this music always reminds me that nothing makes sense, but there have been millions of people before me, just as lonely and restless and full of love that have proven there is an escape in nature and work and self sufficiency and humbleness
Your so right...the history of man, and our trials and errors...the bad, the good...every single person on our own path, with one date with destiny eventually. Throughout the ages it rings so true, you gotta enjoy it while it’s here. Blessings
It's amazing how different people from different places and cultures can watch this video and feel the same thing that you and me. This part of the internet is very special, it's a place where we all can share our life experiences and understand each other's feelings.
Anyone out there who listens to this type of music I truly believe to be special and have a great connection with this world and the simple things Lot of love for you all my like minded RUclips watchers
I completely agree. And I would add to that, that they also have a great connection with themselves and their feelings and are blessed to be able to share them with others. It's a grand thing indeed!
Love him and just found this artist. Reminded me of that type of soulful music. Check it out let me know if you enjoyed it as well- ruclips.net/video/83WwHVfPBsI/видео.htmlsi=9fApgsw1CxmnT0B4
I’m from different culture, different side of the world, and I speak different language I was suffering from insomnia and nightmares until I found his music somehow it really helps to calm the wild thoughts and my mind couldn’t resist the peace his music brings I spent hours listening never get bored and my fav part was to go through the comments and read all the things people wrote their memories , stories and actually become a memory for me I remember when I listen to the same song it’s just pure magic . Hope one day I can be at one of his live shows it’s on my goals list ❤️
every time I listen to this song I remember my ex boyfriend, he used to sing Gregory songs when he was really depressed, I hope he's happy with the decisions he chose, we don't talk anymore, but I'll always remember him.
This was so beautiful that tears were running down my cheeks before I even realized it. Isakov's songs make me unafraid of death, and they even make me see the beauty of it. The insignificance of everything when we look up at the stars and realize we live on a planet within an infinite universe... I can't put into words the feeling I get when I listen to his songs. Thank you, Isakov. For everyone out there, life in modern times go by so fast. Before we have time to adjust, we are thrust into another period of advancement and new technology. Sometimes we need some simple things to slow down and really relish the miracle that we were somehow born in this in-explainable universe. And Isakov's songs do just that. Cheers everyone.
My Son texted Me Lot's of songs, This One...they were expressing expressions of His Feelings, His State of Mind, His Love of all He Loved, His desires to get back all He Had Lost, His Sudden Vision Loss, Many Loved Ones Crossing Over To Heaven, trying to Live amongst it all! Now It's been 2 years He's joined Our Heavenly Family and Friends, And I'm listening to the music he texted me. I'm so moved by this song, wondering about my Sons Feelings Now and Loving Both My Son's in Heaven from Earth...
The San Luis valley of Colorado is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut. It's an active rift valley, bounded on three sides by mountains, home to the Great Sand Dunes. I remember my introduction to San Luis - geology field trips 25 years ago. And then rediscovering it with my wife over the last few years. A special place and a beautiful song!
Wow. Good to know. I’m from Colorado but also lived in the San Luis Obispo area of California. I thought this song was about SLO but then I saw mountains and your comment.
Gregory Alan Isakov is my new, and forever favourite singer/songwriter. His music speaks to my soul. Gregory, your voice is hauntingly beautiful, timeless, and heaven sent. Blessings, from Canada.
Weightlessness, no gravity Were we somewhere in-between? I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Oh, highway boys all sleeping in With their dirty mouths and broken strings Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea For you, the queen of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Cutting through the avenues I'd always find my way to you Beside the hook, the hammer lies And fumbling round in the smoke Spending time chasing ghosts Hold me down, hold me down, child Hold me down, hold me down, child California called you queen With your golden hair and magazine Were you somewhere in-between? Fast asleep, a flying dream I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis
GAI played a show at my friends house in Calgary, Alberta about 3 years ago. There was only about 30 of us invited. It was a really special moment. After they finished, the band just went down to the basement where they were staying for an hour or so, and some of us hung out upstairs, having a drink and chatting. As the night wore on, GAI walked through the kitchen to grab a banjo in the living room. Two minutes later my friend walked by and was like, "its happening" and he grabbed his guitar too. There was only about 12 or 13 of us left, and we all hung out in the basement while my friend, GAI, and his banjo player, harmonizer (sorry), and us just jammed and played for another few hours. I had the good sense to soak it in, realizing I might not experience something like that ever again. It was special.
I'm a troublesome person, short tempered and always depressed but after coming across your songs some years back, I've make peace with myself and it's progressing well, please never change your genre of music to other mainstream genres, it would literally break me apart
Just came across your one year old comment and I felt it. How are you mate ? Was wondering if you know about Ben Howard's music ? You probably do. Oh and James Vincent McMorrow's ? If not, feel free to look them up. They probably have some stuff that can help a troublesome person cope some days. Cheers from Paris 💪🤘
@@PierreEmmanuelDOCQUIN Hello friend, thank you for your concern, thank God I am doing great as of now (all thanks to musics like this).And yes I listen to Ben Howard's and I'll definitely check him out. Have a great day ahead😇
GAI Invited me personally to his concert in Phoenix last year; I was injured severely in a fire and Greg; without mentioning to anyone in media, without using it for his own personal gain; gave me free tickets, and met me in the back. I was beyond awkward; because this man's music held together moments that could fall apart in seconds. I was never motivated; but then there was Greg's music. There isn't words to describe the power that Greg wields, I can't help but thank you again Greg, hearing those songs and getting to meet you and your manager was incredible. She was a wonderful lady; every piece of that band is perfect, even when it may not be, though I'm sure you've seen enough of that. You should still be more famous than you are; but the modesty is beyond appreciated, it makes a person of a musician to meet the people who are affected by your music.
