Regina Spektor - Après Moi (Austin City Limits 2007)

September 16th, 2007.

[@DetonationImminent]

She sounds just the same as she does in her Album. I truly respect singers who don't use studio effects to improve their singing.

[@Janjo64]

Right!

[@NikolaySamokhvalov]

exactly. After listening to the studio records I wanted to check how worse the concert version is. Zero difference!

[@willrichtor]

The studio version DOES rely on effects and multitracking. She just manages to mimic all that with her single voice alone which is amazing and ends up sounding more dramatic.

[@FallNorth]

"improve their singing". Her singing can't be improved. I'm sorry comrade you are now on a list for un-Regina thought :) It's not a big list and it doesn't have many effects, but I'm warning you right now, if Regina ever becomes world president..... expect the odd sideways glance!

[@OrhallaZander]

​@FallNorth I love a lot of styles of music, some I çonsider artists.. she is so damn good.I love beck and Jenny lewis, but Regina is on control of piano, and her voice with the lyrics she wrote, live on stage. She is a goddess of music to the keen ear.

[@spiff56747]

this song gives me goosebumps, especially the Russian part which is very poetic

[@fdu4.]

Same. Every time. And I'm Russian )))

[@forgetfun]

Это взято из стиха Бориса Пастернака

[@michellechee7890]

I always tell people that my favourite singer is Regina Spektor, but hardly anybody in Malaysia has heard of her.

[@AquilesAwK1]

Love the way she replied the fan who shouted "i love you"

[@nattywhack]

The most amazing part of this song is always when she breaks into Russian...it's powerful everytime.

[@Walkyriella]

i feel so blessed right now to be alive and beeing able to watch this performance and listen to this heavenly pure sound. i am crying. thank you Regina! your music makes me feel things i never felt before.

[@spiff56747]

The Russian part from Boris Pasternak (written in 1912) Black spring! Pick up your pen, and weeping, Of February, in sobs and ink, Write poems, while the slush in thunder Is burning in the black of spring

[@leratapok]

spiff56747 beautiful

[@maivazovi]

Bravo!

[@ekwadorekwador]

Well, she's a pretty good ambassador of Rushian culture with this piece taken from Pasternak's poem which she smuggled into this beautiful song. I speak both Russian and English as foreign languages so I have some distance. And I must say listening to her singing in Russian takes it to the whole new dimention. Ever since I heard this song for the first time I've been hoping she would record something more in her beautiful native language which suits her vocal style so well. Not losing my hope.

[@thethetrianglekid]

Here I am 17 years after this some came out and 13 years after you commented this- still waiting for Regina to sing in Russian cause it gives me goosebumps

[@lexbor3511]

Amazing, her Russian has no any American accent. Like at all, not a bit. Its pure Russian. And a song is great of cause, and she is very special, no doubt.

[@Fh8919]

well, she is born in russia.

[@lexbor3511]

Feben H I know she is from Russia, but there r plenty Americans born in Russia and if they moved to USA in childhood (like in her case) they all have at least slight American accent when they talk Russian.

[@garr123]

***** Might me due to singing. I know I often listen to musicians who are European or South America and I have no idea because their accent sounds American or British in song. Sondre Lechre and Mano Nerga come to mind.

[@user-df7yz9rs3m]

She lived from 9 years in America.

[@KT-nl7rp]

+Lex Bor Her American accent has a subtle East European twang. Very fetching. She must have spoken Russian to her parents growing up.

[@1709MaryJane]

I truly love that Posternak’s lyrics in the middle of the song. Beautiful song, powerful russian lyrics, made at the time, when the mastership of poetry was flourishing.

[@user-zd1rr4pf2w]

Великолепно, Регина!!!!

[@bitiar]

HOW CAN A HUMAN CREATURE have such a voice, sing like that? She sings with the easyness and perfect control as a fish in the water. I only felt amazed like this with Janis Joplin, many years ago. Lucky me I knew her by the internet, and now am one of the privilegioused ones who can enjoy her music. Go ahead, Regina! (my aunt's name)

[@jhnevn]

Every time I think Regina Spektor has blown me totally away with a live performance, she tops it.

[@Ironimus-Marginale]

Кто называл Пастернака средним поэтом? Регина - это доказательство обратного. Пастернак силён. Регина великолепна.

[@serhiiKu]

+Ярослав Полуэктов Спасибо

[@Thestralsxxx]

She is singing the first stanza of a poem by Boris Pasternak, a Nobel Prize winner from Russia. An approximate translation would be: February. Get ink, shed tears. Write of it, sob your heart out, sing, While torrential slush that roars Burns in the blackness of the spring. And, if you're wondering, Apres Moi le deluge is, as said in the song, After me, the flood. It is believed to be said by King Louis XV when he died referring to the French Revolution that happens later in history.

