FIRST TIME HEARING Kate Bush - The Sensual World REACTION

[@KenCyrus-tb3nh]

It takes a lot of genius, and courage, to make music like no one else.

[@TheDreamingJune]

Yep. It's easy to see why great artists like Björk, Fiona Apple and Joanna Newsom admire her. Even Prince was adored Kate. 🔥

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

Kate is an icon and to me she can do no wrong.

[@albertchavez2693]

I concur 100% and Cloud busting was i believe about manipulating the weather ? our govt does it and its not good

[@dranet47]

Been a Kate fan since the 80s. So glad she's getting some love so many years later.

[@juliewhite7469]

Same here ❤❤❤

[@nickyd6457]

The Man With The Child In His Eyes. Just for Jay 🤞

[@leslieturner8276]

It's a brilliant piece of work considering when she wrote it, but I'm keeping mum about that until they react to it. 😁

[@swiminthesea6724]

Yes!

[@LucaMontanaro-xo5zb]

She wrote It at 12 years old

[@JoTracy]

One of the things I love about Kate is her reverence and deep appreciation for British culture

[@juliewhite7469]

"Oh, England, My Lionheart" 🦁

[@njg247]

absolutely. The way she references culture, literature, folklore, poetry and also very difficult subject matter such as the point of view of an unborn baby trying to cling onto life and oxygen in a nuclear war. Who even thinks of that? Or a mother grieving the loss of her son in combat. She's astounding.

[@khalidcabrero6204]

Joyce is Irish, not British.

[@sammccormick9109]

@@khalidcabrero6204Kate is British. Her mum was Irish but she is British. She’s from Kent.

[@DarkAngel459]

@@sammccormick9109 Okay, but that has nothing to do with the point being made. Joyce is Irish, so it could be said that Kate has an appreciation for Irish culture, but also for British culture. Like Kate I am English and Irish, and I apppreciate both cultures.

[@GavinPasco]

Kate Bush……unbelievably talented!😊

[@SharmanSomerset]

Seeing Amber completely getting Kate is a joy to witness, big love to you all x

[@colinkulowcreative]

Wow, I just happened to watch this video on October 16th which was the day this album was released in 1989. Another brilliant album from the best artist ever.

[@lbd-po7cl]

I must say, after all these years listening to Kate I still get goosebumps when she does that humming vibrato “mmmmmm, yes!” It perfectly mirrors the trill of the uillean pipes being played by Davy Spillane on this track. This is effectively paraphrasing Molly Bloom’s soliloquy from Ulysses by James Joyce. Another must-do track from Ms Bush is Moments of Pleasure, which is both joyful and heartbreaking as she reminisces about people in her life who have passed away. Utterly beautiful.

[@Johnny_Socko]

"Moments of Pleasure" is probably the best track on _The Red Shoes_ album, emotional as it may be. I do wish someone would react to "Reaching Out" on the _Sensual World_ album, which is just a clinic on soaring vocals.

[@robbjmc2]

It's actually Davy Spillane who plays the uilleann pipes on this track.

[@lbd-po7cl]

@@robbjmc2 Yes, thats’s what I meant to say. Don’t know why it came out “Graham”’

[@covfefecoffeeluvr5349]

I just LOVE her! The best thing about her (her massive, incredible talent aside)...is her complete un-selfconsciousness...her performances always feel so personal and intimate... few people can do that❤ draws you in

[@jmuehlbauer42]

I have enjoyed Kate since her first album, every one is different, but The Sensual World is one of my faves. So unique and a true artist.

[@MRoyClark]

It's probably her most accessible LP, isn't it? The Kick Inside was a mainstream blockbuster, but it was very weird. The Hounds of love was a hit parade on one side, but then the B-side was a far-out conceptual suite of experimental textures and chilling themes. The Sensual World saw her getting a little less weird and playing with World Music and easily accessible Adult Contemporary styling. "The Sensual World" got some play on local Soft Rock stations near Atlanta when it came out, even. But of course, "This Woman's Work" was the main track from the LP that stuck in America's imagination.

[@jmuehlbauer42]

@@MRoyClark I love the weird, moody, dark Kate as much as the pop Kate. When I listened to the Kick inside the first time, I thought, is that song about incest??? Who does that?? Courageous and real!! A story in a song, no matter the depth, is the best! Army Dreamers, Kashka from Baghdad,, Heads were Dancing...on and on it goes.