I love coming to the comments on his videos to read about the amazing feelings he gives people. Anytime life is becoming too much, turning on his music and getting lost in it makes everything alright. Forever my favorite artist.
Love this song, I spent a lot of time In San Luis. I enjoyed nature, the land with a wonderful man I will always love even though our lives went in separate directions ❤️ we will always have San Luis❤️
What is crazy is that here I am at 3AM in Jamaica 🇯🇲 listening to this and reminiscing my trip in California a few week ago. I kept remembering my last quiet car ride with my friends back home from hiking that Sunday. I felt this song carrying me through bending roads on Highway 1. This song is so precious; oh so rich to my ears! Thanks 🙏🏽 😊
I never knew how important finding a spiritual forever home would be until the world imploded. Now I can't imagine living anywhere else besides our old farm outside San Luis, Colorado. This place is pure magick, and I am grateful that I never have to leave. Thank you for creating such a fitting song for such an amazing place. This really is the top of the world! Much love!
The transition at 0:57 made every hair on my body stand and my eyes instantly fill with water! These are the kind of songs that reach deep within you and call out something new, something different 🥹
Weightlessness, no gravity Were we somewhere in-between I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Oh, highway boys all sleeping in With their dirty mouths and broken strings Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea For you, the queen of San Luis I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Cutting through the avenues I'd always find my way to you Beside the hook, the hammer lies Fumbling round in the smoke Spending time chasing ghosts Hold me down, hold me down, child Hold me down, hold me down, child California called you queen With your golden hair and magazine Were you somewhere in-between Fast asleep, a flying dream I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me A bird's-eye view of San Luis
@@diwrnod I thought so too but I think he might just drop the 'f' sound. ie ghost o' you, ghost o' me. But since the previous sound is a 't' it sounds like "to"
@@jarrettkong15 Well, *rolls up sleeves*, the reason it sounds like that to me has more to do with the o-sound. 'You' and 'of' have different o-sounds, right, but 'you' and 'to' have the same sound. If you listen to the song, both o-sounds there indeed sound the same, more like "ghost ooh you", which sounds identical to "ghost to you", and not "ghost uh you" like "ghost o' you" would be pronounced. Saying that though, I can't really argue with official lyrics. :P
My Dad spent his final good years there in the San Luis Valley... it has been almost a year since he passsed and I've listened to this song thinking about him... such an amazing part of Colorado...
Found and listened to this song many times as I was traveling the globe, while looking for a new home. Ended up moving to the San Luis Valley, and I didn’t realize this song was about this area until just recently.
I'm Not in America but love to have kind of these legendary singers autographs and selfies with them. Whenever i've listen to this song it makes me feel like i am living in America. My wish to live rest of my life in America. Do pray for me everyone. God bless you America. God bless for human being.
long story ahead i noticed i loved someone to this song . as it played over the radio in his car as we laid back the seats and watched the rain poor on the glass of his sun roof. this song perfectly illuminated my feelings as we stared into each other’s eyes . we decided to make San Luis “our song” as we both felt something special about the ambient whispers of Gregory Alan’s words those starry Idaho nights as we sped down the highway singing it at the top of our lungs. he gave me a promise ring as a vow no matter what he will be there for me. through it all , this song brought so much happiness and made our relationship stronger in a way as when things got hard we could listen again and remember the initial spark . i even planned to take him to see Gregory Alan live as a birthday present .he had my whole heart and we were both the happiest we had ever been . sadly,circumstances got in the way , and made it so we couldn’t be together .we never even got the chance to talk about it as his parents forbade us from talking. i was left confused and many parts of me were missing and it felt like he had all my missing pieces. he’s called me a couple times to check up , and after we hang up i always realize i still have feelings towards him , but i could never tell him that. i feel like he’s moved on , and i was just a “phase” in his eyes he’s still always in the back of my mind. I listen to this song here and there and the words seem to speak our story to me”I’m a ghost of you , you’re a ghost of me “ . i feel like he will always have a part of me , and i’ll always have a part of him .Like we can never be fully complete again...lost love . “Cutting through the avenues , i’ll always find my way to you “ i just can’t seem to forget him and the feeling of hope and brightness he showed to me . i always find my heart going back to him no matter how hard i try to forget and move on. it hurts still feeling love towards someone when it feels like you’re no more than a ghost to them . thankyou for your beautiful music and the way your words have put so much meaning in so many peoples lives . god bless from idaho ❤️
Grace Denning i’ve been through this myself. And it’s just heart breaking when u promise the one u loved the most to be with and u failed to keep that promise. I loved her more than anything and i will always do. ‘ i live in you’ that was all she had to say to make a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing ur touching story. And what a beautiful story that was.
I love the San Luis Valley. The smell of the desert sage, the view of the mountains, the endless sunshine. It feels timeless and untouched, and enchanted or holy.
These comments seem old, but I have a new share... My Mom was born in the San Luis Valley and getting old now... Tonight she shared stories I've never heard. She came from a huge Mormon valley that settled there. My great grandparent's house was built by hand out of adobe and they had a farm built from scratch outside of Romeo, she was born in Alamosa. She shared great stories that after family members had to disperse and find jobs in Denver, Utah, and make new lives, but after they passed in different areas, they would appear to family members still living in San Luis and wherever they ended up... My Mom loves this song
As was I, my parents, grand parents, great grandparents great-great....you get picture--"Primeras Familias", first families, first permanent settlement in Colorado. My family moved away many years ago, but when the yearning hits, I have to make a trip "home" to touch my roots.
