How Bon Iver Wrote ‘iMi’: 5 Years, 28 People and a Piece of Cardboard | Diary of a Song

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @Ruby-eq1qg
    @Ruby-eq1qg 4 года назад +389

    wheezy trying to pronounce bon iver before giving up is so funny and relatable

  • @davidwave4
    @davidwave4 5 лет назад +1716

    Still waiting for the James Blake x Bon Iver x Frank Ocean song I was promised in 2016.

    • @potatogood7871
      @potatogood7871 5 лет назад +11

      God That's long time ago

    • @Infaziation
      @Infaziation 5 лет назад +71

      Still waiting for the James Blake x Bon Iver x Frank Ocean x Francis and the Lights x Kanye West song

    • @nobodyhome3753
      @nobodyhome3753 5 лет назад

      @@Infaziation Getting close ruclips.net/video/P22Dk6Mjb3E/видео.html

    • @millje7
      @millje7 5 лет назад +7

      Jay Friends & Take Me to the Light by Francis are halfway there lol. Both are amazing songs

    • @leokoprowski
      @leokoprowski 5 лет назад +3

      when this was promised? i never heard bout it.

  • @JoannaRevelleCreative
    @JoannaRevelleCreative 5 лет назад +325

    Watching this in headphones alone drunk in a hostel bunk bed and it's the greatest video I've ever watched. I feel lucky to be alive with this beauty.

    • @landsend3417
      @landsend3417 5 лет назад +7

      I’ll die with my headphones on my head

    • @ayounggreek
      @ayounggreek 5 лет назад +8

      What an amazing thing to think about who else has been touched by a certain video or music. And getting the context of where you listened to this is wonderful. I'm also in the bottom bunk, at about midnight listening to this in my headphones.

    • @magnoliatreesinthemeadow
      @magnoliatreesinthemeadow 4 года назад +1

      Joanna Revelle I love you

    • @socialbizzle
      @socialbizzle 3 года назад +2

      @@ayounggreek I'm so glad you wrote that. Agreed, was such a nice touch to feel where other people were experiencing it.

    • @nathancornwall2208
      @nathancornwall2208 3 года назад +1

      Can relate to this. It'd beauty, and it's so much better to know the story. Does bring a tear

  • @thejesuschrist
    @thejesuschrist 5 лет назад +725

    amazing

  • @hannahhalvorson4386
    @hannahhalvorson4386 5 лет назад +229

    I really do feel bad for all of the people who don't experience this music the way that we do. It is unworldly.

  • @l.s.9671
    @l.s.9671 5 лет назад +396

    So I came across this video first (it was in my recommendations). Then I went and listened to the actual song. And my appreciation for the music was unlike anything I'd ever felt before. Then I went on a Bon Iver binge. I'm now a full-fledged fan of their music. Holocene is one of my favorites. Real art right here.

    • @babydoe7504
      @babydoe7504 5 лет назад +18

      Welcome to a whole new world bud. We named our daughter after them we love them so much. Dylan iver. Saw them twice last year. If you ever get the chance, go see them.

    • @edward3320
      @edward3320 5 лет назад +10

      Here's some advice I'm incredibly lucky to have found:
      Search up Bon Iver I can't Make You Love Me, on Google. There's a video video of him playing a piano, play it. Song was removed from all stores.

    • @mllkimllki
      @mllkimllki 5 лет назад +1

      same as me

    • @mSTRMNDi
      @mSTRMNDi 5 лет назад +3

      might wanna get on the sound of tash sultana. Pretty different but the feeling is the same

    • @cincylaw14
      @cincylaw14 5 лет назад +2

      I loved reading this. I just saw them live for the first time! It’s awesome watching someone discover music like this and fall in love with it. BI is just brilliant.

