Stromae - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • @thadthrasher
    @thadthrasher 9 років тому +3057

    I like how Stromae gets into EVERY performance he does. He acts drunk in Formidable and stiff as a board in Papaoutai. Awesome!

    • @jamesfox4924
      @jamesfox4924 9 років тому +70

      Thadius Sales I think at this point it's just engrained in the song for him. I know a few artists who can't sing their songs without also playing their instruments. Studios hate them because they refuse to record the vocals separate from the guitar.

    • @wwbenee
      @wwbenee 9 років тому +28

      thadthrasher Indeed, a true artist! Who creates everything himself (in contrast to strategic puppets as One Direction)

    • @angrypersian6774
      @angrypersian6774 8 років тому +100

      he also tends to do very feminine movements in tous les memes, which is awesome! it goes along with his half male/half female persona he adopts in that song

    • @carlieamado6153
      @carlieamado6153 7 років тому +1

      Thadius Sales f

    • @lenkafisherova5238
      @lenkafisherova5238 7 років тому +14

      Its the Jaques Brel tradition. Performing songs.

  • @gottslavey
    @gottslavey 9 років тому +4543

    Unfortunately people who cannot understand french are missing the beauty of his texts, what an amazing artist this young man is

    • @МарияСеменкова-м3ь
      @МарияСеменкова-м3ь 5 років тому +108

      That makes me feel sad( I'm from Russia, and understand nothing in French

    • @graceh-gx4qg
      @graceh-gx4qg 5 років тому +87

      I am trying to teach myself french at the moment, and one of my favourite ways is listening to song lyrics and translating them, so I like to feel I am getting to know what some of the words mean and appreciating his art XD

    • @UmmOeufReadyBoott17
      @UmmOeufReadyBoott17 5 років тому +39

      @@МарияСеменкова-м3ь Well, there are the videos with eng subs on his channel.

    • @Mokridze
      @Mokridze 5 років тому +25

      When I'm listening to Stromae I'm asking myself "why are you learn spanish, hombre?"
      So, Romance group make me hope

    • @muqqaz
      @muqqaz 5 років тому +19

      Well there are plenty ways to get the translation on the internet. I dont speak french. I used to have one year at school only, sometimes I find it funny to sing it along, even I can't remember the meaning of every single word, but it's doable :D

  • @shmesaalrawahi3492
    @shmesaalrawahi3492 8 років тому +2769

    I like how he goes into character with each song he sings

    • @SvdB4
      @SvdB4 8 років тому +64

      he never sleeps on that m8 he stated in a previous interview that what he tries to portray in his music is emotion so his performance as a whole is a part of that!

    • @Electro-picture
      @Electro-picture 7 років тому +4

      Someone Special that's what I don't like about him. Music is honesty.

    • @lydiahanni4006
      @lydiahanni4006 6 років тому +43

      Oussama Ben Messaoud but this doesn't mean he's fake.. He goes into the characters that he sings about..

    • @tycholorenzo
      @tycholorenzo 6 років тому +12

      Almost Like a modern day David Bowie

    • @edsmeds7233
      @edsmeds7233 6 років тому +13

      we are all in character
      an artist may channel it

  • @MadailinBurnhope
    @MadailinBurnhope 2 роки тому +594

    I discovered Stromae two days ago and I already have so much love for him

    • @KalenMusic
      @KalenMusic 2 роки тому +8

      that's how i feel and I just found out about him this last Mon!

    • @trywiser
      @trywiser 2 роки тому +18

      That's how i feel and I just found out about them 8 years ago!

    • @justinelassoff5844
      @justinelassoff5844 2 роки тому +10

      I discovered him 2 hours ago - can't stop watching.

    • @huizhu9707
      @huizhu9707 2 роки тому +8

      me too! I discovered him from npr tiny desk!

    • @justinelassoff5844
      @justinelassoff5844 2 роки тому +3

      @@huizhu9707 same here! My son was watching him for his high school French class.

  • @monafrommontreal81
    @monafrommontreal81 3 роки тому +752

    With Stromae’s incredible return launched this past week, I am scouring the internet for any and all content to remind me, to move me, to transport me, to where only his amazing and unique talent can. Bravo cher Stromae!

    • @PatriciaSousaPereira
      @PatriciaSousaPereira 3 роки тому +13

      I’m doing the same! And still feeling the same way I did the first time I listened to his songs.

    • @mautida9998
      @mautida9998 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah same, I just discovered this video so nice to see what Americans thinks of him. I’m trying to see the English world view of this artist singing in French

    • @TheTransitmtl
      @TheTransitmtl 3 роки тому +2

      J'ai manqué sont spectacle extraordinaire à Montréal mais je ne manquerai pas le prochain.

    • @bianquita1
      @bianquita1 3 роки тому +1

      Same.

    • @thenerrdpit7441
      @thenerrdpit7441 3 роки тому

      sameeeee😅 love reignited🥰

  • @daydreamingkpop4117
    @daydreamingkpop4117 9 років тому +2377

    I love that he doesn't just sings, he performs his songs.

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому +5

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

    • @marieisabellet.moncayo8109
      @marieisabellet.moncayo8109 3 роки тому

      Right.

