FIRST Time Hearing Tori Amos - Winter | REACTION

[@kiddoiam]

No matter how many times I see it I will never tire of watching someone fall in love with Tori Amos.

[@T4Talitha]

Same ❤

[@ohjeezriles]

She’s a tried and true capital-R, capital-S, Rock Star - regardless of instrument. I love that so many of us see that & appreciate that.

[@stevenmassey41]

Tori is a force of nature.

[@princessmomcsg]

I danced to this with my Dad at my wedding, it is such a powerful song.

[@shakycam3]

Tori is the only artist who plays the piano like it’s an electric guitar. I’ve seen her half a dozen times in concert. She’s fantastic.

[@leighcwilson]

She sings about having been accused of this in Northern Lad: "says my northern lad I guess you go too far when pianos try to be guitars"

[@kyrasharp7048]

She sounds the same live, as she does on her album.❤

[@AddSerious]

I got to meet her once, she sang Marianne 6 feet away from me looking right into my eyes, it was like she could see my soul.

[@Una...]

I love Tori. Little Earthquakes got me thru the most difficult break up of my life. That album is so... intimate...it makes me cry every time. I can rarely (once every few years) listen to it. Yep, couldn't even make it to the chorus before the tears were rollin down my face. 🤍

[@ChrisJohnson-ql1xn]

as a father... with a daughter searching for herself,, this song is sooo tough

[@peterdennis4394]

I don't know what I can say about Tori other than how profound an impact she had on my life during my late teens/early twenties. Little Earthquakes was and still is a top tier album of all time by any genre, period. Even if you don't react to the full album for your channel you simply must listen to it end to end. She's had quite a long career so there's a lot of songs to recommend: Silent All These Years, Precious Things, Flying Dutchman (personal favorite), God, Sugar, and her cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit are all good places to start.

[@Wungolioth]

Just a little aside, Flying Dutchman, also a personal favorite, make sure to listen to the version from the Little Earthquakes Deluxe 25th anniversary release, there was a remastered version that came out in the early 2000s that was done poorly, the new version restores from that. Sorry to nitpick, but I'd hate for anyone to stumble on the wrong version.

[@peterdennis4394]

@@Wungolioth absolutely agree.

[@TheAndersox]

++++ a million percent. I've been listening to her since 1993-ish and she never disappoints.

[@kyrasharp7048]

I agree Little Earthquakes is a masterpiece, cover to cover. So is "Poses," by Rufus Wainwright, cover to cover.

[@carriemichelle322]

Live In Session... Precious Things. Tori is absolutely MAGICAL!! See her in concert half of a dozen times. Incredible!! Definitely should go down this rabbit hole.

[@TheAndersox]

Yessss -- one of the ones from the late 90s with Matt Chamberlain on drums. Phenomenal.

[@WedrownyGrajek]

Respect for not pausing. Tori's the Artist deserving of being heard from start to finish.

[@ginaciprotti4030]

I went to several of her concerts, but the one that stands out to me most was her playing in around 94... the entire venue was just SILENT and mesmerized. I've never seen someone command a room that way before or since.

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

@@ginaciprotti4030 Have seen her 5 times, and every show has been wonderful.

[@DrTim0thyLeary]

I remember back in the 90's Tori was somehow universally loved among the metal community. Myself included. I'd go to parties and listen to Slayer and Cannibal Corpse all night. Then late at night someone would throw on Tori to wind down the evening and absolutely no one would complain. Tori was metal with a piano. Raw and real. I recommend her live performance of the song "Me and a Gun". It's not an easy listen. But it's incredible.

[@carriehazel77]

That piano isn't her accompaniment, it's her duet partner. Actually it's a trio - Tori, the piano, and her breath. I was fifteen when Little Earthquakes came out and she changed my life forever.

[@Kjartan1975]

I think Little earthquakes is one of the best albums of all time. There are only few which I like to hear from first to last song and enjoy it. Silent all these years is stunning. I love Little earthquakes as well...Crucify, and so on

[@joemachine4714]

I've seen Tori in concert about 30x. Her David Letterman performance of "Precious Things" is stunning as are all of her Letterman performances.

[@jodij6280]

Good choice, Michael! Another song is 'Silent All These Years'.

