ASL Gotye "Somebody I Used to Know" (HiDef)

[@askchristen]

I love the deaf community they put there heart and soul into what they do they make music have emotions. I'm proud of being deaf

[@alanijade4019]

Kirstie Steging I know right my little sister is deaf and my mom works as an aid at a deaf school she also went to college to learn sign language

[@askchristen]

What school does she work at?

[@MrFrendan]

Kirstie Steging I did immersion in the deaf community as a young guy who liked beer and music and needed volunteer work for a resume. My life was changed watching 4000 people signing to people in a conference. I just watched and learned and am happy to speak ASL still as an old man.

[@MichaelELambert]

The ASL has contributed a lot to communities of all cultures. Thank you for your warning post! ❤❤❤

[@brianna9687]

Kirstie Steging there are days when I wish I was deaf so I wouldn’t have to hear all the Bulls*** in life you know? What with everything going on in the world I wouldn’t mind not being able to hear

[@beachfox00a]

The way gesters were timed to the beat, and how the volume and passion could be seen in the motions is just... Stunning. And both women are fantastic actors above and beyond.

[@Ellie-m6p]

I've only watched this like.... 19 times. No big deal. It's not like I'm OBSESSED or something.

[@abyalonso8186]

Me neither, but I think I broke the "Play" button.

[@olivedog1880]

I can’t stop watching. Discovered it years ago and now I’m back to watching on repeat

[@Agiedroc2308]

Me too! I think I’ve seen this 50x or more! Lol so powerful and so good!

[@heromaniacz]

Same here. I am Hearing and the Is my fave cover. I think it is burned into my screen.

[@melodiecason2799]

I thought I loved the original. Until I discovered this one. These two were so amazing and powerful!

[@arhelloworld]

Oh my God! Are you kidding me!? I'm laying in bed, not expecting to be totally amazed and yet here I am obsessed with this video. This is the first time I've seen your work and I must say you are truly perfection !!!

[@stringbird27]

I think at least 90,000 of these views were mine. This is my favorite ASL music video. The expressions are perfect and heartbreaking, not to mention the fantastic diction choices for the lyrics. It's given me a whole new outlook on this song. It's even better than Gotye's official music video! Thank you so much for sharing this work with us.

[@cassandranesbitt8272]

Yeah, I think 100,000 views were mine...

[@ladymerrick]

Ok, but I have the other thousands,

[@ladymerrick]

You said it better than I could. Including that, truly, it is better than the original No offense

[@holycopy]

I think this is better than the original MV

[@SomethingMagicalProductions]

+Mira Kamal that's what we believe as well. I ended up liking the song better after seeing this video.

[@kittycat3638]

sooo much better!

[@mistyrp1012]

Azora, you are GORGEOUS and I love the emotion in your videos. Plz make more! I would love to see you do a video for Imagine Dragons song Demons! Thanks!!

[@meganmaxwell3212]

I second this notion.

[@OinkyThePiggy]

Third. This is a great idea. Demons is such a good song and azora2hands is the perfect person to perform it.

[@surreal-wanderer]

Great performers, they did such an amazing job at conveying the emotions of the song! I've been looking for more people to subscribe to that perform music in asl, as someone hearing trying to learn sign I've found music crazy helpful for vocabulary retention and recall since i already know the words to the song when i recall the lyrics I quickly remember all the signs with it! and because facial expression is so critical in communication with signing so many asl music videos are much more moving and emotional than the original songs

[@bonniechosewood5936]

SOMEBODY'S ELSE WHO WANTA WATCH SIGN LANGUAGE SONG LOOK UP AMBER GALLOWAY GALLEGO SHE'S GOOD TOO

[@venusbrain]

I love how ASL set to music looks like very well-designed choreography and and dance. It's such an incredibly expressive language, often even more than spoken word if you bother to pay attention.

