Maggie Rogers - folk / Alaska (Pharrell's feedback)

[@frantzl]

One of the best randomly recorded moments on the internet

[@Yarlung]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@henrywolf5332]

No thank you honey?

[@CarlosHernandez-pz1lt]

anyone else recommend other videos that are just perfect recordings?lol

[@ARNAVJOSHI-bn3cd]

@@CarlosHernandez-pz1lt Heskey time.

[@phillipephan]

Where is this from?

[@kimjensen3393]

Her anxious little side glances as she tries to figure out Pharrell's reaction but doesn't want to give it away are so adorable.

[@nicolasbrendline6349]

Kim Jensen sooo cute right.

[@thecityman1910]

The best side glances are when Pharrell is looking over at the engineer as if to say "holy SH#T this is great"

[@morrow8255]

Bruh nigga cat

[@cjpatz]

0:37

[@MRPfrfr]

@@morrow8255 this guy has the best comment on the whole of YT

[@sophieimm6321]

I love that she’s sitting there vibing and he’s just like having an otherworldly experience

[@hallejohn]

Best top comment :D

[@rohkanireece5761]

That’s called synesthesia lol he’s just seeing all the shapes, colors, and w.e he’s gifted with so basically he really is having an otherworldly experience but the otherworld is actually just the real world but different presence of dimension

[@fruitypeebils]

Lol I mean she’s not really vibing she’s probably having an internal panic attack while trying to appear to be vibing. I know I’d do the same in that situation

[@naomik5722]

@@rohkanireece5761 maggie also has it

[@Kbwintyy]

All up in his feels like the rest of us

[@Foxesandpoems]

Everybody talking about how adorable and nervous she is (which is so true!) but can we take a moment to appreciate the way Pharrell knows immediately he’s listening to something special, becomes more and more impressed with each bar and keeps looking at someone off to his left with intense excitement and acknowledgement of her talent. That recognition is so magical!!!

[@579emodonz]

his right

[@b_well3]

He was getting emotional almost

[@ScottH9]

@@579emodonz his left, your right.

[@AM-dz2sh]

I am not his biggest fan, per se. I do, however, respect a lot of 'projects/songs' he has been involved with.. I think he is intelligent/open/creative.. I think he is an 'artist', he sees and creates beautiful or in the least, provoking pieces. I just think he is a cool, credible and respectable guy. And he called this right. Nailed IT!!!!

[@JoeMandell-]

"I have zero, zero notes for that!" ❤

[@Yumyumsyruphasfun]

shes like "i can't let him see how excited i am that hes listening" and hes like "i cant let her see how much i love this song"

[@BiblicalllyAccurateAngel]

Why humans have to be like this lmao

[@ghostV225]

@@BiblicalllyAccurateAngel I kinda love that 😂

[@JohnJones-ub1zu]

This has gotta be one of the coolest videos ever to watch in hindsight, it only gets better with time

[@mikelspotwood]

@@BiblicalllyAccurateAngel RIGHT? It’s rlly extra and a lot of work if u ask me

[@BiblicalllyAccurateAngel]

@@mikelspotwood for real. For example when someone is into another person they are afraid that the other person will find out. And the other person might like this someone too but they are also afraid. So both dumbasses let each other get away by not doing anything just to regret in the future and wonder what if they actually had asked each other out. It's tragic af. People really should stop acting like this.

[@jakeb2581]

I love how she looks to him a few times to see if he likes it , but little does she know he absolutely loves it and so do we

[@r3stassur39]

jacob bennett what is you talking about

[@LeDouxTube]

0:36, 0:55, 1:01, etc.

[@samyaowens4055]

jacob bennett it's because she's in his lane of music

[@kaliyuga1476]

1:10

[@jimjones2287]

Too bad she never made it 3 years later. One hit wonder.

[@Danocaster214]

Why are people amazed that she likes her own music? Like, how are you going to make music if you don't like what you're doing? If you don't like it, you just change it until you do like it, that's art.

[@NonPrayingMantus]

Because they're insecure. They see her enjoying something she'd put her all into, and they're uncomfortable that she gets to be happy while they hate themselves and so they try and tear her down

[@DerekSmyth]

Very true, I try to make my own music and tend to like it myself. However, at the same time, you are never happy with it and assume others will hate it (even when they say different)

[@avalerionbass]

Every single time I've ever recorded with a band, I listen to that shit non stop on repeat for months on end! It's the culmination of all your hard work combined into one moment. When you're performing, you're caught in a flow state of performance and NEVER get to view your music from an observer stand point. The sheer joy of hearing your music played without having to perform it shines a unique light as to what you've made and how it comes across to other people.

[@josephstevens5489]

Cos life has kicked in most people to living something they can only just tolerate. Was it Picasso who said everyone is born an artist

[@tristanwright9733]

@@avalerionbass facts

[@swish831]

When he said "I have zero zero notes for that" the way her face lit up was a beautiful thing. You can tell she's a real artist. Especially because she adjusted her chair to face him. Pharrell is a real musical talent anyone would love his approval

[@LargerThanCats]

Kanye wouldn't.

[@DrTune]

seriously? he's just not going to say anything negative, frankly in this kinda 'caught on camera' he's unlikely to say anything of substance negative or positive; so he didn't. He effectively said "no comment" in a polite fashion.

[@swish831]

@@DrTune how tf did you find negative in this?....

