Portal - Still Alive / cover by Aya Korem

[iKaBanana]

lol...idk why but this song makes me *cry* like its a tribute to glados...

in memory of the robot bitch

[Geejay412]

except the ones who are dead...(awkward)

[pascottoz]

download download download download i'm so crazy dammit download plzzzzzzz

[maximilianschander]

Do you have the piano sheets for this amazing version?

[Jnporfirio]

Beautiful voice!!!!! Realy nice!!!!!!!

[UselessTrivia]

Really pretty and different cover. I'd annunciate a bit more, as some words get *swallowed* a bit. But nice job.

[birmangS]

@UselessTrivia I listened to it again (well, many times), and now I'm sure that she doesn't realy "swallow" the words. It seems like that because of her accent (hebrew).

[UselessTrivia]

@birmangS Ah Shalom! But, yeah, that could very well be. Maybe swallowed isn't the best word, it is probably due to an accent. Putting accents aside, it's beautiful.

[MoonMegami95]

Your sister is amazing!

[babee9191]

amazing simply amazing



[Tundranom]

Aya has a very unique voice, very intense and beautiful. Keep up the good science, Aya!

[DeletedDude]

This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: "HUGE SUCCESS".

[sonnywithachance222]

Could I acquire the piano sheet music? <3

[yoninir]

the original song is a lot better

[mooney003]

@yoninir Agrred, but this is pretty good. Especially being that there are few covers.

[dujl]

Did someone miss the point that this is a funny song? :O

[MrApollonian]

Fantastic adaptation. I rather enjoy how you pulled what sounds like a breakup ballad out a song about destroying power mad AIs. The world needs more of that.

[Dsilink]

wow

i guess im not the only israeli who like's portal (my hope's in the israeli gaming community have now been raised)

[TheyWantToKillMe]

50 people will not get a cake!

[halamishshtrudel]

crappy cover only cause she has no clue what the game is about.. as evident by her mispronunciation at 2:42

get your fame elsewhere will you...

[ShikukuWabe]

@halamishshtrudel She already did, top 10 music charts for quite some time, i'm sure this was just for fun and a request for someone..

[jg24de3]

@halamishshtrudel She covered Want You Gone too. In the description for that one, she mentions that, yes, she actually does play and enjoy the game.

[ChaosMan]

lolz awesome

[BrushRabbit]

Aya Korem singing Portal?!

Amazing..!! :D

[SephyStabbity]

Great voice, love the background melody. Awesome overall. I did wonder at the mispelling of MESA though, cuz it's not that hard to get right and most ppl who played the game would know how it's pronouced =0

[yuvalfrank]

Remarkable.

[iienglish]

You have to do "Want You Gone"!

[MichaelBJacob]

@iienglish watch?v=m5diED6ALLE&

[YumiRulz]

your voice is awesome! this is great, i love it...

it seems like you took it just a bit too seriously, though, don't be afraid to have fun with it! though you making it sound all dramatic may have been the joke. lol. I don't know, I'm silly. But this is awesome anyhow. :)

[noaah]

איה יצאת מלכה!!! יאללה, מי היה מאמין, לא צפוי בכלל!

[Whitepaperclip]

Good Lord...She sounds awesome.

[ShayaOren]

There is one problem abou a beatiful voice singing still alive when she is saying that she is been sincere I acutally belive her

[ShayaOren]

There is one problem abou a beatiful voice singing still alive when she is saying that she is been sincere I acutally belive her

[AramilSiandol]

I don't have mich to say beside "beautiful".

ps- "Aya Korem"? are you Israeli?

[noamk16]

@AramilSiandol

Yes, Aya is my sister, we are from Israel.

[zivlang88]

@noamk16 אני ואחותך צריכים להתחתן

[KrillionHax]

Your vocal talents and insights are wonderful.

A clever exchange of the satirical "bright and cute" with the somber "dark and mournful" has resulted in an amazing version of this song.

You've done what all artists try to do when performing a "cover", you've made this song "yours".

Please, thrill us all and post more songs.

[iliveonplanetspace]

Aya Korem just got a hundred more awesome points.

[PinkProgram]

Applejack as GLaDOS? ^_^

[NickoRules17]

i nearly cried

[kavalrocks1]

In memory of GLaDOS you did a good job until SHE came and killed you.How dare you chell.

