Not enough people react to Tori Amos. I love her so much, but I think that some people don't understand her so maybe that's why. I'm so happy that you get it.
right...i mean like totally how could like people not understand, like, for example...'from god's saviors-to gumdrops'....or ESPECIALLY...'got 25 bucks and a crackea do you thoink it's enough, to get us thehre...cuzzz'..........just UHHH like ...UhhhoWW....can it like it beee SUCH
@@wellofcire i'm so glad i never understood her since when i first discovered her music, my english was only beginner level. now that i can not not hear the things she is saying, i enjoy it less tbh. especially mega cringe lyrics like i wanna smash them faces... christian boys... beautiful boys... just freaking kills the ieee experience for me. btw, atheist here. it's just so dumb to target all christian boys and wanting to smash their faces. that's what cringey. also some other songs has so in your face edgy feminism like "boy you better hope i bleed soon". i liked her musicianship and intensity but i honestly can't care less about her lyrics. in fact, if she were writing normal lyrics, she was 5x more famous now, at least.
@@demogorgon4244 very very valid....they all gotta be deeply screwed up with what they actually present to be damaging to the public in some way to earn their fame....either nearly naked all the time, writing wacky/sick/etc. lyrics....you name it....
She has always been compared with Kate Bush and they do have a lot in common, but if you spend time listening to both, you'll realize that comparisons are mostly superficial. They are very different songwriters and very different performers. Tori is a confessional poet and essayist and Kate is more of a performance artist and (in a sense) a musical short-story writer, as she tends to write about characters and sometimes about themes such as art and philosophies. Kate is a dancer and she incorporates dance into her performances; Tori certainly does not excel at dance, but she's an inarguably gifted piano prodigy and her compositions and playing are far more sophisticated than Kate's are. I say all this just to differentiate the two and to identify their respective qualities; none of this is a criticism. They're my two favorite artists. Tori loves Kate but she claims other inspirations who can be heard in her music-there's no denying that Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro are strong influences, but so are Led Zeppelin (seemingly her favorite), the Beatles, Nina Simone and many others. She fancies herself a librarian, and she works from an immense catalog of influences. I appreciate that this live Montreux performance from very early in Tori's career has caught on on TH-cam, but I am a little disheartened that people who listen to her often watch this video and love it and then watch nothing else. It's a great performance, granted. It represents a tiny sliver of her musical gifts. She is a musical genre unto herself and while she's best known for this type of performance-many people mistakenly associate her with Lilith Fair, at which she did not perform-she has recorded and performed everything from electronic and hard rock to classical to what might be called Baroque southern gothic harpsichord blues rock of her own invention. Please sample many more of her songs. She is endlessly surprising, and her poetic writing is unparalleled. I've had the opportunity to interview her twice, and she is one of the few notable people (my favorite artist) I've spoken with who is 100 percent who I hoped she would be. She's an exception to the 'don't meet your heroes' adage. Regarding her spirituality, I think of her as a shaman/medicine woman, and I feel like her classical album Night of Hunters was a soft 'coming out' as a medicine woman and Native Invader was a bold one (just check out the cover art). She's an extraordinary soul.
This is hands-down the best explanation I’ve ever read describing the difference between Tori Amos and Kate Bush. I would love to read/watch your interviews with Tori are they available anywhere?
Yes. All of this. Also, Tori and Kate are nearly contemporaries. They're only a few years apart in age. That's not to suggest that you can't be influenced by your contemporaries - quite definitely musicians are influenced by the music of their own time. I think it's incorrect to suggest that she's following in Kate's footsteps or something to that effect. No one seems to mention that Tori was receiving musical training at the Peabody Institute at age 5 (the youngest person ever admitted). This was before Kate Bush, age 10 at that time, had even learned to play piano - that's how close they are in age. Kate's commercial career began before Tori's, but Tori was a musician first.
PLEASE go down the Tori rabbit hole. Please! She’s INCREDIBLE live. She was a child piano prodigy. Her lyrics are full of metaphors and symbolism. Other artists drinking from the other well IMO: Sinead O’Connor, Ani DiFranco, PJ Harvey, Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins, Florence Welch, First Aid Kit, Joni Mitchell… so many greats. Thanks for the reaction.
Yes, I was in a really dark place when I discovered her music in the early 90’s. I’m not sure she pulled me out of it as much as made me see how bad things could get, and the right way to think about the darkness.
No one is like Tori Amos and you’re right there’s something mystical about her. I completely fell in love with her when I was a young girl, watching her play the piano in blue crushed velvet bellbottoms just woke something up in me. Her lyrics are so haunting and powerful that they leave you thinking about them for days after. Tori is not only talented she has the power to make you feel things that you didn’t know you could feel, what she does is incredibly special and remarkably beautiful. There is no end to her talent. Tori is an experience and I’m so happy you get that. She’s more than an artist and what you’re saying is what so many of us feel about her. I love seeing someone listen to her and just get it.
It's funny you mentioned Neil Gaiman, Tori has been friends with Neil for years, she mentions him in a few of her songs, and they've collaborated on few of each other's projects. Neil even designed the character Delirium in the Sandman comics after her.
