+cnealz Agree, she's pretty underrated. I think it's because she doesn't really fit into a category. But, she has a great voice, upbeat and her live performances match her album voice.
You know someone's a good vocalist when the audience sits in silence and doesn't sing along (especially to such a popular song) just so they can hear and feel every note. Rare, incredible, and underrated talent.
you dont have to sing good to get that. you have to share emotion. that job is called interpreter. she is *also* an amazing singer but that has nothing to do with how good she share those moments. she is amazing
Hmmm do I know nothing about music because I prefer Sia's Hellen performance better? Something about Sia's cracks in the song make it that much better like if it's supposed to be sung with cracks in it?
Kind of like how crying while singing gives the song more emotion even if it's not cookie cuter perfect, I don't know what I'm talking about I just like Sia's live version better.
Darwin Gutierrez They're both very different and you're entitled to like what you like. I love Sia's damaged-sounding cracks too, but I also love Sara's crystal-clear tone and resonance. And keep in mind she's singing this live with only a ukulele for accompaniment which is SO risky--nowhere to hide if she hits a bad note. But she doesn't. :)
yeah i agree. Sarah's technicalities are very good, she has the kind of strong voice that is extremely clear even when she sings high notes, and she definintely has a range. a real professional singer. i love this cover
This woman is criminally UNDER RATED. Her clarity and vocal ability along with her song writing skills should really be applauded and FAR MORE appreciated. I think she’s just fantastic!!!!
This! I have zero hesitation in saying she is probably the best singer of the past 10-15yrs. Versatile, agile, unreal range and control. She makes it look effortless too!
Holy. Hell... The range. The vocal control. The power. The softness. The complete understanding of the lyrics. She's got it all! Thanks for posting this...
I was debating if she’s playing a ukulele, so I looked it up!! Answer is from Google. (Yeah, I’m weird like that!!) What is bigger than a ukulele but smaller than a guitar? A baritone ukulele is larger than a tenor ukulele and is tuned a fifth lower. ... This gives it a sound that is perfect for musicians who want a sound a little higher pitched than a guitar but not quite as high pitched as a smaller ukulele.
Sars Bareilles is so fucking underrated. Not only is she an AMAZING vocalist, but her songs are so good too! They're not what you would typically hear on the radio but the lyrics are always so inspirational and moving and what I love is that she writes them all herself. I'll literally never get tired of her till the day I die.
+Raye Ann Abante shes not underrated. people lost their ears over years by shits like justin bieber, mo, selena gomez, and so on.. its good that shes "underrated" that way she can keep doing what she does.
You must not listen to a lot of vocalists... not taking away from Sara’s brilliance, but there’s a lot of singers who can sing those notes with clarity, fullness, and power, without the slightest hint of strain.
+Mark Sapigao If you think she kills this song (she is really good, honestly), you should listen to Sia singing this live. Sia is a freak and a godess of singing. I mean it, the only one that I think can be on the same level as Sia, as of today's artists, is Jessie J.
Francisco Silveira Off course I heard Sia's live version. She is amazing. Not saying SIa sang it better than Sara because their versions have their own appeals. Sia is one of the few artists, along with Sara Barreilles, who sound better and more amazing live.
Mark Sapigao What I tried to say is that on a technical level, Sara doesn't come any close to Sia. But I can agree with you, each has their own style and both are very good singers.
Francisco Silveira I know :) I can't imagine Sara singing Chandelier the same way that Sia sings it. It would probably be too much for Sara. But then again, it's because Sara has her own style.
The mark of a true musician: record quality sound and performance without mixers, light show or backup dancers required to make it "good". Just a girl, her guitar and a fabulous voice.
+Aimee Gem Veloso It is a baritone ukelele. My father played it, and as a girl I first learned to play guitar on it. The strings are tuned to the same pitches as the guitar's D G B E. (Minus the low E & A).
