I clicked on this random recommended video and now I am starring at a face, that I saw a couple times on Totalbiscuits Twitter page. How small the internet is.
I disagree. I love her and what she does. That said, I've seen her perform several times in person in Los Angeles. What she does here isn't brilliant, but you see IS HER OWN and is awesome. That's why I think she is amazing.
Been a NIN fan for 30 years, this is the best Closer cover I've heard. Love how you kept true to the original beats and Love your layering, fucking awesome!
@@SomeExperienceRequiredFor what it's worth the beat is irrelevant. It's a simple 4/4 time disco beat. She avoids the copyright problems by sampling all original sounds and using her own voice. It also helps that Reznor has released most of the music onto the internet years ago.
@@ChiefSmackahoLLC It's not just that she avoids copyright this way. The track and the video, showing her creating loops and layers on-the-fly is (in my opinion) exactly *how* this cover transcends its source material. It's memorable because we can view it as a process.
Fine job of recreating a timeless classic. I was just out of college when I heard "Head like a Hole" & I knew then NIN was going to be crushingly good. And then this one released. Industrial music has never been the same since. That song so personifies the messed up, neurotic & morbid culture of the time. Preoccupation with technology, war time, religious fanaticism, drugs... I think today's generation just grew up numb to it. And as much as people think Marylin Manson raised the bar, guess who produced them in the beginning?... Trent Reznor. The man is a genius.
As great as this cover is, the most impressive part is that you danced around like that without your headphone cord pulling something off the table or tripping you up.
You're talent is beyond my vocabulary! I'm always skeptical of NIN covers, but *mind blown*. Nobody I've heard (besides yourself) has dropped closer so stylish and really made it their own like this. Please choose another NIN in the future, this was brilliant!
shaolinwisdom I must agree with you, NIN music specially those from PHM to The Fragile are songs made not for easy reproduction. In any way to my mind just two bands/musicians made respectable covers: 1 behemoth with wish and 2 devo with head like a hole.
I'm a big NIN fan.... I was really expecting to be annoyed and hateful towards this but I'll admit it's one of the best if not the best NIN cover I've heard. Well done.
Alright I have to admit that I am a fan of Kawehi, her covers and her originals. I just like being able to see how she creates the loops etc and her spin on music. Then, there's her dogs always kickin it by her feet. That just cracks me up.
Believe what you want. No god wanted anyone punished without malicious intent. My son is Japanese. Shouldn't someone try to help me? At least my employers?
One of my most favorite NIN songs, and songs overall. You did a fantastic cover of this, Kawehi - and that's saying something, because almost all covers of this suck nuts.
Still amazing..😊 You know how hard it is to create something that seems like an evolution of the original? With so much joy for it, too. Knowing the original well already, this cover blew my mind.
A great NIN cover, probably one of the best I've seen yet . Trent Reznor would be proud. Just hearing it in the tone of a woman makes this a unique cover of "Closer" in general. Nice job!
@@nikolasdamien I came right back to this after seeing her latest video! She covers NiN in such an ordinal and creative way. I hope she keeps up with the NiN covers. Do you like Radiohead? Have you seen her High and Dry cover? It's beautiful.
I've heard allot of covers of this song. This is my new favorite. The original was one of my favorite songs of all time, and this is my favorite cover of this song. Keeping in tune with how a cover should be, not an exact copy, but a different flavor of the beat and great lyrics of a timeless song. Thanks for this cover, my neighbors will be hearing this regularly now
It's gotta be said.....I love the original NIN version of this, it's a bloody CLASSIC! But this cover is INCREDIBLE and I actually prefer her version. It's the innocence of a female voice, it brings something really new to the concept of this song. Penetrate doesn't have to mean physically, it can mean emotionally. To really wanna take your lover to a different place, make them belong to you, to really possess someone in order to feel better about yourself and your own insecurities. Plus the use of samples and the feel of the track is just FANTASTIC...I'm am seriously abusing the repeat button on this. Fantastic work and I think I have a little bit of a girl-crush on Kawehi.....her passion for the music reminds me of myself...that complete escapism into a track. She's enough to turn this straight girl just a little bit gay!! Gorgeous!
