yeah yeah yeahs "Sacrilege" on Letterman 4/5/13

[@LeenaStark]

Well HOT DAMN !!! That Choir-mistress was having a _religious experience_ conducting that choir !!! This performance and this song were on an EPIC level of *awesumness* !!!

[@BarshaBarshaBarsha]

Thank you! I had fun conducting and arranging the vocals.

[@LeenaStark]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha The song was *awesome* as it was, but you took it to a whole new level and made it *EPIC* !!!! 🙅 Thank you for your contribution!👏

[@danyvaladez36]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha I've seen this video so many times and the choir portion still gives me goosebumps from how fantastic it is. It never gets old!! I Agree with Leena, thank you so much!!

[@jesusgonzalezupegui9422]

As much as I love Karen’s part in this song, I must admit that I always anticipate the choir. It’s just fucking EPIC 😻😻😻😻

[@kopyforever]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha fucking legend

[@jesserdannq.abella1468]

That choir lady hyped Moses to divide the red sea.

[@Sxd212]

when the live version sounds even better than the studio one

[@damonalbarn876]

Saad Douieb agree and say that it’s not easy

[@imamoviefanatic]

Not by much

[@earvinrivas8192]

The choir lady was the hype master for the chirch

[@bryanmancillamarquez9222]

Quien en pleno 2024 disfrutando esta obra de arte trascendental ❤?

[@poltergeistx]

6 years later and I still come back to watching this performance; just mesmerizing.

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

It's my first time seeing it... TBH their love performances always seem a bit off to me (the ones I've seen on KZbin) but this one is without a doubt amazing

[@nuffzed2001]

@@manuele.itriagom.728 the thing is, she was 'fighting to hang on' by then, this is not the yeah yeah yeahs of 2002 - where its just raw and wild. she still had the fight in her but time was a tickin' as they say

[@len9483]

July 2024 here. Still loving this!

[@christophernix5695]

She rocks that pants suit. Overall, this is stunning.

[@danielcasasorozco2978]

🤟🏼

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

I think it's a nudie suit. Legend.

[@CanOfMinus]

@@MUFFINHEAD1985 always think of The Flying Burrito Bros & Gram Parsons when I see a Nudie suit.

[@jvig7353]

You can tell Dave really liked that... he usually just comes out and says thanks.

[@Mochisconmerken]

8 years and I still thinking this is the most HISTORIC PERFORMANCE OF SACRILEGE

[@gustavomenezes4361]

that choir gives me LIFE

[@Yauboyy]

That choir part though!!!

[@Indifference2000]

Whoa when the choir came in i got goosebumps!! And that choir lady was hyped!!

[@Emme-Kappa]

not always you get Letterman that impressed with the performance of the guest artist. Good work Yeah Yeah Yeahs!

[@stanuprightglobalindustrie7812]

You can't deny a GOOD hymn.

[@dynjarren8355]

Some people are just born to become stars. Karen O is one of those people! She’s beautiful and talented and I like her hair and her yellow outfit. But most of all I really like her smile! She is so joyous that it’s contagious! Thanks for posting this! 👏🏻😎

[@rickrocks007]

One of the only true rock stars still going today.

[@MultiAmbivalent]

Totally. I saw them in Sydney in around 2004 and was expecting them to be all NYC too-cool-for-skool like the Strokes but they were the total opposite. She was, and still is, totally unpretentious and open. I think that is what audiences respond to. And Brian always seems so lost in the music when he drums. Nick keeps it all together. Just an amazing band.

[@presence5426]

She's bat $hit. Great voice & stage presence tho.

[@catrielmolina808]

Damn , this guitar, sometimes the simple is enough

[@Killguy-]

Nick Zinner is the master of simple yet affective guitar parts

[@assclownmcgraw5634]

Karen O's mother as the conductor. Good job, Mrs. O.

