Ben Howard's album "Every Kingdom" has impacted my life more than any other album in history. Seriously. I don't know how to articulate in words how important each song on that album is to me and my family. We have often said if we could only listen to one album for the rest of our lives, it would be "Every Kingdom". I have written a novel within its chords, raised my children within its beat, taken it on countless drives up and down the Oregon Coast. For years, it has been the one album that has comforted and enlightened my mind. I think each song is genius, and unique, and soothing. I could never pick a favorite. I only wish Ben Howard knew how much his album has impacted me. It is so rare when music takes on more of a spiritual identity, rather than being something to pass the time. Thank you Ben for changing and enriching my life with your gift. Thank you for "Every Kingdom".
You, my dear, are a beautiful soul. We are all simply, fundamentally a singular, infinite, quantum entanglement of energy that is not bound by time or space. In these vessels of matter, we mistake ourselves for individuals... but we are still always connected through subatomic energy to the collective conciousness... which, when combined with the governing forces nature, is God. We are manipulated by fear into believing that in order to connect effectively with others, we must first meet certain criteria and standards set forth by socio-cultural and religious institutions. But we dont, never have.... all we have to do is love ourselves and be loved in return. Forgive and be forgiven. Own our shit and love all of it, no matter how stanky..... we are all perfect in every way..... thank you, for allowing yourself to connect with the word of our collective body through music. This is why you feel so strongly for that album.... investigate your mystery.... you'll find answers yo uh never knew you needed. Before we fell and took on these materialistic forms, we were all one united body, containing countless souls and personifications. Each of us were made up of 2 parts, 2 halves to our 1 sub-soul. Lol 1 masculine and 1 feminine. Each with polar opposite traits that ensured a perfect balance of powers. These 2 governing powers perpetually sustained our eternally blissful existence. The "kinetic core" or OUR shared heart tied us together and instantaneously communicated all thoughts, wills, desires, and feelings between the 2 soul "mates". This was a flawless method of communication, in the form of frequencies and rhythms, strung together in a melodic design essential to the harmonious nature of life. Music, art, and literature are the only comparable forms of communication that even remotely begin to express the forgotten love, passion, and truth that we all long for, yet never truly find. It's rare today to see someone so motivated and influenced by these fundamental frequencies and actually embrace them. Most try to dull them at every interval with medication and denial, purely out of fear. If the rest of humanity could follow your lead, conciously utilizing music and love to help raise thier children and narrate thier lifes story, then we could truly experience heaven on earth... Arcadia, in Every Kingdom. I love you, and I mean that. Please, please, please.... love yourself and keep up the great work.
Thank you for this beautiful articulation. I've often felt Ben's music on a deep spiritual level too. I find myself coming back to it any time I'm lost, confused, scared, or just unsure of myself. It helps ground me and refocus my energy. He's a thought provoking and pensive artist.
@@rebeccazibahair7028 I actually found my twin flame in 8th grade. We have been together ever since and are in our late thirties now. Still I feel deeply emotional when I come back to this song. I guess maybe because I am I am a Pisces and a empath so I connect with other people's feeling of longing and want even if not my own. It helps me be a great partner, friend and mother but also can be very heavy on one's soul as well. I hope your flame comes along soon and may your fires burn into eternity xx
My dear person Richard sent me this song once and since that time it is in my favourite list . There is often a distance between people but we can be close to each other in our hearts. Depth of the feelings is important. Thx , Richard and thx to Ben for this great melody 🎵
And this dear Richard will always love you, and the memories we created with each other. You're a truly wonderful person, and I'm so happy to have met with you in Turkey this summer ❤ Love you always my dearest Natasha...
Pay attention to all the musicians playing with him. They are exceptionally talented and dedicated and deserve some appreciation too. These tunes are high level!
This is utter and complete magic. So ethereal; so multi-layered and soulful. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever had the privilege to hear. Howard's music is a triumph of spirit and intelligence.
