Damien Rice - 'Chandelier'

Damien's version of Sia's 'Chandelier' is taken from the benefit album 'Songs for Australia'.
'Songs for Australia' was put together by Julia Stone in 2020, to raise money for various organisations, following the recent Australian bush fires. It features cover versions of Australian songs by various artists from around the world.
The digital version of the album is out now. The vinyl and CD will be available in June 2020, pre-order here store.sound-merch.com.au/coll....
Find out more about the album, the other artists involved, and the organisations it supports at: songsforaustralia.com/
Artwork photo by Lea de Valmi.

[@ratiosey5479]

Feeling sad for the people who havent yet discovered Damien Rice and his magic.

[@danaevmaxim9455]

Been listening to his music for over 10 years. But all of the songs are old, he is not releasing anything new for years... not sure what's wrong with him

[@sempopo]

yes..

[@lucascarvalho8313]

I just found his music through a book I was reading... And Im playing It non stop.

[@carloscampos1280]

It's nothing wrong with him. He rather releases masterpieces each 6, 8 years than deliver any shit every 12 months.

[@Plusbr]

Wow, I think the same! LoL

[@proudtobeposh]

Now I need to hear Sia singing The Blower's Daughter...

[@anotherlemontree]

Yesssssssssss!

[@angie1512]

U r so damn right!

[@larsgammius5529]

i bet she would do that good

[@gavinsahabandu552]

That would be utterly beautiful ❤️😍

[@davidanthony7495]

Make It Happen yeah

[@Jackson-ig2dn]

we need new album

[@sharduldeshpande059]

Please please yess

[@michalmbc7801]

yes we do :)

[@michaelmota4602]

I'd guess pretty soon

[@VeganAndFree]

march 13th :)

[@Mariana-pe8hw]

@@VeganAndFree really???

[@lcrooks69]

I wake up every day praying and hoping that the genius that is Damien Rice will release a new album. 8 years. Cannot wait anymore. Please do not deny the world your genius.

[@Lorraine611]

DR: 123 123 drink Me: cheers darling

[@YBjae]

Put down the drink go find whom ever wassnt there and give them a hug

[@sharduldeshpande059]

@@YBjae easier said than done... Sometimes some dreams are better when they end...

[@AnshulMittal712]

@@sharduldeshpande059 although you should know that letting go is not the same as pushing someone else away. 🥺

[@skylergronholz6838]

Clearly the brilliance of the original post got lost somehow…so good!!

[@robertjohnson8250]

Seriously, how did this get missed?... Cheers Darlin' Here's to you & your lover boy

[@EpicOrchestra]

Damien is one of the best artists of the last few decades, his emotion, his ability to tell a message, and make you feel when you listen to him sing is second to none!

[@stephenharper5160]

Brilliant!

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

Agree , although his output lacks something when Lisa is not involved

[@chrisoh7150]

I totally agree

[@Sorlobaneee]

Let s not forget about his dick size

[@zelaht2778]

Damien is music ❤️

[@LOLAA-ir9hc]

This person gives you the feeling that he is from the era of old artists and painters such as Van Gogh and others One of my biggest dreams is to meet him only if god let me see this man sing live , I will leave the world in peace Thanks for being here ❤️

[@levihackermann4324]

I saw him live last year. I swear to God I cried the whole time, man has the purest voice on Earth.

[@anatsurtsumia5828]

I saw him and in live he kinda had another vibe. But I cried to it was dream come true. I wish you go through that too ❤️❤️❤️

[@flowleaf1]

I have the same feeling as you, but I won't leave the world in peace. After I will be moved to tears and then live with courage.

[@mayrarosales2175]

I got the privilege to see him live a few years back he is just on a whole other level. No words could ever capture the way I feel when I listen to his music or how much I just love him 😍😍😍

[@sharduldeshpande059]

He came to my homecity on a very short notice and I missed the small concert .. still hurt. Hope I get to see him live ❤️

[@Yejiapsa-ml7ck]

There's something about Damien Rice that makes his songs and even covers unique.

