Noah45’s Honest Intimacy: A Soulful Rework of Billie Eilish’s Existential Ballad
@Noah45 delivers a subtle, intimate vocal performance. His voice is quietly bared—every word radiates controlled introspection. Although he stumbles on the verge of pitch precision now and then, that interjection and unrestrained emotion bring on character and authenticity, fitting for the reflective tone of the song.
The cover is stripped down: soft piano chords, ambient textures, and lightly brushed pad/drums. This is minimalistic underlay that centers Noah45's voice and the emotional core of the song. He wisely steers clear of overdubbing or production tricks to let listeners feel the up-close-and-personal intimacy.
One of the underrated standouts is the considerate dynamic decision-making—streamlining almost everything on principal lines ("If I was made for love…"), crafting little but delicious crescendos to heighten the emotional words.
✨ Style Adaptation & Emotional Connection
Noah45 adds warm soulfulness and a touch of R&B sensitivity, only straying just slightly from Billie's otherworldly, lustful sense. It grounds the song. It grounds the song and personalizes it—like a friend sitting and thinking out loud in song and not some performance out of the body.
There's just such a deep emotional connection in his language and breathing. Some of the lines sound like they actually are spoken so truthfully—like he's accessing his own quest for belonging and purpose. That authenticity is the defining characteristic of a great cover.
As a Vibes / Web3 new-comer, Noah45's is also sincere and earnest-looking a performance—he is not attempting to be provocative or trendy. The aesthetic is fitting with the decentralized, collective spirit: plain, honest, and more interested in sharing than showing off. If Web3 music is going to be about trust and emotional vulnerability, he gets it right.
Noah45's "What Was I Made For?" cover is a soulful, stripped, and emotionally naked version. It plays on the introspection in the song and makes it real—transferring fresh, soulful air to Billie Eilish's original. As an entry for Vibes' contest, it's a solid one that gives greater importance to vocal warmth and storytelling.
If he continues to refine his pitch control and gradually expand his arrangement palette—while keeping that raw honesty intact—I’d love to hear more from him in future rounds. Given the emotional connection here, I’d rate this cover a solid 8/10. It's an authentic, resonant ballad with real feeling.