The way that she relates to the piano is so unique, it’s an extension of her in a way I’ve never seen another artist. She also has such a Specific way of saying Something, it’s intensely personal but inherently relatable, especially I think from a female perspective. Loving and accepting yourself separately from the way any other person perceives you (a parent, a lover) is the most difficult and necessary part of being a fully realized human.
You are so right about this! Her father was a minister. He supported her entirely in starting off her career from a very young age. I think she is speaking for a higher power of our spirituality. It’s just beautiful.
Can't believe but had to watch this reaction again. The performance was impeccable. You clearly have a feeling for this sort of talent. Best wishes to you from London.
Tori Amos is definitely someone unique in the music field.. she recently gave an interview (i think w/BBC) about how she created a new album in 2020, & then the pandemic hit, it got her (like many of us) to be severely affected to the point that she admits breaking down, scrapping that entire album, realizing she needed to approach songwriting from a very new approach.. hence her latest album "Ocean To Ocean".. you also mentioned Neil Gaiman: interesting because his most recent wife is Amanda Palmer.. now SHE is another rare gemstone in the proverbial rock pile.. hell, (like most of her songs) she made an extremely moving song & video that made me equally speechless & moved called "Voicemail For Jill" which never ceases to emotionally move me.. i HIGHLY recommend "experiencing" it.. thank you for your reaction!
I just about died when you mentioned Neil. I’m not sure if you know this - but he is her BEST FRIEND ! She references him in a few songs. I love how you noticed the similarities and picked up on that spirituality ! So cool !
@@jonathanoneill8011 I’m like you, I haven’t ever gotten into his stuff. I’m just aware of the friendship and the references. I know in Horses she says Neil made her a tree.
Tori wrote a line "hanging out with the dream king" & Neil had a Sandmand character refer to herself as a "Cornflake girl" (also one of the incarnations of Delirium had a passing similarity in appearance to Tori). There were times when they were young struggling artists, she'd play a gig & sometimes he'd be the only one in the audience, so they became friends. :)
You are so right, she is on another level, playing a different game than most artists. She is mesmerizing. I’ve been listening to her for 25 years now. This performance is one of the best I’ve ever seen.
Yeah, speechless is a word I'd use after hearing that for the first time. She's super talented. I have seen her live since the 90s, probably a dozen times :D Her songs are very deep and hit different.
This is my favourite song by Tori Amos. Parent-child relationships are complicated. This record is haunting. I recommend that you listen to "Silent All These Years" and "Caught a Lite Sneeze."
This is the kind of reaction video I enjoy. Not over reaction, an analysis of how it has impacted you. I have only recently stumbled across Tori and I am in love, she invokes and captivates and her live performances have me engulfed in feeling through her expressions. Simply put, I am in love because she has captivated my heart!
tori is an absolute musical genius. one of the most talented and accomplished singer-songwriters ever. she taps into "the muse" effortlessly to create music that's crazy unique, yet somehow feels like it's universal at the same time... she changed my whole perception of what music can be. another of my fave 90's obsessions is toad the wet sprocket - you should totally check them out! start with the albums pale, fear, or dulcinea - each different in their own way, but equally good tuneage :)
This is my favorite Tori Amos song (and I have all of her albums) as I can relate to it, in regards to my father and our relationship. I mean the words of her father in this song are so much like what my Dad used to say to me. He passed 5 years ago and my mother just passed this week on Wednesday March 2nd. Laura Nyro, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, I feel are the BEST performers, singers, producers, writers, female piano players of all time. So much beauty, soul and passion in their singing, playing, just them singing and their pianos!
I loved your reaction. I have loved her music since I was a youngin...she grabs you and all the sudden you're submerging into an ocean of emotion. Guides you into these different stories...swirling.
Enjoyed your take. Like how you are honest with your thoughts, and speechless at times. Some times words are not necessary to evoke an idea or feeling. Watching someone pause, ingest, unpack, then respond with a clear thought is more satisfying for the patient viewer, hence me, and long time Tori fan. I've seen her many times live, it's an experience to feel her energy. Also the people who show up to her shows OMG, it's a tribe of good folks, good vibes.
I’ve loved Tori for over 25 years. I’m seeing her in May for her new tour. She’s so special. There isn’t anyone like her. This is one of my favorite songs of hers. So beautiful. 🥺❤️
@@nephtys369 It was really good! I do admit that I was very jealous of the set lists that came later on in other cities. Ours was very subdued LOL. But she’s always amazing to me. One of my favorite songs is “Pretty Good Year” and I was stunned that she pulled that one out at my show. I got very emotional when that happened.
This is definitely one of my favorite Tori Amos songs. In this song for me, winter represents childhood. Like with how she says things are changing. If you listen again with the idea of winter being childhood, you can see how each line says that. If you want to hear her belt it out and loose control, listen to Pretty Good Year, Little Amsterdam, The Waitress, and Cornflake Girl at least. ;)
I love when you pick songs that have such epic ties to my past. Great reaction as usual..btw hope you continue with Depeche Mode.. they have so much amazing music
I absolutely love her, even after, what is it nou like 30 years! 😳 I still find myself every so often, just going to her discography and listening to her. She actually is like a recharge for me, I just find strength, meaning, motivation and I can move on again. Thanks for the beautiful reaction, people don't react to her music enough.
