Kate was quoted early on in her career as saying something like - I'm paraphrasing from memory here - she wanted her songs to go beyond the bounds female singer-songwriters had typically kept to previously; and she took inspiration from the best of the men, whose music 'really laid it on you'. Which I understood as letting rip, without caring that it might not be thought pretty or charming or romantic, or whichever of the limited stereotypes that female artists were expected to conform to in those days. So yeah, she wanted to rock, and she did. But it was the intensity she wanted to emulate, rather than men per se. From her first record, and onward throughout her career, she projected an imagination and sensibility that was unmistakably feminine, with an intensity and boldness that really did lay it on us. It's a given nowadays that women write and perform music that is as exressive and powerful as men, if not more so; but that was not the case in the 1970s. Which is one reason why Kate Bush has been so influential, and is revered more than ever by the musicians and songwriters of today. That said, her originality was not only a matter of her gender. She wrote from her imagination, more than her own lived experiences; and she regarded herself as a writer and storyteller, who happened to be a musician. Somewhat like folk music, in fact, which has not often been heard in popular music since Bob Dylan played electric guitar at Newport in 65. Neither does she have a particularly folk sound, nor tell typically 'folk' stories (though some are inspired by folk songs, e.g. The Kick Inside). Nonetheless, her albums teems with stories and characters; as do her videos, which were theatrical to begin, featuring her signature mime and dance; and over time became more cinematic. And the stories are wild! She's often been dubbed mad, crazy, witchy or weird over the years, but she isn't really. She's just really great at telling stories in 5 minutes of music, and always preferred that to singing about herself. This goes somewhat against the grain of the music business of the last few decades, which has generally encouraged and rewarded egocentricity. She wasn't having any of that, or the life that goes with it. She followed her own path, making the music that pleased her, and releasing it when it was ready; and when she had nothing to say, she remained silent. For anything up to 12 years. Imagine that, in the age of having to stay relevant by continually posting gibberish to Instagram! So she has this rather mysterious aura of integrity, and a really unique, vivid and arresting musical personality, rooted in storytelling, that keeps on attracting and enthralling new audiences in each generation. She's awesome!
I hope that you are enjoying your Kate Bush journey, just a quick heads up Kate has been nominated for the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame #RockHall2023 and the fan vote is now open....
So I found your channel by way of your Nightwish reaction, and then saw all these Kate Bush videos, which really caught my attention, as she’s one of my top 5 favorite artists and you just don’t see many reactions to her work. I just finished binge watching all of your Kate reactions and, not only was it nice to revisit these lovely songs, but it was just as nice to see/hear your reactions, which were also lovely. New subscriber…looking forward to more of these! ☮️
Since you mention that Kate Bush is one of your top 5 favourite artists - she is also one of my faves - and since it seems you also like Nightwish - I've been listening to them since I bought their debut in 1998 (but there have been some highs and lows over the years) -, could you let me know if you also listen to other metal bands and what your favourite albums by Kate Bush are? I'd like to recommend you something which IMO most likely might appeal to people who especially like Kate Bush's earlier high-register voice/vocals, her more experimental/playful side (especially the album "The Dreaming") and metal with a progressive/avant-garde edge, but I feel a bit hesitant.
@@MissLoonasSpeech You can recommend anything to me…I’m open minded when it comes to trying new music. My favorite Kate albums are probably Lionheart and Hounds of Love…but that can depend on the day. I do listen to other metal bands, but they tend to be mostly the artsy ones…Ayreon, for example. Epica is frustrating to me because I think they are musically brilliant, and Simone is not far behind Floor in vocal ability, but then they ruin it…to me…with all the growling and grunting, which I find a bit childish and silly. But that’s just me.
@@Zoey-K-1 It's not just you, because I don't listen to so-called "Beauty and the Beast"-bands, either, for exactly the same reason you mentioned. As for the band I'd like to recommend, they are called Atrox and their second album "Contentum" features IMO some of the must unusual vocal performances ever to be heard on a metal album. However, I'd like to introduce them with one of the more moderate songs (vocal-wise), titled "Unsummoned": th-cam.com/video/ruBU_EAaspY/w-d-xo.html I'm curious what you think. The vocalist, Monika Edvardsen, who left the band after their fourth album, also did most of the vocals in a one-off non-metal project called Tactile Gemma (on some songs she was joined by her sister Ann-Mari Edvardsen). If you did like her voice in the song by Atrox, also try the song "Chimeras" by Tactile Gemma: th-cam.com/video/ubAqcpjT-eU/w-d-xo.html One final question: Have you ever heard of The 3rd and the Mortal, especially their album "Tears Laid In Earth"?
@@MissLoonasSpeech I checked out the song…really good! Musically very competent, and the vocals were quite interesting. They reminded me a little of some of the stuff Kate was doing voice-wise on The Dreaming album. I like it. And yes, I know The 3rd and the Mortal…I found them through an interview with Tuomas where he mentioned them as a band that influenced him early on, so I had to give them a listen. I like them, too.
