Cornflake Girl (Tori Amos)

[Alekat3]

You are a fantastic pianist and it takes very great talent to play something like Tori Amos. Unlike others, I did not watch this with any anticipation of you sounding just like Tori and I would just like to say that you have a beautiful voice. I really enjoyed your interpretation of this song. Excellent job! =)

[alexfashing]

This is amazing. Don't ever let someone tell you it isn't. You look so happy singing this! I would love to learn how to play this!

[GothicDarcy22]

Wow!that's great and it's sound beautiful..it's ART!

I've got a question for you..can you send me the sheet?:) my e-mail is: cecilia_v@hotmail.it! Thank you and..Happy New Year!

Darcy

[melaniejsnow]

@TheBostar99 Thank you!  Would you like the sheet music?

[mfreak81]

That's great!!!

[melaniejsnow]

@mfreak81 Thank you very much! Happy New Year!!

[andybad96]

You look like you are really enjoying this while you play, that's all that matters, good job! :)

[mhagman]

Wow, fantastic! Let me know next time you play in Sweden ;)

[TalkToTheBody]

great voice, great playing but in my personally opinion you need to loosen up. Try playing less classically. bringing your arms back etc just distracting and vocally its too posh and opera like. Well you did say ask for opinions. It really is impressive and good but those two points spoil it to the point of irritating. There's a place for opera but it's not in Tori's world, she plays with passion, heart and soul, blood and guts.

[melaniejsnow]

@TalkToTheBodyThank you for viewing/commenting. I'm sorry that my musical interpretation of "Cornflake Girl" irritates you. However, being able to form your own opinions is the cool thing about art. You must realize that I do not exist in Tori's world, but she now exists in mine. This is the risk that any original artist takes by putting their material "out there." 

[TalkToTheBody]

@melaniejsnow I hope you don't think I was being rude, just merely expressing an opinion. My opinion is just that of my own I hasten to add. I think you are a truly fine looking lady with an exceptional talent. You play the piano beautifully and your vocals are awesome. I do not expect you to be like Tori but if a classical artist wishes to take up someone like Tori then adapt it to your style. The example is somehow trapped between the two genres, it would be nice for you to change it totally

[gienia36]

You play great, but in my opinion you shouldn't sing Tori's songs.

You've got specific voice (opera?) and it doesn't go with these songs.

[Josezitoreq]

@melaniejsnow lol yes it was a compliment.. They say when you turn 40 you stop caring what everybody else thinks about you :P, just kidding melanie. Keep up the good work!

[Josezitoreq]

lol you're so funny, you're probably insane

[keytroniclove]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[BiffePlay]

Very good!

[TheBass69]

Amazing cover! The only thing that butters my grits is the eighth (or sixteenth) rest between,"peel out the watchword just...", and,"... peel out the watchword". It feels like it should be longer. Sounds awesome none the less.

[melaniejsnow]

@TheBass69 Thank you! "Butters my grits?" lol too cute. where are you from???:) It is likely that I "jumped the gun" on a rest or two. Thanks for the suggestion.-Melanie

[TheBass69]

@melaniejsnow I'm from Delaware. The most boring and oldest state.

[ErikaRagazzi]

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★★★★★ Very nice, 5 stars

[iRewel]

She's a hot piece of ass and looks like she has a nice tight little box.

[jessgentry]

Wow! What a Beautiful Job! Lovely!

[ladypenelope1983]

Melanie..incredible ! how long have you been playing piano... i am trying to teach myself..you got a wonderful voice too!

[lilkkka]

i love how you take ur hand up and down really great! What kind of piano is this?

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you very much. My piano is a 5' 8" Baldwin.

[Fair9]

I would love to hear you play " Crazy" by Tori.

What I love about this video is you look like you are enjoying playing those base lines.

:)

[melaniejsnow]

Hi Susan, I'll have to give "Crazy" a shot sometime. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Thanks for your message too. I will get back with you very soon. Have a great day!!