Very well said Sir. I'm a new fan of Ben's music, I happen to be flipping channels on t.v., saw him playing on Later with Jools Holland and stopped in my tracks to listen. Some people just have a surreal quality to their voice and their music just touches your soul when you hear it. I'm happy I got a chance to see him play live.
Just found this Beautiful song couple days ago…& after struggling for a couple years of not knowing my true self-worth, finding the man that I am today is due to great songs like this to pull me through the fire & make it to another day.
I have just discovered this song. And I think it may have saved my marriage. I love this song so much and it makes me remember why I fell in love with my wife. Thank you I love her so much x
Ben Howard has the gift of pushing you to a place of emotion, nostalgia, and depth you cant reach without music. Whatever he intends his songs to mean, he keeps it open-ended enough we can all use them in our disconnected lives.
I can’t believe Ben Howard, been around for years yet I have just found this now. I suffer a lot from anxiety, it’s tiring, especially with a demanding full time job...I have ups and downs, when anxiety hits, I try to ground myself, by looking at and studying objects, however, during lockdown it’s been worse. Stumbling across Ben Howard, has completely grounded my anxiety and puts me in to a different head space...for the good. I can not believe how music can change, shape and alter your feelings. Thank you Ben, your music, although around for years, has helped me to curb my anxiety over recent weeks. To everyone else, try and keep positive through music and it’s powerful effects.
I completely agree with this. Oddly enough, Small Things from "I Forget Where We Were" is the closest thing I can describe to the way it feels to build up to an anxiety attack. The way the song just swells until it can't grow anymore.
His music affects you in a different way. It doesn't make you feel like running away or something, but draws you into another world. It is like a whole new genre, so hard to explain. He's a genius!!!!!1
I really cannot express how much I love this "radio" version of this song. Ben is totally number one, but what really rips me to pieces are India's vocals and percussions: she's so gentle and careful, never a fraction to invasive over Ben's music and her voice...well that's pure bliss! Really amazing, These 3 together are actually something quite extraordinary
+Catcher2412 Indeed, you are very right. They seem so concentrated though relaxed....playing with the music, experimenting and turning it into pure magic....it is mesmerising!
I understand that people have their own preferences but how can anyone dislike this? I think it is one of the best songs/performances I have ever watched.
I’m just imagining some kid in the audience who has never heard the original and then unknowingly gets treated to this amazing cover and gets to hear this song for the first time sung like this 🥹🥹🥹
I still listen to Ben everyday. I am a painter and decorator and people will here me play his songs everyday without a doubt, i am 27 and been listening to him since i was around 19/20. He cures both any depression i have and also lets my imagination go wild, sometimes his songs make me think of cosy winter days or quiet rainy days and sometimes they make me think of the warm sun touching my skin. This guy is a genius
I'm not a person who cries over music. I've listed to this song many times and it really caught me today. So much emotion in his voice, it's really so moving.
Everytime this song (this version especially) plays in my iPod I imagine myself laying down on a beach at night looking at the stars.. This guy's a genius
2024!! This song never gets old to me!! My son who was 17 years old, at the time, introduced me to Ben Howard!! AMAZING n BEAUTIFUL Songwriter and WORDSMITH!! Beautiful Collaboration Indeed!!’
I honestly believe Ben Howard is the greatest song writer/artist in the world today. His arrangements and song structures are incredible, beautiful and mesmerising. He's unique, a true musical genius
*And this tree of ours may grow tall in the woods* *But it's the roots that will bind us here* *To the ground* This guy speaks to my soul. Ben you're amazing Keep doing what you're doing best. I love you.
this group of musicians create true artistry when they play together, thank you for calming my soul. after a rough day, I can't wait to get home, hit play, lie down, close my eyes and within seconds I feel peace.
I bawled like a baby when I first heard this. It's absolutely breathtaking. Then I watched the video and fell in love with Ben. Good Lord. He's talented and gorgeous!
I firmly believe that this is the greatest performance of any song, tt is utterly beautiful. Each time I listen to it I feel as though I not only hear it, but live it. You can't help but be engrossed in it, and it is lovely to see that Ben is completely lost in the music as well with the way he seems to almost wake up from it at the end.