[@mrwaltermathews]

@@DrTune This is clipped from a larger episode where he listens to multiple artists from the school and gives them feedback. In this case he was so blown away he didn't have any feedback to give.

[@takiemono]

dude please stop.

[@Iann-]

Pharrell trying to play it cool while also coming to a realization that he discovered a gem, I love this video!

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Pharrell bout to go to jail for a long time.

[@sabertooth5799]

@@MyFriendlyPup why?

[@nagutotako4418]

He realised instantly too

[@kanyetwitty6158]

I really thought that he didn't like it and was uncomfortable the whole time.

[@fudgeyman99]

@@MyFriendlyPup if you're going for the age thing she was 22 at the time

[@neozai2139]

That slight terror on her face when he says "I have zero.."

[@shawncicalese4094]

Maggie Rogers, sighs if you never met her she's SO down to earth, if you haven't heard her/SEEn her perform her music live , you must itll shatter your being and slowly piece you back together CHANGED/transformed/NEW you'll be afterwards

[@fruitypeebils]

"i have zero confidence in you as an artist."

[@hearmenow909]

It was more shock because he's just said WOW! If Pharrell says wow, why would she need to feel terrified?

[@jhendra83]

@@hearmenow909 there is also a "WOW" follows with negative compliments such "WOW!!..YOU"RE SUCH AN IDIOT" lol

[@canefan17]

@@fruitypeebils lol

[@Obsized.]

Imagine being in college, having 1 song in the chamber, putting on dirty clothes from your floor, rushing across town to a master class... and then Pharrell compares you to the Wu-Tang Clan and Stevie Wonder. Wild!

[@leighaburris5287]

Yass!!!

[@jshv73]

Netflix needs to find this comment and make a series on this ASAP

[@flala2261]

@@jshv73 lol! Totally! 😅

[@upotheke]

I think Maggie put out a few albums, self-published, before going to New York. She was legit Folk Singer-Songwriter in her earlier work. Adding the bass and electronic backing on this track was new for her though, and definitely led to a whole different vibe.

[@jessgarcia3498]

There is literally no better compliment on the planet right there.

[@randib.588]

Her beat progression/rhythm has so much swag in it. And the melody is absolutely charming and serenading. I like how the beat also can sound like it’s radiating at times, like it has light rays or heat that’s exuberantly filling the room.

[@TheOfficialMelendez]

Nothing we haven’t heard before sonically It’s her tone in her voice and the fact she’s really involved in her music more than most artists these days Nothing special

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

@@TheOfficialMelendez you’re wrong she is special and this is different to stuff we have heard it’s got a new energy! So bye !

[@ahancho]

@@jamesmurphy-walsh8966 not wrong, just a different opinion. I disagree with him and am thankful to feel similar to you about this song. Im thankful to be excited. However if he feels that way, i can only hope he has things that excite him too and willing to share that with the world like the OP

[@DarkThunder19]

​@@TheOfficialMelendez lol okay buddy

[@yungebola5524]

We get it bro, you write. 😋

[@tonygilmore7409]

I love how she tries not to feel the song, but looses the battle and zones out to the vibe the song created. Even Pharrell zoned out to the vibe.

[@oscarlizarraga396]

Tony Gilmore yeah after he looked at his manager.

[@elstupido2233]

I think she was just nervous around him

[@aleksssss]

Tony Gilmore literally, she was nervous. said this in an interview, pretty fucking obvious.

[@joelrichardson11]

I was thinking the same exact thing

[@schmoyoho]

cant unbang a banger

[@oscartorres8606]

She’s so vulnerable. I bet she will always always remember this moment

[@gggaribaldi1]

It's on video so...yea

[@TheMehidalgo18]

She just said in an interview she doesn't.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

MeToo is a thing btw you creep

[@Baychimo]

​@@Kimchi_Studios

[@vihaanle3010]

Kimchi Robotics huh?

[@alxiroi]

The look on her face when Pharrell says i have ZERO notes for that. Priceless. Such a great piece of music.

[@chadhardy35]

That was awesome.

[@joevoidscythe4491]

Alexis Roy his face says this is trash.

[@peterlustig6705]

and when he compares her to wu tang clan: her look is like - hell naww youre kidding me right now!

[@dominiksalamonczyk8705]

It was shit

[@aubreymitchell7180]

Why is this a great piece of music to you?

[@miket2913]

As a creative, this would’ve been the greatest yet most nerve-racking 5 mins of your life. Super happy it turned out to be positive for her. Props to Pharrell for always being gracious and thoughtful with his critique. This truely was a masterclass.

[@DrTune]

he didn't say anything constructive, it was just fluff, nothing at all about the track as a piece of music. Please repeat what he said that you thought was a 'masterclass'

[@24Kurenai]

@@DrTune shut up

[@willswain7144]

It’s great to hear a rare “creative” chime in on this clip. Truly blessed by your input

[@tjslam26]

@@DrTune Identifying what makes something good is also constructive. Being given feedback as to what one needs to keep doing is pretty valuable. Also, as someone else already pointed out, this is just one part of the masterclass and he provided critiques of other artists as well. Listening to Maggie's track made him share more as well.

[@vvoof2601]

@@willswain7144 Exactly, as a food eater, I agree.

[@cheesinallday2331]

I just love how nobody rocks out to a Maggie Rogers song like Maggie Rogers. Love this moment

[@jessicaaudate]

🙌 this just showed in my recommendations. I must have been under a rock all these years

[@shelbywilliams]

She knows her GIFT and loves her craft

[@JackXombi]

That's how you KNOW she's gonna rock the crowds HARD when she gets 'em.