Good thing you posted a short on this! I thought I had watched everything you have done. Some how this one slipped through. I would give it two thumbs up if I could.
MyCatInABox if I most say this.. I wish it was more forceful and more power in it .. but it’s still great work indeed and it’s a question of get used to this version instead.. she is kicking ass and do her own thing so respect for that.. !
Kawehi is similar enough to Kawaiie (?) The Japanese word for 'CUTE AF, ALL CAPITALS'. Pretty sure (75%) it's her Nickname-Interbuttz Handle for 'HAWAIIAN CUTE AF, ALL CAPS'. This was 10 YEARS AGO! She's only gotten cooler & somehow MORE TALENTED! & a *PIZZA PRO* 😏
ha alright Caroll. Downward Spiral and The Fragile are most deff masterpieces in every meaning of the word. I've actually heard few Albums that are so well put together. What's a masterpiece to you? The Wall????
Of the many millions of cover videos available for digestion, this ONE with unbelievably HOT HAWT HAWTER cutie pie Kawehi is among the MOST quintessential 🥰
You mention your challenges with the subject matter, but hot damn... you nailed it! This is legit the only instant in my playlist where a cover outdoes an original... Trent would be proud!
I love when bands do a good cover and make it their own, war pigs by cake is a good example. This is very well done. Thank you for not waisting 5 minutes of my life. It was well worth the listen.
She lacks darkness and some hate, the source material is very pessimist, you must at least cover the principal tone, the instrumental part is great tho
Try my version dear. I made it back in 2007. But maybe you'll like it. X from Switzerland soundcloud.com/tyla-durden/closer-trent-raznor-version-by-tyla-durden
MARLBORO MERMAID I'm just curious... Is it... Why covers are; Often misten for... Being attempts at... Playing as good as the original artist? Or... I put this on 2 lists on here... It's by far the smallest ones. They're.. Limited And educational/business. I don't know exactly how u could use the pad to... Interface with the mixing software. Gotta be generic I didn't see the... Snapple mcbook. It is quid pro quo for reasons I've yet ask. Hrm. Very aweosme video. Nice touch picking up the strat whist busy dancing. Haha. Iove being an artist.
This is how I want the DJs play their songs live. DJs like David Guetta, AVICII, etc... It's ok if they bring recorded vocal tracks, but at least they will play some keyboards and play some beats. Not just pressing the "Play" button. Ok I know they still do many stuffs during live but you know what I mean.
+10000 that was the most awesome cover/rendition of this song i have ever heard, first song of hers i've heard, now to find out if she does more rock songs. and yes totally love the actual physical work being done here, way better than a vid with slideshow and pre made music
holy shit. this is one of the best covers of this song that I've ever heard. Huge nails fan here, and I normally hate when people try to put their spin to NIN songs, but you did a really amazing job!
![Nine Inch Nails - Closer [Instrumental]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ST3pYx0q_Ow/mqdefault.jpg)
Still one of the best covers.
I always come back to this one.
Modern devices yet really understood the 90’s goth industrial feel. Fantastic interpretation
Here in 2023. She ate that. ❤😊🎉
Looks like she’s having so much fun doing it I love it
I was thinking the same.
A little bit too much fun
@@trevormclean9904 lol
It’s a fun song.
Didn't realize her commitment till that, nice dooder.
This was absolutely brilliant. This was my favorite song for years and this is possibly the coolest cover I've heard. Love it
cara esse som ficou tão legal mas tão foda que é um bagulho que dá até arrepio na gente quando escuta o cover dessa menina
I clicked on this random recommended video and now I am starring at a face, that I saw a couple times on Totalbiscuits Twitter page. How small the internet is.
miracleofsound big NIN fan.. and totally agree!
your not bad either
I disagree. I love her and what she does. That said, I've seen her perform several times in person in Los Angeles. What she does here isn't brilliant, but you see IS HER OWN and is awesome. That's why I think she is amazing.