My home for one is becoming a home for two tomorrow. I'll be playing this as I welcome my beloved home. This song is gonna be with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you Ben.
I really don't understand how someone can click the thumbs down.. this song is so perfect, and all what Ben is doing with his voice is just like blessing for soul.
Wow Ive just this day discovered this phenomenon. Really looking forwad to exploring this man's music. Right up my alley melodic soulful just incredible.
Koen Van Tolhuysen Koen Van Tolhuysen i can’t ever listen to that song without shedding a tear. I came across Ben Howard’s works during a quintessential trying time. It reminds me of the times, both good and bad. IFWWW just does me good with Small Things, Evergreen, IFWWW, EOTA and Conrad. Noonday Dreams is incredible work as well. It seems like an album for the emergence after going through the rough with EK & IFWWW. Some even saying it’s a religious experience, albeit requiring a few listens to get fully immersed
My best friend just sent this to me and she lives on the other side of the planet. She's the most beautiful and thoughtful person I've ever known, and it's such an honor that she cares about me enough to try to make our friendship just as meaningful over such an impassable physical divide as it was when we were both living in the same city. This is my Shout out to her. I won't use names for the sake of privacy. But if she reads this she will know that it's for her 🖤
I only can across Ben Howard after my heart was broken and by some reason beyond me, he just showed up in my playlist. I can't think of a better time for this bandaid to come into my heart and keep me pushing forward with all the love I can muster. Thank you.
+Luzi I am 57 and Ben puts me in another place,he is soothing! I want my 32 yr old son to like this as much as I do ! We do share our love for music together as he turned me onto Bon Iver,David Gray,Headand the Heart to name a few,and he loves music from my generation also,he likes Thin Lizzy more than I do.Music is spirit soul and memories!
Got a slight man crush... Every one of his songs just gets better the more you listen! the complete opposite to any other artist. Went to see him a few years ago and finally got to see him again this year; both times, just goose-bumped from head to toe for a few hours. Thanks Ben Howard (& co) for doin' what you do!
watching this video and thinking/questioning/contemplating out loud: Do I feel worthy of receiving a partner? Do I feel worthy of being seen, loved, respected, desired? Do I love, see, respect and desire myself? What is my belief system about men? About women? How are men in my world? How do I perceive them? How about women? What is my belief system about myself? How do I carry myself in this world? How do I perceive myself? What have my parents taught me about relationships? What stories have I adopted as my own, about relationships?
Ben Howard and Justin Vernon, both such captivating artists who draw the listener into a sort of an imaginary place that is so beautiful. It makes me realise how good I have things compared to some. These two have genuinely changed my life for the better. Thank You Ben and Justin.
Ben Howard is one of the very few musicians I’ve seen hit the industry and actually have some very good feels to what he’s doing. Keep it up, safe travels on your path.
I can't help it... every time I hear this (dozens of times over the years), my eyes well up with tears. So magically moving. So inspiring. Thank you Ben.
I was reading a book th other day that related to my life so much, only to find out that it was written 60 years ago. 60 years. This song will live on for generations to come, I can just feel it.
What an artist, not only can he perform brilliantly live but he plays musical instrument with such perfection! Artist of our generation. Bucket list - HAVE TO SEE BEN HAWARD!
Depth over distance every time, my dear And this tree of ours may grow tall in the woods But it's the roots that will bind us here To the ground Depth over distance was all I asked of you And I may be foolish to fall as I do Still there's strength in the blindness you fear If you're coming too [2x] Hold on, wait until that lone sun Breaks from the arms of the Lord Hold on, though we may be too young To know this ride we're on Depth over distance was all I asked of you And everybody round here's acting like a stone Still there's things I'd do, darling, I'd go blind for you If you let grow sometimes, let it grow sometimes, let it grow Just let it grow sometimes Hold on, wait until that lone sun Breaks from the arms of the Lord Hold on, though we may be too young To know this ride we're on Hold on, though we may be too young To know this ride we're on Depth over distance every time, my dear, And I may be foolish to fall as I do Still there's strength in the blindness you fear If you're coming too, hmm If you're coming too Hold on, wait until that lone sun Breaks from the arms of the Lord Hold on, though we may be too young To know this ride we're on [3x]
Words can't express how special, magical you are Ben. All I know is you music breathes life back, gives the feeling of oneness of self, it speaks the pure genuineness of our true being, which is "our!" ❤. I'm absolutely thankful for you, our Ben!
