I can't wait until you release a full album of originals. Your covers are amazing, so I know I could listen to one of your albums and just vibe and cry the whole time.
Aw that's so nice to read. Seems like a great goal for 2022. I used to write music constantly. After college, I got burned out. It's been awhile since that level of inspiration and originality has flowed through me but the piano is really feeling right lately. I would be ok with you crying the whole time haha. That's the greatest compliment! ;)
@@iximusic That would be so excellent. You'd have an audience waiting for sure. But either way, your channel is the coolest and your song choices are spot on (I don't say "spot on" in real life, but I had fun typing it.)
I came to your channel for the NIN breakdowns, but I'm so happy that you've covered my favourite artist of all time. Would love to see analysis videos on some of her tracks too....
I really like what you did with this one ixi. Just the first minute in and I was already in a better mood. Good way to wrap up a rough week. Thank you!
Woah ixi, I'm in awe of your phrasing with this. Gave me that "feather floating around a funeral of a person who lived a full happy life" sort of feeling. Bravo for putting yourself out there with such an emotional performance. Your connection to the music continues to inspire.
@@iximusic That's right! The video version and the album version. The video version is actually a remix I think. It's also an awesome video directed by Chris Cunningham with a robotic Bjork making out with another robotic Bjork. I kinda prefer the video version. It feels more in the right direction.
There's the version on Homogenic which is ambient (that's the one I'm playing) and the one that went with the music video, with the robots. It's got drums and chords
You play with such passion and emotion that it's mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing your talent. It's nice to sit back with a beer and listen to a friend play. Take care of yourself, and I'll see you in the next one. Cheers,
Yes, yes, yes! NIN and Bjork are my favourites. If you are gonna analyse Bjork, "Declare Independence" would be a great one to introduce Bjork to NIN fans
That was pure emotion. Her medulla album changed me. I would be floored if you would cover pagan poetry or frosti. I love nin but I welcome you branching out any time. Don't feel boxed in.
Such a lovely take on a lovely song! Thank you so much for sharing! With your affinity for NIN, I can definitely imagine quite a few of Björk's more electronic pieces lending themselves quite well to your style, too-- I'd love to hear your take on "Army of Me" or "Hunter" sometime.
This is beautiful ixi. You have a naturally creative heart and it's good to see inspiring people on here as I continue to follow my own path as a musician. I'm really getting into theory now, something I had neglected in my youth. I felt at the time it would take away the intuitiveness of songwriting for me, but I was pretty ignorant of how much studying harmony could have helped my compositions take shape. I spend a lot less time searching for what I want to melodically describe, and that makes the whole process more valuable to me now. I am finally finding my voice again after many years of self-doubt and self-harm. I had a close call with death, and I am determined to create the music that I need to. There is something unique in me. I want to manifest it. I'm sure you feel the same way about your musical journey. Your piano arrangements are very articulate and emotionally charged with rhythmic complexity. I pick up on the nuances of your playing. I think what I like about your style the most is its subtlety. You are creating as a painter uses his brush, sometimes directly and accurately and sometimes with just an impression of what is in mind. The dynamic attitude behind your expression is very real, and I hope you have an inspiring day. I hope to hear more of your music soon. Your friend, Ian.
@@iximusic I only reply when someone inspires me greatly. Thank you for getting back to me too, that reaffirms my original impression of you. You are an awesome person and a talented musician. I will put on the bell so I know when you create new content. I am definitely a fan.
I don't want to gush too much and i'm aware maybe i'm commenting too much, but it's because i'm hooked. This is spectacular, every hair is on end; my god you have an amazing talent. Hope you consider putting these on your Spotify? If this is what you meant by 'do what i want to do, not what i think i should' then well, .. just keep going. Incredible, really it is.
Absolutely gorgeous rendition. Love this song, and you paid it due diligence. I ripped off the main hook in a death metal riff, and now after hearing this I feel downright disrespectful haha! Keep doing your thing, champion.
I've never gotten into Bjork. Maybe I don't have the patience, maybe it's something else. But perhaps you can help me finally appreciate and enjoy her. Beautiful piano work :] Thanks for sharing.