@@Zoey-K-1 I'm pleased to hear that you liked what you heard and that you said it reminded you a little of the stuff Kate was doing voice-wise on "The Dreaming", because that's also what I think. :) Now you might also try the full album: th-cam.com/video/kRcuK0WChVQ/w-d-xo.html I'd be especially curious what you think of her vocal-wise most "adventurous" songs, namely the opener "Sultry Air", "Lizard Dance" (3rd song), the two-part 11-minute-song "Panta Rei/Gather In Me No More" (the 4th song) and the lyrics-wise wonderfully quirky "Letters to Earth" (6th song). The 10th "piece" titled "Torture" (you can't call it a song) doesn't make any sense on this album - luckily it's very short - and that last piece is just an instrumental. On their next album "Terrestrials", her vocals became less "acrobatic" and more "experimental" (I don't know if this is the right word) while the music became overall more aggressive IMO. The last album with her, "Orgasm", might feature the heaviest riffing, but her vocals on this one are the most moderate. There are also some occasional clean (!) male vocals on some songs. After Monika left the band, they continued with a male vocalist, but I didn't care about them any more, because it had been her vocals which had made this band extra-special to me. I've never cared to check out their debut, because it also featured male growling. While "Contentum" features my overall favourite vocal-lines, "Terrestrials" is my overall favourite album by them. If you also liked the Tactile Gemma song, I think it's safe to say you'll like their entire album. My faves on that one are "Creepy-Crawlies", "Whiz" and the song which sort of inspired my nickname. ;) Tuomas has indeed several times mentioned The 3rd and the Mortal - there's one comment about their dabut album, which you find online, in which he explicitly stated "I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Nightwish wouldn’t exist without this band." and explained his first encounter with their music -, but my impression is that Nightwish-fans who know them are still a rather small minority. By the way, Monika Edvardsen also did some additional vocals on one song of The 3rd and the Mortal's album "Painting on Glass", when her sister Ann-Mari was their vocalist. So now you know what connects both bands (in addition to Tactile Gemma which, as I already mentioned, also feature Ann-Mari on vocals on some of the songs). Sorry about this information overload, but it's not that often that you find someone who likes Kate Bush, Nightwish - which both are very popular - and The 3rd and the Mortal and Atrox (OK, only one song so far, but there's a chance you might like at least some of their other songs as well), which both are rather obscure, the latter even more than the former.
I am hoping you will play "December Will Be Magic Again" from her 1979 Christmas Show (the only Christmas song on the show). It is a must for the festive season! And yes, Kate is also a Rock Chick! Try "Violin" for another rock inspired track from her 1979 show.
Kate is again nominated to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, think it’s the 3rd or 4th year in a row. Maybe the resurgence of “Running Up That Hill” will help her get in (although I think the RRHOF is pretty much a joke nowadays).
ooh! one of my faves! Loving the reactions. I usually don't like when people react to live versions because they're often not as good as the records, but I was reminded what an awesome live performer she is and the voice is spot on.
Love this song. Love it when an artist isn't afraid to expand her genre catalogue. Another Kate Bush track that bends some boundaries is Rubberband Girl, also has a brilliant video clip, showing off Kate's remarkable dance talent.
Maybe you only react to Patreon suggestions but if you get back into Kate Bush there are still a few gems to discover. One of my personel favourites is "moments of pleasure" (Great video too) but there are several more.
More reactions soon, I hope! You are the best at reacting to Kate Bush that I’ve seen. As a 28+ year fan of Kate, I am really enjoying your videos, ready for more! 👍
Kate was way ahead of her time. She didn't do concerts, she did visual theatre. I wish she had toured more. I've been a fan of hers since the early 80's (no stranger things bandwagon here!), and I've loved her since day 1. Your reaction was pretty much mine back then - Wow!
Hello how are you? I have been fascinated by Kate Bush since 1978 when I first heard Whutering Highs. It felt like magic, simple inexplicable enchantment. Some of their best songs aren't as well known. There is one that I find fascinating for all its atmosphere and Kate's extraordinary performance, which is the songs Egypt, December will be magic again, Wedding List and Cloudbusting. Please look for this videos for this song and react to it. You will be very impacted. It's beautiful, mysterious, symbolic and visually stunning.
Kate's hardest rockin tracks: James and the Cold Gun ( live performance is a must) Don't Push Your Foot.. Hammer Horror The Wedding List Violin Breathing (outro..skull crushing) Sat in Your Lap Pull out the Pin Leave it Open Get Out of My House Waking the Wjtch Rocket's Tail Lily The Red Shoes King of the Mountain
Sooo great to see a new generation appreciating the amazing Kate Bush! Also fun to hear some of her early stuff I haven't heard in a long time, enjoy your enthusiasm and insightful listening!
This was re-recorded for the video. She kept the live mood, by not editing anything on that recording. Nice to see this after many, many years. Seeing Kate 's live performances is a must. The tour of life concert is on you tube from beginning to end, but the individusl songs are to be found here as well.
Other people have probably already said this, but when I see one of Kate’s videos I often feel that I’ve been through a whole Westend (or Broadway) theatre performance - Such are Kate’s acting, drama, dancing and carefully arranged stage settings.
Always love the Kate Bush reactions! This music video looks inspired by Broadway. Her song's moods keep changing, as you noted here, but that is most prevalent in her early work - it's possible to groove to a lot more of her later work. Thank you again.
BTW, I think it's great that you are discovering Kate as I did when these albums came out. It's a wonderful journey and you have sooooo much brilliant music to come.
Oh if you want more rock n roll Kate, "James and the Cold Gun" is a must! It's from The Kick Inside, but I think the definitive version is this incredible live performance from her 1979 shows (where she performed songs from The Kick Inside and Lionheart in their entirety): th-cam.com/video/6vE7hD1PgEs/w-d-xo.html You must react to this one at least! It's so much fun!
