I feel like my boy George has a serious crush lol. Most of the videos are like unique or crazy pieces, then there's the monthly post of laufey being "heavenly"
i love her vowel shape on "harp." She makes it sound super young and to allow the R sound to swallow her word, yet still makes the word full and present.
It sounds "wrong", but that's what's so cool about it. She does it intentionally for effect. So well done. So cool looking back to when she wrote this and now she performs this at the Grammy's and with whole orchestras.
Her accuracy on all those notes during the scat solo is insane. Even really great singers will flub or blur a few notes when they're doing a complex vocal run. But everything is distinct and pitch perfect.
It's accurate because the notes are premeditated. That's the version you'd hear on the record and on her live performances. On the other hand, most scat solos, especially from the earliest eras of jazz, were made out of improvised imitation of instruments such as saxophone. The 'fumbling' or 'blurred notes' that you mentioned are probably imitated microtones produced by the instrument.
I don't know if you get comments like this often, but you have single handedly saved my band's cover performance of this song that I needed to learn in just 8 hours. The chart helped a ton, and I really appreciate you for covering this beautiful song.
As a brazilian, it's always interesting for me seeing people from other countries, especially on the north emisphere, falling in love with bossa nova (u guys remember Tom Jobim with Frank Sinatra, or The Girl from Ipanema right?). It's a shame that even in Brazil bossa nova, or MPB, is not a famous genre anymore. Anyway, she makes it justice. Beautiful playing, singing and super cute. Fly on girl!
I think bossa nova is alive in (Japanese) vgm - young people seem to really like it (not just old people like me). If you look at The Consouls (Australian group) audience which spans a few continents, the fans all really enjoy the bossa tunes eg Galdin Quay, New Wave Bossanova (yes, it's a tautology but the composer is Japanese so we'll forgive him) etc I think for a while people cringed because it became associated with 'elevator music' but the use in vgm has somewhat overcome the stigma!
Oh we will never forget. Not all that many South American performers make a big hit here in the US but we love them regardless. Bebel forever! Down tempo forever!
It must have been over a year ago now that George posted a video of her singing Sunny Side of The Street and I was hypnotized by Laufey's voice. Now, she is undoubtedly my favorite musician. I love all of her songs, which I can say about no other artist. Her music has also helped me cope with life and unwind after stressful days. Hearing her music has been life-changing for me, and I'm so glad George introduced us to her.
NICELY DONE! Many technically skilled youtubers can play covers very well but don't write very interesting original songs. That is definitely not the case here. This is a beautifully written bossa nova song with actually interesting lyrics.
1:18 this is so lovely george collier, thank you, and also I am pretty sure that "the" in "from the start" is a c and not a Bb . I shouldn't have mentioned it but here I go, thank you I love your videos it is so good to see music and sheet music with it
@@Loammello2Well you're both half right. Bossa nova is a combination of cool jazz and samba (I definitelly knew this and didn't google the answer. I promise! 😉) AFAIK samba and jazz are not very popular in Iceland which makes her even rarer.
Since hearing Laufey for the first time on George's channel I've gathered some musicians and together we made a cover of her song Valentine, which I gifted to my girlfriend on you guessed it... Valentine's day. Hopefully soon I'll upload it here on TH-cam! Much love to George, Laufey and this wonderful community
Just discovered this young lady, and wow, what a voice ! Thanks for Sharing George. (had to edit) At first I thought she was singing to pre-recorded music, but she’s got some real talent, she’s actually playing this instrument and well disciplined, what a balanced person she is. Wow ! Thanks again.
honestly i discovered laufey a little over a year ago bc of a cello vid george posted and im so glad she's finally receiving the recognition she's always deserved
Even if George is not really in love with her...I can see the appeal. This is so odd and unique in such a good way it's crazy. The voice, everything is perfect. I've identified 0 areas of opportunity in this performance. Crazy.
I mean, yeah no question. Valentine live at Harpa concert hall is even more so in my opinion. Just a jaw dropping performance. That’s not to mention her live symphony versions…
I think I finally get how One-Direction and Justin Bieber fan girls felt hearing their songs. Because even though I know she isn't singing about me, and is way out of my league, I'd still like the song to be about me
Please transcribe that one recording of Julian Bream playing jazz. The most famous one. And name the video: for those who say classical musicians can't play jazz
playing that guitar and singing off time bossa nova is so difficult on the brain. its like making one finger go clockwise and another go counterclockwise. very impressive!
