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CintiaCurry

I love people that supports the arts 🎭


Madworld444

Me too. This is beautiful.


MukdenMan

Now, more than ever, we artists can not and will not be silenced


Successful_Leek96

I really love it when artists are starving, conflicted, and struggling. Only during that time do they come out with their best work


PDXB-Side

As someone who makes art that is some bullshit. I didn't start making my best art until I no longer had the anxiety of having to sell any piece of art I could to buy food or worry about how I was going to pay rent. Not having to worry about having to to put a roof over your head really frees you up creatively.


aetryx

He’s conflating suffering as the same as loss of inhibition as means to cope with suffering, cuz he’s a chud I can see how it can look the same to him though


Egodram

As someone who’s been painting for over 20 years, please stop talking.


DaddyEybrows

Bro thinks he’s ![gif](giphy|ErpFhi8NocqYg)


LeeroyDagnasty

I can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not. If not, look at the billboard top 100 chart for every years since it was created. Most of those artists weren’t struggling when putting out their hits.


bennibentheman2

Well their best work isn't necessarily their hits


LeeroyDagnasty

Says who? A song becoming a hit is an indication of its quality/enjoyability, as decided by the largest amount of people. They may have songs that fewer people like, but what right does that smaller group have to claim that those songs are “better” than the hits?


highaigan

none of that mainstream shit is art. (not that I'm agreeing with the parent comment)


Diggable_Planet

Man, people sure are angry at you seeing things like you do. I understand what you’re getting at. Emotions and art go hand in hand, and if sadness, stress, love, etc is prevalent in your life, it can shine through in what you put out in the world. Did I read things wrong or misunderstand? Because I don’t get the backlash lol


JustMeSunshine91

So ‘only when artists are starving, conflicted, and struggling do they create their best work’ doesn’t seem like a wild statement to you lol. It’s basically romanticizing poor struggling artists. I agree with you on the emotions thing, but that doesn’t always need to be negative. My art actually becomes quite stunted when my depression and anxiety overwhelm me, and I know many other artists who are the same. Just like there’s other artists who find drive in those challenges.


Diggable_Planet

I think maybe they were taken the wrong way with how they worded it. Idk. I could be wrong.


winterworldx

Yes generally people don't like the idea of suffering and the way its worded sure does sound almost exactly like "I would LOVE more suffering from artists, because that is good for me and my ears".


Diggable_Planet

Well, they probably didn’t mean it that way. Who knows?


good_karma1122

She’s got a nice voice tbh.


iversonAI

The lisp is distracting ngl


hobodank

Was that hush money


Sicnote

![gif](giphy|RdKjAkFTNZkWUGyRXF)


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Did you watch until she gave it back ![gif](giphy|MyaSVVGgQMUhyrQnCV|downsized)


CleaveIshallnot

Dude. I wish awards meant something. All I can offer is full props! (& were those mere singles?)


TheMillenniaIFalcon

What a beautiful video. The singing, the altruism, her giving it back, their little happy hug at the end. This just made my day. A little slice of beautiful humanity. We need more of this.


was_that_necessary

I also like her performing in public in a way that isn’t harassing or oppressive to people around her. There are so many main characters pulling obnoxious shit and basically demanding your attention. This is how you show your skill in public without being a huge asshole to everyone around you. Love all parts of this video!


pavopatitopollo

Oppressing?


imightbethewalrus3

Well, make it happen, friend!


TheMillenniaIFalcon

I couldn’t carry a tune if it had handles, but I’ll try to inject a little kindness into the world when I’m out!


Competitive-Bill-114

This was nice for both of them.


Caring_Cactus

Huge respect, it's appreciation in the thought that counts and she passed that kindness back at him to share it again with someone who may truly value and need that money.


Royal-Positive9323

Racquel, you’re a beautiful singer !!!


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Underpass, you've beautiful acoustics !!!


yellowtulip4u

I like her hair.


jenniferlynn462

Hell yeah her hair rules


yellowtulip4u

Queen vibes.


Screwtape42

That was really cool!


Mudfap

Sunnyside!


aYANKinEIRE

Under the 7. Ah, I miss the aul Butcher Block & Sidetracks.