Been a NIN fan for 30 years, this is the best Closer cover I've heard. Love how you kept true to the original beats and Love your layering, fucking awesome!
👍👍👍
Agree
❤
As a Die Hard NIN fan,
Credit is due; your interesting small changes and personal touches took this to the next lvl, keep up the great work
I was just thinking, if she didnt change the beat up this would be de- monitized, so it kind of forced her to put her own sounds
@@bloodbeats yes, you are
@@SomeExperienceRequiredFor what it's worth the beat is irrelevant. It's a simple 4/4 time disco beat. She avoids the copyright problems by sampling all original sounds and using her own voice. It also helps that Reznor has released most of the music onto the internet years ago.
@@ChiefSmackahoLLC It's not just that she avoids copyright this way. The track and the video, showing her creating loops and layers on-the-fly is (in my opinion) exactly *how* this cover transcends its source material. It's memorable because we can view it as a process.
I love the changes! Making it her song.
Respect to the professional that covered one of the most painful songs in history ❤ and made it cute. I don't know how she did it, but here it is.
Fine job of recreating a timeless classic. I was just out of college when I heard "Head like a Hole" & I knew then NIN was going to be crushingly good. And then this one released. Industrial music has never been the same since. That song so personifies the messed up, neurotic & morbid culture of the time. Preoccupation with technology, war time, religious fanaticism, drugs... I think today's generation just grew up numb to it. And as much as people think Marylin Manson raised the bar, guess who produced them in the beginning?... Trent Reznor. The man is a genius.
A DJ a dancer a musician a guitarist a vocalist you have everything you go girl
As great as this cover is, the most impressive part is that you danced around like that without your headphone cord pulling something off the table or tripping you up.
Step RIGHT UP!
😆😆😆I see what you did there 😏😆😆😆
Then again, bluetooth maybe??
Yeah wake the fuck up to the present you sausage
I spilt a sprite with my headphones just coming back inside from a smoke!
@@ang8158 You can see they're wired headphones, right at the end (and likely other parts).
You're talent is beyond my vocabulary!
I'm always skeptical of NIN covers, but *mind blown*.
Nobody I've heard (besides yourself) has dropped closer so stylish and really made it their own like this.
Please choose another NIN in the future, this was brilliant!
shaolinwisdom I must agree with you, NIN music specially those from PHM to The Fragile are songs made not for easy reproduction. In any way to my mind just two bands/musicians made respectable covers: 1 behemoth with wish and 2 devo with head like a hole.
+shaolinwisdom I agree this is the best cover I have heard. However, In This Moment does a really good dark cover of it.
+ncrvr666 and johnny cash
+agpie9 ش !
Yes agreed amen
the best part is how into the music she is. dancing in place, shaking her head and spinning around. I love it.
Came to say this. It's almost inspiring.
Yes, she's living it. It contagious.
I'm a big NIN fan.... I was really expecting to be annoyed and hateful towards this but I'll admit it's one of the best if not the best NIN cover I've heard. Well done.
+Frank Puzzuoli I felt the same way. I honestly thought I'd be disappointed but this was pretty damn good.
+Frank Puzzuoli Def interesting but awesome.
+Frank Puzzuoli i definately agree with you. she gave it a different and amazing sound.
+Frank Puzzuoli I agree, I was very nervous to give this a listen, but kudos to @Kawehi
You wanna be really mad, lookup the Sheep on Drugs version of Wish. Makes the Linkin Park version look good by comparison.
Through every forest, above the trees
Within my stomach, scraped off my knees
I drink the honey inside your hive
You are the reason I stay alive.
Awesome cover, wow!
Alright I have to admit that I am a fan of Kawehi, her covers and her originals. I just like being able to see how she creates the loops etc and her spin on music. Then, there's her dogs always kickin it by her feet. That just cracks me up.
