St. Vincent - Pay Your Way In Pain (Live On SNL)

[@alexanderlee896]

She does NOT get enough credit for this performance.

[@ostensible7197]

She did the steel guitar with her microphone. She did it.

[@MarkWitucke]

yes she did indeed

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

better not learn to crash course economic

[@rss5726]

My favorite part of all this is how you can just tell all the other musicians are having a blast. Like, I can't take my eyes off the guy vibing on the keyboard+bass

[@johnphillips617]

Justin Meldel-Johnson. Magnetic as always.

[@rss5726]

@@johnphillips617 oooo thank you! I will check him out

[@nitnat1984]

Yes love JMJ. He’s toured with Beck many times. Great performer! Really cool to see him playing with another of my favorite artists!

[@FabJK4]

@@nitnat1984 thanks!!! I saw him familiar and them remember Beck had a bassist with that same haircut. His bassline on Sexx Laws is amazing

[@bksheba]

JMJ is an accomplished producer as well. Produced Wolf Alice's 2017 Mercury Prize winning album

[@janetbeatrice9505]

This is by far the best and most interesting musical act I've seen on SNL in a really long time.

[@GagaBoy1346]

Janet I recommend you watch Lorde performing Green Light

[@janetbeatrice9505]

@@GagaBoy1346 Thank you, I will! Lorde is another artist who really struck me as special when I first heard 'Royals' and I liked her other songs too - and she was 16 at the time!

[@janetbeatrice9505]

@@GagaBoy1346 Just watched it, Alessandro, I love it! Thanks!

[@TheDreamingJune]

I think I might actually prefer this to the studio version. She killed it with the vocals here.

[@MichaelSmith-lm6xl]

Same, I prefer this live!

[@Swayzee68]

100% agree

[@GagaBoy1346]

there’s no fucking doubt about it. This is way better.

[@drewjohnson4090]

100% this is the superior version

[@rdaikman8]

She always does!

[@Jerri8806]

This performance was so epic. The chemistry between Annie and the backup singers really took it to the next level. I can't wait for this album!

[@vigolovesyou]

Let's be honest. Annie has always slayed every performance. No surprise that this is literal perfection

[@rubberduckyofsteel]

absolute power stance

[@honeyglisten]

ok this era has been SO good. like her whole essence just screams the 70s and always has to me. i'm in love with it

[@liaaxoxo]

So true!!! A 70s rockstar. Another up and coming young artist with the same vibe is Aziya. Look her up on IG.

[@JoeMandell-]

Late to comment, but yes. Go check out David Bowie perform Young Americans on the Dick Cavett show, 1974. You won't be disappointed. 🕺

[@rdaikman8]

Lol, I'm in love with her. Always been, her whole career. She's just got it!!

[@mindy561]

i love how dedicated she is to the tiniest details like her hand movements. v pleasing to my brain

[@joeagger]

1:40-2:00 most badass 20 seconds ever

[@ckbarlow]

right? the vocal power, and then using the mic as a slide - hell yeah

[@rdaikman8]

Damn tootin

[@z0ranz0ran]

this is literally the best snl performance i ever watched... pure vibes

[@reallyordinary]

Annie's the Bowiest non-Bowie that ever Bowied down the path blazed by Bowie. The most ecstatically restless shapeshifter in our current pantheon of living musical geniuses.

[@feveraeroelder]

I love her, but IMO that would be Kevin Barnes from of Montreal.

[@salemblackstock8850]

@@feveraeroelder I hit "view more" to see the other comments before commenting the exact same thing and you beat me to the punch.

[@romy8661]

That’s it! That’s why I’m so drawn to this character she’s playing...

[@toadytown]

This is somewhere halfway between Young Americans and Scary Monsters, love it.

[@sneakykamon]

THAT’S why I liked this performance so much. I was introduced to her through this performance and I couldn’t figure out why I liked it so much and I’m a big Bowie fan. I can’t believe I didn’t catch the similarities🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Lonnie7619]

They killed this performance. Such a vibe. Funky ass white woman right there! And loved the back up singers. Made a new fan!

[@MichaelSmith-lm6xl]

The backup singers are impeccable, loved them!

[@JewishJeff839]

@something distinctly nonhuman Only one was on tour...

