Hindsight 20/20 and all, but watching this now it seems so obvious he was desperately searching for a way to live... for some kind of peace. I'm so sorry he wasn't able to find it. He will be missed.
Man, sometimes there's just as something in the air. Other day I wondered if David was up to anything new. Then a few days ago I learned of Purple Mountains. Now, today, of his passing. David you are loved by many.
It feels less special without you David! So glad i found your music.... you left a huge impression on me and tens of thousands of other people, and you will always be soooo underrated on how important a man you were!!
Sorry but I love you Cassie too. You were the beauty, heart and musician integral to Silver Jews. The love between you and David was obvious, beautiful. Keep giving bright rays to people and environment around you.
Some people aren’t equipped with the necessary armor required to navigate this world without it tearing and wearing down some vulnerable part of themselves down to the point of permanent breakage. Unfortunately these people are often the most beautifully creative gentle souls which makes the damage that much more sad.
Seeing a man I admire so much now walking around my city when I was alive knowing I will never meet him or have any form of conversation with him haunts me.
Thank you so much for posting this incredible documentary. Silver Jews and David were amazing. I found myself crying, knowing that David had such deep sadness that couldn't be erased by anything. I suffer from horrible depression and his songs have been a sense of comfort for me. RIP David
I have the same thing you have. And I’m so sorry you have to experience it. Just keep on pushing through. I’m not gonna say the usual “Things will get better!” and all. I don’t like making promises when I cannot be 100% certain. I will say though, as long you keep a positive attitude, things often do get better. One thing I love to do is Google jokes and read them every chance I get. Even the corny ones I love. Try to find humor and laughter. It’s no joke that laughter is the best medicine. (Sorry for the pun! Couldn’t help it 🤪) I want to offer you my email to make sure you have someone to talk to (if you wanted ), but I feel really creep doing that. Lol So, that’s up to you. I just know what absolute HELL depression feels like so I like to be there for even a complete stranger if I can. Especially someone who loves Silver Jews like me - David Berman is such a huge influence on my own songwriting. He was no doubt one of the greatest poets in the history of music. ❤ Anyway, keep on keeping on (as John Lennon said). You’re far stronger than you think and you deserve to be happy!!! Cheers! 😊
I haven’t listened to the silver Jews in years last time I heard a single song was probably when I was 17. But today it popped up on an old play list and I’m now going on hour 3 of cleaning my apartment and listening to American Water
I've read about this film a long time ago, but an OK Purple Mountains song made me miss the Silver Jews so much - i looked it up. Good stuff - David Berman's a genius and these 2 shows were some of the highlights of my (musical) life.
When David was breaking down while reading from that book, I wondered if this was a sadness for what has happened the Jewish people, or more a personal sadness about his own life....
I mean who knows. But he was reciting the shema (according to an informed commenter) which I’m sure he’s heard a million times and is imbued with all sorts of associations. Man but who knows.
5:05 'Secular Pets' would be a great name for a band. Thanks David. I never knew you, I like a lot of your music, I only read yesterday that you had died in an old edition of a music magazine. This is a lovely document of a tiny portion of your rich and complex story. Travel well wherever you are travelling.
I love how religious he is. I'm not Jewish, got saved in jail but I think it's all the same. David has some awesome perspectives he gained from the Torah that I'll never gain from the Bible. What a cool dude RIP.
You can though. There is a mystical side to Christianity that has been largely cast to the side. Check out some of the gnostic gospels. And what he gleaned from the Torah you can do son with the Old Testament (first five books). Don’t think he had some special religiosity you can’t attain. Unless ur a real honest to goodness Hollywood Exec, I’m that case ur going to hell.
@@lucassimmon2297 gnostic gang rise up. I think another interpretation of David's life could be that what destroyed him was something that he could never bring forth and accept. I apologize to anyone offended with my interpretation of a man that I have never met, I will agree that this is some armchair psychology that no one asked for.
This guy was literally responding to the “Brahmin Chicken Sandwich” shop (ChikfilA) in the tunnels under Thanksgiving Square. I’ve riffed on so much of his work in philanthropy and politics.