[@jonatanmarklund7473]

Vulnerability

[@anapm2927]

@@jonatanmarklund7473 Agreed! He's honed his self expression driven by his emotions to a point very few artists reach.

[@Fishtialweb]

I know what you mean, it doesn't matter what he sings, it's still unmistakably "Damien Rice" .

[@kerbinfranciscodotelrodrig1859]

And I don't know what.

[@ibrahemsalama6844]

Agree, I didn't even know that "one" is a cover the first time I listened to it

[@ckoutoulas1]

5 O clock in the morning, kids sleeping on the other room, I share my bed with no one, just with your music Damien... Thank you for your support in the good and the bad times

[@rmlpereira]

I relate a lot to your words. Sending you some courage… kind regards.

[@Canyta01]

I missed you so much, Damien.

[@josyfonseca9999]

Me tooooo Damien...

[@nermeenemaduddin5896]

idk why reading this hurt..

[@souryadeeplikesyoutube8028]

He loves us. I assure you.

[@deadlyrose4478]

who is Damien?

[@danaevmaxim9455]

@@deadlyrose4478 your father

[@tamald7364]

"Take a sad song and make it better" - Sir Paul McCartney

[@secretstars]

TAMAL D Spot on.

[@mattiaciani1]

Yeahhh!!!!! You made my night! Thanks!

[@opira2701]

right it is!

[@DoktorVinter2011]

I mean, I guess it's relative, right? If you're referring to this specific song. This is not the better song, in my eyes. But it's not bad. :)

[@iavreN]

@@DoktorVinter2011 k

[@nunugutipowerman6266]

"Take a sad song and make it sadder" - Sir Maul PaCartney

[@beleneacme1]

hahahahaha so damien

[@henricosmara9830]

When the cover is way better than original, you know there is something special in this musician

[@lovewithpride7770]

He has completely changed the meaning of this song, so beautiful

[@pipisheaven]

Not really , he just made it literal. The song is about addiction and suicidal thoughts. Swing from the chandelier meaning hanging one self.

[@savanahharris8531]

Sia’s version: Getting drunk at the party. Damien’s Version: Dealing with the hangover the day after.

[@esdraspires5542]

Olha para o meu país, Brasil.

[@TheMARSHalMELLOW]

I hear it more as Sia drinking for the weekend. Damian Drinking to get through one more day at a time, with the years taking their toll.

[@EmmanuelPerez2020]

Jajajajajajaja

[@zsuzsannatalas122]

😂😂😂

[@scottbytheway2781]

Sia's version: A low situation we all find ourselves in from time to time. Damiens: Things did not work out!

[@narges4747]

I always think Van Gogh’s soul is in the Damien Rice body :) I don’t know why but I have this feeling. And surprised by a comment that compare him with Van Gogh. How amazing is this? 😭😍

[@moondust8886]

I think he was a bard during the Middle Ages lol

[@Angie-xr9qg]

I wonder if Damien Rice is an INFP..

[@liza-ved]

Just depression and soul pain reflected in art. Unfortunately, they are both unhealthy people

[@freelyfree284]

"[Damien Rice] has recorded ‘Chandelier’ in a gut-wrenchingly slow and sad way, in which it almost seems the lyrics and music are physically being dragged from his very soul in order to create a song he doesn’t really want to share with the world." - Michelle Topham Couldn't have described this masterpiece any better, Michelle...

[@auroraborealis13579]

🔥

[@hipalwayshop]

Where does he find the pain in his voice? He generates so much pain in his voice and I'm hopelessly attracted to his songs...

[@secretstars]

hipalwayshop It has to be straight from his soul. It’s so raw. We can’t miss it.

[@kismet8010]

I don't think he ever recovered from the breakup...

[@Hank_Mardookie]

I know where that pain comes from… and I honestly hope that know one else ever finds out. If you fall in love… I really hope you never hit the ground.

[@cccspwn]

life?

[@ilmelangolo]

Lisa

[@Robin_Nixon]

Long time, no hear, Damien - thanks for this haunting rendition...