  • @skelanimalsworld
    @skelanimalsworld 5 лет назад +105

    "As soon as he sings, I feel like it makes everything right" that's how my life feels when i listen to any bon iver song

  • @bremki
    @bremki 5 лет назад +497

    Easily the best song on the album. So innovative! Good to know it takes almost 30 people to make such an amazing song, now I can relax about not being able to create a masterpiece by myself! Lol

    • @ohhimark8028
      @ohhimark8028 5 лет назад +1

      bremki it doesn’t take 30 people, but it’s cool
      Nonetheless

    • @bremki
      @bremki 5 лет назад +4

      Oh hi Mark Clearly you’re missing the humor in that statement. :P

    • @ElliottJohnsonXX
      @ElliottJohnsonXX 5 лет назад +4

      Music is RNG

    • @MasDouc
      @MasDouc 5 лет назад +2

      I skip it every time

    • @ptrkwen
      @ptrkwen 5 лет назад +3

      Its my top five and Naeem and Faith are really up there

  • @dawnnicholson9675
    @dawnnicholson9675 5 лет назад +122

    ' As Soon As He Sings.. I Feel Like He Makes Everything Right ' Perfect, Chris Messina

    • @QbiKz
      @QbiKz 5 лет назад +1

      Stop capitalising every word you moron

  • @lulu10tacles
    @lulu10tacles 5 лет назад +97

    its so awesome to get this story I feel like when you hear iMi it just sticks out as being so expansive it seems almost impossible for one person to create, this is such an awesome process for it. Easily my favorite bon iver track

  • @ChINNg28
    @ChINNg28 5 лет назад +16

    I was never into a musician that much before Bon Iver. Music was never something that really makes an impact on my life or whatsoever, but Justin's music just makes me feel deeply, which makes me feel the presence of my soul (sounds dramatic but I don't know how else to describe), which doesn't happen much and it's amazing. This video just makes me admire him more! Thank you for it

  • @williamkettle3923
    @williamkettle3923 3 года назад +14

    The fact that this turned into F33l Lik3 dyin is the most inspiring thing of all time

  • @Renasteres
    @Renasteres 4 года назад +18

    This series is AMAZING. Shoutout to whoever is bringing the songs to life with images. I’m so glad we get to see the process of this amazing song. Justin Vernon is a gem.

  • @Jaystrades
    @Jaystrades 5 лет назад +71

    On the first listen you can hear how much was put into this song. This breakdown confirms that.

  • @JoseIbarra-uq5xg
    @JoseIbarra-uq5xg 5 лет назад +87

    This was one of the coolest videos I've seen in a while. Great insight but still entertaining.

  • @jcouture3
    @jcouture3 5 лет назад +578

    You’re telling me we were robbed of Bon Iver x Frank?

    • @mj8105
      @mj8105 5 лет назад +31

      If this song is what we got I don't miss a thing

    • @TunnelJumper
      @TunnelJumper 5 лет назад

      😟☹️

    • @banded4645
      @banded4645 5 лет назад +13

      can i get at least 3 modafaking songs out of a bon iver x frank collab

    • @ricomarez7834
      @ricomarez7834 5 лет назад +8

      Justin made it sound like he didn't want to be a part of it

    • @atlmcd
      @atlmcd 5 лет назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing ugh

  • @KRN7792
    @KRN7792 5 лет назад +30

    Justin's talking voice is pleasant.

  • @go2lucy
    @go2lucy 5 лет назад +36

    So cool to hear how the song came from almost nothing and was built into a full-blown winner. The little song that could! Talk about TRUST. FAITH. COMMITMENT. love this.

  • @bradyblades
    @bradyblades 5 лет назад +31

    Saw them live in Salt Lake City last night. Amazing experience.

    • @PuncualPUMBA
      @PuncualPUMBA 5 лет назад +1

      aTalkingHead I was at that show as well! Truly amazing show.

  • @tajriaaan
    @tajriaaan 4 года назад +37

    "oh yeah, we call it red."

  • @PlagueRiddenBlightSpawn
    @PlagueRiddenBlightSpawn 4 года назад +12

    Wild how I never knew the backstory to the song but it always stuck out to me as a culminating moment of a song. Just a crescendo of so many musical elements and styles that is so abstract yet nostalgic. Bon Iver and his collaborators are on a very special musical journey.

  • @chennanigan
    @chennanigan 4 года назад +4

    Justin Vernon never ceases to amaze me! Such a musical genius, and he deserves so much more recognition.

  • @kylecredo
    @kylecredo 5 лет назад +196

    Just had to put the Frank Ocean tidbit at the end ehh? Perfect for end credits, wouldve never fit anywhere else.

  • @nilerobinson742
    @nilerobinson742 5 лет назад +198

    iMi has to be the greatest Bon Iver song of all time

    • @cicerogsuphoesdown7723
      @cicerogsuphoesdown7723 5 лет назад +16

      Ehhh tough to say

    • @flangelouder
      @flangelouder 5 лет назад +1

      Yeess

    • @mdtell
      @mdtell 5 лет назад +43

      It's up there, but its hard to say that when Holocene is sitting right there.

