"[Nomi's] gaunt face and sunken eyes reveal the suffering of a dying man. However, at the moment Nomi sings the word “death”, his eyes widen, suddenly infused with vitality and defiance. Through sheer will, Nomi wrestles with the note, refusing to let it defeat him. At the end of this feat, the slight and dignified upward inflection of Nomi’s head indicates to the viewer that he has won."
What Power art thou, Who from below, Hast made me rise, Unwillingly and slow, From beds of everlasting snow! See'st thou not how stiff, And wondrous old, Far unfit to bear the bitter cold. I can scarcely move, Or draw my breath, I can scarcely move, Or draw my breath. Let me, let me, Let me, let me, Freeze again... Let me, let me, Freeze again to death!
I can't be the only person physically bothered by this performance. The guy died months later from AIDS, which becomes painful only weeks after it starts to "hit". This guy is as skinny as a rail, his face looks like its carved out of stone, and the failures of his breathing techniques and the desperation to hang onto the notes like a hero all show a dying man singing about a dying slowly and agonizingly. You just can't write this stuff. My favorite performance of all time, hands down.
I'm considered to be a "tough" person. Not tough as in "fight me, bro!". I mean tough enough to work Hospice for years, do my own beloved grandmother's post mortem care and help load her onto the funeral home stretcher, and not take myself out of the game after burying my own child. I can't watch this entire video without tears running down my cheeks.
This makes me cry, he was dying at the time(it's very clear he wasn't feeling well and he was very fragile), very ill but he was there on stage, giving his last breath to us, thank you Klaus, God bless you.
Well, of course he was dying. We all do, every day. He just was aware of this, in a very intimate way, and just gave his VERY best, knowing it, of course. Best of Kudos!
He's dying, walking with difficulty. He knows that, nobody else knows, singing for the last time, giving all of his astonishing talent, alone in the lights. Every frame breaks my heart : the song itself is wonderful and he sings about his own death. What really makes me cry is the last frame : his eyes are dead, and Klaus Nomi shakes his head, suddenly alive, expressing "I did it".
It's almost too much to watch. You can see the disease taking over, the fragility of Klaus and the careful steps he takes, and hear the pain and longing in the performance. AIDS was a mystery disease at the time, and this song so beautifully reflects the feelings and mood of that time (even if it was written centuries before). All in all...breathtaking.
constantinos schinas AIDS and HIV did not just affect those who did not “treat themselves well,” it also affected people who had blood transfusions or people who came into contact with bodily fluids of those already infected. I feel like you’re kind of targeting LGBT people and those who’s lifestyles are not “common.”
I don't know WHERE I was when Klaus Nomi was performing (oh yeah, Florida--need I say more?) Now I'm a fan, about 38 years after he passed away. Very moving piece and performance.
I see Klaus Nomi had a strong inner drive to perform and sing 'The Cold Song' from Purcell. Though fragile and at the same time a strong man, he wants his audience to know in a very powerful way what is right in front of him. Death! It is showing his courage and vulnerability. In my opinion he is an example for everyone. Live and express yourself with your abilities and creativity. No matter what people might think of you.
why, why a person like Klaus had to die? this life isn´t fair. When he sang this, he maybe was so ill, his breath was difficult, but he was on the stage like a complet artist.
When he ends the song, holding that final note as he sings the word "Death", there is a look on his face that I cannot describe, but sends chills down my spine.
It’s as if he knows how weak he is and how his body is failing him and will end with death yet found the strength to hold the note and finish into applause. Like a swan song.
That expression was to convey his power. Maybe even he wasn't sure he could do it but by the end he is surprised by his own fortitude. Then with his chin held high, he announced to the world that the body may falter but the spirit prevails. Godspeed, Klaus.
