ODESZA - Higher Ground (feat. Naomi Wild) (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents ODESZA performing "Higher Ground (feat. Naomi Wild)" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 8, 2017.
Songs:
Higher Ground (feat. Naomi Wild)
This Floors and High Ceilings
Line of Sight (feat. Wynne)
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineers: Patrick Hutchinson & Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Kendall Rock
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
odesza.com

[@lajsmith_]

If you haven't seen Odesza live, it's something you have to do before you die. It's a beautiful experience.

[@anandafikri2991]

Dont forget Porter Robinson and Illenium

[@flynnpaige8089]

going to the 4th time of their AMA tour next month.. they are the most influential music group I've ever experienced.

[@oooohsnaaaap]

The zombie part left me speechless.

[@ao7616]

L Smith HELLS YES! 2017 RED ROCKS BABY

[@dpt300]

How did you know I was going to die? ...

[@Rudis1515]

ODESZA is helping me make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.

[@flatearthreality8683]

hahahahahhaha what pandemic?

[@vargaseverton1]

Flat Earth Reality in your ass

[@rangerstrong]

igual me ayudo para la pandemia

[@mykeydrive]

hang in there mam

[@QKvox]

Same here mate in australia

[@Lotthawottha]

I always tear up when I hear this live version. Especially at the 2:19 part. Instant goosebumps and all the feels.

[@silentblackhole]

I love how it lifts at that point!

[@oooohsnaaaap]

Her smile at 3:10 is priceless. That is the smile of someone who stayed humble and worked hard to get to where they are, and simply enjoying the moment.

[@amanvora242]

She's at higher ground 🙏😇

[@brigittebramanteyates8560]

I'm just hearing Naomi for the first time! I love her! Truly the voice of an Angel!

[@arjunkuzhikkalad1435]

see that unseen smile at 2:52 ..

[@oscarinacan]

It's hard to just listen to this song. When it comes on my playlist I have to stop what I'm doing and watch her amazing smile warm my eyes as much as her voice warms my heart.

[@ninivenava632]

Lol I was to comment on the same thing. Her smile is such a genuine one. It’s a smile full of joy🤗.

[@jeremydoan4099]

5 years, 9 shows, and a million watches later...this still gives me goosebumps.

[@almostnowhere915]

honestly.

[@synergyholisticestheticssh8622]

And tears!!

[@tracykooken2606]

Naomi u have a beautiful voice 😊 !!!

[@edisonofficiel]

That voice!

[@leedsbutler3567]

My favorite.

[@DarkRendition]

Very generic voice.

[@allankerr7547]

stっひっj

[@danielmaul558]

That voice, that feeling, that music - just perfect

[@waterywatermelon]

Holding the love of my life listening to this live at EF was a moment I’ll hold with me forever. Happiest of tears

[@Axis050]

Congratulations! I hope that you can keep that feeling forever. Hold it close.

[@janarmentrout1743]

stand by this beautiful band of good people with great talent

[@methodunknownthemethodclon9253]

hello hottie

[@ZacharyyWaynee]

This song still makes me cry 🥹 seeing them at Bonnaroo last year & Naomi performing this exact version sent chills through me. I made lifelong friends during that show. I’m so thankful for yall. For Odesza. For magical things bringing us together ✨💕

[@tylerpulsifer6043]

Hearing this live at okeechobee this weekend was one of the most beautiful moments involving music of my entire life. I cried like a damn baby

[@ce11ochic]

Yep me too. Every time I hear it. I am a musician too - I arranged this for my wedding walk in. String quartet, plus digital file with live recorded oboe in lieu of voice, midi brass, keyboard and those little ping sounds. My husband sobbing at the altar said it all. It’s a powerful song.

[@xzavierracedo434]

I lost my arm 2 years ago and I listened to Odesza everyday to get me through it. I love Odesza and pretty lights

[@petejuvinall]

2:20 gets me every single time I listen to it.

[@nicoleadler5201]

This song makes me feel so surreal and inspired it gives me goosebumps every time i hear it

[@melissahemenway565]

Me too chills babby

[@curtiscutler43]

Same though

[@ao7616]

Odesza always brings me tears. So beautiful.

[@stevenpask8752]

They go on tour in 3 days!!!

[@juanlee337]

i always loved the way she says ' toNight'...caught my attention and still on my fav list after so many years..

[@frankgonzalez2000]

I literally cry every time I hear this song, so beautiful and happy

[@HdotFly]

Felt that in my soul

[@marcelopalmieri572]

My wife and I did our first dance to the reprisal version of this song, such a special memory!

[@Axis050]

Good. It's beautiful, and I've no doubt that your lives are as well. Be proud :)

[@MoseliMotsoehli]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Lift me up.