    • @lorena-niellyblaser5278
      @lorena-niellyblaser5278 3 роки тому

      @@jean-clauderegisto6978 ömnlmnipp

    • @TheTransitmtl
      @TheTransitmtl 3 роки тому

      Check out his amazing concert in Montreal.
      ua-cam.com/video/eOZLDQm9c2E/v-deo.html

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 3 роки тому

      Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples:
      ua-cam.com/video/Vz6r0TP4FBI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/Cjj3YQD1_GE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/dCHi5apc1lQ/v-deo.html

  • @RitchieV
    @RitchieV 6 років тому +499

    “We’d love to hear some music please.”
    The way the host asked that, what a nice guy!

  • @malekbenammar940
    @malekbenammar940 9 років тому +3707

    At 17:13, one of his musicians playing Formidable's chords just made a mistake on one chord, Stromae looked at him like wtf then he was just " yeah who care it's all cool " and just smiled. That's, gentleman, is a great solo artist who totally respect his musicians.

    • @geot.6830
      @geot.6830 6 років тому +96

      Malek Ben Ammar I didn’t even notice. This is really nice.Thanks ^_^

    • @mayatavi1390
      @mayatavi1390 6 років тому +3

      לוסי האריש

    • @mayatavi1390
      @mayatavi1390 6 років тому +25

      He is so great....

    • @gc6497
      @gc6497 6 років тому +32

      Malek Ben Ammar and they play piano with 3 hands -

    • @goncalogalveias4096
      @goncalogalveias4096 6 років тому +37

      It was so cute

  • @kirilivanov8226
    @kirilivanov8226 3 роки тому +436

    I'm on Stromae binge yet again...

    • @cochiluma1671
      @cochiluma1671 3 роки тому +5

      So am I haha

    • @leightuger9396
      @leightuger9396 3 роки тому +2

      I get it! Me too, & so many of my friends don’t even know who he is.We live in NOLA, so folks are kinda sucked into NOLA music. Which isn’t bad, but,c'mon! Dude sings in French, most people here have @least a bit of French from their grandparents. Why he hasn’t blown up here is puzzling, he's African,Belgian, a citizen of the world.

    • @capsulamental
      @capsulamental 3 роки тому +1

      🤙

    • @sofiaa7391
      @sofiaa7391 3 роки тому +2

      Sameeee!! ❤️

    • @XiomaraThaGoddessMeow
      @XiomaraThaGoddessMeow 3 роки тому +3

      Same lol gotta do it every once in awhile 😅🔥🔥💚🔥🔥

  • @HunkyDory776
    @HunkyDory776 4 роки тому +652

    I want to learn French just to get a better picture of Stromae. He’s such a wonderful performer and song writer. He’s far ahead of everyone else. I wish we had more artists like him

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому +4

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

    • @gogamich
      @gogamich 3 роки тому +18

      Hard to understand Stromae for the students of french language. HI plays with words and with french expressions of street culture, which will be not understanding by somebody who speak french very good, but never live in France.

    • @micheleplante8010
      @micheleplante8010 3 роки тому +4

      Il est le meilleur, He's the best

    • @pigeonramier6898
      @pigeonramier6898 3 роки тому +12

      @@gogamich he's from belgium

    • @koenlauwers2148
      @koenlauwers2148 2 роки тому +2

      @@gogamich Imagine to be a non speaking english world citizen ,and experience that situation al of your live with the "artists whom reign sofar...

  • @Ashleyyy2402
    @Ashleyyy2402 9 років тому +814

    i never thought i would fall in love with a guy in a crazy vest

    • @Ashleyyy2402
      @Ashleyyy2402 9 років тому +23

      +Arriana Colder Shit he has children

    • @vangrails
      @vangrails 9 років тому +8

      +Arriana Colder He married a few days ago with Coralie Barbier.

    • @Rothnacum1
      @Rothnacum1 9 років тому

      +Arriana Colder no he doesn't.

    • @caramelvictim193
      @caramelvictim193 9 років тому +35

      weir thing I've "known" this artist for 5 years amd never found him adorable until I saw this live session. they way he talks and his mimic just shows what a positive and endearing person he is. honestlg gained so much respect for this man, don't even care if he is married lol he rocks

    • @93RubixCube
      @93RubixCube 9 років тому +2

      +Arriana Colder I always new I would

  • @superaura9
    @superaura9 8 років тому +477

    Finally a good interviewer

  • @emposting
    @emposting 9 років тому +746

    What a freaking voice he has. Amazing.

    • @claudiaacaso2340
      @claudiaacaso2340 9 років тому

      Emil Magnusson true.

    • @samueldebres9530
      @samueldebres9530 9 років тому +1

      Yep Ikr

    • @wemeeviltoaster
      @wemeeviltoaster 9 років тому +10

      Emil Magnusson And you should listen to his lyrics that are really nice too.

    • @shortcutDJ
      @shortcutDJ 9 років тому +6

      Peter Kiebooms Belgian detected.... :)

    • @kied87
      @kied87 9 років тому +12

      Emil Magnusson cannot agree more! once he starts singing... i just couldnot stop listening

  • @laisnascimento9559
    @laisnascimento9559 5 років тому +129

    I love how the host doesn't underestimate Stromae's ability to understand him, despite not being a native English speaker. That's very respectful.

  • @poojaghosh2245
    @poojaghosh2245 5 років тому +339

    I can never get over how beautiful this man is- in every possible way.

  • @adrianneventuranza7716
    @adrianneventuranza7716 9 років тому +662

    What a great video. I really liked the interviewer, he was really good because I can tell he made stromae very comfortable. Stromae is freakin adorable.