[@actingstrange]

Bob Dylan just voguing away behind her

[@andrewhyde3779]

JMJ is awesome

[@JewishJeff839]

@@andrewhyde3779 JBJ

[@WhatzMai]

Bob Ross

[@gigiisaiah1476]

Wow. Ive missed the magic that fabulous, background singers bring. Love St. Vincent

[@MarinaAndTheDevil]

2:53 no this is actually insane

[@freealternative]

She is full of personality in this performance

[@TheDreamingJune]

She totally owns it in this performance. It's so fun to watch.

[@Hangshai]

Fun fact, Annie was in a band called The Polyphonic Spree, where she played guitar. They had an immense vocal orchestra and all wore robes that were different colors and put on an amazing visual as well as musical performance. This was in the 90s. She has always been at the forefront of musical performance...

[@Ian-uu3dz]

Actually she joined in 2002 I believe

[@JewishJeff839]

Name her first band...

[@placidcasual9872]

This songs incredible, the album is incredible, Annie is incredible - but also - I love how its low key super subversive to have this on prime time tv - the whole performance is super provocative - but the lyrics and the daddy on the back of her jacket at the end - it must be electrifyingly exciting and empowering for those outside of of mainstream to have St Vincent beaming into your front room while you watch tv with your square family and learn that there are other freaks like you - and were winning

[@demonicsweaters]

Seriously one of the best living musicians

[@larryscheller2476]

One of the best musicians 🤣🤣🤣🤣 The song was good but her guitar playing has always sucked . Fortunately she decided not to play . A musician plays a musical instrument. It's hard to believe she even went to Berklee School Of Music for a semester let alone two or three years depending on what interview you are listening to.

[@samuelhall4056]

@@larryscheller2476 Gary, you're wrong bro.

[@ewapawlik9849]

@@larryscheller2476 damn who hurted you XD

[@ash_barron]

Iconic performance by an iconic queen ❤❤

[@ReinhardtHendrix]

Dang... I just watched her Mass Seduction video, which was spectacular, and this is badasssss!

[@itsmemaaaar]

Wait this may be one of the best live performances ever

[@jessiahardor9336]

Looks like Daddy's home.

[@a.x.x8184]

😂😂 Edit: Wait wtf that's a song? Lmfaooo

[@Waynekurr]

@@a.x.x8184 Her album name & a song name

[@oligore]

@@a.x.x8184 it’s her album title LMAO

[@verenas3536]

Mummy?

[@michaeltonikov]

I bet David Bowie would love this young american

[@simonphw]

I thought exactly the same thing, really makes me think of his appearance.

[@rouggawahwah]

Wow, good - or bad, terrible, I wasn't the only person who picked up on or thought about Bowie.

[@Wut88]

@@rouggawahwah is bowies drummer mark guiliana

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

It might be blasphemy to say this, but I'm starting to think St. Vincent is my favorite over Bowie now!

[@tulllguy]

@@michaeltonikov not really.

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

The black excellence of that background singers really got me

[@vigolovesyou]

Same! This whole performance had an energy that I can't describe but I really needed

[@eikuulusulle766]

They are amazing but do you think it's justified to bully/hate /diminish Annie Clark while appreciating the background vocalists? All I see is Annie Clark getting hate over everything she does. Annie Clark is the composer and writer of the song and has toured and worked hard for twenty years.

[@johnny-vu6rl]

@@eikuulusulle766 where exactly did they hate on annie in that comment? relax

[@eikuulusulle766]

@@johnny-vu6rl I didn't say this comment exactly but was asking because the now deleted clips had hundreds and hundreds of comments hating on Clark and pretty much all the comments started like this...

[@roymantic1833]

@@eikuulusulle766 That would be SNL's general audience. All love on Annie's channel!

[@callistateresa1428]

i absolutely love the drums on this track. such a good groove.

[@pvalderramasilva]

that's Mark Guiliana, probably the best "modern" drummer on Earth ;)

[@arnoldmachado3289]

Perfection as a performance

[@apolloptx]

Its pretty standard.

