Nai Palm, Bender - The Makings of You (Curtis Mayfield cover)

A note from Nai.
This video was taken the day after my surgery to remove my right breast in an attempt to save my life from breast cancer. It is a life experience I will carry with me always. I wanted to capture something from the most vulnerable place live and direct from my hospital bed to help others feel strong in the same position. Also the sunset was perfect. I don’t even really know the words without singing along with Curtis but they just filled my heart and were soo on point in the moment. Bender worked the chords out in like two seconds like a boss. It was filmed by my beautiful gem of a friend and manager Scott Barkham. “The Makings of You” has been such a savior to my diagnosis sanity and the first thing I wanted to sing as soon as my body could handle it. Please check the original by the great Curtis Mayfield and it’s orchestral beauty, elegance and grace. 🔥🌹🔥

[@PatriciaL.U.A.]

She will never know how much her vibe means to the ones who love her. Such an unique soul! Sending love and peace vibes right back to her

[@courtneyaddair9421]

Seriously. Her soul is so beautiful it makes me cry. I'm not exaggerating even a little bit.

[@tyranisaurus4288]

Agreed

[@squalley]

💯🥰

[@karlkirkpatrick5248]

Hang in there, girl. You're an inspiration to us all.

[@alfbarroso]

Karl Kirkpatrick I wouldn’t say it better.

[@nonofogaborone6640]

I often Thank god that we exist at the same time.

[@ShoshanaSarahLJ]

This brought me to tears. I could feel it all, the vulnerability, the full heart. I'm grateful for your existence, Nai.

[@vernonsmith6176]

This is great cover of curtis Mayfield's song...simply GREAT

[@solarsoundsystem]

Two years later and this still makes me cry like a baby. Big love Nai

[@darrenwilcox5043]

As a bass player and vocalist for 40 years, I am still inspired to grow as a musician and can't get enough of Nai, Paul, Perrin and Simon, you are all so so talented and I hope the four of you and all those around you that make Hiatus Kaiyote keep this thing going. I have only just found your music and I'm sure a decade from now others will be finding you for the first time. I realized at the end of this video that Nai was singing from a hospital bed and I am in tears as I write this, I love you guys and I can feel the bond you all have, just watching the two of you pour your souls in to this song... peace and lovefrom Kansas, USA

[@ralphparker4757]

Yes Nai, stay strong q u e e n

[@Twisyandco]

Why is she in an hospital ??

[@ralphparker4757]

Hello Bonsoir breast cancer

[@Twisyandco]

@@ralphparker4757 oh... sad

[@idontcaregoodbye]

i love nai, but bender deserves some love too! it wouldn't be the same without him

[@branic79]

Girl you better sang!!!

[@charlesc.b2435]

COME ON NOW!!!!! Curtis Mayfield Covers!??!...she is digging in the Black archives! Nai Palm has a LIFETIME pass to the cookout! Blessings to you!

[@jeremiahlopez1991]

she has the most diverse playlists too

[@victorialawton-diez761]

Imagine being in the room next door....!!! Blessing everyone’s ears.

[@Pearlcollation]

Had the pleasure of seeing this queen live in Sydney 2 nights ago. This performance slays me, but most of all the look on Bender's face. He's just like "My friend's still here, I wasn't sure if I'd get to play with my friend again" and the look of sheer gratitude and love on his face...I'm crying. Thank you for your courage and open heart, Nai, I love you

[@Koofumhead]

Thats nice Sophie, I was hoping to hear how her recovery was going. Take care.

[@alexanderalexander9759]

Sending some big love

[@shrugs3608]

goooooddaaaaamm we must protect Nai Palm at all costs, we don't deserve someone so pure. bless the souls of the entire Hiatus Kaiyote family

[@juankantor8201]

I love what you do and how you do it. Thanks for your art and your life Nai Palm!

