Don't really know what to say. Everyone else has said it all but Wow what a beautiful voice and what a wonderful version. Deserves to be heard by the world. Outstanding. Thank you for the joy you brought to everyone who has heard it.
There's a spectrum of songs from awful to great and then a handfull that transcend classification and this is one. It's wonderful to hear artists who want to sing it and especially such a marvellous arrangement and performance that Julia gives here with the orchestra.
I have been following Kate for decades and I was thinking Kate's songs were hard to cover. Well, they are hard still, but you do a great, great job. The arrangment is haunting, voice full of heart and soul. Love it.
Just when I thought I’d never hear a better version I came upon this one. The singer is unbelievably talented. The orchestra did a fantastic job as well.
You made this song your song and mine! Thank you so much. I wonder if artists know how much they sometimes give us.. Anyway you just gave me a real lot of beautiful memories I had forgotten. Thank you ❤
Thank you all for the lovely comments and interest over the years. I have now released this song on Spotify (and soon on all digital platforms) Link in the video's description.
I understand the original meaning of the lyrics as described by Kate however...............sometimes in life, death, and deep contemplation alternative meanings are brought forth by our experiences and pain. I was at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and fought hard to save others, and eventually myself. But I have never forgiven myself for surviving. The images of the remarkably brave souls "running up that building" will not leave me. I have considered making a deal with God to bring me back to the event and let me die in grace. This song has forever allowed me to grieve in this way.
I quite literally cannot stop listening to this gorgeous arrangement. I posted it on a Kate Bush fan site wall because I really think it's a cover that both captures the original and brings something new to it. It's rare that covers manage that. Great voice, full of heart and I love your other stuff as well, particularly the Mad World/Sweet Dreams cover. Another person on the fan site said they would pass on my comments to you but I wanted to do it personally as well. Looking forward to hearing more
Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words!! We did in fact hear about it from a friend of ours in the group, it gave us quite a buzz! It really is such a beautiful song, we're glad to have done it justice. We have a new album coming out around July/August, so do keep an eye out! Thanks again :)
Julia Henning Oh wow, honoured to get a reply! Following you on Twitter already so shall definitely keep an eye out! Hopefully one day you'll come and do some concerts in England too! Best wishes
Wow this is really amazing. Kate Recorded the original back in the 80's and the original needs remastering to give it new life or someone could come along and redo it - if that is at all possible. Just amazing. I love it so much. Super Bravo!
Remastering? No thanks, the original was done by Kate herself with Fairlight CMI. A legendary audio workstation, no way in hell I'll accept any work to tamper it with modern stuff.
When you wanted it remastering it means the song itself to be re-released with 2023 audio technology sound level from the original vinyl release from 1985. It's basically vinyl restoration and noise reduction and clean-up from the vinyl record. Did you mean re-recording the song which would mean that song completely recorded from studio by Kate Bush today 2023. I sincerely hope Kate Bush will appear more in concert singing it live rather than re-recording it. But this version from this young artist Julia is one of the best performance I heard. She is incredibly focus and attempting to capture the essence and original integrity of song and I loved her artistry, skills her vocal stage presence are amazing.
It doesn't hurt me You wanna feel how it feels? You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me? You wanna hear about the deal I'm making? You (if I only could be running up that hill) You and me (if I only could be running up that hill) And if I only could Make a deal with God And get him to swap our places Be running up that road Be running up that hill Be running up that building If I only could, ooh You don't want to hurt me But see how deep the bullet lies Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder And there's a thunder in our hearts, baby So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we? You (if I only could be running up that hill) You and me (if I only could be running up that hill) You and me won't be unhappy (if I only could be running up that hill) And if I only could Make a deal with God And get him to swap our places Be running up that road Be running up that hill Be running up that building If I only could, ooh, ooh Come on baby, come on, come on, darling Let me steal this moment from you now Come on angel, come on, come on, darling Let's exchange the experience, ooh And if I only could Make a deal with God And get him to swap our places Be running up that road Be running up that hill With no problems And if I only could Make a deal with God And get him to swap our places Be running up that road Be running up that hill With no problems If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill If I only could Be running up that hill
I have only just came across this video, such a amazing version of a classic song. Must have watched his video at least 100+ times in the last few days. Does any one know where I can buy a copy can’t seem to find it in iTunes or Amazon. Never mind found the bandcamp page and ordered the ep.