[@rt09pachuau21]

Most people look at me like I'm not okay and need help when i play Damien Rice. And i play his songs a lot. I'm totally fine, just appreciating amazing art. His songs with Lisa as backup are the best imo.

[@MrSashoks]

Depends man, if people are having a standart party where everyone is drunk af and you put on dm you ain't doing it right. If you are with a few friends or lets say in a car and they can't appreciate you sharing it, it's either not their cuppatey or you need new friends.

[@Liquidhun]

Well Damien, this scratches that part of my soul, which was untouched since O and 9 albums...

[@Taffyaptor]

If you haven't already, then please do give 'My Favourite Faded Fantasy' plenty of listens. It's a worthy third album IMO.

[@miboogaroo]

@@Taffyaptor definitely ...the box... is a fav.

[@aashishpokhrel696]

Only Damien RIce can provide melancholy needed for the lyrics.

[@DFlaminberry]

I will never forget the first time I heard Damien. His music made me feel encouraged to pursue music myself, as a clarinettist to be exact, for 9 years in school and through college. I'll never forget the first and only time I saw Damien live; it was on the faded fantasy tour. And I've seen a lot of musicians I like, but seeing Damien perform was something I honestly cannot describe. It was straight fucking magic and evoked emotions stronger than I ever thought possible from music. Its been at least 10 years since I first heard a song from Damien Rice, but damn if hearing a new song from him doesn't bring the magic like it did the first time I ever heard him. I'm an engineer now, but it's things like this that make me pull out the old clarinet at least once a month just to make sure I still remember. And I remember it well

[@ruthbindas2039]

He's truly mesmerising live. I saw him in 2003 in London. I was 15. I knew he was incredibly gifted, a master of his craft. It was epic.

[@Sorlobaneee]

kEEP UP BRO

[@symba-uo3os]

i heard him in 2012 at Ferrara in italy...

[@janinavogelgesang3594]

😢the first time that i lived. I remeber it well

[@Seasoncromwell]

Oh my heart aches knowing I've lived this in every shade of intensity. Thank God I'm sober - But what's more than that.... I'm healing. This song is just...everything.

[@daphne0123]

Goosebumps from beginning to end.

[@hayadwaik4982]

Another masterpiece

[@andspeedster]

Haya Dwaik absolutely

[@pankajkhajouria1810]

Listening to this in the middle of night alone. I feel someone is hugging me n singing close to my ears. So comforting

[@siddy7910]

Mr Rice, you bring joy to my ears through sorrow and pain. I have dearly missed your dulcet tones over the last few years. If only you would release more music for your ardent fans we would be over joyed. Thank you for your work.

[@laurasire6881]

Ditto Sid!

[@mrchrisroden]

Brings whole new levels to this song. I’m sure Sia is proud.

[@MrKanpel]

It's hard to listen a Damien's song without crying before it's over.

[@kutayerkan2369]

It's been 5 years since i discovered this man after reading the book called "ÖFA". ÖFA means The Man Who Whispers Death. Wow it's really amazing to see how quick the time goes by and we don't even realize it. It just feels like it was yesterday.

[@kutayerkan2369]

@@MusicDelSoul She is a Turkish author named "Büşra Yılmaz" but i don't know if the book has an english translation.

[@sel1hotmail]

@@kutayerkan2369 thx to you

[@astrid8266]

Sorry what’s the connection between Damien and the book? I haven’t read it before

[@kutayerkan2369]

@@astrid8266 in every chapter of the book the author reccomends a song to read that chapter with it. And the first chapter directly reccomends the song Damien Rice - Elephant. There are a few different Damien Rice song suggestions from the author during the book too

[@yegwtf]

Kitabın türkçe adı nedir?

[@a.m4311]

Never clicked so fast on a notification before. This is pure beautiful

[@ashleysalzman]

i did the same thing!!

[@luisnafate6207]

🤟😌

[@getlauriekor]

Me too

[@ridakhan4068]

Lol me too

[@sass305]

Same :D

[@anapm2927]

I finally listened/understood this song! Couldn't stand the original, that just speaks to Damien's artistry!

