She definitely has a yesteryear vibe in her music. Her voice is a throwback to the great singers of the 40s and 50s, but updated. Tremendous emotional power. I can hear why so many people like her. I think I need to hear more.
@grahamkey84962 жыл бұрын
One of the best singers around at the moment. Her voice has a classic vibe to it in the style of Billie Holliday, whilst being modern at the same time. Gives me goosebumps and I'm a 56 years old rock fan.
@Lunal732 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Haters are going to hate. Billie is amazing! No auto tune needed!
@scifimonkey32 жыл бұрын
I have to say that in a world where current music is very challenging to me in its banality and corporate repetitiveness Billie Eilish stands out to me as something different and interesting. There is a core to her music that is routed in classic songs of the past but with a contemporary twist and arrangement that makes it appeal to both me and my kids and you cant say that about many artists. I hope that she stays true to her self and her music and does not get dragged down by the temptations of life and wealth and fame and then maybe in 50 years people will discover her work like you did with Joni Mitchell and wonder at the creativity.
@parisbrat2 жыл бұрын
I cannot help but adore her work, and her personality. Her brother's no slouch, either.
@Lightmane2 жыл бұрын
I think she has a great voice
@jeanbraun30392 жыл бұрын
She sounds like a blues singer.. would love her to cover stormy weather or someone to watch over me.
@cherylreichardt2 жыл бұрын
Billie is amazing. She and her brother Finn create music that is real. Billie is one who gets her fans and they get her. I love that song My Future. She's not going to commit to anything until she finds out who she is first! Nicely said!!
@akaLids772 жыл бұрын
I’m 44 years old and I’m going to see her live in February. First time. Can’t wait!
@Lwize2 жыл бұрын
Massive Billie Eilish fan. Lots of the negative reaction has more to do with over-exposure in the media.
@stephenpriola43012 жыл бұрын
Amazing vocals totally original / Billie and finn truly a match … .. Goth/pop
@sarahjane81462 жыл бұрын
She’s one of our biggest pop stars for a very good reason. I was intrigued from the first moment I heard her voice, in Bury a Friend.
@garyarnett12202 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank You Thank You I'm a 68 YO male who absolutely loves her work, she is so refreshing. Her very best stuff is live (in spite of those who say she doesn't sing) Check out her live version of the James Bond No Time to Die. Electrifying Been a fan of yours for awhile, good to se you back.
@rk41gator2 жыл бұрын
Can't sing? So open and spacious is this first tune, with her breathy voice almost crying the lyrics. Very intimate. (guess some people have trouble with intimate) So thoughtful and seemingly together. Billie has definitely listened to (and understood) some great female vocalists from the past. This second song shows wonderful, quiet emotion. (guess some people have trouble with emotion) Guess some people just don't care. And isn't that what she is singing about. Billie has now shunned her wild hair color but have not caught up to as why. As I recall, she said the change has allowed her to go outside and NOT be immediately recognized, if she is careful. The two of them are a great combination with soulful honesty. Yes. Too short. “The best things in life happen to you when you’re alone.” Agnes Martin (American abstract artist)
@damienparis53772 жыл бұрын
this was quite lovely....this is the most down to earth and real that Ive ever seen her....most of the sound bites or clips that Ive seen of her she seemed spacey and odd which is obviously a just a crafted persona...I love her melancholy vibe.......thanks much for this mate...really enjoyed it....peace
@catserver85772 жыл бұрын
After seeing her interviewed a few times, I think she has hinted she might be on the spectrum. It would explain the parental involvement through the whole thing.
@zoew_2 жыл бұрын
she has tourettes
@nathanweiss51742 жыл бұрын
In this less produced setting these songs are quite enjoyable.
@mafaldabranco58172 жыл бұрын
I loved this reaction! you were so understanding of the lyrics and it really felt like you were feeling the music. it was great. and also thank u for saying that you don't understand how poeple say she can't sing because honestly idk either. she has the most angelic voice ever
@catserver85772 жыл бұрын
I remember recommending you watch a little of her long ago. She is unusual. I think those two are musical geniuses, and their parents just didn't want them to get ruined by the industry. I personally have liked her since Ocean Eyes, which I think they put out themselves. If you want to see something neat, she has given a video interview answering the same questions each year for the last 4-5 years, and it's interesting to hear how she changes her answers. Or doesn't, in some cases.
