Feel like that throughout the whole performance. So intimate like they're all closed in that world. And India and Ben looking at each other from the shadows is so hmmm... subtle and anxious. It's like she knows that hell and he lets her be a visitor not an invader
As he screams “what the hell, love” into the guitar, few performances come close to that level of immersion. It’s almost a live demonstration of the manic agony he felt at the time of writing it. Completely entrancing on every level. I’m going through something right now and this performance makes me feel somehow listened to and understood Hats off, Ben
The first time I heard this song was live at a festival last July that Ben was headlining. I was moved to tears and knew the second album would be special :)
he captures the chaotic, almost manic side of pain in a way that i’ve never heard any artist do before. i’m yet to find a more painful, raw performance. truly amazing
I’m new to this song but the emotion conveyed reminds me a lot of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love, that was done on the same show. Both convey the pain and tiredness of putting everything into a relationship only for it to fail.
MathewNewsam You think? I am not satisfied. Compare this to the Tiny Desk concerts on RUclips (and basically all the NPR concerts like Bon Hiver). In fact the Jools Holland performances I listened to online could have been much much better (purely talking sound-wise).
@@Jamajalama Come on man, no need to disrespect anyone. Without good sound engineers your favourite performances would sound like shit. Respect the people who let the artists shine
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2 Jimmy Cliff - There Are Many Rivers To Cross Check Lo - Sankara Mary J Blige - No More Drama The Burns Unit - Send Them Kids To War....Not saying they're superior, but I think they affected me the way this affected you.
I love every aspect of this song but I would really like to tip my hat to the bass player standing in the shadows. A master of of his instrument, he brings so much depth to this song. Not there to over play, or show off, he just plays his role in making this masterpiece as perfect as he can. Bravo ❤
one of the beautiful aspects of Ben’s songs lies in the fact that you can listen to them a thousand times and they will always bring something new to you. always, period. remarkable talent.
My goodness, this performance is probably the best I ever saw. I just stumbled upon this one for no reason, but I just watched this 3 times in a row, last time witch headphones on. What an emotion, what a deliverance, what a band. I'm absolutely stunned.
This is very very good but try the tallest man on earth-blue bird fly on RUclips Listen to the video where he is playing in a studio in a sort of light khaki jumper. That has to be the most beautiful song I've ever heard
Ive played alot around with alternative tunings in band settings and such, and ive listened to alot of artist like bon iver who are concireded masters at the craft. But never, NEVER, have i seen and heard someone push music to the limit like this. Abselotely breathtaking and a complete masterpiece. This is the stuff that should go down in the historybooks, not half-assed drake albums and 100 mumblerappers mumbling over over the same exact backingtrack. I salute you Ben.
The end of the after The weight of a war The kindness gone to bed The weight of your laughter Alive in the hall Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said Living without her Living at all Seems to slow me down Living forever Hell I don't know Do I care do I care the thunders rumbled sound And now I watch her Running round in love again Now I talk about you When I'm with our mutual friends The end of the after The weight of a war The kindness gone to bed The threat of your laughter Alive after all Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said Living without her Living at all Seems to slow me down Living forever Pale light on all Do I care, do I care the thunders rumbled sound [x2:] Now I watch her running round in love again Now I talk about you when I'm with our mutual friends Could you be, could you be alone? My hatred, my hate will bring me closer [x2:] This is it? Well this is desert And what of him? What the hell love What the...
It's not "the end of the after", it's "the end of the affair". Listen closely and watch his mouth on the second occurrence. And it's "the kindness borne to bed".
Taking nothing away from Ben's breathtaking performance, the backing musicians are 100% emotionally connected to enable us to experience the overall ora of this masterful display. Would just like to congratulate all involved.
I don't know why but this song just won't let me go. It's in my head. In my heart. I cannot understand how do you move on from love, how do you even start to do that. How do you cope with losing "us" and becoming just "me" when all you wish for is one more time together, one more chance, a silly joke, or a lazy sunday afternoon in bed together planning that amazing future that will never happen. Heartbreaking, really. But damn - Ben sings about it so beautifully that you almost want your heart to be broken just to relate to this masterpiece. Thank you Ben for being you and doing what you do.
You don't move on, because the love is never gone. Those moments really did happen, and they are still as real as they were then. Don't grieve the future that didn't happen. Embrace the past that did, treasure those memories. But live in today, be you. Gift your love to someone, every day, over and over. keep chasing your dreams. That special someone will come again, and this time "that amazing future" will just happen, you wont need to plan in because you'll live it. Or at least that's how i see it :)
hearts don't break even. This song, this rendition , takes a snapshot of the turmoil , loss and heartache and describes it in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. If you've ever been on the wrong side of it, if you are on the wrong side of it. You'll get through.
Currently on lockdown with this Coronavirus nightmare, and I randomly stumbled on this. For over 7 minutes I was transported into myself and found true solace. Thank you for this.
quite possibly the most powerful live performance ive ever seen. years later i still come to witness it. Makes me feel i am not alone when im in serious pain and the im not the only one struggling. Thank you for that Ben.