[@cy9254]

Beautiful

[@dianamora8757]

Ain't no surprise That I can't sleep tonight My only vice Is standing by your side So won't you love me better I'm waiting here I need you now Gravity can't hold us down So just take me there To higher ground Save me I'm holding onto you My sun is fading I'm falling into blue Why don't you save me My blood is running cold So lift me up And get me to higher ground Would you give me shelter I need you now If you lead, I'll follow I'm reaching out So won't you love me better I'm waiting here I need you now Gravity can't hold us down So just take me there So won't you love me better I'm waiting here I need you now Gravity can't hold us down So just take me there To higher ground Save me I'm holding onto you My sun is fading I'm falling into blue Why don't you save me My blood is running cold So lift me up And get me to higher ground

[@sharomo3590]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Phenomenal voice, group, musicians, crew!!! Coming up on 70 yrs in few short months. I love great music vibes. My father was a musician, could account for it. ❤❤❤

[@melissahemenway565]

These lyrics fit me n my so called bf perfectly I'm crying damn I'm so glad i found this song ijust love it thanks for lyrics beautiful

[@matru1959]

A reason why i love music

[@MaxAgapoff]

Ain't no surprise that I can't sleep tonight... I'm listening to Odesza live, what did I expect?

[@johnbarron4843]

Damn she is so freaking adorable!!

[@_tarnished_]

This has easily become one of my favourite songs, addicted is an understatement

[@bernadettesorenson4083]

The voice is out this world my best an favourite song it mo I've been listening to live version over an over love her voice

[@davepollack9032]

KEXP should manage every live performance out there

[@jacobjumushadze3131]

Naomi's voice is something special !!

[@nfckelnayden2872]

Her voice is just so angelic I can't stop listening

[@piacabs]

when I thought I couldn't fall in love more to this song. there are very few artists who can sing amazing live. she is one of those angels. and ODESZA really has to release an album with full blown orchestra.

[@maryann6800]

This song resonates the positive energy that the world needs more of. Beautiful soul music in the purest sense

[@JohnWick-jv4vr]

Oh I just love this song, if awards are to be had. Thankfully u made this song

[@Colaris99]

Brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

[@Christina-ds7qk]

chills chills seen them 4x already and even just watching a freaking youtube video gives me those feels again

[@mmaxmustermann]

i already heard it like 50 times 😅🥰

[@talliegrady6557]

Does anyone know Naomi background? She is amazing talent. Songwriter, Musician, painter, watercolors , oils, charcoals. You must see some of her work. She is also an Author! I hope she shares all this with her fans !!! She is very modest. Perhaps, she is so busy with music right now. Maybe someday her fans will see the other facets of her myriad of talents.

[@johnnylongchord2501]

Tallie Grady links??

[@knei5050]

What's her name ?

[@blkcrowe999]

Do you like this person?

[@albertofelix12]

💯💯💯💯

[@bluecali4na]

I know someone who hooked up with her on tinder years ago

[@kane2512]

Just saw them in Dallas. Most beautiful song I’ve heard performed live. Naomi’s voice is stunning

[@itstrbo]

Love this performance, it's so airy, like you're hearing the whole song breathing.... brilliant

[@BritneyRuotolo]

So great to see ODESZA on KEXP!!

[@gotmilkways]

Naomi tho..

[@walnussfloh6628]

im a 16 year old boy and have tears in my eyes about this grandious song

[@moosespeak6140]

That's fine bro, your 19 now and I'm 48 and it does that for me too.

[@walnussfloh6628]

@@moosespeak6140 bro, its been about 2 years since i heard this song the last time, i totally forgot about it. now i‘m sitting in my bed with goosebumps :)) thank you so much

[@ParamMakkar]

@@walnussfloh6628 wholesome thread :')

[@Axis050]

@@walnussfloh6628Hell yeah, brother. 34 here in 2024. Glad that you can still feel, despite how hard everything is. Life wants to take that away from all of us, and it's important to remember that, no matter your age, we all still do. We all still care, somehow, some way. I hope you have a magnificent life. Build the world - whether it's small, big, or anywhere in between. Make it yours, and make it good. Make it kind.

[@walnussfloh6628]

@@Axis050 🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@ashisharyal64]

The fact that it was uploaded more than a month ago and still has less than 20k views makes my brain melt. Amazing song by an exceptional band.

[@WolfepackJSJGA]

Amazing live....this always chills, encourages me.

[@raymundogonzalez4963]

the moment she started singing was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@squirrel_bandit368]

Odesza has become a timeless source of feel good in my life.

[@lilbunnione]

And here I thought the song was already perfect... silly me!!! This is absolutely beautiful.

[@Galewinds]

Dem horns make it so good.

[@jordanb66]

such a beautiful moment in time

[@generationx9294]

Kind of at a loss for words. How does one emphasize or describe just how incredibly audibly and visually beautiful this is 🎶💜✨

[@MikeBritton]

Best live performance I've seen in years.

[@lizardking939]

A beautiful song featuring a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. I love this song.

[@24864314]

i remember not being so in love with this song till i heard this version, just beautiful and the show was incredible

[@AllanKapten]

me too. now this is my most played song of the album

[@lionsinescanor7918]

goddamnsbae wow this live version is stunning!! Her Voice is more than godlike im speechless

[@jameswalters9005]

Words are profound, to me asking Higher power for help.love her voice and all the talent that everyone can bring together to make a song special to everyone

[@sunnycook4406]

this version is just so.... Magic

[@user-tu2oh6ug9n]

If my mind could be put into sounds any more perfect, Odesza is it. Can't wait to dance again, to their sounds and make them visual. .

