Fiona Apple Rips My Heart Out

[@bjwnashe5589]

Fiona’s entire catalogue is amazing. One of the greatest musical artists of the past thirty years.

[@AsmodeanEmpire]

One of the greatest live performances ever… but you owe it to yourself to listen to a Fiona Apple original tune, too! She’s one of the greatest of all time. Pure emotion with a razor sharp intellect.

[@joshs8685]

This is an Elvis Costello song ... wait until you hear Fiona's original material ... she's a poet.

[@robs-journeys]

And that's Elvis playing guitar up there on stage with her

[@Phelper99]

Agreed, nothing against Elvis. If you want to explore Fiona, go start with her original works from the 90s. I haven't heard it in years, I'm going to have to go revisit. She IS amazing.

[@pbelancsik]

@@Phelper99what’s crazy is her best album (imo) came out in 2020. Not sure how you can top, ‘when the pawn’, but she did

[@liteflightify]

She’s only released five albums in 27 years. Fetch The Bolt Cutters, The Idler Wheel, When The Pawn are all masterpieces/near masterpieces. She’s one of the greats that’s still alive.

[@joshs8685]

This was a great appetizer, but for the truly satisfying Fiona Apple main course, you NEED to listen to "I Know" Live @ Largo. Fiona is one of the true musical geniuses of her generation.

[@notdynomonkey]

I was in love with Fiona Apple in the 90's. The "Tidal" cd was literally worn out in my player. Her voice and vocal delivery were intoxicating even then.......

[@sireenjoseph5935]

Huge Fiona Apple fan. To the point I named my daughter after her.. This is by far one of her best performances amongst others.. You would never know this song wasn't written by her.. I'm so glad this treasure is still making it's rounds on KZbin.

[@Bstrang104]

Absolutely loved your reaction. You get it. No artist affects me the way Fiona does.

[@tropes2087]

More Fiona Apple ....she is one of the best

[@JJlovesPrince]

The thing that gets me about this performance every time is how she can embody this song when she didn’t write it herself. I recall hearing Elvis Costello saying (or maybe I read it in an interview?) that her performance scared him 😂

[@ElectroAnnie]

Fiona is incredible. If you've never seen Andrew Bird and Fiona doing "Left Handed Kisses," her delivery is amazing there. But really, every one of her albums is incredible. Her lyrics are always very whip-smart. "Every Single Night" might be my personal favorite song of hers.

[@kelby2000]

Thank you for this reaction. Usually I watch reactions to enjoy someone else having a first experience with a performance I already know I love, but sometimes I’m in for a real treat and find a new favorite I’ve never heard. Very familiar with Fiona’s work, but had never seen this performance or heard the Elvis Costello original. Now I have all versions on repeat. Surprised there aren’t more reactions out there to this gem. Thank you!

[@djillogika]

Fiona eschewed pop stardom, pursued her own muse and became an idiosyncratic and truly original artist without compromise.

[@RobbjFrost]

That is Elvis Costello on guitar, the man who wrote it. I know, everyone is pointing that out, but i wanted to join in 🙂

[@InactiveNode]

"I want you I'm going to say it once again 'til I instill it I know I'm going to feel this way until you kill it I want you" Daaaamn

[@ks5553]

The sad fact is, if she hadn't gone out on the MTV music awards and called out the industry, she would have been one of the biggest artists of all time. Personally I feel grateful she was able to stay free and "underground" (huge quotes there). She just kept putting out album after album of raw unfiltered genius. And I can't help but think that if she had maintained the level of fame she hit in the early 90's, that we would have gotten a lot more "radio friendly" influence. But who cares what I think lol. She is brilliant and you need to listen to waaay more of her MP :)

[@brandonsaurber3564]

One of my all time favorite performances!

[@DustinKenney-b5k]

I know a bunch of people have told you already, but there’s a reason you should check out Fiona’s catalog. It’s wild, it’s varied, and it is definitely worth your while.

[@newsoftheworld]

„WHEN THE PAWN“. Great record, i would say, it is timeless (check „Limp“). Loved and love her attitude, her writing, her expression. For me, she is a true artist, never sold her soul to the industry.

[@DaveLaneNZ]

If you want to hear something powerful, check out her first big song, Criminal, which she (apparently) wrote when she was 15. Precocious, absurdly talented, and quite terrifying.

[@OnePaintedMan]

One of my favourite Elvis Costello songs (He's an utter genius by the way). Fiona Apple nailed it. Even more unsettling than the original when you watch her perform it.