Just when I'm thinking could she possibly get any more talented, and she picks up the guitar !!!
yeah that guitar part was soooo hard......
Can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Incredible cover - rivals the original, and way better than any other cover I've heard. So good.
For six minutes of your version you deserve that money.
I h 4:55 ope you never felt the loss of your child. It haunts me forever.
That was one sleep ago for me
Believe what you want. No god wanted anyone punished without malicious intent. My son is Japanese. Shouldn't someone try to help me? At least my employers?
One of my most favorite NIN songs, and songs overall. You did a fantastic cover of this, Kawehi - and that's saying something, because almost all covers of this suck nuts.
Still amazing..😊
You know how hard it is to create something that seems like an evolution of the original? With so much joy for it, too. Knowing the original well already, this cover blew my mind.
This is insanely well done. PLEASE, someone get Trent Reznor to see this...stat!
I bet he has. And I'm sure he loves it.
@@CrankyCarrot sure hope so, maybe he could also leave a comment next time.
Yeah this was posted 9 years ago.
A great NIN cover, probably one of the best I've seen yet . Trent Reznor would be proud. Just hearing it in the tone of a woman makes this a unique cover of "Closer" in general. Nice job!
agreed bro
Just found this gem and wow this is such an amazing cover all around.
I must have played this about 6 million times in the last 10 years. So good. More please. More!!
👍 dito!
Same! I'm still coming back after all these years. Check out her new NiN cover if you get this notification. It's of course amazing.
@@nikolasdamien I came right back to this after seeing her latest video! She covers NiN in such an ordinal and creative way. I hope she keeps up with the NiN covers.
Do you like Radiohead? Have you seen her High and Dry cover? It's beautiful.
I've heard allot of covers of this song. This is my new favorite. The original was one of my favorite songs of all time, and this is my favorite cover of this song. Keeping in tune with how a cover should be, not an exact copy, but a different flavor of the beat and great lyrics of a timeless song. Thanks for this cover, my neighbors will be hearing this regularly now
It's gotta be said.....I love the original NIN version of this, it's a bloody CLASSIC! But this cover is INCREDIBLE and I actually prefer her version. It's the innocence of a female voice, it brings something really new to the concept of this song. Penetrate doesn't have to mean physically, it can mean emotionally. To really wanna take your lover to a different place, make them belong to you, to really possess someone in order to feel better about yourself and your own insecurities. Plus the use of samples and the feel of the track is just FANTASTIC...I'm am seriously abusing the repeat button on this. Fantastic work and I think I have a little bit of a girl-crush on Kawehi.....her passion for the music reminds me of myself...that complete escapism into a track. She's enough to turn this straight girl just a little bit gay!! Gorgeous!
I am life long NIN fan but I agree, this version is structured better and really showcases the best sounds of the original .i prefer it as well
Still the best cover of this song hands down
I love your little dance towards the end. Your joy is infectious. Love this cover!
Awesome that you covered this song. 🤘
Absolutely fantastic, great work!
No one comment.....
You nailed the tension of the original. :) So totally approve as an old school NIN fan.
The end/climax of the song was fantastic. Very well done.
👍
Yup. She's a technician, I love it.
All my fantasies became reality in this video.
Good thing you posted a short on this!
I thought I had watched everything you have done.
Some how this one slipped through.
I would give it two thumbs up if I could.
...that was a VERY cool cover. Well done.
...and your voice is... suggestive.
Yes. That is a good thing.
MyCatInABox if I most say this.. I wish it was more forceful and more power in it .. but it’s still great work indeed and it’s a question of get used to this version instead.. she is kicking ass and do her own thing so respect for that.. !
Love how much she is enjoying herself
i would be too
@@briancarpenter6413
You like Asian?
She's definitely in her groove here.
@@norpriest521 She's Hawaiian, I'm guessing, so not exactly Asian.
Kawehi is similar enough to Kawaiie (?) The Japanese word for 'CUTE AF, ALL CAPITALS'.
Pretty sure (75%) it's her Nickname-Interbuttz Handle for 'HAWAIIAN CUTE AF, ALL CAPS'.
