I like how at the beginning the host looked all serious and thought it was gonna be some generic love song garbage, and at the end he rushed up to shake the weeknds hand because his performance was excellent as hell, i actually kinda like this version of pretty more than the one on the album. :)
***** Actually, the weeknd sings in-between the tenor and countertenor register, which means that when he sings with his chest voice he is pretty much a high tenor (depends on the song), but when he uses his head voice (not exactly like the falsetto) he is a full blown countertenor... Historically speaking, he has the "perfect voice" because is neither a tenor nor a countertenor, but kind of best of both worlds... Really really like his voice !!!
Kia Lorraine stop exaggerating. There are many artists who can sing live. Dont call him the “only” artist. I love the Weeknd but stop being biased. Have you ever heard of Bruno Mars, Sam smith, Ed Sheeran, Jacquees, Frank Ocean and many more? Duh
ֆʊɢǟʀ ֆtǟʀ im not being a snowflake. There are so many actual good artists out there who can sing live. Her saying that the weeknd is the ONLY one is just a pile of shit. There are differences between opinions and facts. You are being blinded, snowflake. I am a huge Weeknd fan myself but he clearly is not the only one who can sing live.
@@Daberry1515-zb6sk no way, look at how shy and humble he is here compared to the incredible confidence performing yesterday. Insane. Anyone who says that performance was terrible doesn't deserve to have an opinion on music.
I’m old af and don’t keep up with today’s music but I do follow this man’s music. He is incredible. His music is unique, dark and I love it. Nothing like most of the garbage produced today. He is one of a kind.
@@Yeaok04 not bad but for older people that’s to much electricity sound they like real talent like a good singing voice more then a good beat which I also care more for a good singing voice then beats but don’t get me wrong I do love Travis Scott but still I can’t deny he has way less talent then a singer
CrayCrayProds Sorry for the late reply haha but yeah, this dude is on like every playlist I have. He's the first artist I download complete works of on any new tablet, laptop, phone; he's the first artist I play whenever I test out a new music streaming service. I always keep Kiss Land and Trilogy CDs in my car in case my phone dies. Kiss Land was also one of the first vinyls that I ever bought. Oh, and when I'm on RUclips, I always find my way to a video like this lol. In fact, that's why I'm here now. I just wanted to see this video again.
Matthew Gonzales aha, no worries, and yeah same, new headphones: Adaptation is the first song to play, I really want a vinyl collection tbh, don't have a player but they'd sound so much better, and yeah, love this performance, heard 'Earned It' yet??
It's crazy how I saw this performance when it first aired and I didn't even know who he was and I didn't even bother to find out because I didn't care about the performance. Now in 2021, he's my favorite artist and is now the most streamed artist on Spotify right now.
The weeknd is the only singer that can sound so beautiful when he sings. His voice is so flawless.and pure. The weeknd can sing live or sound like the recording. He puts his heart and soul in each performance
It's like he's feeding off of Michael jackson a spirit. He's even doing small little one second dance moves that Michael does, if you're wondering why the crowd is so quiet it's because this is harmonious glory, they'll be traumatized for about twenty minutes after the song.
Stop saying King/Queen and stop comparing like people compare for example Nicki and Iggy just love everything for what it is or don't like it for what it is omgggggggggggggg #killmealready
jakejawsmusic I honestly have no idea what the point of the reply was. I am confused already but I apologize that I hear similarities between MJ and Abel.
Thad White What I'm saying is that people put people in different sections and divide everyone instead of just appreciating the music for music and be grateful that you enjoy it. People divide artists that have similarities and start comparing them like the artist is a religion. This shit bugs me.
jakejawsmusic then you must not understand hum nature very much considering everything is departmentalized. Genres, subgenres, classes. Everything man.
This live performance, along with Wicked Games of BBC 2, The Hills of Apple Music Festival, and Blinding Lights of MTV can let you have a good grasp on his level. Simply BREATHTAKING
It's such a unique backing melody. The lyrics are golden and the performance is incredible. His outfit as well is class. Them high notes live are so underrated and perfectly match with the melody. XOTWOD.
