Laufey - From The Start / THE FIRST TAKE

THE FIRST TAKE is a YouTube Channel dedicated to filming musicians and singers performing in a single take.

In episode 487, Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in LA, makes her first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.
She will perform her signature song, “From The Start,” from Bewitched, her album that won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Enjoy Laufey’s one-shot performance – the first on Japanese media - with its relatable lyrics from the authentic perspective, featuring gentle piano tones and low, warm vocals.

■Laufey OFFICIAL

■「THE FIRST TAKE」OFFICIAL

■THE FIRST TAKE Rules
A microphone and a white studio.

And 1 rule.
You’ve got 1 TAKE.

■THE FIRST TAKE Concept
CAPTURE THE TAKE.
THIS MOMENT.
THIS SOUND.

THE FIRST TAKE
IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE.


CREDITS
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Director/Creative Director: Keisuke Shimizu
Art Director: Yo Kimura
Copywriter: Hiroshi Yamazaki
Director of Photogrphy: Kazuki Nagayama
DIT: Koichi Yuri
Chief Camera Assistant: Takeshi Nogi
Camera Assistant: Takaya Yamaguchi, Hana Sintani
Lighting Director: Jun Sakai
Chief Lighting Assistant: Nobuto Kamiya
Lighting Assistant: Satoshi Ikai, Taka Nakamoto, Haruya Tanbo, Yuta Kimura
Stage Carpenter: studio noll
Stylist: Leith Clark
Hair&Make up: Yuko Fujiwara
Offline Editor/Colorist/Online Editor: Tomoo Noda
Production Assistant: Nagisa Taki, Yoshiko Okubo, Kazuki Hirayama, Tatsuru Ishiwata
Producer: Keisuke Nishikawa (session)

#THEFIRSTTAKE #Laufey #FromTheStart

[Clintosaurus]

Who ever was in charge of getting Laufey on the channel deserves a raise

[crispi]

no way they got laufey on THE FIRST TAKE never been more happy.

[bvicchop]

I remember when Laufey wasn't so famous and seeing her now in The First Take fills me with happiness for her.

[thatoneguy]

LAUFEY ON FIRST TAKE!!?? I MUST BE DREAMING

[StrayKidsTheFutureofKpop]

Fact: Laufey vocals aren't a joke y'all. Her vocals are so always angelic, beautifully, breathtaking, good, healing, mesmerizing, perfect, soft, soothing and outta this world.

[cooldebt]

Love the stripped down sound of TFT performances. It really showcases the talent and skill of the musicians. When it sounds so good without all the bells and whistles, you know the performer is a great musician.

[tsugutsuguk]

Mannnn .... The got laufey on the 1st take... That's awesome

[arroz-qsqc]

You Break My Heart The Startのアレンジは今の私にぴったりです

[sonhuynh]

This version is even better than the original release version. Thanks Laufey

[itsazan]

WOW!! How have I never heard of her?? Everything about Laufey's voice and the way she played the piano was simply outstanding!! It was angelic. I NEED to check out more of her music!

[OfficialAsian]

I'm ready for at least 5 more Laufey videos on THE FIRST TAKE

[jenzzzzz]

I just discovered her this year after accidentally listening to Good Kid’s cover of her song From the Start, listened to her discography and wow I love her voice. I’m so happy you invited her!!!

[alcottchan]

0:31 ?? omg see that throat??? it's

[justanotheryoutubedoofus]

I am a simple man. Laufey sings, I am entranced.

[mO-vqtf]

In the past, Japanese people called Helen Merrill's beautiful voice "The Sigh of New York". Now, I think we should call Laufey "The Sigh of LA". Welcome to Japan.

[kk-boxf]

えー！？ほんまモンやん！
半年前、有線の洋楽ベストヒットで最初に聴いたのが、From The Start

[BrianMagnan]

The way she just floats through her different registers and coordinations is so masterful. Her mix is gorgeous.

[henriqueabreu]

Laufey in The First Take fills me with joy. She deserves everything

[shairibeloveddaughter]

Everything about Laufey is classy, elegant and just so beautiful. You are an art Laufey, the way you lift your hands in playing the piano and you open your mouth, it's just so graceful and magnificent ^⁠_⁠^ ♡ thank you first take for this!!

[Julia-eeqg]

I love how much fun she is having with this song! She probably has palyed it hundreds of times already set she still manages to not make it boring or take it too seriously