I've listened to this song a million times since I was a kid. I didn't think it was possible to have a fresh take on a song that has been played to death already. My hairs were standing on end when I heard this version. So soulful and mournful.
Ondara is absolutely incredible! The talent and genius to take this song and craft it into an almost new song while still retaining familiarity to the original. Ondara has a magic to him that few have, his vocals always give me goosebumps ... I'm so grateful to stumble upon him, I can't believe he isn't massively recognized yet.
Duuuuuuuude...I grew up listening to Kurt, he would have loved it...He was about DIFFERENT and you did just that.. different....Awsum... bravo my friend, bravo.
omfg. i just found him for the first time tonite. found myself immediately impressed with each & every song of his that ive heard so far. THIS ONE tho...whoooo, holy shit. i know its a cover, but somehow it still sounds totally uninfluenced by anything else that has ever come before it. so fkn FRESH...its like a brand spanking new interpretation of everyones favorite old nirvana song. un fkn believable if you ask me. one of thee most powerful/beautiful things i ever heard in my life. to say that he just gained himself a new fan for life...well, somehow thats not enough this time. that aint gonna cut it . but i cant even begin to describe what this mans sweet sweet music has done to not just my ear drums, but my soul, inside the time thats elapsed between now & my first taste of his music about two hrs ago. so i wont. i just need whoever reads this to understand one simple thing. its already too late for me now, im hooked & i cant go back. #hopelesslyaddicted! lol. 😍 🔥💗
I just happened up his new album today, and he is a force man. I think the boys of Nirvana would've been blown away with his version of their song. WOW! J.S. Ondara... what a talent!! 3:)
Omfg.. what did this young man just do to my perspective on music!! 😯 one of my favorite songs of all time, I wouldn’t think it could be redone with any validity but this is solid
Saw you on TV this morning singing "Saying Goodbye". Quickly fell in love and downloaded everything I could find. OMG you are amazing! Your voice brings me to tears.
WTF WAS THAT!!!! That voice, that haunting voice has made this already bleak song and turned into a dirge like anthem beyond what Kurt and the boys would ever imagine. I wonder if Dave and Krist have heard this yet and what their thoughts are. Sorry boys, J.S. Ondana owns this song now.
I finally understand the true meaning of this song. Thank you JS for helping me understand. Thank you Kurt for writing it. Damn. I can't listen to another song for the next 24 hours. But I will listen to this during that time.
I wonder if he played this in Seattle at the Columbia City Theater... I saw that he played there. It would be fitting! I have one of my paintings at the entrance of that place!
wowwww !!! every time i listen to this my heart fills and shatters. I am struggling to learn how to play this. Any suggestions and help would be MUCH appreciated !
Here are the chords for Ondara's version of the song: chordify.net/chords/j-s-ondara-smells-like-teen-spirit-kyle-matteson Hope it helps! Have fun, my friend!
I thought the best cover of this song was by Tori Amos. I stand corrected. Also bought Mr. Ondara's CD. Worth every single penny. Twice. And then some.
most original cover I've ever let my ears listen too. Thank you Ondara
Jesus Christ, the imagination in recreating a song so distinct it's almost unrecognizable. Fucking genius.
This guy does not cease to enrich us with his talent.
This is my favorite thing on TH-cam. Without exception.
He’s my favorite human. Everything he does is beautiful and touches my soul.
I never thought this song could be covered with the respect it deserved. I was wrong. This is absolutely incredible.
I totally agree 👍👍👍👍
I've listened to this song a million times since I was a kid. I didn't think it was possible to have a fresh take on a song that has been played to death already. My hairs were standing on end when I heard this version. So soulful and mournful.
aye you've hit the nail on the head their lad!
I am a die hard Nirvana fan and I approve this message. Still. 3 years later.
This cover is otherworldly. Supernatural. 🔷🕶️
I'm a grown ass man an this dude got tears rolling down my face. Damn that was a good rendition of that song.
Go listen to his song "Mother".....GETS. ME. EVERY. TIME.
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Absolutely ßeautiful, gets me to brother. Soul food
getting good at saying goodbye..acoustic version..torch song too.
Where has this guy been!? Why isn’t this guy on every radio station!? I can’t stop listening to all of his songs!!!
Cause they rather promote materialism
Like he channeled Kobain's inner pain and turned the volume way up. Really good!
Ondara is absolutely incredible! The talent and genius to take this song and craft it into an almost new song while still retaining familiarity to the original. Ondara has a magic to him that few have, his vocals always give me goosebumps ... I'm so grateful to stumble upon him, I can't believe he isn't massively recognized yet.
Just an angel wailing beautifully about the emptiness of life...
The Man touched my Soul and pierced my Heart! I Love that Voice it's like a Battle Cry!
He is a Harlem of thoughts, endless talent, new soul, old History, and, emotion.
Hes from Africa.
@@chriscravens8318 Kenya.
I miss him so much. Can’t wait to see him live again
Duuuuuuuude...I grew up listening to Kurt, he would have loved it...He was about DIFFERENT and you did just that.. different....Awsum...
bravo my friend, bravo.
I LOVE the original! But this utterly unique version get's me everytime! Speechless und goose bumps all over!
omfg. i just found him for the first time tonite. found myself immediately impressed with each & every song of his that ive heard so far. THIS ONE tho...whoooo, holy shit. i know its a cover, but somehow it still sounds totally uninfluenced by anything else that has ever come before it. so fkn FRESH...its like a brand spanking new interpretation of everyones favorite old nirvana song. un fkn believable if you ask me. one of thee most powerful/beautiful things i ever heard in my life. to say that he just gained himself a new fan for life...well, somehow thats not enough this time. that aint gonna cut it . but i cant even begin to describe what this mans sweet sweet music has done to not just my ear drums, but my soul, inside the time thats elapsed between now & my first taste of his music about two hrs ago. so i wont. i just need whoever reads this to understand one simple thing. its already too late for me now, im hooked & i cant go back. #hopelesslyaddicted! lol. 😍 🔥💗
Stumbled into this rabbit hole & within 5 seconds I was snared - new to me & need to know/see/hear more.