Man I remember during this time, each time he had a televised performance such as this and his Jimmy Kimmel ones, I recorded all of them because I knew I was seeing the start of one of the biggest pop stars of this generation. So glad I was right, he’s came along way over the past 10 years and it’s been fun watching him grow
OH MY FUCKING LORD, THIS IS SO OUTSTANDING. I really love how Abel does his live performances because it´s like he play with his voice and always makes something new. AMAZING GUY.
love how its always more then an R&B or Hip Hop show since the beginning he's added so much more to the scene of music in general. Brings rock n roll, RNB, hip hop, soul, etc. to the table every time. xotwod
He's great and has great presence along with a great voice. His duet with Ariana Grande on SNL, Love Me Harder, was great. He's grown up into a handsome man.
A year after this performance, the people in the audience would have realized that they watched a musical LEGEND perform live and didn't even care who he was.
IM SO PROUD OF HIM!!! HES FINALLY MAINSTREAM. ATTENDING AWARDS AND RECEIVING THEM. IM A PROUD AND DEDICATED FAN. THIS PERFORMANCE WAS GREAT!!!!! HES MORE COMFORTABLE WITH PERFORMING. HES NOT SHY LIKE HOW HE WAS ON HIS FIRST TOUR. UGHHH SO HAPPY FOR HIM. #1 album in the country!!!! XO
Mii nigga! I been watching him grow for a minute nii! I'm even surprised like most ppl, I knew & know he has a lot more to come! Just sit back & enjoy the show. . . .
l love Abel! Saw him at Berkeley last October and he was amazing! Totally blew me away, not what I was expecting at all from him. He has such a soothing talking voice as well
Kissland era Weeknd was on a different level, it’s been 9 years since it’s release and I’m still discovering new themes that the songs are about, for instance I just realized that the beginning of Professional that he’s actually talking to himself
his voice just keeps improving, you can really tell he devotes so much time into his vocals. after hours is just so amazing in every way, can’t wait for the album!
I wonder if his way of singing was inspired by Michael Jackson. His voice is really good and he just reminds me of MJ. Don't take it the wrong way, just a thought.
You can really tell he is way more comfortable on stage, and it makes me so happy. He is amazing, and his talent is out of this world. He has never let me down.
Only The Weeknd can sing about the pain & sins from the pits of hell with a voice from heaven
***** oh dear. Time for an apocalypse
"sins from the pits of hell" stfu it ain't even like that people always accuse his music being dark when it's DEFF not soo stop
justinyayo16 he has quite a few that are dark thoo
+MikeyJoJo6385 I've known him literally it's not dark it's just seems tht way. he writes what happens in his life and shit
justinyayo16 you telling me Initiation isn't dark?
His voice is so soft and beautiful and he just looks so sad. I honestly listen to him at least once a day, never get bored.
I listen to him every day as well! It's just addicting
Tito Muschamp i listen him non stop haha very addicting indeed
Gorl he high all the time. That's why.
lOL LOL LOL haha. :) Perhaps. :) But nah, being high makes me super happy. So idk about that.
same !! KISS LAND is my fav album
idk why ppl hate on his hair....
its fucking amazing
Yeah it’s also my favorite hair, it’s so abstract
It makes him standout and you’re completely hooked... in that damn voice and look 💕
Hi from 2022
how is no one not even doing anything, i would screaming the fuck out and calling him 💗
SAME
they actually fade out the sound of the audience when making these types of live performance videos
yeah and you'd be that annoying ass chick lol
Mongloid TRUE
David Letterman audience not an XO audience remember that
I like how at the beginning the host looked all serious and thought it was gonna be some generic love song garbage, and at the end he rushed up to shake the weeknds hand because his performance was excellent as hell, i actually kinda like this version of pretty more than the one on the album. :)
Even david letterman felt a good vibe from the weeknd...probably one of his best memories before he retired
