Stromae was out of the music world after a 200 concert tour, ending in Rwanda where he father had been killed. He had a burn out/depression + problem with anti-malaria meds. He has only come back after, what 7/8 years. Whatever, he is back again with an incredible album and hopefully he has got over his depression. Pure genius !
He also credits his brother with saving his life. His brother was the one who noticed the dramatic change in his behaviour and his vigilance led him to make the link to the malaria drugs.
Stromae is a fucking genius man. One of the rare french speaking artist that can rival the best artists at the world level. I'm a big hip hop head but I'm a music fan first and what I like in rap / hip hop is the lyrical tour de force that some artists can do and this genre is perfect for that. But in some languages it's way more difficult to do so. And in French especially, it's difficult because of the way the language is structured. French poetry has a different taste because of that. And Stromae is the perfect example of that. Sitting on the shoulders of giants like Jacques Brel but with the modern approach of lyricism. And that's not even touching the genius of the music and visual composition. Clearly a once per generation type of artist
Yes, I also love that he has no boundaries regarding style. He is a poet like the old chansonniers, but musical flexibility, knowledge and ability to combine trditional music, pop, rap, electro and whatever comes to his mind. And the visual elements are also very inspiring. The artistic cooperation with his brother and wife and the equal focus on the musicvideos reminds me of billie eilish and her brother, and I would love to see a cooperation between the van haver and eilish households. 😃
C'est que tu ne connais pas la chanson française....ils sont nombreux à avoir été des stars au niveau mondial (et la planète ne se résume pas aux Etats Unis !)... Piaf, Claude François, Mireille Mathieu, Aznavour, Manu chao, gypsy king, Hallyday, Daft punk, etc.... Le problème dans la chanson française c'est que les textes amènent à réfléchir, et ça c'est pas le truc des américains 😂.
You would have discovered him anyway, he's all around. Definitely worth checking out his latest 'Fils de Joie', which tackles the subject of dehumanizing sexual workers, 'Quand C'est' with the cancer topic, 'Carmen' with social media issues, and not to forget 'Papaoutai' concerning the loss/absence of a father. Have fun with these! You won't be disappointed!! Greeting from Belgium.
Stromae is a legend in the history of French art , to me he is one the best artist/ lyricist that saw the day.I grew up listening this songs and here I am still doing so but understanding his art better
No he is speaking to his depression at the end. He says he's been think about it (ie his depression) and that he can't find a solution about it but that is actually the problem as people suffering from depression often think way too much. I think that's what he meant. I'm french btw so it helps haha
I think the last verse is from the perspective of the people in our life. When you tell some one you have dark, depressed, or suicidal thoughts, their dismissive answer is "You think too much, thats the problem with you". Ive had my own mother say it to me on the subject.
When he first released this one I cried watching the MV since it was like him speaking on a reality that been kinda living in for a while and just having it kinda put out to was a little cathartic in a good way since it was like having all the internal stuff finally coming out. Like how he is hitting his head and fighting with himself a bit is like how I often see myself as well internally alot and I just love how real he gets with his music like so many other songs from this new album and from his older ones just have some really good lyrics.
My interpretation is he’s fighting himself and st the end he’s trying to keep himself alive no matter what. He’s thought about it and fought for it but he’s starting to let himself go because of others yet lives for those that are still in his life
Stromae is an amazing musician, unfortunately he dropped out of sight about 8 years ago due to his health. Really recommend His song "Tous les memes", not only because its great music but because of the fantasticly well done video.
It’s STRO-MAE, not Storm-A! He is a pure genius, a poet, a true artist of rare kind!! The way he mixes the different sounds is out of this world… classical Mozart, ethnic, pop, hip hop… just outstanding!!
I think the part of the lyrics about the channel is a metaphore for depression and our brain, and how certain thoughts keep coming back on a loop. It's like being stuck on the guilt trip channel and having no remote to change it, you just sit there and watch it, helpless to take your mind off those things. You can try thinking about something else for a time, but eventually something will trigger you back to reality. People who can't switch the channel just want to turn the TV off already, another metaphore for suicide perhaps.
