I think The Weeknd did this because of his stage freight I think he is more cool with this method. He performs better when he is not in front of an audience and he just found the perfect solution
It's not just about the swear-words. But how many and which ones of them The Weeknd®'s allowed to say and for those which he ain't, find a rhyming the weakest-euphemisms for them. That's why, 1 epithet and 1 provocative-statement is left untouched. Although.. The said epithet received what's-called ‘semi-censured’ treatment.
I guess the performance was recorded beforehand. You can see at 1:13 and 3:52 he disappeared and then the camera was turned around. They cut between the recording and live camera flawlessly.
@@praneelmajumdar472 You are the deaf if you think someone can sing like this and move like this and still sound 100% like the studio version. The other song he sang at this show was live. Not this one. Also, go hear real live versions of The Weeknd. You'll notice the difference when he's singer VS when he does lip sync or playback. Of course he's usins auto-tune live sometimes, but it still sounds like someone singing. Not like in this performance.
SOLID EDITING TRANSITIONS THE CAMERA WORK THE LIGHTINGS AND THE DIRECTOR BEHIND ALL OF THIS AMAZING! ABELS ACTING AND HOW HE GROOVE TO THE SONG IS JUST SO SOLID AND SPOT ON. ONE OF THE BEST TALKSHOW PERFORMANCES TO DATE.
Abel is a phenomenon. Yes, you can see how influenced he was by Michael. His mind is consumed by the music like Michael. The body reacts in certain ways when this happens. Those body pumps and leg moves. They shouldn't be considered the domain of Michael only. It's what happens when the music takes you over, body and soul.
I'd say he needs to keep incorporating dances into his songs; it suits him so well lol... He's very different from Micheal Jackson, and has demonstrated a decade of his own exclusive uniqueness, but he's also very similar to him in a sense. And he's definitely the only qualifier that's even capable of carrying the new-age pop/r&b torch. Gotta love The Weeknd. PLEASE, for the love of God-- Do. Not. Die.
as someone who works backstage at my school’s theatre, i am very curious on how much room and staff they have behind the scenes to make that work flawlessly, which they definitely achieved.
I love The Weeknd so much it hurts! And I discovered him waaay late, not until I saw a commercial for the 2021 MTV music awards and they played Save Your Tears. I wasn't even watching the commercial, but when they started playing it I was like "wait wha???" And have since been addicted to all of his music
I started binge-watching his videos in November of 2020 and I regret not becoming a fan earlier. Every one of his albums are so diverse in sound and his vocals are amazing!! I don’t usually watch the live videos for artists but, dang.. he sounds even better live!
In all ways musically and otherwise I wish I was back in the 80s but then there wouldnt be The Weekend so at least we have something the 80s doesnt. The Weeknd is on a whole other level than any other modern artist.
thank you for letting us go crazy on this, stephen.
The Weeknd u did amazing!! XOTWOD ❤️
Awesome percormance
Amazing!!! Support from 🇨🇵!!!
You never disappoint. This was beyond awesome 🔥🔥🔥
I cant stop watching I love my Weekend
This man just made a whole music video , on a show , with a crowd and wasn't even on stage .....This man is the goat
Kvng Dose literally!! lmao
I swear I was thinking the same
Bam!!
I been said he on Chris Brown heels
Kvng Dose whole new video bro🔥🔥🔥
He’s the only artist that can pull not singing in front of a crowd and everyone’s cool with it.
Audience came to see the Weeknd live...instead they got a live video of the Weeknd...and they loved it
I think The Weeknd did this because of his stage freight
I think he is more cool with this method. He performs better when he is not in front of an audience and he just found the perfect solution
Kim Gow you ain’t in shit sit down
@F Mwaura its just part of the song production, the sound that sells records.