I’m here with ya. I’m here two years later listening and reading your comment. In some way it would be like finding a message in a bottle. May not be direct contact. But we’re always all connected
This has been my favorite song for years, and I went to Great Sand Dunes National Park and posted on my IG story a video of my on the dunes. I used this song in the video, and I never realized it was in the San Luis valley and he is there in the video! Too cool. Now it brings back those great memories.
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Whole video was filmed in the largest alpine valley in the world: San Luis Valley, Colorado: home to generations of my family. So beautiful! Thank you Gregory Alan Isakov!
I honestly don't know how I just accidentally stumbled upon this.. I am in Love with his energy and the majestic sound he seems to deliver with every note. I am truly mesmerized by this man!
Every time I got to visit my beautiful Forbes Park, I have to play this song at the top of La Veta Pass, where the “Entering San Luis Valley” sign is. This region is far from what people usually picture as “Colorado”. It’s vast, empty, enigmatic, with a hint of desolation and sadness, perfectly combined to make you fall in love with it right away. This song and video perfectly evokes that feeling, those landscapes.
This makes me teary eyed, not because it’s sad but because everything about it is perfect and beautiful...the words, the voice, the cinematography. My heart is warmed wide open.
As an Englishman who lives in Colorado and knows that area quite well, I can imagine my family's drive to New Mexico, through Southern Colorado at night with this song playing. It will be humbling .
Welcome to colorado! Safe travels! Please exercise vigilance for deer, elk, mushroom pickers in august and drunk drivers (and even moreso in my beloved new mexico)... and out of state pot heads not used to the strength!
Parts of this video looks to be shot in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado (I'm sure no coincidence to the name). I lived there for about 7 years, going there originally for college. In one of those weird stretches of life that is both the best and absolute worst times of your life. That first stretch of freedom that comes with adulthood, and the realization of the shackles it itself can bring. My best friend and cousin who I lived with there in a tiny adobe home died unexpectedly just as I was finishing college. I spent another two years in that tiny little house, amazing how empty a small place like that can feel when something so big leaves your life. I just heard this song for the first time on my way back to visit and camp after finally moving away a few months ago. The views, people, and nature there is stunning. Even though I'm gone from there, and I swore to never get stuck there I do miss it. If you get a chance to go there visit the dunes and get a cinnamon roll at Campus Cafe for me.
Moving, deep folk music. Gregory is a contemporary folk artist, not "acoustic" which often charades as "folk" - this is deep, heart wrenching music from a man who understands the value of simplicity and the power of words.
This reminds me of my trip to Colorado some years ago. The best trip I ever had. A lot has changed since then. A Beautiful moment in my life. Hoping to experience it again.
This might just be me, but I love how he writes his music in a simple spiral ring notebook. I always figured or rather thought that to be an artist you needed a cool looking journal to write songs in but I love the simplicity of everything about Gregory. Everything he does is so simple and I feel like a lot of people, musicians or not, need to follow the simple things in life.
My dad used to play this in the car when I was really little, it’ll always remind me of him. I’m still young but I can imagine I’ll listen to this song throughout my lifetime, each time missing something new. And each time having different things ahead of me, and different outlooks and experiences to realate too. I won’t waste it.
His music brings me peace, I can’t explain how much I love it, I could listen to it over and over again. I wish more people could appreciate this kind of music, or real music in general. One day I will drive a van around the world with the love of my live and we will listen Gregory’s songs.
I love this song. Not just because of the lyrics but because I grew up in the San Luis Valley by the Great Sand Dunes. Every morning when we walk out of our door we see the Sangre de Cristo mountain. Such a beautiful song and a beautiful area.
I've listened to Gregory Alan Isakov's discography each day while I work for the past few years and I still haven't gotten tired of any of his music. It's timeless.
When the trials and tribulations of life become too burdensome we were gifted this song to help alleviate the weight, as much as it can. Resonating tranquility, beauty, creating a fleeting sense of calm and pause.
This is my first time watching the music video though I've been listening to this song for a long time. This video is exactly what I imagined while listening to this song. The calmness, the serenity, and everything. This is a pure bliss.
When I really listen and HEAR this song, it fills me with the same feeling as when I'm lying on the ground, watching the clouds fly by (one of my favorite things to do).
For everyone who says it will be alright, you don’t know the personal struggles everyone is facing. Sometimes it’s just too much and it’s ok to say goodbye to it all. For most people, odds are things will get better. But for some people, it’s just too much and the desire, strength and hope just isn’t there and that’s ok too.
My wife is visiting her family's farm in San Luis Valley, CO now; to celebrate uncles 80th birthday. The video reminds me while she's away of the scenery shell be surrounded by. Very special place.
Its been years and I keep coming back to this music video and song. The song, melody, subject(Colorado and know the area) and the visuals are incredible.
Love the vibe in the comments section in this kind of music's videos, people sending love to others across the globe that have never met *physically... I believe we're all connected, we're all one big consciousness*. Much love to all of you out there!
this music always reminds me that nothing makes sense, but there have been millions of people before me, just as lonely and restless and full of love that have proven there is an escape in nature and work and self sufficiency and humbleness
Yes!
Well said
jesus christ is the true sanctuary
Beautiful words. Beautiful song.
