Can we have word on symbolism of this video? I find the abstraction of the video to be just the right amount for something like this. My view: the start of the video starts with a quote about critics and the arena. Then The Lovers appear and beautiful dance in the arena. The crowd doesn't care, they look bored, and are not interested. The Warriors who were in the crowd are now those in the arena, fighting. Crowd goes wild with excitement, they don't care about the beautiful dance, but they love the fight to the death, they cheer. The Mother, cheering for the fight, is now the one in their place, in the arena. She and her daughter are being attacked for being different (they are the only ones wearing horns). At the end, everyone sees them self. They are the crowd. And when they realize that, The Lovers continue to dance, fighters drop swords and do capoeira, and I am not sure what exactly The Mother does. A strong message about how people care less about the truly beautiful things in this world. How we care more about brutality, war, pain, and we are eager to judge and change others. BUT when we are in the place of the ones being judged, then we blame the society, the crowd. But we are that society, we are that crowd, if each of us would change themselves, stop trying to hurt others, and stop being such hypocrites, everyone life would be so much easier, and we could commit to more important things in this life.
Actually...no. :) I think there is more about the ending. The Lovers represent Love. When you do what you truly love something beautiful comes from it (the dance, Lindsay really did awesome!). And even if no one cares, if there is no one to see, YOU should do what YOU love. The Warriors represent aggressive energy. Energy that we all have inside of us, biologically imprinted. But when they see themselves, sitting next to each-other, like brothers, it is shown that energy should not be used against ourselves. But on the other hand we should not try to 'turn it off'. But use that aggressive energy and focus it to make something, and as an example capoeira is a mix of dance and fighting. The Mother represents nurturing energy, doing everything to protect her child. But when she sees themselves in the crowd, she realizes that she is not doing enough. She is protecting her child from the effects, but not from the cause, since her daughter is still sitting in the arena. And then she takes her hand, and lead her out of the arena, that round thingie is the only exit out of it in the video. So, maybe something along these lines: Do what you Love, do what you Will. (but try to understand those terms Love and Will in a much broader sense). Don't care about others, about neigh-sayers, dance even when no one is watching but yourself. Accept yourself. We all know that aggressivity is marked as something bad and we are always trying to 'kill' that part of us. BUT, look at the world? For society that speaks so loudly about aggressivity , we are doing the exact opposite of that. Maybe that is the reason of Mad Max theme in the video. Like a pipe with running water out of it. We are trying to stop the water, but it just spills everywhere. If we are to accept that, as part of ourself, maybe we can focus it. And instead of water spilling everywhere, maybe we can attach a hose and redirect it to water some plants :) And the most important thing. Lets not teach our kids the same patterns of behavior we were taught. It is clearly not working. Take the children our of the arena, and lets try some other approach, because the current one got us to a not so great place.
Ivan M, you have some wise words and I hope you have more reads and likes of your comments! Thank you for them. You actually explained a few things that I didn't understand. = ]
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Well said exactly she is the music between her many talents with the violin and her dancing her body plays the music so strongly but in two ways one way the beat of the song music and the words but in anpther way her heart,mind and soul plays the music of her body
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As much as I'd like her to do it....she doesn't do both at once. Well, not really. She is able to do a bit of rolling at the waist and some stanky legs/ankles (with a ballet twist) whilst playing. Her shows feature prerecorded music while dancing. This doesn't change most of her art to me. I used to get in trouble for swaying during orchestra so I appreciate all her efforts Edit for a grammatical error
Yeah that's true ,art styles are different ,Iam telling the same thing,there is no deficiency of talents mate ,more than even we can imagine in this endless world..
Owl City. Produces, writes, sings, dozens of instruments, etc. Has been in like three other music projects. Now doing composer albums as Adam Young, his real name.
Was a violinist when I was younger (nothing special) & didn't have many violin heroes to aspire to. 30 years later & this girl has awoken something in me that I thought long dead. Lindsey doesn't just play music to your soul. She reawakens it
she is also a dancer,she claims to be an 'amateur" but its plain to see she has doe a lot of ballet work as she should have since the videos are of this level.
Most dancers whether amateur or professional need to have some degree of flexibility on their joints. Hypermobility can be a blessing - for dancers, gymnasts, musicians etc.... or a cusre for people like me, who have trouble with joint dislocations and sublexations (partial dislocations).
I agree. After all it is her show, and As the "Independent Artist" that she is.. i think she could swing it , with a little nudge of encouragement (hint hint), to actually dance through [nearly] an entire song , without playing the violin. Many of her fans really like to see her dance. It might also give her arms a chance to relax a little in between other song performances. :)
+Aliana Vega no she hasn't! Not as a contestant at least, she did a guest performance where she provided live music. She was on Dance On, the youtube version of Dancing With the Stars
+Manuel Benitez +Manuela Panzarelli she PLAYED her violin a few times on the show, Google it.... she NEVER danced on the show as a contestant ... I agree, she should tho +Aliana Vega
as a young violinist, Lindsey Stirling inspires me to never give up on my instrument and always try hard. I am now in third chair because of my private violin lessons and listening to Lindsey play so wonderful.
I love how Lindsey adds the crazy intense feel, the dancing, the people, the VIOLEN. It's amazing. I love how she adds the steampunk feel, too. THIS IS AMAZING. Broke the replay button......... again.
The message I got with this was to put yourself in their shoes. Rather you are the bystander or the fighter...you could easily be either. Great message!!
More specifically, Theodore Roosevelt was talking about people that try to make the world better. He was saying it is better to be out there, trying to make a positive difference, even if you fail, than to sit on the sidelines and criticize those that do.
You are my best inspiration, when I first started watching you, I ran as fast as I can to my dads room and ask if I could go for violin lessons to be good like you. He said yes, this is the first time he said yes to anything so major! I quickly dialed a tutor and my dad said that I have to attend piano tutors first, then violin. I started to remember some things when I was young almost the same as your story, I attended ballet class, I won an award for it, I was able to get my first violin. Here I am, 13 years old, trying my best to study in school, and everyday, my teacher would say I had a high grade, especially in Music. You are the reason I started doing and becoming who I really am, you inspired me to do the best I can, and you inspired me to chase my dreams. I now attend violin tutors and I attend badminton classes because it helps my hips and stuff in moving, I've gotten bruises before trying to do all this, but I didn't give up, I stood back up and continued what I did. Thank you Lindsey, so much, for being an inspiration to me, I wouldn't be here right now without you! You probably won't see this, but good luck in your life! May all your dreams come true!
Lindsey was saying on an ABC News broadcast, that she was looking forward to being on Dancing with the Stars, in which she publicly and politely, asked Derek to be her partner. I look forward to seeing them dancing together again. ~Go Team!~
Sooo.... Doesn't matter what and how you do, there'll be always those who criticize you but in the end, the only person who has the right to judge you is you. Right?
This is my favourite Lindsey Stirling song. There's just something so beautiful and magical about this track. It transports me to a whole other world and it's just so incredible.
Having her take part would be just unfair. She has the coordination and movement of a person who has practiced for years, compared to being a total newbie. Not once have I seen anyone in DwtS reach this level of technique :')
I don't think Lindsey Stirling knows just how amazing her dancing is, her dancing is just out of this world... I've got a 20-year Plus dance background... Lindsey Stirling's dancing is beyond anything I've ever seen!!!
А разве постановкой танца для клипа не танцор занимался? Есть ролик где они репетируют. Там больше понятно. Но всё-равно танцы красивые. Стиль просто невероятный.
I'm here to brag........my wife and I saw Lindsey perform at Ovens Auditorium last night, July 19th, and it was nothing less than spectacular! The sound and the effects were incredible and were mixed with messages of love and positive reinforcement. Lindsey and her supporting group are nothing less than a gift to us all. Semper Fi.
Her concerts.... Amazing. Highly recommend to all! It's amazing how she brings together a diverse crowd of 7 year olds, metalheads, grandparents, teens... etc and they are all there to enjoy Lindsey... She is herself her own Olympic games....
