You are absolutely correct. There is something after this. The writer of this song ,Kerry Livgren, is the principal composer of most of Kansas’s music and he actually wrote a book about his spiritual journey. In fact 90% of their music has a spiritual influence. I actually met Kerry and spent a couple of days with him, many years ago. An amazing artist, a real gentleman and a wonderful human being. 😎🎶🎸🇨🇦
My father told me years ago that time seems to go by faster the older you get. I am now approaching the winter of my life, and days, weeks, months, and years are speeding away. I am a follower of Christ and have been for more than 58 years. I strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, which I believe the entire world would be a better place if everyone followed the teachings to love others more than yourself, serve others, and feed, clothe, shelter, and give medical aid to strangers (including immigrants). I do not believe in forcing my beliefs on others, and I know our founding fathers separated church and state for a good reason, and government and religion must never be mixed. Every single American has the right to worship how they choose. That is part of our democracy and individual freedoms that make this country so wonderful, and our Constitution must be guarded from changes or from those who wish to get rid of it altogether. We come from dust, and to dust, we will return. Focus on your family and friends and things that are truly important. Don't spend your time chasing things that will perish and take up all of your time because life is short at best. Tomorrow is promised to no one.
James, I’m 56 …couldn’t have stated that any better. It’s a good thing we’re only here for a short time, not sure we could deal with the world if we were here much longer. Looking forward to eternity…see you there brother.
I can relate to your comments, but one thing I would add is that as I grow older I realize how many chances I had to share the good news of the gospel and the love that God has for all people but I was often afraid to be "controversial" or was afraid to trigger someone or maybe insult them in some way. As Christians we can't be afraid to share the good news. As a matter of fact we were directed to do so by Christ himself. I am not talking about attacking others beliefs, or judging others, or being aggressive in any way. That is not what we were instructed to do. We were instructed to share the good news and treat everyone with love. Once we have introduced someone to the truth about Christ, he will take care of the rest. We just need to love. God bless you!
I'm 64 and a few years back I gave a friend of mine a birthday card that said, "Life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer to the end you get, the faster it goes."😅
I don’t know what it feels like to be dead, but I can’t pretend to myself that there’s life after with a god. I wish I did, but I’ll just wait & find out when I’m gone. 🥰
Regarding timeless rock ballads, few songs have achieved the lasting impact and emotional resonance as “Dust In The Wind.” Released in 1977 as part of their album “Point of Know Return,” the mesmerizing melody and poignant lyrics., takes you into the meaning of the song Great tune, excellent commentary.
Canadian astrophysicist Hubert Reeves said: "I was told that you're just ashes & dust. They forgot to tell me that it was STARDUST." Robby Steinhardt was a classically trained violinist. Thanks Shawn.....your hard work & love of music has developed into a great channel!
That's what art is for. Even though we pass away we can leave our unique talents and statements for generations to be inspired by and the memory of who we were to be immortalized.... Much love.
Lol, Shawn, the name of their iconic album is Point Of Know Return, and the not quite exactly title track of it but was also a huge hit is, Point of no Return. 😅
Our own mortality is what makes life, including music, so beautiful. Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, I hope that one day soon, you'll find your own path to Jesus, so you can stop hoping there is something else, and start knowing there is.
Definitely like your reaction to this song. This is such a beautiful song. Makes me think about life and what is ahead of us. Love the violin. String instruments altogether are very soothing.
Thanks Shawn for your thoughtful reaction to this great tune. _Kansas_ has an entire Universe of great songs that no one (besides true fans) has heard before. Sure everyone knows the 2 great tunes they released on singles --- *_Carry on Wayward Son_* and *_Dust in the Wind_* but there are many other tremendously inventive and progressive songs. Try any of the following 11 on for size when you get a chance (listed in order of release) --- and there are many other's --- most of their great material appeared on their first 5 albums released between 1974 and 1977: 01. Belexes 02. Child of Innocence 03. Icarus: Borne on Wings of Steel 04. The Wall 05. What's on my Mind 06. Miracles out of Nowhere 07. The Spider / Portrait (He Knew) --- _listen to these consecutively as one song._ 08. Closet Chronicles 09. Sparks of the Tempest 10. Nobody's Home 11. Hopelessly Human
Everything in the universe is energy and we are energy in mass form....i love this song but I can only listen to it every once in awhile, its beautiful
Man, I’m 63 now, and weeks, months, years just seem to be flying past. We had a big family party today, to celebrate my dad’s 90th birthday. Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, there was about 40 of us there. He and mom are still chugging along pretty well, but sadly dad has started displaying early symptoms of dementia and Parkinson’s. But he’s made it this far without too many health issues, so we aren’t complaining. I can only hope to make it that far.
