Kendrick Lamar - "These Walls" w/ the National Symphony Orchestra | The Kennedy Center

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  • On October 20, 2015, Kendrick Lamar and the NSO Pops delivered a one-night-only performance at The Kennedy Center featuring some of Lamar's biggest hits and cuts from his lyrical masterpiece “To Pimp a Butterfly."
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 625

  • @h3ck774
    @h3ck774 3 місяці тому +65

    Not realeasing this entire show in this type of quality should be considered a crime against art

  • @bwalkeri
    @bwalkeri 5 років тому +614

    I understand this is a one time thing that nobody really knew about, but why aren’t there professional recordings of all these songs? This is an iconic moment in US music history to me and has so little true exposure.

    • @arturs505
      @arturs505 4 роки тому +14

      Word!!!

    • @iainthompson9960
      @iainthompson9960 2 роки тому +19

      yeah I agree, what the hell??? This would've been mad to record. why not the whole thing?!!!

    • @robertwhesterjr1142
      @robertwhesterjr1142 7 місяців тому +2

      LEGENDARY!!!

    • @EDaBeast
      @EDaBeast 7 місяців тому +1

      Its not that deep little bro

    • @galacticreviewer
      @galacticreviewer 4 місяці тому +7

      @@EDaBeast it is

  • @jahariwallen2331
    @jahariwallen2331 8 років тому +507

    3:34 you know the performance was beyond amazing when you see the conductor jamming out

  • @BigBadMadDog.
    @BigBadMadDog. 9 років тому +982

    Now THIS is Art. Just wait and see, by the time he has finished his career he will be considered the greatest MC of all time.

    • @BigBadMadDog.
      @BigBadMadDog. 9 років тому +13

      ***** Pretty much another word for rapper, it means Mic Controller or Master of Ceremony

    • @SeanDiRocco1
      @SeanDiRocco1 9 років тому +1

      +Pickle Tickler Yes sir.

    • @warren2948
      @warren2948 9 років тому +2

      +Pickle Tickler i think so too

    • @newChiller
      @newChiller 9 років тому +4

      +Pickle Tickler Isn't he already? : )

    • @BigBadMadDog.
      @BigBadMadDog. 9 років тому +13

      The Ciller Experience He is the best of the last decade, not sure I would rate him the best of all-time just yet though. I'm sure he will be though ;)

  • @victoria4
    @victoria4 9 років тому +449

    the symphony orchestra with one of the best rappers currently alive? that's insane

    • @bendikmattes3318
      @bendikmattes3318 5 років тому +16

      Victoria the best*

    • @psquareflight
      @psquareflight 3 роки тому +9

      What other rappers can claim to have had an original beat played in Lincoln Center. This dude is beyond accomplished.

    • @MrGamelover23
      @MrGamelover23 3 роки тому +2

      @@psquareflight nas and every rapper on trap symphony. Unless they actually did something original that wasn't in the original song here, than probably nobody.

    • @olamideakinola7297
      @olamideakinola7297 4 місяці тому +1

      Now I want to see him do a Red Bull Symphonic show.

  • @Azerrz
    @Azerrz 9 років тому +716

    What a genius, this damn near brought a tear to my eye, get it Kendrick!

    • @Cyke101
      @Cyke101 9 років тому +9

      +Azerrz He *did* bring a tear to my eye

    • @mcnuggetsful
      @mcnuggetsful 9 років тому +2

      what's up bro

    • @Stormy867
      @Stormy867 8 років тому +2

      man I thought I was the only one that almost cried!!! the sound my God

    • @rakimlok25
      @rakimlok25 8 років тому +1

      +Azerrz It touches your soul !!!

    • @ventz11
      @ventz11 8 років тому

      You bring tears to my eyes.

  • @zazgaming8283
    @zazgaming8283 2 місяці тому +13

    He's so simple, so talented and look at his face. Aw.