[@BarshaBarshaBarsha]

Actually that's me conducting. But I'll be mistaken for Karen O's mother anytime!!

[@nope.thankies]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha Get him, Deb!

[@MCAndyT]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha YES!

[@jacqueybox1697]

@@BarshaBarshaBarsha You and your group took that song to next level. Some of my favorite songs have high impact from a powerful choir: November Rain, Sledgehammer, Man in the Mirror, Another Brick in the Wall, Etc......

[@xana7078]

​@@BarshaBarshaBarshaoh snap, it's is really you ... Dammmnn girl, you were awesome 👏😊

[@leemythic4400]

That choir was so powerful 🙌 im tearing up

[@castorviolet]

Still got my goosebumps listening to this gig in 2019👏👏👏

[@gianco_97]

Karen O Is a genius of my generation.

[@tmac8505]

To me, this is the most EPIC performance in The Late Show with David Letterman history!!

[@omfg2crunk]

Saw them live Sunday night they're amazing 💯

[@ashm6977]

Huge props to Karen and the choir. Equal respect. That is not an easy song.

[@alinaitzal1173]

THIS is what Rock is. This is what Rock should be trying to eclipse, and I will never sit under that shade. 8 ) Amazing!

[@blank.9301]

coolest outfits. especially her jackets

[@gigskrislw7745]

One of my favourite videos on KZbin. Fantastic performance of a great song - thanks for posting it.

[@buraksahin2932]

This song and performence deserve more attentions

[@voodeux_badeux]

That choir is showing the fuck out....made me want to believe in Jesus.

[@MrYelly]

Jokes on you, the song is about adultery.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

That outfit is everything This song is my obsession Thanks for sharing this video 💗💕❤️

[@tofontofo]

Debo de decir que esta es una de la presentación en vivo más épicas en la historia de la música

[@carolinamarin372]

que belleza !!! que voces, que coro que banda!!! HERMOSO

[@dre2878]

This band IS MUSICIANS ❤️ that guy go from guitar to keyboard and making that tune that much cooler is awesome 😎 gotta LOVE THE YEAH YEAH YEAHS 😜

[@zybabyy9181]

the singer , the choir .. chills

[@sappesatta]

I came here from Queer As Folks 2022 .. finale episode of season one ! This song is SO GOOD ,.. very good !!

[@kerlypadilla4026]

What a beautiful stunning performance!

[@Brandedbyfire]

Karen On and the YYY are pure genius!!! One of my fav bands ever.

[@FestivalRift]

Amazing performance.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

2:37 Now that’s what a great performance is Took it to the next level 👌

[@stanislausskies]

2022 & this still gets me off my seat screaming sacrilege 😭🔥🙌🏽

[@siddanthsanil3494]

Damn... What was that choir 💥

[@dolllipnaive9857]

I litrly stood up where im sittinn when the choir behind was revealed.. This is huuge

[@ricktherrien8235]

Wonderful as always and Karen O looks awesome with blonde hair.

[@maxinespirit6215]

Her voice is magnificent

[@noelmadrigal9275]

So much beauty in all of this

[@_MomentsOfAlwaysness]

When the choir came in!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😼😼😼

[@W4cK26]

The energy is so electric

[@dania4647]

The choir my god! This performance is everything!

[@Molego2011]

My third favourite song from YYY

[@vanitamitchell3419]

This that🔥🔥🔥I’m loving her voice and that outfit is fabulous the choir in the background made it a whole experience I had to watch it several times☮️✌🏾🥰

[@caligulapro]

this is a complete MASTERPIECE

[@RottenbergZhenya]

damn, that conductor lady though, hahah

[@thulanithamane6836]

An amazing song, so amazing

[@MultiAmbivalent]

I get to see this most incredible of bands in a few weeks in my hometown of Sydney and am BEYOND excited, particularly after watching this again.

[@DKLGalactus5]

she looks really cool in the yellow suit and her moves are so smooth, great job.

