Caroline Polachek | Live at Sydney Opera House

Caroline Polachek, a singularity in the music world and a queen of experimental pop, delivered her first ever Australian performance, captivating the audience at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. This much-anticipated event was part of her The Spiraling Tour, timed perfectly with the success of her latest album, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.
Renowned for her shimmering voice and innovative sound, Polachek's concert was a display of her evolution from the ethereal, crystalline vibes of her 2019 album Pang, to the more physical, tone-poetic explorations of her recent work. The concert featured hits like ‘Bunny Is A Rider’, which debuted as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, and other tracks from her album including the dazzling ‘Billions’, the Spanish-themed ‘Sunset’, ‘Welcome To My Island’, and ‘Smoke’.
In 2022, she opened for Dua Lipa on her US arena tour and continued her global prominence with a headlining tour in 2023, selling out iconic venues and appearing at major festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury. The film recording of her Sydney performance preserves a triumphant moment for fans and new audiences, showcasing an artist at the pinnacle of pop innovation. Don't miss this chance to witness Caroline Polachek's creativity and mastery in action.
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[@adairs7498]

The way her voice filled the space was just incredible. She was meant for for the opera house. Best concert I've ever been to.

[@michllons]

yes!! perfect match. ethereal, breathtaking, and scorny the whole way thru

[@LeafletsReality]

she was in opera for a long time haha

[@ATageH]

She is a one of a kind talent. Truly amazing.

[@terrybartholomew7311]

she's great no doubt - but there's SO much vocal on track - how do we feel about that?

[@ofwgktadgaf.]

late question, but did you guys stand up during the show? or did everyone just sit? and also, was the show actually only 33 minutes or is this just really cut down

[@meltchild]

look over the edge, but not too far 00:17 Welcome To My Island 04:54 Pretty In Possible 08:28 Bunny Is A Rider 12:20 Sunset 15:21 I Believe 19:54 Blood And Butter 24:33 Billions 29:25 Smoke ♡

[@zuan._.p]

You are a hero

[@jancybyun]

thanks❤

[@sameenj6095]

❤❤

[@ropesquid2085]

Saw her in Brisbane, hearing her hit those notes live was an experience. She just has such undeniable skill, precise breath control, advanced vocal techniques, talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before...

[@enunuaeu]

haha that is exactly how Caroline should be described!! she's outstanding!!

[@angelsanchezz9588]

She used to be an opera singer

[@Leepee91]

@@ropesquid2085 saw her in Melbourne both nights and agree, her vocal range and control is impeccable. Honestly in top 5 live music experiences of my life.

[@victoralves7648]

I was there too 🥹

[@katn6963]

@@angelsanchezz9588l

[@allanmedeira9084]

She is just the best name in pop actually. Pure talent. Her music is so full of life

[@steadyinlove]

I’m so captivated by how she moves. It’s so decisive and intentional, flowy but powerful, like she’s casting a spell. like she’s singing with her body.

[@neilparnell5712]

It's witchcraft.........................in a good way.

[@Ehntu]

What did we do to deserve Caroline Polachek and Sydney Opera House releasing a 4K recording of the gig??

[@yadayada7096]

god i bet hearing the intro for welcome to my island live in the opera house feels like a dreammmm

[@MarinaAndTheDevil]

She's an absolute bolt of electricity coursing through the world!!

[@Jack.Strait]

That's exactly what I was gonna say

[@neilparnell5712]

I am 65 years old and my musical tastes include Van der Graaf Generator, Tori Amos, King Crimson, Radiohead and Led Zeppelin among many others, but this woman is so unreal. A true giant in the vocal world - her voice is hypnotic and soothing and the songs are incredibly varied and well structured. She is like a female Thom Yorke with her buttery smooth upper register and earthy lower tones. Almost forgot to say - very tight band - great drummer.

[@floydhopkins7901]

You should check out the drummer's channel

[@neilparnell5712]

@@floydhopkins7901 Is the drummer Russel Holzman ?

[@kenaldri4923]

I hope you've checked out her band Chairlift as some of her most amazing songs she wrote for that band. I'm 70 and we have the same tastes in bands.

[@neilparnell5712]

@@kenaldri4923 Thanks, yes I have and they are really good. I went all the way down the rabbit hole !

[@thomasswift3563]

agree 100% a fellow VDGG fan

[@afanikurniawan]

can we give her fame like chappel roan? caroline really has to be a big artist

[@kr00t0n]

I get so bummed when the likes of Caroline, Magdalena Bay, and Dagny don't have the level of exposure whilst being a millions times better than anyone in the top 20.

[@smurfette_blues7922]

I suspect Caroline's lyrics are too abstract for the masses to truly embrace. But I really don't know why she's not as famous :/

[@RockoBonilla]

She could be that but I think she’s comfortable where she’s at and doesn’t wish to give up her creative freedom in order to get that. And I admire that of her. People like her and Marina and the Diamonds know exactly what they are doing and know how much they can give without giving too much.