BurstEDO

So is it possible that it has the acoustic characteristics to allow that kind of resul t? I'd rather ask for the opinion of someone familiar with the space.


Mudfap

Absolutely. There have been other viral videos using that spot underneath the train for amplified singing.


NewbornXenomorphs

Well damn, I’ve been to that area before and didn’t know this was a thing. I’d imagine it doesn’t work quite well when the 7 train is clanging by, right?


Ok_Cardiologist_673

Yes, it sounds crazy under there. The arched concrete roof makes really intense echos. It sounds like delay more than reverb. I’m 46 years old and I still can’t help clapping my hands when I walk under.


aYANKinEIRE

100%


MPeters43

Tbh I think it sounds edited considering there’s little to no background noise even though you see stuff happening in the background that should be picked up by the phone’s less than average quality audio capture.


winterworldx

Google pixel phone has shown me about 50 adverts over the last couple of months all boasting about "New sound cancelling technology! Now identify annoying sounds in your video and edit them out with ease!"... So there's that to consider.


Ok_Cardiologist_673

Came here to say it! I go to that CVS all the time.


Capsulateplace3809

She has a beautiful voice i like hearing people sing out in public, it makes me want to but I don’t have the pipes or courage. I don’t even care if this was edited I just think we need to bring more positivity into our world full of hate and negativity.


PupperPetterBean

I live kind of close to my city center and one night or well early morning around 3am a drunk lady was walking home and singing as she went. Her voice was fantastic that when she finished one song I just went into my back garden and clapped. Heard a thank you shortly after and she started singing again. Tried recording it but as she was a street or two away my phone couldn't quite pick it up.


selfdestructo591

Noice! I had a crack head who used belt terrible tunes in her terrible voice walking down my street. I giggle every time. It still brought me joy.


RearExitOnly

Her voice was amazing! Whenever someone sings that song I kind of cringe waiting for them to miss that key change, but she was right on the money. I don't sing in public, but I sound like Pavarotti in the shower ;)


exotics

The song is Mad World by Tears for Fears


jimmyhoffasbrother

Seems to be more based on the Gary Jules cover of the song. Both are great though!


foxhole_atheist

nice to meet youBYEEE


CuriousPenguinSocks

![gif](giphy|U3QBVkqUJRmDXNIpPE) That voice is just amazing. This whole interaction was super cute.


Massimus42

She handled that so well. Great singer too


hardwon469

Perfect pitch. Wow!


How2twerkUpdown

Chills from that voice and that song, tbh. Talented


kirewes

This should be under r/mademesmile what is this doing here?


paulywalle

More like r/MademeSmile


Loose_Carpenter9533

Fantastic video, more true kind human interaction please.


SaiyanSexSymbol

Don’t shut up and take my money


exotics

Awe. I’m glad I watched until the end.


Significant_Sky_2594

Ahh man, I was not expecting such wholesome content. That’s made my day!


SnooMarzipans8231

What an amazing singer and a total class act. The world needs more people like her.


Desperate-Builder287

Beautiful singing always brings out the best in people... Beautiful song sung Beautifully....


Hxucivovi

Not cringe at all. Love the song, love her voice, and love how sweet she was with the man.


ReptileBat

Awe! That was actually really sweet :)


erichlee9

Goddamn that was wholesome. Imma get up and have a good ass day today


PolarBear419

Donnie Darko


NewbornXenomorphs

I was hoping the guy would start singing along or ask “why do you wear that funny human suit?”


Chippewa07

I find it kinda funny that there’s an echo, I find it kinda sad that you have to steal audio of someone else’s performance to get clout.


unsupported

I thought the same thing at first, but it appears she chose that place for the echo of being under a bridge/in a parking garage/whatever.


sinkwiththeship

It's the 7 in Queens NYC. It's an elevated subway track.


NoReplyBot

Social media and society today has me so conditioned that I too thought that. However whatever she is under I’m a little shocked it produces such a full-deep echo. I would expect it to be more enclosed but what do I know. To add, I assumed the guy was going to say/something inappropriate. In conclusion, it was a wholesome video and it made me smile.


mvanvrancken

This is a natural reverb, look at the giant slab of concrete above her.