I love Sia and Sara. The song chandelier lyrically we all know the darkness it speaks of...dark emotions and times, similar to Sia's "Breathe Me" and "I'm in Here" but vocally it's an exercise of power and control. Sia goes from belting does a key change into very high soft notes. Sara follows the roadmap but puts her vocal style to it. Sia has a raw sadness...one full of anger, desperation and hurt. Sara sings with a melancholy, beautiful sadness. Both renditions are powerful and beautifully done.
ahub87 Spot on! My brother and I was talking how differently both artists have interpreted this song. Sia makes you feel an intense pain, a pain that numbs you, a pain that is caused by the people around you. Her interpretation gives a message that no matter how inflicting the pain becomes, just continue to do the things that make you alive. Sara's interpretation gives an entirely different story with the same degree of powerful emotions. It has a feeling of being isolated, as you have best put, a beautiful melancholy. This is where you will see how singers transcends a performance and become a real artist. They don't just make sure that you will hear a different sound, but they will bring you to their counterpart world to tell another story.
The question is: How can she sing so perfectly? No cracks in her voice while singing those high notes. This is absolutely the best cover of sia's Song!
I love how she runs to the top note of the phrase “chandelier” instead of just trying to hit it on the dot and go out of tune like most artists do.. it’s much more beautiful like that
@@lokidobbs3644 she could hit probably but the effect is quite fetching. I don't think it's a question of capacity but a question of taste. The performance is absolutely flawless.
WOW....that was absolutely fucking stunning. I don't know why I've never heard of this woman before, but with a voice like this, she should be ruling the music world. Just wow.
Seriously, you haven't heard of her? Do "Love Song" or "Brave" ring any bells? She's actually more known for her songwriting and musicianship than her voice I suppose, but only because she doesn't go out of her way to show off her singing chops, like some vocalists do. But she was a judge on the acappella show The Sing Off for good reason, as she's a former acappella champ herself. Also, she's been nominated for several Grammys, including Album of the Year for her most recent record The Blessed Unrest.
mysticsmb I have seriously never heard of her before lol. I have been looking up her material, both what was made in the studio and live performances, and she's really good! It's a real shame she doesn't seem like the type that likes to show off her vocal prowess, because she could probably destroy every female singer out right now.
This cover showed me how sad the lyrics for this song really is, a girl that drinks too much and everyone thinks she is having fun because she dancing, taking shots and swinging from chandeliers but she is really holding on for her life and needs help to stop. She is using alcohol to push down her pain.
Yep. That's exactly what it's about. And it's quite sad. I saw a really great interview with Sia where she talked very bluntly about how bad that was for her and it is part of why she doesn't want to tour anymore.
Sia wrote this song about her abuse of alcohol and the low point of her life where she couldn't deal with her problems anymore very powerful song luv Sia
She's got it all. Exceptional vocalist. Exceptional musician. Exceptional composer. Performs live like a walk in the park. Wait while I catch my breath... 🙏❤️
I saw Sara sing this live in San Diego and I was BLOWN AWAY! Sara has this way of creeping up on you. At first you think, "Oh, this is good." And then towards the middle you have to slap yourself out of the trance she's just put you in. This and "Come Round Soon" were my favorite performances of her Little Black Dress tour. I can't get over how raw and hauntingly beautiful she is when it's just her and some strings.
Coline Ingalla Is there video for the San Diego one? Because the one from this concert (Charlottesville) is the best of all the Come Round Soons I think (though they all are interesting).
Hello, all. I am the videographer for this video. I never ever anticipated 2million plus views and the spirited discussion it has generated. I go to lots of concerts and make lots of videos and have not had this happen before. I attribute it to Sia's popularity and the song's popularity. I just wanted to add a few things. First, Sara is an amazing live performer and she sang this song in the middle of a set of about 18 songs. All just as good. Second, I recorded and included her chatting because she is very funny and I think her fans enjoy hearing her in between songs chat. Sorry for those who don't like that part. Third, Sara always includes covers in her shows and they are generally very different from the original, always her own take on them. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is one I recommend. Never cared about the song before i heard her version. Sorry, Elton fans. Fourth, in live shows, she "covers" her own songs in different ways from the studio version, Come Round Soon comes to mind. Last, I am glad a lot of you have enjoyed this performance and video and for those who did not, it just shows we don't all like the same things. Again, I continue to be amazed at the interest this has generated. Good for Sara, and SIa, too. :)
8throwcenter You got all these views because this video (and another one from Sara's Chicago concert) was linked to on a couple of well-read music blogs and then spread via social media--because of just how amazing Sara's singing is. Everyone and their brother have tried to cover Chandelier and most have fallen flat, except for Sara. And while this song is indeed popular I think Sara's got just as much name recognition--if not more--in the US as Sia.
