Imogen Heap - Me The Machine (Official Video)

[@Emarrel]

You did it, Immi. You performed the perfect marriage between technology and music.

[@TheMultiEnabled]

Did not expect to see you here

[@vo4313]

and time traveling, it would seem

[@bitwize]

This represented a significant advancement, but technology and music still have infinite possibilities ahead. And for as long as she lives (which could be forever, provided she digitizes her consciousness sometime in the near future), Imogen Heap will be right there at the cutting edge.

[@NOMAD-qp3dd]

I would add the visual arts to that too

[@Mrnickstr89]

Hahaha two years later and she’s in the process of creating an AI version of herself. Not for the purpose of living forever but to kind of answer questions/comments from fans in her app.

[@Mat_R.]

Imogen Heap, the first soundbender!

[@rschellhouse1]

nice one

[@kobron1559]

Ayyy nice lol

[@georgejennery9264]

Matheus Ramos nice. I'm a big fan on avatar myself.

[@Jude300c]

I remember when she first demo'd the technology. To see a whole song and video years later? Just awesome!

[@arianaevans232]

"I can't do everything but ill get over it.. I dont want to be everything I just want to feel a part of it" This part resonates with me the most because I have a son on the spectrum with many comorbitities who spent the first 6 years of his life non verbal unable to make intimate connections with anyone except for me, his only constant. This song helped me try to see and understand his world.

[@z_z7976]

I'm sorry you're going through that. I hope you and your son share beautiful memories together each day.

[@moon-bean]

Also recently learned I was on the spectrum. I really relate to Immi and think many of us would 💕

[@thefloop2813]

Im on the spectrum myself, and had i not made certain musical connections with instruments and my own musicality early on i would probably still suffer through incredibly inadequate communication. i still struggle in spoken word directly to people to actually communicate what i intend to get across, but with a keyboard i can go on stream of that forever if i wanted to. I have a few friends on the spectrum as well that managed to make musical connections or technological connections when young that allowed us to figure out how we can properly communicate with the world, and its almost always happens through a route you wouldnt expect or even think of for what thats worth. I made my connections between age 6-9, and you should definitely experiment with passions and interests as much as possible of an artistic nature, any technologies available that aid communication, etc. it could change his life forever in unimaginably positive ways if you land at the right passion for the way his mind is structured. (i am not trying to tell you how to raise your child either, i promise) Anyhoo, one of many things that bonds me with other friends on the spectrum, is our absolute and unconditional love for imogen Heap, and especially this particular song lol. I live in perpetual sensory overload, all the time, but when i put music on like this song, it pulls all that excessive uncontrolled perception into a single structured piece of a mind, it focuses that energy into a single place so the rest of my brain can actually function to some degree. At least thats what it feels like. Even more so when im playing a musical instrument. had i not been repeatedly exposed to music and instruments long enough to notice this happening, i dont think i ever would have been able to figure out how to keep my mind as focused as i do. (Admittedly not well, but i CAN function in the regular world on my own... for the most part, so long as i keep an ear bud in, and i grew up with people thinking i was straight up retarded) I just finished bulding my own guitar from scratch, and i designed debugged and built my own tube amplifier to accompany it) Age 6, i was in learning disabled special-ed, by age 10 i was in the gifted program. My dad bought a really good stereo system, some Tool albums, a home PC, and a cheap acoustic guitar in that time period. Music and a keyboard changed my life forever lol. I had the opportunity to learn to express on my own in ways that made sense to the way my mind is structured. There are some out there who cant talk unless they sing first. I had to latch onto music hard before i could learn to communicate, and i needed* letters on a physical keyboard for that, for difficult to explain reasons, that make perfect sense to myself. Trying to learn in school with a pencil to write before having even been able to conceptualize the communication of language as a written thing, while ALSO being told its the same thing as these mouth noises/sounds being made. I could not rationalize that enough to even begin to understand it, the way i was understanding the material used to educate me on language was neither logical, nor possible at all in my mind. I needed the physical keyboard to detach written language from spoken language to be able to understand how i could use it for communication. And i had to play with it and figure it out on my own without administrative guidance throwing my mind off. I still struggle to explain the way this worked for me, in every form of communication besides text. This was the 90s though, as far as i know today, a lot more about this is understood and therapeutic practices are FAR more supportive towards helping children on the spectrum find their unique path to being able to communicate. It is usually fairly unique for all of us that make the communication connection.

[@LoisFurlo]

Your story is heart-wrenching. I work in Special Education and I totally get where you are coming from. I hope you have reconciled all the conflicts you have been feeling and can fully enjoy the unique gifts your son brings to the world!

