Producer Reacts to The Weeknd - Super Bowl Performance

[@zlowhzjskxnbf6543]

The best thing on his performance is the fact that he smiles the whole time.

[@melmel4712]

I loved that, too. He was having fun. Plus his smile is gorgeous 🤩

[@angelesguevara6965]

He feels what he is singing and i love that. He was so happy ❤️

[@anneke06]

It's his first concert since heartless was released, I think.

[@mansiege9234]

No more cut n bruises 😅 also handsome squidward haha

[@karthik140]

Hole😂

[@andreacamara9]

HE DESERVES A DAMN GRAMMY NOMINATION AND WIN ONE, PERIOD.

[@WeebishGamers]

How? This was ass

[@mollehaor2136]

@@WeebishGamers no❤

[@danielgomez1703]

The grammys are sh*t

[@ateliermugler]

@@WeebishGamers what was bad about it?

[@ateliermugler]

@@WeebishGamers also if it was so bad why would you be watching reviews and reactions.

[@skyelizsam]

That transition from House of Balloons to Blinding Lights is my absolute favorite

[@Alejandro_2003]

I hate how everyone was hating on the performance without knowing the story behind it. Great Reaction btw🔥

[@blank1387]

For fuck sake, stop saying 'everyone hate', no, that is just small group of haters which is normal for huge event like this. Go to original video, it almost have milion likes and barely 40k dislikes. People generally like it and enjoyed it. Problem is that you talk so much about that small group of haters, fuck them

[@francescocroce1492]

can you explain me the story behind please?

[@troll1801]

@@francescocroce1492 The Weeknd spent millions of his own money and had very limited time to organize the performance so he couldn't do many of the things he would've done if he had a bigger budget and more time to prepare

[@francescocroce1492]

@@troll1801 wow thank you! I heard that playing at the super bowl was his biggest dream wasn't it?

[@troll1801]

@@francescocroce1492 I think so :)

[@readingobsessedRAH]

I never realized how many hits he had. Dang

[@Priya-ch6fx]

He has WAY more

[@arnaud9080]

he has so much more tho. Ppl just know the song but not the artist, thats why

[@hijinx1285]

It’s funny because that’s not even half of them

[@kiwikiwi2483]

Swear to god it's such a weird phenomenon in modern times. The only songs I know he made were Starboy, Can't feel my face and then of course, Blinding Lights. The rest of them, I knew but I don't know HE made the songs. Lots of songs that I heard from Billie Ellish but didn't know who it was from at first

[@jadennbarnn9346]

@@kiwikiwi2483 you've heard The Hills. The song that gave him fame you just one throw it was him

[@JJW1028]

This is my favorite this reaction. Finally someone who knows what they are talking about and appreciates creativity, uniqueness, and actually knows about about music. I loved this performance. I did not expect him to bring out a whole ensemble, the opening just blew me away. Everything was even better than i expected. Some ppl don’t like this performance because it’s different but I absolutely loved it. His vocals were on point. Not to mention that his jacket is 40 lbs because it’s made out of real rubies.

[@sleeppparalysis]

you should check out jon denton’s reaction too!

[@JJW1028]

@@sleeppparalysis I did :) I love watching his reactions.

[@kskess]

This during Pandemic!!!

[@nilaykale9537]

People be like : Why aren't there costume changes and all and ignoring the fact that he had a " 40 POUND JACKET "on all the time

[@joonathanmarin]

nobody cares about it, we wanted to see more creativity, it was very boring

[@massimocretu8868]

alexander exactly... for me it felt more like a regular tour concert more than a half time show... he should’ve had more diversity like other artists for instance. He has two songs with Ariana grande she could’ve been a guest artist... even dua lipa they both ruled the 70-80s sound last year

[@that_dude_t3775]

@@joonathanmarin you must not be a true xo fan cause it was very creative and had lots of easter eggs for the fans

[@fredbong]

@@massimocretu8868 if we’re being honest the halftime show is like a concert just millions of people watch it because of the super bowl

[@massimocretu8868]

Freddy XO right!!! And of course, but a lot of people enjoy experiencing that wow factor in halftime shows, doesn’t mean there has to be I guess. The Weeknd was going for a story connected to his album, but the thing is not everyone heard his album so many were just confused and underwhelmed

[@mauriciots6836]

The Blinding Lights part was amazing. Like how all the dance were on point all the time

[@Gabe_M]

We worked through a bunch of changes to get it to look like that. I didn't choreograph it or anything, I was just one of the many bandaged dancers, but I'm glad people loved that part. It was fun to be a part of

[@Aubrey-0n-pawz]

I really liked that part too!!1 I think its also pretty awesome!!

