Nouvelle Vague - Golden Brown (Cover The Stranglers)

Liset Alea (Nouvelle Vague) - Golden Brown (Cover The Stranglers)
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[@Grimhere]

Never a frown hearing any version of this song. Only smiles!

[@_MrPink_]

I don't care what anyone says. Covers are supposed to be just that. COVERS. Someone else's interpretation of a work. This is marvelous, I LOVE it. And I'm a huge Stranglers fan.

[@confusedwhale]

That's true, but not every interpretation is good. I did not particularly enjoy Sneaker Pimps version of this song.

[@albertsalt]

I absolutely agree! It's so great to see different peoples interpretations of one of the greatest songs ever written. I recently just covered this track - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXmZaqx4ga6Gick

[@xisotopex]

it seems like the whole idea of a cover is to make the song your own. otherwise its just coloring with crayons in a coloring book.

[@treborif]

a cover is a note for note rendition - a version is a tribute . ..

[@KokkiePiet]

A friend of mine would Not believe me when I told him joe cocker only sang covers. I could not stop laughing

[@stephencampbell7206]

What I love about this is they're tapping into a Celtic connection in the composition of the song. Wonderful. 😊

[@duanewirdel-xe3hv]

The stranglers version does that too. Hugh sounds like Donovan in it and he was an afficienaro of Celtic music.

[@jegarajramoo3873]

Great cover of the stranglers ' classic. Two very talented musicians.

[@Jojo8080daisy]

The Great Pandemic of 2020 has taken another artist - thank you David Greenfield for such a haunting melody - and...like golden leaves of an Autumn tree...they keep dropping one by one...there's never a frown with Golden Brown.

[@Bl4k3tron94]

Why is everyone hating on their take on the song? it's a cover and they put their own twist on it and in my opinion it sounds great, but I must say the original song is amazing

[@scoobysnacks4202]

Some people hate it because it's too happy ( since the songs about heroin ) I think it's a beautiful cover

[@Lechlade63]

+Blake Kallok I agree The stranglers did a cover of Walk On By and nailed it for me. Songs will always be covered , it may not always suit the individuals who heard the original!

[@whitetigress7448]

Blake and Lechl: I agree with you. Excellent observations. Thank you for reminding me of "Walk on By". I loved the Strangler's take on it. The original was one of my mother's favorites. She used to sit me on her lap while she played it on the piano. It was probably the only way to get me out of her hair so she could practice. I don't know which was more soothing, my mother's arms on either side of me or the rumbling of that beautiful piano.

[@jameswatker9766]

"...Why is everyone hating on their take on the song? " Honestly? Because it's lame. The original version was a mysterious threatening hallucinogenic fever dream. This version sounds like a love song about a girl who works in a law firm and has a summer romance with a nice bloke called Gavin while staying in a cottage in Dorset.

[@sobrcelt]

I actually like the slower tempo. When I play the song on my guitar, I always slow it down a little bit from how the Stranglers wrote it, but overall, I don't like what they've done to it here. That said, this is what they do. I see their music as half tongue-in-cheek lampoon and half serious musical effort. Sometimes, I think their versions are brilliant, like their cover of Lords of the New Church's "Dance With Me," and other times, I think it misses the mark. This is one of those times, but I like her voice on it. Liset is a very talented singer and an engaging performer from what I've seen of live footage from the band. Perhaps if I didn't love this song so much, I would like this version better, but this is one of my favorite songs, and I think they strip away a lot of what makes the song so haunting and wonderful. Still, it isn't bad, and if I had never heard the original, I'd probably like this a lot. It's fine that they did what they did with it; it's just not how I interpret the song.

[@sulladrum]

Their versions of New Wave songs are generally brilliant. Of course, if the original doesn't have great chord and melody interplay, it won't work that well in other genres. This is a great example of a beautifully composed song that lends itself to reinterpretation because the original is so strong.

[@swikle]

So true. And this song also has interesting rhythm patterns. Another thing to play with.

[@charlesperez9976]

Wait! This was posted 10 years ago?? How did I miss this?? Because I am a fool,that is why. This is a stunning version of Golden Brown,I salute you,and your fellow musicians. Truly beautiful ❤️

[@PM-bo6mp]

A beautiful version of a lovely song. Love this.

[@ClassicalJams]

I think this is a beautiful cover, played with great skill and sensitivity. Lovely guitar work and soul reaching violin play. Beautiful voice :-)

[@paddotk]

I was waiting for the librarian to come and 'shhh!' them

[@SAHB]

I think she was there her pronunciation was perfect now be quite in a nice way

[@jons.6216]

Hahaha!

