honestly.. i am a 32 yr old black man from philly that.. has not been exposed to much other than r&b and hip hop.. although the lyrics are very very different... I can not deny the emotion it makes me feel when it comes to her unique voice and her breathtaking harp playing. To me this lady has perfect pitch and an emotion invoking voice. I have heard bridges and balloons.. and peach plum pear.. now this.. this is very different.. but i really really like it..
I always come here when I need to play this to a lover, so that they can understand something very important about who I am, just by listening to it, and energetically feeling my reaction as I listen to it with them. This is the first time I have ever come here to listen to it because I am my own lover and I need to understand something very important about myself. It feels lonely. But good. Necessary.
Whoa. Nobody's ever put it so perfectly. Thank you. I made an entire mixtape just to fit this song and Bedrich Smetana's Moldau together. That's how exactly I know what you mean.
My favourite live video ever. Watched this several times but it always blows me away. The poetry, passion, and music, its so powerful and possessing. Heartbreaking.
As a pianist/guitarist... watching her do those crazy triplet arpeggios is possibly the first time I've EVER been envious of the harp. She really makes use of the abilities exclusive to the instrument so well...
I cannot get anyone I know into Joanna Newsom. Which kills me, because no artist gives me more shivers than this woman. It's sort of a fascinating disconnect, I'd love to study what the difference is between me and them, neurologically.
We're so lucky to have Open mind's I feel sorry that people miss out on her genius and talent. We can just take bigger bites then the ones that have no taste. Yeah for us. I have turned on a few of my friends that did like her from the very first notes. Thank God I don't cry as much as I used to when I first started listening to her. I used to be totally soaked in the early days. I couldn't hold back tears.
@@brianhall5377 People need to understand to listen only to the harp and then they might hear what you hear I think. In this performance the voice is an accompaniment to the harp. Try it. Don't let go the notes flying off the harp; let the words and the voice go,; they will do what they need to do to let you listen only to the harp. It's a kind of inside out quantum gastrulation. It's magical, and once you catch sight of it you will desire it with all but sensual desire.
listened to this song about a thousand times on my ipod, but seeing this again on here, i was mesmerised by her hands. they are like 2 spiders weaving a crazy web. her harp playing is visually beautiful as well as some of the best music ever written.
untamed emotional force, unique songwriting, sophisticated lyrics, breathtaking singing and virtuous harp-playing all combined in one delicate woman...
From the top of the flight Of the wide, white stairs Through the rest of my life Do you wait for me there? There's a bell in my ears There's the wide, white roar Drop a bell down the stairs Hear it fall forevermore Hear it fall, forevermore Drop a bell off of the dock Blot it out in the sea Drowning mute as a rock; And sounding mutiny There's a light in the wings Hits the system of strings From the side, where they swing - See the wires, the wires, the wires And the articulation in our elbows and knees Makes us buckle; And we couple in endless increase As the audience admires And the little white dove Made with love, made with love; Made with glue, and a glove, and some pliers Swings a low sickle arc, from its perch in the dark: Settle down, settle down, my desire And the moment I slept I was swept up in a terrible tremor Though no longer bereft How I shook! And I couldn't remember And then the furthermost shake drove a murthering stake in And cleft me right down through my center And I shouldn't say so But I knew that it was then, or never Push me back into a tree Bind my buttons with salt And fill my long ears with bees Praying please, please, please Oh, you ought not No you ought not And then the system of strings tugs on the tip of my wings (Cut from cardboard and old magazines): Makes me warble and rise, like a sparrow And in the place where I stood There is a circle of wood - A cord or two - which you chop And you stack in your barrow And it is terribly good to carry water and chop wood Streaked with soot, heavy-booted and wild-eyed; As I crash through the rafters And the ropes and the pulleys trail after And the holiest belfry burns sky-high And then the slow lip of fire moves Across the prairie with precision While, somewhere, with your pliers and glue You make your first incision And in a moment of almost-unbearable vision Doubled over with the hunger of lions Hold me close, cooed the dove Who was stuffed, now, with sawdust and diamonds I wanted to say: Why the long face? Sparrow, perch and play songs of long face Burro, buck and bray songs of long face! Sing, I will swallow your sadness, and eat your cold clay Just to lift your long face; And though it may be madness, I will take to the grave Your precious longface And though our bones they may break, and our souls separate - Why the long face? And though our bodies recoil from the grip of the soil - Why the long face? And in the trough of the waves Which are pawing like dogs Pitch we, pale-faced and grave As I write in my log Then I hear a noise from the hull Seven days out to sea And it is that damnable bell! And it tolls - well, I believe that it tolls It tolls for me and It tolls for me! And though my wrists and my waist seemed so easy to break Still, my dear, I'd have walked you to the edge of the water And they will recognize all the lines of your face In the face of the daughter, of the daughter of my daughter And darling, we will be fine; but what was yours and mine Appears to me a sandcastle That the gibbering wave takes But if it's all just the same, then will you say my name; Say my name in the morning, so that I know when the wave breaks I wasn't born of a whistle Or milked from a thistle at twilight No; I was all horns and thorns Sprung out fully formed, knock-kneed and upright So enough of this terror We deserve to know light And grow evermore lighter and lighter You would have seen me through But I could not undo that desire Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire Oh Desire, desire, desire From the top of the flight Of the wide, white stairs Through the rest of my life Do you wait for me there?