This is my favorite performance of Nomi. The anguish and sorrow I see in his eyes... truly, seeing this performance brings me tears of joy and sadness. I believe this was filmed mere months prior to his death. He didn't exude talent, he was just him, being the triumphant, simple man that he was personified in Nomi. A tragic loss to arts and music and the world... If you turn his name 180 clockwise, it reads 'I WON'.
and when you read all about him and realise he is singing about death and being "out in the cold" only shortly before dying of AIDS alone and abandoned by friends who were all to frightened to visit him in the hospital, it makes it the more poignant and touching.... Wearing the collar and make up to hide the Kaposi's sarcoma.... Unforgettable
What Power art thou, Who from below, Hast made me rise, Unwillingly and slow, From beds of everlasting snow! See'st thou not how stiff, And wondrous old, Far unfit to bear the bitter cold. I can scarcely move, Or draw my breath, I can scarcely move, Or draw my breath. Let me, let me, Let me, let me, Freeze again... Let me, let me, Freeze again to death!
This is enough to bring tears to my eyes if I let it. Klaus Nomi is close to death's door. Very thin and frail. But he still had that powerful voice, and it's without a doubt one brilliant performance from Klaus Nomi, who would be gone from us less than eight months later. God rest your soul, Klaus. You are sadly missed but fondly remembered.
I'm not usually an emotional person but whenever i see that performance i can't help but tear up. He was dieing and yet gave his soul away in that performance .
MrRemorseless Wayward Sisters is another fantastic one. Gives me chills. And Dido's lament. But I agree, there is not nearly enough. I do like his pop stuff too, they're quite a bit of fun, but these are my favorites. Just imagine what he would have done, had he the chance . . . And it breaks my heart when I think of him all alone in the end. I'd forgotten the fear of that time. I wish he at least had someone to hold his hand . . . .
This is stunning, powerful and beautiful music... the performance by Klaus Nomi is magnificent and will be meaningful for eternity. Henry Purcell, who died aged 36, was a music genius.
The image of Klaus slowly ascending the stairs to applause, gaunt, with a frilled collar on to cover the lesions on his neck- haunting, and a true contrast to his flamboyant earlier performances. Klaus sings in heaven for the angels now
Avery Reva Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Never heard of him until now. God truly gifted him with a beautiful voice.
Neither did I from a French hooked on his talent , cleverness since 1979 aged 10 , a pioneer, exquisite visionary who silently freezed in excruciating pains
Quite randomly it was the reference to Klaus in the cartoon Venture Brothers that led me to seek him out. Now I regret not doing it sooner. His was a voice like no other. I count myself lucky to have been able to procure his 'Encore' album on vinyl recently. A great album and a great man behind it. May his voice and his spirit live on forever.
With that amazing voice you have to wonder where Klaus would have ended up had he lived. I watched the Nomi Song doc on him, and it looks like he was on the brink of breaking out when he got sick. All of the world is less for his passing.
Absolutely amazing. I'v only just heard about Klaus a few days ago and his music was before my birth but hearing his voice especially during this performance is chilling. What a beautiful set of vocal chords he had!
C'est vrai que les paroles douloureuses du génie du froid dans la bouche de celui qui allait mourir de ce virus monstrueux, c'est poignant jusqu'aux larmes. Le visage de Klaus Nomi est tellement inspiré. Qu'il repose en paix.
+mn19865 well, R.I.P. originally was an acronym for "Requiescat In Pace," Latin for "May he or she begin to rest in peace." Which sounds a bit more like a general wish for their well being after death, rather than a statement, like the shorter "rest in peace" does.
Dernière interprétation sublime et touchante d'un homme mourant et fatigué. Il aura donné le meilleur de lui même jusqu'au bout. Je suis toujours émotive quand je regarde ce vidéo... impossible de rester de glace quand on connait sa vie et son oeuvre. Love Klaus.
What power art thou, who from below Hast made me rise unwillingly and slow From beds of everlasting snow See’st thou not ( how stiff )2) and wondrous old Far unfit to bear the bitter cold, I ( can scarcely move or draw my breath )2) Let me, let me freeze again to death.3)
This breaks my heart!!!! Klaus knew this was his final performance. I believe he chose this song on purpose. He knew that he was terminally ill and he wanted this to be his final public statement.
