Meet Kimbra: Uncovering the story behind the artist

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2021
  • In this excerpt from her new course Kimbra: Vocal Creativity, Arranging, and Production, Kimbra pulls back the curtain on her rocket to stardom with Gotye, her musical development, her perspective on music making, and so much more. Sign up for the course today at soundfly.com/kimbra.
    Kimbra shares her experience making "Somebody That I Used to Know," unpacks how she found her niche making pop music that falls 'left of center,' discusses the genres she turns to for inspiration, and offers her take on women in the music industry. If you're inspired by her perspective, consider signing up for her full online course, available exclusively through Soundfly.
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Komentáře • 443

  • @nathanpetronzio6442
    @nathanpetronzio6442 Před 2 lety +442

    Imagine both winning the Grammy for ROTY and Prince saying he loves your song within the same 10 second window. That’s peaking at an unreal level.

    • @slickrick1042
      @slickrick1042 Před 2 lety +22

      She is a huge Prince fan and has been saying it for over a decade. She lists him as one of her primary influences and if you listen carefully within her older music you can really hear it.

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Před 2 lety +4

      Imagine your entire career being defined by a song she didn’t write and then never accomplishing anything in her field for herself.

    • @anameyoucantremember
      @anameyoucantremember Před 2 lety +4

      @@o.j.79 Ouch

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Před 2 lety +1

      @@slickrick1042 this woman wasn’t even relevant 10 years ago. She featured on one hit song and made 3 albums that are absolute garbage. Her record label cancelled her last album because it was going to bomb. Don’t believe me? You can see the promotion for the album that was meant to come out in 2021. Her career was over before it begun.

    • @slickrick1042
      @slickrick1042 Před 2 lety +8

      @@o.j.79 I didn’t know that nor do I really care. I just discovered her music about a year ago. I can see the decline of the music though. She tries to get too artsy with it. Her starting music was more Taylor Swift and her middle music was good but her newer music is woke trash! When she moved to New York it all started going down hill for her. She can’t play the same song twice the same and I guess it really is true. Get woke go broke!

  • @MedalionDS9
    @MedalionDS9 Před 2 lety +187

    Kimbra's first solo record was great, can't believe she didn't blow up bigger

    • @boordbelsj
      @boordbelsj Před 2 lety +31

      Thats the problem in this time... tiktok idiots are getting more attention then people with real talent

    • @stefannita3439
      @stefannita3439 Před 2 lety +15

      @@boordbelsj Kimbra's first record came out 5 years before TikTok lol what are you talking about

    • @boordbelsj
      @boordbelsj Před 2 lety +1

      @@stefannita3439 think the new movie dont look up is a nice example for this..

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Před rokem +3

      Her first album was a mash up of half assed pop tracks. Her only song was with Gotye in 2012, she never had a hope after that.

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Před rokem +3

      @@boordbelsj her only real talent seems to be featuring on songs 10 years ago and not knowing when to call it quits.

  • @Bloodworia
    @Bloodworia Před 5 měsíci +29

    She is a musician in a world of performers.

  • @whiteoak60
    @whiteoak60 Před rokem +54

    She is a Powerhouse..... just unreal talent

    • @o.j.79
      @o.j.79 Před rokem +1

      ***whose career is now over after the massive FAIL of an album drop LOL

    • @Jaa_morant
      @Jaa_morant Před 9 měsíci

      @@o.j.79omg look who is here again? The internet tycoon? What a way to waste your life - writing poisoned comments all day long. Damn u must have been rejected by her or I don’t know why anyone would generate so much hate all around. And I know the best part? She couldn’t care less about your existence, while you are here being salty and it’s just making YOUR life worse. Myself I’m not gonna waste any of my time on a damaged individual like you, stay salty 😂

  • @WishboneWoody
    @WishboneWoody Před 2 lety +97

    She seems so confident and self empowered. 👏

  • @alienteknology5390
    @alienteknology5390 Před rokem +47

    What a lovely person she is we need more artists like her. We need more Kimbras, Bjorks, Grimes, Aurora & Hania Rani.