Without a doubt the most terrifying, stressful, frustrating, best, most incredible, unforgettable experience of my life thus far. What an amazing memory :)
Kate's delivery at the time was more of a youthful, passionate lover. Here there is a much more mature delivery. I can really appreciate and relate more. I sense it is sang from a grown woman that has been holding on to her relationship for a long period of time. But she does not receive the efforts from her counterpart (maybe because he is not ready to be the King she deserves) for whichever reason. You ask through love, you confront, you forgive at the same time. But stay firm in your demand. You are very fascinating and you inspire respect and admiration as you're moving hearts with your powerful yet delicate voice. You are a Goddess. (At least you embodie it here on this stage, when you tell about "making a deal with God" it feels you are already his equal).
Undeniably an amazing song - What breaks my heart a little is the meaning behind it..... (CAN OF WORMS) As an artist and a songwriter I also am someone who hates when my work is interpreted.......and yet...here's the kicker - When I heard this, and even now when I hear it, I am absolutely and without a shadow of doubt brought to a mindset of someone suffering or someone dealing with loss or sickness and this cry, "IF I ONLY COULD!......" plays over and over again - So here I am, totally against "interpretation" for my works as a writer, illustrator and musician and yet I had already 'assumed' or formed my own conclusions around the song which deal with loving someone so much you would trade them places....and it's really just about "men and women understanding one another'.... I am not saying that's petty or worthless, but when you had years of thinking the song was about crying out to God to trade places with someone suffering and you learn it's real motivation.....you all of a sudden get disillusioned. I will say this, that's a better way to lean - toward liking the song and having it mean something nice and noble and good - than to interpret it badly and HATE it, when it doesn't deserve to be hated.... But more on Psychological responsiveness and ethical/moral motivational conceptual-ism on a later date... *grin* Needless to say, I love the song and this is another wonderful way to enjoy it. Thank you, Juilia!!!!
Jeremy C Barnhart After loosing my young niece to a short but brutal 9 month battle with stage 4 non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I've always really liked this song but it took on a new meaning for me when my my niece was loosing her battle and ultimately her death. So pretty much I went in the opposite direction of interpretation than you but then my grief could and did impact me.
this interpretation is lovely.
Don't really know what to say. Everyone else has said it all but Wow what a beautiful voice and what a wonderful version. Deserves to be heard by the world. Outstanding. Thank you for the joy you brought to everyone who has heard it.
There's a spectrum of songs from awful to great and then a handfull that transcend classification and this is one. It's wonderful to hear artists who want to sing it and especially such a marvellous arrangement and performance that Julia gives here with the orchestra.
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I have been following Kate for decades and I was thinking Kate's songs were hard to cover. Well, they are hard still, but you do a great, great job. The arrangment is haunting, voice full of heart and soul. Love it.
Just when I thought I’d never hear a better version I came upon this one. The singer is unbelievably talented. The orchestra did a fantastic job as well.
WOW just wow !!
I like the unique twist she’s put on it. Love her voice and the understated, thoughtful delivery. The msg feels different in this cover.
Brave work with the melody. I've been listening about ten RUTH covers today, this is refreshing.
You made this song your song and mine! Thank you so much. I wonder if artists know how much they sometimes give us.. Anyway you just gave me a real lot of beautiful memories I had forgotten. Thank you ❤
I like this version the best, The power of that phrase "if I only could", conveys such heartfelt loss and beauty
Thank you all for the lovely comments and interest over the years. I have now released this song on Spotify (and soon on all digital platforms) Link in the video's description.
Have to say you make St Vincents version pale in comparison…
I LOVE ❤️ THIS!!
Your version for this music is absolutely amazing!)
Such a strong voice and beautiful performance. I look forward to your cover album of Yusuf Islam's songs.
I can't stop listening! Feeling all the emotions. :)
This is another song practly. Perfect! I loved it!
I loved this version. I'm in love.