The actual impromptu reactions of lashing out physically wasn’t written in the music video. But was, an emotional reaction Stromae had to the frustration of struggling with feelings building up. And the zooming out of him as a figure, signals that he still feels small and alone with those feelings.
👍Stromae is a unique, extraordinary artist, and a precious human being. Great sensitivity, great maturity, his songs are important. I believe you should taste it more. He deliberately chooses to mix musical styles, instruments from around the world. Very creative. In a very different genre, it is for me as precious, useful, and necessary as Dimash. Thank you for this reaction
Thank you for an insightful reaction! I really appriciate how open you are to get into music that has different sounds or is in a foreign language. Please react to more Stromae, I recommend Papaoutai!
Stromae is a genius! Imo he is THE definition of a true artist!🙌 His lyrics are all very deep mixed with upbeat music...you should definitely check out more of his music😊 (Btw his name is maestro mixed up...same pronunciation..maybe that helps a little👍)
Stromae est un très grand artiste belge qui ne laisse jamais rien au hasard. Il est la relève de Jacques Brel, un autre artiste qui a porté la Belgique au plus haut dans les années 70. Les américains auraient beaucoup à apprendre des chanteurs français et belges, au niveau musical mais surtout au niveau des textes.... Stromae, brel, brassens, Ferré, Saez, piaf, Barbara, Gainsbourg, etc.... Il y en a tellement !
His new album is called "Multitude" and one of the song is "Fils de joie" the idea of this song came from a talk show and it was dedicated to the children of sex workers and on this talk show one of the child explained that a client of his mother told him that he banged his her and Stromae found the phrase and the attitude of the client out of place.
The pronunciation of Stromae would be /Straw.my/ because it's from the word Maestro. He is indeed the maestro because he's always educating his listeners about different cultures. For instance in this track L'enfer, Stromae collaborated with the Bulgarian Orenda Trio, they're the powerhouse behind the recurring choral polyphonic chanting.
Stromae does not miss! Everything he does is unique in its own way and executed to perfection. Agreed, I may be biased because I'm Belgian as well, but still. Papaoutai, Formidable, Tous Les mêmes and Quand c'est are other gems of him. And his latest single dropped 3 days ago and is currently at 5.3m views: Fils de joie (Son of joy) and the mv depicts the State funeral of a sex worker in a ficticious country!
Strow, like Row, , mae, like may. It is maestro, mixed up. I loves him! I think he is genius. Too long for a reaction, but just an amazing show, original dance styles, deep lyrics with a good beat, a light/stage show like no other, watch Stromae- Racine. It is his live show in Montreal. Montreal knows to show him the love. For a shorter, fun one to react to, check Stromae in Formidable. There are a few versions up on yt, check out the one with 294 million views, the song isn't funny, it has Jaques Brel echo to it, but the video is super funny. I love both. After years out of music,
(con't) doing fashion design, Stromae is back on tour. Check out his brilliant Racine concert, it will give you a feel for if you might enjoy his show. I have been wondering if reaction vids would get on to him. 294 million views, one video version of one song, and so few in the west know of him. Bizarre. Whatever, cheers and enjoy, his talents are to be discovered, studied, savoured, feared. He will not let you sit and listen passively, his lyrics to deep, they confront you, dare you, compel you, to journey with him beneath the crafted veneer that humanity agrees upon, into the mysteries and compulsions that are the domain of the ghost in the machine. Kanye, Madonna, Missy, tried to scout him, but he refused their demand to sing/rap in English. I can only respect him more for saying no. Many, many would be pop stars would have a hard time saying no to those people, they would say, do, whatever they are told, if it meant a pop star career in America. Not Stromae. Going through his catalogue is truly a treat, if you enjoy him, look to see if he is doing a show near your town.
