Nick Drake- Cello Song/Thoughts of Mary Jane (First Listen) 

NIck Drake was waaaaayyyy ahead of his time. His albums are worth listening too and owning.

It’s good for us that Nick Drake is waiting for us to discover him when (if) we are ready and when we need him. It was a tragedy for Nick that too few people were ready for him when he was making these beautiful songs and that he was so introverted that he couldn’t get noticed on the live scene. A bitter sweet legacy that continues to grow with the passing of time.

This is brilliance. To anyone just discovering Nick - close your eyes and let him take you on one of the most incredible journeys you will ever take. To this day, I am still in awe.✌❤ Oh, and don't be sorry, This is exactly what happens when you listen to Nick Drake

listen to pink moon by him bro. One of the greatest acoustic albums of all time

River Man from this album is a stunningly good song. But then most of his songs are masterpieces, and the Pink Moon album is probably the bleakest but also most beautiful collection of songs that I own.

Nick Drake, died of an overdose of antidepressant drugs in 1971. It wasn't determined if it was suicide. But he did suffer. His music reflects the melancholy beauty, tragic irony and insight into the world that he was too early to be in. He is the most beautiful spirit in music today, and this is the irony. I have all his albums. I've been listening to him since 1980, which is recent. I was 23. I'm so happy that you are appreciating him. Thank you. I adore you.

Nick drake was very unique And magical Like a character from a fairy tale And he has soul and pain

Beautiful, the world of Nick Drake

NIck's second album 'Bryter Layter' has fuller arrangements featuring the keyboard and viola skills of John Cale (for instance). This is acoustic music with an attempt to be more commercial. The album hardly sold at the time of its release, but has been re-evaluated over the decades. For me personally, it is one of the most beautiful albums ever: It's up there with 'Tapestry', 'Pet Sounds' and 'Sgt Pepper'. I hope you'll try it out! I love the fact that you enjoy the intimacy of Nick's music, including Robert Kirby's string arrangements. Kirby was a friend of Nick's from his studies in Cambridge, UK. Nick asked for Kirby to be used as his string arranger because he was dissatisfied with the work of a studio arranger. Kirby answered the call and came up with the goods! I'm so glad you're discovering Nick's music. It is timeless, agelessly beautiful.

Thanks for reacting to my suggestion. It made my morning when the video popped up in my feed. :-) I'm really glad that you enjoyed it so much, and I think you nailed it with your analysis. For me the real joy of his music was his ability to craft songs of gentle introspection, that were wistful, but without being maudlin, and that's a really fine line to tread. That and of course his killer guitar playing, which was never showy, but was technically sublime. Anyone who's ever picked up a guitar will appreciate just how great he was. Thanks again man, and have a great day. :-)

Yeah. Someone reacting to Nick Drake. Nick is amazing. Try 'Place to Be', 'Road', 'Which Will', 'Fruit Tree' and 'Northern Sky' The whole Pink Moon album is a experience. Everyone should hear it at least once. It's just Nick and his guitar, except for a few notes from a piano on the title track. No orchestration. It's so stark and beautiful. Nick's song's are used a lot in movies. Not these tho.

If you liked this, try some John Martyn, he was a folk circuit contemporary of Nick Drake's , Martyn's song Solid air was written for/about his friend Nick. He is as unique as Drake. Check him out, you won't be disappointed, also try I'd rather be the devil, by Martyn , a brilliant take on Skip James old blues song.

His unusual guitar playing grows on you as do his songs..you will find that you return to him as he always calms you.

Gotta say though that I am most drawn to Nick's album "Bryter Layter." Orchestrally proggy folk. Worth a listen for sure!

When I was diving to various styles of guitar playing, Nick Drake's name was mentioned as a person to study. In some circles ND was regarded as beyond his years musically for someone so young. I remember seeing a documentary about him, regarding depression and he hated being in the spotlight. I got the feeling he couldn't handle the pressures of fame and withdrew to his parents home. Soon after he OD'd at the young age of 26. Unfortunately I never dove into his music, but I think after listening to these song, it's worth a look see.

You've got an amazing journey ahead of you buddy. No one hits me in the heart the way he does...

Interesting choice. Nick has such a unique and interesting style of playing and singing. His catalog is filled with a lot of great music for such a short career. Bryter Layter and Pink Moon are both filled with strong work that I still listen to.

I recommend this album with anyone who seeks solace, depth, and mutual understanding from another soul. I believe this album should be in the Library of Congress as aesthetically and historically significant.

Do some more Nick Drake songs! Do this whole album like you did with Hunky Dory by Bowie! All of his albums, though they are few, are great. Just beautiful! Great channel too!

