Eminem's "Lose Yourself" covered unexpectedly by Kasey Chambers. This Vocal Analysis is crazy cool!

I've wanted to feature Enimem on this channel for quite some time, but I didn't expect to have one of his songs covered by Kasey Chambers. . . whom I'd never heard of before. But this song has been on the Patreon top 5 list over 6 times in the last year - it just never won. Today, we're rewarding those patrons, AND your ears! This cover is amazing!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Kasey Chambers covering Eminem for the first time, performing "Lose Yourself".
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@joreilly3354]

Eminem’s original articulated the rage and frustration of his circumstances…Kasey’s cover ripped his lyrics open to reveal the underlying pain and desperation. Superb.

[@Kodokuna_kitsune44]

As an Australian, I am so proud to see Kasey on your channel. Thank you for giving our music a new light and exposing a whole new world of people to Miss Chambers.

[@debwojo7254]

My husband went to high school w/ Eminem. We lived at 10 mile. He was at 8 mile. Worlds apart. My point is being from Detroit, regardless of your preferred genres, he's untouchable. Sacrosanct. I hated this before I heard one note. Until I heard the first 20 seconds. She absolutely hooked me! Her phrasing of words that are muscle memory to me was so unique that had to laser focus to follow the lyrics. I lost count of how many times she gave me total-body goosebumps! I was hooked! Then she whipped out the jams and rocked out on it! So brutally frank with such deep emotion; she gripped me to the soul! I've never, in 62 years of listening to alllll genres open mindedly, heard anything that hit me like this. That was a physical and emotional ride like i never had with music before and i will be seeking out everything I can by her. BRAVO! Thank you for this experience!

[@natwally7869]

Check out the album Rattling Bones she did in the 2000’s with her then Husband, Shane Nicholson. Both exceptionally talented Aussie singer/songwriters in their own right and we Aussies are very proud of them.

[@midi510]

When I first heard this, I cried, simply because of the massive amount of humanity and emotion that is conveyed.

[@amyl9864]

There was someone that knows the song very well, until he heard this version - you felt and heard the lyrics so much more than you could before.

[@peterdubois65]

Kasey is one of the best live acts I've ever seen

[@garymaidman625]

The difference in the two versions is that Eminem is talking about the father who 'barely knows his own daughter', Kasey Chambers' perspective is that of the daughter and the thing is, being her father was a musician in his own right, she has lived this.

[@masto8525]

Where Kasey’s “magic” is, is that while a lot of successful singers can tell a story, she’s a storyteller that can sing. Her first song that brought her to the attention of us here in Australia was called “Not pretty enough” where she’s telling her story of not being able to get airtime on the commercial radio. It went number 1. In 2017, it was added to the National Film and Sound Archives collection of historically and culturally important recordings.

[@joelbyrnes6946]

nah the captain was her first song that got attention here. it made it to the sopranos

[@sinda_hella]

You are so correct about Kasey being a storyteller first and foremost. I’d never thought about it like that. A family member was in a rehab facility on the Central Coast of NSW. Kasey came to visit them one evening to talk, and then she cooked them dinner. I’m so grateful to her for that. It had a huge impact on my niece and her path to sobriety.

[@nikkievans8301]

Firstly let give props to the stones it takes to cover the biggest rap song in history from the greatest rapper in history. a song that won an Oscar and everyone alive has heard the original. Then to drop this masterpiece is something special, the creativity to take the song to a whole new level of emotion. Eminem was a millionaire telling his story after the fact more as an inspirational tale of keep dreaming and reaching for that dream. This version delivered the same story but gave the same lyrics a whole new level of the pain of that struggle, the life regrets of chasing your dream and missing out on life's other joys and commitments, then the anger at how one dream reaching crushes the dreams of people you miss out on. The steady build throughout is nothing short of perfection. I was so happy to see you finally put this on. I consider this probably the best live cover I have ever seen in my life.

[@colleenmason5289]

Saw her do this live and was swept away, incredible. Thank you Tarsh for the invite to see this truly amazing aussie icon/legend.❤

[@claremiller9979]

I was so thrilled to see you analysing Kasey's voice. As an Australian of a certain age she's a fundamental part of my childhood. Her voice is like no other, it's so Real.

