Lindsey Stirling - Masquerade (Official Music Video) 

What's your favorite part?

I found Lindsey when she donated to my son's cancer relief. I have always loved the violin and dance, so grateful for Lindsey's generosity and music. Rock on girl!!!

I love that she’s so creative. You know her skirt is actually made of her curtains and safety pins😂

2024 anyone?

Saw her at a free concert here in Vegas 7years ago .She's still as amazing as ever ! While on stage she said she had heard one of her songs on the radio for the first time on the way to the show so she rolled down her window yelling this is me! She's so cute and puts on an amazing show!

The woman is a force of nature, every single time she kills it. Gets no where near the level of recognition she deserves.

I love that the dancers are their own characters. Not just prity girls dancing along. You can see the differences between them making them their own person.

Ha! Was hoping for a split second that this was a cover of “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera and ended up being enthralled just the same. Looooved this. 😁

It is so beautifully difficult to decide which part of this is the best. The chorus, the costumes, the filmlike beginning, the fact that the singing is done by a violin, the ending, when it fades back to black and white, it is all so beautifully done, it is all so high up the scale, this is art in one of the most beautiful ways possible and it is executed 100% on point.

I have been her fan for 10 years now and she just keeps taking my breath away. The originality is still in her ❤️

It's quite creative how the opening plays like an 1890's equivalent of a text conversation I smiled when the whole thing became an actual masquerade party, so lovely! 🎭 It always makes my day to see a new song by Lindsey Stirling You do such a fabulous job! Thank you!

I love how she mixes the classical elements with a bit of techno (or whatever the amazing element of modernity is) and threw in so much silliness along with it, I love the moustaches

Still amazed at her creativity to make her outfit out of her curtains , amazing song! Your so talented

I’d like to take a moment to say I’m just obsessed with the choreography. The character work is just incredible, particularly the way they play off each other and react to Lindsey’s attention, behaving differently and so expressively when they’re behind her compared to their perfect performative behavior when she throws those looks their way. Just adds so much and I keep finding myself rewatching to pick out every last subtle detail. Super impressed.

The time and effort that Lindsey always puts in her choreography, production and overall video is absolutely fantastic and inspiring!😍 When I saw this was gonna premiere, I yeeted my assignments out the window and clicked the video😶Always worth it🌺

I can listen to Lindsey all day. She’s probably my favourite violinist. Kudos to her, she’s an inspiration. ❤

Happy Birthday Lindsey. Your the best gift that this world has got. May god bless you and all your wishes come true. We all love you very much ❤️

Anyone else thought this would be a cover from Phantom of the Opera’s Masquerade?

Anyone else remember when she was on AGT? She's come so far 🥰 I'm sick incredibly proud of her

Verse 1: I sit here, staring at the sky, Wondering if you're looking too, And I can't help but wonder why, We can't go back to when we knew. Chorus: I wish he and I could go back in time, To when our love was young and kind, When the world was ours to explore, And our hearts were filled with so much more. Verse 2: We used to laugh, we used to play, And dream of all the things we'd do, But now your gone, have gone away, And I'm left with thoughts of you. Chorus: I wish he and I could go back in time, To when our love was young and kind, When the world was ours to explore, And our hearts were filled with so much more. Bridge: But time moves on, and I have changed, And sometimes love just fades away, But I still cherish memories of you, And the moments that we knew. Chorus: I wish he and I could go back in time, To when our love was young and kind, When the world was ours to explore, And our hearts were filled with so much more. Outro: So I'll hold on to these memories, And the love that we once shared, And know that in another life, Our hearts will be reunited and repaired.

Your music makes me want to be in space. It's got that floating through the stars kind of vibe.

There's something so... magical about this song, and the video portrayed it perfectly. During the entire song, it feels like the violin is talking, and the facial expressions and choreography like at 1:55 just adds to it even more

The cuts from black and white to color are perfection. Love this song!

Lindsey is absolutelly incredible She managed to adapt violin to modern times and still managed to make a huge success on the Internet era

Found this wondering what this was. Now I’m trapped. I’ve been listening to this for 2 days now. I’m being held hostage but I like it. 😂

I love the expressions on everyone’s face, everyone one had so much character in the story of performing 😊🎊🎉

Anyone: There's no way Lindsey can improve on her performance. Lindsey: Hold my beer!

