The Weeknd x the Dawn FM Experience

This is exactly what our flatlined, dull brains needed after being in lockdown for two years! This short film is an audiovisual masterpiece, a sensory delight. The solemn, post-apocalyptic discotheque is complete with supernatural night-club goers who sway to the rhythm of this techno/pop epic dance album. The technical perfection, along with The Weeknd's pure, melodic vocals will leave you in a trance (and dancing in your living room). This is exactly what our dull senses needed, especially among the out of control rap music videos, and repetitive themes in today's music. The concept of an "album experience" transports you back (for those old enough) to Michael Jackson's Thriller era; although much more sophisticated and modern. The Weeknd doesn't need to do any speaking since the amazing expression he emotes through his eyes is all that we need to see. This is a defining moment in the future of music, and the paired down but incredibly Modern and futuristic presentation of his music is genius. No crazy over the top theatrics. The music in itself will make your brain dance. It awoke my feel good, dance and have fun brain center - which has been in lockdown along with everyone else. If you are feeling at all melancholy, this dance numbers will pull You out of your funk. I was surprised to see that Calvin Harris produced since a lot of music tends be very pop. The sounds are reminiscent of something Pharrell Williams would produce, accompanied by the great Quincy Jones himself. I am not sure how anyone can critique something so creative and original, especially coming out of our own Covid, creative apocalypse. The WEEKND HAS BROUGHT US BACK from the brink of creative disaster - here's to the reigning King of Music. It's amazing.

I have only seen one Weeknd concert. I thought he would be dancing and stuff. Yet, his huge following means something as I was late to the party with Starboy. This was what I needed to see so there is no guilt about not going to another live concert! I wish him the best in future endeavors.

The Weeknd once again brings his music to life and builds on the story telling from previous music videos.

"we're all dancing in purgatory. Right now."

...what I liked about his first few hits is what I hate about all the rest of his music-it all sounds eerily identical. 90's synth, Michael Jackson wannabe high harmonies, can't dance or perform for the life of him. Great vocals, but his over-the-top attempt to be 'art nuvo' takes away from the music. Videos are supposed to enhance the music, this looked like they got the makeup guy that turned Kyrie into an old geezer doing young things-had ZERO to do with the music or presentation, just a silly distraction and use of fx.

If you come in expecting a major motion picture, then drop those expectations. It's an enjoyable performance of the bulk of the album with brilliant live vocals from The Weeknd. Some strange parts but pretty fluid from start to finish and overall an enjoyable performance and experience.