Every word she sings is dripping with emotion. If you look at her facial expression when she plays this, it makes you want to burst into tears and sigh with joy, it's so overwhelmingly beautiful and breathetaking! I wish I could explore the depths of her mind...see what she's thinking and feeling.
I love how she appears to be totally on edge during those last two minutes. Right be for the end, she seems to *wrangle* that harp, looking at it like she was saying: "Come on, give me that fucking note!"
This has got to be my favorite of hers! The melody is exquisite, her voice is so sweetly natural, and the lyrics are moving, evocative and full of mythological references (which pleases the history geek in me). I'd love to hear how she sounds playing this now. I like her voice both ways, and this song would be lovely either way. Plus, she's just so damn adorable! I have a shamefully large girl-crush on her!
You may notice a slight smell of burning as this song ends. This is the result of the clutchplate of your heart re-engaging with your soul. Half of this beauty would have sufficed, but I welcome the excess. Thank you Joanna.
"In a moment of almost unbearable vision, doubled over with the hunger of lions.." I have been in love with her since my very first listen.. How on earth does she get that squeek out of her voice?
3 things in life bring tears to my eyes Paintings by Van Gogh, the end of the movie Gladiator when Maximus dies and they ask "who will help me carry him" and everyone there steps forward, and watching Joanna Newsom play harp and sing.
I'm a musician, singer, song-writer since 17 years ago, my favorite band is Rush. I must say that she's composes and produces the most beautiful music I ever heard in my entire life... I really have no words to describe her amazing being together with her music...I hope one day, before I will die, I'll be able at least to make 1 song like Sawdust And Diamond.
I am so impressed. all the songs i have heard so far by her are pure and beautiful. Honestly i love the raspy-ness in her voice and basically this is what the definition of beautiful is.
Joanna goes above and beond what most of us know a standard artist to be, to conjure up something truely magical and captivating. There arent many artist brave enoug to be that non-cookie cutter in this industry today. By doing that she gives her audience something beautiful that no other artist can, and to the poeple who are leaveing negative comments about her on the net, I have one theing to say............I don't care!!!! ;) peace
If I was an artist. I'd listen to her to inspire me. Painting especially. Superhuman, indeed. A work of art in itself. I wish I found her sooner. I thank my friend(s) for giving me such amazing music.
simply stunning...what your brain can do! I was looking for a movie to watch but this was way more emotionally and imaginatively satisfying. She is amazing!
Her music is so poetic.Its gorgeous.Being unique,is what makes an artist. Those who don't enjoy this beauty,then don't watch it.Who can sing like her?Who can play harp such as she does?Who can play such complicated pieces of music like this,unless your a harpist?I admire her,she's been playing since she was a child.She has worked hard,to rise to be known.
She doesn't do that any more as she severely injured her vocal chords with those wondrous screeches. I'm grateful for this pre-injury recording. Joanna can't and does not sing Sawdust & Diamonds any more the way it was intended.
i love it when she finishes the Desire part and just plucks the shit out of the strings and drops her arms as she goes into the first verse again so much passion and force gave me shivers love it xx.
Can you even comprehend writing poetry like that? Let alone writing a tune which so perfectly encompasses those words? Well I sure as hell can't. It really is incredible and an art that I think even some of the most die-hard fans don't notice or appreciate.
