Julia Holter: Hello Stranger

We met up with Julia Holter during her recent tour and got a track down on film during her soundcheck. Her latest record, the excellent 'Loud City Song', is out now via Domino.

In her band was:

Andrew Tholl, violin
Chris Votek, cello
Danny Meyer, saxophone
Corey Fogel, drums

[donaldbossert]

SO GLAD I STUMBLED APOND THIS COVER OF THE OLD CLASSIC, SO CALMING,

[threeinfinity]

It feels like I'm in heaven when I listen to this. A great version of a perfect song.

[sombrereroloco]

It reminds me of the boy I loved, and that he loves me, now he's a stranger. So Beautiful
I remember This song makes me cry, it's so beautiful, she sings beautiful, and transmits with her song, that sensation and feeling of depth, .
Of all his songs, this is the one I like the most, the violin is perfect, the tone, everything transports you to a state of peace, melancholy, spirituality.
The melody is so deep and beautiful, it reminds me of the person I loved, and in the end you're left with nothing, only with yourself, to live in life, this song I hear it every morning as I walk through the woods by the lake being reflected by the rays of the sun, beautiful morning, melancholy, loneliness, sadness, beautiful deep song, makes you cry, makes you travel, you feel alive to breathe the fresh air, close your eyes and imagine your perfect life with the person you love most it is no longer
The person you love is a complete stranger
Hello stranger

[brookeinspired]

My boyfriend and I listen to this driving the coast of northern California 1 hwy this song is beautiful ❤️🥰 gives me chills

[mefly]

Damn--what a superior version of this song!

[allofeem]

Dear Julia & Bowlegs,
I have always loved this magical song. Stripped of the beat, as you have done here, leaves the pure emotion of the song which is spectacular and powerful. Songs like this are a gift. There's no way a songwriter can make this happen on their own, a perfect combination of melody, lyrics, and the inflections given during the performance. Brought back tears, and I've heard this piece hundreds of times. Thank you, so very much.

[philbrook]

Never has someone sounded so sad as they sing about how happy they are. Perfect interpretation of the song.

[deeliciousplum]

What a stunning performance. I love the space which the musicians have created for Julia's voice to unfurl and soar within.

[DanielJohnson]

Beautiful rendition of the original.  Thank you.

[barbozageraldo]

Just superb!!!
Great voice ... Great performance ... Great musicians!
Barbara Lewis will feel so proud for this performance ... for sure!

[kerryt]

This is breathtaking, yet even more incredible is her "studio version" of this same song, "Hello Stranger" which she presents on her CD "Loud City Song." On the album version, there are "soft echoes" of her voice singing the backing harmony and chorus in the background. It is stunning.

[ZackyDog]

It's refreshing when a young artist does an "old" classic like this. It's a sweet (and a little melancholy) rendition.

[paulrooke]

Amazing piece of music. Stumbled on it by accident - 10/10

[flannerydiehl]

The last time we saw her in Scottsdale, AZ, she had every kind of loud instrument on stage, incl bagpipes. I asked her out loud "Why?" She just laughed and we left. I have ear damage and hyperacusis now so I guess 2 songs was it for life, for our Julia Holter Experience. Was hoping for "Hello Stranger".

[whotoinfinity]

Can't get enough of this... I'm back again...

[stevesomodi]

Just discovered this version of this classic song, never heard of Julia before. Ist time I listened to it, I thought it to slow, the 2nd time the voice just floored me. The 3rd time, OMG!

[kellyj.azania]

Just when I thought this song couldn't be more sublime.

[Charente]

What an assured performance.  A steely sure voice but, with real emotion and a gorgeous arrangement of this song.  Well done Julia!

[gizmoalexander]

I think I just found my new favorite musician! This arrangement is beautiful!

[andrewb]

kudos to the sound techs (and the band, needless to say), this sounds spectacular