Andrei Yang Sir, do you honestly believe for one moment that one who has given of himself to his country through service military with the largest special forces organization in our country and the only special forces organization in the world to have its own air group that I would misspell its motto? Seriously? I would suggest in the future that you verify your information before you insinuate ignorance on others. Semper Fi www.marines.com/history-heritage/principles-values www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Semper%20Fi
For the record, I tried searching "Sempar Fide". No direct references except for redirections to "Semper Fidelis". Using a Latin to English translator app reveals that the word "Sempar" is not recognized and "Fide" references "Faith". "Fide" and "Fidelis" are close enough but I hasten to remind you, unless you know of what you speak, you will be out of line........Idiot!
Not gonna lie, this time around, Lindsay's musical skills were completely eclipsed by her dancing. This is just mesmerizing. 00:36 in particular made my jaw hit the floor.
Always remember, as you stand in the arena, that you were once part of the crowd cheering for blood, and you saw nothing wrong with it until it was your blood they cheered for.
I like this saying a lot, although it only applies to the sheep and puppets of the world. Not those who know better than to cheer for blood with the crowd. Sadly, it applies to most people of the world though.
Rebi X Of course I'm saying that. Look at the state of the world. Look at history and how easy it always is to get large groups of people to follow awful things or awful leaders. More people want to follow one another or someone than be their own leader and use their own minds.
Lindsey is just using the violin to hide the fact she's actually a telepath. That's also why her bow movements in the videos don't line up with the notes
America's Got Talented was hard on her and said she just wasn't a good enough violinist to be dancing and playing. Haha, well, look at her today. She's almost got 3 times as many subscibers and she is sweeter, kinder, more beautiful, more modest, more responsible, more true to herself, more funny, more smart, more talented, and more brave than probably anyone in the whole world.
On her Brave Enough tour, she talked about how the judges said she would never be able to fill up a venue, then they turned on all the lights towards the full theater of thousands of people. It was funny. Not to mention, I think Lindsey is literally like the only act from AGT that went on to become hugely popular and she only made it to the quarter finals 😂
True, though as an amateur violinist, I will point out that she has a tendency to lean the palm of her hand on the neck of her violin, which is not good form. I did that at the beginning, and it took my teacher A LOT of work to train that out of me. I like Lindsey's music, but I always zoom in on whether or not she's doing one of the things I was taught not to do.
just wanted to say that your work has inspired me. I am a 11 year old dancer. been dancing for 7 years. I am in advanced classes and have seen great work. your music makes me want to just get up and dance. I use it when I stretch at home a lot. thank you for your amazing work!
I've always wanted to dance but I live in the middle of nowhere so there are no lessons! But Lindsey inspired ME to play the violin, and sometimes I dance around in my room. But I want to dance PROFESSIONALLY. Hopefully one day I can take some classes.
+Angel Smith follow your dreams! go to college for dance! ive known people who had never danced before and through hard work and college classes, they are now dancing all over america with groups that are world famous.
Пока женщина главная - не будет войны. Поправка русская женщина. Хилари Клинтон кажется уже старая и сумасшедшая. Другими словами - бабушке пора искать свое место на кладбище, показать дорогу правнукам... Ну и не утомлять родственников и сдохнуть. И да, я пишу из России и мне похуй на ваши 2 партии. Пиздец, эта страна учит меня демократии... Да вашу территорию еще не открыли и вы не успели убить всех индейцев, а у нас уже была демократия в Новгороде. Скучно
This is not what her parents expected when they gave her ballet and violin lessons 😂😂 she is literally my favorite person ever n I love her music so much 💜💜
She didn't have ballet lessons, she actually taught herself how to dance using videos online. It wasn't until after her music career kicked off and she was recognised for dancing in her videos too that she had choreography lessons.
Just before I closed the window, this comment caught my eye, and I had to come back and check, because I thought it said "... when they gave her battle and violin lessons" XD
The opening quote says it all. All you need to know how Lindsey is able to bring out her best, and is conquering hearts in the process. Man! *This video (as well as the music) is the most bold and expressive she has ever been.*
Shannon O'Phelan I've not followed Lindsey much after her last album landed, but I can safety say she is going all out, probably expect another rebellious video next time.
Yeah I love the music. But this is the first time when there is a hiccup in the video. There is a safety mat left in at 2:30 they forgot to crop afterwards. Other than that the music and the dancing is very very tight. I love it.
I have low self-esteem. I act happy, but inside, I'm afraid of what people will say of me. But when I listen to your music, I dance without a care in the world. Thank you for helping me to be more happy with myself. You are truly a gift from God.
Do not enter the arena for riches. You will only find choking dust of poverty. Do not enter the arena for freedom. You will find only the restricting shackles of captivity. Do not enter the arena for fame. You will only find the snarling face of obscurity. Enter the arena only to find yourself. Riches, freedom and fame will soon follow.
DoYouWantAFireCookie I could watch this 100000000000000000000 times if I waned to.. that's how awesome it is. And no I DONT want a fire cookie thx for asking
You tell Lindsey she can't do something... she will prove you wrong each time. She is one of the true natural exceptional talents. Lindsey is just what the entertainment world needed today.
No such thing as natural talent. She has practiced until her legs were rubber and her fingers were bleeding... and then she kept going and going some more. The concept of "natural" talent detours so many people from pursuing their passions. Dedicate yourself to something and you WILL be successful.
i went to her concert in Vegas last year. she said that she remembered that when she was in dancing with the stars, she was told that she would never be in Vegas performing. look at her now. I adore her so much and aspire to be a strong and motivating(?) as her :)
Okay, yesterday, I got really discouraged on the violin. I've been playing a year and three months, and someone with the EXACT same time playing can play some of your songs. I don't have a teacher nor can I GET one, so I got a little depressed, thinking, "I'll never be able to do it." Because I'm not anywhere close to this. Today, I listened to this song, and I'm inspired all over again. I'm not going to give up that easily! I'm going to put up a fight! But anyway, the point of this comment is to tell you that you helped me remember that some people are just better than others, but hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard. You've ALWAYS inspired me, but this was a MAJOR thing. First time I've EVER been discouraged on the violin. So thank you, I know you must get a lot of these comments and probably skip over them now, but if you see this, thank you for inspiring me and making music, you're awesome, keep being you!
My son hasn't played this year due to college but he loves playing. He has partial paralysis in his right arm and bone structure issues. He was paralyzed on his right side when he was born. Started the violin when he was 9 and had teachers. He's not as good as others his age, but he loves it and works around his limitations. If it's something you enjoy... Just continue to go for it.
Oh Angel, I know what you're saying. The violin is a hard instrument to learn, and it takes even longer to make it sing. Don't compare yourself to anyone else, just keep on going. I've been playing the violin since I was about 8 and I still find her songs difficult to play - they're just so fast and so intricate. Keep working on it, keep playing and love what you do.
I started violin when I was 4 and am turning 21 in September. My violin is my best friend of 16 years. I will keep playing until the day I die. When you decide to play violin you must realize that it if you stick to it for life it will be the best investment you make for yourself because it will always be with you through break ups, ilnesses, death, your first love, your true love, marriages, birthdays, when you're taking study breaks, after you come home from work. Your violin will never give up on you
Same. I was really discouraged as well, like I have this fear of being compared that they're better and stuff. But everytime i watch Lindsey, she reminds me that everyone has their own speed of learning. She's a big inspiration.
Seven years later and this video is STILL so deeply resonant, STILL so magically enthralling, and STILL a timeless example of bravery, skill, grit, and astounding beauty. Thank you Lindsey Stirling for sharing your bravery, skill, grit, and the beauty of your art with all of us. I consider myself lucky to be living in your time.
Talar Asdourian Listen to Take Flight. It's so inspirational. I may not necessarily make you feel like your flying but the music makes you feel like you can do ANYTHING! We Are Giants is another really good one. But this one's nice too.
A beautiful tale of a society when once a month, two people are chosen to be in the arena. They must be pleasing to the tribe. When the two people are chosen to be in the arena, others begin to think what being in the arena is like, they are then brought to different aspects of time where they were in the arena. They begin to realize it is a scary experience and see the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.