Not really, he performed blinding lights after this foo
I love how Abel uses everything except the main stage to perform everytime
lmao
yesss same
Yeah lol
Then he wouldn't of been able to make that dope ass video
He even used a football stadium
This dude is just my favorite entertainer right now. Hands down he's killing everyone. Doesn't get enough love at all
Christopher Cann he is UNDERRATED AS SHIT, HE DESERVES THE WORLD 🙌🙌
Yeah he do. His stage show is outstanding and he rich as fuck
Well he's got almost 20 million subs and his 1 big song has almost 2b *billion* views so I dont know if that works here
No, it works.
haha he made a song with daft punk the last man to do that was kanye
This man's style evolves, like literally, and that's a sign of a musical genius
And other singers evolve by just by changing looks lmao
FACTSSSSSS FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT
Yo 💯💯 but ppl hate on him for changing, i think he just gets doper and doper
Nawaf Arfin ima keep it real I fuck wit the music but I’m not really feeling this look on him
**DEVOLVES
Ray yan nah
Host: Wanna perform live at my show...
The Weeknd: How big is your backstage??
D Afro no reply
D Afro 1.7k likes
Well damn😁
*YES*
🤣
You’re witnessing a legend in his prime! Be grateful you were here to see this
agreed
Totally Agreed Bro!
Agree
🙏
True
*Why am I so Addicted to His Live performances*
I AM A SAIYAN WANNABE I KNOW RIGHTTT
Same here
Same
Because they’re fucking amazing, that’s why lol
They're a whole production
He’s so different from the other artists, he got something special.
leone dub that’s because he is heartless!! ❤️
I am different than other people on RUclips because I am the Genius i'm the best RUclips Megastar
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“all these R&B artists be so lame”
Its because he actually has creative talent. Most modern "artists" are people you will never hear playing 10 years latter cuz its generic.
The cameramen got their personal concert.
Lol
Lol
Lol
Lol
Lol
The Weeknd is so creative. He actually just made a new MV for Heartless
So we are just gonna ignore the fact that the cameraman recorded him so smoothly
That's what you call a Steadicam Operator. It's a piece of film equipment meant to stabilize a camera
Minute?
he did do an amazing job hope they paid him good for this 🙏💙
@Slasherflicks Still pretty impressive with all the moving stages...It’s not as easy as u think it is.
The steadicam operators have a full gyro and everything, it isnt that hard i did it for 3 years
Me trying to find the bathroom at a party
Most underrated original comment I’ve seen so far
Yes !
😂😂😂😂😂😂
U got me bro
i literally find this comment so funny i can’t watch this without laughing lmfao this is so funny 😭😂
That was the coolest m'therfuck'n talk show music performance ever.
He's so good at avoiding swear words
It's not just about the swear-words.
But how many and which ones of them The Weeknd®'s allowed to say and for those which he ain't, find a rhyming the weakest-euphemisms for them.
That's why, 1 epithet and 1 provocative-statement is left untouched. Although.. The said epithet received what's-called ‘semi-censured’ treatment.
@@AOmar2305 same lol
That's what i was thinking
I've been running through the
need a dog pound
And that felt good
He's another person in every comeback.
and that's making him powerful
A different hairstyle does not change a person wth
@@RyanlovesTh I think you did not understand the comment
He’s a different person in every album* Jesus lmao
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He gave a performance those walls will never forget
💀💀
UNDERRATED
And those exit signs
😂😂😂 best comment
And the camera man
When Abel walk into your house, you’re the guest
Ani Jayanth FACTS
Hahahahah
Lol fr
I like how you predicted the american dad episode in one comment.
Yup
That modulation/auto tune over his voice when it hits the chorus is just the most beautiful effect that emphasises his sexy voice.
And the fact is he isn't over using it .
Alan Jacob exactly, just perfection. This why he the g.o.a.t
Autotune is just a tool, not an evil. You just need to use it smartly in order to exploit its benefits.
@@domingadoflaminga3961 who is saying it’s an evil ?
The whole performance is back stage and just goes on the stage just to say bye lol
Yeah funny
@Alexander Coleman haha
Yoooo the whole idea was pure genius *Alexander Coleman” in retrospect. Staying true to his word through the music now that artistic.
He didnt just say bye... he performed Blinding Lights after this.
Chris Tomas yeah this, heard from multiple people that were there that he performed multiple times that night
I'm honestly curious how they did this set getting all the pieces to move
sameeee
me too
Same
I guess the performance was recorded beforehand. You can see at 1:13 and 3:52 he disappeared and then the camera was turned around. They cut between the recording and live camera flawlessly.