[@arnoldmachado3289]

@@apolloptx Man! It's such a good rendition of this amazing track! The recorded version versus this live performance sound almost complementary, both have great and different qualities. I just know I keep coming back to hear her vocals, the background vocals and the musicians again

[@arnoldmachado3289]

@@apolloptx I also love how it is theatrical

[@apolloptx]

@@arnoldmachado3289 I know what you mean, and I didn't intend to sound disparaging. It is a good performance. I say it is standard in the greater context of all live performances. After seeing bands like Led Zeppelin doing crazy improvised renditions of their songs, that are so adventurous and energetic that they basically become a new song, I couldn't consider a performance like this to be great or perfection. A lot of it is down to sound mixing, and a lot of it is it feels too much like a replica of the album version. Seeing Zeppelin play live is like seeing a whole band doing a tightrope circus act, and you are constantly worried they will push too far and fall on their face. They swing the rope, fall, you gasp, and then they do a triple backflip and land on their feet. That to me is the pinnacle of live performing. I always felt Annie is at her best when playing small shows or even studio shows with no audience.

[@EastQueen07]

Oh my God! Her Band! Jason Falkner, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Mark Guiliana!

[@paulaandrea1015]

QUEEN

[@RosaliaFacts]

YES. I hate when SNL/Fallon/Kimmel suddenly DELETE performances and you can no longer watch them. Thanks for putting it in your channel.

[@Meltingm0ment]

wait i can still watch them

[@juzoli]

It is not deleted.

[@Holygiant]

@@juzoli I don't think they were implying it was deleted. OP was saying that it has been known to happen, so this is a good way to prevent that.

[@RosaliaFacts]

@@juzoli I meant they will eventually be deleted or blocked globally except the US. They usually last for three months.

[@juzoli]

@@RosaliaFacts I don’t know about that. In the US, I see a few sketches being deleted randomly, and put back a bit later. But the majority is accessible permanently. Access from abroad is a different legal issue.

[@mateenbizar3926]

asides St. Vincent being an amazing singer, can we also appreciate her fashion taste, like I want every single pair of clothing she has

[@romy8661]

Oh me too.

[@garretdavis5378]

Yeeeesss

[@JewishJeff839]

It's Gucci.

[@kingalex29339]

Damn she’s such a good performer 😩😍

[@davidaxelrod4867]

Better than the record.

[@AshleyRoth]

Marvelous background vocals: forever in my heart. These voices! Just waw!

[@davidaxelrod4867]

LOVE the microphone as a slide bit.

[@deeliciousplum]

Oh, my! Edge of our seats performance. Ferocious! 🌸

[@jonathansmith2598]

So badass, I'm literally blown away I can't believe it took me a year to get into her new music and I'm blown away

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Flawless performance. If you told me this was the studio recording, I'd believe you.

[@larksbikeblankets]

Very reminiscent to David Byrne's incredible live performances. Hypnotic movements, white suit, great music - So great

[@JC20XX]

They made a great album together if you haven't heard it. There's some good live performances on KZbin.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

If I didn't have a digital device I would swear this was 1975! Annie you know how to put on a show yes mame!

[@PintsofGuinness]

that little glance at 1:54 does things to me

[@EmadSaedi]

Wow what a performance! I'm constantly playing it.and I like this even more than the studio version.

[@cjslox]

The bass player ran with NIN for a WHILE!!! Justin!!! I'm late to the party with this group, but DAMN!!!

[@JC-yy8iv]

Already pre-ordered the digital album. Can’t wait to get that email on the 14th!!! I think I’ll probably also go to a record store and get a physical copy, just for the experience. There’s something special about experiencing an album with the sleeve and liner and everything in your hands, something that will never truly be rendered obsolete. I haven’t bought an album on its release date in a record store since Neko Case’s Middle Cyclone in ‘09, I’m really excited about this one.

[@MARCOTODD]

I became an immediate fan after watching this for the first time, I currently own her latest lp and am about to get masseduction next. amazing performance.

[@OhhNoJuno]

stream “Daddy’s Home” may 14th!!

[@ronpaulrevered]

What an artist. Total Talking Heads vibes is what I'm hearing.

[@kseeger32]

I just went and saw her last night in Pittsburgh she is fantastic

[@carlajackson8290]

I thought this was a SNL skit😂😂😂

[@thevoid99]

oh, justin meldal-johnsten on bass/keyboards. i love that guy. he was a great addition to NIN for his brief time.