I dont play the violin, but the cello and viola. She is the one who inspired me to work hard and take music real serious, do now i practice non-stop. Thx Lindsey. 😄😄
Weird Craft Stuff wow this is my first year playing cello at Richardson Prep Hi in the Intermediate Orchastra and fourth year playing viola. I really love music and hope i can become a pro at music and go into major compatitions( sorry if spelled wrong) but thats my major dream is to compete world round amd live in tokyo japan.
Okay, I think I have this one down after watching it over and over. Whether you are a performer, a person with antlers, or the only pirate at the party, you can feel like you are being judged and hated by everyone around you. But you need to realize that the only person in the crowd whose approval you actually need is your own. Then you can do/be what/who you want and be happy.
i loved this song as it reminds me of pirates of the carribbean theme song very motivational. a song you think of when you are ready for adventure or the mysterious one who doesnt talk that people admire thats how i want to be. I WANT TO BE JACK SPARROW. You know what i mean?
You know what? I think you're right. The story behind the video was something of a mystery to me when I first saw it, but I think that's a pretty good interpretation
Thanks! And at view 10 I just realized the middle act is "competition". The two guys are friends but the fans throw garbage at them. So Perform, Compete, Exist. Although I am now leaning towards the first being Love instead of perform. They break up at 0:52 when she realizes people are watching. But at 1:01 he won't let her go.
No matter how many times I see this video I am moved. THe choreography, the message, the emotion, the pull of the music, everything in this video is just amazing.
@@huinatan233 that's got to be up to the musician! But i always thought it was about battling against the urge to judge yourself by what others see. And playing to that image poisons your own life/self expression (Pardon the "edit" i was only 1/2 through typing and it posted n.n* before i finished).
I knew her violin talent was off the charts; and I knew she could dance. I had no idea though what an amazing dancer she is until this video!! BRAVO! 🤩❤
To me this video makes me ask myself: would I be enough standing on my own? Would I still be able to recognize myself in the mist of my fears and failures?
Yeah, Derek created a similar move in a performance he choreographed for Bindi on DWTS. I'm so impressed with Lindsey's dance ability. Their amazing together!! Beautiful piece💞💃🏻☺️
Thank you....couldve used that as a child. Only the grandpa who bought me the violin cared enough to say so. Didn't matter how many times I made first chair
This feels like Lindsey's journey in a video. Being told by the judges that she's not good enough to fill a stadium, Lindsey decided that what she thought mattered infinitely more. She's unapologeticly herself, creative and weird and wonderful, and it didn't take much for the rest of the world to see that. I don't play an instrument and I can't dance, but I'm inspired anyway. Thank you for proving that it's okay to be yourself.
She's dancing with the 6 time Dancing With The Stars Champ. That helps. But then again, She dances 90 minutes every show. I'm sure she keeps getting better and better.
"“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood""
(2023) No dejo de escuchar esta obra maestra. Es simplemente hermosa, una ejecución impecable, que te transporta. Te obliga a cerrar los ojos y simplemente disfrutar.
That is exactly the word I was thinking to describe her dancing in this video. Her music is wonderful!., but it's her amazing talent for dance that makes it so difficult to stop watching her videos!
"El hombre en la arena" de Theodore Roosevelt “No es el crítico quien cuenta, ni el que señala con el dedo al hombre fuerte cuando tropieza o el que indica en qué cuestiones quien hace las cosas podría haberlas hecho mejor. El mérito recae exclusivamente en el hombre que se halla en la arena, aquel cuyo rostro está manchado de polvo, sudor y sangre, el que lucha con valentía, el que se equivoca y falla el golpe una y otra vez, porque no hay esfuerzo sin error y sin limitaciones. El que cuenta es el que de hecho lucha por llevar a cabo las acciones, el que conoce los grandes entusiasmos, las grandes devociones, el que agota sus fuerzas en defensa de una causa noble, el que, si tiene suerte, saborea el triunfo de los grandes logros y si no la tiene y falla, fracasa al menos atreviéndose al mayor riesgo, de modo que nunca ocupará el lugar reservado a esas almas frías y tímidas que ignoran tanto la victoria como la derrota”
I think that I would have had the opportunity to understand this video if I were an alien. Assuming, of corse, that I understood human expressions. STILL LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!! :flame:
@Matthew Stratton she probably got confused because the general rule is to put an - an in front of words that begin with a vowel and an a before consonants, but it's doesn't flow in this sentence
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt
I think the message at the beginning of the video was portrayed very well thought out the video, and that was that there will always be people who are going to fight you and your beliefs, but in the end of the whole scheme of things the only person you have to worried about making happy is your self and no one else.
Thank you for this Lindsey. I have it on my daily Playlist. I am fighting a brain tumor and when I'm at my lowest or treatment is exceptionally rough, I remind myself that I control the arena and I'm not ready to surrender. Brightest blessings upon you and yours this holiday season. your music brings me strength and drive to keep going forward.
It is interesting how everyone got a different message. I thought it was that they felt like they were being forced to do these things, that they had to fight or dance or go through this because all these other people were forcing them to do it and judging them, but in the end they realized that the only people/person who was in crowd and urging them on to dance and fight was themselves. As a way of saying, society doesn't make you do things. It might show you a path, but that doesn't mean that is the right one for you and you can to walk a way, follow it, or even follow it but your own way.
What got form that was that it doesn't matter who is talking about you or your work but that if you have happy you are teh only judge who matters not the others who are on lookers be happy with what you can do and just do it.
I think that is what the video is exactly what is saying. Everyone is seeing things in a different light, and I think that was purposely done. It’s critical reading, but for the eyes and ears.
The song is juste WONDERFUL and I've never seen a such beautiful dance! Lindsey Stirling is the most unbelievable artist I've never known! (Sorry for the bad english, I come from France ^^')
Hardly anyone can hold a candle to your original style of beauty. You have harnessed it so well that it leaves one breathless. You talent is beyond your years as is your character. I have no further words to express how I feel watching your videos other than EPIC!!!!!!!! I feel you are humble in this, but you should know that you are ALL THAT and a bag of fun sized chips.... Keep up the phenomenal work. You are truly blessed and a gift from God. May he always keep you.
I'm so inspired even so much more now, today was the first time I've heard Lindseys tracks and I'm so excited I've finally taking the leap of fear to start learning how to play violin myself. WOOP WOOP LOVING THIS FEELING
I like how it portrays everybody around the arena cheering for someone else to fight, but when they're in the ring of themselves, it's a message of what would you fight for? Would you fight for your family or your friends? For your lover? For your brother or sister? Your child? If you were in the arena, what would you fight for or to protect?
Can we have word on symbolism of this video? I find the abstraction of the video to be just the right amount for something like this.
My view: the start of the video starts with a quote about critics and the arena. Then The Lovers appear and beautiful dance in the arena. The crowd doesn't care, they look bored, and are not interested.
The Warriors who were in the crowd are now those in the arena, fighting. Crowd goes wild with excitement, they don't care about the beautiful dance, but they love the fight to the death, they cheer.
The Mother, cheering for the fight, is now the one in their place, in the arena. She and her daughter are being attacked for being different (they are the only ones wearing horns).
At the end, everyone sees them self. They are the crowd. And when they realize that, The Lovers continue to dance, fighters drop swords and do capoeira, and I am not sure what exactly The Mother does.
A strong message about how people care less about the truly beautiful things in this world. How we care more about brutality, war, pain, and we are eager to judge and change others.
BUT when we are in the place of the ones being judged, then we blame the society, the crowd.
But we are that society, we are that crowd, if each of us would change themselves, stop trying to hurt others, and stop being such hypocrites, everyone life would be so much easier, and we could commit to more important things in this life.
why, WHY isn't this the top comment?
Sir, you deserve a round of applause. or fifteen.
Actually...no. :)
I think there is more about the ending.
The Lovers represent Love. When you do what you truly love something beautiful comes from it (the dance, Lindsay really did awesome!). And even if no one cares, if there is no one to see, YOU should do what YOU love.
