Stromae Takes America - "Formidable" In Seattle

[@adrianprado9680]

He explains how to compose a hit song in 2 minutes. Wow.

[@chrissymorin]

+Adrián Prado Check his personal youtube channel +dapastudio and look for the "leçons de stromae", in most of them he walks us through one of his songs step by step like that. He's amazing this way. :)

[@adrianprado9680]

+Christine Morin I'm cheking it right now haha I know Stromae since Alors on danse, but he's getting better and better.

[@TrZorShiymamoto4303]

+Adrián Prado He is getting better? Are you serious Adrian? Do you even know him? Just because Americans have no clue of who this guy is doesn't mean he is your average artist... Look at your people in the bar, they have no clue who the guy is..... loooooool

[@adrianprado9680]

+TrésorS YYY Yes, I think he's getting better. I mean, specially visually. He's very metaphorical now, and I love it. Compare the video of Alors on dance with Quand c'est? Now he thinks in everything, and I know his music will be even better with the years.

[@yaaaytoast9236]

did he said i have a dick 0:59

[@wwbenee]

This is the best, that lady at the end! 'Can I perform here again?', ''Sure, that'd be great", 'Yeah? Next week? Or in a month?' *reluctantly* "In another month maybe yeah" Not knowing this guy gets paid a million to do a show in Europe, and has tens of millions of fans : 'D

[@MrQualifie]

Jajajaja Une telle réponse est invraisemblable!!!!!

[@sgr7565]

some people cannot recognize talent unless they know artist, and artist play in their language and confort zone.....

[@Oedenyist]

If she only knew!! He could have made her millions right there.

[@sarievaaika]

😂😂😂

[@Pasunsoprano]

Gets paid a million for a performance?? In Belgium? I doubt that. He has many millions of fans, that's true, but if Belgium would pay him that much per performance, they wouldn't have any budget left for anyone else.

[@JennieKerfuffle]

Gosh, to think that those people were listening to a true artistic/musical genius and not realize it. You never know when you're staring talent right in the face, I guess.

[@bilijeanz]

+Jennie Kerfuffle I think some of them felt it. Most of them.

[@1ElianeF]

+Jennie Kerfuffle I've been beside myself, thinking too quickly, that he'd appeared last night at the venue. I called only to find out that he was there months ago lol I adore this up and coming artist. My sons and I share a true appreciation for him.

[@sophiechrtn4419]

+Jennie Kerfuffle I think it takes understanding French to truly appreciate him

[@sophiechrtn4419]

+Jennie Kerfuffle imagine someone acting like a drunk in another language in your bar x) I don't know what you'd think

[@JennieKerfuffle]

Hoop La la I don't even speak French and I really like him...can't imagine what it'd be like if I did understand French.

[@Evella1802]

I'm so proud of our Belgian boy, he's doing so well and his songs can really change the world

[@knjb4207]

+Evella1802 change the world ? how ?

[@Evella1802]

He sings about important and real things, you should watch his video Quand c'est, it gave me chills.

[@HuorNolatari]

I would recommend 'Carmen' over 'Quand c'est' which lacks deep lyrics

[@Evella1802]

HuorNolatari Really? Quend c'est gave me chills the first time I heard it / watched it, yeah carmen is about twitter and how it takes over but Quand c'est is about cancer and he shows it so well with the visual representation

[@csjjin2010]

+Evella1802 Il est seulement la fierté de la Belgique? Non! il est la fierté de tous la francophone! :)

[@sashamarie33]

I am so embarrassed for all those people looking at him like he's crazy.

[@vantablack8468]

Bastards don't know the true value of beautiful music

[@rachelc2227]

+SerenaSims Tu peux être embarrassé pour le vidéo Formidable tourné dans la rue de Belgique. C'est exactement le même principe. Je trouve que les gens de Seattle on bien répondu a sa performance ( surtout l'asiatique qui apprécie) Bravo

[@falconsatl11]

I mean how can you blame them? They can't understand him.

