I can play this every day and every day I stop what I'm doing to listen. It clears all the junk and noise out of my head. Unbelievably clean, expressive, lyrical, lonesome, unforced. Superb. Thank god for Tim and Darrell. Great production by BBC. Long Time Gone ...Keep You Lamp Trimmed and Burning ... These guys are great American poets. We all need something to shoot for.
I had the privilege of meeting Darrel Scott at a festival we both got to play at and I couldn’t help but let him know that he and Tim O’Brien changed my life. It’s some of the most amazing music.
I used to sing this song at every gig, without fail. Hearing it the first time, it was as though Tim had written it about my life. Now I am again reminded of it's great tenderness. Back out to the front burner it goes. A blessing in song. Thanks boys!
got the chance to see Tim O'Brien play this year in a tiny venue in Camden town London. He was breathtaking. He's been my first official experience of a major bluegrass artist live, and it was so powerful it brought me to tears. He has the most beautiful voice, and he's a truly talented musician ( he played the banjo, mandolin, violin and guitar that night). And to round it all off, he's the nicest guy ever, he sung my request, had a chat with us, and gave my sister a hug : incredible !
Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott are more powerful as a combo than any other duo of musicians I've ever heard. When backed by musicians of like quality such as this, it only makes them all that much better.
I love getting in the wind on my bike, hauling ass down the road, hair in the wind, listening to this amazing artist... Riding through the country, burning up the miles puts me in a good place... Thanks Tim!!!
Nothing short of pure magic. A performance of incredible beauty and deserved reverence from musicians and appreciators of all kinds. Be any one of these musicians and play like like this and you have found the pot of gold 🌈
You gentlemen are are an amazing group of angelic intergalactic juggernauts of musical excellence. I love and appreciate everything you all have done. Thank you south for all the hope, love, and inspiration. I don't know if any of your group looks at this, but of anybody gets this. You guys changed the lives of a big group suburban kids lives. For my friends and myself, thank you. Jimmy O. and al the good people you have touched.
it was this video (and the Hector The Hero rendition by Jenna Reid and the Julie Fowlis footage) that made me go and harass a little record shop over here in faraway Belgium to order this DVD for me, and after a very long 2 month wait I finally got hold of them... thank you so much for posting this music and keep up your good work!
This is exceptional, inspiring music, played by great musicians. If the public had enough soul, this would be popular music. Unfortunately the great majority of the public prefer to be spoon fed pabulum. Ah well. I get to enjoy it anyhow ;)
+MrMusicguyma I'm regularly encouraged by music-lovers I meet & swap stories with, about TAS. We're out there. Tim O'Brien is a super-star to us. Check out Hot Rize.
TAS is the best. Oh Yeah, as a bluegrass /Celtic/blues/Cajun /rockabilly /roots/etc., player and singer myself, I have followed Hot Rize from the beginning, (I'm old) ;)
He is awesome. I shook his hand at the Kate Wolf Folk Festival a couple years ago ... he was riding a bike around and catching the music. I just about died though cuz I'm such a fan. He was really gracious.
Me too... talked a bit while he was getting his instuments out and acclimated under a big ol tree at the Arlo Hagler Memorial stage...GREAT show!!! I guess it was 2002 or 3?? I know he was there with a hot group of very young players he put together it was "The Traveler" release time I believe....
you really have to be on the look out : I'm a big fan of Tim O'Brien and was lucky enough to notice he was playing in london in feb this year. I went to see him in this tiny venue in camden for an evening of solo performance, and even had the chance to chat with him. He was amazing, an experience I'll never forget. So being in the UK doesn't mean you have to miss out !
just thought I'd let you know, Tim O'Brien is playing in the UK in November. He's doing 2 gigs in London and you can get your tickets online. It's quite cheap and it's definitely worth it, so check it out ...
I bought the cd this tune is on. Though I had to get through the music of scotland. This cd isnt sold here in the USA. Tim seems to tour alot in europe. I really dig he and darrell scott.
It was following my introduction to Darrell Scott's music that I subsequently discovered Tim O'Brien, (and Paul Brady). These guys are what is best in music. Know your instrument(s), play and sing with passion and pride. What price a ticket to Scott/O'Brien/Brady/Molsky? I'm sooo there.
Fantastic musician . Just caught him live as part of Transatlantic Sessions in Derry 19'. Interesting to hear his granny is from close to Letterkenny, where we came in from . Respect .