    • @pavelskrabanek7064
      @pavelskrabanek7064 8 років тому +8

      Darek Mazzone is like a nice Walter White not broken bad :=)

    • @SuperHanne84
      @SuperHanne84 6 років тому +13

      Except for the fact that he told him he is not Belgian when he is. That's ignorant and rude.

    • @SuperHanne84
      @SuperHanne84 5 років тому +4

      @@melody5893 Not sure what you mean? Stromae is born and raised in Belgium. Sure, his father has genes from somewhere else, obviously.

    • @gerardinho7dani
      @gerardinho7dani 5 років тому +9

      @@SuperHanne84 he said "i apologize if this information is wrong" before he said that. He clearly has a lot of respect for stromae and who he is.

  • @IssamKlink
    @IssamKlink 9 років тому +2550

    Papaoutai 00:33
    Ave Cesaria 08:08
    Formidable 16:54
    Tous Les Mêmes 25:40

    • @SpaceStormy
      @SpaceStormy 9 років тому +56

      +Issam Klink Tous Les Memes A Capella est magnifique

    • @IssamKlink
      @IssamKlink 9 років тому +17

      c'est ma préférée dans cette video :)

    • @wayakamejima4771
      @wayakamejima4771 9 років тому +9

      +SpaceStormy C'est magnifique. But, I do prefer the original version.

    • @annipsy2185
      @annipsy2185 9 років тому +6

      thanks

    • @sorcerersupreme3013
      @sorcerersupreme3013 9 років тому +5

      merci

  • @Okashiable
    @Okashiable 9 років тому +465

    The host really makes that calm atmosphere, it works very nice with how minimalistic Stromae and his team did the songs. A pity about the small misconception that Stromae "is not from Belgium", but they cleared it out in a friendly way :P He convinced Flanders to listen to his music, USA should be a piece of cake

    • @Despotic_Waffle
      @Despotic_Waffle 5 років тому +3

      Flandres is the Dutch part of Belgium? What is the French part called by the way

    • @PeterStanton
      @PeterStanton 5 років тому +9

      @@Despotic_Waffle Wallonie, or Wallonia in English. (You're a waffle but you don't know about Belgium?)

    • @p.m-audio
      @p.m-audio 5 років тому +3

      @@Despotic_Waffle Wallonia, and it exist also a little part german speaking peoples. belgium has 3 languages

    • @tonyhawk94
      @tonyhawk94 5 років тому +2

      @@Despotic_Waffle Wallonia is the French speaking region and also the region of Bruxelles-capitale, that used to be Dutch /Flemmish speaking but now is almost 100% Francophone.

    • @hansstrouf
      @hansstrouf 3 роки тому

      We speak 3 languages, English is the ideal cement for understanding between Belgians, within 15 years all Belgians will speak English

  • @diogolsq5295
    @diogolsq5295 2 роки тому +46

    the type of artist that makes you learn a language just to enjoy even more.
    Merci Stromae, je peut vraiment profiter maintenant.

    • @JeremyFlowers001
      @JeremyFlowers001 2 роки тому +1

      Did you learn French? 😮

    • @marcus890
      @marcus890 2 роки тому

      Want to learn French too but I'm too lazy :/

  • @Alice19997
    @Alice19997 4 роки тому +406

    As a native portuguese speaker, it just melts my heart to hear him sing "sodade di nha cesaria" in Cape Verdean creole by the end of ave cesaria 11:15, meaning something like "I miss Miss cesaria". It's very close to portuguese "saudade da Senhora cesaria"
    Such a beautiful song!

    • @DomHowardsFluoPants
      @DomHowardsFluoPants 3 роки тому +3

      One of our former Miss Belgique winner had Cape Verdean parents (Tatiana Silva), maybe she helped him on that subject :)
      God I love Stromae.

    • @victor.lucasz
      @victor.lucasz 3 роки тому +4

      Boa observação, realmente parece mesmo 😅

    • @thinkwhatsyourlife5908
      @thinkwhatsyourlife5908 2 роки тому +3

      Thank u for mentioning it

    • @wallysilva6937
      @wallysilva6937 2 роки тому +4

      E no meio ele diz: "Obrigado, obrigada"

    • @deciocupramin7106
      @deciocupramin7106 2 роки тому +1

      Me lembra algo relacionado a Umbanda.

  • @Ozonelayup
    @Ozonelayup 9 років тому +525

    His fashion sense is out of this world, love it

    • @1ngirinshuti
      @1ngirinshuti 9 років тому +9

      ***** Non c'est du Belge made in Belgium

    • @Manu2Banjo
      @Manu2Banjo 9 років тому +13

      Jam Bar The guy created his own cloths brand, designed after his stage outfit. He did.

    • @poymanjoe
      @poymanjoe 9 років тому +25

      Manu2Banjo Actually his wife is the fashion designer. The brand is MOSAERT, an anagram of is name (which is already an anagram of MAESTRO) and it sounds like MOZART in french.

    • @goretisilva2657
      @goretisilva2657 9 років тому +1

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      Boas CML Vladimir GP GP
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    • @linda_pham
      @linda_pham 7 років тому +5

      yea like ho damn what a power couple

  • @RodriFeher
    @RodriFeher 9 років тому +2989

    I think the host is in love with Stromae. Totally.

    • @pinealdecalcified2623
      @pinealdecalcified2623 9 років тому +276

      I don't blame him

    • @Mbaving
      @Mbaving 9 років тому +4

      +Rodri Fehér totally? I disagree, there may be some room.

