When fame makes you miserable
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- TOUR: Partial World Tour 2024: www.benhowardmusic.co.uk/live/
Ben Howard is a British singer-songwriter who has always chosen to create music on his own terms. His debut album, Every Kingdom, was a commercial success, but Howard quickly realized that fame was not what he wanted. He instead chose to follow his own artistic vision.
In this video essay, we explore Howard's career and how he has used his music to process his own personal struggles, including heartbreak and the threat of losing his memory. Howard's music is a testament to the power of authenticity.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:34 Dark Days Rejecting Fame
3:42 Agatha
4:41 Authenticity
5:15 The Tragic Event
#BenHoward #indiemusic #videoessay
Why Ben Howard Rejected Fame 
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I Forget Where We Were is my favorite album of all time. I've never felt more emotional from another album. Gutted he canceled his US tour, was slated to see him for the 3rd time last week.
Made me so sad to see the U. S. tour cancelled. I Forget Where We Were was so good. Feel like 👍🏽 be been on an emotional journey since I started listening in 2014.
It's a stunning, gorgeous masterpiece, and absolutely my favorite album. Listened to "Is It?" on repeat in 2023...
Was so lucky to get to see him in Vienna this past year... his music has saved me. And I felt going to that show was my small way of simply saying thank you. Amazing show.
hes doing a ifwww tour!
"Time is Dancing" is one of my most favorite of songs. I'm happy he followed a different path.
Ben Howard was never going to be mainstream, how many people who like mainstream music have even listened to every kingdom or I forget where we were and thought they were good albums. Hardly anyone gave him a second thought. When in fact both these albums were absolute masterpieces and some of the most moving music I've ever listened to. I've played after the affair to people who aren't into music and get almost no reaction at all, when it's one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. He's a genius, and matters to those who appreciate what he is
During the worst time of my life, at 17, when I couldn't sleep for days at a time, I Forget Where We Were was the only thing that managed to make me fall asleep.
I listened religiously every night for a year or two. It means so much to me.
He was standing in front of me in a coffee shop on my college campus about 11 years ago. I was going to school for journalism. I had just found his music 5 days prior. I couldn’t believe the synchronicity. I told him so and we chatted a bit. He had a very gracious and humble demeanor. Lovely, talented guy.
Haha nice! I'm so jealous! :)
I admire Ben for choosing the non-obvious path, it shows what he truly values at the end of the day. Great video.
Couldn't agree more.Thank you!
Imagine if his change in direction had made him more rich and famous - like Radiohead.
@@withinmotionhey what do y'all use to edit with?
@@mayasanders1046 After Effects mostly!
He does just him and that is everyone about them not not about following others
This man have had the power to reveal emotions within myself that I didn't even know they existed. He healed me, he hurt me, brought me to tears, saved me from the dark cave I was in. Sometimes listening to him feels like too much to handle, it's painful as a needle that pokes into you, but relaxes your mind at the same time and brings you somewhere else. A whole new world to explore where everything you perceive is ten times more powerful. I wish he knew how much he represents for me. I am no one, but he reached me and made me life more beautiful and worth living. Thanks so much for always playing you, for not selling yourself to the masses, for your authenticity.
Keep up man, people out here appreciate you more that you could imagine, forever by your side.
I rarely comment on anything but wanted to share. We saw Ben this summer in London and the weather was hell, and at some point Ben said something about “we were thinking if anyone would even come today”. And it struck me how humble that was. I adore the band and the music and Ben himself, they give such great and calm and hopeful energy. This video just reminds me why I love Ben Howard so much
day was an utter shit show but ended so perfectly!
How nice.. Thanks for sharing!
Was an amazing day. One of my favourite gigs ever despite the weather. Came away feeling so positive after the show
I was there too! I was shivering and chattering my teeth the entire time, but jesus I'd do it all again.