  • @elishagreymusic5006
    @elishagreymusic5006 Před 2 lety +120

    When she started talking about women in the industry, I really felt that. When I was in audio editing classes in university there was always some men (at the same level as me) shooting down my ideas or being belittling about my limited technical vocabulary, despite the fact we were in an entry-level class. I started teaching myself to produce my own music so that I wouldn't have to create music in an environment that was pretentious. We are all just trying to make songs and have a good time and work hard.
    Also, I love Kimbra, Settle Down is one of my favorite songs ever! I didnt know she was the voice in Used to Know until this vid :)

    • @udontknowmeno
      @udontknowmeno Před 2 lety +13

      A lot of men feel threatened when a woman is as good or even better and they feel the need to try and belittle women so they give up and these men with little self esteem feel better about themselves. I cheer you on in your journey. Don't ever stop because some little worm is trying to crawl up in you.

    • @manifestgtr
      @manifestgtr Před rokem +9

      @@udontknowmeno
      What are you talking about? In every environment I’ve ever worked in, men couldn’t care less who works alongside them effectively. I feel like this is one of those narratives that people parrot without any consideration. “Oh, but there was this time….” Right, you encountered an asshole. You think dudes don’t encounter assholes?

    • @udontknowmeno
      @udontknowmeno Před rokem +9

      @@manifestgtr I think you were trying to answer Elisha. But other than that: oh of course dudes encounter bad people sometimes but they are not as often as women put down just because of their gender.

    • @zhulza
      @zhulza Před rokem

      Maybe your ideas sucked.... Also I can almost bet you women have done the same thing to men so complain more please.

    • @unloveableandre
      @unloveableandre Před rokem +1

      "I didnt know she was the voice in Used to Know until this vid." That's amazing. I only know her because of Used to Know. Glad you know her better and for her own work.
      The sexism and misogyny, needs to end. It's so arcaic and stupid.

  • @briannovak5028
    @briannovak5028 Před 2 lety +59

    She’s like an angel… pretty sure she hasn’t blown up because she didn’t sell her soul… and hey… this is just my belief so just think before you criticize lol cheers 🍻

  • @sqd8r
    @sqd8r Před rokem +27

    She looks amazing. Nice to see the industry has not destroyed her. She's so grounded. Amazing song.

  • @ayzay7212
    @ayzay7212 Před rokem +10

    Been following Kimbra for years. Love her, and love this little minidoc.

  • @oxouk
    @oxouk Před 8 měsíci +5

    After the Gotye song came out I went done this Kimbra rabbit hole. I listened to everything she did, watched every video I could find. I liked how diverse her style was and how she used her voice for mimicking instruments. That's something that I used to do in the early 90's with a microphone plugged into a delay and flange pedal whilst adjusting the pitch and rate of delay. My voice ended up sounding like a synth. Her creativity is inspiring, she also seems very down to earth which I love.

  • @rickbyce5875
    @rickbyce5875 Před 2 lety +7

    You my dear are one of a kind. Such a wonderful, beautiful sound that comes from your heart and soul.

  • @whatthus8730
    @whatthus8730 Před rokem +19

    being masterful at what you do and being a nice person at the same time - love that

  • @davegarski1548
    @davegarski1548 Před rokem +11

    Absolutely fell in love with "Vows". Such a fantastic sounding album, especially loud in my car!

  • @bluepacificsurf
    @bluepacificsurf Před měsícem +2

    Kimbra is such a natural, not just as a singer, but in front of the cameras she just shines !!

  • @chrismitchell45
    @chrismitchell45 Před rokem +3

    One of the greatest live performers I’ve ever seen. Outstanding

  • @oh_rhythm
    @oh_rhythm Před rokem +1

    love her confidence which is derived from real experience and hard work

  • @evolicious
    @evolicious Před rokem +13

    massively underrated artist

  • @0mar_Vargas
    @0mar_Vargas Před rokem +7

    She's an incredible artist, so talented 💖

  • @nitinwadhwa2933
    @nitinwadhwa2933 Před 3 lety +7

    Cant wait to learn from Kimbra. Love soundfly

  • @DaminionC
    @DaminionC Před 2 lety +222

    She looks so different now

    • @potato_sal4159
      @potato_sal4159 Před 2 lety +36

      Soooo true it’s insane I wish she didn’t do plastic surgery

    • @potato_sal4159
      @potato_sal4159 Před 2 lety +10

      Glad to know I’m not the only one

    • @ramarsal0224
      @ramarsal0224 Před 2 lety +23

      ikr. I found her really pretty before. Not that she's not pretty now, I just like how she looked before more

    • @nonamemonster12
      @nonamemonster12 Před 2 lety +69

      @@potato_sal4159 She just looks older. Changed her hair and the way she does her eyebrows. Your face size can change as you get older too - none of this has to be a result of plastic surgery.