[@harleyquinn3589]

I'll never forget this one intimate gig, where she started with "Guys, I have a cold.... so if you usually find my voice annoying, you're f****d now!" 😂❤

[@christopherbrown9434]

I am obsessed with this cover. The shift from hurt/vulnerability to defiance is incredible. It gives me goosebumps every time

[@petethundabox5067]

me too. i've done about 100+plays and still tear up every time

[@RTCruizer]

Me too. I think I’ve watched every reaction, while waiting for this reaction to drop. I still get goosebumps every time but at different parts of the song each time.

[@JamesBryant4]

That defiance is everything. It makes tear up every time I hear it!

[@DionCasey-k6w]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! I have been begging you to do this performance from Kasey..... thank you Elizabeth... I hope you enjoyed it as much as I have...a perfect example of someone "losing yourself" in the music and doing an amazing job .... thank you thank you thank you

[@spookycake]

I requested this time and time again and the way I screamed when my notification popped up. Thankyou this was amazing. Us Aussies love Kasey and the goose pimples are real with her spin on this song. Pretty haunting and unique ❤❤

[@Maxid1]

This cover and the Spanish inquisition: the two things you just don't expect.

[@meatychief]

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition

[@josephbishop3590]

Out-f-ing-standing!

[@gbud888]

The comfy chair!

[@mikeb7379]

Monty Python fans know stuff. Like the average air speed of a coconut carrying swallow?

[@it200b]

@@mikeb7379 African or European swallow?

[@johnarndt1501]

What impressed me the most is how her dynamics bring a whole knew light to the lyrics for me. I ashamedly have never truly appreciated Eminem until now.

[@Simo76195]

I agree wholeheartedly. I have always loved this song but hearing this gave me a greater appreciation and understanding of the actual lyrics and emotion of the song

[@RareRootsOfJoyMelbourne]

As an Australian I love that you did this one. Kasey is a National Treasure. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dennis3nde]

"I don't know how you can play this song and and not have a listener want to hear the original." now everytime i hear the original i want to hear this version oO

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

Every once in a while a cover may outshine the original, if not for the overall artistry then at least for the style/genre of its interpretation :)

[@stormiewutzke4190]

I have loved Kasey Chambers for over 20 years. I'm from Washington state. I love seeing her here.

[@manbearpig7359]

Me to. I'm from Queensland, Australia and to see her get international recognition brings joy to my heart

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

I think it was very kind and thoughtful of Kasey to allow Eminem to record her song.🤓🇭🇲 Seriously though, I'm a 63 year old confirmed metalhead, (but I will listen to and appreciate anything that displays actual talent and depth), and this version of Em's rap gives me goosebumps every single time. I appreciate the original, but this gives it heart and soul, blood and bone, diesel and dust. Are you crying?... I'm not crying, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 crying! Am not, it's you! You're crying!😂 Stop it! I'm telling Mum!😂😂😂

[@Ub3rM3nsch05]

Massive Eminem stan here. Not mad at all, Kasey embodied this song.. with a banjo🤯 What!?!?!

[@bunyipdan]

Arguably one of the best covers of all time in my book, Kasey transforms a truely iconic legendary singularly driven original rap song, into a hauntingly honest story of generational struggle and pain portrayed by a bluegrass back country matriarchal delivery to then build into full boar hard country/rock crescendo, defiant fierce, determined hurtling meteoric train of emotion…..Amazing Can’t recall witnessing anyone smash a banjo quite like this. She made this song into something completely different, without diminishing the original at all, and all the while I can’t help but hear the ghost of the original, familiar words told from a different perspective making you realise just how brilliant Eminem’s lyrics actually are. IMHO this performance sits with John Cash - Hurt, Diana Akundinova’s - Wicked Games or Can’t help falling in love…. Thanks for finally getting round to reacting to this one

[@gregmason2434]

The only cover I can put on par with this is Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" by NIN (aka Trent Rezner)

[@RikPattenden]

The difference is, "Hurt" by NIN was never a legendary song.

[@bunyipdan]

@@RikPattenden totally agree ...... I guess the parallel is drawn from the how great transformation of the cover from the original, JC’s Hurt owns the original. For me KC’s cover of Lose Yourself definitely stands out makes it her own without ..... diminishing or overshadowing the original (legendary)

[@gregmason2434]

@@RikPattenden Fair, if you think so, although I would argue It was to my generation (born in the mid 70s). NIN was Multi platinum on their (His? since it was just Trent Resner really) first couple albums. I'll add that is saw him while touring with David Bowie (Granted i was there to see Bowie, NIN was just a good bonus)

[@cantseetheforestforthetree9673]

@@gregmason2434it’s funny that you mention Bowie because I was just about to mention that I think of Aurora’s rendition of Life on Mars as being in the same league of covers as this and Cash’s Hurt.