Admittedly I don't know all of her work and not everything I've heard speaks to me, but there are quite a few I could, and will, gush about. I recently heard "Earth Intruders" and fell for it. It's so weird. She has such a powerful voice and an odd mind.
This is gorgeous. Is this the sound of the Korg or are you using a software instrument? I ask because I am a beginner in search of a keyboard. I love the way yours sounds
This is the Steinway Grand sound in Logic Pro X. Maybe GarageBand has it too. The is the Korg B2. It's a great choice for a first performance keyboard and I'd recommend it. But black - this thing is already so dirty, haha.
That is a stunningly beautiful take on this song. If you haven't heard it, you should check out the Plaid remix of it - I think I prefer it to the original.
@@iximusic It is. I mean, they're all great (album version, single version and the remixes I can remember) but I think I like the Plaid version just a little bit more because of the beautifully intricate synth work. th-cam.com/video/q-oVgjE2i4c/w-d-xo.html
Alright, moved out of nin and into Bjork!This was about how my progression musically went only throw in some prodigy, orbital,etc and I was into nin and bjork heavily getting intro’d through movie soundtracks. I was almost going to ask you about how you listen to nin, as I had to get away from it after a while with my own issues with depression. I still enjoy of some of his newer score’s but not to often do I listen to a nin track anymore. Really nice approach on that cover by the way. Can’t wait to hear what your working on next, a lot of great stuff I’m sure! th-cam.com/video/o2jplo3kpNc/w-d-xo.html
oh hey, I beg you to go listen to Caligula by Lingua Ignota off screen, the whole album. think you'll really understand it on your own grounds. if you want a way in, by all means listen to one off the new album, one that seems to encapsulate most of that feeling, "PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE". feel free to do that one on camera, but the Caligula album needs to be absorbed personally. (don't read the comments of the Pennsylvania Furnace reaction beforehand if you do, you'll appreciate the first hand experience more.) it's such an antithesis of this, yet not. I trust you'll find this recommendation without the usual commentariat nonsense. :) edit: missed a parenthesis. :/ edit 2: should've linked the PF video. th-cam.com/video/7YRMV7ffPpY/w-d-xo.html (forgive the dorkiness of the video, the message is unduly powerful) edit 3: (the video is actually pretty powerful once you understand the song's messaging. I should stop saying things about it.)
I am SO IN for some Bjork breakdowns!
I can't wait until you release a full album of originals. Your covers are amazing, so I know I could listen to one of your albums and just vibe and cry the whole time.
Aw that's so nice to read. Seems like a great goal for 2022. I used to write music constantly. After college, I got burned out. It's been awhile since that level of inspiration and originality has flowed through me but the piano is really feeling right lately. I would be ok with you crying the whole time haha. That's the greatest compliment! ;)
@@iximusic That would be so excellent. You'd have an audience waiting for sure. But either way, your channel is the coolest and your song choices are spot on (I don't say "spot on" in real life, but I had fun typing it.)
Ohhh one of my favorites
Beautiful
You'll be given love if you watch ixi music cover Bjork! You have to trust it!
Like NIN, Bjork is one of the shows you shouldn't miss. It's usually some outrageous spectacle.
Suddenly a wild Björk appears!
Ixi uses *improvisation*!
Omg yes
Oh my you are a god. NIN, Radiohead, and now Bjork breakdowns?? I’m gonna become a virtuoso just watching your vids haha
I came to your channel for the NIN breakdowns, but I'm so happy that you've covered my favourite artist of all time.
Would love to see analysis videos on some of her tracks too....
This is so beautiful 💗
I'm also very excited you chose Bjork. Bjork is one of my all time favorite humans.
That's a very unique and deeply emotional take, ixi! Since I love Bjork...it'd be so awesome to see you do an analysis of Bjork's compositions ;)
I really like what you did with this one ixi. Just the first minute in and I was already in a better mood. Good way to wrap up a rough week. Thank you!
:3
Beautiful…well played with lot of emotion…it was full of love!
So wonderful. Thank you.
Lovely. Especially that you're improvising.
