Kimbra - "Cameo Lover" (Live at Sing Sing Studios)

[@kyoakmusic]

12 years later I still come back to this. This entire session is an absolute gem. Stellar performances!!

[@cereyza]

the last time I watched this was like 5 years ago so coming back to this hit me like a truck 🥲 been with her since this era and I miss it so much

[@kyoakmusic]

@@cereyza the constant evolution of her creative endeavors is incredible, but this era is my sweet spot too ;)

[@saschah1098]

Why does this sound so much better then all her album releases? Are they mixed to death? Loved her natural voice and performance so much I wish she had an album of theses sessions 😢

[@chris21taylor]

Her voice turns beast live! Better than the studio version by miles!

[@giulianaochoa3185]

Chris Taylor YESSS

[@logicbomb11]

Yeah she shines it in much more colourful ways. Amazing how easy it seems for her to control her sound.. sounds like it came from the studio.

[@palynodie5]

@@logicbomb11 Probably because it is. This is edtited AF, you can clearly see the jump cuts.

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@palynodie5 "This is edtited AF" It's multiple takes, certainly, but it still sounds better than the studio version which has a horrible production and sounds very "flat" and much worse despite having the luxury of *unlimited* takes! Why must producers ruin songs?! Whoever produced & mixed this did a much better job than the studio version IMO, this version sounds much more sparkly and "alive" (even with KZbin compression on it).

[@michaelrocks9879]

Anyone else think she is just so crazy beautiful?? Gosh she's pretty 😂

[@SerOuroboros]

Michael Rocks right!

[@maonguzamaki3797]

lyk a angel..

[@alpineassault]

Michael Rocks Yep. Was seriously starting to fall in love with her because of watching these live performances too much lol.

[@IAMSOUND99]

yeah she has sexy arms

[@Skycube100]

EVERYTIME, Everytime I watch a performance or an interview of her... I tend to gradually MELT, I REALLY WANNA HUG her coz of how BEAUTIFUL SHE IS

[@eris5210]

I loved this era of Kimbra

[@joewilson9962]

Me too. It's like she felt some intense urge to change up her style on subsequent releases, and the direction didn't mesh with my expectations, not that my expectations mean a damn thing.

[@highland_persuasion]

This and her second album were her at her most dynamic.

[@janossario3527]

Time flies! Kimbra was only 20 years old here and is still amazing.

[@we_be_nerds3601]

Just saw her tonight and she's still killer live!

[@julioamador157]

That's actually insane she did Vows at like 19 I didn't know that wow

[@gc6791]

when an artist masters singing live and makes it sound miles better than her originals you know she's incredibly special and talented!

[@anthonyortiz752]

Exactly.

[@palynodie5]

I don't know what it is, but it's definitely not live. Jump cuts everywhere.

[@Nimtrix]

@@palynodie5 Lol, never heard of a multi camera setup? The audio was recorded live.

[@palynodie5]

@@Nimtrix Thank you good sire for educating a pissant like myself. So I suppose the multi camera setup explains this jump cut at 0:27 then. And all the others for that matter.

[@palynodie5]

@@Nimtrix ooooh I think I know what the problem is. You actually don't know what a jump cut is. Awwww cute. Next time look stuff up, before answering?

[@edamommy2339]

Holy Shit her voice is flawless in this live performance.

[@palynodie5]

*in this heavily edited to make it look live studio performance.

[@eahamta7698]

@@palynodie5 lmao u really have free time to make obvious comments

[@sandraperez2238]

Just randomly remembered how good this version is.

[@breckmaverick3190]

She deserves more appreciation man, her voice is amazing

[@mariayngadavila3199]

Breck Maverick that is absolutely right

[@michelemichele7178]

It's not just your voice I mean everyone's saying her voice or voice yeah her voice is Way beyond her years and beyond talented especially for one person what she can do with it is again beyond the skill of someone her age usually.... But she's also she's got this grace and confidence and comfort with herself and freedom and that's what you need as an artist you really express your gifts and she's just oh my God she's just so free..... Oh my God I'm devastated by her.... that's what it is

[@michelemichele7178]

Her voice... It should say not your voice.... But the last thing I was saying was that basically she's beyond mature she's evolved EVOLVED!! 🎯💯

[@kalexambing2507]

Kimbra deserves a Grammy for her songs!