[@peterball6097]

Go listen to her first record Tidal which was written when she was a teenager....go read her Wiki page and then get back to us. Lucky to have seen her live back in the 90's....spellbinding stuff...that's real pain and emotion you see there.

[@mm9773]

“Hi, I’m nice. It’s very Michael to meet you” You’d expect this video to be on the list of every reaction channel out there, instead it’s one of the best kept secrets on KZbin. Strange.

[@joshgilliam]

Michael, we are the same age. Do you not remember Fiona Apple’s first record, Tidal, circa 1996? That’s a masterpiece. The fact she was a 16 year-old and could do such great things has always stuck with me.

[@chrisspaight2955]

Didn't know she covered this, cool! Favorite Elvis Costello song. Her debut album was incredible and she's been going strong ever since

[@redmosq4197]

Fiona has great songs of her own as well.

[@dreams99]

One of my favourite ever performances, a work of dramatic as well as musical power, she's embodying a character that's an interpretation of Costello's original, but turning his vicious, dangerous snarl into something both more vulnerable and more startling. First few times I saw it I was shaking.

[@JM-rl1hf]

Had to stop work for this one. She really put the emotion into this song.

[@ish474]

Another artist that can rip your heart out on the level of Tori and Fiona is Amand Palmer. She has songs that I actually couldn't get through on first listen and had to come back and re-listen to them at a later date because they are so raw and translate her emotions so thoroughly onto you.

[@19gazelle]

Fiona is an amazing songwriter/singer in her own right, a rabbit hole more than worth it to fall into

[@GuitarGerber]

Saw her open for Counting Crows in probably 95 or 96. What a phenomenal artist and performer! CC were also just amazing.

[@samsonjpedroza]

I had the privilege of seeing her in concert at Spreckles Theater in San Diego 1997 ! An amazing talent and live performance !!!

[@whiskeysdemon3288]

Fiona is the most ive ever paid for a ticket and I don't regret it at all. She is amazing. Songwriting, performance. Top tier

[@EvetsBenes]

still to this day fiona is one of my fav of all time, also still biggest 90s crush ^_^

[@50yrOldTennisImprover]

YES!!!!! I have long held this is as a shining example of an artist making a song their own by channeling... something inside them. I love Elvis Costello's version (funny to say his version when it's his song - but it is now Ms Apple's, imo). It bothers me when I watch the performance, I feel if the audience had any sense, they would have just stayed silent for a minute to reflect upon what they just experienced.

[@dreyescope6926]

For an original (from her first album; a tune written when she was 16 years old...ridiculous) check out Never Is A Promise live. She's got a boatload of great studio work also.

[@Rat_Bagel]

for some of her original work you should listen to something from her newest album, "fetch the bolt cutters" she takes long hiatuses between each album (8 years for fetch) and i think shes great for that. she takes her time with each album, she doesnt want to release album after album, she wants to release THE album that sits right with HER. you can feel that when you listen to her stuff.

[@galvinklatt5273]

Her cover of “the Whole of the Moon”, originally by The Waterboys, is phenomenal. Highly recommended! 🩵

[@Keamesampe]

Not sure if you'll read this but i think you'd love the band toe, especially their song goodbye. There are some great live versions of it around and it's such a great song, pure emotion put into musical form tbh.

[@Humblemumble7]

Fiona is amazing

[@gatorfred8]

A true artist. She puts her heart out there for everyone. To think she is doing a cover with Elvis.

[@elmoteroloco]

Can't believe the teacher is sharing this masterpiece, I'm not a Fiona's fan, anyway, this rendition seats with the 'This is Hardcore by Pulp on Jools Holland show at '98' as the best ever interpretations I see anywhere. Costello knows with insane perfection his work and Miss Apple immerse on it so deep that give goosebumps. Beautiful analysis, thank you!

[@BCZF]

This is Elvis Costello's song (who is playing guitar). This gig they played each others songs, it was great.

[@pjmlemon3280]

her original music is insanely good. she is a true artist and poet

[@unfilthy]

So... Elvis Costello is brilliant, and well worth acknowledging for this as well as his many other songs. Fiona Apple is brilliant in her own right, and well worth exploring for her own work. This particular performance is absolutely exceptional in every way. It's better than many of either Costello's or Apple's songs and performances, not because of anything else they each did being inferior in any way, but because this was a "lightening in a bottle" moment of synergy that cannot be replicated. I've seen some other bits and pieces of their collaboration, and it was obvious they held each other in very high regard. And yes, Michael's probably heard both Fiona and Elvis before at some point, but not figuring that out on the spot isn't a mortal sin.