To the videographer, the reason this video has 2.3 million hits in such a short time is because it's fucking awesome. Everyone that sees it shows it to a few of their friends....because it's fucking awesome. The performance is so good it easily transcends the shitty cell phone camera it was captured on, THAT's how you get 2.3 million hits. I am amazed at how many negative comments are below, all this horseshit about how the key is lowered etc...whatever. Sia's original is in C#. When Sia herself does it live she lowers it a whole step to B. Sara does it in C, right in between Sia's two keys. Singers are worse than guitar players, everyone thinks they can do it better....and yes, the chords she's playing are correct.
8throwcenter I think that's pretty obvious to anyone who's seen all the shitty cell phone camera videos on RU-vid. Thanks for not recording this with a shitty cell phone camera. It's a really nice quality video, especially when you consider it was taken from the audience.
+Heather L. You may be right, but what made you believe 501 chorusecho is a man? But what I picked up on is that their name is otherwise known as the model number for a tape echo and delay recorder. So whom ever they are they probably work or play in the music industry. People often miss the real detail of people who want to leave a post. So quick to judge, but it wasn't a backhanded compliment at all. It was just an enthusiastic comment. The compliment was telling the videographer they were fucking awesome, but that seemed to be lost on everyone.
The fact is there is only her ukulele...but I wondered where is the extra melodious tune coming from... then I realised it's her voice and feelings..... amazing..!!... I'm in tears....❤️
She warns people that she may be no good.. warning the song is very hard to sing. And she then sings like an angel. This is beautiful to watch. Just perfect. This is real talent.
@@yohannugraha2869 They're both great for different reasons, no need to play them off against each other. Oh, and I watched the 1989 tour recently - I've never watched a TS gig in full before - I was astounded by just how good Taylor's vocals were, loads of power definitely an example of someone growing into their role and improving with age. It's also worth remembering that Sara is 10 years TS's senior so has a decade of experience on her.
Sia singing this live is amazing - raw, raw, gut wrenching emotion - as you'd expect from the person who wrote the song. But this is equally amazing, just in a different way, and by far the best cover of Chandelier that I have ever heard. Not as raw, but regardless a fantastic combination of technically amazing voice with, brilliant interpretation/emotion that is totally true to the words/intent of the original. Thank you, Sara.
+mysticsmb It seems to be a lot harder to do it raw, from a vocal perspective. I find myself screeching and cracking the few times I've tried. :/ Sia's vocals are described as wild and insane frequently. So, I'm just guessing that it takes through-the-roof vocal talent or maybe a certain kind voice. Who knows?
I think it's nice because when Sia sings it, it's imperfectly beautiful but Sara can actually hit those crazy notes and that's what is equally beautiful
I have heard Sia sing this live and while she does it very well, Sara absolutely SLAYS it. This girl is better live than she is in a studio and "that" is VERY hard to pull off.
No idea who this woman is, never heard of her until now. But... she is fantastic. This is how the song should have been done, in my opinion. Good job. Great voice.
What? do you even listen to the radio or tv? She´s really famous! specially songs like love song, king of anything or brave (a song which katy perry copied when she did roar!)
I was lucky enough to see this live. Amazing singer, lovely talented lady. Hope to see her live again. Such an amazing performer and so very talented ❤️
mysticsmb She covers Dock of the Bay phenomenally too. She just has a great range and tone in her voice. I hope their will be a DVD of this concert tour showcasing this and the great a capella song with those other fabulous girls she sings with too. Love Cara, Christina and my fav...MISTY!
I'm mortified to admit that I just now discovered Sara. She is without a doubt a GIFTED singer. To sing this song at this level with nothing but a mic and guitar is seriously amazing. I'm a new fan!!
Not sure why there always has to be a debate on which is better. Things can be different and both good in their own right. Also, props to Sara who is always giving credit to other songwriters and paying them the highest compliment by covering their songs, songs that she clearly loves. Is it as raw as Sia does it? No. Is it great? In my humble opinion, yes.
Her originals are out of this world, and she has been a fave female vocalist of mine for awhile. But when Sara covers another artist (Otis Redding, Beyonce, etc and now this) she just adds something and it is always pure magic!