Digital effects
If I was the guy that handed him his mike at the beginning I’d practice for weeks.
I liked how he sneakily drank the cup the weeknd gave him
You spelled mic wrong
Think Unprankable thanks
Your welcome
Keara Huneidi You’re welcome
Throw grammys at this dude
Mercedes Jones 🔝😂
ALL OF EM
I'm afraid no because people who choose the winner are complete idiots. No matter how good Weeknd is, quality artists always lose for untalented trash
@@axelhill8966 why every time CARDI B gets it
@@jacobunofficial1146 choosing Cardi B instead of Travis Scott is first symptom of schizophrenia
Damn he’s so heartless he didn’t even bother performing in front of the audience
Lance Dorelien Copied
@@flow_sx4712 so original
Neither singing at all.
@@MyriCool05 so you telling me he didnt sing? Ig u are deaf or have cheap headphones
@@praneelmajumdar472 You are the deaf if you think someone can sing like this and move like this and still sound 100% like the studio version. The other song he sang at this show was live. Not this one. Also, go hear real live versions of The Weeknd. You'll notice the difference when he's singer VS when he does lip sync or playback. Of course he's usins auto-tune live sometimes, but it still sounds like someone singing. Not like in this performance.
He didn't quit coke,
just changed the dealer lmao
D.M.T. 😁
now he is suffering from a serious frog licking abuse
It's a toad lol
TOAD
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Plot twist : all the time he was looking for the stage because he got lost
I know it just made it that much better I thought
Estrella Pineda probally
Why did I laugh uncontrollably at this 😂
😆
Naw he could have just went to the left when we first saw him
This is why I love him, always so many twists he brings a whole new level when it comes to music. True definition of artist
A true perfomer , his back must be hurting from carrying the whole music industry
Wow well said right there. Truth.
Hahahahahha, you make me laughing so hard
bruh dis a copied comment💀☠️
What a dumb thing to say
What a morbid cap. Kanye out here needing a back brace
Damn this song so fire he even got the walls moving with him
Omgg army 💜
Anushri Kadam an army and Abel fan? Omg your taste uwu😌💜
@@mytimekook4536 same you 💜
hello army abel fans :>
Mytimekook so this is what COVID-19 looks like in comment form...
this performance is on another level
He is one of a kind. This is a literal art piece. So unique, so talented, and so fricking AMAZING. no words needed.
This man a whole actor too
You clearly don't know what an actor is
He was acting in the new adam sandler movie "uncut gems"
One more than anyone in this conversation right now 🤷♂️
@@mightyjohnson266 🔥🔥🔥
Y'all do know that musician do a slight little bit of acting in their music videos right. Just not professional acting
The weeknd gave a performance which the walls will never forget.
Audience: Cool, we're going to see the Weeknd!
Host: Ummmmmm....
Cause he's heartless
@@gaurabbhujel9940 Please help spread the word and alarm people. Heartless is a cry for help: ruclips.net/video/h_-gHcSvGHw/видео.html
I think he did it in closed room to get that echoing song , that makes song somewhat better
I like how the guy who takes his drink and takes a sip of it
Justin Joshua not many people can say that they drank out of abels glass.
bro if abel handed me his whisky glass i'd put that shit in a vault in my house
why isn’t anybody talking about that NEW YORK CITEEEEH at 3:26 ??
letsgou
he is 🐐❤️
He kicked so hard that his glasses got loose😂😂😂
GOOSEBUMPS
My favourite part. Obsessed
There's no difference in his voice at the studio or the live concert. WOW
That's because autotune and additional effects are heavy in both
The After Hours era will always be special.
This man is just something else, definitely the MJ of our generation.
amen boi
John Potato IV 💯 %
Yes!
@@garretiswright8532 um No
@@sophiaharper723 He will Never replace MJ Ever
Everytime Abel is back he is a different person!
