Stromae - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • Опубліковано 20 кві 2015
  • KEXP.ORG presents Stromae performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 6, 2015.
    Songs:
    Papaoutai
    Ave Cesaria
    Formidable
    Tous Les Mêmes
    Host: Darek Mazzone
    Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
    Editor: Scott Holpainen
    Photo thumbnail by Alan Lawrence
    kexp.org

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  • @shmesaalrawahi3492
    @shmesaalrawahi3492 7 років тому +2629

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

    • @SvdB4
      @SvdB4 7 років тому +62

      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!

    • @spillteatv9417
      @spillteatv9417 6 років тому +3

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

    • @lydiahanni4006
      @lydiahanni4006 6 років тому +41

      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 +12

      we are all in character
      an artist may channel it

  • @daydreamingkpop4117
    @daydreamingkpop4117 8 років тому +2303

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

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @marieisabellet.moncayo8109
      @marieisabellet.moncayo8109 2 роки тому

      Right.

    • @lorena-niellyblaser5278
      @lorena-niellyblaser5278 2 роки тому

      @@jean-clauderegisto6978 ömnlmnipp

    • @TheTransitmtl
      @TheTransitmtl 2 роки тому

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

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 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

  • @MadailinBurnhope
    @MadailinBurnhope Рік тому +517

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

    • @KalenMusic
      @KalenMusic Рік тому +8

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

    • @trywiser
      @trywiser Рік тому +18

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

    • @justinelassoff5844
      @justinelassoff5844 Рік тому +9

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

    • @huizhu9707
      @huizhu9707 Рік тому +7

      me too! I discovered him from npr tiny desk!

    • @justinelassoff5844
      @justinelassoff5844 Рік тому +2

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

  • @monafrommontreal81
    @monafrommontreal81 2 роки тому +736

    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 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @mautida9998
      @mautida9998 2 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 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @bianquita1
      @bianquita1 2 роки тому +1

      Same.

    • @thenerrdpit7441
      @thenerrdpit7441 2 роки тому

      sameeeee😅 love reignited🥰

  • @thadthrasher
    @thadthrasher 9 років тому +2876

    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 +68

      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 +26

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

    • @angrypersian6774
      @angrypersian6774 7 років тому +94

      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 6 років тому +14

      Its the Jaques Brel tradition. Performing songs.

  • @gottslavey
    @gottslavey 8 років тому +4311

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

    • @user-sh6gt3ns2u
      @user-sh6gt3ns2u 5 років тому +102

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

    • @graceh-gx4qg
      @graceh-gx4qg 4 роки тому +82

      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 4 роки тому +36

      @@user-sh6gt3ns2u Well, there are the videos with eng subs on his channel.

    • @Mokridze
      @Mokridze 4 роки тому +23

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

    • @muqqaz
      @muqqaz 4 роки 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

  • @kirilivanov8226
    @kirilivanov8226 2 роки тому +305

    I'm on Stromae binge yet again...

    • @cochiluma1671
      @cochiluma1671 2 роки тому +5

      So am I haha

    • @leightuger9396
      @leightuger9396 2 роки тому +1

      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 2 роки тому +1

      🤙

    • @sofiaa7391
      @sofiaa7391 2 роки тому +2

      Sameeee!! ❤️

    • @XiomaraThaGoddessMeow
      @XiomaraThaGoddessMeow 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @poojaghosh2245
    @poojaghosh2245 4 роки тому +309

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

  • @ieatmothersfordinner
    @ieatmothersfordinner 8 років тому +774

    i swear man these radio hosts are so fucking nice to all the artist that come in!!!

    • @nicosoolal1934
      @nicosoolal1934 8 років тому +1

      i love your songs

    • @nicosoolal1934
      @nicosoolal1934 8 років тому +1

      i love your songs

    • @forsterruben2737
      @forsterruben2737 8 років тому +5

      whose songs?

    • @rabbieP
      @rabbieP 8 років тому +17

      +slutthefuckup He was racists when he implied that someone born in Belgium of African origine isn't a real Belgian. That's not nice if you ask me.

    • @ieatmothersfordinner
      @ieatmothersfordinner 8 років тому +2

      rabbieP are you american?

  • @malekbenammar940
    @malekbenammar940 8 років тому +3645

    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 5 років тому +92

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

    • @mayatavi1390
      @mayatavi1390 5 років тому +3

      לוסי האריש

    • @mayatavi1390
      @mayatavi1390 5 років тому +24

      He is so great....

