Black Flies - Ben Howard (Acoustic Cover by Sierra Eagleson) 

I LOVE This one... Thank you, absolutely beautiful... Did you know... Ben Howard explained the song's meaning to The Sun: "'Black Flies' is about someone I don't really speak to anymore. It's an observational song about the changes in the year. It's not about romance as a few people have suggested." Howard explained to Reuters that the song is a tale of a ruined friendship. "We ended up doing separate things and going separate ways," said the singer. "That's what I write about most of the time, the people who come in and out of our lives and the memories that you form around them."

when her voice voiced, suddenly everything goes quiet, it brings me peace, it's a beautiful song at night

Yep I agree her delivery, pitch, and timing creates a dark, powerful, and emotional tune like Aaron Lewis raw but has her whole life ahead, congrats epic love and beauty

In a world of prefabricated music, Ben Howard is a minor miracle. In the darkness here this evening, Chase and Sierra are a minor miracle, too. Gratitude.

An old soul lives in her. She brings it every time.

It's a rainy day in Tokoroa New Zealand. My curtains closed. Just lit the fire and my washings on. Laying on my pillow listening to the sound waves from your song and everything seems right

Gee, everything she does is exceptional. This is amazing.

My God,,, you deliver a song in such raw form.. It's bone chilling...love your work... Good times!!!!

its 40 degrees+ over here and she's giving me chills.

Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are That we are to know Winter stole summer's thrill And the river's cracked and cold See the sky is no man's land A darkened plume to stay Hope here needs a humble hand Not a fox found in your place No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are That we are to hold Comfort came against my will And every story must grow old Still I'll be a traveler A gypsy's reins to face But the road is wearier With that fool found in your place No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone So here we are And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by? And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by?

Chase has this unexpected lightness to his voice, a delicate nature being worn on his sleeve. Sierra has a quiet and unnerving intensity when she sings, a profound depth in her eyes and the most solemn expression. I am extremely grateful to have found both of you and your unique Ying yang perspectives in the midst of so many copy-paste covers on YT. Each tune I find by you is a unique rendition, a lesser known track from the original artist, and insanely good. Thank you so so much and I can't wait to hear more.

I just can't get enough of Sierra. Absolutely love listening to her. Makes me feel so calm and peaceful.

I absolutely love how raw this is. The guitar is a perfect blend of the original song with your own additions and variations. Your voice has such a great range and I just fall in love with it, and the videography allows you to have a glimpse of the musician, while also forcing you to fully understand and appreciate how gorgeous the music is. It’s so perfect yet it seems so easy for you.

Her voice is so smooth like a fine red wine.

Your voice was very unexpected when you first started singing. Very hauntingly beautiful.

You two have your own file in my RU-vid Channel. I am so deeply moved by your voice Sierra. So deep&True. I love the two of you together. You're Amazing&wonderful Soulful music. Thankyou! 🙏

One of those days you just want to lie in the cute armchair, quiet, listening to you sing, you play ... In the sky, no plane, in the almost deserted streets, time doesn't seem to pass ... Your voice has a very rare timbre , beautiful, believe me, it makes me travel the world, it makes me daydream ... I love Russian music, but my heart is now more here than there, you are my safe haven, your music really moves my interior a lot, me transporting around the world ... I know it is a path of no return, but I love your voice, your music, your every video .... You are very special, in your distant eyes, something that holds me, everything now taking me until you .... Here I want to stay, quiet on the cute sofa, letting you guide my heart, my thoughts .... I now know that for me it is a way to turn .... Be well ...

Stunning voice, so talented and hunting. I've never thought that someone could cover Ben's song so perfectly

Im amazed. I have sung this song like 20 times today practicing and just wow. Your voice.. I'm in love.

It's incredible to find someone so talented with such similar music taste to myself. I can relate to the passion you put into music. It's clear that you really feel what you're saying.

Wow this is by far one of the best covers . You took the song and made it your own. Brilliant

So here I am at 2am two years after my best friend passed away not a clue what to do with my life 21 years old and some how this song is the only thing that calms me down, thank you

I remember when this song had 3000 views, still just as amazing!

Such a great cover, the song is like a answer to a poem I wrote, If I’m the land Then your the coast To the heavens I would boast For you would be A mighty sea Spreading wider Then One could see Your waves of beauty would continually spread Creating paths that you have shred For I would be your light back home Being your rock While Letting you roam When I get lonely I will still be near you I’ll open my banks And let you trough For you create life As I sit and behold Hoping that one day That we both become old And when the seasons turn I would try and change Trying just to cater So Notting becomes strange For you are my ocean For you the seven seas For you are the only thing That this rock can see

ive gotta say first off i hope this gal goes all the way to whever she wishes to go,theres not many people who reach my darkened heart but somehow she did i just hope the rest of the world feels her to

Your cover selection, along with your ability is out of this world young lady. I'm very impressed. :)

This cover need to be on Spotify! It’s absolutely stunning 😍 i fell in love with your voice!

Every song this wonderful talent touches touches is instantly made hers !!! My GOD I am so happy I stumbled onto her what an amazing gift to us all !!

An insanely beautiful voice and absolutely brilliant cover. Congrats Sierra. Beautiful.

You are a ray of light. I love your voice. It takes me some place else. Thanks for all you do, Sierra.

Hey, your covers are really good, honestly dear, the best covers of Ben Howard, your voice is so pure! Looking forward to hearing your music!!! Greetings from Brazil.

Have been a huge fan of Ben's music for a few years now and I often find myself turning to your version of this song Sierra as it is not only a different take but your voice is so soothing, mesmerizing and simply takes me on a journey of peace and reverie ! Thank-you. 🎼

OH MY GAWSH!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing! I have never even heard this song before!!!!