I really didn’t believe there was anything left to discover on guitar, it’s been used in so many different ways throughout the history of popular music. But this guy has completely reinvented the instrument in ways only a genius can comprehend. How does he even come up with these parts?! Let alone play them live while delivering a flawless vocal performance! It’s mesmerising!
@Andrew Salter Hardly amateur hour, just very different styles. And of course, not at all comparable. Ben's strengths is his songwriting and storytelling. Something that is very lacking in the modern metal scene.
I saw Ben live around 7/8 years ago in Manchester at a small(ish) venue. We got to the venue quite early and Ben was stood outside having a smoke. My friends and I approached him and had a great chat with him, took pictures etc.. he later gave us a shoutout in the middle of his set. Truly amazing, and something I'll never forget. I'm just so glad his music grew and is now shared and loved so much by myself and others!
I come back to this video a few times a year, and it moves me everytime. Literally tears in the eyes. A masterful performance from all the musicians involved, you can feel the emotion from all of them. Masterpiece.............
For me he's on another level to any other singer songwriter out there. Everything seems so personal with him. When he's screaming in to the guitar pick up at the end I can feel it. Same with his albums, they're unique and emersive. Unbelievable
Thousands of comments. Thousands of ppl trying to.... But really there isn't any words, is there? Much love if you are here and feel this. You are seen.
Just curious, but what is the point in these comments about "who's watching in 2021"? If it gets a response within this year then presumably yes. But as I'm sure is the case for many others, as well as myself - yes, I am obviously watching it now (which is 2021) but have been listening to this song for the last year or 2.
@@MojoTojo2000 it's to see who is still watching and appreciating such a good artist that is not as popular any more. It's about appreciating the other followers of the artist, like a Ben Howard family.
@@dannyg2922 as you can see from my other post it’s been a year now lol. Hope things get better. They have for me a bit, but can’t erase the photos you took with your mind.
@alexanderspear9464 I don’t listen to the song so much now…it’s worse I play and sing it on guitar lol. Just coming up to poignant time. Still hurts at times.
This is UNREAL, no lie, best performance i have ever seen, he uses his instrument in such a different perspective to most musicians. Love this so much! Massive respect
I just cry. 16 wonderful years together. 4 years going through a messy divorce. And less than 7 minutes for Ben Howard to make me relive it all. Took her nephew on as an apprentice at my painting and decorating company. Good lad but it hurts to hear how well she's doing now with her new man. Listen to this on repeat every night when I get home from the boozer. Drunk tears streaming down my face. Sobbing. Nose running. Fists clenched. Head all over the place. Sometimes I get so angry I smash up the living room. Only Ben Howard can do this to me. Cheers.
Hey Baz, sorry to read you are going through this stuff man. I know it's hard but you owe it to yourself and those 16 years to let yourself feel at peace. Drinking doesn't help, I've been there and when we are sober again we are still there facing this pain. Get help my friend, whether that means looking at your activities around drinking or your mental health, or both. People want to help. Friends, family, or complete strangers if that is easier. You are more than the sum of a relationship. I hope you find some peace my friend and reach out here if you ever need a chat. All the best Baz. Don't forget that people want to help and listen.
@@jodierickey9307 thanks Jodie, I just hope Baz is OK and has reached out to someone. Feeling so desperate is a terrible weight on a person. And men often don't feel that they can talk to other guys about how they feel, we do that whole macho I'm alright thing when we are not. And people need to be kinder to each other I feel, there is enough heartache in the world at the moment.
@@onthetrail506 Baz, I see you too and can feel your pain.. we have all made mistakes and have regrets..we can't change the past but we can go into battle with those mean inner thoughts in our head that want to bring us down .. to claw our way back to happiness. I really hope you find it.
Ben is light years ahead in his music, every song he has ever produced is outstanding and will be classics in 50 years time. If you doubt me wait and see!
Hi Eloha..Sorry for my late message...Well last week we´ve were in copenhagen and see Ben Howard concert....WOW WOW He´s so amazing , and a very smily , a little shy and embarrassed young man at stage....It was a pleasure and beyond all expectations, an evening together with my daughter as we never forget...
It's 3:40 a.m. This songs touches me so deep, as if I've lost the love I never had. And so in this sleepless night, I'd like to give my love to whoever is lonely out there, 'cause I'm alone too...trying to heal my heart. Love and blessings to you, brother or sister. May we find the love we all deserve.
Listening to this again after breaking up recently. His music was special to us as a couple, we even went to one of his concerts together in 2019. Brings back lots of painfully good memories..
I think we are watching the best musician of our generation right here. It's one thing going into a studio and writing 2 flawless albums, but to create this level of emotion and atmosphere live, is quite special. I felt like I was in the audience. Genius at work!