As an amateur musician I am painfully aware even all these years later, lol. Some of my favorite artists’ music has become demystified over time but never hers.
don't hate me for saying this but this is the Joanna I want to remember forever. The way her voice sounds during this concert is exemplary and makes me love her so much. Sigh, I guess all things have to always change though :(
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS I THOUGHT HOLY SHIT! BJORK HAS RELEASED A NEW RECORD,BUT I WAS MISTAKEN.NOW I HAVE A NEW PATH TO FOLLOW AND ITS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. MAKES YOU WARM AND HAPPY. GO HUG YOUR LOVE ONES BECAUSE ITS WHAT THIS MUSIC REPRESENTS LOVE...
She is completely amazing. I can't get my head round how someone so talented is less famous than, say, Miley Cyrus. Commercial bullshit. I don't care, Joanna, you are a true artist and your star shines in your own field, through your fantastic music. It speaks for itself. Thank-You...
Thank you. This song was my introduction to this album....after neglecting it for years because it didn't sound like 'The Milk-Eyed Mender". After finally sitting down with the album again, I went on line and youtubed this song.. and immediately recognized your footage because I had already seen your video for 'Bridges & Balloons' a personal favorite. Again, thank you.
I find that the songs that require a little effort to get your head wrapped around are the ones which reward you more in the long run. I love the struggle, like exploring a new and unfamiliar place finding beautiful things hidden away and then the moment when you find yourself navigating the music with ease swept up in the magic. Opening up to new experiences definately has it's own reward.
Simply outstanding. i love the wa she seems both fragile like you want to protect her and full of pure raw energy at the same time. I'm captivated, thanks Joanna :)
I begin to feel great sorrow when she starts on her layered "crazy harper" compositions; interlocking polymetric plucking, then when she completes her kora, African infused "bastardizations" of trad folk music, especially in Ys. Every pluck of the harp plucks at my heart like no other.
@morningstomper123 Her voice is unique, and she has a brtilliant understanding of rhythm. Can't you at least appreciate that? Understandably some people will not like the sound of her voice, as it is not exactly commonplace. I particularly like her little squeaks as she transitions to high notes. Im sure some people detest it, but I see it as organic, as natural and again, unique. She is beautiful, all around. No spite here, just a simple rational. peace
honestly.. i am a 32 yr old black man from philly that.. has not been exposed to much other than r&b and hip hop.. although the lyrics are very very different... I can not deny the emotion it makes me feel when it comes to her unique voice and her breathtaking harp playing. To me this lady has perfect pitch and an emotion invoking voice. I have heard bridges and balloons.. and peach plum pear.. now this.. this is very different.. but i really really like it..
I always come here when I need to play this to a lover, so that they can understand something very important about who I am, just by listening to it, and energetically feeling my reaction as I listen to it with them. This is the first time I have ever come here to listen to it because I am my own lover and I need to understand something very important about myself. It feels lonely. But good. Necessary.
I believe this performance to be the pinnacle of human artistic endeavour.
Amen.
John Coltrane Newport '63 "My Favorite Things," though.
ruclips.net/video/6lPFgBvEICQ/видео.html&ab_channel=marlondavis1000
Can't stop hearing this song everywhere. It's in me.
Whoa. Nobody's ever put it so perfectly. Thank you. I made an entire mixtape just to fit this song and Bedrich Smetana's Moldau together. That's how exactly I know what you mean.
would you share it?
yeah, would you share it? :)
My favourite live video ever. Watched this several times but it always blows me away. The poetry, passion, and music, its so powerful and possessing. Heartbreaking.
It's so amazing
Do you still listen to it?⁹ years later
I've lost track of how many times I've watched this. just astounding.
makes shit of me. reduces me to a blubbering pile.
i genuinely believe ys will be noted as one of the best albums of the 00's in years to come.
What a prescient comment :)
I can't believe it's been 16 years since this show...it was an incredible experience. The Church Sanctuary was the PERFECT space for her.
the acoustics in this church+ sawdust and diamonds= lifelong happiness
The best of modern poets cannot match.
Anthony Skirving she is the best of modern poets
This is actually pretty good, you can't snark it off like a dickhole. It's like Camus or Kafka.
Lol you haven’t read much poetry have you?
Her best performance out of them all she killed this one😘
One of the finest songs in the entire history of music -- but only if she performs it herself.
i think this video has the best sound of all the live versions of sawdust & diamonds on youtube, very lovely to hear the bass notes, thank you :)
Agree whole hearted ly
As a pianist/guitarist... watching her do those crazy triplet arpeggios is possibly the first time I've EVER been envious of the harp. She really makes use of the abilities exclusive to the instrument so well...
I cannot get anyone I know into Joanna Newsom. Which kills me, because no artist gives me more shivers than this woman. It's sort of a fascinating disconnect, I'd love to study what the difference is between me and them, neurologically.