[@rogerkoenigseder3745]

It’s like hearing the words to your favorite song for the first time, after listening to it 100 times.

[@datdom34]

This is actually fantastic. She remakes the song!

[@midi510]

Yeah, like Johnny Cash and Hurt.

[@datdom34]

​@midi510 true mate. I've been a NIN fan from 1995 when I first discovered them. Jonny gave such a different perspective to the song. Still love both versions.

[@monicatetzlaff-bettcher3343]

This women is incredible! Why, how have I never heard of her before? This is my first time hearing her and oh man she is sooo freaking good. Thank you so much for covering her today! I will definitely be listening to more of her! ❤️

[@davidgrubbs4480]

Check out the Paste sessions!

[@amisedai942]

Check out Caseys “Captain” “Pretty Enough and “Ain’t no little girl.” ❤ and if you want a fun song, look for her live singing “talking baby blues.” its her life story, but she is poking fun a bit.😂 Gotta love KC.

[@harleyquinn3589]

The whole Dragonfly album... Also literally every other album she's done. Most ppl ouside of Australia know the Captain from being played in the Sopranos

[@harleyquinn3589]

​@@amisedai942talking baby blues is AMAZING ❤❤

[@acidm0nkey]

One of my favourite performances. As an Aussie, I’m especially proud to call Kasey one of us. I get Patti Smith vibes every time I hear this.

[@RTCruizer]

I get Patsy Kline morphing into Janice Joplin.

[@USandNL]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I was one of those recommending this song numerous times on Patreon. I can’t tell you how happy I am to see you feature this amazing performance from an absolutely incredible artist. It gives me chills every time I watch it. So great to see your reaction. ✌️

[@grammar_antifa]

So happy you decided to do this, I voted for it every time it showed up in the polls but it never got anywhere close to winning.

[@antivanti]

When she goes "(...) failure's NOT!" it hits haaaard

[@chucknorris5141]

You can tell when an artist has lived the words. AMAZING!!!

[@sibertiger1970]

Rap meets Aussie Indie. I still remember when Kasey Chambers was a young country singer singing " Am I Not Pretty Enough" I am totally sold on music therapy. I'm autistic with high anxiety and there are certain songs and certain voices which impact me in different ways. I find so much of Geoff Castellucci's catalogue so calming. On nights my brain is too busy to sleep I listen to him and he calms my mind and helps me fall asleep.

[@yourshadowself]

There is a channel you might like called Reaction Therapy ❤

[@garymaidman625]

She's not Aussie Indie, she's Aussie Country.

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

@@garymaidman625 nobody puts Kasey in a box 😂😂😂😂

[@garymaidman625]

@@Amanda-uc5jq well clearly the first dude did 🤷 I don't want to think about Kasey's box.

[@JoelWende]

@@garymaidman625She’s both. She basically has two careers. The mainstream country stuff, and the underground independent stuff. It all comes together in her live shows.

[@k1k2voyer]

I am not really an Eminem fan but this song is iconic and Kaseys version is mindblowing. I cant wait to see your reaction and analsys of this unique voice and cover.

[@christophermorris2706]

She changed the tempo and feel brilliantly when Eminem changes from 3rd person to 1st person, going from b-rabbits perspective to Eminem’s, loved that, kinda puts a spot light on that last half focus from the fiction to reality.

[@thundernels]

Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers, and the Dead Ringer Band are so good. Thank you for looking into this!

[@muzikkification]

Dead Ringer Band played at a birthday party of an old relative when I was about 8 and I got to play with them on stage. Of course they turned my guitar down so no one could hear me lol

[@tj323i]

Don't care for the Bed Chambers cover though; sounds like shit.

[@michellepollard3591]

@@thundernels and keep getting better

[@vorpled]

It's definitely talent and skill, but she has also lived this story, and her parents lived this story. It's her dad on slide guitar too.

[@ShadowAussie]

Yep, 'trailer' and all!

[@Red.Christopher]

Kasey Chambers should be a layover on everyone’s musical journey. Her voice will awaken things in your soul.