Your so right...the history of man, and our trials and errors...the bad, the good...every single person on our own path, with one date with destiny eventually. Throughout the ages it rings so true, you gotta enjoy it while it’s here. Blessings
I’ve met him.
Salt of the earth kinda person.
Genuine.. Loves photography, music, nature & gardening..
His band and entourage equally down to earth.
I shook his hand and he blushed.
what the hell are you guys talking about?
Thanks for sharing, some how I kinda knew he’s that type of guy, hence sterling farm
@@ahmadabdallah2896 Those are lyrics to other songs he did, that's all
I really love this song, only song of his I’ve heard because I’m scared that it’ll harm my perception of this beautiful music
I proposed to my wife on a hike in the San Luis valley so this song holds a special importance to us.
Hope shes not a ghost to you
@@Jeremy.Bearemy damnnn bro...calm down
That's amazing. Bless you guys.
I did too but she's not real.
@@sweatyballsac i am certain you'll find real mrs. sweatyballsac & then y'all can have little sweatyballsacs, too♡
May everyone reading this find peace and comfort listening to this song and take you to a happy place.
Same to you beautiful soul❤
It's pretty rare to find a great song with cinematography perfectly matched to the song and mood. Wow.
SO true.
Bon Iver- Holocene
Beauty of the San Luis valley
Kudos to who produced this video it's exceptional ❤
It really is a piece of art.
This song will make you miss something you’ve never had
@Magnolia Trees in the Meadow ? What no she's just making a good point
A past life perhaps?
I just made a cover if you'd like to see it 🙈
@D K sounds fun, may I join in?
@Magnolia Trees in the Meadow Thank you Geezus, What I was bout to say.
It's amazing how different people from different places and cultures can watch this video and feel the same thing that you and me. This part of the internet is very special, it's a place where we all can share our life experiences and understand each other's feelings.
That's the power of music,my friend.
Exactly! ❤️
Watching this from India I totally agree.😊
🙏🙏❤️
True🖤
This song makes me homesick for somewhere I've never been.
Oh stop it.
Right!😂
Take the road trip through San Luis Valley in CO and visit the sand dunes and end up at the hot springs. Worth it.
@Poliwhirltrainer35 This world is not our home. It's normal to be homesick.
this song makes me miss being a van hobo 😂
Anyone out there who listens to this type of music I truly believe to be special and have a great connection with this world and the simple things
Lot of love for you all my like minded RUclips watchers
I completely agree. And I would add to that, that they also have a great connection with themselves and their feelings and are blessed to be able to share them with others. It's a grand thing indeed!
Why, thank you Bryn and Diane..Back at you both...I'm not complaining but must
admit that few people I know are drawn to this type of musical genius.
Love him and just found this artist.
Reminded me of that type of soulful music.
Check it out let me know if you enjoyed it as well-
ruclips.net/video/83WwHVfPBsI/видео.htmlsi=9fApgsw1CxmnT0B4
❤
We all have attained existential fulfilment. HAHAHA
Deeply agree with everyone who calls this artist underrated-he’s brilliant!
Pure art makes you feel like an adult when you're a child and like a child when you're an adult. Thank you.
wtf you're high too
❤well said
Love this💜
Word!
Well said.
I’m from different culture, different side of the world, and I speak different language
I was suffering from insomnia and nightmares until I found his music somehow it really helps to calm the wild thoughts and my mind couldn’t resist the peace his music brings
I spent hours listening never get bored and my fav part was to go through the comments and read all the things people wrote their memories , stories and actually become a memory for me I remember when I listen to the same song it’s just pure magic .
Hope one day I can be at one of his live shows it’s on my goals list ❤️
Bokkkk fak
Fuck
Hey what's your country??
jim golovan iraq in Middle East
@@mariamzaya4586 one day I will go to your country. Because I want to know the truth besides the war.
every time I listen to this song I remember my ex boyfriend, he used to sing Gregory songs when he was really depressed, I hope he's happy with the decisions he chose, we don't talk anymore, but I'll always remember him.
well that hurts
That's sweet
We never forget those some no matter the hurt
This hurts.
This was so beautiful that tears were running down my cheeks before I even realized it. Isakov's songs make me unafraid of death, and they even make me see the beauty of it. The insignificance of everything when we look up at the stars and realize we live on a planet within an infinite universe... I can't put into words the feeling I get when I listen to his songs. Thank you, Isakov.
For everyone out there, life in modern times go by so fast. Before we have time to adjust, we are thrust into another period of advancement and new technology. Sometimes we need some simple things to slow down and really relish the miracle that we were somehow born in this in-explainable universe. And Isakov's songs do just that. Cheers everyone.
I love this comment, your poetry encompasses his magic with a certain depth and rich elegance.
Made me tear up before I knew it too.
I myself am 29 and can honestly say that I don't fear death at all. It is regret that scares me.
cheers mate ill drink to that 🥂🥂
Plz watch RUclips channel (towards eternity and rational beleaver)with open mind to know the truth.
My Son texted Me Lot's of songs, This One...they were expressing expressions of His Feelings, His State of Mind, His Love of all He Loved, His desires to get back all He Had Lost, His Sudden Vision Loss, Many Loved Ones Crossing Over To Heaven, trying to Live amongst it all! Now It's been 2 years He's joined Our Heavenly Family and Friends, And I'm listening to the music he texted me. I'm so moved by this song, wondering about my Sons Feelings Now and Loving Both My Son's in Heaven from Earth...