[@mauriciots6836]

@@Gabe_M Congratulations!! All of you did an amazing job 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@Gabe_M]

@@mauriciots6836 Thank you!

[@fatimaa1610]

@@Gabe_M you guys did an amazing job!! so proud :)

[@goIdengrahams]

The choir had such a good impact. You could hear them during every song.

[@justinpena4373]

The dopest part of the whole performance that the dancers at the end got to dance however they wanted too lol

[@mentlinc]

I like that

[@24Specialperson]

No they couldn't do anything they wanted to. Every single move they did was planned and rehearsed over and over again so they would all be perfectly synchronized. I sat in the stands and watched them rehearse And rehearse until they got it perfectly right.

[@malina4621]

let's be honest, we were all waiting for this

[@maran363]

Yah lol, I’m here just to see if he used auto tune or not 😝

[@sufia_z]

yes lmfao

[@theweeknd2725]

@@maran363 completely pure voice, weeknd aint travis scott shit

[@zaydelkoubra5579]

true af

[@monidiaz4334]

@@maran363 def pure voice , you can really hear his vocals

[@kamikaze1453]

Imagine the feeling at the end of blinding lights, basking in what he accomplished, everything that happened and where he is

[@HZS1]

His smile tells it all in the end :)

[@Jenn_Bran]

I genuinely enjoyed watching his performance! Loved the story, the transitions between the songs, the orchestra etc etc...Abel did a very good job! 😍 It's saddening that it got unnecessary hate just cuz it wasn't a "typical" halftime show this year.

[@Ahahabih416]

Not only that but he had no audience, he used his own money because no sponsor from Pepsi and people still hating

[@vinceho500]

he's probably the first to do a halftime show in a pandemic... big props to abel

[@bernardaaaaaaaa]

Exactly, I loved the performance!

[@richierich7229]

@@Ahahabih416 There was actually an audience.

[@MissMusicForYou]

@@richierich7229 They mean on the field, usually there's an audience on the field as well.

[@cachetburton9229]

He killed it he gave us that concert feel that we been missing out bc of quarantine and his voice sounded great live

[@olivia5594]

I about fell over when I heard "Happy House"...never in a million years would I have expected to hear Siouxsie and the Banshees during the Super Bowl. Made my black goth heart so happy.

[@iBeMuseFan]

He has a whole song based around that sample. It's called House of Balloons! 😊

[@olivia5594]

@@iBeMuseFan Sorry to say I wasn't familiar with the song, but you can bet I went and listened to it several times! Kinda catchy, but don't tell my goth buds, I already have to explain my love for Harry. I'm an old bat and not supposed to like anything past 1989!

[@talincatalan7547]

@@olivia5594 not very goth or grudge if you cant like what you like unapologetically...is it?

[@lydiavalentino]

@@olivia5594 I feel like early Weeknd, especially the whole House of Balloons tape, might be fair game. "Wicked Games" would be my recommendation of choice.

[@kskess]

I remember Christine so I know...

[@moonlightbae_]

His mic was really quiet but he was definitely singing live and it was really good😂

[@techbook889]

You have to hear it really loudly with a good system! Dan, it sounds really good!

[@MubinNoor]

The Weekend deserved better man. He wasn't even paid for this. 😑

[@eleazarmando]

no one is ever paid for the superbowl (probs except beyonce & jay-z) but they always put on a SHOW so i don't agree.

[@noobmashter6989]

@@eleazarmando no one also pays for doing a show. Weeknd spent 7 Ms

[@alfabutt1]

Technically he has been paid as there was an article after the show that a few of his records have had a massive increase in sales like over 200% I think lol.

[@MubinNoor]

@@alfabutt1 But he spent 7 million of his own money.

[@LUCIFER-gl8ef]

@@alfabutt1 its actually 385% percent i guess.

[@nyaverie6196]

Not a single for soul: No one: LITERALLY no one: Blake: *Vibing to the songs*

[@katisha1250]

Dude, at 16:49 hahahahah Blake is legit my last brain cell during a maths exam

[@davidtran8647]

Wtf she literally said that nobody’s vibing to his songs

[@dedios03]

people still comment in this format?😭

[@nyaverie6196]

@@dedios03 u new here?

[@futboleranica]

finally an opinion from a professional. Incredible that some people without having a minimum knowledge of what a creative concept is dare to criticize only for such silly things as: why am I wearing the same shirt? The artist dared to do something different and in addition to putting money out of his pocket, he did a great job putting on this show in the middle of the restrictions of a pandemic. A challenge for anyone.