My favourite song on that album, also because of the vocal performance of the Trio Bulgarka which made me discover Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (now going by the English name The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices). As for Rock, her album "The Dreaming" also has to be mentioned which is Progressive Rock. I'm probably most curious about the reactions to "Leave It Open", "The Dreaming" and especially "Get Out of My House".
Kate could do just about ANY style she wanted to, and as the saying goes, the only thing you should expect is the unexpected ! .. You will have totally worn out the word "Wow" by the end of your journey with her.😉 .. Please keep those KB reactions coming .. I just love them ! 💖 .. Thanks, Wayne
Thank you for your latest reaction to Kate Bush it's very much appreciated. I agree that the entire "The Kick Inside" album is very worth a listen, because as a debut album I consider it to be an excellent piece of work.
Friday night Live Stream was fun.you always help me understand Kate's songs.Those Heavey People from the Xmas show. I saw a 1958 made for TV movie of Wuthering Hights with Richard Burton.
Hi and thanks for another KB reaction and I do like your feel for Kate Bush and in many respects when it comes to Kate how a person feels about her music is probably going to always be one of the overriding features of how they react to her: there are so many different music styles, so many kinds of voices that she uses, so many double meanings, and so many out of the blue surprises that how her music makes a person feel is quite often a first general take that they bring away from listening to her. And of course that is just how Kate wants it, she wants you to feel something even it is a feeling of being disorientated. To me this video is actually quite a good, easily absorbed entry point into how Kate performed in her live shows. because the only way I can describe Kate's live performances from that time is something like "organised chaos" or "organised anarchy" where she is the ringmaster in charge of that chaos and anarchy. If you do go back to "The Kick Inside" album (which to me is one of the top tier KB albums) and if you decide to react to "James and the Cold Gun" there are a number of live versions of this. Probalby the best of these is from her "Hammersmith Odeon" concert: 8 1/2 minutes of unadulterated, no holds barred, rock where she just lets rip. The final outro is just the kind of rock and roll excess that I love - at times she prowls the stage like a cat, other times she contorts herself and hunkers herself in an almost animalistic or cave man manner, and the process she shoots three men on stage: wonderful stuff! Just wonderful stuff! th-cam.com/video/6JVS_nJLUkQ/w-d-xo.html In the meantime, and on a completely different tone, the next song on this Lionheart album is at the abolute other end of the spectrum of Kate's songs the sumptuous "Oh England My Lionheart" and to me whenever I listen to it, for some reason I always think I feel something in her singing that is similar to Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" and get this sense of an old soul singing to me through what is the voice of someone who little more than a girl. Hope you like it. And once again thanks for your great reaction vidoe
You will have to do the concert performance of "James And The Cold Gun," it's iconic Kate going crazy and shooting all the bad guys. A great rock song with an incredible guitar solo from Allan Murphey (or Brian Bath, I can't remember!). Kate is a genre all of her own, everything she does is different and so unique. Can't wait to you react to her Hammer Horror dance routine and the video for her song Breathing is epic prog. I also look forward to your reactions as you go through her discography. like "Love And Anger" which features an appearance in the video by David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) on guitar
I've liked Kate since I was 5 Years Old, watch Gen X Rewind, Cat does a great reaction to Running Up That Hill, for our American friends Kate is scared of flying, that's why she has never had an interview in New York or Los Angeles, there was talk of Kate going on QE2 passenger liner from Southampton to New York to be interviewed, but it didn't prevail, if Kate could crack America that would be splendid, In the UK charts Kate went the longest from her first number 1 to her next, Kates first number one was Wuthering Heights in January 1978 her second Number one was Running Up That Hill, which was I think September 2022, that's a time gap of 44 years and 8 months, Elton John is a massive Kate Bush fan, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Yay! Kate reactions are back! When you get to The Sensual World, I'm sure your mom will appreciate "This Woman's Work", an absolutely beautiful song and video. This performance is great! I think it might get some inspiration from the Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" dance number?
You should do The Dreaming, which was famously described as “Kate gone mad.” It is very different from her first three records, and wonderfully so. Give it a try! I’d love to see you reaction.
There are of course many sides to Kate Bush! Just when you think you have her pinned down she’ll come out of left field with something completely different. You have a long way to go, but in 1993 she produced, wrote, performed and directed a short film(about 45minutes) featuring songs from her Red Shoes album, which is an updated fairy tale of a dancer who gets tricked into wearing a pair of magical/cursed dancing shoes. It is really captivating and and demonstrates just how talented she is (as if we didn’t already know!).
The thing that separates Prince or Kate nor others, is the fact that they do everything from visuals to music to dance to presentation or the music being part of a larger production/artistic endeavour
For more rock and roll from Kate you must go back to the first album and react to ‘James and the Cold Gun’. That was the song that EMI wanted for her debut single. But of course Kate won the argument for ‘Wuthering Heights’.
Another great Kate reaction ! She certainly does rock out on a few album tracks. I think you might have missed James and the Cold Gun from the Kick Inside. Plus you have Violin to come in the next album along. Please make sure you don’t miss “December will be Magic Again” which was not included on any particular album and falls between Lionheart and Never For Ever. Really enjoy your reactions to Kate’s work.