Astonishing power in this performance and an extraordinary stage presence. Out of this world and quite unique, it seamlessly melds the music of the 17th century and the avant garde of the 1980s. I am totally mesmerised.
That expression was to convey his power. Maybe even he wasn't sure he could do it but by the end he is surprised by his own fortitude. Then with his chin held high, he announced to the world that the body may falter but the spirit prevails. Godspeed, sir.
I am saddened that people can't look past his sexuality... even though it has nothing to do with how devastatingly sincere all of his music is. It's a shame more people in the world aren't like you Klaus, Requiescat in pace.
qu'est-ce que vous m'avez fait rêver Klaus....ce génie du froid a accompagné tant de mes peines adolescentes...puisse ma petite âme brûler pour vous et réchauffer votre éternité...
The Cold Song ,ölümü anlatır ve bence en güzel yorumu Klaus Nomi getirmiştir ,herhalde bir süre sonra öleceğini bildiği için kimse onun gibi hissederek söyleyeyememiştir.
I'm doing this song for my final performance in History of Opera class, and I never realised how hard it is to sing it so slow--I ended up speeding up my song to just under four minutes. This truly is an incredible performance.
There was so much pain and despair in his voice, as if Klaus was singing about his death... He knew that he was already dying... AIDS was already killing him...
This is such an incredibly powerful and sad performance. Around this time, he had new management that separated him from the people that supported him from the beginning and had him, at his sickest, on a grueling schedule. They clearly wanted to wring every drop of performance they could get from him before he died.
I was more than once at the gates to death, had serious illnesses that put me in danger, I also played with my life when I was young because of PSOD, but was finally happy heaven didn't wanted me then! Klaus is one of my favorite singers since youth, and anytime I see this show, and hear his stunning voice, I feel ice flowers growing on my skin, and my blood starts to freeze, a harsh coldness is owerwhelming me! This is so emotional, and thrilling, it's as I die everytime a little with him! One of the best operas, it has songs that you love or hate, and the sad beauty of Klaus Nomi makes him reminded, remembered and finally shows the depth of his mind...i hope I'll live long now, my daughter needs me though, and my beloved wife anyway don't allow me to meet the angels, I agree, I have time, no hurry, and I enjoy all about life😌🙂😔🎶🎵💎🎻🎸🎹
Everything about this performance is perfect. - I was wondering if anyone knows the dates, location, and event where this performance was given? - I have scanned the comments and cannot find any information on when and where this took place. If I have overlooked something, please forgive me. If anyone knows the answer(s) to my inquiry, it would be great to know. - Peace.
Klaus was so before his time. We lost so many wonderful talent to AIDS. What this man might have done with his career and for us all had he lived. May he rest in peace!
Right on the final "death" line, his look starts like he's detached from the performance, introspective. Halfway in, his eyes fleet, glancing, back to performing. There's something in that moment, its tender, pure, mournful.
I have posted here before, but can't watch this video without further sharing of thoughts. This man was so incredible, even on the tinny, ill-suited video technology available and used to record him. This man was a master of voice, this man stood and looked out to us with mysterious demeanor. I wish I could have seen and heard this man. My extreme, sorrowful loss.
This has to be the finest argument for the acceptance of gay people for what they are--simply human beings, here for a short time, wanting all of the same things. This performance makes me cry every time because of its power and dignity, he won indeed, he beat it all, the forces holding him back, encroaching death, the gay bashers, all of it. This is a man refuting the "dying of the light," rising (cue irony) to have his final moment of achievement, he had arrived. How bittersweet.
I just found out about Klaus Nomi, and i wished i did not for i feel a great hole in my heart for knowing the world had someone like this only to lose him way before he was finished with his work. I am so so sad now.....
What a great genius he was. I can see Johnny Depp in the movie version. Someday he will be recognized as the icon of the era. Lady Gaga, eat your heart out.
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"[Nomi's] gaunt face and sunken eyes reveal the suffering of a dying man. However, at the moment Nomi sings the word “death”, his eyes widen, suddenly infused with vitality and defiance. Through sheer will, Nomi wrestles with the note, refusing to let it defeat him. At the end of this feat, the slight and dignified upward inflection of Nomi’s head indicates to the viewer that he has won."