God bless you 🙏
I’d love to see what other songs he sent you. Such a moving story you have there.
That is lovely. Thank you,
Forever grateful to be alive in the time of Gregory Alan Isakov.
The San Luis valley of Colorado is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut. It's an active rift valley, bounded on three sides by mountains, home to the Great Sand Dunes.
I remember my introduction to San Luis - geology field trips 25 years ago. And then rediscovering it with my wife over the last few years.
A special place and a beautiful song!
Wow. Good to know. I’m from Colorado but also lived in the San Luis Obispo area of California. I thought this song was about SLO but then I saw mountains and your comment.
Active Rift Valley. no kidding, did not know that.
Thanks! I was wondering where this amazing footage was from.
Montoya family here from Santa luies
This Song is about SLO he even says California in the song
Gregory Alan Isakov is my new, and forever favourite singer/songwriter. His music speaks to my soul. Gregory, your voice is hauntingly beautiful, timeless, and heaven sent. Blessings, from Canada.
Come visit us in the San Luis Valley, Southern Colorado 😊
@@cherb_soco1891 It would be a wonderful place to visit. Maybe, someday ... Thank you for the invite. Blessings to you and yours. 🍁
Just saw him in Calgary tonight. Holy heck what a show. Took 14 years to finally see him live.
It is still on my bucket list to see this fellow and his band. Glad you saw him and enjoyed the show. Blessings. @@michaelj7069
@@cherb_soco1891I’m a Brit that lives in KS. Often visit So CO. Such a beautiful part of the US.
Thank you for reminding me of what my heart forgot.
Who needs therapy when Alan is here🖤
Weightlessness, no gravity
Were we somewhere in-between?
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Oh, highway boys all sleeping in
With their dirty mouths and broken strings
Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea
For you, the queen of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Cutting through the avenues
I'd always find my way to you
Beside the hook, the hammer lies
And fumbling round in the smoke
Spending time chasing ghosts
Hold me down, hold me down, child
Hold me down, hold me down, child
California called you queen
With your golden hair and magazine
Were you somewhere in-between?
Fast asleep, a flying dream
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Thank you! I appreciate it every time I want to see lyrics to songs & youtube angels like yourself have done the work. 👏👏👏
Its I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me. Not of. That completely ruins the texture of the words lol
@@Sey_Les omg what a typo! i’ve edited the comment thank you for mentioning it
@@aestherits ur good chick don't mention it. Still love ya for the song 😁 only fuk with good music. All the other trash can go
Thank you
GAI played a show at my friends house in Calgary, Alberta about 3 years ago. There was only about 30 of us invited. It was a really special moment. After they finished, the band just went down to the basement where they were staying for an hour or so, and some of us hung out upstairs, having a drink and chatting. As the night wore on, GAI walked through the kitchen to grab a banjo in the living room. Two minutes later my friend walked by and was like, "its happening" and he grabbed his guitar too. There was only about 12 or 13 of us left, and we all hung out in the basement while my friend, GAI, and his banjo player, harmonizer (sorry), and us just jammed and played for another few hours. I had the good sense to soak it in, realizing I might not experience something like that ever again. It was special.
Urban Abode Group I’m super jealous.
That's amazing.
I'm going to need to hang out with you just in case....
This is amazing... if you could see the shade of green I am right now.
that is truly remarkable and once in a lifetime experience. I'm jealous you got to do that.
I just cried, don't really know why. I haven't cried since my wedding 7 years ago. unbelievable amount of relief, what a strange feeling.
That's awesome. The sounds he creates paired with the scenery. Just Powerful is all I can say. Transported me too
Welcome to the club.
It is pretty fixating. It got me to, lol.
Sorry about your wedding 🥲
Haunting song...even without the ghost lyric
I'm a troublesome person, short tempered and always depressed but after coming across your songs some years back, I've make peace with myself and it's progressing well, please never change your genre of music to other mainstream genres, it would literally break me apart
Just came across your one year old comment and I felt it.
How are you mate ? Was wondering if you know about Ben Howard's music ? You probably do. Oh and James Vincent McMorrow's ? If not, feel free to look them up. They probably have some stuff that can help a troublesome person cope some days.
Cheers from Paris 💪🤘
@@PierreEmmanuelDOCQUIN Hello friend, thank you for your concern, thank God I am doing great as of now (all thanks to musics like this).And yes I listen to Ben Howard's and I'll definitely check him out. Have a great day ahead😇
Relatable man but we're still here
Glad to read that you’re doing better ❤
I resemble this statement....
To whoever listening to this song,
everything will be all right.
but also garbage, and that's ok
angel♡
Things suck pretty bad for me right now
@@mrginge143 you are loved and there's ways to get help♡
1-800-273-8255 saved me & is helpful often.
@@sheffieldlane5769 cheers :)...but could be alright though its kind of a toss up
GAI Invited me personally to his concert in Phoenix last year; I was injured severely in a fire and Greg; without mentioning to anyone in media, without using it for his own personal gain; gave me free tickets, and met me in the back.
I was beyond awkward; because this man's music held together moments that could fall apart in seconds. I was never motivated; but then there was Greg's music.
There isn't words to describe the power that Greg wields, I can't help but thank you again Greg, hearing those songs and getting to meet you and your manager was incredible.
She was a wonderful lady; every piece of that band is perfect, even when it may not be, though I'm sure you've seen enough of that.
You should still be more famous than you are; but the modesty is beyond appreciated, it makes a person of a musician to meet the people who are affected by your music.
