So, I was gonna tell you all about this.
But then someone who had gotten the whole thing on his phone friended me on facebook and threw it up on there (ew. threw it up. just thought I’d point that little gem out).
And if pictures are worth a thousand words, then I can only imagine what a video is worth. Maybe a whole flippin’ blog post, actually.
But, this is a bit of serendipity that happened on the subway, coming home from capoeira, yoga, and grocery shopping. It just proves that some pretty good moments lay buried among the mundane all the time. We just got to be open to them, is the thing.
saw this video up on tumblr- just wanted to comment an day that your music was amazing! loved the song and uke girl, keep it up!
This made me so happy. You are fantastic. Thank you!
Had to watch it one last time before bed…almost 200,000 views in one day! I predict 1,000,000 before the weekend is over. Congratulations!
Don’t get so excited. 175000 of those views were me.
I’m an instant fan! I really wish I could have witnessed this magical subway gift unfold!
Fun performance! Cheers from San Francisco!
heyy, your spontaneous jam session is soo cool…
its very nice to see, i smiled everytime i watched it.
all the best from your instant fan in Malaysia
Hello! Just wanted you to know that my friends and I enjoyed your music greatly! If you recorded that song, let me know? I’d love to pick up a copy.
Thank you for this! It made my day yesterday, and I’ve had your song stuck in my head all night. I hope very good things come to you as a result (ie. record deal??), as it is clear you have a great talent and stunning personality.
All the best, from Florida!
… ew, that smiley turned into kind of a creepy face … lol
Thanks, for the reminder that beauty and creativity re everywhere!
Loved the song! Where can I listen to a better recording of it?
Thanks
This is absolutely awesome and amazing!!!!!!
Listening all the way in Australia
T watched this this morning and have been playing it ALL day! You are awesome!!!
Just stumble into this song and discovered your site.
You are very tallented and pretty.
Love you voice going to share your songs with a lot of people.
That was fun! Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us!
Wow – that was tremendous! Thanks for the late Christmas gift, not only for the music but also for the reminder that the world would be such a better place if there were more fleeting moments, such as this, of simple sharing and happiness. Best wishes to you (and your musical partner).
I’m telling you 2012 WILL BE AWESOME
Absolutely fantastic performance. Very warm. Amazing voice, and amazing song. Good Luck.
This made me smile so wide it hurt and miss new york so much I laughed while I cried. Thank you. Thank you for being open to the good moments. And New York? I’ll be home as soon as I can.
Loved it!!
Just Saw the video. Amazing! Thanks!
Like I said on your Switerland post, great and wonderful things are in your future. You are blowing up nationwide. Enjoy the ride. Your music is spectacular. Now everyone knows it. Best of luck!
Like I said on your Switerland post, great and wonderful things are in your future. Enjoy the ride. Your music is spectacular. Now everyone knows it. Best of luck!
Sorry about the double post.
I can not get that song out my head. That was good stuff and I see good things for you in the future. That was off the chain!
Thank you!
So impressed with you, your music, your writing, your spirit and your sense of humor. I posted on your YouTube (as BardosBoy) and have posted your vid on my FB at Facebook.com/GREATrelationships –feel free to friend if you wanna see comments).
Anyway, just wanted to express my appreciation from the slow-paced heart of Utah-ville to the fast-paced center of NYC that your music and spirit are bringing people together (I agree that is a lovely word–my life’s work is all about relationships) as I showed my wife your vid this morning as we relaxed in bed and I’m going downstairs in a moment to show it to my daughter. Other parents besides yours do indeed like your music.
I’m sure they are so proud of you, as I am of my self-taught guitar playing daughty. Thank you for putting yourself out there so simply and authentically. Many blessings and much peace to you.
I saw this video yesterday could not get song out of my head. Jessica you are so talented my 5 yr olds loves your singing . where can i get a copy of your music?.
Jessica, I watched your wonderful, heartwarming “Ain’t My Friend” subway video from here in Beijing. If you have some Chinese-speaking friends there in my hometown of NYC, see if you can upload to Youku (the Chinese You Tube, http://www.youku.com/), as You Tube is blocked here in the Middle Kingdom. I think you would do very well this side of the Pacific. I know I would like to introduce your music to my students here in Beijing!
I hope you don’t mind, but I want to put in a plug for another band I “discovered” soon before moving to China. Originally from Lafayette, LA, they are now in Nashville. Here’s a link to one of their songs, recorded at Connolly’s, there in the City. Like you, they are, at least for the moment, flying slightly under the radar. And, like you, they reach out to others.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMUM4_Wu6o
Wishing you all the best with your writing and music! You have a gift.
Thank you so much, Peter–I’m gonna look into this. Maybe talk to matt, the awesome guy who caught the whole thing on film–about it. How sad that YouTube is blocked over there! And thank you for reaching out with such kindness! All the best to you:)
Your voice is AMAZING!!!!!! I’m hooked on the video to say the least! I even downloaded it to my ipod!! You have a great talent, keep it up girl! Stay blessed!
Damn, watched the clip from GDNY, impressed, thought when whatever his name said something about sounding like a duet, he was going to bash you about Quoom1 not being around. That 4/3 added a lot to it. Anyway, you have it in you, so just follow that road and you will be fine.
Absolutely beautiful. inside and out. love it. The world is not yet summoned to infinite DOOOM!!
I found you through Momma-D’s website as she blogged about you the other day. She wrote such an amazing piece about you, and I checked out the you tube video. Absolutely amazing, such pure talent you have! I shared the video with my 13 year old daughter, and she was blown away by your talent. Your inspiration, your motivation and belief is what she said about you. You impacted my daughter, and I am so thankful! We hope to follow you from now on! Best of luck, and would love to hear from you.
Brigitte
Beautiful. Thank you.
love this performance, you have an amazing voice