is this what heaven sounds like?

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Piece: From The Start
Performed by: ‪@laufey‬ laufey.ffm.to/...
Transcribed by: My Sheet Music Transcriptions (mysheetmusictr...)
faq:
Q: how are you related to jacob collier? / A: i'm not, we just have the same last name
Q: how do you transcribe? / A: i use musescore for notation and 'Transcribe!' for beat marking, slowing down etc
Q: do you have perfect pitch? / A: no
Q: where can i suggest videos? / A: / discord
Q: what music do you listen to? A: open.spotify.c...
Q: why are some videos not transcribed by you? / A: sometimes other people submit transcriptions, most are commissioned from others who can do a better job than i can. i want to make sure you see the best transcriptions possible!

[@laufey]

This is so lovely George! Thank you 🤍

[@emma.george]

big slay 🤩

[@sophiespratt]

GEORG LAUFEY DATING CONFIRMED 🥵🥵🤩🤩

[@uwubutnotuwu8921]

Shoot yo shot George!!! Don’t be funblin this RAHhh

[@MiguelGuardiaMG]

Give him a chance

[@tobonic1232]

@@sophiesprattforget Taylor Swift, this is the real celebrity couple news I crave

[@pugetsoundchoralworks5196]

This channel introduced me to Laufey and now I'm seeing her on tour later this year... thank you George :)

[@thatfish2252]

OH MY GOSH SAME, FOR ME IT WAS SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

[@dhyanalva4752]

same dude but i live too far away to go to any of her concerts for now ;-;

[@justhreli1538]

​@@thatfish2252ohhhh sameeeeee

[@datmangotho9618]

me with Valentine 🫶🫶💕

[@whatscookinggoodlookin]

i would've gone too but tickets sold out in 30 mins 😭

[@ElmoRitter]

I feel like my boy George has a serious crush lol. Most of the videos are like unique or crazy pieces, then there's the monthly post of laufey being "heavenly"

[@amelia1507]

I don't mean this in an antagonistic way, but it is fully possible to appreciate musical talent without fancying people

[@wert5151]

But you can appreciate the music AND have a crush on her...

[@ElmoRitter]

@@amelia1507 are you trying to tell me with a straight face that you DON'T have a crush on Laufey????

[@jmeind]

well, to be fair, she is

[@lyze3373]

Bro I don’t blame him if he does (I severely relate)

[@shirtybackup7997]

i love her vowel shape on "harp." She makes it sound super young and to allow the R sound to swallow her word, yet still makes the word full and present.

[@ikwenmusic]

yeah kind of falls out of the normal “singing voice” and also on blah blah blah it’s pretty cool imo

[@cooliohoolio30]

i love reading people analyze her vocal technique like this- its cool af

[@denisnicholson2528]

It sounds "wrong", but that's what's so cool about it. She does it intentionally for effect. So well done. So cool looking back to when she wrote this and now she performs this at the Grammy's and with whole orchestras.

[@AntonVanDerSar]

to each his Dulcinea.

[@kieranray5340]

The George-Laufey love story continues

[@GeorgeCollier]

I have eyes for one person only and that is Arturo Sandoval.

[@greasybastard602]

​@@GeorgeCollierThe things he can do with those lips though

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

@@GeorgeCollier keep telling yourself that...

[@GeorgeCollier]

@@unacuentadeyoutube13Fight me for Arturo

[@poggersquirrel583]

@@GeorgeCollierooooh George has a crush on heeeeerrrrr

[@rome8180]

Her accuracy on all those notes during the scat solo is insane. Even really great singers will flub or blur a few notes when they're doing a complex vocal run. But everything is distinct and pitch perfect.

[@listwanites]

It's accurate because the notes are premeditated. That's the version you'd hear on the record and on her live performances. On the other hand, most scat solos, especially from the earliest eras of jazz, were made out of improvised imitation of instruments such as saxophone. The 'fumbling' or 'blurred notes' that you mentioned are probably imitated microtones produced by the instrument.

[@planetrami]

I loved reading this comment

[@totallynotpaul6211]

I mean this probably isn't her first or even fiftieth recording of it.

[@lady.joliie]

i remember the first time you posted her and i’ve fallen in love her voice all over again

[@MiguelGuardiaMG]

X2

[@aayushyadav3365]

X3

[@eliashernandez9586]

X4

[@yaersacks5277]

On the sunny side of the street

[@yuckyballoon]

Grab your coat and get your hAaAaat

[@commentbs]

Goosebumps. Her voice is really indescribably soothing and heavenly.