    • @calebmiears5866
      @calebmiears5866 5 лет назад +6

      I mean it’s so hard to judge his songs cause each one is such an experience!

    • @mj8105
      @mj8105 5 лет назад

      No doubt it's my favorite

  • @tbrunswick6605
    @tbrunswick6605 5 лет назад +23

    Fantastic video. Its nicer now than ever to hear these insights from everyone involved. Great album and I'm glad they all seem so happy

  • @arieljoy9491
    @arieljoy9491 5 лет назад +5

    Amazing! My favorite song from the album!!!

  • @kitgrier7031
    @kitgrier7031 5 лет назад +3

    I completely relate to the verses to the point of tears. It pulled me out of a deep personal ditch. It inspired hope in me again. Thank you.

    • @christianbutler9141
      @christianbutler9141 5 лет назад +1

      Honestly this song resonates a ton with me. In a melachony way its beautiful, mysterious and just makes you wonder

  • @JoeyGuidi
    @JoeyGuidi 5 лет назад +62

    There aren’t enough Vans Old Skools in the world to account for a Bon Iver x Frank Ocean x James Blake collab

  • @felipecostapeuser7791
    @felipecostapeuser7791 5 лет назад +42

    Thank God Trevor was recording

  • @spotieotie
    @spotieotie 5 лет назад +15

    I found out about these guys when I was on a plane to DC to attend Obama's inauguration in 2008-2009, the tender age of 21. The song For Emma will forever remind me of that trip/moment in history. Just something very strange about how well what song fit with the happiness of the moment. Millions of people rejoicing at his victory. So much love and happiness in the air it was palpable. I don't think it was meant to be a happy song, which is why it is strange. Thank you so very much Mr. Vernon for writing this song. I will take that memory to my grave.

  • @iammagna
    @iammagna 4 года назад +7

    Wow, after hearing someone point it out it becomes obvious that the song playing on the radio was Clarity by Zedd, wild.

    • @abidfarhan1163
      @abidfarhan1163 4 года назад

      Whaatt don't hear it still, is the actual radio recording chopped up or smthn

    • @iammagna
      @iammagna 4 года назад +2

      @@abidfarhan1163 If you listen closely at 1:23 in this video you can hear the voice say "you" and the first half of the phrase "my remedy" which is part of the chorus to Clarity. Hope that helps!

    • @thiagohvs
      @thiagohvs 3 года назад

      omfg, I never noticed that

  • @djlarrypeace
    @djlarrypeace 4 года назад +3

    Christ, the song is amazing and it's 'effin' awesome to know how many people were involved and how long it took to land on the version we have. Incredible.

  • @kenneth3174
    @kenneth3174 3 года назад +6

    And this blended so well with Carti WLR

  • @TheAndroid4life
    @TheAndroid4life 3 года назад +5

    FUN FACT: Porter Robinson revealed in an interview that the song playing on the radio was Clarity by Zedd (and also Porter Robinson, even though he doesn't get official credit)

  • @gilbertmubangizi3076
    @gilbertmubangizi3076 5 лет назад +3

    I love the anticlimax at the end of the video regarding Frank Ocean. The conversation jumps from profound insights into the song to brutally frank (pardon the pun) assessments on just how out there the work actually is.

  • @lumbum_
    @lumbum_ 5 лет назад +74

    Wheezy is a freakin legend

  • @elliotjones8224
    @elliotjones8224 5 лет назад +5

    Love this song so much and how much went into it. Really makes me appreciate it more after watching this. Great vid

  • @tomkoepke3996
    @tomkoepke3996 4 года назад +9

    It's funny. I listened to this entire album on Mushrooms a few weeks ago, and I had this overwhelming sense of unity and Chaos. waves of uncontrollable emotion consumed me. the passion shines through his music on a physical and spiritual level.

  • @1356071
    @1356071 5 лет назад +6

    I know exactly where justin was sitting for this interview 😂 I'd do a lot of things just to sit down and have a conversation with him. He is brilliance.

  • @erroldtumaque3430
    @erroldtumaque3430 2 года назад +1

    The sonics of this song is such a unique experience and makes me feel things

  • @Swagpapii
    @Swagpapii 4 года назад +3

    I remember listening to this song with headphones for the first time; I looked at my fiancee and told her that listening to iMi was like having a religious experience.

