Fleet Foxes | Blue Ridge Mountains | A Take Away Show 

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its like jesus had 5 unknown brothers and they decided to make indie music

This video is a classic. There’s so much gold online that you can forget about whole pockets only to rediscover them over a decade later. I bust out my Fleet Foxes every winter here in Texas, I wait all the god damn hot summer for the few weeks of relieving cold. Fleet Foxes is that feeling in audio form, to me.

Their harmonization is incredibly beautiful. Like songbirds having a conversation.

I remember when this video first dropped. I'm seeing Fleet Foxes live for the first time tonight! One of my all time favorite bands

Whoever is responsible for creating the idea for these "Take Away Shows" honestly deserves a Nobel peace prize or something

I haven't loved a band this much in ages

Still holds up 12yrs later.

Aww he's not quite Father John Misty here yet he is still lil Child John Misty

Quite funny realizing FJM has his vocal chops because he spent time with the world's greatest barbershop quartet

Please do not ever delete this video YT!!! I walked down the isle to the love of my life with this song playing in the first minute....most beautiful moment of my life!

Father John Misty is so offbeat it's diabolical.

The Blue Ridge mountains are my home, I can hear the mountain music influences so clearly. I didnt appreciate it growing up but I do now.

That's a lot of beardage

4:05...Father John Misty..hmm.....It. Just. Might. Work....

It's 2018 but Robin Pecknold looks 9 years younger instead

"Washing dishes, playing drums, and getting by."

This band makes undeniably beautiful music

i like the glitchy transitions. cheers to the editor

I was 21 when this came out. Life was so different then.

People don't understand the extent of these guy's greatness

Who is here in 2020❤️

I'm in absolute awe of Robin's incredible voice.

Did I just watch the universe?

Wow. this is a severe case of talent. Very few bands have the artistic ability to understand melody and create emotions and visuals with a song. Not only do they understand rythym and melody but they perform it extremely well.

the acapella song at the beginning is so amazing. and they're all just so perfectly in tune and blend so well. it takes a ton of talent to be a good solo singer AND blend well.

It's my dream to watch them live

i had absolutely no clue Father John Misty was a Fleet Fox once

While this song is great, I just noticed it's terribly off time whenever the percussion comes in.

I can barely watch this...it's too fucking good. I feel like I'm being transported to another world. Robin's voice gives me chills...

It’s like angels, I love the influence I hear in their music from like Crosby Stills & Nash or Simon and Garfunkel just beautiful

Macauly Culkin sure kicks ass on the mandolin.

I never realized why this song was slowly becoming my favorite off their self titled until revisiting this video and remembering discovering it 2 years ago. My subconscious kicks ass.

I think all bands should sing in dome shaped rooms with amazing acoustics.

Their tenor is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The harmony is amazing!

In the early days of Crosby Stills and Nash there was a similar buzz. The harmonies were unbelievable, and the material was sorta natural, acoustic and with a conscience. Fleet Foxes are in many ways as good as CS&N in their day. Not at all the same, but since I lived thru that era, I can see similarities. Both incredible musicians, very talented songwriters. A gift to our time.

Thank God for these guys and Justin Vernon, amazing talents

"I love you, older brother of mine..."

You're ever welcome with me any time you like, Let's drive to the country side, leave behind some green-eyed look-a-likes, So no one gets worried, no. So no one gets worried, no. (...)

2:43 gives me chills everytime, i love that part!

They just cant seem to agree at what tempo to play

Man, when I look at my life, I realize how far away this is. I love this song. Along with Steve Miller Band (not staying that they sound alike) this band brings about nostalgia that no other can describe. In just a few years, this music has impacted me, Along with Mountainman(the three woman band) and Mewithoutyou.

Went on a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains a few weeks ago with my friends. We listened to Fleet Foxes during the whole drive through the mountains.

Reminds me of singing shaped notes music with a blacksmith, a quilter and a candlestick maker back about 30 years ago at a folk arts festival in Alabama (Horse Pens 40). Great stuff.

jesus in the beginning

Decided to take a look at this Take Away show and it reminded why I love the Fleet Foxes so much. I've only gotten to see them live once in 2011. This is real music, raw talent, and I could never get enough. Come back to Austin Fleet Foxes!

We need this back.

You are one of my favorite bands, but I still have no idea what this song (BRM) is about.

Me and my late brother used to cruise downtown at night, singing this in acappella to the top of our lungs, not giving a fuck who heard. Blue Ridge Mountains will always have a place in my soul.

Josh Tillman sure did add that extra dimension of vocal harmony that I often forget about

miss the fleet foxes! it's been almost 5 years now

Damn. Every once in awhile this song just hits that perfect spot. What a joy this song has been for me!

They are what I imagine if CSNY had a baby with Simon and Garfunkel. Phenomenal lyricism combined with insane harmonies.

is that an Angel xylophone?

Art at it's best.

What a life I lead in the summer What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the wind, it breathes What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the sun breaks free As a giant torn from the clouds What a life indeed when that ancient seed Is a-buried, watered and plowed What a life What a life What a life What a life What a life I lead in the summer What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the wind, it breathes What a life I lead in the spring

The videography in these take away shows always gets me xD But holy fuck this is some spot on music, absolutely gorgeous, especially with that reverb, which I suspect is natural. So awesome, I wish I could be in a group like this.

Religiously good.