I think the album "I forget where we were" captures a very interesting moment in Ben's artistic journey. While he pushes the boundaries in many ways, I think every song is emotionally still very accessible and sonically catchy, they never let you down somehow. I'm not exaggerating when I'm saying for about 2 years I listened to that whole album practically every single day. And to that day still, every time I listen to this album, it's pure magic. I'm not aware of the instruments being played, it's just one big world of emotions around me.
After that album he really wasn't scared at all any more (which is great!). That's when you had to start putting your artistic glasses on sometimes to get to appreciate every single song. Or I would discover the true beauty of songs years after the albums were released.
I definitely wouldn't dare to say that "I forget where we were" was his best album. Every album is unique, and none is better than the other. But I think we have the privilege to get a glimpse into a very significant artistic transition during that album. And him being in this transition time resulted in something so utterly interesting.
For me, it's out of the question that Ben is one of the absolute greatest artists alive, and his journey is so unique. He's certainly one of my biggest artistic inspirations and will always be!
I recently saw him live on his "is it?" tour! I was getting chills all the time, and he just seems like such a great person to be around!
What an artist! What a man!
(great video by the way! Well done!👌)
Wonderful breakdown. Thank you so much! I find it very relatable how the music of Ben is able to grow on you. There are songs I didn't like all that much at first glance, but turned to be my favourites later on. Amazing to read how significant IFWWW has been for you.
100 the same experience bro. I slapped that album for years.
damn, 100% agreed to every word you said. "it's just one big world of emotions around me". 100%
I too listened to that album for years. Even the haunting album cover, his portrait in a liminal space between the darkness and the light, profoundly resonates with me. I have the vinly record and if I could put my soul in something so that it could life forever, it would be that album. I've yet to listen to another artist who can evoke and bring out deep seated emotions within me as Ben. I saw him in Switzerland this summer and it was an astounding experience.
I was lucky enough to see the is it album release at the Royal Albert hall probably the greatest experience I will ever have in my life, Ben is truly special!
I had no idea of Bens illness.
Bens 2014 album coincided with the death of my younger sister, it sits in a dark place in my heart. I rarely can listen to it now. The connection. It’s a classic album.
Sorry to hear that 💙
I have loved Ben's work with all my heart for over 8 years now. I love how his music has changed in accordance with his life - there is so much sincerity in it. The album Every Kingdom is like life-giving water for me (lately I can't stop listening to the song These Waters). but at the same time, " I forget where we were" is such an ode to openness and vulnerability that I take my hat off to him. Ben's next, more recent work is even more transformative. I love and embrace it. I dream of seeing him perform live. Love from Ukraine.
Ben is the GOAT
he and jimi 🔥❤️🌠🎶⚡️⚡️⚡️
😂 he's not the greatest of all time 😂 he's a genuine guy, with a lot of talent but definitely NOT the greatest of all time 😂😂
Upon further investigation the gang had concluded that Ben Howard is in fact - the GOAT.
@@horizoniki 😂😅😂good joke 🤣🤣
@@spazzymacgee5648I wasn’t talking to you
Ben's unparalleled ability to reinvent his sound while staying true to himself is simply breathtaking 🐐❤️
So true!
I unfortunately don't like his newer stuff and can't understand why an artist would "reinvent" himself in such a way, didn't we all come to love both him and his music because it had that certain something, that something he invented, so I can't help but think a re-invention is quite risky and especially true in my case, as I'm just not liking the style, it's just not the music I came to love so much
@@rustyneedles3743he didn't do it to gain fans. Why would you keep making music you don't enjoy making anymore? I think it's more of a personal thing than a commercial thing. Definitely risky career wise but it seems to have helped his health
Although I think that ‘Every Kingdom’ is a masterpiece, ‘I Forget Where We Were’ is Ben’s most mature album to date!
I have nothing but gratitude for this man and his music particularly in this day in age when truly inspiring music is hard to come across.
This is why I respect him so much. He could have done what so many others do when they find success; turn their back to the music they really love and create *for* the masses, but he chose to stay true to himself and that seeps into his music. It's honest, and I love it.
