Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down LIVE @ AOL Sessions
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2010
- Alicia Keys Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down LIVE @ AOL Sessions
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me and my wife visited new york in 2017 and great memories . we played this song to remind us. she died last year age 57 cancer and i play this song because it is her i think about when it plays.
❤️❤️
💜💜💜
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for loss. Stay strong my friend 🫂
So very sorry for your loss…..
If this song doesn't give you the chills then you're not human (or have a hearing impairment)...
This song has given me the push I need to end my toxic relationship. There is so much world for me to see. Why should I allow myself to be chained down by a person who brings sadness to my life
"Theres nothing you cant do.."
Très bonne réaction
Go for it. Do yoga as well, it will help.
Sending love ❤️
Good for you. The world is too big and too much to see and do than to be entangled in bullshit like that ❤
Now that is a musician, an artist!
That is one of the greatest songs ever but only when ALICIA sings it, no one else even comes close to her voice. I love the way the background singers open the song too , it is just special.
Yes I agree but the late frank Sinatra put it on the map , great voice and a great actor
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@@arenasjp awesome cover, thanks for the link .
Certainly better for me without the grunt and mumble nursery rhyme of Jay-Z!
@@tompaulcampbell Jay z doesn't even mumble you can hear everything he is saying
"I'm gonna make it by any means; I've got a a pocket full of dreams..." - so solid, it hits me!
Love that line
Killer lyric
We all know Alicia Keys is amazing
Give lots of credit to backup singers
Love their voices and energy
Concrete jungle wet dream tomato!
So much to like about this. Beautiful.
That is definitely the NYCs anthem
i've always been impressed by, not just her voice, but her musicality, song writing, piano playing, and beauty
Absolutely stunning women and such a powerful song , wow
I can’t believe that this is my first time hearing this version. The key play is awesome and it touches my heart.
What a great pianist she is in addition to her great voice. What an artist!
this version is just amazing!!!!
jasen gunz enjoy from the caller😎
One of my favorite Alicia Keys songs. She has an amazing voice!!!
She makes me proud of being a New Yorker!! Love Her!!! New York Strong!!
patricia Groce She makes me wish I was a New Yorker!
love
Can't wait to visit your city..63 yrs old ,and I'm buzzing to be surrounded by newyorkers !!
Growing up in a small town in Norway during the 80s, New York was always the shining city on the hill that I dreamed of visiting. When I finally went for the first time in 2012 I had this song playing in my head all the time while enjoying the view of the 230 5th rooftop bar 🥰
Every time I hear New York's new millennium anthem, I have tears of pride, even now!
a New York City anthem! No words to describe how beautiful this song is!
Átila S.A. I'm from Detroit,but this is My Shit!!!!!! Ain't Nobody Fucking with Alicia!!!!!!!
She is from the Bronx, New York! You know this song comes from her heart and soul! This is right there with Frank Sinatra’s anthem for my city.
Fabrizio Mancini She's from Manhattan not the Bronx.
No words to describe how BEAUTIFUL Alicia's soul is... Love ♥
Yes no words
I think that people really underestimate her vocals ,she’s such a good singer ,I love her tone and voice :3
One of the most beautiful songs ever.
From Scotland, visited New York as a 25yo in 1976, this this great song by a fantastic singer and musician brings back so many memories. Retired now, so unfortunately will never get back.
Hello Alicia. The first time I heard this song something inside me changed. I have suffered with depression my whole life but didn't know it till i listen to this song. This song made me break down in tears and i couldn't understand why. That's when my life ended. I got a second chance in life and got help , learned it was depression. I guess you saved my life so I thank you for that. Whenever the depression get bad I listen to this song . Their is no help or a cure for depression and their is only one outcome.
There is help mate, there are treatments...but no cure. We are on the same boat, but I guess you get used to it
Steve. NYC will always be there. I know how dark it can get. When you feel it coming get on a plane and go. The song brings me to tears too.
Will pray for you man, there is a cure!
Hi from the United Kingdom I too suffer depression. It not only drags you down but it takes you to some dark places keep fighting my friend be strong
Steve Hedrick hope you are doing well. Depression is a big struggle
Great Song! Everything is beautiful. Artist, voice, lyrics. So inspirational.😢
Performance gave me chills. I have always loved this song and stumbled onto this live version. EXQUISITE, pure and simple. Ms. Keys is an astounding artist and musician. No fluff, no "image," just a pure, unique talent.