The Warriors represent aggressive energy. Energy that we all have inside of us, biologically imprinted. But when they see themselves, sitting next to each-other, like brothers, it is shown that energy should not be used against ourselves. But on the other hand we should not try to 'turn it off'. But use that aggressive energy and focus it to make something, and as an example capoeira is a mix of dance and fighting.
The Mother represents nurturing energy, doing everything to protect her child. But when she sees themselves in the crowd, she realizes that she is not doing enough. She is protecting her child from the effects, but not from the cause, since her daughter is still sitting in the arena.
And then she takes her hand, and lead her out of the arena, that round thingie is the only exit out of it in the video.
So, maybe something along these lines:
Do what you Love, do what you Will. (but try to understand those terms Love and Will in a much broader sense). Don't care about others, about neigh-sayers, dance even when no one is watching but yourself.
Accept yourself. We all know that aggressivity is marked as something bad and we are always trying to 'kill' that part of us. BUT, look at the world? For society that speaks so loudly about aggressivity , we are doing the exact opposite of that. Maybe that is the reason of Mad Max theme in the video.
Like a pipe with running water out of it. We are trying to stop the water, but it just spills everywhere.
If we are to accept that, as part of ourself, maybe we can focus it. And instead of water spilling everywhere, maybe we can attach a hose and redirect it to water some plants :)
And the most important thing. Lets not teach our kids the same patterns of behavior we were taught. It is clearly not working. Take the children our of the arena, and lets try some other approach, because the current one got us to a not so great place.
Ivan M, you have some wise words and I hope you have more reads and likes of your comments! Thank you for them. You actually explained a few things that I didn't understand. = ]
wauw you said this so beautyfull. really...
You explained it so beautifully, this needs to be a top comment :)
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly.
So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
M Boaz wow how awesome
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Thanks for the thought. It's so true. How can you get better if not by mistakes. The person can say....at least I tried!
Welcome to noble root TV 👍🎧🎶
same
She's not a musician, she is THE music herself! Her body is her instrument.
She has a musical mind and great talent and good voice and a kind heart because she is so kind to share her awesome music with us and make us happy.
Well said exactly she is the music between her many talents with the violin and her dancing her body plays the music so strongly but in two ways one way the beat of the song music and the words but in anpther way her heart,mind and soul plays the music of her body
Yes
the pervs maybe will not fully understand what you mean
Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
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No matter how many times I listen to this, it has no lyrics and yet you can hear every single word. That’s how you know your art is legendary.
Right?!!?!?❤❤
You know what's going on without having to look at the video. That's why it's good classical
Rare to see someone that's as quick on her feet as a ballerina AND have the talent to play a classical instrument the way she does
@zonescat But it's still a skill and a half to be able to play an instrument that well at the same time
Would like to see how she performs all this live, it aint the same you know...
She is the best one...
@@RadblasterRax I've seen one of her shows live. They're incredible.
As much as I'd like her to do it....she doesn't do both at once. Well, not really. She is able to do a bit of rolling at the waist and some stanky legs/ankles (with a ballet twist) whilst playing. Her shows feature prerecorded music while dancing. This doesn't change most of her art to me. I used to get in trouble for swaying during orchestra so I appreciate all her efforts
Edit for a grammatical error
Who is watching this without socks on?
LUV YOU LINDSEY
MEE!!
Socks are to the feet what skinny jeans are to the legs :D
me!!!
me
How do you.......???? xD
I didn't even know that it was possible for one person to have so many incredible talents!!
Dude check out mike shinoda of linkin park,-he is a guitarist,pianist,turntablist,and a rapper😒😒
+gagandeep singh Youre saying that like hes comparable to Lindsey. thats two completely different ary styles. you cant do that xD
+gagandeep singh Art styles*
Yeah that's true ,art styles are different ,Iam telling the same thing,there is no deficiency of talents mate ,more than even we can imagine in this endless world..
Owl City. Produces, writes, sings, dozens of instruments, etc. Has been in like three other music projects. Now doing composer albums as Adam Young, his real name.
Was a violinist when I was younger (nothing special) & didn't have many violin heroes to aspire to. 30 years later & this girl has awoken something in me that I thought long dead. Lindsey doesn't just play music to your soul. She reawakens it
How is she that flexible?
And she is exactly who I aspire to be as a violinist- you're amazing Lindsey!
she is also a dancer,she claims to be an 'amateur" but its plain to see she has doe a lot of ballet work as she should have since the videos are of this level.
she did/does ballet
Artemis Nightfeather I still do
Most dancers whether amateur or professional need to have some degree of flexibility on their joints. Hypermobility can be a blessing - for dancers, gymnasts, musicians etc.... or a cusre for people like me, who have trouble with joint dislocations and sublexations (partial dislocations).
Man I wish we could see more of her dancing without the violin, she's amazing! I love this song!
I agree. After all it is her show, and As the "Independent Artist" that she is.. i think she could swing it , with a little nudge of encouragement (hint hint), to actually dance through [nearly] an entire song , without playing the violin. Many of her fans really like to see her dance. It might also give her arms a chance to relax a little in between other song performances. :)
I'm pretty sure that she was on dancing with the stars??? I'm not sure though.
***** Oh that makes sense. But I know she was on some dance competition.
Someone GET HER on Dancing with the Stars please!
She's been there before
Manuel Benitez oh okay lol
+Manuel Benitez when she was there?
+Aliana Vega no she hasn't! Not as a contestant at least, she did a guest performance where she provided live music. She was on Dance On, the youtube version of Dancing With the Stars
+Manuel Benitez +Manuela Panzarelli
she PLAYED her violin a few times on the show, Google it....
she NEVER danced on the show as a contestant
... I agree, she should tho +Aliana Vega
as a young violinist, Lindsey Stirling inspires me to never give up on my instrument and always try hard. I am now in third chair because of my private violin lessons and listening to Lindsey play so wonderful.
Never give up! You got this!
Wow, congrats! Keep doing what you love!
I love how Lindsey adds the crazy intense feel, the dancing, the people, the VIOLEN. It's amazing. I love how she adds the steampunk feel, too. THIS IS AMAZING. Broke the replay button......... again.
violen
Galatastix - violinist she plays the VIOLIN even my autocorrect spells it that way
Galatastix - violin woman
Skeeter Doggo **violin
The message I got with this was to put yourself in their shoes. Rather you are the bystander or the fighter...you could easily be either. Great message!!
NiOko2013 I read that at the moment they're confroncted to themselves in the sits
Le Patron THE SITS!!
Le Patron olo
Those were my thoughts.
More specifically, Theodore Roosevelt was talking about people that try to make the world better. He was saying it is better to be out there, trying to make a positive difference, even if you fail, than to sit on the sidelines and criticize those that do.
My level 9 friend is using this as her floor routine music in gymnastics. The routine is EPIC with this song
Leanna Walters sameee I am dancing on this song
Leanna Walters I'm using I want you back by Jackson 5
I'm an xcel silver gymnast and my state meet is coming up so wish me luck!
Catey Phillips
Good luck 😊😊
Leanna Walters thx!
Due to her talent playing the violin, I forget just how talented of a dancer she is. Top tier footwork.
You are my best inspiration, when I first started watching you, I ran as fast as I can to my dads room and ask if I could go for violin lessons to be good like you. He said yes, this is the first time he said yes to anything so major! I quickly dialed a tutor and my dad said that I have to attend piano tutors first, then violin. I started to remember some things when I was young almost the same as your story, I attended ballet class, I won an award for it, I was able to get my first violin. Here I am, 13 years old, trying my best to study in school, and everyday, my teacher would say I had a high grade, especially in Music. You are the reason I started doing and becoming who I really am, you inspired me to do the best I can, and you inspired me to chase my dreams. I now attend violin tutors and I attend badminton classes because it helps my hips and stuff in moving, I've gotten bruises before trying to do all this, but I didn't give up, I stood back up and continued what I did. Thank you Lindsey, so much, for being an inspiration to me, I wouldn't be here right now without you! You probably won't see this, but good luck in your life! May all your dreams come true!
