I wish that other musicians could match the emotions, music and poetry in the way he does. Emotions I can't even make a name for seem to be easily replicated and felt through his music. My all time favorite poet. In fact, I named my dog after him.
the imagery of John's lyrics are so clear, and I am sure hit home for anyone that has been fortunate enough to listen. At least the words hit home for me.
I'm here for an ode from Manchester orchestra's headman Andy. I can see the connection through soulful paths and intention. Thanks for sharing this 'thread' as JKS would say...
I'm grateful for the weakerthans, but I mourn for How much Propagandhi went downhill after he left. Would they have stayed amazing if JKS didn't leave? Probably not, but he obviously brought more than just backup vocs, bass lines, and a few songs of his own. He brought a playfulness (or something that made them less serious, I guess?)... I don't know, but it sucks! But then again, when I think of the first 2 weakerthans albums, it might've been worth it (or at least makes it even).
No, no, no, no... Propagandhi became a wholly different beast! I love the weakerthans but much prefare propagandhi AFTER John left. He became an excellent songwriter in his own right, the weakerthans was magnificent, his new album looks like it will be brilliant and the addition of Todd the rod made Propagandhi into a fantastic thrash band! The departure gave both bands the freedom to grow.
scottbaylo I agree I preferred the angelic side / tone kicking in front time to time . In contrast to the other vocalist , I loved propagandhi first two records , lost interest later on , but will definitley check them out in time still
I just come back, year after year, and watch this on repeat. Sensational.
so happy to have found this
I wish that other musicians could match the emotions, music and poetry in the way he does. Emotions I can't even make a name for seem to be easily replicated and felt through his music. My all time favorite poet. In fact, I named my dog after him.
So did Gert Verhulst!
I'm so glad someone asked about Virtute
the imagery of John's lyrics are so clear, and I am sure hit home for anyone that has been fortunate enough to listen. At least the words hit home for me.
“As I stand before an unresponsive automatic door, just another door that won’t open for me anymore” Man, that is one of the heaviest lyrics...
"I lost the chiming ring of keys to everything" is one of the profound lyrics ever written.
@@benlineberry1 lol
I'm here for an ode from Manchester orchestra's headman Andy. I can see the connection through soulful paths and intention. Thanks for sharing this 'thread' as JKS would say...
4:25 Reconstruction Site
8:58 Heart of the Continent
14:55 Bigfoot
18:15 When I Write My Master's Thesis
23:35 My Favourite Chords
One of the most amazing videos on youtube. I wish I had a class like this at my University.
So much love for John`s words, songs and beard. Thanks for the upload! :-D
Wow! I wish my professors had invited JKS to speak/play at lectures. Great video, thanks so much for sharing!
How I wish I could have attended. Wonderful interview.
This is just so... beautiful. I don't think there are any other words to describe this music
Among the best musical storytellers
I'm getting nostalgic for this class...
+666ndr You were in this class? This must have been truly amazing.
This guy can make me cry any time 100%. I should stop listening to The Weakerthanks / JKS in the office I guess.
Anchorless and Showdown (GEP) are my favorite John K Samson songs.
OMG...I've been misreading "virtute" as "virtue" for years
Wow i just noticed i was incorrect too! It's so interesting how brains can do that...
Now do a search for the city of winnipeg's motto and you'll see its origin!
oh man he sounded so much like Kermit when he said "crap" :)
Whoever gave this a thumbs down has no soul. I wish I could have been there to witness this. Amazing!
Two of them for some reason now :(
Possible due to the funky audio with the guitar but that's more of the engineers fault than anything else.
John K. Samson 🥰
Awesome....thanks
I just invited him to my wedding.
Feeling like I need to eat drywall over this
I'm grateful for the weakerthans, but I mourn for How much Propagandhi went downhill after he left. Would they have stayed amazing if JKS didn't leave? Probably not, but he obviously brought more than just backup vocs, bass lines, and a few songs of his own. He brought a playfulness (or something that made them less serious, I guess?)... I don't know, but it sucks! But then again, when I think of the first 2 weakerthans albums, it might've been worth it (or at least makes it even).
No, no, no, no... Propagandhi became a wholly different beast!
I love the weakerthans but much prefare propagandhi AFTER John left.
He became an excellent songwriter in his own right, the weakerthans was magnificent, his new album looks like it will be brilliant and the addition of Todd the rod made Propagandhi into a fantastic thrash band!
The departure gave both bands the freedom to grow.
scottbaylo I agree I preferred the angelic side / tone kicking in front time to time . In contrast to the other vocalist , I loved propagandhi first two records , lost interest later on , but will definitley check them out in time still
nah.
He's put on some weight
You should see Gord!