"Now these points of data make a beautiful line, and we're out of beta we're releasing on time" - I'm a grown man, still getting goosebumps and watery eyes to this.
Me too, and it's the weirdest thing. I played Portal and liked it a lot, bit it's not a game a have a real emotional attachment to. But that line... every single time.
I first heard of Coulton when I saw "Code Monkeys" on G4 and wanted a copy of the theme song. Since then I have never been unimpressed with a single note he's penned, plucked, or sang. Absolutely love his work.
I know, Artificial Heart, it's one of my favorite albums. I meant if JoCo started a band with these guys and released a full album of them collaborating.
When I first heard it, before I ever heard of Portal, I thought that it was a breakup song. Now that I know about Portal, it's definitely a breakup song. Really bad breakup.
Apart from being a great song (and I can't deny my love for Sara any more than the rest of these commenters), this is my absolute favorite type of video: it shows the joy and beauty of the performance of music itself. And I think it works especially well in a situation like this where there's so much interesting contrast between the performers.
Do play it, even if only to know what the fuss is about. Even if you dislike it (if you do, please tell, I've never in my life met someone who didn't like Portal. It would be interesting to find out someone like that exists), it's a pivotal cultural phenomenon, it's a piece of History. The present are the consequences of the past.
@@Double0Pig It is and isn't a cover. The original was sung by GLaDOS (Ellen McLain) in Portal, but it was always Jonathan's song (his musical genius and creation). This is a new version of it.
It really regrets me that it took 12 years to find this video. However, I believe I have now encountered the best ‘still alive’. Thank you. この動画に辿り着くのに12年もかかったことが本当に残念です。しかし、私は今、最高のstill aliveに出会ったと思っています。ありがとう。
God, I love how clean and coherent Sara's singing is here, that's a rare but super welcome talent. Makes it way easier to follow the lyrics when you get a Singer like that
Tommy Byler Almost. She's a lesbian. This isn't a homophobic comment. What makes her and her sister not perfect because of this is, they're so sexy, but will never be with me, because i have a penis:(
Jason Burditt That is only one of several thousand reasons why they won't be with you, or the vast majority of the 3.5 billion other males currently alive. Your comment isn't homophobic, but it is a bit sexist, seeing as you measure a woman's perfection by "can I sleep with her". It's fine to find famous people attractive, and if you recognize the fact that you're not in the running to begin with, their sexual orientation becomes entirely moot.
I had already played portal and listened to JoCo. And figuring out that he was a composer of the game really made my day. Love both of em, thank you Jon
Nossa quase chorei com Essa música de Jonathan Coulton... ele é o Cara, me inspirou a voltar estudar Programação, Eletrônica e Cursar Analise de Sistemas!!! Obrigado Jonathan Coulton.., Por me dar Orgulho de ser Programador, ou seja "Code Monkey" !!!
"Now these points of data make a beautiful line, and we're out of beta we're releasing on time" - I'm a grown man, still getting goosebumps and watery eyes to this.
I know the feels :-D
Me too, and it's the weirdest thing. I played Portal and liked it a lot, bit it's not a game a have a real emotional attachment to. But that line... every single time.
Same. For some reason it really makes me feel hopeful - even though canonically it’s sung by a homicidal robot that we just killed...
@@MQXM001 well technically that robot is Still Alive
As a software developer, I also get goosebumps when fantasize of releasing on time.
I first heard of Coulton when I saw "Code Monkeys" on G4 and wanted a copy of the theme song. Since then I have never been unimpressed with a single note he's penned, plucked, or sang. Absolutely love his work.
Yes!!!!!
If this group made a whole album together, I would buy it immediately.
Dude....there's a link to the album in the description.....
I know, Artificial Heart, it's one of my favorite albums. I meant if JoCo started a band with these guys and released a full album of them collaborating.
@@zoo804 But Artificial Heart is recorded with all of these musicians... You're asking for an album that's already been recorded!