I clicked on the video, and I didn’t notice the title. Quarter of the way through I said this is heavenly. Then I checked the title of the video to notice George said the exact same thing
This is so lovely George! Thank you 🤍
big slay 🤩
GEORG LAUFEY DATING CONFIRMED 🥵🥵🤩🤩
Shoot yo shot George!!! Don’t be funblin this RAHhh
Give him a chance
@@sophiesprattforget Taylor Swift, this is the real celebrity couple news I crave
I feel like my boy George has a serious crush lol. Most of the videos are like unique or crazy pieces, then there's the monthly post of laufey being "heavenly"
I don't mean this in an antagonistic way, but it is fully possible to appreciate musical talent without fancying people
But you can appreciate the music AND have a crush on her...
@@amelia1507 are you trying to tell me with a straight face that you DON'T have a crush on Laufey????
well, to be fair, she is
Bro I don’t blame him if he does
(I severely relate)
The George-Laufey love story continues
I have eyes for one person only and that is Arturo Sandoval.
@@GeorgeCollierThe things he can do with those lips though
@@GeorgeCollier keep telling yourself that...
@@unacuentadeyoutube13Fight me for Arturo
@@GeorgeCollierooooh George has a crush on heeeeerrrrr
i love her vowel shape on "harp." She makes it sound super young and to allow the R sound to swallow her word, yet still makes the word full and present.
yeah kind of falls out of the normal “singing voice” and also on blah blah blah it’s pretty cool imo
i love reading people analyze her vocal technique like this- its cool af
It sounds "wrong", but that's what's so cool about it. She does it intentionally for effect. So well done. So cool looking back to when she wrote this and now she performs this at the Grammy's and with whole orchestras.
This channel introduced me to Laufey and now I'm seeing her on tour later this year... thank you George :)
OH MY GOSH SAME, FOR ME IT WAS SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
same dude but i live too far away to go to any of her concerts for now ;-;
@@thatfish2252ohhhh sameeeeee
me with Valentine 🫶🫶💕
i would've gone too but tickets sold out in 30 mins 😭
Her accuracy on all those notes during the scat solo is insane. Even really great singers will flub or blur a few notes when they're doing a complex vocal run. But everything is distinct and pitch perfect.
It's accurate because the notes are premeditated. That's the version you'd hear on the record and on her live performances. On the other hand, most scat solos, especially from the earliest eras of jazz, were made out of improvised imitation of instruments such as saxophone. The 'fumbling' or 'blurred notes' that you mentioned are probably imitated microtones produced by the instrument.
Goosebumps. Her voice is really indescribably soothing and heavenly.
it’s mid
something wrong? youve commented this on two other comments😭what is bro hating for@@brownie3454
@@brownie3454 You cannot do better buddy 😭
@@aeaeaeaeaeaeae1564 i can reliably do upper mid but this is as mid as it gets
@@brownie3454 I'll cope with you since I too can't sing that great
Laufey’s the best. One of my favorite music artists now.😊
Same!!!
Best voice I’ve ever heard
Wow! What a beautiful voice and such amazing control and range. Thanks so much George :o
she’s mid
@@brownie3454 🥸
@@brownie3454- only listens to the same mumble rap all day
i remember the first time you posted her and i’ve fallen in love her voice all over again
X2
X3
X4
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your coat and get your hAaAaat
Wow. I'm blown away. Why have I slept on Jazz so long..!? Shes incredible and I'm throwing myself down a Spotify rabbit hole as i type this.
Never doubt the jazz
I'd look into bossa nova if you liked this one
Yeah this is like Human Nature turnt bossa nova, more than straight jazz... but it's on the jazz spectrum🤣
bussa bussa
@@svnsparks don't say that
HOW IS HER VOICE SO BEAUTIFUL OMG
Some people are just gifted
I don't know if you get comments like this often, but you have single handedly saved my band's cover performance of this song that I needed to learn in just 8 hours. The chart helped a ton, and I really appreciate you for covering this beautiful song.
that's so clutch LOL
If it’s any help she has released the sheet music now
So it went well? you guys nailed it?
