Regina Spektor - "How" captured in The Live Room

Regina Spektor performs her song "How" in an exclusive recording session live at Electric Lady Studios in New York, NY for The Live Room on The Warner Sound.
Executive Producer
Phil Botti
Director
Michael Thelin
Director of Photography
Mikko Timonen
Mixed by
Brett Eliason
Editor
Steven Pierce
Recording Engineer
Phil Joly
Captured live at Electric Lady Studios
New York, NY
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The Live Room with Regina Spektor was captured exclusively with Nikon D4 HD-SLRs camera and NIKKOR lenses.
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[@kobebryan05]

This is real music, people.

[@monicabahe3337]

Yes ❤️

[@Stoughton48]

She sings so intimately, that I feel like I know her. Love Regina.

[@qaws1106]

"You are a guest here now" The best line in this song.

[@MRGFUNKY0]

Certainly invokes emotions

[@selenaunger]

Regina is one person that you have to hear live to truly understand how amazing her voice really is, a recording just cant capture how incredible she sounds.

[@atalanta1021]

I like the album version, but this... this is incredible I don't even understand how she can sing so well.

[@margalaux]

she sings live flawlessly. it's like if you're blind, you won't even tell if she's really there singing live or if someone's just playing her cd.

[@nsmith9940]

I've seen her live many times, and she sounds just like this.

[@songkick]

The audio is the live sound captured from that day's performance - no overdubs on album tracks.

[@songkick]

We can assure you that no auto-tune on Regina's Live Room performances. Make sure you're watching in HD for the best audio quality.

[@kylamariebacarra6470]

The Warner Sound must read this everyone!

[@SuperFlashDelirium]

Thought this was pretty obvious tbh

[@danielamera8746]

She’s a true artist (and may I add SO UNDERATED). Gives me shivers everytime I listen to her❤️

[@rickr114]

I always will have mad respect for her boyfriend from that one song who just punched someone in the face for saying some hipster douche shit about her.

[@jeremyceniza]

I broke up with the person I was still love with and this was the song I listened to on my way home. One of the hardest goodbyes. That was 7 years ago and we’ve never seen each other since.

[@kashyapvariyani4037]

Jeremy Ceniza I’m really sorry dude. That is really sad. Hope you get over it.

[@superruca]

So sad. Call them.

[@randymelendez9539]

Same, I played this for him on his phone and left. Never will know how he felt about it. He couldn’t hear me anymore so this song correlated exactly how I wanted to say goodbye.

[@mikewu9736]

I can listen to this song over and over again without getting bored, a voice from the heaven indeed

[@tellurmumgotohell]

She's once in a lifetime artist, we are so lucky.

[@musicmonkey124]

Who else is replaying this repeatedly? I know I am. This song, to me, isn't like her other songs. I'm not sure how to explain it but it's doesn't have the usual quirky that her other songs have if you know what I mean. I've never heard a truly sad song like this one by her. Despite this, I absolutely love what she has done here. This song makes me tear and is incredible. Regina is so versatile as an artist. :)

[@floyd904]

I fucking love this song! P.D. It's not auto tune assholes, it's called reverb

[@OakRidgePunk777]

There is a little bit of tuning going on, but I'm sure she didn't need it. It's probably just what the heads of the studio wanted anyway.

[@amira5747]

Sasha Withers thank you!!!

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

that's autotune... It's so heavy that you can literally hear the corrections when she changes notes. Wonder why they did that to her voice though.

[@floyd904]

Do you even know how auto tune sounds? You guys are fucking deaf.

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

+Sasha Withers reverb does not make your voice modulated like that. Reverb does not make your voice automatically go to the next note up. I'm a musician and a singer trust me. You can tell they added some voice correction to her because her voice never slides up to a note, it just picks the closes note and goes straight to that one. Not trying to blame her, she sings wonderfully without it, it's the recorders fault for making her voice like that.

[@emistique2935]

A mi mama le encantaba Regina, y luego de que ella partiera, escuchar esta cancion me parte el alma... Time can come and take away the pain But I just want my memories to remain To hear your voice To see your face There's not one moment I'd erase Te extraño mamita!

[@marieblue]

This sparse piano ballad is a straightforward breakup song, a rarity for Regina Spektor, who is better known for her stream of conscious lyrical content. Producer Mike Elizondo called it, “one of the most beautiful vocals I’ve ever been a part of capturing. It really felt like she was laying her heart out there. She was coming clean with how she’s feeling in that particular moment. It’s pretty special when you can get a performer like her to pull that off.” Hats 🎩 off to you, Regina Ilyinichna Spektor❕ 💚🗡️ 💙🖊️💜

[@xBradsrucax]

Every time she sings, "...to hear your voice..." it fills my heart. I will always love Regina.

