and not once did I hear that song on the radio until after Alex and sierra song it on x factor. Its not a big deal I'm just telling you the truth. And if you read my other comment correctly you would know that I was obviously joking when I said he owes his career to them. I just think he should recognize what they did for his career. A lot of people didn't know who A Great Big World is until after they song that song. That's my point. Argue it if you want the statistics don't lie.

[@kramerica2k10]

rick farn They did it on The Voice w/Christina Nov. 4th which was BEFORE Alex & Sierra did it on XFactor just FYI. I also heard it on the radio before that. Also there is this, but don't let facts get in the way of your story. NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A Great Big World has had a great big week. There has been nothing but talk about A Great Big World's "Say Something" with Christina Aguilera which debuts at #1 on Billboard Digital Songs chart with nearly 200,000 sold first week.

[@angelesazzi8625]

Es tan hermosa esta versión, se escucha a su corazón... perfecto trabajo!!

[@teresabell4199]

I love the song, you did a great job, love your voice, this song hits home for a lot of people and for me also.. Thanks :)

[@sergiofernandez5707]

KZbin has to make an "I love it" button, because "Like" is not enough for this song

[@pointedspider]

This song has some serious power to it.

[@magallamadge1532]

Awesome amazingly heartfelt 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️