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March 30, 2015 22:48:29
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Eric Hofmann I've been going over and over this video in my head and now that I'm going to sleep it became clear, which usually just means I should go to sleep and reflect on the apparent clarity in the sober light of day, but I'm feeling lucky. Kina is the most genuine person in the world. This isn't a revelation to anyone. Keeping that in mind, we all have different modes of expression. Think of how we express with our faces depending on whether we're in a room with someone or over the computer. I have thought a great deal about that in the past and best describe it as being "switched on". Again, a person can be genuine (or not!) no matter which position the switch is in, and Kina is always genuine. This is the only official video where she is never singing, and it's the only official video of Jesse's that is also uploaded on her channel, and it's the only official video of Jesse's that she (or he!) appears in visually. I don't think these are coincidences! And I think this is what Kina is like when she's switched OFF. The way she carries herself, the way she expresses herself, it seems different here. Kina invites us into communion with her singing, with her face, with her friendly chatting. This time we are invited instead to observe, or more precisely NOT FORBIDDEN from doing so. Kina has said many times before how important and treasured connection is to her, and there can be no disputing that. For once in three hundred videos, it just so happens that the connection here is primarily with Jesse and we are along for the quite enjoyable ride. I just remembered the My Dear official video which hits a lot of the same notes. So... sort of never mind. But sort of still! It just took me a second dose to realize.
April 8, 2015 03:49:53 · Reply
Eric Hofmann I've been puzzled about the My Dear lyrics for a long time too, because for example Jesse doesn't have a scar on his forehead and Kina does. The very last thing I thought last night was "oh! I must look at both lyrics together, that will solve the puzzle, hooray!" Wrong again. But there is a nice connection anyway! Check it out: "If I hold on to you and don't let you go, will you feel me? need me? don't let me go?" "If we're a hundred feet beneath the deepest sea or at the mercy of the tide, no matter where we are, whether you're near or far, I'll be forever on your side." So that's pretty!
April 8, 2015 19:15:19 · Reply
Kina Grannis <3 <3 <3 :)
April 23, 2015 19:38:44 · Reply
Eric Hofmann :D
April 23, 2015 20:26:55 · Reply
Adam (loves you Kina) I agree with you completely Eric, about feeling Kina always being genuine and honest. That's are ally big part of why I am so adamant of supporting her. Her music and beautiful lyrics and voice have helped me in severe times of loss, heartbreak, and pain in general, and they still do, on a daily basis. That was what got me first interested in her as a musician, but her devotion to staying true to herself and her beautiful music abilities push her one step further, to me at least, as a true musical artist. I'm not usually a fan of a lot of musicians, usually because it's an image being pushed by a label, and not the true artist anymore. I've seen this multiple times over the years with artists such as Jewel, Michelle Branch, and more recently Demi Lovato. They changed themselves and their music to suit what the labels wanted, and while some fans followed the changes, I didn't because it's not the same person that attracted me in the first place. And they say they promote girls and young women to be themselves, that they don't need to change for someone else, then they wear skimpy outfits. If that was who they were before, I would have passed. From her music, to her interviews, to her meet-and-greets, to her fundraising for the LLS and through Run Team Kina, and especially her amazing, beautiful, yet traditional clothing styles, which I love unconditionally, because she let's relies on her music and genuinely wonderful singing, song-writing, and guitar and piano-playing talents promote her music, without trying to rely on her sexuality and using skimpy outfits while pretending to promote healthy role-model attributes. We love Kina and her music because of how she is now, and not how someone else would want her to be. Sorry for my novel.
April 8, 2015 20:35:21 · Reply
Jim Nething ❤️
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April 27, 2015 14:50:17
Adam (loves you Kina) I don't know why, but I just love videos where she is just playing a guitar or piano, and singing. I mean, I love all her videos, but I love these too. They're simple, but watching Kina perform makes them magical for me, as well. Like they're a little more personal, and therefor special.
April 27, 2015 23:51:56 · Reply
Michelle Barry Love the song & perfect location for it! Positive vibes from this all round & I love it!!
April 28, 2015 09:16:17 · Reply
Kina Grannis Thanks all!! :D
April 30, 2015 00:57:52 · Reply
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May 11, 2015 23:45:32
Michelle Barry I love this! As I couldn't make Kina's last European tour it was great to get an insight of life on the road! Awesome stuff Kina!! <3 <3
May 12, 2015 10:41:14 · Reply
Thomas Maiorana I love to see you living your dream Kina. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more then you. You were born to do this, your voice was given to you so that you could share it with the world. You're one in a billion <3 /MT
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May 18, 2015 17:55:14
Laura Jolly Thank you for sharing something so raw and heartfelt, you have a gift of always finding just the right way to share yourself with us. <3
May 19, 2015 23:01:20 · Reply
Nadine van Kaalboom As I already told you, a video like THIS is so RARE! I can feel all the feelings even though I'm just watching/listening. This is so SICK! Thanks for sharing and bringing me a moment of silence, amazement, teary eyes, and goosebumps! So good, so beautiful.
