hey, Esperanza, do you realize that you played for the Nobel War Price ? As writen in "1984", these words mean the opposite of what they really mean !!! Barack (as G. W. Bush) makes war everywhere on the planet ! I hope you know, i hope you'll refuse next time! (sorry for my english)
Esperanza, you're like an angel, thank you for your music!
This song is very powerful in this message. I wonder if it was written for President Barak or with him in mind so many powerful statements made "The road to peace is endless and the journey with open eyes is how will mend this"
I suspect the politicians you're referring to fully understand the issues, including the complexities of trying to keep people on both sides of the difficult issues from coming to fisticuffs. Imagine how difficult it would be to have 49% of the people hating your guts, and 51% thinking you could do no wrong. How long could you withstand it until you lashed out at the former? As for their understanding jazz; that's another matter.
политики сидят со скучными минами и нифига не понимают. А жаль... может это помогло бы им измениться.
Politicians sit with their boring faces and looks like they understand nothing. Because they just can't. It's a pity ... maybe it would help them change.
this woman's raw talent has just DESTROYED me...! low on money right now, but i am getting an album, oh.... YESterday. i want to watch another vid of her, but i don't know if i can handle it right now!:^D i thought that the Letterman clip that i watched before this was mindblowing. then i saw THIS.... little girls of the world? Esperanza Spalding is who you want to grow up to be...!;^)
@lllllllllllllll88 A lot of people sing with a bass guitar, Paul McCartney from the Beatles,Geddy Lee from Rush, lead singer from Blink 182. But Esperanza doesn't play guitar, she plays the acoustic double bass.
The drummer for this performance is Lyndon Rochelle. The Pianist is Leo Genovese, who is currently touring with Esperanza. This is live performance in Norway at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
That is not Otis Brown on this performance. That is Mr Lyndon Rochelle. He played with Esperanza for the majority of the time she was at Berklee and after. He is one of the best drummers that I've ever heard.
i love the inflection of her voice, how she accentuates certain words in each line make each song an experience. She creates this emotional connection with the listener (at least me) that make every line come alive inside of you.
I love her style, sound, character,etc. This is my favorite song by her but I just wish there was a slower version of it like this available to buy. Anyone resting on her is missing out. She is definitely here to stay not only in the jazz world but in music period.
why is her voice expressing a deep experiences of life.....even though i don't know the lyrics I still can clearly hear a story, a story with feelings flowing so naturally. 'm encouraged by her bird-like singing, with joy and hope and passionate about life!! Thanks God
They didn't give Dubya a Nobel, not because he liked to start wars to hook up no-bid contracts, but because he would have had Toby Keith playing the event. lol.
@rsimmonswk The crowd was only "dead fish" because the ceremony isnt one where you can hoot and holler just because Ms Spalding is performing. Many of them are probably members of her target audience. A lady Gaga concert you get excited and party.... When listening to Esperanza you WANT to put your energy into listening
white conservative aristocrats have no room in their hearts for jazz, its all taken up by the yearnings of greed and self glorification. Never seen people so unmoved by something so incredibly moving in my life.
could someone help me with the name of this song? pleaseee, it's a masterpiece! I had it before but i dont remember the name and i couldnt find it in my library! THANKS!
I have seen Esperanza live a couple of times ...but THIS is my favorite performance by her (so far)! I don't recognize the pianist and drummer though. Can anyone tell me who they are and also if this is part of the Nobel Prize ceremony in Norway?
@inflames: thank you for being willing to have an open mind. when you only listen to one type of music, you definitely miss out on all that's out there.
i like ms. spaulding, and i also like some metal! and punk, and country, and classical, and....LOL!
A collaboration between young jazz trumpeter David Dunbar (google) in Denmark and Esperanza would be off the charts. He is also host of the Maddog and Dave TV show. They could be called The Essie & Dave collabo.
Music appreciation...give it a chance. I've been listening to her since 2008. I saw her first on David Letterman. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool, crisp spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! A collaboration between young jazz trumpeter David Dunbar (google) and Esperanza would be off the charts.
PS, She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway.