Song starts at 1:37. Song is awesome. Singer is awesome. for those who said "sia did it better", well, what's the use of making a cover if you gonna sound like sia or copy her? I'd rather just listen to sia then. Sara did it in her own way. Which is to me, the most perfect way possible to her.
after watching this i can really jsay that SIA's voice is really unique ! Sara did a really great job singing this song, but SIA's range of voice is one of a kind. totally the best. so far the best cover ive seen
Can you believe that l came to love this song a couple of weeks ago after watching sara's cover??? Sara is the best!!!! And yes, Sia Rocks too :) #Chandelier
Really Gutsy!! I just realized that she took it down a key, but hey sustaining high F# is ridiculous. Only slightly less crazy is sustaining high E. High C# and above appears to be a challenge for this Indie vocalist (Alto). Sia doesn't blend at all which makes her F# insane. She strained too, but made it beautiful at the same time. I don't think Sara succeeded, as this song takes her two full notes out of her range. However she is incredibly courageous ... hit and sustained that high E ... Her rendition of the chorus withstanding, the verse was incredible. This is one talented vocalist. ~ Robert from Dallas
Robert Gold Sia only sings an F# in the studio version. When she's done it live (like on Howard Stern) she takes it down as well. On a challenging song like this you cannot compare studio and live--it's apples and oranges. And I don't see how Sara didn't succeed? She's pushing her range but not straining it, unlike Sia who cracks all over the place (which I like, btw). Sara's been singing this every night on tour for a month--if she was truly straining she'd have damaged her voice, and she's too smart to risk that.
What I said wasn't a dis, on the contrary ... I have Sara's music and listen to her often. This is completely out of the box for her. Straining appears to be a word that doesn't describe tone for you, pick a term that works for you :) Sia sings F# live in what I have viewed. We have obviously listened to different performances. In the studio version you can't hear her strain, live I could, but she contained it and it had a rather interesting sound, actually beautifully raw. Sara has a nice texture vocally, whereas Sia, Adele and Ellie Goulding as a few examples while in pitch have some vocal flaws that actually makes their voices beautifully unique. Each artist has gifts. There are very few Helene Fischer, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey's in the world. High F# sustained in a full voice is as rare as F6# sustained with a head voice. Indie vocalists are mostly altos or sing within E3 - C5 range effectively. Sara taking on C5# - E5 without blending is gutsy and not really effective. Where she blended she was effective in producing a healthy tone. I have heard Sia sing this song when she blended her head voice, likely times when she just didn't feel strong possibly in the later choruses, I don't know. This song is an incredible masterpiece as the range is only one hurdle, few artists even attempt to sustain C5 and shift to the third octave in the same breathe. A thirteen year old, Jasmine Thompson is one of the few who can pull this off masterfully at around 1:25 and 3:05. Thanks for your response mystic ... There is simply nothing to defend. I wasn't being critical, or that certainly wasn't my intention. Sara doesn't need defending, she is great!
Robert Gold This is not out of the box for Sara, at least not for her covers. It builds on what she did with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. And I just have no idea what you mean by 'effective.' Her tone is completely intact as she hits those notes--and they're precisely what people are responding to so effusively. The only verifiable live performance by Sia is from Howard Stern. She used playback completely for the Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers shows. As far as Ellen's show, most people think she used playback for the chorus and I have to agree. I'd previously listened to Jasmine--nice tone in the lower register/verses but weak head voice for the chorus that is a) technically much easier than what both Sara and Sia are doing and b) doesn't get at the desperation in the lyrics.
Yeah, I am going to stop here. As I illustrated three artists who F5# is in their zone. I think you are reading a critical view in what I wrote no matter what I might write to clarify what I am expressing.
Robert Gold I just want to comment - not to argue - just to voice my opinion. Sara is purposely trying to differentiate between her chest voice and her head voice. I do see what you're saying about her straining, but if you weren't watching the video, you wouldn't be able to hear the strain. It's a matter of perception. Sara is one of the best vocalists on the scene - "indie" (as you say, although she is not) or otherwise. She has a jazz background, which you can clearly hear in some of the notes she picks out from the chord structure, which also doubles back to the clear differences between chest voice and head voice. I love Sia's voice, but she is screaming the high notes. Her voice cracks multiple times in the studio version as well as any live version - also a signature of hers. Sara, on the other hand, is not pitchy, nor she is not straining her voice to the point where it hurts her like I'm guessing Sia does. So in terms of "succeeding"... Sara B. clearly hit this out of the park. And she always does.