@@ChrisSerpas1 no way i actually never knew
@@Hadi.Hussein They chopped the drums from the Collins song
@@staigenerator2949 mad
He sounds just like he does in his songs
***** It means a lot of singers don't sound that great live, but the Weeknd does. Chillax.
yes! i agree! Muhammad Mubashar
***** Actually, the weeknd sings in-between the tenor and countertenor register, which means that when he sings with his chest voice he is pretty much a high tenor (depends on the song), but when he uses his head voice (not exactly like the falsetto) he is a full blown countertenor... Historically speaking, he has the "perfect voice" because is neither a tenor nor a countertenor, but kind of best of both worlds... Really really like his voice !!!
*****
It means buy a brain bitch if you didn't get his point.
no FUCKIN duh
MJ would of loved to collab with The Weeknd, The Weeknd is my favourite singer of all time and he's only just getting started
word up! its XO til we overdose over here
YUUUUP, that's it yo!!! XO til we overdose for sure!!!
Adam McGrath I'd doubt it, can't even tell the difference between them.
You couldn't be more wrong lol MJ would think this music is trash no offense
boondawksaints yea since he told u so rite???? or nah
my man impressed letterman.
Going on every wm talk show is a smart move to let w America a new "Prince" is here, and he's an immigrant too.
And now he impressed the world at the Super Bowl
i like this version of his hair the most lol
youngbeezy96 the kissland era was the best
youngbeezy96. I like the beauty behind the madness era hairstyle the most
bharani dharan the version was cool but the front was uneven tho
Yeah now it’s too simple while in the BBTM it was a little too much honestly. This is great
Same, it was the right amount, but the BBTM era hair was out of control lol
i love that little footwork thing he does lol
Its awesome
I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!
MJ possessed him briefly
Yes
The only artist that can sing live and sound just like the record. True artist! I love his work.
Maybe even better. Look at The Hills, it sounds better live in my opinion.
TheJordan97971 yes it does!! He tore that song up live. Love it.
Kia Lorraine stop exaggerating. There are many artists who can sing live. Dont call him the “only” artist. I love the Weeknd but stop being biased. Have you ever heard of Bruno Mars, Sam smith, Ed Sheeran, Jacquees, Frank Ocean and many more? Duh
ֆʊɢǟʀ ֆtǟʀ im not being a snowflake. There are so many actual good artists out there who can sing live. Her saying that the weeknd is the ONLY one is just a pile of shit. There are differences between opinions and facts. You are being blinded, snowflake. I am a huge Weeknd fan myself but he clearly is not the only one who can sing live.
Prabin Gautam Shut up nigga
Who is back after the super bowl... wish he got to perform some kiss land, but can't be happy enough that he included house of balloons
He'd never thought in 7 years he would be in the best halftime show in history
@@Daberry1515-zb6sk no way, look at how shy and humble he is here compared to the incredible confidence performing yesterday. Insane. Anyone who says that performance was terrible doesn't deserve to have an opinion on music.
@@melosivitch if someone says that halftime show was terrible they are on crack
@@Daberry1515-zb6sk facts
I’m old af and don’t keep up with today’s music but I do follow this man’s music. He is incredible. His music is unique, dark and I love it. Nothing like most of the garbage produced today. He is one of a kind.
How old? is old AF
My mom is 48 and she love The Weeknd especially his older work.
Listen to playboi carti, lil uzi vert, future
I'm 21 and he's the only trendy artist I follow
@@Yeaok04 not bad but for older people that’s to much electricity sound they like real talent like a good singing voice more then a good beat which I also care more for a good singing voice then beats but don’t get me wrong I do love Travis Scott but still I can’t deny he has way less talent then a singer
Best performance of Pretty.
