I worry about Jason Isbell since the news about his separation from Amanda has came out. A lot of my early years being clean and sober from drugs and alcohol were spent listening to Southeastern on repeat. His music helped me thru many rough days and nights. I hope he continues to do as good as he has inspired me to do.
"Said there's nothing more to talk about. At my age I should have figured out, which drawer to put the good knives in. " This guy's really been married. Great divorce song. Been there.
Bill Barker maybe try Tyler Childers or if you haven’t heard of him John Prine. John Prine is my hero and I’ve even thought of manipulating my body out of my liking for him in the form of a tattoo. The words “A Picture of Another Mans Wife” with a small loon nearby. His music has followed the etching of my way life like no other and I highly recommend everyone listen.
Jason Isbell is the troubadour of my life.... he paints pictures, he pens the poetry, and he hits the notes like nobody else every time. Simply put, he’s a master craftsman.
I totally know what you mean. I found him around 2005 when he was in the band The drive by truckers. At that time where I lived was a few hours from his hometown. He is a lyrical genius in my opinion. I love songs that make you feel understood. He describes the human condition in a simple yet profound accurate way. I have been through some experiences in life that his songs could be the soundtrack to. I love your description of his craft as well. I rarely comment on RU-vid, but it is nice to know that other people feel their lives being touched with art and especially if it is someone I see as a true artist. Have a great day.
Like Jason I grew up in Northwest Alabama and I lived 14 years in Tupelo MS ..week of spring and the summer is blistering...soo true! What a talent he is..
Jason Isbell has the uncanny ability of making people feel things they have never felt before when they listen to his music. the mark of a true artist !
Stripped down, just pouring his guts out in that buttery creamy voice, hammering on thos gitter strings in just the right places he is at his best. I forget I am human for a minute, stuck on the sad ground not able to fly and for a short minute I can soar. So fucking good is what I am saying.
I really hope the folks in this crowd truly understand what they are apart of here. This is an unbelievable display from an artist completely mastering his craft. It's absolutely beautiful.
Isbell's music has a way of speaking to everyone differently his songs all tell a different story yet all feel unified it takes real skill to right so a wide range of songs
Best audio I've heard in a long time! Goddamn that voice(and harmony) and guitar(s) tone...so fn good! So glad to hear something that uplifts...Mr Isbell: thank you! Please keep writing magic...
I haven't been wasted in a long time But tonight it feels just fine Riding home with the windows up Alone with a plastic cup of real good wine When I get out of this hole I'm goin' to Tupelo There's a girl out there that'll treat me fair You get about a week of spring and the summer is blistering There ain't no one from here that'll follow me there No, there ain't no one from here that'll follow me there She said there's nothing left to talk about At my age I should've figured out Which drawer to put the good knives in And the wars between the weekend store and the playhouse town I kept her close, but way too close to me She never lived up to my memory Driving fast with the windows down A past I don't belong to now, a mystery I get out of this hole I'm goin' to Tupelo There's a girl out there that will treat me fair You get about a week of spring and then Summer is blistering So there ain't no one from here that'll follow me there No, there ain't no one from here that'll follow me there When I get out of this hole I'm goin' to Tupelo There's a girl out there that will treat me fair Get about a week of spring and the summer is blistering There ain't no one from here that'll follow me there Well, there ain't no one from here that'll follow me there
This has got to be one of the best songs I ever heard!!! How does Jason write all these songs, sorry but he will be a great !!!! Maybe he is already ??
I believe he's now widely regarded as one of the finest songwriters in the country. He's there. If you don't have Southeastern, download it immediately. I think that's when he hit song writing super star.
When John Prine holds you in high regard that is all the validation you need as a songwriter. I honestly believe Jason to be one of the top 10 songwriters of all time. Definitely the greatest of our generation.
Saw him in Manchester last year and was just blown away - this was my favourite (though he did a version on Refugee as a tribute to Tom Petty that we also amazing!)
Encourage all to keep the sentences that come to you throughout your days. Your lives are songs, books and movies. We all have it in us, the ability to appreciate a turned phrase or sentence to describe that which we see, hear about or do. Peace
That has also been a technique used by many guitarist to make the strings a little more loose. Makes it easier to pretty much do everything, especially playing lead. I haven't seen much of Isbell, but judging by the solo he played, I would bet he's been tuning his guitar down a step for a while. It was a great solo that would be even more difficult to play if the strings were tighter.