Yayy! The Kate reactions are back ❤️ Just showing you my personal ranking of Kate’s albums, to give you some idea of fan favourites. Btw, important to know for when you make it all the way to 2011 in Kate’s discography: “Director’s Cut” are remakings of “The Red Shoes” (1993) and “The Sensual World” (1989) songs. It’s not a must, and a lot of fans don’t see it as an album on it’s own (although Kate does). When you make it to after Aerial, I’d recommend to go straight into 50 Words for Snow, and skip Director’s Cut. 😊 1) Aerial (2005) 2) Hounds of Love (1985) 3) 50 Words for Snow (2011) 4) The Dreaming (1982) 5) The Sensual World (1989) 6) Never for Ever (1980) 7) The Kick Inside (1978) 8) Lionheart (1978) 9) The Red Shoes (1993)
Great channel! Wonderful reactions! You should try Enya as well. Both she and Kate had the most unique female song styles in the 70s/80s. Enya has such melodic songs, like Carribean Blue, Orinoco Flow, and more. Also story-telling like ...
If anyone is wondering why they can't see a live stream, it may be that you need to use a VPN and access Gap's channel from OUTSIDE of North America. e.g. Can't get Momma Gap's Birthday stream in Canada or the USA; go to Germany and it 'magically' pops up. This may also be true for more than just live streams.
Great reaction video, This song reminds me of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which i love. Kate Bush's song This Womans Work, has been covered by Sam Ryder you should check it out - Live at the V&A - On TH-cam. He sings it in the same key as Kate Bush which is WOW Amazing
Again in this performance, it is impossible to tell, if you didn't already know, that Kate is not as much of a professional dancer as the other two. Such a talent
Nice reaction! This track was new to me even though I've been a fan since her Hounds of Love album. I just discovered your series of Kate Bush reactions and by coincidence you drop a new one while I was watching an earlier reaction! In that earlier reaction you mentioned that you were still listening to Wuthering Heights frequently. Don't know if you're aware that she re-recorded an updated version of that song for her 1986 compilation album The Whole Story. You should give that a listen at some point. In the updated version, her voice was so much more mature and powerful compared to the original. To be honest - I think it's better than the original. Hopefully, others won't consider that blasphemous 😀
Hello. I always think is live performances are so much better than studio. maybe you might consider having a look at these two British bands that have been around for ever. "10cc - I'm Not In Love live wales 2011" and "Jeff Lynne's ELO - Telephone Line (Live at Wembley Stadium)" Hope you have a look
Do you like French Chanson? If you want to check out something modern, please check HAYLEY WESTENRA from New Zealand Song suggestions: 1. Beat of Your Heart 2. Snowflower 3. Let Me Live 4. Across the Universe of Time 5. Who Painted The Moon Black? She is Maori. She sings Maori songs, too, but I can't remember tge song titles. She is versatile with her voice. In a song she sometimes switches from country mode to classical singing. Her voice is mesmerizing. Start with the album versions.
Hey new Sub here☺ Have you reacted to The Warning yet?? If not there a Rock Band of 3 Sisters and they just backed up Guns and Roses!! I think you'll love them!! The song is called Choke,,,thanks☺
Hiya Kathy, Kate is Scared of flying, that's why she's never been interviewed in America, I've liked Kate since I was 5 years old (1981), as soon I got a full time job, I bought all of Kates albums and I've still got them to this day.
@@paulguise698 the scared of flying thing is a bit overblown. She may not like flying, but she has flown to the States on several occasions. She flew over to appear on Saturday Night Live in 1978, and came over twice in the mid 80's to promote Hounds of Love at Tower Records in New York City (the lines to see her were blocks long). She was interviewed on a segment of MTV and did radio interviews on a promotional schedule that also took her up to Canada. She flew to Los Angeles in the mid 90's to meet with record executives (no public appearances) and even attended a lecture by Peter Reich (Cloudbusting)> Kate was not well known in America primarily because EMI failed to market her properly, and she never toured. According to Del Palmer, they were in the initial stages of planning a U.S. tour after her debut came out, but EMI pulled the plug on financing. Fleetwood Mac even offered her an opening spot on their Rumors tour but Kate declined.
I had to unsubscribe because you just seemed to have stopped listening to Kate at all. You didn't even finish the albums you started and you haven't even scratched the surface of what she has accomplished. I thought you " got" her like we fans do and I am disappointed you have lost interest.
Her voice sounds so bold. I had not heard this song. Getting more into her music. Real creative pioneer
Yeah, good call regarding Grease fashion, badass pants
Matt John Try the live version of "James And The Cold Gun"
I suggest you to listen to all her albums in chronological order 🙂
She is incredible
And to this day beautiful.. she always will be
James & the Cold Gun live at Hammersmith from her first tour in 1979 is amazing - oh to have been there
*nods* That live version is sooooooooo good :)
New to me! Wow, indeed.
Hi there ! Missing your Kate Bush reactions !
Kate was quoted early on in her career as saying something like - I'm paraphrasing from memory here - she wanted her songs to go beyond the bounds female singer-songwriters had typically kept to previously; and she took inspiration from the best of the men, whose music 'really laid it on you'. Which I understood as letting rip, without caring that it might not be thought pretty or charming or romantic, or whichever of the limited stereotypes that female artists were expected to conform to in those days. So yeah, she wanted to rock, and she did. But it was the intensity she wanted to emulate, rather than men per se. From her first record, and onward throughout her career, she projected an imagination and sensibility that was unmistakably feminine, with an intensity and boldness that really did lay it on us. It's a given nowadays that women write and perform music that is as exressive and powerful as men, if not more so; but that was not the case in the 1970s. Which is one reason why Kate Bush has been so influential, and is revered more than ever by the musicians and songwriters of today.
