This is maybe my favorite musical performance of all time. It's like pure emotion without affect - she's barely singing the words; it's like the song is just pouring from her and totally transcends its original meaning and becomes something even more beautiful. Brings me to the brink of tears every time. Nina Simone was a genius the world didn't deserve.
@Ulexcool
Жыл бұрын
LMAO relax buddy
@Django44
3 ай бұрын
Well said; very well said. I think you divined what her energy was doing during this performance. She let her music 'happen' as distinguished from anticipating what an audience at a world-famous jazz festival might expect of her.
@lakep7798
3 жыл бұрын
This is RIDICULOUSLY BRILLIANT!!! I can’t even HANDLE this! I am just FLOORED!!!!
@Victoraranha
3 жыл бұрын
Like every performance from her!
@torstenheling1560
3 жыл бұрын
@@Victoraranha She was truly amazing
@julieryzha
2 жыл бұрын
SAME!!!!
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
😍
@enguerranddemarigny
6 жыл бұрын
Put a despair genius piano player in front of the best piano in the world, Bosendorfer Imprerial, at the best jazz festival "the Montreux Jazz Festival" and at last the genius idea of the late M. Claude Nobs, the founder of the MJF, who at the creation of this festival in Switzerland in 1966 took the huge financial decision to video tape every artist ! Thanks to him, we witness this fantastic piano rendition of Nina Simone !
@tinketteful
11 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one crying and laughing and signing through this song? Nina playin' Johann Sebastian. More than that, she's entertaining herself and it's as if we're invited to come along for the ride.
@winst0ns
4 жыл бұрын
Thank for clarifying it was J S Bach
@shelbypbj
3 жыл бұрын
Which bach piece is this?
@joehellno9097
3 жыл бұрын
No Celaine! You are NOT the only one. I happened upon this tonight, and was devastated in the best possible way. Eddie’s swell, but Nina is divine! Anyone agree? I’m 8 years late Celaine! But I’m with you!
@CP-vj5bd
2 жыл бұрын
Perfection....in every way. ❤
@PeterFellin
Жыл бұрын
@@joehellno9097 I and my wife agree with you! She was a a genius!
@aleksandarsmiljanic571
3 жыл бұрын
What she gave us we can never repay ❤️
@ilamtung1977
8 жыл бұрын
this is beyond a song, this is life, her life in a song, in a piano.....what amazing woman
@jeannettelamy3775
7 жыл бұрын
beyond right word gorgeous woman
@dddddadadad1796
5 сағат бұрын
Ms. Nina Simone was one of the most beautiful ladies.. and it’s a beauty that originates from INSIDE and radiates out. Look at her here! Stunning. And a genius
@jellyfishj1
9 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this piece four times and still think it's not humanly possible to do. But then again it is Nina Simone.
@coleford6197
6 жыл бұрын
Miles Davis thought the same thing. But here we are.
@lakep7798
3 жыл бұрын
Sheer talent! Inspiring; she put the TIME, PRACTICE, DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, DISCIPLINE, and HEART into it since she was like THREE years old...LOVE IT!
@cynthiak88nashvilletn69
3 жыл бұрын
This piece wouldn't be something you could learn, even if it was transcribed. It's only something that you could arrange yourself as a cumulative outlet for different stuff inside you that you've learned through this years-which is pretty much the definition of improvisation. She plays for the sheer joy of it, & sort of as an emotional exorcism. She would've arranged this, but it's doubtful she would've ever played it the same way twice.
@jellyfishj1
3 жыл бұрын
you're absolutely right. and I think you'll enjoy Homer Simpson's take on jazz kzitem.info/news/bejne/xGyJq5OGoodojI4
@Ravenelvenlady
Жыл бұрын
She is human and divinely gifted.
@joro8604
4 жыл бұрын
This rendition is so amazing. Such a simple song brilliantly arranged... Bach, Phillip Glass, Jazz, boogie woogie, Beethoven all in one.