I'm a very closed minded person. I ONLY listen to metal. For those who don't know what that is, very, very heavy, very fast, and very angry lyrics. Lots of swearing usually. But, this song is still amazing. Nice to see what I've been missing out on all this time.
@inflames255 That's because you have a connection to true art. Just because it's loud and obnoxious and very fast and offensive doesn't mean it's not reaching the audience it was designed to reach and communicate the life giving enrichment and power in the tool of music.
Music appreciation...give it a chance. I like Webbie also, but i've found there should also be a balance. I saw her first on David Letterman i 2008. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! PS She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway. She is a "Bad Chick" in more ways than one.
Music appreciation...give it a chance. I like Webbie also, but i've found there should also be a balance. I've been listening to her since 2008. I saw her first on David Letterman. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! PS She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway. She is a "Bad Chick" in more ways than one.
President Carter got the peace prize too. You know Obama was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize twelve days after taking office. Upon acceptance of winning it, Obama was praised by the committee, "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy". . They also gave the peace prize to Yasser Arafat, the leader of the PLO, the best known terrorist organization on the globe. This is like giving it to David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the KKK.
oooh man she played in front of obama, i would of been soooo nervous lol she such a great musician and has a beautiful voice her and lalah hataway should do a song
love miss spalding! but barack obama got nothing to do there. the nobel prize also include a peace prize and i dont think that a president that´s throwing a war against other countries can qualify to have the right to be there. go home fucking asswhole! come back when you are solving your countries problems without war.
Let's keep in mind that Mr. Scumbag, aka George W. Bush is the one that started this and that President Obama is not entirely faulty for being unable to resolve a complication so quickly. So lets not be so quick minded if you please.
@musictelevision Sometimes the prize is given for a body of work (Doctors without borders, Jimmy Carter), sometimes to encouragement to continue on a path. That was the case with Rabin, Perez, and Arafat in 1994. They had begun the peace process, and the committee wanted to encourage them to continue the peace process.
The peace process was sabotaged by Sharon bringing armed troops onto the Dome of the Rock. It was an election year provocation that started another round of violence.
the nobel peace prize ain't no joke and both the choice of the committee who elected him as that year's winner and that his choice was Esperaza Spalding singing this song in particular speaks volumes.
peace, love and groove that's "real" IS ... it don't have to be labeled its just the god's honest truth in the artist's eyes thus real.
It is exceptional artists such as Esperanza Spalding who are able to articulate the human condition so well
@iowarican - The U.S. is still a war mongering, interventionist, imperialst nation under the leadership of the the supposed Peace Prize winner. Dropiing bombs of benevolence all over the Middle East.. God bless Esperanza for challenging the leaders in the audience when she sang the line "I Almost Believe". She obviously had not completely bought into the hype. Good for her. She is a thinker, not a sheep.
i hope you find peace, i concentrate on peace and feel no need to discuss how this country has been in the war business for many years before he was president or how it was the former president that started the current conflict. I believe in peace and hope i always will. god bless you and no doubt god has blessed esperanza spalding, the beauty of her humanity speaks to my belief.
more like Nobel piss prize as they give their prize to the none-deserving! good stuff though
Saber10inch 3 hours ago
Beautiful music from a beautifully talented artist!
sj58virgo 6 days ago
LOVE ESPERANZA!!!! <3
pollyflow 1 week ago
Does Obama always have to look so snobbish in every clip he's in? Seriously--who enjoys a whole performance with their chin all in the air?
BlackOasis21 1 week ago
Meandering, weak, tuneless...altogether punishing to endure
naizret 1 week ago
This gave me chills
Ejamieson7654 2 weeks ago
hey, Esperanza, do you realize that you played for the Nobel War Price ? As writen in "1984", these words mean the opposite of what they really mean !!! Barack (as G. W. Bush) makes war everywhere on the planet ! I hope you know, i hope you'll refuse next time! (sorry for my english)
Esperanza, you're like an angel, thank you for your music!
ErikaBoudha 2 weeks ago
Esperanza......WILL YOU RAPE ME? PLEEEEASSSEEEE???
BermudaEntrepreneur 1 month ago
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Please, she is a woman of class. She does not rape, she makes love.