The original of this song will always be a favorite of mine but HOLY SHIT Sara kilt this. This cover gave me goosebumps it's that good. She's so underrated but my god I can't stop listening to this. Haters take a walk cause clearly you don't know a perfect voice
***** lol what...? i don't understand how sara's version is even remotely similar to sia's version. in fact, i think sara's is much more unique and melodious. i hear depth her voice, unlike sia's, who i think just plays the song in a monotonous way.
Bella Barela Because she loves to do covers--it's her way of reaching out to and supporting/showing respect for her fellow artists. Why couldn't you figure that out on your own??? You're the one who looks silly...
I HAVE HEARD THE COVER OF CHANDELIER BY MANY ARTISTS. SARA MAKES IT HER OWN. YES, YOU ALL HAVE HEARD THIS BEFORE, BUT SHE REALLY BRINGS THE POWER WITHIN HER VOICE, AND ILLUSTRATES HOW WELL SHE HAS PERFECTED HER CRAFT IN THIS AMAZING PERFORMANCE! I LOVE THIS COVER! I WOULD HAVE GONE TO HER CONCERT IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA AS RICHMOND IS NOT THAT FAR AWAY! SO CLOSE, BUT SO FAR AWAY IT SEEMS IN LIFE. YOU ARE AMAZING, SARA. YOU KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! BLESSINGS, BEV FROM RICHMOND~~
mysticsmb Unfortunately not. The only songs i've heard of hers are Gravity and Love Song (both really good). I'm hard on anyone if they cover a Sia song so I was expecting something bad and was very pleasantly surprised. I'll check more of her songs because she seems like a very good singer and person :)
FallenAngel DarkSoul Try to listen to live stuff, rather than studio recordings--always better, richer, etc. And her covers are just extraordinary. I didn't think she could top Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (do check it out if you haven't seen it), but this one comes pretty darn close. Cool to see someone who's already great pushing herself to be even greater.
Wtf, I just discovered her today May 02, 2020. How is this even possible that she's not as well known as she should be ffs. The voice is heaven, what a freakin talent. awesome.
anthony i She's got great management--she was nominated for two Grammys this year, including Best Album and she's performing the tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmys Monday night. But she also doesn't write vapid songs about partying or hooking up, and doesn't twerk or roll around naked in her videos. The only one failing her is the dumbass American public.
Why all the hate? Yes it doesn't sound like Sias' version but it's not meant to. It's a cover. Her own artistic portrayal of the song. I thought she sung beautifully! Stop comparing the versions and see it for what is - an amazing performance (:
This lady's voice quite literally gives me chills. Her voice and spirit run through my soul. No hyperbolic bullshit. She's an absolute blessing to music and to our ears. Thank you Sara.
That comments are so harsh. I was expecting to be very disappointed.... She changed the key and slowed it down, but I still think she did a good job. The feeling is there, and that's what really matters.
Totally agree...I'm a singer, and it's kinda sad to realize how we all have internalized this idea of "high notes = good singer" and/or "singing super fast scales = good singer"...that's what the industry has told us and we've taken it as something real. That's technique (whether it's self taught or studied), and yeah, it's nice when you can control your voice at that level, but in my opinion it's overrated 'cause a wide vocal range is not always related to a good interpretation, passion nor a real connection with who you are and what you want to communicate to the audience...sometimes it looks like it's just the need of some singers of being praised by everyone (not talking about Sia...I don't even know her). So I think this perception of "ooohhh she lowered the key, she's worse than Sia" is quite limited. The technique should be put in service of the interpretation, not viceversa.
THIS is how you reinterpret an already phenomenal song. Her voice is spectacular. You can really tell she knows her voice. The tone, the pitch, the control, the vibrato, the power, and the clarity in her notes (specifically the higher ones) are simply incredible. I've loved her since "Love Song," and this is why.
Listening to Sara cover this amazing song makes one realize how fabulous Sia's voice really is. Sara does a decent job, but in contrast Sia brings out tremendous emotion that makes you want to listen again and again.