[@manlymuscle2367]

Have always ♥️’d Tori. Next: “Silent All These Years” “Cornflake Girl” “Crucify”

[@YouCant27]

Silent All these Years - that song encapsulates the story of my marriage . Regardless, I do love hearing it! Seeing Tori in a few concerts..unforgettable and wonderful experiences. She’s crazy talented, no?

[@saturninebear]

Always makes me cry.

[@shep4life]

Her voice is mesmerizing

[@se777en73120]

Try Tori Amos - Precious Things (Live Session 1998) she is a powerhouse in that one. Very hypnotizing

[@redadamearth]

Amos is incredible. When "Little Earthquakes" came out, I saw her first video on MTV, immediately bought her album and I was just never the same. Every song on that record is stunning. She makes 99% of "pop stars" today look like jokes.

[@lalalalasmith4903]

More Tori please. She’s amazing.

[@gushbond]

Thank you for doing this reaction. Her music is responsible for more tingles than ASMR.

[@reba5679]

Soulfully beautiful.

[@DavidMichaelCommer]

She's been the greatest teacher of my life aside from my parents-about what matters most, anyway. She's a genius in many different ways. It's always moving to watch someone discover her music.

[@jessicahimmel7867]

Tori is absolutely a musical genius ❤ Check out Sessions at West 54th 1998....mind blowing with her band ❤

[@openyourchakras918]

Tori is a brilliant composer, songwriter, goddess, artist, singer and soul. Hope to see more of her on your channel.

[@witchestomotheryou234]

Yes!! More Tori please! Would love to see more Sinead O’Connor on this channel too… Troy, Fire on Babylon, Black Boys on Mopeds, so many great songs.

[@williamschrom1584]

Tori is a brilliant songwriter and singer. BRAVO

[@carriemichelle322]

Oh.. ALWAYS watch Tori LIVE!!!!

[@bobwise1977]

I just love you. The way you immerse yourself into something that is new to your ears, is a pleasure to watch 💙 stunning performance from Tori. Little earthquakes is a musical masterpiece.

[@EC-dz3fb]

Agree with everything you said ... from his immersive reactions to her album "Little Earthquakes." ♡

[@ThistleAndSea]

Tori is the real deal. How many artists can you name who could pull off a performance like this one? It's a very short list! Musical insubordination at age 11? How cool is that, LOL! Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

She wanted to play rock, they wanted her to play classical & baroque.

[@targetedfitnesswithrosemarie]

Sooo glad you found tori amos. It's always better to listen to her live as she's so creative and interesting. Here's right off the top of my head some of my favorite live performances. 1. "Crucify" Montreux 1991 2. "corn flake girl" at PBS Soundstage in chicago 2003 3. "Precious Things" Live session 1998. You may want to have the lyrics up on Precious Things as she's really experimenting with her voice and the lyrics can be difficult to fully understand. I've never looked them up and I still don't know the lyrics to this song, but who cares, it's just a wonderful ride with her and her very talented band.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Tori Amos was one of the top singer and songwriters of 90's. She and Sarah McLaughlin were the too quality female vocalists in the 90's. Very much liked by musical critics everywhere. Tori Amos is one of of my all-time favorite artist.

[@keithbate9405]

Natalie Merchant, PJ Harvey

[@stevem-h3562]

@@keithbate9405 Julianne Regan

[@keithbate9405]

@@stevem-h3562 Good for me a level below Lisa Gerrard, Liz Fraser. Natalie M, Polly Harvey, Mary Ramsey. Tori Amos etc.

[@sharmullins3894]

Silent All These Years and Crucify are two of my favorites of hers.

[@clarisaexplainsitall79]

Tori has been and always will be my favorite female musician.

[@meriannestoneback7436]

Mine too. ❤

[@laurabuer4714]

This song, as a daughter who loves her father into the depths of my soul, destroys me. This is love.