[@LoisFurlo]

Your story is amazing! Thank you for sharing such a personal account of your struggles and successes!@@thefloop2813

[@ChrisDoyleMusic]

Again and again, I am consistently amazed by this woman's artistry. Her music, through her lyrics, the imagery and visual aspects of her videos and performances, and it's overall atheistic value, embodies a sense of wonder greater than anything I have yet witnessed. Her music - and I don't think I am alone in feeling this way - has truly changed my life in more ways than one. As a musician myself, I can only hope that one day I can embody even a fraction of Imogen's ability. Amazing.

[@OrotheNaroom]

^ and This.

[@ChrisDoyleMusic]

OrotheNaroom :)

[@Mrnickstr89]

Exactly. I wish more people would actually get to know her music, because she is SO MUCH MORE than "Hide and Seek".

[@askshadowboltmoon1476]

Winter Hope first semester of color guard and I'm not a can't that its 4 min. And 30 sec.

[@askshadowboltmoon1476]

Winter Hope 3 years later I'm performing her song in colorguard

[@RitikaNMusic]

WHy doesn't this masterpiece have over a million views?

[@anonymoswired]

because she doesn't include butts in song or video

[@AffirmationAtheist]

She's gorgeous with a gorgeous voice. Very unique compared to most of what is in the music industry nowadays.

[@laineynae7943]

Ritika Nair right?! It's mind blowing!

[@rbagel55]

Why isn't this woman more popular? What I hear is unique and refreshing. I normally don't listen to electronic music, but I know talent when I hear it, and Imogen has lot's of talent

[@y2john]

The most underrated and overlooked artist of our time. Simply breathtaking, and brilliant beyond words. Love you, Imogen, please never stop gracing this earth with your beautiful art as long as you are able to... now where is that replay button!? xo

[@dstutz]

***** *definitely. "Defiantly" means against resistant or rebellious

[@michuk007]

She's a visionary in the true sense of that overused word.

[@emiliemathelier6906]

I've been listening to Imogene for years. This song is in her wheel house. She used all this equipment on stage. Now she can do all the sounds, just with her gloves.... I love her :)

[@italydude515]

She did this with her gloves 😮

[@btsbwl7264]

I could cry. her voice is so unique i love her

[@buzzingnoise]

Come back and listen again Beefy boi

[@happyduck1424]

Wheres you at beefyboi?

[@chanelno.2534]

For some reason its feels refreshing when i listen to this..

[@ryanjacques9387]

music can have that effect. am I missing some sarcasm or are you actually perplexed

[@chanelno.2534]

Ryan Nosco No sarcasm here

[@flossfish6249]

i'm so happy that people are finding imogen for the first time and finally, finally appreciating her

[@mysticalviolinist5044]

We did this song for marching band our show was about bionics with emotion so this song fitted right in.

[@mysticalviolinist5044]

+MegaLisa830 Yay it was he got a good score.

[@mysticalviolinist5044]

+Mystical Violinist we

[@NovaThePony]

Do y'all have any videos out of the show? I've dreamed of playing one of Imogen's songs in a marching show so I wanna see how it sounded haha

[@aamburrito]

I WANT TO SEE THIS

[@JohnMurphyabc]

Imogen is about 10+ years ahead of us other musicians.. Humbling..

[@深淵十三]

I'm so mad right now that this doesn't have more exposure. She's the future of music.

[@PCFixer]

... why haven't I heard of this woman before? She's amazing!

[@intell3ctmusic810]

David Boucher honestly

[@olness89]

David Boucher maybe you have and don't realize it's her, if not, check out some of her hits: Hide and Seek , Headlock, speeding cars, just for now. and one of my fave ever " 2-1 " enjoi 😊

[@tonyschrama]

look up frou frou

[@ian9529]

I'm gonna guess "you were too young to catch the trailers for Garden State" ?

[@maddiechapman7564]

I heard this woman since I was born :)

[@peterferguson3395]

I hope heaven is like this. I'll be a very good so I can get there...

[@nickolasvasko5897]

+Peter Ferguson holy shit

[@piscesperson1495]

Sweetheart, what possibly do you think heaven is like? You really think *heaven* is filled with techno bots and machines?? If you want technology, you don't have to look far for it. It's obviously very attainable' all you have to do is go to an L.A. Club. No need to go to heaven jeez there's just so much wrong with how you think

[@smerrellpro]

+pisces person I personally believe +Peter Ferguson the right idea. I believe that heaven will be just like this world, except we'll be able to truly enjoy ourselves. Sure there's places on this earth where you can really enjoy but imagine being able to go anywhere without worrying about anything. That would be amazing. No struggle, no strife, no fear, just pure peace.