[@mirthification]

Shocked! Pasternak's February in such a context! Marvellous! Me sobbing!

[@AnthonyMinsky]

This woman is one of the most wonderful things to hit this planet in a long time!!

[@sweetsamgirl]

ohh man i get the chills during this whole song.

[@MrTeraniv]

Я совершенно очарован , услышал её песню в Love & other drugs , нашёл на ютубе , скачал альбомы , слушаю на работе , дома и в машине.

[@guitarhero240]

she makes me see the potential of humanity more and more. A beautiful spirit with such clarity.

[@sedona3player]

she always looks like shes gonna explode from happiness, its the sweest thing ever. she is too talented

[@2AtomsInAMolecule]

she needs to do more russian stuff, this is absolute genius.

[@VladPaneraev]

Безумно красиво!!!

[@elebunny45]

i have only listened to fidelity for the past year and a half and ive just decided to listen to more of her music and im glad i did.

[@Donnomuch]

There is no word to describe uber awesomeness!! Just take a look at her n see her sing and play the piano...

[@peterhartt]

I only discovered Regina through KZbin quite recently and have listened to nothing else since. What I like is that all the comments on all the songs are from people who love her as much as I do.

[@m.i.c.g2246]

I don''t understrand how she did not become more popular. That whole record was a total masterpiece.

[@Inkvizitsiya]

I discovered Regina last Sunday on 1st Russian Channel where her music was used in a performance on figure skating. I felt in love with this music from the very first time. Most I like part where she sings in Russian because it's my native. :-) Regina has perfect Russian! У Регины отличный русский! :-)

[@josefosomar]

J'adore Regina

[@taithangcong4704]

Moi aussi

[@sanjuancb]

If I could ever meet someone half as beautiful and unique then life would be unbelievably grand!

[@dohene]

regina is so great! Beautiful voice, beautiful person!

[@nblumer]

Thank you Sidewalk Cafe for giving her the start - long live open mic NYC!

[@AdamTsiklauri]

Oh that smile on 0:14

[@linoleum98]

I Still Cant Believe I Saw her Live. She was So Sweet & Amazing !!

[@catlover876]

regina is the best!!!

[@rotory2002]

I dare say that Regina has a perfect mind and soul and I could never get too much of her music or her infectious smile :-)

[@atleyweems604]

She is stunning. I wasn't sure she'd be this amazing live. Well, this proved me dead wrong. How can one be so wonderful?

[@mattwolf233]

regina has such a good soul. humble and sweet. her awesome singing makes her one of the most amazing people.

[@annanas9707]

Пастернак??? Куплет на русском был приятной неожиданностью😃

[@drgluck07]

Anna Ivanova Ну да, откуда этим тупым обамовским уродам знать русскую литературу? Wait, oh shi~

[@user-ji9py7ff1e]

***** Она родилась в СССР и прожила там вроде 7 лет.А чтобы любить русскую литературу необязательно быть русским. Очередной "псведопатриот"

[@drgluck07]

Вильгельм Винтер в сарказм совсем не умеем, да?

[@hassadabbass4678]

+Anna Ivanova da da, Boris Pasternak

[@paulzapata149]

I don't understand taka Putin taka

[@botneva]

love the part when she sings in Russian... makes me remember how beautiful our language is.

[@layeredmusic13]

frebral dastan chirnel y plakat...

[@merirapu]

Февраль! Достать чернил и плакать Писать о феврале навзрыд... Пока грохочущая слякоть Весною черную горит... Регина - чудо

[@VLAD2PORYADIN]

наш пастернак в такой блестящей песне-это же за душу берет. спасибо,регина!

[@nadareee]

she's a genius, and she plays the piano with her eyes closed!

[@Casiian_]

I really love this song. She sings it with such passion.

[@mliz89]

its like you cant not listen to the full song because you'll miss the unique&random greatness..hearing her music for the first time, you can't assume how a second verse will be..or how it will end..if all of Regina's songs were each a movie, viewers eyes' would be glued to the screen anticipating how it ends..never predictable.inspiring :)

[@judy4ever18]

she's so talented and so unique. I love her style of music!

[@ARALC1andonly]

i would dieeeeeeeee to see her live!!!! please come to spain regina!!!!!!!!!

[@bozo47p]

her russian roots are showing.....wow... what a talent

[@usernamegoyale]

SHE is soooooo CUTE..! must feel like heaven in her place..Bet she's weeping happy tears

[@shisodoggu]

ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah. love her so.

[@MariBarbb]

she's so cute so great so amazing!

