Julia Holter: Hello Stranger

We met up with Julia Holter during her recent tour and got a track down on film during her soundcheck. Her latest record, the excellent 'Loud City Song', is out now via Domino.
In her band was:
Andrew Tholl, violin
Chris Votek, cello
Danny Meyer, saxophone
Corey Fogel, drums

[@threeinfinity3943]

It feels like I'm in heaven when I listen to this. A great version of a perfect song.

[@mrfake675]

I hope there's heaven and it's filled with beauty......and I'm imvited

[@sombrereroloco15]

It reminds me of the boy I loved, and that he loves me, now he's a stranger. So Beautiful I remember This song makes me cry, it's so beautiful, she sings beautiful, and transmits with her song, that sensation and feeling of depth,. Of all his songs, this is the one I like the most, the violin is perfect, the tone, everything transports you to a state of peace, melancholy, spirituality. The melody is so deep and beautiful, it reminds me of the person I loved, and in the end you're left with nothing, only with yourself, to live in life, this song I hear it every morning as I walk through the woods by the lake being reflected by the rays of the sun, beautiful morning, melancholy, loneliness, sadness, beautiful deep song, makes you cry, makes you travel, you feel alive to breathe the fresh air, close your eyes and imagine your perfect life with the person you love most it is no longer The person you love is a complete stranger Hello stranger

[@philbrook5655]

Never has someone sounded so sad as they sing about how happy they are. Perfect interpretation of the song.

[@donaldbossert6294]

SO GLAD I STUMBLED APOND THIS COVER OF THE OLD CLASSIC, SO CALMING,

[@brookeinspired8032]

My boyfriend and I listen to this driving the coast of northern California 1 hwy this song is beautiful ❤️🥰 gives me chills

[@kerryt3868]

This is breathtaking, yet even more incredible is her "studio version" of this same song, "Hello Stranger" which she presents on her CD "Loud City Song." On the album version, there are "soft echoes" of her voice singing the backing harmony and chorus in the background. It is stunning.

[@lesleylawson103]

Thank you!

[@mefly50665]

Damn--what a superior version of this song!

[@deeliciousplum]

What a stunning performance. I love the space which the musicians have created for Julia's voice to unfurl and soar within.

[@jakubzdanewicz5794]

+the deeliciousplum What a stunning comment (of yours). So inspiring. Thank you

[@brianepps3540]

SIMPLY EPIC EXTREMELY EPIC GREAT TITANIC EPIC

[@stevesomodi]

Just discovered this version of this classic song, never heard of Julia before. Ist time I listened to it, I thought it to slow, the 2nd time the voice just floored me. The 3rd time, OMG!

[@allofeem]

Dear Julia & Bowlegs, I have always loved this magical song. Stripped of the beat, as you have done here, leaves the pure emotion of the song which is spectacular and powerful. Songs like this are a gift. There's no way a songwriter can make this happen on their own, a perfect combination of melody, lyrics, and the inflections given during the performance. Brought back tears, and I've heard this piece hundreds of times. Thank you, so very much.

[@birneybelfield1580]

Hi Julia Amazing song...gives me Shivers...just incredible!!!! Thank you!!!!! Birney

[@DanielJohnson711]

Beautiful rendition of the original. Thank you.

[@ander1009]

I'm so happy

[@BB_usmc]

This sound and feels like a dream that I don't want to wake up from.

[@barbozageraldo]

Just superb!!! Great voice ... Great performance ... Great musicians! Barbara Lewis will feel so proud for this performance ... for sure!

[@mortygwhiz]

Her voice is as clear as a bell.

[@paulacrater2115]

I love, love, love this version.

[@whotoinfinity]

Can't get enough of this... I'm back again...

[@ZackyDog]

It's refreshing when a young artist does an "old" classic like this. It's a sweet (and a little melancholy) rendition.

[@gizmoalexander9175]

I think I just found my new favorite musician! This arrangement is beautiful!