[@MRoyClark]

@@jmuehlbauer42 I always suspected "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" was about molestation or incest, actually. It's hard to read those lyrics in any other way, for me. I thought that was a brave subject to tackle for a 19-year-old. Then I learned she wrote it at age fourteen, which just makes me sad, but even more impressed. But a lot of the best Art comes from a dark place and functions as a coping mechanism for creators.

[@jmuehlbauer42]

@@MRoyClark I completely agree. I know that pain and I felt the same reaction,

[@pushpak]

“The song is inspired by Molly Bloom stepping out of the black and white, two-dimensional pages of James Joyce's Ulysses into the real world, and is immediately struck by the sensuality of it all.” - Wiki

[@Johnny_Socko]

I always got the general idea of the song, but I never knew which specific character or book it was supposed to be. Thanks!

[@eddisstreet]

Yes I said, yes it is. Yes

[@debbicook1584]

It's based on Molly Bloom's soliloquy in Joyce's Ulysses where she becomes more positive and says Yes to things.

[@nickbrandwood8911]

​@@debbicook1584 I think Kate asked for permission from the Joyce estate to use the soliloquy, which was declined, so she did her own homage.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@nickbrandwood8911 Permission was later given, resulting in Kate's "Flower Of The Mountain" on "Directors Cut" 2011..

[@Spiderific]

Keep the Kate Bush coming!! ☮️

[@johnreilly9452]

Kate doesn't belong in any decade she's not 70s she's not 80s not 90s and so on she can't be defined that way. She transcends popular music She is the very definition of a true artist , she is practically her own genre, totally unique. I'm glad a younger generation are discovering her albums. This is one of my favourites of hers

[@burntcrumpets5616]

Kate's an emotion. She's all of them. In my opinion there's only one other artist who emulates embodiment to such realms & that's Tori Amos whom I also adore & actually is the only artist I've ever seen play live.

[@janewright2800]

So true! Her music still sounds as fresh and innovative today as when she did wuthering heights. It's indescribable!!

[@Dooklawz]

Kate Bush is my self-appointed 'nurse for my musical soul'....her voice is the kindest bandage for an injured soul I swear😊

[@paulinestraker8656]

Kate Bush is a genius and a gift to humanity. I grew up with her music such a joy

[@juliewhite7469]

❤❤❤

[@BrendanAshton]

This is possibly my favourite Kate Bush song. An impenetrable as Ulysses but it speaks truth to my soul . Totally beautiful.

[@ultimatespinach]

I've watched Amber grow to love Kate and I think Jay finally sees Kate for the true artist she is. I love the point, counterpoint on your reactions because Kate is truly unique. For the most part I side with Amber because Kate is a true artistic force and I've been a huge fan of hers since 1978 when she released "The Kick Inside". I'd never heard anything quite like her and the musical love affair has lasted for decades with me. I'm so glad you finally got around to this song. Cheers from Ontario, Canada!

[@Muckylittleme]

Amber has my taste in music, ABBA and Kate Bush two if my very fav artists/groups. What great taste she has!😆😆

[@kingoftadpoles]

The dark red velvet of her dress, matches the mood of the song, perfectly.

[@scifisyko]

I love that you said she sounds genuinely delighted during the “mmm yes” because that’s always been my favorite thing about this song - she conveys exuberance so convincingly here that it’s infectious.

[@Gunnercoops]

Pure talent pure class, her tunes are timeless x

[@helenbailey8419]

Kate Bush our magical fairy..so talented

[@sjoekiloeki]

Especially when you're a child and you watch her.....she really made a big impression to me in those days and I'll never forget that.

[@sebastianrer]

I love the fact that you guys did this. You nailed it!!!!

[@garryashton7093]

She's a godess no one compares love her

[@Lokisdottir1964]

One of my absolute favorites - the song is beautiful and the video is equally so. Her voice is just ethereal. Kate is mesmerizing.

[@franktyson2275]

Kate Bush is a national treasure...always individual, creative and beautiful ... what a performer!

[@CameronCopus-r2s]

"Wow" is a great song of hers

[@janewright2800]

Love your reactions like you really get her music!. Baboushka and breathing is amazing too

[@chrisnaylor8938]

Such a beautiful song, so full of sensuality as the title suggests. Total abandonment to feeling. She's a genius. So glad you both enjoyed it.

[@mrdasbruce]

This is my favorite Kate Bush video and song. and when she dance/walks backwards, it gives me chills. Kate Bush is an art Highlander!!!

[@annmarieray3922]

I love ...love ...love. Kate Bush...grew up listening to her... beautiful singer...

