i love this man more than anything. this clip is great because you get to hear him not only sing, you get to hear him speak. his eyes sparkle when he smiles and his voice swirls like amber smoke when he talks. he is truly one of the most wonderful people that has ever graced this sphere. gentle and introspective, talented and genuine...he is always and forever going to be one of the greatest. i feel lucky to have found his music & to have this connection with his music. I AM YOUR FAVORITE HORSE.
He's so articulate and expressive in his speaking.. So, insightful.. But in an artistic, spiritual way (not to say he isnt an intellectual, but he's definitely driven by emotion) To top it all off his voice is exceptional. Really really good.. Lyricist, vocalist, musician, human. Much love to you Will.
I was thinking the opposite like he was almost stammering. Dropping so many names. Reminding me of the time someone yelled to get on with it. Not nice I know. But I remember a time when someone called out a song for him to play and he said, "I'm going to play what I want" and "I don't even remember those old songs". I sure love him though. Really amazing.
I think what I like so much about his music is that it pulls you in and then pushes you away, back and forth... it resonates, then loses touch again. It's a very quick and smooth transition, in and then out, I've never heard anything like it before.
i am hard to please musically, in a musical world where to many artists try to hard and in a way it always come of as disingenuous. but this guy comes across effortlessly gifted and with a instantly recognizable voice and talent.
I've just recently delved deeper into Bonnie Prince Billy's music. Was aware of him for a long time, but never quite got into his music. But now it's just appealing to me. He makes for an interesting interviewee too. This was very nice!
Ouch. I've been watching so many KEXP performances during the Covid lockdowns, but I just stumbled upon this video today because I was looking for a new video on Will's channel. No idea why back then it wasn't suggested by RUclips - it was already over 5 years old back then. The performance is a real gem. The version of I See A Darkness is also deeply melancholic, but a little more tongue-in-cheek than Johnny Cash's dead-serious cover, which can make you feel suicidal. Awesome. Have to watch it again...
He’s incredible, but I’m trying to figure out what’s up with his guitar. His low E sounds down tuned, but is he purposely dulling certain notes , or accidentally, or he he playing a guitar with strings that are years old? It just sounds completely flat, and clicks or thuds every time he changes chords. His voice sounds amazing over anything, but I’m wondering if he’s purposely playing some really old guitar/strings?
quite possible- i have a stella from the 70s never been refurbished frets worn down to nothing, and the strings on it are nearing 4 years old but i feel like i gottom just were i want em... it sounds horribly triumphant.
@timeslikethieves83 - I feel the exact same way. I was lucky enough to hear the album I see a darkness in college in 2007 and I've listening to everything this man has done since.
I have enjoyed his music for a long time and recently decided to look some things up 'bout him via you tube etc... Nice to see the love - guess i'm not so exclusively smart and thoughtful!
Haha! It's one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite songs(no more workhorse blues by Palace Brothers) -saw me through some really tough times. I have a Will Oldham portrait tattoo on me and above it reads "I am your favorite horse".
HOLY SHIT. I love this actor. Never listened to Bonnie Prince Billie. Love Angel Olsen. Decided to listen to some of her old musical roots, then found out he's the voice behind the name. Pretty damn....ahh who cares.
![Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Bonnie 'Prince' Billy II [Full Album]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mnYg78vb1i0/mqdefault.jpg)
Possibly the greatest songwriter of our time.
Certainly in the conversation.
Huh?
i love this man more than anything. this clip is great because you get to hear him not only sing, you get to hear him speak. his eyes sparkle when he smiles and his voice swirls like amber smoke when he talks. he is truly one of the most wonderful people that has ever graced this sphere. gentle and introspective, talented and genuine...he is always and forever going to be one of the greatest. i feel lucky to have found his music & to have this connection with his music. I AM YOUR FAVORITE HORSE.
Whipped 0:50
Night Noises 5:01
interview 8:17
I See a Darkness 16:57
How About Thank You 22:52
I forgot to mention: he has the fingernails of a true gentleman!
To have a voice like that...incredible
this guy is amazing. There's no other word to describe him better.
Silvio da Fonseca he's my uncle
He's so articulate and expressive in his speaking.. So, insightful.. But in an artistic, spiritual way (not to say he isnt an intellectual, but he's definitely driven by emotion)
To top it all off his voice is exceptional. Really really good.. Lyricist, vocalist, musician, human. Much love to you Will.
For sure, and the interviewer is really great too.
He's one of a kind
I was thinking the opposite like he was almost stammering. Dropping so many names. Reminding me of the time someone yelled to get on with it. Not nice I know. But I remember a time when someone called out a song for him to play and he said, "I'm going to play what I want" and "I don't even remember those old songs". I sure love him though. Really amazing.
We are blessed to have him and his music.
I think what I like so much about his music is that it pulls you in and then pushes you away, back and forth... it resonates, then loses touch again. It's a very quick and smooth transition, in and then out, I've never heard anything like it before.
i am hard to please musically, in a musical world where to many artists try to hard and in a way it always come of as disingenuous. but this guy comes across effortlessly gifted and
with a instantly recognizable voice and talent.
for a dude who was mostly criticized for being a weak vocalist in his early days, he sure has developed into a great singer
I spoke to Will Oldham after his show one night.
