Paranoia Purple - Yebba (cover ft. Lizzy McAlpine) | stories

A stripped-down, acoustic cover of Yebba's "Paranoia Purple" by stories and Lizzy McAlpine.
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CREDITS
Vocals: Lizzy McAlpine
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
Guitar: Ariel Posen
Piano: Dave Mackay
Executive Producer: Seth Kaplan
Recording Engineer: Justin Glasco
Mixing/Mastering: Justin Glasco
DP: Dijon Herron
Editor: Anthony Ragus
Produced By Ryan Lerman
Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Highland Park, CA
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[@mollymclean861]

her reading the lyrics off of her phone but recreating nearly every note of every run perfectly is so funny to me

[@marielfechik2049]

LOL was just thinking this

[@sarahteel9320]

I’m fine with melody, but when you’re focusing to much on technique, especially with a song this vocally challenging, sometimes I need lyrics unless I’ve done it a bunch of times

[@monicarenee7949]

I memorize runs way before lyrics so I understand lol

[@djmips]

It's just a map, she's driving in full control but feels comfortable checking a few waypoints.

[@danielalvarezarribas4660]

It could also be queue points / bar spacings and other reminders helping her to deliver it perfectly. Musicians annotate their sheets all the time.

[@chloemontanez8346]

If I had a voice this good, I WOULD NEVER SHUT UP

[@vaporrvvave]

Lizzy's dad passed away right as her career was taking off, just like Yebba's mom did. She must be able to relate to Yebba in that way, and that expression shows through beautifully here.

[@gnfrank]

This is almost a religious experience. The combination of Lizzy’s effortless accuracy and expression with Yebba’s haunting lyrics and chords - all backed by this tight group playing with such self discipline - it just leaves me speechless. Bravo.

[@Brandonmiiles]

With the riffs definitely

[@eagletown8977]

The ultimate performance

[@josephveazie]

This. Is. Incredible. To be able to cover Yebba AND make it sound this good is a feat. I feel like we need a Yebba + Lizzy collab now.

[@Fernanda-mq7mp]

i have a feeling lizzy would kill to make that happen :’)

[@kismetyogawellness]

ASAP okay

[@VelvetGoldminer]

I have mixed feelings about people covering Yebba. To me at least, she’s a singularity. However, this is excellent

[@shesadg1]

I hesitate to speak for Ms. McAlpine, but I'm sure she somewhat agrees. She's in awe of Yebba too. )

[@nowaynoway915]

I agree but she did a beautiful job. It’s sounds so haunting in this version 🙌🏽

[@enricodemeo]

I would really much like to like this comment, but the universe commands that it stays at 69 likes indefinetly.

[@NicJDee]

I know what u mean because Yebba has a tonal quality that is unmistakable and i think she sings from a deeper level. But i agree. This was great and didnt feel copycat nor too different than the original.

[@Greyfeathers30]

I agree

[@ahnafibrahim1677]

no doubt about it, Lizzy nailed this Yebba tune note for note which is impressive by itself. What's more impressive is how she made it her own. Her dynamic sensibility here is second to none. Stories does it again! Hats off to the band and to Lizzy!

[@jaesonhicks2225]

Right 100% agree

[@loonifer888]

She graduated from Berklee for a reason, folks. Rising star. Found her during the pandemic and haven't stopped listening.

[@carabuse7042]

Pretty sure she dropped out of Berklee due to her success

[@asdfhun]

@@carabuse7042 i think she said she dropped out because of covid. Not being able to meet with fellow students (=musicians she can make music with), losing these people and attending only on online classes seemed pointless to her.

[@emmasabbagh1452]

@@asdfhun yes

[@pepehorhae]

man that shit is fucking difficult to pull off and she does it with ease! what a beast of a vocal!!!

[@tylerc9437]

I’ve been obsessed with this song since it came out and I didn’t think anyone would be able to cover it but here we are

[@sing5910]

exact same reaction. such a strong cover of an insanely difficult song

[@shannonmaginity9652]

Lord have mercy, this is UNREAL. I cannot believe someone even came close to matching Yebba's greatness on this song, but WOAH. Hats off to you, Lizzy!

[@alisone258]

The perfection of her runs in the last minute of this drive me MAD... I mean this entire thing is maddening. Gosh!!!

[@katherineblackwater6717]

Lizzy McAlpine and stories perfectly fit together.