    • @RodriFeher
      @RodriFeher 9 років тому +4

      +Pinealdecalcified I agree.

    • @RodriFeher
      @RodriFeher 9 років тому +4

      +Mbaving Hahahahahah why not?

    • @Mbaving
      @Mbaving 9 років тому +2

      *****
      That's what I feel, you feel me?

  • @tinlish
    @tinlish 7 років тому +146

    if everybody in the world was as humble as Paul, we would have peace on earth.

  • @Shelaborator
    @Shelaborator 3 роки тому +97

    Artists like Stromae transcend language and it's beautiful.

  • @mrafalk
    @mrafalk 4 роки тому +50

    “Not usually English speaking radio”, “I’m sorry for my English” - he is very humble, his English is practically perfect, fluent at least. Maybe a little bit of french accent can be heard but comprehensive vocabulary compensates for that :)
    The music is absolutely fantastic or “ridiculously amazingly good”. Great job mate.

  • @MrBluedanube
    @MrBluedanube 6 років тому +614

    Just rediscovered Stromae. I'm in love with his music. Awesome dude.

    • @pr0w3ss
      @pr0w3ss 3 роки тому +4

      I know it's been 3 years but Ay new songs just dropped 🤗

  • @idabluhme
    @idabluhme 9 років тому +1477

    I have an unhealthy obsession with Stromae 😍

    • @alphamuya1108
      @alphamuya1108 9 років тому +23

      I would Like to tell you that you are not alone😍😍😍 He is adorable😍

    • @lauralagier9404
      @lauralagier9404 9 років тому +12

      +Ida Bluhme sameee. he is all I listen to

    • @fuckoff3396
      @fuckoff3396 8 років тому +6

      ME TOO

    • @s70driver2005
      @s70driver2005 7 років тому +3

      Is there such a thing? Nope!

    • @katiat2025
      @katiat2025 6 років тому +13

      Nice to know that i am not the only one. Genius!!!!

  • @Deveri
    @Deveri 9 років тому +87

    I love how he sounds the same pre-recorded and live. That just shows how real he is.

  • @ZakusDM
    @ZakusDM 4 роки тому +208

    took me years to understand this prodigy's genius. Hope he will be back on a stage one day.

  • @ItamarvhVahnish
    @ItamarvhVahnish 4 роки тому +208

    My all-time favourite pop artist. Makes me tear up in a language I do not understand. And in a pop song! You can dance to it in a club and crying to it at home. Truly amazing, I only wish he will come back and make a third album, even in 10 years I will be here waiting.

    • @annelancaster8203
      @annelancaster8203 3 роки тому +7

      He released new music today!!!

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому +6

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

    • @mautida9998
      @mautida9998 3 роки тому +3

      He’s coming back !

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 3 роки тому

      While you wait. Check out this. Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples:
      ua-cam.com/video/Vz6r0TP4FBI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/Cjj3YQD1_GE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/dCHi5apc1lQ/v-deo.html

    • @chapooljoo9121
      @chapooljoo9121 2 роки тому

      Are you still following Stromae?

  • @thaik56
    @thaik56 9 років тому +3646

    Man that is one respectful and nice radio host, whenever I've seen a radio show on UA-cam, their attitudes are disgusting.

    • @Kratos30000
      @Kratos30000 7 років тому +105

      thaik56 true. Those guys are very polite and truly interested in the artists performing.

    • @Ekaekto
      @Ekaekto 6 років тому +104

      KEXP is always great!

    • @losmuertos12
      @losmuertos12 6 років тому +30

      Dream job KEXP studio

    • @edu.monstrik
      @edu.monstrik 6 років тому +3

      So true!

    • @macarenarrieta
      @macarenarrieta 6 років тому +32

      I know! Usually so condescending with foreign artists too. This guy got it right, I love it.

  • @groovass65
    @groovass65 8 років тому +3819

    His facial bone structure is out of this world

    • @jwider96
      @jwider96 5 років тому +72

      It kinda reminds me of Roman or maybe Greek statues

    • @MegaBella2013
      @MegaBella2013 5 років тому +12

      jwider96 not sure how! Cuz those are totally diff. Usually don’t have the cheek bones & not very skinny.

    • @olco9881
      @olco9881 5 років тому +30

      Guys! You have never seen Arabic people! They are just like that!

    • @kendalmast7383
      @kendalmast7383 5 років тому +4

      MegaBella2013 lady, Its about songs and not aperence!!!

    • @kendalmast7383
      @kendalmast7383 5 років тому +4

      MegaBella2013 wonderfull that you are so Broadway minded. Like his songs and performance. Grts

  • @dfair101
    @dfair101 8 років тому +103

    The host has such a gentle voice.

  • @wisemanaskedmewhy4040
    @wisemanaskedmewhy4040 5 років тому +77

    Innocent and humble, they way he misunderstands the questions is just simply endearing. Beautiful creature, his talent goes way beyond any reality. The color and tone of his voice is balsam to the soul. Thank you for your music, Stromae. 🖤

    • @_aoe
      @_aoe Рік тому

      It’s kind of cute how despite not having great english skills he still answers the best he can and everyone still understands what he means

  • @mecredi73
    @mecredi73 3 роки тому +56

    With the release of L’enfer he could totally have a number one. Such an incredible song. I wish I could see him perform live..until then I’m grateful for any of this.

  • @rubizzie
    @rubizzie 9 років тому +197

    It's amazing how his influences are from latin america, he make music in french and he is noticing even on the english world, it's like a big mix of cultures, such a multi cultural music! he is a genius I admire him so much and he is so adorable!