@peterbark2383
2 ай бұрын
philip glass??
@shurtruceable
3 жыл бұрын
I love how she turned one of her most popular songs which was originally semi-upbeat into almost something almost classical. Legends only. The way her accent throughout the whole song fluctuates is genius.
@joeumole
Жыл бұрын
I watch this performance every day, never seen anything like this Nina Simone is a genius, God bless her soul.
@Kmn01923
5 жыл бұрын
what i can’t believe is that after the years of struggle, mental breakdowns.. her talent didn’t fade like other artists who were on slump.. actually it got sharper and went beyond the level of human art.. she could represent her mind with piano like piano is her language.
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
music was her life it pulled her through and saved her over and over. Not drugs and booze like so many others
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
The prelude to her singing the song she says she is not doing well. I have the DVD of this concert... timeless
@doriscarol2635
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Bach infused jazz genius - She took her broken heart and made it into art love and gratitude Nina x
@pennydink72
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed it was her broken heart that took the biggest toll on her.
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
She had a whole orchestra in that piano....mesmerizing, She had the most beautiful smile.
@orororor100
7 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most amazing and beautiful things I've ever listened to
@kerrykikker
5 жыл бұрын
One of those moments in life where you realise the sublime. The beauty of human joy in music. Nina blesses us all with her talent.
@indigoburke9109
4 жыл бұрын
She was always, first and foremost, a classically trained pianist. I truly appreciate and love that she never strayed away from her musical roots.
@gesunelson
3 жыл бұрын
I gave her a standing ovation and I'm only watching this video!
@user-nd6dh3ke4z
Жыл бұрын
Oh my God!!!!!!
@LeahTVdotcom
Жыл бұрын
I❤this. I Toured with her in 1988. Miss Simone. We have the same birthday. Leah Tunkara
@adonaiyah2196
6 жыл бұрын
I love this version. The droning, rhyhtmic, groovong quality is everything to me.
@brysonjones558
3 жыл бұрын
If only I could like this video a million times. It's like watching something perfectly ethereal happen right before your eyes.
@Shneff69
9 жыл бұрын
This brilliant version is featured at the end of the fascinating documentary "What Happened, Miss Simone?" It is truly magical. I am so glad to have found it here, as I could not locate this exact version among her recordings. It is amazing that she does not watch the keyboard as she plays with such virtuosity. Sheer perfection!!
@thebrosmiles
5 жыл бұрын
Yessss
@caterinacervellin1767
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you just for mentioning that documentary, I didn't know it and now I'm so glad I watched it
@Shneff69
3 жыл бұрын
Caterina Cervellin You are very welcome! I happen to love most documentaries, but this one in particular is one I can't stop watching. From the spare opening notes on the piano, I am helplessly pulled into it time after time after time. So glad you enjoyed it!
@caterinacervellin1767
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! It was kind of enlighting for me! Many parts of the documentary made me very emotional, I didn't know Nina Simone's life at all and knowing a bit of the complexity of her story give this execution a total new taste. I'll keep watching and reading and wanting to know more about her for sure, thank you again!
@torstenheling3830
2 жыл бұрын
She was truly amazingly talented.
@Grace285
2 жыл бұрын
Just BEAUTIFUL! This was my wedding song 20 years ago. Miss you, Ms. Nina🖤
@zwelakhezwane4128
8 жыл бұрын
great concert piano ,only Nina can switch from jazz to classic music
@andrehenry9715
3 жыл бұрын
Nina Simone is by far the greatest and most talented artist I've heard in my Life. Once in a lifetime talent. Genius!
@abundancemindset777
4 жыл бұрын
She was just a genius. A gift!
@tchina23
12 жыл бұрын
she plays the piano so beautifully
@torstenheling1560
3 жыл бұрын
Nina Simone was truly brilliant, and this is the best rendition of this classic old song I’ve ever heard. Truly amazing.