The first time I heard Nick Drake, on an Island Records sampler LP in 1971, I was speechless too, so you can be forgiven for your temporary failure to articulate your thoughts. The song on that album was Northern Skies (which I'm sure you will have heard by now), but I soon discovered that every song of his was of equal quality. It's a joy to me that people like yourself are discovering and appreciating Nick's genius over fifty years later. Thanks for that.

Drake is totally unpredictable - down to the unusual tunings on his guitar.

"Five Leaves Left" refers to the message you would get with Rizla cigarette-rolling papers as you came to the end of the packet.

Nick Drake is an artist's artist. He is niche, but one I am willing to be filed under.

I'd love to hear what you think of River Man from that album, that song is like a spell for me, I listen to it over and over, it sends shivers down my spine.

Thank you very much for this one. I had read about Nick Drake in 1985 and bought a record named 'Heaven in a Wild Flower' which was a collection of his music and these two songs were two of my favorites of all. Thank you very much once again.

its amazing he did this at such a young age and left us too soon

I had heard the name but not the music. I'm fond of singer songwriters of that era, ( Cat Stevens, Melanie Safka, Dory Previn, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian etc), who he reminded me of and these sat well with many of those that I already have time for.

A man who had his drug demons...did very few live gigs as he expected people to listen to his music rather than talking over the music...intimate and engaging. Only criticism may be too much string arrangements but I still love it!

I liked them both. Chill. First listen for me, too. There's an old 80s new wave artist named Robyn Hitchcock who had some success with his band The Egyptians. He did a solo acoustic LP in late 80s/early 90s called "Eye". Most songs feature just one guitar and his singing, but there are some accents, and a few feature piano accompanying. He is a good guitarist and an interesting singer/lyricist, but his songwriting keep the songs interesting and in need of nothing else. I suggest you listen to "Raining Twilight Coast" or the one guitar instrumental "Chinese Water Python". Great reaction.

I liked both songs but really liked the Cello Song. I was getting various flavors of styles. I got a little bluegrass, classical, some Indian/middle eastern tones, loved the percussion groove. I felt Iike I was sampling various spirits of whiskeys.

Love it, JP.

This album made it onto my top 10 list so I hope you did listen to the rest. It’s just pure beauty.

An amazing guitarist from Fairport convention Richard Thompson played on tracks with drake, my favorite being the alternate version of thoughts of Mary Jane that was released on made to love magic compilation album in 2004 which is an awesome album with gems like tow the line, Drake's last song recorded. But his last 5 recorded songs after pink moon are some of my favorite even though his illness was affecting him so much by then he could not play and sing at the same time which was seemingly unheard of for Nick. Previously he had performed perfectly and almost effortlessly, every time. The whole album is worth checking out. Black eyed dog, hanging on a star, voices, joey. Some remasters

Nick Drake was the brother of Gabriel Drake the most Beautiful English actress i have ever seen to this day

Additional note, John Cale, was a regular session piano embelisher on quite a few of his songs. John Cale, was a player in the Velvet Underground.

Excellent, excellent. There are several fantastic Nick Drake songs waiting for you... You should also definitely lend an ear to John Martyn who developed a quite jazzy type of singer-songwriter folk and was not only a virtuoso on the acoustic, but also one of the first in the genre to experiment with delay-effects etc. The title track of his best-known album 'Solid Air' is dedicated to Drake as they were friends, but almost polar opposites in character. While Drake was the introvert shy lowner, Martyn was (despite his own demons and troubled soul) funny and full of life and spirit on stage (and unfortunately also an alcoholic)...

The "Thought's of Mary Jane" i never listen to with orchestra... its alright but much better without (on this song) imo but great resction. Keep goin nick drake, for me took a min to grow on me but i love all his songs

Just listen and enjoy Nick Drake, yes he is like singing to you and will get your emotions. You can really explain it. If you like it. You like it.

Nick was also a saxophonist. If you notice he sings in the way one would play a sax.

Great reaction, man. His album _Pink Moon_ is really worth checking out as well if you haven’t already. Just him and his guitar, no orchestra or anything (other than a bit of piano on the first song, but barely any). The songwriting on it is very intimate and unique, and I I think you might enjoy it given your opinion in this video. It would be cool to see a reaction to it as well, if you get the chance.

Nick Drake used to tour with Genesis early in Genesis' career Nick Drake was opening act and sat on a chair and mumbled and gazed at the floor. When Gabriel and co had finished, no one remembered that Drake had been there. . .