I can't think of anybody doing anything better than what Lindsey is doing. And I mean that. I'm not even a huge fan of this genre, but how can you not see that this is beyond fantastic. So awesome. Thanks for all you do.

her creativity and flawless execution never ceases to take my breath away. as someone who loves historical art, this might be my one of my favorite music videos yet

This song is BEAUTIFUL! The rhythms, beats, harmonies, the costumes, the story, the dance, everything, it is beautiful. It doesn't need lyrics.... but for a reason I imagine them like this: When the Lindsey starts playing : (0:36) I feel like in a mascarade Wearing a mask through the night to day Painted with a smiling face That is forced to stay o-o-on I feel like in a mascarade Wearing a mask through which I hide my face away I feel like in a mascarade Rushing through the waves Then when the girls dance around her in act 1: (1:22) Feel that the music is rushing towards me (1:27) Feel that I fall from the person I am and to which I can be (1:32) My feet are gliding and slowly running away (1:39)want to throw this mask so far away Its just an idea.

I just wonder how many times she has actually done this to the dancers

I love the classic theme! I almost died laughing at 1:44 lol but Lindsey always has a message without words. A true artist.

I’m always amazed how Lindsey Sterling can play the violin and dance at the same time. And to do both well at the same time. She’s also gorgeous to boot.

When I was eleven years old I saw Lindsey's video Crystalize, and she inspired me to play the violin myself. Now I'm thirteen and I'm playing her medleys. You are an incredible artist, and you have made some incredible accomplishments. Thank you so much Lindsey, for everything.❤

Lindsey is a gift to this world she just keeps making MASTERPIECES

Love the facial expressions on the dancers! I couldn't stop watching them the whole way through!

Tocas muy hermoso el violín, estoy muy asombrada, sigue adelante y no te detengas ♡♡♡

Aquí todos los Stirlingites de México 🇲🇽❤️

Spanish(? SIMPLEMENTE ERES MI INSPIRACIÓN!!! Tengo solo cuatro años de estudio como violinista y desde que escucho tus canciones, has sido mi inspiración, mi modelo y ejemplo. Eres guay uwu Saludos desde Centro Amèrica 😍

Happy Birthday Lindsey! You are a blessing to all of us, and I thank you for your fiery passion, amazing talent, and stunning uniqueness. You will always be an inspiration!

My favorite part is when the main theme is done at 50' and then at 1 minute10. You are able to mix inventive dance moves, like reinventing the era, mixing a code of appearance with original moves while the musical theme strenghens. This is exhilirating and pleasing, making us face unexpected content and enjoy it. Thank you for this creation and for asking us our opinion below! ( Unfortunately I can no longer reply to the "what's your favorite part" question, youtube has an error on that, maybe it expired so I make a new comment for it )

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS can't wai!!. it's also coming out on a particularly hard day for me so it will be nice to have something positive to look forward to. Thank you!

I love how just awesomely, creatively, WEIRD this is. Lindsey never ceases to amaze.

Found this on Spotify while listening to epic violin songs. Pure gold, I've been hooked to Lindsey ever since.

劇情滿分🤣演繹滿分🤣 運鏡剪輯導演、服裝舞蹈音樂分上加分！！！😍😍😍 我起碼每個月至少看一次不誇張！ 最驚艷我的場景有三：開場舞台集合的高傲表情、黑白畫面壓腿切彩色，和最後嘉年華會般的服裝及氛圍！ 它的逗趣性使音樂更深入人心~🤗

AGT : We don't think you have what it takes. Lindsey Stirling : Hold my violin. She is a QUEEN!!!! 👑❤️😍❤️👑

She is so great she can't make bad music.

In the glow of candles, where shadows dance, Beneath the flickering, joyous trance, The masquerade unveils its scene, Where truth and falsehood intertwine, serene. Masks adorned with feathers bright, Conceal the faces, veiled from light. In whispered tones, secrets exchange, In the masquerade, reality estrange. Behind the silk and lace's guise, Truth lies hidden, a subtle prize. Each reveler plays their role, A symphony of the heart's control. Yet within the masquerade's deceit, Lingers the echo of a deeper beat. Beneath the laughter and the jest, Yearning to unmask, truth to invest. For in the dance of cloak and mask, The soul seeks solace, questions to unask. In the labyrinth of disguise, we seek, A glimpse of truth, answers to peek. So let the masquerade prevail, In its mystery, we find the tale. For within the dance of shadow and light, We uncover truths, hidden from sight.

