Ben Howard - Back to the River (Rough Cut)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • From the original Games In The Dark EP demo released in 2007. 15 years waiting for this song to be made available for everyone. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. Hope you enjoy it :)

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  • @bellatyler7376
    @bellatyler7376 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is anyone else here because they followed a rabbit? Thank you for this! This has been the best easter egg hunt ever!!!😁

    • @EPmager
      @EPmager 5 месяцев назад +2

      You’re weeks late 😜

  • @EvanDempster
    @EvanDempster 2 года назад +19

    Well that was unexpected. Never thought I'd hear this one

    • @kathyhollenbach7413
      @kathyhollenbach7413 2 года назад

      @Evan D So very glad you decided to cover it today, June 6th 2022.

    • @alexiscraft7877
      @alexiscraft7877 Год назад +1

      Time for the tin sand-which 🎉

  • @PoScaboose
    @PoScaboose 2 года назад +9

    This sounds like it may be in the same tuning / same or similar guitar as 'The Fire'. This is beautiful! Thanks for the upload :)
    I've learned a lot of his songs but some of his older songs like this are in a such a funky tuning and have such a wonderful sound. I don't even know where to begin - that's why he remains one of my favorite artists because I can't even fathom coming up with this shit on my own. This feels so wholesome.
    Update: After listening again, I DON'T think it's in the same tuning as The Fire, (A#GCEFC) I think it's more of a CGCFFC or something similar to Another Friday Night with a capo up around the 4th. Just guessing though.

    • @ΣοβαροςΑντρας
      @ΣοβαροςΑντρας 9 месяцев назад

      regular Bm position with g and high e string open, sounds so similar for me. so it may be wrong but I thought it’s standard tuning. same era with wouldn’t be a lie song though. who knows…

  • @Crimsonzs
    @Crimsonzs 2 года назад +10

    NOW WHAT CARROT DO WE CHASE?!

  • @barrybazjohnson6141
    @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +7

    When Ben Howard says "f***ing lights went out innit”... that hits me like blasted stone of rattlesnake unturned...

    • @alexriches6275
      @alexriches6275 2 года назад

      Yeah probably appealed to your chavvy nature, fatty

    • @rashidsmith4325
      @rashidsmith4325 2 года назад +2

      @@alexriches6275 do you think talking to people like that is acceptable behavior?

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад

      @@alexriches6275 wow don't know where the aggression is coming from fella all I have done is try to discuss a great newly unearthed ben Howard song with some other fans and am being spoken to like I am trash. It's days like these where it gets really hard to just ignore it .

    • @alexriches6275
      @alexriches6275 2 года назад

      Does it look like I give a fuck what a nerd and a fat piece of trash on RUclips thinks of as acceptable ?😂😂 Don't flatter yourself you parasite

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад

      @@alexriches6275 it looks like u are embarasing urself infront of all the REAL ben howard fans. quite while u have a shred of dignity left fella such a shame to see someone make themself look like a complete and utter mug in front of everyone.

  • @CarlosTorres-cb6oe
    @CarlosTorres-cb6oe 2 года назад +5

    I can't die without watching him perform. I can't. I'll never forgive me if I do.

  • @stephenlepoidevin1173
    @stephenlepoidevin1173 2 года назад +6

    so happy to have new..old Ben music

  • @Omar_Little
    @Omar_Little 2 года назад +5

    That laugh at the end.

    • @rashidsmith4325
      @rashidsmith4325 2 года назад +1

      he sounds like hes having an asthma attack

  • @kamilmurad8987
    @kamilmurad8987 2 года назад +5

    That sound 🤍

  • @finnbremner2463
    @finnbremner2463 2 года назад +3

    Wowwww. Thank you. Never heard, thought I heard them all ;)

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 2 года назад +1

    I have never heard this song before. Evan D, who covers many of Ben's songs just sent me a notification that he had covered this song. It was done so well but I really wanted to hear the original so here I am.
    I'm sure this song has deep meaning for Ben. He sings it with such passion. I have an idea what he is singing about and it's a sad time in his young life. Thank you Ben for sharing this.❤❤

  • @kell2640
    @kell2640 2 года назад +4

    What a diamond. Gawdbless you !