Great analysis!! You worded how I felt when I found Tori in my late teens ♥️ she really is channeling the Source. And by the way, she and Neil are great friends. She mentions Neil in her songs continuously.
Love your reaction. I actually watched Winter (Live 1997 RAINN) on an airplane London-Singapore-Sydney in 2002 and was HOOKED. This is the song that got me. It's the frenetic climax of the bridge; the poignant ballerina/toy box piano for "When you gonna make up your mind?" - it's so atmospheric and beautiful. I was in tears. This was the moment I discovered Tori, and I bought Little Earthquakes (and Scarlet's Walk) shortly thereafter. Both are still my favorite albums of hers, to this day...
I found Tori by accident... sorta. Actually, I was cruising around Dallas, TX, with absolutely no plans and nothing to do. As I was passing by a venue, I saw her name in lights... I had heard of her, but I had never heard her. Tickets were available and priced fair, I bought a ticket and was forever changed! The 1st time was with a full band, and the next time, she was all to her own. She was great with the band and absotively mesmerizing alone!!&! I've attended more concerts than I can count and have heard many different genres and styles of music. Tori is like one of her... a songs Happy Phantom 👻🎹🎶🎵
Seeing Tori Amos live is an experience- I saw her once many years ago, and when you say she mesmerizes you, you are exactly right. most concerts you go to everyone is singing along, shouting, etc. - it's like everyone was leaning in and you could hear a pin drop in most of the songs. Such a beautiful song.
Until I discovered Florence Welch, Tori was basically my very favourite female vocalist like EVER, and yes, she is AMAZING live. Cornflake Girl is the very best thing she's ever done, closely followed by Caught a Lite Sneeze, Spark and Carbon. Winter is definitely the very best EVER example of her doing something very simple and stripped back, essentially just her and her piano (although the original studio recording also includes an orchestra which picks up in the latter half that adds some real power when she goes to that incredible build and payoff before the final chorus and she pulls it right back again). I also really recommend both Baker Baker and Hey Jupiter if you want more beautiful simplicity. (P.S. Interesting you compare her to Neil Gaiman since he is one of her closest friends - she was even one of the main inspirations for the character of Delirium in The Sandman, and Tori's name-checked him a few times in her songs.)
Since loving Tori it's like she's always written for my heart. Seeing her in concert is like someone blew a huge bubble and you float to Jupiter for a few hours. Nothing. Comes.close. you don't go to a Tori concert you experience, that's the only way I can describe it. Its the only concerts ice been too were when she starts singing the everyone shuts.the.fuck.up until it's a warrented clap. I could use a million words to describe her like honestly her in person is how I think is feel if I saw a real unicorn in life. She said something once that I think tho sums up that energy she has that's so different..I'd say most artists are like proud of their work which is fine however Tori said " taking credit for my songs is like a painter taking credit for the sunset. That's her honestly in a simple sentence that's why she's so deep because her selflessness is real. If you're at a concert and your lucky enough to hear 'me and a gun' the audience is so quiet but it will actually get when quieter to like silence when she sings that song you could hear a pin drop and I really mean that.
If you haven't seen her you MUST. It's very much more recital than concert, but pure emotion. The smaller the venue you can find the better. I've seen her many times but love seeing her in The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Truly magical.🙂
the best concert I ever saw was Tori... King's X has given me many trance/amazing moments over the years but her Pele tour was other worldly... maybe it was the time in my life but I never saw anything like her, one person, captivating an audience to near silence like she was singing just for you but you are still aware of the audience around you... hard to explain, she is singular.
Your explanation about artists playing in a different level is so right. It’s like they talking the things you know but can’t explain. You just got it right. Thank you. Please more Tori Amos…
Last time I sent you a comment it was kate bush and here we have her spiritual cousin. Tori is a force of nature. She took the ball and ran with it. Best wishes to you
Thank you for another Tori reaction, Tori is the only artist that can capture the emotions she wants you to feel as deeply as you can when listening to her. She always cheers me up no matter what headspace I am in ❤️ 💫
Thanks bro. I've loved this amazingly spiritually attuned artist since 1992 at 14 yo. The only reason, maybe, because I was open at that age. She changed me intrinsically. I'm so grateful. I've seen her 3 times, 3 versions of her, during 3 different versions of me.
Tori Amos is my favorite artist. If there is a heaven, I am certain that the soundtrack is Tori Amos for all eternity. Live she is enthralling and mesmerizing.
Man, 80s 90s was a sweet spot for the alternative genre. Some of the bands and solo artists from that time are unmatched. Sting, Peter Gabriel, kate Bush, The Smiths, Sinead O'Connor, Annie Lennox. Just so so many.
I've seen her live 3 times. 1st time it was just her and a piano, and she was literally ft away from me. Other 2 times in larger venues. Spectacular every time. Do yourself a favor and go see her if you can. You won't be disappointed. She's hypnotizing live.
