Schneider was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Laurie S. Auth, a visual artist, and Michael Schneider, a mathematician. He grew up in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, where he lived just a street away from Sam Tsui, whom he met while attending middle school. They both later attended Wissahickon High School. He is of German and Austrian descent on his father's side but does not speak German. Schneider has an older sister who is a classical pianist. He graduated as class Valedictorian from Wissahickon, and magna cum laude from Yale University in 2010 with a degree in mathematics and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.
Schneider played for Yale's chess team. He currently holds a USCF Elo rating of 2235 and can play multiple games of chess blindfolded simultaneously. He played against Magnus Carlsen at the CES 2014 HRM Chess Tournament, hosted by Nordic Semiconductor in Las Vegas. He is also a self-taught musician.
According to Business Insider and SocialBlade, he is believed to make over a six-figure income from YouTube.
Schneider began collaborating with Tsui while both were in high school and continued while they were at Yale; Schneider matriculated a year before. He produced videos of Tsui singing covers and medleys, and has since made an online musical series (College Musical) and produced original songs.
They garnered wide media attention with a video of a Michael Jackson medley. This video remains the 9th most viewed (more than 34 million) on Schneider's YouTube channel KurtHugoSchneider. This medley is one of several in which Schneider, using video editing, creates the illusion of a one-man a cappella choir, with Tsui covering lead and backing vocals, playing multiple versions of himself. Their medley videos have been described by Time as a combination of Glee and Attack of the Clones. The viral videos led to a few appearances on national television, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. On February 3, 2011, Schneider's video of Tsui covering Hold It Against Me, in which Tsui sang and played the piano with Schneider on percussion, was featured on Britney Spears' official website.
The popularity of their videos has encouraged the duo to branch out to other projects. Shooting for an independent film, College Musical: The Movie, based upon their online musical series, has been completed in the summer of 2010 and the film was released September 3, 2014. A series of behind-the-scenes videos for the movie, filmed and narrated by Nick Uhas, has been released on YouTube. Since September 2010, Schneider and Tsui have also begun to release videos of original songs and in May 2013, Sam Tsui's debut original album, "Make It Up", was released.
Schneider has also made music videos in collaboration with other artists. Popular videos include a Miley Cyrus medley sung by Christina Grimmie, a duet between Tsui and Grimmie singing Just a Dream (the most viewed video on 'KurtHugoSchneider', with over a hundred and twenty million views), and a Starcraft-themed parody video, with Husky, of Baby. He has also parodied the infamous "Friday" by Rebecca Black with his variation being known as "Void Rays". He has collaborated with Tiffany Alvord on a Taylor Swift Medley and Matisse on a Medley of Rihanna songs. He has also collaborated with Max Schneider on a number of occasions: for example he directed a Bruno Mars medley for Max Schneider & Victoria Justice, a Maroon 5 Medley and a Christmas Medley. Schneider also co-wrote 'Standing In China' with Max Schneider for Cody Simpson's album Paradise. Schneider was also an associate producer for a musical admissions video for Yale, which features a cast consisting of Tsui and fellow Yale students.
He has also performed a cover of Beauty and the Beat by Justin Bieber with Alex Goot and Chrissy Costanza from Against the Current as well as a cover of Counting Stars by OneRepublic and a cover of Heart Attack by Demi Lovato.
In 2013, Schneider and Coca-Cola created music videos featuring creative covers of two 2013 singles: Calvin Harris' "Feel So Close" and Of Monsters and Men's "Little Talks" for a campaign called "The Sounds of AHH". Commercial edits of the singles premiered on the inaugural episode of season 13 of American Idol on January 14, 2014 on FOX.
In the two new versions, recreated by Schneider, he is shown making the track playing only Coca-Cola bottles, glasses and cans. In addition, "Feels So Close" features the vocals of Sam Tsui whereas on the track "Little Talks", he is accompanied musically by beatboxing cellist Kevin Olusola.
You Are The Reason
Kurt Hugo Schneider Lyrics
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Why am I doing this to myself?
