Of course he was scared and nervous, this was his first show. Awwww... He seems a lot more confident and comfortable now. Look at his recent performances. Abel is doing amazing. :) very talented.
@@Cho0segoose When you are nervous, always remember this: "Nobody will remember what you say or do in a week but you." It helps me calm down instantly in many situations.
I went to see The Weeknd recently at his Kissland Concert, and his performance was awesome. It is clear in this video he was still in his early stage of singing, he has really come a long way.
He was singing amazing and hittings all the high notes and falsetto part already in this video, so how much better can his singing really get? XD I don't understand people that say he's a far better singer now. I mean, have you heard The zone?
Leli Dawi His voice has always been amazing in the studio recordings, but his live voice has gotten so much better since 2011. Just compare this vid with his recent SNL performances of blinding lights, scared to live, and heartless and it’s obvious
Louis Pecceu I think he was more shy earlier in his career. He could sing very well at times (The knowing live sounds just like the studio recording) but he would often hold back and sing very quietly. Now he’s more confident.
I’m from 9 years in the future The Weeknd Abel Tesfaye made 5 albums 4 Diamond singles 439 award nominations 166 wins Super Bowl halftime show Sold out Global Stadium Tour Most popular song of all time “Blinding Lights” Countless broken records and love for his music from around the world Anything is possible… XO
Even now when he's using all kinds of "voices" he's still sounding pretty good and it's not because he can't sing, but because he likes to make his music very varied in tone
Idk why but I cry when I watch this video. It sends chills through my whole body. It makes me smile and it makes me cry. It's only been 2 and a half years that I've been a Weeknd fan.
had to come back to see how much he’s grown as an artist shits crazy went from homeless artist from free tickets to a super bowl performance with number 1 artist in the world in streaming
This makes me so emotional. Abel's first performance at the MOD Club, it just makes me so happy from where he started to now. Watching Abel's music and him evolve is so satisfying. It makes me smile.
+dvpressionxo tell em bandwagons they need to stop fucking acting like real xo fam but the only songs they hear are Earned it,The Hills,Can't feel my face,Often,etc
Actual history right here. Hopefully this video never gets taken down. Just for the date, I know other people have this saved but this was uploaded right after the show. So it is special ya know? 😂
this actually isnt as bad as his more recent shows. this was his first show and at the time this song was just released. not many knew the words. best live version of this song if you ask me.
Always love coming back to these first performances because it's beautiful to see how far he's come .. He worked hard and made it and I'll still listen forever !!!!
The Weeknd is the next big name in the music industry, and if he doesn't go down as a legend then I give up with MUSIC.
Hi
Umran C !!! He did it
You called it, but I wish he did more songs like this :(. Trilogy era was the best
Our boy made it
Ur prophecy has become true
Of course he was scared and nervous, this was his first show. Awwww... He seems a lot more confident and comfortable now. Look at his recent performances. Abel is doing amazing. :) very talented.
+Angie Castro Yeah, he looks petrified in this video. It's actually kinda endearing.
+Bug4566 it is!! 😍
Exactly,amen Xoxo is rolling in some serious fucking money now got to give Credit where credit is due #💔💓🎶👌
Angie Castro This actually wasn’t his first performance. He performed What You Need at a university prior to this but he was so nervous in this video
Most of the time he was drugged out to rid of the nervousness
WHY AM I CRYING???? This makes me so emotional
Baby Abel hella cute.
But Man "look at the kid now"
I really wish I was there.
Ruwaida Hmz 😭😭💔 love him so so so so much ❤️❤️❤️
I was never there too
cant nobody stop him
ncooooh, he was still so shy here. voice still perfect though
I didn't notice any change lol in his voice tho !
Patricia Cronje still is shy.. just adapted to performance.
He has returned 🙏🙏
He was so nervous...
+advan isljami You mean high as fuck
he is a shy guy, I'm thr same way
perhaps both lol
It was his first ever time performing live
MsrCFC and one of his best performances ever ;)
He was nervous but he came back. Amazing.
yeah he is shy guy
Josue G He's the reason why I find it okay to be shy lmao if he was shy and became an icon later on then anything can happen.
bro same thing for me! it's helped me get out my shell
@@Cho0segoose When you are nervous, always remember this: "Nobody will remember what you say or do in a week but you." It helps me calm down instantly in many situations.
@@ghostryder3164 unless they record it lmao
I went to see The Weeknd recently at his Kissland Concert, and his performance was awesome. It is clear in this video he was still in his early stage of singing, he has really come a long way.