[@miguelguerrero3901]

Fine drumming!!!

[@rodrigogomez4235]

Como olvidar cuando Vicky Hernandez dirigió el coro gospel de los YYY (aplica para Colombia)

[@angelicavelasco739]

Jajajaja jajajaja jajajaja jajajaja!!!!

[@mordecaijones1388]

Sista Williams is feelin the rhythm and the spirit of the beat!, that and she can boogie while conducting!, can I get a AMEN?! from the parishioners at this time!!!

[@derekflegg2510]

Whoever was leading the backup singers - I'm a huge fan

[@ashm6977]

This is so far beyond epic. Fuckin amazing

[@knicksfule]

2:30 she gets this very genuine smile like "we're about to blow the roof off this place"

[@tmcmojo2292]

Karen O is one of the best front persons of any band today!!

[@daviddante1989]

The great David Pajo.

[@sarahl9398]

Karen always brings the energy. Seeing them in two nights in Queens, absolutely stoked.

[@Sillyrabbit2000]

Dear god, they rock

[@washyrose5904]

Good gig, yknow what I mean?

[@user-is2jw4fr6h]

Xtasis. Total..yeah yeah YEAHS!!!! Lsaludos desde mexico city)

[@saygnkaya7256]

rockstar

[@MrYelly]

Karen O is simply magnificent.

[@friedhelmadrion9689]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

[@HandscrewRu]

Из 2023 - это бомбезно!!! Дирижересса баптистских подпевок - просто отвал башки!!!

[@coryddavis]

That was absolutely LIT

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Mosquito is so underrated

[@amarijordan2097]

Agreed!

[@karelletaylor4880]

How the heck did I miss this music? Fave is Zero. But all racks are a vibe. Making a playlist to torture my children,

[@presence5426]

YYY's upping their game!

[@diegoo.99]

Increíble

[@AgusssPixie]

OUTSTANDING

[@myrandylmarlen4609]

Wow rifó con el coro de la iglesia !

[@MINABERTA]

👏👏👏Me pongo de pie!

[@hungbearlover]

Love it love it love it!

[@robinscott6244]

Ah-mazing 🙌

[@victorevangelista1791]

Sensacional 😨😱😍

[@bobbi12781]

Karen O is the fucking boss

[@ParadiXe311]

Karen O has good stage presence.

[@squaregaming8964]

I wish I was there

[@kikilouise764]

Wow, that was AWESOME!

[@nitestorm469]

Exceptional

[@presence5426]

Estelle Costanza hit the crack pipe before conducting the choir!

[@dgkstl1421]

Excellent performance but that choir leader should probably cut back on the caffeine.

[@AD1K7O]

ESPECTACULAR

[@karolinakopacz7413]

He is a creep, but Karen ... Love

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

Is it possible David Letterman botched the intro and outro... its not "Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, with Broadway insperational voices (like its some kind of compliment...) its THEM with Broadway Inspirational Voices... THE GROUP--- (I had to look them up to be fair... but seriously- this is misleading)

[@tomsenft7434]

I forgot what I was watching

[@glitzersuite9556]

This band

[@radulescu201]

i like this band a lot but i have to admit that is because of Top Gear 😂😂😂😂

[@autumnwind1216]

This was something.

[@F4zyklus]

happy 10 years anniversary

[@jasonunsell2778]

She is so much hotter with black hair

[@erickaL4]

Agreed.

[@vashrox3019]

Yes, it's weird with the blonde hair

[@nope.thankies]

She literally couldn't care less what you think, but go off.

[@kimkamara7517]

AMAZING

[@meow-xb3vx]

Christina Aguilera at her prime. Amazing

[@Liz-sc3np]

The Christina that we need

[@alfalipa2076]

I Love It! 😍

[@karlheinzstockhatso]

Why is Raffaella Carrà singing a Yeah Yeah Yeah's song?

[@grethi8110]

AYO LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO