Your favorite queen's favorite Queen! LONG LIVE THIS QUEEN! [ EDIT ] By the way, WTF MTV? You're not technically savvy enough to combine this performance with your outtro AT A SIMILAR VOLUME LEVEL!?! Take a damn class...
Folks, I'm 58, married for decades and have three adult kids. All her songs make me tear up they are so good. It's been 40 years since Kate Bush. This is generational music. She is joy and wonder. Deal with it and enjoy.
thats exactly what i was thinking when i first heard her music! i'm a teenager but ive grown up listening to kate bush and when i first listened to this song and then went to listen to others, i audibly said "huh, she gives off kate bush vibes"
She didn't fire an arrow. That would probably have been too dangerous. If you look closer its a flash paper charge and the fire is blown out, the bolt never leaves the crossbow. An interesting effect but she definitely didn't send a projectile.
So many people need so much praise for this. The vocalist, the lyricist, the choreographers, the dancers, the camera crew, the safety crew, the technicians, make-up and hair artists, the costume designers, the armourer, the visual effects artists, the sfx artists, whoever remixed the track at the start, the editors, the uploader, everyone!
It’s crazy to me that so many people seem to have no clue as to what a freaking backing track is lmao they always scream “nope they’re lip syncing” like no bitch it’s a freakin BACKING TRACK, ever heard if it?! 😭😂😂😂
Someone finally said "here is a budget chappell" and she RAN WITH IT! ive never seen her with so much costume and sets and DANCERS???? she always had the vision clearly, and now people are giving her the means.
it's insane how good she can be even with a low budget. and i loveeee the theme SO MUCH. i love medieval and fantastical things, and the knights fighting eachother and the burning castle and the crossbow EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
@@just4pierce7i don’t think it was just medievally themed, this is clearly based on joan of arc, by many considered one of the first butch lesbians in history lol. she was so fierce and determined (being a middle age woman who led armies to grand victory) that she ended up being burned at the stake (hence the fire), accused of being a witch
can we talk about how this is the first time i've ever seen her with backup dancers like. she has not had even close to this budget ever before im so proud of her
@@modanislove It seems that the boxing-style performance involved some fitness enthusiasts who performed a few exercises and even tried the HOT TO GO signature move. To be precise, they weren't strictly professional dancers.
@@valimpacted 100% agree, there was an “audience POV” cam stream that fans could watch and if Taylor was in her seat it was fixated on her the whole time. I think if she was there on her own she would have been fine with that but she was there with Jack and his wife Margaret and Post Malone, and they seem less comfortable with the camera constantly on them lol so they left for a private/vip area.
its not actual chainmail, its silver painted leather! the designer is zana bayne who does custom leather pieces. it looks so good though and obviously shes still probably cooking in it with the lights and sheer amount of pyro she used.
@@Lindsay-ib2mc yeah every one uses a track for an awards performance like this brother 😂 watch sabrina! i commented cause you can tell she's nearly out of breath at the bridge and i thought it was cool how she pushed through
Performing wearing sword and armor after all the attacks she's been receiving is so symbolic. Love u chappel, hope this is only the beginning of your stardom!
I love the way that she’s wearing a suit of armour that highlights femininity without it being a metal bra and panties. Like it’s still pretty much a full suit of armour, or at least chainmail. Game devs take notes
Imo that's a really nice piece of armour going on here. If I was to be nitpicky on how practical it would be I'd say that the breastplate shouldn't be separated like a typical bra, but be more one piece like a sports bra. But for all purposes intended she looks amazing and armour is realistic enough, absolute icon
That’s exactly what I thought too! It looks great on her, shows off her curves, and is sexy, yet it’s not super revealing and she looks like she might actually be slight more protected in a sword fight 😂
i've rewatched this multiple times just to watch the backup dancers, i adore the choreography and the sound of the swords clashing to the beat...this whole performance is so incredibly cool
Looks like you haven't seen any of these kinds of performances. This was kinda boring to be honest... and I'm not hating. I just... can't with this generations VMAs
she never does the same performance twice and that work ethic is absolutely INSANE ive probably seen her perform this song like 10 different times and still been in awe
The fact that she moved around so much and was on time with the choreo and then was still able to hit a note like that at the end just shows how good of a vocalist she already is! This song is already hard to sing standing still😭
Yeah she's talked about doing a ton of vocal training for her most recent tour because she's dancing so much during the set. She definitely put a ton of practice into this performance too! There's so many people and props moving and the costuming! (Also props to the dancers! They're fantastic)
As a vocalist, I have so much freaking respect for Chappel, I can’t IMAGINE how hard it must be to get in breaths while running around in ARMOR. And then belting that “I told you so” so freaking flawlessly
@@grahamparr3933 I don’t think she is personally and here’s why. First, she took the song down an octave, which usually makes it easier to sing with less breath. Second, we can hear her taking breaths in the middle of phrases so she has enough air to continue, which isn’t the BEST breathing technique, but considering she was in armor I’ll let it slide. And yes she has backing vocals, but those are more there to add in those layers of vocals that are in the original song and to support her, if you take a look at most artists preforming live, you’ll hear some backing vocals. But hey that’s just me, maybe you noticed something I didn’t 🤷♀️
I need to preface this by stating that I am a medievalist and propmaker, just to provide context: The Chainmail and armor is custom leather work by Zana Bayne who does AMAZING custom work. So while it is stagecraft armor it is still going to take some effort, especially with that pyro in the back of the stage. It's no secret that she trains her cardio with her singing. her art pretty much demands it. While the medievalist in me is KIND of wincing, I know what HEMA gear costs, and outfitting a dance troupe with that would feed a small town with the expense; And lets be real, the cardio to dance in 14th century anglo plate would be insane. I just love the stagecraft, the aesthetic, the effort. everything. This was excellent.
Pay attention how the camera NEVER cuts to the audience or people’s reaction. Goes to show how talented and magnetic this performance is, that they don’t need to cut with filler B roll shots.
@@w1atrak1ngNo she's setting boundaries early on with all of the new found fame. She's treating people how they deserve to be treated. Celebs are expected to just smile and wave like robots. I can see all this bad press being the catalyst for a massive shift in how society views celebrities (not like pieces of meat). She can be a bit aggressive about from what I've seen but I think she's trying to make it crystal clear in the beginning so she doesn't have to do it at all later.