[@gregjanover741]

This will always be my favorite song of hers and it is just beautiful

[@dunringill1747]

You said it perfectly - Control and restraint. Tori could take the same song and the emotional journey would change, entirely depending on her performance mood at the time. Her live concerts were always mesmerizing and captivating. As a massive Kate Bush fan, I can say that Yes - a lot of Kate fans adore Tori as well. Tori Amos is an absolute force. Influenced by Kate, Tori is similar yet completely different. Where as Kate is an absolute technical genius of performance art, Tori will take you on THE most raw, emotional journey of your life. *FYI - Her first solo album "Little Earthquakes" is on my short list of absolute top tier masterpiece albums. Even if you don't react to it - DO NOT SKIP LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE ALBUM "LITTLE EARTHQUAKES". Then go look up every live Tori performance you can watch. Even if it is the same song but from a different tour. Seriously ... you WILL be pulled in.* I made it my business to see every early Tori Amos concert (near enough for me to drive to) from the very beginning of her solo career. She started in small venues, very often just her and a piano. As her popularity grew, so did her concert halls, stage size, and back up band. I think I preferred the early days with just her and her piano. Her performances were more emotional back then and indescribably intimate. I often sat very close to the small stage back then (often about 15 feet away from her).

[@SnoopySnoops1]

Her voice is so good...

[@danwhitehead8803]

More live Tori reactions! Singing live is where she’s in her element.

[@emarjamaa2276]

The entire album this song is on is amazing! She was the soundtrack of my high school years. Silent All These Years Crucify Little Earthquakes

[@MPMatott]

If you get a chance, look around for some of the live performances of "Caught A Lite Sneeze." She did it on MTV Unplugged for one and for that album's tour she would play the piano and harpsichord at different points in the song, going back and forth between the two DURING the song (there was a mic on top of each instruments - she even had a transition she did where she went slowly from one mic to the other, controlling her voice and volume and being a capella before fully turning and playing the other instrument) At one point I saw her playing BOTH piano and harpsichord at the same time. It was mind-blowing.

[@knitphen7232]

So glad you discovered her! Tori's music has been part of my life for more than 30 years now, and my life has been so much richer for it. There's so much in her catalogue for you to discover!

[@paulweiss3818]

The talent here is impeccable. One of the most emotional and perfect performances ever.

[@AdamAdams-g4m]

She is my absolute favorite singer ever..I have seen her 65 times starting in 94 she has been a daily part of my life for half my life and I can't be more grateful

[@IsabelleRSG]

Tori Amos is art. And this performance is definitely one of the best introductions anyone could have to her music and soul. It still gives me chills each time I see / hear it.

[@rootbox]

There are so many Tori Amos songs you need to hear! While your at it, Ani Difranco - anything (especially anything off "Living in Clip") You hit the nail on the head regarding the control she has...singers like Tori Amos, Ani Difranco, Paul Rodgers, David Draiman have such control of their instrument - pure talent, no gimmicks or gadgets. Always dynamic and make it look easy.

[@Rhiannon011]

I love Ani Difranco's "Not a pretty girl", most reactors wouldn't have the courage to play it, it seems.. That song got me through my horrdendous "lifetime movie" type divorce..

[@mattiusgabe7354]

Tori is amazing. She's very passionate and her live performances are spellbinding. I recommend her 1998 Sessions live performances (all songs are great, love IIEEE), Father Lucifer 1996 Letterman, "Blood Roses" 1999 Las Vegas, and too many more. Videos I love by her are Spark, Caught a Lite Sneeze, Jackie's Strength, Hey Jupiter. Tori has so much content.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

To say that I love her, is an understatement. She has her own certain power & grace. Beautiful creations that she offers. Every single one.

[@thundernels]

Any track from these concerts is worthy of review! Thanks!

[@GCOE63]

Every single person that hears her for the first time gets chills. She's one of a kind amazing.

[@cadleo]

Please do more Tori. Little Earthquakes is incredible front to back.

[@mcolford]

Hey, Sal -- I am so glad you enjoyed that. It's hard not to fall in love with Tori Amos when you watch that performance. It makes me cry every single time. So many great songs. i will echo Silent All These Years, Precious Things, Cornflake Girl (to hear her fantastic piano playing) and so many, many, more. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@RPMir]

Love seeing another Tori fan made. :)

[@Rhiannon011]

Tori's "Crucify" and "Silent all these years" from this same album are also fantastic. Every time I play this song (Winter) from Tori Amos's album "LIttle earthquakes", I feel it is the story of my Father and I. I"m sure many of us feel this way when we listen to it....