Such an underrated artist. This video is amazing and perfectly describes Ben Howard and his career. We love you Ben!
Thanks!
He really is underage and misunderstood
"Seen fortune in my lifetime
Gave it all to the man instead" Always give me the impression that he saw how corrupt the industry is, when most artists only see a tiny fraction of their success. And opted for an alternative path where he makes a living but isn't used. ❤
Beautifully said :)
The world needs people like him, authentic humble. I am grateful I could see him in Switzerland this year, was such a moment, a normal but special in the same time, people fully listening to him.
Ben has been a hero of mine since day 1 when I came across a copy of every kingdom on a pub counter I'm Porthtowan, Cornwall.
His quiet approach to life and dedication to his craft sucked me in.
I loved that he didn't Want to perform the tracks that made him famous as I went to the gigs when he was really struggling and it didn't take a lot to see why.
Sometimes you get famous when you just don't want to be.
I was so lucky to see him perform with A Blaze of Feather last month at the Minack Theatre.
Just playing the guitar. Happy and content. Close enough to reach out too but you know he was in his happy place.
Keep being you Ben that's all we will ever ask.
💙
Been a fan of Ben from the start. He could have been as huge as some of contemporaries but he is purely about the music and refreshingly chose his own path and thankfully so. I’m still with him all the way,
I had no idea about Ben’s illness. I knew something was wrong when he canceled his 2023 tour recently and figured it might be due to mental health or something of the like.
It all started for me with the discover of the Communion label documentary “Austin to Boston”.
Absolutely fell in love with Ben’s music from there on out.
Ben’s music has played a major role in my life in the last 10 years as I was captivated immediately with “Every Kingdom”, particularly with “Promise”. I own the record on vinyl and nothing sounds so pure as that song does on LP.
It took some listening to get used to IFWWW but quickly fell in love and I saw him at the HoB in Dallas with my now ex-wife in 2015 or so(I still have the tour t-shirt from the show, even if it’s a bit bit snug 🙂). I was completely and utterly enamored with his live performances and scoured RUclips for every piece of live music and deep cuts I could find on here.
When he put out Noonday Dream, I was hesitant at first but quickly found solace in the time of going through a messy divorce and rebuilding my own life. Songs like “Nica Libres at Dusk” and “Towing the Line” really stood out to me and the instrumental “A Boat To an Island 2/Agatha’s Song” (Now that I understand who Agatha is in his life).
While I feel CftW is my least favorite album it is, artistically, one of his most adventurous and experimental. I had long anticipated it since it was a 4 year hiatus without much new music from him other than some deep cuts in RUclips.
I really like his style of various type of songs in this album and “The Strange Last Flight of Richard Russell” is my favorite.
I couldn’t ever seem to catch him live whether it was a touring location issue or my own personal issue of not being able to make the shows.
However when he dropped “Is It?” Early this year you could tell it was a much more ambitious and light hearted album but still keeping to his creative roots as an indie artist. I found the music videos for “Walking Backwards” and “Days of Lantana” in that little house in France (I think). I was completely in love with Ben’s music all over again and to see Indie Bourne back in his band was like a dream.
Ben, I wish you all the best. We all love you and hope you are doing well and resting. You are one of the finest songwriters and musicians in the last 30 years and I hope you continue to make the music that makes YOU happy!
I’ll revisit “Austin to Boston” soon, and I hope to see you on your next tour in 2024.
Be well.
you talk about the most underrated and mysterious music geniuses in a compassionate and sincere way that allow us a glimpse into the artist's mind and soul. Never knew the tragic yet inspiring tale of one of the most spellbinding music creators, Ben Howard. It broke me & healed me at the same time
Thanks again Cerberus, means a lot
I really liked I Forget Where We Were and Noonday Dream. I think it's great how he never tries to make the same record twice, and I think it's important to explore darker emotions sometimes.
No artist has influenced my life more than Ben Howard. He is in my opinion one of the greatest British musicians we have produced in recent years. I still get goosebumps when I listen to the same songs I have heard hundreds of times before.