@akoosiinhel
8 жыл бұрын
she really loved what she had always loved.. classical.. no matter how jazz and blues took over her.. eventually classic fights back and so is this result. beautiful!
@hahabass
5 жыл бұрын
So well put. I was going to say something similar, but you nailed it!
@lakep7798
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! All those years of training, dedication, passion and discipline shining through, inevitably!
@tsopuaifa
2 жыл бұрын
Her style is playful, brutal yet delicate. Fantastic!
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
YES just RAW!
@martinrogers9010
7 жыл бұрын
That may just be the greatest thing I've seen or heard in a long time....
@kensington25
4 жыл бұрын
Spectacular! How have I never seen this! A musical genius! Spellbinding! Pure unadulterated talent and magic! Magnifique!
@karenvanhoff8746
8 жыл бұрын
mind blowing amazing powerful woman this is art thank you from the bottom of my heart
@bartrondas7651
2 ай бұрын
as overwhelming as the love of her baby for her is xxx
@joseccastrojr
3 жыл бұрын
Best jazz musician in the world Best piano in the world Best jazz festival in the world. Do the math.
@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump
8 жыл бұрын
My 7 years old daughter already knows of her and her civil right activism. No I am not Afro American but, it is essential for every woman in this planet to learn of her.
@jeffex1960
5 жыл бұрын
2 yrs on grow up
@lookhowshegobbledthat
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffex1960 Racist conservitard alert
@lakep7798
3 жыл бұрын
@Faithful Loyal Servant Yes yes yes!!!!
@ninagray4441
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffex1960 WHAT?
@ninagray4441
Жыл бұрын
We'll put, she's the best we've ever had.
@LWSJS
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up as a young kid listening to Nina Simone, brings back so many nice memories. So much respect for her contribution to the music world.
@renethein2121
8 жыл бұрын
I bow low before this great, wonderful Lady!
@jackiehamilton2716
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect Nina Simone etude - she makes my heart soar!
@fulster2
8 жыл бұрын
Always crying when I see her in this piece.
@Ethericrose
Жыл бұрын
I love her so very much, it hurts that I can see she's hurting so bad inside. Nina, now in spirit, always know your light still shines bright here on earth, we continue to love and adore you.
@minah3824
3 жыл бұрын
Every time I come back and watch this I'm awed. Just fantastic.
@PatriciaMiguela
3 жыл бұрын
Nina Simone... i regret that I have not discovered you sooner. I found out about your music randomly through a spotify shuffle. It was a familiar tune, good king wenceslas. But apparently it was taking me to a different plAce. Somewhere close to home. And that song was Little girl blue. Madam, in this prformance, I so admire your control. This kind of control and tone shows your classical training. The passages seemed like a Beethoven piano sonata. It was beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing ,your beautiful music with us. May you rest in peace
@stevenygabbyperez695
9 жыл бұрын
I am a Nina fan that thought the world if her but this blew my mind even as I was expecting something unbelievable because its her.
@meritxelldelatour5716
Жыл бұрын
That is the most incredibly amazing thing I have ever heard . and when she just says a casual goodnight at the end !!! Wow love her
@aspiringrootwoman24
3 жыл бұрын
It's the moment of delicious self satisfaction for me... Amid all that she had endured, to make that thing sing so masterfully... To still be able to do this. We salute you maestra
@OutOfMySystem
3 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best things I've ever seen. Just shows the skill of that lady. I
@NoSpringChick138
2 жыл бұрын
That's one way to keep the song interesting, challenging for yourself after having played it numerous times, wow.
@crazypianistshe
Жыл бұрын
I can't stop listening to this, having chills all over! Just wateched Nina's biography movie on Netflix- that's how I found out about her.
@matthewchunk3689
Жыл бұрын
This amazing video begs the question: How big would Nina have been if it weren't for her "Kill Whitey" phase?
@msphil4life
3 жыл бұрын
You better do that Miss Simone!!!! Lord have MERCY!!! Brilliant!!!!