Heligoland43 yo same
I was just thinking about this. I believe her discography is a personal experience unfortunately/fortunately
We're so lucky to have Open mind's
I feel sorry that people miss out on her genius and talent. We can just take bigger bites then the ones that have no taste. Yeah for us. I have turned on a few of my friends that did like her from the very first notes. Thank God I don't cry as much as I used to when I first started listening to her. I used to be totally soaked in the early days. I couldn't hold back tears.
@@brianhall5377 People need to understand to listen only to the harp and then they might hear what you hear I think. In this performance the voice is an accompaniment to the harp. Try it. Don't let go the notes flying off the harp; let the words and the voice go,; they will do what they need to do to let you listen only to the harp. It's a kind of inside out quantum gastrulation. It's magical, and once you catch sight of it you will desire it with all but sensual desire.
listened to this song about a thousand times on my ipod, but seeing this again on here, i was mesmerised by her hands. they are like 2 spiders weaving a crazy web. her harp playing is visually beautiful as well as some of the best music ever written.
She is sooo amazing.
untamed emotional force, unique songwriting, sophisticated lyrics, breathtaking singing and virtuous harp-playing all combined in one delicate woman...
From the top of the flight
Of the wide, white stairs
Through the rest of my life
Do you wait for me there?
There's a bell in my ears
There's the wide, white roar
Drop a bell down the stairs
Hear it fall forevermore
Hear it fall, forevermore
Drop a bell off of the dock
Blot it out in the sea
Drowning mute as a rock;
And sounding mutiny
There's a light in the wings
Hits the system of strings
From the side, where they swing -
See the wires, the wires, the wires
And the articulation in our elbows and knees
Makes us buckle;
And we couple in endless increase
As the audience admires
And the little white dove
Made with love, made with love;
Made with glue, and a glove, and some pliers
Swings a low sickle arc, from its perch in the dark:
Settle down, settle down, my desire
And the moment I slept
I was swept up in a terrible tremor
Though no longer bereft
How I shook! And I couldn't remember
And then the furthermost shake drove a murthering stake in
And cleft me right down through my center
And I shouldn't say so
But I knew that it was then, or never
Push me back into a tree
Bind my buttons with salt
And fill my long ears with bees
Praying please, please, please
Oh, you ought not
No you ought not
And then the system of strings tugs on the tip of my wings
(Cut from cardboard and old magazines):
Makes me warble and rise, like a sparrow
And in the place where I stood
There is a circle of wood -
A cord or two - which you chop
And you stack in your barrow
And it is terribly good to carry water and chop wood
Streaked with soot, heavy-booted and wild-eyed;
As I crash through the rafters
And the ropes and the pulleys trail after
And the holiest belfry burns sky-high
And then the slow lip of fire moves
Across the prairie with precision
While, somewhere, with your pliers and glue
You make your first incision
And in a moment of almost-unbearable vision
Doubled over with the hunger of lions
Hold me close, cooed the dove
Who was stuffed, now, with sawdust and diamonds
I wanted to say: Why the long face?
Sparrow, perch and play songs of long face
Burro, buck and bray songs of long face!
Sing, I will swallow your sadness, and eat your cold clay
Just to lift your long face;
And though it may be madness, I will take to the grave
Your precious longface
And though our bones they may break, and our souls separate -
Why the long face?
And though our bodies recoil from the grip of the soil -
Why the long face?
And in the trough of the waves
Which are pawing like dogs
Pitch we, pale-faced and grave
As I write in my log
Then I hear a noise from the hull
Seven days out to sea
And it is that damnable bell!
And it tolls - well, I believe that it tolls
It tolls for me and It tolls for me!
And though my wrists and my waist seemed so easy to break
Still, my dear, I'd have walked you to the edge of the water
And they will recognize all the lines of your face
In the face of the daughter, of the daughter of my daughter
And darling, we will be fine; but what was yours and mine
Appears to me a sandcastle
That the gibbering wave takes
But if it's all just the same, then will you say my name;
Say my name in the morning, so that I know when the wave breaks
I wasn't born of a whistle
Or milked from a thistle at twilight
No; I was all horns and thorns
Sprung out fully formed, knock-kneed and upright
So enough of this terror
We deserve to know light
And grow evermore lighter and lighter
You would have seen me through
But I could not undo that desire
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh desire
Oh
Desire, desire, desire
From the top of the flight
Of the wide, white stairs
Through the rest of my life
Do you wait for me there?