I remembered watching this 14 years ago, whole lot circumstances different from what now, then I see this, father John misty still on fleet Foxes, robin still have a long hair, I still looking at a new music to looks up to, time does fly.

i love how skye is just like "i don't sing" the whole time

Those of us who can love fleet foxes and Josh's solo music.. We're the real mvps.

Crosby Stills and Nash influence here. Keep it going!

That long hair look with a beanie was so badass

Everything sounded good except the drummer dropped the timing of blue ridge twice, at the chorus parts. It made everything else sound off which is a shame. I really like that song

Thumbs up for Sun Rises and Father John.

I can't believe that there are people alive that can perform like that. A completely pure band that performs so convincingly.

It reminds me my youth, I can cry like a baby when I hear it

I love this band so freaking much. And I love this song too. It's one of my favorite songs of theirs. And I love how even live how their harmonies still sound very sync and great together

Light up with me, my dear, Light up Under stormy night, tell nobody My brother, where do you intend to go tonight? I heard that you missed your connecting flight, To the Blue Ridge Mountains, over near Tennessee You're ever welcome with me any time you like, Let's drive to the country side, Leave behind some green-eyed look-a-likes, So no one gets worried, no So no one gets worried, no But, Sean, don't get callous, I'm sure it'll be fine I love you, I love you, Oh brother of mine In the quivering forest, Where the shivering dog rests, Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest And the river got frozen, And the hole got snowed in, And the yellow moon glowed bright Till the morning light Terrible am I, child? Even if you don't mind In the quivering forest, Where the shivering dog rests, Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest And the river got frozen, And the home got snowed in, And the yellow moon glowed bright Till the morning light Terrible am I, child? Even if you don't mind, No

The bit with Sun Giant in the beginning is perfection, I wish the album version sounded that good.

I love that this took place during the time where they still struggled with the tempo on this song lol. Sun Giant was phenomenal though. 14 years later, still every bit as excellent as it was on day one. God I love FF.

Robin has such nice chompers. Not too mention those whiskers of a beard and that voice.

J'aime beaucoup Fleet Foxes mais honnêtement là c'est un massacre. C'est tellement faux et mal joué. C'est insupportable.

Glad to be back after 14+ years.

it really doesn't. I hate when people say that. In fact, MOST musicians are true musicians, even today. It's just the select few that the media decides to put in the public view that are just atrocious, untalented acts.

Mhm.. Fleet foxes.. why.. why did they split? How tragic.. That reverb.. mmMMmm yeap.!

Is it only me who sees that Father John Misty looked a bit unhappy in Fleet Foxes ? I mean, most of the videos he appears in, he looks just not okay. Unless that's how he sort of looks like.

Imagine being one of those people in the room with them getting a personal performance in a way

What a life I lead in the summer What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the wind,it breathes What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the sun breaks free As a giant torn from the clouds What a life indeed when that ancient seed Is a-buried, watered and plowed What a life What a life What a life What a life What a life I lead in the summer What a life I lead in the spring What a life I lead when the wind,it breathes What a life I lead in the spring Lie down with me, my dear Lie down Under stormy night Tell nobody My brother, where do you intend to go tonight? I heard that you missed your connecting flight To the Blue Ridge Mountains, over near Tennessee You're ever welcome with me any time you like Let's drive to the countryside, leave behind some green-eyed look-a-likes So no one gets worried, no So no one gets worried, no But Sean, don't get careless I'm sure it'll be fine I love you, I love you Oh, brother of mine In the quivering forest Where the shivering dog rests Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest And the river got frozen And the home got snowed in And a yellow moon glowed bright 'Til the morning light Terrible am I, child? Even if you don't mind In the quivering forest Where the shivering dog rests Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest And the river got frozen And the home got snowed in And a yellow moon glowed bright 'Til the morning light Terrible am I, child? Even if you don't mind, no

Robin and his guys have probably the best harmonies I have ever heard. They look like they are playing in some sort of prison. Regardless this video is amazing it shows that they don't need a recording studio to make them sound good. They sound exactly the same live. Itunes plays...2000 per song and counting....!

Brian Wilson is so so important

The song was a bit out of sync, but other than that, the performance was pretty good.

14 years later. I watched this ❤️

Can't stop listening to their song ! Amazing band

I love their sound..

I love it, it touches the soul.

Such a finely tuned sound. These men look like Jesus and hippies, but they put in their 10,000 hours

I’ve seen fleet foxes four times: Treasure Island Music Festival, at the Fillmore in SF, the Greek in Berkeley, and the Hollywood Bowl. I’m going to see them in Paris in a few weeks. And I’m hoping I get those same feels I get every time I rewatch this video. I love this band.

This is the most consequential band of our time.

This is such a great song, their sound just resonates within me. If you like the fleet foxes, you may like my stuff too. Let me know what you all think

I watch this video every day... I love it so much

look how bored Josh looks lol

Timeless.

lead singer does Jesus very well

This is such a great 'Fleet Foxes' presentation For you Keizz and there is Gunter

boat shoes....

Everyone looks a bit muppet-y here but it's OK

Love the melodica

Robin Pecknold was better before he went to college and learned all that unnecessary collegiate bullshit. But all innonence has to be tainted by the world sometime.

lol, i could be wrong...but I love how Josh Tillman, Father John Misty, looks sooo bored when he joins in. I love his contribution to Fleet Foxes...I love Father John Misty even more!!! Cheers!!