[@MonaWilde]

He is just plain Fukn Amazing , wow .

[@comicthrill]

i saw more than 1 tweet about weeknd having lip synced. even with the sound mixing having been botched, obviously it's only prerecorded background vocals supporting his crazy good live singing. twitter can be such a dumpster fire sometimes

[@uhhrodney]

I need to find someone that gets hyped over that HOB to Blinding Lights transition it's just beautiful!

[@indianstarboy]

It not amazing it's just out of the world

[@ethanghoura5551]

From the design of his sets to the details in imagery/ lighting and the choice to continue this album narrative. This was by far the most technologically profound feat at a super bowl if you pay close attention. It’s a damn shame a lot of people don’t appreciate these things. Also, the music itself should be the spectacle, anything extra should be to enhance the experience in a visually formative way, otherwise it’s a distraction from the most important factor, the music itself.

[@MonaWilde]

Clap Clap , that's me giving a round of applause for that answer Dude , yesssss yessss lol.

[@kailynstewart1455]

This performance was legendary

[@Rezzz10]

I would love to see a collab of weeknd and bruno mars😌

[@richierich7229]

At this point, I will settle for anything from Bruno Mars. I feel like I haven't heard from Bruno in years. 😔

[@samlund8543]

@@richierich7229 Well...

[@EmpteeBluffs]

Bruno and abel yes pleaseee

[@indhu8764]

Exactlyy

[@SaidNoOne11]

My mom doesn’t even like pop music, and isn’t interested in this sort of stuff so I was expecting her to not like it, but she actually liked the show, better than half she’s seen perform at the Super Bowl.

[@Kel04]

Sameee

[@williamhenryharrison778]

It was more of RnB

[@nightcore9973]

William Henry Harrison eh RnB pop. His music is becoming more pop tbh

[@elisaxgrace1950]

my mum was the exact same! i told her some of his backstory too and she cried during the end of the performance when i showed it her

[@renatoespinozabarbaran1550]

Why no one is talking about his haircut? He looks so handsome ☝️

[@OneYulaw]

Because his hair has been cut for half of a decade now..lol It's not new.

[@angelkouari]

I think he was talking about blake, not the weeknd

[@renatoespinozabarbaran1550]

@@angelkouari Yeah, about Blake, not The Weekend hahaha

[@malharlagwankar2233]

Cuz this is a producer reacting to the weeknd's halftime show

[@JapandaaaTV]

So many people had negative reactions to his performance, but I thought it was outstanding ! He's also one of my favorite performers. I never grow tired of hearing/watching him. Great reaction by you ! You gained a supporter !

[@chinmayeep8900]

That wink just sold everyone😉

[@marlenech246]

Let’s make himmmm get 1 million subs ! He deserves

[@luisabeato3946]

The way that I was waiting for you to notice the transition from house of balloons to blinding lilghts and you noticed it right away!! It´s like i can tell when you will like something already

[@soraiadias6425]

alternative title: blake falling for the weeknd for 20 minutes straight

[@weasel4041]

I get what you’re saying on starboy, the “look what you done, Look what you done, LOOK WHAT YOUUU DOOOOONEEEEE” 4:22

[@shloka307]

7:12 you shoud do a video breaking down artists' greatist hits! the weeknd, taylor swift, whatever you like

[@taco4955]

I second this!

[@caylabarbara6450]

watching his superbowl performance made me rekindle my love for his music🖤

[@sahilll8021]

NO ONE: ME: I MISS UR LONG HAIR MAN 😩💙

[@maran363]

I knowww 😭😭😭 he looks fire both way doe

[@youremomshoe8562]

Sameeee

[@mckennaduncan6779]

blake falling in love with abel for 20 minutes straight

[@Aubrey-0n-pawz]

I really liked this halftime show by The Weeknd!! I thought it was really great!! Thank you for your review/reaction..someone who really knows music and creativity!! the Weeknd has so many awesome songs!!!

[@sayurilopes9973]

Best HALFTIME SHOW ever, in my opinion.

[@cainthings]

Only losing to MJ.

[@onlyGhostboy]

@@cainthings and Prince

[@nightcore9973]

Have you ever seen Prince? His will forever be the best ask anyone

[@Ms-cz8fr]

Have you seen Lady Gaga's performance? I think they both did amazing.

[@Pookie2112]

prince

[@dove.9833]

He paced himself flawlessly 😳✨

[@lifewithtodd7870]

Please do the top ten super bowl performances from last ten years! That would be amazing. I know I would love it.