[@marcbates3663]

I have been waiting for this on your channel for so long. Maybe my favorite cover ever. It is just so different, and the emotion she puts into it, makes it so amazing. Thank you for doing this

[@RTCruizer]

I’m so glad to see your reaction to Kasey’s version of this song. Kasey is a national treasure and deserves all the credit she’s getting to take on this song. I’m kicking myself I was not at this show as the Civic Theatre is a great venue and closer to me than Sydney shows. I have a few reasons this version his so hard. The original Eminem was an instant classic and even if not a fan of him or rap in general, you can’t deny his writing talent. This song is pure poetry. In the original even with 3 verses it is still in two parts. The first told in third person before making it big and then in first person post success and this if a brilliant concept. Since the song is a recap of the semi-autobiographical movie and we kind of know the ending it is inspirational because we know how it ends. It also starts at a seven and builds to a 9.5 With Kasey’s version by pairing it right back and having the first verse sung in the third person as a different gender we start the song simply hearing a sad tail of woe in a bluesy kind if style at about a 2-3 on the energy scale. Going into the second verse we are treated to a true part two. This is where her brilliance shines, not just in the arrangement of the song itself but in the stagecraft of the entire production. This is where the song completely changes course with the line “his soul’s escaping through this hole that is gaping”. This is the point where the second guitarist does the first harmony indicating the story she’s telling is manifesting itself into her real life. This gets emphasised as more harmonies are added and in a blink or you miss it moment it is now her story at the line “they moved on to the next Schmoe who flows” as they both use identical movements and the harmonies continue. This builds the energy to a 3-4 The third distinct change happens at the line “I was playin’ in the beginning, the mood all changed”. Even though the band has kicked in and we’ve got the anger, this is where she confirms this is now her story and it’s no longer a sad tail about a stranger, she’s telling of her own life and death realisation she needs to do something. From here the energy instantly doubles to an 8 and continues to build to an 11. Kasey lives locally to me and I got to meet her often at the time her career was really taking of. She is a genuinely lovely person. I’m not a huge country fan but have a few of her singles because the ‘b’ sides she’s done covers of other more mainstream songs I liked. Her big hit Not Pretty Enough contains a cover of Powerfinger’s These Days that is a match to the original. She has also covered Crowded House’s Better Be Home Soon that I absolutely adore. You can find this on a album called She Will Have Her Way that is a compilation of local Australian female artists doing their own covers of Split Endz and Crowded House songs. I highly recommend tracking it down.

[@davidgrubbs4480]

I loved everything you said!

[@oberon190848]

Bloody heck... just saw this thumbnail and started hyperventilating. One of my favourite music reactors doing one of my favourite covers? Im in heaven!

[@Pezzabelle]

😂same!

[@matthewhowell8429]

Right

[@larryc3860]

OK......many Rap "Purists" may disapprove, but Kasey's interpretation pays the deepest respect to Eminem......her understanding of the intensity of his lyrics, including the 'mood change', from a female perspective, is profound....... and the absolute, 'leave it all on the stage' emotion is amazing !

[@linnightl9277]

I've watched a lot of reaction videos by rap purists to this recording - all praise

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

​@@linnightl9277 Absolutely... I first saw the Fairy voice mother review this and we were both in raptures... Pure 🔥🔥💥💯

[@catedoge3206]

yuh

[@davidgrubbs4480]

@@linnightl9277 including Knox Hill

[@dmj4966]

I've seen many rap enthusiasts rx and all to a person loved this...

[@HelloImNotJohnnyCash]

she makes it have a really *haunting* vibe that you wouldn't expect but suits the story so well.

[@Brosef1974]

I can’t believe I feel like my heart is breaking from an Eminem song !! Kasey doing us Aussies proud ❤️🇦🇺

[@scottishgentlemen6038]

As an Aussie but not a country music fan, I would have said I was familiar with her voice - but I've never heard her like this before! It's fantastic when an artist can cover a song and bring a whole new dimension and meaning to the lyrics just by the way they deliver them. This definitely ticks that box! Bravo KC and thanks for sharing this song on your channel.

[@colb999]

Aussie here, who's been a fan of Casey's for a very long time. Looking forward to watching this after work tomorrow (live during sleep hours for me in Aus).

[@aaronbuck7873]

😂

[@Davo-i1s]

Fans usually know how to spell her name.

[@vonnero1250]

Aussie here, who isn't a fan of Casey's other work. But this... this is soul-touching.

[@garymaidman625]

You mean Kasey.

[@garymaidman625]

​@@vonnero1250such a fan that you call call her Casey and not Kasey.