The way he plays this song and makes it look so effortless is simply incredible he has really master his craft and I am captivated everytime I watch it.
You're right. I totally understand your words. I think Ben wanted to try different things. His latest projects are very experimental. As an artist he must have received both good and bad reviews. In my case, I didn't like his last album. But to support my artist, I bought the latest album. At the beginning of 2021, Ben announced his return. With a first EP What a Day closer to the EK album. For me, Black Flies is and will remain my favourite.
This has such a retro flair. It's beautiful and uplifting. I hope this song reaches a lot of people. They'll love this. Love the hand on the warm heart. That is beautiful.
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Still loving this song in 2024. I will listen to it forever!
❤
I will never NOT listen to this song, and especially from this performance
FOR EVERRRRRR!! Lol
Me too
Heard this song for the first time in 2024, sorry to say it took that long! This is amazing to say the least, beautiful!!
Ben Howard's album "Every Kingdom" has impacted my life more than any other album in history. Seriously. I don't know how to articulate in words how important each song on that album is to me and my family. We have often said if we could only listen to one album for the rest of our lives, it would be "Every Kingdom". I have written a novel within its chords, raised my children within its beat, taken it on countless drives up and down the Oregon Coast. For years, it has been the one album that has comforted and enlightened my mind. I think each song is genius, and unique, and soothing. I could never pick a favorite. I only wish Ben Howard knew how much his album has impacted me. It is so rare when music takes on more of a spiritual identity, rather than being something to pass the time. Thank you Ben for changing and enriching my life with your gift. Thank you for "Every Kingdom".
Amen to that! Truly recognizable and beautifully written!
You, my dear, are a beautiful soul. We are all simply, fundamentally a singular, infinite, quantum entanglement of energy that is not bound by time or space. In these vessels of matter, we mistake ourselves for individuals... but we are still always connected through subatomic energy to the collective conciousness... which, when combined with the governing forces nature, is God. We are manipulated by fear into believing that in order to connect effectively with others, we must first meet certain criteria and standards set forth by socio-cultural and religious institutions. But we dont, never have.... all we have to do is love ourselves and be loved in return. Forgive and be forgiven. Own our shit and love all of it, no matter how stanky..... we are all perfect in every way..... thank you, for allowing yourself to connect with the word of our collective body through music. This is why you feel so strongly for that album.... investigate your mystery.... you'll find answers yo uh never knew you needed. Before we fell and took on these materialistic forms, we were all one united body, containing countless souls and personifications. Each of us were made up of 2 parts, 2 halves to our 1 sub-soul. Lol 1 masculine and 1 feminine. Each with polar opposite traits that ensured a perfect balance of powers. These 2 governing powers perpetually sustained our eternally blissful existence. The "kinetic core" or OUR shared heart tied us together and instantaneously communicated all thoughts, wills, desires, and feelings between the 2 soul "mates". This was a flawless method of communication, in the form of frequencies and rhythms, strung together in a melodic design essential to the harmonious nature of life. Music, art, and literature are the only comparable forms of communication that even remotely begin to express the forgotten love, passion, and truth that we all long for, yet never truly find. It's rare today to see someone so motivated and influenced by these fundamental frequencies and actually embrace them. Most try to dull them at every interval with medication and denial, purely out of fear. If the rest of humanity could follow your lead, conciously utilizing music and love to help raise thier children and narrate thier lifes story, then we could truly experience heaven on earth... Arcadia, in Every Kingdom. I love you, and I mean that. Please, please, please.... love yourself and keep up the great work.
