Eva Avila - Great Gig in the Sky Greensboro 8-4-2019

[@dspguitar]

Eva does the best job of covering Claire that I have ever heard.

[@jimrollins4857]

👍

[@Richard.Hybels]

I’ve obsessively listened to all of them on KZbin dozens of times and Eva is best. Sam Brown runner up. She has a little guttural thing she does that is great.

[@luihed]

@@Richard.Hybels Vivienne Donner from Atom does a very good job as well..

[@Drivehead103]

Agreed!

[@scottjones1109]

I agree. The best I've heard outside of Claire Torrey's original. So powerful a vocal it can only be sung well by a very high quality young voice. I heard a version performed by Torrey from the 80's where she struggled mightily. Her voice, at least ten years older than when she created the original, no longer had what it takes to properly deliver this extraordinarily difficult to sing vocal.

[@michaeltassi6018]

Have seen countless covers of this timeless classic. This ranks nuber 1. Close your eyes and you'd swear it was Claire Torrey. This was beyond words AMAZING, Eva!

[@bradpatrick5987]

As the years grow longer since Claire first did her studio masterpiece, not even she can duplicate that first performance. Eva has not missed a note as far as I can tell. This was a flawless rendition note for note and I hope she was rewarded appropriately because this song is rarely done right (studio version). Eva nailed it! Well done Eva.

[@AliasMark69]

Excellent... Incredible job Eva. Best I have ever heard since original. Now for some history about the song that most people do not know....I met David Gilmour back stage at a concert in California 1984. I asked him about the meaning - reason for “Great Gig In The Sky”…. David’s answer was something like…. .I was asked if Pink Floyd would ever do a song about Religion like some others have… so I said, You are referring to the great gig in the sky they call “God“. What words could be used to describe all the pain and suffering caused by religious beliefs. All the crying and wailing from mothers who lost their husbands or sons in a war fought over religious differences. The only vocals should be just the sound of a mothers crying with pain and suffering. That’s the true intentions of the song. We didn’t want to make that public so as to avoid any religious boycott like what happened to the Beatles after Lennon made his comment about Jesus. We could not tell the singer so as to avoid her making any comments that would end up in the media. The speaking heard at the beginning was recorded at Apple records prior to the recording of the song. Roger Waters placed a recorder at the door asking anyone who walked by to answer some questions into the microphone. The janitor stopped and recorded his answer to the question….”Are You Afraid Of Dying”?. It was decided to add the recording to the start of “Great Gig In The Sky”. It leads people to believe the song is about dying, but that is actually not the case. The Great Gig In The Sky…is GOD … The incredible vocals from Clare Torry happened when she did not know what they wanted. David Gilmour told her to pretend her voice is a Saxophone like on other songs on the album, no words, just tones. Results are legendary.

[@michiganjfrog366]

my favorite song on the album since 1973. hands down Eva is the best currently doing any kind of cover of this song. she is amazing!😊

[@timhoovermusicman]

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[@Drivehead103]

The sound of knocking it out of the ballpark! Stellar performance. Saw her do this live in Jacksonville Florida 2022, brought tears to my eyes!

[@timhoovermusicman]

Just saw her last week...😮

[@chrismwpcs]

I am generally very skeptical when someone attempts this masterpiece of music, but wow. You ma'am nailed it 100%. Bravo.

[@jimrollins4857]

Big time!

[@maureent6800]

FlintMi. Yay yay yay lol happy finally

[@Dooklawz]

Hell yea! nice register there! well done

[@heyguys6589]

Now I'm married women like you lead the way!!;;;;;

[@sylviewander7644]

J'adore la chanson et la musique. Je préfère sincèrement la chanteuse Atom. Pour moi il y'a plus d'émotions 🙏

[@joannemiller5372]

The best I have ever heard, and I’ve heard them ALL

[@peteguard3571]

I got a chance to talk to Eva briefly after a show. She said that it is an honor to perform the song, that she felt blessed by the opportunity. She is not only a geat singer, she is a very nice person too.

[@MrPingoMS]

You are a luck Guy. 🤗

[@jackhuffman9313]

Gosh, she is awesome, best cover I’ve heard

[@ron1martens]

Very, very nice. Reaching the high notes and making it sound good. There's no words to describe. Beautiful.