One of the best live solo performances I’ve ever heard
There's no artist out there that is more talented than Alicia keys. I freaking love her so much!!! She is a superwoman :))) She is so freaking beautiful it makes my heart hurt
kaitlyn nehira definitely best female artist. I think the weeknd is the best male artist
she s beautiful , she s a great singer, she s a great pianist, she knows about synthesizers she is perfect
Nothing better than riding in a topless bus and listening to this song, in New York City
Incredible! Sings like an angel.
Это песня которую можно слышать милион раз самая крутая песня которую я слушал обожаю эту песню
When sung by her..sorry pronoun div by these them they thingimygig gti turbo 4x4 lgbtacitvsxm1vintel new new new . Only she can sing this song right.
Will never forget that day when my sober mum told me what had happened. I couldn’t believe it and having visited GroundZero it chills me to the bones. God bless all of you and God bless all the fire and police souls who were heroic. My son is a police officer and I worry about him every day. ….omg I fear for my grandchildren 😢
Que nostalgia esse som! ;/
QUEM É BR AI?
Oiiii... Nostalgia Otimaaa, veryyyy!
E NOIS MANO .....RSRSRSRSRS
Empire state of mind still sounds so amazing!
One of my favourite song ever!
Happy 2021 everybody, we all deserve a better year
Alicia Keys has something intrinsically magic about her voice, her powerfully gifted instrument, and yes, her piano. She has something that very, very few in the industry have ever had...
Talent
This made me feel like coming to New York and experience what is like living in New York.
you da prince man
look lmfao it ain't like that in NY homie it's fucked up lmao
Same here.
+skrrt skrr
A timeless classic.
how can nearly 600 people dislike this? sung with so much passion.best mix of this track ever
+DJ Ebony Must Justin Bibier fans......
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they hate Ny
Joshua Josh people from LA the California girls lovers 😂😭😂
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Wow her voice is incredible! So relaxing. The Element of Freedom is such a good album.
Proud to be a New Yorker - any NYers out here (Like this) Queens representing
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I am, and have always been, a New York City lover! Every time I hear this song I fall more in love with 'the City,' and my 'Empire State of Mind' is resurrected. Thank you Alicia and Jay-Z for bringing it with this tune -- one writing it, the other singing the hell out of it, giving an institution a run for its money. Both work, but I love yours more! God bless you for this generous, and hugely artistic contribution ❣❣❣
What I love about Alicia is that she's one of the few female mainstream artists today that is a true musician. Others are singers, performers, celebrities...she's a pure, simple musician first and foremost. Something missing and highly underrated in current music industry, that is so eager to rely on shock value, controversy and and sex to sell females. We need more authentic women musicans that inspire a new generation of artists (as opposed to inspiring girls to become sluts and sell). I heard Alicia speak in a TV show about women issues the other day; besides being a wonderful artist, she's one of the most intelligent and down-to-earth famous people I've seen. Forget Beyonce hypocrisy trying to be a diva and the girl next door at the same time, forget Miley, Katy and the rest of them trying to be something else to grab your attention. Alicia is so authentic, smart and truly humble that such elements make her stand out from the crowd of pretentious bitches.
Sooooo much I do agree with you, Nephania...!!! Unfortunately true!
I agree! Taylor Swift & her are exceptions
Beyonce is the worst (as you said, hypocrite) because she's all "FEMINIST" but she's always half naked and shaking her bootie, so, what's up sister? you claimed women are treated as sex objects but you seem to like it.
That's what feminism is: having the choice. We think nothing of half naked or topless men.
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Everything about this performance was perfect
I’ve never been, but where I’ve been, tells me that this is the most talented, beauties, woman on the planet.
Perfect Arrangement, Perfect Sound, Outstanding Production, the song just gives me chills and tears and the same time - I LOVE NEW YORK!! Greetings from across the riv in N-J!!
I've said this elsewhere but I'll say it again - Here in Melbourne Australia we've been hearing this song get endless air play particularly on 91.5 Smooth FM, it's only just now on a steamy hot Sunday morning I went looking for the artist who sang this, I just typed in "New York" and the first to come to the top of the list was Alicia Keys, never seen her before didn't really knew her name until now....if I was a New York'ian I'd be very proud, this song carries what it must be like to live in New York the feeling the lyrics the strength in Alicia voice the chorus is to die for....each time I hear this song it gives me goose bumps and I can't help seeing every New York person feeling proud when they hear this....well done Alicia even on the other side of the world we hear your message, and not to mention you look amazingly beautiful....I love your song!....I'd love to listen to an extended version Alicia just so I can keep these goose bumps goin....and that New York accent...love it!
that was beautifully written, very inspiring.