[@BOOGiNS]

Probably because she's a gen z libtard who spent her entire childhood looking at her self image on a computer screen.

[@lafondawilliams]

she wouldnt have done that if she didnt get the pharrells reaction some of yall are so blind lmao

[@madelaineraye]

This is why I love music. There is no greater magic than suddenly becoming so overwhelmed with a song that you don't know what to do with yourself.

[@kaitilingriffin881]

Madelaine Raye Well put..

[@howlinhoward]

Wow Madelaine that's perfect. And you can almost catch that first magic on repeated listening, but never quite.

[@yoced8213]

I agree m8

[@katrinaseitter6094]

right he finally just resigned himself like half way through, like yes this is happening to me.

[@TwentyThree-23]

This is exactly how I feel when I listen to Lana Del Rey.

[@minamashraf5219]

the different moments of eye contact and facial expressions are fuckin art

[@mEnttall1rIDardeT]

Minam Ashraf they're just themselves, pure honesty - that's the hardest thing.

[@leonscholz5709]

u mean cringe

[@tikemyson1679]

Minam Ashraf called the art of cringe

[@Orangeforever66778]

I agree Maggie is wonderfull, love her.

[@whiteoleander86]

She’s so sweet looking - you can tell how nervous she is, those sideways glances. Still one of my favourite songs. She is a real talent.

[@jism1125]

Maybe she wants the BBC

[@danceyrselfkleen]

She’d be a lot more attractive if she lost some weight and learned how to use makeup.

[@mistletoemonkey]

That would be incredibly hard to sit there and listen to the song with someone like that. As the creator you are never completely satisfied with work and you notice all of the little flaws.

[@LordVader1094]

@Mr. Chapa Now what makes that the case?

[@rocketsurgery912]

I started writing/recording some rock music a few years ago, and I always feel really awkward when it’s played back in front of people when I’m standing right there. I even have some songs playing on the radio during “local band” hours, and I always want to quick change the channel if there’s people in the car; vulnerabilities are strange.

[@user-wp4ep8vo1x]

@Funny Bunny Youre weird lol

[@Kriptickhaos]

Imagine being a producer. And ppl will fuck with the name nect to the song instead of the song

[@SurrealiamPrime]

mistletoemonkey that’s why i never pursued music further. tbh i don’t think i’ll ever be satisfied with what i make but at least i made it

[@sarahmalone4353]

In the full clip, she says "I'll see if I'm successful'.. Well you're a Grammy Nominee baby!!

[@davidmata4786]

Britney Spears & Milli Vanilli won Grammy's.. LOL - It's the equivalent of a High School voted most likely to succeed nomination. Merit shouldn't be based on these silly awards and shows that don't really value artistry.. Her merit is that she makes good music..

[@sarahmalone4353]

@@davidmata4786 Good music is subjective though, winning a Grammy is an achievement regardless of whether you think undeserving artists were awarded them.

[@davidmata4786]

@@sarahmalone4353 My opinion of what I feel the valuation of good music is, is just as valid as anyone else. My point is simply that an award isn't a good valuation system since music is Subjective. The mere fact that artists can win a grammy whilst lip syncing should tell you everything you need to know about said award. Again, this is how i feel, I have no expectations of what others value. Just thought it was funny.

[@sarahmalone4353]

@@davidmata4786 Fair enough if you don't rate the Grammys but I'm sure for her it is an achievement. I guess success is also subjective but I'm delighted for her as she is clearly a deserving artist. I'm signing off, hope you have a good day mate 😊

[@rabidheartbeats5953]

@@davidmata4786 Britney didn't win Best New Artist tho. Xtina won it that year. So did Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys. Milli Vanilli on the other hand...

[@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639]

Three years later everything sounds like Maggie Rogers...

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

@James Town best youtube thread ever 10/10

[@drperkyreal4686]

DOOM SLAYER thank you doom slayer very cool. But don’t let this comment distract you from the fact that the longer the icon of sin is on earth the stronger it will become.

[@MRPfrfr]

@James Town to you they don't

[@LADvaitV]

@@MercilessMrBrooks everytime someone comments like your comment it reduces value of the thread

[@CockySuSMounted]

Inrectrospectively sounding lahahahahlahaha💣

[@olly-kai]

She's nervous but you can tell she's confident in her work. She's great!

[@mikell.6064]

Pharrell has been looking 25 for the last 25 years

[@mangata4244]

Adrenochrome

[@miriotogata5853]

mangata ?? A drogue can get you younger ?

[@robertzimmerman3388]

Andrenochome duh

[@jessa4596]

@@mangata4244 or he ages exceptionally well, like every other black person?

[@blueberryshortcake8478]

because he’s happy

[@devanswanepoel9124]

This is what pure Vulnerability looks and sounds like.

[@eveerich]

Exactly:)

[@jenniferjarvis1207]

Vulnerability, perfectly put. And authenticity, as well.

[@darrellblue6004]

Everyone is vulnerable to something or someone, lets be real here. My take is that she poured her heart and soul into this song and you can hear it. It seems like that is what Devan Swanepoel is saying. I hear it and feel it.

[@adamberger9]

Maybe vulnerability is not the weakness that you imply, but rather power.