[@kinsey006]

Tori Amos has quite a few awesome albums! Later in her career she spent most of her efforts in the classical music genre, but the first 5 or 6 albums at least are phenomenal and quietly revolutionary.

[@leeannies-tears369]

THANK YOU MICHAEL ❤ I LOVE THIS SONG!

[@girlrebuilt]

You need to see Tori playing both the grand piano and a keyboard behind her at the same time. Her skill is just unsurpassed. One of the best life performances of any musician I've ever seen was Tori and a string quartet.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I would recommend the videos of either "God", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", or "Cornflake Girl"...

[@Pamela-si5fn]

More Tori. More Tori!!!! Live with the band!!! Love your reactions. ❤️❤️

[@BearClanMan1970]

"Winter" is an amazing song from an amazing artist! I once met Tori (she felt like a kindred spirit) and pass the hospital she was born in every few days. Her beautiful music carried me through the 90s. I hope you check out some of her powerful songs like "Spark," "China" or "A Sorta Fairytale." I am grateful to whomever suggested this song.

[@Amm1ttai]

Everything she does is amazing. Some favorites are Silent All These Years, Little Earthquakes, and Crucify.

[@JD-fn7qf]

“China” is a favorite of mine.

[@highheartwellness]

Such a beautiful song & performance. Great to see you react to it & appreciate it. Very few popular artists are able to do what Tori is capable of doing. There's sooo much more to explore from Tori. You might want to stay in this era with Silent All These Years, Crucify or China. If you want to jump around, check out videos Spark or Caught a Light Sneeze or A Sorta Fairytale.

[@robbiereacts22]

She is my favorite artist and I’ve seen her live over 50 times

[@ellenb2498]

Tori is a genius, and I am so glad you took a watch and listen. In addition to the other musical picks that have been mentioned already, please consider her cover of Smells Like Teen Spirit. Little Earthquakes is my desert island album, I could listen to it and sing along with it forever. Her concerts are above and beyond. I saw her on the Under The Pink tour, sat in the third row, and was spellbound.

[@gjh9299]

her covers are so good

[@peterdubois65]

Little earthquakes is an amazing album. Every track is worth checking out. Live and the original videos are beautiful. Been on my weekly play list since the week it was released.

[@AndrewFedge]

I "inherited" listening to Tori Amos from my older sisters, but I definitely credit Tori with being one of the artists in the 90s and 2000s who made it plain to me that an artist can have an album that's made the way she wants it all to be...and also those songs work amazingly well remixed into club/rave styles. And for a while there it seemed like every single she released had at least two DJs remixing things. I still have most of it in my iTunes library. :D ...also...damned if I wasn't singing along with this at about 80 percent lyric-correctness even though I haven't heard it in years. :D

[@jimwilcox2964]

If you can find Last Temptation of Tori recorded in Berlin Germany April 1994 give it a listen. And the intros between songs add a lot

[@scottNNJ]

Tori Amos (pronounced “ay-mus”) is one of a kind. Her lyrics, especially on the Little Earthquake album, are captivating and her use of tempo, volume, and breath is unmatched. “Crucify” and “Silent All These Years” (album versions) are fantastic with unique stories. When you’re ready (and you’ll know what I mean after you hear it), “Me and a Gun”, live version. She also did a one-of-a-kind remake of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, if you can believe it and want to venture down that rabbit hole.

[@DSALV76]

“Control and restraint at all the right times” is exactly right. Her dynamics are unlike anyone else. Yes, she is definitely influenced by Kate Bush, but also some very old ways of manipulating music/sound. So glad you discovered her. She definitely changed my life and remains deeply important. Cheers!

[@adamfstewart81]

Songs: Spark Tear in your hand Northern Lad Silent all these years Jackie’s Strength Precious things Girl

[@aaronandelise]

Absolutely fantastic song, performance, and reaction!

[@txhesser]

Thank you to Michael for requesting this artist and thank you Salvo for playing this video. I am a new fan and have added her to my playlist. This is such a fantastic way to be introduced to new music and seeing your reaction is the icing on the cake.