[@TheBigburcie]

She's so unassuming looking and her performances are usually understated but she let's out just the perfect little flips, runs or slides that make your hair stand up.

[@billbaldwin8074]

Vocal virtuosity. She’s incredible. Unbelievably beautiful tone, control, delicacy. World class. I love, love, love her.

[@Dev-fo7oi]

Lizzy is a gift that just keeps on giving! Love her voice!

[@debmurray2734]

0:58 gorgeous run 😮 that was only the first of many gorgeous and melodic runs

[@rowegardner9673]

Yeah this gave me chills multiple times. Lizzy dropped the mic on this one.

[@sandilengcobo7560]

When she goes "Say now"

[@SamBackingTracks]

Instrumental for singers on my ch 🙌🏽 (I adore this song!)

[@andrebraga6402]

Tell me Will you leave me lonely On and on and on, I know you told me The most important reason why You'll color in as many lines as I need you Tell me When we have no money And the sirens start their callin' You say slow down Slow down, come on Slow down And this paranoia purple turns to green And nothing is as simple as it seems What's happening to me? Say now When my life is over Will you find somebody good enough to hold you? Someone like my Abigail? To tell you all is good and well like me now Say now I feel my colors show how I think it's almost time for me to go now Go now, go now But this paranoia purple turns to grey And all that's good and well It melts away Until we meet again How could I for Still can't figure it out Still can't figure it out Ooh, how could I forget about you now Tell me, how could I forget about you now? Now, now, now How could I yeah for-forget about you

[@ShapeofLight_PiotrStefaniak]

voices like that should be forbidden. Too good, where's da police :)

[@raphaelmagto]

LIZZY COVERING YEBBA WITH ARIEL POSEN AND RYAN AND DAVE HOLY SHIEEEET

[@arnicepernice8656]

Masters of their craft😊

[@raphaelmagto]

Indeed

[@josephveazie]

RIGHT?!?!?!

[@ai24980]

Ryan's pride is so heart-warming, and his smile makes me weak in the knees. Lizzy is insanely talented!

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

I am Ryan Lerman's facial expressions when I watch/listen to this. Gorgeous.

[@mikeyboy199199]

Holy shit! That was so musically interesting and captivating at the same time, great stuff Ryan, please keep doing these

[@elrafa782]

The singer is as precise and technical as talented. Awesome performance. And looking her phone… so not sure about the lyrics ? How confident about her voice she must be ! Thanks all of you.

[@nanoflower1]

Yeah, I expect she was reviewing the lyrics since most of these productions (Scary Pockets, Pomplamoose and Stories ) are done in one day. So there's not a lot of time to learn a new song.

[@dominicholcomb668]

It’s lizzy

[@TheBigburcie]

As someone who cannot remember lyrics to save my life, I sympathize with her. I suspect it was the rapid turnaround of these songs that made her use it, but plenty of singers still use teleprompters when playing to 20,000 fans in a stadium. Elton John, Paul McCartney, Axl Rose, Jon Bon Jovi.... all have used them for songs they've been singing for decades.

[@dankymatters838]

Could be a chatroom she's looking at if it was livestreamed to patrons. Don't know if it was.

[@timo4938]

@@dankymatters838 That would be too distracting, not to mention very unprofessional and tacky. Lyrics or other notes on the song are more likely.

[@joschhooth80]

0:35 I thought "tell me" was George Michael coming through the speakers

[@Grand_Wazoo]

In my 18 years of watching KZbin videos, this is the first one to compel me to leave a comment. That was a breathtaking performance with a phenomenal display of vocal mastery.

[@lsantac]

100% agree 😲

[@lucaswallo8127]

18 years?

[@ScottGrammer]

@@lucaswallo8127 KZbin went online in February 2005....

[@Porkpiepoopscoop]

Absolutely!

[@lookforthegood1]

Ryan said he was listening to Lizzy Mcalpine recently in the professional musicians react and since I haven't stopped listening..

[@musicluva8790]

That outro ALWAYS compels me to tears, both on the original and this cover! Well done Lizzy and stories

[@chloeene7895]

ALWAYS!!