Nick Drake's music, what little there is of it, is a gift that never grows old or tiring. The intricate guitar playing, the hushed vocals, the orchestral parts and the overall style all combine to take you away somewhere. All three albums are excellent though I prefer the first "Five Leaves Left" and third "Pink Moon". Some of his non-album material is gorgeous too "Clothes of Sand", "Time of no Reply", "Hanging on a Star" and "Black Eyed Dog" to name a few. I've taken a look through your videos and you listen to stuff that no-one else goes near, Pentangle for example are something I never though I'd see someone reacting to. Try some Lal Waterson material for some more English Folk influenced music, perhaps "Memories", "Some Old Salty" or "How Can I Leave" for starters. Also the album she did with her brother Mike, "Bright Phoebus" is considered a Folk-Rock gem but is hardly known by people generally. Try "Child Among The Weeds", "Fine Horseman" or the closing title track on there.

Try Poor Boy. Superb Nick Drake.

He only did three albums, so there's not a ton of material. There is a boxed set that has everything, even demos from when he was seriously younger. Songs you will enjoy include Man in a Shed, Fruit Tree, Way to Blue, Chime of a City Clock.

Gradually working my way through your reaction videos and had to stop and hear what you had to say re Nick Drake. He's one of my acid tests - if you don't like Nick Drake, you don't like music (no matter what your other tastes are) His voice is rich, beautiful and warm; his guitar picking intricate, clever and oh-so musical and his songs belong in 'The Great English Songbook' if there is such a thing. My favourites are Fly and Black Eyed Dog. I once heard a mash-up of Black Eyed Dog and Led Zep's Black Dog - beyond superb.

Never heard of ND before. The production is great! I thought it was recorded years later than it actually was. The music is good, too. Good choice!

Pink moon bro and fruit tree are my favorites do some more buddy🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌

Ashley MacIsaac did an excellent cover of this song.

right on. & right on! though I'm NOT into marijuana.

Has anyone mentioned all the many guitar tunings he gave to the world in his short life or the Nick Drake documentary?

I liked the cello song better. Smooooth pickin! Good review JP

An absolute genius much like Mozart who ends up buried in a mass grave! The beautiful always die un-recognized or criticized!

So what's your. Musical background,if any

Just wait until you hear 'Riverman'.

Try Philamore Lincoln 'The North Wind Blew South', vocally it occupies the same sort of space as this but with sweet drums (that you seem to pick up on) and satin production, I'll pop up now and again and offload other treats on you hehe I've plenty up my sleeve

Would love to hear your thoughts on the rest of the album

You should review Bert Jansch - Blackwaterside. A huge influence on Zeppelin, and that song more or less plagiarized by Jimmy Page. But this was a great reaction to a great artist.

The Thoughts of Mary Jane is about Marjuana! Mary Jane = Code for Marjuana

Oh shit if you like the reflectiveness pf Nick Drake, you need to listen to In Gowan Ring, especially anything from the album Hazel Steps Through a Weathered Home

Just to throw a couple curveballs at you I will recommend some rap songs. The old rap of the 90s and even early 2000s is actually good - unlike what’s out there now in my opinion. OutKast - Ms Jackson (my favorite) Dr Dre - Still Dre Dr Dre ft Eminem - Forgot About Dre Eminem - Stan Hopefully curse words aren’t an issue for you lol.

Try Riverman... Seriously.

listen to pink moon

If you want to listen to "unboring acoustic" music... Give Rodrigo and Gabriela a try. They are effectively heavey metal influence guitar players. Check them out.

Okay... you can't talk about Nick Drake without mentioning the famous 1999 Volkswagon Pink Moon commercial. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_-kqUkZnDcM.html

Not sure what I think of this one... 🤔

You lost me at 'sello song'

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Expected a much deeper voice until I realized that it's Nick Drake, not Nick Cave... Terribly boring to me. Not a fan of this folky introspective acoustic music. These two sound kinda twee and/or cheesy. Yes, I know it's supposed to be a contrast...don't care. You know by now that I also don't care too much for lyrics (at first), so that could never make me ignore that I don't like the, well, music? What music is all about...it's in the name? Beyond the music, I guess it depends on the voice most of all. The only time I ever liked this was Dana Falconberry or a few songs of Conor Oberst / Bright Eyes. Funny enough, I didn't like the latter, at first. He does a Bob Dylan impression and makes it more whiny. And I still don't like most of the songs. But I recommend the Bright Eyes song At The Bottom Of Everything. That song just works for me, all the way. Great delivery. It's very Neutral Milk Hotel, I guess. Who I don't like too much. Another good song of the same album is First Day of My Life.