FuryoftheSound 1 month ago
@FuryoftheSound Oh....*ahem* I'm sorry, excuse me. Esperanza can I make love to you? Pleeeeaaaseee?
*Probably ain't gonna happen*
BermudaEntrepreneur 1 month ago
beta 58s are the shit
brianronaldjones 1 month ago
Wow
Vadhin 1 month ago
This song is very powerful in this message. I wonder if it was written for President Barak or with him in mind so many powerful statements made "The road to peace is endless and the journey with open eyes is how will mend this"
garywifetj 1 month ago
@garywifetj sorry, but what's the name of the song?
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AAHENCHMAN 1 month ago
obama fancies her ...... LOL
flenderthefunkster 1 month ago 2
<3 her
Leirae92 1 month ago
I suspect the politicians you're referring to fully understand the issues, including the complexities of trying to keep people on both sides of the difficult issues from coming to fisticuffs. Imagine how difficult it would be to have 49% of the people hating your guts, and 51% thinking you could do no wrong. How long could you withstand it until you lashed out at the former? As for their understanding jazz; that's another matter.
bhalgrimson 1 month ago
politicians simply learn to feel only on the inside when on tv. the outside must remain stoic. lol. that is the halls of power for ya
sabbathcore 1 month ago
Hahahaha, not one bobbing head or any physical indication of enjoyment in the entire audience bahahahahaha. We. Must. Appear. Distinguished.
cruxofthebisquite22 1 month ago 2
@cruxofthebisquite22 Perhaps. Maybe they are all just super stoned and really into it.
iisthedude07 1 month ago
политики сидят со скучными минами и нифига не понимают. А жаль... может это помогло бы им измениться.
Politicians sit with their boring faces and looks like they understand nothing. Because they just can't. It's a pity ... maybe it would help them change.
fedalxis 1 month ago
@fedalxis They have no soul.
Phoenixspin 1 month ago
@Phoenixspin
Who?
Carehuea 1 month ago
@Phoenixspin The Politicians who sit with their boring faces and looks.
Phoenixspin 1 month ago
I have been looking forever for a live version of this song! So good!
JendaHrbac 2 months ago
this woman's raw talent has just DESTROYED me...! low on money right now, but i am getting an album, oh.... YESterday. i want to watch another vid of her, but i don't know if i can handle it right now!:^D i thought that the Letterman clip that i watched before this was mindblowing. then i saw THIS.... little girls of the world? Esperanza Spalding is who you want to grow up to be...!;^)
teasnax 2 months ago 3
sounds gret but.. those r sum weird faces she makes while singing
sm1Ley50 2 months ago
@sm1Ley50 you're probably not moved by music like some people that's why you don't understand.
Craptron2000 2 months ago
Superb soprano/basso lady!
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Victoryisoursindeed 3 months ago
Proof that politicians are lifeless beings. They don't move, groove, or show any real emotion during this performance.
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its not a concert dumbass
newtongs 2 months ago
@newtongs I didn't say that it was...
Hobble 2 months ago
the drummer is talking on his cell phone on 2.20
mehmetursan 3 months ago
This is so cool. I mean who sings with a base guitar? Very creative and unique is what I love about her...
lllllllllllllll88 3 months ago
@lllllllllllllll88 A lot of people sing with a bass guitar, Paul McCartney from the Beatles,Geddy Lee from Rush, lead singer from Blink 182. But Esperanza doesn't play guitar, she plays the acoustic double bass.
exploremagic23 3 months ago
She did it slower here
lunaleslie92 3 months ago
The drummer for this performance is Lyndon Rochelle. The Pianist is Leo Genovese, who is currently touring with Esperanza. This is live performance in Norway at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
twb716 3 months ago 6
That is not Otis Brown on this performance. That is Mr Lyndon Rochelle. He played with Esperanza for the majority of the time she was at Berklee and after. He is one of the best drummers that I've ever heard.
DrewbiousMaximus 3 months ago
at 2'56" reminds me of "baixa do sapateiro", Brazilian tune.