[@peterferguson3395]

Sorry you missed the point. I was talking about the ability to create and express something of beauty on a much higher level and in a meaningful way. I have no idea of what the fuck you're talking about. It's feeble minded misinterpretation like your diatribe that has gotten this country, world and society in general into the shitter we're in now. Great artists, great minds will be the ones to get us out...Sweetheart....

[@davidcookson4043]

The fact that functional cutting-edge midi interfaces are a feature of the video takes absolutely nothing away from this.

[@kdiggedydawg]

Goddammit this woman is beautiful Should've started listening to her music a long time ago, this is fantastic

[@sixthkyu6153]

This is strange, several years KZbin tried to convince me to listen to Imogen Heap, and I always knew that she is Imogen Heap. But I never listened to one song, now I saw the revolution of music and I am shocked how good this is.....I listen to this song over and over again.

[@James00151]

People have said that tech has no place in the making of music, that it needs the human touch to stay alive. I used to agree, until I heard Imogen Heap’s music, and saw this video. There is someone very much alive at the center of this. I love it.

[@rmb206]

My elementary music teacher showed to me when I was around 4th grade and I remember loving it. I happened to think of it today and spend a long time searching for it. I finally found it, and it's even better than I remembered.

[@RickPaniagua]

Thirty people thought that Imogen was just trying to look cool and had no idea about how fucking amazing it is that she created those music gloves.

[@denkar1891]

Has it been 2 yrs already. The gloves are awesome and so is this song.

[@parkernicole6176]

Literally the most creative, innovative, inspirational person existing on the earth...

[@iyannariel]

wow waves of chills throughout the song. there's no one like her shes such an amazing artist

[@Werwulfe]

Now Immy, this is just marvelous. Cannot conceive of a more perfect integration of your team's recent hardware development; and visual rendering software to match, yes? ...Married to what is a truly beautiful song - amounts to Poetry for the eyes AND ears. Solemn compliments, Madame. =)

[@OrotheNaroom]

^ This.

[@dstutz]

OrotheNaroom "This"? There's a thumbs up button for a reason.. Why post a comment that has absolutely zero value?

[@OrotheNaroom]

Daveed84 I did the thumbs up, however I am also able to go out of my way to agree with the statement even more. So though it may hold zero value to you, it still holds a point (aka value) in general. ^.^

[@beckiejbrown]

I've been waiting for this, for so long

[@dr8mm]

Oh, my Gosh!!!!

[@adr3000]

i used to say i was "more like machine" - my brother used to call me "android" (before the open source project) growing up. feeling this a lot right now. you are a wonderful artist, your work leaves me with an easiness, if only but a moment, that I appreciate. thank you.

[@christar5942]

When this appeared in my news feed, I was trembling for a while!

[@CGA-Arts]

Yes...stunned! I was smiling the whole time watching her in the TedX talk.

[@freearte15]

It's so magical and fantasy like. Heap you make a great composer for Laika studios ( the creators of Coraline and Paranorman) for their next film called "Wildwood". It's about a girl that has to go into these magical woods to find her baby brother that was taken by flock of crows

[@douglasjames9545]

Yay girls!!!

[@Probablylani]

She needs to create more soundtracks. I want my ears to be blessed.

[@jesseexplosion]

Saw this again after a few years. Apparently this song is so ahead of the trend that the bass sounds here are so similar to lofi, but lofi bass beats are so copy paste and repetitive, while the bass here is very dynamic and alive. Thats just thr bass alone. So many layers of things to appreciate on this one song. The lyrics is also super witty.

[@Mr.Obiology1981]

Why in all hell is music like this not viral?

[@bocurtis1962]

A blip in the algorithm A break in the clouds Soft circuits, jumping. Soft circuits, jumping. The pincodes of happiness Access denied Switching to manual, switching to manual Oh, to share a scent of that sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream An acquaintance with benefits A work in progress Downloading romance, downloading romance Relationship asterisk This footnote's in plain text Marking your words, marking your words Oh, to share a scent of that sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream I can't do everything I'll get over it Trigger, point, trip On top, pilot Over my job See, stop Oh, a scent in a sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream Me, the machine can dream Me, the machine can dream

[@MikeBackshall]

Thanks!

[@StatusQuonald]

I'm not that into electronic music, but this woman is simply ispiring and so talented. And that voice :3

[@CheeseBurgerSugar]

This song is an audible hug.

[@corsaircarl9582]

She has such an angelic voice, glad she's getting all this coverage, she needs more fans.

