My NYC brother, former studio 54 patron, used to ring me up on a bad day and we would listen to this song together. Only, not since that day of tragedy. That day. RIP my brother.
Mi juventud. Fue acompañada por la reyna de la musica disco, señora Donna Sumner. Que en oaz descanse. Suempre escuchare su musica. Soy Nicaraguense, con 64 años. ❤😢
Jon Anderson is one of the greatest melody creators in history. What a blessing he collaborated with Vangelis to write this amazing song, and what a joy to hear Donna Summer cover it.
But Vangelis wrote the melody. Although in this song maybe they would both did a mix of their melody contribution, also according to a Jon interview. But most would probably be Vangelis so music credits are Vangelis and lyrics credits to Anderson.
@@innosanto well they are both necessary to make this song as great as it is, and they complement each other beautifully in my opinion. I don't know why I am reminded of this, but a very long time ago (like in the 1970s) I saw Martin Mull performing live and one of the things he said was "People often come up to me and say, "Marty, when you write a song, what do you write first the words or the lyrics? And I say, "Yes!" I think there was more to it, but that's the part I remember.
Think its called the resilience of a soul that has been broken many many times "The No1 Disco Dancing Diva" certainly got many many "War Wounds" However this icon and true unsung hero of lifes trials and tribulations carries her wounds and medals on her sometimes broken body but always scarred with pride Ultimately graced and humbled for her lessons of life She will live on within our vesiles as we the followers must never forget and always rejoice and unify🙌🤝 in peace and harmony as evolution dictates (Biological and Innate Mechanisms) and NOT "The Toxic Orthodox and Propaganda" (Brain Washing) path that is encouraged by this "Mad Sad And Modern Society" Hallelujah Hallelujah "Lest We Not Forget The Unsung Heros Of Life" There are so many subliminal messages with certain artists and masters of their craft's and hold so many keys to open many many doors in our path and ultimately lifes decisions on how we open these doors Peace Love and Unity My fellow Old Skoolers from the Heart 💚 WE THE TRUE FOLLOWERS ARE ALL TRADITIONAL IN ORIENTATION
Thank you for posting one if my favourite songs of all time. This performance with full orchestra, and backing vocal is sublime. Donna your beautiful voice lives on. ❤❤❤
Amazing version. I hope someone gets into the Studio and manages to bring this back to life! Even if it does mean Digital Remastering. PLEASE someone do it❤
This version ... th-cam.com/video/8NEE-OHGThw/w-d-xo.html ... with her daughter, both sisters and nieces n nephews is by far the best live version. I only wish someone could remaster the video to full HD, it certainly deserves it, as does Donna
ART OF NOISE? WHERE ARE YOU??!! PLEASE can one or maybe more of your digital guys polish this up a bit, without losing its SOUL? Release it and allow everyone to hear! PLEASE ❤
Donna Summer is definitely THE DISCO QUEEN and POP ICON and her influence and legacy were done in her own unique way. I can identify with Donna Summer and her creativity.
Yes, the orchestration of this piece of music is so masterful that you really just need to sit back, turn up the volume, close your eyes, and flow with the rhythm; and the choral accompaniment makes it soar!
Yes - it’s like it has its own life force driving it. All the separate elements, chants, harmony lines, percussion all pulled together in perfect command.
There is simply no boundaries to the sublime ART OF NOISE or should that be A WORK OF ART? It sends a shiver down my spine and a tear to my eyes. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. A world united 🌏❤🌏❤ June twenty two 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍😃👍
She is over 60 years old, sick with lung cancer, the whole audio is just shitty and STILL that voice of Donna easily sends shivers down your spine. Totally love that woman!
Wouldn't exist without Vangelis and Jon Anderson. However Donna does a Stirling cover and it does sound good. I've a load of Donna vinyl and she really is the queen of pop and disco. It was a very sad day when she passed and I miss her beautiful voice.
SOI was written and originally recorded by Jon Anderson (of Yes) and keyboardist Vangelis for their Friends of Mr. Cairo album. Jon was always famous for making up words or phrases (i.e. Shablam idi shablam ida). Donna Summer didn't change anything when she recorded her version of the song.
Love this song and love love love Donna Summer since her disco days... can never get her off my list of music requests.... thank you for sharing and letting the world see a true diva and someone who can be listened to day or night!!!!
Queen Summer AON orchestra choral They are all perfect !!...We must not forget the two Danish fabulous percussionists of Safri Duo on the vibraphone....Fantastic live of genius Vangelis an Jon song
Best live performance ever!!! Amazing as she always was. The safari duo guy is gorgeous!!! And love how the backing singer in the middle is getting right into it! And love Jenny!! ❤️
Many thanks for the upload. Who's Afraid of the Art Of Noise? I'm still in "Moments In Love". Together with the "Queen of Disco". Never heard this Vangelis masterpiece in this combination. R.I.P. (La)Donna Gaines.