Beautiful song.
claudiobdias2 3 months ago
A little to hollywood for my tastes
whalestail1955 3 months ago
Best thing she's ever done to her voice is swap that SM58 mic for a KSM9. Her voice is just too rich, she deserves more. Incredible woman.
ogogaiht 3 months ago
....Once every 15 Billion Light Years ( and more) a STAR is BORN......In this Life time, they gave her the Name ...ESPERANZA SPALDING !..
Williefaylona 4 months ago 2
One word: WOW.
jujums1 4 months ago
o engessado do obama nem se mexe... tá odiando....
guilhermefolco 4 months ago
Barack is nodding in reflected glory..
DreamRaker 4 months ago
i love the inflection of her voice, how she accentuates certain words in each line make each song an experience. She creates this emotional connection with the listener (at least me) that make every line come alive inside of you.
bassbro18 4 months ago
The beginning could seem a bit boring, but It gets better and better, a powerful voice, and the piano is perfect. New artist, great artist
Mragdoll 4 months ago
I love her style, sound, character,etc. This is my favorite song by her but I just wish there was a slower version of it like this available to buy. Anyone resting on her is missing out. She is definitely here to stay not only in the jazz world but in music period.
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why is her voice expressing a deep experiences of life.....even though i don't know the lyrics I still can clearly hear a story, a story with feelings flowing so naturally. 'm encouraged by her bird-like singing, with joy and hope and passionate about life!! Thanks God
felixkcl 4 months ago
They didn't give Dubya a Nobel, not because he liked to start wars to hook up no-bid contracts, but because he would have had Toby Keith playing the event. lol.
SkiffFeldspar 4 months ago
And Barack's like, "tight"
chodabeanable 5 months ago 26
I was thinking the same thing President. What would it take to get her in my oval office.
eatmysaq 5 months ago
She is wonderful.Listen all you dead sons of bitches .
MacMic333 5 months ago
so i literally felt something surge through me at 2:57. Like wow. ..really wow. There's something so enchanting about her.
goodtuneseeker 5 months ago
OBAMA IS A WAR CRIMINAL!!!
cfini72 5 months ago
@cfini72
Fool, go back to your Tea Party!
This isn't about Obama, it's about Esperanza....
Mijumaru500 5 months ago
Amazing and splendid
Improvisata 5 months ago
@twb716 Are you sure that drummer isn't Lyndon Rochelle?
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É incrível como a música e a interpretação dela falam por si só. A letra é uma repetição disso.
It's amazing how this music and her interpretation is almost talking the same thing as the lyrics.
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decenthe 6 months ago
cool, chilling, full of groove!
maGiKPhiLn 6 months ago
@twb716 That's not Otis.
pheecoy 6 months ago
Powerful performance. From a powerful performer. Mesmerizing!!
Jemstarr100 6 months ago
She is absolutely Fabulous. :-)
DanieActsLke238 7 months ago
Thank you for this great great preformance of a very talanted lady. She is
truely blessed by angles. btw thank you twb716 I will be shopping for Esperanzas music.
The journal to Peace is Endless..indeed.
MrWarbells 7 months ago
Wow this crowd was dead fish. She was magical as always.
rsimmonswk 7 months ago
@rsimmonswk The crowd was only "dead fish" because the ceremony isnt one where you can hoot and holler just because Ms Spalding is performing. Many of them are probably members of her target audience. A lady Gaga concert you get excited and party.... When listening to Esperanza you WANT to put your energy into listening
Ds771737 5 months ago
white conservative aristocrats have no room in their hearts for jazz, its all taken up by the yearnings of greed and self glorification. Never seen people so unmoved by something so incredibly moving in my life.
benjaminpcornelius 7 months ago
someone be sure to breed with this woman.
riebabyyy 7 months ago
This song is "Espera" from her Esperanza release. You can listen/buy from her online store.
twb716 7 months ago 7
could someone help me with the name of this song? pleaseee, it's a masterpiece! I had it before but i dont remember the name and i couldnt find it in my library! THANKS!
Rockgsr10 7 months ago
Voice, Bass and beauty. She was given three gifts.
goldenlionjp 7 months ago
She's so adorable!
tatianaridesapegusus 8 months ago
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guenehh13 8 months ago
Hey the drummer is not otis brown, its Lyndon Rochelle!!
ravithegreat007 9 months ago
This song captivated me. It has so much life and force and faith in the greater good of all mankind. Beautiful message.
realmthr 9 months ago
@twb716 A masterpiece!