[@rodriscookies]

Kalexambing i know!!! :)

[@josephripalda2956]

God I miss the early 2010s. Indie scene was amazing

[@andrew-11]

@@bebussound7991 i respectfully disagree. music has never been better, and more widely accessible. work out of your negative cycle.

[@Burrelly25]

Her music is way better with an actual live band.

[@MalachyNixon]

+Jordan Burrell (Burrelly25) My thoughts exactly

[@ferdererlkonig2987]

Yeah, definitely a great live perfomer.

[@theothertroll]

This isn’t exactly live 😬

[@palynodie5]

@@theothertroll yup I was wondering when I'd see someone else commenting about that fishyness. Not live at all.

[@4174j]

I love how she grabs her hair @3:56 as she gets totally into the ending of the song

[@yareztyjajaja2357]

someone else 2021 who misses this kimbra?💖🥺

[@kindaarthur]

She is like pitch perfect. You can't hear a part in which she goes off key because it's live. It's perfect. I love her. Well, we all do.

[@palynodie5]

It's not live

[@STALKER777LK]

​@@palynodie5 please.

[@palynodie5]

@@STALKER777LK 0:27 1:21 1:38 1:44 you're welcome. Those are jumpcuts example, there are a few more here and there. Maybe the sound is live, but then this video is definitely no proof of it.

[@palynodie5]

@@STALKER777LK to clarify : she has a great voice and is very talented. I have no doubt she deserves all the praises, and besides who am I to criticize. Again, maybe the sound *is* live and not altered. But the vid does not help.

[@STALKER777LK]

@@palynodie5 got you There is a filter in the mic But that's it

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Have been watching this SingSing session for ten years now. Still as perfect as the day I stumbled on it in 2010. Perfection by the band, kimbra, the filming and mix!

[@crazy4HungerGames]

I don't know why, but her counting off the next verse at 1:15 was precious.

[@myperspective5091]

This is her best song.

[@meeverything3082]

Goosebumps :::: she sounds Michael Jackson 2:29-2:39 ❤️❤️❤️

[@marinasalas6731]

Lol

[@acv2z]

For real

[@youcantkeeprunninginandout7240]

BRUH

[@SilverBelle-dg7jk]

Ok good I’m not the only one who thinks she sounds a little like MJ sometimes! I thought I was alone in this

[@TheMidnighthue]

KIMBRA IS THE BEST DISCOVERY I HAVE EVER MADE ..... THATS SAYING A WHOLE LOT love you kimbra

[@zotar9279]

Best version of this song and possibly the best one of this awesome performance, come on youtube what the f***.

[@julianwilliams8630]

FINALLY FIXED

[@zotar9279]

About time!

[@boy.interlinked]

Only thing wrong with it that the guy isn't at the end of it. ;) XD It's super amazing, though.

[@binipaz]

I had the amazing chance to hear her perform this song live. It was honestly the best live performance of any artist I've ever seen. She's just bursting with energy!

[@kirrinuchis]

I miss this era of Kimbra, I dig her new stuff but this, this I'd just good music and energy.

[@kingpopsickle3843]

she's like a red rose if human

[@damagi123]

Beautiful

[@steelriva]

And here I am again 13 years later .. this song resonated with me then and it still does today.

[@ddelfao]

3:44 The way she says "Won't you" kills me every time.

[@willyshostrom6322]

this live version blows out the video, she's Way into it, so pretty!

[@niagurl4072]

She has some serious ass talent and who ever disliked this video is crazy

[@Stevenaramburo]

Sometimes I dislike videos because a like is just not enough xD

[@lj3622]

This is nonstop baby You've got me going crazy You're heavier than I knew But I don't want no other You're my cameo love Only here for a moment or two You stay inside that bubble With all of your trouble In your black hole You turn from the skies You dance with your demise I'll be here when you come home We've all gotta break down Let me come and break down, there with you 'Cause everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart and let me pull you out Everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart and let me pull you out of here I've got high hopes baby But all you do is take me down to depths that I never knew You've got two arms baby They're all tangled in ladies of the black skies posing blue Let go of your mother And turn to your brother Not a long gone lover's noose Sometimes baby the hardest part of breaking Is leaving pieces behind you Oh we've all gotta get by Let me come and hold you high, with you 'Cause everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart and let me pull you out Everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart and let me pull you out of here Open up your heart to me The sun won't shine if you're not looking Baby love is all that you need When everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open, open, open Everyday's like talking in your sleep Love is like a silhouette in dreams Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart and let me pull you out Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart, open up your heart Open up your heart, open up your heart