  • @ninabean
    @ninabean 5 лет назад +7

    Justin Vernon is just brilliant

  • @3markers
    @3markers 5 лет назад +2

    Great work on this song. Made me cry on the first listen.

  • @brotherblaine
    @brotherblaine Год назад

    i cant believe it. incredible

  • @fabianafboda
    @fabianafboda 3 года назад +2

    Ow that is fascinating, I've just discover this song and it felt like a breath of fresh air...

  • @paolokutufa6625
    @paolokutufa6625 5 лет назад +1

    3 am here in Siena (Tuscany, Italy). I just want to thank all of you.

  • @saloneeshetty5506
    @saloneeshetty5506 5 лет назад

    There so much of happiness in the video , I was literally gasping for air

  • @plef5566
    @plef5566 5 лет назад +226

    “Bon Iver is the Grammy award winning Kanye collaborator?” Really? That’s Bon Iver’s claim to fame?

    • @DeathStarDaddy
      @DeathStarDaddy 5 лет назад +2

      fushangbin yes

    • @spotieotie
      @spotieotie 5 лет назад +16

      I mean, kinda? Mainstream breakthrough wise.

    • @abdurrazzaq2314
      @abdurrazzaq2314 4 года назад

      da fuh you talkin' bout dude?

    • @ariyelfeasey5966
      @ariyelfeasey5966 4 года назад +6

      Ahahaha thought that as well - like he has such a big influence on his own

    • @alexissalazar8567
      @alexissalazar8567 4 года назад +2

      Well, didn’t know who or what Bon Iver was until they collabed with Taylor Swift. How ironic.

  • @anaklusmosgreek3198
    @anaklusmosgreek3198 5 лет назад +4

    Your editing b-roll animations is exactly how i imagined the audio would be visualized

  • @OlufemiFilms
    @OlufemiFilms 5 лет назад +2

    Can’t wait to see him in October

  • @TJGRecking
    @TJGRecking 5 лет назад +4

    That's incredible on how this song came into fruition. Love the song!

  • @nattyophelia7879
    @nattyophelia7879 5 лет назад +5

    The beard looks great Justin! I’m loving the new music, hope all is well! ❤️ Natasha

  • @iñktrip
    @iñktrip 4 месяца назад

    This is fantastic! We need a documentary with it!!

  • @angilas7735
    @angilas7735 5 лет назад +6

    What a great and personal video.

    • @ElishaDavid
      @ElishaDavid 5 лет назад +3

      It was so well made. I love how they have the song playing in the background, having the instruments built with the narrative of what each member adds.

  • @janethope
    @janethope 3 года назад +1

    More of these stories please!

  • @quietfeeling4667
    @quietfeeling4667 5 лет назад +2

    favorite song on the album

  • @VictorDiaz97
    @VictorDiaz97 5 лет назад +5

    This is awesome insight! Now I need an analysis for the whole album 😅

  • @zinzolin14
    @zinzolin14 2 года назад +1

    I love this song, but no idea this song went through such a big years long journey! It all really came together with the joint efforts of everyone involved 👍

  • @meyedraven6039
    @meyedraven6039 5 лет назад +1

    songs still on repeat

  • @MonieMuse
    @MonieMuse 5 лет назад +2

    Love hearing the story of creation ❤️❤️❤️

  • @anechoicsoul
    @anechoicsoul 5 лет назад +1

    Bon Iver is truly magical.

  • @taramccarthymusic9291
    @taramccarthymusic9291 5 лет назад +4

    Bon Iver will still be playing in my home when I become a very old lady.

  • @barbaraj7859
    @barbaraj7859 5 лет назад +10

    "Are you recording Trevor?"
    "YESS"

  • @Petra-P
    @Petra-P 5 лет назад +2

    im touched

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor 3 года назад

    This is really insightful. Love to learn how people work on art. Please more!

  • @lucasgabrielvilasboas8436
    @lucasgabrielvilasboas8436 4 года назад +11

    Now I know why carti sampled it. Masterpiece.