[@tomsorial911]

Well the way he moves when he's singing it's like not American based I guess?? which is why people think he's weird, because i've seen him dance in other music videos, and their movements are different style. i think

[@regil93]

Les stupides et incultes Americains

[@BrianVelez]

Sadly these people had no idea of the insane talent that stood before them that night. I would have made the 27 hour drive just to catch him live.

[@StoffiePrductions]

Nah its just the point where noone cares about this. Music comes and goes. Why i should recognized people who are nothing to me? Older people like music from the 60/70 and cant hear anything from today or recognized someone. Same with the youth generations. They dont care or recognize talents from 80/90 and dont listen to them because it comes and goes, nothing for the eternity.

[@robinnouwen8267]

Yo... I know you

[@germainpinganaud2965]

Or maybe they did, without knowing his popularity. And maybe they have met other insanely talented yet unknown artists on other occcasions.

[@josephbishara4791]

Truly insane talent.

[@ivetterodriguez1994]

I think they're actors.

[@HardwareAddiction]

He's a genius and I'm a huge fan.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

ok

[@mmemaine3698]

Me too!

[@OntaviaRoulette]

Lol. I can't believe it they had no idea. I wish I would walk in a bar and Stromae was singing. I would die. Lol

[@AJ-dw9or]

I know right! It would be a dream

[@MrBandholm]

For one thing, you would know him :P But look at how some of those guys and girls were moved, despite (most likely) not knowing what he sang!

[@TheMeriot1]

Thank you same.

[@francismastro4666]

mmmmm... it was fake😂 They're acting. It's made to be sarcastic😅😋❤

[@MegaFootmen]

There are at least 4 cameras . .more like seven

[@VertigoCrime]

I started crying because the entire bar stopped doing what they were doing and paid attention. It's like they instantly knew that he had an amazing talent.

[@pierreplancher6126]

Yes

[@hallaja8338]

No they didn't? Only a few actually stopped what they were doing and listened.

[@ade3912]

Can you imagine those people posting a video of him? Like 'hey there was this drunk guy named paul at the bar and none of us could understand him but he was really good' lolol

[@andreabreton8571]

Best comment to represent what my brain is thinking lol

[@kkaebsongsehuniee7225]

I remember when this comment had like 76 likes 💀

[@robinnouwen8267]

He actually made a video of him going around a city pretending to be drunk, singing this song. It’s hilarious and good.

[@rennanbarbosa747]

He said: Are you crying? COURSE I'M CRYING!

[@kikiwonderland]

He is always looking for authentic reactions from people. Bravo Stromae! Love this lesson too.

[@mezgancs606]

HE IS AN ADORABLE MAD GENIUS

[@dilemmily]

His performance made me cry, can confirm it was formidable 10/10

[@spiritov69]

Where you there?

[@livedandletdie]

It's a very emotional song so it's not weird. I mean, I could have everyone I know die right now and I wouldn't shed a single tear, but this song, I cry every time.

[@AJ-dw9or]

2:07 me listening to Stromae

[@BigYellow777]

lol

[@skyrimdj3620]

Best comment!

[@hannahbyssainthe9271]

riiight

[@lv4519]

Same

[@DeltaDarlin]

Mood

[@VerasPlanet]

This is one of my favourite things on the internet.

[@ToastedStar_333]

ikr! same

[@FacebookDionne]

I'm officially a fan. I didn't know anything about Stromae before yesterday. Happened to YTube French songs to help my daughter learn the language and came across Formidable. Spent the rest of the day watching every video he has on YTube. If anyone can penetrate our "English only" society it's Stromae! Dive bar? Why not . . .

[@jamieingels1190]

What a cool way to inspire someone to learn a new language! I wish I could learn French... I try listening to "French as a 2nd language" videos on KZbin, but I forget everything by the next day😞 Would you happen to have any suggestions ?

[@bee4590]

@@jamieingels1190 Have you tried Duolingo? i definitely experience the same forgetting, but studying as well as consuming french-language media with subtitles is a good place to start if you dont have a language teacher

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

He is not really popular in the world again and tomorrow,

[@inmalopez8544]

I am an absolute fan since a couple months ago. I can't stop listening to his music, all my friends know about him because of me.