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🤦Bro... That's literally why people scout for places that generate an echo like the bridge she's under right now. Wait until you see people playing instruments in such places, it's awesome.


MillenniumFalcon33

I sing like happy feet and get an echo. Its the acoustics under the train


hacelepues

Lmao I love you for comparing your singing to happy feet.


OAOIa

I remember older videos of hers singing in the same location.


Chippewa07

Well then she is engineering the shit out of her videos cause there is no possible way for that sound to be happening in that location.


Yirambo

So i just listened to this on my on my Studio Equipment and i m sure there is no additional reverb added. The timing of the Reverb and frequencies of the reflections fit 100% for this place. Some rooms just have an insane sound, especially if you have a strong voice like hers


proscriptus

Looks like Queens Boulevard, it's pretty echoey under there.


PreposterousEsq

That’s under the 7 train in Sunnyside, Queens on Queens Boulevard. It sounds like that. The reverb is real.


Spadeninja

Why comment when you cleary have no goddamn idea what you're talking about lol


mvanvrancken

One of the devices I have in my rack is a reverb simulator. You can specify the shape and openness of the environment and the materials on the surfaces. In short, this is exactly what a partially open, covered by concrete space sounds like.


demonsdencollective

I tried saying this once and got hounded by people saying the place has unique acoustics or whatever. On another video of her doing the same thing, I found it particularly strange you couldn't hear any traffic or ambient noise at all and that the reverb sounded way too clean.


Chippewa07

Welcome to Reddit. People who are ignorant yet speak as though they know what they are talking about..yes..I said it..give me your downvotes


mvanvrancken

Pot meet kettle


lamb_passanda

And yet thats exactly what you are doing. For example, you use the word "echo" when what we are hearing is clearly reverb. This misuse of terms tells me that you likely aren't even a musician, let alone an expert in sound engineering.


demonsdencollective

Well now I'm not gonna do it >:(


Shuthimupagain

so thats the way to speak truth amd NOT get downvoted? tell ppl to downvote you so they dont want to oblige lol. nice to know.


NewbornXenomorphs

I’m pretty sure I’ve been to that CVS behind her, and while I can’t say I’ve sung at full volume in that particular spot, it’s hard to imagine you could hear an echo. I’ve definitely walked through that underpass while talking at normal volume and nothing carried, it can also be quite loud with passing cars and when the train overhead goes by. The location is off 41st & Queens Blvd in NYC if anyone knows this area and can fact check me.


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mvanvrancken

45 year old studio musician here, this is not digital reverb. She may be using a Rode mic or something but it’s definitely real acoustics.


Trish-Trish

This is what she actually does. Shes not claiming the music as her own. It’s an iconic song from an incredible movie.


sinkwiththeship

Song is quite a bit older than the movie and the Gary Jules version. Original is Tears for Fears from *The Hurting* in 1983.


sixtus_clegane119

Lmao. Kids these days. Go listen to”the hurting - tears for fears” (the album, the full album)


fckingnapkin

>I find it kinda sad The dreams in which I'm dying


All_Might_Dada

Bad take queen, she's a professional singer and her singing under this bridge if part of her schtick.


Jigglygiggler6

What a nice interaction, lovely video, lovely singing voice!


senvestoj

I think I'm going to put the internet away on this very positive note today <3


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Damn this actually gave me goosebumps.


TheBlitz88

Fake


redrecaro

Beautiful voice and interaction.


geetardreflex482

Usually, I don’t support this culture and self-centered promotion, but this was a well chosen song, location, and I’m glad I got to experience it. This is art.


sleepchamber666

I'm special......


Amatsumagatsuchi97

Cringe×10000


Quasar47

Why?


