Klaus Nomi - Cold Song - Deneuve

[Genkimark]

He would be dead just 2 years after this performance. Such a sad loss, indeed. RIP, Klaus.

[AdArmand]

He will never know how many people are truly inspired and enraptured by his talent.

[madamewoselle]

Oh Klaus. I love this performance...what a beautiful soul he was. Consummate performer. We lost a brilliant man way too soon. This performance is absolutely chilling.

[doctorbeaumonte]

Such tragic circumstances around his death. His friends all but abandoned him, fearing infection of a disease that was barely understood.

[JcFuentes85]

¿A ti como obviar? Mis ensimismamientos realzas, Nomi, Nomi. Tu creación pasada, covers de hoy.

[therealcubiksrube]

wow... a perfect Klaus appearance in almost every way... too bad it was documented on video only :(

[louspintoo]

This has got to be his best performance of this song. Thank God for these French videos-the quality is so beautiful. Where would this world be without gayness? Makes you realize what AIDS took away.

[WoodRatGirl]

Catherine Deneuve + Klaus Nomi = Awesome.

[topsalespro]

Klaus Nomi, outright genius, entertainer extraordinaire,like many of his kind, left much too soon, but before passing on, had at least seen a glimpse of the recognition, adulation he would posthumously. come to earn. Klaus Nomi ,RIP

[AristYdes]

why did he dress that way and move like a puppet? he didnt need such gimmicks

[TheReligionkills]

@AristYdes It was the eighties! I agree. The music and voice are so beautiful and yet I think Nomi was trying to get at the absurd in life.

[TheBirdboots]

This was an unique person and singer and artist !

[KlaudiaNomi]

On top of having the most angellic voice, Klausie's got some gams! *wolf-whistle*

[whiskybeauty2]

WOW, is all I can say! Never heard of this guy before until today and i've just been listening to a few of his songs and on my gosh this man can SING. Some of his stuff isn't to my taste but that's more the tunes than his singing which is just totally flawless. Can't believe what an incredible vocal range this guy had.

[trutenon]

he never lost his touch to sing that song

[ysbaddaden2003]

I was listening to Klaus whilst in the Air Force.

Needless to say I wasn't terribly popular...

[doomfeather]

@ysbaddaden2003  good on ya for expressing yourself!! it takes a special person to recognize how great Klaus was :-)

[WoodRatGirl]

@ysbaddaden2003

Screw what the Air Force thinks ;)

[gwogatobis]

@ysbaddaden2003 I somehow find your comment hilarious , I laughed so so so much...I love Nomi , but was imagining your fellow at the army werent listenning the same kiind of stuff and thought u were some huge freak..Priceless comment AHAHHA..

[ysbaddaden2003]

@gwogatobis

They were listening to Bachman Turner Overdrive.

[Ominous09]

he is just AMAZING 

[hexKermit]

one of the best singers within the past 100 years

[BillF1967]

Absolutely extraordinary.

[ooKEYXoo]

THX , Merci

[gato18lol]

Is he a robot? btw awesome voice

[trylonperisphere]

@gato18lol he is an alien.

[nicolanthon25]

@gato18lol LOL. his stiffness is part of the performance. he's human, jesus christ!

[loveMCRgerard]

its also klaus's fans who are amazing. reading the comments...its beautyfull to see that all the comments come from the heart, unlike some other singer's fans.. and i agree. seeing all these people that just found out who he is great. strangly...im only 13, this is proof that nomi will never die. :-)

[LocoRico89]

I know what to be for Halloween this year L-) Pay Tribute to a man with a great voice!

[rubinoos1]

Klaus Nomi has nice legs.

[junetown]

this guy is awesome. rip

[olayadiego]

BEST

[vonratt]

As a Nomi fan of 18 years, it is so refreshing for me to see so many people just being introduced to his genius for the first time. He died just as he was breaking into the mainstream, and it is really a shame that so few people have had the chance to hear him.

[gabrielapetrie]

I was just introduced to Nomi (and by way, Percell) today by pure chance. I feel like a lucky man! I am always looking for a unique artistic genius and here is (was) one for sure.

