Cornerstone | Benjamin Clementine | TEDxSalford

Performance by the charismatic Benjamin Clementine at TEDxSalford 2014.
Benjamin Sainte-Clementine is a charismatic singer-poet, pianist, composer and affecting performer. He hails from London, Edmonton Green, but started his artistic career whilst traveling in Paris, 2009, aged just 19. He has a unique vocal style and a hugely eclectic range, often infusing his lyrics with literary references. Though a musician, he also considers himself a writer. He has also been highly praised for his distinctive tenor vocals.
Clementine is entirely self-taught musically. Growing up, Clementine had little exposure to music and it was this naivety that now made his singing so confusing to classify. In his teens he had caught Anthony Hegarty performing Hope There’s Someone on television; then on the radio he’d heard the avant-garde French composer Erik Satie. Unconsciously, he had married the spirit of these two influences with poetic lyrics to produce his own material, both original and epic.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@brettdennenlife]

This man makes me realize I don't need to strive for numbness to survive. I just need to breathe, feel my blood circulate and listen. All will right itself, or fade away.

[@swagric2590]

Thank you for this fivee year old comment that perfectly describes what if fell when i listen to Benjamin Clementine. It's like his music is telling the story of my life but turning it into somehting so utterly beautiful that I'm lost for words trying to describe it.

[@bobthehotbuilder9795]

all fades away

[@fabiogermanotto5465]

I cant quite figure out or think of accurate adjetives to describe this guy, he is poetry.

[@coko9186]

Humanity, pure sincere humanity. He's quite humbling for the thoughtful observer.

[@brettdennenlife]

Co Ko Thank you for this comment. I feel it deeply.

[@tapuwamoore9283]

❤2023 30th April we are watching listening loving Benjamin Clementine. In Moletsane, Soweto. South Africa

[@EBUHLENIVocalists]

Never had I seen Benjamin so open and this humorous. Loving his every poetic and melodic song. My #1, all the way from Durban-South Africa.

[@ndabezinhlemntungwa6754]

he's so good mkhaya

[@javkson2908]

when i saw him perform in tx it was a similar experience. he seemed closed off to the audience and shy. but as the show went on he became more comfortable. you saw this part of him that is vulnerable, patient and completely comedic. he appears so spectral. and he is. so much to learn from benjamin...

[@andremansa1]

The consummate performer: beautiful, honest, haunting, and original. This man SHINES

[@heidihemore7812]

My God this man is astonishing. I've never used that word to desribe anyone or anything in my 53 years on this planet. But he absolutely blew my mind. This man has talent beyond anything I have witnessed ever. And as strange as this may sound, I feel so much more musically well rounded having stumbled upon his music.

[@frominternettoyou]

Benjamin is way to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, makes people cry and laugh at same time, and this takes people out of comfort zone. It goes round and round, inspiring dream. And because so, I would say that Listen Benjamim is like read Poetry!

[@mouwritsbond7872]

Once Benjamin Clementine, twice goosebumps

[@nwabuezeuchechukwu318]

Once a thinker, twice a stoner🤣

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

He does something to my soul

[@phillipboll5214]

I love you Benjamin Clementine! So blessed to have the experience of knowing nothing about you and the opportunity to see you open for David Byrne in Des Moines. You are so real, thank you.

[@goatinza]

Talent & genius! Benjamin Sainte-Clementine touches one's soul. Pure magic. A personal journey shared universally. Bravo!

[@Patizm]

In 200 hundred years from now, people will remember him! He's a legend, that becomes to be.

[@Sara-tv2po]

How pure can a soul be...

[@zackportugal6204]

Already a classic from our time. Simple as that.

[@manuelnhanala5947]

The first time I seen this man I just said to me this man is Unique!!! he is unique.

[@stilianinomikou6152]

His uniqueness of performing is such a warm cuddle to my heart

[@zerobertoballestra]

This guy came to change a little creative routine of world music ... and lots of art! Wonderfully! BRAVO!!!

[@rosalindkover4892]

thank you....this man has captured my heart and soul....i listen to him every day...saw him in new york in june...thrill of my life..truth..rosalind

[@VyNguyen-ro4nv]

I also listen to him every day.

[@bibaolaitan5189]

@@VyNguyen-ro4nv me too...

[@theglithmob]

hands of magic along with the mind of an emotional poetry genius.... holy fuck

[@abigailgalwey]

He makes me cry

[@jacksonalex6525]

I'm so thrilled to know that we still have good musicians out there. right now every artiste wants to go mainstream and make money so fast. nothing is real anymore, musics are so superficial. I'm rather proud to know that we still have something real that we can feel.

[@elenim.6950]

for those who are still wondering what the last song is called; it is an improvisation of him called 'Jehnny'

[@Patizm]

An improvisation? Ow my goodness...

[@mxnstermashed]

I'm in love with his voice and music 💕

[@mitigiant5328]

What a great artist! He touched my soul

[@giabgia]

my god he is fantastic!!

[@noteverton]

What an incredible performance.

[@sifundobinda7459]

pure magic, beautiful arrangement of words. Your ideas are beautiful, honest and pure.

[@oliviali6282]

Tears of joy

[@austinsftw]

Beautiful

[@wilneliaadams5963]

AMAZING.

[@eppersonepperson7244]

He's amazing. I cant believe I'm so late coming across this GENIUS

[@marcelinocardozajr1]

Love it. Thank you for sharing your words.

[@mariateresamarreiros4898]

I love his voice and songs. Thanks so much.

