Janelle Monáe - Cold War, Live @ Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011

[@DeathByFeathers]

it means a lot that she thanked the orchestra before, hardly anyone does that

[@daveyt3224]

haha probably because orchestras are notorious for "cutting up" or clowning the pop music they are "subjected" to as they probably can't wait to get back to their stuck-up attitude playing "real" music. Having said that I love this song.

[@leanhquoc3109]

lol really, she had to, because her music sounds great or not depend even more on the orchestra than her voice, honestlym

[@Sjimbwow]

daveyt what a complete bullshit lol. I play violin in an orchestra, I love playing classical music but I can't stop listening to good pop, rock, electro and so many other styles. Would absolutely love to work together with Janelle, just like about everyone around me in the orchestra. How did you get this view of orchestras? Did you ever talk to them?

[@luigiiodice3517]

@@Sjimbwow same here, flute orchestra kid and I love every type of music, Janelle is one of my dream collaborations😍

[@MetallicAddict15]

@@Sjimbwow In my experience, the ones drawing artificial dividing lines between musical styles and genres and pitting them against one another are usually the ones that have never touched an instrument in their lives. Music is about love and connection, not hate and division

[@caromdixon]

Janelle Monae is easily one of the most important female musicians of this decade.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensenn]

of this century.

[@yyyannuuu]

*musician

[@themistressishtar]

She doesn't need classification anymore. Modern music has been cross genred and convoluted since pop music began. Let us embrace her for all she gives.

[@lovingklimt]

this song is way better live...she has a fantastic voice...it's so rare to find a performer like her nowadays...

[@philipgeneux4269]

Her voice is incredible!

[@spiralout112]

I've watched this performance dozens of times over the last decade and still it gives me goosebumps! J Monae is just on a whole other level!

[@Jacklynn209]

She's one of those artists that looks as beautiful and is just as talented and passionate live as she is in her videos. She's amazing!

[@chriswalton6899]

I love the look in her eyes right before the song starts, it's like 'you'd better be ready to see something good' Fantastic :)

[@rickxnow8768]

🎉 A moment of clarity in the centre to focus & summon up greatness and pure power… ✊🏽

[@airilove17]

This is truly empowering. So glad she was born. God greatest gifts. Bless her. Uniquely talented. :)

[@kaydenevideo]

Everyone up there was so on point. Sound (and sound/video editing.) Her background singers - ALL those musicians KILLED. And she went out there and shined so bright. Cheers to the woman with a cause. ON A SIDE NOTE, can we all TAKE A MOMENT TO RECAP ON THE ILLUSTRIOUS CONDUCTOR and his grace at 2:34.

[@lilhavin]

It's sad to know how GREAT of an artist, musician, talent filled and amazing woman this is and over here in America this isn't considered "radio music" so you hardly hear about Janelle in the Urban/Hip Hop world. Her music is endless, powerful and inspirational! They're all about money now days... I LOVE you Janelle, your music, your band, your mindset, your motive, your attitude, your style and your gift!

[@tibb75]

What even is this? It's beyond human. This level of talent is insane

[@jessicajoseph2223]

No autotune. No skimpy outfit. No fake weave. PURE Talent! Please let us get more and more and more artists like this.

[@tierragravette9558]

I agree

[@fatimahmedows9846]

She could effortlessly execute the classics. Janelle, were a standout accompaniment for the orchestra. -- Much Love to you.

[@kevinfox298]

She is purely, perfectly talented, and she wears her suits and Oxfords as a nod to her working class parents, who all wore uniforms to work in, to acknowledge that this is her job, but I don't see the point in tearing down women who wear the skimpier outfits and weave. Her message would be just as strong in her suit and Oxfords as they would if she wore nothing at all. A woman is strongest in what she does for herself, as long as she is an agent and willing participant in it.

[@PlanetNinetyTwo]

Not only is she a great artist and performer but she's really beautiful as well.

[@gfanarakos]

Prince knew how to see talented super-megastars-that make music history footprint

[@MegaProdius]

i have been tellin people about this lady for years ive seen her live,and if theres one thing you need to do before you die!!it is a janelle monae concert!!!!no one can touch her!!exept the audiance!!

[@cherylpierce5031]

Give Janelle the peace prize, wow!!!

[@tonsmith200]

so inspiring to actually see an artist who can actually perform live.

[@crimsonstar108]

I love Rebel Fighter Janelle Monae in her uniform and pompadour. So much power in her performances!

[@starmantra31]

This is simply one of the best live performances ever. Truly awesome Janelle and company are a true force all their own

[@RTDavis0503]

I heard of her before but never heard her music until I saw her on SNL two weeks ago. I LOVE THIS GIRL! Talented, pretty, great voice, and SO ADORABLE...I downloaded her album and been listening to it. Go head young lady!

[@99felonies]

Lookie here, all the mainstream pop music singers are gonna be put to shame by this amazing work of art named Janelle Monae.