May 30, 2015 12:13:02 · Reply
Michelle Barry I totally agree with Nadine on this! Love this video! <3
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June 8, 2015 21:46:57
Jim Nething very emotional song! definitely at least a two-hankie song! very beautiful! :( ❤️
June 9, 2015 01:04:05 · Reply
Graham Noble Great way to start my day here in the UK! Thank you Kina
June 9, 2015 04:47:26 · Reply
Michelle Barry Love this song! I play this song in the evening with a few other selected Kina songs which help me relax and chill but it also gets me thinking about things. Don't worry though, its all good stuff!! :P <3 <3
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June 22, 2015 21:12:06
Michelle Barry This is a perfect cover to end a Monday! Goodnight all! <3 :)
June 22, 2015 22:07:10 · Reply
Bob Cunningham I do so love these covers. Simple, clear and uncluttered. Revealing more of the beauty of the song itself. I can hear and understand every word of the lyrics. Something which is all too rare in much of today's pop music. This is music that makes me lean in to the speaker to hear every nuance. Perhaps this should be a new sub-genre in pop: Call it the "Lean-In" version (especially since the "unplugged" meme seems to have faded). Of course, I like both ways of doing a song: I'd never crank this version up and go crazy on the dance floor...
June 23, 2015 00:21:23 · Reply
Graham Noble That is superb!
June 23, 2015 04:57:35 · Reply
July 6, 2015 23:40:30
Eric Hofmann This is my jam to get pumped to. I haven't been able to exercise as much recently and so Maryanne's return into my life is a delightful surprise. I have a softball game on the night of the show! :( Correction... I'm missing a softball game on the night of the show! :D
July 6, 2015 23:54:23 · Reply
Graham Noble I am going to be humming this all day! Thank you Kina.
July 7, 2015 04:54:37 · Reply
Jim Nething thank you ❤️ p.s. just bought my ticket and voted :)
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July 20, 2015 18:17:27
Jim Nething sensational as usual! I love it when you and Fresh Big Mouf collab! and you don't have to pretend to be cool, because you already are and nobody could ever be cooler than you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
July 21, 2015 12:33:54 · Reply
Michelle Barry This is brilliant! I think there is a new look coming with the leather jacket! :P Awesome stuff from both you & Fresh Big Mouf! <3
July 21, 2015 20:56:19 · Reply
Andy Prince Amazing stuff! Can't wait to see what's next. Thank you for all the hard work.
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August 3, 2015 21:32:57
Kenny White beautiful.
August 4, 2015 21:28:07 · Reply
Laura Jolly Very lovely!!
August 5, 2015 12:43:10 · Reply
Sidney Heubner I'm a few days late in watching this video but ahhh! The harmonies are so beautiful!!
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Malinda Kathleen Reese I was skeptical going into it. but wow such a different take, and lovely!
August 26, 2015 00:52:50 · Reply
Brian English Wow
August 26, 2015 16:05:14 · Reply
Jon Torrey Jr. Kina, that was incredible! Great rendition!!!
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September 14, 2015 15:18:58
Michelle Barry Beautiful song with the band and with an awesome view! 😊
September 14, 2015 19:01:28 · Reply
Jim Nething so lovely, as usual! once again, I fought back tears hearing this! thank you so much! safe travels to you and your lovely band, my dear! love you all! ❤️❤️❤️
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September 28, 2015 17:03:24
Michelle Barry The main thing is you & the band are all okay & in good spirits. I hope you are all keeping positive. I would feel terrible if you are all feeling down. Sending you all positive vibes & virtual hugs. Please update us when you are all home safely! ❤️
September 28, 2015 18:46:47 · Reply
Scott Dixon Be safe Kina.
September 28, 2015 20:22:22 · Reply
Jim Nething this song is beautiful as usual! and I'm so grateful that you and the band are safe and well! while it is so very sad about your unforeseen show cancellations, the number one priority is your safety, sweetheart, and that of your band! missing you all very much and sending my love to all of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ (a heart for each of you) :)
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Bob Cunningham Great music, great location & direction, great camera work, great editing! The only minor issue is lighting: It seems one set of closeups was done just after sunset, during dusk, and the lighting/shadows changed quite a bit when cut together with the other shots. But maybe I'm the only one who noticed...
March 31, 2015 07:27:20 · Reply
Michelle Barry Lovely cover. Nice job Kina & Sam! :D
March 31, 2015 22:00:12 · Reply
AlpineBob Nice! And who were the instrumentalists? Hilltop & studio - they deserve some credit!
April 4, 2015 07:52:32 · Reply