[@lcozzarelli]

Have you heard Yebba’s version from Electric Lady studios? Allegedly she mixes the end with an unfinished song called Howling. Mindblowingly gorgeous

[@enricodemeo]

This song is amazing - most people today don't recognize what an interesting harmony and melody can do on its own, everyone is obsessed with timbre and sound, dialing in their VST-Plugins and forgetting what it means to make music in the moment and most of all together. The modulations in the verse, the lydian melody in the chorus are so beautiful you can't even put it into words. And yet, there's a trusty V-vi-IV-I at the end and it works, because it's not the whole song, repeating for 3 minutes over and over and over until you fall asleep. And on top of that, then there's the sound - skilled, dedicated musicians, playing live and uncut in the same room will never get old. Music is not dead, just because advertising, movies and TikTok promote only dumbed down 3 minute loops with forgettable melodies - it's well and alive, thanks to institutions like Scary Pockets, stories, Vulf, Main Squeeze etc. What a time to be alive.

[@peterprosch-jensen712]

So eloquently put, I completely agree! Especially with the trusty progression at the end. There are so many conflicting emotions in the song and having that stability at the end hits harder for that exact reason in my opinion.

[@sedelkov]

Lizzy truly made this Yebba cover her own! Her unique spin and insane vocals took it to a whole new level. And don't even get me started on the band - they were spot on. Such a killer performance, can't stop replaying it!

[@Category5]

Lizzy! I hope you're ready to be recognized whenever you go out, because you are about to BLOW UP! What an amazing voice.

[@helloitsmargo]

this is so good. she has so much control over her voice.

[@GuillermoCarrasco]

I don´t know the original but now I am afraid to listen to it... but I will.

[@nicktomato7]

It’s good lol this is a killer cover no doubt, but the original is def solid and just... it’s genuine in a way that no one’s cover is ever going to be

[@nicktomato7]

it’s sung from the perspective of yebba’s mom in the lead up to her killing herself the song has clips from personal voice memos and even a voicemail from her mom in it. the sounds in this cover are really beautiful but, the song is about as personal as a song could ever possibly be

[@moes_film]

I discovered Yebba because of this and I wasn't disappointed.

[@Foodgeek]

You known it's gonna be good when Ryan and Lizzy are involved :D

[@kollidontagasi]

Aaaah, you guys wanna kill me? This is too good! TOO GOOD! She's at the same time herself as she's channeling Yebba herself.

[@fangio4771]

Lizzy why do you laugh ? Such grace in your singing actually makes me wanna cry !!! What an astonishing performance ! All the best to all of you guys from France !

[@yo_its_devo]

Good lord I just got chills all over. I can't believe this doesn't even have 1k views yet! Lotta people don't know what they're missing. Great playing by all musicians and heavenly singing.

[@DanielBoonelight]

this took genuine bravery. but if there's anything i love about her attitude, it's the willingness to put out into the world whatever will be of a moment. i mean those moments from her are always winners no matter. goodnesswow this is just the gift that '22 needed. i was actually just yesterday trying to think of what lizzy tuneage to show this yebba-loving friend that'd be sure to be appreciated. what kismet this appeared today. brilliance.

[@bluesdjben]

I listened to this before, but it's even cooler to see it. Wonderful performance. Everything Lizzy does is awesome.

[@jenlambert1259]

Beautiful! Not many people can pull off a Yebba cover. But, then again..not many people can keep up with Jacob Collier..you’re amazing!! 😍

[@googleplusisvetkutgast]

Lizzy is about to blow up in a big way and she deserves every bit of it. The musicality oozing from this woman is just insane.

[@eggloria4371]

so beautifully done, ya'll. also loved watching the guitarist's face haha

[@eeloiiiise14]

me too!!

[@tyrawesterlund]

Think this is the best Yebba cover I’ve heard, ever. Lizzy definitely nailed it, and also made it her own which made the whole performance even more impressive! Incredible.

[@nikischabernak7626]

This is a masterpiece. In so many levels.... Voice, technique, arrangement, feeling, instrumentals, sound, ATMOSPHERE,...OMG

[@geekdesprairies]

The laughter at the end is everything. But so is everything that comes before. Damn.

[@kmjansen]

I’ve listened to this more than any other song in 20yrs. This is such an incredibly moving performance. My soul thanks you.

[@bigrich693]

Never heard the song before. Can up on a random playlist and listening to those runs made me think “YEBBA”. To my surprise …What a great cover by Lizzy!

[@megs7268]

i never stop thinking about this cover

[@DallasCoryell]

Damn...she absolutely nailed some extremely challenging vocals.