  • @richardkey845
    @richardkey845 2 года назад +8

    I needed this today, thanks for uploading 👍

  • @victorgustavoalmeida
    @victorgustavoalmeida 2 года назад +2

    thanks for making this one available on youtube!

  • @paque-music
    @paque-music 2 года назад +10

    Through these trees and bracken stands
    Over fields where lovers lay here
    Waiting for a spark
    Under the oldock tree where it all came down
    Under the oldock tree where I swear, I swear, I found her.
    I remember fire flies in the evening glow
    Oh, bodies moving so soft and so slow
    Bridges made of walls and stone
    These were ours, these were silver stains on our soul
    I'll come back to the river
    Though I know it will never taste so sweet
    I'll go back to the river
    Searching for a childhood memory (2x)
    Through these trees and bracken stands
    Over fields where lovers lay here
    Waiting for a spark
    Under the oldock tree where it all came down
    Under the oldock tree where I swear, I swear I found her
    I remember fire flies in the evening glow
    Oh, bodies moving so soft and so slow
    Bridges made of walls and stone
    These were ours, these were silver stains on our soul

    • @kathyhollenbach7413
      @kathyhollenbach7413 2 года назад +3

      @Sven Thank you for the lyrics but I'm pretty certain the verse is "bridges made of moss and stone"
      Also, "under the old oak tree".

    • @shahriarkhandaker2768
      @shahriarkhandaker2768 2 года назад

      Thanks for the lyrics

  • @aresavaldivia
    @aresavaldivia 2 года назад

    Ben will never cease to amaze me. This EP is like a good wine, the more time passes, the better it is

  • @emmascrase3092
    @emmascrase3092 2 года назад +1

    Omg love this so much, can't stop watching it , such a beautiful song and video ,thankyou for sharing truly put Ben sunshine back in my heart xxxxxxx

  • @uriahgibson952
    @uriahgibson952 2 года назад +1

    Ahh man been waiting Ben,it was worth it .BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND.

  • @auntiehorror1879
    @auntiehorror1879 2 года назад

    i soooo miss this ben!!

  • @zendo4403
    @zendo4403 2 года назад +2

    Now it’s be a good day. Thanks for this gem of Ben. Loved it

  • @_m_p_
    @_m_p_ 2 года назад +5

    Great effort uploading this. Well done mate! :)

  • @alexiscraft7877
    @alexiscraft7877 Год назад

    🔥 as per usual

  • @kelleymacphee3574
    @kelleymacphee3574 2 года назад

    The song and that hat :)!! Yesss.

  • @lfs147
    @lfs147 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for uploading!!!

  • @ΣοβαροςΑντρας
    @ΣοβαροςΑντρας 4 месяца назад

    besides the rare song, really where did you find this footage? looks like this just passing through video but not the same.

  • @cmac8
    @cmac8 2 года назад

    Ah, at last :)

  • @gahhdude9147
    @gahhdude9147 2 года назад +2

    Was this completely undiscovered until now? Didn't even know there was a bonus version of Games in the dark

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +1

      Not completely undiscovered fella . People knew it existed but it wasn't accessible anywhere. The tracks that have come out today are from a version of games in the dark that Ben probably burned to cd himself and handed out as promo . Different to the 1s that got published, which had different versions of the songs, and no Jessica or Back to the river.
      As far as I'm aware there were two little mugs who have always had the songs but didn't want to share them because they r mongs and having ownership of a Ben Howard song was one of only things they had going for them. Little mugs. . Judging from the Reddit post, one of the mugs finally sold their copy and the songs have finally seen light of day . Great day for all us REAL fans. Hope you enjoyed the track fella GAHH DUDE 😃 .

    • @alexriches6275
      @alexriches6275 2 года назад

      @@barrybazjohnson6141 as much as I was curious to hear these songs, I can definitely sympathise with someone's reluctance to share songs to which they had sole ownership.

    • @semajbh
      @semajbh  2 года назад +8

      @@alexriches6275 good job I and many others don't have this mindset

    • @rashidsmith4325
      @rashidsmith4325 2 года назад

      @@alexriches6275 yeah, ive had this one for years. 😂truly a gem. 😜glad it could be shared with others though. 😘not really affected by it being released to the public 😇

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад

      @@alexriches6275 you've changed your tune haven't ya . Mong .