[@ameratsu28]

New discovery for me. Just loving this work! Brilliant!

[@ronaldwalls3842]

Brilliant, Genius

[@IsuVersena1]

Beautiful and Powerful

[@francchuks]

A dose of beauty ....i can't get enough

[@gpirespires]

Wonderful. Maravilhoso.

[@SirMeepAlott]

This man is amazing.

[@krisekman9316]

Pure Class.

[@forestpark73]

This is the first video I've see on KZbin with 0 dislikes... Awesome music!

[@killaash1340]

unparalleled artist

[@ohcptnmycptn46N2]

An Amazing Human Being! SO Inspiring

[@originuk]

Wow! Music and lyrics all resonated with me. Really entertaining, loving your work.

[@suegha]

This is a particularly great performance!

[@jenniferdonovan727]

Pure Genius x

[@bobthehotbuilder9795]

so soothing

[@Mars7393]

Pure power.!!

[@izzannaufal8356]

Thanks Benjamin, please don't go anywhere yet. I'm still thinkin that iam gonna lost again.

[@grahamrobson998]

BEAUTIFUL Benjamin Clementine BEAUTIFUL

[@morris676]

Do you try ..to hear this beautiful soul ..this moving soul ? Is a soul of a genius ..a genius with a deep soul ..

[@user-le9mj9po8f]

Love him ❤

[@Patizm]

Being not understood. I can only assume how hard it is for him.

[@weremiuk]

That was marvelous idea to give Ted's people also good sample of art.

[@bobthehotbuilder9795]

amazing work!

[@hueyfreeman7810]

I'll always *buy* his music.

[@MusicScrap]

Um legítimo mestre em sua profissão.

[@Huskyhunter.]

com toda certeza

[@SteffanBrunner]

12:40 Da brividi che meraviglia!!

[@oi5692]

Very Unique. Absolute.

[@bobthehotbuilder9795]

i love your voice

[@maxenceduchesne753]

I Won't Complain ❤️

[@davidnsonamoah854]

Genius genius genius,!!!!!!!!

[@monkofeternalknowledge7109]

Sick

[@user-le9mj9po8f]

I had to have my dog benji put to sleep of 16 years to day my soul mate but and couldn't be comfortable then I put the man on and it all made sense to me I am your best fan❤

[@PeterStuckings]

Wow!

[@claramariavigano2667]

grazie per la tua voce meravigliosa

[@elenazoppis3408]

no words....

[@tonyngugi4089]

I normally don't care about haters but how HOW can you thump down THIS?????

[@michaeledembuagbe6652]

Time is a great asset.

[@cheikhcisse1851]

No words

[@elfread]

I can't get all those laughters too

[@mzewhymbona4377]

Soul searching............

[@joshualee6100]

what was the last song?

[@ruthzefes5089]

AwesomeBEMJAMIM🌿🌷🍀🌹

[@juditszabo8751]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmendamic77]

love Benjiamin

[@dmttruth9060]

Definately some sort of angel

[@animampueri2238]

👍👍👍

[@leodagaitabrasil8583]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@visfriends]

He's got Buddha's half-closed eyes.

[@TheSava9]

Quando Jesus escolheu um rei não o escolheu entre endinheirado, letrado, fazendeiro ou empresário; escolheu um tocador de ovelha, humilde, pobre e esquecido que foi o rei Davi. Ai está a prova que Deus existe.

[@rodrigocarneiro6090]

perfeito, Paulo!

[@BoyWonder9903]

can someone know the last song pleaaase

[@thoreau7106]

Adele + Billy Joel + John Legend = Benjamin Clementine And that is about the biggest compliment I can give.

[@maestralive3493]

Scratch Adele and insert Nina Simone.. and Nat King Cole

[@designerlanyatl2428]

@@maestralive3493 totally agree, and get legend right out of there too. This guy is an immediate icon, hands down. A literal force to be reckoned with.

[@davidhuszar9859]

What could be the name of the last song? :o

[@Sheety33]

Excellent! You guys need to check out his Burberry videos....

[@lynncollins4047]

+Sheety33 Would you happen to know the title of the last song he played I can't find it anywhere?

[@lynncollins4047]

+Rabin Fernandes The last song isn't I won't complain. I know I won't complain. The very last song is something else.

[@robbytrue]

What's the name of the last song? Been searching everywhere for the past 5 years.

[@douglasbanda349]

this guy has an edward scissor hands vibe

[@jorgeyanperalta2575]

What's the name of the first song?

[@Bradnsk8]

gone

[@ricardorien]

This need subtitles in other lenguages :(

[@MrFab314]

La version britannique d'"avec le temps" de Ferré...Aussi poétique...Intemporelle.

[@MR-mq3vu]

F A B U L O U S

[@rivkastock2684]

Too bad he is so sad, I’d rather be cheered up with such a gift he’s given

[@Kathleen14444]

He wouldn't have this kind of depth without the sadness.

[@bibaolaitan5189]

@@Kathleen14444 exactly...

[@mgedeonj3]

Why does this guy remind me of Nina Simone?!

[@VenenoLuna]

Sittin down comedy

[@lethlogonolomkhonza3379]

yes you are weird, And that's okay. Normal is over rated. And you will be surprised how many people like "weird", so don't even know that they like weird.

[@morris676]

You you are weird...jealous may be also ?

[@szolbik]

what was the last song??

[@rizwanrahmani5430]

+M Sz" I won't complain"

[@rizwanrahmani5430]

+M Sz Sorry, not what I said. I don't know the last one.