  • @user-ns7yk5ir8s
    @user-ns7yk5ir8s 9 років тому +58

    tpab was beyond rap and hiphop. it was a freaking masterpiece

    • @mrsuns10
      @mrsuns10 9 років тому +8

      I loved the Jazz and funk influences on it

  • @loveNsuccessfollowsme
    @loveNsuccessfollowsme 9 років тому +681

    He should have had back ground singers

    • @hakshustletv
      @hakshustletv 9 років тому +71

      Yeah, would of made it more complete

    • @LauraMonti1000
      @LauraMonti1000 9 років тому +15

      +I Don't Follow (A Nigga Been Trill) YEA I WAS LOOKIN OUT FOR ANNA WISE...BUT I THINK THE BACKGROUND SINGERS MIGHT OVER SHADOW THE 96 PIECE ORCHESTRAL SOUNDS - MIGHT BE WHY THEY DIDNT BOTHER, SHIT WILL BE COMPETING FOR SOUND SPACE - THE SAX IS ALREADY ALMOST OVERBEARING

    • @dwifteeboy
      @dwifteeboy 9 років тому +3

      +Laura Monti CAPS LOCK!

    • @LauraMonti1000
      @LauraMonti1000 9 років тому +4

      Kai Campbell hahaha!

    • @BryghtTheLyght
      @BryghtTheLyght 9 років тому +6

      Yeah that would make it pop more. other than that. that was a masterpiece

  • @92yasko
    @92yasko 9 років тому +428

    Once more Kendrick proved that he is one of the most talented and influential musicians of his generation. Right now he is writing history and he will be well remembered decade after decade. He proved that he still is and always will be King Kendrick.

    • @ns_down
      @ns_down 9 років тому +1

      +Yasen Taha Why? Artists have been performing songs with Symphonies literally forever... Nothing too new here

    • @hiphoprbloverjon9180
      @hiphoprbloverjon9180 9 років тому +7

      Maybe he's talking Hip Hop wise. Kendrick is only the 2nd rapper (1st is Nas last year) to perform with the NPO at the Kennedy Center.

    • @hiphoprbloverjon9180
      @hiphoprbloverjon9180 9 років тому

      *NSO

    • @Ddvw123abc0
      @Ddvw123abc0 9 років тому +1

      +HipHopLover93 R&BLover93 Kanye did it awhile back with Late Orchestration. Check it out on UA-cam

    • @hiphoprbloverjon9180
      @hiphoprbloverjon9180 9 років тому

      Not at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This is more renowned and prestigious.

  • @jdenise576
    @jdenise576 4 місяці тому +11

    Man this is my first time seeing this and I got chills 🔥🔥

  • @chatek3858
    @chatek3858 8 років тому +152

    Kendrick Lamar is the greatest artist that ever happen to this generations.

  • @neptunegenesis9018
    @neptunegenesis9018 9 років тому +36

    What makes this performance even sweeter is this orchestra group usually performs with artist who have 20-30 year long careers. Kendrick is a legend already.

  • @JasoonPorter
    @JasoonPorter 9 років тому +84

    I can't wait to hear "For Free" with the National Symphony, if that ever comes out.

  • @isaacramsay7889
    @isaacramsay7889 Рік тому +9

    Anyone that got to see one of these orchestral TPAB performances is actually one of the luckiest people alive

  • @cesarescamilla7660
    @cesarescamilla7660 9 років тому +112

    Kendrick is an ARTIST. Not just another emcee. TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY was the best album to drop in 2015.

    • @ebenezeramare1
      @ebenezeramare1 3 роки тому +13

      Wrong, it was the best album of the decade

    • @trich103
      @trich103 3 роки тому +8

      @@ebenezeramare1 imo the best album ever lol

    • @WhoseIAm7
      @WhoseIAm7 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@trich103 sonically, DEFINITELY.

