I remember seeing this when it aired... I was really surprised that Miku would make TV debut on this side and in Daves show of all things... I was beyond excited... It was really a great time for a Miku fan...
My favorite part of this is just how checked out Dave is at this point. He knows he's out in a few months, so why not do something completely out of left field like put Hatsune Miku on his show that's mostly watched by old people? It's classic Dave.
I had completely forgotten this ever happened until Dave said “Like being on Willie Nelson’s bus”. Then it all came crashing back with the same laugh-out-loud moment.
I remember staying awake specifically for this, and in the end, I don't know why, but I had some tears in my eyes knowing this is the future for many of us. I was in awe. Mikunopolis at AX 2011 was the first time I experienced my first vocaloid concert, and it made me want more.
@@MrMambottI mean, the softwares massive. Sega makes video games for it and those are usually having a good couple hundred thousand sales per, plus artists can keep their rights to whatever song they make/cd sales as well. It’s been awesome for the independent music world
he was very much head of his time. At this time was before AI vocals. I think 6 years to be exact because AI vocals did not come out until 2020. So when some one did use vocaloid it sounded little bit robotic and had do a lot tuning. Also little bit ruff too. I use synthesizer v now because of help of AI the vocals sound human.
To believe she went from promoting veggie juice and leak onions, to a 2 city expo in America, to late night TV and now A FREAKIN WORLD TOUR. Hope she'll return to Nashville some day. But boy does Dave look awkward!!😂😂
I remember watching this when it aired and letterman had no idea wtf to do at the end of the performance. I think homie tried talking to her at the very end lmao
@khaotic kitsune true but I also can't blame him. at that age I wouldn't really know what to expect from that kind of technology too I guess haha. or... he straight up just wanted to talk to our savior hatsune miku which i also can't blame him for
I love Dave, he is an absolute professional but i bet he had his doubts, like everyone. Now, Miku's concerts are gettig bigger and better every year. I bet he looks back on this fondly.
Thank you so much for reposting this; In 2014 I couldn't go Miku Expo, which was upsetting because I was a *giant* fan of the live bands used in these concerts. Then literally one day I just checked the Mike expo site, and saw that Miku was going to be performing on the Late Show on October 8th, *my 18th birthday.* Considering that I was a huge fan of Letterman ever since 2012 (as my dad has been since the 80s), it was literally *The* best birthday present to see the live band MKP39 on my *favorite* late night talk show on my 18th birthday. It seriously meant a lot and still makes me smile whenever I remember that day. I absolutely *loved* David's reaction lol, Vocaloid is indeed the biggest "Wth" thing to see live without any prior context, but the work the live bands and music producers have done in the past 14 years has been endlessly inspiring, so seeing two of my favorite things combined made my day
When Dave tried to be hip with us Gen Z Vocaloid Weebs. I remember recording this, Seeing Miku preform at the Ed Suilivan Theater on the same stage as Elvis and The Beatles, iconic and great moment in Vocaloid History
Most people didn't understand that vocaloids are phonetic engines and were completely baffled why a live band is playing with some anime video. Dave seemed just as confused.
I can't thank you enough for posting this. This video has come and gone over the years but it looks like it will finally have a permanent home here. That theater has housed the greatest musical acts of this century. It means a lot for Miku to be on that list. I don't know if it meant anything to Dave, Paul, or anyone in the audience but it means a lot to weebs like me. Thanks again.
i swear there was an old upload of this that was probably deleted and it had probably one of the funniest youtube comments i've ever seen surely someone knows what im talking about
It was the headline song for her tour. The whole idea was to promote something in English to try and get the crossover audience. However, I also know I've never met anyone satisfied with this song being chosen.
Yeah, it’s awesome how they’re able to set up the shows :D and then it can give no name artists that chance to have their songs shown to lots of people, by a talented band AND the chance to play up on stage with them. It just shows what a community of talented artists can do lolol.