    • @mychillbase
      @mychillbase 7 років тому

      you're amazing.

    • @Malcolm273
      @Malcolm273 6 років тому +25

      I would say influences more from Africa than Latin America

    • @Malcolm273
      @Malcolm273 6 років тому +2

      But still a great mix of music

    • @edgardogregorini957
      @edgardogregorini957 6 років тому

      Northern Africa, Flamenco, & Antique chanson francois influence

    • @enjolinephtali2185
      @enjolinephtali2185 Рік тому

      His influences are from Africa.

  • @granthendersonsmith
    @granthendersonsmith 9 років тому +329

    I really enjoyed this interview, I don't know how i ended up here I fell asleep on a documentary and woke up to this

    • @Despotic_Waffle
      @Despotic_Waffle 5 років тому +50

      The universe wants you to experience this handsome man and his pretty voice

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 5 років тому +1

      @@Despotic_Waffle Nice answer!

    • @Moved-to-alt
      @Moved-to-alt 4 роки тому

      Waouh 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

    • @myriamafra
      @myriamafra 4 роки тому +2

      hahahaa the youtube rabbithole!

    • @salmonella6051
      @salmonella6051 3 роки тому +1

      a wonderful way to wake up-

  • @mayondawn
    @mayondawn 8 років тому +525

    the way he says melancholy makes my life.

  • @jerombird1614
    @jerombird1614 4 роки тому +105

    As french, I feel honored that KEXP has invited such a wonderful African-Belgian-francophone artiste. I just only hope that people touched by Stromae (out of the showbiz industry today and Fashion designer entrepreneur now) will try to understand not only the lyrics of his songs, but also his own story through his songs as being borned in Rwanda in Africa at the time of the genocide. Thank you very very much KEXP.

    • @brubrumb
      @brubrumb 3 роки тому +16

      Just adding, Stromae is born and raised in Belgium.

    • @sophiehallary1741
      @sophiehallary1741 2 роки тому +11

      Il est né en Belgique à Bruxelles ^^

    • @NuitÉtoilée-0
      @NuitÉtoilée-0 2 роки тому +4

      Avant son concert en 2015, il n'a mis les pieds au Rwanda qu'une fois, à l'âge de 5 ans. Il a à peine connu son père. Il est né en Belgique, a été élevé en Belgique par une mère belge.
      Mais le mythe perdure 🤷🏼‍♂️.
      Même le présentateur tient à ce qu'il "vienne d'ailleurs". 😕
      Il n'y a guère plus bruxellois, belge et européen que Stromae.
      (Le reste ce sont des mythes, des fantasmes et des projections.)
      Bien sûr, il n'en est pas moins très imprégné d'Afrique. 🙂🌍

  • @davidtrujillo993
    @davidtrujillo993 5 років тому +29

    I love how he embraced his European heritage and acknowledge how he is embraced as a Belgian by other Belgian regardless of color.

  • @NoLyfProductions
    @NoLyfProductions 9 років тому +63

    Every single performance he does, he gets completely into the character and story. You can tell he is really passionate about his work and I love that about Stromae.

  • @brandon13ish
    @brandon13ish 9 років тому +78

    I like how he has to stay in character with every song it makes everything that much genuine

  • @nadiansyah4301
    @nadiansyah4301 9 років тому +82

    i love how he is so used to doing the dance of Papaoutai, his hands started moving accordingly haha

  • @margru9
    @margru9 5 років тому +25

    I'm very amazed by everyone: Stromae, his backvocals/piano players and radio host. They are all very polite and respect each other so much. And radio host looks like he really knows worth of Stromae.
    I won't say that it's rare, but I haven't seen something like this for so long.
    Stromae - definition of authenticity

  • @kirilivanov8226
    @kirilivanov8226 3 роки тому +25

    He makes all his music electronic and the mastery it takes to play it live is beyond amazing.

  • @LV1111-s8j
    @LV1111-s8j 9 років тому +94

    I love how he insisted at the end to thank his team

  • @annaturba
    @annaturba 9 років тому +53

    The acapella version was unbelievable. I cannot get enough.

  • @konorbrown289
    @konorbrown289 9 років тому +96

    U can see the emotions in his eyes when he sings this

  • @BertrandDunogier
    @BertrandDunogier 2 роки тому +2

    « that was ridiculously amazingly good »
    Perfect summary. How you have managed to export your work across the ocean in so many non-french speaking countries is amazing.

  • @umi_chan
    @umi_chan 3 роки тому +58

    I've just rediscovered Stromae after his comeback and I'm impressed of his immense talent, whatever in music, videos or fashion ❤

  • @zoeno8307
    @zoeno8307 7 років тому +71

    I love the way he talks about his ethnicity, he's proud of all of it but he was born and raised in Belgium so of course he'd see himself more as Belgian. This is something that I struggled with myself and I love his explanation

  • @s.cbalon6994
    @s.cbalon6994 9 років тому +414

    Each of his songs invites us to reflect upon human nature and social values in a unique way.Meaningful words and beat combined in a unique way.

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 9 років тому +6

      +S.C Balon Yes, I agree, because I understand what he says in his songs, I'm also a French spekaer from the same country as him.

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

  • @stxlla_j10
    @stxlla_j10 9 років тому +163

    The clarity of his vocals in Ave Cesária are beautiful. Listening to his songs help me with my French too.