[@brownie3454]

it’s mid

[@dong-yunmin304]

something wrong? youve commented this on two other comments😭what is bro hating for@@brownie3454

[@aeaeaeaeaeaeae1564]

@@brownie3454 You cannot do better buddy 😭

[@brownie3454]

@@aeaeaeaeaeaeae1564 i can reliably do upper mid but this is as mid as it gets

[@aeaeaeaeaeaeae1564]

@@brownie3454 I'll cope with you since I too can't sing that great

[@pattongilbert]

Laufey’s the best. One of my favorite music artists now.😊

[@jasoncallaghan6045]

Same!!! Best voice I’ve ever heard

[@MrSteelyDaniel]

Wow! What a beautiful voice and such amazing control and range. Thanks so much George :o

[@brownie3454]

she’s mid

[@user-cv7nv7cn6g]

@@brownie3454 🥸

[@michaels413]

@@brownie3454- only listens to the same mumble rap all day

[@connorcheng7519]

I don't know if you get comments like this often, but you have single handedly saved my band's cover performance of this song that I needed to learn in just 8 hours. The chart helped a ton, and I really appreciate you for covering this beautiful song.

[@uniworkhorse]

that's so clutch LOL

[@Itsundiscovered]

If it’s any help she has released the sheet music now

[@macmanmanny3983]

So it went well? you guys nailed it?

[@connorcheng7519]

@@macmanmanny3983 We did! At least in my eyes! Super fun too

[@mrblack5145]

Wow. I'm blown away. Why have I slept on Jazz so long..!? Shes incredible and I'm throwing myself down a Spotify rabbit hole as i type this.

[@pentapox1280]

Never doubt the jazz

[@BacatauMania]

I'd look into bossa nova if you liked this one

[@GizzyDillespee]

Yeah this is like Human Nature turnt bossa nova, more than straight jazz... but it's on the jazz spectrum🤣

[@svnsparks]

bussa bussa

[@gffg387]

@@svnsparks don't say that

[@RudahD]

As a brazilian, it's always interesting for me seeing people from other countries, especially on the north emisphere, falling in love with bossa nova (u guys remember Tom Jobim with Frank Sinatra, or The Girl from Ipanema right?). It's a shame that even in Brazil bossa nova, or MPB, is not a famous genre anymore. Anyway, she makes it justice. Beautiful playing, singing and super cute. Fly on girl!

[@cooldebt]

I think bossa nova is alive in (Japanese) vgm - young people seem to really like it (not just old people like me). If you look at The Consouls (Australian group) audience which spans a few continents, the fans all really enjoy the bossa tunes eg Galdin Quay, New Wave Bossanova (yes, it's a tautology but the composer is Japanese so we'll forgive him) etc I think for a while people cringed because it became associated with 'elevator music' but the use in vgm has somewhat overcome the stigma!

[@mariannec2322]

I recommend her other song too, kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4fYlYWseKiBfJo

[@xurubo6437]

po é literal bossa nova em ingles, mt doa

[@afreezaphorogiancossack2194]

Oh we will never forget. Not all that many South American performers make a big hit here in the US but we love them regardless. Bebel forever! Down tempo forever!

[@Zura_Lanch]

this song reminds Jobim, which should be ultimate compliment in my opinion for any composer.

[@levim24]

It must have been over a year ago now that George posted a video of her singing Sunny Side of The Street and I was hypnotized by Laufey's voice. Now, she is undoubtedly my favorite musician. I love all of her songs, which I can say about no other artist. Her music has also helped me cope with life and unwind after stressful days. Hearing her music has been life-changing for me, and I'm so glad George introduced us to her.

[@emmbeesea]

The singing of an angel. Seamless, classy, and effortless. 👌

[@theosib]

NICELY DONE! Many technically skilled youtubers can play covers very well but don't write very interesting original songs. That is definitely not the case here. This is a beautifully written bossa nova song with actually interesting lyrics.

[@TocaUkulele]

I've got Bossa Nova feelings

[@rej6419]

I’ve never heard any of laufey’s work, and when she started singing my jaw literally dropped to the floor

[@CSLWoodward]

Such a beautiful melody! First time hearing this and I'm mesmerised.

[@LadyVenus125]

Wow. She has such an angelic and different voice. I love it.

[@vinslungur]

She can go sooo low too! And her control is perfect.

[@LadyVenus125]

@@vinslungur Yes! I wish I could sing like that.