[@northernsoutherngirl]

Oh Nai!!!😢😪😔 This hurts to hear. I didn't know you had breast cancer! My aunt just went through chemo and radiation therapy for her breast cancer. I pray you ( like my aunt) beats this horrible disease as you are so needed here! This is one of my favorite Curtis Mayfields song. And you have the perfect voice for this cover. Although I don't know you personally: ****SENDING HEALING HUGS AND LOVE****💕💕💕💕💕

[@TheHardCore89]

Bro this melts my heart EVERY SINGLE TIME🖤🖤🖤 Thank you all so mich for the inspiration

[@NicolaCappellini]

What a moment, I'm getting teary eyed. Beautiful voice emanating from a mighty person... Sending love!

[@TiredEyes77]

This is a difficult song. Nai is one of the only people who can do it justice. This was beautiful work both of you!

[@Billdrum2781]

Dopeness!!! God please heal her!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@josephmurray370]

There is something in this song, in this moment, so warm, sad, and uplifting... it's like I'm tasting what it's like to see the world through your eyes, the appreciation of the earth, imperfections and impermanence, holding it all in balance for a few minutes while the melody carries you on. The more i grow, the more i can relate when you say you feel most beautiful when you don't realize you exist as much.

[@DrGreg28]

Spectacular!

[@almarirooi]

#wow

[@AIRTIME96]

Just realised I've listened so much to Nai's voice that I can tell when she's smiling ♥️

[@amandaschiappacasse3641]

Super woman 💗✨🔥🙌

[@twilkins1273]

Nai, wishing you all the healing vibes. Strength and peace. Bender, take care of homegirl!

[@leannbonton]

Prayers to you Nai... you will win! My best friend of 25 years is going through the same thing... She just went through 5 1/2 months of chemo and I was with her every infusion. We have a ways to go on this journey and I'm down with her like four flat's ... If I could, I would do the same for you. Peace and light, Sweetheart.

[@deanthornby2026]

Fullbeauty you truly are full of beauty good luck to you and all that you love have a happy Christmas and next year I hope all goes well

[@mr_bamboo_3048]

You are elegant and graceful. Your emotions made me vibe so much. A lovely and sweet hug. Have a wonderful life You deserve it.

[@hangerlanetheearthman9421]

from a hospital bed ,?,, truly , the love of all mankind, a woman,,,at her best ,, one love ,,

[@sseventones]

simply amazing Bless You Nai

[@florellbrown5099]

LUV THIS WOMAN LAWDDDDDD! !!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KneeKrusher]

Your second 2 none, the love of all mankind Babycakes 😍☺️☺️

[@Reshae]

Every now and then I like to come back to this video- it's so gorgeous. I love y'all.

[@Reshae]

I was gonna write this exact comment again... looks like I beat myself to it.

[@trv503]

I love you Nai Nai!!! Curtis would be proud of your rendition. Stay up baby!!!

[@KaikalaMoon]

Gift of the making the best elixir. Hope all is well in 2020 Nat Palm. Beautiful.

[@rebekahmeyers1233]

The Queen returns!!!!!! 💕😍 keep fighting baby xoxox

[@bclaus0]

What's wrong?

[@isaiahfrench2290]

Listening from Japan at 4:50am. Thanks for staying alive Nai, the world needs your music. Gladys Knight's version of this song is also beautiful and soul soothing

[@loverose329]

Just when you’re about to cry over your petty situations you come across this.

[@taho]

Valiant!

[@geoffstockton]

And tears are now streaming down my face. I love you guys, miss you guys, and can't wait to hear you again. Stay strong.

[@Lovely_Linda_777]

I’m literally crying but not because I’m sad. You just touched my soul deeply & your spirit is strong to even attempt this right after such a difficult decision. I am grateful for your contributions to this world & this song has always been a fav for me too! Much Love & many blessings along your journey.

[@jamesbrent1809]

Heard you & the band in Atlanta 5 years ago. Wishing a speedy recovery and return to the stage. Many blessings.

[@artsylyfe_k]

Blessings to you Nai Palm n Bender!♥♥

[@JOURNEysofab1]

Sending love 🌻thank you for this🌷

[@domju4970]

The voice of silk, Mj...

[@sauceysinister7924]

That was so beautiful it made me cry. God bless you, Nai, and may God bless you with a speedy recovery and long term health. Your voice puts my soul at peace. I just had surgery a few months back, couldn't sleep, couldn't stand the drugs, so my husband told me to plug both headphones in and listen... it was my Nai/Hiatus playlist. You guys walked the hospital halls with me while I recovered, too. I wish for you to have that sort of peace during your entire HEALTHY life. Merry Christmas!

