People are comparing him to Michael Jackson and other artists with that kind of voice. But in my opinion I think he has a unique voice that has never been heard in the music industry. Yes he probably has had influences on his voice but he has a certain thing about him that makes him extremely different from every other artist out there.
I think his voice influence comes from Ethiopian music.. He sings Like other Ethiopians but The difference is they sing in Amharic which is a limited language to the rest of the World He sings in English
I don’t know what’s better: the video or this comment section? Most comments from 5 years ago this was his UK TV debut and he had not even made his US TV debut yet. This was before Kiss Land. Wow!
Actually he smoked shit more back in his mixtape days to the point where he felt like he couldn't put in the emotion without the influence. That's why the song is sad but he's much more successful now so he doesn't do this type or songs or smoke as much
He mentioned in a magazine interview. He said he couldn't make a song or do a performance without being high but he's cleaned up alot since trilogy days. Guess that's why his songs aren't as catchg
Such a memorable performance for it to have so little views. It's Abel's first television performance and calling it amazing would be an understatement. I love this man and his music.
his music is original. he hit every tone. his album reached #1 without any promotion. he has a uniqe sound and a unique voice and the way he sings and the way he writes his lyrics he has a way of getting under your skin because its so raw and unlike anything youve ever heard. so if you have a taste for music like justin bieber or kesha then id understand you dont understand why the weeknd is becoming so big but thats no reason to waste your time even going on here watching videos of him.
i would suggest downloading the trilogy of albums he released (for free) to get a better understanding of the band's 'sound', its very different to the current r'n'b pop tripe that is so popular...
This is the best Abel you can get. His recent shit is good, but Wicked Games is one of best song I've ever heard.
Gab couldn't agree more
Gab why wtf could actually be the best song you ever heard?
Yes but by chris isaac.
it IS HIS BEST
He's now back with his new album with the song Wasted Times. Gives me the same vibe
This is incredible, he has completely revolutionised R&B as a genre
Man
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1:03 After Hours artwork
Just the blood is remaining to be dripped..
So that's where I saw that before...
People are comparing him to Michael Jackson and other artists with that kind of voice. But in my opinion I think he has a unique voice that has never been heard in the music industry. Yes he probably has had influences on his voice but he has a certain thing about him that makes him extremely different from every other artist out there.
Cutekatie16 Well said ! I completely agree.
I think his voice influence comes from Ethiopian music.. He sings Like other Ethiopians but The difference is they sing in Amharic which is a limited language to the rest of the World He sings in English
People compares him with others to make him look like a imitator, but he’s unique and they’re jaleous
I agree he’s not the second Micheal Jackson, he’s the first Weeknd
He is mixer of so many singer like mj prince r kelly and more .
One of the best live performances I've personally heard
Agreed
haha this guy! replying to yourself! lol you're funnY
Got to agree his voice is beautiful and haunting
Aron Coldwell John mayer-Slow Dancing in a Burning Room live... see that
Really? He doesn't hit any of the high notes that are in the recorded song. It's really dumbed down...
real music...that speaks to the soul...XO will be huge 2013
Alex Randall Sanchez Nazarian it is man 🤟🏼
He is huge now!
Damn... this comment aged like wine
Now he is the best in 2021
@@architbeater642 damn.. yes it's amazing to watch him develop
Very strong language 😂 it’s Abel babeeee what did u expect
my dream is to listen this song live
Kakio i did it 😫😍😍🙏🏼
marie David and you’re still alive 🙉
same
It’s so good live 🔥🔥🔥
@@yoursafespacebabe Same! gang gang.
what a voice!!! still listening in 2021!!!!!!
Same band playing with him in 2020/21, right there from the start...
The biggest talent of all time! can´t wait for more
2020✨
He is actually the most streamed artist and the biggest artist of the world and he gonna performs in super bowls half time
He's big enough to say screw you to the Grammys now
Er du danskse
ok..first song I've heard of his.
I'm on the road to becoming a fan
suh dude , sitll a fan ?`:D
are you still a fan? XOTWOD☇
Still a fan 3 albums later?
Update us please
so was the rest of the world lol
That voice can cure hate
From homeless, to forbes list, house of balloons an trilogy is his true shit that xo
to super bowl
Mans just bought a 70 mil home. XOTWOD
how am i only just finding this now… i’m crying it’s so good, abel’s voice is perfect and his emotion in this is 🤌🏼😩
Me rn😭
Same 🖤
he is on some unbelievable level
greatest of his era
2020 XO gang, wya???
We never ever left🙏🏾🖤. XOTOD
XO is nation not a gang
@@GKhalxo hahaha, you right
XO🖤
you wanna be..HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH for this
Wicked games is some seriously good stuff
I remember seeing this on Jools Holland at the time and what stood out for me was the backing singers, listen to what they're doing...fantastic.
I just love the way those women's make moves @3:17 while singing,
It's amazing and adds to the dark vibe
@cody was here nice catch!
can not get this out of my head love the lyrics and song this guy is set for big things
You were right!
Yes, you were absolutely right!
Love this guy. Super Talented
who’s goin tell him?
Wow so far the best performance he has done so far. This kid is so talented. A legend is born.
one of his best live performances, gives me the chills every single time
88.000 views only?! probably his best live performance ever and one of my favourites songs of all times
His stage presence is so captivating you can’t help but feel like he is singing directly to you
I don’t know what’s better: the video or this comment section? Most comments from 5 years ago this was his UK TV debut and he had not even made his US TV debut yet. This was before Kiss Land. Wow!
I can feel his emotions there i love wicked games ❤
Love this man with all my heart
on this day 15 babies were conceived in that audience without any explanation other than the weeknd was singing.
15 virgin Mary’s and 15 new age Jesus’s?