You, describing it and breaking the verse down.. I’m balling.. ‘cause even though, I know I’m not alone in this battle.. it is still a f*cked up battle with my own damn self 😫
Please, listen and react to the song Mr/Mme by Loic Nottet : 6 minutes long and very sincere song about mental health. It's in french with english subtitles (Loic is a young songwriter and dancer from Belgium, just like Stromae)
My friend..go back and check out..Jacques Breil..the 2 artist are 2 of a kind...and if l may..look what Jack Breuil did with what he knew were his last year's on this earth...
Uhhhhmmmm how did you get 'Stormzee' from 'Stromae' JS?!? Don't disrespect now, make an effort LOL .. I love Stromae, he's a musical GENIUS!! ~Inspirations & Blessings Nat~
YOOO KING. Please REACT to BZRP MUSIC SESSION #49 WITH RESIDENTE. The greatest diss track in the spanish hip hop. Its 1 week old and it has over 50M views. (ENGLISH SUB ON) Beleave me, its worth it 🔥🔥🔥
Stromae was out of the music world after a 200 concert tour, ending in Rwanda where he father had been killed. He had a burn out/depression + problem with anti-malaria meds. He has only come back after, what 7/8 years. Whatever, he is back again with an incredible album and hopefully he has got over his depression. Pure genius !
He also credits his brother with saving his life. His brother was the one who noticed the dramatic change in his behaviour and his vigilance led him to make the link to the malaria drugs.
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Unfortunately he canceled his shows again this year over mental issues
@@hadimiri2801normal, ça prend des années pour se remettre d'une dépression sévère... voir jamais !
Stromae is a fucking genius man. One of the rare french speaking artist that can rival the best artists at the world level. I'm a big hip hop head but I'm a music fan first and what I like in rap / hip hop is the lyrical tour de force that some artists can do and this genre is perfect for that. But in some languages it's way more difficult to do so. And in French especially, it's difficult because of the way the language is structured. French poetry has a different taste because of that. And Stromae is the perfect example of that. Sitting on the shoulders of giants like Jacques Brel but with the modern approach of lyricism. And that's not even touching the genius of the music and visual composition. Clearly a once per generation type of artist
Yes, I also love that he has no boundaries regarding style. He is a poet like the old chansonniers, but musical flexibility, knowledge and ability to combine trditional music, pop, rap, electro and whatever comes to his mind. And the visual elements are also very inspiring. The artistic cooperation with his brother and wife and the equal focus on the musicvideos reminds me of billie eilish and her brother, and I would love to see a cooperation between the van haver and eilish households. 😃
C'est que tu ne connais pas la chanson française....ils sont nombreux à avoir été des stars au niveau mondial (et la planète ne se résume pas aux Etats Unis !)...
Piaf, Claude François, Mireille Mathieu, Aznavour, Manu chao, gypsy king, Hallyday, Daft punk, etc....
Le problème dans la chanson française c'est que les textes amènent à réfléchir, et ça c'est pas le truc des américains 😂.
You would have discovered him anyway, he's all around. Definitely worth checking out his latest 'Fils de Joie', which tackles the subject of dehumanizing sexual workers, 'Quand C'est' with the cancer topic, 'Carmen' with social media issues, and not to forget 'Papaoutai' concerning the loss/absence of a father. Have fun with these! You won't be disappointed!! Greeting from Belgium.
Lo disfrute tanto en el Shrine de LA !!!!! Y se me hizo muy corto!!!! Quiero siempre mas STROMAE!!!!
I am french and you are the best english Guy that understand the message of this song !! 👍🏻
Stormzy🤣
Stromae is a legend in the history of French art , to me he is one the best artist/ lyricist that saw the day.I grew up listening this songs and here I am still doing so but understanding his art better
He's from belgium not france
@@violentcatpoop1079 I never said he was french , I said he was a legend IN France
@@star1934 he's a legend in France and Belgium 😜
@@PatriceFERLET true
My french textbook has a page about him xD
Welcome in stromae's wonderful world! Here in belgium we are so proud of him!!!! Try his vidéo " formidable "
@@fredericvolatil8910 je confirme
Oh oui !