I just want to point out that Chappell seems to have inspired the most kind, respectful fan base (as a whole). Like every comment section of hers is always so lovely and supportive, and often not only towards her. I think the general behavior of a fandom is a such a reflection of its subject so whatever she’s doing, she’s doing it right 🩷💜💙
So many comments from you regarding Chappell. Unfortunate that your qualities are muted compared to her. Your plump body and the jagged teeth should be your highest concern. Get a grip. @@JR-lw3ms
You can hear her catching her breath, but still manage to hit the high note part 😭 she is incredibly talented! Really deserving of that Best New Artist Award 💕
@@als2480agreed but VMAs have always been production value over vocals and that’s just not her norm. I can’t believe we got such a big, lavish set piece with choreo from her (basic as it may be) and she did feel a pinch out of her element because of that. But she’s a star, and can perform rings around most any of the performers in that room last night.
AUDIO JUMPSCARE at 4:05. MTV's end bumper WILL give you hearing damage unless you turn down your volume quickly. You'd think MTV would know how to normalize their audio but I guess not?
usually i read comments while watching videos but for the ‘immersion’ i put this video on full screen and full volume on my headphones, the ending audio pissed me off so much! mtv please fix.
That's because she blew up at a time where she was not "green" but had already been used to putting on her show. This isn't that different (higher production, but planned) just higher stakes. She's unique in that she wasn't built in a studio, but forged from performing. That's why she is so strong here.
People also seem to forget that the recorded sound mix is almost always worse than the actual live performance. The mix is set for that particular venue, and while it may sound phenomenal live, for us at home it sounds muddled and doesn’t do it justice.
@@fruitcupproductions She blew up and rose to stardom. She isn’t new to the industry but she’s new to the level of fame she has now. When did she perform at an award show? Never, so for her first time she rocked it out of the park
Nothing surprising about this. She consistently hits it out the park as a performer. But yes, your point stands. This was her first performance at an awards show.
Now this is where you actually use the word ICONIC. Hello? That quality of this is insane, her very first award show performance and she gives this, ICONIC!
@@dobly58 and who are you exactly? Chappel is such a fresh artists whos so good! Literally pretty much every song on her recent album is shockingly amazing
Can we PLS appreciate the background dancers/Knights!? I was in AWE this whole performance not only bc Chappell KILLED it (of course) but the dancers?? They where amazing
I swear this song just gets me every time. There’s just something about it that makes me feel so much joy and sadness at the same time. Something about her voice and style is just so beautiful and I enjoy it so much.
THIS WAS A MASTERPIECE. Im so happy she is bringing camp and theatrical back into the mainstream performances because its something i haven’t seen in so long. This was totally beautiful and mesmerizing. No one’s doing it like her
@oliviabb73849 bruh your comment was so uncalled for. I love Lady Gaga too and im aware she did it first but i was talking about today’s music industry. Lady Gaga or Madonna are iconic but they are not part of today’s new generation of pop stars, it has been a while since we have seen a new pop star that does camp like Chappell
@oliviabb73849 I always love to see women pitting other women against each other. What a gals gal you are. Just so you know, there aren’t a set amount of crowns. There are plenty to go around.
I appreciate that she did ONE song well. She didn’t jump through the hype parts of 3 different songs but instead put on a quality performance of one song. Captured my attention better than the other performances with mash-ups. Bringing quality back to the music industry, Mizz. Roan!
i think mash ups work for older artists who are recieving like achievement awards the same night. just because a quick reminder of why they're getting the reward is good
“You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling” is one of my favorite lines in a song! I didn’t know those were the words my brain was struggling so hard to find. Thank you @ChappellRoan I needed that.
@@ChristianSormillon I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can explain it to you. I’m sure it means something different to other people than what it means to me. That’s music for you, it hits everybody different because of our unique experiences in our lives. It’s personal.
@@ChristianSormillon to me it speaks to the experience of a feeling that is too painful to express, so much so that you would rather have the world end than express it. This is the experience of many closeted people. Hence the soldiers in the background destroying each other when maybe they could have been lovers instead. That’s my take!
Whoever choreographed this performance is SO GOOD, the dancers were INCREDIBLE especially w the swords!!!!!! Like what?! So so so good and chappel killed it, this theme was everything 😭😭
as an awkward teenage closeted lesbian, seeing a lesbian perform a song about lesbianism on the vmas last night made me cry so hard. basing it off of julie d’aubigny (look her up!) was the cherry on top. her speech after winning was whipped cream and sugar and all things delightful. thank you chappell roan…. edit: was informed it was more of a joan of arc inspired story like people initially said my bad chat
I think it’s a Joan of Arc allegory since it’s renaissance armor/swords and architecture, not fencing rapiers and 17/18th century opera regalia. Hence all the male soldiers and Chappell as the one woman. She has also said the costume was based on Joan of Arc. The stories and legacy mythos of Julie d'Aubigny are so worth learning about (coming from another Julie) though!! As a former awkward teenage closeted lesbian and now confidently open adult lesbian, I am so glad younger generations have Chappell as a mainstream cultural figure. It would mean the world to me then and means the world to me now. ❤
i was thinking about this and as a closeted lesbian (but not so long) im a little angry cuz i think people dont really know what this song is about and what it represents.
It was not based off of Julie, half of the things about her are untrue, (watch Kaz Rowe’s video on her), she never wore armor. I’m already kind of tired of people assuming it’s about Julie when even Chappell’s makeup artist said this was a Jeanne d’Arc inspired look.
@@cyanidecherrypie with that said, I am also desperate to see what a Julie d'Aubigny inspired Chappell performance would look like as well. A fencer, an opera singer and a famous lover of ladies all at the same time? _She'd have so much to work with._
Is no one gotta talk about how good the choreography was?? The backup dances did so well!! The choreography was so on-point, it was full of action without it being overwhelming and messy. Props to these guys and to the choreographer!!
An iconic performance. The fact she sang it that well while being almost completely out of breath in a few spots speaks volumes to her talent. She saved it for those last two notes and absolutely killed it!