@MHonari2 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad that you went with this Tiny Desk Concert to hear the core of her music stripped from all the pop industry nonsense. The only thing you're missing is Finneas' production. He's the youngest person to win the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.
@jennifermorris68482 жыл бұрын
I will go on this journey with you. More power to people on journeys.
@traypaquette78872 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving her some props! Haters gonna hate! This duo is of singular talent in today's landscape ♥️
@stephenpriola43012 жыл бұрын
Dave from foo/ Billie from greenday they both did a cover shoot and interview…. And she suffers from sleep paralysis you here in her lyrics, she’s a horror movie fan … I’m a musician bassist, commented B-4 .. rock on 🤘!!!!
@foxandscout2 жыл бұрын
I really like her, and have from the beginning. And the song I still like best is her first: the one her brother wrote and gave to her to sing -she was 13. Ocean Eyes. It was brought her attention and contracts. It was a few years later that she had her first huge hit, Bad Guy. The people who don’t think she’s a good singer are those who think you need to belt out a song to be great. She’s not that kind of singer, and how she sings takes enormous skill that many musicians and voice teachers have pointed to. I also adore the Norwegian singer Aurora, and I also love her earliest song written at 12. That was 10 years ago and her fans are so devoted to her. She’s not a mega star, but attention has been steadily growing. For Billie, it seemed like all the stars were aligned for her to get such a huge following so quickly. And so many Grammys in one year! That and the internet.
@integerdivision2 жыл бұрын
I’m callin’ it - Billie and Finneas are the Lennon/McCartney of this generation. Also, Billie writes and directs her own videos. One day if we’re lucky, she’ll direct a feature film and win an Oscar for Best Director (and Finneas would get the Oscar for Best Score). Watch (or react to) the NDA and Happier Than Ever videos and you’ll see it’s not all that far-fetched.
@helenhunt54142 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with everything you've said ❤️
@djs20062 жыл бұрын
Billie has a pleasant voice.
@akaLids772 жыл бұрын
Other Billie songs you need to here would be 1) ocean eyes ( 14 years old..the song that started it all and made her who she is today) 2) bored (she was 15 when this was recorded) 3) when the party’s over 4) I love you 5) ilomilo 6) no time to die (live version from the Brit’s) 7) your power 8) everybody dies 9) bury a friend 10) “the end of the world” (acoustic live version..not a Billie song..but she made it hers..it’s fucking brilliant)
@charlesharris27492 жыл бұрын
Billie Eilish is one of the few modern pop artists that have caught my attention. Try Tash Sultana.... she has an appeal to all ages, even some of us old Pink Floyd-loving farts. She made the cover of the Rolling Stone (Aus) this year.
@zoew_2 жыл бұрын
no bc being in her presence and hearing her sing live is definitely one of the most amazing experiences of my life
@SarahRichardsGraba2 жыл бұрын
I like Billie Eilish and Finneas. I listened to their first full length album a bunch of times when it came out, definitely a "vibe" as you say. The first song I ever heard was you should see me in a crown and I was like, what is this 😂 then just seeing her style in music videos, I was a fan that she wasn't super "sexy" like so many female pop artists. Not that there's anything wrong with that, more power to you if you feel empowered! But it was refreshing and different. I think she can get overhyped a bit but in general I find her just as talented as hundreds of indie folk/indie pop artists that have similar sounds. Somehow she just blew up and became a "pop star" haha
@Gita_yr2 жыл бұрын
If you like to know more about her art, just react/listen the whole album "happier than ever".She is an album artist. You will find the uniqueness and subtlety and obviously talent and creativity throughout the whole album. Also DON'T FORGET to pay attention to the lyrics, lyrics are the heart of her songs and and btw she directs her music videos,so it's all hers.
@Leigh53-k6h2 жыл бұрын
I love her voice; it's so expressive! She made a comment on James Corden that one of her songs was basically just two notes but she uses them creatively. I think the people who don't like her may be reacting to some of her more graphic videos. These particular songs are not the typical ones that I have heard, maybe she's more laid back than she was in her earlier days? I don't know.
