A teen delivers a beautiful cover of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ in a crowded street, and passersby are stunned. Karolina Protsenko’s cover is absolutely beautiful. Play the video to hear it.
The 16-year-old, known for her proficient violin skills, traded her instrument for a microphone for this cover. She shares lots of covers on her YouTube channels, and her violin cover of “Pirates Of The Caribbean” has garnered nearly 4 million views. It turns out she’s just as talented at singing as she is at playing the violin.
The young girl was born in Ukraine before moving to America. Some of her other violin covers are Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions,’ The Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout,’ and Alphaville’s ‘Forever Young.’ Some of her other voice covers are ‘What Was I Made For,’ ‘Stand By Me,’ and ‘Put Your Records On.’ Her parents and little brother also occasionally perform with her.
Karolina’s mother, Ella Protsenko, accompanies her on the piano as she sings ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’ As Karolina sang the words, many people stopped to hear her voice. A little girl and an old woman even danced in front of her as she sang, which is an excellent compliment to any singer.
Some of the words from the song, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ are:
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
It’s a beautiful song about selflessness and support for loved ones. The word imagery is even more powerful than “a shoulder to lean on.” It implies that there is nothing more important than being there for a friend or loved one.
It’s easy to see that Karolina is tremendously talented and has a bright future in the music space. After you listen to this cover, you’ll return to it to hear it again.