I agree with the devoted fans statement. I was aware of him before Noonday Dream but only knew the big songs. That third album saved me at a strange time in my life, particularly the song The Defeat. I care more for the 3 most recent albums than the first 2.
My friend has been a fan of Ben's for years, and while I didn't mind his music, it never stuck to me. This was until I saw him live at Alexandra Palace earlier this year. The atmosphere with the lights illuminating the field, and the rain constantly pouring down was hypnotising. I've been hooked ever since, and all those songs I almost shrugged off now hit so much deeper.
That concert was immense. Unmatched vibe and felt so connected
@@tomcollins5334 So true. I wouldn't have changed a single thing. I think the rain actually made it better. Just sucks that the amount of rain ended up stretching the jumper I got at the show haha.
Really good watch cheers fella.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment kier! 💙
Thank You so much for this video. I’ve been fan of Ben Howard for couple of years now. He was one of the main inspirations for me to start learning a guitar. Im battling with hearing problems for almost a year now and because of That i couldnt show up to Bens Concert which was in my city (doctors said that it would can make my problem much worse). I’ve Never cried so hard in my life. I felt like this was my only chance to see him live and - if there would be the Opportunity, to say thank You for all of his beautiful Music. I didn’t know about his recent health problems, but his attitude towards this them is so inspring that it gave me some inspiration and hope for solving mine. I hope that he will not lose that. Even if I will lose my hearing i am forever grateful that i had a chance to went on this beautiful Musical journey which is Bens Music. Again thank You very much for this video and im sorry if this message may seem bit chaotic, im writing this under huge inspiration. Im wishing You and all of the people who are reading this All the best! : )
Thank you!
Great video! Made me tear up. I have been a fan of Ben since his first album, I matured with his music and it has helped through many tough moments. I hope he is doing better.
Means the world, thank you! Great to read Ben's music has been so useful to you.
Been a fan of Ben Howard since Kingdom. This video is truly amazing, I bet a lot of us had no idea of his story! Thank you so much for making this and expanding our knowledge of this legend. Can't wait for more videos!
Was so lucky to get to go to his show in Vienna this past year. It was such a peaceful, beautiful time... all these strangers just coming together to in their own small way, say thank you to Ben for the music he has created, and shared. My favorite live show so far. No buzz, nothing but the music. Perfect.
What an utterly unexpected and beautiful little documentary. Thanks.
When living in the SW, I would see Ben play small venues and was totally ignorant of the mainstream fame he brushed up against and so wisely devalued.
I'm saddened to hear of yet another unexpected blood clotting injury occur since 2020.
Thank you ♥️
I admire Ben's music, each song paints a story full of depth. Each album resonates with certain stages of my life so far.
Thank you for reminding me how much I love Ben's music! It meant so much to me when I was in undergrad, and I'm excited to listen again all these years later as a wife and mom.
Seen him twice now easily my favourite artist of all time love the sounds he creates and doesn’t conform with the typical "Radio" sound. I look up to him in many ways!
Was so sad he canceled his tour to the US. The show was supposed to be last weekend. I’ve followed him the full time and his change in music as well. Hope he finds his full happiness on this journey. I’ll be there if he shows up on tour again.
Every kingdom saved my life. And for that ben will always have a big place in my heart.
This video is perfect, so well edited and written!
Thank you so much for making this! Ben is amazing! ❤
Thank you so much! means the world 💙
Been a fan of his for a long time and always enjoyed the uniqueness of each album that he put out. But I had never heard his story until now! Definitely gives me even more appreciation for him and his art.
What an inspiring person! I remember loving his debut album but totally forgot about it until I stumbled upon a new video of him recently. Very talented musician and a strong and humble human it seems.
“I Forget Where We Were” got me through my divorce in 2016. Know every nook and cranny of that album.
