Cover of Joni Mitchell's beautiful song Both Sides Now Arranged, performed and recorded by Lars Andreas Aspesæter Recorded in Kongens gate, Oslo, summer 2016
Joni is nearly impossible to cover. I did get to see her live once. It was amazing. But frankly, your cover is simply lovely. I'm sure Ms. Mitchell would definitely agree.
Lars i just watched your video four years later than my 1st time and you know what it is the best male cover of this song on you tube its simply perfect...
Infrequently one will find a cover song that reinterprets the original in such a way as to put a unique brand that also preserves the original. Spellbinding, Lars. I'm subscribing. You've converted a song that seems to be made for the guitar to piano. You've taken a seemingly feminine song and sung with a masculine voice. Cheers, Lars. May your future be bright. Thank you so much.
I've heard many covers of this song. The quality that sets this one apart is that I can feel what you're singing. Thank you for sharing your voice with the rest of us. It's beautiful.
When you listen one of your favorite song, in that wonderful way. When you listen a song singing by an angel. When you feel a knot in your throat and your tears start flowing. You know you can't do anything about it, you are just touched very deeply... I have no words. Just thank you.
Seriously, Lars, you need more exposure. Your talent is over the top!! Please consider entering one of the TV contests. I think you would do really well in the US and UK along with any other country!! Your arrangement and voice are out of this world!!
Thank you... This is one of my favorite songs. Joan Anderson aka Joni Mitchell wrote and performed this at a music festival at a Canadian campus, 50+ years ago. She was way beyond her years and said, "It takes an older person to bring this song to life."
I wish George Michael had covered this. But you Lars have done it with as much passion and feeling as he would of done. Thank you, very moving, my favourite version x
This is easily my favorite song now. What I want to know is why can't you find more info on this guy? He is being featured on some disc's or vinyl with other performers as the pianist and back up singer. Why??????? With his mesmerizing voice along with his talent on the piano this guy needs to put his music out there all by himself! Please don't settle for pianist which you are so talented at Lars , but your voice is a masterpiece not to be hidden.
OMG Lars - everything that has been said here and more! Just simply beautiful - I need a drink of water I cried so much - as moving as anything I have heard in my 60 years (from anyone!) - Joni would be more than proud! Thank you+++ mate!
I truly am in awe of this arrangement and your effortlessness in negotiating your chest and head voice. It is difficult to take such an iconic song and make it fresh. What a beautiful voice! Consider me a fan.
I first heard this at work about 5 months ago and didnt know who was singing this version, i finally found it a few days ago and ive listened to it on repeat, i love it x
You're amazing man, your musical presence is phenomenal and the quiet and soft harmonies on the piano are so perfect with your voice. Best version of this song I've ever heard!!
All the way from Kongen's Gate, Oslo, Norway to Abilene, Texas, USA- you have touched my heart. So much soul! So much feeling! Please continue to share your gift with the world. God Bless You My Friend. Russell Sanders
I keep coming to this video, that piano arrangement, that voice, the noises from the piano's hammers... It's one of the most beautiful performances I have ever heard
Lars, thank you SO much for this. For some weird reason, UA-cam comments seem to be jumbled up between days ago and years ago. Just under my posting here is one from six years ago, and I couldn't agree more with it. That WAS a "spellbinding" interpretation. This is one of my favorite songs, and unless someone really butchers it, I usually enjoy hearing different performances...and occasionally someone who has a truly unique interpretation. YOURS certainly was unique and amazing! Wow, I'm usually not at a loss for words, but I don't think I could do justice to picking just the right and kind descriptors to say about your unique and incredible interpretation of this timeless song. I have to admit that I had not heard of you before right now, but I sure hope you are doing well if you are trying a career in music. I have subscribed and am so looking forward to hearing you with other pieces. God bless!!
You warm my soul, heart and brain. Thank you so much for this very sensitive beautiful version!!! What a fine and remarkble arrangement!!! You are a genious.
Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons every where Looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's cloud's illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and ferries wheels The dizzy dancing way that you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show And you leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take and still somehow It's love's illusions that I recall I really don't know love Really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud To say, "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way Oh, but now old friends they're acting strange And they shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all It's life's illusions that I recall I really don't know life I really don't know life at all
![Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (Live at the Newport Folk Festival 2022) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jxiluPSmAF8/mqdefault.jpg)
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Joni is nearly impossible to cover. I did get to see her live once. It was amazing. But frankly, your cover is simply lovely. I'm sure Ms. Mitchell would definitely agree.