🤣😂👍
Even the men got pregnant? 🥹
@@tomfoolerysbignuts3436 now that WOULD be an immaculate/ miraculous conception!
Backing vocals are so good!
I literally love this guy . you are the greatest songwriter ever !!!!!!!
Here after the Super Bowl performance, for my all time favourite live performance from him.
I think this might be one of his best vocal performances you know, you can feel so much more emotion in his voice than the studio version
I’m a late fan but thank God I found him. An amazing artist!
Like a mix of Prince, Joy Division, The Smiths and Michael Jackson. Amazing.
His best preformance ever
The first Weeknd song I heard back in 2012, still gives me chills to this day hearing a live version. XOTWOD
All time favourite. 🖤 First Abel's song I heard and I've been a fan ever since.
my fav song of all the times
I will always feel a certain sadness that I never got to experience one of his earliest live gigs, it was just before my time
Words can’t explain how much I love this man.
He created me, I feel u Abel.
Romelu Lukaku on the drums
XD
Lmao
7 years later and this shit still funny
mannn
It’s so funny that they have the same initials 😂😂😂
I'm crying watching this. I don't know why.
julie you can hear the pain in his voice
Feel ya🙂👍
@@nabzalrash4955 true
3:13 = goosebumps!😍
LEGEND TO BE
MrTolgy u predicted right
You godamn right.
He is now
Yes. He is a legend.
Word ma man
The Weeknd is soooooooo good!!! He just takes you to that place
First time I listened to him..what an incredible performance this was 🤴🏿
There is an absolutely massive potential in that talent right there. Bring the work on. I want to hear more
hes the biggest in the world right now
He's so incredible live. This is a truly emotional performance XO❤
I always find myself here 🥺💕
I’m obsessed 😭
Any one think he sounds better here live than his recent vocal performances?
he smokes too much so obviously
Actually he smoked shit more back in his mixtape days to the point where he felt like he couldn't put in the emotion without the influence. That's why the song is sad but he's much more successful now so he doesn't do this type or songs or smoke as much
+Kira sj how do you know this?
He mentioned in a magazine interview. He said he couldn't make a song or do a performance without being high but he's cleaned up alot since trilogy days. Guess that's why his songs aren't as catchg
the sound is diferent, now his voice isnt loder than the instrumental, here its perfect
Great performance, hope he still makes great music when he gets big!
DavidL999 he does
He does
He is sir ! He is phenomenal
Your wishes has been fulfilled
Dawn fm is beautiful
I always cry when i listen this song!!!!
Such a memorable performance for it to have so little views. It's Abel's first television performance and calling it amazing would be an understatement. I love this man and his music.
Best live performance of all time.
wow, I came to see what he's like live and wow
Probably his best live performance of this song,ever.
Sou louco por essa versão. The wkd é demais!!!!!!!!!!
The KING ....Then .....Now.... Forever
Whole house of balloons album is something else
So real that literally feel the heart cry out for this .stellar performance
One of his best live performance.Whos with me ?
Girl I loved broak up with me after cheating on me just as this song was released, the song was a big help through those low times
Still be the Best performance 🧘🏽♂️😮💨👌🏽💯🔥 im a fan from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Compare this to the 2019 "Heartless" performance, this is where it all started.
Arte.
@@oliverwidlak9500 Nein
@@unhxlysilver1688 ja
Comparado con ahora 2021, me parece que mejoro muchísimo vocalmente en vivo, muchísimo.
@@JuanJose-bd9ow tiene mejor técnica vocal, pero si me preguntas antes tenía más emoción aunque a veces por tanta emoción desafinaba xd
You can hear the pain..😥
😪
June 2020 and Wicked Games is still my favorite song of all time 🖤 ABEL is a LEGEND. xotwod
his music is original. he hit every tone. his album reached #1 without any promotion. he has a uniqe sound and a unique voice and the way he sings and the way he writes his lyrics he has a way of getting under your skin because its so raw and unlike anything youve ever heard. so if you have a taste for music like justin bieber or kesha then id understand you dont understand why the weeknd is becoming so big but thats no reason to waste your time even going on here watching videos of him.
2021 and this still a banger!
2024 and I can't get enough of this song. By far the greatest piece of music I've heard.
Que voz tan bella tiene mi artista favorito Abel tesfaye
Hey BBC we desperatly need this in HD, 1080p or 720p at least pleaseee!!!
I used to listen to Wicked games in the Original Video
Now i will listen to it only in here
He is Awesome in the Live performance
This deserves more views
He is singing lyrics that the person behind the mask can relate too.... raw emotions...
This man have my whole heart💗
definitely there's progress on his confidence.
when you're digging on youtube and found a jewel 😍
I can remember watching this on tv thinking who isssss thattt and loving him🔥
Great vocals so controlled hauntingly beautifull
8 years ago wicked games came out.. xotwod ❤️
This is amazing. The direction new R&B should be heading is this right here.
When you brought the pain but she didnt bring the drugs :/
Hate when that happens
this is so sad
that b**ch
Always my fav.
I love seeing the comments from 6 years ago in this video. So awesome!
2019 gang. Where u at?!
Here but I wish it was years ago, old shit's crazy
sup
2020 gang. Sry
@@rokunoir ❌⭕
I'm in the future now 2020 😂😂🔥
Beautiful
I never knew he was on Jools Holland wtf omg I love that
Old is gold.
This got me hooked on the Weeknd, simply an amazing performance!
This is beautiful but sad at the same time!! ❤️
He's amazing live!
Best live of this song
Legends jamming this all lockdown
in love with him since 2012 i'm so proud
i would suggest downloading the trilogy of albums he released (for free) to get a better understanding of the band's 'sound', its very different to the current r'n'b pop tripe that is so popular...
legend 💖
Evil lyrics , Angels voice 😍🔥