[@Ariel94]

Goose bumps! Regina's completely incredible :)

[@alliekat4]

Reginasaurous forever!!!!!!

[@Sammiurai]

She is so beautiful... inside and out... it makes me happy

[@dusfen]

Her weirdness is the first sign, that she is talented )))))

[@ARALC1andonly]

i just cant get enough of that I LOVE YOU TOOOO that she screams to the audience!! she just such an amazing person, singer and pianist

[@MelinGrata]

She is so PHENOMENAL.

[@MokeleMbembeLives]

This is the one song I'd take with me to a deserted island. Absolute fave.

[@altenorjr]

She's simply the most [not-yet-known-adjective] i've ever heard. I love her =]

[@Kommunisten91]

I just loooooove this song!!! one of her best Jag älskar dej Regina! I love you Regina! Ja ljublju tebja Regina! :)

[@nessaholichu]

She's beautiful

[@slightlyxtainted]

Regina Spektor is SO friggen awesome. I love her.

[@bobbiedematos6042]

Another black spring in February, may peace prevail 🇺🇦

[@guidocoluccia]

she is sweet, talented and authentic.

[@Yehyaalhafidh]

this song is beautiful. Regina spektor is just amazing.

[@this-is-so-rae1762]

I LOOOOOOOOOVE HER A LOT...!!! Thank you for sharing the video!!

[@makiavel88]

Never know she knows Russian oO She speaks it so clear even without an accent. Maybe just a little little bit! As Russian I started to love her much more than I did before)

[@xanfus]

I saw her show last night in LA and she was super amazing!

[@qtjtluvhim]

okay lets just put it out there.. regina makes the best music! luv her

[@ericwolman4341]

WOW!

[@marcoanguilla3110]

God, completely taken by this phenomena of beauty and art

[@vitormk07]

I hadn't never listened to her 'till now. You both below are totally right about your comments. Great words, great description!

[@sabbathmcfreely]

i wish i could tell regina how amazingly fantastic she is, how much she has changed my life. ah well.....

[@elebunny45]

i just love her music!!!! she is so awesome!

[@atatski1]

she is just.. yeah.. love...

[@BobbyM888]

this is one of my favourite songs at the moment....love regina shes great and so talented :)

[@rabbitsandkeys]

I love that bigass piano.

[@arbhatiaa]

i love her

[@btistheshiznt]

she seems so syched to have so many fans. she seems like a very happy person

[@sunnytsofiya]

it's the strongest song I've heard lately. I love the russian part in it. Regina, G-d bless you!!!

[@CherrySprings]

She lived in Russia until she was 8, so I reckon that she knows Russian pretty good. And I did wish I spoke Russian, it sounds like such a cool language!

[@Stratacaster87]

I know what you mean, but I would disagree, its isnt because she is not popular with everyone that we love her so much, its just that her type of music, more reflective, artistic and thoughtful, does not appeal to the larger crowd of music listeners, and we appreciate the greater amount of attention required to enjoy this music. This makes her less popular, but being less popular doesnt make her more enjoyable.

[@Michelle4Music]

Holy Crap, Regina. You blow my mind, once again.

[@oliviagarden9460]

Her Russian makes me melt 😍

[@neilyusha]

navzryd! ...pisat' o fevrale navzryd... prosto imenno slovo "navzryd" pridaet osobennuyu silu etomu otryvku...

[@07kide]

Regina is so amazing!!!all of her songs are!! and she's so good playing the piano!!

[@MAHARADHA]

i like this song very much. she is singing so wonderful.

[@Bob50Lee]

you are areally cool artist...one ove my favs in history........

[@earlgreytempest]

It gives me chills every time I see her sing, and her songs.... aahhh! they're so amazing!

[@autumnfatale]

This is one of my favorite songs 💗

[@TheDragonGuitar]

I love you Regina....... I love you Too.... Eres la mejor..... Regina Spektor my favorite...sings ...she is..Rusian....Moscú.....born February 18, 1980.... :)

[@etyrnal]

love love love this one... and that key is fun… steeped with 'something'

[@AngelicDelight]

This is pure

[@oboerific]

Looks like 15 people were temporarily blinded by Regina's pure beauty and gorgeousness and accidentally hit the "dislike" button.

[@zethgb]

I agree, the Russian section in this song is awesome.

[@akr06]

february. get ink, shed tears. write of it, sob your heart out, sing. while torrential slush that roars, burns in the blackness of the spring.

[@songluver2212]

oh my goodness. at the beginning she is so adorable, i could just hug her.

[@XxxmariacullenxxX]

she's insanely pretty!

[@stevehamilton5430]

Regina made me spill my last mix for a joint. But i didnt even care, shes that good!