What a fantastic arrangement for the orchestra! It’s so true to the original, yet it incorporates many new sounds that can only come from the full orchestra. It’s the perfect blend.
Wow i can ONLY imagine the Thrill of performing this Amazing Anthem with SUCH A BACKING of Orchestra and amazing Musicians AND Singers ! A ways from Disco eh! :D
Huge Donna fan & AON fan- this is AMAZING but it’s not Art of Noise backing her, read the end credits! Fantastic performances by all but no Art if Noise personnel present. 😢
This version surpasses the original and it is thanks to Donna Summer really is an unbeatable singer. God have her in glory where she belongs God have her in glory where she belongs Dios la tenga en la gloria donde le corresponde May god have her in glory where she belongs.
Yes and the best and considered the definitive version 💜💜💜 This version is a masterpiece 💜💜💜 Some times a good song can be taken to a magic place by an incredible singer and this is a case in point. I assume you have listened to the original it doesn’t hit the scale of this version 💜💜💜
@@gabrielgatsby The other version is better but she tries more to convey the meaning of the words. So she sings more to point but still the other version is better. It is just that this is the poppy version and the other is psychedelic-techno-jazz - prog version.
WOW! Thanks for posting this amazing live performance.
I think this was one of her performance where she said I'm gonna do it before I die..... and she did. I love you Donna Summer ❤
Off the scale....Mind-blowingly perfect. R.I.P. Donna. You are missed.
My NYC brother, former studio 54 patron, used to ring me up on a bad day and we would listen to this song together. Only, not since that day of tragedy. That day. RIP my brother.
I've never heard this version with a full orchestra. Donna Summer, one of the greatest voices in music history
Linda cancion. Yo desde chile
YES THE GREAT EFFORTLESS VOICES
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I absolutely agree 👍
I had the great honor of seeing her live..this was her encore with full orchestra...I think I cried
I'm a grown arsed man with tears streaming down my face. Thank you Donna Summer.
If I could 'like' this a thousand times ... I'm a weeping wreck here. Magnificent!
Mi juventud. Fue acompañada por la reyna de la musica disco, señora Donna Sumner. Que en oaz descanse. Suempre escuchare su musica. Soy Nicaraguense, con 64 años. ❤😢
Jesus. That was special.
Jon Anderson is one of the greatest melody creators in history. What a blessing he collaborated with Vangelis to write this amazing song, and what a joy to hear Donna Summer cover it.
Gracias dona lo canto en castellano
But Vangelis wrote the melody. Although in this song maybe they would both did a mix of their melody contribution, also according to a Jon interview. But most would probably be Vangelis so music credits are Vangelis and lyrics credits to Anderson.
@@innosanto well they are both necessary to make this song as great as it is, and they complement each other beautifully in my opinion.
I don't know why I am reminded of this, but a very long time ago (like in the 1970s) I saw Martin Mull performing live and one of the things he said was "People often come up to me and say, "Marty, when you write a song, what do you write first the words or the lyrics? And I say, "Yes!"
I think there was more to it, but that's the part I remember.
A great song from a brilliant album , the friends of Mr Cairo .
That little nod at 3:12 and Sir Roger Daltry at 5:10.
My my my,, Always loved this song, but this version is through the roof.❤❤❤
what a gift
It's crazy. Can't believe I've never seen it before. She is beyond transcendent.
Oh wow, I had never seen before and am weeping.
Donna suffering here with lung cancer, the way she looks to the backing singer 😢 i can handle this now thanks, just wow!!
Backing singer is Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base. They became very good friends till the end..
Think its called the resilience of a soul that has been broken many many times
"The No1 Disco Dancing Diva" certainly got many many
"War Wounds"
However this icon and true unsung hero of lifes trials and tribulations carries her wounds and medals on her sometimes broken body but always scarred with pride
Ultimately graced and humbled for her lessons of life
She will live on within our vesiles as we the followers must never forget and always rejoice and unify🙌🤝
in peace and harmony as evolution dictates
(Biological and Innate Mechanisms)
and NOT
"The Toxic Orthodox and Propaganda"
(Brain Washing)
path that is encouraged by this "Mad Sad And Modern Society"
Hallelujah Hallelujah
"Lest We Not Forget The Unsung Heros Of Life"
There are so many subliminal messages with certain artists and masters of their craft's and hold so many keys to open many many doors in our path and ultimately lifes decisions on how we open these doors
Peace Love and Unity My fellow Old Skoolers from the Heart 💚
WE THE TRUE FOLLOWERS ARE ALL TRADITIONAL IN ORIENTATION
Lung cancer due to the fallout of 9/11. She lived in the area.😢
She has no issues sharing the same stage with others. A true performer. No other comes close.