One of my favorite tunes and lyrics. Period. A great choice for Kansas. If we are all dust, we are all equal. And so if all you do does not another minute buy, relax; be content. Be kind. There is nothing gained by being cruel. You are right about the song's simplicity is its power. For this song, less is more.
Kansas is a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.
I'm 75 years old. I constantly think about my mortality. I've lived most of my life. Btw growing old sucks. Everything you could effortlessly do when you you were younger is taken away from you. Definitely not "Golden Years." I could have 10 years left or 10 months or less. No one escapes death.
We are Dust in the Wind the first time I held my first born in my arms never dreaming 19 years later he would be fighting in Desert Storm I turn and today is my son's birthday he turned 53 yes time goes by we are only Dust in the Wind
There is DEFINITELY something after this life. This is the gateway. Be a good human, help and love your peers and neighbors. These are all human experiences that we can only get here. And yes, you pronounced it correctly.
There is another "Dust In the Wind" that predates the Kansas song by a few years, by Todd Rundgren from his album Something/Anything. Very different song, a much more personal and, (to me,) devastating lyric about regret.
Check out Sergio Mendez w/ Brazil 66 as well as Herb Albert and Tijuana Brass. My dad introduced us kids to international music. Miriam Makeba is great too.
Your reaction is so cool, so real. When this song came out, I fell in love with it. It is a beautiful and meaningful song. They say we come from dust and to dust we will return. It is how it is. I believe there's an afterlife, but when we die, we are returning to dust. Life is too short, and I embrace every day I wake up.
The length of one human's DNA strand, if stretched out from end to end, it would reach from here the sun and back, twice. How in the world does _a complete void of nothing_ Bang💥, and create THAT?
Here's another new artist to check out, if interested. "Pat Benantar - Heartbreaker - TopPop" (by the channel: TopPop) -- Pat Benatar is an American singer/songwriter, in the United States she has two multi-platinum albums and 15 Billboard top 40 singles, and while in Canada she had eight straight platinum albums, and she has sold over 35 million albums worldwide...in otherwards the little lady has a lot of bangers to check out in future. lol
Hey Sean, I suggest “Shooting Star” by Bad Company for a future reaction. 😁. Love Kansas btw…great reaction to this song. My fave from them is “Carry On My Wayward Son”
Simon and Garfunkle had several hits with limited instrumentation and focus on harmonies- the original Sound of Silence and Scarborough Fair/ Canticle and Bookends all come to mind off hand.
👍NIIIICCCCE SHAWN! 😊 AND RIP☹ TO ( ROBBY STEINHARDT ) FROM THE ALBUM ( POINT OF KNOW RETURN ), THE ALBUM THAT FOLLOWED CARRY ON WAYWARD SON, MY FAVORITE TRACK FROM THAT IS : PORTRAIT HE KNEW 😊HAVE A GR88888 WEEKEND SHAWN!
Hoping doesn't make something true. If you have empirical evidence to demonstrates that there is something beyond our own end, tell me what it is. In other words prove it.
Kansas is an American Treasure. Prog, symphonic, and totally rocks. Anything from the 70s is going to deliver. You wont be disappointed.
You are absolutely correct. There is something after this. The writer of this song ,Kerry Livgren, is the principal composer of most of Kansas’s music and he actually wrote a book about his spiritual journey. In fact 90% of their music has a spiritual influence. I actually met Kerry and spent a couple of days with him, many years ago. An amazing artist, a real gentleman and a wonderful human being. 😎🎶🎸🇨🇦
My father told me years ago that time seems to go by faster the older you get. I am now approaching the winter of my life, and days, weeks, months, and years are speeding away. I am a follower of Christ and have been for more than 58 years. I strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, which I believe the entire world would be a better place if everyone followed the teachings to love others more than yourself, serve others, and feed, clothe, shelter, and give medical aid to strangers (including immigrants). I do not believe in forcing my beliefs on others, and I know our founding fathers separated church and state for a good reason, and government and religion must never be mixed. Every single American has the right to worship how they choose. That is part of our democracy and individual freedoms that make this country so wonderful, and our Constitution must be guarded from changes or from those who wish to get rid of it altogether. We come from dust, and to dust, we will return. Focus on your family and friends and things that are truly important. Don't spend your time chasing things that will perish and take up all of your time because life is short at best. Tomorrow is promised to no one.
James, I’m 56 …couldn’t have stated that any better. It’s a good thing we’re only here for a short time, not sure we could deal with the world if we were here much longer. Looking forward to eternity…see you there brother.