And he gets better and better👌
The fact that he sounds identical to the recording on the track is a testament to how good he is live
SOLID EDITING TRANSITIONS THE CAMERA WORK THE LIGHTINGS AND THE DIRECTOR BEHIND ALL OF THIS AMAZING! ABELS ACTING AND HOW HE GROOVE TO THE SONG IS JUST SO SOLID AND SPOT ON. ONE OF THE BEST TALKSHOW PERFORMANCES TO DATE.
WHY. SO. MUCH. YELLING?
@@maazkalim iju
@@maazkalim nnj33ukz
{1-for-2 replies: }Why so much yelling, "@@loulaazy"?
No transitions all one shot.
I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve rewatched this. Really loved this.
He could've said "I've been running through the kitty need a dog pound" for the radio clean version
@RC well it makes more sense than "I've been running through the girls need a dog pound" 😂
RC you sound immature
ruclips.net/video/W-s7KHZAQNM/видео.html👍
I like it
@RC Getting with the wrong girls then if none are "cute"
The Weeknd doesn't need Autotune
Autotune needs The Weeknd
Fax 💯
Yassss
But he used autotune on this song 🤦♂️
Yeah but he doesn't need it tho he just uses it just so the song would sound like cool and shit
Sounds something like Zlatan Ibrahimovic would say
I'm here again and again for 3:25. Ahh such a good and pure moment..
You have no idea how his voice makes
Me feel😭❤️ truly the voice of an angel
Lisa Alexandra you need to listen to lost in the fire then 😩😳
Sarah Monroe I have!! I can say all his songs make me feel like that 💓😭 I cant
damn how many times have i watched this
He's like the Yin side of Bruno Mars. They are two of the most talented artists right now. He has his dark side...love the performance.
Rosani Lebron spot on!
Two of the most similar to michael Jackson
Would he be the yang side though?🤔
John Bradley Bruno in terms of performance and overall ability and Abel in terms of sonically.
That's a really good observation. They are look the good and evil angels on Michael Jackson's shoulder.
He's so heartless he didn't go out to perform on stage😂😂😂
Thelma Baloyi stolen comment
Due to good ol covid
He performed blinding lights after this and you stole this comment
Martin
That was CLASSIC!!! This man is a gift to the world.
I can’t stop listening to heartless the song is just 🔥!
the weeknd is the KING of pop!!!! his voice amazing, his songs amazing, his attitude amazing!!!
Abel is a phenomenon. Yes, you can see how influenced he was by Michael. His mind is consumed by the music like Michael. The body reacts in certain ways when this happens. Those body pumps and leg moves. They shouldn't be considered the domain of Michael only. It's what happens when the music takes you over, body and soul.
Michael who?
I’m glad he is back doing music
Teacher: “Why didn’t you do your homework?”
Me: “Cuz I’m heartless”
Classmate: because of laziness
Haha ✌️🤣
*Next Day
Teacher: Did you do it this time ?
Me: AND IM BACK TO MY WAYS CUZ IM HEARTLESS
Doesn't make sense
Shit joke
I'd say he needs to keep incorporating dances into his songs; it suits him so well lol...
He's very different from Micheal Jackson, and has demonstrated a decade of his own exclusive uniqueness, but he's also very similar to him in a sense. And he's definitely the only qualifier that's even capable of carrying the new-age pop/r&b torch. Gotta love The Weeknd. PLEASE, for the love of God-- Do. Not. Die.
Yep
I would be devastated if he would die
@@eliapetrus907 d
The drums playing in the background at 3:56. Why is it so satisfying and perfect?
Haha legend set up amazing track
He couldn't find the stage because he was Blinded by the lights !
Should’ve asked The Hills for guidance since they Have Eyes.
