Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek (Mi.Mu gloves version) - Live Chicago IL - May 14, 2019

This is Imogen Heap's stunning new version of "Hide and Seek", reimagined for use with her Mi.Mu gloves. Vocal effects, loops and sound effects are all triggered through specific hand gestures. Recorded live from the audience at the Vic Theater in Chicago Illinois, May 14, 2019.

[@bernlin2000]

I was there...it was phenemenal, the whole show. Imogen is a genius, one of the most creative musician of her generation.

[@blaumausfrau]

This is silly. OK she makes funny noises. But are they really applicable for music and song performance.

[@checkenbreast941]

@@blaumausfrau yes stop hating

[@VictoryAviation]

@@blaumausfrau Yes, she is an incredible musician. She creates things that nobody else comes up with. She is a musical visionary

[@PH5221]

@@blaumausfrau How few brain cells and chromosomes does a human require to call music (especially music this amazing) "funny noises"?

[@veto1087]

@@blaumausfrau Lmfao if u only knew how many hip hop artists that have used her work for samples

[@groovass65]

This is just as alien as the blue girl singing in The 5th Element.

[@mistergrieves]

AHHH I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING

[@TTTT-lu8oh]

Met her a few times she's the real deal and a kind and iron-willed soul. Who knows but I wouldn't be surprised if she was still hitting all the notes.

[@TheKrilicious]

Ethereal is the best way to describe this performance. Imogen really is one of a kind!

[@ChristianFaith-ud3lf]

This!!!!

[@leafnlore2712]

Brilliant!! Laurie Anderson and Todd Rundgren had a child, Imogen Heap, and the world is a more wonderful place!

[@brentonjoseph]

Thank you so so much!

[@cjaquilino]

@4:15 One reason, I’d guess, she now mostly sings the “Mmm, whatcha say” part the alternative way is probably because now the first version is evocative of Jason Derulo’s song, the SNL skit, and the memes that came from that.

[@ryanhagan7131]

She Still should of sang it the original way much better

[@cjaquilino]

Ryan Hagan I like it better too. But I’m guessing that’s why she changed it.

[@Splatpope]

Dear Imogen, when you read this, the song will probably be dead

[@goldtreefrog87]

Part of what made hide and seek good were those beautiful chords....with those gone I just don't really like it. All that's the same is the lyrics 😭

[@manhvu4988]

@@cjaquilino lmfao there's a second version released in 2008 called hide and seek 2 which is this lol

[@doubletrouble2283]

Next time they’re casting the Borg queen, guess who should get a call ?? She’d be a shoe in

[@ArthurKiyanovski]

Netta should be the next user of these gloves

[@MrMemoCaraza]

what are the gloves for?

[@yorilucasgalvaoborges8135]

They substitute the instruments. She controls all of the effects with them. Each movement brings a new sound/ effect and alters them as she pleases

[@MrMemoCaraza]

@@yorilucasgalvaoborges8135 oh my god, she’s such a complete artist
she sings, composes, produces and she’s also an actress!!! i love her so much

[@grayb8747]

What do the gloves respond to!?? Or is it a gimmick??

[@rjalava1263]

the gloves work with ableton.

[@carlosbecerril1]

Control all the software, First record the voice to create the back, then module and filter the voice live. Volume, record the loops live.

[@aureliaberryhill3400]

Hand shapes and movements.
She’s the creator of the gloves, so she works them really well. She also produces her own music. So she’s used to making these sounds on the computer.
She just wanted a way to do it live, and that’s why she made the gloves. You pre-program the movements and everything. Then you use the hand movements to carry out the program.
If you see other people, like Ariana Grande, you can see people experimenting with it.

[@kayls369]

Upsetting that she cant hit the notes of her best song

[@melibabe]

kayls369 I think this is a beautiful reinterpretation of the song.

[@amandahennessy578]

@@melibabe just saw her perform this at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles last night. Breathtaking.

[@StormBurnX]

I mean, she is in her forties, so...

[@stumplifter]

I never heard the original, so I have no upset feelings.
This song is mesmerizing and sang beautifully. Coupled with her use of Mi.Mu makes it rather spectacular.
Do you have vocal performance you would like to share kayls369?

[@uhwaykin]

@@stumplifter So not only do you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about, but you're trotting out the embarrassingly feeble defense that criticism is invalid unless delivered by someone who can do better?
Go listen to the original. This is an interesting reinterpretation, but it loses all the charm of the original and replaces it with gimmicky technology and muddy ambient droning.

[@alienjoshie1136]

Wtf

[@sos4550]

????

[@fauhwn]

wym wtf

[@Tofast4ya1234]

What the hell is going on?

[@smolroblox2776]

Ur profile pic checks out

[@puffpinki]

@@Tofast4ya1234where are we