[@MarkWiseTechno]

This is high, high up in the stratosphere of cover songs with Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah." I was so captivated that I left your reaction to go listen to the performance, and it was emotionally transformative. I cried so hard and loved it. All the feelings rushing forward. I haven't felt that in longer than I can remember. Unbelievable. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-mx3uq6mx8m]

Finally my favourite reaction person listening to one of my favourite cover songs and you didn’t disappoint as usual. I love how Kasey turned this into a 3 part emotional masterpiece and you can hear and see the passion from the band. This song deserves more recognition and credit.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

you left out the fourth part - the clip itself. She got people who took videos on their phones to send them in and she made up this clip using them as highlights - brilliant.

[@JeremyNeish]

This is one of those few songs that consistently blows minds for just how musically unique it is. Right up there with Ginger - Pices, Nightwish - Ghost Love Score, Angelina Jordan - Spell on You, and Diana Ankudinova - Can't Help Falling in Love

[@AndrewinAus]

Definitely unexpected for sure for those who've not come across Kasey before. I loved every one of your other examples as well. The number of people I have watched do reactions to Floor, Tatiana, Angelina and Diana I cannot count. 😂

[@kd42021]

I absolutely love the change from the vulnerability to grit. It is my favorite that all my favorite artists do

[@andychristensen2947]

This ranked up with Cash's Hurt, Hi Ren, and Levon singing AnnaLee live at the Ryman as far as emotional impact. If I feel the need for a good dirty case of the feels, this is the quad for now.

[@MegaArchiebald]

Sat next to Kasey on a flight from Newcastle to Brisbane once. She and her kids were lovely. She commented on my iPod playlist and was quite diverse in her music tastes. She has some amazing music and performances. You should check out the Waifs too. And this is coming from a metal head!

[@neilish13]

Thank you for covering this song. Im not usually a fan of cover songs( there are a few exceptions) but this absolutely floored me! The shift from soft & vulnerable in her voice, to hard as nails & rocking out was amazing!! Now I’m gonna spend hours looking up & listening to her.

[@foreveralone11w]

I ❤ Kasey Chambers "Barricades and Brick Walls" is an AMAZING album! Has been on my Top 10 list over 20 years! ❤

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

Her best album, I think.

[@chadbeermann2744]

I don't know...not sure if she's "pretty enough".

[@foreveralone11w]

@@chadbeermann2744 you could just say you know the album instead of sounding insulting by trying to cleverly use a song title in a sentence 🙄

[@chadbeermann2744]

@@foreveralone11w nah, I'm good.

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

@@foreveralone11wor you could just laugh or ignore it 🤷‍♀️

[@josephbishop3590]

The interpretation from two different realities and perspectives...both are soul-shattering. LOVE that you love this. It will get the "views" that you don't expect. The "DROP" will wreck your senses.

[@jorice5528]

Raw unadulterated Brilliance! I was totally blown away when I first “experienced” this Phenomenal performance, amazing arrangement & pure to the emotional interpretation of Em’s masterpiece - just legendary!! Em gave her his permission (or the owner to the rights of the song) to release on Spotify, that says it all 👏👏👏 She is aged 46 at the time of this performance 2022. I’ve always been a fan of Kasey, she is a freakin amazing & talented musician, artist & woman. But this was next level genius & so personal for her. She has lived every second of this story’s soul through her own life’s journey. The performance wasn’t filmed, she put a post out after the show to fans present to please send in any footage, the compilation of which you see. The band killed it, matching & building with her energy brilliantly. Long time band member Brandon (I think 🤔) on guitar & the vocals that nurtured the momentum & her dad on slide guitar making it sing like a phoenix - all of them together made this one of the all time best live, for me a rebirth, not a cover, that I’ve ever heard, seen & felt….to my core.

[@chrisaltruda2821]

I bought Barricades and Brickwalls based on an Entertainment Weekly review more than 20 years ago before realizing she sang "The Captain" from The Sopranos. Her lilt and "musical rage" is other-worldly. And she's amazing live, I've seen her 3x in Chicago.

[@jeffwhitehead7990]

stellar LP. bought it when released, never out of rotation.

[@darrob721]

I love that you have done this. Kasey is an absolute legend down here in Australia. I remember some years back, I was on a Qantas plane, I sat down and one of her songs was playing over the loud speakers as we were boarding. I then looked up there she was walking to her seat with her then little boy Talon, it was quite surreal.