You're so so talented! I love Ben, and this is such a great take on his song. Keep up the brilliant work. Props to whoever did the sound and video edit too! I look forward to your future videos.

Damn!!! Idk why ,i was hear and then almost crying while closing my eyes.

new sound card, new hifi fi speakers and your voice, blown away

This is incredible. Ben Howard is nowhere NEAR as good as you on this song. He should gift it to you. Why is your name not on everyone's lips. You should be queen of the world. This song done by you is so good I want to cry.

This gives me nostalgia I didn't even know existed

pleeeeease please put this on Spotify!!! Perfect everything!!

You bring a whole new level of depth to this song 🧡

I don't listen to music much but her voice the lyrics as she's singing them are amazing thank you for bringing that into my life.

I can't help but cry hearing her voice. Chills 💞

Thanks for this...Melody carried along by haunting lyrics...celebrating the paradox of this life... Authentic art must always be moving, unsettling, rich in it's simplicity, sad and sweet.

Sierra in spanish means like little mountain. After meeting you and your voice, your guitar.. definitely knew you where like a mountain as well. too much peace, nice frequency.. and the songs you choice are really important to share with this caotic world... thanks Sierra, you are amazing. from argentina, best wishes and keep doing it! a lot of people will appreciate.

Absolutely beautiful. Voice of an angel and the arrangement is perfect.

Harrowing, why? Because she's singing from her soul 💥✌💗

Your voice.....girl! So pure....so beautiful! Keep em coming. Love u

"Hauntingly beautiful" were the first two words to come to mind, though I'm not the first here to use them.

No words for that... ❤ I've just listen the original version of Ben Howard that i never heard before yours... I love yours a lot...

Yikes! Wasn't expecting such a powerful performance. Pulled me in immediately. Hauntingly beautiful.

When purity and perfection meet. ❤️

*Absolutely gorgeous*💋❤️Very humble....such clarity and depth!🙌

Amazingly wonderful vocal w/ Acoustic Guitar seems to come together Beautifully.

Solid. Solid. Solid. Love. Love. Love!!!! Thank you!!! ✊❤️💯🔥

What a brilliant voice 👏 👌. David.

one of the most beatiful songs ive ever heared. describes present emotional state. down, yet it has alot of power, ina sense "dont give up"

I USUALLY LISTEN TO HIP HOP MUSIC, BUT I GOTTA SAY THIS GIRL, THIS SONG, HER VOICE.. IT HITS THE HEART DEEP.. WONDERFUL

UNBELIEVEABLE COVER!! WOW!! I had youtube running randomly in the background, as I was working on stuff on my pc, and then I heard your VOICE, and I clicked on the youtube tab..WOW!! SUBSCRIBED!!!Q

You have such a beautiful voice I can listen to it all day while at work!!!

What a sound!! and what a voice!! amazing! (you need a good earphones to appreciate the delicate voice and the powerful bass sound)

Her voice pierced my soul

This is absolutely beautiful. The emotions you put into this one and atmosphere were perfect.

Unbelievable! Absolutely stunning cover!

This was so beautiful. Brought me to tears... thank you

Your voice touches my soul.

You are absolutely amazing! Love everything about the song

@Sierra Eagleson, Took me a while to get here. I love this because it's it's raw and imperfect. You have a beautiful voice.

AMAZING, such an amazing feelings.......

The color of the voice, the melody that fits between the guitar and the choruses are really great! congratulations very good SONG!!

you remind me of myself when I was your age, ...young, You seem to have suffered some pain beyond your years, and i want to reach out and hug you. I am a singer still at age 59, started when i was 15. I thought then that i knew pain. Then life happened. I write the best when I'm hurt, in pain or very excited. keep up the good work. Annie

I love it!!! My best friend Lezane is a big fan of your music so thank you for all that you do. Your voice is amazing!!!

I love listening to this... probably the 100th time I’ve listened to this

It was amazing! Thank you for that song. It was actually one of the worst days of my life, that you made a bit better

I can feel the emotion in your voice. Beautiful job.

Beautiful and so inspiring! Thank you for sharing Sierra.

Hey Sierra - please put this up on your spotify :)

I cant say it in english... Deine Stimme ist so prägnant und ich kann nicht aufhören dir zuzuhören. Das ist wirklich die schönste Version dieses Liedes, die ich je gehört habe. Ich mag deine stimmfarbe😍 Deine eigenen Lieder auf Spotify finde ich übrigens auch sehr schön...

You covered all of my fave songs from my faves indie artist.. Thank you for this!! You are awesome!!

Haunting. Touches the soul. You play and sing beautifully.

You are officially my new favorite singer!! Love this and everything on your channel. Please keep posting!

She's just beautiful in every way!

Just beautiful, thanks for making my day!

Because of your performance, i loved this song! Thank you🥰

I love this song…. I love this artist…. It really speaks to me ✨🙏✨

beautiful voice,very calming song , thank you

Fantastic!! Love the cover. Great production team. Love

Amazing voice beautiful too . Good job on the cover . Thanks for giving me a break from my ptsd for a few minutes with cover .

You are such a great artist Sierra! Never stop strumming! ❤️🙏🏽

This is so beautiful! Your voice is so soothing and it makes everything even more gorgeous. I'm seriously amazed.

This is something special!

best cover of this song.

Incredible cover, beautiful.

wow......one of the best covers ive seen for my liking. got my juices flowin

This is so awesome in every aspect!

this is absolutely beautiful

This is so beautiful. Thank you.

So beautiful and touching!

very nice vibes i love it thank you for sharing these beautiful emotions

so happy to find you Sierra..... I have just created a pretty special piece listening to you... thank you.

Wow, I really love the way you cover songs.