[@_moonfall_]

@buggeroff I think you've misunderstood, vulnerability is not limited to someone's safety, in the way that a young woman is 'vulnerable' in going home alone in the dark. The original poster is meaning vulnerability in the sense of the emotional exposure she is risking by having her music listened to and judged and the bravery that can require.

[@MrSpeedyAce]

The chord progression, the chill vibes, the ghostly vocals makes this track absolutely brilliant. Just a natural hook that drags you right in.

[@MarcAbela]

Help me a bit and lend me your ear for a moment, how would you define the chord progression on the song, I’m not sure I would have the skills to find it out alone... thanks if you ever find the time to read! Cheers. I’ll try to figure out too at my end...

[@MrSpeedyAce]

@@MarcAbela Great music will have waves of tension and release. It’s what keeps people listening. In this song, however, there are only three chords in the chorus. Usually a song will have four chords in a “complete” progression. But here there’s only three, which causes a dramatic sense of incompleteness, and it never gets resolved and then it repeats again to just keep you on the hook without resolution.

[@taragggg8225]

@@MrSpeedyAce sounds like you explained a drug.. it’s crazy because her song does put me in a euphoric state and instantly wanting to hear this in a loop.

[@ammagnolia]

Try the acoustic version

[@Schibes78]

Love how Maggie just starts to groove as her soul is totally tied to the beat.

[@theephantommenace]

This song came from the heart and the soul, no doubt! ❤️

[@Brew-Tality]

The Real reason why she is able to feel the music is not that she is tied to the beat...its the opposite... it is because she is 100% Free in her mind. She does not hold back, she is loose and she has Confidence and selfesteem.

[@jeffbeezyable]

Whenever this pops up on my feed, it’s an automatic watch. Idc how old it is

[@syd9367]

same omg

[@JogaLiz]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@timy9197]

Same

[@Nynex]

Yeo im back

[@DM-sr6ng]

It's both ironic and adorable how cool they're both trying to act next to each other. Maggie's just overwhelmed she's playing a song for a huge artist, not knowing if he'll like it. And Pharell's just tryna stay composed and chill while internally freaking over how unique and amazing her song is!

[@kyledevaney5420]

You should check out how many songs Pharrell has produced it’s astonishing!

[@frloopr]

lol maggie is vibing

[@kikobeready]

yeah pharell is a beast! what a very special moment for her.

[@tyger1147]

Yeah, not just a huge artist in a performer sense, but a huge music maker as well. He’s created songs that have defined moments and even defined seasons.

[@TheOfficialMelendez]

No nothing different about Just using her voice an instrument differently There’s a reason there videoing this It’s acting it’s entertainment

[@XimenaZhaoArchive]

Love his record executive poker face. He's such an emotional professional.

[@ManKan510]

you can tell hes trying so hard to find something to give constructive criticism on haha

[@hagestad]

older he gets his nose job is looking weirder.

[@zhulza]

@@hagestad That is like the best idea in your head after watching this video?

[@hagestad]

@@zhulza as a musician and singing no less don't mess with your instrument. nose is a part of it.

[@westthampton]

You gotta see Diddy listen to new artist, bruh be acting like he don't even be paying attention but be hearing everything

[@MitchellWiggs]

shes so pure, just talent without the gimmicks and nonsense. so so good

[@Moormores]

What makes her pure? I only hear certain people use these words with certain groups of people... it is actually pathetic 😒

[@1978chills]

By no gimmicks you mean besides the voice distorted she’s using?

[@daf676]

@@1978chills are you dumb

[@Steve-li1ru]

@@Moormores Mithchell probably means she doesn't have to show her boobies to get noticed. Pure talent in her writing and being herself. She's not cookie cutting anyone else like most artist are doing these days

[@twilit]

@@1978chills he’s talking about her, her behavior/appearance. not manufactured for commercial appeal.

[@jameslaurent6491]

RIP Maggie's classmates

[@brandonvstv]

James Laurent lewlllllll

[@Jashpants]

ikr. I feel so sorry for the victims of that shooting.

[@tshimomogudi51]

what happened?

[@smokeylebear1062]

t m what happened ? :|

[@rahul-qm9fi]

What happened?

[@EwaSara]

Pharrell's reaction is priceless LOL. Not sure if he is trying not to cry, not to dance or not to say 'wtf this is amazing'

[@stellashepherd844]

Ewa Sara All three I think, if he’s anything like me.

[@tonybenlozz2907]

His face is like "i got a diamond right next to me, and nobody knows yet hehehe"

[@arcisvar4863]

@Karen Sanders did he shit in your mouth ?....cause. thats what you're spitting out right now.

[@QWUOP]

Karen Sanders 😂😂dead af💀

[@matiaslema1163]

@@arcisvar4863 who hurt you dude

[@arcisvar4863]

@@matiaslema1163 haha I'm fine

[@1MarkKeller]

@@arcisvar4863 Nah, you said the right thing.

[@archetypesmith9435]

When you listen to music like this , it’s like your listening to that persons heart. What a beautifully expressive piece of music.

[@milandepauw4579]

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[@ajuicycatsteak]

Subjective. Feels like all the other pop songs that play on the radio. Not very emotional either.

[@Nkiism]

You can tell she can't help but be caught up in it. It's definitely connected to a deep part of her.

[@archetypesmith9435]

@@ajuicycatsteak perhaps your not emotional.