[@vanessabishop1328]

I'm not deaf or a CODA, but had a good friend in high school who was and had to learn to speak for his hearing parents. Then I worked in a home for disabled adults and had to learn some sign to communicate with some of the residents so it's always facinated me. But I've found this video recently and am glued to Azora's facial emotions in this. I will turn around and watch it again right after, swearing "this time" I'll watch him sign and again I'm drawn to his face. The intense look is like he's staring right into my soul. It makes you want to take away his pain and be that "Somebody." I have a huge huge crush.

[@-Fallen_Petals-]

I've watched over 30 different Songs in ASL to get an idea of what I'm going to do at the end of ASL 1, but not only is this my favorite song, but also my favorite video of them all. Your facial expressions, and the way you yelled at her with the punch of when you signed the chorus was just amazing. And also, you're very beautiful and I love your hairstyle. Definently gonna use this to help me along the way. Great job

[@chachishirelrevah2239]

wahhh huge crush on the person performing gotye's part!! amazing!

[@oliviaallen567]

His name is Azora.

[@kaitlyncleary3424]

Is it a guy or girl. Can't really tell.

[@oliviaallen567]

He is a male. FtM transition.

[@iceoffire20]

Please do more songs PLEASE!!!!!! I'm addicted already I love it

[@sarabramlett4561]

This video is awesome, and watching it with the sound off really causes me to reconsider my assumption that deaf people can't experience music. If you think about it, the main reason people like music is because it evokes emotion, and the rhythm and and variation in notes and volumes just gives music this really conducive, sensual, impactful medium for conveying emotions. It's clear that this same emotional impact can be conveyed through sign language, through avenues that parallel how hearing folks experience music. Things like facial expression, movement intensity, rhythmicity of motions, etc. I bet "listening" with speakers or headphones that enhance note vibrations adds a whole new dimension to the deaf experience of music as well. Fascinating stuff.

[@mandymagee]

I have watched this a few times and it gets me every time. Thank you for making this video. Also, the main woman in this is absolutely, stunningly, lovely. I hope she makes more videos as she's not only talented as hell but strikingly beautiful. Thank you again.

[@StormyTideSage]

This is a million times better than the original music video. I've just started a beginners ASL class and I'm hooked on music videos like this. So expressive

[@somerandomgalaxy1025]

This is really cool! My ASL teacher showed me this (she's in love with this video). I was wondering if you would do "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten. :)

[@480bigmama]

yes!

[@bonniechosewood5936]

LOOK UP FIGHT SONG BY AMBER GALLOWAY GALLEGO TOO

[@nikkifoster6955]

I too must say I love the emotions in the video and I too keep coming back to watch the video again and again. Please make more.

[@CrispinFreemont]

A hundred of these views are mine. Azora, you are quite impressive indeed. Very nice work here. Thank you for this.

[@acusemplectic288]

this is so incredible i cant even contain myself. i dont know how i got there. but i've been watching asl music for past hour and this one is by far the best. my hearing is great though. this song is nothing special to me. but i have to admit that your interpretation made me cry. it's so emotinal and powerful. what you're doing is great. i love how despite popular belief there's really enjoyable, emotional music for deaf people, and how you perfectly convey the vibe and emotions through motion and facial expressions and even include the lyrics and rythm. i cant believe how amazing this is. keep up the good work!!

[@fossworking]

VERY well done. Emotion 1:30 works perfectly. Love the arguments (from an acting, music and expression standpoint). You rightfully should be very proud of this video. Lance.

[@thewolfisawake]

I took asl in high school and fell in love with the language and culture, ironically I used to say to my friends that I would prefer to be deaf. Guess who's now going deaf (naturally) still not mad about it lol Watching a ton of ASL vids to get myself back into the swing of it! This is probably the best one I've ever seen

[@WLiteAngel]

The signing along with the emotions strikes every chord! Now I 'd love to see more of what you do with other songs or artists. It is very well thought out how to set up the scenes and signings. Very well done! \Im|

[@shannonjhanlen]

I live in Australia and am hearing Impaired. Although I am completely Oral I am quite versed in Auslan. My wife however is an interpreter for the deaf. Having LOVED this song before, and also loving the Deaf community as a whole. This video to me is just amazing. I have shared this on every social media site I am a member of and have subscribed to your feed. Thank you so much for doing this. it really is Amazing!

