Harry Styles’s “As It Was” Grammys Performance Received Some Mixed Reactions, And I’m Emotionally Torn
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Gee, it was a special night for Harry Styles.
The 29-year-old singer was nominated for six awards, including Best Album and Record of the Year.
First, he showed up in a signature psychedelic jumpsuit by EgonLab in collaboration with Swarovski.
Then he won the night's first award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Harry's House.
In his speech, Harry said, “Thank you so much. This album from start to finish has been the greatest experience of my life. From making it with two of my best friends, to playing it for people has been the greatest joy I could’ve asked for.”
He also pulled off a pretty big upset for all the fans of our generation’s greatest female performers by winning the final award of the night, Album of the Year, beating out Beyoncé, Lizzo, Adele, and others.
But the moment that really caught my attention was his highly anticipated performance of "As It Was," because it wasn't as I expected it to be.
The Don’t Worry Darling star appeared on stage along with a crowd of people on a red rotating platform reminiscent of the one from the “As It Was” music video, and instantly something felt off to me.
As a Harry fan, I want to blame it on the speakers...or something.
However, I was impressed he could recapture the same emotion and visuals from his award-winning song's music video.
Just look how somber he looks onstage.
When this profoundly emotional moment hit, it took me back to when I watched the "As It Was" music video premiere at least 30 times.
And Harry still looks pretty somber.
The climax of the performance was Harry and the dancers breaking out the familiar choreography from the final act of the music video, and honestly, it saved the show for me.
As a person who watched Harry perform three times just last year, I thought this wasn't his best.
My man was singing his butt off, reminding the world why he can pack concert halls 15 days in a row in New York and Los Angeles, but maybe it just wasn't enough for some critics.
While Taylor Swift loved every second, rocking out in the audience, Twitter definitely had some mixed emotions.
Taylor Swift clapping for Harry Styles after his #GRAMMYs performance! 😭
Here's what people were saying about performance:
@PopBase Me when I saw Harry Styles performance
Harry Styles hasn’t had rest in a year so I won’t be speaking ill of that performance for that reason. Anyways, I’ll see you in Belgium, Harry
What’d y’all think of Harry Styles’ #GRAMMYs performance?
kid harpoon’s speech literally acknowledged that people forget harry styles is a person just for everyone to turn around and drag him for one (1) performance after 2+ years of flawless shows… i know you all KNOW that man is a good performer
this harry styles performance
that harry styles' performance..
Harry styles was just fine in his performance?? Maybe a bit more nervous than usual but nothing like y'all are saying here, such a reach. It was beautiful.
harry styles performance