Idk but I'm in tears a bit cuz we all know she's worked so hard to get to this very moment and she never gave up even when others did, and seeing her literally slay this performance is nothing short of incredible. How lucky are we to witness a new pop star with immense talent. Much love and congrats, Mother
Why Joan Of Arc? Why in armor and swords? Why fire? With what she is dealing with her sudden stardom and newfound fame and people messing with crazy toxic prosocial relationships with celebrities, she was serving a story.
She NAILED that high note at the bridge ... im so proud of her. I love the message of this song. You'd have to stop the world ... and who can reasonably do that ... give yourself the gift of being true to how you feel. Thank you Chappell.
This is so sick. This is the kind of performance/conceptual stage production I’ve been wanting more western artists to do and I’m SO glad Chappell is bringing that energy
There are no words to evaluate this performance it is simply a work of art remembered forever I love you Chappell ❤❤❤ Listening this everyday Sorry for my bad english
Right??? And the shot at 3:27 where the camera and the performaers get into their place perfectly and she takes a hit from the sword. None of this could work if they all didn't do their jobs perfectly.and they did it LIVE!!!
i can’t believe shes from a town 15 minutes away from me. seeing her blow up has made me think that YOU CAN TRULY DO ANYTHING AS LONG AS YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!!
Let’s talk about how her story started with getting shelved by her label but she kept working cuz she knew what she is and how it’s going is she’s Belting “I TOLD YOU SO” at the vmas while WINNING BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
As a woman in my 40s i only recently learned about Chappell and i love her. One of the most creative and new talented artists ive seen in a really long time
My mother is approaching 60, and as of lately asks me to put on "that gay girl from Missouri" in the car lol. It's never too late to appreciate talent and good music
i'm 6 months pregnant and idk if it's my hormones or just her angelic voice but this song makes me cry every time i hear it. she's so talented and i respect her so much as an artist and as a person, it must be so much pressure to suddenly have so many eyes on you all the time and STILL protecting her boundaries strongly. she's a huge inspiration to me ❤
The imagery and symbolism on stage are incredible. The song's about a queer woman who's in denial of her sexuality, and chooses to stay within the guards of conventional heteronormativity. Chappell's dressed as Joan of Arc, leading her revolutionary soldiers to fight against such conventions and burn down what we have established as the norm (represented by the castle). This is my favourite performance of anything ever.
Honestly I feel like it's more of a reference to Julie D'aubigny rather than Joan of Arc, and honestly her life is super interesting to learn about you should def look more into her.
that's a way to see it!! but i think she was actually going for Julie D'aubigny. She was a swordsmanship master and a famous opera singer who often dressed as a man and would flirt with girls too... she burned down a nunnery to save her lover who was sent away after her parents found out both the girls were going out
Does it remind you of Kate Bush? When I first heard this song when I was shopping I needed to use Shazam because I was sure it was Kate. However, it is a great song and this performance was killer (I’m 47 so out of touch w pop music today)
@@drplando14 If Kate Bush and Cindi Lauper had a baby... I'm 61 and this girl is what producers hear and go "That! is what's next. Let's give her a budget. And knights."
*I love to see a performer actually giving us everything and performing their best while serving us such great vocals and visuals too! Chappell Roan is HERE TO STAY!*
My only wish list item is for her to stop using backing tracks. Clearly its to get her own voice as the backup parts... but she definitely has the connections now to get high quality backup singers.
the budget, the costumes, the vision! it's so refreshing to see an artist who doesn't just use samples in all of their music and is actually trying to do something new.
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When the situationship got you burning down a mf castle
LMAOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭 THIS IS TOO GOOD
Only one reply is wild, this is hilarious lmaoooo
@@graysonbyass-rascoe4326 fr though i saw no comments and i jast just like this is WAY too good to not say something
I know right!?! Wow
@@vivianaxd1730why r u so chronically online
ROAN OF ARKKKK
Straight people were never heard from again after this one
underrated comment !!!!!
Comment goes crazy
That’s so clever haha!
Bahaha
THE RISE AND FALL OF A MEDIEVAL PRINCESS
Sería super❤
⚔️🛡️💒
YES
You did it. Comment of the night
Your favorite queen's favorite Queen!
LONG LIVE THIS QUEEN!
[ EDIT ]
By the way, WTF MTV? You're not technically savvy enough to combine this performance with your outtro AT A SIMILAR VOLUME LEVEL!?!
Take a damn class...
Folks, I'm 58, married for decades and have three adult kids. All her songs make me tear up they are so good. It's been 40 years since Kate Bush. This is generational music. She is joy and wonder. Deal with it and enjoy.
Hilarious! That's exactly what my 58 year old husband also said! Long live Kate Bush and all the vibes 💫
@@kimpeters2788 Love it. We should meet up at a future Chappell Roan show and yell the hits together.
First thing I said when I heard her for the first time...Kate Bush
thats exactly what i was thinking when i first heard her music! i'm a teenager but ive grown up listening to kate bush and when i first listened to this song and then went to listen to others, i audibly said "huh, she gives off kate bush vibes"
Why do I think your lying about being old for clout?
YOUR FAVORITE KNIGHT’S FAVORITE KNIGHT
Lolll
YES.
The knight your knight told you not to worry about.
i cant wait till we never have to hear any variation of that sentence ever again
YESSSS
the way she shoots a flaming arrow into the castle & then immediately after sings “it’s fine, it’s cool…” 😂
SHES JUST THAT MUCH OF AN ICON
She referenced that one meme omg
She didn't fire an arrow. That would probably have been too dangerous. If you look closer its a flash paper charge and the fire is blown out, the bolt never leaves the crossbow. An interesting effect but she definitely didn't send a projectile.
@@TXStarchaser ok
@@TXStarchaser You must be fun at parties.
this gets a 50-minute standing ovation from my bedroom
LMAO
let me join in
real
I'm genuinely pissed they cut the the aftermath. How do you stop people from screaming after such a performance?
@@bexiexz well played lol
So many people need so much praise for this. The vocalist, the lyricist, the choreographers, the dancers, the camera crew, the safety crew, the technicians, make-up and hair artists, the costume designers, the armourer, the visual effects artists, the sfx artists, whoever remixed the track at the start, the editors, the uploader, everyone!
yeah! absolutely everyone cooked, amazing performance!