[@nicwestley8309]

I've only watched a few hundred versions of this track , as a single singer this for me is the 1 💥

[@nashfloyd]

That one person who disliked this video doesn't deserve to listen to this masterpiece. I've heard this live version like 5 times already along with a few others🥺 I never thought I'd get so emotional with this song in a live version...I always get emotional with the original version but I never found a live version that could make me drop a tear...thank you Eva for that.❤ A real piece of art

[@4tomop]

Completely agree - I’ve listened and watched to many versions of this, and I feel she really nailed the soul of this song. What an outstanding performance. Thank you for sharing

[@tomdubasov7609]

Check out the live show Delicate Sound Of Thunder version. 1989 I believe, waters was gone by that time

[@joaograca4657]

He might be deaf, lmao, that's why

[@SaltyTowers]

This was perfect! This is the best since the original!

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Truly the best version of this song I've heard since the original. Saw her sing this at Red Rocks a few years ago and she was the highlight of the show, receiving a very lengthy standing o!

[@jimrollins4857]

That's cool at Red Rocks.

[@timhoovermusicman]

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[@flaviogasparetto8296]

Brano Fantastico... cantante Meravigliosa....video e Audio PIETOSI...

[@doug8525]

I get the chills up my spine every time I hear this. Whoever thought this music up is a genius!

[@wotspur]

Richard Wright RIP extraordinaire key board player was the main genius to this composition I believe

[@eleazargutierrez8553]

Now that was very very out of the Galaxy good! I feel so relaxed, at peace; with a happy smile!! As if my body and soul was caressed by God!!! God bless your soul...

[@rwill964]

The Floyd was and still is a tremendous influence on my life. Looking inward and outward. Beautiful redition of a masterful song

[@StillYHWHs]

My 1st came out singing this music from Pink Floyd. Because I listened to it so much. He was singing it as soon as he was opening his mouth.

[@rboona2002]

The closest one to the original..Thank you Eva !

[@pereliasson3134]

Yes. i agree. Damn close to the Clare Torry. Awesome performance. Very well done indeed! I love it.

[@markkettlewell7441]

No kidding. This girl nails it!😃

[@gianmarioborra9878]

Wonderfull!!!!!! Very very very Compliments for you!!!!!!

[@josephclarke4244]

I've been listening to Clair Tori's original cut since the beginning back in the seventies, this young lady is without doubt the very best cover bar none!

[@heyguys6589]

Beautiful ❤️

[@bobbybraughler6845]

Amazing ! I seen this live in Buffalo NY . Best ever !

[@donaldmoore6327]

I grew up in the pink floyd generation ..this brought a tear to my eyes .....sooooo good she is ...theres nothing like this in todays music ..

[@peterl4062]

Mind blowing. This was even beyond Gods ears. Young lady you are amazing.

[@israeltrujillo8183]

Looking back in Time smile because you nailed it

[@susanfladeboe1414]

Excellent job, one tough song. You win!

[@squatch545]

She Clared it !!

[@maurizioalcuaz1728]

Che dire.....fantastica!!!!

[@claudio130]

Eva, what a voice!

[@ipoison3862]

Damn she's amazing 🤩

[@luislima8122]

Uma das melhores performace! muito bom!

[@LesNogueron]

Wow, congratulations, you rock girl!!

[@teknotony]

I saw this performed live on the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour , This version was also beautiful

[@rdn1089]

Wow....great....great...wonderful....

[@kathys6402]

All I can say is, VERY well done, young lady... The best cover I have seen of Claire's original....IMHO you did it better than the singers from the live @ Pulse concert....you captured Claire's emotions... the others did not.

[@stevenflamenco9859]

The best I've heard.

[@altamodaaltamoda7618]

fantastic performance👏👏👏👏👏

[@flaviotutini2657]

Impressionante a perfeição ,ficou lindo parabéns.

[@MrPingoMS]

Ela já fez melhor mas ainda assim deixou até mesmo a Clare no sapato.

[@vicentemartinez3980]

Woooowwww La amo !!!

[@russpendergraft5057]

Holy sweet Jesus!!!! Ive never heard this girl before! OMG!!!!! Id lobbe to hear her sing this in a studio! Just outstanding!!!!! She needs to be singing with David Gilmour !!!!!!!!!

[@entropyhead]

Brit Floyd are on tour now. She performs this every night. Check them out. They are amazing! www.britfloydofficial.com/tour

[@brentd.4093]

WOW Eva!!!!!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!