[@2lnfinityandbeyond]

He's so freaking weird ... I LOVE IT😍

[@vitorhugobarbosaferreirasi1809]

he was the most listened all europe and world , with many music awards not in america of course

[@2lnfinityandbeyond]

Kees Bruno thanks friend 👌🏼

[@amineaboutalib]

@@keesbruno1470 espèce d'inculte

[@hallaja8338]

To me, he's the most normal in that bar. By far lmao! But then again I'm European

[@mirellalastar]

What exactly is weird about him?

[@anas2228]

as a french who's lived in the US and who loves to go back regularly, it's very touching to see these two cultures "united " in this unusual way

[@giuls811]

Plus que cultures je dirais languages

[@mysticalcatnip221]

+anas2228 Do you prefer the US?

[@Jaimelaplongee25]

he is'nt french, he is belgian

[@mayamattock6166]

*isn't*

[@john41996]

damn his enlgish got soo much better

[@SatansFire]

+john41996 hONESTLY THO in toronto he was speaking full sentences and i know he was doing a lot of rehearsing but it was so nice how he knew just what to say when a fangirl screamed out "i love you" at him from the very back hes been doing really well

[@galedekarios]

Lucas elznln He speaks French, you dumbass. Therefore he has a French accent while talking in English.

[@caspianmerlin6434]

Vexi so? He’s still not French, you idiot.

[@LligirlLo]

Caspian Merlin but he speaks French, therefore he has a French accent !

[@tj843]

LligirlLo and mexicans dont have a Spanish accent they have a Mexican accent.

[@PinkDogs1824]

Stormae is so beautiful and he's great at what he does. This song makes me cry

[@augustoalejandroreynadelag8504]

He wanted to practice the "lonelyness" so he got into a small town bar where probably no-one knew him. He took performance into a whole new level. He really gets into his character

[@samidalao3071]

Already bought tickets to his concert in Madison Square Garden. Can't wait!

[@BenjaminMontagutFRA89]

he s amazing in concert !

[@melissaduran2084]

It's going to be the most amazing concert of your life

[@davidhogge5027]

+Sam Dalao Just learned that his MSG show is sold out !!!

[@leannajaffe]

I saw him in Miami :) The performance was incredible :) Have fun !!!!

[@vibecerra1234]

HAVE FUN TELL US HOW IT WENT

[@carlacardoso80s]

the expression in the face, when you realize you're in front of a genius...

[@georgetubei]

Stromae...........real talent and the guy simplicity and humbleness just makes you fall in love with his song more and more again Maximum Respect

[@catherineduong9241]

It HURTS MY FEELINGS that more American don’t know who he is & CAN’T APPRECIATE HIS GENUIS D: They were judging so hard and I could barely watch. Je vous aime Stromae💘

[@br6201]

It seems like you are judging THEM. Look, just because somebody doesn't cry because of how beautiful something is doesn't mean they don't like it. It's actually the complete opposite, by being quiet they are showing him respect, they are also trying to show that he is different from the others by actually taking time to listen to his music.

[@gritmcnasty5592]

To any US fans out there, if you liked this check out his past hits Papaoutai, Alors on Danse, Peace or Violence is a good one too. This man has incredible talent. Much love to Stromae

[@thiendipham828]

Be sure to mention Tous les mêmes or Je Cours

[@coolcrab511]

I just love the personality of this man so much! He's so humble and funny, charismatic and cute! Everything he does is so unique I love it!

[@hotncold1013]

I want to see this man in concert so bad!

[@SatansFire]

+Paul dO IT. I went to one, best shit ever. Honestly ive been to dozens of concerts in my life but his was over the top

[@pdjinn]

Best artist of this generation altogether

[@pignonMZ6]

I think it's great that he's willing to put himself out there in a place where he's completely unknown, where the audience is not used to any form of culture beyond cheeseburgers. There is no hype, no fans, just him and his music, raw, in front of a new audience. Any artist looking for truth in the core value of their art should do that.

