Caroline Polachek is an American singer best known for her work as a solo singer-songwriter and producer. She was also one half of the indie duo Chairlift. A few days ago, the artist took to Paris’ Musée de l’Orangerie to perform “True Love Waits” live. The original “True Love Waits” is from Radiohead’s 2016 A Moon Shaped Pod album. It has joy, sorrow, and selflessness all wrapped into one.
The initial line hits differently as Polachek stands in front of one of Claude Monet’s The Water Lilies. Her voice was delicate and emotive. I’ll drown my beliefs (to have your babies)
Whereas the original was piano-heavy, the background music to this one cover has a bold synth, which undulates throughout. The singer posted the following caption on Instagram, comparing Monet and the song:
“True Love Waits, like the Water Lilies, has undergone decades of versions and distillations, through time, loss, and perseverance”. -Polachek
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