Blessings all the beauty and divine the good the intellectual the inspiration for you david and although I am so new to the centuries of my ancestral “jewry” what ancient and current songs and blessings to and for you and yours TYSM for fighting the most principled decent good fight David ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@louispconstant6624 Glad I could help. See from your playlists you have very eclectic tastes, thought I could share my favorite work from my favorite composer and send you down another rabbit hole. Hope you enjoy. ruclips.net/video/vbJ1uNFbhTo/видео.html
Purple Mountains is so good. One of the best suicide note albums. The music is upbeat and awesome. Haven’t heard any silver Jews aside from American Water but I’ll get there. My favorite suicided artists are Elliott Smith and Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) , but Kurt Cobain, Nick Drake, Vic Chesnutt, etc are you there
@@benastacos2941 yeah, amazing lyricist. You liked Sparklehorse? Mark Linkous aka Sparklehorse was friends with Vic. They recently released a posthumous album that he was working on called “Bird Machine” and it’s amazing. Especially the first 3 songs.
I never comment and I dig Silver Jews. But at 31:40 when he comments on "Third place, First Place" non sense , it for sure turned me off. no other comment other than that. Namasta
The guy was obviously very messed up. Doesn't mean he couldn't pen an evergreen. Would never take life advice from Berman, but what an amazing poet! He seemed confused more than evil. But had he remained secular, who knows if he would have made it even so far in life. Silver lining (no pun intended)
Always loved everything david ever did. RIP to a great poet. He was obviously searching for some kinda of inner peace. Too bad he died before he realized that religion is a terrible virus.
It's funny that people take the time to comment randomly about musicians they *don't* like. What do you get out of this? If you don't like an artist, just don't listen to them. Or do you get off on trolling? I'm genuinely curious. Because you really come across as a douche bag, especially doing this around the time of his death.
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man, seeing this guy happy is just what i needed right now
i guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?
@Adrian Mario ehh try flixportal. you can find it thru google:) -kylan
@Kylan Evan Thank you, I went there and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !
@Adrian Mario You are welcome :D
When have you ever seen him not happy?
Hindsight 20/20 and all, but watching this now it seems so obvious he was desperately searching for a way to live... for some kind of peace. I'm so sorry he wasn't able to find it. He will be missed.
RIP David. You will be missed.
Still is.
Who said he is gone
This is what the internet was made for. Thanks for the upload.
Man, sometimes there's just as something in the air. Other day I wondered if David was up to anything new. Then a few days ago I learned of Purple Mountains. Now, today, of his passing. David you are loved by many.
I will love you forever David you meant so much to me since I ever listened to the Silver Jews when I was 18, Thank you for everything, Rest Easy
It feels less special without you David! So glad i found your music.... you left a huge impression on me and tens of thousands of other people, and you will always be soooo underrated on how important a man you were!!
Sorry but I love you Cassie too. You were the beauty, heart and musician integral to Silver Jews. The love between you and David was obvious, beautiful. Keep giving bright rays to people and environment around you.
Some people aren’t equipped with the necessary armor required to navigate this world without it tearing and wearing down some vulnerable part of themselves down to the point of permanent breakage. Unfortunately these people are often the most beautifully creative gentle souls which makes the damage that much more sad.
Seeing a man I admire so much now walking around my city when I was alive knowing I will never meet him or have any form of conversation with him haunts me.
Thank you so much for posting this incredible documentary. Silver Jews and David were amazing. I found myself crying, knowing that David had such deep sadness that couldn't be erased by anything. I suffer from horrible depression and his songs have been a sense of comfort for me. RIP David
I have the same thing you have. And I’m so sorry you have to experience it. Just keep on pushing through. I’m not gonna say the usual “Things will get better!” and all. I don’t like making promises when I cannot be 100% certain. I will say though, as long you keep a positive attitude, things often do get better.
One thing I love to do is Google jokes and read them every chance I get. Even the corny ones I love. Try to find humor and laughter. It’s no joke that laughter is the best medicine. (Sorry for the pun! Couldn’t help it 🤪)
I want to offer you my email to make sure you have someone to talk to (if you wanted ), but I feel really creep doing that. Lol So, that’s up to you.