[AdArmand]

Poor innocent.

[lili90277]

La merveilleuse Catherine allait dire quelque chose de bien, mais Ruggieri ne lui laisse pas placer un mot... lol ..enfin, tant pis, Klaus Nomi est divin, comme toujours

[iLoveChocolateMilk00]

his shoes are wow

i love him :)

[smitschagen]

Purcell was a natural genius, his harmonies are so chilling, that is what makes this so fascinating.

Nomi sings it well, certainly and his impersonation of the cold genius fits well. Still the music does it.

Interesting man Nomi, the best die young they say and again it seems to be true. RIP Klaus, your last line has indeed come true.

[trylonperisphere]

And Purcell was even younger than Klaus when he died!

[vandewijs]

You're right about the music, but it was Nomi who introduced so many people who only knew popmusic to this wonderful world of Purcell.

[moby406]

@vandewijs

yes, him and Clockwork orange

[fran627]

...moreover...something relates you to me much more than I often wish. I think I was just very lucky to be on the turn later.

[fran627]

Catherin was really beautiful at that time :-)

Dear Klaus, still being missed by so many people who are open to what's different after 25 years. It's not given to many amongst us. May you have noticed some of it, where ever it is you are.

[XIERRABK]

The most beautiful gift music has given birth to. Wonderful voice and wonderful man. 25 years later, his aura remains the same. his magic is eternal , and his talent still brings tears to my eyes. I love you Klaus.

[TheFrankBot]

merci

[thierrrrrrry]

je veu cette chanson a mon enterrement

[meroclovis]

He is very good

[iggylive]

RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!

[MyleneBerlin]

Always inspiring, an artist leaving a big big gap.

[emanuellle06]

Magnifique

[ducessaristocat]

he's one of the sacred monstres who will remain alive in music's history.he's a freakshow withna beautiful voice!a masterpiece

[WoodRatGirl]

He was never a freak :(

[boetiane]

Bowing

This is opera from behond

Thinking of some lost friends

Martin

unknown

strawberry blond

[sorigny]

merveilleux klaus nomi partie beaucoup trop tot fabuleux on aime ou on aime pas mais on ne peux rester indifferent devant ce chanteur

[lemsipGY]

he comes from another space to save the human race...

[vrfl]

Space is the place

[Raymantico]

He just wasn't made for this world...or vice versa...

[flungbungdung]

this world wasn't made for him ...  :)

[Ombligomolecular]

Cool video.

[CFFDan]

i think

i liek

his shoes

lol

[Rocketbev]

Forever Klaus!!!!

[madammelemort]

I want the lyrics of this song :( Where can I find them? I love this man...

[c12mna]

look on google for the lyrics the Frank Purcell's opera "King arthur" the aria is called Let me freaze again. and just for the story this aria is sung by a bass voice.

[gonrolgonrol]

What power art thou, who from below

Hast made me rise unwillingly and slow

From beds of everlasting snow

See'st thou not ( how stiff )2) and wondrous old

Far unfit to bear the bitter cold,

I ( can scarcely move or draw my breath )2)

Let me, let me freeze again to death.3)

[morrissey1959]

type it in google

[jaygo33]

a great talent!!!

[LeticiaKrupe]

I LOVE YOU KLAUS!!!

[einsturzende3]

oh god... i don't know say but one thing... thanks for post this.

[sallydoesitall]

beautiful

[jakixs]

Flawless..

[cserepey]

Look Deneuve's face! Brrrrrr! Nomi, what a Talent, what an Artist!!!

Thank you for posting this!

[xwsftassell]

God I really fancy Catherine DeNeuve, funny thing is, the older she gets the more I fancy her.

Funny to see Nomi tackling The Cold Song in such a cheesey context. What a shame for him all round. Such a talent.

[dejahthoris]

but his voice never sounded better in this version of cold song

[Crowgrrl59]

Absolutely lovely! I'd heard this footage was lost irretrievably-so happy to be able to view. Thanks.

[daniela2twin]

OMG!

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!