@@macmanmanny3983 We did! At least in my eyes! Super fun too
The singing of an angel. Seamless, classy, and effortless. 👌
As a brazilian, it's always interesting for me seeing people from other countries, especially on the north emisphere, falling in love with bossa nova (u guys remember Tom Jobim with Frank Sinatra, or The Girl from Ipanema right?). It's a shame that even in Brazil bossa nova, or MPB, is not a famous genre anymore. Anyway, she makes it justice. Beautiful playing, singing and super cute. Fly on girl!
I think bossa nova is alive in (Japanese) vgm - young people seem to really like it (not just old people like me). If you look at The Consouls (Australian group) audience which spans a few continents, the fans all really enjoy the bossa tunes eg Galdin Quay, New Wave Bossanova (yes, it's a tautology but the composer is Japanese so we'll forgive him) etc I think for a while people cringed because it became associated with 'elevator music' but the use in vgm has somewhat overcome the stigma!
I recommend her other song too, th-cam.com/video/qVudRvCCNF8/w-d-xo.html
po é literal bossa nova em ingles, mt doa
Oh we will never forget. Not all that many South American performers make a big hit here in the US but we love them regardless. Bebel forever! Down tempo forever!
this song reminds Jobim, which should be ultimate compliment in my opinion for any composer.
It must have been over a year ago now that George posted a video of her singing Sunny Side of The Street and I was hypnotized by Laufey's voice. Now, she is undoubtedly my favorite musician. I love all of her songs, which I can say about no other artist. Her music has also helped me cope with life and unwind after stressful days. Hearing her music has been life-changing for me, and I'm so glad George introduced us to her.
Been waiting four decades for this voice. Absolutely amazing talent.
NICELY DONE! Many technically skilled youtubers can play covers very well but don't write very interesting original songs. That is definitely not the case here. This is a beautifully written bossa nova song with actually interesting lyrics.
Wow. She has such an angelic and different voice. I love it.
She can go sooo low too! And her control is perfect.
@@vinslungur Yes! I wish I could sing like that.
Example how simplicity can be beautiful
I’ve never heard any of laufey’s work, and when she started singing my jaw literally dropped to the floor
was introduced to laufey by this channel and never been more grateful in my life, she’s insanely talented and i only want the best for her 💗💗
acoustic guitar and laufey is like hot chocolate infront of a fireplace, it just brings a different kind of comfort that you can't get anywhere else
Yes it warms up your insides :)
Such a beautiful melody! First time hearing this and I'm mesmerised.
You can't hide your crush any longer George
This is so cool, I love her dynamic range toooo
That is some serious soft jazz. Well done.
Her vibrato is beautiful. ❤️
One of my faves, modern female Sinatra with bossa nova tones, Laufey is a queen
Average Icelandic person be like
@@vinslunguriceland is full of amazing musicians like björk, sigur rós and emilíana torrini
Not only do I love Laufey's voice, I love the variety of articulations in her voice.
Such an underrated musician. She has such a talent and set of skills that she almost make you envious of her.
She has a beautiful voice
1:18 this is so lovely george collier, thank you, and also I am pretty sure that "the" in "from the start" is a c and not a Bb . I shouldn't have mentioned it but here I go, thank you I love your videos it is so good to see music and sheet music with it
Incredible dude! I got so many chills listening to this! Hugs from Brazil, love you work.
This song reminded me of my love for my father. Things like these slightly remind me of those great days. Thanks George. Thanks Laufey.
Laufey continuing her one woman attempt to bring back bossa nova.
Absolutely heavenly! 💛
I've got Bossa Nova feelings
This is ridiculous.. how beautiful it is
She's writing a whole new repertoire of jazz standards. It's great.
This is bossa nova, not jazz.
@@Loammello2Well you're both half right. Bossa nova is a combination of cool jazz and samba (I definitelly knew this and didn't google the answer. I promise! 😉)
AFAIK samba and jazz are not very popular in Iceland which makes her even rarer.
@@Loammello2 Fool!
@@denominator208 Ouch !
OMG - real singing! How refreshing there is no autotune fake crap. Bravo, bravo.
Since hearing Laufey for the first time on George's channel I've gathered some musicians and together we made a cover of her song Valentine, which I gifted to my girlfriend on you guessed it... Valentine's day. Hopefully soon I'll upload it here on TH-cam! Much love to George, Laufey and this wonderful community
The whole thing is enchanting, but the scat phrase bar 62 until 65 is my favourite.
I wish this acoustic version was on Spotify, it is so much better. I like the non-acoustic version, but this one is just so much better.
Laufey just has just a beautiful voice...