***** thank :)
That is amazing 😍 I want to like so Lindsey can see this, but I am on my phone =\
+Eleazar Moscoso lel
take that comment up guys !
tugra aktaş ha
the choreography for this song is superb. well done
Ikr
Lindsey was saying on an ABC News broadcast, that she was looking forward to being on Dancing with the Stars, in which she publicly and politely, asked Derek to be her partner.
I look forward to seeing them dancing together again. ~Go Team!~
yyay! AHHHHH! I might have to watch dancing with the stars now! ^.^
It is Superb I wish i could learn to dance like that
dude this choreography puts dancing with the Stars to shame!!!!!
One of the very few people who can do steampunk properly
what is that?
Ikr!!!
@Frank
It's a genre, basically.
AAAHH! THE OTHER REPLIES MAKE ME TRIGGERED! STEAMPUNK IS LOVE, STEAMPUNK IS LIFE!!!
Steampunk is a Mechanical variation of the punk style/genre. You see people dressed in the punk style but with gears, goggles, clockwork items, etc.
It sad that a huge part of the world doesn't even know this beautiful music exists 😢
Sooo.... Doesn't matter what and how you do, there'll be always those who criticize you but in the end, the only person who has the right to judge you is you. Right?
Yes. You summed it up perfectly.
OHHHHHHHHH I was so confused.
BRILLIANT
thank you
Nope it is that you can only wear antelope skulls in private, lest the fashion police find you and yell at you.
This is my favourite Lindsey Stirling song. There's just something so beautiful and magical about this track. It transports me to a whole other world and it's just so incredible.
I was just thinking, everything she does is beautiful, but this one is particularly special.
Mines roundtable rival
@@captainflamson That is very true ❤.
@@bestiesquad3215 I love Roundtable Rival as well 😊.
Ive actually been listening to her since I was 3 now I'm on my second year of playing violin
Lindsey, with dance moves like that you would win "Dancing with the stars" in one second!
nicole scherzinger won also with derek hough, so would lindsey
She should really pair up with Derek again for DWTS if she gets the chance! :)
she and her partner would have to make sure their technique and timing r perfect
Having her take part would be just unfair. She has the coordination and movement of a person who has practiced for years, compared to being a total newbie. Not once have I seen anyone in DwtS reach this level of technique :')
+Otto Hanski meryl davis had an amazing techique
I don't think Lindsey Stirling knows just how amazing her dancing is, her dancing is just out of this world... I've got a 20-year Plus dance background... Lindsey Stirling's dancing is beyond anything I've ever seen!!!
I agree so much its awesome
Agreed
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@@crashoverride-2024 Yes, that is what you are, thanks for clarifying.
А разве постановкой танца для клипа не танцор занимался? Есть ролик где они репетируют. Там больше понятно. Но всё-равно танцы красивые. Стиль просто невероятный.
The metaphor is quite literally 'The only person who is watching you is yourself'
Welcome to noble root TV 👍 rap music
Not trying to upstage...but, the only one who matters that's watching is you
@@KrazySpydrLady Honestly yeah. We may be our own worst critics but at least we know ourselves better
@@BlueBarry-cv2ny absolutely
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I'm here to brag........my wife and I saw Lindsey perform at Ovens Auditorium last night, July 19th, and it was nothing less than spectacular! The sound and the effects were incredible and were mixed with messages of love and positive reinforcement. Lindsey and her supporting group are nothing less than a gift to us all. Semper Fi.
words cannot describe of her epic performances that are cherished by billions
Her concerts.... Amazing. Highly recommend to all! It's amazing how she brings together a diverse crowd of 7 year olds, metalheads, grandparents, teens... etc and they are all there to enjoy Lindsey... She is herself her own Olympic games....
*Ahem.* It's "Sempar Fide" on last check.
I speak Latin. Either you say the whole line or you say "Semper fidelis" which is the whole phrase. Idiots.
Andrei Yang Sir, do you honestly believe for one moment that one who has given of himself to his country through service military with the largest special forces organization in our country and the only special forces organization in the world to have its own air group that I would misspell its motto? Seriously?
I would suggest in the future that you verify your information before you insinuate ignorance on others.
Semper Fi
www.marines.com/history-heritage/principles-values
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Semper%20Fi
For the record, I tried searching "Sempar Fide". No direct references except for redirections to "Semper Fidelis". Using a Latin to English translator app reveals that the word "Sempar" is not recognized and "Fide" references "Faith". "Fide" and "Fidelis" are close enough but I hasten to remind you, unless you know of what you speak, you will be out of line........Idiot!
Everyone who has disliked this video is clearly jealous of her talent
or they don't like the video? I mean that's kinda why the dislike button is there.
Ariana Boadi Some are haters some are people with different opinions some are just jerks who call themselves fan but truth is they're not....
***** Shame indeed....
or jealous of Derek :3
Or they're jealous of the dude she be jammin' wit'
Not gonna lie, this time around, Lindsay's musical skills were completely eclipsed by her dancing. This is just mesmerizing. 00:36 in particular made my jaw hit the floor.
Her name is Lindsey. I don't know who is Lindsay. :)
Does being the jerk to strangers on the internet make you feel good about yourself? Honest question.
Always remember, as you stand in the arena, that you were once part of the crowd cheering for blood, and you saw nothing wrong with it until it was your blood they cheered for.
This is so true
Definitely true
I like this saying a lot, although it only applies to the sheep and puppets of the world. Not those who know better than to cheer for blood with the crowd. Sadly, it applies to most people of the world though.
@@Piecesoftheshadow So basically you're saying that most people are sheep and puppets?
Rebi X Of course I'm saying that. Look at the state of the world. Look at history and how easy it always is to get large groups of people to follow awful things or awful leaders. More people want to follow one another or someone than be their own leader and use their own minds.
Violin is just an instrument, she's actually playing with our emotions
Well said sir.
U made my day xd
She’s playing with an electric violin, and phrasing
Lindsey is just using the violin to hide the fact she's actually a telepath. That's also why her bow movements in the videos don't line up with the notes
Your right 😲
America's Got Talented was hard on her and said she just wasn't a good enough violinist to be dancing and playing. Haha, well, look at her today. She's almost got 3 times as many subscibers and she is sweeter, kinder, more beautiful, more modest, more responsible, more true to herself, more funny, more smart, more talented, and more brave than probably anyone in the whole world.
On her Brave Enough tour, she talked about how the judges said she would never be able to fill up a venue, then they turned on all the lights towards the full theater of thousands of people. It was funny. Not to mention, I think Lindsey is literally like the only act from AGT that went on to become hugely popular and she only made it to the quarter finals 😂
Ah! I was there! They announced at the start that they were filming that performance. Can't wait to see that moment on the DVD. Screamed my head off.
Flamehopes you are right she is so beautiful with her violin 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
True, though as an amateur violinist, I will point out that she has a tendency to lean the palm of her hand on the neck of her violin, which is not good form. I did that at the beginning, and it took my teacher A LOT of work to train that out of me. I like Lindsey's music, but I always zoom in on whether or not she's doing one of the things I was taught not to do.
Annapurna Moffatt maybe that doesnt really matters, she seems to do fine, but i dont know anything about violins, so I might be wrong.
Her and Derek, match made in heaven.
So much talent.
Старый друг лучше новых двух!❤
I thought that was him. Great duo.
just wanted to say that your work has inspired me. I am a 11 year old dancer. been dancing for 7 years. I am in advanced classes and have seen great work. your music makes me want to just get up and dance. I use it when I stretch at home a lot. thank you for your amazing work!
Oh and your dancing is so graceful, inspiring
Agree
Agree.
I've always wanted to dance but I live in the middle of nowhere so there are no lessons! But Lindsey inspired ME to play the violin, and sometimes I dance around in my room. But I want to dance PROFESSIONALLY. Hopefully one day I can take some classes.
+Angel Smith follow your dreams! go to college for dance! ive known people who had never danced before and through hard work and college classes, they are now dancing all over america with groups that are world famous.
