Massive Attack Performs "Tear Drop"

[Metallideth94]

HOUSE

[bonggalbonggal]

jelek

[reverendsunji]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! SALMO20!

[reverendsunji]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! SALMO20!

[reverendsunji]

Does anyone know who this singer is? I love her voice, very unique, unlike most of the singers out there.....

[salmo20]

@reverendsunji Yes, her name is Martina Topley Bird.

[hasho0o0m94]

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA­HAAHA

[sassyrebel123]

think this version is alot luv martinas voice beautiful and unique which difficult 2 find these days

[MaximTheBeast]

0:01 - Skip commercial

[GenieBella]

I didn't know they performed this on Jimmy Kimmel!

Of course, I prefer the original version, but I think I like this version too. It's an interesting change.

[gtregges]

dislike the vocal! sounded like shit!

[blaidencortel]

I din't know the right, honorable Bill Murry played guitar for Massive Attack. Or is that his brother Brian Doyle?

[tskeates]

oh man this is shocking.....

[pistolareale]

where is liz fraser ?????

[gudpeder]

A somewhat boring performance of this otherwise excellent song if you ask me...

[slutbunwallah]

@gudpeder Because you would know how to make it sound better.

This version of the song is mellow and minimalistic and a faithful revision.

[gudpeder]

@slutbunwallah I will not even bother to argue against a person so incapable of extracting the information of my previous comment. Did you read the phrase "This otherwise excellent song" ?

[pestrodus]

zombie on the vocal ?? hahaha

[JioWong]

@pestrodus hahahah ,funny

[Xmickens11]

damn ads everyone go to 0:01 to skip the stupid ads

[MrAnderson401]

only one word !!!! .... EPIC ....!!!!

[dirtybase91]

she got that anatolian flow..that made it much better

[casatishum]

magical



[caengacsi]

good song! and a beatiful voice :D

[jimbo1510]

I'm

Gonna side with rey and Godzilla in this argument because I'm a musician and agree with them and also just because little mucky won't agree he's being a douche, is probably about 10 years old and still refuses to apologise (the "I'm sorry if I offended you" doesn't count because it was followed up by an impressively large amount of horse shit pouring from your impressively big mouth....twat.) :)

[SALTMINE7]

we know she isn't liz but hey this is a superb job.....sounds great

[leikeylosh]

And that's how you kill a good song.

[Bizkit211]

@leikeylosh Oh yes.

[aelc47]

Best. Version. Ever.

[AXILEYS]

THIS VERSION IS BUL SHIT !!

[357number]

Awesome version!!

[MaxMalone]

@aladdinsaneprojects: can you accept the fact that you're a typical youtube troll?

[MaxMalone]

The parts where they should have shown constraint are:

1. The synths that sound like they belong in a horror movie. The piano chords sound much prettier and more atmospheric. 2. The little noodling thing that the guitarist does at the end of each verse ("deedle-de-de"). Are you serious? It's the musical equivalent of tickling. The solo is a nice touch though. Everything else is great, though, especially Martina's voice (her vocals are my favorite for this song right after Liz's).

[aladdinsaneprojects]

@MaxMalone go home, sir. there is nothing here for you.

this is the best version of the best song of all time. could you just accept this fact? :P

[rawc44]

doesnt the dude on keys also play in Portishead. Not a bad couple gigs to have,

[mikaail1186]

Okay the vocalist is simply horrible !!!!

Whoever says she was note perfect is either deaf or on lsd.

Half the the notes she hits in the note are TOTALLY FLAT !!!!

Nothing beats the original, certainly not with her singing!!!

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186 um i think when you get to this point it's a matter of taste... i think she sounds pretty damn good, and i think you're a bit too picky

[mikaail1186]

@rey5000 You think she sounds pretty damn good? I clearly see you're exquisite understanding of music. And yeah I guess I am picky since I expect a singer to sing properly and hit the right notes. But I guess you're right, that doesn't matter anymore.

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186i think she probably knows how to sing in key... what are the "right" notes? that band wrote that song; i think they have the right to play it however they like... why don't you post a video of some kind of musical masterpiece you've created that blows this out of the water? you don't have to have an "exquisite" understanding of music in order to appreciate it. who are you to say that she didn't sing this song "properly"?

[mikaail1186]

@rey5000 I apologize if I have offended you in some way but you know what here is what I'm gonna do. I'll let you enjoy this beautiful piece of flawless singing and you keep on telling yourself that this is the best vocal performance you've experienced in your life.