    • @gc6497
      @gc6497 5 років тому +30

      Malek Ben Ammar and they play piano with 3 hands -

    • @goncalogalveias4096
      @goncalogalveias4096 5 років тому +36

      It was so cute

  • @Alice19997
    @Alice19997 3 роки тому +379

    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 2 роки тому +2

      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 2 роки тому +1

      Boa observação, realmente parece mesmo 😅

    • @thinkwhatsyourlife5908
      @thinkwhatsyourlife5908 2 роки тому +1

      Thank u for mentioning it

    • @wallysilva6937
      @wallysilva6937 Рік тому +3

      E no meio ele diz: "Obrigado, obrigada"

    • @deciocupramin7106
      @deciocupramin7106 Рік тому +1

      Me lembra algo relacionado a Umbanda.

  • @HunkyDory776
    @HunkyDory776 3 роки тому +626

    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 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @gogamich
      @gogamich 2 роки тому +16

      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 2 роки тому +4

      Il est le meilleur, He's the best

    • @pigeonramier6898
      @pigeonramier6898 2 роки тому +9

      @@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...

  • @groovass65
    @groovass65 7 років тому +3772

    His facial bone structure is out of this world

    • @jwider96
      @jwider96 4 роки тому +69

      It kinda reminds me of Roman or maybe Greek statues

    • @MegaBella2013
      @MegaBella2013 4 роки тому +11

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

    • @olco9881
      @olco9881 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @kendalmast7383
      @kendalmast7383 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @kendalmast7383
      @kendalmast7383 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @IssamKlink
    @IssamKlink 8 років тому +2529

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

    • @SpaceStormy
      @SpaceStormy 8 років тому +56

      +Issam Klink Tous Les Memes A Capella est magnifique

    • @IssamKlink
      @IssamKlink 8 років тому +17

      c'est ma préférée dans cette video :)

    • @wayakamejima4771
      @wayakamejima4771 8 років тому +9

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

    • @annipsy2185
      @annipsy2185 8 років тому +6

      thanks

    • @sorcerersupreme3013
      @sorcerersupreme3013 8 років тому +5

      merci

  • @StaubZuStaub
    @StaubZuStaub 2 роки тому +90

    Artists like Stromae transcend language and it's beautiful.

  • @laisnascimento9559
    @laisnascimento9559 4 роки тому +94

    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.

  • @RitchieV
    @RitchieV 5 років тому +477

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

  • @emposting
    @emposting 9 років тому +724

    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 8 років тому +9

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

    • @shortcutDJ
      @shortcutDJ 8 років тому +6

      Peter Kiebooms Belgian detected.... :)

    • @kied87
      @kied87 8 років тому +11

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

  • @diogolsq5295
    @diogolsq5295 Рік тому +35

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

    • @JeremyFlowers001
      @JeremyFlowers001 Рік тому +1

      Did you learn French? 😮

    • @marcus890
      @marcus890 Рік тому

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

  • @ZakusDM
    @ZakusDM 3 роки тому +203

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

  • @RodriFeher
    @RodriFeher 8 років тому +2974

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

    • @pinealdecalcified2623
      @pinealdecalcified2623 8 років тому +278

      I don't blame him

    • @Mbaving
      @Mbaving 8 років тому +4

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

    • @RodriFeher
      @RodriFeher 8 років тому +4

      +Pinealdecalcified I agree.

    • @RodriFeher
      @RodriFeher 8 років тому +4

      +Mbaving Hahahahahah why not?

    • @Mbaving
      @Mbaving 8 років тому +2

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

  • @thaik56
    @thaik56 8 років тому +3632

    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 6 років тому +103

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

    • @Ekaekto
      @Ekaekto 6 років тому +103

      KEXP is always great!

    • @losmuertos12
      @losmuertos12 5 років тому +30

      Dream job KEXP studio

    • @edu.monstrik
      @edu.monstrik 5 років тому +3

      So true!

    • @macarenarrieta
      @macarenarrieta 5 років тому +32

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

  • @ItamarvhVahnish
    @ItamarvhVahnish 3 роки тому +205

    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 2 роки тому +7

      He released new music today!!!

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @mautida9998
      @mautida9998 2 роки тому +3

      He’s coming back !

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 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 Рік тому

      Are you still following Stromae?

