Casimir Pulaski Day Sufjan Stevens cover .
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- I was asked to try this song ,tried to pick and strum but it sounded awful so had to just pick as my cheap microphone distorts if you play loud into it ,it's getting old, like me it doesn't like being shouted at !
PS, i do try to answer all comments even if it is just thank you but i do have notifications saying comments held for review that i can't access ,i have tried and tried ,so if you don't get a reply it isn't me honest.
This guy knows the secret to a song that will break anyone’s heart: no tension in the right hand, tone over attack, and most importantly sung honest and true. Perfection.
Tone over attack, what does that mean? Taking notes, here!
@@Galdring Depending on how one plays/records a guitar, you can get either go for a really crisp, articulated “attack” (especially true when playing with a pick), or you can go for a sound that emphasizes the tone and body of the guitar (eg. Playing softer or with your fingers).
The producer T Bone Burnett is a good example of bringing out the tone of the instruments in his recordings.
@@Yountica Ahh, alright. Cheers, man. Appreciate the explanation.
Ha! You fool, now I know the secret too! ... now I only need to learn to play guitar.
Sleepy puppy makes this an 11/10 for me!
Thanks ,he is my live audience .
@@FrankWatkinson He seems to quite enjoy this one! He stuck around for the whole performance.
@@Niklas-Lang I drugged his food lol.
Me to!!
@@FrankWatkinson HAHAHHAHAHAH WHAT
Your voice is actually perfect for acoustic mellow songs. If Sufjan saw this he'd be proud, I'm sure.
This is hauntingly beautiful. The way your voice starts to break toward the end really brings it home. I'm on the verge of tears.
It is a song that i can relate to , thanks.
@@FrankWatkinson It feels like this song was written for you somehow.
@@earthoven Wish i could write like that.
@@FrankWatkinson It is fitting for those who have known writings and songs to not rewrite them, but sing and enjoy.
I did cry. Wow. A truly powerful version of an already heart-wrenching song.
this is the only Sufjan cover I've ever truly liked. Fantastic emotional quality
Thank you .
Have you seen Heather Hammers cover John Wayne Gacy?
One of the sincerest videos on RUclips. wishing more corners of the internet made me feel like this
Thank you ,
I really like older people playing songs from my generation. You did it so well.
Thank you ,i'm only old in body lol.
@@FrankWatkinson I'm the opposite. Sometimes you can get discouraged. I try to let whatever resentments I have go.
I found you by accident at my lowest and now I can cry even if it hurts
Good to cry.
Lost my daughter and I cannot express how grateful I am for your rendition, soothing words and old world love. Thank you so very much for putting your heart into such a beautiful song.
I'm so sorry to hear that i can't imagine how that hurts.
I am very sorry for your loss. I lost a baby to stillbirth. I will never know why. But this song comforts.
My Grandma passed from cancer on March 1st a few years ago. This song always makes me think of her and my grandpa. Hearing this version makes it that much more powerful. Thank you so much.
This sounds like if Johnny Cash played this great song for his álbum series " American "
It's wonderful.
I don’t think I can ever listen to this song ever again without thinking about you. Thank you sir. This is beautiful x
Thank you ,
'And he takes and he takes and he takes...' My beloved friend was taken away 4 months ago, I'm crying and missing him everyday. Thank you for your cover, my friend encouraged me to play guitar, if i could ever play a song like this, he'd be proud...
You will.
Thank you, Mr. Watkinson. I greatly appreciate this version. Your guitar playing in particular is incredibly steady, despite your vocals sounding as though they’re on the verge of a complete and utter breakdown. Which is kinda where I am at the moment. Thank you again for this version. It helps so much.
Thanks i hope everything works out for you.
My. Freaking. Goodness! Incredible! I hope Sufjan sees this. I’m convinced you would make him proud.
Let your soul keep singin, it’s really beautiful.
Thank you i will.
Oh this is just too beautiful. A serious favourite, reimagined exquisitely.
I don't know how I stumbled upon your page, but it is the best thing that has happened to me in a while. Thank you so much for giving yourself a platform and being such a positive presence.
I'm so glad I asked. Thank you so much sir. Absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you ,i did a few takes and this one had less mistakes lol.
@@FrankWatkinson I thought the picking was perfect, and once again your voice and emotion gave me chills the whole way through. So glad to have found you.
@@baphomick Thank you again.