Just a note that this song will be on Darrell and Tim's new CD and they're doing a Kickstarter drive to help with production and promotion costs. Just search for "Memories & Moments" on Kickstarter and you should find it. It's fully funded, but you can get the album a bit early if you join in the next few days. Full disclosure: I'm a backer of the Kickstarter project but not affiliated with the guys and have nothing to gain from this, just spreading the word to fellow fans.
he's a brilliant musician and singer, and he's also got a great sense of humour, as you say. I saw him live in feb this year and he was such a nice guy, he always had something funny to say between songs, not stupid mind you, but genuinely smart as well as hilarious. I would recommend seeing him live to everyone ! Soo talented... I'm sure I've seen a RUclips video were he's being funny. His commentary of Nickel Creek on Bluegrassjourney is a good reflection of his general attitude though.
@martin081980 This song is in F. Basically Bb-Dm-C, Chorus is Bb-F-Bb-F-Dm-C-Bb. I can't figure out the time for the life of me, though, it's one of those weird splits that Tim is so fond of and that always drive me nuts trying to count! What a gorgeous song.
Tricky little song to learn! lots of changes and close ones too! BUT I have NOT given up and never will. Hubby has it down pat.. but me, well..I'm a bit slower on the uptake since neither of us read music!
They put out an album called "Real Time" which I highly suggest to anyone. They set up some recording equipment in the living room and just started jammin in "real time" hence the name. Good stuff/
There are nights like this when only Tim will do
I can play this every day and every day I stop what I'm doing to listen. It clears all the junk and noise out of my head. Unbelievably clean, expressive, lyrical, lonesome, unforced. Superb. Thank god for Tim and Darrell.
Great production by BBC. Long Time Gone ...Keep You Lamp Trimmed and Burning ...
These guys are great American poets.
We all need something to shoot for.
Mr. O'Brien catches the lonesome in a drifter's soul in this song from the CD, "Rock In My Shoes."
He's been a sweet blessing to this world.
I'm not sure music gets any better than this. Equal maybe, but not better. Simply awesome
I had the privilege of meeting Darrel Scott at a festival we both got to play at and I couldn’t help but let him know that he and Tim O’Brien changed my life. It’s some of the most amazing music.
I used to sing this song at every gig, without fail. Hearing it the first time, it was as though Tim had written it about my life. Now I am again reminded of it's great tenderness. Back out to the front burner it goes. A blessing in song. Thanks boys!
I want to sing with this circle of such beautiful souls.
got the chance to see Tim O'Brien play this year in a tiny venue in Camden town London. He was breathtaking. He's been my first official experience of a major bluegrass artist live, and it was so powerful it brought me to tears. He has the most beautiful voice, and he's a truly talented musician ( he played the banjo, mandolin, violin and guitar that night). And to round it all off, he's the nicest guy ever, he sung my request, had a chat with us, and gave my sister a hug : incredible !
Fills my heart and feeds my soul! I picture his painting in my mind.
This song haunts me bones so sweetly. Love
The most talented guys in Nashville. All "triple threats." All can write, play and sing. I love this town...
his voice is absolutely beautiful. He's a great player of course, but what a singer! heartbreakingly good.
Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott are more powerful as a combo than any other duo of musicians I've ever heard. When backed by musicians of like quality such as this, it only makes them all that much better.
I thought I had already heard all of the best traveling songs out there. Add this one to the list! Another great song by Tim with Darrell.
It's up there in the loneliness song category, too.
please do guy-girl voices...so beautifull
I love getting in the wind on my bike, hauling ass down the road, hair in the wind, listening to this amazing artist... Riding through the country, burning up the miles puts me in a good place... Thanks Tim!!!
first time i have heard this song, what a great song, i will definetly look out for his stuff....awesome.....from a guy who listens to metal music....
This song always blows me away. God damn Tim O brien is AMAZING
God's name is not a cuss word.
Absolutely love this song! It has everything, and the players are unbelievable!!
Nothing short of pure magic. A performance of incredible beauty and deserved reverence from musicians and appreciators of all kinds. Be any one of these musicians and play like like this and you have found the pot of gold 🌈
You gentlemen are are an amazing group of angelic intergalactic juggernauts of musical excellence. I love and appreciate everything you all have done. Thank you south for all the hope, love, and inspiration. I don't know if any of your group looks at this, but of anybody gets this. You guys changed the lives of a big group suburban kids lives. For my friends and myself, thank you. Jimmy O. and al the good people you have touched.
This is the most beautiful music for fall in the North Carolina mountains.
Powerful stuff, right here.
still hits me like it did a decade ago.