[@solrubyx]

why ? does she actually need the fame ? do we need her to be as famous as chappell roan ? Caroline makes a living doing what she loves and we get to enjoy it live in small/medium-size venues. Her level of fame is just the right amount.

[@PoptartPockets]

I do feel like she’s pretty well known though! Def killing it this decade

[@bakigoodeye7734]

Watching this made me realise something very obvious about performing. Performing is not only about singing/playing to people, it's about embodying your art on the stage. And Caroline does this so well!!! Love her!

[@Benjaminimize]

Desire I want to Turn Into You is a pop masterpiece 🎶🎶

[@Thiago-hs4st]

This is a indie rock She's better than this pop music

[@Alicegab300]

​@@Thiago-hs4st don't be annoying, pop music doesn't mean bad music

[@Thiago-hs4st]

@@Alicegab300 ok, but I disagree. pop music is disposable and repetitive, most of these pop divas don't even really sing, when they do they use playback and autotune, as well as an army of ghostwriters. Caroline is creative, intelligent, has a good voice and melody, knows how to be unique

[@fartknocker2803]

@@Thiago-hs4styou don't need to bring other artists down to lift caroline up. we can just enjoy her beautiful music regardless of the fact that ghostwriters and autotune are used by others

[@frajoladellagato]

@@Thiago-hs4stHush 🤫 you have a very narrow and ignorant concept of what pop music is.

[@marczgheib-yk8zh]

NO BUT LIKE WHY DID THEY CUT OUT FLY TO YOU????? that was one of the best performances i’ve ever seen

[@ggthewhale]

Real? I'm devastated now :( there's no professionally shot performance of her doing that song

[@Dailydisco85]

Maybe she thought it would be incomplete without Grimes and Dido

[@michllons]

please upload a part 2!! i need to hear parachute and crude drawing of an angel from this concert and cry again

[@madelineelizabeth-alyosha7475]

is there a part two??? I was sooo hoping for a pang moment the whollllleee time that was impeccable

[@floydhopkins7901]

The sound is impossibly good. Whoever mixed this is a master.

[@nuna143]

there's not a talent like her out right now. production, vocals, her creative direction. just out of this world.

[@tomvs4914]

Absolutely amazing concert. I’ve seen her live twice and she’s always vibrant striking like this, amazing stage presence and a way of graciously controlling the whole room. It’s a shame they cut out Hit Me Where It Hurts, Crude Drawing of an Angel, Ocean of Tears, Fly to You, Pang, Parachute, Butterfly Net, Caroline Shut Up, So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings, Hopedrunk Everasking, and Door though. Would love to see the entire show !!

[@michllons]

me toooo! hopefully a part 2? 👀🤞

[@zoehuwi4586]

daaaaamn yeah why would they cut those songs 😫

[@joemps]

Desire has been my absolute favourite album ever since it released. To me it’s not even just music, it’s like she created a whole world using these very deliberately placed sounds and vocals. Incredible artist

[@tls4022]

WOW WHO IS THIS? I just stumbled on here and I'm fkn glad I did holy crap 🤩

[@heleneramos889]

Art Pop is the genre she does with attitude !

[@russ99a]

She’s probably the most musically talented person I’ve ever seen perform live. What a treat to see this at Sydney Opera House.

[@dopaminion]

You cannot help but love Caroline & their dedication to their craft they are ETHEREAL. Shout-out to SOPHIE also broke me into tiny bits & pieces... ❤️‍🩹🕊️

[@brineferry7032]

That opening is sublime we are so lucky

[@majordelilah]

pop music will never be the same

[@musa-vl6ol]

This should be a live albummm pls xxo

[@jaide.mp3]

genuinely so insane wish I could experience this

[@livvystarkweath]

Psycho, priceless, good in a crisis 🌀

[@ninavo4268]

Saw her at Newtown last year, she was born to be a performer

[@uishy340]

This recording is absolutely incredible, the audio and camerawork are just perfect!! It's so cinematic but makes you feel like you're really watching her live at the same time! Does anyone know the musicians playing with her? They're amazing!! The guitar tone and arrangements especially, I love their playing on Bunny Is A Rider

[@Leepee91]

Omg thank you for releasing this! Please post the full thing?? Would be willing to pay 👀💗

[@frajoladellagato]

+1

[@jaspherdansalan635]

SHE’S SO CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED! Perfection in every aspect! 😍😭

[@livvystarkweath]

She cannot afford that kind of free

[@bentheperson8992]

i was there, it was HEAVENLY

[@livvystarkweath]

Almost like ur standing at that gate

[@SiirJoga]

I needed this so much, there are not many performances of Caroline recorded like this. THAAAANKS 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@charlesfrederick2037]

What have humans done to deserve such a supreme being gracing us all with such talent? My goodness 🥹

[@izak167]

I seriously think the Sydney Opera House was created for this very performance

[@Reguluzs]

She is so effing beautiful. And so unbelievably talented. What a beautiful voice

[@alfinosaurus]

Best Sunset performance ever!

[@andrel.caraujo]

I have never in my live been so obsessed with an album as I am by 'Desire'. It hits me VERY hard. thank you Caroline

[@livvystarkweath]

Would you say, it hits you where it hurts?