What a wonderful surprise! One of my favorites from her
Woah ixi, I'm in awe of your phrasing with this. Gave me that "feather floating around a funeral of a person who lived a full happy life" sort of feeling. Bravo for putting yourself out there with such an emotional performance. Your connection to the music continues to inspire.
probably my favourite Bjork track, and a fantastic interpretation.
My favorite Björk song! This was a beautiful rendition of it.
If this means we're getting a Bjork analysis I'm gonna lose my damn mind 😱🥳😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
I haven't analyzed it yet but I will very soon! And there are two very different, beautiful versions of this song.
@@iximusic I only know the one! Where do I find the other one??
@@iximusic That's right! The video version and the album version. The video version is actually a remix I think. It's also an awesome video directed by Chris Cunningham with a robotic Bjork making out with another robotic Bjork. I kinda prefer the video version. It feels more in the right direction.
There's the version on Homogenic which is ambient (that's the one I'm playing) and the one that went with the music video, with the robots. It's got drums and chords
@@iximusic I only know the video version! It's time for me to dig deeper into her discography. Can't wait to hear the ambient rendition!
fantastic! thank you so much for this.
Nine inch nails and Björk. I love your channel so much
Beautiful. 'Frosti' might be worth trying with the approaching Winter... :)
Ixi, more Bjork please! Love your content;)
Thanks for sharing, as always!
Haunting and beautiful
Wonderful
Had to brush up on my Bjork before listening. This was such a great rendition!
Simply exquisite. Never thought how well it could work on piano. Great piece, outstanding work from you Ixi. So inspiring 🙌
Beautifully done omg
You play with such passion and emotion that it's mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing your talent. It's nice to sit back with a beer and listen to a friend play. Take care of yourself, and I'll see you in the next one. Cheers,
Yes, yes, yes! NIN and Bjork are my favourites. If you are gonna analyse Bjork, "Declare Independence" would be a great one to introduce Bjork to NIN fans
Oh man thank you for this ❤
Totally forget about this song! Classic! The music video is fantastic, strangely erotic and way ahead of it's time. Thanks for the tunes Ixi!
Omg I would love to see a Bjork breakdown!
In love with this
That was pure emotion. Her medulla album changed me. I would be floored if you would cover pagan poetry or frosti. I love nin but I welcome you branching out any time. Don't feel boxed in.
Really well done, and relaxing! Thanks for sharing this!
Omg, I hope this means what I think it means!!!!
Such a lovely take on a lovely song! Thank you so much for sharing! With your affinity for NIN, I can definitely imagine quite a few of Björk's more electronic pieces lending themselves quite well to your style, too-- I'd love to hear your take on "Army of Me" or "Hunter" sometime.
I haven't hear the original song but if it's anything like this I'm sure I'll love it.
You will!
there's two versions. a video version and an album version, and I'm sure you'll come to love both for what they are each. :)
This is beautiful ixi. You have a naturally creative heart and it's good to see inspiring people on here as I continue to follow my own path as a musician. I'm really getting into theory now, something I had neglected in my youth. I felt at the time it would take away the intuitiveness of songwriting for me, but I was pretty ignorant of how much studying harmony could have helped my compositions take shape. I spend a lot less time searching for what I want to melodically describe, and that makes the whole process more valuable to me now. I am finally finding my voice again after many years of self-doubt and self-harm. I had a close call with death, and I am determined to create the music that I need to. There is something unique in me. I want to manifest it. I'm sure you feel the same way about your musical journey. Your piano arrangements are very articulate and emotionally charged with rhythmic complexity. I pick up on the nuances of your playing.
I think what I like about your style the most is its subtlety. You are creating as a painter uses his brush, sometimes directly and accurately and sometimes with just an impression of what is in mind. The dynamic attitude behind your expression is very real, and I hope you have an inspiring day. I hope to hear more of your music soon. Your friend, Ian.
Thank you Ian, for such a thoughtful response! It takes a nuanced musician to recognize all of that. I hope you create all the music in your heart!
@@iximusic I only reply when someone inspires me greatly. Thank you for getting back to me too, that reaffirms my original impression of you. You are an awesome person and a talented musician. I will put on the bell so I know when you create new content. I am definitely a fan.