Ohhhh My goodness, the guy back there did the chorus is gooood.
wq2
Let's hear it for New York. I will always love the city
She's such a bundle of raw talent! Never was a big fan of Girl On Fire,SO much airplay & hype,also used too much commercially.Ever since I heard Empire State Of Mine back like 12 yrs.ago(?),I fell in love! So much passion,and power in this cut! And def.makes me want to fulfill a long time desire to finally visit! LET'S HEAR IT 4 ALICIA & NEW YORK!
When listening to this song, it seems as if the whole life passes by like in a magic panorama. Terrific!
Want to hear it's impossible Perry como
So much talent,and passion.
This song hurt me so much... Reminds me my mom, she's passed away in 2020 and she loved this song, soundtrack of our favorite tv show too, Gossip Girl. Mommy, i love you so much forever!🥺🥺😭😭😭
Alicia Keys lights me on fire watching her in this song. Can't take my eyes off her every move. Every thing she does is eye candy to me. Starting to sweat. More Alicia Keys please. LOL
Such a beautiful soul, class act, and a truly inspiring human being! LOVE YOU !
Great beats, great backings and the greatest voice of the world! I am so shakin....can't stand to hear that sound...
Woooow❤ One of my lovely voices of all time!
You should know. This is the best song for NY. Most popular after Frank Sinatra. And Alicia was under 30 when she sing it first time. Now this song not just a visit card. Its an icon of this city.
The backup singers are amazing!
2016 and I'll always love this song
I agree (: we love u Alicia
A WHOLE SIX YEARS WHOA
same here
Straight fire
just amazing
This song is just waking up the feeling I had about New York as a child. Growing up in a small town in Norway, that shiny city just seemed so attractive and intresting with its lights and tall buildings. New York will always have a special place in my heart. Been there once and loved it ❤
New York, my favorite song. I love New York! Thank you 😘
Música maravilhosa nesta voz perfeita me fazendo lembrar de momentos que eu deveria esquecer...
She can reach all the notes so very easily....very gifted!
Every time I watch this, I get distracted by the three backup singers. They always remind me of The Three Degrees, back in the 70's....."When will I see you, again...."..Incredible!!!
Thank you for this song Alicia
You bring me back to my youth and days of working in NYC... I'm crying. Miss it. RDC you're my heart I miss you so much
Shut up 😡🤜
Listening still in 2020...Alicia I am from New York as well.. You have such a beautiful voice!!!!
Loveeeee this version- she is amazing...
I am sure that Alicia keys is the greatest singer and composer of the world. So wonderful!!!
Nuff respect to her❤song❤❤❤
This makes me remember the trip my mom and my two sisters took to New York city.. Oh gosh at least 15 years ago..this will stay in my mind forever. We had such a great time! I love New York city. (Plus I was born there❤). Thank you Alicia for making such a great song! I miss NYC.😃
Даже завидую Нью-Йорку, потому что такие талантливые исполнители пишут о нем такие замечательные песни.
Alicia describes the soul of New York, I visited recently NY and I felt in love of the magic that every street provoques. NY is unspeakable
How can someone NOT fall in LOVE with Lady Alicia Keys....
This is the best version of this song, she is brilliant and plays the piano beautiful, it makes me miss New York. 😁❤️
Essa moça canta com a alma!!
The Background Vocals Are Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful.. Stunning.. Alecia, the song and playing the piano ..❤️❤️
Dude on the background is awesome :D
Growing up as a lil girl with dreams to go to go NYC. “Momma if I die without going there, I wouldn’t have died happy” two years ago she made my dream come true 😆❤️
Ooh-ooh-ooh, New York
Ooh-ooh-ooh, New York
Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud
There are sirens all around and the streets are mean
If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say
Seein' my face in lights
Or my name in marquees found down on Broadway
Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand-new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
On the avenue, there ain't ever a curfew, ladies work so hard
Such a meltin' pot
On the corner sellin' rock, preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab
Takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger far more than an empty fridge
I'ma make it by any means, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand-new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York
One hand in the air for the big city
Streetlights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty
No place in the world that can compare
Put your lighters in the air, everybody say, "Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah"
In New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand-new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York
First heard this one in MIB3 , was so catchy)) Now I feel like Ireally must visit New York, it's like an obligation you know LOL. Well from I'm seeing on YT it's become a much better place than it used to be.