[bighendo7]

Talented and beautiful. love this song too! X

[nesta0222]

I really love this song, that is the most beautiful song of tori's and you play this song very well. :)

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for listening/viewing. I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for the kind comment. Best wishes:)M

[labtennis0827]

You're really good. I'm inspired to practice harder. I'm a beginner and love Tori Amos.  Ever attempting "Cooling" or "Winter"?

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you very much. I actually do have a video on YT of me performing "Winter." Check it out if you get a chance. Keep up the practice. It's so worth it!:)M

[Ghibli1983]

wow... i'm not resist to listen this lovly song ....perfect esecution.... greetengs from italy

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you so very much. I love Italy!! I'd live on the Amalfi coast if I spoke the language. Best wishes to you!

[makitfunkee]

Hey nice voice and piano playing but...

you're delivering this like it's "Mr Postman" Carpenters version.

This is a very dark and desperate song about rape, so you gotta at least frown and look heavy OK?

[kobipbip]

i love the fact that you took it and made it your own! ( ican't help it-when i sing tori's songs i get all "tori-like", i really can't help it !!!!

and the piano impros are great to my opinion!

it's great!

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you. I think I used to sing this song more like Tori years ago, but the meaning and feelings of songs change for me over time. I'm glad you liked it. It's a fun song. I love Tori. I may have to re-record this song with a different thought in mind.

[bossystop]

NO NO NO the piano was good but ur voice is too much

[stilly2009]

I love this song Melanie, another great job, you play piano really well, kee p up the great work, I 5 stared you

[AniXtremeStudios]

You are so sweet to leave me such kind comments. My very best wishes to you.:)Melanie

[surfrider1380]

WOW!!!! great job, u are awesome!!!!!!!

[AniXtremeStudios]

Thank you so very, very much!

[amccann7]

I've always loved this song by Tori; you did a great job, tons of stars!

[DadeErbolo]

Great voice and interpretation! Congratulation

[AniXtremeStudios]

Thank you so much. Your kind words mean a lot!

[HernanEvan]

nice voice!!! nice playing!!

[iRewel]

You've got a hot little body.

[antonymcgurn]

you are one of the people who make youtube worthwhile :)

[melaniejsnow]

thank you so much! you are so sweet.

[siguros84]

a few solo's missing there!

[Jaseisnt]

Yeah, i miss the piano solo around 2:30 :'( lovely take on it though :)

[melaniejsnow]

thank you. I might need to re-mix this one and include the solo.

[hoggdawn]

This is what I love about YouTube---people taking music and making it their own.  Great job---

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you! I love that their are cool viewers like yourself who can appreciate musical interpretation.

[Hokumratrun]

I like this :P

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you! I'm so glad:)

[ggglee]

ma come te la meni!!!

[egooh]

you're amazing !

[whitedemai]

you are wonderful, very very good work!

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you so much!

[whitedemai]

I love you

[AliceToadstool]

I really love how much you look like you're enjoying yourself! :D

its a pleasure to watch.

[melaniejsnow]

I always enjoy myself when I'm behind the piano. I'm glad you enjoyed watching me enjoy myself. :):D:P LOL Thanks for viewing and leaving such a cute/sweet comment.

[Kazikox]

You're awesome!

[melaniejsnow]

Thanks! You're sweet!!

[Eva225209]

This is awesome! I loved this. I wish I could play like that! I guess I will soon enough. I just kinda started learning piano like a month ago lol. I love this song, and I love your covers. :D

[melaniejsnow]

Thanks again. I'm glad you liked it. I'm sure you will be able to play like that. Play often and best wishes.

[NZannmarie89]

I think you nailed the licks of this song- the way she sings, and yes you have changed the performance slightly, but that's great because you make it your own. Beautiful piano- may I ask the make?

xox K.A.M

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you so much for listening/viewing and for you kind comments. My piano is a 5'8" Baldwin. I'm glad you like it. My best to you!

[Ghibli1983]

wow is a great version this.... bye from italy

[melaniejsnow]

thank you. you are so very sweet. by the way I looove Italy! the Amalfi coast rocks!