    • @colinpodhaski339
      @colinpodhaski339 Před 2 lety +22

      She's gorgeous and has a gorgeous voice

  • @dennis300cr
    @dennis300cr Před rokem +2

    It was 12 years ago with her win with Gotye that made wonder who she was finding her name was Kimbra and then I found so many of her amazing underrated music videos on You Tube!

  • @stephaniot3442
    @stephaniot3442 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I loved her first album! Reminds me of 2012. A hard and transitional time in my life. She was there with me all the time! I love you Kimbra!!!!

  • @AnakinSANE
    @AnakinSANE Před rokem +1

    This woman is awesome! 😮 i’m sore that I just discovered her, but also glad that I finally did.

  • @mikabass
    @mikabass Před rokem +1

    love her music and personality. her knowledge is great about production

  • @jho_ouiii
    @jho_ouiii Před 2 lety +12

    I can’t wait for her to blow other people’s mind!!! Been listening since Vows.

  • @johnross4605
    @johnross4605 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love Kimbra's Voice , face , and style.

  • @yumiitomusic
    @yumiitomusic Před rokem

    so cool!! grew up listening to kimbra ❤ thanks for this amazing documentary/interview!

  • @isitoppositeday6944
    @isitoppositeday6944 Před 3 měsíci

    One of the funnest and most moving voices I've ever heard. So talented.

  • @Bravelonelypeople721
    @Bravelonelypeople721 Před rokem

    I've love that you can hear the LA in her accent. She's lovely, I've been a fan for awhile and I love her

  • @dproukous1570
    @dproukous1570 Před rokem +4

    Aurora & Kimbra are 2 amazing talented creative woman.Would luv to see them collaborate

  • @vortega472
    @vortega472 Před rokem

    I remember the first time I heard Somebody I use to know - a buddy played it for me - I was transfixed and I remember going home that night and replaying the song over and over and over. It helped me reconcile some feelings I had since my first year at University.
    I spend that night writing a number of poems - I'm thinking 5 or 6 all came out - they poured emotion and memories into me and from there I was able to convert my past pain into something to help me make peace with a 19 year old me.

  • @brianwilson9828
    @brianwilson9828 Před rokem +1

    What a great soothing speaking voice she possesses!

  • @donaldchoo9584
    @donaldchoo9584 Před rokem +3

    i love kimbra's voice , she gives of a very soothing tone and her song are really great to listen on a rainy day. its sad that generation caught up with music genre... she could've been more popular

  • @rwilsonpaladin
    @rwilsonpaladin Před 2 lety +31

    I loved the song with Gotye...but I really love her own songs more...

  • @gangoffour6690
    @gangoffour6690 Před 2 měsíci

    Her most outstanding feature. Her vocal uniqueness. Love Kimbra.

  • @hallesdad
    @hallesdad Před rokem

    One of the most beautiful voices in music

  • @aresaurelian
    @aresaurelian Před měsícem

    I love Kimbra. She is interesting. Her music is a journey of exploration using voice, style, and a sense of vision. Thank you @Kimbra.

  • @LeoRoseTarot
    @LeoRoseTarot Před 2 lety +7

    She’s so talented. ❤️Also I love love her earrings.

  • @WeetbixBox
    @WeetbixBox Před rokem

    I remember first hearing her on a Miami Horror song years ago. Fell in love with that song and her voice straight after!

  • @tarunsakthivel9050
    @tarunsakthivel9050 Před rokem +1

    Her voice is amazing

  • @chriswright2553
    @chriswright2553 Před rokem +2

    Kimbra, you'd be great at audio books and voiceovers - your voice is amazing. Have you ever done any?

  • @I_hate_Vegemite
    @I_hate_Vegemite Před 4 měsíci +2

    Her high intellect, personal style, speaking voice and fine physical appearance makes Kimbra an exceptionally attractive and appealing woman.