It is a complete masterpiece
Ben Howard, and specifically Every Kingdom has changed my life. All of those songs are engraved in my hearth
What a beautiful video about Ben's biography. I really enjoyed the storytelling, it's dense but you've managed to include all this in under 10 minutes! Good job!
Thank you so much!
Only love is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's like a prayer. I love it so so much. Ben is very talented. I love that he stayed true to what is important to him.
End of the affair is my favroute song ever. It reminds me of my childhood when my dad would play it over and over again
This was lovely. I’ve been a huge fan of Ben since before every kingdom, even played his music whilst giving birth to my daughter. Saw him at the Eden project 2015. It was magical. I hugely admire any artist who chooses authenticity and creativity over commercial success. He’ll always have a place for b my heart and be played often in my home.
Every album from him and his crew have been exceptional. Is It? Is genuinely some of my favorite work of ANY of my favorite artists have put out recently! Can’t wait for the next
I always admired him and his humbleness. This video is very interesting to learn more about this extraordinary artist!
Thank you! Glad you found it interesting
Love the visual style on this. Thanks for telling this story.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for your comment..
@@withinmotionhi, what do you use to edit?
@@mayasanders1046Hi! After Effects
@@mayasanders1046 After Effects
This is amazing. Thank you for sharing 🙌
Much appreciated. Thank you for watching! 💙
No matter how many times people hear it that it does not, people STILL think that money and fame will make then happy and is the answer.
Always nice to see Ben get some recognition on youtube. Nice vid!
Thank you!
Absolutely wonderful xxx loved this xxx great insight into a wonderful man ,his life his work xxxx
Thanks! 😊
I discovered Ben shortly after his debut was released and saw him live in early 2012 for like…. 20 bucks or so. In the beginning I was a bit weirded out by his change in style, especially after IFWWW, but after all I’m glad he found a way to be creative and free and go his own way and I still love the music he is making. IFWWW is, to this day, one of my personal GOAT albums for me.
I don’t care what they say he made what he wanted. Fuck making the record label happy. You be happy. Find that happiness
Ben has gave me some of the best times of my life with his music.
Each album has played a big part in my life and I can pin point a women or moment from that song
So looking forward to seeing ben when he plays in Brisbane in a couple of months :-) He is exactly the kind of artist I admire most. For all the reasons revealed in this video and more...
Keep your head up is one of my favourite songs ever. Even tho it wasn't for me I love that he stayed true to himself I always hope I will
Hands down my most listened too artist, i have alot of good memories listening to hes older stuff, was the time i moved to devon also in my early 20s. Hope hes well and he seems to have a really nice family. Keep uo the great work ben, you probably dont know how kuch your songs mean to people.
Man, I love Ben's music
He can live off comfortably of the music he really wants to do, what one would want more? That's any real artists dream.
You've done such a great job making this video. It's lovely and left me with a sense of needing to follow your own Inner Voice. Cheers!
Thank you so much!
Thank you Ben ❤
Great work, really enjoyed this!
Glad you did! Tysm!
Wow, I love it. That's what music/art is about. It's even better that he doesn't care much about fame, but it's about the music.
Fantastic video, thanks again🙏🏼
No thank you! comments like this mean a lot to me.
I always look forward to your videos
That is very encouraging to read 🙂
Thank you for making this video. Ben Howard’s music has saved my life. Because of Ben I have chosen to become an independent poet, after many years of fearing the unknown.
That's great to read!
Thanks for the video. I used to listen to Ben's song all the time a few years ago. It's really interesting to learn about the path he choose to followed and the difficulty he faces.
Glad to read this :)
This is great, Ben is incredible
A true artist in every sense of the word. He is one of the greatest -musician- artist of all time.
Please Ben, never stop making music. Please.
Ben is an incredible musician
I started having Seizures in my 30’s it destroyed my memory and left me confused and physically beaten, I love Bens works have done from the start he’s and inspiration to me
So sorry to read that. Hope you have or will recover fully from it.