Even if thats you being totally delusional, the bright side is, you're happy and I'm cool with that.

So whatever works for you pal.

p.s. There is a huge fucking difference between your and you're.

Cheers.

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186 delusional eh? seems like someone is a bit angry... you've made a whole bunch of things up in your previous statement that i didn't say, i should sue you for libel... but i don't sue delusional people

cheers!

[mikaail1186]

@rey5000 Yeah thats how you earn for a living hahaha. Alright no no I wouldn't wanna spoil your weekly pay check. So go ahead, forget the delusional bit and sue me. That should get you a three course meal for a week no? lol

Cheers :)

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186 it seems like youre having a lot of arguments with people here... why don't you be happy, and not a douche? it's a much better way to live life

[mikaail1186]

@rey5000 Aww thank you for saving my life with your much needed suggestion. I'll do exactly what you told me to :)

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186 okay be a douche, just a friendly suggestion...

[rey5000]

@mikaail1186 p.s. it's "your" not "you're"

[TheGodzilla1955]

@mikaail1186 Do you even make music? Just because she doesn't use auto-tune like Justin Bieber doesn't mean she is a bad singer. Her exposed voice is, contrary to your statements, are in tune. Trust me, half the day, I am looking at a tuner on a music stand. As for in key, I really do not understand what you are trying to say. Her notes, however different from other arrangements of this song, are different for artistic individuality. Lots of your songs probably have this very thing done often.

[TheGodzilla1955]

@mikaail1186 You obviously don't understand music at all. Her notes are in tune to the rest of the band; I know because I am a musician myself and know when something is in tune or not. Do you even know how out-of-tune bands sound? She was singing notes right; you were just trying to hear previous versions of the song. Her performance contrasted with them, but the notes are in tune, and are sung with artistic individuality. My point is that you don't have enough musical intellect to critique.

[mikaail1186]

@TheGodzilla1955 Okay you're clearly a douche. And a deaf one like I already mentioned and really I don't have time to argue with someone who knows jack about music or making music and thinks he's a musician. If you are one then you suck since you cannot really tell when someone goes outta key. And if you aren't and you just lied(which I don't see a reason why that can't be a possiblity) either way the point is YOU SUCK.

[mikaail1186]

@TheGodzilla1955 And spare me the whole artistic individuality charade. Thats what you probably use to cover up your shitty and horrible sounding music, if you make any again. And since you're so worked up about justin beiber and him being famous I see where you're coming from really. All is not lost though dude, either grow up. Or stop pretending to know even slightly about music because you fucking don't. Oh I know shit I am a musician. Yeah right go fuck yourself and make shit music. Goodluck

[TheGodzilla1955]

@mikaail1186 I applaud your catchy evasion into your toxic hole of fear, depression and oblivion. Good luck down there

[mikaail1186]

@TheGodzilla1955 Woah dude. You sound really depressed lol. Ehh alright mister rigmarole. I'll let you live :)

[TheGodzilla1955]

@mikaail1186 In the name of science I just held a tuner to my speakers. It stayed within a nickel the whole time, with the nickels not being when she was singing. I will give you no sympathy for your obviously impaired sense of intonation. As for your comments, they are grammatically incorrect and, frankly, pulled out your ass. Stop pretending to be better than everybody else because you fucking aren't. Cheers.

[mikaail1186]

@TheGodzilla1955 Yeah well I'm sure thats how to taste food too. Since your senses seem to be relying too much on "science" so tell me do you have something that can sense how stupid you are? Cuz then again I don't have to rely on science for that. Its called common sense or don't tell me you have a gauge to measure that too.

But then really thats the way it is I guess. Deaf turds rely on tuners, people with an active sense of hearing don't. If you're not deaf, then do the rest of the math :)

[mikaail1186]

@TheGodzilla1955 and by the way, you held a tuner to the speaker? hahahaha Dude I mean seriously are you really that retarded or you're just too dumb?

Unless you had a line in tuner with separate channels which shows you the meters for all the channels in which case you would need an original file of the song.

But wait you're probably just lied to get your point across and clearly know jack about all these things so happy days son!

[Soxx3h]

I bet that crowd. Is just in AWE.

[ikemstar]

tender... touching

[klopfer888]

if u look closely u can see the bird on her head

[evade531]

teardrop on da fire , i love it

[geefly71]

beautiful...thank you :)

[heretyk969]

huge space? yeah, music is awsome, but this won't change fact, that SHE CAN't SING!!! terrible ...