@@baphomick chills all the way
This is a great cover! Keep it up! Your voice reminds me of Johnny Cash
Thank you.
I thought the same. Like on how he did the cover of One
This version let me experience one of my favorite songs in a completely new and beautiful way- thank you
I wish you all the happiness in the world sir.
I have been having a really bad depressive episode in college lately. I am studying to become a doctor and I feel like I am doing nothing right lately and feeling nothing. Thank you for this video, it helped me feel again. This song always calms me. I miss my grandfathers. I am all alone in college.
The amount of emotion you portray through this is mind blowing! Excellent job!
Thank you ,
Hi Frank, I pretty much never comment on anything on the internet, but this is a special song for me and your rendition was amazing. Soulful, gentle, vulnerable. It truly moved me. I can’t wait to go through the rest of your recordings. Thank you for sharing, I truly appreciate it.
This is one of my favorite Sufjan songs! Thank you so much for doing it justice!
Could you give "Between the Bars" by Elliott Smith a try? Thanks again!
I will have to find it first a listen to it i have never heard of it.
Fantastic recommendation my friend, that's one of my personal favorites from Elliot Smith.
One of my favorite Sufjan songs too... “we lifted our hands and prayed over your body, but nothing ever happened” … proceeds to fall in love 😭☺️
@@FrankWatkinson Elliott Smith can be difficult to cover due to his songs' often complicated strumming and picking. His song Needle in the Hay, though, is so easy that even a frog can play it! ruclips.net/video/0yhmwoCmM9c/видео.html
:D
Awesome suggestion for this dude
I dare say this is even better than the original, especially in emotional resonance. Just amazing.
love the shaggy dog just hanging out on top of the couch
Frank, I hope you are well. I'll keep coming back, listening. Makes me feel alive. Sorry for my Tears. Love from Germany
Your voice is able to tell stories in such a gentle and rare way. What an artist! I really love listening to your covers, please keep doing what you're doing.
Just discovered Frank who covers all my favorite songs and now I'm gonna listen all day. ❤️
this must be the best cover i’ve ever heard in my life. thank you for blessing my ears, im in heaven❤️
I wish your covers were on Spotify! haha so good! Thank you for doing this
Maybe one day!
My mother likes your version the best. Thank you for enabling us to bond over the same song ❤
The original of this song makes me cry everytime I listen to it. I'm two minutes in and the tears are flowing. This is beautiful, I love your version. Thank you.
The emotion you have with this song, and your beautiful rendition, makes this an incredibly touching video, thank you
Hard to describe how perfect this is and how badly I needed this in my life right now.
Fantastic cover. Touching, truly.
30 seconds in and I already have tears in my eyes. Such a great cover of a great song - achingly beautiful!
i've heard so many covers of this song... this is the first to blow me away. Just wow. The level of emotion in your voice made me tear up. So painful. Especially the audible despair and frustration in that final line... Incredible. Truly.
Damn my education I can't find the words to say how perfect this is.
Thanks ,that'l do.
My grandfather just passed from cancer. I know this is written from the perspective of young lovers, but it still rings true all the same. Loss is hard but I'm glad i found this rendition. You played it wonderfully, sir.
tune to the heart and a tear in my eye. well done. thank you
Thanks.
What I love about Frank's delivery on his songs, is that his singing style is so understated that it makes the actual lyrics stand out more. It's almost conversational. I appreciate the lyrical quality of great songs like this MORE THAN THE ORIGINALS, when I hear Frank sing them.
So much emotion!
Gives me goosebumps:)
Thank you.
Wow, Frank. Love this so much. Thank you!
Another perfect cover done by Frank Watkinson. I love how you put your heart, and soul into every song you do. I have been a fan of Sufjan Stevens for a few years, and you just made me really happy.
you are awesome!!! this cover is absolutely beautiful
You know a covers good when it is just as worth listening to as the album version in its own ways. Well done.
brought me to tears. this is absolutely incredible. thank you
Why hasn't Frank made me cry yet?? 😐🥺
You are just what i needed at this point in my life. Thank you Frank, you are truly a Godsend. Much Love from OHIO❤
This is my favorite Sufjan Stevens song you did it so much justice especially towards the end
I was deeply touched by your wonderful cover of this beautiful song. Great work, Frank.
you have done this amazing song incredible justice. what a beautiful cover, thank you.
I'm so glad RUclips recommended your videos. This is so beautiful it touches the soul
Great rendition! Authentic, unique, great phrasing!