Dude you're on everything related to the Weeknd, I love it! The man's fashion is on point every live performance its so cool
CrayCrayProds Sorry for the late reply haha but yeah, this dude is on like every playlist I have. He's the first artist I download complete works of on any new tablet, laptop, phone; he's the first artist I play whenever I test out a new music streaming service. I always keep Kiss Land and Trilogy CDs in my car in case my phone dies. Kiss Land was also one of the first vinyls that I ever bought. Oh, and when I'm on RUclips, I always find my way to a video like this lol. In fact, that's why I'm here now. I just wanted to see this video again.
Matthew Gonzales aha, no worries, and yeah same, new headphones: Adaptation is the first song to play, I really want a vinyl collection tbh, don't have a player but they'd sound so much better, and yeah, love this performance, heard 'Earned It' yet??
Matthew Gonzales damn I wonder if u still here
@@mugiwara9507 he is not
He's not lip singing, this was live and I saw it
Mubashar Ayub you are one lucky son a bitch then
Lip syncing *
I don't think anyone is questioning that, or is ever going to question it.................
Doesn’t even sound close to perfect enough to be synced
@@FMDedits hey
I WISH HE DID A LIVE OR ACOUSTIC ALBUM FOR KISSLAND
shawaniea truly every song would sound even better
Yes! Like MTV unplugged
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On god
Yess
He has the best voice
i usually dont listen to r&b but this dude is my favorite singer his voice beautiful. Hes the next gen MJ
Sinnan Momin yeah hes pretty underrated.
Lauren Pool lmao the fuck? he's not underrated at all...Shout Out XO
***** Are you serious? His music should be on the radio and I never hear it on the radio
Lauren Pool his music is not played on the radio probably because of the explicit content. he is the best tho
this performance was flawless.
Fucking killed it 🔥🔥
out of tune
@@ksksdjjd2254 not at all
@@ksksdjjd2254 you need to get your ears checked up mate 😂
I'm fkn obsessed with The Weeknd
Abel is one of the very few artist that can sing live equally with the tapes and maybe better. His voice is just something off this world.
I still listen to KissLand.
Biggest artist in the world 2021
Yes agreed👌
His smile is so adorable, awww
It's crazy how I saw this performance when it first aired and I didn't even know who he was and I didn't even bother to find out because I didn't care about the performance. Now in 2021, he's my favorite artist and is now the most streamed artist on Spotify right now.
Same
You listen to this and thought this was mid lmao
Why Kiss Land is so much underrated, because it's not for the Radio.
If you are hooked once, it will never let you go.. so XOTWOD🖤🖤
Fr. It's for real music lovers.
The weeknd is the only singer that can sound so beautiful when he sings. His voice is so flawless.and pure. The weeknd can sing live or sound like the recording. He puts his heart and soul in each performance
This is one of his best perfomances in my opinion, the vibe is so good and he hits notes so good, when usually he misses some.
jennifer kafka Weeknd is such a wildcard in live performances, some are just awesome and other are awful (feel it coming in la example)
You are not the only, going back to this after yearsss
@@InterCR7 Ik ur comment is old asf but I completely agree with u lmaooo
It's like he's feeding off of Michael jackson a spirit. He's even doing small little one second dance moves that Michael does, if you're wondering why the crowd is so quiet it's because this is harmonious glory, they'll be traumatized for about twenty minutes after the song.
anyone here after watching heartless live perform? THIS GUY IS A LEGEND
I cant help but come back now and then! Can’t believe it’s been 8 years !!! His best performance in my opinion
Its flawless
@@alejmelo1360 it is indeed
Abel é incrivel,único ...👏👏👏👏👏
His voice is unparalleled, best believe this is just his beginning, he will definitely be on for the long run! LOVE you Abel! xO TTD.
This comment aged like the finest wine
Hariz Nasir x🖤O
Comment still aged very well
Letterman knew he had just witnessed a legend
"A Canadian Singer" - Letterman
Biggest understatement ever.
That lil thing he did at 1:05 😂😂 that was uncalled for lmfao
hahahahaha😂
😂😂😂😂
lol
lmfao dead asf 😂😂😂 he still looked sexy tho😋😋
chastity it was to let his band know he was continuing to the next verse 🙄
He is so handsome! And his voice perfect! Very talented.