[@mikesmith-xv4vt]

That was a LIVE performance. Did you hear the audience at all during the song? No. Because we were all in awe over her. You can only sit back and be amazed.

[@hazelrush]

True. Because fans of artists like her show respect for the performers. Not at all like today.

[@julespa3937]

1993 this was the album I listened to over and over. My father was dying of cancer and I was a teenager (16). I played this song in particular a lot and still to this day it brings back a flood of emotions. I saw her live in 1997 and she was great

[@augustcanyon3438]

Tori will rock your world if you listen to more of her songs, not only does she have amazing talent and control but her lyrics are deeper than much of what you'll hear today from typical artists. Tori is unique.

[@gjh9299]

this album Little Earthquakes is a perfect album I love her heavy stuff, me and a gun is about the thoughts she has when being assaulted at gun point in real life. I saw her live in a small chapel she oozes sensuality

[@kharma7755]

Little Earthquakes is one of my all time favorite albums... You should check out her track, "Precious Things".. It's the most metal non-metal track ever!

[@jillplatte6370]

Still makes a tear come to my eye no matter how many times I listen to this song. Magical.

[@rickardroach9075]

The official music video for this song is also great: Tori at her most beautiful. _Cornflake Girl_ is arguably her biggest hit. Watch ‘em all!

[@drn13355]

I live in northern Wisconsin and this song always make me think of the cold and snow. I remember making snow forts until dark and then I would come inside half frozen and mom would have chili or hot chocolate or something. Miss my mom.

[@rareplaid]

Tori’s music changed my life ❤My all time favorite.

[@d.l.607]

Love Tori Amos. If you feel strong enough react to "Me and a Gun"

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Her story is from her life. True bravery! Must see live

[@aliceosako792]

Tor Amos is simply wonderful. You really need to hear both "Muhammad My Friend" ( _Boys for Pele_ ) to understand her sardonic humor, and "Me and a Gun" ( _Little Earthquakes_ ) to see her intensity and pain.

[@davidcox30004]

I first heard her just after this album came out. To say I’ve had a crush on her would be a massive understatement. I’ve seen her perform several times and she never disappoints. She is one of those once in a lifetime talents. Please react to more of her. She leverages all of her talents to the fullest. She is gifted beyond compare in every possible way musically. I’m so glad I grew up when I did to witness her along with so many other amazing artists.

[@jorvikaengelskvinna7157]

This song breaks my heart. It reminds me so powerfully of my relationship with my late father, who I loved above everyone. 18 years after he passed away and I still cry like a hurt child when I hear it.

[@dorothyannford8448]

You are the first reactor I've seen do Tori Amos. Please do more of her catalog! She is sooooooo good❤❤❤😊

[@JaneTheSeekerTarot]

You, Sir, got a sub for NOT pausing the video!! I can't watch reaction videos where they stop and start over and over. I know you don't have to do that! Andy and Alex never stop a song. You've got this! I listen to a little Tori and Aimee Mann every day... along with other amazing women singer songwriters.

[@davidkoblentz]

she is commanding... such a great performer... I listen to mostly metal (death metal etc.) but Tori in 94 in NYC (paramount theater) was the best concert I have ever seen... she is just that goddamn good

[@tinacook6225]

Me and a Gun always gives me chills, which is about Tori being a rape survivor.

[@carol-mariefleming8689]

I never get tired of this video. It's pure magic.

[@kuyaa74]

First time watcher on your channel but I been a tori amos fan since the early 90s and her very first song that I heard touched my soul. Her music continued to help me through alot of tough and dark times in my life and I'm forever grateful for her helping me get through it all. Her concerts are just as amazing in person.

[@ratter531]

Tori is a musical genius love her style and songs,

[@katequick3602]

This song always makes my a little teary thinking about my dad as well. Tori is a remarkable musician.

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

And then Ribbons Undone, about her daughter growing up.

[@SheaSF]

Thank you for not stopping and deconstructing in the middle of the performance. Liked and subscribed!

[@MT-or7lv]

Stunning

[@shell7528]

I absolutely love Tori Amos, please do more of her songs. The power of orange knickers is a great one haven't seen any reactions to it yet. Maybe I just can't find any.

[@sarahknehr1362]

Finally! Tori! Please do more Tori!