[@jwcph]

That was f**king insane, if you'll excuse my french - I'm blown away 🤯🤯🤯

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Agreed! (I speak a lot of French too.)

[@mssuziquzi]

I'm loving your French.😂😂😂

[@ninitech6230]

It's wonderful to see Kasey's development from her early song "Am I Not Pretty Enough?", where she questions her place in the music industry, to the sorrow and rage of this cover, "Lose Yourself ", to the confidence and maturity of "I ain't No Little Girl" which is one of my favourites of hers. Thank you for reacting to her song, she doesn't get enough credit.

[@brettbridger362]

As Kasey said, 'I was playing in the beginning, then the mood or changed." Someone got between Momma Bear and her cubs. Remember that most of Kasey's work is Country/Blues, but regardless of the style, her ability to rip her heart out and leave it beating on the stage is awe inspiring. Songs like 'Nullarbor Song (Live)', where here homesickness tears at you, or 'Not Pretty Enough', where you live with her heartbreak at not being recognised and 'Aint No Little Girl' where she brings the adult woman's reaction to some b*stard playing with her heart.

[@robby1816]

Thank you for hearing Kasey's entire history in her voice within this one amazing performance. The shy wallflower in "The Captain". The disheartened, ignored person in "(Am I) Not Pretty Enough". Through to the goddess she is today in "Ain't No Little Girl". Even if you don't cover them on your channel, do yourself a favour & listen to them (especially "Ain't No Little Girl"). The official videos are great. The live versions in The Caverns Sessions (fka Bluegrass Underground) are outstanding.

[@TEAMPHOENIX5000]

I was lucky enough to see Kasey Chambers live in Australia. She is an absolutely brilliant live performer one of the best concerts I’ve been to and I have been to hundreds

[@user-oi7fh5ji3f]

I have never heard of the song nor have listened to Eminem until I heard this amazing cover by Kasey Chambers. She introduced me to Eminem's brilliant songwriting skill. Kasey's musical creativity shines through.

[@TheBaconWizard]

:O WOWW that was so, so good. Thank you patrons, this is a new artist to me!

[@IntenseAngler]

Wow... such an incredible cover! 👏👏

[@davedownunder5056]

This IS the SURPRISE of the year‼️ I think it will get more views than you expect….Your reaction was fun to watch. This is how you make a song your own. A haunting venerable voice that turns into Power & Passion…..Perfection.

[@foreveralone11w]

I've always said Kasey's voice is what heartache sounds like ❤️‍🩹 And I love it...

[@garymaidman625]

Another voice, from the male side, is Chris Stapleton. That man is 100% heartache in his voice.

[@nnoddy8161]

Brilliant reaction. Thanks for finally getting to KC. She is a Kate Bush meets Janice Joplin.

[@troystaunton254]

If you listen to her other stuff, dolly parten saturates her music too.

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

Kasey is a fan of Em because like her he shares a lot of emotion in his music. She used COVID downtime to come up with this. ❤ I’ve been waiting for you to see it 😁 She’s always been an amazing story teller, a lot of people don’t like her nasal tones buts it part of her beauty I think.

[@macfilms9904]

One of my favorite covers of all time - Em wrote it, but damn she owned it in this performance.

[@KlusoTollini]

OMG! THANK YOU! For covering Kasey Chambers👏. She has long been one of my favorite artists and long overlooked. She is ‘Country’ in the true tradition of Roots music, but I believe she was ignored by that industry because she didn’t meet the industry’s model’ of what a Country artist is today. To me, she puts them all to shame. She is Americana, but she is not American. Maybe she can teach us something about the roots of our music traditions. I hope you will cover more of this wonderful artist. She deserves more recognition than she has received. Thank you again 🙏✌️

[@elizabethtout7163]

Do you mean lack of recognition in America? Because she has plenty of recognition in Australia which believe it or not means something.

[@KlusoTollini]

@@elizabethtout7163 Hi Elizabeth. My apologies because I did not mean this as any slight to Australia (a country I have visited twice and which I love). I am well aware of Kasey’s well earned fame and reputation in Australia which has its own proud culture of music and arts. My comment was intended to wholly lay the blame on the U.S. music industry, in particular America’s ‘Country’ music industry, which has sold its soul in the desire for $$ and popularity. imho- Kasey should be a Superstar in the U.S. The fact that she isn’t is totally unforgivable. I hope that helps clarify my comments. You are rightfully proud of Kasey Chambers as an Australian National Treasure 🙏✌️

[@lilgreenmomo]

I cry every single time I hear this, without fail. That note on "lifetime" is so keening and beautiful and if I haven't already gone that's the one that's gonna send me.