This man is going to be HUGE! I love everything about him...sheer perfection!
He took this song to a totally unexpected ethereal place
Ondara, musical genius, voice touches the soul!! 🎶🍀💙🦅
I just happened up his new album today, and he is a force man. I think the boys of Nirvana would've been blown away with his version of their song. WOW! J.S. Ondara... what a talent!! 3:)
Omfg.. what did this young man just do to my perspective on music!! 😯 one of my favorite songs of all time, I wouldn’t think it could be redone with any validity but this is solid
Sounds like a completely different song. Beautiful!
He is incredible. Definitely on my concert bucket list. Thank you for sharing!
On tour now, lots of US July dates
I love guitars, man. And he plays it so good.
merci à celui qui m'a fait découvrir ce grand artiste!
Beautiful...
What an honor to have witnessed this greatness!
Saw you on TV this morning singing "Saying Goodbye". Quickly fell in love and downloaded everything I could find. OMG you are amazing! Your voice brings me to tears.
Same here
Heard about him on NPR's 2019 music rap up segment. A little snit bit of "Saying Goodbye" got me here
I had to listen to this song multiple times until I stopped crying and could show someone else without a wet face
this touched my soul so hard, i wish it was on spotify
This is an AWESOME cover!!! Love this Fella.
Wow, amazing you made it your own love his voice.. sad I couldnt see him in Australia.
What a beautiful rendition of this song...love it..
WTF WAS THAT!!!! That voice, that haunting voice has made this already bleak song and turned into a dirge like anthem beyond what Kurt and the boys would ever imagine. I wonder if Dave and Krist have heard this yet and what their thoughts are. Sorry boys, J.S. Ondana owns this song now.
Extraordinary beautiful 🙏🙏🙏
Magic... jaw dropping.
What a talent!
I finally understand the true meaning of this song. Thank you JS for helping me understand. Thank you Kurt for writing it. Damn. I can't listen to another song for the next 24 hours. But I will listen to this during that time.
Simply beautiful
this young man has serious talent !
I wonder if he played this in Seattle at the Columbia City Theater... I saw that he played there. It would be fitting! I have one of my paintings at the entrance of that place!
here we are now
Hes a beauty 💖
Just stunning...
I tried to contain myself but his screeching pain lept through my chest and ripped my heart out.
BEEEEEAUTIFUL!!! I don't think Kurt would've mind this rendition at all, I know I didn't!!!(;-P)
¡Maravilloso!
I was not emotionally stable enough to deal with this right now.
Maturité artistique surprenante finesse et tranquillité.
Who are the people giving this a thumbs down? I want to know what you give thumbs up to? Beautiful!
One word"AWESOME"I LOVE IT♥️
Totaly samting new style. Very,very good. 👌I like this. 💖
Retour de concert à l'elysee montmartre. Un artiste, un vrai !!!!!
and you're musically contagious..
Goooooooooooosebumpssss
Awesome stuff
and his Godin is signed by Lindsay Buckingham...........not jealous at all.
wowwww !!! every time i listen to this my heart fills and shatters. I am struggling to learn how to play this. Any suggestions and help would be MUCH appreciated !
Here are the chords for Ondara's version of the song: chordify.net/chords/j-s-ondara-smells-like-teen-spirit-kyle-matteson
Hope it helps! Have fun, my friend!
thank you!!
This man is fucking amazing . Saw him with lumineers .amazing
Like his style........
Super excited for tonight in SLC! Thanks STATE ROOM;)
Grüße aus Deutschland
Diesen Auftritt hätte ich gerne mit erlebt!!
Ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg
Its amazing that this video only has 1 dislike! THats freaking amazing in today's standards!
Most exemplary!
I thought the best cover of this song was by Tori Amos. I stand corrected. Also bought Mr. Ondara's CD. Worth every single penny. Twice. And then some.
Still think Mrs Amos' cover IS the best, but this is a very close 2nd place.
Both are great, it just comes down to personal preference. Might be the novelty of this one that gives it the edge ;)
Breatheless!!!
I love this!
Fucking balls on the man ...insane cover😎
What I mean by this-? He is beautiful. He is height. He is light and dark. He is the soul of folk, rock, and, blues.
Pretty please do this haunting, brilliant cover on kexp! 👏👌🙌❤
PLEASE HELP! 🙃Does anyone know, if this version is available anywhere??? I would so love to buy it- although it's actually PRIZELESS!😉
This would have made Kurt cry.
THANK YOU!!!
Damn.
Wow.
Vuela Alto
Vuela libre
Hermano Kurt
..en tus eternas dudas, seguiremos sobreviviendo..
Atrapados en la noche que nunca acaba..
hauntingly beautiful...Ondara, are you single? :)
It's a new song now. It belongs to js
takes a while to recognize the original song. even then
Wow, did anyone already tried to figure out the guitar chords + Fingerpicking and is willing to share the result? I'd love to learn.
Thank you❤
Voix...mélodies...le choc....
Chillls....
Nirvana meets O Brother Where Art Thou❤
So accurate. My favorite band meets slow dance.
Who signed his guitar?
Lindsay Buckingham!
Damn cant find this cover in amazon music
wow
Kurt would approve....
the Kenyan pronunciation of mosKWEETo 🥹
hello
WOW
this is absolutely beautiful but what is a mosqweeto
that's how you turn trash into real music!
Sorcery
Dont like nirvana! But this fits
🥺🥹🧡