Tori Amos was one of Alanis Morissette's inspiration to make "Jagged Little Pill". "Winter" is such a great song. If you want to listen to something deeper and darker, check her song, "Me And a Gun", which she sings acapella, about a very personal experience.
Great reaction, some of my favorites are Agnes Obel - Dorian & The Curse, Aurora - 12345, Pomme (French lyrics but it's the feeling) On Brulera & Anxiete, and of course Ren - Hi Ren and much more💗💗💗
Tori is my all time favorite artist. So many great songs. You should check out Past the Mission, The Waitress, Silent all the Years, and Cornflake Girl. You won’t be disappointed.
She has been tapped into the higher realms her entire life. There are a handful that I know of that are innately connected. This is turn speaks to the higher selves in us in the form of music.
You ain't seen nothing yet. Looking forward to your deep dive into Tori's discography. Interesting you mentioned Nel Gaiman, her best friend. He appears in several of her songs. Tori is about to tour North America with her band... Hope you get to see her. Tori live is even more next level.
Fantastic reaction and deeper conversation. To me the way you describe that you're busy living in the present. The now is the eternal continuum. Existence is always in the now regardless of which spiritual plane. Now - as I've said since I a) first starting following you; Stevie Nicks is going to be another one of those spiritual, emotional, philosophical treasures for you and b) you have to react to her song Beauty and the Beast, particularly the live version that I shared on the Patreon some months back. BTW . . . IFLY! You're a treasure, and I'm happy to support your mission 💛
This is without a doubt one of my favourite musical performances I've ever seen. Her face is just as emotionally expressive as her voice, it's just captivating to watch. I also really like what you said about artists drinking from different wells. As for recommendations of other artists like that, I'd really recommend Joanna Newsom. Truly one of a kind singer-songwriter. Her song Emily would probably be a good introduction
This is one of the best live performances by an artist. There's her talent of course, but the emotional message she can convey through her voice, body expressions and her musical instrument is unmatched.
She is a phenomenal live performer! One of the best concerts! Also, Tool is on that level. There are always layers upon layers in the music and the lyrics.
Tori has been my favorite artist for almost 30 years. This will really age me but I accidentally got her CASSETTE TAPE from Columbia House. I think I missed the chance to send it back. I'm so glad I got that random tape in the mail. That was Under The Pink. I then immediately purchased Little Earthquakes and have purchased every album since. She was my very first concert. You could hear a pin drop at a Tori show. Everyone is just mesmerized. I've seen her twice and both times....butterflies....goosebumps...ahhhh. There's just something about her. If you get it you are pulled in. It's magnetic.
I mean to any person who has been with a lover that you know your hopelessly holding on to that you shouldn't and how hard it hits you when she says * when you when you gonna make up your mind ? When you gonna love you as much as I do ,cause things are gonna change so fast * and I remember I broke down it hit me so hard.
Amen brother on your comments. The 90s with Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Sting, I don't want to sound like my Dad but they don't make real Alternative music like they did during this period.(run on sentence) I keep hoping music today is going to wake the *uck up. But not holding my breath.
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Not enough people react to Tori Amos. I love her so much, but I think that some people don't understand her so maybe that's why. I'm so happy that you get it.
Agreed. I wish more people listened to Tori- criminally underappreciated!
Agreed. Having seen this angel live many times, , I am blessed.
right...i mean like totally how could like people not understand, like, for example...'from god's saviors-to gumdrops'....or ESPECIALLY...'got 25 bucks and a crackea do you thoink it's enough, to get us thehre...cuzzz'..........just UHHH like ...UhhhoWW....can it like it beee SUCH
@@wellofcire i'm so glad i never understood her since when i first discovered her music, my english was only beginner level. now that i can not not hear the things she is saying, i enjoy it less tbh. especially mega cringe lyrics like i wanna smash them faces... christian boys... beautiful boys... just freaking kills the ieee experience for me. btw, atheist here. it's just so dumb to target all christian boys and wanting to smash their faces. that's what cringey. also some other songs has so in your face edgy feminism like "boy you better hope i bleed soon". i liked her musicianship and intensity but i honestly can't care less about her lyrics. in fact, if she were writing normal lyrics, she was 5x more famous now, at least.
@@demogorgon4244 very very valid....they all gotta be deeply screwed up with what they actually present to be damaging to the public in some way to earn their fame....either nearly naked all the time, writing wacky/sick/etc. lyrics....you name it....
Shut the front door!!! A Tori reaction!!!! She’s a goddess! Her song China is glorious. Her entire Little Earthquakes album is transcendent
She has always been compared with Kate Bush and they do have a lot in common, but if you spend time listening to both, you'll realize that comparisons are mostly superficial. They are very different songwriters and very different performers. Tori is a confessional poet and essayist and Kate is more of a performance artist and (in a sense) a musical short-story writer, as she tends to write about characters and sometimes about themes such as art and philosophies. Kate is a dancer and she incorporates dance into her performances; Tori certainly does not excel at dance, but she's an inarguably gifted piano prodigy and her compositions and playing are far more sophisticated than Kate's are. I say all this just to differentiate the two and to identify their respective qualities; none of this is a criticism. They're my two favorite artists.