I second it again brilliant comment , you need to see him live he takes you somewhere else he is an absolute genius , I love all kinds of music but I can listen to Ben daily and not lose interest amazing
The two halves of this song are like two parts of a person's emotional termoil. Knowing that something is over and the sadness that it brings vs the anger of rejection and guilt. I love Ben Howard and his band, every song takes me on an emotional journey. The passion that is put into the music translates perfectly every single time it's played and is only conveyed tenfold live. Goosebumps
This performance gives me the same feeling as the one I saw in this same show, by Justin Vernon when he performed "skinny love". Yes, both songs are great, both songs will always despert your interest in the album. But what's trully inspiring is to see how they can show us their souls in just a brief moment. You can feel yourself dissapearing and suddenly you feel only their music. And it is powerfull. And it is good. And it should never end
This has been recommended to me for years now but I only took the time to listen to it last month. What moves me almost as much as the music are the comments.
Please don't spend another 5 years of your time "trying to find a better performance than this". There is nothing that compares. Just let the wave grab you and float, with a life jacket on of course.
For me this was Ben at his peak. He had started to steer away from the mainstream music that had made him so popular to create stuff that he actually wanted to make. This was a sort of halfway house between that mainstream music and the abstract/creative rabbit hole that he has since gone down. His current stuff is above my head and not my cup of tea but I respect the journey he’s on. Would have been all too easy for him to have kept churning out radio-friendly pop songs that he hated and made a fortune. He’s doing what he wants to do and as long as he’s happy, that’s all that matters.
I found it similar with John Martyn ….loved his early stuff but lost the joy in his more experimental years, but now at 67 looking back over it , the man was a genius and his experimentation deserves our attention, it’s never too late to open that door ….Ben reminds me very much of that genius too
I've watched this a few times and only just realised that the drummer and the double bass player are the same person. He lays the instrument down gently, walks around behind the lights, sits down and hits the first kick drum in perfect timing. Bravo, sir.
Its watching john Martyn as a child and lifes experiences thats projecting from this guys soul ,he couldn't have learned from a better guy especially with demons !!!
April 2024, in my car in Yokohama, Japan and still feels as amazing as the first time I heard it. Seen Ben twice live, many years ago. One of the best ☘️🎌🙏🏼
I recently discovered ben Howard. He has a way of transporting his pain into your own heart. Not had a good day today. Sitting here listening to this.. 😿
There is an air of sadness all around lately. Don't despair as you are certainly not alone. I cycle every day to a new place I've not been and this gets me through. I wish you well buddy.
one of the most touching live performance i've ever seen, it sounds so true, feels like perceiving things you cannot speak out in another way, thank you
Your comment made a thought cross my mind. Maybe that someone wasn't so special after all. Maybe that person was just the mirror to the lovers own soul. Nothing was lost, because it came from, and has always been, you.
Let's admit, we always come back to this performance year after year.
Mee too my friend
Exactly. One of the most beautiful live performances on the internet.
And always will
yesss
Facts
When he shouts into his guitar I feel like I'm invading on such an intimate moment. Amazing.
spot on
Helen your comment literally gave me goosebumps. It is exactly how I see it
Yeaaah, it's like I wanted to close the door from outside.
Feel like that throughout the whole performance. So intimate like they're all closed in that world. And India and Ben looking at each other from the shadows is so hmmm... subtle and anxious. It's like she knows that hell and he lets her be a visitor not an invader
@@ChampsMusic
Yooooo man that so real, deep
"Living without her, living at all, seems to slow me down" felt that Ben, felt that lad
hope life is treating you well lad
Life ain’t treating us well, is it, lads
Life gets better lads
Bloody hope so
10 years later and I still get goosebumps every time I watch this.
This video is going to be 10 years old in 11 months. And it's still one of the greatest live performances ever!
The greatest
As he screams “what the hell, love” into the guitar, few performances come close to that level of immersion. It’s almost a live demonstration of the manic agony he felt at the time of writing it. Completely entrancing on every level.
I’m going through something right now and this performance makes me feel somehow listened to and understood
Hats off, Ben
Im there too. 😢
Oath man, hope you’re doing well brother x
😂
@@elrond8306 things are beginning to look more positive mate. Cheers brother, hope you’re well yourself x
@@DrBox88 hope things are getting better pal
It's 2023 and it still gives me the feels like the first time I heard it.
Agreed. Ben's raw despair is still so powerful today
I’m with you on that my man!
I literally heard it today for the first time... I thought nothing in music would ever move me anymore. oh how wrong I was
maybe now the time it is to grow up finally... 😂
I saw Ben play on Later at the time and have revisited this video rather a lot…still wonderful ❤️
Major props to the camera operator. The choices of close ups and movement were impeccable, really added to the music in the video.
They did such a good job that this performance could pass as an official video
Well, that's what the BBC is knowing for: Best of cameramen, lights and sound.
Thats the director
Left-handed, particular guitar playing, unusual tuning, special way of singing... almost tribal... it blew my mind... it's a trance as much as a song.