[@Dr2009king]

Dude, people here call Ariana Grande a legend, they don't see or hear or understand anything rather than this kind of BS, Justin is greater than Mozart for them .

[@garnett2350]

@Nick Lunna Americans like cheese burgers and cheap music, stromae is too good to be compared to those generic American pop singers, he creates pure art

[@tompeled6193]

Can we stop with the anti-America racism?

[@laszlogulyas6422]

The most dramatic (also tragic) part is not the fact that they did not recognize a famous artist, but most of them can't recognize pure art. Even without subtitles and translation you can feel that this performance has something to say. 10/10 brilliance.

[@Aiequi]

Tellement de ouf de voir l'impact internationale! Awesome video!

[@nicolasbrown2217]

+Aiekillu lourd son pas vrai aieki ?

[@Mathys62Dreams]

+Aiekillu Salut aiekillu !!

[@Globii]

+Aiekillu Belgian sweginess bro

[@AzogBICEPS]

+Aiekillu wtf la V ici rip lel

[@nicoz5446]

+Aiekillu Ta vu sa mec un plaisir de te voir ici :D

[@MiguelGarcia-oq3yv]

I still can't believe that nobody in that pub knows him.

[@TrZorShiymamoto4303]

+Miguel Garcia yep Miguel, this America at its best.. Clueless whe it comes to the rest of the world. Stromae said his name was Paul you heard that?? looool very funny but tragic too

[@TurfoodleWaywocket]

+TrésorS YYY ...his name is Paul.

[@thiendipham835]

His real name:Paul Van Haver

[@CarlaHolley]

I know that pub. The Baranof. In my neighborhood (Greenwood). The core denizens of this place are retired old Scandihoovians*, then you get the hipsters and people that just come in for the strong, cheap drinks. Of course nobody knew him. The tiny little Alaskan Native who came up to compliment him at the end, I knew her. I think of the entire pub, she appreciated him most. She's passed away now. The bartender at the very end, I know her well, too. (love her. the bartenders at this little dive are wonderful, some working there for more than 30 years). I can't wait till it's safe to go back in the bar again. Miss that place. *Scandihoovians: *Scandinavians, Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, etc from the Ballard area of Seattle

[@viktorfaust8350]

we say in French ,, le Probleme Avec le bonheur est que c´est quand il est partit qu´on se rend compte qu´il était là". that mean, once when happyness flies awy, and then we realize it was watching us.

[@Laertoutlaw]

Thats really deep

[@VNRose3]

I like his idea that he wants to mingle with "the people, "refusing to be a prisoner of fame. Very endearing. He's invited to my New York public access TV show, the people's media.

[@andrewmcgavin2422]

I've watched this lots of times in the last couple of months and only just noticed that the official video for the song is on the screen behind him (from 5:38 - it's blurry but definitely the video of him in Brussels) so surely some of the patrons must realize he's no ordinary karaoke singer. He's got such distinctive features that they'd realize he's the guy in the video. I actually think it's beautiful the way the crowd is won over by his talent, energy and commitment as well as the multiple, layered musical hooks in the song. I just love this song and my 5-year-old daughter loves saying "formidable". I hope he's doing okay and would love to see him in concert one day.

[@cesarbeltran9967]

I took 4 years of French and learned of Stromae through my teacher who was from Belgium. Loved him ever since and still hope one day he makes another album since ive been listening to the same two for years now!

[@RyuRyoushi]

There's nothing more beautiful than to see an artist get emotional with their own music. That's what shows true passion for what they're doing, and boy this guy is passionate. I think he's SUCH an astist. A genius.

[@MsSapetoku]

This guy, big star in Europe, 95% of them takes the money and make carreer in only one country. But he have a passion, the music. Big star in Europe but unknown in USA, take his luggage and restart to zero. This guy is Formidable. Music for him is passion and not a work. Thanks to read me ( I am french so excuse my bad english:)(And my bad President too )) :)

[@livedandletdie]

It's a shame he hasn't made a new song in like 5 years...

