Link to our Facebook
Link to our Instagram
Link to our TikTok

Live Review: WATCH: The xx 'I Miss You' (Beyonce Cover)

19 February 2013 | 1:30 pm | Tom Hutchins

Whilst we're on the subject of Valentines Day, it looks like we forgot a present that was sent to us (aka everyone) from all around lovlies - The xx.

url

Whilst we're on the subject of Valentines Day, it looks like we forgot a present that was sent to us (aka everyone) from all around lovlies - THE XX.

Whilst you were off smooching your partner or attempting to pick up at some terrible Valentines Day club night or even wallowing in self-pity. The xx were busy uploading a special video for all their beloved fans who would probably give up their date for one night alone with the British triplet.

Plug into the latest music with our FREE weekly newsletter

The video is a live performance of Beyonce's 'I Miss You', recorded in Austin, Texas on the 12th Feb. The original is a heartfelt 'show your skin' kind of deal, which probably isn't too surprising considering it was first penned for the pop superstar by the sometimes-love-torn, Frank Ocean. It's a painful account into love, one that builds upon opening calmness into layers of intensified screams.

The xx however, have stripped the song back to it's core - transforming it into a beautiful whispering ballad. As a duet, both Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim intertwine the powerful vocals with melancholic guitars. It's pretty common for a creation from these guys - but it doesn't mean it's not beautiful.

A cover should bring out a new life within a track, and that is exactly what The xx have done with 'I Miss You'. And for those of you lucky enough to get tickets to their upcoming Australian tour - maybe you should look out for this one in their setlists...

Words by Tom Hutchins