[@davidscott129]

The world is full of musical acts who succeed by following a genre, a formula, a trademark style. We need artists like Kate Bush, who toss the rule book over their shoulder, and give us music that makes us think and feel.

[@jamesclifford189]

Great song. It's great to hear all the Irish instrumentation running through the song (her mother was from Ireland and a trained Irish dancer, Kate grew up immersed in Irish culture). The song is based on a soliloquy from Molly Bloom in the book Ulysses, written by the Irish writer James Joyce. She's understanding her power and sensuality. There were no fullstops in the song, just thoughts running into each other. Hence the strident music. This whole album is great. But this might be my favourite track from the album👏👏👏

[@davidfisher8821]

You guys have to listen to Kate’s masterpiece, The Ninth Wave, it’s a suite of songs meant to be heard as a single piece of music…you’ll be stunned by her creativity…

[@Bobsherunkle]

Jay would have a breakdown

[@MatMat-qi2rd]

I still recall when I saw this video for the first time. Love❤

[@adam872]

I've been listening to to Kate for over 40 years and grew up with it. Her music never gets old for me and I discover new things with every listen. This music video is great for so many reasons and good god she's beautiful in it too.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

YES! All day, every day -> YES! "Moments Of Pleasure" is beautiful. "Suspended In Gaffa" is upbeat and weird.

[@avebury1971]

Always love your reactions,! I think you'd both love the sentiment in Kate Bushs' Moments of Pleasure

[@LucaMontanaro-xo5zb]

Only One Word : Genius

[@fizzyridertoo]

If you haven't done it yet then Moments of Pleasure is the perfect choice to follow on from this masterpiece.

[@bikeaholic6386]

The whole Sensual World album is excellent, one of my favourites

[@LauraSusanJohnson]

Experiment IV by Kate is so weird, awesome, unique, catchy! It's scary, a mini horror movie, but I love it! She is never the same from song to song! Also Ghost/Why Should I Love You by Kate with Prince is a great collab, as well as My Computer, which is Prince with Kate in background vocals.

[@wilelowman8028]

Kate's song "Get out my house." It's still my favorite. Off the Dreaming album, Kate at her most rockiness.🎉

[@juliewhite7469]

I can't listen to this one. It's deeply disturbing to hear the singer scream " get out of my house" . I've read several commentaries speculating that it is in reference to S.A. and I can't get that thought out of my head when I listen to this track. It is definitely a work of art imo, but too vivid for me.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

"Suspended In Gaffa" and "Pulling Out The Pin" are the stand outs for me off that incredible album.

[@juliewhite7469]

@@O_Towne_Bear I love "Suspended in Gaffa" and the video.

[@bucknakedA]

Same here!!!!

[@Bobsherunkle]

Every track on The Dreaming is a masterpiece. Houdini could make a grown man weep. In fact, it does.

[@Problembeing]

Kate Bush has been in my life since as long as I can remember, from Wuthering Heights, through to The Hounds of Love and on. This is one of my favourites.

[@jasonnelson9707]

I was in high school when this album came out and this song and Love and Anger were in constant rotation on MTV. I remember just sitting in awww of her artistry on these videos.

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

Kate Bush is a genre in herself. I've been a fan since 1978.

[@williamgreco3046]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 Man With The Child In His Eyes ‼️🔥💯

[@leslieturner8276]

Yes, a really beautiful song and just amazing when you take into account as to when she wrote it.

[@williamgreco3046]

@leslieturner8276 12 and 13 year old girls think about make up and clothes and boys. Kate Bush at 12 decided to write about complex themes and compose them into songs with dance schemes that most adults in the music business wouldn't even think of much less have the talent.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Kate is an amazing artist. Such a beautiful song. Amber hits the nail on the head - she is a poet, she is theatrical and it is art. She takes you on a musical journey with every song & video she creates. No one sings or sounds like Kate Bush.

[@marcelotto6825]

(1) Moments of pleasure + (2) And so is love are my favourites!

[@megdelaney3677]

💜Kate Bush!!!

[@ShivKumar-dq7xy]

Hello

[@Ontir]

I was just listening to this, in the car, yesterday. Love the high vibrato, "mmm," followed by the whispered,"YES!" Then, blending synths with traditional acoustic instruments. You're back to the right album but, you still need to hit Rocket's Tail! Kate with the Bulgaria Trio & David Gilmour.

[@Yowza78]

I LOVE Rocket's Tail. And it is hard rock enough to keep Jay's attention, and witchy enough the the Trio Bulgarka to impress Amber. The last half of that song blows me away.