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

Shes so refreshing amongst such shit most artist pump out these days. She really (makes) music.

[@TheModernRiot]

Please tell me i'm not the only one hearing her singing "Soft Turkeys jumping?" in the beginning. If it is part of the lyrics... I want to find where she sees these soft turkeys jumping around cause it sounds like a beautiful place.

[@1human2]

A blip in the algorithm A break in the clouds Soft circuits, jumping. Soft circuits, jumping. The pincodes of happiness Access denied Switching to manual, switching to manual Oh, to share a scent of that sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream An acquaintance with benefits A work in progress Downloading romance, downloading romance Relationship asterisk This footnote's in plain text Marking your words, marking your words Oh, to share a scent of that sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream I can't do everything I'll get over it Trigger, point, trip On top, pilot Over my job See, stop Oh, a scent in a sweet summer breeze A love for a squeeze How can you teach me these things Me, the machine can dream Me, the machine can dream Me, the machine can dream

[@love85207]

She's saying soft circuits jumping ! 😂😂 lol

[@tegsar88]

soft turkeys bahahaha.

[@mariachiaraneri2692]

I heard the same words! :D Soft turkeys jumping!

[@SmokeyAmp]

Immy's known for her rather abstract lyrics, so you could very well be right. I reckon it's "soft circuits", though.

[@paulplaylab7693]

I TRIED THESE GLOVES the other night! Amazing work by all involved, particularly Dr Kelly Snook.. ..not to mention FANTASTIC song and video. There's still time to pledge some funding!!

[@YellowCrystalSun]

Innovation, Art, Music and Technology combine into one. This is the future-now~

[@nevin8748]

Words can't express how I feel right now. This is simply beautiful in every ways possible. Thank you once again for making me so happy, Immy

[@ratmilk9260]

1:30 sounds like something youd hear in a PS1 Spyro game.

[@BrenaJude]

a true artist. In the most beautiful form. Been a dedicated listener and show goer for 8 years. Thank you for being a part of the soundtrack of my life!

[@musicfan8867]

So thankful for the opportunity to fly air ImagineHeaps. Wishing all the love and goodness you can take and more.

[@Jordan-uq7wi]

god this got me, i absolutely LOVED it! the best part is "this footnote's in plaintext." everything just makes way for her voice, really beautiful touch.

[@lebiglebowskii9864]

Still incredible to this day

[@Mrnickstr89]

I want a vid remake SO BAD with the newer updated tech gloves and maybe a hybrid of a virtual reality/irl Immi. Maybe integrate her aborreal lights tree too?

[@AbstractCam]

This touched the soul and purified it.

[@Confessional24]

Coolest part is at 3:38 when it's scrolling through all the codes. Beautiful imagery for an AMAZING song!

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

I totally get her creative process. Some read music on a sheet, some can play by ear whatever they touch. Some must follow a pattern, some's souls have creative memory that follows no distinct path. I totally love how Imogen weaves dimensions of artistry with technology in a weird sort of ethereal magic.

[@godemarcus5133]

not being stuck in masterpieces of past, neither in unoriginal pop songs nowadays... This is what I've been searching for a long time : New musical opportunities for present and future or much more simply... Creativity

[@MrRbrim]

She is Modern day Mozart. I wish everyone understood it. Sparks is her masterpiece.

[@mitchellreynolds4777]

i can't say her work gets better every year when every song she has ever had is 100% perfection.

[@earthandsunandmoon]

thank heavens for musicians like Imogen Heap... so uninhibited, so driven

[@GalileoUAS]

You remember the first time you've felt that feeling in your stomach...butterflies...heart skipping a beat....music hasn't done this to me since I was a child. That's love..... Thank you for this

[@dylln02]

This song still wrecks me. I remember the day it came out. I'm still in love. Thank you, Imogen.

[@allthatglittergold]

Wow, amazing. The song is great and the video is really nice too, can't wait for Sparks! Bravo, Immi!

[@amcg93]

Also a fellow member of the Clone Club and a Imogen Heap fan!

[@DomfiSsolef]

my queen produces the most beauriful magick i have ever witnessed. i swear i feel her soul in this

[@swvader]

Such a amazing blend of technology, amazing vocals and music. Imogen is so amazing i wish we would get more music from her. I saw a documentary where she was building her body movement system its so cool to see a singer of her talent experiment and do what she does.

[@crystalplanss]

when you sing i get chills and have to hold my breath

[@Greensaddy42]

Love this comment. I feel the same.

[@EmmaMcGann]

Incredible! I'd love to try out these gloves x

[@semp223]

the pin to code to happiness, access denied.. im switching to manual

[@musicfan8867]

I gave you a like...though I don't think that any one line from these lyrics are greater than the other. But yeah....genious at work. A joy to witness.