[@KidIndigo1]

Holy cripes. Wow. I'd previously only listened to "Ne Me Quitte Pas" (and loved it)... MY BAD. Wow. She's the real deal. Amazing that talent like this continues to not be publicized while we get Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

[@Jesse-ot8uk]

My heart aches as this song is a reminder of a lover I can't nor want to replace. It's been three years and this line: "How can I love someone new? Someone who isn't you" Reverberates deeper everytime.

[@TheRovinD]

That voice is like smooth velvet pouring out . The notes just glide

[@awitaconlimon7640]

Esta canción fue parte de la banda sonora de mi vida, en un período de este año (2013) en el cual estuve muy triste, dejé de ver a un hombre muy querido... la vida nos estaba separando, yo no quería darme cuenta que era lo mejor para mí... cuando escuchaba esta canción me sentía tan identificada, pero a la vez, no quería sentirme identificada porque no lo quería perder... bueno, el tiempo pasó, ya no nos vemos, pero estoy bien... ya estoy bien.

[@marioontheweb]

I really agree with you. People who think this, really don't know HOW Regina is amazing. Amazing voices still exist. People should just listen and enjoy this magic.

[@rmason4358]

I also don't have the words. Shocking? Mind blowing? Astounding? Gut wrenching? Painful? Beautiful

[@CourtneyCloud164]

She is an angel sent to us from Heaven by God himself! Her talent is endless. The emotion she captures fills my soul and hits me at the deepest point to my body

[@ericthismodernempire4578]

Straight to the favourites folder. Could watch this every day and not get tired of it.

[@okelydokely2]

I heard her perform this live last night (Oct. 15, 2012) in Grand Rapids, MI and she slayed on this song and certainly didn't need autotune. Some people really do have nearly pitch-perfect voices, and she's one of them.

[@selenagomezVEVO78]

I just love her

[@paulorbueno]

This song is really a mastetpiece. And Regina is a Master like few in This moment of te music. Please Regina, remember of yours fans in Brasil And came back next year!

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

Regina, is unbelievable, this is how you reflect your inner beauty into a song. Magic everytime i hear this masterpiece.

[@kelliejessica]

Regina is so talented and DEFINITELY is original. She is so beautiful and my role model:) I'm obsessed!

[@avril14thlove]

her pitch is seriously incredible

[@karenljuarez]

she is truly creative she has written like 300 songs but only some are recorded. she writes her own lyrics and music. i love her

[@thegmanofEAP]

I might not understand heartbreak, lament, and longing for how things could have been as much as most, but God damn it, this song makes me feel it.

[@NiezelHidalgo]

I still wish to watch you sing Live. Been listening to your music for 8 years now. You’re still my favorite one

[@StaceyStaser]

Niezel Hidalgo I feel the same

[@kashyapvariyani4037]

I too feel the same. Although just around 2 years now.

[@ElleLikesCheeseCake]

oh thank the lord, I was so worried for a moment that someone would want to put effects on such a beautifully raw, alive and emotional voice!

[@davestpete]

wow. this should have a billion hits

[@plantsmanco]

She absolutely amazing. Going to see her November 14th at house of blues Orlando!!!!!

[@claudiavizcarrar]

How can I love someone new?

[@MissNatalonga]

I adore her voice, her modulations and versatility. Bravo Regina.

[@mkedwards101]

That's just reverb! Its meant to make the sound more full. Almost all studios systems have it, and all f.m systems! Reverb doesn't fix any tuning, if you use too much it sounds artificial and makes your voice echo a bit, that would be why you think it sounds auto tuned!

[@jwaldhelm]

So beautiful. And a bonus to me, even after watching this multiple times, I just noticed it was at Electric Lady Studios - Jimi would have been proud, I think. 💕

[@johnellis5828]

Absolutely love this song. What a masterpiece.

[@luisugascl]

How come this song doesn't have more views? HOW?

[@melissaaedo5868]

I just cant escape of this song, its one of thats song that your ear, and everytime you do it, its the same or even better. Just love her and her beautiful music.

[@songkick]

We can assure you that there is no pitch correction on Regina's performance. Please watch in HD to hear better quality audio.

[@MrSurpriseParty]

This song is how i feel about my true love who left me a little over 2 months ago. We were everything to each other came out as being gay to our families and all. And now he is getting married in boston in a few months to his new man. I will never stop loving him. He stopped loving me but i dont feel like i will ever love again. "how can i forget your love?" "i dont want you to go" i love you regina spektor please keep singing and know that i know exactly what pain and beauty this song truly is.

[@songkick]

Yes, KZbin's compression does affect the dynamic range and adds some audio artifacting. Make sure you're watching Regina's Live Room performances in full HD for the best audio quality. We can assure you that Regina's voice has not been manipulated with auto-tune or any other pitch correcting software.

[@Kratos30000]

She'd never use auto-tune because she's naturally in tune 👌 Regina ❤

[@Rob_MC99]

what a beautiful song!! Regina you are amazing, your voice come from heaven. Thanks for your music.