Pariss Morton look at him now. Legend forever
He was singing amazing and hittings all the high notes and falsetto part already in this video, so how much better can his singing really get? XD I don't understand people that say he's a far better singer now. I mean, have you heard The zone?
Thank u for the comment 6 years ago and you believed on him. The Weeknd is the best
Leli Dawi His voice has always been amazing in the studio recordings, but his live voice has gotten so much better since 2011. Just compare this vid with his recent SNL performances of blinding lights, scared to live, and heartless and it’s obvious
Louis Pecceu I think he was more shy earlier in his career. He could sing very well at times (The knowing live sounds just like the studio recording) but he would often hold back and sing very quietly. Now he’s more confident.
We still are listening . Xo
Yup
A legend was born that night
Trilogy is unbeatable
Oh are you so different... But I'll always listen.
Beautiful part at 4:24
I literally watch this video just to hear that part and just the beginning of this Amazing artist...
yep the fans went crazy when he had hit those high notes😈
Same
same here,the weeknd is a MF awesome artist and I can just kick back kinda song and smoke up and relax and let Xoxo sang my ass to sleep💓💤👌
Best part of the performance in my opinion👌🏽
My fav part
You can hear the sorrow in his voice... makes the song so much better
He was so nervous here, its actually amazing how much his improved in his recent performances
he killed dat high note
I would do anything to go back in time and get front row to this concert. So amazing to see his growth.
4:22 how in the world he diid that!!!!??? man....
+Tanmay Maurya i know right, hit me straight in the heart, so beautiful
maybe with singing it? breath support dude.
I've searched for covers of this song, but NO ONE can sing his shit better than him...thats the craziest shit
Dave St-Anne cuz no one can do him like him. Just like no one can do you better than you
Your a real weeknd fan if you know how iconic this night was and will be
Best version of this song live. It's sustenance.
While...under some heavy sustenance
The begging of greatness
He was so nervous for those first 3 minutes .. After that, he went from an artist to a performer 👏🏽
4:22 is powerful wow, goosebumps!!
and now he's selling out arenas
all sold out shows for bbtm!! XO DID THAT!!
+Aziry Rojas 💖💖
Satan made it
Matheus Torres Sure?
Christian Mena He’s just one of those morons who believe in everything(Illuminati)
Lol at all the BlackBerry's. RIP.
😂😂
Stevie Garcia iPhone 4*
Moving in so many ways. XO for life.
Seeing comments from years ago makes me so happy, I’ll always come back to these videos :,)
this makes me so emotionallllll
10 years ago, so proud of abel i can’t even put it into words xotwod
U'r damn right ✅
yass
And now in 2020, he's performing in the Superbowl half-time.
I’m from 9 years in the future
The Weeknd Abel Tesfaye made
5 albums
4 Diamond singles
439 award nominations
166 wins
Super Bowl halftime show
Sold out Global Stadium Tour
Most popular song of all time “Blinding Lights”
Countless broken records and love for his music from around the world
Anything is possible… XO
you can hear the emotion and depth in this song
He is definately talented!
What an amazing falcetto. He looked REALLY nervous though, some parts were off key. never the less. great performance
Wonder if he’ll ever make it...
@@torros3334 nah he wont
@@thekn0wing yeah i mean could you imagine the odds of this guy breaking through the industry
@@imsomewhatpunchable605 no he wouldn’t 🤫
Now we need more of these.. OG concerts wish I could be part of it back then , but ya boy was only 10 y/o😂😭
Who’s on 2019 still loving this?
Dec10
@@MOON-zo3ik dec 11 ✌️
9 years later, man Abel is the GOAT
And look at THE WEEKND now! Massive respect for this legend! ♥️
dang cant believe this dude is not using anything to change his voice like most artist he sing like his songs!!
Now he’s a legend
Even now when he's using all kinds of "voices" he's still sounding pretty good and it's not because he can't sing, but because he likes to make his music very varied in tone
Can't... stop... repeating!
3:37 sounds Erie as hell. I love it
Love watching these old videos of Abel singing. Such raw talent ❤️
GOAT performance.
He's so fucking amazing he gives me chills when I listen to him
R u gonna listen to covid 19 ?
12.31.2019 artist of the decade.
Hes so adorable i love him so much his music helps me through my toughest moments in life. I really hope he knows how much we appreciate him
HE SOUNDS SO AMAZING IS THIS WHAT DYING FEELS LIKE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
Hi
Exactly how I feel,like I just kick back smoke up let Xoxo sang my ass to sleep👌💖💔
Six years and now he's not our secret Man look at that kid now I love you Abel we still listen...