I almost forgot to watch this today =)
she shreads that harp yo.
straight up tho
This is perfection. The best 9.37 in the world.
Most enthraling performance I've heard.
Every word she sings is dripping with emotion. If you look at her facial expression when she plays this, it makes you want to burst into tears and sigh with joy, it's so overwhelmingly beautiful and breathetaking! I wish I could explore the depths of her mind...see what she's thinking and feeling.
I love how she appears to be totally on edge during those last two minutes. Right be for the end, she seems to *wrangle* that harp, looking at it like she was saying: "Come on, give me that fucking note!"
here I am again, at the end of this song, expected to somehow just keep going about my day..
I'm seeing her in half a month. Jan 15th 2020. And it's the same as when I saw her twenty years ago. I want to die this way.
Watching an actual genius in action is somewhat scary and disorienting. This composition and performance is genuinely superhuman.
This has got to be my favorite of hers! The melody is exquisite, her voice is so sweetly natural, and the lyrics are moving, evocative and full of mythological references (which pleases the history geek in me). I'd love to hear how she sounds playing this now. I like her voice both ways, and this song would be lovely either way.
Plus, she's just so damn adorable! I have a shamefully large girl-crush on her!
You may notice a slight smell of burning as this song ends. This is the result of the clutchplate of your heart re-engaging with your soul. Half of this beauty would have sufficed, but I welcome the excess. Thank you Joanna.
Beautiful and haunting ♡
"In a moment of almost unbearable vision, doubled over with the hunger of lions.."
I have been in love with her since my very first listen..
How on earth does she get that squeek out of her voice?
The line that got me hooked:
"So: enough of this terror -- we deserve to know light, and grow evermore lighter and lighter.
3 things in life bring tears to my eyes
Paintings by Van Gogh, the end of the movie Gladiator when Maximus dies and they ask "who will help me carry him" and everyone there steps forward, and watching Joanna Newsom play harp and sing.
fr fr
I wonder if she knows how much she's loved...
i do believe that was one of the most amazing, achingly beautiful things i have ever seen. thank you for sharing.
I'm a musician, singer, song-writer since 17 years ago, my favorite band is Rush. I must say that she's composes and produces the most beautiful music I ever heard in my entire life... I really have no words to describe her amazing being together with her music...I hope one day, before I will die, I'll be able at least to make 1 song like Sawdust And Diamond.
It's good to have a bar that high set for oneself. I can't think of many songs that are greater than this legendary track. Good luck!
Her lyrics are so profound. A true genius
this went missing for awhile on youtube.
thank god its back. this song is like going to church. joy.
The sound and essence of humanity itself.
I saw 3 shows on this tour. Brilliant every single time. Still one of my favorite albums ever created.
I am so impressed. all the songs i have heard so far by her are pure and beautiful. Honestly i love the raspy-ness in her voice and basically this is what the definition of beautiful is.
Joanna goes above and beond what most of us know a standard artist to be, to conjure up something truely magical and captivating. There arent many artist brave enoug to be that non-cookie cutter in this industry today. By doing that she gives her audience something beautiful that no other artist can, and to the poeple who are leaveing negative comments about her on the net, I have one theing to say............I don't care!!!! ;)
peace
I can't stop listening... I'm really lost in this song.
If I was an artist. I'd listen to her to inspire me. Painting especially.
Superhuman, indeed.
A work of art in itself.
I wish I found her sooner.
I thank my friend(s) for giving me such amazing music.
simply stunning...what your brain can do! I was looking for a movie to watch but this was way more emotionally and imaginatively satisfying. She is amazing!
So beautiful
She is amazing. This may be my favorite song of all time. My little sisters middle name (desire) was also inspired by this song.
So much energy and emotion! She was dripping sweat when she finished!
damn that's some mesmerizing harp.
all these years later still brings me to tears
Joanna inspires me, and her music has changed my life.
This is absolutely amazing, what a great song and a superb performance!
Her music is so poetic.Its gorgeous.Being unique,is what makes an artist.
Those who don't enjoy this beauty,then don't watch it.Who can sing like her?Who can play harp such as she does?Who can play such complicated pieces of music like this,unless your a harpist?I admire her,she's been playing since she was a child.She has worked hard,to rise to be known.
i love how her voice cracks and get's really high, almost like a squeak.
she just an amazing person in general
She doesn't do that any more as she severely injured her vocal chords with those wondrous screeches. I'm grateful for this pre-injury recording. Joanna can't and does not sing Sawdust & Diamonds any more the way it was intended.