This man is a symbol of peace🛐☯️☮️
I can’t get enough of songs that make your heart ache, while you listen in awe of how well crafted this one is. Pure magic.
I agree!
I love coming to the comments on his videos to read about the amazing feelings he gives people. Anytime life is becoming too much, turning on his music and getting lost in it makes everything alright. Forever my favorite artist.
Me too lol!
Me three! 😉#SLV
That’s what true artists can do
Love this song, I spent a lot of time In San Luis. I enjoyed nature, the land with a wonderful man I will always love even though our lives went in separate directions ❤️ we will always have San Luis❤️
Arguably the best lyricist/writer/poet alive today. He’s got an immense gift for conveying thoughts, emotions and experiences through words.
jzoom45 He’s great, but Dylan and Springsteen are still alive.
Absolutely!
You beat me to it. He is immensely gifted.
you should also check Sleeping At Last. He is also one of my favourite right now.
@@Tommyd479 and neil young and Paul mccartny and elton jhon and donovan still alive
What is crazy is that here I am at 3AM in Jamaica 🇯🇲 listening to this and reminiscing my trip in California a few week ago. I kept remembering my last quiet car ride with my friends back home from hiking that Sunday. I felt this song carrying me through bending roads on Highway 1. This song is so precious; oh so rich to my ears! Thanks 🙏🏽 😊
I never knew how important finding a spiritual forever home would be until the world imploded. Now I can't imagine living anywhere else besides our old farm outside San Luis, Colorado. This place is pure magick, and I am grateful that I never have to leave. Thank you for creating such a fitting song for such an amazing place. This really is the top of the world! Much love!
The transition at 0:57 made every hair on my body stand and my eyes instantly fill with water! These are the kind of songs that reach deep within you and call out something new, something different 🥹
Beautiful, my friend. God bless
Life feels like this song
Weightlessness, no gravity
Were we somewhere in-between
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Oh, highway boys all sleeping in
With their dirty mouths and broken strings
Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea
For you, the queen of San Luis
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Cutting through the avenues
I'd always find my way to you
Beside the hook, the hammer lies
Fumbling round in the smoke
Spending time chasing ghosts
Hold me down, hold me down, child
Hold me down, hold me down, child
California called you queen
With your golden hair and magazine
Were you somewhere in-between
Fast asleep, a flying dream
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost of you, you're a ghost of me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Suyog Karmacharya live !!
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Weird, he's clearly singing "I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me". I know those are official lyrics, but it's not what I hear.
@@diwrnod I thought so too but I think he might just drop the 'f' sound. ie ghost o' you, ghost o' me. But since the previous sound is a 't' it sounds like "to"
@@jarrettkong15 Well, *rolls up sleeves*, the reason it sounds like that to me has more to do with the o-sound. 'You' and 'of' have different o-sounds, right, but 'you' and 'to' have the same sound. If you listen to the song, both o-sounds there indeed sound the same, more like "ghost ooh you", which sounds identical to "ghost to you", and not "ghost uh you" like "ghost o' you" would be pronounced. Saying that though, I can't really argue with official lyrics. :P
My Dad spent his final good years there in the San Luis Valley... it has been almost a year since he passsed and I've listened to this song thinking about him... such an amazing part of Colorado...
There's an ethereal quality to his music, such beautiful melancholy.
Similar to the dude from sun Kil Moon. Mark Kosiak or whatever. Geniuses
Found and listened to this song many times as I was traveling the globe, while looking for a new home. Ended up moving to the San Luis Valley, and I didn’t realize this song was about this area until just recently.
I'm Not in America but love to have kind of these legendary singers autographs and selfies with them. Whenever i've listen to this song it makes me feel like i am living in America.
My wish to live rest of my life in America.
Do pray for me everyone. God bless you America. God bless for human being.
long story ahead
i noticed i loved someone to this song . as it played over the radio in his car as we laid back the seats and watched the rain poor on the glass of his sun roof. this song perfectly illuminated my feelings as we stared into each other’s eyes . we decided to make San Luis “our song” as we both felt something special about the ambient whispers of Gregory Alan’s words
those starry Idaho nights as we sped down the highway singing it at the top of our lungs. he gave me a promise ring as a vow no matter what he will be there for me. through it all , this song brought so much happiness and made our relationship stronger in a way as when things got hard we could listen again and remember the initial spark . i even planned to take him to see Gregory Alan live as a birthday present .he had my whole heart and we were both the happiest we had ever been .
sadly,circumstances got in the way , and made it so we couldn’t be together .we never even got the chance to talk about it as his parents forbade us from talking. i was left confused and many parts of me were missing and it felt like he had all my missing pieces.
he’s called me a couple times to check up , and after we hang up i always realize i still have feelings towards him , but i could never tell him that. i feel like he’s moved on , and i was just a “phase” in his eyes
he’s still always in the back of my mind. I listen to this song here and there and the words seem to speak our story to me”I’m a ghost of you , you’re a ghost of me “ . i feel like he will always have a part of me , and i’ll always have a part of him .Like we can never be fully complete again...lost love .
“Cutting through the avenues , i’ll always find my way to you “ i just can’t seem to forget him and the feeling of hope and brightness he showed to me . i always find my heart going back to him no matter how hard i try to forget and move on. it hurts still feeling love towards someone when it feels like you’re no more than a ghost to them .
thankyou for your beautiful music and the way your words have put so much meaning in so many peoples lives . god bless from idaho ❤️
Grace Denning i’ve been through this myself. And it’s just heart breaking when u promise the one u loved the most to be with and u failed to keep that promise. I loved her more than anything and i will always do. ‘ i live in you’ that was all she had to say to make a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing ur touching story. And what a beautiful story that was.