    • @stxlla_j10
      @stxlla_j10 9 років тому +1

      *helps

    • @Abby-ft1bu
      @Abby-ft1bu 6 років тому +1

      "Help" is right because the noun befote it is plural

    • @itstant
      @itstant 6 років тому +9

      yababyabby Hate to correct a correction of a correction on a 3-year-old UA-cam comment, but “helps” is indeed correct, as “listening to his songs” in this sentence is effectively a singular noun.

    • @silviac221
      @silviac221 3 роки тому

      @@itstant you are a man, right? I'm sure you woulnd''t know Blessed Soul's or Abby's mother tongue, you can only understand because they did you the favour of writing in English.

    • @silviac221
      @silviac221 3 роки тому

      A morna in French! Fantastic homage to Cesária!!!

  • @facelquetglas8929
    @facelquetglas8929 5 місяців тому +3

    He used to listen to Buena Vista Social Club and Cesaria Evora??? This guy is so unique, I first heard of him 8 years ago from a group of French kids at an International school I used to work at in Miami. Their French teacher was playing the song and video papaoutai and I was in shock, even though I didn't understand the words I had tears in my eyes. I'm 64 and I love Stromae!

  • @stanislavyugov2658
    @stanislavyugov2658 3 роки тому +20

    It's an amazing thing about music and delivering it to an audience when you don't know the language, but you feel it. Incredibly talented and original. Unlike anyone else. Respect and love from Russia

  • @セップク
    @セップク 9 років тому +245

    0:32 Papaoutai
    8:07 Ave Cesaria
    16:54 Formidable
    25:40 Tous Les Mêmes

  • @Ceesshot
    @Ceesshot 9 років тому +78

    i have so much respect for him as an artist

  • @unfaeful
    @unfaeful 9 років тому +1143

    that moment when you notice the clothes he's wearing is a green version of the instrumentalists clothes

    • @thedailyepochs338
      @thedailyepochs338 6 років тому +12

      Lol nice catch

    • @sophiak642
      @sophiak642 6 років тому +10

      Lauren Browning I actually just noticed that right before I saw this comment!😆

    • @Kimeesunshine
      @Kimeesunshine 6 років тому +32

      If you're still interested, it's his brand.

    • @fabiodelgado5457
      @fabiodelgado5457 5 років тому +10

      He actually has a clothing brand

    • @annagiuliano9396
      @annagiuliano9396 5 років тому

      Bruhhh

  • @sheilamutaramuka5400
    @sheilamutaramuka5400 5 років тому +25

    For those who understands french it's amazing. The work of words, the twist with sounds it's crazy. I still love and listen to that music 3years after😃😃

  • @archive284
    @archive284 4 роки тому +49

    I discovered his music a week ago and I’m hooked. Keep it up Stromae!

    • @Locopueblo
      @Locopueblo 3 роки тому

      Unfortunately i think you came in at the end of his career

    • @vanessabarroso9929
      @vanessabarroso9929 3 роки тому +3

      @@Locopueblo He just released New music 😁😁😁😁

  • @xox6311
    @xox6311 9 років тому +139

    DAAAAMMMNNN that acapella version so good

    • @bastienorbigo599
      @bastienorbigo599 9 років тому +1

      Do you mean the cover by Pentatonix?

    • @xox6311
      @xox6311 9 років тому +15

      Bastien Orbigo I mean the acapella version Tous Les Mêmes at the end

  • @lauralagier9404
    @lauralagier9404 9 років тому +124

    Stromae's talent and art in the form of music is mesmerizing. Every time I listen to one of his songs, I feel such deep emotions at such a wide spectrum and I feel immersed in his thoughts and feelings. No other artist that I have heard makes such inspiring, emotional and meaningful music.

    • @katjackson4795
      @katjackson4795 5 років тому

      Laura Lagier well.. there is one... Michael jackson

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому +1

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 3 роки тому

      Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples:
      ua-cam.com/video/Vz6r0TP4FBI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/Cjj3YQD1_GE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/dCHi5apc1lQ/v-deo.html

  • @scotlandkirkland123
    @scotlandkirkland123 9 років тому +61

    Strome is one of those awesome singers who doesn't need auto tuning to sound good. That's why he's my favourite!

  • @irregularmom1236
    @irregularmom1236 3 роки тому +7

    I want to learn french just because of him...love this man, he's a diamond, real artist

  • @msandreyevskikh
    @msandreyevskikh Рік тому +3

    The poet, the voice of his generation. We're still to see his peak, he is just getting started. Genius. Thank you for this video. Just big, heartfelt thanks.

  • @connorhansen4421
    @connorhansen4421 9 років тому +192

    I love his music because it takes on deeper topics than the usual pop/modern songs.
    I think it's so amazing, because I've been looking for music like his for a very long time. I always thought to myself, "Why can't music be about something other than love and relationships." Those are great! And I love love, please don't get me wrong. I just feel like there are other things that are important than the shallowness and self-centeredness of some relationships.

    • @melinatommeraas9206
      @melinatommeraas9206 6 років тому

      zaytoun mohamed Kelly clarkson too hahahahaha

    • @TheGorio12
      @TheGorio12 5 років тому

      go check out kendrick lamar my guy

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 3 роки тому

      Return of Stromae, Santé ! : ua-cam.com/video/P3QS83ubhHE/v-deo.html

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 3 роки тому

      Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples:
      ua-cam.com/video/Vz6r0TP4FBI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/Cjj3YQD1_GE/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/dCHi5apc1lQ/v-deo.html

  • @VoOrT3xX
    @VoOrT3xX 9 років тому +104

    As a french, I'm happy that KEXP and the rest of the world are liking this, guy! he is awesome

    • @chloeprout6108
      @chloeprout6108 7 років тому +12

      Surtout qu'il est belge.. ^mdr

    • @juliennemorante6013
      @juliennemorante6013 7 років тому +1

      oui!