That said, her originality was not only a matter of her gender. She wrote from her imagination, more than her own lived experiences; and she regarded herself as a writer and storyteller, who happened to be a musician. Somewhat like folk music, in fact, which has not often been heard in popular music since Bob Dylan played electric guitar at Newport in 65. Neither does she have a particularly folk sound, nor tell typically 'folk' stories (though some are inspired by folk songs, e.g. The Kick Inside). Nonetheless, her albums teems with stories and characters; as do her videos, which were theatrical to begin, featuring her signature mime and dance; and over time became more cinematic. And the stories are wild! She's often been dubbed mad, crazy, witchy or weird over the years, but she isn't really. She's just really great at telling stories in 5 minutes of music, and always preferred that to singing about herself. This goes somewhat against the grain of the music business of the last few decades, which has generally encouraged and rewarded egocentricity. She wasn't having any of that, or the life that goes with it. She followed her own path, making the music that pleased her, and releasing it when it was ready; and when she had nothing to say, she remained silent. For anything up to 12 years. Imagine that, in the age of having to stay relevant by continually posting gibberish to Instagram!
So she has this rather mysterious aura of integrity, and a really unique, vivid and arresting musical personality, rooted in storytelling, that keeps on attracting and enthralling new audiences in each generation. She's awesome!
Please do more Kate reactions. There are some fantastic songs out there like Sat In Your Lap, Babooshka and Army Dreamers 😍
Kate Bush has several rock songs and she should be inaugurated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
I hope that you are enjoying your Kate Bush journey, just a quick heads up Kate has been nominated for the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame #RockHall2023 and the fan vote is now open....
So I found your channel by way of your Nightwish reaction, and then saw all these Kate Bush videos, which really caught my attention, as she’s one of my top 5 favorite artists and you just don’t see many reactions to her work. I just finished binge watching all of your Kate reactions and, not only was it nice to revisit these lovely songs, but it was just as nice to see/hear your reactions, which were also lovely. New subscriber…looking forward to more of these! ☮️
Since you mention that Kate Bush is one of your top 5 favourite artists - she is also one of my faves - and since it seems you also like Nightwish - I've been listening to them since I bought their debut in 1998 (but there have been some highs and lows over the years) -, could you let me know if you also listen to other metal bands and what your favourite albums by Kate Bush are? I'd like to recommend you something which IMO most likely might appeal to people who especially like Kate Bush's earlier high-register voice/vocals, her more experimental/playful side (especially the album "The Dreaming") and metal with a progressive/avant-garde edge, but I feel a bit hesitant.
@@MissLoonasSpeech You can recommend anything to me…I’m open minded when it comes to trying new music. My favorite Kate albums are probably Lionheart and Hounds of Love…but that can depend on the day. I do listen to other metal bands, but they tend to be mostly the artsy ones…Ayreon, for example. Epica is frustrating to me because I think they are musically brilliant, and Simone is not far behind Floor in vocal ability, but then they ruin it…to me…with all the growling and grunting, which I find a bit childish and silly. But that’s just me.
@@Zoey-K-1 It's not just you, because I don't listen to so-called "Beauty and the Beast"-bands, either, for exactly the same reason you mentioned. As for the band I'd like to recommend, they are called Atrox and their second album "Contentum" features IMO some of the must unusual vocal performances ever to be heard on a metal album. However, I'd like to introduce them with one of the more moderate songs (vocal-wise), titled "Unsummoned": th-cam.com/video/ruBU_EAaspY/w-d-xo.html I'm curious what you think. The vocalist, Monika Edvardsen, who left the band after their fourth album, also did most of the vocals in a one-off non-metal project called Tactile Gemma (on some songs she was joined by her sister Ann-Mari Edvardsen). If you did like her voice in the song by Atrox, also try the song "Chimeras" by Tactile Gemma: th-cam.com/video/ubAqcpjT-eU/w-d-xo.html One final question: Have you ever heard of The 3rd and the Mortal, especially their album "Tears Laid In Earth"?
@@MissLoonasSpeech I checked out the song…really good! Musically very competent, and the vocals were quite interesting. They reminded me a little of some of the stuff Kate was doing voice-wise on The Dreaming album. I like it. And yes, I know The 3rd and the Mortal…I found them through an interview with Tuomas where he mentioned them as a band that influenced him early on, so I had to give them a listen. I like them, too.
@@Zoey-K-1 I'm pleased to hear that you liked what you heard and that you said it reminded you a little of the stuff Kate was doing voice-wise on "The Dreaming", because that's also what I think. :) Now you might also try the full album: th-cam.com/video/kRcuK0WChVQ/w-d-xo.html I'd be especially curious what you think of her vocal-wise most "adventurous" songs, namely the opener "Sultry Air", "Lizard Dance" (3rd song), the two-part 11-minute-song "Panta Rei/Gather In Me No More" (the 4th song) and the lyrics-wise wonderfully quirky "Letters to Earth" (6th song). The 10th "piece" titled "Torture" (you can't call it a song) doesn't make any sense on this album - luckily it's very short - and that last piece is just an instrumental. On their next album "Terrestrials", her vocals became less "acrobatic" and more "experimental" (I don't know if this is the right word) while the music became overall more aggressive IMO. The last album with her, "Orgasm", might feature the heaviest riffing, but her vocals on this one are the most moderate. There are also some occasional clean (!) male vocals on some songs. After Monika left the band, they continued with a male vocalist, but I didn't care about them any more, because it had been her vocals which had made this band extra-special to me. I've never cared to check out their debut, because it also featured male growling. While "Contentum" features my overall favourite vocal-lines, "Terrestrials" is my overall favourite album by them. If you also liked the Tactile Gemma song, I think it's safe to say you'll like their entire album. My faves on that one are "Creepy-Crawlies", "Whiz" and the song which sort of inspired my nickname. ;)
Tuomas has indeed several times mentioned The 3rd and the Mortal - there's one comment about their dabut album, which you find online, in which he explicitly stated "I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Nightwish wouldn’t exist without this band." and explained his first encounter with their music -, but my impression is that Nightwish-fans who know them are still a rather small minority. By the way, Monika Edvardsen also did some additional vocals on one song of The 3rd and the Mortal's album "Painting on Glass", when her sister Ann-Mari was their vocalist. So now you know what connects both bands (in addition to Tactile Gemma which, as I already mentioned, also feature Ann-Mari on vocals on some of the songs).