[@barefootedchoi03]

The only person who could ever cover this song and do it justice is Lizzy. Absolutely incredible.

[@RajivSamaroo]

Amazing performance, but I wish there wasn’t that chuckle at the end as she’s singing “how can I forget abt you now”. It’s supposed to be the saddest part of the song.

[@janakoch2100]

I love yebba and the Song Paranoia Purple - and GUUUUURRRLLL you sang like - oh my goood! your voice is like a warm blanket in a cold winterday. Hearthealing! Beautiful , soooooo beautiful!! Thank you!!

[@ajeva]

This is for sure a good cover but I'm such a big fan of Yebba that I don't really feel good about anyone else singing her songs. Haha Especially this one. It's so personal and emotional. I have that feeling that she just wanted to copy Yebba in every single note. Making it her own would be even worst.

[@shalevcohen24]

Not my favorite singer covering my other favorite singer- Best day ever

[@gerardhern]

X2 🙌🏻

[@jimbowen8973]

Hundreds of fantastic Stories covers - and I have listened and loved them all. But this one is just another level for me...sublime.

[@PedigreeMonkey]

Why do I like this better than the original. Incredible runs and expression by Lizzy! Or all the chemistry between musicians. I don t really know.

[@ufis567]

@1:29 Makes me cry so hard. My mother died of brain disease. The last thing she said to me was "Have you seen my son?" I never got a chance to say goodbye.

[@nowaynoway915]

Oh this is smooth like butter! Yebba posted this version one of my favorite songs on the album. Beautiful song and beautiful rendition!

[@Cannonbo]

i listened to the first 3 bars 10 times in a row. wow. such an elegant modulation.

[@wiktoria2474]

i second all of the stank faces

[@daisyNSNloveway]

I prefer this to original 😭😭😭😭😭 I love yebba so much but this hits me different

[@tobymitchell2607]

Good grief.

[@izakdanielssonkihlstrom2626]

THis have been on repeat the last cuople of days, insanley good cover! Big ups to the mixing enginer, the mix sounds like a million dollars.

[@jlynnb1]

might be sacrilege....but I prefer Lizzy's take on this

[@raelingarr]

Guh, LIZZY. The technical precision accompanied by beautiful sound. I am not familiar with the original, but this was amazing.

[@saraevants8655]

no. no lizzy. this is too good. stop. stop it. would love to see you and Yebba record something together, would be super interesting

[@marq1798]

Have been coming back regularly since this came out. Still for me it‘s the best cover Lizzy has done so far… and she‘s moving farther on… what a voice! 🌻

[@akashachapman9839]

She’s definitely on repeat!! And her rifts 😩😩 and her soft tone. Yes mam 💕💕

[@hardtailparty]

One of the most incredible things I've ever heard. Absolutely fantastic.

[@lunaginebra]

This is just absolute madly magic oh my god. Since the first day I listen to Lizzy sing I’m a huge, huge fan ❤

[@erint1028]

The way the guitarist looking at her is like he's in the presence of pure light ❤

[@jasonboltz8255]

Beautiful delivery Lizzy!! Amazing performance!!!!

[@sam-wt4sj]

wow wow just wow wow wow! amazing artist covering another amazing artist, i love

[@amwartwork]

superb control. of her vocals. absolutely stunning voice!!!

[@alphamrc309]

Don't mind me. Just Thumbs Upping all of your positive comments

[@alfonsojauregui236]

This cover of Lizzy Mcalpine is simply magical. What a voice and feeling. Congratulations

[@farflebfarfle]

I’ve been starting and ending every day with this song. It’s intriguing and compelling. It sounds mysterious and familiar in turns. The rest of Yebba’s album is great, too! And Lizzy’s work is also amazing!

[@liviwolfen333]

Lizzy did Yebba and this song such justice. It’s so soothing to listen to her voice and talent shine thru on this cover. Bravo.

[@hellotorin]

I've watched this video a few times and for some reason KZbin keeps recommending it to me/showing it at the end of other videos that aren't even related. Not complaining. The universe just wants me to experience this over and over again.

[@carnifaxx]

I'm on the next level when my mind recommends me parts of this song completely randomly, even in dreams... :D (I've experienced it with a few songs in the past, but not many... like My Gift of Silence by Blackfield or Deprived by Riverside or Drugged Suite by Bass Communion)

[@malachidon4989]

Saw a clip on yebba ig, had to come listen to the full thing. 🔥

[@maureenbaca8106]

2:14 The looks on the guitarist's face when as he hears Lizzy do her runs and realizes that he is in the company of a musical genius. Love, love, love her and this cover of the song.