Wow ...that make me cry.its a great song. I loved
Made up my mind to go
Some place so far away, I headed west
Without a sad goodbye
No hugs or tears that way, it's probably for the best
Sent cards along the way
Said I was looking for a brand new life
I never settled down
My wanderlust would always cut the ties like a knife
Sometimes the lonesome wind
Calls out just like it knows me
And on a night like this
When I don't know where to go, he shows me the way
He knows me, my brother wind
He's lonely too and he takes me away
I always looked ahead
I was so afraid that I'd be caught behind
Followed a crooked stream
To places I'd never seen and one more highway sign
Just like some other guys
I count the hours 'til the day will end
But it's not so I can rest
For me it's the time that's best for talking to my friend
Cause he knows me, my brother wind
He's lonely too and he takes me away
Now half my life is gone
The only home I have is open road
My skin is cracked and brown
A mirror to the dessert ground and the dusty wind that blows
I never made a mark
Just scattered footsteps on the shifting sand
Whatever pushes me
It's something only he can understand
He knows me, my brother wind
He's lonely too and he takes me away
Songwriters
O'BRIEN, TIMOTHY PAGE
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Read more: Tim O'Brien - Brother Wind Lyrics | MetroLyrics
i love at how like 1:15 everyone harmonizes and how Darrel's eyes open up. so damn cool! wish i cud be jamming with these guys
Listening to this for the first time since I watched "Hell or High Water". Both works of art, things of beauty.
This song is absolutely incredible!
it was this video (and the Hector The Hero rendition by Jenna Reid and the Julie Fowlis footage) that made me go and harass a little record shop over here in faraway Belgium to order this DVD for me, and after a very long 2 month wait I finally got hold of them... thank you so much for posting this music and keep up your good work!
Mikolas Josef brought me here... it is indeed a good song...
This is exceptional, inspiring music, played by great musicians. If the public had enough soul, this would be popular music. Unfortunately the great majority of the public prefer to be spoon fed pabulum. Ah well. I get to enjoy it anyhow ;)
Saw them a couple years ago. They were breathtaking.
MrMusicguyma right on
+MrMusicguyma I'm regularly encouraged by music-lovers I meet & swap stories with, about TAS. We're out there. Tim O'Brien is a super-star to us. Check out Hot Rize.
TAS is the best. Oh Yeah, as a bluegrass /Celtic/blues/Cajun /rockabilly /roots/etc., player and singer myself, I have followed Hot Rize from the beginning, (I'm old) ;)
Jesus, quit whining, and enjoy it without denigrating others.
Fantastic! Beautiful, touching. Wonderful talent that makes me feel so lucky that I can hear.
Saw him play this last night with Jan in Cambridge. I had never heard it before. His guitar is so rich on this. A gorgeous song.
He is awesome. I shook his hand at the Kate Wolf Folk Festival a couple years ago ... he was riding a bike around and catching the music. I just about died though cuz I'm such a fan. He was really gracious.
Me too... talked a bit while he was getting his instuments out and acclimated under a big ol tree at the Arlo Hagler Memorial stage...GREAT show!!! I guess it was 2002 or 3?? I know he was there with a hot group of very young players he put together it was "The Traveler" release time I believe....
you really have to be on the look out : I'm a big fan of Tim O'Brien and was lucky enough to notice he was playing in london in feb this year. I went to see him in this tiny venue in camden for an evening of solo performance, and even had the chance to chat with him. He was amazing, an experience I'll never forget.
So being in the UK doesn't mean you have to miss out !
One of my favorite songs.. determined to learn it!!
Simply amazing!! Gives me chills every time I hear it! (And I listen to it a lot!)
Music! Such beautiful, sweet, REAL music!
Loved this song performed with the Wheeling Symphony during "Celebrate America" in Clarksburg, WV on July 3, 2018. Enjoyed listening here again!
Tim and Darrell's singing on this piece leaves goose bumps!
Saw Tim in london last month. great as usual. I love his music. Cant wait to the next time.
one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard
So much talent in one place, just takes my breath away!!
Just so ya know.. I learned it! and so did my husband.. and he's got one great voice for this type of music! One of these days I'll post one... ;)
thank you tim. thank you thank you thank you! you sing right into our hearts
Cool, Darrel's playing mandolin with a capo. Now I feel OK about doin' that!
Why wouldn't you? :)
lol, Very nicely done, Transatlantic Bands. Thank-you kindly for sharing with fans from the USA. God Bless you and yours as well.
Tim's intonation matches the melancholy of the lyrics - superb.