[@noobkilla3]

lol wrong song but okay

[@shinhatiwolf_]

@@noobkilla3 this is the right song lollll

[@MrBird-tb7zn]

love the way she counts 1 , 2

[@JonathanDavisKookaburra]

love how she is never trying to be anyone but herself... unlike pretty much every one of her contemporaries

[@frankielambardo9268]

I've watched this video 50 times in a row, WTF. Somebody Stop Me!

[@davidebardelle3971]

when she screams at 3:10 she definitely open up my heart.

[@kdrangej]

How iconic Live at Sing Sing Studio is, the red dress, the musicians and the acoustic music is just top class. Such an amazing artist!

[@maledrops]

How can she be so flawless? Every little thing she does is perfect..she even spells bubble as if it's a real bubble..

[@dodie5466]

She's amazing! And I love how she gets lost in her singing. A true artist.

[@hyeonjinpark3800]

I was watching her, my eyes stuck, she puts so much passion and emotion into the song... wait, my heart is about to blast...!!! I want to dance and move like her! (but am in the library...!)

[@someoneelse5338]

When she hit some of those absolutely golden notes, my eyes spontaneously produced tears?! Kimbra is a Vocalmancer!

[@etimodnar]

My intention was the write up worksheets for school tomorrow and listen to Kimbra at the same time. So. Distracted. She's mesmerising!

[@RalfLek]

0:23 No more words

[@emkplayboy6]

How many years later since I first discovered kimbra and here I am back at this video in 2023

[@Causticghoul]

I love how she know when to be subtle with her voice and not always sing dramatically

[@miataman89]

better live than produced!!!

[@iosonoi.7132]

+Diego Villatoro I agree, I looked up this song in many actual live scenarios and she can't hit the notes.

[@MaestroSmoke]

Please, regale us with your amazing voice if you can do such a better job. Maybe you too will someday earn a Grammy. Listened to her live, she can, in fact, hit the notes. Everybody's gotta be shitty on the Internet.

[@Ducatisatva]

All music is technically produced. And Kimbra can hit all the high notes. But her voice is imperfect but in a way that brings a beautiful human element to her art. And it is so very hard with her range to do it all the time on a consistant basis. Some of her live performences are stronger then others. And you can see her giving it her all during an extended set to try and make the most of what is a very hard task. She also uses production to make the most of her voice and to also create great sounds with effects and looping etc. But the product that comes out shows such a dedication and genius and true emotional expression. Now I have watched all the Sing Sing songs very close and indeed there seems to be some points where you can tell they were not all done in one take. Indeed the performances are amazing and almost would be superhuman of her to pull off in a simple one take each continuos session. But there is enough in these songs to show her talent clear enough to democtrate how great and artist she really is. And to me live Vs. Studio with Kimbra is kind of a strange thing to try to compare. They are like two different animals. Her production prowess and creativity in the studio make reproduction of the songs live almost impossible. So she has to work up almost a whole other arraignment and version for the live experience. And she does it well. Now forget everything I wrote and everything you are thinking and just listen and enjoy! Breath and listen, breath and listen, repeat.

[@Ducatisatva]

Well I think the camera being seen in the shots might not be as much of a problem as you say. Most of the shots have the glass behind her in them so they are all at very similar angles. There is a quick shot or two with the Drummer in the background that was clearly shooting toward where the majority of the shot were shot from. Of course there is also a few of the very wide pulled back shot which are also different. You are right about the parts that are one take and amazing. As far as autotune well she does use some help on some of her vocals to a much lessor extent in some of her other work. In some interview she has openly talked about that. Not the same as autotune but in the same sort of help to the voice. Let's face it, now in days all the artist use some of this kind of help. But there is plenty of livew footage of Kimora all over youtube which shows how genuinely amazing her voice and range really are. Even though they are not really simply live tracks but are done with multiple takes the sing sing sessions are still some of my favorite videos of hers where the version is still done in a improvised way of live songs. I really love Good Intent and Plain Gold Ring the most. But all are so great and I love just watching her movements and facial expressions along with the sound. I think these sessions will become historic as eventually she reaches a very high point in her career.