  • @powergirlmania
    @powergirlmania Před 11 měsíci

    She is so beautiful!I love her ! She’s a great singer😊

  • @jettivonaviska
    @jettivonaviska Před rokem

    Ayyyyy! Settle Down is my favorite Kimbra Song. Classic.

  • @scottt.4596
    @scottt.4596 Před 12 dny

    Woah. Love her! Great video. Cheers 🍻

  • @BraveAbandon
    @BraveAbandon Před 2 lety +5

    Reminds me of sheena ringo for how much she experiments with her sound, and how amazing some tracks turn out thanks to it. Creators who dare to actually use their creativity! When artists actually care about making art, its so refreshing! They bring new light into the world with their work!

  • @chrisobrien1344
    @chrisobrien1344 Před rokem +1

    Kimbra is a gem💖

  • @mikeburch2998
    @mikeburch2998 Před 2 měsíci

    Kimbra is a super talented musician. Greetings from Arizona.

  • @UsmanChicago
    @UsmanChicago Před 2 měsíci +1

    She has a wonderful speaking voice as well.

  • @leoquinteromusicproject1902
    @leoquinteromusicproject1902 Před 11 měsíci

    I love Kimbra... I really love her... she´s amazing, a very deep artist... beautiful woman... wowwwwwwwwwwwwww no words just I love her.!!! Best wishes ever.!!!❤

  • @petergrundy8081
    @petergrundy8081 Před měsícem

    She is an absolute treasure and talented artist much loved

  • @pr9062
    @pr9062 Před rokem +7

    I'm not sure what i would be happier with, the grammy itself or Prince saying he loves your song.

    • @Simran-sl9lx
      @Simran-sl9lx Před 9 dny +1

      Prince sux

    • @pr9062
      @pr9062 Před 2 dny

      @@Simran-sl9lx well, he's dead so don't you mean he 'Suxed'

  • @misterno6807
    @misterno6807 Před rokem

    I love this woman.
    ❤️

  • @danrung5524
    @danrung5524 Před 7 měsíci

    What a smart and articulate woman . So special!

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 Před 2 lety

    love your music!!

  • @tonysoprano7897
    @tonysoprano7897 Před rokem +1

    she is a real star of this song

  • @Fuiape
    @Fuiape Před rokem +1

    I've been writing and producing songs for 6 years now, still haven't found the courage to show these to anybody because I feel I suck... still I won't give up! I just keep thinking of writing songs and practicing. I wish though, that I could have a mentor, some sort of support than just 4 walls on a daily!

  • @akimyoung8507
    @akimyoung8507 Před rokem +3

    You’re amazing Kimbra. Appreciate your contributions to music❤️🤟🏾

  • @oogabooga4813
    @oogabooga4813 Před 3 lety +6

    Smart, mature and talented!

  • @MultiMeg101
    @MultiMeg101 Před rokem

    Brilliant voice 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

  • @stefanbuzea9744
    @stefanbuzea9744 Před 11 měsíci

    The best of the best=Kimbra!❤

  • @ReNeGaDeAu
    @ReNeGaDeAu Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful talented and seems really down to earth, i love her

  • @cedrichenryii
    @cedrichenryii Před rokem +7

    I think I am mesmerized by her beauty. And I can hear her beauty in her songs.

  • @scottcrosby-art5490
    @scottcrosby-art5490 Před 2 lety +10

    So pretty with a great voice

  • @chasebuckingham7193
    @chasebuckingham7193 Před 2 lety +1

    I love her

  • @SASoldier
    @SASoldier Před rokem

    LOVE the earrings!

  • @MrsWilliamTheBloody
    @MrsWilliamTheBloody Před 2 lety +7

    Her accent has become such an America-Kiwi hybrid. Weeirdd

  • @JSOD88
    @JSOD88 Před 2 lety +12

    Gods I love her music and voice

  • @beckynelson6786
    @beckynelson6786 Před 2 měsíci

    Kimbra's music is quality music!❤

  • @jaconavery
    @jaconavery Před 2 měsíci

    How have I just found out about her? She's amazing.

  • @goranvukovic1991
    @goranvukovic1991 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful and talented woman!! Wish to hear her more!!! Way to go Kimbra. 👌👌👍👍❤❤

  • @zorantaylor3190
    @zorantaylor3190 Před rokem +3

    "The Golden Echo" is, bar none, the most underrated pop album ever made. Fight me.