Hey Grace. That's beautiful. I appreciate you.
"Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up."
~James A. Baldwin
Wow, Grace. May your heart be whole and maintain the power you found in that relationship as you keep walking. ❤️🤗
Beautiful.
I love the San Luis Valley. The smell of the desert sage, the view of the mountains, the endless sunshine. It feels timeless and untouched, and enchanted or holy.
For you the Queen of San Luis is perhaps one of the most beautiful pairing of words I’ve ever heard
This is one of my favorite songs. I’m listening to this right now in the San Luis valley on my birthday. It’s beautiful here.
I love people who have music in their taste.
These comments seem old, but I have a new share...
My Mom was born in the San Luis Valley and getting old now... Tonight she shared stories I've never heard.
She came from a huge Mormon valley that settled there. My great grandparent's house was built by hand out of adobe and they had a farm built from scratch outside of Romeo, she was born in Alamosa.
She shared great stories that after family members had to disperse and find jobs in Denver, Utah, and make new lives, but after they passed in different areas, they would appear to family members still living in San Luis and wherever they ended up...
My Mom loves this song
@corrincrellin Cool story, thanks for sharing 😊
Bless you and your beautiful mother ❤thank you for sharing friend
Born and raised in the SLV. This song always takes me home. I’m a ghost of you, you’re of me....no better way to describe being from there.
As was I, my parents, grand parents, great grandparents great-great....you get picture--"Primeras Familias", first families, first permanent settlement in Colorado. My family moved away many years ago, but when the yearning hits, I have to make a trip "home" to touch my roots.
I just wish I had someone to listen to this song with.
I’m here with ya. I’m here two years later listening and reading your comment. In some way it would be like finding a message in a bottle. May not be direct contact. But we’re always all connected
Hope you found someone
I'm here listening in 2024... you're not alone 😊
This has been my favorite song for years, and I went to Great Sand Dunes National Park and posted on my IG story a video of my on the dunes. I used this song in the video, and I never realized it was in the San Luis valley and he is there in the video! Too cool. Now it brings back those great memories.
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”
― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
I could listen to this on repeat forever.
Happiest I had ever been was in the San Luis Valley. I miss the way things were. Rip sweet Gingery
There is no place on earth more beautiful than southern Colorado. I am truly blessed to live here
I’m so lucky to have found this beautiful music that touches deep in the heart.❤
Man isnt he just the most handsomest man ever ...with such beautiful music!!!
Whole video was filmed in the largest alpine valley in the world: San Luis Valley, Colorado: home to generations of my family. So beautiful! Thank you Gregory Alan Isakov!
I honestly don't know how I just accidentally stumbled upon this.. I am in Love with his energy and the majestic sound he seems to deliver with every note. I am truly mesmerized by this man!
Life has meaning after listening to this.
Every time I got to visit my beautiful Forbes Park, I have to play this song at the top of La Veta Pass, where the “Entering San Luis Valley” sign is. This region is far from what people usually picture as “Colorado”. It’s vast, empty, enigmatic, with a hint of desolation and sadness, perfectly combined to make you fall in love with it right away. This song and video perfectly evokes that feeling, those landscapes.
Nature's song for that tranquility we try to look for in our lives to feel the peace.
This makes me teary eyed, not because it’s sad but because everything about it is perfect and beautiful...the words, the voice, the cinematography. My heart is warmed wide open.
Wow, Jennifer; so well said! Have you ever heard GAI sing the "Stable Song"? OMG, give it a listen; tell me what you think!
I’m sitting on the floor in a puddle. 🤯 I’m biased though..it’s my grandmas funeral today and I bumped into this song-very serendipitous timing ❤️🩹
As an Englishman who lives in Colorado and knows that area quite well, I can imagine my family's drive to New Mexico, through Southern Colorado at night with this song playing. It will be humbling .
Welcome to the Midwest, Englishman. I'm a near neighbor in Cheyenne.
Welcome to colorado! Safe travels! Please exercise vigilance for deer, elk, mushroom pickers in august and drunk drivers (and even moreso in my beloved new mexico)... and out of state pot heads not used to the strength!
It looks likes the Great Sand Dunes National Park!
I made the drive many times from angel fire NM to San Luis Colorado and loved it every time.
He must be one of the most underrated songwriters of our generation. His songs are nothing short of beautiful poetry.
I discovered this song three years ago and I always come back.. the video is so fulfilling. I want to live a life like that
Saw him at the Greek Theatre at Berkeley.. bloody excellent - even better live! Wonderful wordsmith.
Parts of this video looks to be shot in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado (I'm sure no coincidence to the name). I lived there for about 7 years, going there originally for college. In one of those weird stretches of life that is both the best and absolute worst times of your life. That first stretch of freedom that comes with adulthood, and the realization of the shackles it itself can bring. My best friend and cousin who I lived with there in a tiny adobe home died unexpectedly just as I was finishing college. I spent another two years in that tiny little house, amazing how empty a small place like that can feel when something so big leaves your life. I just heard this song for the first time on my way back to visit and camp after finally moving away a few months ago. The views, people, and nature there is stunning. Even though I'm gone from there, and I swore to never get stuck there I do miss it. If you get a chance to go there visit the dunes and get a cinnamon roll at Campus Cafe for me.
I wouldn't be surprised . When I gone through cal it was an plateau
It is the San Luis Valley in Colorado...sacred place.
