Finneas and Kacey Musgraves teamed up for an acoustic duet of Giver / Taker. It was recorded live in Nashville. The collaboration surprised many fans and music lovers, which is evident from their reactions across social media platforms.
Rolling Stone reports that the performance was part of Finneas' Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP. It was released on Monday. The two artists are known for their individual musical genres and artistry. However, they seemingly found common ground in the relatively mellow track, which was originally featured on Kacey Musgraves' 2024 album Deeper Well.
The duet is part of a three-track bundle that Finneas recorded specifically for Apple Music, reports suggest. Titled Apple Music Nashville Sessions, the EP also includes new acoustic renditions of Starf*cker and Same Old Story, songs from Finneas' sophomore solo album For Cryin' Out Loud!. It was released in October 2024. Both tracks received notable attention from fans and enthusiasts.
Watch Finneas and Kacey Musgraves' performance of Giver / Taker below:
The YouTube video's description box read:
"FINNEAS partners with Kacey Musgrave on a unique rendition of ”Giver / Taker" for Apple Music Sessions. Listen to the full performance, including "S********r" on Apple Music."
Fans react to Finneas and Kacey Musgraves' Giver / Taker duet
Fans were notably quick to gather in the comment section of the YouTube video as they shared reactions over the duo's performance:
"Finneas showcasing the subtle range and versatility," declared a fan.
"Kacey's voice, my God. Every time I listen to it, I get bolted the same way I did the very first time I listened to her. What a talent, man!" penned another.
"Finneas sounded great and well, Kacey's voice was angelic as always, she's so talented and beautiful, I love all her music. Kacey's music is a huuuge part of the soundtrack of my life and will forever be like that, i'm in love with her voice and all her albums," opined a third.
"Wow. These two need to make more beautiful music together. This duet is truly wonderful! Love the vocal tones, harmonies & stripped back acoustic guitars. More please!" expressed a fourth.
"If this doesn't prove how much as an amazing muscian Finneas really is. He can collaboate with quite lierally anyone and make it his and theis all over againr. Kudos :)" noted a fifth.
Others also chimed in:
"..ok, i was sold when that harmony vocal hits...pretty song in general, but that harmony hits," commented a netizen.
"Kacey Musgraves music heals my soul. Also love that Fineas tweaked her lyrics in the perspective of the romantic partner," shared another.
"Wow!! What a collab. Didn’t expect this at all and I love it!! FINNEAS…sir…what more can you do?" penned a third.
The Apple Music Nashville Sessions series was launched in 2022. It usually features artists in an unplugged setting. Previous participants include Koe Wetzel, Anne Wilson, and the Turnpike Troubadours.
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