What a breath of fresh air Dave Matthews is. Music today is so overproduced and made of average musicians, with average songs. I've been to a few concerts recently and they really make no attempt to feature the musicianship of the players. The standard pop formulas are woven into a show, and it can be entertaining, etc. but not a showcase of musical talent.
Truly the best live performer in the business right now (and for the past 25 years with the complete band). He can sing and play to a million people and then sign to just one person and have the perfect amount of passion for the particular setting. Not many people have that ability even without playing lead guitar while singing.
Such talent, huge fan base. But still always felt he was so underrated as a musician, lyricist, performer. He clearly loves performing for his fans, it's so obvious he feels great joy sharing his gift with us. Such integrity.
Crazy to think my best friend and I played this song at our wedding 21 years ago! To each other we'll be facing By love we'll beat back the pain We've found You know I mean to tell you all the things I've been thinking deep inside my friend With each moment the more I love you!
Holy biscuits - wow! This warlock keeps casting his spells. I love seeing his face while he plays, but is this track for sale/download? The quality of his voice - so clear, genuine, emotional, personal, unique. He seems to have incredible vocal control.
I was never much of a Dave Matthews fan, back in the day, but developed an ear for folky, acoustic, Indie rock, Americana music along the way, and recently found myself appreciating Mumford & Sons. I love his storytelling ability. When I heard Dave start singing, I first thought it was M&S (I’m obviously not that familiar w/ either of their voices or music catalog). They do vocalize in a similar way, though, that makes them distinct from other singers. Anyway, glad I can now appreciate the artistry here. 👍
Do yourself a favor and take a gummy and then watch this 15 times. What’s he doing at the 3:11 mark though? Is that another song? What’s he saying? It rocks my face off.
Dave and the band are EXCEPTIONAL live. I wasn’t a “fan” per se until I saw a live show. I didn’t want to go, but got free tix. I was FLOORED!!! They really are incredible!
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