MEH
She went the president of MTV and said “I want to make history” and that’s what this is.
Herstory honey
you're crazy
niche reference i appreciate it
Love the Debby Ryan reference
I just wish all the knights were womennnn! As a message to combat CompHet? Please, I keep imagining these knights as women
Male gaze ❌
Chain mail gaze ✅
Chain mail GAYS
*Chain Main Gays
*Chain mail gays
i love you😭
From now on I'm only dressing for the chain mail gays 😭😭
God that last frame of the hands reaching for her is serving Renaissance
May a Pink Pony Club member be inspired to do an art piece like that part indeed~
@@moppichu on it already lolol
@@noelle3780 i love you for that
Love her not reaching for the hands and keeping a barrier ❤
I want thoughts on this…would it have been better if all the knights were women? To combat CompHet? Thoughtsssss??
I don't know why so many people are saying she was lip syncing. This is clearly live. Every artist uses a backing track.
It’s crazy to me that so many people seem to have no clue as to what a freaking backing track is lmao they always scream “nope they’re lip syncing” like no bitch it’s a freakin BACKING TRACK, ever heard if it?! 😭😂😂😂
Also you can literally hear her breathing techniques from having to dance and sing at the same time
As a vocalist myself, I can see and hear what techniques she’s engaging to pull it off. Love those belted notes!! 😆
They say that because their favs could never reach this level and try to spread lies
@@dancegidancebacking tracks suck though ..get a live band
Someone finally said "here is a budget chappell" and she RAN WITH IT! ive never seen her with so much costume and sets and DANCERS???? she always had the vision clearly, and now people are giving her the means.
it's insane how good she can be even with a low budget. and i loveeee the theme SO MUCH. i love medieval and fantastical things, and the knights fighting eachother and the burning castle and the crossbow EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
Yeah she’s the industries latest puppet, a new soul has sold themselves to the 👹👺
@@just4pierce7 Right? I think my favorite song and music video of hers is the first I saw, My Kink is Karma. It's so "home made" feeling, but so good.
@@just4pierce7i don’t think it was just medievally themed, this is clearly based on joan of arc, by many considered one of the first butch lesbians in history lol. she was so fierce and determined (being a middle age woman who led armies to grand victory) that she ended up being burned at the stake (hence the fire), accused of being a witch
@jella.._ I don't think it was based on joan of arc I think it was based on julie d'aubigny
So cool they had the vmas at a Chappell roan concert
Right? The VMA's were so lucky to be un the presence of a Goddess 😍
wierd coincidences, too wierd?
does the name "Amy," mean anything to anyone????
This made me cackle out loud 😂🙌🏻
can we talk about how this is the first time i've ever seen her with backup dancers like. she has not had even close to this budget ever before im so proud of her
She literally had backup dancers in many performances lile her boxing style one
@@modanislove It seems that the boxing-style performance involved some fitness enthusiasts who performed a few exercises and even tried the HOT TO GO signature move. To be precise, they weren't strictly professional dancers.
It’s funny, I was just telling my kids “I can’t wait to see what Chappell will do when she has Taylor’s money” welllll…here we go :)
CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW SHE CASUALLY THREW A LONGSWORD TO ONE OF THEM LIKE IT WAS A FREAKING BATON?????
@@PlasticBuddha88i mean, it was definitely not a real longsword lmao. Realistically baton is probably more accurate. U heard of props?
No body talks about her tossing the sword enough!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I thought the same thing! Perfect toss!
The camera never left this performer to show audience reactions and just watched her the whole time.
Best performance ive seen on an VMAs in Years
Is this supposed to be good thing?
Yeah Taylor Swift was out of her seat so they were able to keep the camera where it belonged 🤣
@@lauravsthepagethat’s probably why she left in the first place
Why best performance shes just standing there out of breath
@@valimpacted 100% agree, there was an “audience POV” cam stream that fans could watch and if Taylor was in her seat it was fixated on her the whole time. I think if she was there on her own she would have been fine with that but she was there with Jack and his wife Margaret and Post Malone, and they seem less comfortable with the camera constantly on them lol so they left for a private/vip area.
why is no one talking about her insane breath control like girl must have been BAKING ALIVE in that chainmail
its not actual chainmail, its silver painted leather! the designer is zana bayne who does custom leather pieces. it looks so good though and obviously shes still probably cooking in it with the lights and sheer amount of pyro she used.
Backing vocal track.
@@Lindsay-ib2mc yeah every one uses a track for an awards performance like this brother 😂 watch sabrina! i commented cause you can tell she's nearly out of breath at the bridge and i thought it was cool how she pushed through
And the pyrotechnics behind her. I’m sure everyone of them were sweating balls.
She's used to performing in hot costumes.
Performing wearing sword and armor after all the attacks she's been receiving is so symbolic. Love u chappel, hope this is only the beginning of your stardom!
I also thought of the triangle of swords --- triangles were used to show gay people during hitlers time (if I'm not mistaken from recalling that fact
Oh shi... you clocked that part indeed! Very insightful!
a true artist
@@martinamakesvideosin holocaust yeah but i dont know why she would do that??
maybe a symbol from resistance, her own from all the hate she gets but also the queer comunity's resistance @@shrekism
This is a phenomenal performance. This is real showmanship and passion and drive for ones work. Mad respect to Chappell.
that last "I TOLD YOU SOOOO" genuinely sent chills down my spine. can't remember the last time i felt that way listening to another artist
My girl can SING sing
The new girlies are not as much vocalists as the older gens. It's actually refreshing to see girls that can belt.
edit-typo
@@SunniDae333 seriously?
@@tomsaejiw2940so many of them can belt but for some reason they choose not too
same!
she's bringing theatrics back to pop music
Gaga??
@@vinceniaannuzzi8027 that's why they said "bringing back" 'cause Gaga's been absent for a while
Grimes and FKA Twigs already have.
I was thinking that..and I love it.
Sabrina. Olivia. Billie.
I love the way that she’s wearing a suit of armour that highlights femininity without it being a metal bra and panties. Like it’s still pretty much a full suit of armour, or at least chainmail. Game devs take notes
Imo that's a really nice piece of armour going on here.
If I was to be nitpicky on how practical it would be I'd say that the breastplate shouldn't be separated like a typical bra, but be more one piece like a sports bra.