I just know what absolute HELL depression feels like so I like to be there for even a complete stranger if I can. Especially someone who loves Silver Jews like me - David Berman is such a huge influence on my own songwriting. He was no doubt one of the greatest poets in the history of music. ❤
Anyway, keep on keeping on (as John Lennon said). You’re far stronger than you think and you deserve to be happy!!!
Cheers! 😊
David crying around the 45:00 mark. What a gentle soul. He will be missed.
Momo S yes! Do you know which part of the bible he read?
@Codebook Spectrum amazing, thank you.
damn, so moved by this
I was reduced to tears as well
@@svenh1921 He was reciting the shema, the daily centre of Jewish prayer, which incorporates many biblical verses.
I haven’t listened to the silver Jews in years last time I heard a single song was probably when I was 17. But today it popped up on an old play list and I’m now going on hour 3 of cleaning my apartment and listening to American Water
username checks out
Actually a shiksa
thank you so much david, im 14 and your music really saved me.
I'm hurting right now.
David you will be missed by us who love you. One of a kind beautiful artist and human. Wow you are so special to my life. May you find peace.
I've read about this film a long time ago, but an OK Purple Mountains song made me miss the Silver Jews so much - i looked it up.
Good stuff - David Berman's a genius and these 2 shows were some of the highlights of my (musical) life.
What a kind person! I just recently discovered him. May his soul find peace now!
i needed this right now, Thank you. Miss you David.
I always love how he kind of sounds like Lou Reed.
Lol he has some Dylan like inflections too “your laughter made me NERVOUS”
When David was breaking down while reading from that book, I wondered if this was a sadness for what has happened the Jewish people, or more a personal sadness about his own life....
or both
I mean who knows.
But he was reciting the shema (according to an informed commenter) which I’m sure he’s heard a million times and is imbued with all sorts of associations. Man but who knows.
REST IN PEACE DAVID BERMAN 1967-2019
"I heard this was a secular town, secular pets some here" had me cracking the fuck up. Great video
you'll be remembered forever david xo
How god damn good is that version of Smith & Jones?
Sit and jones, forever!
He had me at “I have a Jewish dog at home.”
Love these guys!
I'm so grateful for this.
May you finally rest in the peace you deserve, beautiful man ❤️
Thanks for posting this it's very hard to find. RIP DB.
he's a man who has good heart and soul. a genuine artist.
sorry he didn't have enough protection for infection. RIP
RIP David
Solid gold upload
Was so lucky to meet him in Glasgow. Beautiful human.
Im pissed off that anyone would dislike this. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS. rip D.C Berman
Don’t get mad. Get glad.
Enjoyed this, thank you!
5:05 'Secular Pets' would be a great name for a band. Thanks David. I never knew you, I like a lot of your music, I only read yesterday that you had died in an old edition of a music magazine. This is a lovely document of a tiny portion of your rich and complex story. Travel well wherever you are travelling.
I love how religious he is. I'm not Jewish, got saved in jail but I think it's all the same. David has some awesome perspectives he gained from the Torah that I'll never gain from the Bible. What a cool dude RIP.
You can though. There is a mystical side to Christianity that has been largely cast to the side. Check out some of the gnostic gospels. And what he gleaned from the Torah you can do son with the Old Testament (first five books). Don’t think he had some special religiosity you can’t attain. Unless ur a real honest to goodness Hollywood Exec, I’m that case ur going to hell.
If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.
Gospel of Thomas (a gnostic text) for those curious. I mean he did bring it forth and still ended up destroyed. Ain’t that a b.
@@lucassimmon2297 gnostic gang rise up. I think another interpretation of David's life could be that what destroyed him was something that he could never bring forth and accept. I apologize to anyone offended with my interpretation of a man that I have never met, I will agree that this is some armchair psychology that no one asked for.
This guy was literally responding to the “Brahmin Chicken Sandwich” shop (ChikfilA) in the tunnels under Thanksgiving Square. I’ve riffed on so much of his work in philanthropy and politics.
2:51 that's my brother 💙
the dead know what they're doing when they leave this world behind.
