While some fans scratched their heads at the idea of Skylar Grey, whose previous credits include songs for Eminem, Dr. Dre, Zedd, and Rihanna, working with a band like Motionless In White, a recent clip of her solo performance of the song "R.I.P." has put a hushing finger to the mouths of those skeptics.
At an intimate private event, Grey sang the song solo, accompanied only by a piano. Her powerful voice helps to cement the emotional weight of the track, casting a spell on the listener. This marked the first time the song had been performed live, beating out the band's rendition, which will no doubt feature in their setlist for the upcoming Sweat And Blood Tour.
If anything, it gives further credence to the need for a Motion Picture Collection version of the song, though it has since received a vocals-only treatment.
Check out the clip of Grey's performance below:
@skylargreyofficial Sang this live for the first time last night… had so much fucking fun 🪦 #MotionlessInWhite #RIP #liveperformance
♬ original sound - Skylar Grey - Skylar Grey
Decades, Motionless In White's new album, drops next Friday, July 17th, via Roadrunner Records. In addition to "R.I.P.," the singles from the record have included "Playing God" featuring Corey Taylor and "Afraid Of The Dark." All three singles have topped the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs charts, marking a rare threepeat for the Scranton-based band.