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wDimension 9 months ago
you can see obama saying right after, "that was good. what's her name?"
hahahaha
mackjhonson 10 months ago 2
I enjoy the hair cut of the piano player, ha ha!!, un abrazo Leo!!
bopero36 10 months ago
Just hand her the Nobel prize, it's in good hands. Trust me!
JazzQuasar 10 months ago 3
An amazing young artist with tremendous talent!!!
THERMONA 10 months ago
eres genial esperanza....un saludo desde Colombia!!!!!!!!
Theotokano 10 months ago
shes a jazz musician with an amazing voice. haha she tight.
29n9 10 months ago
She is Amazing!! LOVE her!!
Aloebunny 11 months ago
It's "Espera" from her Self-titled CD, Esperanza. You can listen to it and get it on her online store.
Audica1 11 months ago
Does anyone know the name of this song and is it an Esperanza original? I can't seem to find this info anywhere on the web! Thanks ~Amanda
amandadenny123 11 months ago
I have seen Esperanza live a couple of times ...but THIS is my favorite performance by her (so far)! I don't recognize the pianist and drummer though. Can anyone tell me who they are and also if this is part of the Nobel Prize ceremony in Norway?
TheJazzydrummer 11 months ago
she is amazing. this was breathtaking and beautiful.
nattynativekid17 11 months ago
singing jazz sounds so hard..
naejsolrac 11 months ago
@inflames: thank you for being willing to have an open mind. when you only listen to one type of music, you definitely miss out on all that's out there.
i like ms. spaulding, and i also like some metal! and punk, and country, and classical, and....LOL!
peace.
: )
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BlackBeauT 11 months ago
A collaboration between young jazz trumpeter David Dunbar (google) in Denmark and Esperanza would be off the charts. He is also host of the Maddog and Dave TV show. They could be called The Essie & Dave collabo.
-------Baton Rouge, LA
bacnthaday 11 months ago
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Music appreciation...give it a chance. I've been listening to her since 2008. I saw her first on David Letterman. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool, crisp spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! A collaboration between young jazz trumpeter David Dunbar (google) and Esperanza would be off the charts.
PS, She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway.
bacnthaday 11 months ago
The most chill 7/8 ever played :D
AlexRaykin 11 months ago 26
@AlexRaykin RIGHT?!? =D aaaaaaah
ShashiFSSAficionada 8 months ago
Angel.. Come To Help in our Time of Great Need.
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Angel.. Come To Help in our Time of Great Need.
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GabsGarrick 11 months ago
New ella fitzgerald
imakedookie 11 months ago
@imakedookie so true
GCFGV 11 months ago
Bieber and his Mom are the 2 that don't like this.
tdivv41 11 months ago 2
Mmmmm..... Billie Holiday with Cleo Laine and Esther Satterfield mixed in.
Incredible sound - that's all her own.
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seasidesue2 11 months ago
Esperanza Spalding：
オバマ大統領がノーベル平和賞を受賞したときのPerformanceです。
paserikengo 11 months ago
nice hair hahahahahaaha...... one of the best talents!!
bryancaburnz 11 months ago
Like an Angel playing the Harp.
DayamAName 11 months ago
I'm a very closed minded person. I ONLY listen to metal. For those who don't know what that is, very, very heavy, very fast, and very angry lyrics. Lots of swearing usually. But, this song is still amazing. Nice to see what I've been missing out on all this time.
inflames255 11 months ago 71
@inflames255 real music is real music regardless of genre. We can all agree on that
tswagg504 9 months ago
@inflames255 That's because you have a connection to true art. Just because it's loud and obnoxious and very fast and offensive doesn't mean it's not reaching the audience it was designed to reach and communicate the life giving enrichment and power in the tool of music.
realmthr 9 months ago
@inflames255 It us quite common for metal fans to start listening to jazz, especially those of the prog genre
ZurabMelua 8 months ago
@inflames255 I only like one type of music : good.
GaryNull 5 months ago
Who the freak disliked this
Squadplaya 11 months ago
All I can say is.....WOW!!!!!!!