[@paulrooke441]

Amazing piece of music. Stumbled on it by accident - 10/10

[@Charente16560]

What an assured performance. A steely sure voice but, with real emotion and a gorgeous arrangement of this song. Well done Julia!

[@suebobhosonpepper5846]

I love the way you sang this song.

[@jackedson7854]

Really super new version or an old favorite song, shu bop shu bop my baby ooo

[@joelvoss1226]

Thanks, you really nailed it.

[@Hovermaster]

Didn’t expect this!! Pleasantly surprised !!

[@andrewb7519]

kudos to the sound techs (and the band, needless to say), this sounds spectacular

[@whotoinfinity]

I dig this... I dig it deep! I posted it to FB with the following: If you've ever driven within 100 miles of American Pop Music, you've no doubt heard "Hello Stranger" by Barbra Lewis. A summer staple from back in the day, waifting out of car windows in the D, and still as good as ever. That said if you've ever imagined what it would sound like if it were recorded in a part of the universe where everything looks and sounds like a Maxfield Parrish painting... Imagine no more.

[@cyndigallo7475]

Gill T , i hear you. Loved what you said.

[@yl3766]

well said, how's ur day now?

[@1220freddie]

how can one not be mesmerized by music that connects time with all one's senses?

[@doylegaines1319]

I'm not even sure how one can even understand what the heck you said! But she has a lovely voice.

[@georgetoledo4167]

I love the gentle touch of this song

[@brookeinspired8032]

On our coastal drive on the 1 hwy in northern California this is the first song we listen to as soon as we see the ocean this song is extremely special to us ❤️ magical

[@whtmasterd]

Superb rendition, a gifted set of musicians, your arrangement was daring for it's complex simplicity, the vocal sublime.

[@greeko25]

this is rather breathtaking ...!

[@sweetdickwilly3444]

When I hear it, I feel the spirit of my old homies gone and past RIP. Like I'm in a dream and we're cruising again in a lowrider pulling up slow. Smoke in the air out that low low...it's a good time all the time with my homies. Seems like a mighty long time.

[@songdanceman9881]

Ben Delgado lol this comment rules

[@thomashauer3436]

This is has me speechless.... thank you ❤

[@seeeliwww]

theres something in my eye , im not crying

[@alfredm7497]

Finally able to catch a deep breath today, amazing rendition. Thank you.

[@PaulsUriaz]

The coolest thing going round..astounding....

[@hughgabbard5116]

Elegant, somber. Wonderful.

[@udui1o173]

Another interpretation of a classic song by Barbara Lewis. I love the instrumental background it gives it a musical depth that is wide and a showcase of classical violin, soulful sax and a longing for the stranger who left with the voice of calling to the one that has come and gone with a blink.

[@cloribeiro3946]

Belíssima versão de Hello stranger, na voz de Júlia Holter! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🌈💕

[@treasurechest6002]

Beautiful vocal rendition and great band accompaniment!

[@arthurbojorquez3656]

It's what is expected from the artist of the 21st century, love it

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

Beautifully sung.

[@carlgrubbs1026]

Certainly a heavenly & refreshing take on an old favorite. Well done.

[@christopheroram3934]

This really touches my soul. She's on a par with Kate...

[@MrGusmend]

This song comes with gloomy morbid tones that will put the mortuary spectators to sleep and cry during my wake. It is perfect!

[@marjal54]

Simplement brutal. Pur extasi. Si la versió original de Barbara Lewis és extraordinària, aquesta de na Julia Holter és realment súblime, onírica. Thanks so much Julia, you sound like an angel.

[@my328ic]

Your voice has that beautiful resonating qualty. Crystal clear and pitch perfect. I would have loved to have heard this at the original tempo, You voice would bring a new quality to an old classic,

[@someofem]

Beautiful! You did it justice hon, and for this song, that's really saying something. ❤ One of the best love songs ever written.

[@dougg4011]

Love the Barbra Lewis version but since the first time I heard this a couple months ago I can't stop playing it. So mellow and haunting, an absolutely beautiful version.

[@packman1249]

WOW!!! Incredible pure voice!!! If that voice can't put you in a relaxed happy mood then nothing will!!!