Sad thing is this clip cuts out the end credits gag where Hatsune Miku is green-screened over a picture of Gloria Vanderbilt as Frank Sinatra's summer fling
@@josephtafur I remember it like it was yesterday. That was a common bit of Letterman's show where they'd alter an image used for a joke earlier on in the show, and I've wanted to find a recording of it ever since it happened
No Idea why most of the comments are so negative towards Hatsune Miku, she (and vocaloid in general) gave a voice to sing for those who can't. She's not a pop singer, she can sing all types (I love vocaloid metal personally) If it's an AI thing you don't like, Hatsune Miku and Cryptonloids (vocaloid produced by Crypton which are the widely used ones for games, shows, etc) aren't AI voices nor use AI. It sounds corny but they gave songs made by talented artists across the globe for people to relate too. Letterman should of done research about Miku before doing this, because it seems like no one has a clue and it makes her look bad in a way imo.
this was done 2014 before AI was a thing. Before AI synth vocals sounded little bit robotic. Miku v3 was hard to use but they have her well tune for song for David letterman show. 2nd she really high pitch. Americans like average soprano pitch or lower. It was not really until dreamtonics release synthesizer v studio that AI vocal become a thing and the software as seen slow growth.
@FunnyParadox Oh, did it? My friend told me she never got any emails about rescheduling the concert, just that covid put it on hold and then eventually it was just outright canceled. I wonder if they were going to use holograms back then or if they were simply planning to do what the US tour now is doing. My friend is PO'd that they are apparently just using screens for the current US tour.
Some woman in the audience was giggling when David mentioned from Japan. What was that about? Glad to see how one single performance spawned the phenomenon that is Hatsune Miku and put haters in their place. Love Hatsune Miku since 2007 itself. Till today, She's my creative inspiration for my design work and assignments- adaptable in any medium. 💖🇯🇵AMIKUMEN🇯🇵💖
I really wish this wasn't the song they chose lol. The English vocals were very poor back then. I think non-fans would have enjoyed a Japanese song more tbh.
@@Murillos1 I do know that, I was at that tour. I just don't think the English vocals were refined enough to be used as a first impression for a native English-speaking audience.
Maybe in 2024, Though no cities have been confirmed yet for obvious reasons (if you didn't get it, it mainly because its still more than a year away, and they usually announce these MONTHS before the event)
I think this was a bit of a misfire. The significance of Miku's American television debut was probably lost on Letterman's audience, which mostly consisted of boomers and normies.
I think I was possibly one of the only like 10 people on earth who it appealed to as a (then) 18 year old Letterman fan *and* a ***huge*** fan of vocaloid
If you're referring to AI, then not really. Hatsune Miku was never an AI. To make her sing, you have to tune her like a guitar. So there's always humans handiwork going on
Hey it me 4zlle AND I came across this character of Hatsune Miku because of a RUclipsr JAiden ANiMATiONs 💞🤗 and I was just wondering what this character is and wanted to find out so I'm watching this video ? ~? . . . ? So yes or yeah idk BYE ☮️
She went from “world is mine” to “sharing the world”
Truly the character development of all time
She'll sing whatever she's programmed to sing, let's be real.
oh my god I totally didn’t know that 😱😱@@lordnul1708
Let’s hope so
literally the plot of communism
I can only imagine what was going through Dave's head during and after this.
Dave retired from the show less than a year after this.
@@rockets4kids she did this ...
@@theMyRadiowasTaken !.000.000 X 1
The world is coming to an END.
@@MrMambott what does this mean
I remember seeing this when it aired... I was really surprised that Miku would make TV debut on this side and in Daves show of all things... I was beyond excited... It was really a great time for a Miku fan...
Never in a million years did I expect Miku to be on Letterman.
Atarashii Gakko did Jimmy KImmel recently too.
I stared at the title for like 10secs in shock
We need nore Miku performances on random late and day shows!
She needs to be on SNL
@@josephtafur hold up yes!!
My favorite part of this is just how checked out Dave is at this point. He knows he's out in a few months, so why not do something completely out of left field like put Hatsune Miku on his show that's mostly watched by old people? It's classic Dave.
It *really* is lol
I’m just sad by their reactions
I had completely forgotten this ever happened until Dave said “Like being on Willie Nelson’s bus”. Then it all came crashing back with the same laugh-out-loud moment.
Little known fact, Dave's 2nd choice for musical guest on his final show.
Would’ve loved a duet with Miku and Foo Fighters on the final episode since they were the last performance
@@Wildboy5699 😂😂😂😂 I think Dave definitely would have an experience with that
I’m trying to find a source on this; I keep googling, and all I’m getting is either talk of his final show or talk of this episode.