This song made me positive every day and Donna Summer is still part of our music treasure forever!!!! REST IN POWER, DONNA!!!!!
Not an autotuner in sight. Real deal right there.
WOW - am a HUGE fan of the Late Donna Summer -The True Queen! and I remember Art of Noise such a great LIVE performance!
What an amazing collaboration, hairs were up on my neck for most of it .
Backing singer is Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base. They became very good friends till the sad end..
Thank you for posting one if my favourite songs of all time. This performance with full orchestra, and backing vocal is sublime. Donna your beautiful voice lives on. ❤❤❤
Despite the horrible sound quality it's clear this must have been a breathtaking experience. Thanks for posting ! Enjoyed it !
Amen, I miss her ,what a beautiful angel
Her voice is incredible, I’ve always loved her, so beautiful too.
This version is superb
Amazing version.
I hope someone gets into the Studio and manages to bring this back to life!
Even if it does mean Digital Remastering.
PLEASE someone do it❤
It would be great if we could listen and see this in higher quality 💚
This version ... th-cam.com/video/8NEE-OHGThw/w-d-xo.html ... with her daughter, both sisters and nieces n nephews is by far the best live version. I only wish someone could remaster the video to full HD, it certainly deserves it, as does Donna
ART OF NOISE?
WHERE ARE YOU??!!
PLEASE can one or maybe more of your digital guys polish this up a bit, without losing its SOUL?
Release it and allow everyone to hear!
PLEASE ❤
Donna Summer is definitely THE DISCO QUEEN and POP ICON and her influence and legacy were done in her own unique way. I can identify with Donna Summer and her creativity.
Sometimes the music is so MASSIVE that you just have to sit back and let it take you with it.
Yes, the orchestration of this piece of music is so masterful that you really just need to sit back, turn up the volume, close your eyes, and flow with the rhythm; and the choral accompaniment makes it soar!
Best performance of this song by Donna I've seen yet. The orchestra, the singers-everything just never fails to give me the chills. Just beautiful!
needed to build up more smoothly to the climax I think, too much noise from the start - like say the Wilson sisters' rendition of Stairway to Heaven ?
@@tachikaze222 so weird, i was thinkin the whole time that this is on par with that amazing production
There is something about State of Independence that just makes me fall in love with the song.
It's just a dammed good song, thats all...
Yes - it’s like it has its own life force driving it. All the separate elements, chants, harmony lines, percussion all pulled together in perfect command.
@@alwayscurious413 and it could go on for 30 minutes
There is simply no boundaries to the sublime ART OF NOISE or should that be A WORK OF ART? It sends a shiver down my spine and a tear to my eyes. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. A world united 🌏❤🌏❤ June twenty two 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍😃👍
She is over 60 years old, sick with lung cancer, the whole audio is just shitty and STILL that voice of Donna easily sends shivers down your spine. Totally love that woman!
56 years old. This is from 2005.
Now that was a performance. RIP Donna.
JUST PURE BRILLIANCE 💯😎
Oh wow, I had never seen before and am weeping.
Wouldn't exist without Vangelis and Jon Anderson. However Donna does a Stirling cover and it does sound good. I've a load of Donna vinyl and she really is the queen of pop and disco. It was a very sad day when she passed and I miss her beautiful voice.
Awesome is only one word to describe this masterpiece .
SOI was written and originally recorded by Jon Anderson (of Yes) and keyboardist Vangelis for their Friends of Mr. Cairo album. Jon was always famous for making up words or phrases (i.e. Shablam idi shablam ida). Donna Summer didn't change anything when she recorded her version of the song.
Donna add the icing on an originally a great song. Art of Noise + orchestra is amazing.
And fabulous Safri Duo !!...
Love this song and love love love Donna Summer since her disco days... can never get her off my list of music requests.... thank you for sharing and letting the world see a true diva and someone who can be listened to day or night!!!!
What a 🎵 song and what a singer no doubt this lady was blessed by God powerful and magnificent and her voice still lives🙏❤💯
I was so blessed to hear it live with orchestra and full background
What year was this?
2005 Antwerp Belgium
@@marcvandenbroecke331 Thank you so much :)
Omg sky high! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
From all sides, this is superb. Live. Incredible.
Wow!
The look on her face when she sings "I do know why I'm alive..."
Queen Summer AON orchestra choral They are all perfect !!...We must not forget the two Danish fabulous percussionists of Safri Duo on the vibraphone....Fantastic live of genius Vangelis an Jon song
OMG!!!! Live!!! What a great song. What a great orchestra. The choir. And Donna voice on top. Shiver...