Tommaria107 11 months ago 3
How many out there forgot that they loved Jazz...lots I wuold imagine
Gunnabee 11 months ago 5
Would be great....Esperanza and Yo Yo Ma
blugram713 11 months ago
CONGRATS BEST NEW ARTIST GRAMMY AWARD WINNER 2011 !!!!!!!
hardin54 11 months ago 3
Beautiful!!
mw94533 11 months ago
She is so pretty, and her voice is amazing! She's my new favorite Jazz singer! Anyone know where she's from? I didn't think she was American...
videorock2020 11 months ago
1 person is obviously bitter that Obama won the Prize. Flawless Performance.
M802k 11 months ago 4
1 person is a beiber fan... get over it she deserved it
ajisjesus 11 months ago 5
Soulful...
She sounds like she belongs back in the 30's and 40's with Lady Sings The Blues singers. Pretty cool. My Mom would love her.
RaccismSux 11 months ago 2
OMG, what song is this??
MistyCallsKingdra1 11 months ago 2
@MistyCallsKingdra1 The song is called Espara from her album Esparanza
toscanaremi 11 months ago
@MistyCallsKingdra1 The song is called Espara from her album 'Esparanza'
toscanaremi 11 months ago
not that i think she doesn't deserve the grammy or anything, but i've known about her for years now. what does it take to qualify as a new artist?
Pewpshmear 11 months ago 3
the Prez looks like hes in LOVE
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Music appreciation...give it a chance. I like Webbie also, but i've found there should also be a balance. I saw her first on David Letterman i 2008. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! PS She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway. She is a "Bad Chick" in more ways than one.
bacnthaday 11 months ago
Get it GIRL!!!
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Music appreciation...give it a chance. I like Webbie also, but i've found there should also be a balance. I've been listening to her since 2008. I saw her first on David Letterman. Listening to her is like riding a bicycle on a cool spring morning! Aaaaah! Gotta love it!! PS She also sang at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Pres. Obama in Norway. She is a "Bad Chick" in more ways than one.
bacnthaday 11 months ago
It's a reaffirming Light to ALL REAL Artists that The Grammy's rewards REAL TALENT!!! CONGRATS to ESPERANZA SPAULDING -Best New Artist !!!
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This song would have been more enchanting if the word "I" had been used less frequently.
michaelsivill 11 months ago
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This song would have been more enchanting if the word "I" were used less frequently.
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michaelsivill 11 months ago
What is the song?
ukendcx2000 11 months ago
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booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo u cant sing
ilovesoftball99 11 months ago
What an inspirational beauty!
The bass, the message, the spirit, the face,
the voice and harmony, power and grace.
Shame she was wasted on such boring stiffs,
who do not deserve to be offered such riffs.
But I hope Esperanza is smiling tonight,
so that somebody somewhere is filled with her light.
JayBlanche 11 months ago 3
what song is this?
taxt17 11 months ago
President Carter got the peace prize too. You know Obama was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize twelve days after taking office. Upon acceptance of winning it, Obama was praised by the committee, "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy". . They also gave the peace prize to Yasser Arafat, the leader of the PLO, the best known terrorist organization on the globe. This is like giving it to David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the KKK.
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Allen West 2012
ThunderheadNebula 1 year ago
Love Esperanza... Those folk in audience could not even begin to OverStand her.
dmusic9 1 year ago
I'm in love....no words..... wow
xtube1007 1 year ago
when she first started sing her voice wasn't nearly this strong. This girls growing leeps and bounds over the years. Gotta love it. Great job Ez...
Noyzi07 1 year ago
she is the coolest!
omglolsprayfart 1 year ago
Thank you President Obama, so glad you were honored with the Nobel Peace Prize you deserve it !!!!!
hardin54 1 year ago
Esperanza is god.
readchomsky 1 year ago
Esperanza is great - Great koncert in Copenhagen last weekend
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whos on piano??
MayanTree 1 year ago
whos on piano???