[@Pushing_Pixels]

I'm so happy to see someone use the word "keening"!

[@FelixTheHat302]

Our dogs used to howl whenever they heard Kasey Chambers sing. Her voice is definitely unique lol. She's an interesting person too, her favourite bands are AC/DC and Metallica, she passed out in the crowd the first time she saw Angus Young live.

[@lesliedavis2185]

Kasey’s amazing isn’t she , this one is pretty intense. and she is so good live . Eminem has heard and approved of her cover. When this happened the sound was recorded but no video was taken. They reached out to the fans and this is a compilation of phone videos. You are right about music therapy, I sing opera chorus, whatever week I’ve had, I always feel better after rehearsal, and or course performance.

[@andrewh.8403]

I remember seeing Kasey singing with her family at the Ermington Hotel on a Sunday afternoon way back in the 1990's. How she has matured both as a person and a musician is something to admire.

[@glenzenaf]

Excellent cover of this song! Her technique on this kind of reminds me of early stuff by Jewel at the start, and then more like Alanis Morissette into the heavier part. Nice!

[@SierraTangoGuns]

Omg I can't remember how long ago that I commented on one of Elizabeth's videos/ posts that she should react to this video. I'm so excited she finally did it.

[@nathanatkinson8100]

I'm always happy when a fellow Aussie gets featured on this channel

[@JohnDoe-ds6pr]

Kasey may not be huge on the US Top 40 circuit, but she has a massive following in Nashville and the US Country Music scene. She travels from Oz to the US at least every 2 months to tour with anyone who doesn't mind being upstaged. I recommend listening to the Dragonfly double CD she recorded for a great example of her styles and abilities, which was part recorded by Oz Music Royalty and Mentor - Paul Kelly.

[@yellowstonewrangler3789]

Iconic performance. Found this thanks to you! Johnny Cash owned Nine Inch Nail's Hurt, and Kasey Chambers owns Eminem's Lose Yourself. Wow. All friends that saw this got goosebumps so far🤘🤘🤘

[@conehead210]

Kasey's version immediately makes the hairs stand up on your skin....her emotion in this song is what brings out the best of Eminem's lyrics.

[@JCK-gi2gm]

"Force of nature" is such an apt description. Just as nature covers the full spectrum, so does she. I would have loved to have been a part of her live performance(s). This performance will be on loop non-stop for a good while to come. 🙏 🙏 🙏❤

[@harleyquinn3589]

I got over eminem in my early 20s but this cover always gives me goosebumps

[@kcinsti]

I've watched many, many more reactions to this than I want to admit and this is the first time I've heard anyone compare her voice to Sinead's, and you were absolutely right 😊

[@heffatheanimal2200]

YAAASSSSSS!!! Sooo looking forward to this! One of our national treasure musicians 🥰

[@ncsujbw]

First off, this is one of the best cover songs I've heard. Second, if anyone is more interested in a deeper breakdown of how it compares to the original from a delivery standpoint, check out Knox Hill's analysis of this. He points out that she uses a lot of the same cadences Eminem used, just at a slower tempo. Also, pretty much every rapper I've seen react to this loved it and said her delivery not only highlighted how great of a lyricist Eminem is, but actually made the lyrics hit even harder emotionally.

[@badcrumble1]

I've watched the original video a lot (and a fair few reactions too) and even after all those views my breath still catches in my throat every damn time at '...failure's not!' She's magnificent in that moment in particular, completely embodying the character. As you said, Elizabeth, she becomes a channel for the emotion. It's an extraordinary performance.

[@justlinsu]

Kasey really let's us hear the pain and angst of Eminem's song....For me his original song was like a 'punch in the face' and he released his rage . Kasey uses his words to show the pain and frustration of his early life with such meaning....I think she did his song brilliantly. Loved your reaction CM Hi from Australia....ps suggest 'Ain't No Little Girl' you will be blown away...

[@mikeschenk4730]

It helps her that she actually lived the lyrics of this song and is able to channel that into her performance. Not taking anything away from the performance as it is absolutely stunning. If you've experienced anything close to the idea expressed in the lyrics she hits that experience on the head.