[Ghibli1983]

Thank you... my origin is Naples, now living in Milan .... repeat is avery cool version !

[900angryangel]

Well done. This song is quite hard to sing, and I'm guessing quite hard to play because of the timing. Is it hard to learn? Considering investing some time and learning it myself :)

[melaniejsnow]

I learned this piece a long time ago, but the best thing I think you can do is listen to it a lot and internalize the groove. The notation is not that difficult to learn. Just have fun with it. There is a classical element to Tori's music which allows the artist to to make it their own. Good luck!

[TTLYPerfect]

Cool...work on the high parts or transpose it to a lower key for you. Is Tori a soprano? Well Ur Piano skills are pretty good!

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for viewing and commenting. I think Tori can sing anything from a tenor on up. This is one of her songs I've been playing/singing for about 14 years.

[kbdabear]

Wow! A great cover of a very complicated song to play and sing correctly. Great acoustics too considering it was not in a studio.

Very well done

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you very much.  I'm having a lot of fun! I appreciate your view and sweet comments.

[maxxxxxxbeatles]

I've seen the other videos and I've to say that you are really good,congratulation!

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for checking out my music and for your sweet comment. Best wishes to you.

[lavimdida]

You are beautiful and this is a great video, and I love it. Your voice is superb. My only criticism is that you need to GO for it. Play aggressively, passionately. Play octaves in the bass, that's where the song really nails your audience. The hook and the power in the left hand is really the only thing that I felt didn't work with the mood of the song. It is your cover, however, and it is wonderful regardless. :]

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you so much for viewing and your very kind comments. Thanks for the advice regarding the left hand. I've been playing this piece for years, so sometimes its good to go back and revisit it with a more analitical ear. Best wishes to you.

[maxxxxxxbeatles]

your voice is really good, but you can do even better.. however playing on time it's not easy in this song..

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for viewing and commenting.

[tYla202]

brilliant voice <3

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you very much for viewing and your kind comment is much appreciated. Best wishes.

[encinitasmel]

Amazing cover :)

mel

[ferrinho]

you make it sound more jazz and your voice are like a great spice all over the melody. Congratulation, I just love it!

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I think it's so interesting to get so many varied opinions about how I interpret Tori Amos. Best wishes to you!

[wbarreguy]

You have great presence. Your smile is exuberant and setting the mood is like that is arguably the most important part of performance. It's very relaxed and confident. I think your lower and midrange vocals are stronger here; if I had any suggestion it would be to maximize your strengths there. Superb piano playing. Five stars, I'm impressed.

[natashaclaire]

I agree with this comment, and it's so respectfully given. The piano playing is really wonderful, it sounds very free and relaxed, & damn good! With the singing,I can tell your voice is strong and lovely, always on pitch. there's just something that feels strange or off about hearing this sung in a more broadway/almost operatic way...it makes the song feel colder, less gritty, intense, dark. I wouldn't want you to copy Tori, & I do think you are vry talented...it just doesn't have to be so clean

[winter5alex]

GREAT! I haven't listened to this song in a while because a listned to it too many times, but you have truly reinvented it and brought new life to the pice. Thank you for sharing.

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for your comment! I'm having a great time doing this youtube thing. A cool "at home" hobby.

mel

[jorgepiano]

I like what you've done with this! Sounds really nice, and I think your voice is great. Great job!

[melaniejsnow]

Hi jorge

thankyou for your comment. I've had a good time with this song over the years. It's fun to get to share it with others.

melanie

[Paaine]

Totally amazing :)

[melaniejsnow]

thankyou!!

mel

[tyleroreilly]

i disagree. you do need to be classically trained in order to read sheet music. everyone has their own style when they sing, and this is hers. it is a cover, remember, not the exact thing.

[melaniejsnow]

Hi Tyler,

Thanks for tuning into my channel and commenting. Thank you for appreciating my style. I'm actually a trained classical pianist but not so classically trained as a vocalist. I love good music in almost any genre and I love to play and sing from my heart. Anything else is a waste of time. My best wishes out to you.

Melanie