I would have loved to see a Trent and Bjork collaboration.
Yes! Or a chino/Björk collaboration. Their voices are both similarly unique and I think they would combine very well
I don't want to gush too much and i'm aware maybe i'm commenting too much, but it's because i'm hooked. This is spectacular, every hair is on end; my god you have an amazing talent. Hope you consider putting these on your Spotify? If this is what you meant by 'do what i want to do, not what i think i should' then well, .. just keep going. Incredible, really it is.
Absolutely gorgeous rendition. Love this song, and you paid it due diligence. I ripped off the main hook in a death metal riff, and now after hearing this I feel downright disrespectful haha! Keep doing your thing, champion.
I've never gotten into Bjork. Maybe I don't have the patience, maybe it's something else. But perhaps you can help me finally appreciate and enjoy her. Beautiful piano work :] Thanks for sharing.
Try listening to Vespertine. Listen on headphones if possible, not ear buds
Admittedly I don't know all of her work and not everything I've heard speaks to me, but there are quite a few I could, and will, gush about. I recently heard "Earth Intruders" and fell for it. It's so weird. She has such a powerful voice and an odd mind.
You should analyse your favourite movie soundtracks from when you were growing up!
omg I didnt know you were a björk fan 😍😍
This is gorgeous. Is this the sound of the Korg or are you using a software instrument? I ask because I am a beginner in search of a keyboard. I love the way yours sounds
This is the Steinway Grand sound in Logic Pro X. Maybe GarageBand has it too. The is the Korg B2. It's a great choice for a first performance keyboard and I'd recommend it. But black - this thing is already so dirty, haha.
Thanks for the info!!!
How is it you keep choosing my favourite artists ixi??
That is a stunningly beautiful take on this song.
If you haven't heard it, you should check out the Plaid remix of it - I think I prefer it to the original.
Is that different than the version on Homogenic? It just really gets to me I hadn't heard the original until this year. It's great, just different.
@@iximusic It is. I mean, they're all great (album version, single version and the remixes I can remember) but I think I like the Plaid version just a little bit more because of the beautifully intricate synth work.
th-cam.com/video/q-oVgjE2i4c/w-d-xo.html
Ooooooooh! Are you going to analyse Björk?
More Björk please! And maybe some Sufjan Stevens eventually?
Maybe! I have a few of his tracks in my library and love them. I've been listening to the few different versions of Drawn To The Blood most recently.
NIN, radiohead, and bjork? oh, this is incredible. do some bowie, pj harvey, floyd, and lou reed. we can have a party.
Beautiful playing, full of love. Ive got a question, why did you deleted the in rainbows analysis?
Thank you! TH-cam took the In Rainbows stream down because of copyright infringement.
Man.
YOOOOOOO! (caps)
Alright, moved out of nin and into Bjork!This was about how my progression musically went only throw in some prodigy, orbital,etc and I was into nin and bjork heavily getting intro’d through movie soundtracks.
I was almost going to ask you about how you listen to nin, as I had to get away from it after a while with my own issues with depression. I still enjoy of some of his newer score’s but not to often do I listen to a nin track anymore. Really nice approach on that cover by the way. Can’t wait to hear what your working on next, a lot of great stuff I’m sure! th-cam.com/video/o2jplo3kpNc/w-d-xo.html
oh hey, I beg you to go listen to Caligula by Lingua Ignota off screen, the whole album. think you'll really understand it on your own grounds. if you want a way in, by all means listen to one off the new album, one that seems to encapsulate most of that feeling, "PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE". feel free to do that one on camera, but the Caligula album needs to be absorbed personally. (don't read the comments of the Pennsylvania Furnace reaction beforehand if you do, you'll appreciate the first hand experience more.)
it's such an antithesis of this, yet not. I trust you'll find this recommendation without the usual commentariat nonsense. :)
edit: missed a parenthesis. :/
edit 2: should've linked the PF video. th-cam.com/video/7YRMV7ffPpY/w-d-xo.html
(forgive the dorkiness of the video, the message is unduly powerful)
edit 3: (the video is actually pretty powerful once you understand the song's messaging. I should stop saying things about it.)