[@i.h.2290]

😂

[@carolecochrane8173]

Wish this was at my library. A beautiful rendition.😀😀

[@seektruth8662]

She IS the librarian, she just let her hair down and removed the nerd glasses.

[@catanlorca]

Wonderful version...... I love Liset.... she is so beautiful and a great artist !

[@mcglynnuyqbellaiaj9030]

Wonderful version...... I love Liset.... she is so beautiful and a great artist ! This just might be the coolest ever ❤ I love Nouvelle Vague, they make such great covers!

[@shawncarroll5255]

I love the fiddle player. He plays this song with the clear, long tones closer to how fiddles are played for folk songs, instead of the modern strong-vibrato technique used for classical violins. Both can sound great, but I think his technique matches the arrangement/style, and his partner's singing and guitar, exquisitely,

[@hermannhase6243]

That is a voice I could listen to 25 hours a day 8 days a week 🥰

[@Kats072307]

you are hired

[@wonkylommiter6364]

This is the only cover of this awesome song that has not dissapointed, awesome job to all involved, such an amazing cover guys!!

[@BenJayToken]

absolutely gorgeous version, fantastic composition from just two talented artists showing that in certain styles sometimes less is more. No loopers, no effects, no gimmicks, just sensual seductive sounds that can be played and enjoyed anywhere, like around a campfire, as music once was. - To everyone complaining, there is absolutely nothing off or wrong about this interpretation, appreciate musical styles for what they are, get off your hipster high horses and get over yourselves. You're all probably the same people that threw a tantrum when Cash released his stripped down version of Hurt...

[@lukerobertson7756]

This is so perfect. Melancholy songs about love, life, or drugs is perhaps the most beautiful thing to the ears and the soul.

[@MaiaCoimbra]

I've known this song since I was young and it's one of my favorites from the musical range that I've chosen over the years as excellent and honestly I've never heard such a good interpretation, congratulations

[@krizfromhell]

This is wonderful .. what a Voice, Man....

[@yvoheaton6402]

What a voice! Wonderful to hear this lovely version of a great song.

[@MurfTunes]

Just an amazing version. Thank you both.

[@aomarhammouche6925]

C'est hier seulement que j'ai découvert cette merveilleuse chanson. Je l'ai depuis réécouté plus d'une dizaine de fois. Formidable et bravo 👏👏👏

[@razor6552]

C'est vrai

[@aomarhammouche6925]

​@@razor6552: Oui c'est vrai

[@doctorteethomega]

I'm old and love the original. This is a beautiful cover.

[@virtuafighter3]

Good music in a good venue. The people here are lucky to have you perform there.

[@bluelava4282]

Enchanting covers so well played, I love that

[@ved.perkashsharma7453]

Beautiful... What more csn one say... Thank you stranglers ...again

[@sylvainrichard6679]

Just nothing. I forget it immediately. First time hearing the stranglers doing golden brown, loving it forever.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

She's lucky, cos most of us wouldn't get to do this for long in a library, regardless how acoustically you play. Seriously, this is a good version

[@tendreverveine2553]

Most librarians are happy to host music shows, you just need to schedule the day with them ^-^

[@You2ubeTool]

wonderful guitar & vocals, beautiful.

[@Skwerrlly]

Love this group and their interesting interpretations.Their cover of Guns of Brixton is freaking awesome

[@LULUBELLEIII]

Lovely version - Nouvelle Vague have been doing this very thing for 12 years - the whole point is: Nouvelle Vague translates into English as 'New Wave' and into Portugese as 'Bossa Nova', hence: new wave songs done in a bossa nova style...

[@aarvin1]

Absolutely fantastic, delicious and beautiful cover. Took me to some beautiful happy place. Thank you guys for making this beauty.

[@Lisbonized]

A lot of Nouvelle Vague stuff is on iTunes.

[@G8YTZ]

I saw Nouvelle Vague at "Under the Bridge" at Chelsea Football Club in the summer 2020, fantastic evening.

[@RnemeiT]

I love Nouvelle Vague, they make such great covers!

[@andrewmason5146]

been following for years so glad finally touring in Australia

[@countlezard1546]

This song, one of my all time faves from the amazing 80's, combined with that beautiful, smoky, sultry voice is as lovely and sexy as it gets.

[@hillevimattila4532]

Töölön Kirjasto ~ What a perfect place for Liset to perform this beautiful cover!!