[@arid6598]

Probably my favorite ASL cover ever! Wow. Breathtaking.

[@eudorarosemusic]

Love this interpretation! And all the emotion that has gone into this. Beautifully done!❤

[@dawnortega7886]

I have to say it .I absolutely love this video. I am NOT deft . But I have watched this video 60 times almost and I absolutely love it.you should do more videos like this.

[@dawnortega7886]

Adrian Castillo :-*

[@evasmojang]

Me neither I'm learning ASL and can barely understand but I still really like it

[@Kafj302]

This is really cool, i think the ASL add a whole new level to the songs. For that that can listen as well, you start picking up what signs means.

[@atie4winx]

I love the emotion in this whole video, its so beautiful.

[@tinaking2771]

Wow! what a wonder video. Please do more music videos Azora. I love watching you do ASL.

[@Juli808]

This is AMAZING! Goosebumps. Makes me love this song even more! love EVERYTHING about this ASL music video. The way it was shot, the Signers did a magnificent flawless job, everyone who participated into making this video made all the right decisions. The expressions and signing styles were executed perfectly. Hope u guys make more videos!

[@claytonmiller3345]

Azora please, please! Make more! I love to watch these over and over again. As someone who is learning sign these are incredibly helpful.

[@alitoni]

I love watching your videos, Azora! You are a beautiful person, and your ability to convey such passion in your videos is amazing. Keep up the great work! I look forward to more from you and your company.

[@christinegruenberg3120]

I love this video. I took a short class in sign language and was very impressed. I can't get enough of watching this.

[@IntentionalObserver]

This is amazing!! Well done!

[@jamieholtsclaw39]

Love it! Great song and nice story! I will admit that I recognized Terrylene from "Beauty and the Beast" and as the "prom baby's" mom on Veronica Mars. Nice to see you, Terrylene! And I'll be checking out more of Azora's videos, too!

[@sheaschroeder2104]

AZORA, COME BACK!

[@lisacura558]

I love this video i love the deaf community.

[@leehayes2745]

I love the power in words.. your expression... the feeling in your face! PLEASE..make more videos😊

[@foxxxy1115]

This video hits me so much harder than the original.

[@chancia8990]

Very good, well executed great idea :)

[@Altered-By-Christ]

LMAO at Stefanie... Azora is a gorgeous stem... Just goes to show that everyone has the potential of being gay if they see pass gender. Anyway I enjoyed ur video AZ... I'm Hh

[@corwoo8767]

Beautiful signing! I showed my deaf MIL she loved it, watched many times! Thank you very much!

[@bubbathefelon]

I am a male but Azora for some reason is hot to me lol

[@PierreStJohn]

Hermoso video, muy emotivo y súper lo del lenguaje de señas. Felicidades.

[@kristimcqueen176]

This is absolutely beautiful and QUEER YAY!! Thank you for sharing, I can't stop watching!

[@anaslata1976]

More PLEASE!!??!! Such an amazing composition, I absolutely love it!

[@Gladtobemom]

I keep coming back to this. It's a work of art, so well performed.

[@AshleeKnowsNot]

I only know a couple of basic signs that I learned when I was a kid but I don't think I ever really felt that song the way I just did. The train setting was so clever to really portray what the song meant and the acting was incredible. Also the gay rep is just nice. Hope the algorithm picks this up. It diserves more exposure.

[@EmptyBedroom]

This is a really remarkable music video. The actors are so expressive and powerful, and the rhythm of their movements is compelling and beautiful. I was really blown away.

[@allieF714]

Came across this today and wow! I so love your signs. And so clear! Loved the entire thing!🤟🏼🥰

[@branstark8216]

The video is amazing! The expressions are so wonderful and the main singer/signer is amazingly attractive as well. Beautiful video and thank you so much for making it.