No he is speaking to his depression at the end. He says he's been think about it (ie his depression) and that he can't find a solution about it but that is actually the problem as people suffering from depression often think way too much. I think that's what he meant. I'm french btw so it helps haha
I think the last verse is from the perspective of the people in our life. When you tell some one you have dark, depressed, or suicidal thoughts, their dismissive answer is "You think too much, thats the problem with you".
Ive had my own mother say it to me on the subject.
He showed panic attack at the beginning exactly how I feel it , unbelievable
When he first released this one I cried watching the MV since it was like him speaking on a reality that been kinda living in for a while and just having it kinda put out to was a little cathartic in a good way since it was like having all the internal stuff finally coming out. Like how he is hitting his head and fighting with himself a bit is like how I often see myself as well internally alot and I just love how real he gets with his music like so many other songs from this new album and from his older ones just have some really good lyrics.
My interpretation is he’s fighting himself and st the end he’s trying to keep himself alive no matter what.
He’s thought about it and fought for it but he’s starting to let himself go because of others yet lives for those that are still in his life
His latest music video is epic " Fils de joie"
Great reaction. Sensible and intelligent.
Stromae is intensive.
Greetings from Germany
From outside Detroit Michigan. Love it
Here Stromae sings with Orelsan. Check out all his Multitudes album. He has 2 other albums, Cheers, and Racine Carrée. Proud to be Belgian.
Stromae is an amazing musician, unfortunately he dropped out of sight about 8 years ago due to his health.
Really recommend His song "Tous les memes", not only because its great music but because of the fantasticly well done video.
Finally!! someone gets it right the first time! thank you !
It’s STRO-MAE, not Storm-A!
He is a pure genius, a poet, a true artist of rare kind!! The way he mixes the different sounds is out of this world… classical Mozart, ethnic, pop, hip hop… just outstanding!!
He is a Genius a true Genius.... you need to see more of his songs. There a lot more in him.
Sent this to them. Glad that we’re willing to work with me!
Fils de joie is an amazing song to
"Stormzy" 💀
I think the part of the lyrics about the channel is a metaphore for depression and our brain, and how certain thoughts keep coming back on a loop. It's like being stuck on the guilt trip channel and having no remote to change it, you just sit there and watch it, helpless to take your mind off those things. You can try thinking about something else for a time, but eventually something will trigger you back to reality. People who can't switch the channel just want to turn the TV off already, another metaphore for suicide perhaps.
The actual impromptu reactions of lashing out physically wasn’t written in the music video.
But was, an emotional reaction Stromae had to the frustration of struggling with feelings building up. And the zooming out of him as a figure, signals that he still feels small and alone with those feelings.
… and all of his tracks are all baaaaannnngggeeeeerrrrrsssss
Brutal die reaction und der song ist auch brutal! Du hast ihn sehr gut interpretiert Mister und ich fühle dich!
I understand your reaction, this song punched me in the gut real hard.
👍Stromae is a unique, extraordinary artist, and a precious human being. Great sensitivity, great maturity, his songs are important. I believe you should taste it more. He deliberately chooses to mix musical styles, instruments from around the world. Very creative. In a very different genre, it is for me as precious, useful, and necessary as Dimash. Thank you for this reaction
Best artist in the world, let's all take a deep bow to this genius. Welcome back. xxx
He was on trip until now 👍 welcome back
Thank you for an insightful reaction! I really appriciate how open you are to get into music that has different sounds or is in a foreign language. Please react to more Stromae, I recommend Papaoutai!