Yes, plus using the guitar pickup for voice truly wild and great
@@mrh5020 indeed ! 👍🏻
Dermot Kennedy reminds me of this guy.
He has an unusual way with a capo
Claudia Bailey he keep the e string free for a good bass
One of my favourite live performances of all time
It was incredible. Love how it builds up and he just gets better and better live doesn't he.
The first time I heard this song was live at a festival last July that Ben was headlining. I was moved to tears and knew the second album would be special :)
Me too brother
Beautiful in every possible way 😍😍😍
Max Beckett you are right.... I never saw something like that.
he captures the chaotic, almost manic side of pain in a way that i’ve never heard any artist do before. i’m yet to find a more painful, raw performance. truly amazing
I’m new to this song but the emotion conveyed reminds me a lot of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love, that was done on the same show. Both convey the pain and tiredness of putting everything into a relationship only for it to fail.
Well worded ! Intellectual statement x
Pearl jam black like is pretty deep too, go check it out i think it's the unplugged thing
Go listen to Damien Rice
Agree on the quality, but check Chris Cornell unplugged and live concerts if you want to find something amazing
It took me 42 years to find the most beautiful song in my life
I didn't find ben until i was 50. Thats 10 years ago.. What a talent he is.
the sound engineer NAILED this one
MathewNewsam You think? I am not satisfied. Compare this to the Tiny Desk concerts on RUclips (and basically all the NPR concerts like Bon Hiver). In fact the Jools Holland performances I listened to online could have been much much better (purely talking sound-wise).
You are mistaken. Ben Howard NAILED this one. The sound guy just did his job
@Tom's Songs I feel the riggers and the sound tech did a good job and helped the performance get just that bit better
@@Jamajalama Come on man, no need to disrespect anyone. Without good sound engineers your favourite performances would sound like shit. Respect the people who let the artists shine
@@WarButler That utterly disrespects the entire sound engineering field.
The audience didn't exist. He sang from the core of his bones and meant every word. A musical same lyrical genius.
The only time they registered was that self-conscious little stroke of the hair before he yelled into the pick-up.
Great comment.
If this isn’t one of the greatest performances you’ve ever seen, you’re not ready for it yet.
Come back
Keep coming back until you are
We're all in agreement right? This is the best performance Later...with Jools Holland has ever seen.
Agreed, what could top it?
Bon Iver, Skinny lover is close ..
@@andrewdarley3373 Definitely close, but I just don't think it tops it!
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2
Jimmy Cliff - There Are Many Rivers To Cross
Check Lo - Sankara
Mary J Blige - No More Drama
The Burns Unit - Send Them Kids To War....Not saying they're superior, but I think they affected me the way this affected you.
@@fintanocarroll7909 Love a lot of these performances
I love every aspect of this song but I would really like to tip my hat to the bass player standing in the shadows. A master of of his instrument, he brings so much depth to this song. Not there to over play, or show off, he just plays his role in making this masterpiece as perfect as he can. Bravo ❤
Holy shit shit what a song
Love it
Mickey Smith is a legend!
Danny Thompson, who played on the real Jon Martyn’s albums is the bass player for me. ( check any pentangle or nick drake)
As for the 'cellist! The subtle percussion, too. What an ensemble.
5 years later im here in love with this all over again.
Same
This will never get old
I come back here at least once every other week
Vanessa Azevedo Silva same here
Same here
one of the beautiful aspects of Ben’s songs lies in the fact that you can listen to them a thousand times and they will always bring something new to you. always, period. remarkable talent.
Couldn't have said that any better
Totally agree!
that's right Sunny.
7 years later still true man
My goodness, this performance is probably the best I ever saw. I just stumbled upon this one for no reason, but I just watched this 3 times in a row, last time witch headphones on. What an emotion, what a deliverance, what a band. I'm absolutely stunned.
Welcome my friend, better late than never ;)
Now you'll do like every Ben enjoyer and come back to this live performance every now and then ❤
Check out his albums, and see him live, he is absolutely incredible.
I think this may be the best thing I have ever heard. I’m 49.
Uwielbiam!!!
This is very very good but try the tallest man on earth-blue bird fly on RUclips
Listen to the video where he is playing in a studio in a sort of light khaki jumper. That has to be the most beautiful song I've ever heard
@@Tasha25681 I read your comment and then went to check it out and was blown away, so thank you.
@@peterfleming4967 you are welcome! Isn't it just stunning that song
I'm completely in disbelieve the moment he sing into that guitar of his. Then I hit the like button.
Saufi Subari same! Jaw dropped
Damn, the same here... Awesome...
Ive played alot around with alternative tunings in band settings and such, and ive listened to alot of artist like bon iver who are concireded masters at the craft. But never, NEVER, have i seen and heard someone push music to the limit like this. Abselotely breathtaking and a complete masterpiece. This is the stuff that should go down in the historybooks, not half-assed drake albums and 100 mumblerappers mumbling over over the same exact backingtrack. I salute you Ben.
then you havnt heard John Martyn then
True!