Beautifully done! A great cover by another Lady blessed with a beautiful voice.👍❤️👍
Excellent vocal performance and whoever wrote this arrangement of the song is very talented.
This is the best rendition I've heard of this song, thanks.
This was so hauntingly beautiful, an absolutely brilliant take on the song. I could honestly listen to your voice all day long, me and my wife.
This was wonderful!!!!!
nine years ago, please can you bring this to spotifiy... please
Best version i've ever heard.
Amazing.The best cover of this great song i've ever heard.
Great cover... Thank you ❤️
Beautiful rendition...one of the best I've heard ❤ 👍
She sings like an angel. Simply beautiful! 🌹
I understand the original meaning of the lyrics as described by Kate however...............sometimes in life, death, and deep contemplation alternative meanings are brought forth by our experiences and pain. I was at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and fought hard to save others, and eventually myself. But I have never forgiven myself for surviving. The images of the remarkably brave souls "running up that building" will not leave me. I have considered making a deal with God to bring me back to the event and let me die in grace. This song has forever allowed me to grieve in this way.
Woah, such a great cover. So hard to sing this one. I loved this.
Great! 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for this! 🙏
Amazing performance! Love this version!
This is sick, the vocals and instruments escalate this to a higher level.
beautiful, great for fighting demons in the upside down!
Greatly polished. Excellent!
fantastic version
Late to the party as usual! But what a beautiful version by this terrific lady.
Thank you. This is beautiful.
Wow what a great cover
Ok you got my vote, love this cover 😊
this is AWESOME, so so perfect
Love this arrangement!
Superb rendition 💗
It's an extraordinary version
Beautiful version!
I quite literally cannot stop listening to this gorgeous arrangement. I posted it on a Kate Bush fan site wall because I really think it's a cover that both captures the original and brings something new to it. It's rare that covers manage that. Great voice, full of heart and I love your other stuff as well, particularly the Mad World/Sweet Dreams cover.
Another person on the fan site said they would pass on my comments to you but I wanted to do it personally as well. Looking forward to hearing more
Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words!! We did in fact hear about it from a friend of ours in the group, it gave us quite a buzz! It really is such a beautiful song, we're glad to have done it justice. We have a new album coming out around July/August, so do keep an eye out! Thanks again :)
Julia Henning Oh wow, honoured to get a reply! Following you on Twitter already so shall definitely keep an eye out! Hopefully one day you'll come and do some concerts in England too! Best wishes
You have a fantastic voice!
Great voice. I love it
Wow this is really amazing. Kate Recorded the original back in the 80's and the original needs remastering to give it new life or someone could come along and redo it - if that is at all possible. Just amazing. I love it so much. Super Bravo!
Remastering? No thanks, the original was done by Kate herself with Fairlight CMI. A legendary audio workstation, no way in hell I'll accept any work to tamper it with modern stuff.
When you wanted it remastering it means the song itself to be re-released with 2023 audio technology sound level from the original vinyl release from 1985. It's basically vinyl restoration and noise reduction and clean-up from the vinyl record. Did you mean re-recording the song which would mean that song completely recorded from studio by Kate Bush today 2023. I sincerely hope Kate Bush will appear more in concert singing it live rather than re-recording it. But this version from this young artist Julia is one of the best performance I heard. She is incredibly focus and attempting to capture the essence and original integrity of song and I loved her artistry, skills her vocal stage presence are amazing.
Amazing!!!!!
It doesn't hurt me
You wanna feel how it feels?
You wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
You wanna hear about the deal I'm making?
You (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me (if I only could be running up that hill)
And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
If I only could, ooh
You don't want to hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder
And there's a thunder in our hearts, baby
So much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me (if I only could be running up that hill)
You and me won't be unhappy (if I only could be running up that hill)
And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
If I only could, ooh, ooh
Come on baby, come on, come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel, come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience, ooh
And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
And if I only could
Make a deal with God
And get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill
I have only just came across this video, such a amazing version of a classic song. Must have watched his video at least 100+ times in the last few days. Does any one know where I can buy a copy can’t seem to find it in iTunes or Amazon.
Never mind found the bandcamp page and ordered the ep.