I can relate to your comments, but one thing I would add is that as I grow older I realize how many chances I had to share the good news of the gospel and the love that God has for all people but I was often afraid to be "controversial" or was afraid to trigger someone or maybe insult them in some way. As Christians we can't be afraid to share the good news. As a matter of fact we were directed to do so by Christ himself. I am not talking about attacking others beliefs, or judging others, or being aggressive in any way. That is not what we were instructed to do. We were instructed to share the good news and treat everyone with love. Once we have introduced someone to the truth about Christ, he will take care of the rest. We just need to love. God bless you!
I'm 64 and a few years back I gave a friend of mine a birthday card that said, "Life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer to the end you get, the faster it goes."😅
@@mikemiller3069 boy, you got that right! 🧻 👍🥰
I don’t know what it feels like to be dead, but I can’t pretend to myself that there’s life after with a god. I wish I did, but I’ll just wait & find out when I’m gone. 🥰
Love this song. Love "Carry On My Wayward Son" too.
Regarding timeless rock ballads, few songs have achieved the lasting impact and emotional resonance as “Dust In The Wind.” Released in 1977 as part of their album “Point of Know Return,” the mesmerizing melody and poignant lyrics., takes you into the meaning of the song Great tune, excellent commentary.
RIP violinist Robby Steinhardt
Canadian astrophysicist Hubert Reeves said:
"I was told that you're just ashes & dust. They forgot to tell me that it was STARDUST."
Robby Steinhardt was a classically trained violinist.
Thanks Shawn.....your hard work & love of music has developed into a great channel!
That's what art is for. Even though we pass away we can leave our unique talents and statements for generations to be inspired by and the memory of who we were to be immortalized.... Much love.
"Old School" was the Movie with Will.
Shawn, I love your thoughts on what comes next, I agree there has to be something after this.
Lol, Shawn, the name of their iconic album is Point Of Know Return, and the not quite exactly title track of it but was also a huge hit is, Point of no Return.
😅
Our own mortality is what makes life, including music, so beautiful. Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, I hope that one day soon, you'll find your own path to Jesus, so you can stop hoping there is something else, and start knowing there is.
"And all your money won't another minute buy!"
When the bass player and drummer left the band, they said: "We're not in Kansas anymore."
Definitely like your reaction to this song. This is such a beautiful song. Makes me think about life and what is ahead of us. Love the violin. String instruments altogether are very soothing.
Great song and one of my favorite music videos to watch! I love seeing the violinist playing. He's amazing! Also love the vocals in this song.
Thanks Shawn for your thoughtful reaction to this great tune. _Kansas_ has an entire Universe of great songs that no one (besides true fans) has heard before. Sure everyone knows the 2 great tunes they released on singles --- *_Carry on Wayward Son_* and *_Dust in the Wind_* but there are many other tremendously inventive and progressive songs. Try any of the following 11 on for size when you get a chance (listed in order of release) --- and there are many other's --- most of their great material appeared on their first 5 albums released between 1974 and 1977:
01. Belexes
02. Child of Innocence
03. Icarus: Borne on Wings of Steel
04. The Wall
05. What's on my Mind
06. Miracles out of Nowhere
07. The Spider / Portrait (He Knew) --- _listen to these consecutively as one song._
08. Closet Chronicles
09. Sparks of the Tempest
10. Nobody's Home
11. Hopelessly Human
Thanks for the review! Ive always loved the lyrics.
"Ashes to ashes
dust to dust" 🌹
Everything in the universe is energy and we are energy in mass form....i love this song but I can only listen to it every once in awhile, its beautiful
When your groove is so chill, Sasquatch picks up a fiddle and joins in....
😂😂😂a talented Sas
Man, I’m 63 now, and weeks, months, years just seem to be flying past.
We had a big family party today, to celebrate my dad’s 90th birthday. Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, there was about 40 of us there. He and mom are still chugging along pretty well, but sadly dad has started displaying early symptoms of dementia and Parkinson’s. But he’s made it this far without too many health issues, so we aren’t complaining. I can only hope to make it that far.
One of my favorite tunes and lyrics. Period. A great choice for Kansas. If we are all dust, we are all equal. And so if all you do does not another minute buy, relax; be content. Be kind. There is nothing gained by being cruel. You are right about the song's simplicity is its power. For this song, less is more.
To me it means to live the best life you can, make the world a better place before you go and that is your legacy.
Keep Rocking Shawn.🥁☮☘
This song can put you closer to God. Like Robert Plant said "And if you listen very hard". I believe that it touches my soul.
If you have ever seen 'Supernatural" on the CW, you probably have heard the Kansas song "Carry on My Wayward Son". If not, check it out.