Sorry about this information overload, but it's not that often that you find someone who likes Kate Bush, Nightwish - which both are very popular - and The 3rd and the Mortal and Atrox (OK, only one song so far, but there's a chance you might like at least some of their other songs as well), which both are rather obscure, the latter even more than the former.
What a great voice! She has a great range.
I am hoping you will play "December Will Be Magic Again" from her 1979 Christmas Show (the only Christmas song on the show). It is a must for the festive season! And yes, Kate is also a Rock Chick! Try "Violin" for another rock inspired track from her 1979 show.
I've never seen this clip before...Love it...
this is a re-staging of the "The Hammersmith" tour, a live show that is a must listen/see for all Kate fans
Kate is again nominated to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, think it’s the 3rd or 4th year in a row.
Maybe the resurgence of “Running Up That Hill” will help her get in (although I think the RRHOF is pretty much a joke nowadays).
ooh! one of my faves! Loving the reactions. I usually don't like when people react to live versions because they're often not as good as the records, but I was reminded what an awesome live performer she is and the voice is spot on.
'Army Dreamers' also beautiful. Very heart wrenching lyrics. She could write about anything.
Love this song. Love it when an artist isn't afraid to expand her genre catalogue. Another Kate Bush track that bends some boundaries is Rubberband Girl, also has a brilliant video clip, showing off Kate's remarkable dance talent.
Maybe you only react to Patreon suggestions but if you get back into Kate Bush there are still a few gems to discover.
One of my personel favourites is "moments of pleasure" (Great video too) but there are several more.
you're explaining songs to me that I have loved for so long. makes me feel shallow (but I'm grateful).
More reactions soon, I hope! You are the best at reacting to Kate Bush that I’ve seen.
As a 28+ year fan of Kate, I am really enjoying your videos, ready for more! 👍
Great reaction as usual
Kate was way ahead of her time. She didn't do concerts, she did visual theatre. I wish she had toured more. I've been a fan of hers since the early 80's (no stranger things bandwagon here!), and I've loved her since day 1. Your reaction was pretty much mine back then - Wow!
I remember this TV special… I was about 18… and my Mum and Dad were a pain whilst it was on… 😂
For a very dramatic and rocking out live performance, check out the video for “ James And The Cold Gun” from her 1979 tour!!
Hello how are you? I have been fascinated by Kate Bush since 1978 when I first heard Whutering Highs. It felt like magic, simple inexplicable enchantment. Some of their best songs aren't as well known. There is one that I find fascinating for all its atmosphere and Kate's extraordinary performance, which is the songs Egypt, December will be magic again, Wedding List and Cloudbusting. Please look for this videos for this song and react to it. You will be very impacted. It's beautiful, mysterious, symbolic and visually stunning.
I've loved Kate Bush since 1978.l love your reactions please do more .
Kate's hardest rockin tracks:
James and the Cold Gun ( live performance is a must)
Don't Push Your Foot..
Hammer Horror
The Wedding List
Violin
Breathing (outro..skull crushing)
Sat in Your Lap
Pull out the Pin
Leave it Open
Get Out of My House
Waking the Wjtch
Rocket's Tail
Lily
The Red Shoes
King of the Mountain
I knew that you would love this!
Thank you for reacting to Katie Bush videos. Hope you do some more soon.
Sooo great to see a new generation appreciating the amazing Kate Bush! Also fun to hear some of her early stuff I haven't heard in a long time, enjoy your enthusiasm and insightful listening!
This was re-recorded for the video. She kept the live mood, by not editing anything on that recording. Nice to see this after many, many years. Seeing Kate 's live performances is a must. The tour of life concert is on you tube from beginning to end, but the individusl songs are to be found here as well.
PLEASE start doing more Kate Bush reaction videos! ❤
Excellent choice!!!!!
Other people have probably already said this, but when I see one of Kate’s videos I often feel that I’ve been through a whole Westend (or Broadway) theatre performance - Such are Kate’s acting, drama, dancing and carefully arranged stage settings.
Always love the Kate Bush reactions! This music video looks inspired by Broadway. Her song's moods keep changing, as you noted here, but that is most prevalent in her early work - it's possible to groove to a lot more of her later work. Thank you again.
BTW, I think it's great that you are discovering Kate as I did when these albums came out. It's a wonderful journey and you have sooooo much brilliant music to come.
Oh if you want more rock n roll Kate, "James and the Cold Gun" is a must! It's from The Kick Inside, but I think the definitive version is this incredible live performance from her 1979 shows (where she performed songs from The Kick Inside and Lionheart in their entirety):
th-cam.com/video/6vE7hD1PgEs/w-d-xo.html
You must react to this one at least! It's so much fun!
what an artist, I love kate bush.