[@ajuicycatsteak]

@@archetypesmith9435 perhaps no. It's fuckin pop lmao

[@maleekdasneek]

she created a sound that is now rampant in 2020.. s/o to Maggie Rogers.. shes a innovator

[@Finn959]

maleek da sneek and what does she have to show for it?

[@jordanpeakofficial]

She didn’t really create this sound, its been floating around the last 10 years here in the uk most definitely and im sure the rest of the world too. melancholic with a slight sprinkle of hope, stripped back uptempo pop songs that also fit to the background music for advertising. Whats great is that its an original song though and not a cover, we get a lot of this sound but cover versions of older tracks here in the uk

[@nonamesinenomine]

She created this style? Because I've heard it a million times by now it's become so generic

[@ariesaustin7529]

She didn't create anything

[@Brazenglory]

nah, bon iver did it way before she did and they might not even be the first ones either

[@meowmix6401]

That chorus is a shot of endorphins straight to the brain

[@Iamahumanehuman]

I love music man

[@ChiefVizier]

me too man

[@Muzeishen]

Great way to describe it.

[@lpacolli]

Love the description. You are totally correct. Especially for me its like 5 different colors dancing at the same time. Very beautiful.

[@miamihawk6]

Same. Felt like an IV of mint

[@garhadley1]

This is so pure. You can tell how much his opinion means to her. She's literally so vulnerable in front of him and you can sense her anxiety. How she nervously looks at his expressions for a clue of what he's thinking. And then to be validated by one of the greats himself. Beautiful to watch.

[@languageofmovement]

The different stages of Pharrell's reactions as seen through my eyes: 0:04 - Inquisitive and Interested Pharrell 0:12 - Attentive Pharrell 0:23 - Very Intrigued Pharrell 0:35 - Approving Pharrell 0:41 - Vibing, with a dash of disbelief Pharrell 0:50 - Inquisitive and Attentive returns Pharrell (song dissection really begins) 0:57 - Excited Pharrell 1:01 - Another dose of "are you kidding me?" Pharrell 1:08 - Pharrell thinking, " Whoa! What on Earth have you gotten me into?" to whoever else is in the room. 1:18 - Another "are you kidding me?" face + Bounce Section #1 1:30 - Coy Recognition by Pharrell 1:37 - Happy Pharrell get's comfortable for the 2nd Verse 1:43 - Bounce Section #2 1:50 - Shocked Pharrell 1:56 - Pharrell literally can't take it anymore and say, "Crazy!" 2:06 - Uncomfortable Pharrell 2:12 - Pharrell starts to look deeper into the song...(This is my favorite part because you can see his eyes start to scan differently) 2:18 - Bounce Section #3 2:20 - Shakes his head...can't find anything wrong 2:27 - Pharrell thinks, "Yup, this jams!" ... Bounce Section #4 2:36 - Bounce continues w/ more analyzing 2:56 - Vibing ensues... 3:11 - Pharrell exhales in total disbelief 3:15 - Bamboozled Pharrell 3:18 - Shocked Pharrell 3:20 to the end - Praise Rains Down from Pharrell Hahaha. I enjoyed this song so much. Maggie is an amazing artist and to watch Pharrell's reactions while hearing her track for the first time was priceless. Knowing what he has done in the music industry, it's fun to watch a real reaction from someone like him. I'm simply hoping to spread a little more joy with my video dissection, and feel free to add you own interpretations of his reactions!

[@therealdude1]

Nice break down. I also love watching Pharrell’s mannerisms evolve.

[@JoelLustre]

Nice! Can you do the same break down for Maggie? :)

[@languageofmovement]

@@JoelLustre I’ll get to work! 👍

[@Steve-li1ru]

What Pharrell said, you can see Maggie's breath taken away at the end at least twice.

[@murphymagic]

You need to get out more

[@michaelamarymor2255]

This has gotta be one of the coolest videos ever to watch in hindsight, it only gets better with time

[@Coveskipper]

I’ve revisited it a bunch of times. Seeing the emergence of the beauty and groove of the tune and hearing her vocals really blew me away, and Pharrell was right there, too. And I can listen to the song over and over and it still hits me every time. You can see how she’s wrapped up and grooving with it like she’s still right inside.

[@sadvelvetgirl]

I watch this video often. I love it so much, it’s just such an incredible and sweet feeling.

[@sidneyjacques.]

imagine pharrell williams listening to your music. *then imagine him really liking it.

[@lekso31]

Loving it*

[@chrissamory8946]

He’s also thinking of what he’d do to the song, like he wants to produce her. Just dope

[@MyFriendlyPup]

he is chosen, not talented. he gained nothing on his own.. he did evil and was handed success.. a fool of babylon, do not be impressed.. lmao

[@JG-kk1mr]

@@MyFriendlyPup put down the crack pipe my guy

[@porquop9461]

MyFriendlyPup whatchu smokin my guy

[@ilovemytribe]

I remember when I first saw this NYU Masterclass, I knew she was gonna make it. Three years later I'm walking into Whole Foods and this song comes on...

[@ilovemytribe]

@Tricks Are for pimps Not sure exactly. Something probably dealing with audio engineering, music, etc. If you look her up online it's probably in a bio somewhere...