[@user5362]

My guy... to add some context here a large part of what gobsmacked you in this reaction was the sheer, underrated genius of Fiona Apple. She's such an under-appreciated and timeless talent. What you saw here was a good representation of what she's all about in that she BLEEDS every one of her songs. Everything she does is so pure, raw and filled with emotion. If what you said at the beginning is true (that you haven't heard much by her before) you're in for a treat. She is a comparable to the likes of Billie Holiday and really is a once in a generation talent. She's an absolute poet, a musical prodigy and has an stunning voice and vocal range. I highly recommend starting with "Never is a Promise" which is a song she wrote when she was 15, and "I know" Live at Lago. They both give you a glimpse at the voice, the lyrics and the song-writing. It's a deep rabbit hole, but one very much worth going down. You'll be stunned you didn't pick up on her sooner.

Not seen this before but Costello wrote this and it's no surprise. He is an exceptional songwriter. words and music...and Michael, if you are not very familiar with him, go back to his first album My Aim Is True and look at Alison therefrom. It's genius. And Red Shoes is a great guitar pop song contrasting with the height of the simplicity of the Sex Pistols et al in England when the radio might have Alison or Red Shoes follow Pretty Vacant When he worked with McCartney, Paul said to him perhaps don't feel the need to use so many chords...each to their own methinks... Fiona Apple's interpretation of I Want you is truly amazing but think of Joe Cocker and A Little Help From My Friends to measure it against. To be great, singing artists must be great interpreters as well s singers of their own words.

[@jukejointjack]

Fiona is fantastic

[@Macdaddy418]

One of the great Elvis Costello songs. The lyrics are as good as it gets. Fiona takes Elvis' album performance and takes it to a different level. "It's knowing that he knows you now after only guessing . It's the thought of him undressing you or you undressing "I want to know the things you did that we do too, I want you I want to hear she pleases you more than I do, I want you Elvis is on guitar with a few of his original bandmates. You should review some Elvis Costello and the Attractions songs. for about 5 years in between 1978-1983 they were the best band on planet earth.

[@summ3rt33th]

***a stunning, artistic, emotionally raw, improvisational tour de force, rarely (if ever) equalled*** Note at the very end how Costello keeps watching Fiona, softly playing, vainly attempting to coax her into singing that final "I Want You." And... no matter how many times you watch this, she's not going to do it! Fiona's refusal comes as the result of her gut-wrenching performance that finally enables her to exorcise the angry obsession she's had with a lover who cheated. Fiona stands defiantly -- staring straight ahead --she no longer wants him. And though the song has no resolution (all the band can do is play the final chord) Fiona Apple, herself, most certainly finds resolution! And yeah, I know Fiona was only singing Elvis' lyrics, but no one will able to convince me that she hasn't lived that pain at some point in her life.

[@paulburgess3911]

You’re the man Michael!

[@jjns3991624]

Really want her to sing Gillian Welch’s Everthing is Free 🙏

[@gnarfcreatesthings]

If you enjoyed this performance, you should check out Kasey Chambers rendition of "lose yourself". Goosebumps guaranteed

[@gilroe2274]

It's an Elvis Costello song about heartbreak and jealousy. Elvis has several great versions of it himself but the live version with The Roots backing him is definitely worth watching. Great solo too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5bFZKmNitWjj7s

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

Hey Mikey it’s TL from back in the day on the livestreams. Hope you and the family are well, brother. I’ve been busy with a career change, running my new channel here about sharp objects, and designing sharp objects. I’m a man of many loves and interests besides just guitars and music 😆

[@myekal147]

Elvis Chose his Singer well here, Fiona is the essence of raw and unfearing emotion.

[@myekal147]

Also - Elvis wrote the song...Costello that is, because The other guy also did I want you...

[@tiffanyboyd4009]

Fiona is one of my favorite artists. Lyrically she's unmatched IMO. Fiona was raped outside her mom's apartment when she was 12 years old and it has obviously informed her emotionality. Her first album is mind blowing considering how young she was at the time. You should listen to her while catalogue!

[@joshuawebb6694]

She didn’t write it, the guitarist (you might have heard of him… Elvis Costello) did. I kept waiting for you to figure out who he was.

[@tmanifold]

You know Michael is feeling it when he starts with body circles

[@rodrirm]

Wait, that has to be Elvis Costello on the Guitar

[@phillipherder4982]

I was watching the video about you losing a friend some months back and immediately thought of Lucinda Williams "Sweet Old World". Kenny Vaughn's playing is so tasty.

[@bcholmes]

Was looking through the react repertoire and surprised to not find any My Morning Jacket/Jim James. If anyone from guitargate wants to recommend (with three under 5 and a host of other life requirements I can’t justify guitargate yet).