@tominjoburg
8 жыл бұрын
I still cannot get over how incredible this version of My Baby Just Cares for Me is. Would love to find a copy of her whole show at Montreux, which this recording seems to have been in 1987.
@hailandplaice
7 жыл бұрын
You can get a DVD 'Nina Simone - Live at Montreux 1976', that includes as a bonus, two tracks from 1987, including this one, and four tracks from Montreux 1990, making 12 in total. The sound is uncompressed PCM so a step up from youtube :)
@fortheloveofman6631
5 жыл бұрын
I purchased several copies of that DVD years ago (some for gifts) - worth every penny & more.
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
I have it amazing treasure
@anna-mariekjdeolsen5696
Жыл бұрын
Imagine being able to play the piano like that! Wow!
@Diiivajen5stardiiiva
8 жыл бұрын
dare i say i prefer this version over the original? She was brilliant!
@karenvanhoff8746
8 жыл бұрын
you may it was mind blowing.
@thebrosmiles
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I was in the audience for this performance. I've watched this clip about 20 times now.
@melissasaint3283
5 жыл бұрын
I think, in general, her unfiltered live performances are better and more brilliant than her produced album versions. This is tear inducingly good.
@thebrosmiles
5 жыл бұрын
@@leo_fm_9266 yesss
@mariaangelaluccioni7001
5 жыл бұрын
Semplicemente un mostro di bravura.Commovente
@jdsthird
8 ай бұрын
4:28 It’s almost as if she was in a trance. Started to sing then stopped. Shook it off and tried again. Eventually just let it go and went with something else. Sheer brilliance. I can’t help but think about the interview she gave later in life saying she always wanted to be a classical pianist. The worlds first black master pianist. But she was denied a scholarship because of her race. She said her life hasn’t been happy as a result. So sad and tragic that she never knew what a blessing and gift she was to so many.
@RM-gm7lu
8 жыл бұрын
Bach..is that you? Love you Nina
@dbmorton1114
9 ай бұрын
She was an astonishing performer, able to kiss and pound the keys all at once to convey pure emotion and brilliance. Just wow! ❤
@shonitraslayton8316
9 ай бұрын
💌
@alwaysflushinpublic
4 жыл бұрын
Jazz specialist based in Bach combined with the Righteous Indignation and Activism of a saint. I heard Mrs. Shabaz once say that "she was not out of step with the times, the times were out of step with her"". Once asked if I could go back in time and space and see any performance what would it be; like DUH, Nina of course.
@yonkcity
3 ай бұрын
Everytime I return to this stupendous performance, I wish I was there with a basket of tomatoes. To hurl at that dispirited audience. Didn't have to be a thunderous ovation for you to provide a more appreciative reception.
@Archimusik
11 ай бұрын
This is unbelievably inventive. How did I not know she could play the piano like this?!?!?
@jean-camillebouteillon3317
Жыл бұрын
Une artiste comme il n'en existe plus aujourd'hui
@jamessorreda4483
3 жыл бұрын
Just discovering Nina Simone for the first time. Brilliant artist
@Ravenelvenlady
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! I am thankful to have known her music for almost all the 56 years of my life, thanks to my wise parents. She continues to be an inspiration. May she be so for you.
@TrelleStar
5 жыл бұрын
Nina makes me proud! What a talent and that’s after I’ve come back to watch this for years and years. She will always be phenomenal.
@whatsmylogin
5 жыл бұрын
That is so beautiful it made me cry.
@prideventues
3 жыл бұрын
This ia where the term "tickling the ivories" comes from!! There is no one that can be forceful, tender, elegant, abstract, sorrowful, joyous, simple and complicated at the same time. Whenever an artist gets a big head show them this video and they will shut the fu@k up!
@jimsaunders4136
3 жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree, and the vocals weren't that great compared to the studio recording, but man, her playing is just out of this world!
@joeumole
Жыл бұрын
This woman is a genius, never seen anything like this, God bless Nina Simone forever.