@@flossie266 big Influence of Bens music
"concireded" what does that mean? or what did you mean?
@@augustocordeiro3548 seen as*
It’s 2023 and i just came here to cry again.
The end of the after
The weight of a war
The kindness gone to bed
The weight of your laughter
Alive in the hall
Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said
Living without her
Living at all
Seems to slow me down
Living forever
Hell I don't know
Do I care do I care the thunders rumbled sound
And now I watch her
Running round in love again
Now I talk about you
When I'm with our mutual friends
The end of the after
The weight of a war
The kindness gone to bed
The threat of your laughter
Alive after all
Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said
Living without her
Living at all
Seems to slow me down
Living forever
Pale light on all
Do I care, do I care the thunders rumbled sound
[x2:]
Now I watch her running round in love again
Now I talk about you when I'm with our mutual friends
Could you be, could you be alone?
My hatred, my hate will bring me closer
[x2:]
This is it?
Well this is desert
And what of him?
What the hell love
What the...
Just discovered this video tonight, thank you very much for posting lyrics, brilliant performance.
Thank you for this. Thank you.
Thank you
It's not "the end of the after", it's "the end of the affair". Listen closely and watch his mouth on the second occurrence. And it's "the kindness borne to bed".
@@ritabyrne561nope the original lyrics are correct
Taking nothing away from Ben's breathtaking performance, the backing musicians are 100% emotionally connected to enable us to experience the overall ora of this masterful display. Would just like to congratulate all involved.
I don't know why but this song just won't let me go. It's in my head. In my heart. I cannot understand how do you move on from love, how do you even start to do that. How do you cope with losing "us" and becoming just "me" when all you wish for is one more time together, one more chance, a silly joke, or a lazy sunday afternoon in bed together planning that amazing future that will never happen. Heartbreaking, really. But damn - Ben sings about it so beautifully that you almost want your heart to be broken just to relate to this masterpiece. Thank you Ben for being you and doing what you do.
Υou described it perfecly my dear. My thoughts exactly.
You have a fantastic way with words and you use it well, lovely comment.
You don't move on, because the love is never gone. Those moments really did happen, and they are still as real as they were then. Don't grieve the future that didn't happen. Embrace the past that did, treasure those memories. But live in today, be you. Gift your love to someone, every day, over and over. keep chasing your dreams. That special someone will come again, and this time "that amazing future" will just happen, you wont need to plan in because you'll live it.
Or at least that's how i see it :)
@@FrainFreeze And now I hope to see things a little more like you in future. This is class. I needed this more than you'll realise. Thank you
@@c0letra1n can't ride the lightning without getting burnt here and there! have faith that future brings what you need and keep on rocking
Anyone who loved and lost them will truly understand these words sang from well within the heart, soul and mind
He’s so good can take you places mentally no one can. Great tune
That's a perfect way to put it...
Simply love it! 💖
Just christ what a performance by Ben Howard, listening to it 14 years later and it never gets old
Are you in the future? It's only been out for less than 10 😂
@Antony Hodkinson hahaha missread it thought the views was the year 🤣
Please don't use 'Christ' as a swear word .
I am getting older ...... but none of my emotions related to this performance changing ..... one of those moments .... thank you Ben & Band!
hearts don't break even. This song, this rendition , takes a snapshot of the turmoil , loss and heartache and describes it in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. If you've ever been on the wrong side of it, if you are on the wrong side of it. You'll get through.
Still going through it ......
It’s 2023, and I still think that this is one of the greatest, most heartbreaking songs I’ve ever heard.
Who in the hell broke this beautiful man's heart?
Dyalla Swain Life... ;)
Sam Drone
Ah yes. I love Jeff, and know this too well :'(
+Sam Drone what a lyric. great stuff
+Dyalla His first love died when he was a teen, I'm pretty sure that was what inspired his first album.
Wow, what a soul searching time. That's awful.
Currently on lockdown with this Coronavirus nightmare, and I randomly stumbled on this. For over 7 minutes I was transported into myself and found true solace. Thank you for this.
Same here. Take care :)
Me toooooo!!
❤️
same here
Everything is connected
quite possibly the most powerful live performance ive ever seen. years later i still come to witness it. Makes me feel i am not alone when im in serious pain and the im not the only one struggling. Thank you for that Ben.
❤
I really didn’t believe there was anything left to discover on guitar, it’s been used in so many different ways throughout the history of popular music. But this guy has completely reinvented the instrument in ways only a genius can comprehend. How does he even come up with these parts?! Let alone play them live while delivering a flawless vocal performance! It’s mesmerising!
Jon martyn.
@Andrew Salter all amazing musician but lack of pop hook it wont appeal to the masses.
@Andrew Salter Hardly amateur hour, just very different styles. And of course, not at all comparable. Ben's strengths is his songwriting and storytelling. Something that is very lacking in the modern metal scene.