[@heavydirtymind]

@@livedandletdie yeah :'(

[@yostinpoveda2083]

@@livedandletdie he made a song in 2018 and collaborated with Coldplay 7 months ago

[@bartbokkers5364]

@@livedandletdie the reason is becouse he was sick

[@barbarafonseca3488]

SUCH CHARISMA!! and talent and he´s beautiful!!! the whole package wow

[@ishitasrivastava6419]

The expression in his voice and on his face is extraordinary! So much love and respect for this guy ❤❤❤❤

[@gustavogonzalez8194]

OMG I would love to see the reaction of all those people and the lady who said he might let him perform again once they know he’s famous and they just got a free show of a life time

[@linzeeb4]

This acting is great. Especially the timing of the two women singing before him. I can believe he just signed up for karaoke night at a bar.

[@littlefrozenpineapple1435]

Stromae est un poète, un magicien ♥

[@taartje6790]

To see how much emotion he puts in his singing and his songs. Just pure talent.

[@bbs9866]

I am a Metal fan but I like Stromae one of the few pop artists singing about serious things,props for that

[@faoink]

The emotion on his face while performing is so raw. I wanna give him a hug 😭❤

[@bernardlozano9189]

The magical STROMAE , un phénomène de la musique ,j adore

[@jaytee2602]

2021 who's here with me...with love from Mauritius✌🏾🇲🇺what an independence day gift(March 12) to Mauritius this is

[@6Eline]

Stay serious! *Leg going up and down*

[@elevanda7769]

Crying and laughing at the same time 😂 c'est formidable! j'adore!

[@JohnSmith-pv5wj]

Do more stuff like this Fader. Amazing, wow....

[@tinmiloutin]

Comme c'est beau et comme il est vraiment formidable! Affection et admiration du Québec!

[@olivianathalie]

It's funny because nobody in that audience knows who he really is, but if I were there, I would scream and tackle him with hugs and extreme fan-girling.What is life.

[@howdys101]

Saaaaaaaaaamee

[@loverslibyanheart4069]

+OliviaBlooming ohh you good girl lol but if you let you feel know what he is say will know what he is say

[@agentwrench]

olivia the flower child I kind of feel like the fact that they don't know him makes their reactions all the more precious? They don't know him and yet they stop what they are doing and listen and seem amazed :)

[@jillstephenson]

He is so amazing. His lyrics, his voice, his music, his music videos..... It's just incredible. I hope that I can see him perform at least once in my life.

[@Thepomafame]

Europe loves Stromae

[@alfafaka]

This song is truly a masterpiece and very beautiful

[@SatansFire]

oh god tho this guy has helped my confidence so much biggest inspiration right here, god i love HIM

[@a2d644]

Our Paulo is formidable. Merci Stromae pour ce talent qui fait du bien!

[@deontable]

Stromae !! Un francophone avec beaucoup de talent ! :D

[@Mortal209]

Can't believe I never saw this until now. Been a fan for a few years and I'm American. I loved the little old white lady who was cheering him on, that right there is a woman who respects talent.

[@wisemanspoke]

This was one of the best versions of the song I watched on youtube. His pain in such an out pf context bar came out so loud... and I think comments below are wrong about the audience, They are intrigued and he left a remark on them...

[@cherished2368]

The way he composes a song, real talent..

[@afiaoduro-manu2349]

1)His personality👌🏾 2)3:34 damn, their voices are horrible 3)having the guts to sing in front of an audience that has no idea what you're saying and doesn't know your style is incredible

[@Libreater]

But a good music taste 3:34

[@stephen10.]

il dégage tellement d'émotions. Il a du mal à sortir de la chanson à la fin. c'est fort.

[@WaseemSenjer]

He got me at the second drums 2:05

[@sallysally9820]

I love the effort he puts in explaining out

[@abdellahelbakri2623]

This dude is dope wtf what an artist!