Lindsey doesn't just play the violin, she plays your emotions, and her heart is the bowstring.
you are brilliant you should write dramatic quotes for fortune cookies
Yes you're right 👍👍👍
#Emotional
liar
+CrazyOver Candy102 That was a metaphor
This is one of those songs that doesn't need lyrics to have a beautiful meaning.
Σωτηρία Τσαπανίδου Yup. Actually almost all her songs do, if not all. :-)
I think that is mostly all her songs
Music Princess agree
I don't get ANY of the imagery, but still enjoyed her and Derek Hough's dancing.
Music Princess no song needs lyrics to get a message across
To all of you who aren't satisfied with sitting in the stands but are in the arena - I salute you. Keep persevering until the end.
2019 and still rolling. Those moves.
She took dance. In Shatter Me you can see her on pointe :)
@@brixly656 I do. Precisely beautiful
@@nickya4363 I am too listening.
Пока женщина главная - не будет войны. Поправка русская женщина. Хилари Клинтон кажется уже старая и сумасшедшая. Другими словами - бабушке пора искать свое место на кладбище, показать дорогу правнукам... Ну и не утомлять родственников и сдохнуть.
И да, я пишу из России и мне похуй на ваши 2 партии. Пиздец, эта страна учит меня демократии... Да вашу территорию еще не открыли и вы не успели убить всех индейцев, а у нас уже была демократия в Новгороде. Скучно
She just gets better and better with each video......
This is not what her parents expected when they gave her ballet and violin lessons 😂😂 she is literally my favorite person ever n I love her music so much 💜💜
She didn't have ballet lessons, she actually taught herself how to dance using videos online. It wasn't until after her music career kicked off and she was recognised for dancing in her videos too that she had choreography lessons.
She had to choose between violin lessons or dance lessons. She chose violin lessons and taught herself how to dance.
Just before I closed the window, this comment caught my eye, and I had to come back and check, because I thought it said "... when they gave her battle and violin lessons" XD
Me too
Brittney Schaefer yes
The opening quote says it all. All you need to know how Lindsey is able to bring out her best, and is conquering hearts in the process.
Man! *This video (as well as the music) is the most bold and expressive she has ever been.*
Very true. I'm sensing a new trend in her album to come?
Shannon O'Phelan I've not followed Lindsey much after her last album landed, but I can safety say she is going all out, probably expect another rebellious video next time.
She did say this album is gonna be a bit different than her previous albums and that this album is gonna have vocals.
Yeah I love the music. But this is the first time when there is a hiccup in the video. There is a safety mat left in at 2:30 they forgot to crop afterwards. Other than that the music and the dancing is very very tight. I love it.
Every flaw is perfect :3 haha
This remains one of Lindsey's most effective combinations of music, performance, and videography, as well as an enduring message.
A message and also a story
I have low self-esteem. I act happy, but inside, I'm afraid of what people will say of me. But when I listen to your music, I dance without a care in the world. Thank you for helping me to be more happy with myself. You are truly a gift from God.
Aarihfn
Do not enter the arena for riches.
You will only find choking dust of poverty.
Do not enter the arena for freedom.
You will find only the restricting shackles of captivity.
Do not enter the arena for fame.
You will only find the snarling face of obscurity.
Enter the arena only to find yourself.
Riches, freedom and fame will soon follow.
Skylord Elberich Words to live by. ❤
Wow so qwise O.O
This sounds like a movie trailer or something
Perfect!
what is that from? I'm thoroughly intoxicated by the words
This deserves hundreds of millions of views. Simply epicly breathtaking.
C M you must be dumb if you think she deserves that much...she deserves hundreds of billions
If hundreds of billions watched that would mean everyone with internet access would have to watch this 31 times
DoYouWantAFireCookie this is why no one likes you
+DoYouWantAFireCookie Oh yeah, like that's not doable? XD
DoYouWantAFireCookie I could watch this 100000000000000000000 times if I waned to.. that's how awesome it is. And no I DONT want a fire cookie thx for asking
i like the change at 2:45
The crowd don't matter. The only one that needs to be satisfied is yourself
Sometimes, we're our own worst critics!
I don’t know who you are, but I believe in you.
*It’s time for YOU to believe in yourself.*
... I needed that. Thank you.
Username checks out.
You too! And stuff. May all your work and wildest dreams come true and be made manifest in your life and the lives of those who love you
Thanks so much, you too
Thanks hun you have absolutely no idea how much I needed that.
You tell Lindsey she can't do something... she will prove you wrong each time. She is one of the true natural exceptional talents. Lindsey is just what the entertainment world needed today.
Jim
No such thing as natural talent. She has practiced until her legs were rubber and her fingers were bleeding... and then she kept going and going some more. The concept of "natural" talent detours so many people from pursuing their passions. Dedicate yourself to something and you WILL be successful.
I say she can’t benchpress 500 lbs, when will she prove me wrong? :)
@@Ebotchl23 It's a combination of both, talent and hard work! Natural talent does exist, but without hard work it will get wasted.
i went to her concert in Vegas last year. she said that she remembered that when she was in dancing with the stars, she was told that she would never be in Vegas performing. look at her now. I adore her so much and aspire to be a strong and motivating(?) as her :)
Okay, yesterday, I got really discouraged on the violin. I've been playing a year and three months, and someone with the EXACT same time playing can play some of your songs. I don't have a teacher nor can I GET one, so I got a little depressed, thinking, "I'll never be able to do it." Because I'm not anywhere close to this. Today, I listened to this song, and I'm inspired all over again. I'm not going to give up that easily! I'm going to put up a fight! But anyway, the point of this comment is to tell you that you helped me remember that some people are just better than others, but hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard. You've ALWAYS inspired me, but this was a MAJOR thing. First time I've EVER been discouraged on the violin. So thank you, I know you must get a lot of these comments and probably skip over them now, but if you see this, thank you for inspiring me and making music, you're awesome, keep being you!
My son hasn't played this year due to college but he loves playing. He has partial paralysis in his right arm and bone structure issues. He was paralyzed on his right side when he was born. Started the violin when he was 9 and had teachers.
He's not as good as others his age, but he loves it and works around his limitations.
If it's something you enjoy... Just continue to go for it.
Oh Angel, I know what you're saying. The violin is a hard instrument to learn, and it takes even longer to make it sing. Don't compare yourself to anyone else, just keep on going. I've been playing the violin since I was about 8 and I still find her songs difficult to play - they're just so fast and so intricate. Keep working on it, keep playing and love what you do.
I started violin when I was 4 and am turning 21 in September. My violin is my best friend of 16 years. I will keep playing until the day I die. When you decide to play violin you must realize that it if you stick to it for life it will be the best investment you make for yourself because it will always be with you through break ups, ilnesses, death, your first love, your true love, marriages, birthdays, when you're taking study breaks, after you come home from work. Your violin will never give up on you
helzikinz how long did it take you to fully learn to play the voilin?
Same. I was really discouraged as well, like I have this fear of being compared that they're better and stuff. But everytime i watch Lindsey, she reminds me that everyone has their own speed of learning. She's a big inspiration.
Seven years later and this video is STILL so deeply resonant, STILL so magically enthralling, and STILL a timeless example of bravery, skill, grit, and astounding beauty. Thank you Lindsey Stirling for sharing your bravery, skill, grit, and the beauty of your art with all of us. I consider myself lucky to be living in your time.
this song makes me feel like flying! it's so pretty!
same it's amazing
same it's my absolute favorite
Talar Asdourian Listen to Take Flight. It's so inspirational. I may not necessarily make you feel like your flying but the music makes you feel like you can do ANYTHING! We Are Giants is another really good one. But this one's nice too.
Scrollreader thanks for the suggestion! I'll make sure to listen as soon as I get the chance!
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When will we see Lindsey on Dancing with the Stars? She already has Derek.
she already has professional training so unless they count her as a pro she probably will never be on DWTS
rusty gray terra from little la has a professional dance background. I'm sure Lindsey can dance for dwts
She should definitely be on DWTS. Then I would watch. She would be trhe Champion hands down.
rusty gray IKR
rusty gray Is derek her bf
Dunno why, but this song always makes me feel like I'm flying, especially when that middle bit at 0:42 starts playing.