  • @josharyono
    @josharyono 8 років тому +135

    i thank God for Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean

  • @minjabens
    @minjabens 8 років тому +13

    Those violins are SO FUCKING PERFECT

    • @aleialaw
      @aleialaw 8 років тому

      yes. like bad!!!!

  • @nickcrim6735
    @nickcrim6735 2 роки тому +25

    This song sounds even more beautiful with an orchestra 🔥🔥🔥

  • @23bandi
    @23bandi 9 років тому +118

    Kennedy Center we want more in this quality!

  • @raulsouza5866
    @raulsouza5866 2 роки тому +14

    TPAB was such a trip...a true classic...thank you Kendrick.

  • @adr4120
    @adr4120 9 років тому +166

    that saxophone bruh!!!

    • @minjabens
      @minjabens 9 років тому +17

      Man the entire Symphony, their bassline is EVERYTHING!!!!!

    • @ekidsemail
      @ekidsemail 8 років тому

      Exactly what I was thinking

    • @moea8596
      @moea8596 8 років тому

      Sounds good 🎵

    • @Meowblivion
      @Meowblivion 8 років тому

      that trumpet and trombone

    • @Harrytmik
      @Harrytmik 8 років тому +1

      The guy with the baton takes all the attention on the video.

  • @callumrymer3046
    @callumrymer3046 9 років тому +24

    I need a full live album of this...NOW 😭😭😭

  • @aiden359
    @aiden359 4 роки тому +17

    Last break into the chorus gives me chills

  • @jdw360
    @jdw360 8 років тому +33

    This performance brought a tear to my eye I've been a fan of kendrick since section 80 and the mix tapes and to see him go in to success is beautiful

  • @sammichaels1471
    @sammichaels1471 Рік тому +12

    It is criminal that you haven't put the whole concert up.

  • @lucy-chan-95
    @lucy-chan-95 9 років тому +83

    My God. Kendrick is on another level. He's not just a rapper, he's an artist, a genius. This is Art! Unfortunately not everybody understands all this stuff. I think Kdot (and Jcole) are not for everyone. Great work!

    • @devinlopez9654
      @devinlopez9654 9 років тому

      j Cole is better tho TPAB was wack compared To GKMC

    • @ShortMarkos
      @ShortMarkos 9 років тому +2

      +devin lopez So just because you think J. Cole is better means everyone else is wrong? ummm okay

    • @jorgemora9276
      @jorgemora9276 9 років тому +4

      +devin lopez nah k dot is better

    • @mrwhatever213
      @mrwhatever213 9 років тому +4

      +devin lopez You are stupid a fuck.

    • @smileykid18
      @smileykid18 9 років тому +3

      +devin lopez you just agreed with what she said . kendrick lamar isnt for everyone including you . j cole is the same , I've heard people diss him , especially about his last album because it wasnt "commercial" enough .

  • @SurrealBeliefs
    @SurrealBeliefs 9 років тому +118

    This is amazing.

  • @CodysFavorites
    @CodysFavorites 9 років тому +27

    love how the whole band is into it as well like theyre fans and understand the chance theyve been given. Kendrick is one of a kind

  • @whosansel
    @whosansel 9 років тому +41

    he is a true artist. he really is.

  • @SCJhoops
    @SCJhoops 8 років тому +33

    Kendrick has grown on me, he was never my favorite or an MC or rapper I even listened to or even considered myself enjoying and now I would place him as probably a top 3 rapper of all time, To Pimp a Butterfly is in my eyes is gonna go down as a top 10 rap album of all time, Untitled Unmastered gave me goosebumps just like TPAB and it was only a collection of 8 songs considered "not good enough to make the cut for the album," right there is where, for me, as a huge fan and follower of him, now made me realize that everything he's ever put out is just great and he's one of the most talented rappers of all time, he's not gangster, he's not a push over or anything, but he's simply Kendrick and he's creating such a unique sound for all of us to listen to, the mix of jazz and old school with hip hop is special and he's a performer and artist in my eyes more than he'll ever be a rapper

    • @user-ty7ox9rp9c
      @user-ty7ox9rp9c 7 років тому +2

      Amen to that which is why I want to be the kind of artist that inspires and not acting like everyone else but myself

  • @yorkieinthemill
    @yorkieinthemill 9 років тому +73

    Kendrick is GOAT

  • @NandoGigaba
    @NandoGigaba 9 років тому +9

    More of these should be done and tour around the world. Nothing beats live music.