Lars i just watched your video four years later than my 1st time and you know what it is the best male cover of this song on you tube its simply perfect...
Infrequently one will find a cover song that reinterprets the original in such a way as to put a unique brand that also preserves the original. Spellbinding, Lars. I'm subscribing. You've converted a song that seems to be made for the guitar to piano. You've taken a seemingly feminine song and sung with a masculine voice. Cheers, Lars. May your future be bright. Thank you so much.
I'll never forget this version or "After Life."
Beautiful version, well done Lars !!!!!!!!!!!
I've heard many covers of this song. The quality that sets this one apart is that I can feel what you're singing. Thank you for sharing your voice with the rest of us. It's beautiful.
When you listen one of your favorite song, in that wonderful way. When you listen a song singing by an angel.
When you feel a knot in your throat and your tears start flowing.
You know you can't do anything about it, you are just touched very deeply...
I have no words. Just thank you.
Seriously, Lars, you need more exposure. Your talent is over the top!! Please consider entering one of the TV contests. I think you would do really well in the US and UK along with any other country!! Your arrangement and voice are out of this world!!
Thank you... This is one of my favorite songs. Joan Anderson aka Joni Mitchell wrote and performed this at a music festival at a Canadian campus, 50+ years ago. She was way beyond her years and said, "It takes an older person to bring this song to life."
This is stuningg... So many i've heard this song by covered, but I have to say, U r the winner for this song... Take a bow
I wish George Michael had covered this. But you Lars have done it with as much passion and feeling as he would of done. Thank you, very moving, my favourite version x
This is easily my favorite song now. What I want to know is why can't you find more info on this guy? He is being featured on some disc's or vinyl with other performers as the pianist and back up singer. Why??????? With his mesmerizing voice along with his talent on the piano this guy needs to put his music out there all by himself! Please don't settle for pianist which you are so talented at Lars , but your voice is a masterpiece not to be hidden.
Literally the best arrangement of this song I've ever heard. It's like you wrote the original. Impressive
This is simply the best version of this song... period... that's it... nothing else tops this one.
Very good cover...bravo !! Mr.Gregg cheers
My ears are discerning , so I know how wonderful his performance is .
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
OMG Lars - everything that has been said here and more! Just simply beautiful - I need a drink of water I cried so much - as moving as anything I have heard in my 60 years (from anyone!) - Joni would be more than proud! Thank you+++ mate!
Absolutely STUNNING. What a beautiful rendition, beautiful arrangement, and beautiful vocals. Just Stunning.
I truly am in awe of this arrangement and your effortlessness in negotiating your chest and head voice. It is difficult to take such an iconic song and make it fresh. What a beautiful voice! Consider me a fan.
I was brought to tears by the end. Brava.
Sensitively sung & played. An absolutely talented man.
I first heard this at work about 5 months ago and didnt know who was singing this version, i finally found it a few days ago and ive listened to it on repeat, i love it x
Outstanding, sensitive interpretation of this classic. Love it.
Love how you added the minor chords - great cover!
You're amazing man, your musical presence is phenomenal and the quiet and soft harmonies on the piano are so perfect with your voice. Best version of this song I've ever heard!!
Wow! Best cover of this song I've ever heard. Absolutely divine. I'm covered in goosebumps.
Man, very well done! And I listen to Mitchell for more than 40 years!
Oh wow! This is truly one of the best renditions of this song. It takes it to another level. Thank you for this. ❤️ seriously special 😍
one million thumbs up
All the way from Kongen's Gate, Oslo, Norway to Abilene, Texas, USA- you have touched my heart. So much soul! So much feeling! Please continue to share your gift with the world. God Bless You My Friend. Russell Sanders
I keep coming to this video, that piano arrangement, that voice, the noises from the piano's hammers... It's one of the most beautiful performances I have ever heard
Not only is this sung beautifully, that piano arrangement is stunningly good!
One of the greatest, if not THE greatest, of all covers of this song. I agree with others here, Joni would approve. Congratulations
Reincarnation of a Hippy, from the Era of Hope, Spirit of Peace and Honesty...echt wunderschön
Damn, bro. That was good. God bless you.
very beautiful rendition .... thank you
Your arrangement and interpretation of this song on the piano was absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Beautiful... Just beautiful.