[@cs-cl9qs]

The top ten from the last ten years huh 😂

[@SuryanshKumar-go3xg]

Oh my your hair looks gooood 😀😀

[@bebaios]

Agree

[@nataliabielawska3252]

Dear Blake, Don't shave your head! Love, Nat❤

[@maran363]

Of he does, brad mondo has to do it, then dye it red

[@nataliabielawska3252]

@@maran363 better yet, neon green

[@daniatovar5951]

My favorite Half Time.🥺❤️❤️ 10/10

[@aswefalldown]

Blake is everyone of us while watching this performance: genuinely happy.

[@fee9284]

only 10 years into the music indsutry and he already has so much hits.............this perf is crazy and so different, it's his style and i think those who didnt like it just don't really know who Abel is as an artist. As a fan since trilogy, it's exactly what i expected from him and now i can't wait to finally see him LIVE.

[@nilofarmalik4118]

1:20 WE WANT IT

[@toxic_kitten1015]

oh xo🖤 So proud of him and how far he's gotten 🥺🖤

[@littleraygaming]

i feel sorry for him , in every super bowl u see people jumping and running and the crowd is smiling, laughing and all that, his performing during corona days was HARD because of Distancing and limits, people are away from each other they cant feel the artist like they always do in every super bowl , great show bro you did a crazy job.

[@yanivsommer8495]

I can't handle the stress I've been going through every time Blake reached out to the keyboard passing by that zebra glass

[@lizbethdiaz5688]

omg yesss PLEASE REACT TO THE WEEKND ALBUMS!! START WITH HIS TRILOGY ALBUM

[@musicalproton4452]

Thank you for this! ❤️ No other review has made me this happy. Super delighted.

[@katrinafairbrass4884]

can you maybe react to Ruel? He’s a singer/songwriter from Australia and I have a feeling you’ll like his work! :)

[@maran363]

Fellow Ruel lover! The BLRE ep is where it’s at 😻😻

[@kendall9485]

Yess

[@annev5828]

Yessss

[@mollehaor2136]

Omg I love him

[@kendall9485]

@@mollehaor2136 same

[@OneYulaw]

I wanted his commentary on the background of this performance and the energy displayed by the background orchestra and violinist. We already know that the Weeknd is a great artist but wanted more of a reaction the entire ensemble because that's what made this half time show as great as it was.

[@indianstarboy]

He got to do Superbowl in the toughest times in the saviour COVID but he rocked the stage with his solo performance

[@Rezzz10]

I am still so god damn mad at grammy bruh this guy deserved a grammy rom for sure

[@kieffkipkeep]

Grammy does not deserve The Weeknd, he's too good

[@TheYasminflores]

grammy needs the weeknd now

[@marc97dm]

It's so awesome to see somebody react the same way I did to this amazing performance! Great video!

[@bananaben1222]

Loved the choir vocals through out. It ties the whole thing

[@shaunap.7949]

Nobody around me (real life and social media, live in TN) was just as stoked about the show with the details and showmanship like we were. TY!

[@gemmapaglinawan]

proud to be Canadian featuring at the Super bowl . Great collaboration with sequence of light and music , Simple but exotic as in my opinion

[@melissaminaerden5337]

You have to react to mileys performance as well!!! Her vocals were incredible and she performed with joan jett and billy idol!!

[@Cymbeline-q9n]

when this man winked, my sister fell out of her chair and I screamed… he’s too powerful for this world you must give him to me to handle 🥴😭🤚🏻

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

I'm just in love with the irony of playing a Siouxsie and the Banshees song at the Super Bowl.

[@isabelaoliveira6660]

The smile on his face☺️♥️

[@zippymk13]

I loved the performance, the link into blinding lights was awesome, I bet the dancers enjoyed doing this as well.

[@melissadominguez8237]

Imagine putting one of your firsts tracks ever, in your performance at the Super Bowl, like wow I´m so proud of Abel.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

i think i got a whole new love for this by watching your reactions to it all

[@irenemanuel8158]

The Weekend was awesome! He had fun and I love all his songs💙💖❤️

[@narendhiranv1096]

OMG YOUR NEW HAIRSTYLE IS PER-FECTTTT

[@ScaredyCat033]

The first thing I noticed was your hair. I miss it long, but it still looks great!

[@SidMo2108]

Its crazy how they used the aarpeggio from the song 'afterhours' and then slowly brought in the chords of 'I cant feel my face' to transition into the full song 'I cant feel my face'.