If Middle Earth had a talent contest she would be the winner.
She never lets you refrain from listening to her. A story-teller if ever there was one in music. Mesmorising.
I love joanna because she is so passionate about her music and it shows in her performances......yet to see her live but one day hopefully :)
those last few chords shake my very soul
How can anyone not love her? Surreal beauty.
i love it when she finishes the Desire part and just plucks the shit out of the strings and drops her arms as she goes into the first verse again so much passion and force gave me shivers
love it
xx.
Can you even comprehend writing poetry like that? Let alone writing a tune which so perfectly encompasses those words? Well I sure as hell can't. It really is incredible and an art that I think even some of the most die-hard fans don't notice or appreciate.
As an amateur musician I am painfully aware even all these years later, lol. Some of my favorite artists’ music has become demystified over time but never hers.
this is so exquisitely intense
Hopefully she'll come perform to Finland one day ^^
favorite. line. in a song. ever.
This song will always hold a special place in my heart.
Best live performance I've seen of this track. Sublime!
beyond beautiful, i can't stop watching her
Everything about this song is just so incredibly beautiful.
i dont know how anyone could not like this.
don't hate me for saying this but this is the Joanna I want to remember forever. The way her voice sounds during this concert is exemplary and makes me love her so much. Sigh, I guess all things have to always change though :(
What I wouldn't give to see her perform live
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS I THOUGHT HOLY SHIT! BJORK HAS RELEASED A NEW RECORD,BUT I WAS MISTAKEN.NOW I HAVE A NEW PATH TO FOLLOW AND ITS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. MAKES YOU WARM AND HAPPY. GO HUG YOUR LOVE ONES BECAUSE ITS WHAT THIS MUSIC REPRESENTS LOVE...
Simply awesome.
her voice squeaks make me so happy
Love this!
She is completely amazing. I can't get my head round how someone so talented is less famous than, say, Miley Cyrus. Commercial bullshit. I don't care, Joanna, you are a true artist and your star shines in your own field, through your fantastic music. It speaks for itself. Thank-You...
how can something this wonderful be real?
Such a precious smile
this lady is amazing. she is really good at the harp. she has the voice of an angel, and she is really pretty. i want to meet this girl.
i'd mosh to this!
Now, that's a music that comes from the heart and talking to the heart. So intense. Love her.
Only song I can listen right now.
I feel like I just listened to an entire book..told by a little girl who somehow turned into a beautiful woman...and she knows how to do each voice.
beautiful in everywhere. thnks !
I love joanna because she is so passionate about her music and it shows in her performances......yet to see her live buy one day hopefully :)
Thank you. This song was my introduction to this album....after neglecting it for years because it didn't sound like 'The Milk-Eyed Mender". After finally sitting down with the album again, I went on line and youtubed this song.. and immediately recognized your footage because I had already seen your video for 'Bridges & Balloons' a personal favorite.
Again, thank you.
I find that the songs that require a little effort to get your head wrapped around are the ones which reward you more in the long run. I love the struggle, like exploring a new and unfamiliar place finding beautiful things hidden away and then the moment when you find yourself navigating the music with ease swept up in the magic. Opening up to new experiences definately has it's own reward.
how is this even possible? Otherworldly
Simply outstanding.
i love the wa she seems both fragile like you want to protect her and full of pure raw energy at the same time.
I'm captivated, thanks Joanna :)
this is a masterpiece. i am so impressed.
This is probably the only video that I can truly say I do not regret watching all 10 minutes of it.
Newsom is neither first nor last to explore mortality in her art. And although gibbering the wave that takes it, the sand was moved, as was I.
I begin to feel great sorrow when she starts on her layered "crazy harper" compositions; interlocking polymetric plucking, then when she completes her kora, African infused "bastardizations" of trad folk music, especially in Ys. Every pluck of the harp plucks at my heart like no other.
Everything about her is gorgeous...
@morningstomper123
Her voice is unique, and she has a brtilliant understanding of rhythm. Can't you at least appreciate that? Understandably some people will not like the sound of her voice, as it is not exactly commonplace. I particularly like her little squeaks as she transitions to high notes. Im sure some people detest it, but I see it as organic, as natural and again, unique. She is beautiful, all around.
No spite here, just a simple rational. peace
Man, she hits that note at 2:12 square in the kisser...
mother of jesus - i love her so much
She never disappoints!
Her style is so different now.... :(
this just brings me so much calm and happiness and curiousity. thanks for posting. such beauty.
So perfect :D