[@ninathelawyer]

Tricks Are for pimps that’s what this video is from - her project at NYU & the professor brought Pharrell in to offer feedback ... there’s a longer version of the video

[@PureReggae]

@Tricks Are for pimps She majored in music engineering & production and English

[@Victor_ailey]

When he says “you have to be willing to seek” and she says “yeah” so quickly. Like she knew exactly what he meant. What a special moment for us to be able to witness. Two artists of different genres truly connecting and watching Maggie receive such recognition 🥰 ugh. Wow. I love this

[@jenny-bu4le]

“you and i theres air in between”, “cut my hair so i could rock back and forth without thinking of you”, “walked off an old me” … so many unforgettable and precio lyrics in this precious

[@sdemosi]

It's a great track and the lyrics are intense for someone so young. But I think what really made Pharrell take not was the intuitive way she built up the vocal layers from the beat. They're choral and percussive at the same time, without sounding derivative. An intuitive understanding of something complex is a sign of genius and Pharrell knows that. She's also really into it because she's remembering the effect she was trying to create. If you've evwr been involved in music production you will have had that feeling. It's not preening or showing off. It's being caught up in the flow of remembering making the thing that appealed to you, and the reason it appealed is the emotional response it generated.

[@jenniferparker4326]

You can tell she's so nervous and is just holding onto every word that Williams is saying. She doesn't even realize in that moment how amazing the song is or how beautiful her art can be.

[@MIent1313]

I'd straight up cry if PHARRELL said he's never heard anyone like me. I think that's the greatest compliment a musician can receive

[@cougar2002law]

He’s blown away to the point he looks like he’s trying not to cry. And that is a huge compliment. Music the moves your soul is everything. She has a lot of attributes that add dimension to her raw sound. I instantly loved her. I am in awe that as young as she is she sounds like an old soul. She writes and composes from her heart and that’s what all the greats brought to their music. I love this. I’m proud of her and would love to tell her so. Well done, well done indeed ❤️! Never stop…

[@SamMaki]

Pharrell still looking 20 90 years later

[@fbskier20]

Black dont crack!

[@chrisclose4879]

😭🤣

[@91clarie]

Vampire confirmed ^^

[@lucysyd2159]

91clarie Hahahaha

[@zigfield723]

Her song was light years ahead of her peers from her class. Not even close.

[@tm_kh]

for real, Billie Eilish vibes before Billie broke onto the scene

[@felipearaujodominici3057]

@@tm_kh big difference being that her music is actually good, unlike Billie

[@octave38]

@@felipearaujodominici3057 Billie makes great and original music. Stop hating things just because it is pop / popular in general

[@hearmenow909]

@@felipearaujodominici3057 Don't be daft. When the party's over and Everything I wanted are class, as are many other Billie Eilish Songs. No time to dies is also a masterpiece.

[@Spamual2]

@@octave38 stop blowing up someone with a basic, generic “edgy” sound. Billie didn’t make her way, she was given her life on a silver plate, her mom had a foothold in the industry. Maggie wasn’t known before this, it’s pure and she worked hard and was just an everyday person. You’re clearly just a trend rider. Shut up

[@chrisvazquez7138]

I come back to this video every few weeks and get chills every single time. I love everything about this.

[@lmj7638]

Chris Vazquez yes! Chills every time:)

[@TheControl124]

Same

[@ArkianBeats]

same

[@Coveskipper]

Yup

[@Melissairv]

Me too lol literally once a week. Never ever gets old

[@ranibatra4664]

I love how proud and content she looks while listening to her song. I’m sure she’s nervous but she knows she’s taking her best shot. It’s beautiful.

[@TheSvmurai]

I like to think that this song *REALLY* played with his synesthesia.

[@celinedijion5287]

he mentions in the full vid that the colors were wild or something along those lines. They both are synesthetic as well

[@symesk]

It plays well with mine!

[@94rig40]

I have chromesthesia too! This song is gorgeous

[@alejandromarmolejo13]

I think about light blue and pink with this song

[@ceecee328]

Yes!!!

[@bradleyatom]

Pharrell was looking off screen at the professor throughout the song like "Yo, do you even realize what is here right now?"

[@burlykim132]

And the prof is like duh, that’s why she’s here with you...I set it up.

[@o.j.79]

Pharell hated her tunes lmao, he even said it was all trash in a podcast. People believe anything on the Internet, he said he’d previewed the other beats and they were all awful and he picked her cos she looked like she needed a confidence boost. Lmao 😂

[@JazzManMilan]

@@o.j.79 What podcast was this on?

[@zcdarktide]

@@o.j.79 What are you talking about?

[@bradleyatom]

@@o.j.79 I've googled a bunch of different keywords but never found the podcast? What's it called? I legit feel like this is cap. I'm a huge fan of Pharrell's and listened to A TON of his interviews and he really doesn't seem like a person who would say something like that.

[@songbird6414]

I love her so much. You can tell she’s so in touch with the music. She disappears almost as soon as it starts, even when she’s being judged. She really takes it into herself and feels it, and I love it. It’s what music should be.

[@Matt-by3yd]

Ok lol

[@honeybunchesofoats00]

@@Matt-by3yd go away

[@songbird6414]

@WorldFlex what do you like to listen to instead?

[@claytonmiddleton5997]

Watching Pharrell realize he is seated beside a star is fascinating to observe. Song starts, he's like - okay. Here we go. Chorus hits and he has a holy shit moment. Rogers keeps looking for his reactions. In a very innocent yet somehow confident manner. Pharrell realizes during the nuanced melodies that he is hearing a hit. Pharrell squirms knowing he is being overtaken by a unique artistry he hasn't come across before. Magical!

[@ergosumadrieyl2927]

For 4 minutes I could not tell if he was disgusted or in awe.