[@mimimusick9734]

Rocket's Tail! I like to play it on Bonfire Night as I watch the fireworks from my window. One of my most favourite songs ever.

[@Johnny_Socko]

"Rocket's Tail" -- incredible song! Like, absolutely amazing. I don't know how it isn't more well-known, but I'm glad it exists.

[@bjdefilippo447]

She's an amazing artist, and a gifted singer.

[@anthonyblakely399]

"Moments of Pleasure" is another masterpiece song of Kate Bush that you guys need to react to on Female Friday! This song is one of my favorites from her album, "Sensuous World." Absolutely Masterpiece album!!! This song is Kate Bush interpretation of Desire of Love and pleasure in the Sensuous World, probably was inspired by her relationship with Peter Gabriel. Thanks guys!!!

[@ryan6373]

Please react to “Moments of Pleasure”. It’s a beautiful and very emotional song from Kate that still brings a tear to my eye when I listen to the lyrics.

[@sandrahughes8645]

I love that song too.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestions ❤😊

[@fayesouthall6604]

Might be my favourite song of hers.

[@Lenka-u8o]

THEEEEE BEST ! ❤

[@williamgreco3046]

Please don't be a year before another Kate Bush song! An obvious choice: Love and Anger. With David Gilmour and Richard Wright.

[@Lokisdottir1964]

Yes! I second that.

[@KiltedHammer]

And it could also serve as a segué into Dave playing with Warren Zevon on Run Straight Down.

[@DarkAngel459]

One of my favourites.

[@covfefecoffeeluvr5349]

Um, Amber...that's David Gilmour of PINK FLOYD!!!

[@BjarneBlom]

Kate Bush always kept a high qualitative standard as regards her album output. The Kick Inside as well as Hounds of Love are stand-outs. Great place to start if you are new to Kate Bush 🤓

[@Bob_cool84]

Good stuff with Bulgarian Sofia's choir of Bulgaria on backvocals...really something to discover....this is really amazing voices work..

[@jamesschaller3763]

That track is one of my long time referene mixes I play when I go to a new studio, to learn the soud of the control room. Marvelous!

[@helenbailey8419]

It was wonderful to hear your comments on Kate Bush..

[@annmarieray3922]

The most beautiful singer in the world ...yes other worldly....

[@isobeljames1328]

Singer, songwriter composer producer.

[@reemsaif3105]

My favorite one ❤

[@melissaearley8999]

I think "Lily" is one of her best...and all of The Hounds of Love album, of course. Kate's one of a kind. A gem.

[@kerriweiss3392]

I love how she says yes, yes, yes throughout the song but at the end says ...but not yet....❤

[@heathcliff1096]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. It is a pure poetry. There is a lot going on in this song, more than it shows. As some other said it is based on "Ulysses" by James Joyce and Molly Bloom's soliloquy Kate's work is an open door to literature, poetry, paintings, spirituality, religion, psychology, people's stories and much more. Though it may be baffling at first it opens a vast horizon that goes beyond just pop music.

[@JoTracy]

Oh I really LOVE this one! I adore Kate too Amber ❤️ She's brilliant 👏

[@agneskurzaj]

My friend introduced me to Kate decades ago. Her uniqueness and artistic development has something for everyone. Some people may not appreciate everything in her entire collection but there's always something that catches your ear and you are instantly transported to one of her worlds. The variety was very appealing to me. Oftentimes you can get trapped in the musical status quo even in the seventies and eighties which had a lot of variety. She really gave her audience the best of her talent. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@GillesGoyette]

"We let the weirdness in" (Song: "Leave it Open"; Album: "The Dreaming") I think this lyric sums her artistry up perfectly!

[@christyannification]

Kate Bush, This womans Work, is Amazzinngg❤ too.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

they did it

[@christyannification]

@@O_Towne_Bear thank you, I'll go check it out :)

[@christyannification]

Thanx for that, I definitely will do that !

[@sandrahughes8645]

Hypnotic. Amazing artist!

[@ThePetergate]

Words from Ulysses by James Joyce. Hence the Irish influence in the sound of the music.

[@nealm6764]

I see Kate Bush and I click. I totally Get Rob's perspective, and at least he respects her artistry, but I am in agreement with Amber - she is amazing. "Moments of pleasure" or "Hello Earth" next please.