But for all purposes intended she looks amazing and armour is realistic enough, absolute icon
Bikini chainmail done right 👏, specially, RESPECTFULLY, her butt when she shoots the crossbow. Good stuff
@@ucalove10 lol 😅 I may or may not know what you're talking about, respectfully!
That’s exactly what I thought too! It looks great on her, shows off her curves, and is sexy, yet it’s not super revealing and she looks like she might actually be slight more protected in a sword fight 😂
i watched dejatwo cover it
This woman is everything for us Gen X'ers. She's Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Cyndi Lauper all wrapped up beautifully in a 2024 gift package ❤️🔥
Best gig for backup dancers ever, they get to roleplay and swordfight the whole time.
Honestly my dream job
I was just thinking this! they were probably so happy to get to dance with swords lol
The choreographer should get an award
Yep.
i've rewatched this multiple times just to watch the backup dancers, i adore the choreography and the sound of the swords clashing to the beat...this whole performance is so incredibly cool
This is a PRODUCTION. I feel like we haven’t seen this kind of performance for so long. The makings of an icon, truly
Looks like you haven't seen any of these kinds of performances. This was kinda boring to be honest... and I'm not hating. I just... can't with this generations VMAs
Have you seen bambi thugs preformance at eurovision?
she’s already an icon
@@loloppololp9304not for you babe. Lol you're not the target audience anymore. 😂
The BRIT's often has this level of production.
she never does the same performance twice and that work ethic is absolutely INSANE ive probably seen her perform this song like 10 different times and still been in awe
Just like Doja Cat!!
She’s a Midwestern girl. Of COURSE she has a great work ethic.
@@stuff1784and RAYE 🩷
That made a 40 year old guy emotional. What a beautiful song and stunning performance.
The fact that she moved around so much and was on time with the choreo and then was still able to hit a note like that at the end just shows how good of a vocalist she already is! This song is already hard to sing standing still😭
A long while back she posted reels of her singing while running on a treadmill to practice, it was impressive
Yeah she's talked about doing a ton of vocal training for her most recent tour because she's dancing so much during the set.
She definitely put a ton of practice into this performance too! There's so many people and props moving and the costuming! (Also props to the dancers! They're fantastic)
Well that comes with the job as a performer… lol 😂 and she’s just pacing back and forth, she has a lot of growing to do.
But did she hit any notes before that one?🤫
and in armour like wow
As a vocalist, I have so much freaking respect for Chappel, I can’t IMAGINE how hard it must be to get in breaths while running around in ARMOR. And then belting that “I told you so” so freaking flawlessly
She’s probably lip syncing🤔
@@grahamparr3933 I don’t think she is personally and here’s why. First, she took the song down an octave, which usually makes it easier to sing with less breath. Second, we can hear her taking breaths in the middle of phrases so she has enough air to continue, which isn’t the BEST breathing technique, but considering she was in armor I’ll let it slide. And yes she has backing vocals, but those are more there to add in those layers of vocals that are in the original song and to support her, if you take a look at most artists preforming live, you’ll hear some backing vocals. But hey that’s just me, maybe you noticed something I didn’t 🤷♀️
shes not lip syncing but that isnt real plate armor. likely foam of some sort.
I’m sure it’s not real armor. But she is really good at actually singing and performing
I need to preface this by stating that I am a medievalist and propmaker, just to provide context:
The Chainmail and armor is custom leather work by Zana Bayne who does AMAZING custom work. So while it is stagecraft armor it is still going to take some effort, especially with that pyro in the back of the stage. It's no secret that she trains her cardio with her singing. her art pretty much demands it.
While the medievalist in me is KIND of wincing, I know what HEMA gear costs, and outfitting a dance troupe with that would feed a small town with the expense; And lets be real, the cardio to dance in 14th century anglo plate would be insane.
I just love the stagecraft, the aesthetic, the effort. everything. This was excellent.
Pay attention how the camera NEVER cuts to the audience or people’s reaction. Goes to show how talented and magnetic this performance is, that they don’t need to cut with filler B roll shots.
Also everyone stood up for Chappell too!
Sabrina was better soooo
@@newname3021luckily it’s not a competition - there’s room for all artists to shine. We don’t have to pit women against each other. Cheers!
@@newname3021 yikes
@@Ohnoitsruthio you ate
I hope she wins the Grammy award for Best New Artist.😊
I LOVE HER!!! IF I SAW HER ON THE STREET I WOULD IGNORE HER!!!!!!
😂😂
😂😂😂 a true fan 🪭
same
I would cry from across the street making sure to avert my gaze
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
singing, moving around the scenario AND wearing an armor all while hitting high notes??? girl she deserves THE WORLD 😭😭😭
It's not a real armor
Also she is really disrespectful towards her real fans so doesn't deserve that much
@@w1atrak1ngNo she's setting boundaries early on with all of the new found fame. She's treating people how they deserve to be treated. Celebs are expected to just smile and wave like robots. I can see all this bad press being the catalyst for a massive shift in how society views celebrities (not like pieces of meat). She can be a bit aggressive about from what I've seen but I think she's trying to make it crystal clear in the beginning so she doesn't have to do it at all later.
@@xcelestialdemon8245 he's probably talking about the cancelled shows a couple of days before to go to the VMAs instead, nothing to do with boundaries
well, I can totally see why she'd do that. The VMA's are a huge way to really widen her audience and she can reschedule her shows.
I was expecting Chappell to do amazing but she blew the roof RIGHT OFF! This is beyond..
the bar is in heaven now!!! 🪽🔥🪽
Gaga would be proud
I know right this was master piece.
chappell is such a queen latinas stay winning
What would have put it over the Top for me…..is if all these knights were women…I need somebody to agree with me. Women can be knights tooooooo
I just want to point out that Chappell seems to have inspired the most kind, respectful fan base (as a whole). Like every comment section of hers is always so lovely and supportive, and often not only towards her. I think the general behavior of a fandom is a such a reflection of its subject so whatever she’s doing, she’s doing it right 🩷💜💙
it’s the best when an artist is as good as people say they are, but she’s honestly even better. her voice is incredible
I know right?
Voice?