[@jlstrowd12347]

Just awesome. What a wonderful talent.

[@MakeMeSoHot1992]

I cried...

[@alanvasconcelos4958]

I love Regina Spektor!

[@higgobraga]

Music of the year....thats what it is.

[@enriquezimmerman]

Pero que preciosidad de canción e interpretación

[@vonjur]

the world needs to listen to REGINA SPEKTOR's music nowadays, she's just damn talented artist!!

[@SmashedBottleMan]

She's amazing.

[@user-xm4hu5qt3x]

Регина,блистательная композиция,блистательное исполнение!ШЕДЕВР надолго!

[@ThePianosarah]

do you know the feeling when you open a video or audio and after some seconds you already know you're gonna love the song? amazing that is!

[@ericthismodernempire4578]

Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank

[@Trag3dyInV3nus]

Clearly no one ever heard her live to know that is actually how she sings...she's just that amazing

[@AquilesAwK1]

I just listened to this and cryed like a little baby

[@jonahkwok]

I love her singing, it is so precise!

[@superdevonator]

I love that you guys actually care about what the people think about you. kudos. keep it up :)

[@frog222able]

Regina you are brilliant! you make of a gorgeous melody and a beautiful song a unique experience that cannot be equaled ! Keep on your heart felt work , you are amazing !

[@marianntonette]

this song is so full of emotions. one great artist like her is really contagious. i feel her and her music. superb regina!

[@ilovemelodyjane]

Always in my heart ❣️ You. It was always, you.

[@cornyTEEN]

up to now, no single person on the Earth can truly truly sing her songs. It possibly not appears in the years to come. And I even never, would expect that to happen. By somehow, the words she wrote, writes, and will write, just blossom into life when that amazing person voices her heart.

[@Flewlii]

This is the most perfect song that has ever been written in the history of the world.

[@sergeypec5100]

Very nice performance and very beautiful music!

[@punisher24l]

Geeze, very few singers can be just as good maybe better in my opinion playing live then on their album, wonderful performance Ragina:D

[@UnfamiliarPlace]

Immaculate

[@MariadegliAngeli23]

Best song ever!

[@LoveandRain912]

I love this song so much. Regina's songs comfort me so much!.

[@geraldbunner1913]

I love this song so much... I lost my first love and I heard this the same week. couldn't listen to it for years cause it was painful. I ended up sharing with someone a few night back. I'm glad I did, this song is beautiful.

[@elizabethtp514]

Best song ever ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Kljp4u001]

rolling tears....

[@verdeness]

Dislike? Seriously people, this is music, from heart to people :)

[@victoriaemanuel3626]

My favorite song

[@ktlacorte432]

For anyone who has beard her songs before, you'd know she don't need no autotune. She sings amazingly!!!

[@Smoothe59]

I've never heard such a beautiful song! I'm so excited listening to it. So good!

[@thebeej49]

MY heart immediately goes to someone we all loved and lost too soon. *tears*

[@euridicelara8997]

I want to see him again and every time I hear this song it makes me think I will :')

[@miss_whipps]

I know exactly how you feel❤️😢❤️

[@cesarbenitez2777]

When you'll look at her throat, you will see that she's playing with the notes. She is awesome. When she sings live sound very similar to the recording.

[@oldei]

How flattering for Regina to be called her performance as auto-tuned ;D

[@samwallaceart288]

Listening to this after listening to some of her interviews where she talks about her childhood ... this is something special

[@kfoxx9192]

Samuel Wallace be

[@michachal1000]

she sing it so easyly . music for her is esey as breathing . her fantastic fortepian skils and high vocal range makes her music so nice . great song and greatest artist .

[@Graykalinichenko]

Magic

[@Jeddzky]

This song just made me cry. I'm not even heartbroken. You are the best Regina! See you in Toronto on Oct 11.

[@chunich]

Saw this on Last Call with Carson Daily a couple of times, I couldn't get this song out of my head since. Wonderful performance and yes, she does sing that well in live settings.

[@outsiplout]

Again and again and... Can't stop loving you Reg

[@musicmonkey124]

Based on the title of the song, I didn't really know what to expect to hear but a few seconds in and Regina already made me start tearing. I liked this song instantly and everyone else should too. Regina Spektor has that effect on people. :)

[@juliochino5204]

there is only one word to describe this performance, PERFECTION

[@robertpatrick9128]

This tune exposes my soul/

[@martincardy2072]

Lovely.

[@vonjur]

before we have tori amos, fiona apple and now regina spektor!!! Amazingly talented artists!!!

[@TheSpectacularBird]

beautiful

[@marioontheweb]

"How" can people dislike this? It's so touching. It makes me cry

[@fathfatheya9437]

play repeatedly. thank you warner and regina.

[@tepobori]

Wow...... She's is just amazing. You could tell that she puts real feelings into her music.

[@stevies5]

Don't forget to breathe... Wonderful.