  • @othman3192
    @othman3192 2 роки тому +17

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

  • @Ashleyyy2402
    @Ashleyyy2402 8 років тому +802

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

    • @Ashleyyy2402
      @Ashleyyy2402 8 років тому +23

      +Arriana Colder Shit he has children

    • @vangrails
      @vangrails 8 років тому +8

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

    • @Rothnacum1
      @Rothnacum1 8 років тому

      +Arriana Colder no he doesn't.

    • @caramelvictim193
      @caramelvictim193 8 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 8 років тому +2

      +Arriana Colder I always new I would

  • @mayondawn
    @mayondawn 7 років тому +517

    the way he says melancholy makes my life.

  • @mrafalk
    @mrafalk 3 роки тому +38

    “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.

  • @wisemanaskedmewhy4040
    @wisemanaskedmewhy4040 4 роки 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 4 місяці 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

  • @idabluhme
    @idabluhme 8 років тому +1459

    I have an unhealthy obsession with Stromae 😍

    • @alphamuya1108
      @alphamuya1108 8 років тому +23

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

    • @lauralagier9404
      @lauralagier9404 8 років тому +12

      +Ida Bluhme sameee. he is all I listen to

    • @fuckoff3396
      @fuckoff3396 7 років тому +6

      ME TOO

    • @s70driver2005
      @s70driver2005 6 років тому +3

      Is there such a thing? Nope!

    • @katiatutukova5357
      @katiatutukova5357 5 років тому +13

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

  • @Ozonelayup
    @Ozonelayup 9 років тому +518

    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 8 років тому +1

      Fyggmmmn ffgv bbhbcĺ
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      Joy

    • @linda_pham
      @linda_pham 6 років тому +5

      yea like ho damn what a power couple

  • @cadufonseca7123
    @cadufonseca7123 2 роки тому +11

    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!!

  • @mecredi73
    @mecredi73 2 роки тому +52

    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.

  • @MrBluedanube
    @MrBluedanube 5 років тому +614

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

    • @pr0w3ss
      @pr0w3ss 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @superaura9
    @superaura9 7 років тому +462

    Finally a good interviewer

  • @vivianasanz6459
    @vivianasanz6459 Рік тому +9

    2023 and he is still beautiful🥰😉

  • @kirilivanov8226
    @kirilivanov8226 2 роки тому +24

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

  • @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 7 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 4 роки тому +8

      @@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.

  • @dfair101
    @dfair101 8 років тому +98

    The host has such a gentle voice.

  • @davidtrujillo993
    @davidtrujillo993 5 років тому +26

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

  • @jelka392
    @jelka392 2 роки тому +9

    Good God, so many amazing qualities in one person ❤️

  • @laurenbrowning2829
    @laurenbrowning2829 8 років тому +1130

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

  • @Okashiable
    @Okashiable 9 років тому +460

    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?)

    • @pascalmerschaudio
      @pascalmerschaudio 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @tonyhawk94
      @tonyhawk94 4 роки тому +1

      @@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 2 роки тому

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

  • @mikka1439
    @mikka1439 5 років тому +39

    Goosebumps when he starts singing, what an ARTIST

  • @margru9
    @margru9 4 роки тому +24

    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

  • @Joy-ti2gc
    @Joy-ti2gc 5 років тому +607

    I got interested on learning french just because stromae

    • @bluescreen9660
      @bluescreen9660 5 років тому +2

      You can listen to Feu! Chatterton they are good too

    • @fratrules2305
      @fratrules2305 4 роки тому

      same!!

    • @Soulift
      @Soulift 4 роки тому +5

      Stromae and Gojira for me.

    • @Giovannisolo
      @Giovannisolo 4 роки тому

      exactly the same thing

    • @Aliballer
      @Aliballer 3 роки тому +3

      will try as well to learn french because of him

  • @SwarlsBarkley
    @SwarlsBarkley 9 років тому +243

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

  • @denizorhan9149
    @denizorhan9149 3 роки тому +27

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

  • @renatorimach651
    @renatorimach651 Рік тому +21

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

  • @xox6311
    @xox6311 9 років тому +137

    DAAAAMMMNNN that acapella version so good

    • @bastienorbigo599
      @bastienorbigo599 8 років тому +1

      Do you mean the cover by Pentatonix?

    • @xox6311
      @xox6311 8 років тому +15

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

  • @annaturba
    @annaturba 9 років тому +51

    The acapella version was unbelievable. I cannot get enough.

  • @GunterDierickx
    @GunterDierickx 2 роки тому +10

    I met him in Brussels, he took some time for a photo and a chat....special guy...