Losing my mind on a tiny error
I nearly left the real me on the shelf
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are
In the blur of the stars
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are
Who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are
Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
I forgot what to do to fit the mould
The more I try, the less it's working
'Cause everything inside me screams
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are
In the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
There's nothing wrong with who you are
Yes, no's, ego's, fake shows, like woah
Just go and leave me alone
Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight
With a smile
'Cause that's my home
That's my home
No-ooh-oh, no, no, no, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are
In the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are
The song “Who You Are” is a powerful message to those struggling to keep up with societal expectations, urging them to stay true to themselves. The opening lyrics depict a disillusioned individual staring at themselves in the mirror and questioning why they keep forcing themselves into a mould that doesn’t fit. The lines “Losing my mind on a tiny error / I nearly left the real me on the shelf” suggest that the person has lost sight of who they are in trying to be perfect and please others. However, the song’s chorus reiterates the message of the song by saying “Don’t lose who you are / In the blur of the stars,” urging listeners to hold true to their identity, even if it’s hard.
The message of the song is emphasized in the bridge, where the artist urges listeners to push past the pressure of society to conform and to embrace their true selves, accepting both the good and the bad. The lines “There's nothing wrong with who you are / Yes, no's, ego's, fake shows, like woah / Just go and leave me alone / Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight / With a smile / 'Cause that's my home” express that listeners should feel comfortable with who they are, despite the “ego's” and “fake shows” that surround them. That's where they can find peace, in their true home.
With its powerful lyrics and message, "Who You Are" has been used as a mental health anthem, resonating with people who struggle with anxiety and depression. It encourages self-acceptance, which is essential for anyone combating insecurity and self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
I stare at my reflection in the mirror
I look at myself in the mirror, trying to figure out who I am
Why am I doing this to myself?
I am wondering why I am putting myself under so much pressure
Losing my mind on a tiny error
I am obsessing over a small mistake
I nearly left the real me on the shelf
I almost gave up on being true to myself
Don't lose who you are
Do not forget your true self
In the blur of the stars
Amidst all the distractions and fame
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
Appearances can be misleading, but you should believe in your dreams
It's okay not to be okay
It is alright to not feel okay sometimes
Sometimes, it's hard to follow your heart
Sometimes it can be challenging to pursue what your heart desires
Tears don't mean you're losing
Crying does not indicate that you have lost
Everybody's bruising
Everyone goes through tough times
Just be true to who you are
Always stay faithful to your authentic self
Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
I am doubting if my appearance is flawless
I forgot what to do to fit the mould
I have lost sight of how to conform to societal expectations
The more I try, the less it's working
The harder I try, the more unsuccessful I become
'Cause everything inside me screams
My inner self is shouting
Yes, no's, ego's, fake shows, like woah
People changing their minds, egos, pretending, things escalating
Just go and leave me alone
Just leave me in peace
Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight
Truthful conversation, authentic existence, genuine love, farewell
With a smile, 'cause that's my home
With happiness, as it is where I belong
There's nothing wrong with who you are
There is nothing inadequate about being yourself
No-ooh-oh, no, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
Just be true to who you are
Always stay true to your genuine self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jessica Cornish, Shelly Peiken, Tobias Gad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You Are The Reason
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There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now
There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
There goes my hand shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now
If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day
Keeping you safe
And I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason, oh
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There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now
There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
There goes my hands shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now
If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day
Keeping you safe
And I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
You are the reason
I'm a little sad
Just a little sad
I'm a little sad
I need you to hold me tonight
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
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Lyrics
There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now
There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
There goes my hands shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now
If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day
Keeping you safe
And I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
You are the reason
I'm a little sad
Just a little sad
I'm a little sad
I need you to hold me tonight
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
@KurtHugoSchneider
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XD
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Kurt Hugo Schneider too late 😂
@SMCOMICS8-iu8db
God i am feeling good, because with you by my side i don't need to be worried, Amen 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
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❤❤❤❤hallo where are you from
@christynhood7795
I literally love this version. That girl sings with a passion, so much more so than anyone else I've noticed.
@justineboucher3004
She is a French singer i love her! (Im French too) so ya she has pregnant in this clip or she will💕