WOW! What a version this is! Goosebump machine...
Donna was sooooo fierce!!!🤩😍🎧🎤💿👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿👏👏🏻
Just seen this video today, amazing.. RIP Donna..
2023.....me finding this diamond ❤❤❤❤
Love this song .Haven't heard it since the 80's .Gives me goosbumps!
Wow - incredible performance of an amazing track. What a talented lady - sadly missed.
What a fantastic version of a fantastic song it’s just unbelievable the joy on everyone that’s singing and playing
Something very special about this performance. She almost takes off at the end there. ❤️
What a wonderful performance this was!
Best live performance ever!!! Amazing as she always was. The safari duo guy is gorgeous!!! And love how the backing singer in the middle is getting right into it! And love Jenny!! ❤️
So wonderfull... Good old times.. When the world had a soul... ❤❤❤
Wonderful
This Amazing version should be on Spotify ❤❤❤❤
Many thanks for the upload. Who's Afraid of the Art Of Noise? I'm still in "Moments In Love". Together with the "Queen of Disco". Never heard this Vangelis masterpiece in this combination. R.I.P. (La)Donna Gaines.
My pleasure
What a fantastic arrangement for the orchestra! It’s so true to the original, yet it incorporates many new sounds that can only come from the full orchestra. It’s the perfect blend.
Epic. Donna Summer had so many more terrific songs than I can remember!
Tears in heaven........ Memory flash. Thank you
Merci pour cette vidéo
i love this woman and her warm voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you, Peter Jay.
this Masterpiece is a lovely gift.
Not sure how to kick-start your day? HERE is the answer! Simply glorious!
Holy crap - what a song!
Donna Summer ... insubstituível. Simplesmente MARAVILHOSA!.
E ainda tem alguém que marca como não gostou desse show!
This is not one of my favorite songs but it is one of my favorite performances. I did get a little teary listening to it.
Just absolutely magnificent, Donna summer you were incredible rip 😢
Donna Summer is the queen for me, since the 1970s, during my university days.
This song has a mix of African singing, gospel, jazz, and moments of nice smooth melody singing. Just awesome.
Vangelis
Wow i can ONLY imagine the Thrill of performing this Amazing Anthem with SUCH A BACKING of Orchestra and amazing Musicians AND Singers ! A ways from Disco eh! :D
Great song.
Rip Great composer Vagelis!
macht Gänsehaut 🤩
Huge Donna fan & AON fan- this is AMAZING but it’s not Art of Noise backing her, read the end credits! Fantastic performances by all but no Art if Noise personnel present. 😢
This version surpasses the original and it is thanks to Donna
Summer really is an unbeatable singer. God have her in glory where she belongs
God have her in glory where she belongs
Dios la tenga en la gloria donde le corresponde
May god have her in glory where she belongs.
Thank you miss summers you have touched the depths of my soul.....what a gift she and God bestowed apon use....
Simplemente.... Sublime....
I never forget her disco songs , specially this
Night of Proms in Antwerp (Belgium) 2005.
wow ..never knew Donna sang this . Great job ...epic production ...
wow....beautiful...xx
Dinner R.I.P-you are greatly missed!May our Lord Bless you!
What a fantastic production!
I had such a crush on her when I was a teenager.
@@rjuttemeijer didn’t we all👍👍👍
Joyous
Amazing.
Wow, just discovered this version of this wonderful song and amazing artist. Better late then never I guess 😆😘
This is amazing
Saudades!
"State of Independence " was the first to have a star studed choir.
so beautiful
Sensational - thank you so much for posting this. European festivals are so joyful.
Jenny Berggren joining her is simply wonderful.
John Miles on Piano.....what a treat!
Music and lyrics by Jon Anderson (Yes) & Vangelis (Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, etc). Donna’s version is a cover.
yes, what's your point ?
And what a brilliant cover it is!
Yes and the best and considered the definitive version 💜💜💜 This version is a masterpiece 💜💜💜 Some times a good song can be taken to a magic place by an incredible singer and this is a case in point. I assume you have listened to the original it doesn’t hit the scale of this version 💜💜💜
@@gabrielgatsby night of the Proms 2005 Antwerp-Belgium
@@gabrielgatsby The other version is better but she tries more to convey the meaning of the words. So she sings more to point but still the other version is better.
It is just that this is the poppy version and the other is psychedelic-techno-jazz - prog version.
Amazing. It doesn't get any better than this.
Absolutely Amazing, ❤
Aí era um vozeirão Donna Summer queen of the music.!!!!!! ( Manaus,Am).