[klopfer888]

@heretyk969 i dont understand u. every note she sang was rite

[ikemstar]

@heretyk969 u can getcha ears syringed at your local pharmacy

[jarmusch4ever]

martina t. bird is singing like an angel. i saw massive in frankfurt. wonderful.

WUNDERBAR

[YoungNasteyman]

gaga got nothin on this girl.

[idontwantcows]

@YoungNasteyman hahaha you just gave me a good long laugh thx, i totally agree :D

[zoomONthat]

@YoungNasteyman

of course she is ZEROOOOOOOOOOO

[RosAutomatic]

I don't understand what's not to like here! Beautiful female voice, beautiful minimalistic arrangement that gives you a lot of room for thought...I actually prefer this to the original! Can't stop listening to it. Keep coming back to this page everyday just to listen to the song! Amazing!

[TheDeathbl00ms]

fuckin dickly.fuckin borin.fuck them.

[plushmoon02]

does any1 know the guitar player's name?

[plushmoon02]

i love martina topley bird!!! she so nice!!!

[Katalist1]

I dont like the orginal version so much but this one makes me cry!! :´-(

[AlexRider001]

xD and i love how the drummer is all concentrated, as if what he is doing was incredibly hard

its a joke

i dont really see why they need the drummer here anyway

hes just playing an e-drum with the most simple rhythm anybody ever came up with

[AlexRider001]

WHAT THE HELL

this isnt even massive attack performing

this whole "performance" is a joke

this version is nowhere near as hauntingly beautiful as the original

this is bullshit

and who the hell are these people anyway??

massive attack is a frickin duo for crying out loud and neither of the members are here, nor is the original singer of the song

[Katamari101]

@AlexRider001 This is almost exactly what I wanted to say. I completely agree with all of your statements. This version of Teardrop is fucking horrible.

I could SHIT a better Teardrop cover if I could.

[AlexRider001]

@Katamari101 watch?v=Y5I7apl4s-0 this :D:D is the kind of live performance i wanted to see

its actually with the original singer and much more like the original version

[Katamari101]

@AlexRider001 That video was good until the singer started singing. And then it all went downhill from there...

That's supposed to be the original singer? It sounds NOTHING like it!

Original singer MY ASS.

[AlexRider001]

@Katamari101 huh?

did you actually check out the link i gave you?

that is the original singer and it sounds like the original, too

not THIS video here

the LINK watch?v=Y5I7apl4s-0

[Katamari101]

@AlexRider001 I did watch it. It just didn't feel the same. The singing completely ruined the video. She just didn't sound ANYTHING like the original singer, even though she is supposed to be just that.

It's sad, because the song is fucking awesome.

[AlexRider001]

@Katamari101 hmm ok

i think in that video she sounds exactly like the original

ah well who gives a shit

[MisterBankz]

@Katamari101 Didnt see anyone say it was the original singer .

[Mazzii2007]

@AlexRider001 D IS ON STAGE.

[uberspider001]

The art of subtlety 

[thegreasytoothpick]

So much different then the album version. I like the difference.

[Karmastereo1]

The sound of the Rhoads and the guitar just fuking mind blowing!!! great band....ill be seeing them sson with Thievery...hell yea!!

[pishabness]

what a disgrace. None of the members on the stage are part of the Attack. Then again, Americans don't deserve the Liz magic.

[davondale]

@pishabness --Thats lame. We don't "deserve Liz"? Wow. A bit of a bloody snob, are we? Yet you probably buy Nike, Apple products, watch American films, use Microsoft products etc etc yet we Americans suck eh?

I love you Massive Attack!!!

[pishabness]

@davondale : My naive friend, the brands you mentioned are an epic example of corporate corruption in the world. The largeness of a brand doesn't mean it's popular. By your account, Miley Cyrus is the most talented singer alive today! When was the last time you saw Liz trying to grab attention or dress inappropriately? Liz's work is a consequence of her life. She didn't enter the music industry to become the next money sucking hoebag.

[Mazzii2007]

@pishabness Actually, if you look closely you'll see that D, is in fact, on stage.

[esloqaydespertar]

A DELIGHT TO SEE THIS WOMAN IN THE SCENE. BEAUTIFUL! PLEASE WHATS HER NAME? THANKS

[esloqaydespertar]

UN DELEITE VER A ESTA MUJER EN EL ESCENARIO. BELLA! POR FAVOR ALQUIEN SABE EL NOMBRE? GRACIAS

[ChildOfSaturnMusic]

Definitely no Liz Fraser. This girl can't even sing on key. I can't even tell she's trying.

[jervonbrown6]

i like her voice and the beat is so mesmorizing

[Cobastella]

love this group...has inspired our music at one point or another.

[siandrasejfullai]

martina and massive attack are like peanut butter and jelly,much :)

saw them live last night,in skopje.mindblowing.

[siandrasejfullai]

just saw them live tonight.veyond amazing,both martina and massive

[dlil0101]

the singer is no liz fraser but she did alright....

[supersixty1]

I dont like this version, she sounded so much like a robot... the orginial to me was a lot better.

[Babyqirl04620]

Where Are The "C" Twins ? Wtf !

[sirus027]

how to make an already minimalist song more minimalist??

[Klobinator]

I don't know... Have to get used to this version.

I like the minimalistic arrangement. But I'm not sure if the singer can fill the "gaps".

But then: Fraser set a standard not easy to cope with.

My first impression is: Good, solid performance, but not overwhelming.

Ok, not every day can be a sunday :D

[tataialuzdosoll]

awesome

[SIMONDUKEN]

who is he???i have seen him on portishead keyboards....

[akhi1983]

Sorry sweety, doesn't work...

[MisterBankz]

alot quieter than the album version , like a heligoland version of teardrop . I love it ! :D

[algernonlover15]

BS compared to the origional version ugh

where is the beginning opener

[MrKokssss]

I saw them yesterday in Belgrade arena, and they were amazing...Martina is awesome!!! Great spectacle, both musical and visual...

[vladiXX]

wtf is this?? No Liz, no tear drop

[TheStyrofoamPeanut]

what IS this shit?

[DINGTAN1]

knowing how this song is, i was wondering how they pulled it off so good live, i was met with a performance that exceeded expectations.

[XanaxHoe69]

I DIDNT KNOW THAT THERE WERE GONNA BE ON KIMMEL! FUCK ME!!

[LewieGee]

So I'm the only one who thinks that Martina did a fucking brilliant version of this? Nothing on Liz, but very, very good still...

[DevilsRock666]

@christvswarhol the vocals is the real backbone to this song. I mean when liz sings the song in her voice ,it really takes you to heaven.

[christvswarhol]

sometimes people shouldnt do things in their own style....totally takes away from it

[christvswarhol]

...but in saying that massive attack have never played safe so i guess some sort of respect is due...........

[1234567898717]

i like this version a lot. and the voice is great.

[DevilsRock666]

Yuck!!! How can any one like this after hearing to liz fraiser.

[christvswarhol]

@DevilsRock666 I think the vocals are the only thing i dont like about this version, the music adds to the original recording, but you are right who would whole heartedly like this after hearing the liz version............

[theFirecat00]

The guiter sounds nice in this. I'm also attached to the original version but this version make a good alternative.

[heinz5356baolcom]

What the hell happened to the original singer of this song!!!!!

[Lavaproductions]

@heinz5356baolcom , The original singer was elizabeth frazier from the cocteau twins. She was a guest singer on the album

[itaiete]

some songs are meant to stay in the studio version...

this song is totaly epic, too bad this live version dosent prove it so...

[Deroliebe]

Eww this is worse than the mp3 I have... wtf?

[hanaofangel]

the live version I saw @ paris is better for martina's voice! check it on my page (youtube don't seem to allow direct links :s) "watch?v=_0DJUbrtcwc"

[jawsincorporated]

horrible! yuck... 

[inmmryofu]

this sound is straight awesomeeee! its like a quiet concert!!

[DNAngel2009]

This is nice. Actually, this is great.

[bouwkribbe]

martina is great

[TheCL777]

Awsome...great sound!

[Aidinovic]

This is awful. Topley Bird's voice is not suited for this song at all.

[noxferatumm]

ZOMG!!! Massive Attack Power!!!

[Zeahh95]

I prefeer way more my dear Liz Frazer's voice on here... Massive Attack is a good band, and Elizabeth is an excellent singer/artist.

[PJohnny76]

Is this the same woman who sung the song originally? She sounds different?

[N0oaf]

My goodness, what a cute little woman.

[rincewindzi]

This creates a huge, empty space ... it's great! And yes, I actually like Martina's voice in this version. It's a great fit for what they wanted to do (at least what I guess they wanted to do here).

If you want to hear the same studio version from 12 years ago, just put the song on repeat in iTunes ... :-/

[13Yeared]

@rincewindzi What's the singer's name?

[rincewindzi]

@13Yeared Martina Topley Bird AFAIK

[halcyon0830]

Is Lady Gaga in Massive Attacks now ??