I will
@@c.kay528 this is shot in San Luis Valley. Most of it is filmed in the Great sand dunes National Park.
@@c.kay528
Hate to disappoint you, but this song is not in reference to SLO, CA.
This will live in my soul until forever. Goosebumps consume me...
Please listen to GAI sing the "Stable Song".....serious goosebumps...tell me what you think!
Moving, deep folk music. Gregory is a contemporary folk artist, not "acoustic" which often charades as "folk" - this is deep, heart wrenching music from a man who understands the value of simplicity and the power of words.
This reminds me of my trip to Colorado some years ago. The best trip I ever had. A lot has changed since then. A Beautiful moment in my life. Hoping to experience it again.
It is unfathomable to me how someone could dislike this song.
This man's voice and particularly this song puts my mind at ease and gives my soul peace.
Listened to this on the top of San Luis Peak (14,014') in the San Juan mountains overlooking the San Luis valley.
Birdseye view for sure.
CT class of 2020 babyyyy.
Born and raised in San Luis Valley, Colorado - this song speaks straight to my heart ♥️
Watch the Blood of Christ Mountains as they all turn red?
Alot of this vid was shot in the valley in Colorado though
@@Jeremy.Bearemy - The Sangre de Cristo mountains are beautiful.
Remember this: the one born of the Spirit is a new creation. Stay blessed. Christ loves you.
The San Luis Valley of southern Colorado is a magical, spiritual place and an apt setting for this song.
This might just be me, but I love how he writes his music in a simple spiral ring notebook. I always figured or rather thought that to be an artist you needed a cool looking journal to write songs in but I love the simplicity of everything about Gregory. Everything he does is so simple and I feel like a lot of people, musicians or not, need to follow the simple things in life.
I have a large leather notebook....I'm now getting a spiral ring notebook......
Emily i do poos in nature very simple guy, you like?
KISS. Keep it Simple, stupid.! He is the master of this concept. And just down to earth dude!
And he lives on a farm outside of Boulder, CO :)
Props. All carefully calculated. He's part of the Deep State, just trying to make the president look bad. Get hip.
I just met Gregory the other day and he is every bit the kindest person you would expect. Amazing person.
I feel Alan is extremely underrated. You have my heart and of many music aficionados. You are beyond any awards, keep going.
My dad used to play this in the car when I was really little, it’ll always remind me of him. I’m still young but I can imagine I’ll listen to this song throughout my lifetime, each time missing something new. And each time having different things ahead of me, and different outlooks and experiences to realate too. I won’t waste it.
🤯🥰🫠
God bless you my friend. Such a beautiful song to remember him by.
This song is beautiful. America is beautiful.
I swear every time I see this guy I think he is living out my fantasy life. Beautiful music!
I feel the same way. Maybe we should start a support group
go live it brother
His music brings me peace, I can’t explain how much I love it, I could listen to it over and over again. I wish more people could appreciate this kind of music, or real music in general. One day I will drive a van around the world with the love of my live and we will listen Gregory’s songs.
Agree! ❤
Agreed. His music does have such a easy, moving down the road feel! Hope to do the same in a VW camper as soon as I retire.
I’ll go.
Peace peace! It's like a mantra to me!
Nicoleta, great words that match my sentiments! me too!!
I love this song. Not just because of the lyrics but because I grew up in the San Luis Valley by the Great Sand Dunes. Every morning when we walk out of our door we see the Sangre de Cristo mountain. Such a beautiful song and a beautiful area.
One of those songs that never leaves you.
This song will always have a special place in my heart.
If you have the chance to be in the San Luis valley you will understand how magic it is. Love this. One of my favorite places on the planet.
I've listened to Gregory Alan Isakov's discography each day while I work for the past few years and I still haven't gotten tired of any of his music. It's timeless.
“Sad songs about space”
Love. So much.
When the trials and tribulations of life become too burdensome we were gifted this song to help alleviate the weight, as much as it can. Resonating tranquility, beauty, creating a fleeting sense of calm and pause.
Five years later and this is still as perfect of a song a song will ever be.
This is my first time watching the music video though I've been listening to this song for a long time. This video is exactly what I imagined while listening to this song. The calmness, the serenity, and everything. This is a pure bliss.
I can lay in a dark room and watch this beautiful landscape play with the most peaceful music. Thank you again
When I really listen and HEAR this song, it fills me with the same feeling as when I'm lying on the ground, watching the clouds fly by (one of my favorite things to do).
For everyone who says it will be alright, you don’t know the personal struggles everyone is facing. Sometimes it’s just too much and it’s ok to say goodbye to it all. For most people, odds are things will get better. But for some people, it’s just too much and the desire, strength and hope just isn’t there and that’s ok too.
I can’t believe this.. lord save me this.. is this what heaven feels loke ❤
My wife is visiting her family's farm in San Luis Valley, CO now; to celebrate uncles 80th birthday. The video reminds me while she's away of the scenery shell be surrounded by. Very special place.
God is kind. God gave us Gregory Alan Isakov.
😀😭
No my friend, God gave you reason for all
He is just a man like you
Is this true?😧
So true.....nothing more beautiful than that voice.....
Please remind me how much I love this song.
Its been years and I keep coming back to this music video and song. The song, melody, subject(Colorado and know the area) and the visuals are incredible.
Love the vibe in the comments section in this kind of music's videos, people sending love to others across the globe that have never met *physically... I believe we're all connected, we're all one big consciousness*. Much love to all of you out there!