[@RobinLaRoca]

I am SO excited about Julia Holter's new LP coming out tomorrow.

[@juanlopez-tk5wj]

Esta canción la escuché cuando salí de viaje con la persona que mas amé, aun recuerdo ese viaje y ese café tan Rico con esa persona 💓

[@warrenmilne8607]

Judith Holter is music and emotion at the pinnacle.

[@patpagano]

Absolutely Beautiful rendition. bravo Brava!

[@NEWTON8770]

SUPER VERSION, COMPLETE SOUND OF A GREAT OLD SONG. THANKS

[@caroljoclark9643]

LOVE it her style is unique and her voice is BEAUTIFUL

[@josephaiken5347]

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[@VC-fe4pl]

Even in it's original version this song hits you with a kind of sad but powerful emotion. This version takes that feeling to the max.

[@johnnyfarout]

about 10 times listening now

[@johnnyfarout]

it's a sweaty yes

[@joaobussab2933]

Amazing. Everything is very beautiful in this song in your voice

[@tommymeyer3404]

Incredibly haunting, absolutely beautiful rendition and performance. All of Juilia Holters album are great but this track is a definite favorite. Choice.

[@joecandor6145]

I like to listen to this song when I need to fall asleep right away! 🤭

[@themax316]

Wow. This totally blew my mind

[@Evoluciens]

That moment in between earth and haven

[@ginoperez4088]

Very well put......."EXACTLY"

[@caroljoclark9643]

Evoluciens I could not have put it better myself your statement is Lovely

[@jessiecanieso9541]

.

[@RobinLaRoca]

This is, frankly, stunning.

[@AlexandrePeres]

simply amazing

[@fannycraddock99]

Brilliant. So glad that I found this :)

[@vernhess1255]

My favorite version

[@augustineramachandran4477]

Superrrrrr voice. Best version heard so far

[@stevem7633]

heard this on the radio but didn"t know who did it, until now. Beautifully done song

[@jorgeolivar6526]

Fantastic , perfect interpretation of the song.

[@rodneyskinner7741]

"Class Act"

[@hipno2212]

hypnotic version...sensational

[@ElverGalarga-zc3iu]

Truely breathe taking vocals and music celestial

[@crayfishrock]

That is beautiful.

[@noveezy69]

She is so beautiful

[@heavendreamful]

Album in my collection, thanks for vid.

[@teddy36912]

Such a good interpretation. Brilliant.

[@koukouvania]

a so good version!

[@frensschuring1853]

Pure magic.....

[@Sim.Salabim]

SO beautiful =)

[@celsohenrique5901]

Uma das " MAIS BELAS " interpretação de Hello Stranger. Que bom que você existe " JULIA HOLTER ".

[@christopheroram1646]

Beyond lovely.

[@classof8685]

Beautiful version..

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Wow! This wld make Yvonne and Barbara proud!

[@henriqueserra9269]

Surpreende versão e de muito bom gosto

[@BrendaScuderi]

It seems like a mighty long time...💔

[@delmarboni2594]

VERY POWERFUL WITH THE ENERGY AND EMOTION

[@Jotage1950]

Me encanta como lo canta Ivonne Elliman pero el tema es tan hermoso que creo que me gustan todas las versiones me gustó la profundidad de las cuerdas y la voz al estilo Ennya que le da Julia Holter, te doy like y me suscribo y... Gracias por la música!!

[@jameswalker-ee3ou]

Just....Brilliant...!

[@adamnurdiansyah19641]

Simply Phenomenal

[@ManuelTavares]

This is just great ...

[@Nimbereth]

Amazing!

[@MadanKumarNagillu]

much love!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesburns9714]

Lovely rendition

[@claricebortolaci9030]

Extraordinário !

[@emielias694]

es preciosa, ella y su música

[@morganwardfilm]

so beautiful

[@charliefarlie770]

What A Singer Love it

[@giuseppeceleste5726]

Beautiful! Couldn't find a Karaoke version... I'd love to sing it this way...