Ben howard has got to be one of the best current lyricist out there, he deserves every award.
ya yellow back b***** someone loves ya x
This.... This is gorgeous.
Q
It's a masterpiece xxx
More than that, more than that
This is.... Yes it is!
Thank you guys ❤️
I saw Ben live around 7/8 years ago in Manchester at a small(ish) venue. We got to the venue quite early and Ben was stood outside having a smoke. My friends and I approached him and had a great chat with him, took pictures etc.. he later gave us a shoutout in the middle of his set. Truly amazing, and something I'll never forget. I'm just so glad his music grew and is now shared and loved so much by myself and others!
I come back to this video a few times a year, and it moves me everytime.
Literally tears in the eyes.
A masterful performance from all the musicians involved, you can feel the emotion from all of them.
Masterpiece.............
Listening to this again after a few years just brings joyful tears to my eyes A Saluti love, this guys voice
For me he's on another level to any other singer songwriter out there. Everything seems so personal with him. When he's screaming in to the guitar pick up at the end I can feel it. Same with his albums, they're unique and emersive. Unbelievable
If you haven't already, go see him live. It's amazing!
he takes you on a journey for sure
Class
Come listen again
@@simonrhys I'm seeing him in October for the 10 year anniversary of this album
Straight up goosebumps when he puts the guitar on his lap and screams into it
I felt that too.. Must say it's with feeling for sure.
Me too
Lolz yeah me too mate,it's just transported to a place iv never been,what a fantastically written song,really stratospheric stuff
Thousands of comments. Thousands of ppl trying to.... But really there isn't any words, is there?
Much love if you are here and feel this.
You are seen.
Anyone else watching this master at his craft in 2021?
no
Yep👊
Just curious, but what is the point in these comments about "who's watching in 2021"? If it gets a response within this year then presumably yes. But as I'm sure is the case for many others, as well as myself - yes, I am obviously watching it now (which is 2021) but have been listening to this song for the last year or 2.
@@MojoTojo2000 it's to see who is still watching and appreciating such a good artist that is not as popular any more. It's about appreciating the other followers of the artist, like a Ben Howard family.
Its just an easy way for them to get likes
Well the algorithm has decided it's Ben Howard's time...
Same here, stay safe.
All hail the mighty algorithm
luciferdern, about time!
lol!!
About time I've been waiting for years for him to get the recognition he deserves
The first part was like accepting the end of the affair, the last screaming part was the deepest part in him that still unable to cope with it
I’ve listened to this to fall asleep to every night for 6 months now. It’s been a form of therapy to help through the hardest of times. Thank you Ben.
Your not alone bud,I'm going through some shit from one being to the other,sending you my love
@@dannyg2922 as you can see from my other post it’s been a year now lol. Hope things get better. They have for me a bit, but can’t erase the photos you took with your mind.
Same
@@omminous999 It gets easier.
@alexanderspear9464 I don’t listen to the song so much now…it’s worse I play and sing it on guitar lol. Just coming up to poignant time. Still hurts at times.
still come to watch this almost every day. can't get over how amazing this performance is
Second this !
Belter
I listen to this in bed every night nearly. Trying to get over someone, proving difficult. This helps strangely
Exactly the same, I end every day with this song.
Ben Howard is among us. I hope that everybody in this world understand how incredible this is.
we do indeed :)
when he screams into the guitar... I think about that a lot
outstanding performance, it blows me away every time I come back to it. Soooooooo wished I was in the room for this.
RUclips respects this performance so much I've never seen a single ad. Ever.
That’s right lol I come back every month and still no ads 🤔
let's hope he brings this intensity with him for the 10 years of "I forget where we were"-tour this year
Can't see it tbh but have everything crossed he can pull it off 🙏
I will tell them that I lived in the time of Ben Howard...
Yes we will
G-Wanderer perfectly said.
Me to
G-Wanderer and ed sheeran and John Mayer and liane la havas and many others
Josh Carless every generation has its darkness
If this isn't a work of genius I don't know what is. Absolutely spellbinding.
This is UNREAL, no lie, best performance i have ever seen, he uses his instrument in such a different perspective to most musicians. Love this so much! Massive respect
i love his work but to be fair none of the techniques he is using has been invented by him
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Yes yes yes...done
He does an incredible cover of Carley Rae Jepsen "Call me maybe"
Check out the late brilliant John Martyn if you like this
who's here in 2021? masterpiece
come back every year
16.01.21
An historic performance
repeat
NEW ALBUM OUT SOON
NPR, I'm still waiting for Ben's Tiny Desk Concert.
We've been waiting :(
YES!
Yesss this needs to happen!
That would be amazing
Yes, when???? NPR come on!
I just cry. 16 wonderful years together. 4 years going through a messy divorce. And less than 7 minutes for Ben Howard to make me relive it all. Took her nephew on as an apprentice at my painting and decorating company. Good lad but it hurts to hear how well she's doing now with her new man.
