Jeff Buckley is one of those artists that is impossible to cover. There really is nothing more to add, so all covers fall short or struggle to match his passion.
i thought that too, but i there is this duet called Asleep at the Gate that does Mojo pin and a few others beautifully on youtube and Matt Corby has a video on here of a cover of this song and it's the best i've heard outside of the original
xswivelx11 This is exactly how I feel about 'Hallelujah'. Like - stahp, just don't, it's not going to be as good. I know people love the song. But it's like singing 'At Last' by Etta James. You're not going to add anything. Worst is when they make it a bigger belty arrangement. I mean did you miss the line where it's said that "...love is not a victory march...". The songs supposed to be a prayer, not a power ballad dipshits. At BEST Buckley covers sound like tributes to me. It's like an art students competent replica of some dutch master. Close, nice, but it's not the original. There's a reason they were called 'masters' in the first place and Buckley is on that level.
Danny McCaffrey everyone has their opinion :) There are alot of genuine hallelujah covers out there. Buckley's version is great but for me, Bon Jovi's version is amazing. We should also never forget the man who wrote the song :) The creator, the original because it would not exist if not for this man ( Leonard Cohen)
HIs ability to go from a falsetto to a full-fledged vocal is just remarkable. His falsetto is so emotionally driven as well, which makes it breath-taking.
Yeah, but also he was a light lyrical tenor so his head voice from F#4 to B#4 is super light and can easily be mistaken for falsetto when he does a very soft and light approach with it. Like in this song I heard lots of soft connected head voice parts. To be honest he would mostly use falsetto in the 5th octave (aside from Corpus Christi Carol) since he has a lighter voice than say a Thom Yorke who relies more on upper fourth octave falsetto notes.
SoySauce HairDye wow, impressed by your analysis of his voice. No sarcasm here. I love music in my soul and have a very musically talented family. Been told I have a great ear, but I could never completely find the words to explain the things I was hearing. While I love to get lost without analyzing, I sure wish I had the technical knowledge too. Thanks for posting
His talent was truly in his ability to let emotion inform his use of vocal timbre. His songs remain so lyrically driven and he never lets up emotionally. Jeff Buckley remains one of my favorite vocalists because of this ability. His falsetto is legendary, but I also love his full-fledged throat and chest voice. Or, if you put it simply: "Dude has soul."
His passing is one of the greatest tragedies for music. I believe he would have gone on to become one of the greatest. Up there with Cash, Dylan, Lennon & McCartney, Young etc. RIP Jeff Buckley and thank you.
“The Year of Buckley”. I did that too when I was in college. He was all I listened to. Every live version, every cover, everything I could get my hands on. I was in love with a girl, I was “burning in the corner”, and did I feel this music? It literally became a part of who I am. Buckley will always be the tear that hangs inside my soul … forever.
No one will ever be able to sing like Jeff Buckley it’s HIS voice, like he said an interview once “your voice is the essence of your soul”. Jeff covered soooo many artists. I dislike how people have a stigma against people covering his songs. He would be beyond thrilled people are so inspired by him. Please, y’all, never stop with the covers ❤️❤️
I had my heart broke and listening to Jeff on repeat all night. It was pure & wonderful free therapy. Especially the one song... Everybody here wants you. He's remembered in my heart, he saved me from my futile sadness at the time. Music does heal. Rage against the Machine helps too. lol! And of course reggae and pets.
+deadhomelessbum I was lucky enough to be playing around the East Village in NYC when JB was doing his thing. Whenever I'd walk by Siné and there would be a huge crowd outside the window, I knew Jeff was playing. One of a kind.
Most of times when I listen to Jeff's song, my eyes get full of tears... Becuase his voice is so devine, he sings so emotionally... He was so special with his outstanding talent!
just listened to this song while driving through the peaks, valleys and hairpin mile high switchbacks of the beautiful Southern BC interior! I 'swear to god' there's not much more majestic than hearing JB sing this song while moving through some of the most beautiful landscape this side of Iceland!
Jeff once said something about learning to play so that the noises in the cafe became part of the music. As hard as I tried, I couldnt quite imagine it. But just now, I'm outside listening through headphones & it begins to rain... & behind the music I can hear the gentle sound of the rain on the early spring leaves, the sound of water dripping from the roof onto an old metal basin behind me. I never truly understood what he meant until this very moment... What a gift, thank you Jeff
@@maxryder995 I’m not sure if you’ve ever had an experience like that, if not I hope you do... Seek one out. Nine years later & it’s still so vivid & such a beautiful memory.
I long for someone to love me... he seemed like such a gentle sweet soul. You could tell by his lyrics and passion he was probably a great lover. How sweet to have songs written for you, especially by him. I always wonder who these lucky women are?