MayanTree 1 year ago
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BUFALOSOLDATO 1 year ago
I love this women, she is so talented.
poistu 1 year ago
oooh man she played in front of obama, i would of been soooo nervous lol she such a great musician and has a beautiful voice her and lalah hataway should do a song
lajbass3o1 1 year ago
elite music for elite event...
sebajo82 1 year ago
I've come to appreciate Obama even more for his distinctive good taste in music.
seohyunmusic 1 year ago
@airasweetie I don't usualy do this but.....Mr. President didn't start the war.
aquamahquisha 1 year ago
love miss spalding! but barack obama got nothing to do there. the nobel prize also include a peace prize and i dont think that a president that´s throwing a war against other countries can qualify to have the right to be there. go home fucking asswhole! come back when you are solving your countries problems without war.
airasweetie 1 year ago
@airasweetie
Let's keep in mind that Mr. Scumbag, aka George W. Bush is the one that started this and that President Obama is not entirely faulty for being unable to resolve a complication so quickly. So lets not be so quick minded if you please.
seohyunmusic 1 year ago
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skimes11 1 year ago
Astounding... just; I'm sorry, I don't have the words! I'm so overwhelmed by her emotion and grace I could cry... no joke.
LawdMyEyes 1 year ago
I love this f*cking song!
vapid1000 1 year ago
The supposed peace prize might of been a joke, but Esperanza Spalding is the real deal.
5 Heart Rating all the way ♥♥♥♥♥
"Real" Peace Love Groove
Gregory J. Chamberlain
MUSIC TELEVISION
musictelevision 1 year ago 62
@musictelevision Sometimes the prize is given for a body of work (Doctors without borders, Jimmy Carter), sometimes to encouragement to continue on a path. That was the case with Rabin, Perez, and Arafat in 1994. They had begun the peace process, and the committee wanted to encourage them to continue the peace process.
The peace process was sabotaged by Sharon bringing armed troops onto the Dome of the Rock. It was an election year provocation that started another round of violence.
elfcounsul 1 year ago
@musictelevision
the nobel peace prize ain't no joke and both the choice of the committee who elected him as that year's winner and that his choice was Esperaza Spalding singing this song in particular speaks volumes.
peace, love and groove that's "real" IS ... it don't have to be labeled its just the god's honest truth in the artist's eyes thus real.
It is exceptional artists such as Esperanza Spalding who are able to articulate the human condition so well
she also gets 5 stars from me.
iowarican 1 year ago
@iowarican - The U.S. is still a war mongering, interventionist, imperialst nation under the leadership of the the supposed Peace Prize winner. Dropiing bombs of benevolence all over the Middle East.. God bless Esperanza for challenging the leaders in the audience when she sang the line "I Almost Believe". She obviously had not completely bought into the hype. Good for her. She is a thinker, not a sheep.
musictelevision 1 year ago 5
@musictelevision
i hope you find peace, i concentrate on peace and feel no need to discuss how this country has been in the war business for many years before he was president or how it was the former president that started the current conflict. I believe in peace and hope i always will. god bless you and no doubt god has blessed esperanza spalding, the beauty of her humanity speaks to my belief.
Peace!
iowarican 1 year ago
@musictelevision the truth is a lot murkier in the Middle East than we think... as proven in the Wikileaks memos...
beenn15 1 year ago
@musictelevision LIEZ!
sicklefudge 1 year ago
@musictelevision Might have*
cynicaldrumming 11 months ago
whats the name of this song
ohsosexyk 1 year ago
always, always beautiful.
vapid1000 1 year ago
Wow, what can I say? She's perfect.
somedaywewillflyaway 1 year ago
Wow .. is it me... or is that audience dead??? So much soul from this beautiful being ... to a soul-less crowd.
RightoJoe 1 year ago 2
@RightoJoe i was thinking the same. they seemed so uncomfortable by her presence.
laydeebug86 1 year ago
@RightoJoe well of course its a soulless crowd...its a bunch of politicians. probably the only one with a soul is obama.rofl. XD
michiyo91 1 year ago
Now that is a real trio in every sense of the word and of course, this young lady was certainly born to do it. God Bless you Eperanza.
Skyjuice70 1 year ago
Esperanza is beautiful and a truly nice human being in addition to being talented! I'm so glad to view her videos! I'm a big fan
nancydrew5 1 year ago