It's amazing because she must have trained a lot to dance like that while playing violin but it looks totally effortless !

Not what I was expecting, but I love the storyline. Headcannon: this is where Lindsey goes after Round Rival lol.

This is just friggin GLORIOUS. I've never wanted to get back into violin more than when i watch her. Truly awe inspiring; I'm so glad she finally made a video for Masquerade.

reminder that her dress was improvised out of just curtains and pins! shes so creative 🥰

Сколько раз смотрю композиции Линдси просто чудесные композиции! Спасибо! С нетерпением жду еще!

If there was a party where people wear mask and has this song playing I want to be in it. ❤️❤️

Lindsey siempre es increíble sus conceptos son siempre tan estéticos, hermosos y su ritmo AMO TODO 💕 Gracias por tu trabajo! Siempre traes lo mejor 😍👍👏👏👏👏

Иногда удивляюсь каким большим талантом может обладать человек💖💖💖

This is one of my daughter’s and my favorite song/videos of Lindsey’s. No matter how many times I watch this video (and I’ve watched it A TON) I still am filled with so much joy.

solo pongo like, porque es ella, ella es arte 🎨 💕♥️🇨🇱💕💕💕💕

This looks like they all had fun making thumbs up to everyone

This is my favorite song by far! Seeing it live for the very first time (even first time hearing this song for the first time ever) made me just feel all mushy and in love. I love this song so much. The costumes live were incredible

Amazing performance! Thank you for your creativity. Lindsey and the girls are peerless, a great team. From Russia with love ;)

Me, flaunting my 3 ounces of knowledge in fashion history: Nice stays.

Mi video mas esperado desde hace tiempo, por fin "Masquerade" tiene su clip Que nervios!!

Люди встречаются, люди влюбляются😏😏😏… вот и я влюбился в эту восхитительную шатенку 86 года. Исключительный слух, шикарная пластика. Молчу громко👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Stylish, elegant and dynamic never thought that violin music would be looking this way.

I just get blown away by the effort put in this video Lindsey is a excellent violinist and dancer and the effort is just amazing

Final Fantasy Tactics: "You can't be both a Dancer and a Bard, they're mutually exclusive" Final Fantasy Type-0: "You can only be active for twelve hours a day without the adrenaline of war" Lindsey Stirling: "Try not to make a mess when you both eat your hearts out"

36 year old construction worker, male. And this is the level of Posh i aspire to every morning on the way to chew out my crews.

Pure grace ! My favourite part is when the tone change ! The second is when you run into the corridor ! And the belly surprise at the beginning is awesome.

Interesting, the premiere is on Canada Day. Was this done intentionally Lindsey? lol Probably not, just a happy coincidence but it's nice to imagine.

why must we be tortured by this wait?

this song really helps me relax i just zone out to the beat lol

Lindseys music is incredibly inspirational so I had an idea for a music video! So back in the day this would scandalous, hugely scandalous! So the audience would be watching, judging and whispering to eachother but one little girl stares fascinated as her parents try to get her to follow them out the door but she breaks away and starts dancing, then we see her life as an aristocrat and everytime she had tried to dance before (like in the street, in school, in her living room etc.) She was stopped and scolded but back to current times and she's dancing among a judgemental audience matching with lindsey and her group and then they notice her and she heads toward them and lindsey reaches her hands out then right at the climax of the song the parents grab the daughter and pull her away but lindsey and her group don't like that so they jump off the stage and have a dance off with the girls parents and the girl takes center stage as she dances between them. The audience is still scandalised and some people are trying to leave but some people are finally starting to see the little girl dance and they stop judging for a second and watch her, and then her parents join lindsey and dance behind the girl on the stage again and they start getting more and more people to dance from the audience as it catches on. Kinda like a children bring hope, light and change kinda message.

why do I feel like this should strongly be in "the Witcher" or in some anime sound track

America's Got Talent: "You're good, but not good enough. In other words, you suck." Lindsey Stirling All These Years Later: "Looks like I still suck." ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

Essa é possivelmente uma das melhores coisas que eu já escutei em toda a minha vida. Parece até que tem alguém cantando

Ярко, смело. Смесь гротеска и классики. Браво Линдси.!!! Спасибо огромное за новый подарок. Без тебя жизнь была бы скучна и неинтересна. Спасибо ещё раз!