[@securityranger773]

This cover is spot on. A pitch perfect rendition of Claire’s original.

[@tonylombardi4661]

I have seen BF twice and they are the real deal. Much more than a tribute band. After the show the whole band met fans in the lobby for autographs. Very nice gesture. Eva was stunning; her whole face smiled. (are men still allowed to complement women in this manner?). I told her how I enjoyed her "Great Gig" solo. We hope to see BF for the 50th anniversary tour of DSOTM.

[@johnderrick2501]

Simply the Best !

[@RJ-pu6nc]

best cover ever Eva u r best

[@alessia_gym9847]

The best perfomer of all

[@felixnorman9562]

wow, this young lady just killed it! Most singers do this improved, but this young lady does it perfect like the studio version!

[@bhushanbhansali9289]

Great great great.. Eva..

[@Gmoney-fg2qj]

Beyond beautiful ❤️

[@mh4zd]

This is the first time I've heard someone cover it not as a free scat but as if it were written music. Now I believe this is the way to go, and that she did it great.

[@timhoovermusicman]

Just saw her do it last week😮❤

[@sailinbob11]

I prefer the original, but then I saw it live back when. Excellent cover... wish we'd seen the band,and the video wasn't great,but I'd pay to see her. Capt.Bob, SV ( Sailing Vessel) 27th Chance, Tampa Fl, USA 🇺🇸

[@nicwestley8309]

Anyone else breathless at the end ( wow )

[@zeligwalkenwalken1956]

Canta como un ángel

[@zztuber]

Just wow.. spot on

[@dougaragon8113]

Best I’ve heard!! Besides Claire of course 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@PYV7105]

Awesome job!

[@josbruls]

Very good, as good as the album version.

[@CmdrTomalak]

Ho...ly.... s*&t that was probably the best I've heard in a long time.

[@sanandaallsgood673]

She did a MAGNIFICENT job!

[@stevegardenhire5698]

Now thats a voice!!!! Beautiful

[@flvred]

I AM SPEECHLESS SHE DID INCREDIBLE

[@nathanhowland196]

Amazing!

[@jamesnash6101]

Great job. Very moving!!!

[@bab777734]

WOW!!!! Absolutely perfect

[@pg9144]

NAILED IT!

[@delavegaj64]

good girl....the point in this piece of Art is to Transmit by Vocal the fear, hopes, not willing to give up by Soul and in end to befriend and welcome the death and finally find peace in it.

[@PinkFloydKnew]

Outstanding

[@stephaniestrickland9511]

Amazing!!

[@cobeone1]

incredible performance. Vivi Donner of Atom is very very good as well.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Definately one of the better renditions. Hell almost sounds better than the original vocal. Well done Eva.

[@JosePedro-nq8ur]

Que espetáculo 💖💝💘

[@joaorodriguesdossantosjuni9515]

Muito, muito, muito bom, está como o original, essa menina é sem palavras.

[@dkcohen]

Simply amazing... wow!

[@davidmitchell1959]

Oh, this is a wonderful performance

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Damn .. WOW!!!!!!!!

[@livinginvancouverbc2247]

Wow, I didn't think it could done live.

[@Trish.O-q3h]

Wow! She is the best one other than the original.

[@stephenredfearn8475]

Brilliant.

[@freddyatlanta3353]

Wow..!!!! And the Final touch ….

[@เพลงดีมีกึ๋น-ซ1ฅ]

Sogood song, sogood singer!

[@annarakannan6620]

Amazing

[@cherylauckett6745]

She is the best

[@elconquistadorism]

Killed it👍👍🤘🤘

[@vladskorok9694]

BELLISSIMO!!

[@chemicalyunbalanced4943]

Goose Bumps wow so good

[@andrebpt]

Perfect.

[@LuisOrtiz-wz9vm]

that voice omg :O

[@debraj.inscoe7154]

Was at this one she bleeme away!!!

[@lacaz212]

Bravo!

[@Zoso-lz8ov]

Chills - nailed it !

[@vladimpaler3498]

Nailed it!

[@krusty6246]

Spectacular!

[@alzem2200]

You're the best!

[@MrDavidbmiller]

Eva hits higher tones, and keeps them there longer, she is the best.

[@scottsager440]

Perfection!

[@MrBikedrummer]

Wow! Nailed it!