  • @wertf1068
    @wertf1068 3 місяці тому +17

    drake could never

  • @zayitagain
    @zayitagain Рік тому +10

    This performance gave me chills. I love this man so much

  • @minjabens
    @minjabens 9 років тому +18

    This symphony is everything!!! Seriously It's so beautiful

  • @MrJlh370
    @MrJlh370 8 років тому +9

    This boy is on another stratosphere!! Musical genius and perfectionist of his craft. All his albums put out messages that are deep. The average listener won't get it. King Kendrick

  • @joohnnykuz5327
    @joohnnykuz5327 9 років тому +154

    Should his name to me Kendrick Wamar, he only taken w's

    • @puuwaimeki698
      @puuwaimeki698 9 років тому +27

      +jojo kyle ^ When you've stayed in the corn fields a little too long. Haha, just jokes.

    • @EdenHolder
      @EdenHolder 7 років тому

      jojo kyle lmao that used to be my profile pic when the music video For Free? came out
      respect for having it for so long

    • @GoodKidd___98
      @GoodKidd___98 6 років тому

      “ Dj Khaled Voice” I like that

  • @jusdubzzz
    @jusdubzzz 6 років тому +2

    Just watching KDot change the world.....looks so much better with him here. Bless you.

  • @rze595
    @rze595 9 років тому +13

    This. Is. Art.

  • @fadelhajmurad1722
    @fadelhajmurad1722 9 років тому +23

    Kendrick looks great now, he obviously built some muscle and his new hairdo suits the fuck out of his new album's theme.

  • @generaldom
    @generaldom 9 років тому +172

    Oh man this was last night? Cool

    • @ethioman56890
      @ethioman56890 9 років тому +2

      dammit dom why are u always commenting.

    • @generaldom
      @generaldom 9 років тому

      ethioman56890 Hallo my Habesha friend

    • @ethioman56890
      @ethioman56890 9 років тому

      +Dom's Sketch Cast what gave it away

    • @Xolin11
      @Xolin11 9 років тому

      +Dom's Sketch Cast Actually it was two days ago.

    • @yeezer-7317
      @yeezer-7317 9 років тому +2

      Late Orchestration birthed this but I'm sleep ttyl

  • @minjabens
    @minjabens 8 років тому +8

    This is so damn beautiful, the entire song behind the lyrics is incredible

  • @aztro6015
    @aztro6015 4 місяці тому +7

    Screw the drake beef thing.
    I love this man

  • @arnoldyarollo1903
    @arnoldyarollo1903 2 роки тому +2

    When the conductor is jamming, y'all know that's something else 😜

  • @oldham42
    @oldham42 9 років тому +24

    This is so fucking awesome

  • @Stormy867
    @Stormy867 8 років тому +2

    the sax, bass and strong God!!! I almost cried!

  • @TheMelonFarmers123
    @TheMelonFarmers123 8 років тому +16

    RELEASE ALL MATERIAL PLEASE
    WANT TO HEAR BLACKER THE BERRY WITH THIS QUALITY
    WILL PAY

  • @1995DLB
    @1995DLB 8 років тому +24

    i want to hear him do this with Snarky Puppy..omg that we would love on freaking earth..

  • @originalSiiiN
    @originalSiiiN 2 місяці тому +1

    if u know hip-hop u know there is no Kendrick Lamar without Tupac Shakur 💯🙏🏻🙏🏻💯

  • @na_k
    @na_k 9 років тому +4

    At 2:04 when the orchestra comes in = amazing! Kennedy Center PLEASE release more footage from this show.