This was 10 YEARS AGO! She's only gotten cooler & somehow MORE TALENTED!
& a *PIZZA PRO* 😏
2024, still the best cover of closer i've heard
God bless nin, God bless Kawehi and God bless everyone who supports and listens to this masterpiece
WOW. This absolutely rocks! Your superb interpretation of this brilliant song is astounding. More, please!
Phenomenal! Probably the best cover of Closer I have ever heard. The vocals could have been a bit more edgy and into the song though.
i think this is the best cover of Closer i have ever heard
Beautiful cover. ❤💯
12/15/2023 and this is still the greatest NIN cover there is!
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this is really good!!!
she's got great talent!!!! AND SMOKING HOT!!!!!
1st thought: She is good.
2nd thought: OMG PUPPIES!!!
haha that's what I thought too
Best comment is best!
PanicByNumbers same here hahaha
This song and puppies is a weird combination. Works well, though. ;-) I guess everything really IS better with puppies.
Did you say "puppies" with the Jerry Lawler voice?
can't get enough of this Kawehi, brilliant and so talented!!!!
Coming from a long-time NiN fan: Excellent cover!
Rob Rosendahl I agree
As you said dude ;) She s got a pretty nice voice but the better is her way of making NIN instrumentals ! This is real industrial ! :D
I wanted to hate this cover since I don't like people messing with a masterpiece, but goddamn this was a good cover.
Ode todeodorant agreed
I said the same thing when i got sent link to this video. I was happily surprised
What's the big deal with hearing a musician taking a song that you like in their own direction?
You probably a narrow-minded metal head
ha alright Caroll. Downward Spiral and The Fragile are most deff masterpieces in every meaning of the word. I've actually heard few Albums that are so well put together. What's a masterpiece to you? The Wall????
PvT he said he wanted to hate but "goddamn this was a good cover". I'm missing the closed mindedness??? Can you spell it out for me i'm slow???
Of the many millions of cover videos available for digestion, this ONE with unbelievably HOT HAWT HAWTER cutie pie Kawehi is among the MOST quintessential 🥰
Wow! Love this cover. Never heard better :-) everything is perfect :-) thanx for that pressure :-)
Absolutely talented. Wow. Like I said in a previous vid. You have really mastered skills to even keep up with nin
Awesome cover ! It's funny how your voice sounds like the singer of How To Destroy Angels, who is Trent Reznor's wife.
This is perfect. Do NOT let it die.
This makes me feel something.
If youre still into making these id love you rendition of
Nine inch nails - Right where it belongs
Will she say it? Will she... YES!!!
HEEELLLLLOOOOOOOO!!!!
Why wouldn't she?
Say what? "Closer to God?"
...fuck. why not...this girl is bad ass of course she would.
Bahahahaha!!!!😂😂
lmao same thought!
You mention your challenges with the subject matter, but hot damn... you nailed it! This is legit the only instant in my playlist where a cover outdoes an original... Trent would be proud!
I hereby put some respek on your name. Amazing!
You by chance subscribed to mma quickhits?
Would I or have I subscribed to some MMA channel?
I love when bands do a good cover and make it their own, war pigs by cake is a good example. This is very well done. Thank you for not waisting 5 minutes of my life. It was well worth the listen.
How can someone be so adorable while performing NIN??
I really love your version. Super talented girl. And the tiny pink guitar so cute. You are awesome
I like how her voice is both sweet and sensual as hell. The best of both worlds.
She lacks darkness and some hate, the source material is very pessimist, you must at least cover the principal tone, the instrumental part is great tho
@@devostripes5964There's no "rules" for what you "must" do with any music other than make it sound good.
Every time!!!!! At the end, this changes the game!
...As a NIN fan...this is worthy. I love it.