Timeless song.
Kansas is a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.
I saw them in 1982 and got to meet them. Super nice guys!
I'm 75 years old. I constantly think about my mortality. I've lived most of my life. Btw growing old sucks. Everything you could effortlessly do when you you were younger is taken away from you. Definitely not "Golden Years." I could have 10 years left or 10 months or less. No one escapes death.
Ditto😳
As Jimmy Buffet said “getting old isn’t for sissies”.
Saw them in 2010, still rocked!
Not another minute will your money buy! Great message. The soul moves on!
We are Dust in the Wind the first time I held my first born in my arms never dreaming 19 years later he would be fighting in Desert Storm I turn and today is my son's birthday he turned 53 yes time goes by we are only Dust in the Wind
Great song choice. Whole album is decent
When you’re dead, you’re dead, and you won’t know it.
This is it, so take time to appreciate your family, friends, and life itself.
Ahhh. Saw them a few years ago at a local outdoor park near Cincinnati. This song was amazing to see live.
Just sublime.......
Another Beauty song is "Turn of The Century, " by YES. WARNING!! It will take you to tears!!!! 🎉 Check it out!
There is DEFINITELY something after this life. This is the gateway. Be a good human, help and love your peers and neighbors. These are all human experiences that we can only get here. And yes, you pronounced it correctly.
One of my all time favorite songs - always sounds good. Carry on My Wayward Son definitely worth a listen.
Yea man, another great bands from the 70s. Yea man Dust to Dust
There is another "Dust In the Wind" that predates the Kansas song by a few years, by Todd Rundgren from his album Something/Anything. Very different song, a much more personal and, (to me,) devastating lyric about regret.
I’m loving the long hair, takes me back there!👍♥️
Check out Sergio Mendez w/ Brazil 66 as well as Herb Albert and Tijuana Brass. My dad introduced us kids to international music. Miriam Makeba is great too.
Sounds like my house growing up 😂 great tunes great times.
Nothing lasts forever but the Earth and sky, that line always got to me.
Stunning tune the message matters❤
Your reaction is so cool, so real. When this song came out, I fell in love with it. It is a beautiful and meaningful song. They say we come from dust and to dust we will return. It is how it is. I believe there's an afterlife, but when we die, we are returning to dust. Life is too short, and I embrace every day I wake up.
Such a powerful song ❤
The length of one human's DNA strand, if stretched out from end to end, it would reach from here the sun and back, twice. How in the world does _a complete void of nothing_ Bang💥, and create THAT?
Here's another new artist to check out, if interested. "Pat Benantar - Heartbreaker - TopPop" (by the channel: TopPop) -- Pat Benatar is an American singer/songwriter, in the United States she has two multi-platinum albums and 15 Billboard top 40 singles, and while in Canada she had eight straight platinum albums, and she has sold over 35 million albums worldwide...in otherwards the little lady has a lot of bangers to check out in future. lol
Love this song!👍👏👏👏💜
You should react to Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas next if you haven't yet because it Rocks and it's my favorite song by them.
Gotta do carry on wayward son
Love this group you are so sweet love your channel you did to hear songbird from Fleetwood Mac
Great song!
Hey Sean, I suggest “Shooting Star” by Bad Company for a future reaction. 😁. Love Kansas btw…great reaction to this song. My fave from them is “Carry On My Wayward Son”
If you like this kind of song, try "Cheyenne Anthem" from their album Leftoverture.
Ecclesiastes, old testament. Civilizations come and go.
Simon and Garfunkle had several hits with limited instrumentation and focus on harmonies- the original Sound of Silence and Scarborough Fair/ Canticle and Bookends all come to mind off hand.
Another song just as stripped down or even more is Yesterday by the Beatles
New sub. You should react to more "Kansas"; they are exceptional musicians. I recommend "Song for America" and "Miracles Out of Nowhere".
Read the bible. God has a plan. It is glorious for all who trust in Jesus.
👍NIIIICCCCE SHAWN! 😊 AND RIP☹ TO ( ROBBY STEINHARDT ) FROM THE ALBUM ( POINT OF KNOW RETURN ), THE ALBUM THAT FOLLOWED CARRY ON WAYWARD SON, MY FAVORITE TRACK FROM THAT IS : PORTRAIT HE KNEW 😊HAVE A GR88888 WEEKEND SHAWN!
If you want some Kansas rock listen to Carry on Wayward Son
They’re definitely better than Will Ferrell 😆
Kansas how long to the point of no return
Hoping doesn't make something true. If you have empirical evidence to demonstrates that there is something beyond our own end, tell me what it is. In other words prove it.