[@CWJ0725]

Ergo Sum Adrieyl He was disgustingly in awe

[@couchpotato2128]

The "nasty" face is usually a good sign

[@Shounak2411]

Same...i was like, does he like it or what!?!

[@christopherwoods9830]

How could anyone think that was bad

[@pizzaiq]

To me his facial expressions were pretty clear...

[@SoonAsYouCan]

It’s amazing to me that we got to see an artist be discovered.

[@thestrangemanreturns]

lol clown

[@BaronClam]

It doesn't matter what genre of music you like. If you love music, you know exactly how he is feeling. We've all been moved in one way or the other. Music really is a universal language

[@portapotty69]

Not really. You'd probably hate all of the music I listen to, just as much as I hate this.

[@user-qu7rg2eb7o]

Joe imagine crying this much over a sound you don’t like

[@briansiemers9462]

I'm a 49 yr old metal head and just discovered this video and can't get enough of it. Absolutely pure talent.

[@216marketing9]

Same here.

[@evsnax5406]

4 years later and she has 4 million monthly listeners on spotify, very cool

[@lambchop3916]

Damn it hurts having to watch someone do that. Even when I make my friends listen to a song that I like, the painful silence is sometimes too much.

[@user-mv5tm8eu5z]

I think that silence is called listening

[@lambchop3916]

H obviously, but when you dint know what the person person is thinking, it can be awkward.

[@matthew5200]

@@lambchop3916 completely get you the fact she's able to head bop is amazing in itself

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

that’s why I love it so much when she starts getting into it, its like she lets go of the insecurity and she knows she loves it no matter what the other person thinks. she’s such a role model

[@Meme_Rey]

The greatest part about this is her humbleness. Being ready for critique and so shocked that there was only positive!

[@user-ox5kh3fy8g]

Why is that the greatest part?

[@zimrulezlotrrocz]

This gives me chills. This is what every budding artists wants from their idols.

[@CHarr1991]

Yes.

[@nhgiftbaskets]

This was recorded as part of a masterclass at NYU. She was nervous for a reason. This industry is really difficult to get into. They don't know who will be listening to the music, or if they will even be chosen. This was a huge opportunity and moment for her. She had one song and it was chosen for the class. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPNlJtobd1napo

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

That emotion is so thick you can cut it.

[@lerp5555]

You need to cut it

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

When the beat drops ...Pharrell fell off the earth.

[@Jon-hb7om]

What beat? This song litterally sounds like a white noise machine

[@percocetthirty]

@@Jon-hb7om you dont listen to much music do you

[@Jon-hb7om]

@@percocetthirty this song is trash

[@mr_selfdestrukt]

@@Jon-hb7om I generally don't listen to this type of music, but it's well composed and she has a great voice. Would love to hear what you listen to, unless you're just trolling for boredom's sake.

[@okcomputer1982]

@@Jon-hb7om Dude if you couldn't detect when the bass dropped in that you might want to check if you lost your hearing.

[@KiatHuang]

Still the most original and stylish piece of music from a student I've ever heard. So cool that Pharrell felt it so quickly and was drawn in as the music and production kept building...

[@MilesChronicles]

I'm obsessed

[@munchkintablet]

AMANDA!!!!

[@cyberzodiac174]

I NEED OXYGEN I CANT BELIEVE UR OBSESSED TOO

[@roundmemes6033]

dad. slay.

[@lewisfaraday469]

YASSS

[@michaelmoore4413]

MilesChronicles God why isn't she known globally? (I don't watch tv or pay attention to celebs, so she might of made it by now. U of Wisconsin milwaukee radio turned me on to her).

[@ckwong03]

My favorite part...her trying so hard not to smile once she realizes he is liking it.

[@reckersworld9351]

This video should just be titled "What it looks like when a teacher is proud of his student."

[@khalidabdullah939]

She was enjoying her song without having to look for Pharrell shows how confident she is.

[@Daniel-ox1sb]

She looked nervous as hell haha, I think getting into the music was a way to stop thinking too much.

[@drocktheartist1564]

Shes better live than him

[@Kgermaine]

I like the double take and chuckle once she notices him tearing up.

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

1:32

[@tammyco3225]

Love love love his expressions!@@@@

[@LauraStar127]

... he didn't tear up?

[@LockSteady]

@@LauraStar127 I don't see it. Someone help me see what they're seeing

[@CarlosGarcia-yg9je]

He's thinking, "What am I doing here? She don't need me. She's on FIRE!"

[@InsideUCLA71]

I love the absolute moment when game recognizes game. At the 19 second mark, Pharell's entire demeanor changes. Look at his face, his eyebrows raise. What a moment that must have been for her.

[@SaeleeSaan]

Yeah. He knew right off the bat.

[@CrazyMaori24]

Her vulnerability and nervousness in the beginning was cute, but once Farrell spoke his truth and admiration for her music her surprise was glowing and vibrant 👏👏👏👏

[@JayaJTV]

I love how at the start you see him react to every layer and new piece of the song and he just becomes more and more floored.

[@soulserenade.kcn1992]

Yes I love this too!!!

[@toeygerrard5719]

I just wanna hug her so bad. The way she looks at Pharrell like she's willing to absorb every word he says is just adorable. God, I love her so much.

[@sarahwilson976]

I prefer watching this over the music video!