Wow, beautifully written.
It does become like breathing👍🏾
Thank you for this beautiful articulation. I've often felt Ben's music on a deep spiritual level too. I find myself coming back to it any time I'm lost, confused, scared, or just unsure of myself. It helps ground me and refocus my energy. He's a thought provoking and pensive artist.
Wow. I've never even heard of Ben Howard, but after reading this, I feel like I've missed out on something great.
2023.. who's still listening to the almighty Ben Howard?
Me. Even on my spotify The Almighty Ben Howard is my Top Artist of the decade.
meeeeee
It's so beautiful, God. I love his work. Hello from 20k20 Russia
Always!
His music never bores me
2024 checking in. Just found this song. Can’t believe I hadn’t heard it before. Stoked to find something like this .
This version is more soothing
Current favorite is All is Now Harmed, by Ben, if you haven’t heard yet. Discovered it just this year too, haha
Welcome!
@stevenodonnell201 that whole album is a masterpiece. I'm going to watch him live for his 10th anniversary of THAT album this year!
I truly believe people that listen to music like this are meant to be together, separate from people that don't really hear it.
It makes it hard when you are a deep feeler and are trying to communicate to those who can't express their feelings
Anyone else feel such an ache in the heart as soon as you hear it?
I feel a tug in the bowel. does that count?
Jake Morrison it makes me need my twin flame more than anything ❤️
Very much so. Coz he left over the distance. Thought the depth will be deeper but he left.
gutted in a new and different way every time.
@@rebeccazibahair7028 I actually found my twin flame in 8th grade. We have been together ever since and are in our late thirties now. Still I feel deeply emotional when I come back to this song. I guess maybe because I am I am a Pisces and a empath so I connect with other people's feeling of longing and want even if not my own. It helps me be a great partner, friend and mother but also can be very heavy on one's soul as well. I hope your flame comes along soon and may your fires burn into eternity xx
Still loving this song in 2021. I will listen to it forever!
It's amazing.....HE is amazing. And I MUCH prefer the live version to the studio. There's so much more feeling and emotion....
It's awesome
Me too :)
Me too.
Same
Heared this song in 2014 for the first time. It was played in a german film. Fell in love with this song then. Still listening to it in 2024.
You know an artist is good when you prefer the live version over the studio version
dito..:)
even though it's live it's a studio version....
That wouldn't make any sense..;)
Indeed...:)
V.C. words to live by
This is not music, this is emotional genius.
My dear person Richard sent me this song once and since that time it is in my favourite list . There is often a distance between people but we can be close to each other in our hearts. Depth of the feelings is important. Thx , Richard and thx to Ben for this great melody 🎵
And this dear Richard will always love you, and the memories we created with each other. You're a truly wonderful person, and I'm so happy to have met with you in Turkey this summer ❤
Love you always my dearest Natasha...
Here in 2024. Just as I will be every year I have left on this crazy rock we call home.❤
Pay attention to all the musicians playing with him. They are exceptionally talented and dedicated and deserve some appreciation too. These tunes are high level!
It is such a pure way of making music.
The girls voice makes this song so beautiful
and they play so many different instruments each - insanely talented!
Every Sound was Sound and Chemistry. This song wouldn't exist otherwise
Indira ❤
You can always come back to this version and it’s like hearing it for the first time. Dude is on another level.
Can't believe how much better this live version sounds over the studio version.
agreed. seen him live he blew me away he's incredible
+James Collins your always posting that same comment...
+Martin Richardson LMAO
honey brook b
Der Fall Reinhard
Almost 10 years later and the song hits like no other it’s a masterpiece
Ben Howard is one of the greatest song writers of the 21st century so far. No one has his lyricism, passion, and ability to make you feel something.
This is utter and complete magic. So ethereal; so multi-layered and soulful. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever had the privilege to hear. Howard's music is a triumph of spirit and intelligence.
Thx for sharing this, I just listened to it and it was brilliant. Listened twice actually and he now has a new fan....