  • @specialed36ify
    @specialed36ify Před měsícem

    She is awesome.

  • @michaelstewart1526
    @michaelstewart1526 Před rokem

    I'm glad she's showing her ears now

  • @joseph71345
    @joseph71345 Před 2 lety +1

    Great talent

  • @andseraf8544
    @andseraf8544 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @kinesky
    @kinesky Před 2 lety +36

    I'm a big fan of Gotye and Kimbra, but "Somebody That I Used to Know" is just a good song, at the right time. They both have 100 times better songs in their work.
    Soy un gran admirador tanto de Gotye y de Kimbra, pero "Somebody That I Used to Know" Es solo una buena canción, en el momento indicado. Ambos tienen canciones 100 veces mejores en sus trabajos.

    • @chaos6504
      @chaos6504 Před 2 lety

      can u tell me wich ones pls ?

    • @kinesky
      @kinesky Před 2 lety +3

      @@chaos6504 Gotye: heart a mess - coming back - thanks for you time, etc
      Kimbra: Good intent - plain gold ring - two way street - good intent, etc

    • @bigshott9117
      @bigshott9117 Před 2 lety +3

      Are you kidding me?

  • @homehome3231
    @homehome3231 Před 2 měsíci

    She is a very talented sweetheart! Happy birthday 🎉today

  • @alfredisla7213
    @alfredisla7213 Před 2 lety

    You remind me something kimbra ❤️

  • @damiandennett
    @damiandennett Před rokem

    Kimbra is a legend 😊

  • @crsu9680
    @crsu9680 Před rokem

    You know it's a good one when Prince says "Oh I love this song."

  • @averageguy1261
    @averageguy1261 Před 2 měsíci

    A true professional

  • @marviceustaquio2283
    @marviceustaquio2283 Před 2 lety +3

    Kimbra🔥❤️

  • @LordIronfist
    @LordIronfist Před rokem +3

    Damn, imagine Prince saying "I love this song" about a song you were a part of creating.

    • @Zlist1994
      @Zlist1994 Před 9 měsíci +1

      lol and him presenting you a Grammy at the same time. Mind Blown XD

  • @bjarnyg
    @bjarnyg Před rokem

    she had her moment with that song.

  • @tutubeos
    @tutubeos Před 2 lety

    Wow 💙

  • @brookemahan8063
    @brookemahan8063 Před 2 lety +1

    life really is just not fair. Her face is stunning. Her voice is even better. And i was just bragging to my daughter that i make the best Ramen. Sucks to be Kimbra. 😭😅

  • @kevinnapier8996
    @kevinnapier8996 Před rokem

    #Excellent!!!!!

  • @stprinz
    @stprinz Před měsícem

    Insanely beautiful and talented ❤

  • @themeyrinkg
    @themeyrinkg Před 2 lety +1

    A Goddess!! Deeply Gourgeos !!

  • @hopper131
    @hopper131 Před 2 měsíci

    Killer voice, killer beats/loops, smart AF, and gorgeous. What more could you want in an artist?

  • @BMohantyone
    @BMohantyone Před rokem

    Big Fan ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @fstover5208
    @fstover5208 Před 5 měsíci

    Most pop musicians don't have an aesthetic. Kimbra does and articulates herself intelligently.

  • @Greg-lo1tl
    @Greg-lo1tl Před rokem

    She's so gorgeous.

  • @Veypurr1
    @Veypurr1 Před rokem

    I like Kimbra, she is cool

  • @jlds1949
    @jlds1949 Před rokem

    may i know the background music... it was so nice

  • @zuur303
    @zuur303 Před rokem

    I only knew her from the Gotye tune but will go the rabbit hole for a bit now.

    • @Outistichna
      @Outistichna Před rokem

      May I suggest "Plain gold ring" live at Sing Sing, just to knock you out of the stratosphere 🙃 bye and have a nice trip!

  • @robertpearce5553
    @robertpearce5553 Před rokem

    Kimbra ❤❤

  • @dnyaneshlakhmal7735
    @dnyaneshlakhmal7735 Před 2 lety +1

    She looks Super different compare to older Kimbra from somebody that I use to know. Maybe cuz her hairstyle ❤️