I remember staying awake specifically for this, and in the end, I don't know why, but I had some tears in my eyes knowing this is the future for many of us.
I was in awe.
Mikunopolis at AX 2011 was the first time I experienced my first vocaloid concert, and it made me want more.
Awesome. You should try Led Zeppelin now.
@jeremiahbrewer6115 I listen to Zep, but never attended a concert.
As of now, it's One Ok Rock concerts.
So ahead of his time. Thank you, Mr Letterman
At Gun Point
@@MrMambottI mean, the softwares massive. Sega makes video games for it and those are usually having a good couple hundred thousand sales per, plus artists can keep their rights to whatever song they make/cd sales as well. It’s been awesome for the independent music world
he was very much head of his time. At this time was before AI vocals. I think 6 years to be exact because AI vocals did not come out until 2020. So when some one did use vocaloid it sounded little bit robotic and had do a lot tuning. Also little bit ruff too. I use synthesizer v now because of help of AI the vocals sound human.
@@MrMambottgirl be serious
@@helloskittysuprise LOL 😚
Of all the vocaloids in the world, she's definitely one of them.
my second favorite one
Not definitely one of them but THE one of them.
When you think of Vocaloid chances are she’s the first you think of
congratulations you win one internets
One thing you have to respect Letterman for is he always had the most unusual guests (Miku, Andy Kaufman, Oliver Reed, Crispin Glover, etc.)
Paul Shaffer is my favorite Vocaloid.
To believe she went from promoting veggie juice and leak onions, to a 2 city expo in America, to late night TV and now A FREAKIN WORLD TOUR. Hope she'll return to Nashville some day. But boy does Dave look awkward!!😂😂
I remember watching this when it aired and letterman had no idea wtf to do at the end of the performance. I think homie tried talking to her at the very end lmao
I think he did... Kinda wished they gave Miku some lines because it seems odd to watch her just sing and dissappear
@khaotic kitsune true but I also can't blame him. at that age I wouldn't really know what to expect from that kind of technology too I guess haha. or... he straight up just wanted to talk to our savior hatsune miku which i also can't blame him for
I would assume there would be some "interview lines" if I was a late night host and I was told an animated character would be a guest
@@BJGvideos Nowadays there could have easily been a live interview, given today's technology.
I love Dave, he is an absolute professional but i bet he had his doubts, like everyone. Now, Miku's concerts are gettig bigger and better every year. I bet he looks back on this fondly.
Thank you so much for reposting this;
In 2014 I couldn't go Miku Expo, which was upsetting because I was a *giant* fan of the live bands used in these concerts. Then literally one day I just checked the Mike expo site, and saw that Miku was going to be performing on the Late Show on October 8th, *my 18th birthday.*
Considering that I was a huge fan of Letterman ever since 2012 (as my dad has been since the 80s), it was literally *The* best birthday present to see the live band MKP39 on my *favorite* late night talk show on my 18th birthday. It seriously meant a lot and still makes me smile whenever I remember that day.
I absolutely *loved* David's reaction lol, Vocaloid is indeed the biggest "Wth" thing to see live without any prior context, but the work the live bands and music producers have done in the past 14 years has been endlessly inspiring, so seeing two of my favorite things combined made my day
When Dave tried to be hip with us Gen Z Vocaloid Weebs. I remember recording this, Seeing Miku preform at the Ed Suilivan Theater on the same stage as Elvis and The Beatles, iconic and great moment in Vocaloid History
The look on his face tells me he wasn't trying to do anything... It's sad people like this stuff.
@@Topo42mh hey, It's not sad
O o
I actually remember watching this with my twin sister! We would usually change the channel when Late night with Jimmy Fallon started. Not that night!
@@Topo42mh I don’t think you should look at it like that; I think people should be OK to like whatever they want.
I stayed up all night to watch this. This was right around the time she was touring with Lady Gaga I think.
The same person i found in kemicol live
David was NOT ready for Miku
Most people didn't understand that vocaloids are phonetic engines and were completely baffled why a live band is playing with some anime video. Dave seemed just as confused.
What the Coachella stage glass screen should had been.
I can't thank you enough for posting this. This video has come and gone over the years but it looks like it will finally have a permanent home here. That theater has housed the greatest musical acts of this century. It means a lot for Miku to be on that list. I don't know if it meant anything to Dave, Paul, or anyone in the audience but it means a lot to weebs like me. Thanks again.