[@KpopDiana]

Anyone whose hating on this cover does not know anything about music. The guitar and violin work well together, and as for her voice, it's perfect. Everyone has different voices, she can't help what she sounds like, at least she can sing.

[@whitetigress7448]

I agree with you -- so much.

[@djenorman]

"People who don't agree with my view are clueless". Get over yourself, seriously. It's a mediocre rendition of the song at best.

[@rainerkornmusic]

I played that Song myself and i hate this Version

[@guidoahsam8043]

thankfully the yuotube community has musical experts like you to educate us

[@jamesconnell1531]

Perfect my arse but who am I to judge you must be fuckin Mozart to like this you know nothing of music you've got no ears yeah what ever its not perfect its pisspoor that's what it is and don't try and kid yourself that its good just cause it's trendy

[@lifemindzone]

wow, wonderful. very much from the heart. very real, and very magical.

[@MSKChess]

what a beautiful voice, so intimate, many thanks

[@ВикторияКолесникова-у8т]

The melody and the voice are so velvet and wonderful, I always enjoy it ^^ Does anyone know the chrods? I really wanna play and sing that!

[@thewanderfeet]

Great voice and the violinist is such a pro!. Amazing effort put up guys, but the original is far more different.

[@stuartliddle7228]

Very nice thanks, a fine song and I fine cover thankyou ... lockdown UK 2020.. near the end I hope!

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

Now That. Was a Golden brown knockout voice and way to make a turn of Theyre own out of it. At a good opiated hearts pace too. Nice touch. In fact djinius work. Loved it. Might listen to some more of Em.

[@doyouevenrespecroundhere1399]

Barabbas McManus Free barrabas!

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

Pino Noir i'm fwee! Fwee Bawwaas.

[@jessicayiscagoldfeld7644]

A lovely, intimate version of such a beautiful song.

[@rebelrebel11]

Qué preciosidad!! Ya que me encanta este tema, esta chica hace la melodía muy dulce con esa voz tan especial y el violín también chapeau 👏👏👏😍😍

[@mleeskeys]

love this. was waiting for a version like this.

[@petethescouse]

This is wonderful.... lovely interpretation.... LOVE IT

[@МихаилМитин-ф9г]

Ваще по кайфу, слушал оторваться не мог....!

[@davidcallison4308]

Very musical interpretation. Nicely done. Superb. Thank you!

[@mukhumor]

Yeah and remember to always fry your onions 'til they're Golden Brown... doodoodooo.

[@XX-lr6wm]

Absolutely georgous! Fantastic!

[@magenta6754]

Talented musicians - lovely

[@MJenner]

Wonderful duo, beautiful vampy voice. Wunderbar!

[@michaelmax5161]

Thank you! This is what I call... expirience... ❤

[@martinhildebrandt6284]

I loved that song since I was a kid. This is the best version.

[@zooropa33]

Alejandro, im afraid the jokes on you. Although the song is about Heroin in part the lead singer who wrote the lyrics (Hugh Cornwell) has stated many times that the song is also about his girlfriend of the time who was of mediterranean descent and whos skin was golden brown so yes, she would be correct in assuming it was about a love interest because it is! "Lol"

[@DarrenJohnsonGraphics]

Another video for me to enjoy six years too late lol I love this, great guitar and violin and lovely smokey vocals, one of my favourite songs too, win win

[@lucertola260]

Great cover. Are you playing a Martin D-19. I have played one for 35 years and never seen another till now,.Thanks for sharing your excellent music.

[@andrewjohnstone963]

Wonderful and even perhaps heaven ❤🎉

[@elisabethhomberg9269]

Wahnsinn! Diese latente Erotik... WOW 🤩

[@AlgernonMoncrieff77]

One of those cover versions that are completely different than the original, but wonderful indeed!

[@larlud3259]

Super Hammergeil...Greets from Harz Mountains/ Germany

[@originalfallinggirl]

Such a gorgeous voice.

[@vespadavidson2315]

That’s it....I’m in love, I need this woman next to me right now! Holy shit! That is super sensual! Lovely. Respect.

[@geraldduncan3613]

Lovely interpretation.Hugh Cornwell has said the song could be about heroin or Love.

[@waynedarronwalls6468]

Or love of heroin

[@zappierdesert123]

Wow. People are really hating on this? This is a beautiful cover or remake if you will. It's a change but not a bad one, quite refreshing

[@doyouevenrespecroundhere1399]

Never a dull moment with golden brown...

[@richardbanker3910]

Thai is such a fabulous reinterpretation of the Stranglers original which I also love. This woman’s singing is so silky and throaty at the same time and superb musicianship.