  • @alexanderjames5689
    @alexanderjames5689 5 лет назад +1

    This speaks to me so much! I just made some art chopping up a random voicemail I found on my work computer 👍

  • @MichaalHell
    @MichaalHell 5 лет назад +6

    This is easily my favorite song on the album. I was kind of godsmacked by the production. As a hobby song writer I kind of got an existential crisis as to I will never ever write anything close to this song.
    It’s nice to see that it took some effort to get there 😄

  • @leandrobarcellos8198
    @leandrobarcellos8198 5 лет назад +1

    Just made me love this song even more

  • @prod.bblickshit7923
    @prod.bblickshit7923 3 года назад +30

    I f33l like dying 🤔🤔

  • @landsend3417
    @landsend3417 5 лет назад

    I loved hearing them open with it...

  • @anthonywhiting5756
    @anthonywhiting5756 Год назад +1

    the fact that this series ended still hurts me

  • @Odivse
    @Odivse 5 лет назад +1

    beautiful video

  • @Diego-xg6jt
    @Diego-xg6jt 3 года назад +3

    thank god trevor was recording

  • @douglascativo5348
    @douglascativo5348 4 года назад

    I love this song! One of my faborites

  • @cam-asherbond5316
    @cam-asherbond5316 5 лет назад

    Man I watched their set open with this and it punched me in the heart.

  • @carltonclemons2337
    @carltonclemons2337 Год назад

    my favorite band, justin vernon is too dope.

  • @Adenohypophysis0
    @Adenohypophysis0 5 лет назад +26

    Bon Iver x Kanye West collab album would electrify the music industry

    • @millje7
      @millje7 5 лет назад +2

      LiveLife 101 a friend of Justin and Kanye has featured them both in a couple of his songs. Check out Friends & Take Me to the Light by Francis and the Lights

    • @jbuhse14
      @jbuhse14 5 лет назад +2

      About a decade late my friend and oh how it did

  • @Infaziation
    @Infaziation Год назад

    Awesome video

  • @rosiemclane9663
    @rosiemclane9663 5 лет назад +1

    What an epic, inspiring tale. 💚

  • @_banja
    @_banja 5 лет назад

    Amazing. I can't believe that's what the intro is. Except I can because everyone behind this is amazing.

  • @TheShadXP
    @TheShadXP 3 года назад

    This song changed my life

  • @cityabsurdia6680
    @cityabsurdia6680 5 лет назад

    Loving this album but absolutely obsessed with that song! Great video!

  • @keepitinthefamilyradio5547
    @keepitinthefamilyradio5547 3 года назад +2

    AND I FEEL LIKE DYYYIINNNNNN

  • @drivn4895
    @drivn4895 4 года назад

    I heaarrrrttttt this song so much

  • @kristennicole218
    @kristennicole218 5 лет назад +16

    Cool video as always, Joe. It would be awesome if there was a "Diary of a Song" for the some of the songs on his self-titled and For Emma, Forever Ago albums but I understand that's a lot and untimely 😂

  • @Rcketts
    @Rcketts 5 лет назад

    Thank you for making this !

  • @EnglishRain
    @EnglishRain 4 года назад

    Masterfully made video!

  • @neversimping9394
    @neversimping9394 2 года назад +3

    Whole lotta red

    • @IFeItYourShape
      @IFeItYourShape 2 года назад +2

      i done met different type of guurrrrlllzzz

  • @MayorBrownn
    @MayorBrownn 4 года назад

    This was beautiful

  • @edwardchen9619
    @edwardchen9619 5 лет назад +2

    We deserve the exact same thing for James Blake

  • @harryelliott6945
    @harryelliott6945 4 года назад

    This song is beautiful

  • @offspringpants
    @offspringpants 5 лет назад +4

    From Eau Claire and know exactly where Justin was posted up

  • @bryanhayes2
    @bryanhayes2 5 лет назад

    Haha just here to spread that I work at the same camp that Vernon did and wrote some songs about and I go to the same high school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

  • @jacobsmith7054
    @jacobsmith7054 3 года назад +1

    Best artist of this generation

  • @Ttmn0_0
    @Ttmn0_0 5 лет назад

    Thank you🙏

  • @renae612
    @renae612 5 лет назад

    I see them play Thursday!!!!!

  • @loveiverwashereasherself4803
    @loveiverwashereasherself4803 3 года назад

    7:25
    Woah dude look at your hair
    Firstly I love you fire face
    Secondly I love you and that fly away hair of yours
    Thirdly I just simply still love you for sure

  • @SeparatedFromSociety
    @SeparatedFromSociety 5 лет назад +1

    awesome video

  • @marthamurillo6978
    @marthamurillo6978 2 года назад

    Amazing!