Listen to this on repeat every night when I get home from the boozer. Drunk tears streaming down my face. Sobbing. Nose running. Fists clenched. Head all over the place. Sometimes I get so angry I smash up the living room.
Only Ben Howard can do this to me. Cheers.
Hey Baz, sorry to read you are going through this stuff man. I know it's hard but you owe it to yourself and those 16 years to let yourself feel at peace. Drinking doesn't help, I've been there and when we are sober again we are still there facing this pain. Get help my friend, whether that means looking at your activities around drinking or your mental health, or both. People want to help. Friends, family, or complete strangers if that is easier. You are more than the sum of a relationship. I hope you find some peace my friend and reach out here if you ever need a chat. All the best Baz. Don't forget that people want to help and listen.
@@onthetrail506 omg that was so kind..
@@jodierickey9307 thanks Jodie, I just hope Baz is OK and has reached out to someone. Feeling so desperate is a terrible weight on a person. And men often don't feel that they can talk to other guys about how they feel, we do that whole macho I'm alright thing when we are not. And people need to be kinder to each other I feel, there is enough heartache in the world at the moment.
@@onthetrail506 Baz, I see you too and can feel your pain.. we have all made mistakes and have regrets..we can't change the past but we can go into battle with those mean inner thoughts in our head that want to bring us down .. to claw our way back to happiness. I really hope you find it.
Deep .... hindsight is such a beautiful thing.
If only time could be revered eh ...?
Being 9.9/10ths metal head, this performance blows me away. Fucking amazing. Voice, musicianship, everything.
almost cried when he screamed in that guitar.. so much feeling!
Stunning song and performance. This guy knows what he's doing.
I literally listen to this song every day of my life...
Many songs for you to find 😅
I love how he screams into his guitar pickup... Amazing, amazing song.
I come here every now and then.. to listen to End of the Affair.. and to cry my heart out..
Just continues to get better each time I listen, and better live, than on his records.
I've never heard so much emotion, so much desperation and so much love in one song....
Ben is light years ahead in his music, every song he has ever produced is outstanding and will be classics in 50 years time. If you doubt me wait and see!
Second that. Travelling so far ahead of the pack they canny even see that boy
Absolutely, he is out of sight! Lucky us, we get to recognise his genius now!
Eloha Ferin So true....my thoughts two....One of kind in this decade !!!!! No doubt....
We are in agreement! So lovely to share the love of Ben's genius :-)
Hi Eloha..Sorry for my late message...Well last week we´ve were in copenhagen and see Ben Howard concert....WOW WOW He´s so amazing , and a very smily , a little shy and embarrassed young man at stage....It was a pleasure and beyond all expectations, an evening together with my daughter as we never forget...
It's 3:40 a.m. This songs touches me so deep, as if I've lost the love I never had. And so in this sleepless night, I'd like to give my love to whoever is lonely out there, 'cause I'm alone too...trying to heal my heart. Love and blessings to you, brother or sister. May we find the love we all deserve.
Listening to this again after breaking up recently. His music was special to us as a couple, we even went to one of his concerts together in 2019. Brings back lots of painfully good memories..
To victory brother. To victory of the heart in the long cold night
Love & light in the emptiness :)
Chin up and keep cool. It’s all just waiting for you to move forward. X
Glad I stumbled upon this comment at this time :)
I like how the audience take a second to readjust at the end.
Exactly. And everytime I watch it from begining they are all like smiling and laughing before he starts playing and I'm like "they don't know yet" xd
Haha yeah I noticed that too! I guess I would need to aswell!
Me too!
It was a collective moment of "holy shit what did we just witness?"
What a musical genius. The way he loses it and screams into his guitar at the end just grips my heart every single time.
Loses it? He screams into the guitar for the effect lmao
I think we are watching the best musician of our generation right here. It's one thing going into a studio and writing 2 flawless albums, but to create this level of emotion and atmosphere live, is quite special. I felt like I was in the audience. Genius at work!
I second that motion, just can't understand why EVERYONE else does not get it, muppets they'll catch up one day.
Well said mate, he's in a league of his own
morrison jive Totally agree
I second it again brilliant comment , you need to see him live he takes you somewhere else he is an absolute genius , I love all kinds of music but I can listen to Ben daily and not lose interest amazing
Hey, what about Damien Rice?
The two halves of this song are like two parts of a person's emotional termoil. Knowing that something is over and the sadness that it brings vs the anger of rejection and guilt. I love Ben Howard and his band, every song takes me on an emotional journey. The passion that is put into the music translates perfectly every single time it's played and is only conveyed tenfold live. Goosebumps
This performance gives me the same feeling as the one I saw in this same show, by Justin Vernon when he performed "skinny love". Yes, both songs are great, both songs will always despert your interest in the album. But what's trully inspiring is to see how they can show us their souls in just a brief moment. You can feel yourself dissapearing and suddenly you feel only their music. And it is powerfull. And it is good. And it should never end
Ashamed to say I have just watched this for the first time ! WOW what a track, what a performance. This is going on my top playlist. Incredible.