Thanks for reaction. He is absolutely phenomenal singer
Stromae is a genius! Imo he is THE definition of a true artist!🙌
His lyrics are all very deep mixed with upbeat music...you should definitely check out more of his music😊
(Btw his name is maestro mixed up...same pronunciation..maybe that helps a little👍)
Enjoyed this ..the lyrics the beat your breakdown thanku so much love and God bless always lovely blitz x
Stromae es el mejor , no hay ningún artista tan completo como el ❤❤
Stromae est un très grand artiste belge qui ne laisse jamais rien au hasard.
Il est la relève de Jacques Brel, un autre artiste qui a porté la Belgique au plus haut dans les années 70.
Les américains auraient beaucoup à apprendre des chanteurs français et belges, au niveau musical mais surtout au niveau des textes....
Stromae, brel, brassens, Ferré, Saez, piaf, Barbara, Gainsbourg, etc.... Il y en a tellement !
Glad you found his music. Stromae is one of the realist artists around. You should check out Carmen too if you haven't yet. Great reaction.
One of The Most talented artists I ever got to know. Listen to papaoutai! Or alors on dance. “Formidable” also a very beautiful song.
I've known about Stromae, but have only heard him once or twice. Great song, very intense, though! Love your insight and perspective. Thanks Blitz!
Incredible !!!
His new album is called "Multitude" and one of the song is "Fils de joie" the idea of this song came from a talk show and it was dedicated to the children of sex workers and on this talk show one of the child explained that a client of his mother told him that he banged his her and Stromae found the phrase and the attitude of the client out of place.
You could be surprised by Belgium singer like Loïc Notet "Million eyes" and Jérémie Makiese "Miss you" all two in english...
He is a true artist. Very deep and social subjects. Great performer and outside of box thinker
Stomae = Maestro. He is famous for his wordplay. This helps to know how it is pronounced. “Stro- my” like maestro. My - stro, stro-my.
I totally agree with your comments 👍
If you want to check out another belgian artist, definitely check out angèle with "Balance ton qoui" or "Bruxelles je t'aime"!
Great video
Please react more to him ❤️
I advice "Formidable" "Carmen" "Quand c'est" "Tous les mêmes"
If you need links tell me 😉
The pronunciation of Stromae would be
/Straw.my/ because it's from the word Maestro. He is indeed the maestro because he's always educating his listeners about different cultures. For instance in this track L'enfer, Stromae collaborated with the Bulgarian Orenda Trio, they're the powerhouse behind the recurring choral polyphonic chanting.
That's exactly how depressions feels like.
Stromae does not miss! Everything he does is unique in its own way and executed to perfection. Agreed, I may be biased because I'm Belgian as well, but still. Papaoutai, Formidable, Tous Les mêmes and Quand c'est are other gems of him. And his latest single dropped 3 days ago and is currently at 5.3m views: Fils de joie (Son of joy) and the mv depicts the State funeral of a sex worker in a ficticious country!
Strow, like Row, , mae, like may. It is maestro, mixed up. I loves him!
I think he is genius. Too long for a reaction, but just an amazing show, original dance styles, deep lyrics with a good beat, a light/stage show like no other, watch Stromae- Racine.
It is his live show in Montreal. Montreal knows to show him the love. For a shorter, fun one to react to, check Stromae in Formidable.
There are a few versions up on yt, check out the one with 294 million views, the song isn't funny, it has Jaques Brel echo to it, but the video is super funny. I love both.
After years out of music,
(con't) doing fashion design, Stromae is back on tour. Check out his brilliant Racine concert, it will give you a feel for if you might enjoy his show.
I have been wondering if reaction vids would get on to him. 294 million views, one video version of one song, and so few in the west know of him. Bizarre. Whatever, cheers and enjoy, his talents are to be discovered, studied, savoured, feared.
He will not let you sit and listen passively, his lyrics to deep, they confront you, dare you, compel you, to journey with him beneath the crafted veneer that humanity agrees upon, into the mysteries and compulsions that are the domain of the ghost in the machine.