[@anji6524]

acoustic guitar and laufey is like hot chocolate infront of a fireplace, it just brings a different kind of comfort that you can't get anywhere else

[@geoffthomson1686]

Yes it warms up your insides :)

[@BetterLiveMusic]

thought u were talkin about her looks not her vibe lol

[@corinamorga9890]

HOW IS HER VOICE SO BEAUTIFUL OMG

[@L1nk2002]

Some people are just gifted

[@AndrewFaust-x1e]

Her vibrato is beautiful. ❤️

[@katalayitata2880]

That mouth solo..!!! especially 1:38 jazzy!!!!

[@knastera]

That is some serious soft jazz. Well done.

[@Pratozoo]

Example how simplicity can be beautiful

[@casualcadaver]

The rhythm is quite sophisticated , and those are not basic chords by any measure . This was a cutting edge New Jazz syle from the 60s and jazz is not simple lol

[@1974kizz]

Been waiting four decades for this voice. Absolutely amazing talent.

[@kadambarik9876]

was introduced to laufey by this channel and never been more grateful in my life, she’s insanely talented and i only want the best for her 💗💗

[@ellanbaker2508]

This is so cool, I love her dynamic range toooo

[@ryanberry05]

One of my faves, modern female Sinatra with bossa nova tones, Laufey is a queen

[@vinslungur]

Average Icelandic person be like

[@punkbjork]

​@@vinslunguriceland is full of amazing musicians like björk, sigur rós and emilíana torrini

[@penguindrum264]

Not only do I love Laufey's voice, I love the variety of articulations in her voice.

[@RevitMechanical]

Such an underrated musician. She has such a talent and set of skills that she almost make you envious of her.

[@BedroomPianist]

i think i'm in love

[@956-Metal-Gear-Musician]

She has a beautiful voice

[@DJ2Play9]

This song reminded me of my love for my father. Things like these slightly remind me of those great days. Thanks George. Thanks Laufey.

[@play4dc]

Laufey continuing her one woman attempt to bring back bossa nova.

[@Villiarth]

Incredible dude! I got so many chills listening to this! Hugs from Brazil, love you work.

[@iamrjdennis]

Absolutely heavenly! 💛

[@loop5415]

This is ridiculous.. how beautiful it is

[@gentlespirit4]

Beautiful music performed by the lovely Laufey. 🗣🎼🎵🎶🎸💖

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

1:18 this is so lovely george collier, thank you, and also I am pretty sure that "the" in "from the start" is a c and not a Bb . I shouldn't have mentioned it but here I go, thank you I love your videos it is so good to see music and sheet music with it

[@tonylovesmusic]

Laufey just has just a beautiful voice...

[@rangarajanbharadwaj7463]

You can't hide your crush any longer George

[@Brainrape_memes]

This is what pure talent and practice looks like. She hits every note perfectly without any autotune. Also I love the fact that she is bringing back jazz and unique music to this day

[@deepu_btbx]

Heavenly indeed ❤

[@emielrous303]

Mesmerizing

[@brycewalburn3926]

George is crushing again

[@neeljahan262]

Live laugh love Laufey!

[@deepu_btbx]

I see he's still not over Laufey 😂😂

[@geoffthomson1686]

Suits me :)

[@dalesaco1998]

after thousands of times listening to your songs... I just knew the correct way to pronounce your name lmao

[@sohrab3637]

That's pure simplicity and pure joy 👍🏻🤘🏻 Sounds like Walt Disney's OSTs from old old times

[@deaf19830]

Just discovered this young lady, and wow, what a voice ! Thanks for Sharing George. (had to edit) At first I thought she was singing to pre-recorded music, but she’s got some real talent, she’s actually playing this instrument and well disciplined, what a balanced person she is. Wow ! Thanks again.

[@jameshawkins5621]

What a voice

[@diegoalonso7119]

The fact that you transcribed the vocal vamping is just amazing!

[@malyntanseco]

I listen to Laufey every day. I go to bed singing her songs in my mind and wake up still singing her songs in my mind. Very addicting.

[@opus5770]

such a beautiful and rich natural vibrato, like a warm blanket

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

Imagine if this popped up in one of Beato's Spotify Top 10 listens. He'd die happy on the spot.

[@corinamorga9890]

I LOVE HER VOICE IT SOUNDS SO ANGELIC

[@AmeliaRose1212]

She is balm for my soul. Her writing, arranging, singing. Just perfect!

[@zeovart5235]

This is so... "vibey" if that makes sense. The guitar is so calm, and the singing is just... perfection.

[@Arriscraft]

wow so young and so talented !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emj-music]

Keeping my favorite ship alive. George and Laufey! Hahaha

[@TatayNiElias]

Not just the voice. The chord progressions, the voice dynamics, the stops, the rhythm. Everything is splendid!