@gregely9748
2 ай бұрын
It's so good ....... brings tear to my eyes.... makes you proud to be human.....not much does that these days
8 жыл бұрын
Jesus wept! What a performer. Phenomenal talent.
@sietevolta
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Each listening, I'm amazed. I think you have to be in a real musical trance to play like that. It's not for everyone.
@craigiefconcert6493
Жыл бұрын
Oh my god!! I wasn’t prepared for this performance. Vibrant classical style piano with such laid back singing.
@gigijones3154
11 жыл бұрын
This is truly amazing! I'm a Nina Simone fan, but this is a first for me! WOW! Such artistry!
@mucfan
6 жыл бұрын
Eine Künstlerin - gezeichnet von Ihrer Kunst - wir müssen dankbar sein ... das es so ein Talent gab... ich glaube es war nicht einfach mit dieser Begabung zu leben...
@jakko6467
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@biaraujo3312
3 жыл бұрын
Eu sou apaixonado por essa performance. Que mulher incrível! Nina vive para sempre!!!
@fenaadi2858
4 жыл бұрын
Simply a fantasic musician who plays with ability, genius and: the most important: her heart to have fun herself AND entertain the audience. This level of maturity to jump and combine Bach with her most welknown song_ My day couldn't have started better :-)
@claire-ui6pu
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy her so much only recently found Nina Simone a few years ago and she will always be apart of my music now she’s such a heart
@brsmoreira
8 жыл бұрын
artists nowadays need to learn from this.
@heatherlane3573
2 жыл бұрын
Omg that was AMAZING!!!!!! Beautiful ❤️ 💃🏾 Happy birthday 👑 Nina! 🕊😍💜❤🖤
@donmiknelli6808
4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing artist she IS... words missing, just LOVE!!!
@SeeCSeesCC
Ай бұрын
❤ and my music partner used to do this song it was my privilege
@andredalen2568
5 жыл бұрын
How does she make it seem so effortless...? love this gal...
@vmunoz6
12 жыл бұрын
My Baby... in the style of Bach!
@lacymcshane9735
2 ай бұрын
I just teared up.. omg😢🎉
@lartenbouteille9766
2 жыл бұрын
Mon dieu, mon dieu... quelle merveille !
@erinwoods9702
9 жыл бұрын
she is everything
@rmsambo
2 ай бұрын
Simply brilliant!!! ❤
@marajuhr8247
4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful strong woman....pure music....my salvation
@BCNbananas
7 жыл бұрын
incredible! what a pianist....very, very cool and original version
@solangecrespo
9 ай бұрын
Es mágico que aquí hay fotones de ella, que hay un poco de ella en este video, de que este recuerdo existe. Recuerdo que ella quería ser la primera pianista negra profesional, y por racismo no pudo serlo. En ese virtuosismo, escucho ese anhelo no complicado. Gracias a Dios por la vida, el Arte, el Legado de Nina Simone.
@ValerieKayParteeReid
2 жыл бұрын
LORD, HAVE MERCY!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@amoiesolomon4678
Жыл бұрын
This is just magical ❤❤ I got chills listening to this ..nobody can play piano like Nina ❤
@shandaferguson4874
9 жыл бұрын
SHE IS AMAZING. SHE HAS HER OWN STYLE. SHE DO WHAT SHE WANT AND NOT AFRAID TO SHOW IT.......☺
@jane1500
3 жыл бұрын
No words. Just awe. I LOVE NINA
@bricksbydp
3 жыл бұрын
Totally everything!!!! Big big big in every way!!! Thank you from my soul and all the good stuff.
@mstaylor1073
Ай бұрын
My queen
@pinkpantherer
7 жыл бұрын
This is astonishing I'm totally dumbfounded with how amazing this is.Fukn awesome
@briejoana109
8 жыл бұрын
Forever underestimated art full of virtuosity and life. A life we have no idea of.................
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