[@03lepavouxc1]

Dude, Ren - Hi Ren was incredible, his latest offering on KZbin is Ren - Bitter Sweet Symphony Live. It is stunning! Hope to see you react at some point, cheers

[@Phelper99]

Mr. P, Mr. P, please sir, forget this Elvis stuff. Nothing against him. Go find Fiona's original works, you'll be amazed. It's piano based,, it's brilliant. I want to thank you for making me revisit her work, she holds up like a pro all these years later.

[@randytrashcan]

She’s no spring chicken. I’m sure you’re familiar with her early stuff. That performance really hit though. Took me right back to my first big breakup after I found out I was being cheated and used. That was a whole other level of pain I hope to *never* feel again.

[@2wicewill966]

Hey michael been a big fan of your videos and work in general, love the stuff you did with Umph, one of my favorite shows to see! I was wondering if you could revisit some Widespread Panic as Jimmy has been battling cancer and theyve released tons of new music! Would mean the world to this panic fan!! Thank you p.s. I recommend tacklebox hero or little by little!!

[@johnhalquist1821]

Id like to see your reaction to The truth will always be by Pat Metheny ! The build up the guitar solo in that song is beyond epic!!

[@stdr04]

Not sure if it’s Top 4, but it’s definitely in the top 600!

[@markmaioli4]

This is a great performance of a good Elvis Costello song but you really need to see the video from her song Criminal

[@jirikrajnak9047]

11:47 definitely

[@dantompkins1324]

Fiona’s performance is truly amazing, but holy crap, the guitar playing is also out of this world. Other than mentioning the chord changes, MP mostly ignores the brilliant guitar playing. I’ve seen Fiona live a few times, so I get it, but I’m ready to go do a deep dive into Elvis Costello (I’ve never really paid attention to him before despite having seen him twice live)and am perplexed as to how his incredible performance was almost totally overlooked. He matches and complements what she is doing so well.

[@ga61e]

please watch “i know” live @ largo

[@KDubs107]

She writes some wild stuff. It’s all over the place too. She’s a weirdo, but in a good artistic kinda way.

[@wraith_1171]

Wow, great stuff........I thought that was Elvis Costello in there!

[@Robo-hy8xu]

You should try listening to Maria Daines ~ What More Can You Do?, she has some GREAT songs

[@nathanprofitt3224]

Is that Costello playing guitar?

[@Hegder]

Yep, it’s his song. At this same show he covers Fiona’s I Know.

[@DavidSantili]

This is a great version of this song. Fiona Apple really leans into the pain of the song. But it is an Elvis Costello song. When he does it live he leans into the anger. Michael, you need to review this live Elvis Costello version as a comparison. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fTnIpoaNujga8 It's actually a guitar masterclass. A masterclass in how to use a guitar to evoke emotion. In this case, the emotion of raw anger. It's totally unconventional playing with the emotion at the center. It's maybe the angriest guitar song ever performed live. You have to see it and watch all the way to the end. You're a guitar guy, I'd be really interested to hear your take. Fiona is great but Elvis is King.

[@tgmcface]

Maybe its normal, but I would like to have seen a link to the original video in the description so I could hear it without you playing over it.

[@123fiona456apple789]

Listen to her music. You're missing out as a musician if you don't.

[@bendancar]

This is great, and I am a big Fiona Apple fan, but I prefer the original Elvis Costello version. Noone expresses angst quite like EC.

[@KayButtonJay]

This cover is a fucking horror movie, lol

[@pedromarques2077]

Excelent performance, but this is not a Fiona Apple original, but rather an Elvis Costello song. Her entire catalogue is outsanding, both musically and lyrically so I'd say this was a very strange request to introduce you to her as an artist since here she's just being a interpreter.

[@joshgilliam]

Just realized Elvis was playing guitar.

[@sidhedanu]

Not improv, confused why it was called that. Regardless, this is one of my favorite performances of all time.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I remember this chick from the 90's. She went off the deep end at awards shows on TV back in the day.

[@sidhedanu]

The deep end? It was one awards show & she told people to not model their lives according to the industry & be themselves.

[@JoeToz]

Unfortunately I know that feeling. But I don't want her anymore. It would be better without the audience screaming every time they have a break in the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHi9dGWearuJd5o Elvis Costella. Fiona did it better.

[@michaelmontoya2479]

disappointed you didn't acknowledge elvis costello once...👎

[@thatmckenzie]

I love Fiona, but Storm Large sings it better.

[@calholli]

Hailey Bieber vibes

[@frankiewalnuts]

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