[@johnappleseed8369]

I hope the next album is stripped back with a live band like this!

[@azix2915]

One of those 'singers' who can actually sing :) Love her! This song can't get out of my head

[@erasmyisalgue6081]

She deserves the same recognition as Lorde

[@toyahjensen7531]

She is where Lorde got it from... 🤷‍♀️

[@ILWhales]

Oh my gosh. I love her. Even her: "1, 2, 3..." 1:14 is amazing.

[@tessamohammed]

I could watch this a million times, never get tired

[@luna-qy5fg]

TBH I never listen to the studio version of this song. I didn't even get into this song until I heard this version and I'm obsessed.

[@stevestevenson8899]

I dunno what her studio/directors are doing, but they need to make better use of this girl's talent.

[@zomgseriosuly]

Guy at 0:51 in the blue and white shirt with red suspenders is totally underrated

[@TechGently]

One of the few new artists I'd listen to, learned about her from her video with the guy that sounds like Genesis's next lead singer. I'm a 70's guy approaching 50 and mostly a classic rocker but her voice is new and original.

[@Agnoiologist]

First thing I thought when I heard Gotye for the first time too

[@arnavranka4510]

A comment from 8 years ago?!

[@TechGently]

@@arnavranka4510 Amaaazing, yes if you look, there are a lot of comments from 8 years ago. The internet didn’t start just recently,

[@arnavranka4510]

@@TechGently I know. It is just astonishing how long the internet has been here, and even more astonishing to get a reply from you within minutes

[@kentucky_ken]

Whether this song is live or not or even in acoustic version, I love this song. Why is she so underrated? Love this girl.

[@LWSJS]

This woman needs to recognised a lot, lot more. Such an amazing voice.

[@Zayn721]

2:30 is CRAZY cause she sounds exactly like Michael Jackson. Jesus Christ Kimbra.. great job on this, definitely better than the original.

[@keyzone72]

Oh man! You’re right! I never noticed that similarity before.

[@gustavogustoken]

Es verdad, suena muy Michael Jackson, tremendo como canta esta mujer.

[@jewels2799]

I am so happy to hear an artist that can SING live. Not just lip sync. She actually sounds better live.

[@RobDaFob]

I imagine sitting in a jazz club, with very dim lights, drinking an iced glass of hard liquor and smoking a cigarette watching her perform this song live.

[@GiratinaGX]

She's amazing as always

[@HareithFadhila]

02:56 until 03:12 is pure bliss to the ears 😍😍😍

[@vanessat3781]

I love This Woman Everything about her & those High notes she Hits 😩🙏 Such Talent

[@wait4tues]

I've never seen a woman speaking or singing as a beautiful thing the way that i see kimbra singing. She isn't just gorgeous. There is something innately beautiful in the way her lips spell the words and her mouth plays the notes. I wish I could meet this girl and just spend time talking with her listening to her speak.

[@HMNtrchWSdnidAbnkL0N]

Beside the ridiculous amount of talent, 1:14-1:25 is straight heart melting. Simply the sexiest 11 seconds ever. Big-ups to the cameraman and who ever produced this.

[@vldt5934]

Her music is really beautiful, and her voice as well. I love her, she's amazing. ♡

[@nikeolabass]

So classy...a very blessed girl, in every way. There's no words to describe your talent. A fan from Brazil.

[@Wikijojo1]

im here just for the way kimbra says "bubble" 0:22 PS: 1:16 sexiest countdown ever

[@bridareis7883]

YES!

[@timothyhall7606]

Thought it was just me who loved that little countdown number.....

[@SMPMS8389]

Buhbull

[@poppingballoons6830]

onejjj it sounds like that because she trying her hardest and it's good

[@TigerNZ]

Your on point love.