Jeff was such a talented guy and will be always missed. I much prefer listening to live versions at night. I close my eyes and hold my breath and everything around me doesn't exist anymore. At least for a couple of minutes I am in heaven....
I can't help to feel sad when I listen to his music because we won't have more of him but this, He had so much more to give. And his live performances oh gosh. are magnificent.
wow this is now my favourite live version of 'Lover'..and I have bee searching a long time as its one of my fave songs of all time. I was always a Tim Buckley fan during the 1960's then my son said you have to come and see Jeff. I was going to stand at the back of the hall but my son being a teenager then insisted that we stand at the front, right at the front! we were standing right below and in front of Jeff and could see his navel piercing! and yes it was a fab concert..
I saw him in '94 Austin, Tx. He wowed me then and he wows me now. When Jeff died a possible new period in music died and Jeff was the father of it. Man, I miss him. We all miss him and it sucks that someone so talented and connected in music died.
Wow. Wow. Wow. that's all I have to say. It's like being on another planet. Haha my bf asked me if I wanted to come over right as I was listening to this song. Made me smile. Thanks Jeff.
I feel ashamed that I would skip by this song many times while listening to the album, now I play it on repeat anytime I listen to him, the build up through the song is amazing and devastating all at once
The best feeling ever, is to finally introduce a friend or colleague to Jeff's music. So satisfying seeing their reaction when they first fall in love. Calling him a beautiful voice is one of the biggest understatements.
He said once that he'd like to be reminded like a good friend. And that's how I feel about Jeff: an old friend that knows every feeling of mine and understands my soul.
👑😢👊🏾 This song still gives so much and the light of this rare soul is ever brighter... he didn’t and wasn’t supposed to do any other album... “Grace” is a masterpiece and he left it here for us. Thank you Jeff Buckley I know your journey is going well... damn that voice... and Layne Staley... voice, spirit... surreal and no one will sing like them anymore... If I could paint like they sang... #loudlove #singyourlife
Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners Parading in a wake of sad relations As their shoes fill up with water Maybe I'm too young To keep good love from going wrong But tonight you're on my mind so You'll never know Broken down and hungry for your love With no way to feed it Where are you tonight? Child, you know how much I need it. Too young to hold on And too old to just break free and run Sometimes a man gets carried away, When he feels like he should be having his fun Much too blind to see the damage he's done Sometimes a man must awake to find that, really, He has no one So I'll wait for you and I'll burn Will I ever see your sweet return, Or, will I ever learn? Lover, you should've come over 'Cause it's not too late. Lonely is the room the bed is made The open window lets the rain in Burning in the corner is the only one Who dreams he had you with him My body turns and yearns for a sleep That won't ever come It's never over, My kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder It's never over, all my riches for her smiles When I slept so soft against her It's never over, All my blood for the sweetness of her laughter It's never over, She is the tear that hangs inside my soul forever But maybe I'm just too young, To keep good love from going wrong Oh lover, you should've come over, yeah yeah yes I feel too young to hold on I'm much too old to break free and run Too deaf, dumb, and blind To see the damage I've done Sweet lover, you should've come over Oh, love I've waited for you Lover, you should've come over 'Cause it's not too late Compositores: Jeff Buckley
I just came back from my simple,boring $10 an hr job with no raise our advancement in sight, F*** I'm depressed, but JB is the real treasure in my heart. In good and bad JB's the only medicine I need.
Jeff Buckley is one of those artists that when I listen to I just genuinely ascend. His voice is just so amazing in both studio and live versions of his music, his lyrics are so well written. Everything flows so well, I wish he could have made more art, he was so amazing.
My son and I have enjoyed listening to both Tim and Jeff and supporting Jeff's magic in the early days in England. We count his mum as a friend. Beautiful. RIP both Tim and Jeff - thanks for the music.
the part where he’s saying he’d give everything he has for the sweet little things he misses about her, ugh that part always makes me cry. he had such a dulcet voice. I wish there was more of it :(
owenmarshall88 Agreed. This is fantastic. He, when I watch him, is all alone in this one. Not performing for an audience perse. Eyes close, every note and chord is perfect.
Can't believe it's been nearly 20 years since he died. Thank goodness his music will last for many more years... It's almost my time too, see you soon Jeff.
I'm still here :) I found my calling in life so I decided to stick around and haven't looked back. I've beat mental illness back and am loving life for the first time as an adult. I'm writing my first novel (it's a slow process though...) and working two jobs now and laugh every day. Life is a blessing but you have to earn it every day. Thank you for your concern Mirej Botica
***** For what it's worth, please hang in. Your calling is just waiting. I've come back from the brink of hopelessness before and I know it can seem so hopeless. but it's not.
Such a legend, sadly missed. I love this song, the lyrics, the chord progressions, the whole feel of the song is haunting. Thanks Brad for the version.