And yet you still beat me by a month! Agreed, wow! What a find!
It’s incredible. Kind of intensity you don’t get in much music. Especially now now!
Congrats - your life has officially changed!
This has been recommended to me for years now but I only took the time to listen to it last month. What moves me almost as much as the music are the comments.
Love the delayed reaction from the crowd after the song.. Needing a moment to land back on earth
5 years later and I'm still trying to find a better performance than this.
Please don't spend another 5 years of your time "trying to find a better performance than this". There is nothing that compares. Just let the wave grab you and float, with a life jacket on of course.
Good luck with that!!
here a suggestion for u..a stunning live performance, Band: London Grammar. Song: Hey Now. @ Radio 1's big weekend 2014.......on youtube
Agreed 👍
@Wild Eye hehe
When he screams inside of his guitar! Incredible moment. Great artist
magnificent
For me this was Ben at his peak. He had started to steer away from the mainstream music that had made him so popular to create stuff that he actually wanted to make. This was a sort of halfway house between that mainstream music and the abstract/creative rabbit hole that he has since gone down. His current stuff is above my head and not my cup of tea but I respect the journey he’s on. Would have been all too easy for him to have kept churning out radio-friendly pop songs that he hated and made a fortune. He’s doing what he wants to do and as long as he’s happy, that’s all that matters.
Summed up perfectly 💯.
I found it similar with John Martyn ….loved his early stuff but lost the joy in his more experimental years, but now at 67 looking back over it , the man was a genius and his experimentation deserves our attention, it’s never too late to open that door ….Ben reminds me very much of that genius too
That shouting in the guitar
Probably the greatest live performance ever. Words can’t really do this justice
The whole band hit next level genius with this staggeringly beautiful live performance.
Come back to this every week. Every. Damn. Week.
Same
Same
I've watched this a few times and only just realised that the drummer and the double bass player are the same person. He lays the instrument down gently, walks around behind the lights, sits down and hits the first kick drum in perfect timing. Bravo, sir.
Just scrolled through the comments ctrl+f'ing for "bass" to see if anyone else copped this. Unbelievable.
Unbelievable
There are people that sing songs, then there's Ben Howard, who projects songs directly from his soul. All the feels!
Its watching john Martyn as a child and lifes experiences thats projecting from this guys soul ,he couldn't have learned from a better guy especially with demons !!!
I’m going to see him in concert next month by myself I don’t want anyone there to distract me, it’s gonna be one of the best moments of my life.❤
Can i go with u.
Same here!!!!! This week
I did this too. Although people were speaking behind me so I had to move multiple times. He needs to be heard in complete silence
Me too!!
whereeeee
Still breathtaking in 2020.
Why are we limited to just one ‘like’ on this performance, it just doesn’t do it justice. This is musicianship on another level. Brilliant
I know this man for many years now, heard his songs a thousend times, and I still got the shivers....
RJ Mobiel it’s like falling in Love forever 💖
April 2024, in my car in Yokohama, Japan and still feels as amazing as the first time I heard it.
Seen Ben twice live, many years ago. One of the best ☘️🎌🙏🏼
This is why we HAVE to save the arts. Listening to this song brings up the deepest emotions. I turned this corner and found a surprise..
What do you mean save art? There are thousands of amazing artist out there. Are you saying this because its not played on the radio?
Do we have to save all the arts ?
I recently discovered ben Howard. He has a way of transporting his pain into your own heart. Not had a good day today. Sitting here listening to this.. 😿
Tomorrow will be better
A n u
There is an air of sadness all around lately. Don't despair as you are certainly not alone. I cycle every day to a new place I've not been and this gets me through. I wish you well buddy.
He'll help you through believe me 💜
When someone special leaves your life, it hurts and sometimes you never recover, or ever can.
one of the most touching live performance i've ever seen, it sounds so true, feels like perceiving things you cannot speak out in another way, thank you
Who came to revisit this masterpiece after he came back?
IAM HERE
Shades of Jeff for sure, Talking heads/U2 rifts and David Gray also spiralling in near the end. Glad i stumbled across you tonight
YES!!!
Here I am! Haha
Feeling like giving a hug the old sad me
2019 and i am still here
Will still be here in my 80's that's for sure!
@@chrispy61 same! truly a timeless performance
In love forever...💖
Yes everyday for past yr
yeee
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this performance... mesmerising
This man knows what it’s like to lose that special person, what a masterpiece.
Your comment made a thought cross my mind.
Maybe that someone wasn't so special after all.
Maybe that person was just the mirror to the lovers own soul.
Nothing was lost, because it came from, and has always been, you.
@@FrainFreeze Hey I just came across this comment and thats so beautiful it made me cry, thank you.
@@beansontoast5164 💛
@@FrainFreeze in need of that kind of perspective at the moment. Thank you
This honestly takes my breath away...
Utterly sensational.