[@Whatiwantedwastaken]

I’m not saying Eminem is Shakespeare but in old bills generation he was a guy who was good with words, and in ours Eminem is likewise good with words. People have been interpreting Shakespeares works for centuries, and generations of kids have read through his works line by line in classrooms. I’m not a fan of rap as a genre, I respect it, it just doesn’t float my boat, however I have no doubt that if we had a time machine kids will be reading Eminem’s words long after we’re turned to dust. Casey is a phenomenal performer, from a successful family of performers. For her to have put the effort into arranging this (apparently a Covid lockdown project) is a genuine mark of respect to the author of these powerful words. One day I’d love to hear what he thinks of what she’s done, I’ve no doubt he’s heard it at some point

[@becp488]

He's definitely heard it. He gave her permission to release it on Spotify. I would love to have seen him hear it down the first time.

[@chassidyharris1954]

Great version, but oh my goodness, Wow, it’s haunting. I’m sure Eminem would love this, what a great way to show homage to him and his music.

[@lesliedavis2185]

He has heard it, he does

[@nickwelch3649]

Ive heard of her but never heard her. She's an amazing vocalist, I'm glad she did this cover justice the way she did, definitely an emotional song, but she brought a different type of emotion to it.

[@danz9093]

Kasey has a lot of respect for Eminem and got permission to release the video clip on KZbin then the song on Spotify. Note: she's had nodule surgery (bot exactly sure on the details), so it's amazing what she was able to do to sound so similar to her pre-surgery voice. I'm so glad you finally reacted and showed obvious enjoyment in Kaset's telents. PS: the guy playing slide guitar is her dad

[@ShadowAussie]

Pretty sure it's Nash her brother doing the back up vocals and first guitar that comes in too. Nash always sings and plays guitar with her.

[@judsonbates1359]

This! So excited for this. Music isn’t just about views or listens. It’s about the emotion being conveyed and Casey is conveying the emotion of the original in spades, just unexpectedly.

[@darinmanlove4240]

Been a fan of her for years. She's phenomenal.

[@AndrewinAus]

So sad that I missed the live for this. The reaction to Kasey playing the banjo was priceless. She has for her entire career been a bit of a lurker in terms of popularity and commercial success. Then she comes out occasionally with little gems like this one Not Pretty Enough or Pony. This was great to watch on replay Elizabeth.

[@TheAdventuresOfAdam]

I’m listening to this at work and it literally brought me to tears.

[@rev.enant73]

I know you're focused mostly on the focal side of the music, but i think it's great to know that her dad is the one on slide guitar... the other distinct "voice" you hear throughout the song... leading her as she "loses herself to the music"

[@nashrace]

I've been waiting a long time for you to review this performance. You didn't disappoint! When a song is this unique, its no longer a cover! Both versions compliment each other! This version shows off the incredible writing of Eminem with lyrics and the pain and frustration of digging your way out of the ghetto! Eminem's version motivates you, this version makes you weep with the emotion of it! Music therapy indeed!

[@christianericsson43]

Kasey Chambers proves that there might still be a bit of magic left in the world

[@lachlanp3365]

I never expected Kasey chamers to cover this... Shes good at the raw style of singing, she is nailing this. This IS how artists should cover well known songs.(Make it their own)

[@feckneddy]

First ten seconds ...... chills ..... serious chills, goosebumps .

[@gamesguitarsandcars]

I love this song... I can't even call it a cover because while the words are the same it just evokes a whole different emotion than the original. This is always the first song I share to people when they want to hear something different and I've yet to have anyone not instantly fall in love.

[@gregmason2434]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE innovative, well done covers that completely transform the original into a totally new monster. Thank You So Much!

[@scar3cr0w84]

Her timbre is soooo haunting!

[@AutisticHypno]

I've never been so excited to see a notification pop up on my phone! Really enjoyed your reaction to one of my favourite performances. If you really want a "nothing else like this" performance, you need to hear Asaf Avidan. A totally unique voice and pure emotion. He got a lot of attention recently when Ren recommended him. I'd love to see your face when you hear him! So many great songs, but maybe 'Rock of Lazarus' (In a Box 3) or 'Gold Shadow' (In a Box 2).

[@staffordvp]

Asaf Avidan, exactly where my mind went to. 100% yes.

[@liltyker3107]

+1 here, came to mind straight away! A fan ever since his song featured in the Dark series

[@aussienscale]

Casey is an amazing artist, her journey has been incredible !!