  • @corylayman752
    @corylayman752 2 года назад +1

    Where did the video footage come from? Looks like it's from " Just Passing Through"

    • @semajbh
      @semajbh  2 года назад

      good eye 👁

  • @NahuelMontesino
    @NahuelMontesino 2 года назад

    Yes yes yes

  • @TheSilver964
    @TheSilver964 2 года назад +1

    NO WAY

  • @miguelmachado5614
    @miguelmachado5614 Год назад

    When does this song made? Anyone knows the year?

  • @olivialarman8930
    @olivialarman8930 2 года назад

    Anybody know Where this video was filmed?

  • @dream1way
    @dream1way Год назад

    What EP is this off?

    • @Crimsonzs
      @Crimsonzs Год назад

      Games in the Dark. It's only on specific VERY rare copies of the EP. This along with 'Jessica' are on the EP.

  • @Suna1988be
    @Suna1988be 2 года назад

    At last :). What's the next treasure hunt? :D

    • @semajbh
      @semajbh  2 года назад +2

      Always on the hunt, who knows what we find :D

  • @barrybazjohnson6141
    @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +8

    wow. never fort id hear this. thankyou so much fella. . curios to see how you got your hands on the track . its hard to explain how early ben howard makes me feel. long b4 all the hippy drum machine sh*t and celtic crap he made me endure a couple weeks ago. realy makes me miss the ex missus. we used to make love to the old pine ep and a lot of ben's early stuff when he was still a good artist like ed sheeran. when i listen to ben howad the rest of the world becomes quiet to me. lads groupchat pinging off arranging what boozer we're going to tonight. could've cashed out on an acca for £20 on bet365. but none of that matters. the phone is on silent and face down and the notifications just arnt important. today has been a great day because two other accas have come through so far and i'm experiencing old ben howard. REAL ben howard again for possibly the last time. I just weep...uncontrolled tears pouring down my face. hot and burning my cheeks, nose running. fists clenched. pint of carling washing down the bitter taste of upsetting memories. Convulsive shudders from deep inside, Releasing the hidden pains of my past...
    Now I am refreshed. Only Ben Howard music does this to me . except for all the new hippy crap he does. cheers .

    • @paque-music
      @paque-music 2 года назад +1

      good lad

    • @alexriches6275
      @alexriches6275 2 года назад +1

      New hippy crap ? In other words the music that your damp, drunken ears are unable to appreciate ? Put the drink down mate 😂

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +1

      @@alexriches6275 you're a big man hiding behind your computer you little mug . Speak to me like that again and I'll wallop you ya bloody spastic . Ears can't be drunk you idiot and finally I do like some Celtic stuff like the football club and fried mars bars but Celtic hippy music is just terrible.

  • @kier.
    @kier. 2 года назад +21

    First :)

  • @elohimthedick
    @elohimthedick 2 года назад +3

    love this billy

  • @elohimthedick
    @elohimthedick 2 года назад +10

    before aaron dessner killed him, rip ben howard

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +6

      well said fella. was much better with the bond brothers and india born .

    • @elohimthedick
      @elohimthedick 2 года назад +7

      @@barrybazjohnson6141 I agree completely, I remember the first time hearing Old Pine and thinking of my abusive uncle. The line "Oh, we slept like dogs down by the fire side" hits me hard, because I remember how my uncle kidnapped me to the woods when I was 12 years old. We slept there all night and he told me I'll never see my family again. Ben's first fiew albums saved my life. Miss the old Ben.

    • @barrybazjohnson6141
      @barrybazjohnson6141 2 года назад +1

      @@elohimthedick wow sorry to hear this. hope you and your uncle have patched things up and r back on good terms now. its nice how music can bring people together. 'move like you want' was one of the songs that me and the ex missus would play a lot before she left me for her new fella.

    • @fairlady300
      @fairlady300 2 года назад +5

      You kinda got to realise how boring it'd be for him making the same songs for 10 years though. Can't hold it against him y'know.

    • @EvanDempster
      @EvanDempster 2 года назад +6

      All comes down to preference... lots of people love CFTW, so I wouldn't really say Aaron Dessner "killed him". His music changes a lot with each album which keeps things interesting. I love all of his music, but I tend to gravitate to his newer music more