This jacket and the one he wore in king of the fall are my favourite looks why doesn't he go all out like this anymore
the king of the fall tour or music video? because during the tour he wore that dope clip vest
The two blue north face jackets in the music video! The clip vest was cool but he wears too much dark clothing!
Maybe he realized it made him look like a fuckboy
+Kira sj Because black on black on black clothing looks fucking incredible man.
+Kira sj "I'm never rockin white, I'm like a racist"
He's like a trilla Michael Jackson. Hail the new King of RnB/Soul/Pop
xo
Stop saying King/Queen and stop comparing like people compare for example Nicki and Iggy just love everything for what it is or don't like it for what it is omgggggggggggggg #killmealready
jakejawsmusic I honestly have no idea what the point of the reply was. I am confused already but I apologize that I hear similarities between MJ and Abel.
Thad White What I'm saying is that people put people in different sections and divide everyone instead of just appreciating the music for music and be grateful that you enjoy it. People divide artists that have similarities and start comparing them like the artist is a religion. This shit bugs me.
jakejawsmusic then you must not understand hum nature very much considering everything is departmentalized. Genres, subgenres, classes. Everything man.
Thad White such a shame :D instead you can have fun but naah people want their ego to get in their wayzxzxz
This live performance, along with Wicked Games of BBC 2, The Hills of Apple Music Festival, and Blinding Lights of MTV can let you have a good grasp on his level. Simply BREATHTAKING
One the best things about him is that he sounds exactly the same live as he does in a recording, simply beautiful raw talent #nxtbigthibg
And now he is most streamed artist or something. Living legend
W prediction
My god what a performance
Everytime i hear this song it’s like stepping into a time machine. Just takes me back
Kiss Land so fucking underrated, fam. Easily better than the second and third Trilogy tapes.
I'd say first and second. Echoes of Silence has too many bangers
DD, Montreal, XO/The Host, Outside, Next, The fall, Initiation, Same Old Song
It's such a unique backing melody. The lyrics are golden and the performance is incredible. His outfit as well is class. Them high notes live are so underrated and perfectly match with the melody. XOTWOD.
Man I remember during this time, each time he had a televised performance such as this and his Jimmy Kimmel ones, I recorded all of them because I knew I was seeing the start of one of the biggest pop stars of this generation. So glad I was right, he’s came along way over the past 10 years and it’s been fun watching him grow
OH MY FUCKING LORD, THIS IS SO OUTSTANDING.
I really love how Abel does his live performances because it´s like he play with his voice and always makes something new.
AMAZING GUY.
"By the way, have a nice Weeknd." - David Letterman
this performance was so beautiful! Kissland is my favorite album from him
love how its always more then an R&B or Hip Hop show since the beginning he's added so much more to the scene of music in general. Brings rock n roll, RNB, hip hop, soul, etc. to the table every time. xotwod
also one of his best live perfromances
Love how people 7 years ago believed and knew his upcoming success would be mind blowing!! This comment section is filled with the true XO fam!
From Pretty live to Heartless live🤩
HE IS GOING TO PERFORM IT ON HIS TOUR I SWEAR GUYS
He's great and has great presence along with a great voice. His duet with Ariana Grande on SNL, Love Me Harder, was great. He's grown up into a handsome man.
I'm late but man!!!! Abel is everything!
ABSOLUTELY in love with his voice....he's amazing. True singer.
A year after this performance, the people in the audience would have realized that they watched a musical LEGEND perform live and didn't even care who he was.
Anyone else waiting for him moon walk?
I like the dance moves thrown in, reminds of michael jackson
Ugh I NEED to see him live ASAP!!!😍😍😍😍
are you going to the KOTF show in Brooklyn sept19?
Chris Glavan i am! fuck row f5
Did you see him yet?