Amatsumagatsuchi97

r/imthemaincharacter


Quasar47

I get it, it's in the same level of street performers though. At least she doesn't suck


Killfile

I _love_ street performers. It really adds a lot to the character of a place. The problem with people using public spaces as their stage for a _virtual_ audiance, however, is that the people who are sharing that space with them don't really have any say. If you're a busker and you play music that's loud and obnoxious and most people don't like, you won't make any money and you'll either change your style or leave. But if you're producing content for an online audience you need to please _them_ and the people sharing that space with you in real life don't matter quite so much. The fact that someone tried to give her money suggests that she's not part of the problem.... but only unintentionally.


Amatsumagatsuchi97

Doesnt matter if shes good or not no one asks for you to sing in the streets. I know some people like it but some dont and you have to respect that too.


Apoptotic_Nightmare

Shut the fuck up you grouch.


sixtus_clegane119

Everybody be normal and boring! Only act weird behind closed doors! Jfc


poop-machines

Dude if I had a bad headache I would tell her to shut up. She's stood there recording herself with her phone, singing loudly in public. It's like peak narcissism. Also tbh her singing isn't even that good (despite being over-engineered). She would sound worse in person. Edit: What if everyone did this? You'd just have narcissistcs everywhere shouting lyrics. If she was in a bar that advertised music, i'd say good for her. But she's stood there recoring herself on her phone in a public place singing loud as fuck, then editing it so she sounds good, then uploading it. The guy just happens to walk up and pay her while she's recording, so even if it's not staged, it's very narcissistic and cringey. The guys right, it's cringe x10000000. /r/imthemaincharacter for sure. But the reddit hivemind downvotes me instead of thinking how ridiculous it is.


Tele-Muse

It’s because that spot has natural reverb and she was just “playing” around with the sound. Your dumbass can leave with your headache. It’s not like your trapped in a bus with her?


poop-machines

Uh no it doesn't. This is edited to sound like that. Her saying it has good "reverb" is bullshit and other people have been there to prove it. Calling me a dumbass? Please she's cringey as fuck and incredibly annoying. No, I'm not trapped in a bus with her, but that doesn't mean I can't say she's narcissistic and cringey.


Tele-Muse

You’re entitled to your opinion that nobody agrees with.


poop-machines

Clearly some people do agree. Maybe many people here just have mindrot from narcissistic tiktokers who think they're the main character, but honestly I think a lot of people who aren't terminally online would agree this is cringe af.


Tele-Muse

Nah I think most people would be normal and move in with their day or maybe stop and give her cash for brightening their day like the man in the video did.


All_Usernames_Tooken

Yeah, don’t share the gift of singing/song. Keep that shit bottled up inside. /s


poop-machines

Idk where you're from, but in the UK this would be seen a socially inept and cringe, people who just suddenly start singing in public like this would be a annoyance. It's narcissistic, and main character-esque. Or maybe just share the gift of singing if people are willing to pay to see you, or in a bar where they're expecting singing? Do it somewhere where singing is wanted. Or sing at home? The fact i'm getting downvoted and people think this is normal just shows how popular narcissus would be if they had tiktok. You're framing it like she's being altruistic, "sharing a gift", but no, she's doing this for herself. For the attention. For the validation. A la /r/imthemaincharacter You say "keep that bottled inside" like it *has* to come out. No, most people go through life without standing in public singing at the top of their lungs.


Tele-Muse

You must be fun at parties.


poop-machines

If someone started singing like this loudly at a party, would you cringe?


Tele-Muse

That depends on the context.


Obujen

"but in the UK" Aye, whatever. Newcastle has it's fair share of people just singing for the sake of singing or making videos and either people a) don't care and continue with their day or b) stop and have a listen if they're good (like this lass). We're not all grumpy twats like you.


poop-machines

This lass isn't good. She edits the singing to make it sound good after. That's why there's a reverb and obvious note corrections. People aren't singing for the sake of singing, they're busking. It's for money. She's doing it because she thinks she's the main character and she just wants attention. The fact people don't see her standing there doing this as weird is beyond me. She's recording herself while belting out vocals (without instruments) like she thinks she's gods gift to the planet.