That was beautiful. Thank you!
This man was a miracle.
So much yess!!
What Power art thou,
Who from below,
Hast made me rise,
Unwillingly and slow,
From beds of everlasting snow!
See'st thou not how stiff,
And wondrous old,
Far unfit to bear the bitter cold.
I can scarcely move,
Or draw my breath,
I can scarcely move,
Or draw my breath.
Let me, let me,
Let me, let me,
Freeze again...
Let me, let me,
Freeze again to death!
FUCK
Here is a man dying of AIDS, singing a song about death. It's both beautiful and poignant, such great and sad art. RIP Klaus.
Nomi stealed the show
penalcrack: Someone was especially dumb that day, huh
@penalcrack I was obviously talking about you LMAO
Hahaha asshole
@penalcrack disrespectful. It's the correct word. You have proved yourself unfit to be near a keyboard. Shame on you.
I can't be the only person physically bothered by this performance. The guy died months later from AIDS, which becomes painful only weeks after it starts to "hit". This guy is as skinny as a rail, his face looks like its carved out of stone, and the failures of his breathing techniques and the desperation to hang onto the notes like a hero all show a dying man singing about a dying slowly and agonizingly. You just can't write this stuff. My favorite performance of all time, hands down.
This and Freddie’s last video. Very, very courageous men.
I'm considered to be a "tough" person. Not tough as in "fight me, bro!". I mean tough enough to work Hospice for years, do my own beloved grandmother's post mortem care and help load her onto the funeral home stretcher, and not take myself out of the game after burying my own child. I can't watch this entire video without tears running down my cheeks.
@@virginiaviola5097 Yes, and I'd add David Bowie's astonishing farewell to theirs.
@@fareshajjar1208 Tf dude, not funny at all
@@fareshajjar1208 Fuck you
This makes me cry, he was dying at the time(it's very clear he wasn't feeling well and he was very fragile), very ill but he was there on stage, giving his last breath to us, thank you Klaus, God bless you.
I want to cry myself when I see this. But the way he performed the song is probably what keeps me under control.
Indeed
Well, of course he was dying. We all do, every day. He just was aware of this, in a very intimate way, and just gave his VERY best, knowing it, of course. Best of Kudos!
Me too. RIP, wonderful soul :'(
He's dying, walking with difficulty. He knows that, nobody else knows, singing for the last time, giving all of his astonishing talent, alone in the lights. Every frame breaks my heart : the song itself is wonderful and he sings about his own death. What really makes me cry is the last frame : his eyes are dead, and Klaus Nomi shakes his head, suddenly alive, expressing "I did it".
It's almost too much to watch. You can see the disease taking over, the fragility of Klaus and the careful steps he takes, and hear the pain and longing in the performance. AIDS was a mystery disease at the time, and this song so beautifully reflects the feelings and mood of that time (even if it was written centuries before).
All in all...breathtaking.
@@constantinosschinas4503 how can you develop a virus tho
constantinos schinas AIDS and HIV did not just affect those who did not “treat themselves well,” it also affected people who had blood transfusions or people who came into contact with bodily fluids of those already infected. I feel like you’re kind of targeting LGBT people and those who’s lifestyles are not “common.”
@@constantinosschinas4503 This is so ignorant. Your bigotry is as wrong as your medical theories.
I don't know WHERE I was when Klaus Nomi was performing (oh yeah, Florida--need I say more?) Now I'm a fan, about 38 years after he passed away. Very moving piece and performance.
平沢進...
потрясающий и необыкновенный певец и человек. как жаль что его уже нет. земля потеряла невероятный и неповторимый голос.
After watching this, all other versions of "Cold Song" are meaningless...
agreed...the man was absolutely awesome........................
indeed.
Especially Sting's version
True!