This version is a triumph. I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfation
Aperture science
we do what we must, because, we can
It's been 11 years how you holding up man
for the good of all of us
Even outside the context of Portal, it can be considered a fairly simple breakup song really.
yeah
Yep
When I first heard it, before I ever heard of Portal, I thought that it was a breakup song. Now that I know about Portal, it's definitely a breakup song. Really bad breakup.
"and you make a neat gun for the ppl who are still alive" idk if that's all too great out of context
@@davidbrand391 But thankfully, in Portal 2 they are reunited. Such a sweet story. 😃
Apart from being a great song (and I can't deny my love for Sara any more than the rest of these commenters), this is my absolute favorite type of video: it shows the joy and beauty of the performance of music itself. And I think it works especially well in a situation like this where there's so much interesting contrast between the performers.
Holy crap! That's Marty from They Might Be Giants on the drums!
Speaking of TMBG, John Flansburgh directed this video.
+KaBlamBandicoot64 well I'll be damned! would have know that had I read the description lol
He's really Whitney Houston.
@@Realwessharpe I think I we Flansburgh at 2:36!
@@DaveFarr Heavyset dude on the right side of the screen?
I don't think I will ever get tired of this song.
It's been 12 years, still not tired of it?
" go and leave me , i thinks i prefer To stay inside ... maybe you find someone else " is in my opinion the best line of this song
I have never played Portal, but this song is featured in the last level of the game "Chime" on Steam and it is absolutely freaking lovely
Holy crap dude you need to play portal
yes! Robot Voice haha
Do play it, even if only to know what the fuss is about. Even if you dislike it (if you do, please tell, I've never in my life met someone who didn't like Portal. It would be interesting to find out someone like that exists), it's a pivotal cultural phenomenon, it's a piece of History. The present are the consequences of the past.
As a lifelong IT person who is becoming a performer, you sir are a constant inspiration.
Sara Quin has an amazing voice.
I definitely love this version. The skillfully played theremin is such a nice touch.
Can we just talk about how into it the drummer is getting. You go, drummer guy.
Too into it. He should lay off the coke.
@@andybaldman i lol'd
That's Marty from They Might Be Giants! He's always having fun haha
@@face3408 That was really Whitney Houston on the drums. She was just wearing her Marty Beller mask 😉
I like how the most replayed meter on youtube shows that everyone is skipping the theremin part.
It's nice to hear it 3-4 times, but if you want to loop the song, it gets tiring.
i love it, i always replay the whole video
I wish all of the success to these artists. When everyone gives their utmost to a project it can't help but succeed.
This is the weirdest and best collision of my favourite things. I'd LOVE for a Sara, Tegan, Coulton, Chrysler, and gang mash for 2023
Even though this song was written for Portal it is still a fine piece of music. Not gonna lie.
FirestarHC Just because a song is written for a game doesn't mean it's bad!
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sara singing the portal song?? ...this is an unexpected but amazing combination of interests for me.
nicolegend Well phrased.
+nicolegend Ellen McLain sings it in the game and does the voice of GLaDOS
Same! had no idea she even did a cover of this song
its not a cover megan, she is the original singers along with jonathan
@@Double0Pig It is and isn't a cover. The original was sung by GLaDOS (Ellen McLain) in Portal, but it was always Jonathan's song (his musical genius and creation). This is a new version of it.
Out of all the different versions of still alive this one is my favorite it’s so good
It really regrets me that it took 12 years to find this video. However, I believe I have now encountered the best ‘still alive’. Thank you.
この動画に辿り着くのに12年もかかったことが本当に残念です。しかし、私は今、最高のstill aliveに出会ったと思っています。ありがとう。
I'm so GLaD I found this! I love this song and Sara!
Lightning in a bottle. The universe conspired to make all of that happen. This rendition too is part of the legend.
beautifull
God, I love how clean and coherent Sara's singing is here, that's a rare but super welcome talent. Makes it way easier to follow the lyrics when you get a Singer like that
Theremins are so unappreciated. Love this cover.
Not sure it's a cover when it's organized by the guy who wrote it.