[@christianlurge5959]

I'm melting away

[@James349]

Good cover. I particularly liked the use of the Viola. Nice touch.

[@mikefoley3785]

I liked it, and if I like it, it's great!

[@walterrocconi308]

uh ! whatever...

[@chrismetisse3912]

This lady is gold . Reminds me of Fenella Fielding , a goddess . Most of you are too young to remember . She was special , along with Millicent Martin of that era .

[@coder2k]

What a beautiful cover version! :)

[@futurefreak8789]

Well done..keep going ..never give up..class

[@ricric9521]

The imagery and emotion in the song are even more evocative when you realize it is a song about heroin. Nice cover!

[@mllnobody7669]

Golden brown texture like sun Lays me down with my might she runs Throughout the night No need to fight Never a frown with golden brown Every time just like the last On her ship tied to the mast To distant lands Takes both my hands Never a frown with golden brown Golden brown finer temptress Through the ages she's heading west From far away Stays for a day Never a frown with golden brown Never a frown With golden brown Never a frown With golden brown

[@MatthewLipschultz]

Hugh Cornwell himself, has suggested the song works on multiple levels, as both a heroin reference and that of a lover.

[@josheverett1117]

Your voice is AMAZING!!

[@adrientsebrjinsky9527]

J'aime bien ton style bien personnel !

[@Scatherfirst]

Just love her voice

[@superfifi601]

En plus d avoir une voix et un phrasé parfait , elle a le don de ne reprendre ,que des joyaux de new/cold wave ,qu elle s appropie avec brio ; Ne changez rien ; tout est parfait !

[@higonefive778]

Worked and lived with an addict. Never a frown... Now I understand

[@Prepare-se.]

Cheguei hoje, apaixonei, não consigo parar

[@KennethMStill]

Great cover, perfect!!! Without any doubts, love it! (Y) X:o

[@yindyamarra]

This song can’t be played bad in anyway, this is a brilliant version

[@rogerlail1344]

Such a sweet cover sung by such a pretty artist. Syrupy sweet odes to heroin have never sounded better.

[@24681027928]

Wow love it! This is raw talent!!!

[@06comment]

stumbled on this - love it, gives such a different take

[@hibernatus]

From a Stranglers and Hugh hardcore fan : Great interpretation and get a life, haters.

[@guidoahsam8043]

Did someone saywanker??

[@vladdrakul7851]

'Haters' ??? Are you five. Are we not allowed to have our own opinions. Are we a school of fish all supposed to move as a mindless flock?? People like you, passive aggressive 'victims' of other people's variety of opinions are the absolute worst. Literally serfs of the spirit, ignorant, arrogant (those two go together so well whether with Meme spewing parrots of the so called 'Left' or Right).In China they have a saying. 'The nail that sticks out gets nailed down.' Maybe you should move there. Anti individualist serfs like you are letting us slip into a totalitarian hell as democracy dies. The Elite hate thinkers, They love conformists like you!

[@stephenalderson6279]

@@vladdrakul7851 school of fish. Flock of seaguls.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@vladdrakul7851 Oh shut up, you cretin.

[@vladdrakul7851]

@@TheMusicalElitist lookwo is squeaking.Do you have anything to add to the discussion or do youjust bleat whe realizing your 'viewpoint has been crushed ? How pathetic you are.I am a hugh stranglers fan this version was dribbble, IMHO , there are far better versions out there, deal with it you pathetic loserThis place exists for people to exprees their views, of you cannot handle that get out of the kitchen you feeble snowflake child. The Mariachi cover version with Hugh singing is JUST SO INFINITELY BETTER. This vapid version SUCKS! Tiresome, dull, self conscious, hipster version with zero chemistry. Utterly wrong, offensively bad.

[@nikcomplete]

you are the cemetery of beautiful songs

[@mackhomie6]

nikcomplete lol

[@jamesporter1906]

A beautiful charm of its own

[@toufindesbois]

Trop belle la chanson et la chanteuse

[@anajosefinaiunes7775]

Algumas mulheres são lindas por seus atributos físicos, e outras pela capacidade de criar ou reproduzir belíssimas obras através da voz.

[@AP86777]

She is pretty and has her own style. But you will never beat the original. Golden Brown and The Stranglers are legendary.

[@gabeahhh]

That's why its a cover. It wasnt meant to beat the original.

[@daleclarkomagickdog3738]

My favorite song redone wonderfully

[@lucadao73]

good voice and beautiful too :) !!!

[@pierreveronneau1559]

Incredible

[@daphneakpotu5852]

Wow this is beautiful