[@idigoluwum2692]

im freaking out to this! didnt he play drums for NIN at one point?

[@maxwellbrand]

he looks familiar. the dude that played with Beck, right?

[@JewishJeff839]

You "love him so much" you don't know his name?

[@nadahaydar3757]

WOHOOOOO I LOVE YOUUU

[@dougtruman6835]

I see she's entered her Midnite Vultures phase

[@norton750commando]

I just watched another vid from the new album, and I was thinking the same thing. Imagine a collaboration between her and Beck? I think it would be a standout.

[@henriquebotkay7090]

pure gold

[@katerebel6320]

That was the best snl music performance ever aight

[@wyatty4742]

1:44 thats it thats all

[@v3lv3lv3lv]

brilliant performance, i'm soo excited for daddy's home!!!

[@bitegoatie]

That's so funny. Good gear shift - you always keep it fresh, Annie. Respect.

[@joshuabolyard7769]

Look at Mark Guiliana killin on the drums

[@davidaxelrod4867]

SO good! This is what brought him to my attention.

[@stigmatamartyr4223]

I'm loving the blonde cut . She can pull off any look 😍

[@evelynstark976]

Brilliance as always!!💥😍💥

[@metulj]

Brilliant!!!! Real music, real musicians and great peeformance.Music sound so simplenin a way just the flow and everThing but is actually really interesting and complex...

[@henriquebotkay7090]

Great song!

[@aydonclikeman7258]

this is the greatest snl performance of all time

[@karl5173]

Oh shit. In my old age. Who thought I could fall in love again.

[@jesusdiaz486]

absolutely fantastic

[@saidzaragoza3796]

te amo

[@jvictotoro]

a unica que nos temos

[@matiascova]

Mark Guiliana on the drums! One of the best in the world to do it.

[@sorcellerie]

She looks so good as a blonde

[@Victorismy]

Sweet baby Jesus aaaaaaaaaa

[@yns235]

they left us no choice but to stan

[@dansimsss]

I love this woman.

[@Rick.Grayson]

More Brilliance on display.

[@Runningfool297]

Yo it’s bass player from Beck and the band ImaRobot, if he’s in a band you know it’s gonna some kick ass tunes.

[@FranciscoDiaz-zg1qe]

Those Grammys are coming

[@robertcarolinar]

Annie sos la mejor. ❤️

[@systemoftheabyss7383]

Loved every second of this, great music always sparks creativity and this does that by the bucket load. Superb ❤️

[@CloutierMusic]

Holy shit.

[@rg3825]

Wow. Simply perfect

[@leemathie856]

This is my life. EVERYDAY!

[@roza344]

Bowie is so proud!

[@uriflegler9592]

i love you daddy

[@codycooper5768]

This is so fucking weird and trippy and cool! Very rare for me to find something that sounds this good, and gets me this excited, in today's musical landscape..

[@restorationad]

She is Bowie approved and still the best guitarist on the stage

[@larryscheller2476]

She had always sucked on guitar. I think the only reason she got into Berklee is because of who her uncle is.

[@boostermoongazer]

So f'n good.

[@donseagrave]

bravo wow stunning...🌟

[@kayquecabral5506]

Perfeita em tudo oq se propõe

[@jmfs3497]

I would love to see what Annie Clark could do in the NYC Jazz scene that her drummer for this gig, Mark Guiliana, is part of. They are both really cool players.

[@Talldude88]

I love this Annie. You're awesome.

[@JewishJeff839]

She's a lesbian.

[@Talldude88]

@@JewishJeff839 So what? Whats that got to do with her music?

[@mischa129]

the album is amazing

[@tinhobs2]

The class nivel here!

[@gradaloo]

Best performer in a long time; since Prince and Bowie. And she's not even playing wicked guitar here.

[@TheoAndHisPedals]

So psyched to see JMJ on this.

[@biggik.2588]

Attitude, Styling & Performance 👌

[@shironthanda6824]

Wow! A version that doesn’t have the SNL music at the end

[@nopleasestopdont]

this is INCREDIBLE!

[@theredjake]

This was gold ❤️

[@cheekymonkey9718]

Brilliant! 💜

[@b3b71kuno9]

❤️❤️❤️