    • @christyperez9047
      @christyperez9047 6 років тому

      Any others you recomend?

    • @polsteambeluga1827
      @polsteambeluga1827 6 років тому +2

      hi ,i recomend you Jain you can try the song Makeba but it famous now . if you like french language you can try Pomme or lea Paci or Louane and for men artist maybe saez , orelsan , Eddy de Pretto and in old classic artist Jacques Brel (one of the main inspiration for stromae ) George Brassens , Serge Gainsbourg , Alain Bashung and many many others ... have a nice day

    • @xuan-quangnguyen6908
      @xuan-quangnguyen6908 6 років тому

      i'll go with Emilie Simon or Leila huissoud instead of Louane , but i agree with the rest

  • @DogtownPower
    @DogtownPower 9 років тому +181

    Voilà pourquoi j'adore cette radio, on y trouve de vrais talents, de vraies musiques.

  • @renatorimach651
    @renatorimach651 2 роки тому +20

    Stromae is a VIBE! His music transcends language. Amazing stuff!

  • @LuisBorja1981
    @LuisBorja1981 3 роки тому +23

    I just love how African it sounds, the way Stromae performs, the niceness of the radio host. Superb live show.

  • @АндрійІванів-ж8ч
    @АндрійІванів-ж8ч 6 років тому +92

    The drunk performance is awesome! He is truly artist to the bone

    • @galadrielkurast1099
      @galadrielkurast1099 4 роки тому +3

      u have to see his concert live at montreal ( racine carre ) !!

    • @shraddhakrishnan7314
      @shraddhakrishnan7314 4 роки тому

      Galadriel Kurast YES that was amazing

    • @marghejackson
      @marghejackson 4 роки тому

      @@shraddhakrishnan7314 I watched it all, it was insanely good

  • @AfriPrincess411
    @AfriPrincess411 9 років тому +28

    Amazing interviewer. Amazing artist.

  • @giuseppe1926
    @giuseppe1926 9 років тому +459

    actually the use of "ridiculous" as a positive word is one of the hardest things to understand for a foreigner. I see why Stromae is a little puzzled about it :D

    • @avatarlhamo3063
      @avatarlhamo3063 5 років тому +3

      I didn't know you were doing that
      what is the meaning ? is it not in the meaning of absurd ? like the whole absurd genre

    • @cocoluft
      @cocoluft 5 років тому +32

      @@avatarlhamo3063 Kinda of, usually is absurd but in a negative way, like something that makes you laugh because it's very stupid
      Like in Italy if we say ''Sei ridicolo'' (You're ridicolous) it means that you are making a fool out of yourself
      So even if it's paired with good adjectives like ''You're ridicoulously good, amaizing'' to us it will always seem like that good or amaizing thing wasn't good in a serious way but more in a so bad its so good way, like it made you laugh and it's good because of that.
      I hope I explained that in a good way

    • @cocoluft
      @cocoluft 5 років тому +4

      And sorry for my costant repetition of good ^^'

    • @Norma-Zita
      @Norma-Zita 4 роки тому +3

      @@cocoluft that was really beautifully explained. Thank you for that

    • @kiagh8123
      @kiagh8123 4 роки тому +14

      @@cocoluft That's interesting, in England when we say things like "ridiculously good" we just mean that someone/something is much better than we thought it could be, for example if we said "You're a ridiculously good singer" it would be a higher compliment than saying "you're a very good singer", I guess it's used in a similar way to "extremely" when referring to good or bad things, though we still retain the meaning of it when using it in sentences like "That's ridiculous"

  • @cadufonseca7123
    @cadufonseca7123 3 роки тому +17

    He is so fucking special!!! Influenced by Cesaria Evora and Buena Vista 😍😍 I can't believe that only yesterday I got to know the existence of this diamond!!

  • @Totozme
    @Totozme 2 роки тому +52

    Quel talent, c'est magnifique

  • @cherylvanepps66
    @cherylvanepps66 7 років тому +22

    My son introduced me (he found you through his HS French class) to this fine artist. Beautiful performance and we just love you! Bravo, Stromae!!!!!!

  • @Joy-ti2gc
    @Joy-ti2gc 6 років тому +611

    I got interested on learning french just because stromae

    • @bluescreen9660
      @bluescreen9660 6 років тому +2

      You can listen to Feu! Chatterton they are good too

    • @fratrules2305
      @fratrules2305 5 років тому

      same!!

    • @StopItNowww
      @StopItNowww 5 років тому +5

      Stromae and Gojira for me.

    • @Giovannisolo
      @Giovannisolo 5 років тому

      exactly the same thing

    • @Aliballer
      @Aliballer 4 роки тому +3

      will try as well to learn french because of him

  • @ItumelengS
    @ItumelengS 8 років тому +22

    Whenever I need a video that stimulates my creativity, this is my drug.