  • @alexbonsuosei6181
    @alexbonsuosei6181 7 років тому +2

    oh my..tears..i feel proud to have witnessed Kendrick become legend..

  • @barcmusic
    @barcmusic 8 років тому +3

    The strings are so beautiful!

  • @JoeyLegendd
    @JoeyLegendd 9 років тому +13

    Reminds me of Kanye's "Late Orchestration". I'm sure Kendrick will follow and release an album version of this

  • @austinjonesvelo6091
    @austinjonesvelo6091 9 років тому +10

    Anybody catch the orchestra conductor start giggin when that beat dropped near the end

  • @1AnotherRandomGuy1
    @1AnotherRandomGuy1 9 років тому +190

    Can you guys please upload the rest of the performance PLEEEASE!!!!

    • @ItaiIfrach
      @ItaiIfrach 7 років тому +2

      Please !!!!

    • @kathybatesmotel
      @kathybatesmotel 6 років тому +2

      PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @simpleysims
      @simpleysims 6 років тому +3

      Please!!!!! ..... It's out there somewhere I know it.

    • @ElaineShute
      @ElaineShute 6 років тому +6

      I have searched periodically, and still can't find it. It was insane not to properly record this!

    • @FXCartel
      @FXCartel 5 років тому

      Peter has a few clips please

  • @terrelltaylor8639
    @terrelltaylor8639 9 років тому +1

    Kendrick has came a long way. This is what happens when rappers rap something real they get international exposure instantly.

  • @larrybliss8330
    @larrybliss8330 3 роки тому +2

    Kendrick Lamar is a musical genius. He is a magnetic presence on stage. His music is so full of life--I can only take a little at a time. Well done, sir...

  • @ig3ntl3man3
    @ig3ntl3man3 9 років тому +4

    The maestro was feelin it fa real...

  • @Pompousraps
    @Pompousraps 9 років тому +6

    Thumbs up if you think Kendrick the best rapper of this generation.

  • @waltadote
    @waltadote 9 місяців тому +1

    what a masterpiece

  • @t4tipsy
    @t4tipsy 9 років тому +2

    I AM INLOVE WITH THIS MAN'S MIND!!!!!!!
    AND HIS SOUL!!!
    BEAUTIFUL CREATURE :)

  • @show-uchannel
    @show-uchannel 5 місяців тому +1

    Love Kendrick to death but him taking an opportunity like this to perform These Walls of all songs is hilarious

    • @show-uchannel
      @show-uchannel 5 місяців тому +1

      But forreal this performance is sick af

    • @fai7hs
      @fai7hs 3 місяці тому +2

      tbf he performed most of tpab + some songs from gkmc, but this channel only posted thse walls

  • @Croat1a06
    @Croat1a06 9 років тому +14

    If only these concerts were more of a regular thing.......they would sell out in blocks just like broadway shows.

  • @KoopaBower
    @KoopaBower 8 років тому +7

    Fuck, that gives me chills !!

    • @Stormy867
      @Stormy867 8 років тому +2

      man chills and emotions on another level!

  • @Lindamorena
    @Lindamorena 3 роки тому +2

    I just love him. I feel him on a spiritual level.

  • @danyoropeza9187
    @danyoropeza9187 7 років тому +1

    I got chill bumps man. Always thought he was up there, but not the GOAT. This just opened my eyes. He's more than a GOAT. He's a legend.

  • @feargm
    @feargm 2 роки тому +1

    We *need* this entire show.

  • @astridjorek4039
    @astridjorek4039 6 місяців тому +1

    Großartig.....ich liebe diesen Auftritt....