Tori loves Kate but she claims other inspirations who can be heard in her music-there's no denying that Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro are strong influences, but so are Led Zeppelin (seemingly her favorite), the Beatles, Nina Simone and many others. She fancies herself a librarian, and she works from an immense catalog of influences.
I appreciate that this live Montreux performance from very early in Tori's career has caught on on TH-cam, but I am a little disheartened that people who listen to her often watch this video and love it and then watch nothing else. It's a great performance, granted. It represents a tiny sliver of her musical gifts. She is a musical genre unto herself and while she's best known for this type of performance-many people mistakenly associate her with Lilith Fair, at which she did not perform-she has recorded and performed everything from electronic and hard rock to classical to what might be called Baroque southern gothic harpsichord blues rock of her own invention. Please sample many more of her songs. She is endlessly surprising, and her poetic writing is unparalleled.
I've had the opportunity to interview her twice, and she is one of the few notable people (my favorite artist) I've spoken with who is 100 percent who I hoped she would be. She's an exception to the 'don't meet your heroes' adage.
Regarding her spirituality, I think of her as a shaman/medicine woman, and I feel like her classical album Night of Hunters was a soft 'coming out' as a medicine woman and Native Invader was a bold one (just check out the cover art). She's an extraordinary soul.
Yes. Totally agree.
This is hands-down the best explanation I’ve ever read describing the difference between Tori Amos and Kate Bush. I would love to read/watch your interviews with Tori are they available anywhere?
I concur
Yes. All of this. Also, Tori and Kate are nearly contemporaries. They're only a few years apart in age. That's not to suggest that you can't be influenced by your contemporaries - quite definitely musicians are influenced by the music of their own time. I think it's incorrect to suggest that she's following in Kate's footsteps or something to that effect. No one seems to mention that Tori was receiving musical training at the Peabody Institute at age 5 (the youngest person ever admitted). This was before Kate Bush, age 10 at that time, had even learned to play piano - that's how close they are in age. Kate's commercial career began before Tori's, but Tori was a musician first.
The Lilith faire thing always annoys me.
PLEASE go down the Tori rabbit hole. Please! She’s INCREDIBLE live. She was a child piano prodigy. Her lyrics are full of metaphors and symbolism. Other artists drinking from the other well IMO: Sinead O’Connor, Ani DiFranco, PJ Harvey, Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins, Florence Welch, First Aid Kit, Joni Mitchell… so many greats. Thanks for the reaction.
Ani YES!
This woman’s music has literally pulled me out of the depths of despair. She is a Goddess!
Yes, I was in a really dark place when I discovered her music in the early 90’s. I’m not sure she pulled me out of it as much as made me see how bad things could get, and the right way to think about the darkness.
Tori could play Mozart on piano by ear at age 2. I definitely recommend watching her live performance of "Horses" from 2003, and her video of "Spark".
Go see her live. She puts on a hell of a show, just her, no pyrotechnics or craziness. Just her. She can keep you engaged all on her own.
You're right- Tori is playing a different game. I absorbed her music for years and it really shifted my consciousness.
As a father of a young child this song makes me cry every time I hear it. Tori is a special artist, truly one of kind.
No one is like Tori Amos and you’re right there’s something mystical about her. I completely fell in love with her when I was a young girl, watching her play the piano in blue crushed velvet bellbottoms just woke something up in me. Her lyrics are so haunting and powerful that they leave you thinking about them for days after. Tori is not only talented she has the power to make you feel things that you didn’t know you could feel, what she does is incredibly special and remarkably beautiful. There is no end to her talent.
Tori is an experience and I’m so happy you get that. She’s more than an artist and what you’re saying is what so many of us feel about her. I love seeing someone listen to her and just get it.
I finally understand the meaning of this song many years later.
It's funny you mentioned Neil Gaiman, Tori has been friends with Neil for years, she mentions him in a few of her songs, and they've collaborated on few of each other's projects. Neil even designed the character Delirium in the Sandman comics after her.
That whole CD is tremendous!
7:19 Even your Dog joined in with Tori singing those high notes, 🐶
what a prodigy this women is, she's unreal, I just love her music so much. 🎼🤩
The way that she relates to the piano is so unique, it’s an extension of her in a way I’ve never seen another artist. She also has such a Specific way of saying Something, it’s intensely personal but inherently relatable, especially I think from a female perspective. Loving and accepting yourself separately from the way any other person perceives you (a parent, a lover) is the most difficult and necessary part of being a fully realized human.
This song always makes me cry, I can see why you said she’s like Kate Bush they both have unique voices x
You are so right about this! Her father was a minister. He supported her entirely in starting off her career from a very young age. I think she is speaking for a higher power of our spirituality. It’s just beautiful.
Shes hypnotizing
I've been to a Tori concert. She's amazing. So intense. She has some really intense songs in her very large catalogue.
Can't believe but had to watch this reaction again. The performance was impeccable. You clearly have a feeling for this sort of talent. Best wishes to you from London.
Exceptional performance . She really is amazing. Here this performance, she did something unique .
I tear up every time. A wonder.