After watching this, all songs are meaningless, this is life dud
I see Klaus Nomi had a strong inner drive to perform and sing 'The Cold Song' from Purcell. Though fragile and at the same time a strong man, he wants his audience to know in a very powerful way what is right in front of him. Death! It is showing his courage and vulnerability. In my opinion he is an example for everyone. Live and express yourself with your abilities and creativity. No matter what people might think of you.
Yes, agree 100 percent
why, why a person like Klaus had to die? this life isn´t fair. When he sang this, he maybe was so ill, his breath was difficult, but he was on the stage like a complet artist.
Arguably the most moving/powerful performance ever. Anyone else have a hard time breathing watching this?? Captivating
It’s weird alright! Lol
When he ends the song, holding that final note as he sings the word "Death", there is a look on his face that I cannot describe, but sends chills down my spine.
It’s as if he knows how weak he is and how his body is failing him and will end with death yet found the strength to hold the note and finish into applause.
Like a swan song.
That expression was to convey his power. Maybe even he wasn't sure he could do it but by the end he is surprised by his own fortitude. Then with his chin held high, he announced to the world that the body may falter but the spirit prevails.
Godspeed, Klaus.
@@UnknownPersononGoogle No "as if".
I weep…
This is my favorite performance of Nomi. The anguish and sorrow I see in his eyes... truly, seeing this performance brings me tears of joy and sadness. I believe this was filmed mere months prior to his death. He didn't exude talent, he was just him, being the triumphant, simple man that he was personified in Nomi. A tragic loss to arts and music and the world... If you turn his name 180 clockwise, it reads 'I WON'.
This is what I call a Swansong! Magnificent!
R.I.P. Klaus Nomi.
Krásné a smutné. Vrchol umění. Hluboce se skláním a děkuji.
平沢進の「COLDSONG」の原曲と聞いたので来ました
こっちも好き
This is the very definition of ART. Pure, emotional and a bit frightening. Nobody today even comes close to this master of his craft.
Great music. You should get out more.
@@jm8691 don't be a douchebage
👏👏Bravo!👏👏
I totally agree, it is very touching..
Matthew 23:10
“Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.”
This is the anthem of this own death. R.I.P. Klaus Nomi
and when you read all about him and realise he is singing about death and being "out in the cold" only shortly before dying of AIDS alone and abandoned by friends who were all to frightened to visit him in the hospital, it makes it the more poignant and touching.... Wearing the collar and make up to hide the Kaposi's sarcoma.... Unforgettable
motovun1961 you talk shit
Purcell himself would had been surprised because the death itself is singing
Thank you
@@grossleg123 you're a bell end and you know it.
drumgold23 brown hatter 😂💩
What Power art thou,
Who from below,
Hast made me rise, Unwillingly and slow,
From beds of everlasting snow! See'st thou not how stiff,
And wondrous old,
Far unfit to bear the bitter cold. I can scarcely move,
Or draw my breath,
I can scarcely move,
Or draw my breath. Let me, let me,
Let me, let me,
Freeze again...
Let me, let me,
Freeze again to death!
tnx
Heh thank you. I legitimately thought he was singing in German. Now seeing the lyrics it makes more sense :')
This is enough to bring tears to my eyes if I let it. Klaus Nomi is close to death's door. Very thin and frail. But he still had that powerful voice, and it's without a doubt one brilliant performance from Klaus Nomi, who would be gone from us less than eight months later. God rest your soul, Klaus. You are sadly missed but fondly remembered.
Spectacular! I cant believe it took me so long to discover him. Rest in peace...
He has such a serious look on his face when he sings "death' like he knows it coming soon and he is not afraid....
RIP Klaus......you were a gem!
I'm not usually an emotional person but whenever i see that performance i can't help but tear up. He was dieing and yet gave his soul away in that performance .
a god
I am glad I am not the only one. This performance always breaks, yet touches my heart. Such a talent we lost.
I really wish he made more music like this. I don't really like his upbeat pop songs. Are there any more songs slow and sad like this that he made?