She may have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.
Beautiful music performed by the lovely Laufey. 🗣🎼🎵🎶🎸💖
Just discovered this young lady, and wow, what a voice ! Thanks for Sharing George. (had to edit) At first I thought she was singing to pre-recorded music, but she’s got some real talent, she’s actually playing this instrument and well disciplined, what a balanced person she is. Wow ! Thanks again.
I see he's still not over Laufey 😂😂
Suits me :)
This is what I imagine a jazz café in heaven to sound like
This is so... "vibey" if that makes sense. The guitar is so calm, and the singing is just... perfection.
This sounds like an old torch singer and Regina Spektor mashed together. Dope.
The news says that 97% of Heaven experts agree, but I can't tell what's true anymore.
The fact that you transcribed the vocal vamping is just amazing!
Imagine if this popped up in one of Beato's Spotify Top 10 listens. He'd die happy on the spot.
Man , every time I hear her sing I start tearing up , her voice is angelic
Heavenly indeed ❤
Dude has such a crush on her it’s crazy
That's pure simplicity and pure joy 👍🏻🤘🏻
Sounds like Walt Disney's OSTs from old old times
Gold old II-V-I with the occasional III-VI turn.
I listen to Laufey every day. I go to bed singing her songs in my mind and wake up still singing her songs in my mind. Very addicting.
The bridge so much like the music in Butch Cassidy & the Sundance kid as they make their way across Bolivia. Beautiful.
This is Bossa Nova?
Yep
If every singer could sing like Laufey then Autotune would go bankrupt
I actually discovered laufey through you, so I am really happy for this. Thank youu
honestly i discovered laufey a little over a year ago bc of a cello vid george posted and im so glad she's finally receiving the recognition she's always deserved
Shame you won’t be able to hear her over all the trumpet fanfares you claim will also be in heaven :,(
Yes. Yes, it is. This is exactly what heaven on earth sounds like.
❤🎶George Collier has a girlfriend!❤🎶George Collier has a girlfriend! ❤🎶🤣
❤ Live Laugh Laufey ❤
Georgie falling in love by Laufey again
her voice is angelic
I LOVE HER VOICE IT SOUNDS SO ANGELIC
This will become a standard. I think I may prefer this stripped-down version to the one with the backing band.
What a voice
As someone who has been to both heaven and hell, this is, in fact, what heaven sounds like.
Even if George is not really in love with her...I can see the appeal. This is so odd and unique in such a good way it's crazy. The voice, everything is perfect. I've identified 0 areas of opportunity in this performance. Crazy.
What is this feeling? I think I've fallen for this woman!?
I love her voice as well! 😊🥰
hearing her sing it unplugged is better!
Keeping my favorite ship alive. George and Laufey! Hahaha
That vibrato tho 🤍
I mean, yeah no question. Valentine live at Harpa concert hall is even more so in my opinion. Just a jaw dropping performance. That’s not to mention her live symphony versions…
Yeah I think this is what heaven sounds like
Indeed beautiful.
And I like the music too.
@laufey 's voice makes me want to sob every time I listen
I think I finally get how One-Direction and Justin Bieber fan girls felt hearing their songs. Because even though I know she isn't singing about me, and is way out of my league, I'd still like the song to be about me
Im awestruck. Your voice is incredibly melodious
Such strong Bossa Nova vibes from this one, and this is coming from a Brazilian!
yuuuuuup that strumming pattern is classic
She is talented
Beautiful voice
What a treat. Thank you!
Please transcribe that one recording of Julian Bream playing jazz. The most famous one. And name the video: for those who say classical musicians can't play jazz
voice of a disney princess, i can picture all those pretty birds on her shoulder while singing
playing that guitar and singing off time bossa nova is so difficult on the brain. its like making one finger go clockwise and another go counterclockwise. very impressive!
You know the song is fuckin 🔥when the most replayed part is the BEGINNING
love you Livvy❤
she's Laufey, pronounced lāy-vāy
It is how it sounds and also how it looks.
Brazilian bossa-nova vibes❤🇧🇷
What an innocent little video, I'm sure it's not going to lead me into a long phase of being a hopeless romantic...
this isn't gonna end soon
Good job she's not got an OnlyFans. George's palms would 100% blistered.
I clicked on the video, and I didn’t notice the title. Quarter of the way through I said this is heavenly. Then I checked the title of the video to notice George said the exact same thing