[@SexyGio]

True...I LOVE Sia, but did not understand the song, but still love it.

[@notfunnytresa]

Todo lo que hace es perfecto, precioso, su melancolía me enamora

[@nigeagasi2232]

Totalmente! Este hombre me lleva al fondo de la depresión y el mismo me saca de ahí

[@carobou6677]

Me encanta!! 💞

[@Branka2000]

I love it !!!!!! There can only be 1 DAMIEN RICE !!!!

[@peter777701]

Najbolji!

[@snubnosedmonke]

he made this song sound so much more emotional than the original, this singer is just so good

[@patrickryan5570]

I was blessed to see Damien Rice play live at Hammersmith Apollo back in 2007... It was truly one of the best concerts I've ever seen in my life... He's a true artist who shunned the commercial success to find his own free spirit in this broken world... Finding happiness in the simple wonders of humanity in faraway beautiful places far from the maddening crowd where anonymity gives you a little peace.

[@limr3726]

This feels so raw, makes me feel vulnerable... out of words truly

[@popeenssf]

Once in a while i get a bottle of whatever drink and spend the night listening to Damien rice playlist. You cant really choose you favorite one. He pours his soul into every song he sings. This is one of those evenings

[@chrismj4676]

From someone who obviously has had his own struggles this song really is from the heart. Damien Rice is such an amazing artist.

[@GrantStinnett]

Beautifully done. For some reason I’ve never actually followed the story of the lyrics before, until this version you’ve done. You are an incredible story teller Damien.

[@phaut0]

That pain has been full filled.

[@GroovyGranny]

Wow! This came into my life at the perfect moment....70 degrees, early dusk, my cat asleep nearby, candle burning, Patchouli in the air and getting "mellow". ;)

[@daveyellis8157]

Got to be up there as one of the greatest covers ever...I'm stunned

[@janisoneill3865]

Most saddest song about being an alcoholic. I love both versions. Damien is my heartbreak. ❤️

[@annarks70]

Vulnerable, beautiful.

[@bouthainalarbaoui1145]

This is the only version of "the chandelier" I accept, there's no coming back. Sounds like my inner voice

[@esdraspires5542]

Que lindo! Que vontade de chorar. I'm Brazilian

[@andrewpetersen4265]

Have you heard Katie Noonan's version? She and Sia are good friends and Katie pays the respect to the original which it deserves.

[@yoyisano3o625]

I love this style--Damien Rice's style of music!

[@MrSaintgall]

A song of silence into a world of loud noises.. its too long since i heard you damien.. and i am so fuckn happy that you touch my heart again.. thank you a thousand times.. kisses and hugs

[@dexter6591]

Damien Rice é especial.

[@barbaracosta4263]

Um brasileiro! :)

[@alainazevedp]

Muito.

[@jttvwt]

Ai que coisa boa saber que brasileiros também escutam DR!

[@atomichearts]

Tem como não amar Damien Rice??

[@vitomachado1268]

@@atomichearts Não tem como

[@22RosesGrow]

As I always say, the best musicians feel their music...

[@ncguy2001]

The most beautiful, soulful, romantic, and harrowing voices of the century. Glad to hear from you again Damien. Its been too long old friend

[@stefania259]

Una bella notizia. Ne avevamo bisogno, tanto. Grazie Damien 💙

[@dgalich]

Qué agradable sorpresa. Todo lo que canta Damien se vuelve magia.

[@lorellacrivellaro7735]

Wonderful....always great Damien...your voice is pure poetry

[@secretstars]

Love, love, love. Thank you for this gift, Damien.

[@jttvwt]

Woah. Another master piece. Thank you!

[@geeky_martian]

Damien Rice and Ray Lamontagne = Best artists ever! Amazing voice and every song is a masterpiece

[@emilyhundl15]

Beautiful!!! For a great cause, thank you for lending your voice ❤️❤️

[@julieciccarini7211]

Love this dearly. Miss you Damien

[@rakshyashrestha3534]

Hitting the like button even before hearing it.❤️ Damien is love

[@ghostlyp4llor]

the feeling his voice evokes is just mesmerizing ✨ what a masterpiece.