[@DonovanPresents]

I love her voice as well! 😊🥰

[@Yorithegrt]

love this song so muchhh

[@Raxerm]

The whole thing is enchanting, but the scat phrase bar 62 until 65 is my favourite.

[@Zamstein]

Sweet, I subscribed and liked.

[@theshadow7201]

Indeed beautiful. And I like the music too.

[@rosetodaro5081]

Laufey has been sent to earth to bring joy and happiness to all

[@nikulchin7451]

Since hearing Laufey for the first time on George's channel I've gathered some musicians and together we made a cover of her song Valentine, which I gifted to my girlfriend on you guessed it... Valentine's day. Hopefully soon I'll upload it here on KZbin! Much love to George, Laufey and this wonderful community

[@maxximilian__]

@laufey 's voice makes me want to sob every time I listen

[@asdqwezxc5815]

I actually discovered laufey through you, so I am really happy for this. Thank youu

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

Sooo beautiful ‘

[@chaoswizard1782]

Beautiful voice

[@valentinbonnarde9345]

Especially the scat part is so calming

[@cxcccccc-f6y]

She's writing a whole new repertoire of jazz standards. It's great.

[@Loammello2]

This is bossa nova, not jazz.

[@vinslungur]

​​@@Loammello2Well you're both half right. Bossa nova is a combination of cool jazz and samba (I definitelly knew this and didn't google the answer. I promise! 😉) AFAIK samba and jazz are not very popular in Iceland which makes her even rarer.

[@denominator208]

@@Loammello2 Fool!

[@geoffthomson1686]

@@denominator208 Ouch !

[@chadrew6]

She may have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.

[@samm7b5]

Georgie falling in love by Laufey again

[@9legs2success]

Im awestruck. Your voice is incredibly melodious

[@vinslungur]

If every singer could sing like Laufey then Autotune would go bankrupt

[@_JOE-DAN]

I mean, yeah no question. Valentine live at Harpa concert hall is even more so in my opinion. Just a jaw dropping performance. That’s not to mention her live symphony versions…

[@rmhchef42]

loved seeing you in Austin! Started following you on TikTok about three years ago! So proud about how you’ve succeeded. All the best!

[@Etherealsence]

love you Livvy❤

[@adm_ezri]

she's Laufey, pronounced lāy-vāy

[@rjw9999]

Beautiful. Appreciate the transcription. A beautiful young talent writing, playing, singing and scatting beautifully. Maybe there is still hope for the human race. I love it. ❤

[@justanotheranhedonicguy5132]

Even if George is not really in love with her...I can see the appeal. This is so odd and unique in such a good way it's crazy. The voice, everything is perfect. I've identified 0 areas of opportunity in this performance. Crazy.

[@ericgelders]

Sweet delicate little groove - got me hooked, very wholesome to my ears!🥰

[@_munkykok_]

The news says that 97% of Heaven experts agree, but I can't tell what's true anymore.

[@michaelaelisabeth8077]

honestly i discovered laufey a little over a year ago bc of a cello vid george posted and im so glad she's finally receiving the recognition she's always deserved

[@maleldil1]

Such strong Bossa Nova vibes from this one, and this is coming from a Brazilian!

[@dreadformer]

yuuuuuup that strumming pattern is classic

[@tobonic1232]

Shame you won’t be able to hear her over all the trumpet fanfares you claim will also be in heaven :,(

[@dannysullivan3951]

Fabulous. Thanks very much, especially for tab/music. lovely.

[@vinisilva7051]

Brazilian bossa-nova vibes❤🇧🇷

[@bocatadenata]

Wonderful. I love the way you caress our ears.

[@manuelcardoso7595]

Please transcribe that one recording of Julian Bream playing jazz. The most famous one. And name the video: for those who say classical musicians can't play jazz

[@MinahRamandrosoa]

goosebump

[@inesis]

❤🎶George Collier has a girlfriend!❤🎶George Collier has a girlfriend! ❤🎶🤣

[@_ramar]

this gives off adventure time music vibes and i love it

[@frederikmathisen7357]

I think I finally get how One-Direction and Justin Bieber fan girls felt hearing their songs. Because even though I know she isn't singing about me, and is way out of my league, I'd still like the song to be about me

[@KeljuIvan]

What a cool piece! Thanks for playing!

[@superbear9569]

Good job she's not got an OnlyFans. George's palms would 100% blistered.

[@gregsLyrics]

OMG - real singing! How refreshing there is no autotune fake crap. Bravo, bravo.