And god created alica keys!
It's good also to give credit to the 2 women who wrote this song: Angela Hunte and Jane't Sewell-Ulepic.
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which one?
Those 2 women wrote Empire State of Mind.
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This so,ng will always be in my heart. Espically being from NYC. Thank You Alica.
Kathy Kathy I AGREE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY AMEN
Every time I hear it on the radio I have to sit down and just listen. Fantastic..
Drums are so great in this version.
I so appreciate real musicians.
Teresa the drummer alone is amazing
wow this brings to tears to anyone's eyes who understands.. Fantastic song beautiful voice!!
Greetings from POLAND 🇵🇱❤
Somewhere in Heaven, Frank Sinatra is Smiling…Alicia Keys is A Gem…NYC has been through a lot since 2001…she always makes you feel like everything gonna be okay…Merry Christmas!!💎🍎🙏🎄
A very talented young lady.
I walked from LA to New York in 2017 as a Veteran Walk For The Wounded
3 British Veterans and 3 Marines ❤
Dang bro how long did it take you?
She is such a brilliant artist! Her music hits the soul.
I love this song. It makes me proud to be part of American people now...
Splendid !!!! What a voice :-)
I'm a Kiwi (New Zealand) male hemipelvectomy (complete left leg amputee as a result of my near-death motorcycle accident here in 1990 when I was 26). I always had a dream of competing in the New York Marathon as a member of The Achilles Track Club - however it never came true. When 9/11 occurred and I watched the tragedy on television I couldn't believe what I was seeing. When I first heard Alicia Keys singing 'Empire State of Mind' I thought to myself 'oh wow this is going to be a mega hit'. I FELT the song. And now every time I hear the song it always sends shivers up and down my spine. And when both Alicia and Jay-Z perform the song together - I really don't believe there is a more powerful tribute to NEW YORK. Over here in New Zealand on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12.51 p.m. a tragic magnitude 6.3 earthquake almost took out the South Island main city Christchurch , killing 185 people and injuring several thousand. So I guess may be both cities have something in common i.e. adversity. I read the book 'The Man Who Would Not Be Defeated' the story of W. Mitchell who is an American motivational speaker and businessman. He is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, burn victim, paraplegic, and a former small-town mayor. I totally believe in his mantra: 'It's not what happens to you, It's what you do about it'. And to me, 'Empire State Of Mind' is a song about HOPE & FAITH that no matter how much adversity you may experience in your life - NEVER GIVE UP. So although I never got to compete in the New York Marathon - in 1994 over here in Christchurch, New Zealand I set the World's Fastest Time for an A.K.A. (above knee amputee) using crutches on my one good right leg. My time of 5 hours 58 minutes 13 seconds beat the existing time of 6 hours 22 minutes by 23 minutes. My time remained unbeaten for 19 years. From 1992 to 1998 I completed 6 half and 6 full Marathons on crutches. However such performances have taken its toll on my body and in 2010 I had my good right leg hip joint replaced. Now I still exercise and currently I am 'wearing in' my new prosthesis (artificial limb) that is going to take some time. I am fortunate as I understand patience reasonably well. If you have taken the valuable time in your life to read my comment I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and wish you all the very best life can possibly offer you. Leighton S. (New Zealand)
Alicia Keys = New York! What a world-class band as well.
I have listened to this song since 2010 - 2016
Alicia Keys is such an amazing person, everything about her just oozes love, compassion, joy, triumph, her voice is so healing and inspirational, she’s so beautiful and her voice can transcend time and space, just to be in her aura would simply be the best thing ever! Thank you Alicia for brining so much joy and hope to my life!
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Magnificent Alicia Keys! Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York, and Empire State of Mind are my favourite songs of the Big Apple! Happy 2022 Valentine’s Day to the beautiful, and talented Alicia Keys!
Wow! What an intro!
this song is honestly Brilliant and amazing i love evrything!!!
Best version of this song, hands down!!
***** You're probably a bit right about that, but I was thinking about the song being slowed down and sounding more soulful in my ears...
***** yea, I understand what you're saying:)
Nathalie Ferreira Diamandis Effgf
Yer Right ! The tempo on this one, heavenly, the best version to date.