Tori Amos is definitely someone unique in the music field.. she recently gave an interview (i think w/BBC) about how she created a new album in 2020, & then the pandemic hit, it got her (like many of us) to be severely affected to the point that she admits breaking down, scrapping that entire album, realizing she needed to approach songwriting from a very new approach.. hence her latest album "Ocean To Ocean".. you also mentioned Neil Gaiman: interesting because his most recent wife is Amanda Palmer.. now SHE is another rare gemstone in the proverbial rock pile.. hell, (like most of her songs) she made an extremely moving song & video that made me equally speechless & moved called "Voicemail For Jill" which never ceases to emotionally move me.. i HIGHLY recommend "experiencing" it.. thank you for your reaction!
Tori and Neil are good friends. They have referenced each other in their works.
I just about died when you mentioned Neil. I’m not sure if you know this - but he is her BEST FRIEND ! She references him in a few songs. I love how you noticed the similarities and picked up on that spirituality ! So cool !
Looking for this comment! Didn’t he base a character on Tori, as well? I can’t remember which… big Tori fan, I have to get into Gaiman more
@@jonathanoneill8011 I’m like you, I haven’t ever gotten into his stuff. I’m just aware of the friendship and the references. I know in Horses she says Neil made her a tree.
@@jonathanoneill8011 Super late to the party, but Delirium from Sandman is based on Tori
Tori wrote a line "hanging out with the dream king" & Neil had a Sandmand character refer to herself as a "Cornflake girl" (also one of the incarnations of Delirium had a passing similarity in appearance to Tori). There were times when they were young struggling artists, she'd play a gig & sometimes he'd be the only one in the audience, so they became friends. :)
You are so right, she is on another level, playing a different game than most artists. She is mesmerizing. I’ve been listening to her for 25 years now. This performance is one of the best I’ve ever seen.
Yeah, speechless is a word I'd use after hearing that for the first time. She's super talented. I have seen her live since the 90s, probably a dozen times :D Her songs are very deep and hit different.
This is my favourite song by Tori Amos. Parent-child relationships are complicated. This record is haunting. I recommend that you listen to "Silent All These Years" and "Caught a Lite Sneeze."
This is the kind of reaction video I enjoy. Not over reaction, an analysis of how it has impacted you.
I have only recently stumbled across Tori and I am in love, she invokes and captivates and her live performances have me engulfed in feeling through her expressions.
Simply put, I am in love because she has captivated my heart!
tori is an absolute musical genius. one of the most talented and accomplished singer-songwriters ever. she taps into "the muse" effortlessly to create music that's crazy unique, yet somehow feels like it's universal at the same time... she changed my whole perception of what music can be.
another of my fave 90's obsessions is toad the wet sprocket - you should totally check them out! start with the albums pale, fear, or dulcinea - each different in their own way, but equally good tuneage :)
Tori Tori and more Tori please...I just got tickets for my 53rd show in June can't wait..
I found this song years ago and have watched 2 daughters grow and have children of their own. I hope they know I will always be near!!❤❤❤❤
This is my favorite Tori Amos song (and I have all of her albums) as I can relate to it, in regards to my father and our relationship. I mean the words of her father in this song are so much like what my Dad used to say to me. He passed 5 years ago and my mother just passed this week on Wednesday March 2nd. Laura Nyro, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, I feel are the BEST performers, singers, producers, writers, female piano players of all time. So much beauty, soul and passion in their singing, playing, just them singing and their pianos!
I loved your reaction. I have loved her music since I was a youngin...she grabs you and all the sudden you're submerging into an ocean of emotion. Guides you into these different stories...swirling.
When you see her live, her music reaches right into your soul. It's simple, beautiful, and means something. I love her way of storytelling.
I first heard this 31 years ago....
and it still hits just as hard.
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She is amazing so glad you reacted to her! Love from Cali.
she is a godess.... i have a 10 yr old girl and this song hits me sooo much every time,, gives me soo much happiness and dread, so many tears
Tori is a force of a nature..I find different levels of her and her music, everytime I hear her sing..
Tori is a very unique artist for sure. A category on her own!
Enjoyed your take. Like how you are honest with your thoughts, and speechless at times. Some times words are not necessary to evoke an idea or feeling. Watching someone pause, ingest, unpack, then respond with a clear thought is more satisfying for the patient viewer, hence me, and long time Tori fan. I've seen her many times live, it's an experience to feel her energy. Also the people who show up to her shows OMG, it's a tribe of good folks, good vibes.
Tori is Pure Art that melt you over and over again!
I’ve loved Tori for over 25 years. I’m seeing her in May for her new tour. She’s so special. There isn’t anyone like her. This is one of my favorite songs of hers. So beautiful. 🥺❤️
How’d you like it? I went to the Oakland show, as good as ever!
@@nephtys369 It was really good! I do admit that I was very jealous of the set lists that came later on in other cities. Ours was very subdued LOL. But she’s always amazing to me. One of my favorite songs is “Pretty Good Year” and I was stunned that she pulled that one out at my show. I got very emotional when that happened.
I saw her in 96 it was pretty funny. She came out, did a song as she do, then stopped to ask for a pain killer because she was hung over.