MrRemorseless Wayward Sisters is another fantastic one. Gives me chills. And Dido's lament. But I agree, there is not nearly enough. I do like his pop stuff too, they're quite a bit of fun, but these are my favorites. Just imagine what he would have done, had he the chance . . . And it breaks my heart when I think of him all alone in the end. I'd forgotten the fear of that time. I wish he at least had someone to hold his hand . . . .
So true about him giving his best ,though he was dying. Now he can sing among the angels.
This is stunning, powerful and beautiful music... the performance by Klaus Nomi is magnificent and will be meaningful for eternity. Henry Purcell, who died aged 36, was a music genius.
The way he defeated the last note is, absolutely amazing!
Love you forever, sweet prince :*
:'(
Kim Lewis I also love him,I can die for him❤❤❤❤❤
Ein Meisterwerk! A masterpiece of art! Danke, Klaus!
The image of Klaus slowly ascending the stairs to applause, gaunt, with a frilled collar on to cover the lesions on his neck- haunting, and a true contrast to his flamboyant earlier performances. Klaus sings in heaven for the angels now
Avery Reva Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Never heard of him until now. God truly gifted him with a beautiful voice.
What does God have to do with anything?
God his voice brings a tear to my eyes.
He makes me feel how the cold is beating him and push to freeze.
Is amazing, it's powerful and soo fragile.
Truly, the most beautiful singing that I've ever heard.
ROGELIO CASTILLO Hmm where the fuck to you live?? That’s like such a weird question lol.
塩の魔人できた人用に
当時のクラウスノミはエイズに冒されていて声も投薬？でギリギリの状態でした
にもかかわらずこの美声 彼のパフォーマーとしての意地と実力にまたスポットが当たると嬉しいですね
教えて頂きありがとうございます(*´ 艸｀)(●´ω`●)
I listened to many versions performed by tenors, baritones and even basses, but I did not find anything better than this one!
Neither did I from a French hooked on his talent , cleverness since 1979 aged 10 , a pioneer, exquisite visionary who silently freezed in excruciating pains
What is this piece and who is the composer?
@@Mister_Listener This is an extract of the opera "King Arthur", composed by Henry Purcell in 1691.
@@jlp8573 thank you so much for the information!
Quite randomly it was the reference to Klaus in the cartoon Venture Brothers that led me to seek him out. Now I regret not doing it sooner. His was a voice like no other. I count myself lucky to have been able to procure his 'Encore' album on vinyl recently. A great album and a great man behind it. May his voice and his spirit live on forever.
Being a aids survivor this cuts deep into my soul on levels I can't even explain.
Bless you!
BITCH, HOW DID YOU SURVIVE AIDS???
@@dontyellatme369 easy take medication
@@dontyellatme369 🤦♂️👌
I love you
A shooting star frozen to death... always visible in the firmament of art... unforgettable...
This is SO amazing. It's like I have a hard time breathing when I listen to this...
+Emma Lindvall Me too! It literally takes my breath away!
4:15, he realises he can do it, despite all the pain, despite everything.. His swansong, soaring out.
Nomi, du bist der meister.
Heartbreaking :-( he is indeed taking his last breaths here, performing one last time for his home Bavarians, which he left as a child.
With that amazing voice you have to wonder where Klaus would have ended up had he lived. I watched the Nomi Song doc on him, and it looks like he was on the brink of breaking out when he got sick. All of the world is less for his passing.
Absolutely amazing. I'v only just heard about Klaus a few days ago and his music was before my birth but hearing his voice especially during this performance is chilling. What a beautiful set of vocal chords he had!
He's amazing, right? I'm so happy to see young people become introduced to the magic of Klaus Nomi.
David Adams He was truly stunning
+Cynn Badd yes... I truly believe he was of another world! Come to us to enlighten us with this.... music... this art! Spirit!
Absolutely! ^_^
What an original and overlooked talent. He deserved more time in the spotlight.
Everyone is talking about how weak he looks and sounds . . . but all I hear/see is a tower of strength and power.
