John doesn’t sing, he opens his mouth and his heart puts his breath into words. Pretty sure If you listen hard enough you can hear angels crying when he sings. A true master!
@@RAOVuncensored I agree 100%. Thus guy is beyond out of this world. love His singing, and could listen to Him all day long. His emotion filled voice, with His guitar playing is pure magic, best wishes to John on His continual success in the music world. He most def is a 'true master'!
I used to feel exactly the same way. No one else understood or felt the suffering I was feeling. You know what I've discovered? I've recently discovered the radical notion that "people are people." (Radical, I know. /s) That other human being I am talking with has just as many hopes, dreams, fears, shame, and passion as I do, quite likely. They are nuanced, complex, happy, and sad, just like me. That was a huge revelation for me. I realized that, although everyone has to suffer largely alone (because no one can carry your pain but you, in the end) there are many people who, if I told them of my suffering (major depression and suicidal for years, and now I'm caring for a wife with dementia) in the right way, would get it and would, if they could articulate it, share their own difficult experiences. Not the same as mine but important nonetheless. I realized that, while my suffering is my own, many people want to help, share stories, and understand. I'm feeling far less isolated in the world now. Although I'm so lonely I know there are others out there feeling just as I am. That does actually help me.
Finally... a song that holds the heart with both hands, cradles it like a newborn baby and says ... I get you... I feel you... I know. That full acknowledgment... priceless. His voice... his talent... the lyrics is amazing!
If you rlly think about it… what chords aren’t simple when you’ve reached a certain point playing guitar. It’s more about the progression than anything along with the dynamics. I’m writing my own alt-country album but I can play jazz chords all day. It’s just the genre prefer open chords as do I. It’s all about Whatchu wanna play. Plus he puts a gorgeous melody on top of his progressions.
Such Pain in his voice... We have all been heart broken at some point in life or will later in life... I FELT THIS SONG LIKE I HAVE NEVER FELT ANY OTHER SONG!...
What is a poet? An unhappy person who conceals profound anguish in his heart but whose lips are so formed that as sighs and cries pass over them they sound like beautiful music. Soren Kierkegaard
And I'm the kind of love that hurts to look at. You don't care enough for me, enough to cry. .. 😔🌧 this song popped in my head b4 this and I'm in my own tears
Moreland represents the wave of Americana music that is exploding. While it is easy to compare it to country, it also has deep roots in southern rock and blues. People always ask me what it sounds like and I tell them it is a cross between Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty. If you like this, make sure to check out Jason Isbell, Lucero, and Drive-By Truckers just to name a few.
@Jeffrey Schnoldt There's a direct line to John Moreland from the music of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Blaze Foley and others who were starting out in the 70s, bringing a gritty, underground kind of writing and singing to country music. They wrote the truth and weren't afraid to sing it. They made a conscious choice to pursue art rather than fame. I hated country (except for Willy, Johnny, and Dolly) when I was younger (I was a 70s rocker/stoner), and disliked it still, up until about six months ago when I discovered those people. I've had so much fun discovering all the more recent people that were so strongly influenced by them. If you are willing to take a chance on it, there's a great documentary that was shot in the 70s and released sometime in the 80s, 'Heartworn Highways.' It's got loads of music from those artists and more. It changed the whole course of my musical life. Great stuff.
Elvis Presley is the King...but this man....😥😓🙏❤️🔥🎶🎤🌹🔥🙏☝️😓😥😓😥😘😇😇😇😥 It is an honor to listen to him. I cry & cry & cry...What a beautiful soul. King of pain.😔😌😥🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I swore the days were over, courting empty dreams I worshiped at the altar of losing everything And the guard I held together is losing all its shape And in my head you look so gorgeous, it’s keeping me awake There’s a scar on my soul, so let me down easy Break my heart sweetly, like you always do I guess I can’t let go til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly, drape me in blue I was never scared of nothing, I thought I had a home Life went and broke me open, cause I carried it alone I’m finding all this well worn sadness I never knew I kept And I still chase you into heartache every time you take a step I swore the days were over, courting empty dreams I worshiped at the altar of losing everything And you had a halo made of diamonds, resting on your head I should be dealing with my demons, but I’m dodging them instead
Listening to John is the best cure for the horrible spectacle that is the Grammy's. I watched only the Best Country Record to see if Chris Stapleton, another great talent, would win. No chance of that.