[@andrel.caraujo]

@@livvystarkweath I guess you could say that !

[@Lolokillify]

Part 2 PLEASE 🙏 I BEG YOU

[@Hanneezy]

I can't stop listening to this.

[@Peterrdee]

Even seeing her live in a normal venue I was in awe her voice is gorgeous definitely one of the best shows I been to

[@jessicawatson891]

holy god. she is so so so skilled. the mixing is INCREDIBLE too. amazing

[@AprilMaguire]

This was the best concert of my life. Now I get to relive it whenever I want. Thank youuuuu. It was magical.

[@MYSTERIOMUSIK]

Bless you Sydney Opera House, Bless you!!!

[@whitewinesupernova]

Goosebumps throughout the whole performance.

[@Grosstradamus]

Man blood and butter is such a beautiful song. I tear up every time.

[@kkvvdd]

she's giving late 90s art teacher in the best of ways

[@nachitomendes]

Las ganas que tengo que venga a Argentina, necesito un show de ella

[@markvelazquez3257]

the countdown gives me chills and takes me to the moment I saw her perform this. amazing.

[@iamalittleboat]

amazing footage and audio, thanks for uploading 🤩

[@nowheredan27]

Well, I guess it just isn't possible not to fall in love with somebody this magical.

[@miameia]

she’s so amazing WOW I FCKN LOVE HER! hope I can see her live once in this lifetime at least

[@-stairway_to_heaven-]

Billions performance was absolutely insane🐜🍇🌋

[@emmanuelh714]

lo que daría por haber escuchado desire en vivo, ojalá venga a mx algún día 😭💞

What an incredible performance, thank you for the upload!

[@hungryghost96]

Her music sounds so fresh and organic ♥

[@SamYungOfficial]

this is just too good, smoke, you will always be famous

[@marcgoldstein2957]

Journalist: "are you this era's Kate Bush?" - Caroline: "No, I'm this era's Caroline Polacheck."

[@thought_son]

shes so good

[@Woozy.0]

I love her so much

[@diegomo1413]

I have such a huge crush on this woman 😍

[@SaidurRahman-dp6gw]

Woah!! What a pleasant surprise!

[@Ultraviolencari]

This changed my life a bit ❤

[@kalai_doscope]

oh mine too

[@intheorbitclique5993]

i got many new wallpapers now thank you

[@LeonAvalos]

Caroline, the artist you are. ❤

[@poscaaaaa]

This is incredible omg

[@xxjg0dxx996]

That first song is one of the greatest pieces of music I’ve ever experienced

[@georgiosmandenakis9014]

I'm stunned. Such an authentic and magical performance. the world needs more of you Caroline.

[@Spellman62]

Damn I’m so cut I missed out. Would have loved to have seen her live.❤

[@StateofKait]

Dear god this was incredible

[@ivansit0TV]

Holy crap, that voice..........

[@ATageH]

Caroline is such an incredible artist. Love her!

[@paulcirillo6968]

the combination of skill and artistry is unmatched in our generation

[@alanjunior2190]

This is magical! Love this woman's art ❤

[@5_nightfury]

Absolutely amazing.

[@pedrobelem]

please release the full concert!!

[@3Horus]

Blown away by how good this performance is ❤

[@Everett-v4o]

Not to be a creep but I’m obsessed with the way she moves.. so much like Kate bush but completely different, she’s not just “expressing the feelings”, more like she’s imitating instincts in such a strict way. She has the perfect control to everything she owns

[@Everett-v4o]

And the epic fall on smoke is immaculate.

[@zacharygosler3221]

Incredible!!

[@DavidEVogel]

Very talented artist. I had no idea that she could attract such a large audience.

[@KartikSharma-h7q]

So amazing !

[@quocle8468]

Caroline is so amazing and she deserves much much moẻ recognition

[@nerisleo]

I have no words for this :~

[@txemgil6092]

Madre mía. 💘

[@gamer1X12]

her vocal control is incredible

[@iluvxken]

she did not ate it, she DEVOURED

[@livvystarkweath]

Blood and butter and all

[@FUMTFK]

I didn't expecting like this great

[@h0pesfall]

I love her

[@bmtvids]

20:03 what is that sound 😭😭

[@frajoladellagato]

lol I think it was the start of another song that should have been edited out.

[@xaxsimplexescapex]

she doesn't make music. she IS the music.

[@SirPhilipSidneyReal]

INCREDIBLE

[@garivillavicencio3559]

Bravo...!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 bravísimo...!!! ¡esta chica es una joya! 💎🥇🫶🏻

[@alecjr2031]

She's nothing but everything

[@micaiah8486]

She’s everything yup

[@konskaporcja3889]

I adore her!!!!!!

[@Djoodibooti]

she's the motherquake and the volcano.

[@_solange]

graciasss

[@FFrozenCJ]

This is just perfection!

[@arzzzzzzzz]

how can a human make such heavenly sounds jesus

[@vvve23]

she’s an angel on earth

[@andtheflyinglizard]

falling in love just by her taking breath