[@NoshinD]

Her keyboardist is amazing! I saw her live here in Sweden this summer and her whole band is one hell of a crazy band! they all have strong characters and Janelle's ability to take you to a whole other place whilst performing fulfills the whole experience of seeing an artist live. She's great!

[@neuropiano]

So many chills from the Cold War.

[@mray360]

I saw Ms. Mona'e for the first time while watching the Palladia channel on Christmas day. She was in concert at the Glastonbury Festival 2011. I enjoyed her singing very much and became a fan. I was shocked that she could also do the James Brown dance. She had cape, hair, the whole package. Quite fitting since he passed on Christmas five years ago.

[@EverAppl14]

Wow, they RACED through this song. Janelle Monae is such a force of nature. It was love at first listen for me. Can't believe it's been so many years already and this song is still one of the best things I've ever heard in my life.

[@jaymonae362]

This women is an inspiration to all of women kind. May God continue to create leaders like this to spread the great message in such a peaceful way.

[@kaydenevideo]

Amen.

[@flowerboi13]

The lyrics in this song touch my soul and I'm sure many others, being a social outcast and finding love within yourself can be a hard thing to do on your own but when you hear an artist convey that message in such a wonderful and keep faith,you don't feel so alone or ashamed of your uniqueness anymore

[@lesabiera1178]

Thanking the orchestra.... That attitude You go girl #hiddenFigures brought me here

[@Raphael-the-Writer]

Saw her DESTROY at MadCool two weeks ago, wish this amazing underrated gem was at the setlist as well. One of her most powerful songs ❤

[@sonikmuff]

This gives me the shivers... ELECTRIC!

[@quiicksave]

She is so beautiful, I am so glad that she is doing what she is doing. Makes me stay hopeful. I hope to get to meet her, she is an amazing person.

[@00Arkham00]

I notice that a lot of audiences that Janelle Monae performs for are dry and unresponsive. I think she should have a concert where only people who really, genuinely want to see her go. Not people like this dead audience, because Janelle honestly deserves the crowd jumping, dancing, and singing with her.

[@teeramirez1624]

00Arkham00 It does look that way. I believe the reason for the appearance of disparity of the audience is due to viewing them in back ground. Then transpose her into the equation. In relation to Janelle's almost insane energy levels, yes just about all audiences would seem flat. She vibrates and delivers on an unreal level. An audience with that much energy would be considered a raging mob Lol . She IS amaging.

[@petradmizteiken]

Whenever I feel down, I always come to this video. Makes me feel a lot better. Makes me feel empowered.

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

What a tight performance, seamless dynamics with the band and orchestra. Amazing

[@beigerag3]

She's so well spoken. I love me some Janelle.

[@jbecknc]

Sing on, Electric Lady!

[@grexxum919]

i'm holding back tears......this video is so powerful

[@tkg212]

grexxum boy shut yo sensitive ass up

[@tkg212]

grexxum boy shut yo sensitive ass up

[@kingbee5107]

Look...this young woman is working on the year 2030 or so musically while the rest of the industry is just wheezing into 2013...and she does it with grace, class and retro style. All hail Monae!

[@ericslaughter8658]

She is AMAZING!!!!

[@pomegranatejelly9767]

More than being one of the greatest musicians of all time, when you look at the entire Archandroid album in context she's also one of the greatest science fiction writers too. I'm a fan of Metropolis and all, but I'd take a film version of Archandroid instead if given the choice.

[@charltonlee20]

look at the official video to this. she's bearing her shoulders. stunning and moving!

[@peterkin1010]

Janelle is just STAGGERING and she proves she is even better live. I am shaking with the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Love your music, you will be the biggest star on the planet.

[@trulyzed]

Janelle Monáe is something else.

[@diessike]

essa mulher é um acontecimento dentro e fora dos palcos, amo as performances dela, os demais músicos tbem estão de parabéns

[@lovingklimt]

janelle wins over adele in my book only just for the fact she sings about social themes her songs make you think ....not just love songs...and she's way more original... way more ..I don't like basic artists who ONLY sing love songs in general and adele fits in that category...I never heard a song of her which isn't a love song..

[@oekmama]

lovingklimt 6 years later, but I‘m still going to give you kudos and respect for an opinion that was probably controversial 6 years ago...

[@connorrrj02]

they’re two totallyyy different artists, too different to compare. stop putting down one woman to bring another up. they’re both amazing at their respected work

[@duarrdo_g]

it’s a good critique tho. Aren’t you all sick of being bombed by romanticism the entire time?

[@Thepharcyde4ever]

She is a flawless beauty. She emits such a positive aura as well

[@sanyrub]

I´m crying! So damn good.

[@clarisaktublove]

A real true voice instrument! JUST BEAUTIFUL! Is sounds like the most powerful of the orchestra instruments

[@FriendlySniper]

Bye bye bye bye, don't you cry when I say goodbye

[@yaataabii]

I think this just became my favorite song.

[@nba178]

She’s so amazing...I wish she never changed to the style of music and what she sings about now...