Wow how profound! THE DEAD KNOW NOTHING - Ecclesiastes
Hope that’s a quote and not something “clever”
@@lucassimmon2297 how the hell did you end up on this video?
Blessings all the beauty and divine the good the intellectual the inspiration for you david and although I am so new to the centuries of my ancestral “jewry” what ancient and current songs and blessings to and for you and yours TYSM for fighting the most principled decent good fight David ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i miss him so much
Still really missing Dave, what a mensch.
I luv this band
David is so fucking charming in these videos .... what a loss
Beautiful prayers, rest in peace
my hero
thank you x
All my happiness is gone.
Hope you’re better man. But unless you knew him personally don’t let his death sap your joy
@@lucassimmon2297 I did know him. Great soul. Thx.
What a guy. I have a huge crush on Cassie. Feels kind of wrong but it is what it is 😂
Is anyone able to make out what piece of scripture that David is reading at 45:00?
Another commenter informed me it’s the shema, kinda like the Jews’ Lord’s Prayer, includes many bible verses
:(
I thought it was Malkmus singing? This is one of my favorite albums for years and I know nothing about it. I feel so dumb.
Steve sings backup on a ton of the first 3 albums
❤
Why any dislikes?
Why anything?
RIP agada
Aggadah?
Hollywood Exec means legend in hebrew
@@jonyboyishere thank you. Google didn't wanna give me any answers. Have a good one!
Oi is just Wagwan without the seasoning
RIP DCB
RIP Dav
Rip
rip :(
Anyone know the track name please @10:00?
The Wild Kindness
@@lalorientaise3507 Legend, thanks a bunch man!
@@lalorientaise3507 Thanks again! Have had this song on repeat for around an hour now...
@@louispconstant6624 Glad I could help. See from your playlists you have very eclectic tastes, thought I could share my favorite work from my favorite composer and send you down another rabbit hole. Hope you enjoy. ruclips.net/video/vbJ1uNFbhTo/видео.html
@@lalorientaise3507Didn't know they were even public, though thanks for looking into it. I am liking this link you provided a lot! Merci x
😢
The bass seems to be turned way down during the live performances...
oya
he looks like such a kibbutznik.... fits right in
Damn. Dude was flailing to find some kind of way to live.
Purple Mountains is so good. One of the best suicide note albums. The music is upbeat and awesome. Haven’t heard any silver Jews aside from American Water but I’ll get there. My favorite suicided artists are Elliott Smith and Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) , but Kurt Cobain, Nick Drake, Vic Chesnutt, etc are you there
Happy to see Vic chestnutt there
@@benastacos2941 yeah, amazing lyricist. You liked Sparklehorse? Mark Linkous aka Sparklehorse was friends with Vic. They recently released a posthumous album that he was working on called “Bird Machine” and it’s amazing. Especially the first 3 songs.
so... but...................
Counting the holes... Hahaha...
I never comment and I dig Silver Jews. But at 31:40 when he comments on "Third place, First Place" non sense , it for sure turned me off. no other comment other than that. Namasta
The guy was obviously very messed up. Doesn't mean he couldn't pen an evergreen.
Would never take life advice from Berman, but what an amazing poet! He seemed confused more than evil.
But had he remained secular, who knows if he would have made it even so far in life. Silver lining (no pun intended)
ahhh, left-handed
Legs on neck
armadillo olympics t shirt
cassie not for you
why didn't he just boycott israel ? He seemed pretty leftist. Leaves me wondering
Always loved everything david ever did. RIP to a great poet. He was obviously searching for some kinda of inner peace. Too bad he died before he realized that religion is a terrible virus.
the words might be poetic..but his vocals and most of the music is punishingly boring.
Why on earth would you write this on the day of his death?
Might not be for you. But a lot of us love it so I’ll kindly ask you to shut up.
Fish Sandwich how so? I’m not the one hating on a dead man.
I want to like it & I will shut up. Navigate me..
It's funny that people take the time to comment randomly about musicians they *don't* like. What do you get out of this? If you don't like an artist, just don't listen to them. Or do you get off on trolling? I'm genuinely curious. Because you really come across as a douche bag, especially doing this around the time of his death.