  • @umi_chan
    @umi_chan 2 роки тому +60

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

  • @tinlish
    @tinlish 7 років тому +140

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

  • @konorbrown289
    @konorbrown289 8 років тому +94

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

  • @jerombird1614
    @jerombird1614 3 роки тому +104

    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 2 роки тому +16

      Just adding, Stromae is born and raised in Belgium.

    • @sophiehallary1741
      @sophiehallary1741 2 роки тому +10

      Il est né en Belgique à Bruxelles ^^

    • @depassage5202
      @depassage5202 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. 🙂🌍

  • @irregularmom1236
    @irregularmom1236 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @ghostboy4604
    @ghostboy4604 8 років тому +414

    2:28
    that part
    touched my soul so fucking hard.

  • @Deveri
    @Deveri 9 років тому +82

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

  • @constantinosalazar
    @constantinosalazar 5 років тому +26

    Seeing Stromae singing with the help of a "cavaquinho" in Ave Cesaria was o good thing for me as a brazilian guy.

    • @anacarolinad.6464
      @anacarolinad.6464 4 роки тому +1

      Nosso Brasil é musicalmente rico e Stromae também ❤

  • @sheilamutaramuka5400
    @sheilamutaramuka5400 4 роки 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😃😃

  • @nadiansyah4301
    @nadiansyah4301 8 років тому +78

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

  • @rubizzie
    @rubizzie 9 років тому +196

    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 6 років тому

      you're amazing.

    • @Malcolm273
      @Malcolm273 5 років тому +25

      I would say influences more from Africa than Latin America

    • @Malcolm273
      @Malcolm273 5 років тому +2

      But still a great mix of music

    • @edgardogregorini957
      @edgardogregorini957 5 років тому

      Northern Africa, Flamenco, & Antique chanson francois influence

    • @enjolinephtali2185
      @enjolinephtali2185 Рік тому

      His influences are from Africa.

  • @Totozme
    @Totozme Рік тому +52

    Quel talent, c'est magnifique

  • @lavitaebella27
    @lavitaebella27 Рік тому +13

    The Formidable performance, WOW!

  • @brandon13ish
    @brandon13ish 8 років тому +75

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

  • @s.cbalon6994
    @s.cbalon6994 8 років тому +415

    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 8 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 2 роки тому

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

  • @archive284
    @archive284 4 роки тому +50

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

    • @Locopueblo
      @Locopueblo 2 роки тому

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

    • @vanessabarroso9929
      @vanessabarroso9929 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @dustbgone8435
    @dustbgone8435 2 роки тому +5

    He has so much grace and poise. He is already a legend.

  • @catherineverret3536
    @catherineverret3536 8 років тому +91

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

  • @granthendersonsmith
    @granthendersonsmith 8 років тому +326

    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 +49

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

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 4 роки тому +1

      @@Despotic_Waffle Nice answer!

    • @Moved-to-alt
      @Moved-to-alt 3 роки тому

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

    • @myriamafra
      @myriamafra 3 роки тому +2

      hahahaa the youtube rabbithole!

    • @salmonella6051
      @salmonella6051 3 роки тому

      a wonderful way to wake up-

  • @jolynecujoh9158
    @jolynecujoh9158 3 роки тому +6

    He's so pretty 😭

  • @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.

  • @NoLyfProductions
    @NoLyfProductions 9 років тому +61

    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.

  • @Ceesshot
    @Ceesshot 8 років тому +78

    i have so much respect for him as an artist

  • @stanislavyugov2658
    @stanislavyugov2658 2 роки тому +19

    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

  • @antmi
    @antmi Рік тому +28

    he' s extraordinary!

  • @stxlla_j10
    @stxlla_j10 8 років тому +161

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

    • @stxlla_j10
      @stxlla_j10 8 років тому +1

      *helps

    • @Abby-ft1bu
      @Abby-ft1bu 5 років тому +1

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

    • @itstant
      @itstant 5 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 2 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 2 роки тому

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

  • @user-ub2kx8ez9r
    @user-ub2kx8ez9r 5 років тому +91

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

    • @galadrielkurast1099
      @galadrielkurast1099 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @shraddhakrishnan7314
      @shraddhakrishnan7314 3 роки тому

      Galadriel Kurast YES that was amazing

    • @marghejackson
      @marghejackson 3 роки тому

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

  • @RudyTelesford
    @RudyTelesford Рік тому +4

    don't know how I missed this over the years, but so glad I have this now! 👏🏾💯

  • @silvanamartins9629
    @silvanamartins9629 Рік тому +53

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

  • @zoeno8307
    @zoeno8307 6 років тому +69

    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

  • @AfriPrincess411
    @AfriPrincess411 9 років тому +27

    Amazing interviewer. Amazing artist.