Kanye, Madonna, Missy, tried to scout him, but he refused their demand to sing/rap in English. I can only respect him more for saying no.
Many, many would be pop stars would have a hard time saying no to those people, they would say, do, whatever they are told, if it meant a pop star career in America.
Not Stromae. Going through his catalogue is truly a treat, if you enjoy him, look to see if he is doing a show near your town.
He is and amazing singer and not bad on the eye's
I know Stromae from 2009/2010 his breakthrough in Belgium/Netherlands was with al'ore dance you should listen to that one.
great video thank you
You, describing it and breaking the verse down.. I’m balling.. ‘cause even though, I know I’m not alone in this battle.. it is still a f*cked up battle with my own damn self 😫
Intense. great review
Please keep reacting to his stuff, his incredibly talented and his music is unique. React to his song “Santé” or “Fils de Joie”
You are like the first non french speaking reaction that understood the meaning of this song
Stromaes stuff is incredible, i would not generally call it cheerful music... but damn he's good, and if you ever get a chance see him in concert.
Stromae ❤️❤️
I love how English speaking reviewers totally get the meaning. BTW It was anti malaria drugs that sent him into depression.
Stromae - Fils de joie
In French the song says "am I the only one who has a TV and the Culpability Channel?".
Youv got it....great
🖤💛❤️
Please, listen and react to the song Mr/Mme by Loic Nottet : 6 minutes long and very sincere song about mental health. It's in french with english subtitles (Loic is a young songwriter and dancer from Belgium, just like Stromae)
I'm a bit late, but just wanted to say thank you for the song recommendation - that is an amazing song.
stroMAE means MAEstro. I love him so much❤
Stormzeee :D :D !! Where did you see the storm and the "z" ! Haha
Stromae is a Legend. The best Singer in french ever. His Voice are so great ❤️❤️❤️
You should listen to Yseult... Amazing artist
Great!
You should react to Stromae - Fils De Joie
Pick up an song from him, you won’t be disappointed, I can guarantee 100%. He’s unique!! ❤️😍❤️
Storm z ----love it! hahaha
You should check the belgium artist Tamino
O yes, we have dEus, Balthazar, Warhouse, Arsenal, and so on...
Ooh ooh PLEASE react to Stromae and PAPOUTAI !
Quand C'est should be the next one
StroMae is a MaeStro!
Stonks
Alors on danse
My friend..go back and check out..Jacques Breil..the 2 artist are 2 of a kind...and if l may..look what Jack Breuil did with what he knew were his last year's on this earth...
jacques brel, who is one of his inspiration.
Nice reaction Man. Love your hairstyle
Go check out Ezhel-Geceler Turkish rapper...
👍
5:43 😅
React stromae with papaoutai
And rammstein new song Zeit
please check out his other songs and make reaction videos. sante and fils de joie
Yes Very Unique!
Please check out:
Sante, older--> Papaoutai and Alors on Danse.
THANK YOU 🦋
LENFER MEANS HELL SO THE SONG IS NAMED HELL
Uhhhhmmmm how did you get 'Stormzee' from 'Stromae' JS?!? Don't disrespect now, make an effort LOL .. I love Stromae, he's a musical GENIUS!! ~Inspirations & Blessings Nat~
i’m copying a comment i saw before that stromae is the artist kanye thinks he is (fan of both for 10+ years)
[LON-fair]
You should check out his other songs, i recommend: papaoutai, tous les memes, santé
C'est sa Stromae😥savoir exprimer les ressenti profonde
pap aoutai next
Bro said stormzy💀
React to Papaoutai, Quand c'est ?
several good rapers are from belgium u want some ?
try Sela Sue
YOOO KING. Please REACT to BZRP MUSIC SESSION #49 WITH RESIDENTE. The greatest diss track in the spanish hip hop. Its 1 week old and it has over 50M views. (ENGLISH SUB ON) Beleave me, its worth it 🔥🔥🔥
A very beautiful image of a scizofrenic person who suffers