[clubpenguin1413]

@kavalrocks1 The song said she is still alive, Chell only killed a part of GLaDOS. If she killed all of GLaDOS, she wouldn't come back in Portal 2.

[kavalrocks1]

In memory of GLaDOS you did a good job until SHE came and killed you.How dare you chell

[laviilysfmfae]

Wow, this is a really really good cover, almost better than original, actually it is, good job

[spanishax]

MAY-sa just sounds better though...

[GaladedridDamodred]

This is a triumph.

[Heeeeeeeyyyyyyy]

Both sides are valid for the pronunciation of "Mesa", but I believe it is pronounced mey-sa because that is how they pronounce it in Half Life.

[unseen370]

@Heeeeeeeyyyyyyy its true

[QuiteRomantic]

I read so many comments about how "mesa" is not pronounced properly. LOL My first language is spanish and the correct way to say it is the one used in this cover. So there, shut up.

[ThaJ23]

@QuiteRomantic It's more important how it is pronounced in-game. It's the name of a company that's in Half-Life. Both Half-Life and Portal call it Black May-sa, so that is how I'll pronounce it when I play the game. It really doesn't matter haw it's actually pronounced if you're talking about a company, for all you know it could be a different word that happens to have the same spelling.

[ispecial789]

that was really good :)

[TheLulzLulzLulzLulz]

She actually pronounced "mesa" correctly. 

[alexthedaniels]

@TheLulzLulzLulzLulz shows how much you know

[nnnslogan]

Beautiful voice, but, um... it's like, I mean, you could turn "Mary had a little lamb" or "Old Macdonald had a farm" into something melodramatic. This song was supposed to be comical and catchy. Also, learn to pronounce mesa. It's a Spanish word that means table, and is used to refer to a plateau.

[Usagiflower]

I just want to say how much I'm enjoying this song!!! I've repeated it so many times now... ha ha! Thank you for this suburb rendition! I'm so happy there is something different out there, and much more singable in my opinion! I wanna learn this and perform it myself because it has inspired me so much! What fun!

Now, can you do this for the new Portal 2 end theme? I'd love you forever!!!

[dieticetea]

@andrew19902k7 I had a really hard time finding an MP3, the youtube converter was the only thing I could do to get the song.

[dieticetea]

I would love an MP3 of this version. So great!

[LeetCrafter]

@dieticetea use a YouTube Converter. Search it on google.

[dieticetea]

@LeetCrafter Sorry for the late reply, I ended up doing just that - thank you! :)

[chuiko85]

damn O.o that was amazing

[369874123]

Israel is awesome :D

[solidkingcobra]

it gives me chills.

[AgentTanuki]

A gorgeous rendition of one of my favorite songs. :D Her version and the original Ellen McClain versions are both very good in their own ways... Why bother picking one over the other if they're both so enjoyable?

[TheFranshesh]

I liked it. 

[macaius]

I really loved this cover, and the way Aya sang it. It sounds to me like a Fiona Apple's song. Also it's one of my favourite's songs of all time in video games.

[Bluedino549]

Not my cup of tea... subjectively.

In an objective point of view you did a great job.

Due to the fact how nice it sounds itself, I am ready to give you a thumb up. :)

[lastunusedname]

Her serious tone really emphasized how silly the lyrics are, like Pavarotti performing Weird Al. It just adds another layer to the goofiness.

Approved!

[Cowboy0181]

SHE CAN'T PRONOUNCE "MESA"!?!?!?!!??!?!?!? 2:42

[nanozero87]

@Cowboy0181 what's the problem? :/

[tFighterPilot]

@Cowboy0181 It's Hebrew accent, man, we tend pronounce words the way they're spelled. That's why she pronounced it Mesa rather than Meisa.

[XaFoN]

@Cowboy0181 She pronounced "mesa" correctly. That's the way it's supposed to be pronounced.

[cmd2tuts]

@Cowboy0181 That is how you pronounce 'mesa'.

I understand in this context MAY-sa sound better, but it is pronounced 'meh-sa'

[silversuperb]

@Cowboy0181 That was a "Joke" Haha. 

[julesbridger]

@Cowboy0181 LOL

[TheStrikeZNA]

@Cowboy0181 I speak in spanish, and we pronunciate "Mesa" like her. But "Mesa" in spanish means "table" xD.

[jacoby308]

@TheStrikeZNA Mesa is a type of mountain, a table-mountain (flat on top), makes sense the name for this type of mountain is burrowed from spanish

[TheStrikeZNA]

@jacoby308 Thanks for the information! =)

[HAWXLEADER]

@Cowboy0181 LOL she is only saying mesa with an israeli accent instead of readin it "meisa"

anyway good job covering still alive its beautiful!

[nanozero87]

what about those 44 assholes...

[zulu9sidux]

the video does not fit here but I like how they took the original and made a unique new piece

[Babkockdood]

lol "Black messa"

[NikolaNS2010]

I am crying , do you believe me? :( Lifely

[jeh32]

To those of you complaining about how this version is too serious, have you ever heard Coulton sing it (i.e. the guy who wrote it)?

[adobepoopscript]

Is this in mp3?

[rgvchris]

Really reminds me of Alanis Morisette lol

[Megazaxon12]

I'd like to see Hanna Montana do a cover of this.

[PrincessPandaChan]

This is a cool take on the song. I like it. :D Pretty voice too. It's unique, in a good way. :D

[twangeste]

Great!

[Thewayofmusic]

dont be so subjective about the performance, this is actually very nicely done

[Gummifunzel]

shit got real.

Takes all the fun from the song and doesnt even sound good.

Fans gonna hate.

[TheTork]

למה כל כך רציני?? זה שיר מצחיק

אבל זה עדיין סקסי :)

[realbodizzle]

I actually like how it takes itself seriously. Fun contrast from the original one.

[dreadguy14]

This is fantastic. It's not quite as funny as the original, but I was impressed by how serious you could make this sound! My favorite cover ever!

[Mortis]

A good cover artist will make the original song sound different and like their own. This what she did. Very nice job!

[Noodlemx]

Nice! A great cover of a hilarious song.

[saskabush2006]

Not bad. I agree a bit too serious sounding for this particular song, but still nice. The sigh at the beginning is a nice touch.

[TheAburbi]

איה הגדולה!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

תשימי את זה באלבום הבא!!!!!!!!!!

הלהיט הבא של גלגל"צ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

זמרת מיינסטרים, ועוד ישראלית, שעושה קאבר לשיר הזה זה מדהים!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[greeneyedgeek]

I loved the piano in this cover, haha you're awesome!

[AirHurricane]

when GLaDos is singing, its better, because its then more "---" - dont know - its better :D

but you're not bad, too, but the original is better - this one is maybe to dramatical, how a robot never can be :D

[greeneyedgeek]

@AirHurricane It's just not ironical, it's just dramatic, but she has a great voice and the piano is really good as well.

[HumanError2003]

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[ivucica]

I loved the cover, quite original!

But, I'm a nitpick: It's pronounced "Black Meisa", not "Black Mhessa". :)

[MondrosenPrime]

This cover is unique, certainly not GLaDOS but just as good. Who wants to hear the same thing anyway? I love this one too!

Maybe this is how the song would be if GLaDOS was the one who didn't get the cake?

[ETepic]

this covers got spunk.

[animacioneslego]

bery great song

[Anarasha]

How could one not be GLaD when listening to this?

[Scrooge042]

Intro made me think of Barry Manilow's "Mandy".

[tubrutolity]

When I killed GLADoS and heard the song I felt bad for it but now this cover makes me feel like an asshole for killing it.

[basd7]

Wow nice version of it. I liked the "Angry" part with the dissonant chord.

[Necropolia]

Beautiful! You have a lovely voice. :D

[OnePieceStrongWorld]

well done !

[SsnakeBite]

Not bad, but yeah, it sounds a bit too serious and nice compared to the meaning of the lyrics.

[edracon]

Mesa was mispronounced :|

[hsd628]

Holy shit, this is GREAT, but they took it too seriously :P The song is meant to be in jest, wtf....

[93yoyo360]

aya korem is a very good israeli singer

liked this cover !

5/5 !

[HelenicSeaways]

You defeated GLaDOS the same way I did! :D You also have a lovely voice, thank you for transposing the song to a key I can easily sing along to :P

[StephenJames18]

Omg this cover is sooooo good ^^

well done!!!!!!