After hours of trying to find it he was to late
Good one homie 😂😂😂😂😂
All of these jokes make sense
Waiting for someone to call out his name
That choreography is top notch, I cannot wait for the full album drop
Kinda sad we didn't get to hear this masterpiece at the Superbowl.
yeah
But there is house of balloons
Drake ripped this dude off
The weekend is a great artist better than most of mainstream trash
"never need a chick"
"i'm what a chick need "
If she breathes, she's a chick
Ngl i thought he said trick
@Marius Neagoe did u even watch the video? Smh
kidz bop be like
So much chubby it be falling out the pocket
Remember when he was our secret.
this hit me. miss that time but i’m glad he’s where he’s at bc he deserves it
nat he’s always worth it
now he is heartless
i’m happy he is getting recognized now
Xotwod 🖤
Dang the way this man sang “New York Cityyyyyy”👌
3:26 ❤️
The way he controlled his vocal is just out of the world
idk how many times i've watched this performance and the blinding lights performance since it aired this man is so talented oh my god
He’s the best period makes all these other artists look like beginners
that is def not true lol
Umm Brandon urie is actually the best or Bruno Mars
EJ ‘Brendon Urie’ against The Weeknd is like Shawn Mendes against Michael Jackson
X O how so?
EJ lol Brandon hasn’t been doing shit lately
you are the most talented person I've ever seen
After 4 yrs it’s still my fav song by him
I love how he can just say random words to fit a live show and it still fits in . Hes something else lol
adam a lot of artist do that
as someone who works backstage at my school’s theatre, i am very curious on how much room and staff they have behind the scenes to make that work flawlessly, which they definitely achieved.
It was a sound stage that had him going on a loop. It's in the basement of the theater.
I love The Weeknd so much it hurts! And I discovered him waaay late, not until I saw a commercial for the 2021 MTV music awards and they played Save Your Tears. I wasn't even watching the commercial, but when they started playing it I was like "wait wha???" And have since been addicted to all of his music
This is literally a one take music video Bro. Its perfect my goodness 🔥❤️💫
i love this so much. his dedication and artistry is unmatched. don’t care what anybody says.
This is awesome but if I was in the audience I’d be super salty if I didn’t get to see him actually perform.
jamlaw05 EXACTLY WHAT IM SAYING
Dont worry, he performed blinding lights In front of them after this 👍
EXACTLY !
At least they heard him🤣😅😁💯🤷♀️
@@Jazzy721 they saw him too
He's wearing the same suit everyday since the last month
He sleeps with it everyday😂
Well....Clothing stores are closed lmao. He's stuck with it
IMF Starboy ну
well his scars never healed either
@@SieraTheChosenOne You got that right! You're one smart lady.
For a live performance this is so smooth, I would be proud if this was the official video
This is the craziest most amazing music performance on a show I’ve ever seen. Whoever’s idea this was is absolutely brilliant.
He is so heartless forgot that audience wants to see him live singing and not at back stage 😅
LOL IK😂😂😂
Who said he forgot
That's messed up.. and no he's not really heartless
Ceej A. Не говори
He's the only reason there's still hope for music
That hip thrust on 1:33 killed me. Anyone ?
I started binge-watching his videos in November of 2020 and I regret not becoming a fan earlier. Every one of his albums are so diverse in sound and his vocals are amazing!! I don’t usually watch the live videos for artists but, dang.. he sounds even better live!
same
я вот помню как красиво пел я не чють не расплаколась
After hours was so lit!
what a legend! He spent the entire time looking for the stage. I love him !
This is amazing with just going thru the corridors and just enjoying the vibes
i wish i could relive this era again 🩸
Stephan Colbert: Performing his new hit single, The Weeknd
The Weeknd: Ight imma head out, literally
stephen Colbert: please come back to sing
Abel: o.k. hold my frog
He is on a whole different level as an artist. Each perfomance and song is an experience 😍🥰❤
True.
I hope he knows there are people who loves him so much ❤👌and obsessed with his music
I love this man with my whole heart
Love the vibe,his voice just everything
Thee 🐐 greatest of all time. Simple
4:28 when you see your teacher at the store
Bwahahahahaha!
Colbert..
Omg so true 😭😂😂
@@sandyrockyxo3473 yea
1 of the most fucking CREATIVE live stage ever!
4:18 that’s a cool angle u don’t see often on talk shows
In all ways musically and otherwise I wish I was back in the 80s but then there wouldnt be The Weekend so at least we have something the 80s doesnt. The Weeknd is on a whole other level than any other modern artist.
I hope THIS star never burns out
This man is a god no cap✍️‼️💯