[@stephenrowe1934]

These live strings are hitting my soul. Beautiful!

[@positiveforreal6741]

I like this better than the actual mv.. this has more feel to it ♥️♥️♥️ love it so much 💯💯💯

[@taylinbell]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

[@davidlitterello5044]

Beautiful job Naomi and Odesza - this song lifts my spirits up

[@redlightrunner930]

Ridiculously gorgeous

[@ozcoffee]

And I've watched this 100 times and 100 more, just awsome!

[@utkarshtiwari7738]

This song takes me to a higher ground, every single time.

[@nathanclark2780]

This song gives me hope when I have none. But it also makes me want to be loved so much it rips my heart and guts right out.

[@orion1two]

These guys are so talented it's insane!!!

[@Sffrntgr]

Seriously incredible vocals, arrangement and song. Big props to the sound engineer. Sounds marvelous on a good pair of headphones. Carry on @KEXP...

[@erikaneumann7902]

KEXP and Odesza thanks so much for putting this together. This is definitely one of my favourite pieces on both of your behalves. First to Odesza and your collaborator Naomi Wild, what a beautifully written song. Second to KEXP for the mastery that makes the sound of all these instruments come together without one overpowering the other. This is such a challenge in songs involving an orchestra with the regular band/singer. You have all come together to provide a very awesome piece of art for which I am forever grateful and will place on repeat for many times to come.

[@flightofarrow]

When I'm sitting in the tractor I crank the stereo for all it's worth!

[@79viewer]

Wow what a magical moment!

[@melissahemenway565]

Damn I love this just found it thank u jesus.

[@sonderingkayla]

I have such a crush on Naomi Wild!!!! ❤

[@FoodShowFan]

So beautiful, so talented

[@4everwithu31310]

Finally got to see the beauty behind the voice 😍 they make such beautiful music its amazing

[@luisat431]

I'm watching all these love videos during the lockdown and it makes it so much better

[@Knotforsail12]

This is MAGICAL.

[@coalasala24]

Whoelse came back here after the latest release....wholesome ❤❤.... I LOVE you ODESZA

[@koibold]

KEXP is a gift.

[@craigsly2213]

From the original version of this song to the live acoustic version to this version,this song keeps getting better and better

[@abdonabdo]

This is the best song I have heard in quite a while

[@antonattard3678]

I'm not crying at all 😭

[@archetypealch3my290]

Odesza is a gift to the world.

[@johnplashal5678]

This music speaks to me in the deepest kind of way.

[@juancarlosbedrinana5084]

I love Naomi ♥

[@ivanvalero2681]

Don’t have words. More than beautiful, more than amazing.

[@karloshaltmeier3633]

Lord have mercy on my soul! That was the most beautiful live piece I have heard to date! 😱😍

[@dennismusingila3012]

Only wonderful things come to mind when listening to this beauty 😀🙃

[@danaepollack5902]

KEXP needs to share their sound engineer with the world. They always nail it

[@zuzanaslobodova392]

Ahhh........so thankful for artists like this ♥ balsam for my heart!!!!

[@mattpretty1277]

this song! omg. pure gold. gold! :) m.

[@eivom1]

Goosebumps. Incredible.

[@diegosancho8924]

Masterpiece

[@alfredowusuagyekum5263]

Beautiful piece lovely

[@Avicena-tf5uj]

So beautiful the music the orchestra Naomi all of it amazing work

[@Puppyboy_dj]

I hope y’all know you made a lot of people feel really good things

[@bmzbg]

Beautiful! Also nice to see Ramsay Bolton redeeming himself and doing well on the cello 0:55.

[@demogog3449]

One of the best songs ever written. This version is great but the original is stellar due ro the drum track that drives it. Makes me want to dance all around my apartment. That Naomi Wild sent them an a Capella track that tbey then wrote over is amazing and fateful. This song should have been a #1 hit

[@sallystearns1919]

Me n my babydoll (shes 20 now) have shared Odesza as our top fave for ?? years now, but when we’re away from each other, n missing each other, we just listen to Odesza playlists, and we’re together again!! Thanks so much for making such beautiful music!!

[@MarioLoco03]

I love it when a song gives me chills.

[@OddswithThings]

Oh to have been in the room for this performance.

[@thelemonlama2722]

Eric Beatson would have been beyond magical

[@the_bottomfragger]

I'm a violinist, I hope they hit me up the next time lol Seriously though, I mostly play classical but I would love to branch out after seeing this.

[@filipelopes99]

beautiful

[@dailydoseofdogs5256]

that was incredible

[@ensonitatuy8493]

That was amazing! and I loved it, this song give me chills. Thanks to person who recommended me this song . Pun

[@Spazecowboy99]

Nothing lik the sound of real instruments, strings, horns, and vocals!!