I am now starting a respectful Lindsey Stirling cult just to worship this. Im surprised not many people know her. She's amazing.

Loved how the dancing has similarities to when she did this live in London. And lunas portrait in the background was a nice touch 😂

They used this song in a local Romeo and Juliet ballroom scene for the play and I loved the song they used. I was dying to find it and was so happy when I heard the first few seconds.

Every video is just like a short film, where does she get the ideas from? She is a goddess, kissed by God, thank you

Comentario en español: En pocas palabras... Gracias por hacerme muy feliz Lindsey y compañía que hizo todo posible 💙 Les quedó genial! La actuación... El vestuario... Los movimientos de cámara... Amé cada detalle 🥺💙 Comentario en Inglés : I hope to see you soon in Mexico... Again 🥰

I wouldn't be surprised if Lindsey actually calls her crew at night because she's to excited for tour to sleep

Well, dear L. Sterling, the whole video is a feast for the eyes, unquestionably mainly because of your charisma. And: Most probably you do not read this surely important message, so, but: Are you aware that here on the Internet, for example right under this video of yours, quite brazen thieves are using your good name to promise people a "prize" and then direct them to the app "Telegram"? There, the victim is then supposed to pay a fee of about 200 dollars in Europe for shipping from the airport to their home to receive an alleged prize (computer console, laptop, etc.). They pose with the same photo as an official account of yours including redirection to an alleged support team. It's likely that your reputation will be affected to a considerable extent, because not everyone notices this unscrupulous scam. Just for your information. Or does this kind of "reward" to be paid in advance really come from you? Best regards from a (studied) musician colleague

I'm so addicted to this song ❤ It plays on and on and on in my head 🤯 It's so underrated 😭

I was waiting so much for this! every time I hear Masquerade my fantasy about a potential video is running on 200%, this music is so so so gooooodddd and perfectly made that it really creates pictures and feelings and motions and whole movies inside one's mind... this is how music should be

I remember getting her first album when I was really little, and from then on, its been truly amazing to see her grow as an artist.

One & only masterpiece , no one can beat this masterpiece on upcoming centuries, Keep the vibe ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m so excited rn because I’ve been listening to Lindsey for YEARS and one of the dancers in this video is going to teach my right before my birthday!!!

Esta musica es diferente por las emociones que transmite, por eso es que la amo a ella y sus canciones, saludos desde Mexico Edit: ama mira soy famosa

My dad is in the hospital and having surgery today.. please pray for him and all of my family please!

Amo ouvir essa linda mulher tocar desperta o meu ser interior me fazendo bem . Gratidão lindsey.

This song means so much to me for no particular reason at all. I wake up and turn it on and can play it on repeat as I work wiggling my booty on an exercise ball all day. Amazing!

My Goodness, why does this feel like it's a perfect character edit audio? Other than that, Lindsey never fails to amaze me with her outstanding songs.

2:20 took me a while to realise what they did out there 😅

es increible la creatividad que tiene esta chica siempre me sorprende con los nuevos videos, la sigo desde hace mucho tiempo en sus primeros videos y su evolucion me fascina y se adapta tan increiblemente bien a las situaciones que me deja ilusionada

One of my favorite songs from her! One thing about Lindsey, man she’s always SUPER creative when it comes to making music videos! She’s literally one of those artist that always gives 110% effort in anything she does! Much love and respect to you Lindsey! 😁🤟🏾

Me In My 30's: When I grow up, I want to be Lindsey Stirling!!!

All of her violins are custom make just for her and some of them are amazing. Check out her other videos. She has one as a theme for the first Star Trek movie remake in the trilogy

It is hard to choose. So overall, it's all very good. The little gags are especially good.At least as unique as Shadow's music video.