[@elizabethlfaircloth9521]

I read this as it was sang.

[@GrannyReplica]

Another great song. Fragments of thoughts, impressions and emotions. Delicately balanced sounds.

[@thefloop2813]

(This is coming from a die hard metalhead btw) Almost a decade later, this is still one of the greatest songs i've ever heard in my life. It's so good in every conveyable manner its ridiculous. Playing Minds Without Fear, running directly into Me, The Machine, on a legitimately good system, is a seriously wonderful experience. hairs on end the entire time every time.

[@kpopfanatic6229]

Absolutely beautiful and thought provoking. Heard about her on a PBS radio station, jotted down the info and here I am. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us. She's great. : )

[@daniellouisduffy]

She's just so so brilliant

[@IJustMovedHere]

I am SO tempted to buy the deluxe set of Sparks. SO TEMPTED.

[@ChaoticPhantasy]

Her voice is just better than anything.

[@herrbasan]

Very reminiscent of "Speak for Yourself" or even the Frou Frou days ... which i find delightful. Still very much in love with those. Not that I don't appreciate everything Mrs. Heap does ... i do ... but revisiting a certain style/vibe is part of overall creative progress.

[@Bacontats]

I'm so excited for this song!!! I have been watching her demos for this, and this is just...amazing. So innovative. Soundbending.

[@whothefuckcaresbruh]

here's an example of perfection. Unique, and untouched since the begining (no selling out). sounds exactly like frou frou did. Keeping it real.

[@themoonlitsage2782]

Its wonderful Imogen! I cannot wait to hear Sparks! Love and congratulations from snowy Canada

[@itsDee98]

Creative, Beautiful, Artistic, A musical genius, A machine - This woman is freaking amazing!

[@Eerie0Innocence]

Those gloves have to be the coolest idea I've ever seen. YOU ARE LITERALLY MAKING MUSIC BY JUST MOVING YOUR HANDS A CERTAIN WAY. THAT IS JUST SO COOL.

[@dhivedetroit9576]

I've been in love with this song since the Wired conference. Great job Imogen!

[@SuperStacker360]

Imogen is a revelation. COME ON GUYS. LET'S HEAR IT FOR HER!!

[@RadicalDreamer15]

She's a freaking genius!

[@jayjones2821]

Good to know the world still produces actual geniuses

[@Melisamonet]

Amazing ! Just beautiful . The machine needs the human as much as the human needs the machine !

[@TheBijuupablo]

I sure miss listening to this song. :)

[@IndiraSyidiHusein]

Hearing this 'Me The Machine' make me feels like in another better world. my ears always comfort with every your songs.

[@supertruckerryan5451]

Gah your work is so powerful no joke makes me cry and that doesn't happen to me like ever.. Thank you

[@MrNinjamonkeys]

I love her soo much and her awesome mi mu gloves

[@shraddhapawar]

This. A glass of wine. Raindrops hitting the window. And I sit in serenity with a broken heart.

[@CalebWilloww]

I love this so much. how smart she is. ugh, her mind.

[@AkasukiKain4545]

two years ago this was the song that won me over for Imogen heap, and listening to the finished product just blows me away.

[@racoonslovepie]

She's so underrated oh my gosh

[@GravityMuse]

This woman is a genius. Wow.

[@ellemcmasters4249]

Imogen is a genius

[@thecheesyg]

Amazing use of the technology she created. She is a truly unique artist. Pushing sound forward..

[@daddyorama]

Imogen, you are one of the true innovators in music today. I've seen the future and it is you and your gloves. Thank you.

[@RayRemillardActor]

You are absolutely brilliant. A gift to the planet. You married a synth and a Theremin and mixed it all up with your great musical gift. Cheers!

[@BelleTolles]

Pure genius she is

[@nohypeneededfunctionalfitn7767]

Still mind-blowingly awesome. IMHO, Imogen is probably the most underrated music artists of all-time. She is pure gold, a true 1 of 1.

[@DadeErbolo]

Amazing and addictive. I've been feeding with the acoustic/piano version up to now, but finally the magic is here in its full power. Thanks Immi!

[@almightyrin]

just simply beautiful.... The song itself, is so amazing, omg

[@Oceananswer]

Absolutely brilliant, she's going to be remembered as a genius in the distant future.

[@sammydrumm]

She's very talented, this video needs more views

[@pewpewwithtodd8077]

Way ahead of its time or before it's time,

[@aerospike00]

Why am I only hearing this awesomness today, almost 15 years later?!? 😭