  • @changsaehyun
    @changsaehyun 3 роки тому +2

    Sooo....... I think everyone would looove it if you uploaded the full concert! Like wiillllding

  • @jonathangilmore5698
    @jonathangilmore5698 5 років тому +2

    I see so many beautiful people out here right now, Beautiful couples, Lets keep the vibe right 👽🔥
    Kendrick always got the right mindset 🎩💢💢

  • @Flo-TWADS
    @Flo-TWADS 9 років тому +7

    Awesome king kendrick !

  • @msglimmertwin52
    @msglimmertwin52 4 роки тому +1

    I love this guy.

  • @bucket_456
    @bucket_456 4 місяці тому +9

    2073? Anyone? 👀

  • @Alisha1686
    @Alisha1686 25 днів тому

    OMG the orchestra!!! Damn you Kendrick 😊😊❤❤

  • @MrBurrito
    @MrBurrito 9 років тому +6

    Fuuuuuuuuuuuck. Solid song. I wish more from this show gets on UA-cam. backstreet Freestyle please!

  • @lfriedma14
    @lfriedma14 9 років тому +2

    Best concert of my life.

  • @EmilysLife
    @EmilysLife 8 років тому +5

    bless this MAN

    • @EmilysLife
      @EmilysLife 8 років тому +1

      +Emily Is Green the best

  • @n_Uggs
    @n_Uggs 4 місяці тому +3

    He won the beef hands down lmao 🤣

  • @ItaiIfrach
    @ItaiIfrach 4 роки тому +1

    Just post the full show, the world really needs it right now.

  • @deletingyoutubetoday9563
    @deletingyoutubetoday9563 2 роки тому +1

    You are witnessing greatness people

  • @ambero7175
    @ambero7175 6 років тому +2

    that third verse always gives me goosebumps ah fuck

  • @James-sv6to
    @James-sv6to 9 років тому +9

    Firstly, who takes time to dislike youtube videos? And secondly, who would dislike THIS youtube video?!

    • @ISATGDuh
      @ISATGDuh 8 років тому +1

      Butthurt drake stans

  • @KLIC99
    @KLIC99 8 років тому

    God bless Kendrick Lamar.

  • @BEEG_RiBBiT
    @BEEG_RiBBiT 8 років тому

    KiNG KENDRiCK. This man is special.

  • @kiiesmira
    @kiiesmira 9 років тому +1

    This young man blows my mind!

  • @dexterkaufmann9479
    @dexterkaufmann9479 7 років тому +1

    still can't believe i was there. wish i could have appreciated the amazing performance more.

  • @2013YOLO
    @2013YOLO 9 років тому +1

    Kendrick Lamar is amazing! Lyrical genius

  • @jb-ff5sm
    @jb-ff5sm 3 роки тому +2

    This is the definition of art

  • @kelinjohnson7421
    @kelinjohnson7421 8 років тому +1

    greatest rapper since 1995

  • @cristinaminardi-in-reid7841
    @cristinaminardi-in-reid7841 Рік тому +1

    Kendrick for ever

  • @fndrck
    @fndrck 3 роки тому +3

    Has anyone noted how this song is connected to “Sing about me (dying of thirst), or am I late? 😂

  • @federicoriva7928
    @federicoriva7928 6 років тому +1

    Proud of living on the same planet of kendrick lamar

  • @len1975
    @len1975 9 років тому +1

    My song right here! Love me some Kendrick!!!

  • @christophertelesford7579
    @christophertelesford7579 9 років тому +1

    speechless lol there's no words for me to explain he great a performer he is.

  • @mariposa9877
    @mariposa9877 8 років тому +1

    Sounds great, Kendrick!

  • @diekleineflaschejack
    @diekleineflaschejack 9 років тому +1

    He's come so far in such a short time.. incredible performance

  • @bolefuego
    @bolefuego 8 років тому

    Best MC in the business, unmatched versatility & musicality to every lyric in his songs.

  • @minmatenx
    @minmatenx Рік тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @ODDYGANG1
    @ODDYGANG1 9 років тому +7

    the best rapper ever