[@Muckylittleme]

Two of my fav Kate songs, great taste :)

[@tylerhackner9731]

Kate is iconic

[@leedstown]

The man with the child in his eyes, makes my eyes water up

[@Mando-hereafter]

You gotta react to Bjork “human behavior” for another unique singer

[@rexmandrake4182]

Absolutely!

[@davidhuggan6315]

Yes!! And It's Oh So Quiet

[@NEPatsFan]

As a long time KB fan I love that you guys keep coming back to her and you get it. You should consider Army Dreamers next. It’s been trending on TikTok.

[@pushpak]

That Vibrato she puts on top of that hum at the end!!! Genius!

[@J.Mesrine-NL]

The red shoes...is a must see/ hear

[@annhedges4243]

It is way more than cool, it is magical, ethereal.

[@carltonbakerii8274]

So glad that Jay likes this one! This is one of my favorite Kate Bush songs! Amber totally nailed the meaning behind the lyrics and the Kate's intention behind the video as well.

[@covfefecoffeeluvr5349]

Amber is extremely intuitive. A gift to Jay😀

[@michaeldaley5831]

Kate’s a genius,for some reason,the USA,never caught on.The man with the child in he’s eyes,she wrote it at 13,& recorded it when 16,it’s beautiful,& Moments of pleasure,you’ll love them.

[@markstryshak539]

Pronounced ba•bush•ka. My Polish grandmother introduced me to the word 😊

[@Judymoe]

This song, if you unpack it, is probably her most spicy single, if you get the code. I love that she can be risque without being vulgar. - kate fan since '79.

[@benny10210]

Thank you for coming back to Kate Bush. She is SO important as an artist. I would love you to go back to Wuthering Heights now you know her better. Please also listen to Moving. ❤

[@gamechanger6285]

She is all about art. Wonderful❤ and one of its kind

[@albireo-d1b]

Not sure if this has been commented already. The underlying music is actually medieval, its called Nevestinko Oro ( yes thats its name 🤭 ). Its on Naxos's Glory of early music CD where its played by the Unicorn Ensemble. Think it was 14th century but open to be corrected.

[@chrisv.h.2307]

This is one of my favorites from her! It's such a cool revelation- this idea of awakening to all the pleasures and sensations around us and choosing to live in that moment... So freaking cool.

[@thundernels]

I’m here for Jay’s reaction!

[@crazycatpetera1404]

If you enjoyed this I think you’ll love The Big Sky, it’s so different but it’s awesome, very high energy - it’s euphoric and you really get to see how good she is vocally.

[@rrlg1]

I love this song. Kate Bush is a genius. "To where the water and the earth caress and the down of a peach says, mmm yes".

[@mkmstillstackin]

Oh yeah!....had this album on cassette in college, and wore the thing out, to say the least! Lol Such enchanting artistry she gives.

[@MRoyClark]

This is one of the horniest songs ever (read the lyrics - it's filthy, LOL) and it's largely based on the writings of James Joyce (much like Wuthering Heights was based on an Emile Bronte novel). Kate is an artist like no other. Along with maybe Siouxsie Sioux and Joni Mitchell, she is one of the biggest creative influences on women auteurs (composers, producers, and performers) in music to this day.

[@jaquettajones]

LOVE AND ANGER her Hit from the 90's is a BANGER! It's a SIN you have not Reacted to it yet!

[@jasonmarshall7572]

The line, the cross and the curve is a movie/Musical Kate bush was in. It's a bit different yet strangley fun to watch.

[@cuckoofan]

Actually, she doesn't just appear in it, she directed the movie herself, as she usually does with most of her music videos.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

@cuckoofan Thank you she doesn't just appear in it. I was already aware but was just letting them know there's a movie she was in. If you want to add these addition things of information i'm sure they would love to know that too.

[@alexhorsburgh5986]

If the Top 40 had existed in 1556 this would have been number one for weeks...I heard King Henry the 8th was a big fan ..😅 ❤ Seriously though another great find guys.. Great song..❤

[@troypanton2221]

Have to check out The Man with the Child in his Eyes next! ✌️

[@Muckylittleme]

Yes, please more Kate Bush. A brilliant follow up to this would be "Moments of pleasure" ❤

[@darrenw6982]

Kate Bush always takes you on a journey.....you just never quite know where that is though. So talented.

[@cheryllynmc]

What a beautiful melody.

[@trevortamboline279]

She's a goddess. Wonderful observations.

[@karenduncan2478]

I remember Kate Bush with "Running up the hill" and it's funny seeing the song again in Stranger Things season 4. I love Kate Bush!