[@fantaciy]

I just can't believe how expressive these ladies are like omg! my heart is wrenching! it's some of the best art out of all the theater and dance etc that I have seen. that lady's face when the other comes on the train and then they finally communicate! it takes my breath away

[@stephaniehoward5666]

Breathtaking! Your emotions and the song's meaning flowed through your body so naturally. LOVE THIS! Can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@shelbeybowman2438]

This s like one of the best asl covers I've seen because your music isn't playing on a speaker, while you sign its over lapped which makes following a lot easer for me to pick out the words and helps me improve my signing so thank you :)

[@flcamera]

Wow, I really enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing, your side of it felt as you were doing an expressionist dance. Really drew me in

[@setyoursails]

I believe she is signing "just somebody" like a fast "whatever somebody". I like it.

[@Tbehartoo]

Oh my goodness that was BEAUTIFUL!!! I wasn't expecting this to go so hard, but you really pulled out all the stops. It was wonderful! I don't even have words to tell you how much I loved this. Excuse me while I go watch it again. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you produce more videos that show the emotions behind a song in such a visually lovely way. Thanks again for this delightful gem.

[@melodiecason2799]

This video is so incredible and so much more powerful!

[@deathfairy4660]

I am slowly learning sign language. I have found that by watching videos such as this I have learned quite a few words just by repetition. I am up to about 20 words now. I have several deaf family members who sign, and an aunt who is an interpreter, but they do not live close enough for me to interact often. I think its a beautiful language with a lot of expression through body language.

[@shortbusdriver83]

This is very cool. I attended Western Oregon University which has one of the best ASL programs in the country and probably best west of the Mississippi. I was able to learn some from my friends who were in the program, who were mostly from music and theater backgrounds. I learned that when you sign, it's not just what your hands do, you have to show what you are signing in your face and body language as well. It's like a daily performance piece.

[@akgreengirl9876]

Found you through "happy" and I can't get enough. I pray you are able to make many more videos because holy cow they are amazingly beautiful. Thank you so much for making them.

[@keirstinfairclothpetersen3874]

Awesome awesome awesome... Azora2hands you are remarkable, make more videos please!!!

[@hopper1200]

We watched this in asl1 today and as soon as I got home i turned it on and I now know almost half of it! This is awesome!

[@elle-iza]

Absolutely beautiful, the song, the music video and the people. I'm in love. 🥰

[@MBlackBonnet]

TERRYLENE!!!! I LOVE YOU!!! YOU are so beautiful and so talented andyou seem so very kind!!!

[@TheClassy0ne]

I love everything about this!!! Please continue to share!

[@wi88owg82]

I prefer this to the original music video so much, great emotion and great signing I love it!

[@musicman45]

Amazing video. I'm studying sign language using videos since I learn best by immersion and mimicry. Thanks!

[@IWork4Fun]

I LOVE Terrylene's final statement and her affect. So natural. This is an outstanding translation for this song. Thanks!

[@Procras108R]

I've listened to the lyrics of this music a hundred times, but this was the first time I felt the power and depth of its meaning - Awesome!

[@terriwise63]

A BEAUTIFUL example of ASL for hearing & non-hearing...for all my handicapable friends & loved ones...God Bless You & Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Universe...with Love Always & All Ways...XXXOOO

[@ErikVladLover]

This is the BEST ASL music video I have ever seen. I literally cannot stop watching it. AMAZING. As a late-deafened adult who uses ASL and still loves music, this is exactly the kind of thing I wish there were a million more of on KZbin. I know you've heard this about a gazillion times already, but...more videos, please? Pleeeeeeeease????? ;o)

[@melissawells3245]

Awesome song. Keep ur chin up. Keep up the good work and don't let anyone get u down. Love from New Brunswick Canada

[@nightriderbrat2]

Awesome video. I love this song and it was great to see ASL with it. The person signing to the man's voice had so much emotion on her face. Just loved it. Going in favorites.