[@anouk97jeremie7]

Totalement d'accord avec toi..elle me manque cette ancienne Janelle

[@nba178]

Anouk97 JEREMIE - Elle me manque aussi ☹️

[@petermaccabe8921]

Janelle Monae is utterly AMAZING..just love this.

[@jackblack9028]

I personally would have loved your original but I love your voice and I’m sure a lot of the world is not ready for what you did , because I damn sure wasn’t but it woke me up for my every day walk thru like , Big shout out to you for cahanging lives and not even knowing it

[@Dara193]

She's electric, just love her!

[@ThePcdify]

How awesome and inspiring is she?! Greets and love from Greece!!

[@AnuthaLevel]

Surely I'm not alone when I declare that, "I LOVE THIS WOMAN!"

[@MegaProdius]

the best thing about seeing her live is she realy works you cant help but love and root for her and yes just when youre wondering if she can hit those notes!!dont worry she will best live performer ive evr had the pleasure of seeing more than once and god willing many more times!!!!!

[@sanyrub]

I want to cry! Seriously she is do damn talented. This is my fave song by her and her second album is absolutely gorgeous too.

[@whistlepixie]

What an astonishing arrangement! So busy but everything has its place so it all fits together perfectly :)

[@neonblkmusik1993]

her backup singers are really great!

[@Dalansi]

Love her! She's a great performer!

[@NYcrazy]

perfect voice. She is Diva of Soul. Sensation!

[@MissAbri]

Man... she just killed that song.

[@CMcCail]

THE LYRICS TO THIS SONG ARE BEAUTIFUL!

[@waltelbow]

simply amazing... one of the best singers of our time

[@SunburstFender18]

I applaud Janelle for giving her string section a well deserved acknowledgement of their talents with this great band.

[@atakkuuuuu]

Oh my god janelle

[@cocoakeke]

wow, this performance gives me CHILLS!

[@bwolff7364]

JANELLE WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE ME CRY!!!! TOO MUCH REALNESS!!!

[@gordonsmith7065]

It is utterly impossible to watch this video and not be completely beguiled by her and obsessed with her music. She is like no one else.

[@keltonsmith8703]

Absolutely incredible. Quickly rising in my list of most admirable people

[@Fernando.Canal2]

Chills on me just listening to her at the begining. Oh she's amazing.

[@JesperJosefsson]

I used to listen to metal but this performance is now the officially most-spankin'-ass-kick-in-the-groin-rocking piece of music I've ever encountered!!

[@hectorg2012]

I love this song!!! She's very talented!!!!

[@Liveinvanilla]

She's is out of this world beautiful on the inside and out.

[@lorrainebrown5375]

I love this song. Janelle is a Beautiful woman with a message. My granddaughters know Janelle;s songs and they are 5 and the twins are 2.

[@jennystellabeautycosmetics1713]

This lady is a legend and should be much more recognized....

[@Creatordave]

probably her best piece, and that is saying something, performed so well, with such an apt, inspiring introduction - sublime!

[@660DOHCNAKED]

How her eyes are COOL! and she is amazing.

[@MrBarazal]

que mulher maravilhosa, senti arrepios no corpo todo essa musica é muito boa mesmo.

[@cheddarcheese964]

her voice and just her is life. she gives life!

[@calliespltn]

gosh i love her voice. so strong and it projects

[@bunker9999]

seen this routine at Glastonbury last year, stunning..........

[@MrUKFORLIFE]

@justintylercarey I've seen enough. Who would you say is as good or better RIGHT NOW ? And this woman is only 26 years old....we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg from her right now. Her energy is insane, she's entertaining as heck with her dancing and energy, her stage presence is amazing, the showmanship is amazing, and her voice is great. She's as talented as they come and just a breath of fresh air in my eyes. Then there is the band/orchestra...they're amazing.

[@tacticaltoaster974]

wish there was a love button. omg. my heart.

[@Xueqi09]

She is sooo beautiful!

[@JCemusictv]

I love her, enough said

[@vclark1920]

YAAAAASSS!

[@BonoLightier]

What an amazing talent, omg!

[@danielsommariva]

WOW!!!! So good!!!

[@CameronThomasMedia]

I posted to support her pure and simple. She needs to be known more than she is.

[@iarassantos5448]

Espetacular!

[@salama8341]

GOD DAMN IT!!! THIS GAVE ME LIFE!!

[@KazBloo]

She is crazy good! Scary talented Performance!

[@beaautiful2]

Saw her perform live , she was fantastic

[@mariojhorge23]

Amazing, You're simply amazing J. Love u sooo much.

[@LoveFuturePresent]

God i love her so much & even more appreciative for her music.

[@erinperry07]

i so wish i could see her perform live. even though i can't...just seeing her performances on youtube make me happy and want to move. ")

[@KerloTech]

While I don't know all the lyrics to this song, it resonates with me subconsciously. I know it's expressing what I've felt for a long time. Thank you Janelle for this gift!