[@thenugglenator8224]

I love this version so much because she uses her voice to mimic the instrumentals while keeping a beautiful interpretation of the vocals. This is my favorite one right up there with the original.

[@armiriamrose]

Nai...we're still here for you! Love and Light Doll

[@servantofthemosthigh6094]

Curtis Mayfield would be proud. BRAVO!!!

[@artofsoul]

We need you.

[@CharlieBass5]

Now this takes me back. I was just becoming a teenager around the time when this hit the streets.

[@anthonyreay3479]

I hope you're doing well! Wonderful people.

[@finezzer]

I love this group with all of my ♥ #realneosoul

[@sariconte2123]

Cant believe it's been more than year since this. Will forever move me, it's just too close to home :( Women are so strong

[@charismapruitt4377]

Her spirit is infectious

[@roryainsworth556]

I just moved out of my house and WAY out of my home country (USA to South Korea) Your voice and music is making me feel a new kind of home, and I want to thank you on the off chance that you see this :))

[@rw_2231]

Saw this on facebook a few days ago and this has been stuck in my head since. Thank you for uploading this.

[@rw_2231]

Also, I hope Nai palm is recovering well.

[@dustyrozedaoracle]

Positive vibes sent from Staten Island NY, aka Shaolin Island...I just want to say "Thank GOD for you!" And thank you ALL! You come like a light in the darkness, the sun when it's cold the oasis in a desert!!! #SUPERFACTS & #SALUTE #QUEEN I am sharing this righteous music, these beautiful vibes to ALLLLLLLL "them with ears who will overstand" far and wide, across the globe 🌏 to ALL MY BELOVED PEOPLE'S out here existing under this "TRANSIENT SHADE WE CALL LIFE"...It is "such" an AMAZING blessing whenever I literally "stumble" onto some beautiful music from my most beloved true artists and covering the legendary Curtis Mayfield as "sweetly & honeysuckled" as he did decades ago I LOVE you Nai! GOD got you so you got this! ✊🏿❤🌹💋...you are a "Gem" dropping jewels! I'm picking them up and adding to "my own" collection.. Peace & blessings be upon you and all yours! Keep it coming we're out here with you! DUSTYROZE DAORACLE 🗣

[@jordansaintemarie]

voluptuous everything

[@jameypuccio858]

My favorite modern soul artist covering my favorite old soul artist. This made my day. Swift recovery for Nai.

[@johnhendricks8140]

Great cover of one of the best producers, songwriters of his time, Curtis Matfield. Beautiful voice.

[@gregorymerriman5974]

This is it!!!! Unbelievable ! Nai - please stay strong and heal up. Bender on the 6 - brilliant! Saw you at the Treasure Island Fest in Oakland in October. Took my daughter, and HK delivered ! Got my stage 2 diag 2 weeks later . This is so inspiring , and will no doubt help me through my whole process . Please come back to the Bay Area soon. We are awaiting your return with loads of healing vibes to share. Thank you for so many gifts. Peace & love to you!

[@MauiBoyTrav]

Love you Nai! We're all pulling for you! Oh, guess I'm late. I hope everything is going great for you!

[@gumballgangs]

And once again my heart overflows

[@timbo1476]

I am sure this is the music that plays in heaven. Can't think of anything more beautiful. Thanks for reminding me of how wonderful life really is.

[@jamesparker8066]

So many beautiful renditions of this song. Thought my favorite was Curtis' live version at The Bitter End, but damn... what a celebration of life.

[@built4speed101]

Very nice!

[@thenugglenator8224]

I love that wholesome laugh in the beginning. Man does that make my heart overflow and this song goodness.

[@dos_mas_805]

Nai's version and Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals version are the best covers of this amazing song ever. Give thanks Nai!