[Supersemian]

Um, why did someone spam me?

[cidadaojack]

alexflowersfilm & maniacafrodisiac: You really got into what I was talking about!

If even they of MA think this minimalist shit version is cool, something must be wrong with the world. We expect a song/explosion that never comes!

And again, I do prefer one million times the "Live From Abbey Road" version, for the music, not only by Liz Fraser. Even the "Live from Copenhagen" version is a ton better than this one, and is Stephanie Dosen who sings in it...

[rich2790]

Wow you are angry people who clearly don't appreciate Massive Attack's music.

[comfortablynumbb]

not good

[NarutoKyubiii]

erm who the hell is this singing? doesn't sound like the original. she can't even sing.

[manus21]

@NarutoKyubiii it's Martina Topley-Bird...she sings some songs on the new album.

[bqpdcious]

@maniacafrodisiac Don't know if you've heard of Martina before - if you haven't you should really look her and her collabs up -. Hopefully that will change your mind bout her being a "nasal bitch" lol. As for waiting from a group like MA to perform studio-like on a 12 year old song, well you might wanna rethink that. Seeing and listening to MA live has always been much different than their studio works, and that's because THATS HOW THEY WANT TO SOUND. P.S : Martina rocked this one. :D

[jamesmrobert]

not the right one...

[maniacafrodisiac]

As if the original vocal (while beautiful/great) wasn't unintelligible enough, this cute nasal bitch has to come in & make it sound like pitchy, utter nonsense. I was waiting for the song to start the entire time, but all we got was a very minimalist performance with a thin, quiet, & boringly set fender rhodes in place of the beautiful, warm piano everyone wants to hear.. & a total departure from the original rhythm. Where's the warmth, or bass? Too empty. I love MA, but this was weaksauce.

[thecityalive]

this fucking bad.

[gwayo]

WHERE THE HECK IS ELIZABETH FRASER?! (yes, i'm yelling...this is her song...it's soulless w/o her

[Munchauzens]

not impressed, just sounds wrong

[Dilaltastic]

Massive Attack is great, to bad there new album is mediocre.

[XieWatchful]

Sounds like stranger in moscow =D

i like

[laramvn]

I love this song because of House!

[BIGBOY2TON]

Why was my last comment flagged as spam?

Oh my, I must have hit a nerve..

LoL!

[BIGBOY2TON]

Wow beautiful!

[thexcode]

u fuckin morons. this is martina topley. ok she is no good as much as liz frasier but still she is perfect vocal. i rather listen this song from liz too but she doesnt perform with massive anymore. and those who think she is creepy go fuck urself and listen lady gaga or i would say gentleman gaga...

[cidadaojack]

This version, compared to the one version "Teardrop - LIve From Abbey Road", is really a piece of shit.

And I'm not talking only because is Elizabeth Frasier who sings at that.

The instrumental is really better a ton at that one, too.

Some will not agree with me, but what can I do? My ears don't accept anything.

[pinkopaque22]

The MUSIC sounds great the vocals ARE crap! Sorry Miss Thang you are NO E. Frasier! Good try tho-bully for you!. *really sad cos the musicianship is SO fantastic BUT the VOCALS are imperative!! This did not cut the mustard.)

[downwithutube]

Weird not hearing El Fraser singing it. Still excellent, nonetheless.

It would have been nice to hear 'Psyche' done in a style similar to the DJ Spooky remix. That was lovely!

MTB is a top vocalist!

[MissNinjaGirl]

best massive attack song is Eye Against Eye. or Angel @.@

[dekionplexis]

wow, beautiful

also this track is from 'Mezzanine' not the new album

[TrentReznorsSoul]

@coolboixy - this song isn't on Heligoland. Its from their album Mezzanine

[Nextel025]

Kind of boring

[coolboixy]

I really liked United Snakes and I was ... was going to go out and buy the cd/album but after hearing and seeing this one.... maybe not.... this song bites compared to United Snakes.

~Dr Snow youtube critic

[crankatorium]

@coolboixy you should still buy the new album because this song isn't on it.

[coolboixy]

@crankatorium Sweet... thank God for small favors! lol

[paranoidsyndrome]

Martina I LOVE YOU !

[mcortez107]

i was there! first row, in the fucking middle! :D

[migzgeenojov]

no so massive..

[BreaktheChainsofFate]

The live version sucks and that lady is creepy.

[Mateo808]

I was yelling for her to sing Black Steel but no go ;-)

[RoyalAssassin]

wonderful job, she did.