@vegannoodls31682 жыл бұрын
she has an attractive vibe it easily attracts you in
@darcysalas30422 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of the Carpenters? They are a Brother and sister sing. Don't worry about what people think it is what you think.
@christinerobinson93722 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with Billie Eilish at all, so I'm doing a first reaction too. Rick Beato is GREAT. I always learn from him. So, I'm not falling in love with her, and I think that is because the things she is singing about are not things that I am going through at my point in life. I can see how someone going through the experiences she is singing about would really love her songs. Her voice is beautiful, her vocal control is great, it's the song itself that does not speak to me, but I'd be interested to hear what else she does. She's very young, she has years and years to explore all of the different avenues she can go down. Hmm. I like the lyrics a lot. I do like precise enunciation, maybe it's her slurring of the words that I don't care for. The description of her childhood is disturbing. Every child has to learn to deal with separation anxiety, Allowing your child to sleep in your bed year after year is not a healthy way to help your child deal with it. She is still struggling to find her independence, the lyrics of the song are hopeful, but the tone of the music is not. I hope she doesn't follow Karen Carpenter's path. I'm sorry to hear that anyone would make fun of her.
@kendallneason3645 Жыл бұрын
What a dreamy, classic voice. She is amazing to listen to.
@jaemyrick52772 жыл бұрын
Okay. Billie and her brother Finneas were amazing together. I enjoyed her singing in this (Tiny Desk) Concert. The support & friendship I saw between Sister Billie and Brother Finn was so wonderful to see. Hearing these two songs Billie’s vocals sounded like an old soul. Good reaction, Daniel. 😀
@helenhunt54142 жыл бұрын
Billie is ART. One of a kind, out of this world artist. One of my two favourite artists of all time. The other - the band called Leprous, check them out - you won't be disappointed. Might start from their tracks At The Bottom or Bonneville or Observe The Train or Painful Detour or Passing, or the best song from the new album - Have You Ever?
@italcook12 жыл бұрын
Billie Eilish singing jazz is heaven, one day.
@smurfrise2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Billie is an incredible artist.
@integerdivision2 жыл бұрын
I should add - both she and Finneas write the music and the lyrics together (except for the few that are written solely by Finneas).
@mira-vv5nq2 жыл бұрын
she's amazing, I think you should check out her vanity fair interview the fifth year, she also has a documentary on apple tv+ called "the world's a little blurry" I reccomend watching her live concerts, her energy is amazing. she released a music video for her song male fantasy off her album happier than ever like 2 days ago. i think you'd really enjoy her song happier than ever, aswell as I didn't change my number and overheated, there's alot you have to discover, her whole discography is amazing and very versatile nothing sounds the same
@jenniferhof94482 жыл бұрын
You should react to her singing "No Time to Die" live at the Brit Awards. She knocked it out of the park. What's crazy is that in an interview just before the show, she was worried about not being able to sing it. She's so humble. A great rising star. You should react to his latest "Only a Lifetime"
@falcongal632 жыл бұрын
I can only enjoy Billie in small doses but fully recognize her talent and that she and Finneas have crafted some very good music. Finneas is definitely getting recognition on his own both as a performer (he just did his first solo tour) and a songwriter and producer. He has said he'll always tour with Billie as well. They are incredibly close siblings.
@vp47442 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. You earned yourself a new subscriber. Love the format, especially the part where you actually read the lyrics. Despite their great music, they really shine in their lyrics. Very mature for teens writing songs. Metal heads started hating her when she became more popular than headline acts at major music festivals. Her performances are more lit than old-timer metal bands doing the same old stuff. She's new and creative. Hera are examples of her live shows: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/id6fhdWqvKfUmZc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7eKgph20dW5pIU.html
@charliehiggins44302 жыл бұрын
great artist on many levels and hasn't been rode over by the industry I remain concerned over Grace though
@Hartlor_Tayley2 жыл бұрын
That was really good. First time listening to this band. Thanks man
@pablozee63592 жыл бұрын
Everyone has their own tastes, but you hearing so much Billie hate is puzzling. She and Finneas are the real deal. She has a depth beyond her years and beyond most pop music I hear. Her voice is absolutely mesmerizing and emotional to me. Sure, she has a few songs geared more towards the teeny and younger crowd, but there is plenty of music in her repertoire that is genuine, deep, and emotional regardless of your age. Definitely worth a deep dive.