  • @denizorhan9149
    @denizorhan9149 4 роки тому +28

    This video is the radio host falling in love with Stromae 29 minutes straight

  • @martinlatvian5538
    @martinlatvian5538 3 роки тому +13

    This guy is my favorite French speaking person. He just makes me want to learn French language so I can truly enjoy His art. Formidable is a personal song to me. Every time I have to leave my Love in the plane I get drunk and listen to Formidable 9 hours non stop. Longiness is the worst feeling a human beeing can feel and Stromae in the song did express it 100%. Je t'aime mon frère! Merci!

  • @aquadee91
    @aquadee91 8 років тому +54

    Excellent performance! He is so original and genuine in his storytelling. His voice is like from another era but goes so well with the modern synths.

  • @mikka1439
    @mikka1439 6 років тому +39

    Goosebumps when he starts singing, what an ARTIST

  • @pr3cious193
    @pr3cious193 6 років тому +46

    I love how they always perform everything live. Pure talent.

  • @nicovandenbogaert5581
    @nicovandenbogaert5581 3 роки тому +27

    Stromae, maestro.I'm glad you're back. After a year of work interruption, you make me want to teach young people like you again. Brilliant, floating between cultures. Show them the way to make something beautiful out of it.

    • @marjanhellin9332
      @marjanhellin9332 2 роки тому

      Ga ervoor!

    • @nadyapetr98
      @nadyapetr98 2 роки тому

      Thats beautiful man we need people like you🙏🏼 there is perhaps a new stromae out there but without the right guidance he might give up or do somthn else. It takes one to know one.

  • @anon1955
    @anon1955 4 роки тому +33

    Holy hell this man is attractive. His voice is so amazing. And he looks like a huge nerd and I love that! I really hope he doesn’t ever try to conform to what people want from him. ESPECIALLY Americans. They will ruin him like everyone else. His original style is perfect.

  • @harleenquinzel625
    @harleenquinzel625 8 років тому +55

    oh my godddd hes so perfect i cant

  • @JffryBE
    @JffryBE 9 років тому +11

    I'm so ridiculously proud this young fellar is from Belgium and one of my favorite US stations finally found 'm... This is sooo great :D

  • @veronikaburesova199
    @veronikaburesova199 7 років тому +20

    The real artistic spirit... love from Czech republic

  • @laurencefoubert1815
    @laurencefoubert1815 3 роки тому +11

    Voilà ce qui s'appelle un véritable interprète. Il incarne chacune de ses chansons, tel un acteur, avec engagement, émotion... Stromae est un immense artiste, totalement unique. Quel bonheur il nous fait ❤️

  • @RudyTelesford
    @RudyTelesford Рік тому +5

    I've watched this at least once a month (usually 3 times back to back lol) since I found it... this performance exudes everything I've always loved about Stromae's brilliance.

  • @beryosa
    @beryosa 7 років тому +26

    Stromae is a genius. That was so good. He is a 100% artist. His songs make sense. He doesn't just make money, what he does is Art.

  • @riverstone1942
    @riverstone1942 9 років тому +438

    He has an amazing voice live and seems to be a really cool and thoughtful dude too. So many singers have great songs but are terrible live. Not Stromae - I'm definitely going to see him in concert next time he comes through NY.

    • @annanimal6
      @annanimal6 9 років тому +39

      +Steve Santore YOU MUST! I just saw him last night and it was one of the best performances i've ever seen. soooo so good. you will have a wonderful time.

    • @sharondalewis1620
      @sharondalewis1620 9 років тому +5

      yo, that pose he did at end of papaoutai. i was waiting for the little boy to stand next to him lol

    • @mistyblueeyes4024
      @mistyblueeyes4024 4 роки тому +1

      Shame he isn't touring anymore. I think? I would cry if I saw him live.

    • @thranduilssugarbaby7325
      @thranduilssugarbaby7325 4 роки тому +1

      @@mistyblueeyes4024 yeah, he isn't touring anymore. I would do ANYTHING to see him live though.

    • @nishisalott1839
      @nishisalott1839 4 роки тому +1

      So mad I missed him in Chicago years ago. Ughhh

  • @mushroomlover7152
    @mushroomlover7152 7 місяців тому +1

    Love Stromae! My daughter introduced me and I am hard core fan since then. He gets better and better. I regret not seeing him in Las Vegas as I live here. I Hope he will come back again! Very talented artist!

  • @othman3192
    @othman3192 3 роки тому +22

    No one showing some love for the host, he was wonderful and really respectful.

  • @camilaGMW
    @camilaGMW 9 років тому +10

    He really enters the song, doesn't he? It's beautiful to see the singer really feel it's lyrics, it's music.

  • @CrayonsForLiving
    @CrayonsForLiving 7 років тому +19

    I love the acapella version of Tous Les memes!! So clean and harmonic, perfectly dynamic as well!

  • @kifayadawud4842
    @kifayadawud4842 6 років тому +19

    KEXP won dopeness award with this one!!! Stromae is musical genius one of the best artist. I hope I get a chance to see him live :)

  • @shukurjonorifjonov
    @shukurjonorifjonov 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Stromee for everything.After your songs I started my French course!

  • @silvanamartins9629
    @silvanamartins9629 Рік тому +54

    Talento extraordinário!!!!!! Amo todo trabalho de STROMAE ! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @LauraGoesCrazy
    @LauraGoesCrazy 9 років тому +14

    one of my life goals is seeing him live

    • @jessicafadel5196
      @jessicafadel5196 3 роки тому

      he is really good, I saw him years ago just after the release of ''after on danse'' in 2009. it was such a small space with only a few hundreds people in my hometown in Brittany and I paid 10 euros at the time. He was formidable :)