You are such a beautiful soul. Thanks for all the beauties you share.
Amazing, simply amazing. Tears came to my eyes
seems like your dog adores this cover as much as we do
Thank you Mr. Watkinson for these beautiful 5 minutes. Better than 99% of all Voice of Holland, USA, etc.. performances.
Grts from Holland 🇳🇱
Your videos are moving, please keep sharing your emotions that feel so real and human
It's so nice to harmonize too.
Lovely rendition. The humming is such a soothing touch.
Did you ever imagine at your age that your music would have such a big audience on the internet? 🥰 I'm so glad your talent is so appreciated!
I still can't believe it.
Here from TikTok listening to one of my favorite songs sung by a new favorite.
Such emotion. Such beautiful playing. The singing so clear, well and lovely diction. It shows doesn’t it we can be any age and sing as we wish. I really love this man. To me he is very special. Terribly terribly talented but what’s more here is rare genuine emotion. This performance gave me an ooh. And that lovely dog there in the back of the sofa. xx
Thank you from me and Marshall .
Your covers are so pure and emotive. Listening to you just makes me feel a lot of peace and the way you sing makes the lyrics stand out so well over the beautiful guitar tone you have.
Bravo x
this cover is just wonderful!! your voice is so honest and pure, it feels so warm inside my heart while listening to you. greetings from argentina and i wish you the best things!!
I haven't cried in honest, in a long while. Thank you for reminding me.
This is just the most moving video I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all
this made me cry in appreciation
This is a beautiful cover. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you ,
Thank you for sharing this. This is incredibly sincere. I hope you are doing well!
Thank you
Literally every single time I hear an emotional song that I love, and I think to myself "damn this would sound awesome if Mr. Watkinson covered it", I fucking find out HE ALREADY HAVE! I vibe with this man so much.
wow this is absolutely amazing
So beautiful. I love this song so much and this really is a wonderful cover. Tears brought to my eyes after the first line was sung..
Thank you.
Beautiful job, Frank. Brought me back to the lyrics, and their emotions.
Thank you.
So solemnly sung .! The emotion evoked in this song is incredible.
Just gorgeous mate.
This is so amazing and meaningful
Wonderful cover, Frank. Thank you for this :)
Thank you for this cover ❤️ possibly my favourite song of all time. You are singing me a lullaby as I get ready for sleep!
Thank you sleep tight.
I am listening to your covers while doing my homework, my first year living away from home. This song always makes me tear up, when I was little my dad would play music from his Pandora station when we cleaned the house. Casimir Pulaski Day was always in the song rotation. This song makes me homesick and nostalgic and so, so, sad. Your cover captures all of those emotions, but at the same time is somehow comforting. Thank you for the music
Thank you for your wonderful covers.
So touching--especially right now. Thank you.
Sung with conviction. Absolutely beautiful to see. Young musicians take note.
hi! Just wanted to say that this made me really happy on some tough days. Thank you so much and keep it going! Such an inspiration.
so glad youtube recommended your channel. this is one of my favorite songs
Truly beautiful
you should have the camera on your guitar and hands as well Frank, I would love to see how you are picking that...sounds great.
I usually do but sometimes i lean forward too much.
Jaime he uses a modified travis picking pattern. It is here on youtube.
I just went through all of your covers in hope of finding this song! Thank you.
Your voice is absolutely brilliant. Bless your beautiful, beautiful soul.
Thank you so much for this. Almost as soon as you started singing I burst into tears. I needed to feel something. It’s been a hard few years. I was able to release some of that tension. I could feel the emotion as you sang.
absolutely beautiful
I'm so glad RUclips recommended this to me. What a beautiful cover of one of my favorites from Sufjan.
im hypnotised and i find myself crying... with love
Thank you.
this was one of my favourite songs growing up, even before i really had the emotional intelligence to like, get it, i guess. you've more than done it justice and i almost feel like how i did back then. thank you so much.
I've seen this man on my recommended channel, and I've heard some of his popular videos but I wasn't very interested. I saw that he did one of my favorite songs ever and I had to listen. thank you for covering this beautiful song
All I can say is wow. Thank you for this.
May God bless you ❤️❤️❤️
I feel peace and inspiration when I hear you ❤️
2021 from🇲🇿
I’m in tears, the way you play is so beautiful, it’s just amazing. Thank you.