I love that he isn't famous, it makes it more special, it's a rare treat that some get and not the whole world would understand or like just because it's popular, but rather because it's amazing
I've had the privelage of seeing him 4 in concert. First time ever was at a small venue called the Independent in San Francisco. He played this during his encore set. Truly amazing
Took me 3 weeks to learn how to play this song on guitar, but sadly, it would take me forever and then some and I wouldnt be able to sing it as good. Ben Howard, I tip my hat to you, you've achieved living legend status in my book.
Every artists has a perfect song, and this is his. The music is beyond anything you hear because its perfect in spite of the fact that its not mastered to death. The lyrics are poetry to convey so much with so few words spoken. Ben plays his guitar like a legend in the making, and his performances are outstanding. I can't wait for him to come stateside again! Cheers!
@ 4:16 is what it looks like when a true musician gets lost in his music and goes to a place where chords are not chords and notes are not notes, but instead they are colors and feelings expressed through sound and soul. LOVE IT BEN! Come to Dallas, Tx please!!!
Depth over distance every time, my dear And this tree of ours may grow tall in the woods But it's the roots that will bind us here To the ground hmm Depth over distance was all I asked of you And I may be foolish to fall as I do Still there's strength in the blindness you fear If you're coming too, hmm If you're coming too, hmmHold on, wait until that lone sun Breaks from the arms of the Lord hmm Hold on, though we may be too young To know this ride we're on hmmDepth over distance was all I asked of you And everybody round here's acting like a stone Still there's things I'd do, darling, I'd go blind for you If you let grow sometimes, let it grow sometimes, let it grow Just let it grow sometimes
This was put on here it says in 2011. I honestly cannot believe it only has roughly 550k views after 8 years. Everyone has different taste in music or genre but good music is good or in this instance great. In my opinion this song/performance is up there with the greats like Fleetwood Mac. A song that will be good in 30 years time. AWESOME 😎😊😎
Every time I watch a Ben Howard video for some reason I think, 'will this be as good as his other songs?' And every time he doesn't disappoint. Perfect music by a perfect guy.
I was listening to this while doing some other work..so wasnt looking..and at 4:15, I thought someone else joined him to sing that part.. but to my surprise, it was still Ben! still loved!
my favorite video on skynet. I may just be a penguin, but as my grandpa once said: "When you have found the piece in life you searched for, then all the penguins will gather and in every kingdom you will find peace. One man will guide you in your depth over distance." Little did I know what those words meant, but I never stopped searching and I finally found Ben on his surfingboard. We had a beer, he did a gig, all the penguins gathered and I found my piece. End of story.
by far the best song of Ben Howard till now. Please give us a new album with all of your other songs we find here on youtube but can't buy. Soldiers, the 9th cloud, London, foliation wood, ...
Simply amazing, he managed to make an already great song sound a million times more epic with this live performance :') how is that even possible?!?!?!?!
Sjard Willems v you may have a point there, sorry if I have offended you or any other! I merely wished to emphasize my wonder of how anybody could dislike this, and this was the only conclusion which I saw fit at the time. In hind-sight I can see how this comment could be taken as an offensive remark, and for that I'm sorry. And I must apologize for using a handicap in this conclusion, and I assure you I have nothing but the deepest respect for all who battles with disabilities! But yet I am still astonished that somebody could dislike this piece of pure music, but that might be because of the deep resonance it has with me, but yet again, it does not give me the excuse to use a handicap in my comment to the dislikes of the video. Let us all just enjoy the beautiful peace of music which is in this video! I am sorry once more, and may you have lovely day!
God, the voice quality may not be perfect, but this clip is the most perfect thing i’ve ever witnessed, how he’s pouring his emotions, i feel like i’m inside his soul, I frown when he does, i smile when he does.. and nothing could be said but A GODDAMN MASTERPIECE!!
Poor spartan2253. He didn't state you're his friend. He also didn't spell ''aren't'' incorrectly. Funny you tried to correct someone and were actually incorrect yourself in doing so...
Forgive my ignorance but i can't seem to find this song on any of his album/ep releases?? Possibly a one off single or cover? Any assistance in helping me get this song would be greatly appreciated! wonderful sound
THE NEW STING!, maybe even better! Both were rough starting out but, Ben has developed much faster. Blown Away! PLEASE spread the word for more US concerts! Ben goes on the bucket list right off, Cannot say enough, Ben is a dancer on your soul. Peace