I was off my silly little face...
He was really accommodating considering the state I was in.
I've just recently delved deeper into Bonnie Prince Billy's music. Was aware of him for a long time, but never quite got into his music. But now it's just appealing to me. He makes for an interesting interviewee too. This was very nice!
This is so good, I nearly forgot to like it
Ouch. I've been watching so many KEXP performances during the Covid lockdowns, but I just stumbled upon this video today because I was looking for a new video on Will's channel. No idea why back then it
wasn't suggested by RUclips - it was already over 5 years old back then. The performance is a real gem. The version of I See A Darkness is also deeply melancholic, but a little more tongue-in-cheek than Johnny Cash's dead-serious cover, which can make you feel suicidal. Awesome. Have to watch it again...
He is one of a kind. Pure genius.
Go good guy....
i like the interviewer. sincere, genuine, respectful. i've seen some real idiots who just want to make will out to be a weirdo
his voice is amazing. 'your all's radio station..." country pride
Will is one of my favorite song-writers. So glad he's come up in my lifetime
And I absolutely couldn't stand that poppy version of I see a Darkness.
Can anyone identify this guitar? Looks like a solid mahogany Martin but I can't deduce the model.
looks like a 00-15 or 000-15 to me
Van Campbell! Killer drummer, knew him from Black Diamond Heavies! Good for you, Van, glad to see you playing with your fellow louisvillian,ha
Una MARAVILLA
Best performance of I See a Darkness I have ever heard. I love Will Oldham. I'll hoop and holler that if I am allowed.
well worth the half-hour.
LOVE YOU so very much, and thank you for your music.
was that a fart at 26:55? listen carefully!! :)
yeah baby!
Sounded like a gay mans fart.
He's a busy man. No time to excuse himself.
*****
xDDDDD
He’s incredible, but I’m trying to figure out what’s up with his guitar. His low E sounds down tuned, but is he purposely dulling certain notes , or accidentally, or he he playing a guitar with strings that are years old? It just sounds completely flat, and clicks or thuds every time he changes chords. His voice sounds amazing over anything, but I’m wondering if he’s purposely playing some really old guitar/strings?
quite possible- i have a stella from the 70s never been refurbished frets worn down to nothing, and the strings on it are nearing 4 years old but i feel like i gottom just were i want em... it sounds horribly triumphant.
He's just not that much of a guitar player and that's all there is too it. The guitar is simply the back drop to the voice and words.
He's coming to my town in a couple weeks! woohoohoo! Totally amazing.
Without a doubt my absolute favourite vid on RUclips! Keep them wolves away if you can good people...
Real country is quiet with a man and his guitar.
Ha ha...Bonnie Prince Billy writes a song for you and then YOU DON'T USE IT!! Mark didn't just drop the ball..he lost it.
@timeslikethieves83 - I feel the exact same way. I was lucky enough to hear the album I see a darkness in college in 2007 and I've listening to everything this man has done since.
9:19 MHP vibes... If you argue with your friend and need a place to say, you can crash with me Bonnie.
I have enjoyed his music for a long time and recently decided to look some things up 'bout him via you tube etc... Nice to see the love - guess i'm not so exclusively smart and thoughtful!
Fantastic session.
Here is the new 'I See A Darkness' Video he referred to, it kills.
i dont know a thing
HOLY CRAP HE PAINTED HIS NAIL! I'm in love with this man.
hipster.
@@friendsandindustry🤣
Haha! It's one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite songs(no more workhorse blues by Palace Brothers) -saw me through some really tough times. I have a Will Oldham portrait tattoo on me and above it reads "I am your favorite horse".
I am your favorite horse? :D
HOLY SHIT. I love this actor. Never listened to Bonnie Prince Billie. Love Angel Olsen. Decided to listen to some of her old musical roots, then found out he's the voice behind the name. Pretty damn....ahh who cares.
friendsandindustry actor... ? good goddamn, where have you been since the early 90’s?
@@SecretGerms Uhh...born in '91, came of age in the early 2000's. Definitely not as hip as you are.
friendsandindustry definitely, yes.
My hero
'Fire Island' David Ferguson?
Love this guy.
Great little performance, really nice....
f sake been done 30 yrs ago
I love this.
"Italy is the craftbrew center of the world right now"? Awesome :D
Mustache FTW.
Matt would have loved this.
Mr. Bonnie Prince Billy delivers the goods!
beautiful story about the wolfes :)
A god
misheard lyrics, subtitles
i loves Bonnie Prince, thank you KEXP!
Great!
Love it!
soupstrainer!
anyone can give the name fron the author of the book he talk
s about
Maurice Sendak
Thank´s man
+Like Clocwork and Olaf Stapledon
amazing
my god
soothing
Will is incredible
thank y'all i love it
So good.
Great!
This is amazing. Go Will!
this guy makes me cry every time i listen to it, what a soul...
love it
anyone know what's up with his facial expressions?
+Charles Crumb He's just an extremely animated performer and a very unique individual.
Jared G of course, I agree
ever been that stoned and try to play country music?
He has got a bunch, and ain't afraid to use 'em!
the nail polish
the nail polish.......
The freedom of an artist
The freedom of an artist....