[@davidmcconechy6873]

I love this. Everything he touches turns to gold.

[@queentantrumofficial]

Damien never disappoints. Beautiful. Haunting. I expected nothing less.

[@zealzeal4334]

All the way from Nigeria..... So wonderful, touching the soul.

[@barbaracosta4263]

Toda a emoção que a música exige, ele soube colocar até mais! EXCEPCIONAL Damien. ♥

[@robinpowers6791]

Damien, you are the best. Brilliant with every note of every song! I adore your music. Thank you!

[@Levandetag]

there isnt so many, with this kind of heartfelt voice, such a beauty :)

[@yoyisano3o625]

Thank you for giving us a beautiful version!

[@robertphilyaw7736]

This is just beautiful. I've actually been hooked on this song lately, but hearing your version has brought something more out of it.

[@getlauriekor]

I’ll be up all not playing this on repeat. This is so magical.

[@partlyironic]

Gosh that feeling of seeing new stuff from him...magical.

[@monserratarias8362]

I’m so happy of listening to Damien's voice again. This is beautiful as everything he does. Best regards from Mexico. 🇲🇽♥️

[@sual9160]

Finally, something 😍

[@abatavick]

How wonderfully sad & beautiful at the same time. Thanks for providing your beautiful voice.

[@MaddyMonster8]

Made my day. Hope you back with more Damien. Your music always leaves me 'hungry' for more.

[@catnap3991]

어찌보면 한 인간의 처절한 인생이 닮긴 정말 슬픈 노랜데 이렇게 불러주셔서 너무 고마워요💕

[@azzuri5946]

the very best singer.

[@luzmariagallardo8861]

I'm really in love with this version! So emotional 😍❤❤

[@marina.chayka]

The cover I didn't know I needed and now can't live without.

[@frodogabbins]

🖤 There’s something so special and ethereal about Damien Rice music. I can’t help but get chills at the seemingly simple sounds adding up into something truly beautiful and unique. I already loved this song, but now I can’t get enough.

[@undercutsoul898]

Loneliness can kill you... But if you live through it. You are closer to real peace and truth.

[@samuelhaus6663]

True artist. Thankfull for having them in this Day and age

[@bipolarscot2562]

So happy to hear a new song from Damien. I’ve played all of his songs through difficult and happy times and I just love his style and that beautiful voice - unique x

[@josecarlosferreira2101]

Wow, wow, wow! AMAZING!!!

[@rue8505]

Exactly what I needed 💜💜💜💜💜

[@vikamatsko]

How deep! How beautiful! Thank you, Damien

[@Sunflower-bs9um]

This version just feeks like heaven .. speachless ❤️❤️🙏

[@shubham0d]

Amazing cover. Clearly shows the greatness he has reached in creating masterpieces. Now waiting for that environment album to get released.

[@alicefernandes1644]

Que música lindaaaaa. I love! ❣️

[@caramason56]

I absolutely love this version 👏👏👏👏

[@musicfiestadude]

What a sublime, heartfelt cover by Damien of Sia's song. Goes straight to your innermost...

[@pamcastleb9339]

Madre mía! Me caló todo esta versión, tan suave y tan intenso a la vez. Grande Damien, esa tu esencia tan tuya hace que suene de manera mucho más que especial! Buah braviiiiiiísimo!

[@labiosj4gu4r]

Lo mejor que me pudo pasar un domingo en la mañana...❤ te amo Damien Rice.

[@AlexandraStarr1974]

Utterly gorgeous!!!

[@josephinerose3775]

This is just pure beauty. Please go on tour Damien!!!

[@masonfitzgerald944]

I have literally never truly listened to the lyrics until I heard this rendition - style of music really has an impact

[@sametkayar2076]

yıllar oldu bu adamı keşfettiğim günden beri hastasıyım..

[@guardingthemoon]

Everything you sing sounds timeless and I love it so much.

[@deg00gleurself91]

This was the weekend I fell for Damien Rice. What a cover of this song. Savage