[@vicokhangtravel]

I'm asain and never thought I would fell in love with french song like this. This is song is truly powerful

[@TheMeriot1]

He's a musical genius as an American black man I have fallen so head over heels in love with this man's music no homo I'm so glad that I was listening to NPR the day that he had his interview with out it I'd have never known about him. #WHYY thank you

[@verwekking]

One of the best performer and artistic person in the world

[@am_ppe4899]

i'm standing for the old lady who came to congratulate him at the end

[@darren9752]

God, he's great in every single way. I wish he would come back, we need his genius

[@mouaadable]

extremely amazing, it's weird how most of the guys in us don't know him, the whole world know him even in my country morocco ..

[@pierremartin2877]

+MBR Fx Maybe because you speak french in Morocco;! ^^

[@mouaadable]

+Pierre Martin yes, that's probably the reason

[@tp-jl4zz]

I never noticed there were so many layers of sound to this song,formidable.

[@spiritov69]

All human beings understand emotions The expressions in the faces of the audience were a witness to this Human interactions are Beautiful Praise God who works within ❤️❤️❤️

[@majorcurto5418]

Legendary singer and song writer, I wish I was there to watch this! I love love his music !!😃

[@titinana10]

WTF AMERICA!!!!!! Thats the amazing Stromae right there standing in front of youuu, if they only knew how of a great artist he is!!!!

[@polipoli543]

Ce type est un visionnaire. Chapeau très très bas pour lui.

[@shadowxfax]

They kinda look almost offended that he's signing in another language other than english lmfao

[@martinenathalierioux1711]

Stromae est vraiment formidable ♡♡♡ !!!!!

[@MoonAndMidnight]

Why did I only just notice they had the video clip playing on the tv next to the stage? 5:43

[@soulsymphony5111]

+MoonAndMidnight yeah !! :DD how observant of you !!

[@SK-yb3ue]

Oi

[@letsgetlyricalpijuhande4769]

So they saws the lyrics on screen, I can die in peace now lol

[@jessicafish7899]

this is the most beautiful thing ever

[@qwarjuaneebarbee]

They look like they are confuse but I love him so much one day I want to go to his concert

[@kechasnoella2201]

In 2020 listening to this music always make feel awesome 🙌🙌🙌he is awesome

[@SuperMichgirl]

"LETS MAKE THEM CRY" cue dramtic antics

[@nyklekrijgsveld]

All the people in that bar are just standing there :o I would scream along with those daamn lyrics!

[@HabitPlanet]

I fucking love that Guys he is so Humble, Funny and Talented! no Homo!

[@jeannepatissier3158]

c'est dingue ce qu'il arrive à faire passer comme émotions...

[@KEZARAREALME7]

muy talentoso, me tiene enamorada

[@SK-yb3ue]

Thanks

[@mmemaine3698]

I love Stromae so much. I wish I could witness one of these “shows”.

[@kaito2005]

I want him to do Tous Les Memes in a bad outside Houston filled with racists and Homophobes. :p

[@chomychi]

+kaito kid tousl es memes its not about homosexuality.

[@chomychi]

+kaito kid *tous les memes*

[@Ryan-wx8of]

+MaryPlusFrances We know that, but the backwards people Kaito is referring to don't, they would just see a skinny eccentrically dressed guy in half drag singing in French.

[@johnnyr1697]

Omg, I hope he comes to Houston. But not for that reason :/

[@muddyhorse9741]

Ah the hardcore country folk

[@uchihahikaku1630]

I had a break up when i first heard this song. It had been probably a week and i still hadn't come to the realisation that it was over. It was only until i listened to the song that it finally sank in. I had some big cries over the following months and watching the part where he said "let's make them cry". It all came flooding back. It's been 3 years and still it manages to affect me this much. Beautiful artist, powerful song.

[@MsieurLeProf]

"Mhh... maybe in a month, yeah" HAha

[@WingManPilot]

...Magnifique!... Magnifique!... Magnifique!

[@Speedj2]

those girls singing at 3:30 i think i saw them on america's got talent once...

[@DaftLoki]

this dude makes great music so easily I'm envious

[@betatree]

Fierté belge!!!

[@Jade-ct1pt]

bruh this performance made me cry. so powerful and emotional