[@e-linamarie]

it’s awesome that she was able to make this so young, and even more so that she didn’t just drop out and start touring when this blew up. she kept going through college so she could really hone her craft and not get sidetracked

[@rudetc]

1:18 - Looking at his dude with the "Draw up the contract" eyes

[@marvinrosenkranz6057]

dude, you almost made me spat my coffee :D good one

[@bananabrunch]

i bet all her other classmates were like 👁👄👁

[@deborahv.3402]

Imagine going after her

[@mchan2141]

I was like👁👄👁

[@nathanielhart5267]

This is what it looks like when a veteran artist realizes and sees real talent in an otherwise total stranger.

[@forrest8507]

The creative process of an artist is one of the most beautiful gifts God blessed people with. To start with a blank sheet of paper and turn it into a song that influences our culture or lets us cherish moments that we will remember for the rest of our lives, good or bad, it's so amazing. Praise the Lord 🙏

[@LibbyScottDrums]

ICONIC. Look where she is now, her journey is ridiculously unpredictable.

[@wilsybhoy]

Libby Scott where is she now ? I remember seeing this when it first came out.

[@LibbyScottDrums]

@@wilsybhoy well she just finished a tour over here in Australia playing to sold out venues and I think she just did 2 nights at Radio City Music Hall in NYC!! huge.

[@wilsybhoy]

Libby Scott 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SaeleeSaan]

wilsybhoy nom for grammy

[@Afternoonsun-c9y]

Yeah but she's only critically acclaimed.

[@ffflustered9qr]

I've never seen anyone so subtly yet so clearly display pure, utter, complete "DO YOU SEE THIS S**T RIGHT NOW??" the way Pharrell does while listening to her song.

[@Kineofitnessuk]

Pharrell actually looks really moved by the song ,amazing

[@BarbieCherry]

I LOVE watching Pharrell in this video so much. His face is screaming like "OH THIS IS SO UNBELIEVABLY GOOOOD" 🥺🥺🥺

[@janekifer5814]

This so deeply touches my soul. I heard Maggie's amazing song one evening on the radio, instantly shazamed it and when I recently googled her I found this video. How they subtly regard each other is so beautiful in and of itself. This is truly the magic of life's foundation. Thank you both for making music.

[@chadhardy35]

well spoken

[@lerp5555]

Shazame

[@we1330]

Agreed fully.

[@unknowablerootvegetable]

I dunno what everyone is saying, he looks completely blown away from 10 seconds into the song lol what a moment to capture on film!

[@_conchobhar_]

i remember seeing this video when it came out as maggie rogers was just coming into the spotlight. out of everyone, pharrell only moved his head to maggie.

[@mikefabbrini4233]

Maggie is as authentic of a artist as it gets you can see every emotion in her and can tell that she lives for making music as art

[@badmankc713]

Can you imagine her feeling as that legend next to her is shocked and in awe of her talent and creativity?? Amazing man.

[@coop3814]

When Pharrell Williams compares you in various ways to Wu-Tang Clan and Stevie Wonder, you know you're a talented musician

[@motoholyness8795]

Can't believe I've never heard this song until now. It's lit!

[@FAYMprod]

the finished song and vid are even better check it out

[@radityanara4564]

@@FAYMprod what’s her song name? I can’t find it on the comments

[@BABERZZZ619]

Where/what is this clip from? Haven’t seen this before or heard of this chick.

[@aisyahrabbaanii5968]

@@BABERZZZ619 it's from this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHYaJ-Orpyjesk

[@ac-ui6gr]

I really live Maggie Rogers and the fact that after seeing things years later I saw her perform with an Eritrean singer in stage and she helped bring awareness to what’s happening in Eritrea..... thanks sister

[@LittleAfrikkana]

Wow, I like her even more now! This is my first time hearing of her

[@GracieTheFashionista]

his immediate reaction was similar to mine,, stunned at such unique talent (even if he's trying to mask it)

[@tonystyles4040]

HES SO FUNNY BECAUSE I COULDNT TELL IF HE GENIUNELY LIKED IT OR WAS ROASTING NG HER IN HIS HEAD AHAHAHA. Anyways that song was great!

[@Coveskipper]

Oh he was definitely blown away after the first few bars.

[@ShadikTV]

He was in a state of damn, if i could add to the drums, or if i could put this hear. One part of him was just a listener but the other side was thinking production. It was new to him to feel so it was like new food.

[@s3m4jno5w4d]

Nah, you could tell insta. The way he looked over at her at first, then saw that she was watching then played it cool? There was awe in that first glance

[@ShadikTV]

@@s3m4jno5w4d Yea, i mean if you hear something fresh and different. You want to look over to see how marketable they are and what they look like when the have a deep passion for something.

[@owenhunt]

Paw haw haw!!! His mind intellectually admired the music, but his body was vibing agianst the rythm. Equitorial genes and fjord folk music don't mix.

[@alexisrusso9906]

Who’s also watched this a million times?! Can’t get over the reaction. Honestly love this girls music and authenticity.

[@Headloser]

Love how he trying to hold back his tears realized how good she is right off on her sample music.

[@mundaneamazing]

I've watched this clip an unreasonable amount of times.. There is nothing that gives more joy in my heart than seeing a really talented person be recognized by another really talented person. 😭

[@skmorr0]

I’ve also watched this one so many times and love that this moment is so unexpected for both of them. Maggie took Pharrell on a journey that he didn’t see coming and I love watching his face as the song progresses. Such a great moment.