In tears here, dude. Jeez. So well done...
Heartfelt...soul-filled...stunning. Thank you Lars.
Goosebumps, tears, totally moved and afterwards total silence in me. Thank you very much, you’ve touched my soul
Youre taking this song to another level- never get tired of listening to it.
It's hard to make such an iconic song your own, but you have done that in spades.
Fantastic.
Steve
No words how beautiful interpretacion of this fav. song. Lars Andreas Aspesæter
has a real talent!
Thank you sharing this!
stunning
wow!!! beautiful!!
One of The Best Cover ever
Big respect! I thought the cover from Years&Years was already perfect, but you even topped that... Amazing!
Lars, thank you SO much for this. For some weird reason, UA-cam comments seem to be jumbled up between days ago and years ago. Just under my posting here is one from six years ago, and I couldn't agree more with it. That WAS a "spellbinding" interpretation. This is one of my favorite songs, and unless someone really butchers it, I usually enjoy hearing different performances...and occasionally someone who has a truly unique interpretation. YOURS certainly was unique and amazing! Wow, I'm usually not at a loss for words, but I don't think I could do justice to picking just the right and kind descriptors to say about your unique and incredible interpretation of this timeless song. I have to admit that I had not heard of you before right now, but I sure hope you are doing well if you are trying a career in music. I have subscribed and am so looking forward to hearing you with other pieces. God bless!!
So beautiful
Best Cover of this song. S0 HEARTFELT
Stunning. Absolutely gorgeous.
Such a nostalgic & melancholy song... Guts me every time.
Can't get any better. Amazing dude
Beautiful, thank you
Aw man this is sublime! Beautiful voice and the chords on the piano are complex and beautiful. Thank you!!!
Really lovely
Just lovely
Muito talentoso, cantando e cantando❤.
A very heart felt song...one of my favs...never heard a male cover this that I liked...until now...on keys no doubt...well done. VERY well done...
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Freaking Amazing!!! Wow!!!!
You warm my soul, heart and brain. Thank you so much for this very sensitive beautiful version!!! What a fine and remarkble arrangement!!! You are a genious.
I love This!!!
Nice song.beautiful voice andre beautifully played.I support andre subscribe.
So beautiful!
Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons every where
Looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud's illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
And you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away
I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
Really don't know love at all
Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way
Oh, but now old friends they're acting strange
And they shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day
I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all
Its 2020 and this is my fav cover of Both Side Now .... ever
I always go back here. This is so good.
Thanks for sharing..love his cover for Both sides now..keep it up!
This is so beautiful ❤
thank you for this beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
True original artist. It cannot be learned. It’s a gift.
This made me feel bittersweet. Lars, thank you for this rendition of this classic song. Just immaculate.
Oh...sooo beautiful.. exquisite
Thank you ..God bless you
Very very beautiful,song used at the end of Afterlife,beautiful version Lars 💚
Hei igjen Lars, det er så nydelig det du formidler, kudos, mektig imponert
Simply beautiful
Mate, you gave some serious chills... I love it!!!
This is brilliant and beautiful. The musical choices you made in the melody are just *chefs kiss*
Woow det er den fineste versjonen jeg har hørt noen gang. Helt fantastisk!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful Version! Love 💓 IT!!!
Meraviglia!
More. Please. Your interpretation is beautiful.
simply amazing....brings you to a tranquil and heavenly place...thank you
Beautiful male version of this song ❤
that was great. Thanks.
Wow Lars, just beautiful.
In love! Thank you for such a beautiful arrangement and your singing!
Love it from the Philippines. Galing!❤️
Wow!!! Never expect it to be so good!!!
Just beautiful
Heartfelt.... touching.... moving....just amazing ....thank you
Great JM song ang stunning LA interprets! Thank you Lars!
Fantastic cover! I am pressing the like button right now!
wonderful version of a beautiful song
Perfection
Amazing cover! Just wonderful.
beautiful
Absolutely beautiful. Heart-wrenchingly so. I love how you've told this story in your own unique way. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia. ❤
Dear Lars Andreas, it is really good. Thanks for sharing.
So moving. Thank you for sharing 🎶