I beat Portal last night and got so excited when this song started haha :P
beautiful Jonathon... absolutely beautiful....
Sweet!
they all look like they had a blast composing this version together! so much respect to jon coulton. love his style of composition
LOVE LOVE LOVE this arrangement - never get tired of listening to it
Sara Quin. All of my love.
Will forever love just how passionate Marty is on those drums on any song he plays
Ugh, Sara is so perfect
She really is.
Tommy Byler Almost. She's a lesbian. This isn't a homophobic comment. What makes her and her sister not perfect because of this is, they're so sexy, but will never be with me, because i have a penis:(
Jason Burditt That is only one of several thousand reasons why they won't be with you, or the vast majority of the 3.5 billion other males currently alive. Your comment isn't homophobic, but it is a bit sexist, seeing as you measure a woman's perfection by "can I sleep with her".
It's fine to find famous people attractive, and if you recognize the fact that you're not in the running to begin with, their sexual orientation becomes entirely moot.
yeah, I'm married, and anyways it was a joke. Thanks for your reply though bud.
Holy testiclehats that is one talented theremin player.
Absolutely love her voice
One of my favorite songs sung by Sara Quin...life is complete.
Ha me encanta sara canta super
Love it! We need more theremin in music.
I love it when some of my favorite musicians collaborate.
I just want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing ability to play what is essentially an invisible instrument. Theramins are a wild thing.
Lovely voice
singing perfect..... theremin true masterlevel.... glad to watch that the 14th time in replay now
I absolutely adore Sara! Her voice sounds amazing...
Theremin!!! Awesome.
Jonathan, you don't know how satisfied I am when I meet the author of this great masterpiece, thank you very much.
That voice!!!!
portal is just awesom
This is the best thing ever
Merci M.Coulton :)
Great!
Beautiful.
This song - and this video - saved my life this year. Thank you.
Hello secraTerri
I had already played portal and listened to JoCo. And figuring out that he was a composer of the game really made my day. Love both of em, thank you Jon
awesome
awesome!
I'm so love Portal!!!
That is the best theremin playing I have ever heard! That is some steady hands! Nice voice, and great song. One of my favorites.
Well...
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im so in love with this song and version
Que hermosura de video
Best version of this song on the net.
Amazing
OMG so beautiful
tns and portal fan
I found this video now and I'm speachless, Sara is an angel
NICE !!!
Fantastic!!!
Brilliant!
I have loved this song for so long, this was a cherry on top. Heard this version, bought the album, wham bam. Thanks!
Wrong! 8 cherries and cream.
Fantastic!!!))
this amazing
this is just beautiful.
Nossa quase chorei com Essa música de Jonathan Coulton... ele é o Cara, me inspirou a voltar estudar Programação, Eletrônica e Cursar Analise de Sistemas!!! Obrigado Jonathan Coulton.., Por me dar Orgulho de ser Programador, ou seja "Code Monkey" !!!
More than I wanted to know, thanks!
Wonderful beautiful great performance, recording, and song!
Very good👏👏👏
First time I've heard a theremin solo and it's.. kind of awesome?
I wish I could Like and Favorite this video a million times. Just awesome!
very nice song😊
Love it
so great - love the theremin
Respect. Absolutly wonderfull. Chills during all the song. Fantastic!
Omg Sara is sooo amazing ♥ I'm totally in love
it is beyond awesome to see how joco's growing and changing but still keeping that thing that makes him so individual and cool! yay!!!
Love you JoCo!
I just love the way Jonathan and Sara turn and smile at the camera at the end of the video - they're both super cute!
Hello Lisa blacker
This is exceptionally increadible!
This is amazing
She's perfect for this song!
I love it!
good song
Aww Sara! So adorable
Love this!
Ukelele + Sara Quin.... simply love it!
Nostalgic. Good times.
Oh my Gosh!!
Muito legal !!
That was amazing!
this song give me happy =D
This is so awesome! I didn't even know Sara did this till now!
this is one of the best version's of this song yet