C'est vrai que les paroles douloureuses du génie du froid dans la bouche de celui qui allait mourir de ce virus monstrueux, c'est poignant jusqu'aux larmes. Le visage de Klaus Nomi est tellement inspiré. Qu'il repose en paix.
Rest In Peace, my beautiful angel.
+mn19865 well, R.I.P. originally was an acronym for "Requiescat In Pace," Latin for "May he or she begin to rest in peace."
Which sounds a bit more like a general wish for their well being after death, rather than a statement, like the shorter "rest in peace" does.
What a voice, what a human!
RIP Klaus Nomi.. 😥
One of the most moving performances I have ever seen,Superb and timeless.
no artists give me emotions like Klaus!
Dernière interprétation sublime et touchante d'un homme mourant et fatigué. Il aura donné le meilleur de lui même jusqu'au bout. Je suis toujours émotive quand je regarde ce vidéo... impossible de rester de glace quand on connait sa vie et son oeuvre. Love Klaus.
and I suddenly realize I listen to opera
+M Moriyama well said! This was a genius of a different world!
This is easier to explain listening to than total eclipse.
22.04.2022! Same Man Lol...
Klaus was a Personality same Number us David Bowie oder Freddy Mercury this Quality is lost today
The best version of the Cold Song by a countertenor ever. Bravo!
What power art thou, who from below
Hast made me rise unwillingly and slow
From beds of everlasting snow
See’st thou not ( how stiff )2) and wondrous old
Far unfit to bear the bitter cold,
I ( can scarcely move or draw my breath )2)
Let me, let me freeze again to death.3)
I want this to be played at my funeral.
Mine too!
Pascal Massie mine too with a Queen song called Mother love, the last Freddie’s song
To dark.... and dramatic.
Don’t want to do this to my loved ones.
anyone notice how the harp player looks at him? i wonder if she is crying in the end...probably not though
Brillant! I think my tears melted the cold. What an incredibly gorgeous performance.
One of my absolute favourites! I love Henry Purcell, and I love Klaus Nomi.
This breaks my heart!!!! Klaus knew this was his final performance. I believe he chose this song on purpose. He knew that he was terminally ill and he wanted this to be his final public statement.
This wasn't his final performance this was in December 82, his last performance was April 83, benefit concert.
Such a brilliant man who died way too young. RIP
Astonishing power in this performance and an extraordinary stage presence. Out of this world and quite unique, it seamlessly melds the music of the 17th century and the avant garde of the 1980s. I am totally mesmerised.
Это идеально, перфектно, слишком круто. Это примерно на орбите луны
That expression was to convey his power. Maybe even he wasn't sure he could do it but by the end he is surprised by his own fortitude. Then with his chin held high, he announced to the world that the body may falter but the spirit prevails.
Godspeed, sir.
Wow he sends that terrifying feeling of death through this song... really amazing
He was in so much pain, yet wanted to and gave his audience a true lasting memory; a true artist to the end :')
after so many years.. still I adore you
I am saddened that people can't look past his sexuality... even though it has nothing to do with how devastatingly sincere all of his music is. It's a shame more people in the world aren't like you Klaus,
Requiescat in pace.
Hello from Earth,Klaus. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.
qu'est-ce que vous m'avez fait rêver Klaus....ce génie du froid a accompagné tant de mes peines adolescentes...puisse ma petite âme brûler pour vous et réchauffer votre éternité...
I love your comment. Love you Klaus
Kim Lewis have a nice day my friend.
+Jules BONNOT Et pour moi, lié aussi à la découverte de Sandrine Bonnaire dans A nos amours
c'est certainement la plus belle interpretation de cold song... je joins mon ame a la votre pour honorer cet homme ...
@@julesbonnot7357 Thank you...Klaus forever 💜
The Cold Song ,ölümü anlatır ve bence en güzel yorumu Klaus Nomi getirmiştir ,herhalde bir süre sonra öleceğini bildiği için kimse onun gibi hissederek söyleyeyememiştir.
I'm doing this song for my final performance in History of Opera class, and I never realised how hard it is to sing it so slow--I ended up speeding up my song to just under four minutes. This truly is an incredible performance.