What a voice and cover ❤️
A great cover of one of Kate Bush's greatest songs...well done!!
Julia, your version is pretty neat! Congrats to all the crew ;)
I love Julia
Best version ever
Nicely done. The orchestra was great
Had to keep reminding myself to breathe. Gosh you really never cease to amaze me. x
amazing I love this cover
Muito lindo ! Parabens !
Such a beautiful song, such a beautiful voice... i'm breathless and i am quite sure that u can do extremely more than that
Потрясающе! Спасибо вам большое!
Amazing!
Without a doubt the most terrifying, stressful, frustrating, best, most incredible, unforgettable experience of my life thus far.
What an amazing memory :)
MAX!!!! I support you forever and will pray for you
This is a good cover. She did very well.
WOW! Superb :)
Arranjo maravilhoso! Notável intepretação! Verdadeira reconstrução da música...
It seems as if she her presentation was delivered at 100 per cent. From the original, a hard act to follow. I enjoyed it, well done.
der das geschnitten hat ist ein Meiser , Julia und Orchester sowieso , thx
Amazing❤❤❤❤❤
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! :D
that was beautiful.
Shivers!
Great!
Love it....
Niebywale pięknie zaśpiewane, świetna dziewczyna
+wiesiek wiesiek we agreeIncredibly beautifully sung , great girl
Beautiful
Fabulous
Beautiful…
Stranger Things S4 got me mad in love with this song
I recently heard a lady at Karaoke night scream "This is that song from Stranger Things!" And well... She sort of tumbled down that hill.
I cried all way
Sensacional lindo🇧🇷🤘
Care of the art. Art Has no rules
Brutaaaal
It's a great arrangement. Is it me, or does this sound like it could be a theme to a James Bond movie?
Perfect
Super
Wow!
Beautifull voice . She name ?
💗💗💗💗💗💗
Voz maravilhosa 💞👍🙏
Kate's delivery at the time was more of a youthful, passionate lover.
Here there is a much more mature delivery.
I can really appreciate and relate more.
I sense it is sang from a grown woman that has been holding on to her relationship for a long period of time.
But she does not receive the efforts from her counterpart (maybe because he is not ready to be the King she deserves) for whichever reason.
You ask through love, you confront, you forgive at the same time.
But stay firm in your demand.
You are very fascinating and you inspire respect and admiration as you're moving hearts with your powerful yet delicate voice.
You are a Goddess. (At least you embodie it here on this stage, when you tell about "making a deal with God" it feels you are already his equal).
Probably the best live version of this song
I CANT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG BC OF STRANGER THINGS
Amazin
great
💜
Good! :-)
Undeniably an amazing song - What breaks my heart a little is the meaning behind it.....
(CAN OF WORMS)
As an artist and a songwriter I also am someone who hates when my work is interpreted.......and yet...here's the kicker - When I heard this, and even now when I hear it, I am absolutely and without a shadow of doubt brought to a mindset of someone suffering or someone dealing with loss or sickness and this cry, "IF I ONLY COULD!......" plays over and over again - So here I am, totally against "interpretation" for my works as a writer, illustrator and musician and yet I had already 'assumed' or formed my own conclusions around the song which deal with loving someone so much you would trade them places....and it's really just about "men and women understanding one another'....
I am not saying that's petty or worthless, but when you had years of thinking the song was about crying out to God to trade places with someone suffering and you learn it's real motivation.....you all of a sudden get disillusioned.
I will say this, that's a better way to lean - toward liking the song and having it mean something nice and noble and good - than to interpret it badly and HATE it, when it doesn't deserve to be hated....
But more on Psychological responsiveness and ethical/moral motivational conceptual-ism on a later date...
*grin*
Needless to say, I love the song and this is another wonderful way to enjoy it.
Thank you, Juilia!!!!
Jeremy C Barnhart After loosing my young niece to a short but brutal 9 month battle with stage 4 non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I've always really liked this song but it took on a new meaning for me when my my niece was loosing her battle and ultimately her death. So pretty much I went in the opposite direction of interpretation than you but then my grief could and did impact me.
Bravo! Besser als das Original.
You know my thoughts :) xx
Kates Clone right here💥⚡💓💓💓