John, I feel your pain like my own. You must have been trough very hard times. And you turned them into such a beautyfull music. It touches my soul. Hope you're wishes may come true!! You're amazing!! Wishing you to best from the Netherlands
I know you have been singing songs for a long time and I hope you read this comments still even though I've only found you recently so many of your songs hit me right in the heart for I know exactly how you feel and what you're singing about I have felt this way many times For You lyrics mean so much I have cousins that as you say a hard to look at but we all love them the same my kids I have three boys one of them works hard it's staying In-Shape the other two do not I am sad for them because I know I have been in the same position as they happen is that they are now I love you music please continue making this beautiful songs that you do it speaks so loudly to us little people.
Very powerful lyrics. Wow it could be about any breakdown of a relationship. Trying to get over lost love,and just when your getting there. Your lost love comes back to kick you and drag you right back down into the gutter.
Well shit...going down the rabbit hole of the Up next videos and discovered JM. All I can say is...WOW! What a great talent. Great music to listen to with a nice bourbon...or three.
Just heard him for first time ever. It takes a lot for me to be impressed musically..He has my eyes watering... I love his voice, his music and his soul! Awesome keep em coming
That’s pretty much my favorite song right there and as I sit here and listen to it by my self while my family that use to accompany me is somewhere off into the future I miss them so much and I’d give the rest of my days just for one happy second with them girls again
My heart was broken to the point it is literally killing me. I have 7% use of my heart left and the only thing in this world that can fix it doesn't know she can
Sweet Jesus, the exquisite sadness is becoming too much to bear. When the last whisper of hope falls silent there will be only the echo of the shotgun blast.
Old school rap head from nyc here. My man, keep doing your thing, all your songs are dope. The pain and soul in your songs can be felt even by a hardened city kid. And why aren’t you played on my stupid Sirius country channels. All they play is Kenny Chesney and other pop country that’s corny and has no soul.
His background is hard core metal. He is a powerful lyricist. I can see why he would resonate with you as a rapper (lyrics/poetry). Lyrics are powerful in any music genre. Music is our common ground.
I'm an old rocker from the 70s. I hated rap, disco, and country. It's just what we did, we talked about how crappy that music was. I was into Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, and god help me, Ted Nugent (who put on one of the best shows I've seen). I evolved into loving classic rock but still hated rap and country in a knee-jerk way. I've heard enough hip-hop now to know that I don't hate it. I respect the writing, the musicianship, the rapping, the diversity of ideas. It's not my thing and I don't listen often, but much respect. (Especially the origins of rap. On the street with a boombox or just someone mouthing beats. It's raw and there was so much incredible talent. That scene is a rap version of folk. Folk is stripped down also. Like John here with just a guitar and a song.) For a long time country was still awful in my mind because I only knew the crap you're talking about on your Sirus country channel. I still hate that stuff. But then, about six months ago, I saw 'Heartworn Highways,' a documentary made in the 70s about a group of country, country-folk, and country-rock musicians and it was a revelation to me. I learned that there is a huge undercurrent of real, gritty, honest country music that speaks to me now. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earl, Rodney Crowel, Mary Gauthier, Blaze Foley. All these led to more artists and I'm almost all about country now. I still listen to my other stuff, yes, but it's country that's pulling at my heart at this moment. Discovering John Moreland is just another wonderful step in learning about this music. All of which is to say, even though I'm not from NY, I'm a city boy also, and I'm right there with you. This is the shit. It really is.
I'm starting up a radio show that is based in Americana music and was hoping to get an interview with him but I t doesnt look like that is going to happen. t least I will get to see him and maybe meet and greet!!! I love his music... and I will comment back for sure!
I'm very grateful for the attention that this video has drawn, and even more grateful to play a part in spreading the word about John Moreland. Usually, it's noticeable when I get a hundred hits, which is why I'm curious as to how you all know about this particular video. Anyone who can fill me in, please do!
Thanks for letting me know. I first heard about Moreland when the singer/songwriter Rod Picott recommended "In The Throes." If you're not familiar with Rod's work, I recommend checking him out.
i was watching Sean Rowe vids and Hang me in the Tulsa county stars popped up. Think I've been watching Moreland vids for about an hour now lol and if u haven't heard Sean Rowe u gotta go listen 😉
I listened and you're right! Amazing - I live 4000 + miles away from Oklahoma - different age + different culture yet completely feel the pure 'Americana' that is within John's voice - listened to his last two albums - brilliant arrangements with other musicians who 'understand' - pure pleasure - thanks again Paul for the introduction.