Kate Bush has some other music with a Rock Vibe. Her song Rocket Tail from the Sensual World Album is amazing.
My favourite song on that album, also because of the vocal performance of the Trio Bulgarka which made me discover Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (now going by the English name The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices). As for Rock, her album "The Dreaming" also has to be mentioned which is Progressive Rock. I'm probably most curious about the reactions to "Leave It Open", "The Dreaming" and especially "Get Out of My House".
Kate could do just about ANY style she wanted to, and as the saying goes, the only thing you should expect is the unexpected ! .. You will have totally worn out the word "Wow" by the end of your journey with her.😉 .. Please keep those KB reactions coming .. I just love them ! 💖 .. Thanks, Wayne
Thank you for your latest reaction to Kate Bush it's very much appreciated. I agree that the entire "The Kick Inside" album is very worth a listen, because as a debut album I consider it to be an excellent piece of work.
Friday night Live Stream was fun.you always help me understand Kate's songs.Those Heavey People from the Xmas show. I saw a 1958 made for TV movie of Wuthering Hights with Richard Burton.
This was released 1978 same year as Grease film. Did your mom remember who the Delfonics are ? Keep up the great work regarding Kate Bush 👍
Hi and thanks for another KB reaction and I do like your feel for Kate Bush and in many respects when it comes to Kate how a person feels about her music is probably going to always be one of the overriding features of how they react to her: there are so many different music styles, so many kinds of voices that she uses, so many double meanings, and so many out of the blue surprises that how her music makes a person feel is quite often a first general take that they bring away from listening to her. And of course that is just how Kate wants it, she wants you to feel something even it is a feeling of being disorientated. To me this video is actually quite a good, easily absorbed entry point into how Kate performed in her live shows. because the only way I can describe Kate's live performances from that time is something like "organised chaos" or "organised anarchy" where she is the ringmaster in charge of that chaos and anarchy. If you do go back to "The Kick Inside" album (which to me is one of the top tier KB albums) and if you decide to react to "James and the Cold Gun" there are a number of live versions of this. Probalby the best of these is from her "Hammersmith Odeon" concert: 8 1/2 minutes of unadulterated, no holds barred, rock where she just lets rip. The final outro is just the kind of rock and roll excess that I love - at times she prowls the stage like a cat, other times she contorts herself and hunkers herself in an almost animalistic or cave man manner, and the process she shoots three men on stage: wonderful stuff! Just wonderful stuff! th-cam.com/video/6JVS_nJLUkQ/w-d-xo.html
In the meantime, and on a completely different tone, the next song on this Lionheart album is at the abolute other end of the spectrum of Kate's songs the sumptuous "Oh England My Lionheart" and to me whenever I listen to it, for some reason I always think I feel something in her singing that is similar to Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" and get this sense of an old soul singing to me through what is the voice of someone who little more than a girl. Hope you like it. And once again thanks for your great reaction vidoe
You will have to do the concert performance of "James And The Cold Gun," it's iconic Kate going crazy and shooting all the bad guys. A great rock song with an incredible guitar solo from Allan Murphey (or Brian Bath, I can't remember!). Kate is a genre all of her own, everything she does is different and so unique. Can't wait to you react to her Hammer Horror dance routine and the video for her song Breathing is epic prog. I also look forward to your reactions as you go through her discography. like "Love And Anger" which features an appearance in the video by David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) on guitar
mvellis Brian on that one. He also played it in the pubs with the KT Bush Band.
I've liked Kate since I was 5 Years Old, watch Gen X Rewind, Cat does a great reaction to Running Up That Hill, for our American friends Kate is scared of flying, that's why she has never had an interview in New York or Los Angeles, there was talk of Kate going on QE2 passenger liner from Southampton to New York to be interviewed, but it didn't prevail, if Kate could crack America that would be splendid, In the UK charts Kate went the longest from her first number 1 to her next, Kates first number one was Wuthering Heights in January 1978 her second Number one was Running Up That Hill, which was I think September 2022, that's a time gap of 44 years and 8 months, Elton John is a massive Kate Bush fan, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Yay! Kate reactions are back! When you get to The Sensual World, I'm sure your mom will appreciate "This Woman's Work", an absolutely beautiful song and video. This performance is great! I think it might get some inspiration from the Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" dance number?
You should do The Dreaming, which was famously described as “Kate gone mad.” It is very different from her first three records, and wonderfully so. Give it a try! I’d love to see you reaction.
There are of course many sides to Kate Bush! Just when you think you have her pinned down she’ll come out of left field with something completely different.
You have a long way to go, but in 1993 she produced, wrote, performed and directed a short film(about 45minutes) featuring songs from her Red Shoes album, which is an updated fairy tale of a dancer who gets tricked into wearing a pair of magical/cursed dancing shoes. It is really captivating and and demonstrates just how talented she is (as if we didn’t already know!).
The thing that separates Prince or Kate nor others, is the fact that they do everything from visuals to music to dance to presentation or the music being part of a larger production/artistic endeavour
'James and the Cold gun' from the kick in side is similar I think. Both great tracks
For more rock and roll from Kate you must go back to the first album and react to ‘James and the Cold Gun’. That was the song that EMI wanted for her debut single. But of course Kate won the argument for ‘Wuthering Heights’.