This is definitely one of my favorite Tori Amos songs. In this song for me, winter represents childhood. Like with how she says things are changing. If you listen again with the idea of winter being childhood, you can see how each line says that.
If you want to hear her belt it out and loose control, listen to Pretty Good Year, Little Amsterdam, The Waitress, and Cornflake Girl at least. ;)
North Carolinas finest! we love her!
This song is so beautiful l openly weep every time l hear it
I love when you pick songs that have such epic ties to my past. Great reaction as usual..btw hope you continue with Depeche Mode.. they have so much amazing music
I absolutely love her, even after, what is it nou like 30 years! 😳 I still find myself every so often, just going to her discography and listening to her. She actually is like a recharge for me, I just find strength, meaning, motivation and I can move on again. Thanks for the beautiful reaction, people don't react to her music enough.
Great analysis!! You worded how I felt when I found Tori in my late teens ♥️ she really is channeling the Source. And by the way, she and Neil are great friends. She mentions Neil in her songs continuously.
My absolute all time favorite musical artist 💕🔥
Love your reaction. I actually watched Winter (Live 1997 RAINN) on an airplane London-Singapore-Sydney in 2002 and was HOOKED. This is the song that got me. It's the frenetic climax of the bridge; the poignant ballerina/toy box piano for "When you gonna make up your mind?" - it's so atmospheric and beautiful. I was in tears. This was the moment I discovered Tori, and I bought Little Earthquakes (and Scarlet's Walk) shortly thereafter. Both are still my favorite albums of hers, to this day...
Very well said, I totally agree with your description of what makes her different and special
Haunting Masterpiece!
I found Tori by accident... sorta. Actually, I was cruising around Dallas, TX, with absolutely no plans and nothing to do. As I was passing by a venue, I saw her name in lights... I had heard of her, but I had never heard her. Tickets were available and priced fair, I bought a ticket and was forever changed! The 1st time was with a full band, and the next time, she was all to her own. She was great with the band and absotively mesmerizing alone!!&! I've attended more concerts than I can count and have heard many different genres and styles of music. Tori is like one of her... a songs Happy Phantom 👻🎹🎶🎵
I LOOVVVEEEE Tori Amos!!!! She is so beautiful and so passionate and it shows in her music. Happy to see you reacting to so many of my favorites.
Seeing Tori Amos live is an experience- I saw her once many years ago, and when you say she mesmerizes you, you are exactly right. most concerts you go to everyone is singing along, shouting, etc. - it's like everyone was leaning in and you could hear a pin drop in most of the songs. Such a beautiful song.
Until I discovered Florence Welch, Tori was basically my very favourite female vocalist like EVER, and yes, she is AMAZING live. Cornflake Girl is the very best thing she's ever done, closely followed by Caught a Lite Sneeze, Spark and Carbon. Winter is definitely the very best EVER example of her doing something very simple and stripped back, essentially just her and her piano (although the original studio recording also includes an orchestra which picks up in the latter half that adds some real power when she goes to that incredible build and payoff before the final chorus and she pulls it right back again). I also really recommend both Baker Baker and Hey Jupiter if you want more beautiful simplicity. (P.S. Interesting you compare her to Neil Gaiman since he is one of her closest friends - she was even one of the main inspirations for the character of Delirium in The Sandman, and Tori's name-checked him a few times in her songs.)
The live version of Crucify on Welcome to Sunny Florida is a must see!
Since loving Tori it's like she's always written for my heart. Seeing her in concert is like someone blew a huge bubble and you float to Jupiter for a few hours. Nothing. Comes.close. you don't go to a Tori concert you experience, that's the only way I can describe it. Its the only concerts ice been too were when she starts singing the everyone shuts.the.fuck.up until it's a warrented clap. I could use a million words to describe her like honestly her in person is how I think is feel if I saw a real unicorn in life. She said something once that I think tho sums up that energy she has that's so different..I'd say most artists are like proud of their work which is fine however Tori said " taking credit for my songs is like a painter taking credit for the sunset. That's her honestly in a simple sentence that's why she's so deep because her selflessness is real.
If you're at a concert and your lucky enough to hear 'me and a gun' the audience is so quiet but it will actually get when quieter to like silence when she sings that song you could hear a pin drop and I really mean that.
If you haven't seen her you MUST. It's very much more recital than concert, but pure emotion. The smaller the venue you can find the better.
I've seen her many times but love seeing her in The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Truly magical.🙂
the best concert I ever saw was Tori... King's X has given me many trance/amazing moments over the years but her Pele tour was other worldly... maybe it was the time in my life but I never saw anything like her, one person, captivating an audience to near silence like she was singing just for you but you are still aware of the audience around you... hard to explain, she is singular.
Your explanation about artists playing in a different level is so right. It’s like they talking the things you know but can’t explain. You just got it right. Thank you. Please more Tori Amos…
Last time I sent you a comment it was kate bush and here we have her spiritual cousin. Tori is a force of nature. She took the ball and ran with it. Best wishes to you
Thank you for another Tori reaction, Tori is the only artist that can capture the emotions she wants you to feel as deeply as you can when listening to her. She always cheers me up no matter what headspace I am in ❤️ 💫
She is amazing
Thanks bro. I've loved this amazingly spiritually attuned artist since 1992 at 14 yo. The only reason, maybe, because I was open at that age. She changed me intrinsically. I'm so grateful. I've seen her 3 times, 3 versions of her, during 3 different versions of me.