I swear these live performances The Weeknd does are flawless
Better than studio.
It's lip synced, therefore it is studio.
Alex Puddister You must never been to one of his live concerts.
He back tracks his songs, so that he hardly has to sing. True stage performance is a dying art
Alex Puddister That's your opinion and all I have to say is he is still successful no matter what you say.
Money and success isn't what being a musician/singer is about
abel has improved a lot...DOPE performance!!!
Damn seeing this live, people don’t know how good they had it back then
Still one of his best live performances!
Who's here during quarantine?
Ok but The WEEKND DIRECTING THE BAND WAS JUST SEXYYYY
And 8 years later, he is a new legend.
IM SO PROUD OF HIM!!! HES FINALLY MAINSTREAM. ATTENDING AWARDS AND RECEIVING THEM. IM A PROUD AND DEDICATED FAN. THIS PERFORMANCE WAS GREAT!!!!! HES MORE COMFORTABLE WITH PERFORMING. HES NOT SHY LIKE HOW HE WAS ON HIS FIRST TOUR. UGHHH SO HAPPY FOR HIM. #1 album in the country!!!! XO
PURE TALENT
i am in love with the weeknd 😍
Mii nigga! I been watching him grow for a minute nii! I'm even surprised like most ppl, I knew & know he has a lot more to come! Just sit back & enjoy the show. . . .
When I close my eyes it literally feels like I'm listening to Michael Jackson! Abel has so much talent
l love Abel! Saw him at Berkeley last October and he was amazing! Totally blew me away, not what I was expecting at all from him. He has such a soothing talking voice as well
I watch this video all the time. So good. Fuck yeah.
Why have I only found this now. This is f’ing beautiful. Kiss Land has to be the best thing the Weeknd has ever made. Amazing
I've never seen Abel dance before during a performance, I like it, it's refreshing. It had a little Michael Jackson flavor too it.
Kissland era Weeknd was on a different level, it’s been 9 years since it’s release and I’m still discovering new themes that the songs are about, for instance I just realized that the beginning of Professional that he’s actually talking to himself
One of his best live performances, vocally.
The host was kinda just like eh when he introduced Abel then he blew him away lmao
XOTWOD ❌❤️⭕️
And that my friends is what we call pure talent
That right there is pure class of a talented man
XOTWOD! He has such an amazing voice!
Wow...his voice, just wow
I come back to this about once or twice a year, still hits like crazy
His Performances has gotten a lot better.
He hit the note fuccin perfect at 3:37!
he is without doubt the michael Jackson of this Era
No, nobody can come close to Michael Jackson
His music is a real threat to my heart but his smile is so adorable.
Comment section still active
Talented as hell
When he says “this” on 2:59
His inner MJ slipping out
mj in the flesh
?
One of my most favorite Weeknd song....so underrated.
his voice just keeps improving, you can really tell he devotes so much time into his vocals. after hours is just so amazing in every way, can’t wait for the album!
I wonder if his way of singing was inspired by Michael Jackson. His voice is really good and he just reminds me of MJ.
Don't take it the wrong way, just a thought.
Look at the way he moves; how he used his hands and feet... you can clearly tell he is on some MJ stuff
peace
Yes it is inspired by MJ. In fact, he's one of his biggest inspirations.
Listen to his cover of Diana by MJ. You will be like WOAH lol
why take it the wrong way? I makes sense :) UGH i wish he was still with us so he could collab with Abel
ganyalf Michael Jackson, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars and Frank Ocean are my inspirations, Justin Timberlake in some degree too.
Why the fuck is this man so GOATED🐐🐐🐐
His voice . Lawwwd
You can really tell he is way more comfortable on stage, and it makes me so happy. He is amazing, and his talent is out of this world. He has never let me down.
His voice from heaven
flawless performance! i never get tired of watching this.
Super bowl legend 2021
"Everyone have a nice weekend" Letterman saw the chance and he took it! Hahaha, beautiful performance as always!! :D
Still listening to this lol