@@withinmotion Just like TIA’s my diagnoses of Juvenile MyoClonic Epilepsy it can get better but it’s really important too keep to a healthy life style otherwise like any illness it will deteriorate, I’m a recovering ❤️🩹 addict I too love writing music and just like Ben I embrace love and am thankful for every day lived happily life on life’s terms 🙏
Thank you for creating this.
Thank you for watching 🙂
he s inspiration in every way, artistic and human. still, kind and precious. i just would like to be around him as a friend, or mother 😊
his sounds and lirycs are healing me, my soul, my mind, my bein. the world is ok when bens kind keeps going and exists
Really great video! Learnt some new, interesting and beautiful things about my favourite artist, thank you 🙏
So glad!
second album is my favorite of all time. Thanks for staying true to yourself Ben
Ben is such a genius and I forget where we were is such a masterpiece
Ben’s music is such a part of me.
A very interesting video, all of which I knew nothing off ! Remember listening to , The end of the affair on later with Jools Holland and instantly loved the raw emotion of it ,although sad. Mr Howard made the right decision to step away from the trappings of the music world when he did as his career may have ended more abruptly! Nice to here his health and music continues ! 🙂
Lovely video, thank you! I got to know and adore him in the Every Kingdom era and what amazes me the most is how i grew along him over time. Every release just made perfect sense to my state of mind in that period (often with a year delay, which is eerie cause im a year yoyunger than he is). Your video made me realize that this might be because he chose to be not one of the "untouchable" stars that follow a popular and surely more pofitable sound. That makes his lyrics and tthe whole vibe of his music so much more relatable. Also i think he simply is an outstanding songwriter, to me the best there is. It feels like he puts into words and sounds what i cannot even put into thought. His music really helps me understand myself, kinda therapeutic really. Now i'm off to a beautiful listening-to-ben-rabbit-hole and it will be great as always... :D BYeeee
Very much enjoyed reading your personal experience with Ben's music. His music having a therapeutic effect is something I myself can def echo. Enjoy the 'listening-to-ben-rabbit-hole' haha sounds like a great idea :)
Thank you
Love these videos
Glad to read that! 💙thank you
Wow thank you so much for this intimate update on Bens life =)
You're very welcome :)
He could've been huge, stuck to his principles
What a beautiful little piece. Thank you for taking the time to tell such a tender story about an artist I have lost touch with in the past years, but will take great joy in listening to those songs I always loved, and discovering his new album , Is it.
It's fantastic to hear about a true artist. One whose seeming pursuit of love, reign true over that base desire over most artists these days. Intent on money and fame only.
You are loved, Ben.
Thank you..
Thank you for a amazing video love love love
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Outstanding storytelling & editing. Loved it❤
Glad you liked it!!
Great video! I should listen to Ben Howards discography
Highly recommended! Let me know when you might have some questions about where to start 😊
Great video man! In my opinion Ben is one of the best current songwriteriters. So underrated. Seen him live this summer in Prague it was life-changing.
Thank you! I very much agree.
I was there as well!
Great video! Ben is my favourite musician by some distance and I can’t think of the last day where I didn’t listen to something of his. I just hope he is doing well right now given the sudden cancellation of his North America tour, and the silence since that announcement
Echo that! Thank you
my absolute favorite artist 🤍
Ben Howard's music seems like a great companion for being on the road a lot like yourself! Thanks for your comment.
Hes undoubtedly a modern day great. The abilty he has to reinvent his sound with every album while still maintinaing the essence that makes him, him, is brilliant. The latest album is testament to that and for me actually eclipses his previous work. Long may it continue.
I love his music but I was not aware of his own personal challenges. Thanks for this video.
You're welcome, thank you.
He took the right fans with him.
My favorite artist!
Exceptional video! I loved your script and editing Keep it up :)
Thank you so much. It's very encouraging to read this.
Great video! So well made and a really interesting watch ✌🏼
Thanks a lot!!
That was a lovely watch
Ty
Thank you..
Promise from every kingdom will forever be my favourite song. Such a masterpiece