:)
i honestly dont mind the song choice, i think its catchy. but Miku on american TV was something i never expected, EVER. its pretty neat
I liked how this (and Miku content in general) is resurfacing the Internet, especially meme culture.
i swear there was an old upload of this that was probably deleted and it had probably one of the funniest youtube comments i've ever seen
surely someone knows what im talking about
Imma need you to try and remember
Aired only once, and I captured it on VHS.
I got it on my 3ds xD
Hope Dave can tell any Miku stories on The Barbara Gaines Show next week-the kids love Miku!
This is the greatest crossover in history.
i remember watching this Live on TV! I only got to go to the wallplay in NYC but I did get to go to Miku Expo 2016 NYC
They really did pick this song to introduce her to all the old people who watch letterman.
It was the headline song for her tour. The whole idea was to promote something in English to try and get the crossover audience. However, I also know I've never met anyone satisfied with this song being chosen.
@@phillrockman yeah, I know this was her theme for the year or whatever, but for christ sake, pick something that universally slaps.
Just imagine the cost to produce something like that
Yeah, it’s awesome how they’re able to set up the shows :D and then it can give no name artists that chance to have their songs shown to lots of people, by a talented band AND the chance to play up on stage with them. It just shows what a community of talented artists can do lolol.
Sad thing is this clip cuts out the end credits gag where Hatsune Miku is green-screened over a picture of Gloria Vanderbilt as Frank Sinatra's summer fling
What?
I don't remember that
@@josephtafur I remember it like it was yesterday. That was a common bit of Letterman's show where they'd alter an image used for a joke earlier on in the show, and I've wanted to find a recording of it ever since it happened
Even weirder, Korg made a pedal that makes your guitar sound like Hatsune Miku. In every video I’ve seen on it, someone falls off a chair.
No Idea why most of the comments are so negative towards Hatsune Miku, she (and vocaloid in general) gave a voice to sing for those who can't.
She's not a pop singer, she can sing all types (I love vocaloid metal personally)
If it's an AI thing you don't like, Hatsune Miku and Cryptonloids (vocaloid produced by Crypton which are the widely used ones for games, shows, etc) aren't AI voices nor use AI.
It sounds corny but they gave songs made by talented artists across the globe for people to relate too.
Letterman should of done research about Miku before doing this, because it seems like no one has a clue and it makes her look bad in a way imo.
this was done 2014 before AI was a thing. Before AI synth vocals sounded little bit robotic. Miku v3 was hard to use but they have her well tune for song for David letterman show. 2nd she really high pitch. Americans like average soprano pitch or lower. It was not really until dreamtonics release synthesizer v studio that AI vocal become a thing and the software as seen slow growth.
i love miku people are just full of hate
"It's like being on Willie Nelsons bus. " I cracked up.
Old vocaloids never die…they just fade away.
Well said😢
False miku never faded
@Keychan64 she did at one point, I pray that it never happens again tho.
@@Keychan64 3:48
Don’t know if you’ve heard about Project Voltage it’s a collaboration with Pokémon.
The way he pronounce hatsune miku is 🆙
This was absolute mindf*ck seeing it on TV.
All this does is remind me how covid got all the US tour dates canceled and never rescheduled.
It got rescheduled twice (from april 2020 to sept. 2020 to mid 2021) before getting canceled
@FunnyParadox Oh, did it? My friend told me she never got any emails about rescheduling the concert, just that covid put it on hold and then eventually it was just outright canceled. I wonder if they were going to use holograms back then or if they were simply planning to do what the US tour now is doing. My friend is PO'd that they are apparently just using screens for the current US tour.
When did this happen??? I love Miku!!
In 2014
Obviously, you skipped reading the description under the video.
I always think of Mowtendoo's edit when I watch this clip.
I'm calling it, Letterman tapped that backstage.
That is a 16 year old robot.
@@Meisuki There's a reason why Epstein exists.
@@koreboredom4302 Seek help.
@@Meisuki You do know Miku is a fictional character?
Dave has the best saves.