So many comments from you regarding Chappell. Unfortunate that your qualities are muted compared to her. Your plump body and the jagged teeth should be your highest concern. Get a grip. @@JR-lw3ms
Look for the video of her singing Dreams. She's phenomenal.
@@JR-lw3ms3:10 how about you try doing that! :)
I've been refreshing every 5 seconds to see this!!!
reaaaaal
I MEAN YES COME ON NOW
fr
Me too!!!!
Oh you not alone
Every time she does that knee kick on the off beat after the bridge "good luck" , an angel gets its wings
Wait til you see her high kicks.
Invented by Elaine Benes
i kept seeing clips of this online and finally decided to watch it all the way through today. i cried. chappell roan you are incredible
You can hear her catching her breath, but still manage to hit the high note part 😭 she is incredibly talented! Really deserving of that Best New Artist Award 💕
you can clearly hear her breathe lol. Which is completely normal btw
@@PatrykEurovisionpretty sure that’s what they were saying…it was a compliment clearly
@@PatrykEurovision that was the whole point lmao. she was out of breath and still hit the high note. it's impressive
Y’all really need to learn what a “high note” is. Just belting any note doesn’t make it a high note
@@chachicho3002 True but I think its legit so say in this case since its a pretty high note belted in the female range :)
Now she knows how joan of arc felt
the smiths reference???
IM CRYING
THE SMITHS??????
Nice Smiths reference!
"I love The Smiths"❤
There hasn’t been a moment like this since VMA 2009 😭❤️ a Gaga and Roan collab is a must at this point
Two Goddesses!!!
There have been plenty of VMA “moments” since 2009 😂
@@AisleofSosulike what, miley and nicki fighting?☠️ all i remember outside of gaga’s performance and maybe the 2018 god is a woman performance.
2011 had beyonce pregnant and Gaga performed You and I with Brian May. 2014s also had really good moments
@@AisleofSosu hoe idgaf
Best visual I seen in a long time I’ve seen on mtv . Chappell is going places
The pristine live vocals alone… a rarity these days. She really knocked it outta the park! Give us the Grammy awards next!
What's crazy is this is a weaker performance for her. Her Coachella performance of this song?
@@als2480 Jimmy Fallon, Lollapalooza, outside lands. This was great but those are next level.
@@als2480agreed but VMAs have always been production value over vocals and that’s just not her norm. I can’t believe we got such a big, lavish set piece with choreo from her (basic as it may be) and she did feel a pinch out of her element because of that. But she’s a star, and can perform rings around most any of the performers in that room last night.
@@Highlandslowlands i feel like they had her mic too low as well. the music was louder.
AUDIO JUMPSCARE at 4:05. MTV's end bumper WILL give you hearing damage unless you turn down your volume quickly. You'd think MTV would know how to normalize their audio but I guess not?
Ur a savior
Thanks for the warning 🙏
The audio mixing in general is pretty bad too, all across the other performances posted on here.
usually i read comments while watching videos but for the ‘immersion’ i put this video on full screen and full volume on my headphones, the ending audio pissed me off so much! mtv please fix.
genuinely had a heart attack
For someone who blew up she honestly did better than a lot of the performance tonight. Her voice was as powerful as her presence.
That's because she blew up at a time where she was not "green" but had already been used to putting on her show. This isn't that different (higher production, but planned) just higher stakes. She's unique in that she wasn't built in a studio, but forged from performing. That's why she is so strong here.
"For someone who blew up" why do you think that is. She is a veteran
People also seem to forget that the recorded sound mix is almost always worse than the actual live performance. The mix is set for that particular venue, and while it may sound phenomenal live, for us at home it sounds muddled and doesn’t do it justice.
@@fruitcupproductions She blew up and rose to stardom. She isn’t new to the industry but she’s new to the level of fame she has now. When did she perform at an award show? Never, so for her first time she rocked it out of the park
Nothing surprising about this. She consistently hits it out the park as a performer. But yes, your point stands. This was her first performance at an awards show.
i've never heard of this song as i'm a 44 year old art rocker/post-punk/metal/old-school hip-hop kind of guy and.... i like this. i like her.
Now this is where you actually use the word ICONIC. Hello? That quality of this is insane, her very first award show performance and she gives this, ICONIC!
Iconic?? Look that word up. Iconic is a household name, Bowie for instance. You can't achieve icon status in a lunchbreak. Forgettable.
@@dobly58 Who's Bowie
@@dobly58 and who are you exactly? Chappel is such a fresh artists whos so good! Literally pretty much every song on her recent album is shockingly amazing
@@dobly58omg THIS!! Thank GOD someone knows what this word actually means 😂
@prixitica let's not drag David bowie because of this, put some respect on his name, love chappel!
Give this woman a budget and a stadium/arena tour RIGHT THIS SECOND
I agree but she don’t want it :( that’s ok tho
She killed it at Lollapalooza!
Can we PLS appreciate the background dancers/Knights!? I was in AWE this whole performance not only bc Chappell KILLED it (of course) but the dancers?? They where amazing
That crisp choreo 🤌
The part where she throws a sword back to him
I swear this song just gets me every time. There’s just something about it that makes me feel so much joy and sadness at the same time. Something about her voice and style is just so beautiful and I enjoy it so much.
THIS WAS A MASTERPIECE. Im so happy she is bringing camp and theatrical back into the mainstream performances because its something i haven’t seen in so long.
This was totally beautiful and mesmerizing. No one’s doing it like her
@oliviabb73849 bruh your comment was so uncalled for. I love Lady Gaga too and im aware she did it first but i was talking about today’s music industry. Lady Gaga or Madonna are iconic but they are not part of today’s new generation of pop stars, it has been a while since we have seen a new pop star that does camp like Chappell
@oliviabb73849girl they didnt order a yappuchino
@oliviabb73849 I always love to see women pitting other women against each other. What a gals gal you are. Just so you know, there aren’t a set amount of crowns. There are plenty to go around.
You people are delusional lol
Melanie Martinez is a great concert too!!!
I appreciate that she did ONE song well. She didn’t jump through the hype parts of 3 different songs but instead put on a quality performance of one song. Captured my attention better than the other performances with mash-ups.
Bringing quality back to the music industry, Mizz. Roan!
Yes. The mash ups have to stop.