[@karupe9982]

My autogenerated playlist went from Hayley Williams new material to this gem from a decade ago, and i cant believe Kimbra is actually two years younger than Hayley, she has this way of dressing and carrying herself that made me think she was the oldest one of them both! (i always search for the birthdays or when they started doing music just for curiousness and than i found this lol)

[@iwatchvloggers]

Kimbra doesn't sound like anyone in my opinion. What makes Kimbra, Kimbra is that she has such a wide vocal range that no once can really compare to.

[@natalielopez6562]

Kimbra sounds much better Live, more soul and feeling in it! Love you Kimbra you are a source of inspiration!

[@nrrdpanda]

Close your eyes at 2:29 - 2:34. Michael jackson is who you hear.

[@nrrdpanda]

***** ;)

[@nrrdpanda]

***** haha yeah it's crazy

[@elrrapage]

*****

[@darkseid2021]

That's creepy, good catch

[@radiotete1e278]

holy crap yes.

[@김정인-r5r]

she is gorgeous

[@wileycoyote1932]

Thank you great creator spirit for allowing me to live long enough to discover Kimbra.

[@thefashionmanic]

Yer hun I think Kimbra is like the only artist where her live music is EVEN BETTER!

[@Alejandro-wc5qd]

omg I just love kimbra and her amazing voice

[@emkplayboy6]

Kimbra is fucking awesome!

[@kayleecaudle527]

The band looked like they were having such a great time 😂

[@lifeisstr4nge]

What a nice song. Just heard it for the first time today.

[@LeftFootOfPodolski]

Better than the studio version by a country mile. She has an incredible voice 😮

[@aanyla6746]

:( WHEN ARE WE GONNA BE ABLE TO VIEW THIS GEM (I literally come back randomly 4-5x a month thinking it would play suddenly but it has yet to do so!)

[@dtomsett]

aanyla CONGRATS!!!

[@monkeyman123321]

Actually her live are VERY different from albums. But in a good way because she experiments and has fun with songs. So a lot of her performances are one of a kind.

[@junjuny2886]

All you can do is stare because you have no words I stared at her thinking "wwoowowowow" And now I have to finish my chem hw late bc i was staring at her in all of her vids woops

[@Volgrus]

I find that the true artists are usually able to recreate their music on the spot.

[@electrobodyboarder]

Omg The Memories 😔 wish i could turn back time. This is my favorite video and song.

[@RichScarano]

absolutely incredible voice. absolute respect for this artist.

[@EvanStewartEisenbergIthacaNY]

enthralling as always.

[@Zayn721]

STILL cant get over how identical she sounds to michael jackson at 2:29

[@EnricoMeloni]

I agree!!

[@camccain2002]

WTF

[@cosmicpeach7080]

I love the way she says "trouble" (0:24) so much. My favourite singer.

[@MariahVLay21]

I don't think I've ever been so in love with the word "trouble". Has anyone else replayed 0:20 - 0:24 like a thousand times? ...No? Just me?

[@ganisadiss6197]

The opening is fckin lit🔥

[@jesseyancey7159]

The video finally works!!

[@anditnugee2362]

watching this vid just to hear that michael jackson voice at 2:28

[@yurrintinckelsonn812]

Goddamn this is inspiring. Killer composition.

[@JamzThaGreat]

My girl has me enamored with this music. She has a great live singing voice!

[@Joybby98]

It is apparent that there are more than just the instruments we see in the room. Kimbra IS an instrument.

[@Whereirule]

Wanna see her live !

[@Sergiocrivelin]

I luv that song

[@User-hy6ur]

2:27 MICHAEL 😱

[@UriyahRecords]

music is still alive, this is proof

[@isuz0]

I think some of you people are somewhat clueless as to what he meant regarding Kimbra's voice being very similar to other extremely famous artists. It does not take away from her as an artist, it makes her even more special because her ability to replicate certain elements of those voices is a truly unique gift in itself.

[@EnterEscape]

I still can't believe this was 8 years ago :O

[@tanaermias9466]

(2:30) AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS SHE SOUNDS LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON?!? she is literallty PEEEERFECT

[@steffanyfarro2005]

2:30, sounds just like MJ omg

[@sweatykot]

I only discovered her songs 2 weeks ago... and I'm a hardcore rock fan, but... HOW COULD SOMEONE NOT LIKE HER? SHE'S FREAKIN' FANTASTIC! :D

[@7annabel]

In love with the way she says "bubble"