There was so much pain and despair in his voice, as if Klaus was singing about his death... He knew that he was already dying... AIDS was already killing him...
This is such an incredibly powerful and sad performance. Around this time, he had new management that separated him from the people that supported him from the beginning and had him, at his sickest, on a grueling schedule. They clearly wanted to wring every drop of performance they could get from him before he died.
I was more than once at the gates to death, had serious illnesses that put me in danger, I also played with my life when I was young because of PSOD, but was finally happy heaven didn't wanted me then! Klaus is one of my favorite singers since youth, and anytime I see this show, and hear his stunning voice, I feel ice flowers growing on my skin, and my blood starts to freeze, a harsh coldness is owerwhelming me! This is so emotional, and thrilling, it's as I die everytime a little with him! One of the best operas, it has songs that you love or hate, and the sad beauty of Klaus Nomi makes him reminded, remembered and finally shows the depth of his mind...i hope I'll live long now, my daughter needs me though, and my beloved wife anyway don't allow me to meet the angels, I agree, I have time, no hurry, and I enjoy all about life😌🙂😔🎶🎵💎🎻🎸🎹
Una obra de arte!!bellisimo
It,s amazing the man got through the performance and my God the man had fantastic range , he will be missed .
Everything about this performance is perfect. - I was wondering if anyone knows the dates, location, and event where this performance was given? - I have scanned the comments and cannot find any information on when and where this took place. If I have overlooked something, please forgive me. If anyone knows the answer(s) to my inquiry, it would be great to know. - Peace.
+CAnative64 www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html
+Christos Kavousanos thank you so much to post that
Let’s remember that hundreds of thousands of people still die each year from AIDS related illness. Klaus was one of the first..sadly not the last.
Thank you for the video 💖
Une pensée pour Klaus Nomi, une voix unique 😇🕯️
4:01 I love how his voice lowers and ends triumphant.
Klaus was so before his time. We lost so many wonderful talent to AIDS. What this man might have done with his career and for us all had he lived. May he rest in peace!
Right on the final "death" line, his look starts like he's detached from the performance, introspective. Halfway in, his eyes fleet, glancing, back to performing. There's something in that moment, its tender, pure, mournful.
I have posted here before, but can't watch this video without further sharing of thoughts. This man was so incredible, even on the tinny, ill-suited video technology available and used to record him. This man was a master of voice, this man stood and looked out to us with mysterious demeanor. I wish I could have seen and heard this man. My extreme, sorrowful loss.
si o hubiese fallecido creo que hubiera sido el freddie mercury del pop que gran voz tenia, lastima que lo disfrutamos poco
i don't know what to say.. this will and already has affected me.. forever
Still astonishing, wonderful and heartbreaking
Nomi. The man, the legend.
Klaus Nomi - the sad clown from space Opera! Amazing!! Unforgettable!!!
Simply amazing, you "freeze" to watch him perform....
His performance was brilliant, and yet he was quite sick at this time. Not shortly after this appearance, he left us here to freeze to death.
The Artist 🌿
In all its spendor 🖤
This has to be the finest argument for the acceptance of gay people for what they are--simply human beings, here for a short time, wanting all of the same things. This performance makes me cry every time because of its power and dignity, he won indeed, he beat it all, the forces holding him back, encroaching death, the gay bashers, all of it.
This is a man refuting the "dying of the light," rising (cue irony) to have his final moment of achievement, he had arrived. How bittersweet.
This is so powerful. 100 % perfection. He did now that he will die very soon and still give all of his soul anyway.
How could anyone say negative?
I have listened to many different people sing this, they are all second tear to this performance.
I just found out about Klaus Nomi, and i wished i did not for i feel a great hole in my heart for knowing the world had someone like this only to lose him way before he was finished with his work. I am so so sad now.....
What a great genius he was. I can see Johnny Depp in the movie version. Someday he will be recognized as the icon of the era. Lady Gaga, eat your heart out.
53 people have no musical taste.... how could they dislike this?