[@konstantinosvl8515]

I love this new haircut!! You look so much better

[@HD-bn6nx]

Yes....do the top 10 half time shows!!

[@baggergurl16]

If I wasn’t a fan of The Weeknd before this performance made me a fan.

[@jentleblink9221]

Bro same.

[@style0247]

Theyre just combining all the tiktok dances HAHAHA I died

[@umeshikau1466]

Which bit?

[@style0247]

@@umeshikau1466 it's on minute 18:47 :)

[@ragedguy3341]

The most genuine and awesome reaction!!

[@schrodingerscat6081]

I love it how he realised it was blinding lights a second earlier than the beat got organised.

[@bbgg5490]

I like your summary on his performance. Positive and Genuine.

[@coastercraziness]

So glad this video came in my recommended. Loved hearing what you had to say about it! I’d love to hear some breakdowns on his music :) You gained a new sub for sure

[@benstillman16]

it's just not a blake video without the zebra mug

[@leonie563]

Google around youtube, The Weeknd has a preshow vid which will give you an idea of how it got made, who paid and why it's so special. Context.

[@tomc162]

"i love the guitar"- blake mclain "i love the guitar"-valerie, lonely star

[@Rebecca-tg2cn]

when blake said that when the weeknd sings “i feel it coming” he hears “i feel like a man” AND NOW I CAN’T UNHEAR IT

[@bugs5078]

i love the weeknd so much! PLEASE breakdown any album we would love that:)

[@jay0787]

The Weeknd is the Michael Jackson of the new generation. Seriously, I have listened to all his songs, and I have never hated any of them. And that is incredibly rare.

[@m1n176]

The house of balloons part of the Superbowl made me so happy. Absolutely amazing song

[@EvernooBE]

The transition from House of Balloons into Blinding Lights was epic

[@itsgagababy]

OMG BLAKE I'M SUCH A FAN OF THE NEW HAIRCUT

[@kbn7160]

Isn't he a genius artist?!??! Love him!!

[@HanDaewi007]

React To Lana Del Rey Norman F***in Rockwell Album Pleaseeee

[@maran363]

And James Bay’s electric Light album ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️

[@vanessax6092]

yes!!!!!

[@xSwevy]

Best review thanks man much love

[@frankief1142]

Blake: I wanna break down Starboy Me: PLEASE JUST BREAK DOWN THE WHOLE ALBUM ❤️ Also just subscribed to your Patreon!

[@katisha1250]

Oh yes Blake, do a video explaining the dynamic of the melodies that u mentioned about the weeknds music, that would be lit !! 💛💛

[@marlenech246]

YOU ARE THE BESTTT YOU DESERVE SO MANY VIEWS

[@stephaniegrant790]

Hi Blake new fan of yours, “Super Bowl and Rodrigo” are hard for you to say because you are always smiling and you can’t say “o’s” with that smile. 😄🤩

[@samanthaswearingen6963]

Did anybody even notice at like 15:34 their playing a Siouxsie And The Banshees song

[@moonynava513]

First of all: I think you look amazing!!! Then, I really loved that perfomance. I don´t know why people didn´t like it just because he was alone. I enjoy it so badly and now with your video I just find out more things. We need to stop compare perfomance on that type of show beacuse they are different kind of musician and they have their own personalities!!! but this it´s only my opinion.

[@Jenn_Bran]

Exactly my thoughts! Each year they b*tch about the shows and how it's worse then the last one etc etc. It's always the same circus. I also feel like they also forget that during the pandemic the opportunities are limited 🤷🏻‍♀️ so they should just appreciate what theyve been given or, even better, not say anything at all and move on since apparently nothing will ever satisfy them 🙃

[@extra3214]

Hey Blake, I hope you get a chance to go back into reacting to Katy Perry. I hope you react to her album “Witness”. This is an album she experimented with and I think it’s her most underrated album

[@sandi4695]

yaasssss

[@luizwolpertt]

OMG PLEASE

[@70svalkyrie]

blake: *talking about how much he loves the weeknd at the beginning of the vid* me: *screaming* YOU. CUT. YOUR. HAIR ???

[@selie2001]

I like the fact that your face tells more than your words how much you enjoyed his performance... I did too!!

[@rsmcd5672]

The audio in your reaction video is better than the original video. Thank you for reacting to it. Really appreciated it! P.s. finally a reactor who appreciates this performance and work put into this!

[@theburgerking746]

I hope house of balloons re enters the charts, people are talking about trilogy a lot now after the Super Bowl