[UltimatePokemonVideo]

Bravo. I sincerely thank you for making this song even more beautiful then it was. Thank you very much, and you are a talented singer, do not listen to any ignorant people who say this is crap, because this, my friend, is a master piece. Good job. Subscribed, favorited, 5 stars.

[StrokesOfDoom]

wow this is actually alright

[eltiranoperro1]

waaaah

you make me cry!!

xD

[zephyz]

love this version

[huaun]

hm.....i don't know, i mean, your voice is great, it's just, this music it isn't supposed to be a "emotionally" song, it has to be cold and kinda creepy.

[hgpwns]

nice voice and all but yup, its suppose to be creepy/funny

[chibicarru]

That was so beautiful, and it is like you turned a really funny song turn into a really deep song. O.O I never knew that someone could make the cake "so delicious and moist" sound almost as if someone died or something, but then your happy and your moving on... ^^ You're a wonderful talented singer, and you sang with so much emotion, I believed in you and the cake. =)

[bignuts4555]

I hate amateurs.

[kotoroshinoto]

too human sounding

[lewisthecollard]

You cover it well.

Nice singing and playing. Great job man. :)

[Djmitch117]

black mesa wrong*

[Djmitch117]

er.... you said black mesa

but stil amazing song

[Djmitch117]

amazing!

[monsterfreak4pk]

i like the other better cus its fun

[SchmockwithCream]

awesome!

[dylanxtra]

Loved this version, thank you :)

[Maxaka0007]

Wow it was so good it gave me goosebumps. ^^

[Seele1]

She has a great voice.

[OfficialMongooseFed]

this is realy good ive listened to several other covers and this is defintly the best, pino was awesome choice

[SoMahn]

Piano was a nice choice.

[bart78170]

That was Awesome.

Portal, Still alive, and your cover

for ever

[MalTheDyke]

erntemashine, don't be an asshole...she has done a very goo interpretation of a great song....go play...and don't be crass!

[erntemashine]

she farted at the beginning "ha hmm"

Ellen Mclain did do a better job.

[littlelaurence]

Beautiful...

[OZPruductions]

The performance is to serius, it takes all the cuteness out of the song, though she is a good singer, I liked Ellen McLain's performance better

I wonder how she got to sing this song

[tFighterPilot]

It was a gift for her brother.

[noamk16]

@OZPruductions I asked her to :)

[LornieChan]

@noamk16

I think it's a good idea, loved the cute original, but its interesting to hear this side of the song! <3

[DarkClara5]

@OZPruductions "cuteness"? Cake is SERIOUS BUSINESS. :I

[CyberPhyco398]

@DarkClara5

SRS BSNS MY FRND.

[adobepoopscript]

@OZPruductions Please don't try to make a serious comment when your English is that horrible.

[OZPruductions]

@adobepoopscript It was one year ago, my english is way better by now.

And I love this performance, I just loved Ellen McLain's better.

[DrakoV3]

@OZPruductions The genius is to not repeat a song, but change it and make it your own.

[OZPruductions]

@DrakoV3 Indeed, but it doesn't change the fact I didn't like the attitude on this performance.

[Okikurmi]

@OZPruductions Because trying to do a song differently and make it not feel exactly like the same is wrong, right?

...Right? Oh wait, no, it isn't.

[1Pizza1]

now for real, it's actually pronounced as Mei-Suh

[gkzutto]

"Mesa" or "Mess-a" who gives a shit you know what she was trying to say.

[WiseWeeabo]

I would bet that it's pronounced mey-suh rather than messa, either way great cover.

[WiseWeeabo]

in fact it's pronounced mey-suh in the original.

[planetvortex]

Sounds like she has an accent of sorts, not stuffed up. Might explain the Mess-Ah. Kind of a lazy jaw to go with the excellent track.

[marshallsan00]

Black MESS-AH! lol what the FUCK! still good though, well done :)

[TeamDataDrain]

She kinda sounds stuffed up

[RedXevious]

She mispronounced "Black Mesa". She pronounced it "Black MESS-A".

[GirlSBJesus]

she pronounced it right.

[madmax009]

who gives a fuck you asshole

[pandakin0808]

I liked it till she said black mess-ah.