Ikr 😭😭 the mashups are so annoying
Sabrina shade dang
i think mash ups work for older artists who are recieving like achievement awards the same night. just because a quick reminder of why they're getting the reward is good
@@MsBossLadyLolaalmost every artist performed a mash up, I believe Katy perry’s was a mix of 8 songs (her recent flop not included of course!)
“You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling” is one of my favorite lines in a song! I didn’t know those were the words my brain was struggling so hard to find. Thank you @ChappellRoan I needed that.
i feel the same way, i hate how much i love it
It’s like scratching and itch you didn’t know you had ❤
Can u explain what it means? Like I get it but I dont get it get it
@@ChristianSormillon I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can explain it to you. I’m sure it means something different to other people than what it means to me. That’s music for you, it hits everybody different because of our unique experiences in our lives. It’s personal.
@@ChristianSormillon to me it speaks to the experience of a feeling that is too painful to express, so much so that you would rather have the world end than express it. This is the experience of many closeted people. Hence the soldiers in the background destroying each other when maybe they could have been lovers instead. That’s my take!
looking back at this performance will NEVER get old
This is a career defining performance. One of the best VMA performances we’ve ever seen. I am so blown away every single time she performs.
Whoever choreographed this performance is SO GOOD, the dancers were INCREDIBLE especially w the swords!!!!!! Like what?! So so so good and chappel killed it, this theme was everything 😭😭
Especially when you know that swords are more heavy than it looks
@@Jhanneditor they are prop swords, no?
Oh, believe me, still heavy. @@taddallman-morton6796
Kinda original for the vmas 🫶🏻💕
@@taddallman-morton6796 prop swords are still typically made of metal! just not sharpened
She was like, “I’m gonna slay but make it the original etymology.”
LMAO
I lol’d at that 👏
I'm OBSESSED with this performance
Me too
Real
I am a 48 year old lesbian and now I finally understand how the teenage girls felt when the Beatles hit the stage.
Girl same!!!!
Sameeeeee ❤❤
This has sent me in a spiral, watched this then went to her UA-cam downloaded her CD. Now I'm obsessed.
okay so THIS is what i’ve been feeling
I am straight and I'm obsessed with her (music). I've had my eye on her since Bonnaroo (streamed)
The song sound 80s, the production and choreography feels 90s, she nail it 100% this is what I call entertainment
yeah 80s. i hear the proclaimers im gonna be / 500 miles in this and im not mad
First time I heard this I thought it was some lost 80s track. Or a cover of Last Christmas, until the vocals kicked in and I actually enjoyed it.
as an awkward teenage closeted lesbian, seeing a lesbian perform a song about lesbianism on the vmas last night made me cry so hard. basing it off of julie d’aubigny (look her up!) was the cherry on top. her speech after winning was whipped cream and sugar and all things delightful. thank you chappell roan….
edit: was informed it was more of a joan of arc inspired story like people initially said my bad chat
I think it’s a Joan of Arc allegory since it’s renaissance armor/swords and architecture, not fencing rapiers and 17/18th century opera regalia. Hence all the male soldiers and Chappell as the one woman. She has also said the costume was based on Joan of Arc. The stories and legacy mythos of Julie d'Aubigny are so worth learning about (coming from another Julie) though!!
As a former awkward teenage closeted lesbian and now confidently open adult lesbian, I am so glad younger generations have Chappell as a mainstream cultural figure. It would mean the world to me then and means the world to me now. ❤
That’s hectic, but thanks for sharing.
i was thinking about this and as a closeted lesbian (but not so long) im a little angry cuz i think people dont really know what this song is about and what it represents.
It was not based off of Julie, half of the things about her are untrue, (watch Kaz Rowe’s video on her), she never wore armor. I’m already kind of tired of people assuming it’s about Julie when even Chappell’s makeup artist said this was a Jeanne d’Arc inspired look.
@@cyanidecherrypie with that said, I am also desperate to see what a Julie d'Aubigny inspired Chappell performance would look like as well. A fencer, an opera singer and a famous lover of ladies all at the same time? _She'd have so much to work with._
She sounds great live! This song brings me nostalgic good feelings I can't explain.
i miss when artists put so much effort into the production of their performance!! love this
Is no one gotta talk about how good the choreography was?? The backup dances did so well!! The choreography was so on-point, it was full of action without it being overwhelming and messy. Props to these guys and to the choreographer!!
Usually I don't care for backup dancers, no matter how good they are.... But this is great!
An iconic performance. The fact she sang it that well while being almost completely out of breath in a few spots speaks volumes to her talent. She saved it for those last two notes and absolutely killed it!
Haven't heard a timeless pop song go this hard since like the 80's, she killed it.
3:10 this is my favorite part anytime she performs this song 😭💗
C5 🔥🔥
Idk but I'm in tears a bit cuz we all know she's worked so hard to get to this very moment and she never gave up even when others did, and seeing her literally slay this performance is nothing short of incredible. How lucky are we to witness a new pop star with immense talent. Much love and congrats, Mother
This. Every time I listen to California I cry, and seeing how far she’s come is just so joyous.
@@qwitchyy I absolutely sob every time I listen to California, too. I never thought of brown as a pretty word, but when she sings it??
I cried watching too😭 she deserves the world
hands down best performance of the night. NOBODY has served the level of artistry this high since Gaga. she's got a long, long great career ahead.
Katy just did it, and better. Lol
@@MC-yz2pp what sort of delulu are we in
@@MC-yz2ppoh…. Honey lol. No.
@@MC-yz2pphahaha it’s funny🤗
Why Joan Of Arc? Why in armor and swords? Why fire? With what she is dealing with her sudden stardom and newfound fame and people messing with crazy toxic prosocial relationships with celebrities, she was serving a story.
Happy to say Chappel roan is my nr 1 artist this yr,good luck,babe! is my first song and im a top 29% listener (not alot but im still happe!
Why on earth is the MTV outro in the last few seconds 5x the volume of the performance? Nearly just blew out both my speakers and my eardrums!!!
fr i was soaking in this performance then BOOM! the outro scared tf out of me 😭
Gives me a heart attack every time 😭
It makes it so I can’t listen to this version on loop because it’s so loud 😭
She NAILED that high note at the bridge ... im so proud of her. I love the message of this song. You'd have to stop the world ... and who can reasonably do that ... give yourself the gift of being true to how you feel. Thank you Chappell.
