Chandelier

Dearest Nick,

Today, you released the video for your cover of 'Chandelier' by Sia. I only listened to the song when I discovered that you would be covering it. And I like the original. It's edgy and different. However, your cover has done things to me and made me feel things that I haven't felt in a VERY long time. And no song has ever made me feel like this, cover or original.  Now, on your Patreon page, I have stated that I could not describe what I was feeling because your cover is that amazing and that powerful. That rings true. But maybe this will help me figure out exactly what I'm feeling 100% and why it is you and your cover that is bringing these emotions out of me. Even now, I'm just listening to the song and I'm feeling things I haven't felt in a long time.

Nick your cover is haunting and I mean that in the best sense of the word. You can't listen to it and not get chills down your spine. It really takes ahold of you, digs deep into your soul, and does not let go. You sort of find yourself finding that the song, although it deals with the subject of alcoholism, can be applied to any addictive behavior. I've come to understand that the emotions I'm feeling are the emotions I felt when I finally walked away from a terrible, abusive relationship that was wrecking my life. I find that the emotions I'm feeling now are the ones I felt when I finally understand that certain behaviors of mine were completely destroying me and that I wouldn't be alive much longer if I let these terrible addictions control me. Now I'm not telling you this to gain sympathy from you, I don't want that. This is just how I feel and what I'm starting to understand about the emotions that I feel when I listen to this cover and the ones I feel when I watch the video.

 With your version, I can step back from the original meaning of the song and see how much it can apply to other addictions, ones that some people may or may not think about. The passion, the sureness, and the conviction with which you sing in this song proves not only how versatile your voice and your stylistic choices for songs is, but how much you love to sing. You bring forth emotions that are incredibly powerful. In the video, your face is what really helps set forth the tone of the song. You can see yourself expressing the feelings that power the song and it's subtle and simplistic, but they are there. And I cannot help but be moved by your facial expressions and your emotions behind it.

Well done Nick Pitera. I bow to you and your ability to use your gift to make people feel powerful emotions that they otherwise may or may not feel. I bow to you and your ability to use your gift to make people feel alive, even with something that is dark and hauntingly beautiful.

<3 <3 <3,

Sierra Nicole Stevens (MrsBillieJean21)

P.S: For the readers who do not know what video I am speaking of, here is a link to it: http://youtu.be/JJ-qJ1lFWB4