He had tears going down his face....
Idk why but I cry when I watch this video. It sends chills through my whole body. It makes me smile and it makes me cry. It's only been 2 and a half years that I've been a Weeknd fan.
thats long
@@g34r739f everyone starts somewhere 🤷🏿♀️
imagine being that nervous and killing it that hard. xotwod 🖤
This is the weeknd I miss been a true fan for the last 5 years up to his last album he sold himself short big time on that one
Did u listen to the song? He clearly said it 4 years ago that he will be different. & he hoped you would still listen. I know I will.
If you were a "true fan" you'd support and accept his changes
not if we don't agree with him lol I swear you new fans are such a fucking pain
shed tool nah. Old fans are the most annoying (source: you)
had to come back to see how much he’s grown as an artist shits crazy went from homeless artist from free tickets to a super bowl performance with number 1 artist in the world in streaming
Tremendous amount of respect for Abel for gaining confidence throughout the years. Look at him now!
I watch this everyday for the full performance and the HIGH AND LONG NOTE😍
I love this song, his voice omg
SO CUTE 😭💕 he was so young and nervous back then, look at him now! i'm so proud
We still here ❤
This makes me so emotional. Abel's first performance at the MOD Club, it just makes me so happy from where he started to now. Watching Abel's music and him evolve is so satisfying. It makes me smile.
omg is this man human ? this is magical :) he puts me in a completely different world !
Hope you are still a fan.
Biggest artist in the world rn.
He showed up on my suggestions..gave it a listen..was hooked..I've been to two concerts so far.
I would kill for a voice like Abel's 💜
I just fucking love the weekend he has a amazing voices omg I just lovvvvve himmm
scuse u but its Weeknd* k yw
+dvpressionxo tell em bandwagons they need to stop fucking acting like real xo fam but the only songs they hear are Earned it,The Hills,Can't feel my face,Often,etc
I’ve literally watched this for like 8 years and I’m still DUMBFOUNDED at the number of views it has. This is one of my favorite stages of The Weeknd
Is there anyone in 2024 love this song
Me
i like this better than his new performances, even tho its obvious hes better now
How I wish I was there in the crowd singing along :’)
So proud of you and how far you’ve come!
Love you, Abel!
XOTWOD ♥️
Been here since the start. We has come so far it's mind blowing.Wish I could have seen this live
I really cannot stop watching this
wow.. who is this guy?? he's really talented.. i think this guys is going to blow up and be the best singer in the world in the future
u said this in 2020 😂😂
@@tamunotamuno3564 lmao
He is perfection ❤️ finally saw him live the other day! I love him! ❌⭕️TWOD baby!
Still here 4 years later. Next concert ticket booked for next spring in his hometown. Can’t fucking wait. Love Abel. XOTWOD
5 year anniversary today.....xo
There is something about his voice I love.
we are still listening. XO
i would die to see this performance
One of my favorite early vids. Now my man about to be the 🐐
Actual history right here. Hopefully this video never gets taken down. Just for the date, I know other people have this saved but this was uploaded right after the show. So it is special ya know? 😂
This is indeed his best performance ever I felt this shit to my soul OVOXO.
Still watching this. Year after year
this actually isnt as bad as his more recent shows. this was his first show and at the time this song was just released. not many knew the words. best live version of this song if you ask me.
and after 8 years, he posted this video! really timeless
To those that want to skip to the best part it's 0:00 - 5:07
still listening
I love it when he just rests on the mic 😂
Where it all began :) :3
3:46 is just amazing
GIFTED! TRULY GIFTED
Always love coming back to these first performances because it's beautiful to see how far he's come .. He worked hard and made it and I'll still listen forever !!!!
this cures me
omg if you watch the music vid for this just look at his eyes and his face ugh its just too perfect
The weeknd had a lot of dreams in his bag
Crazy how far you’ve gotten Abel.
Yes, I still listen 🖤🖤
You did become different, but we'll still listen❤ XO
This is what it calls talent 👌🏽🤙🏽
He was super faded I heard in this performance but killed it like the legend he is
one of the best performances of all time
I just keep coming back. I love it.
Hope you are still coming back to this gem
I wish i was old enough for this era
9 years later and look at him now, god damn that’s what you call success
I saw Him @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Best Night of My Life! Wish he come back to LA soon.