[@oponnopo8999]

Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and A great, big expression of happiness Boy, you couldn’t miss with a dozen roses Such would astound you The joy of children laughing around you These are the makings of you It is true, the makings of you The righteous way to go Little one would know Or believe if I told them so You're second to none The love of all mankind Should reflect some sign Of these words I've tried to recite They are close, but not quite Almost impossible to do Reciting the makings of you The righteous way to go Little one would know Or believe if I told them so You're second to none The love of all mankind Should reflect some sign Of these words I've tried to recite They are close, but not quite Almost impossible to do Reciting the makings of you

[@TheMillionbones]

Day after surgery? Damn, this is badass

[@jayovalkyrie6070]

seeing her smile while singing made my whole month :)

[@icarlybeethe1st]

This is unfathomably beautiful. So much love to you guys, and to everyone listening/reading out there

[@anabrr1123]

So perfect. Nai you're surrounded by only the most pure of souls. 💕

[@feliciahill5161]

Thanks for still bringing such beautiful music, even when you're down. It brings tears to my eyes yet gives me strength. You are more than a conquerer. Hang tight. Healing and Love.

[@charismapruitt4377]

Voice of an angel

[@cmcoreas]

I am so happy two and half years laters... but still in tears.

[@curubitopower]

You precious get well soon. thanks for that song

[@brendan6465]

Nai, when I saw you at Irving plaza a couple years back, you captivated and memorized everyone in the audience. I was amazed at how some one could allow music to flow through them like that, it was beautiful. I'm heartbroken about the news but I know you'll stay strong. We love you Nai!

[@FlossMore15]

Tears are coming from my eyes

[@riotsforanimals1606]

So strong, so talented, so beautiful, thank you for your gift.

[@jayo.6203]

I'm so glad you're doing well Nai.

[@garrettgengler7637]

You're a light and an inspiration in this world, sending love from Canada

[@patrickseanmclain2357]

All MAN SHES A GIFT FROM HEAVEN 😂 I DEFINITELY WISH HER Healing LOVE N RESPECT....PEACE P SMOOVAH 😘💯

[@patrickchoque7720]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen and heard in my life. The red leaves against the setting sun in the city, against your amazing voice, Curtis' amazing lyrics and Bender's guitar of course. Stay strong Nai, you're such a gift to this world and every soul in it. Your voice is like healing for me, and I'm sure for many others.

[@soulremedies]

i always come back to this whenever I'm feelin' down. It brings me so much joy about the preciousness of being alive..so happy you are still here Nai

[@Mtsink]

Sharing your vulnerability. Healing through art. Through your gifts given from above. You are a Queen. Thank you for this. So many prayers and an abundance of healing energy to surround you!

[@tsmiles27]

that voice!!

[@RosaBetina]

This happens around the same time my best friend transcends his body. Love you Nai, you are a light in this world. REST IN POWER MICHAEL

[@veronicaruiz3505]

I just realize that this video has taken one year ago. And I can’t get enough of your voice, your soul, your force, you are a resiliant woman that I admire the most. Thank you. This song, this version gave me the magic I need to heal my wounds, my body and my soul. Thank you Nai your are amazing, stay strong!! . Love from México City. Pd. Sorry for my english. Come soon to this broken place to heal us!!

[@chelseealbo8911]

Love how you shine. Thank you, Nai

[@seanscott2063]

I hope and pray your fully recovered angel voiced girl x

[@jaymhill]

Nai sending you love vibes. You are an inspiration. You are beautiful ❤

[@thandolwethusiziba2445]

I love you Nai. Knowing that you exist and all that you share positively changed my life.

[@naimacook-bazemore6092]

Thank You Nai 💕always sending you love and light you singing this song means so much to me today it reminds me of my Grandma’s healing love she had just made it to 100 this year and was laid to rest yesterday sleep in peace ☮️ Grandma!

[@fernandanavarro4452]

Siempre que vuelvo a este video se me remueve el alma, mis lagrimas salen por inercia... es una interpretación muy real y maravillosa, espero que de corazón su operación haya salido del todo bien, y que ahora se encuentre bien. Un abrazo virtual a las distancias, muchas gracias

[@mack460]

OMG!!! Bare your soul why don't you! Love, love, love this!!! Keep it moving sis! Prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery!

[@coyoteserranoband]

You are a champion!!

[@kevynweaver7632]

THE BEST IN THE WORLD LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@ChefNaiCook]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love this so much!