[@Gladtobemom]

Brought tears to my eyes, so beautifully done.

[@moveahill77]

By far my favorite ASL music video yet! Both of you are so expressive and filled with emotion, it blows my mind! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Art like this should be getting WAY more than 100,000 views. Please please please please make more!!

[@FutureRN8415]

Probably the most incredible ASL video I've ever seen. Awesome camera job and altogether flawless. So awesome to finally see something like this. Excellent job by all!

[@claudancinglife]

I can't stop watching this video! The ASL is the best,Absolutely great initiative! It is a huge step to spread the word about ASL and how expressive it is. The production is awesome! Your face and body expression are AMAZING! And the emotions running through you are almost palpable! Your natural and "earthy" talent reminds me of K.D.Lang singing Hallelujah. Pleeeease upload more videos alike. Thank you! I am your very admirer

[@protectredwoods]

I'm thoroughly utterly impressed of how well made this ASL music video was put together. I agree with another viewer that showing your emotions was fabulously in sync with

[@silencioesoro]

Lovelovelove! It's always so difficult finding wonderful ASL music videos to show other people what can be accomplished - you did it.

[@biancaspaler5944]

I loved this music video expression , always repeats all times hear and see language asl, found it very beautiful and moved me ... I'm deaf , nice to meet you.

[@tayllor2900]

Hi Bianca! I hear but I love my deaf friends and I can sign. :)

[@kacfear]

I have been looking all over youtube and this is by FAR the best ASL music video on this site!!

[@mistyrp1012]

im so in love with her (Azora)...oh my gosh..**Blushing terribly**

[@MitchellLaFrance]

Beautiful ASL music video. I am going to watch it over again and again!!!

[@rofan21]

Watching this video and how it was done had me in tears. I can feel the passion and feelings behind it. so amazing

[@DeafPoet2]

W O W!!!! WOW!! Everything's done perfectly...the signing, music, video, AWESOME!! Please make some more videos, I LOVE LOVE THIS!!! Thanks for doing this, the ASL way!! Kudos to the whole gang that made this video!! Hands wavings!!!

[@Aslpup]

I just love the smirk on Terrylene's face. Lol..great acting, both of you!

[@christinereddog3739]

I've watched this so many times. It's addicting! Absolutely love it!

[@ANGELHEROS21]

this video is my most absolute favorite please do some more videos. your also my friend and is favorite. my friend is also deaf so I know what she goes through every day. people don't look at her when they talk to her and it upsets me.

[@adertater66]

All I can say is....WOW!! That was so ...sorry, there is just no one word for it! Awesome, inspiring, impacting...I could go on.

[@Aslpup]

Love love it.. Watch it over and over. Signs are clear and articulated. I want to sign like that!

[@JackRabbitEliot]

You two must make more videos. Your performance was flawless. looks to me like you two have lived this song at one point or another; prehaps not necessaraly together. You showed your actions and expressions to be very real and I could feel your pain. I felt like was losing my two best friends. Thank you.

[@klotz__]

I don't understand sign language at all but your acting and face expressions really touched me. Must be invaluable for deaf people to watch your videos!

[@kimcheefan4983]

Knowing the content of the video, seeing the words "HiDef" made me giggle. :) On another note, this was a great video! Gave me chills at some parts. You did a great job with the photography/cinematography, also!

[@Frogodo]

I love watching these videos. I think you are an amazing interpreter and I'd LOVE to see more from you. I will have to say that my favourite is Happy with the kids at camp. :D Thank you

[@TanyaBurnett-g9c]

Love this video. Signing while someone sings. Very well done. 😊❤

[@mar6762]

This video is amazing! It is beautiful... simple... incredibly emotional. Love it! Thank you for making it and sharing it.

[@petitevintageladybug]

This absolutely beautifully powerful. The raw emotion in the signing is wonderful.

[@1jaycerz]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! Anxiously awaiting future videos by these two amazing women!

[@rebeccasiler3619]

My favorite part of choir was when we got to learn and perform in asl.