Dancing On My Own - Cello + Piano Cover (Brooklyn Duo)

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Dancing On My Own, originally by Robyn, arranged and performed live on cello and piano by Brooklyn Duo.

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Hi guys! We hope you like our version of Robyn's iconic pop anthem, Dancing On My Own! When Calum Scott's cover came out a few years ago, it reminded us how amazing this song was (well, it reminded me, Marnie...Patrick isn't so up on his Swedish pop!), and showed how pretty the song could be in a stripped-down, acoustic version. Pentatonix also has an amazing cover of it. Hope you enjoy, and give it a thumbs up if you do! ❤️️

Brooklyn Duo:
Marnie Laird, piano
Patrick Laird, cello

Brooklyn Duo uses Earthworks microphones.

LYRICS:

Somebody said you got a new friend
Does she love you better than I can?
There's a big black sky over my town
I know where you're at, I bet she's around
And yeah, I know it's stupid
But I just gotta see it for myself
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh oh oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
I keep dancing on my own
I'm just wanna dance all night
And I'm all messed up, I'm so out of line, yeah
Stilettos and broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles
And I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh
And I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
I keep dancing on my own
And oh no
So far away but still so near
The lights come up, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here
I just came to say goodbye
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
And I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
I keep dancing on my own
And oh no
Sit down in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh no
And I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh no
And I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
I keep dancing on my own
So far away, but still so near
The lights come up, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here

BROOKLYN DUO BIO:

Founded in 2014, Brooklyn Duo has quickly established itself as one of today’s most successful classical crossover ensembles. Through its creative arrangements and live video performances, the piano and cello duo has garnered a huge following, with over 750,000 YouTube subscribers, and over 150 million streams annually on platforms such as Spotify and Pandora Radio.

In 2014, on a whim, the couple arranged and recorded two pop covers and released them on YouTube. Shakira noticed the duo’s cover of her song Empire and promoted it to her 130 million-plus fan base, saying: “We're loving Brooklyn Duo's piano/cello cover of Empire! Great work guys." The boost that resulted from that exposure and the positive response they were getting on YouTube encouraged the couple to continue creating videos.

Since then, Marnie and Patrick have released over 90 videos on their Brooklyn Duo YouTube channel and 8 albums of covers, spanning artists from The Beatles to Metallica to Taylor Swift (who also tweeted about them, saying their cover of her song “Blank Space” sounded "like a song people should walk down the aisle to"). In 2016, the couple started a second YouTube channel, Brooklyn Classical, with the goal of introducing classical music to a larger audience. On this channel, Marnie and Patrick showcase high quality, live performances of classical music. Brooklyn Classical often hosts high-profile guest artists, including the world-renowned Dover and Escher string quartets and percussionist Ivan Trevino.

In 2017, Marnie and Patrick partnered with Carnegie Hall and Ensemble Connect, a collective of some of the best young musicians in the U.S., to produce a cover of a-ha’s “Take On Me”. The video went viral and garnered millions of views in just a few months. Popular classical music stations Classic FM and WQXR regularly share Brooklyn Duo’s music on their social media pages, with Classic FM calling the duo “masters of the artfully planned pop cover.” Their covers have also been used on several television shows, including Grey's Anatomy and Pretty Little Liars.

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[BrooklynDuo]

Hi guys! We hope you like our version of Robyn's iconic pop anthem, Dancing On My Own! When Calum Scott's cover came out a few years ago, it reminded us how amazing this song was (well, it reminded me, Marnie...Patrick isn't so up on his Swedish pop!), and showed how pretty the song could be in a stripped-down, acoustic version. Pentatonix also has an amazing cover of it. Hope you enjoy, and give it a thumbs up if you do! ❤️️

[emiliemartin]

your version of dancing on my own will be our first music for the opening ball of our wedding. Thank you for this wonderful gift.

[zafarsyed]

I put this on loop, lose myself in the transitions between piano and cello, then cello and piano... fall asleep within 20 minutes. Some of the best sleep the past 2 weeks (late Sept '22) compared to the past 2 plus years.
Thank you!

[ubermatten]

I think a lot of people connected with Calum Scott's cover, and I loved your take on it. This song was meant to be played on cello and piano. Thank you for another wonderful rendition!

[weikiangkoh]

This cover is really spot on! Brings back memories of sitting in the long bus journey home in the rain listening to Robyn’s original version.

[Ale_Ferraro]

Your grace and skill is disarming ... you are really a beautiful couple and the serenity you spread is pure magic! Thanks to your powerful music you can spread joy in the world and there is nothing more noble! Piano and Cello always come together in your music, but when it happens that your eyes meet, something magical happens. You along Taylor have changed my day. A huge thank you.

[peter_alberti]

I think I just heard this on Bridgerton season 2? Lovely cover

[jones]

Found Brooklyn Duo by chance, absolutely amazing.

[brianfrancishume]

This cover is one of my favorite renditions of this song. Beautiful. Grace to you both.

[saralopes]

É disso que o mundo precisa, de músicos talentosos e que tocam com a alma, parabens ganharam mais uma fã Brasileira!❤

That's what the world needs, talented musicians who play with their soul, congratulations won another Brazilian fan! ❤

[Msladyface]

I didn’t think a wordless cover could still make me cry... beautiful!

[marysheerin]

A lovely arrangement Marnie & Patrick. Great harmonies - I especially love around 2.30 .... and 3.00; BUT I love it all. And
thank you Marnie / Patrick for introducing me to this new piece! And say Hi to Emmie from me and Ireland; I'm sure she is
enjoying this new arrangement --- All best and love from Mary, Dublin, Ireland xx

[jatzbethstappen]

Thank you for every single note you play.

[nonamemr]

May God bless you two with abundant happiness ❤️❤️my soul is blessed to hear this incredible cover❤️🙏🙏

[nikkilynn]

You two are absolutely breathtaking together. Holy cow. Love all your music ❤ I look forward to watching them.

[mattyparker]

Always a pleasure to hear you guys. Even more of a pleasure to hear you regularly on Scala Radio, a new radio station in the UK. A distinctive sound every time!

[marcelopitella]

You, guys, are just AMAZING!!! Thanks you so much for sharing with the world your blessed talent. May God be always with you.

[dvoraklover]

I don’t know which I like best...eyes closed 🎧 on; or watching your performances & seeing the intimate interaction between the pair of you. Either way, I’m enormously entertained and transported somewhere exquisite.
Thank you BD

[julianquintana]

What a beautiful you both play those instruments. Congratulations!!!!

[jamiestarr]

Really enjoy how you 2 get sucked in to how your playing together. It’s really a joy to watch. Love all your covers it’s amazing.