Some woman in the audience was giggling when David mentioned from Japan. What was that about? Glad to see how one single performance spawned the phenomenon that is Hatsune Miku and put haters in their place. Love Hatsune Miku since 2007 itself. Till today, She's my creative inspiration for my design work and assignments- adaptable in any medium. 💖🇯🇵AMIKUMEN🇯🇵💖
I'm guessing this wasn't Dave's idea
Saw Miku LIVE at The Chicago Theater...amazing and so much fun!!!
Hatsune Miku is the best Miku! Letterman rules!
absolute cinema
He's so funny the way he waves xD
3months ago? this was like 7 yrs ago
Better than what is on radio today
DAMN STARIGHT BROTHER
I grabbed the greenest marker near me and started waving it around acting like its a glowstick😭
Music was up but that crowd wasn’t down
Foreshadowing at it's finest
This being officially uploaded was the only good thing to come out of the writer strike
👁 so perfect miku! Love the message! Share the world! 😊🎉 So simple but so hard to do for some.
Ouch that made cringe hard
I really wish this wasn't the song they chose lol. The English vocals were very poor back then. I think non-fans would have enjoyed a Japanese song more tbh.
L take. This was Miku Expo 2014’s theme if you didn’t know…
@@Murillos1 I do know that, I was at that tour. I just don't think the English vocals were refined enough to be used as a first impression for a native English-speaking audience.
Oh wow. I didn’t know they projected her on a glass pane. I thought they used a giant tv screen
It rocks that Dave’s career spans from guests like Frank Zappa and Gene Autry all the way to Miku
Frank Zappa ,,showing either knowledge OR your Age Man,,, 😄 I loved Zappa back in the day.
This is so cute of miku
love dave
Thank you for bringing us vocaloid fans here
Even this looks better than Miku expo 2024
Agreed! Miku Expo 2024 is a joke lol
Dave, watching this in 2014:
“Maybe it’s time to retire …”
Ok now when’s the next live tour in America?
I still have my ticket in chicago from when it was canceled due to covid 😢
Maybe in 2024, Though no cities have been confirmed yet for obvious reasons (if you didn't get it, it mainly because its still more than a year away, and they usually announce these MONTHS before the event)
lol
I think this was a bit of a misfire. The significance of Miku's American television debut was probably lost on Letterman's audience, which mostly consisted of boomers and normies.
I think I was possibly one of the only like 10 people on earth who it appealed to as a (then) 18 year old Letterman fan *and* a ***huge*** fan of vocaloid
For a second I thought the guitar player was Rupert.
MIKU QUEEN OF EVERYTHING
I want to see Miku live so bad 😭❤️
What’s the problem?
Miku THE BEST!
There goes the neighborhood...
Cool.
Anime avatar comes to the ed Sullivan theatre
Rumour has it that these things have ...evolved a little since then, and broken out into other parts of the entertainment industry.
Apparently.
Unfortunately
If you're referring to AI, then not really. Hatsune Miku was never an AI. To make her sing, you have to tune her like a guitar. So there's always humans handiwork going on
@@silverfan9611 exactly
@@silverfan9611 thank you! Crypton never sold out to AI, nor does Piapro Studio use AI either and that comes bundled with Cryptonloids anyways.
poor guy dunno what hes getting himself into XD
Wow, I totally didn’t know about this. 🤯
Wow
I love you Miku 💙🇧🇷 wait for me
Fun fact this from a broadcast from like 8 years ago
Lmao
I love vocaloid music with miku
Dave knew he was Pandering when he presented this. he can;t hide it. lol
Free bird!
this person looks 70 and hes talking about hatsune miku
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Hey it me 4zlle AND I came across this character of Hatsune Miku because of a RUclipsr JAiden ANiMATiONs 💞🤗 and I was just wondering what this character is and wanted to find out so I'm watching this video ? ~? . . . ? So yes or yeah idk BYE ☮️
YEAHH HI LVOE MIK UYEAH!!!!!!
R.I.P. Hatsune Miku
Actually Miku is doing pretty well in this day
2007 news, bro...
Lets gooo mikuu
Girl which world
some loser laughing at the beginning, lol
Beautiful goddess 💙🌍💚
love miku but dave is a total buzz kill, kinda an ass hole move in the end
Is anyone else here because of Paolo Pasco's crossword? 🤓
I sure am! 😂 love it ❤. Bless you & your family. 🙂
Isn't this old? 😂
Are we sure about this?
What do you mean?
Unabomber intensifies