  • @thankyouforyourcompliance7386
    @thankyouforyourcompliance7386 2 роки тому +6

    The two musicians beside Stromae are just amazing.

  • @anon1955
    @anon1955 3 роки тому +29

    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.

  • @giuseppe1926
    @giuseppe1926 8 років тому +456

    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 4 роки 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 4 роки 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 4 роки тому +4

      And sorry for my costant repetition of good ^^'

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

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

    • @kiagh8123
      @kiagh8123 3 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"

  • @harleenquinzel625
    @harleenquinzel625 7 років тому +54

    oh my godddd hes so perfect i cant

  • @lisar9425
    @lisar9425 Рік тому +8

    This Formidable is even better than the official vevo. Viva Stromae! WOW.

  • @gabrielabrandao2528
    @gabrielabrandao2528 2 роки тому +11

    So beautiful to listen this dear elements of latin america Music in his songs... but it's even more beautiful to see his respect and revence to the artists and the culture that influences his music. Lots of other artists just steal or even copy artists from the south. Make money and have no respect... He, in the other hand, celebrates his inspirations in such a meaningfull, creative and sensitive way... bravo!

  • @DogtownPower
    @DogtownPower 9 років тому +181

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

  • @connorhansen4421
    @connorhansen4421 8 років тому +193

    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 5 років тому

      zaytoun mohamed Kelly clarkson too hahahahaha

    • @TheGorio12
      @TheGorio12 4 роки тому

      go check out kendrick lamar my guy

    • @jean-clauderegisto6978
      @jean-clauderegisto6978 2 роки тому

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

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 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

  • @nicovandenbogaert5581
    @nicovandenbogaert5581 2 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 Рік тому

      Ga ervoor!

    • @nadyapetr98
      @nadyapetr98 Рік 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.

  • @flexzzone
    @flexzzone 5 років тому +17

    9:45PM: Im just going to stay up for a little and relax... 2:40AM: Merde! Stromae is the best in the world!!!

  • @spikyoxbow
    @spikyoxbow 8 років тому +234

    Belgium is divided in two pieces ... the flemish region and the french region. only 2 tings bind us togheter ... the first is our national soccer team and the second is our love for this guys music. enjoy it ! he fills stations over here and in france. the Jaques Brell of this age ... now Stromae ... sing in flemish like brell did !

    • @pascalmerschaudio
      @pascalmerschaudio 6 років тому +31

      i absolutly agree with you, but i´m from the german speaking part of Belgium many peoples forget us, i never understand why....i love my country

    • @ivanlecky7563
      @ivanlecky7563 4 роки тому

      Only two things??? Hockey national team, Romeo Elvis, Hooverphonic, Evenepoel, Davies Cup national team, beers and a lot of another things... ;)

    • @red-onecpasmoijetaitentrai3400
      @red-onecpasmoijetaitentrai3400 4 роки тому +2

      Brel était encore plus profond dans ces textes. Ils ont sublimé le français.. mention d'honneur à Mc solar et le rat Luciano

    • @jeroen-lta
      @jeroen-lta 3 роки тому +6

      De enige mensen dat denken dat we verdeeld zijn, zijn de mensen die ons land verdeeld maken. #tousensemble

    • @spikyoxbow
      @spikyoxbow 3 роки тому

      @@jeroen-lta de realiteit toont aan dat de verdeeldheid er echt wel is he joel ... ik zou het ook graag anders zien. ;)

  • @LauraGoesCrazy
    @LauraGoesCrazy 8 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 :)

  • @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.

  • @SmartRussianGirl
    @SmartRussianGirl Рік тому +2

    Why I can’t take my like to this video every time when I watch it! I have so many pleasure all time as first ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lauralagier9404
    @lauralagier9404 8 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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 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

  • @MrNova39X
    @MrNova39X Рік тому +6

    I have not seen or heard such a fantastic artist in my life, he is incredible 🥰

  • @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.

  • @veronikaburesova199
    @veronikaburesova199 6 років тому +20

    The real artistic spirit... love from Czech republic