They make perfection seem so eassy...absolutly mavelous stuff......brilliant wonderful muicians..thank you so very much for posting htis...
gorgeous as always
Such a nicer version than there memories and moments album, in don’t get choked up easily but this is one song that always does it fir me
My heart- this is so beautiful.
Touches the soul.... thank you
That's one of the most gorgeous songs I've ever heard. A bikers anthem if ever there was one.
I forget to mention; a great singer. My favorite!
just thought I'd let you know, Tim O'Brien is playing in the UK in November. He's doing 2 gigs in London and you can get your tickets online. It's quite cheap and it's definitely worth it, so check it out ...
I bought the cd this tune is on. Though I had to get through the music of scotland. This cd isnt sold here in the USA. Tim seems to tour alot in europe. I really dig he and darrell scott.
Beautiful song
It was following my introduction to Darrell Scott's music that I subsequently discovered Tim O'Brien, (and Paul Brady).
These guys are what is best in music. Know your instrument(s), play and sing with passion and pride. What price a ticket to Scott/O'Brien/Brady/Molsky? I'm sooo there.
Fantastic musician . Just caught him live as part of Transatlantic Sessions in Derry 19'. Interesting to hear his granny is from close to Letterkenny, where we came in from . Respect .
Just brilliant
Just the best!! Say no more!!
so relaxing, wonderfully beautiful
This is perfect music.
😮😮😮 wow cool song i love tim o'brien
Saw them performing yesrterday in Royal Concert Hall (Glasgow Scotland).
You are in for a treat!
Wow what a great song. I just ordered the Transatlantic sessions vol 1 CD. Cant wait till it gets here.
I agree and need to get myself to your beautiful town.
Simply amazing...
Stunning!
absolutely, just .... great !!
Just a note that this song will be on Darrell and Tim's new CD and they're doing a Kickstarter drive to help with production and promotion costs. Just search for "Memories & Moments" on Kickstarter and you should find it. It's fully funded, but you can get the album a bit early if you join in the next few days.
Full disclosure: I'm a backer of the Kickstarter project but not affiliated with the guys and have nothing to gain from this, just spreading the word to fellow fans.
beautiful
Amazing song!
Love everything i've heard on Transatlantic Sessions a very proud Scot
Yep ! I wouldn't miss it ! I just wish other bluegrass artists would come over to the UK and play such intimate gigs at such affordable prices ...
he's a brilliant musician and singer, and he's also got a great sense of humour, as you say. I saw him live in feb this year and he was such a nice guy, he always had something funny to say between songs, not stupid mind you, but genuinely smart as well as hilarious. I would recommend seeing him live to everyone ! Soo talented... I'm sure I've seen a RUclips video were he's being funny. His commentary of Nickel Creek on Bluegrassjourney is a good reflection of his general attitude though.
Great music! This series 'Transatlantic Sessions' was iconic!
Beautiful song.
I heard them play this live in London, what a fucking tune.
wonderful!
thats great thanks alot mate, much appriatated...enjoy the gig....
Still so good
Love it!
you r exactly ryt u cnt beat the best musicians playin 2gether.... ever
nice song, good singing...
@martin081980
This song is in F. Basically Bb-Dm-C, Chorus is Bb-F-Bb-F-Dm-C-Bb. I can't figure out the time for the life of me, though, it's one of those weird splits that Tim is so fond of and that always drive me nuts trying to count! What a gorgeous song.
Tricky little song to learn! lots of changes and close ones too! BUT I have NOT given up and never will. Hubby has it down pat.. but me, well..I'm a bit slower on the uptake since neither of us read music!
It's a lot easier if you capo the 5th fret ;)
Even better than the album version, which I wouldn't have thought possible.
awesome - just ordered the cd
The lyrics pretty much sums up my life.
This has been My Theme Song.
Reminds me of Ram Dass: Fierce Grace for some reason...Tim is the Man.
thanks a lot mate cheers for keeping me posted...must appreciated....i assume your going..
They put out an album called "Real Time" which I highly suggest to anyone. They set up some recording equipment in the living room and just started jammin in "real time" hence the name. Good stuff/
Fantastic about sums it up.
Thanks!
These guys sure can play - a standad to aspire to! Practice, practice,practice . then practice some mor. Me - I'm off to watch the tell ;-(
Why even bother listing Jerry as the dobro player? We all know it's him. He's THE dobro player. haha (: Thanks for uploading, it's great.
oh garsh.. who doesnt love these to BG heroes??!!!
We are the forlorn hope
Some of us know the Brother Wind, some of us know others impelled by Brother Wind.
Very true!