I loved the giddy jump afterwards :D
This is so sick. This is the kind of performance/conceptual stage production I’ve been wanting more western artists to do and I’m SO glad Chappell is bringing that energy
There are no words to evaluate this performance
it is simply a work of art remembered forever
I love you Chappell ❤❤❤
Listening this everyday
Sorry for my bad english
She gives feeling back to the VMAS. She’s different and really stands out . I adore her!
2:17 wowow this angle... absolute ART
Right??? And the shot at 3:27 where the camera and the performaers get into their place perfectly and she takes a hit from the sword. None of this could work if they all didn't do their jobs perfectly.and they did it LIVE!!!
It's a top view.
i can’t believe shes from a town 15 minutes away from me. seeing her blow up has made me think that YOU CAN TRULY DO ANYTHING AS LONG AS YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!!
You still have to be talented though you can’t just
Manifest this she worked her ass off and has soooo much raw talent and star factor.
@@megancolern1212 yes?
@@megancolern1212 idk why ur so mad girl i was literally being praiseful
@@drewback30 well obviously.
@@drewback30 shes also been working at this for 10 years.
the way i still get goosebumps watching this performance
Let’s talk about how her story started with getting shelved by her label but she kept working cuz she knew what she is and how it’s going is she’s Belting “I TOLD YOU SO” at the vmas while WINNING BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
As a woman in my 40s i only recently learned about Chappell and i love her. One of the most creative and new talented artists ive seen in a really long time
My mother is approaching 60, and as of lately asks me to put on "that gay girl from Missouri" in the car lol. It's never too late to appreciate talent and good music
You don’t have to apologize for your age.
I am 37 WELCOME
this legendary performance on top of Sasha Colby introducing her. oh this is hands down the best night of my life.
Im so sorry for you, hope your life gets better so a good performance by UA-cam is not the best night of your life...
@@martinsosa6965normalize letting people be happy and letting them have their moment. Shoot we have enough negativity in this world.
sasha colby introducing her was just perfect. i can't explain it but it felt like a full circle moment for some reason.
THE SASHA COLBY??? IM DYING
@@martinsosa6965sad…. go love yourself. nobody wants to read your bitterness
This is one of the best performances I have seen in a LONG time. Incredible.
I honestly didn’t know who she was until a few weeks ago but DAMN she is sooooo good🔥
Welcome 🎉💞😝
She is an amazing performer:) her festival performances (lollapalooza, outside lands) are even better than this in some ways tbh.
FINALLY an artist who puts all her heart and soul into everything she does
Just another Lady Gaga.
@@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852 Nah she's her own artist
wdym finally 😭 as if there aren’t other artists doing this
@@bxhija7898 You mean like any of the mediocre TikTok artists who grt instant recognition while Chappel worked since 2017 before being noticed?...
@@RachelDeRosier010894 and just because you’re anti mainstream media, it doesn’t mean there aren’t artists who are passionate about what they do!
There's a bardcore version of this song where everyone in the comments calls her Lady Chappell of Roan. And now it's for real! 😂
Nuestra señora de las capillas
I KNOW EXACTLY WHICH VIDEO 😭😭😭
PLEASE leave this video up. Easily one of the greatest things to happen at the VMAs.
now THIS is true bardcore. this is amazing ohmygodd. THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS EVERYTHING
i'm 6 months pregnant and idk if it's my hormones or just her angelic voice but this song makes me cry every time i hear it. she's so talented and i respect her so much as an artist and as a person, it must be so much pressure to suddenly have so many eyes on you all the time and STILL protecting her boundaries strongly. she's a huge inspiration to me ❤
do not worry because same
Every single time.
Same. Here voice makes me cry. I
Oh this song makes me ugly cry. I think it’s the years of denying my true self.
I cry every time too!! This is my song about the one that got away 😢❤
The imagery and symbolism on stage are incredible. The song's about a queer woman who's in denial of her sexuality, and chooses to stay within the guards of conventional heteronormativity. Chappell's dressed as Joan of Arc, leading her revolutionary soldiers to fight against such conventions and burn down what we have established as the norm (represented by the castle). This is my favourite performance of anything ever.
too bad Joan of Arc was fighting for Christ and God and France, not gay people lololololol
Honestly I feel like it's more of a reference to Julie D'aubigny rather than Joan of Arc, and honestly her life is super interesting to learn about you should def look more into her.
Agenda behind all
Agenda behind all
that's a way to see it!! but i think she was actually going for Julie D'aubigny. She was a swordsmanship master and a famous opera singer who often dressed as a man and would flirt with girls too... she burned down a nunnery to save her lover who was sent away after her parents found out both the girls were going out
I’m 52. Watching her perform brings me to tears 😭 she’s incredible. ❤❤❤
Does it remind you of Kate Bush? When I first heard this song when I was shopping I needed to use Shazam because I was sure it was Kate. However, it is a great song and this performance was killer (I’m 47 so out of touch w pop music today)
@@drplando14 If Kate Bush and Cindi Lauper had a baby... I'm 61 and this girl is what producers hear and go "That! is what's next. Let's give her a budget. And knights."
If I was the choreographer I would have lost my mind if they missed the shot at 2:15, such detail, such perfection.
1:31 too! What an incredible shot!
She brought artistry, vocals, this is a PERFORMANCE ! its incredible to see how far shes come
Not live.
Just wow, she hit a home run.
*I love to see a performer actually giving us everything and performing their best while serving us such great vocals and visuals too! Chappell Roan is HERE TO STAY!*
My only wish list item is for her to stop using backing tracks. Clearly its to get her own voice as the backup parts... but she definitely has the connections now to get high quality backup singers.
@@Wiley_Coyote tbh i think its a vma's thing and their back tracks are loud as hell this year
3:17 the way she knew she hit that note 🔥🔥
The sword throw and catch and the whole sword fight sequence with the hits on beat was so satisfying oml CHAPPELL ROAN THE WOMAN YOU ARE
This was for the fans, who wanted the music video.
the budget, the costumes, the vision! it's so refreshing to see an artist who doesn't just use samples in all of their music and is actually trying to do something new.