@michellebegay46532 жыл бұрын
Best part was 6;51 ,how he tells off the ppl who say Billie can't sing.. "wat da hell is wrong with you"🤣🤣
@Stinger_tbx2 жыл бұрын
Choosing this as a first representation of Billie Eilish is cool... But it totally doesn't show what Billie is about, this is like a un-plugged version and does not represent the songs unless you've already heard the studio version production (which are very different) Actually most in the metal & Rock community LOVES ! Billie Eilish. Her studio versions are way more important to listen to because Finneas's productions are a huge part of her music and to see her official Videos is another huge part of her total artistry If your going to do a live performance do Billie's cover of Michael Jackson's BAD I don't feel this reaction is a true representation of why all ages love Billie (I'm 61 years old Classic Rock guy & Billie's album "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WERE DO WE GO ?" Change my life) Here's some suggestions: Please react to Official videos of "When the partys over" / Bury a Friend / "You should see me in a crown" (vertical version only) / " idontwanttobeyouanymore " (vertical version only) OR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO OF "HAPPIER THAN EVER" Which song chances are, she will perform on SNL this weekend Thank you so much for your reactions appreciated you so much !
@reneemercedes41132 жыл бұрын
True artists
@luuuu18172 жыл бұрын
Can you do more of billie eilish??
@Babs06692 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this, thanks! Big Billie fan, so there’s almost nothing she does that I don’t like. I’d love to hear your reaction to any of her songs (subbed, so I’ll know if you upload a new one!) but listen to her cover of You Don’t Get Me High Anymore, by Phantogram. That’s a good one. Another good one - highly underrated, IMO - “When I Was Older”. Ok, going to check out some of your other reactions now. 🙂 Cheers!
@synapseslp93252 жыл бұрын
I would love for you to watch their DNC live performance. More upbeat and really beautiful. Outside in the woods. She dances around and it’s just flawless
@Erfedwe2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction Daniel. And if you want to get the full contrast, see their full range, and understand why they are walking away with multiple Grammy awards, I would absolutely check out their performance of No Time to Die (James Bond Theme at the Brit Awards) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK9hjbhmzJe1fqM.html and her video for Happier than ever (other music video or the performance on Jimmy Fallon, unedited version) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a616itt1sN_PY3U.html or kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odpddbCbtJiXYn0.html
@maruad75772 жыл бұрын
If you enjoy this you may want to listen to Jo Stafford's "You Belong To Me". It has similar roots.
@ronvillarreal50032 жыл бұрын
I have a song for you. "Faith" by the Mahavishnu Orchestra from the album Visions of the emerald beyond. The tune is two minuets long.
@samkutz9090 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@andyschnell582 жыл бұрын
I have heard maybe 10 songs or so by Billie. I have enjoyed most of them but I choose to listen to her only once in awhile. Personally, my favorite artists provide a lot of diversity with their sound. Billie has her own unique sound (I have heard she is a big fan of Aurora which would make sense) but there is not much diversity in the sound from one song to the next.
@Stinger_tbx2 жыл бұрын
You must not be listening to the same Billie ? Her whole thing is diversity from Crown to partys over to wish you were gay to James bond theme to I love you including many different time signatures from rock to blues to waltz Thanks I'm not attacking just sharing
@andyschnell582 жыл бұрын
@@Stinger_tbx As I said I have only listened to about 10 songs. Her unique style didn't have much variation to it. The themes of the songs were different, I enjoy listening to her but just in small doses.
@foxandscout2 жыл бұрын
I’d like Daniel to react to Aurora. I started to listen to her 4-5 years ago and haven’t stopped. She just performed in NYC but I had a conflict and couldn’t go. She’ll be back in the summertime!
@andyschnell582 жыл бұрын
@@foxandscout I agree Daniel should react to Aurora.