Funnily enough the first time i heard this song i was on a plane, so i always feel like im back in the plane when i listen to it
Anyone from 2024
I am famous never got these much likes
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March 2024
Just saw her new video and made me see her videos
Yessss
❤ 🔥 ❤
A beautiful tale of a society when once a month, two people are chosen to be in the arena. They must be pleasing to the tribe. When the two people are chosen to be in the arena, others begin to think what being in the arena is like, they are then brought to different aspects of time where they were in the arena. They begin to realize it is a scary experience and see the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.
How can one person be so talented
I dunno I think she's a freaking magician or something because her level of talent and greatness is only achievable by magic
The fact that you ask that question is a big reason why you're not!
Lynn Levy lol i know right
The only talent that exists is diligence. With that, you can teach yourself anything...
+Dakarr theTerminator True, true
she really is a violin queen
How name this boy how dancing Tango???
@@Rea_96 I'm guessing you're asking who is dancing with Lindsey? His name is Derek Hough, a professional Dancer.
@@Rea_96 I'm guessing you're asking who is dancing with Lindsey? His name is Derek Hough, a professional Dancer.
@@scottwilhite9074 no no this. I asked how name this dance ??? This is Tango???
@@Rea_96 the name of the dance?
Her performances are simply out of this world!!
I dont play the violin, but the cello and viola. She is the one who inspired me to work hard and take music real serious, do now i practice non-stop. Thx Lindsey. 😄😄
Anime _Squad same. I have played the cello for 7 years.
Weird Craft Stuff wow this is my first year playing cello at Richardson Prep Hi in the Intermediate Orchastra and fourth year playing viola. I really love music and hope i can become a pro at music and go into major compatitions( sorry if spelled wrong) but thats my major dream is to compete world round amd live in tokyo japan.
Anime _Squad good luck and don't give up!!
Lost Zero Thank you sooo much.
Anime _Squad Best of luck.
She can't be on Dancing with the Stars, she'd beat all the other players SO BAD that it wouldn't even BE a competition.
Heather Smith so true but i think she should anyway
+Heather Smith Lindsey actually was on DWTS, but she was a featured performer. I think she played Crystallize or Elements for the two dancers.
+Kailee Walden She did. It was Crystallized.
Heather Smith I think the cool thing is was how she taught herself to dance.
She is finally, with Mark Ballas. She didn’t win so the Disney actor Jordan Fisher wins.
Okay, I think I have this one down after watching it over and over. Whether you are a performer, a person with antlers, or the only pirate at the party, you can feel like you are being judged and hated by everyone around you. But you need to realize that the only person in the crowd whose approval you actually need is your own. Then you can do/be what/who you want and be happy.
The "they become the only people in the crowd" took me a while to figure out. It is a really cool statement even if I have it slightly wrong.
That's as far as my analysis gets because every time I get to 3:24 my heart stops.
i loved this song as it reminds me of pirates of the carribbean theme song very motivational. a song you think of when you are ready for adventure or the mysterious one who doesnt talk that people admire thats how i want to be. I WANT TO BE JACK SPARROW. You know what i mean?
You know what? I think you're right. The story behind the video was something of a mystery to me when I first saw it, but I think that's a pretty good interpretation
Thanks! And at view 10 I just realized the middle act is "competition". The two guys are friends but the fans throw garbage at them. So Perform, Compete, Exist. Although I am now leaning towards the first being Love instead of perform. They break up at 0:52 when she realizes people are watching. But at 1:01 he won't let her go.
Your Music Isn't Just Music, It's A Straight Up Full On Vibe, Feels And All Man, Your Music Has Gotten Me Through Some Dark Times
No matter how many times I see this video I am moved.
THe choreography, the message, the emotion, the pull of the music, everything in this video is just amazing.
what’s the meaning behind the song?
@@huinatan233 that's got to be up to the musician! But i always thought it was about battling against the urge to judge yourself by what others see. And playing to that image poisons your own life/self expression
(Pardon the "edit" i was only 1/2 through typing and it posted n.n* before i finished).
Go to a live concert. You can feel every part. Thats pure fire!
post apocalyptic meets steampunk seasoned with a little cyberpunk again the treatments to the music are absolutely incredible.
Feels and looks like Burning Man honestly lol
Camo Strife it's an homage to Mad Max LOL
I didn't notice until halfway through that that's Derek Hough! I'm jealous of both of them being able to dance with the other lol
ArcherGirl4 this choreography is amazing
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I knew her violin talent was off the charts; and I knew she could dance. I had no idea though what an amazing dancer she is until this video!! BRAVO! 🤩❤
To me this video makes me ask myself: would I be enough standing on my own? Would I still be able to recognize myself in the mist of my fears and failures?
+xX Hyper Rebel Xx preach! I feel exactly the same way
of course you would. If I could do it, you can do it. choose love above all things. don't be a victim; be the leading actor of your life❤
1:16 Ladies and gentlemen, Lindsey Stirling does not have a backbone.
At first I was angry, then I watched from the time you posted and I have to agree.
rhaadcofboktor It was meant as a compliment on her flexibility, but I can see how it could be taken as an insult in the figurative way. My bad.
***** I wish I was that flexible. But no, I have a very stubborn backbone that won't let me bend down to grab a pencil. X)
Me too, I mean, I`d love to dance, but no, my body won`t let me XD
+Mia Elli SSO my body would lol it let me sprain my sister arm LOL
That flight of hers, when Derek pulls her from ground is giving me goosebumps. Such grace, such trust to partner. Simply lovely
This was the first song by Lindsey Stirling I ever heard & it was the one that made me fall in love with her music! ❤
America’s Got Talent 2010: You’re not good enough
Lindsey Stirling: Hold my violin and watch me
she is eliminated on americas got talent 2020? or won?
Stephanie Boggs they cant hold her violin she was too busy playing it 🤪
“Hold my Violin”
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Lindsay Stirling: Never mind, give my violin back because I need it to perform
That jump into his arms! 1:16
I was waiting for someone to notice that
Do you think it's really her? I was doubtful.
+Noumenon72 it was her she's a dancer you know
There's a video of her rehearsing. Trust me, it is her.
Yeah, Derek created a similar move in a performance he choreographed for Bindi on DWTS. I'm so impressed with Lindsey's dance ability. Their amazing together!! Beautiful piece💞💃🏻☺️
“We cheer on the underdogs, because we see ourselves in them” -Shane Koyczan
Leu Cyanofeder awe you just made my heart hurt 😢 such a good video
Couldn't be more right.
What if the winning team is better
Most people can't relate to the better team....at least that's what I think this says
when I watched the video he made I almost cried
She is a very gifted lady! Amazing at both violin as well as her dancing! Stunning!!
Play your music, no matter what.
Cause only you can understand it. And some day you'll find out.
Keep playing that instrument...
Keep playing you.
Congratulations, you played yourself.
Welcome to noble root TV 👍🎧🎶 music
Thank you....couldve used that as a child. Only the grandpa who bought me the violin cared enough to say so. Didn't matter how many times I made first chair
This feels like Lindsey's journey in a video. Being told by the judges that she's not good enough to fill a stadium, Lindsey decided that what she thought mattered infinitely more. She's unapologeticly herself, creative and weird and wonderful, and it didn't take much for the rest of the world to see that. I don't play an instrument and I can't dance, but I'm inspired anyway. Thank you for proving that it's okay to be yourself.
Cxubrbddnduujiejeu rjheurbebhejr
Since when does Lindsey know how to dance a friggin tango like a master tango dancer? Or was that all cinema tricks?
She's dancing with the 6 time Dancing With The Stars Champ. That helps. But then again, She dances 90 minutes every show. I'm sure she keeps getting better and better.
+ Holli Wood I want her to compete on dancing with the stars now, I feel like she would slay and snatch wigs
GRACIAS POR SU VISITA : muy grato de su buen GUSTO POR LA MUSICA .
Jaedon McDonald She wanted to be the best ballerina in the world, but then she realized that her true passion was for playing violin
IT IS TRUE. A PASSIONIST HISTORY. MEASURED SOUND AND RITSMO IS EXCITING. THANKS FOR LISTENING TO IT.