[@Sam.osborne__]

this cover really does yebba justice! well done lizzy

[@koridevereaux]

As a staunch YEBBA listener and someone who doesn’t usually enjoy anyone who covers her songs, you ate this upppp 😩

[@Doris-sb9rx]

This is a masterpiece

[@markshepardsongs]

at the very end did someone sneeze? I love that they used this take anyway because Lizzy's laughter is wonderful. Just an incredible performance by everyone. Bravo!

[@ericordaz1838]

One of the most beautiful performances I have ever heard… and it was all recorded live!

[@jejesings]

Tell me Will you leave me lonely On and on and on, I know you told me The most important reason why You'll color in as many lines as I need you Tell me When we have no money And the sirens start their callin' You say slow down Slow down, come on Slow down And this paranoia purple turns to green And nothing is as simple as it seems What's happening to me? Say now When my life is over Will you find somebody good enough to hold you? Someone like my Abigail? To tell you all is good and well like me now Say now I feel my colors show how I think it's almost time for me to go now Go now, go now But this paranoia purple turns to grey And all that's good and well It melts away Until we meet again How could I for Still can't figure it out Still can't figure it out Ooh, how could I forget about you now Tell me, how could I forget about you now? Now, now, now How could I yeah for-forget about you

[@MadisonAshleigh]

wow dude

[@Fatone85]

People after watching The Beatles - Get Back on Disney+ being like: "Ah man ... how amazing would it have been to live in a golden era of music. Born in the wrong decade... amirite?!" Meanwhile, stories fans: ...

[@storiesacoustic]

[@liamouziel211]

Yebbas album is completly and utterly insane and so are lizzy's vocals. shes the only person i can think of rn that would do justice to what yebbas transmiting in these songs

[@watscrackalacking]

what the heck! how did I only just find this. What a beautiful performance xxxx

[@scottnanni7629]

Like precious gems carefully hid in the innermost parts of the earth, you have found the secret emotions of melody, words and meaning & brought these up from the heart then into the bright light with feelings bare and exposed for all to see -excellent cover-Bella Donna -Bravo Musica!

[@mellocancan]

Wow like wow...she did it major justice! Didn't even feel like a cover but did at the same time. She took her time, made it her own but still kept Yebbas feel & Essence which is NO EASY FEAT! 10/10 Lizzy 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@andrebraga6402]

Diga-me, você vai me deixar sozinho? E assim por diante, eu sei que você me disse A razão mais importante porque Você colorirá quantas linhas eu precisar de você Diga-me, quando não temos dinheiro E as sirenes começam a chamar, você diz Devagar, devagar Vamos devagar E esta paranóia roxa torna-se verde E nada é tão simples quanto parece O que está acontecendo comigo? Diga agora, quando minha vida acabar Você vai encontrar alguém bom o suficiente para segurar você? Alguem como minha abigail Para te contar tudo é bom e bem como eu agora Diga agora, eu sinto minha cor mostrar como Eu acho que está quase na hora de eu ir agora Vai agora vai agora Mas essa paranóia roxa se transforma em cinza E tudo o que é bom e bom, derrete Até nos encontrarmos novamente Uau, ah-ah-ah Woo, ooh Oh, como eu poderia esquecer de você agora? (Como eu poderia esquecer de você agora?) Diga-me, como eu poderia esquecer de você agora? (Como eu poderia esquecer de você agora?) Agora Agora Agora Como eu poderia, sim, esquecer de você?

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

I don't think I've ever heard anything more beautiful than this

[@RobertAcurso]

I love how these guys can get people like Ariel Posen to sit in on a session like nbd. Amazing music.

[@ScaryPockets]

Oh, it's a big deal 😭

[@tueblom8181]

Considering you’re already bringing my top picks on, you’ve probably already reached out to her. But if you haven’t - LAUFEY is a must!

[@ellelawrensonmartin4798]

i have only found out who she is by my love of yebba and i am just shook tbh at first i was like nooooo not a yebba cover then i was like oh my GOD a yebba cover, the softness of her voice with this song is like almost haunting im obssesed off to watch more of her

[@superlady2960]

The softness of her voice is unreal ❤❤ so nice