Gordi - Live at Sydney Opera House | Digital Season

Australian folk-pop singer and producer Gordi is set to play her official international album launch show for her latest record, Our Two Skins, out this Friday 26 June. Performing a full set with her four-piece band, this special one-off event will be Gordi's debut Opera House performance, streamed live from the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage.

Our Two Skins chronicles the intense and impossible time Gordi spent renegotiating who she is and how she fits in the world. The writing of the album began after a nervous breakdown while pacing around an Etihad flight from Australia to Europe in late 2017. Sophie Payten, known professionally as Gordi, had finished exams to earn a medical degree and after trading her “nice, safe relationship” for a new one, she began coming to terms with a new truth in her identity. That identity struggle and her new relationship, which played out against the backdrop of the marriage equality plebiscite in Australia.

Gordi's versatility as a musician combined with her open and disarming disposition have helped establish her as an in-demand collaborator. Payten has collaborated with artists including Bon Iver, Alex Somers, Julien Baker, The Tallest Man On Earth, Asgeir, Fleet Foxes and many more, helping shape her artistic voice.

SET LIST
Opening Title 00:00
Aeroplane Bathrooms 01:36
Volcanic 07:57
On My Side 11:25
Can We Work It Out 16:16
Extraordinary Life 20:56
Heaven I Know 26:16
Sandwiches 32:51
Unready 37:47
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[SydneyOperaHouse]

Get lost in the melodies and disarming vocals in this stunning performance from our Digital Stage. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe to our channel soh.online/subscribe

[mmilesgo]

She always makes my day, especially with “heaven I know”. ❤❤❤

[BigBeeBeeSting]

First time listener to Gordi and all I can say is we are so blessed with the creative talent coming through right now. Good on you SOH for giving this fabulous Gordi the attention she so richly deserves.

[mariosalinas]

"Heaven I know" is a song that moves you from the first second. Extraordinary all the performance!

[mikelosier]

Hey i gotta say this is a fantastic concert, great one to sip a scotch and just chill. Thank you!!

[meb]

So beautiful just discovered Gordi absolutely breathtaking. Hadnt it been for TWD i wouldnt have even known who she was. 💗💗💗💗💗. So talented i want more of Gordi!

[JeffLeeBoston]

Extraordinary performance, remarkable band, iconic venue. This fills me with hope and good feelings! Thank you very much Gordi and Sydney Opera House from Massachusetts!

[vancekershaw]

Gordi is the greatest artist in the world thank you Gordi 😊

[davidbentley]

Fortunate to see this lady twice in the UK. Fantastic live performer.

[seenINsoul]

from other side of the world the warmest appreciation Sydney Opera House and Gordi for the precious gift <3

[kevinsweeney]

Loved the performance! Great energy and powerful emotive songs. I really liked the live arrangements and the clarity of your voice and piano. Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

[carolswain]

gorgeous delicious band wonderful words

[paulmanno]

Had to watch it again! ... What a performance!

[thewombats]

What an artist! Chills everywhere... Top!!!

[cricketclub_uea]

Hoping she tours the UK next year. Need to see her live. Great performance.

[DiegoRodriguez-npop]

Following from México. A few hours after but thrilled with your amazing performance! Album of the year! Thanks and keep going!!! Hope to see you in México some day!

[patricenz]

And now I'm about to see you live at the Opera House 2022

[petitindi]

necesito que vengas a España y nos das un buen momento de musica en Barcelona

[richardrosengarten]

What an amazing rendition of On My Side!

[didierrenard]

Thank you so much for this sharing on youtube. Brilliant performance from Gordi and her band !