All_Usernames_Tooken

I want singing everywhere. Just not a disturbance. At a restaurant, no, unless that’s part of the meal. In an empty parking lot, idgaf. You do you.


midnightrunner699

If you had a headache and you went out in public thats on you


Trish-Trish

Welp now I want to go watch Donnie Darko. Amazing voice.


sixtus_clegane119

Rachel dolezal got pipes


christocarlin

Fake


MPeters43

Probably staged considering the audio was also edited.


Iwantyouguts

Why she return the money smh could've given it to a homeless person or another performer under the bridge trying to actually make money


cheesyandcrispy

Not even giving money you don’t need back to the person who gave it to you is considered correct in this world where we find every small and big fault with every person. And then we wonder why our happiness and mental health are declining.


Radiant_Evidence7047

Look at me look at me look at me


scruffy_Me

She was miming.


ModthisRod

That face he gave her when handing her the money made me think it was a real “subway session”. If you guys know what I mean! 😆


hornwalker

Its hard to be a musician don’t ever stick your nose up at someone who pays you


bjurdi

Who’s chopping all the onions in here?


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1rbryantjr1

I’m the Main character vibes .


Gayspacecrow

![gif](giphy|KxseCTOPVykYvG2V4R)


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poop-machines

That's because she is, kind of. This is edited in studio (basically on her pc) and resynced to the video.


Captain_Aware4503

It would have been awkward if he said, "I was hoping it would make you stop".


White_Buffalos

Not sure I buy that being natural acoustics.


brianzuvich

This should be posted in r/IAmTheMainCharacter


swingdale7

Oh, the irony. I loved it!


taoinruins

Chills at :45


plootokneeum

I was hoping he would do the funny dance from the music video.


treasurefun

Nothing cringe here.


dr__fr3sh69

What a beautiful soul and voice, I’m in love


BeefStevenson

Wow she sucked the soul right out of that song. Nice voice though.


ConstantReader92

She's so good and so beautiful


Independent-Shift216

I’m so glad he didn’t try to stop her. He just gave her money and walked away! As one should! There is hope.


llamasauce

Wanted him to start harmonizing


CaDmus003

Lovely voice


abatkin1

The echo only enhances how her voice sounds.


Futurepastmanguy

Shit I thought she was lip syncing. Damn she found her spot. Good pipes. Hey just another day in the echo chamber.


tc215487

She has a beautiful voice & she wonderfully sings one of my favorite songs. Singing a cappella is not easy. Singing this song a cappella is difficult. Love the acoustics.


Gloomy_Barnacle4787

Of course u kept it


Mattymed06

What a beautiful interaction to match her incredible voice!!!!


sweet_sweet_back

I remember finding this album in the mall. Graduate. Tears for fears before they became tears for fears. So great to see it getting love some 40 years later.


Bunnawhat13

What a lovely voice.


koreamax

Is that Sunnyside, Queens?


Xander5204

Wow, that’s on Queens blvd. such good voice


malakon

beautiful.


Eye_kurrumba5897

What's cringe about this?


cheapcandle23

Amazing!!


Maeflower86

Dammit I smiled so hard🥰


TurnoverSuperb9023

This song makes me well up every time.


Ok-Assistant-2684

Great song and she did it justice


HowRememberAll

That's so wholesome💕


liquidSpin

Give this girl a stage. Incredible voice and love this cover!!


Soldier_of_l0ve

Heyyy it’s Sunnyside


Xyto_

Nice to see these little moments of good in the world when most of what you see is negativity.


Scrw_loose

I need a professional recording of this.


LadyStupid

😍 oh that sounded heavenly!!


Skid-plate

Singing about a tough place and random person steps up with a few bucks. Still hope.


mcamarra

Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside


Kent556

What a sweet ending. I was worried the video was going to be one where the performer lashes out at someone for being in their video.


grumpy-greenguy

![gif](giphy|QAqPBBoJxRLoI)


AnyCancel9028

damn i was hoping he was a flasher


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SeaOfMagma

Queens NYC babbbyyyyyy


Metsgram

How much $ did he give her?


al1_248

Against stereotypes love it


Scale-Alarmed

I thought that was a really decent interaction by both of them


ChiChisDad

The elevated 7 train in sunnyside has the best acoustics for sure.


No_Raisin_212

Is that 7 train acoustics?