I wish this was on spotify!! I need a good female cover of this song for a certain play list 😐😐
Try my version dear. I made it back in 2007. But maybe you'll like it. X from Switzerland soundcloud.com/tyla-durden/closer-trent-raznor-version-by-tyla-durden
MARLBORO MERMAID I'm just curious... Is it... Why covers are;
Often misten for... Being attempts at... Playing as good as the original artist?
Or... I put this on 2 lists on here...
It's by far the smallest ones.
They're.. Limited
And educational/business.
I don't know exactly how u could use the pad to... Interface with the mixing software. Gotta be generic I didn't see the... Snapple mcbook. It is quid pro quo for reasons I've yet ask. Hrm.
Very aweosme video. Nice touch picking up the strat whist busy dancing. Haha. Iove being an artist.
While nothing beats the original, gritty version by NIN, this gal has the best cover. Nice little dance moves throughout, too.
This was fantastic. Love the dirty sounds.
Damn every time I found a good artist and they are already stopped posting 😭
Hathemi Smedhi saaame :
i recently discovered queen so i know what you feel
i have the opposite problem where i just discovered her and then she posted a new video.
She is back!!!!!
Good news mate
As long as I hear that high hat on the upbeat I am at peace with the world
Your doggo at 1:52 killed it (in a good sense).
Absolutely incredible. Nothing better than a cover with a unique spin that still caters to the original. Love it keep it up
This is how I want the DJs play their songs live. DJs like David Guetta, AVICII, etc...
It's ok if they bring recorded vocal tracks, but at least they will play some keyboards and play some beats. Not just pressing the "Play" button. Ok I know they still do many stuffs during live but you know what I mean.
+10000 that was the most awesome cover/rendition of this song i have ever heard, first song of hers i've heard, now to find out if she does more rock songs. and yes totally love the actual physical work being done here, way better than a vid with slideshow and pre made music
Respect she deserves... she's killing it
Cudos from your german fanbase😊
Seriously best NIN mix! Even better on headphones.. keep the mixes coming!
Why did I found this just now? It's amazingly done
I keep finding myself coming back to this cover. I have it cranked on my home surround sound system. I just can't get enough!🤘
Super performance, thanks for treating us!
holy shit. this is one of the best covers of this song that I've ever heard. Huge nails fan here, and I normally hate when people try to put their spin to NIN songs, but you did a really amazing job!
This is why Robert Moog invented the synthesizer. This.
The TH-cam comments section?
maxiewawa Lol. Pretty sure he was talking about the cover.
maxiewawa No, the synthesizer. The TH-cam comments section was invented by Satan.
This is the first time in twenty years I would consider a cover of "closer" to be....cute?!
She’s so talented (and beautiful as a side note).
This is dope! Outstanding! Love it!
I've heard a lot of covers of this song but this is the only one that has ever given me chills from being so damn good. Great job!
Kawehi, you really nailed it. Made it your own. Your love was evident throughout.
An interesting take..actually better than other covers of Closer that I have heard.
Its crazy to think ive been listening to your covers and originals for 10 years now.
This is badass!! 🤘😜 My dog does the same when I’m in the studio, just chilling by my feet like nothing is happening. LOL 🐶
1:50 , that beat drops so nice even the dogs heads are bopping lmao
This is an awesome cover. Really like how her dogs are vibing with her.
No matter how many times I watch this . I can never get enough.. You are absolutely amazing.
This exceeded my expectations… well done.
best Closer-cover ever, you killed it!
MeXPaiN - if by taking the life out of it, you mean she killed it, you’re correct
That was absolutely incredible
Big fan...love it.
I really like the original song. This remake adds a modern vibe to the classic. Love this chick!
This cover captures everything that is great about this song
This is amazing! How am I just discovering this version in 2023?
May of 2024 here. How do you think I feel??? 😢😢❤❤😂😂
Baby Kawehi! lol. In all seriousness, this came across my algorithm all those years ago and this is how I discovered you. Will always be a classic!
Класс! Молодец =)
Perfect, As an old NIN fan I can say that your cover is one of the best I ever heard =)
There are very few NIN covers worth their salt, but this one is sick. Good work. :)