@iamworthy13022 жыл бұрын
My Godess
@sharonm62622 жыл бұрын
First I've heard by her as well. She's obviously very talented and has a lovely, interesting voice, but to me the noisy breathing on the first song was super-distracting. It got to the point where I started losing track of the song and was just bracing myself for the next unpleasantly loud inhale. And then that ruined the second song for me as well, because even though her breathing was not nearly so noticeable on that song, I found myself tensing up again and again, waiting to hear it. I didn't *want* to react that way - it was like the first song had trained me well! So I will take a break and try the second song again another time, maybe it won't bother me so much then. Otherwise I would have really liked this. Anyone know if that's a deliberate part of her performance style, in general?
@apollokickz2 жыл бұрын
it’s deliberate yes, these are very raw vocals, whereas on her tours you cannot hear her breathing as much
@sharonm62622 жыл бұрын
@@apollokickz I'm not sure "raw" is the word I'd use; it sounded deliberately forced to me. Just my impression - perhaps unfair. But I went back today and listened to the second song all the way through; it's terrific.
@Asterisk942 жыл бұрын
@@sharonm6262 breathing does take a large part in her music, but i think the mics were especially turned up for the quietness of this particular performance. Generally speaking her breathing isnt SO apparent. I would recommend you take a look at a few of her deep cuts from her various albums. Her and finneas' musical variety is very inspiring to me.
@michellebegay46532 жыл бұрын
Listen to happier then ever song
@justathought882 жыл бұрын
Interesting duo. If you like these two you will like Lewis Capaldi. Brilliant Scottish singer/songwriter. A voice like no other. Better live than studio. Nominated for the same Grammys as Billie. Here he is doing a cover of Billie's "The Party's Over": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52Par2kr7yanY0.html
@reneemercedes41132 жыл бұрын
Loved this! Easy sub. I would like to see you check out “when the party’s over”
@d2dMiles2 жыл бұрын
I agree that it's crazy to say that she cannot sing. Her voice is unique, and the way she expresses emotions, plus the deep lyrics, is more than enough proof that she is an outstanding artist. But I can understand people who do not like her songs. As mentioned by other commentators, all her songs I've heard so far have a similar vibe, and though I really enjoyed this small concert, a whole album of this would leave me depressed or at least in a bad mood...
@W0rdsandMus1c2 жыл бұрын
I can listen to Leonard Cohen's beautiful albums (my age group called him suicide music) all day long, but couldn't sit through one of hers, I have tried and tried, but nope
@camrenwilson62942 жыл бұрын
You should listen to her end of the work cover she did on bbc
@camrenwilson62942 жыл бұрын
World
@cattinkerbell49462 жыл бұрын
Actually very few people hate Billie.
@VampeyMK2 жыл бұрын
I like Billie Eilish and her brother, he is a great producer so far. Maybe they are a little bit TOO successful... but i don't care that much about that. That being said... i liked her first album more. The second album gets a little bit too same-y.
@ChristopherMmmm2 жыл бұрын
Her brother Finneas is the real talent in the family.
@horsehollerer2 жыл бұрын
Bullshit. They are a team.
@MHonari2 жыл бұрын
I love Finneas, but his solo albums are not nearly as ground-breaking and critically acclaimed as his works with Billie. I do think that Billie's ecleticism, vision, and voice is really half of the reasons why they're successful.
@horsehollerer2 жыл бұрын
@@MHonari Yes, this 100%. I’ll be honest … I love Finneas as an all round wonderful human and an incredibly talented producer, but I cannot listen to his music. Im almost ashamed to say I actually really really dislike it. So sorry, Fin! To me, Billie brings the art and Finneas brings the craft.
@helenespaulding75622 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried to like her but just cannot. Not when I compare her to other current female singers. Aurora might be closest to this vibe, but I think so much better.
@W0rdsandMus1c2 жыл бұрын
I notice that you concentrate on older music/artists, so you get all my age group 66 praising you for listening to our era, then when you choose to react to a modern young artist, of all the people you choose Billie Eilish, I love listening to new music, but she is the most boringly monotonous singer today, I have tried many times to listen to her music, but just can't, so over rated in my opinion, give people a try, like Harry Styles, Yungblud, Years and Years, Jessie J, Lady Ga Ga, Mabel, 5SOS, Twenty One Pilots, sorry I could go on and on with better examples than Billie Eilish,