I swear Lindsey and Derek have amazing chemistry together.
I know right? And kudos to them cuz if it was me dancing this dance my ankle would have broke within the first move🤣🤣🤣🤣
It almost makes me think these Two love each other secretly. Their videos are so magical and artistic; look so cute together.
not really
So tru
Yass
"“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood""
I love you Lindsey Stirling
Şenay Konaçoğlu i love you too
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(2023) No dejo de escuchar esta obra maestra. Es simplemente hermosa, una ejecución impecable, que te transporta. Te obliga a cerrar los ojos y simplemente disfrutar.
wow! never knew Lindsey could move like that!
You should see her live show. She's got more energy than a supernova.
I know! I want to see her live so bad!
+Aubrie Tremblay same
Seen her twice. She's like a little violin wielding ninja on stage lol
Or *you know* like that.. That was hot
Her dancing is amazing
Ly M that's right
That is so true
Ly M sub to me
That is exactly the word I was thinking to describe her dancing in this video. Her music is wonderful!., but it's her amazing talent for dance that makes it so difficult to stop watching her videos!
Ly M i think the guy who was dancing with her was derek hough...bc they were both in dancing witht the stars so idk
The more I watch this woman, the more I'm convinced she remembers everything and is trying to wake up.
So am I. That’s why im here.
"El hombre en la arena" de Theodore Roosevelt
“No es el crítico quien cuenta, ni el que señala con el dedo al hombre fuerte cuando tropieza o el que indica en qué cuestiones quien hace las cosas podría haberlas hecho mejor. El mérito recae exclusivamente en el hombre que se halla en la arena, aquel cuyo rostro está manchado de polvo, sudor y sangre, el que lucha con valentía, el que se equivoca y falla el golpe una y otra vez, porque no hay esfuerzo sin error y sin limitaciones.
El que cuenta es el que de hecho lucha por llevar a cabo las acciones, el que conoce los grandes entusiasmos, las grandes devociones, el que agota sus fuerzas en defensa de una causa noble, el que, si tiene suerte, saborea el triunfo de los grandes logros y si no la tiene y falla, fracasa al menos atreviéndose al mayor riesgo, de modo que nunca ocupará el lugar reservado a esas almas frías y tímidas que ignoran tanto la victoria como la derrota”
Gracias por darme un poco más de conocimiento
Ya de porsi me encantaba eta cancion.. era mi favorita de Stirling... Pero ahora que comprendo su Mensaje; es otro Nivel; LA ADORO
Es bellísimo
Amo este vídeo,❤️❤️
tienes totalmente la razón en todo
para ti mi respeto❤✌✌✌✌
Steam Punk Mad Maxx meets the old West - Argentine Tango style. What a concept! That looks like Derek Hough dancing with her?
So it is (Derek) - just read the credits at the top. Cool!
that was exactly my 1st thought! Steam punk, mad max & old west XD
+Rouzmary What is it they say about "great minds"? LOL
when people say MUSIC IS AN UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
I think they meant this 🔥
I think that I would have had the opportunity to understand this video if I were an alien. Assuming, of corse, that I understood human expressions. STILL LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!! :flame:
@Emilee Kalblinger This has more of a Mad Max feel to it then anything
@Matthew Stratton she probably got confused because the general rule is to put an - an in front of words that begin with a vowel and an a before consonants, but it's doesn't flow in this sentence
@Matthew Stratton but rather than focusing on how she said what she said, can you focus on what she said?
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt
I think the message at the beginning of the video was portrayed very well thought out the video, and that was that there will always be people who are going to fight you and your beliefs, but in the end of the whole scheme of things the only person you have to worried about making happy is your self and no one else.
Yas Queen!
Rooo!!!
oh hello
Lol
❤
O.M.G!!!! I'm a huge fan of you and Lindsey! I even named my account as your name just for fun!
Thank you for this Lindsey. I have it on my daily Playlist. I am fighting a brain tumor and when I'm at my lowest or treatment is exceptionally rough, I remind myself that I control the arena and I'm not ready to surrender. Brightest blessings upon you and yours this holiday season. your music brings me strength and drive to keep going forward.
I wish you good luck! Never give up and never loose your hope ♡
Tim Lumsden
good luck with the tumor!!!!!😃😃
Tim Lumsden I hope your health improves. Good luck with the treatment and keep fighting
I pray for you. Never give up to fight. I send you a lot of love and blessings
It’s been 7 years??? Seems like maybe 2-3 years. This is one of my favorites.
It is interesting how everyone got a different message. I thought it was that they felt like they were being forced to do these things, that they had to fight or dance or go through this because all these other people were forcing them to do it and judging them, but in the end they realized that the only people/person who was in crowd and urging them on to dance and fight was themselves. As a way of saying, society doesn't make you do things. It might show you a path, but that doesn't mean that is the right one for you and you can to walk a way, follow it, or even follow it but your own way.
So true
kaya119 yes ur right
Well said. Cheers.
What got form that was that it doesn't matter who is talking about you or your work but that if you have happy you are teh only judge who matters not the others who are on lookers be happy with what you can do and just do it.
I think that is what the video is exactly what is saying. Everyone is seeing things in a different light, and I think that was purposely done. It’s critical reading, but for the eyes and ears.
am I the only one who thinks lindsey Stirling should be on dancing with the stars?
I think she should. With Derek as well.
It would be so entertaining if she was. Though completely unfair to any other contestant since with her talent she would most definitely win.
+Liona Kuka I think Derek was on it
Derek is not the star though he's one of the dancers so he's on every season anyway
+Catz1a I read something saying he isn't coming back this season
the 1,679 ppl who disliked it were so mesmerized with this that they clicked the wrong button
true...
jupp
so true
ikr
They are less than 1% of the ones who clicked like, so...
The most epic violinist - it would be a dream to see her perform live someday ❤
The song is juste WONDERFUL and I've never seen a such beautiful dance!
Lindsey Stirling is the most unbelievable artist I've never known!
(Sorry for the bad english, I come from France ^^')
I think your English was beautiful 😊 I totally agree!!
+Emma Williams Thank you 😊
C'est bien expliqué t'inquiète :D Je pense la même chose ! Elle est juste superbe, gracieuse, et la musique est magnifique aussi.
Juste Waw !
... "Zut Alors!" ....
Your English was perfect.
Hardly anyone can hold a candle to your original style of beauty. You have harnessed it so well that it leaves one breathless. You talent is beyond your years as is your character. I have no further words to express how I feel watching your videos other than EPIC!!!!!!!! I feel you are humble in this, but you should know that you are ALL THAT and a bag of fun sized chips.... Keep up the phenomenal work. You are truly blessed and a gift from God. May he always keep you.
I'm so inspired even so much more now, today was the first time I've heard Lindseys tracks and I'm so excited I've finally taking the leap of fear to start learning how to play violin myself. WOOP WOOP LOVING THIS FEELING
Garry Kennedy ii
BEAUTIFUL. KEEP PREACHING
IS NOBODY GONNA TALK ABOUT THAT JUMP AT 1:15? THAT THING MADE MY HEART STOP.
Same! That takes a lot of practice!
it was stunning
IKR
It was beautiful honestly
It was AMAZING
I like how it portrays everybody around the arena cheering for someone else to fight, but when they're in the ring of themselves, it's a message of what would you fight for? Would you fight for your family or your friends? For your lover? For your brother or sister? Your child? If you were in the arena, what would you fight for or to protect?
Who's here in 2020 with goosebumps
Nessy you know it 🔥
Me me me
Heyyy
Hello there, this song will be forever awesome
Who's*
Stuff AGT. Look at her now. Especially you Sharon. You said she couldn't fill a theater in Vegas when she filled the Dolby Theatre.
haha and some!! GO LINDSEY!!
she filled so many theater and not only in US but pratocally everywhere in the world !
She's so talented! Her documentary was so Sad, beautiful and empowering! You keep doing you Lindsey!
good
Kayla Low who is sharon?