Kimbra Lee Johnson, or just Kimbra, has recently shot up to fame after her collaboration single with Gotye became viral over the past couple of months. Though Somebody That I Used To Know is probably a cult favourite, I've fallen in love with another more upbeat song of hers.
If you have not yet listened to Kimbra's single, Cameo Lover, please stop reading this and scroll down to check out the music video.
I love how she makes a potentially depressing story sound upbeat and happy. If I was mindlessly listening to this single in the background, I would've thought that the song was slightly Katy Perry-esque pop. The music video is equally emotionally-confusing. It looks likes a toned down version of a K-pop music video with the studio set-up, dancing, and abundance of colours. But that's what I like about it.
But as stunning as the original is, I much prefer her acoustic take on the song. She sings with such intensity, and I am completely blown away. It sounds much more romantic played on an acoustic guitar and has a completely different feel from the percussion-heavy original. It truly showcases how amazing her voice is, and how she is so full of talent.
If you have never listened to one of Kimbra's originals, do check out Cameo Lover at the end of this post, or check out her website (http://www.kimbramusic.com/frontpage). If you stare at her long enough, she might blink.
Photo credits to Kimbra.
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