Another great Kate reaction ! She certainly does rock out on a few album tracks. I think you might have missed James and the Cold Gun from the Kick Inside. Plus you have Violin to come in the next album along. Please make sure you don’t miss “December will be Magic Again” which was not included on any particular album and falls between Lionheart and Never For Ever. Really enjoy your reactions to Kate’s work.
Yayy! The Kate reactions are back ❤️ Just showing you my personal ranking of Kate’s albums, to give you some idea of fan favourites. Btw, important to know for when you make it all the way to 2011 in Kate’s discography: “Director’s Cut” are remakings of “The Red Shoes” (1993) and “The Sensual World” (1989) songs. It’s not a must, and a lot of fans don’t see it as an album on it’s own (although Kate does). When you make it to after Aerial, I’d recommend to go straight into 50 Words for Snow, and skip Director’s Cut. 😊
1) Aerial (2005)
2) Hounds of Love (1985)
3) 50 Words for Snow (2011)
4) The Dreaming (1982)
5) The Sensual World (1989)
6) Never for Ever (1980)
7) The Kick Inside (1978)
8) Lionheart (1978)
9) The Red Shoes (1993)
Love Kate Bush, such a mesorizing voice!
You should watch/listen to the duet with Peter Gabriel: Don't give up..
Great channel! Wonderful reactions! You should try Enya as well. Both she and Kate had the most unique female song styles in the 70s/80s. Enya has such melodic songs, like Carribean Blue, Orinoco Flow, and more. Also story-telling like ...
Hi, would it be possible for you to react to This Woman's Work, a truly amazing Kate Bush song. Keep up the great work
still waiting!
If anyone is wondering why they can't see a live stream, it may be that you need to use a VPN and access Gap's channel from OUTSIDE of North America. e.g. Can't get Momma Gap's Birthday stream in Canada or the USA; go to Germany and it 'magically' pops up. This may also be true for more than just live streams.
Great reaction video, This song reminds me of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which i love. Kate Bush's song This Womans Work, has been covered by Sam Ryder you should check it out - Live at the V&A - On TH-cam. He sings it in the same key as Kate Bush which is WOW Amazing
Again in this performance, it is impossible to tell, if you didn't already know, that Kate is not as much of a professional dancer as the other two. Such a talent
James and the cold gun is even better.
Nice reaction! This track was new to me even though I've been a fan since her Hounds of Love album. I just discovered your series of Kate Bush reactions and by coincidence you drop a new one while I was watching an earlier reaction! In that earlier reaction you mentioned that you were still listening to Wuthering Heights frequently. Don't know if you're aware that she re-recorded an updated version of that song for her 1986 compilation album The Whole Story. You should give that a listen at some point. In the updated version, her voice was so much more mature and powerful compared to the original. To be honest - I think it's better than the original. Hopefully, others won't consider that blasphemous 😀
Hello. I always think is live performances are so much better than studio. maybe you might consider having a look at these two British bands that have been around for ever.
"10cc - I'm Not In Love live wales 2011" and "Jeff Lynne's ELO - Telephone Line (Live at Wembley Stadium)" Hope you have a look
If you thought that was rocky wait until you hear James and the Cold gun.........
This is 11 months ago. Where us the rest of the Kate Bush content?
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Can't wait for my Tears for fears request
Hammer Horror is my favourite I think from Lionheart
Lionheart has the disadvantage of being sandwiched between TKI and Never For Ever. It's a very good album but the other two are great albums.
And the album version is even rockier!
Do you like French Chanson?
If you want to check out something modern, please check
HAYLEY WESTENRA from New Zealand
Song suggestions:
1. Beat of Your Heart
2. Snowflower
3. Let Me Live
4. Across the Universe of Time
5. Who Painted The Moon Black?
She is Maori. She sings Maori songs, too, but I can't remember tge song titles. She is versatile with her voice. In a song she sometimes switches from country mode to classical singing.
Her voice is mesmerizing. Start with the album versions.
Hey new Sub here☺ Have you reacted to The Warning yet?? If not there a Rock Band of 3 Sisters and they just backed up Guns and Roses!! I think you'll love them!! The song is called Choke,,,thanks☺
I recommend you DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
Please react to the amazing song GOING BACK
It is great music with meaningful lyrics
Please reaction a Wish you were here the beegees
I have never heard of her??
Hiya Kathy, Kate is Scared of flying, that's why she's never been interviewed in America, I've liked Kate since I was 5 years old (1981), as soon I got a full time job, I bought all of Kates albums and I've still got them to this day.
@@paulguise698 the scared of flying thing is a bit overblown. She may not like flying, but she has flown to the States on several occasions. She flew over to appear on Saturday Night Live in 1978, and came over twice in the mid 80's to promote Hounds of Love at Tower Records in New York City (the lines to see her were blocks long). She was interviewed on a segment of MTV and did radio interviews on a promotional schedule that also took her up to Canada. She flew to Los Angeles in the mid 90's to meet with record executives (no public appearances) and even attended a lecture by Peter Reich (Cloudbusting)> Kate was not well known in America primarily because EMI failed to market her properly, and she never toured. According to Del Palmer, they were in the initial stages of planning a U.S. tour after her debut came out, but EMI pulled the plug on financing. Fleetwood Mac even offered her an opening spot on their Rumors tour but Kate declined.
@@mvellis3863 Thanks for putting Me right
I had to unsubscribe because you just seemed to have stopped listening to Kate at all. You didn't even finish the albums you started and you haven't even scratched the surface of what she has accomplished. I thought you " got" her like we fans do and I am disappointed you have lost interest.
Where's your Mum, does she not like Kate?