What you're grasping for that connects all the creators you mentioned.....they all weave stories of universal truths.
Tori Amos is my favorite artist. If there is a heaven, I am certain that the soundtrack is Tori Amos for all eternity. Live she is enthralling and mesmerizing.
absolutely wonderful performance. so glad you returned to her, keep digging, there are many more treasures to discover :). luvya!
Man, 80s 90s was a sweet spot for the alternative genre. Some of the bands and solo artists from that time are unmatched. Sting, Peter Gabriel, kate Bush, The Smiths, Sinead O'Connor, Annie Lennox. Just so so many.
I've seen her live 3 times. 1st time it was just her and a piano, and she was literally ft away from me. Other 2 times in larger venues. Spectacular every time. Do yourself a favor and go see her if you can. You won't be disappointed. She's hypnotizing live.
Looooove and look up to her sooooo much, my Lord!. Thanks for this.
Anton, you are one deep MOFO. Really respect your analysis and you are dead on sir
You really get Tori. ❤
Tori Amos was one of Alanis Morissette's inspiration to make "Jagged Little Pill".
"Winter" is such a great song.
If you want to listen to something deeper and darker, check her song, "Me And a Gun", which she sings acapella, about a very personal experience.
Great reaction, some of my favorites are Agnes Obel - Dorian & The Curse, Aurora - 12345, Pomme (French lyrics but it's the feeling) On Brulera & Anxiete, and of course Ren - Hi Ren and much more💗💗💗
Tori is my all time favorite artist. So many great songs. You should check out Past the Mission, The Waitress, Silent all the Years, and Cornflake Girl. You won’t be disappointed.
Fuck. 😱 First time hearing this. I'm absolutely flabbergasted this is awesome
She has been tapped into the higher realms her entire life. There are a handful that I know of that are innately connected. This is turn speaks to the higher selves in us in the form of music.
😍 LOVE TORI
I’ve seen Tori live 5 times. It truly is a transcendental experience.
She's a genius ❤
You ain't seen nothing yet. Looking forward to your deep dive into Tori's discography. Interesting you mentioned Nel Gaiman, her best friend. He appears in several of her songs. Tori is about to tour North America with her band... Hope you get to see her. Tori live is even more next level.
I was holding back tears just from watching you hold back tears ♥️ you should check out her song precious things
I’m crying every time I listen to this song. And Ribbons Undone
Fantastic reaction and deeper conversation. To me the way you describe that you're busy living in the present. The now is the eternal continuum. Existence is always in the now regardless of which spiritual plane.
Now - as I've said since I a) first starting following you; Stevie Nicks is going to be another one of those spiritual, emotional, philosophical treasures for you and b) you have to react to her song Beauty and the Beast, particularly the live version that I shared on the Patreon some months back.
BTW . . . IFLY! You're a treasure, and I'm happy to support your mission 💛
I love that spiritual stuff he goes into
Her voice wow
This is without a doubt one of my favourite musical performances I've ever seen. Her face is just as emotionally expressive as her voice, it's just captivating to watch.
I also really like what you said about artists drinking from different wells. As for recommendations of other artists like that, I'd really recommend Joanna Newsom. Truly one of a kind singer-songwriter. Her song Emily would probably be a good introduction
Was so lucky to see her in concert in (I think) 96
I got to see her in Champaign Ill in 96. I had such a crush on her in the 90’s
This is one of the best live performances by an artist. There's her talent of course, but the emotional message she can convey through her voice, body expressions and her musical instrument is unmatched.
She is a phenomenal live performer! One of the best concerts!
Also, Tool is on that level. There are always layers upon layers in the music and the lyrics.
I saw her live in the late 90's. Her and Sarah Maclachlan helped me out of some dark places.
Tori has been my favorite artist for almost 30 years. This will really age me but I accidentally got her CASSETTE TAPE from Columbia House. I think I missed the chance to send it back. I'm so glad I got that random tape in the mail. That was Under The Pink. I then immediately purchased Little Earthquakes and have purchased every album since.
She was my very first concert. You could hear a pin drop at a Tori show. Everyone is just mesmerized. I've seen her twice and both times....butterflies....goosebumps...ahhhh. There's just something about her. If you get it you are pulled in. It's magnetic.
I never reacted to any other artist like I have to Tori. He hit the nail on the head
I mean to any person who has been with a lover that you know your hopelessly holding on to that you shouldn't and how hard it hits you when she says * when you when you gonna make up your mind ? When you gonna love you as much as I do ,cause things are gonna change so fast * and I remember I broke down it hit me so hard.
11:50 yeah it targets the soul.
Tori's a legend
Amen brother on your comments. The 90s with Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Sting, I don't want to sound like my Dad but they don't make real Alternative music like they did during this period.(run on sentence) I keep hoping music today is going to wake the *uck up. But not holding my breath.
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Her live session from 1998 is fire!
I miss old Tori..I don't connect to her new stuff though