Very well said Sir. I'm a new fan of Ben's music, I happen to be flipping channels on t.v., saw him playing on Later with Jools Holland and stopped in my tracks to listen. Some people just have a surreal quality to their voice and their music just touches your soul when you hear it. I'm happy I got a chance to see him play live.
CurvyAries WoW if thats you're real profile pic?
YES! And The REST.
Totally agree. Well said. :)
Just found this Beautiful song couple days ago…& after struggling for a couple years of not knowing my true self-worth, finding the man that I am today is due to great songs like this to pull me through the fire & make it to another day.
I have just discovered this song. And I think it may have saved my marriage. I love this song so much and it makes me remember why I fell in love with my wife. Thank you I love her so much x
Best wishes ✌️
So cool, all the best ❤
Hope it worked bruz.
This is a song I will listen to my whole life.
He is an artist I will listen to my whole life.
yep!
5 years later, still listening?
@@vivianalonso9983 I am
@Daniel you actually responding is amazing. Didn't expect that!
I love how Ben Howard just pours his whole heart into every word he sings; it comes through, you can feel the emotion
Absolutely. Total agreement.
the feels are strong with this one
so true!!!!!!
yea you feel he's telling a story when he sings
al hu ?
Ben Howard has the gift of pushing you to a place of emotion, nostalgia, and depth you cant reach without music.
Whatever he intends his songs to mean, he keeps it open-ended enough we can all use them in our disconnected lives.
Hands down, one of the greatest songs on Earth.
Amazing, gets me everytime.
My husband picked this song for our first dance at our wedding. Love it xx❤
I can’t believe Ben Howard, been around for years yet I have just found this now. I suffer a lot from anxiety, it’s tiring, especially with a demanding full time job...I have ups and downs, when anxiety hits, I try to ground myself, by looking at and studying objects, however, during lockdown it’s been worse.
Stumbling across Ben Howard, has completely grounded my anxiety and puts me in to a different head space...for the good. I can not believe how music can change, shape and alter your feelings. Thank you Ben, your music, although around for years, has helped me to curb my anxiety over recent weeks. To everyone else, try and keep positive through music and it’s powerful effects.
I completely agree with this. Oddly enough, Small Things from "I Forget Where We Were" is the closest thing I can describe to the way it feels to build up to an anxiety attack. The way the song just swells until it can't grow anymore.
Ooof indeed
Well said
Yeah that album is both anxiety and depression rolled into one. I love it too when I go through anxiety
I also suffer with anxiety. Stay strong. You are not alone
His music affects you in a different way. It doesn't make you feel like running away or something, but draws you into another world. It is like a whole new genre, so hard to explain. He's a genius!!!!!1
+BChillin WORD!
@@peg_e welcOMe.. NAMaSTE
so true!!
Yes I agree
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I really cannot express how much I love this "radio" version of this song. Ben is totally number one, but what really rips me to pieces are India's vocals and percussions: she's so gentle and careful, never a fraction to invasive over Ben's music and her voice...well that's pure bliss! Really amazing, These 3 together are actually something quite extraordinary
Catcher2412 Breaks my heart that Chris and Bear are gone. The new band are no doubt fabulous, but the magic that was created by them is unrivaled :(
Why did they leave? I was curious about this?
I think again his next album sound is going to be some serious different shit
+Catcher2412 Indeed, you are very right. They seem so concentrated though relaxed....playing with the music, experimenting and turning it into pure magic....it is mesmerising!
🥹🍀💚
One of his greatest songs for me. Helped Heilung my heart a few times. Medicine frequencies 🌿🙌🏽💕♥️💕🙌🏽🌿
I walked down the aisle to this beautiful song. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it ❤️
Congratulations 👍
Lucky man
Wonderful choice
Me too!
Sis you walk at 2.19. Asking for a friend!
I understand that people have their own preferences but how can anyone dislike this? I think it is one of the best songs/performances I have ever watched.
I’m just imagining some kid in the audience who has never heard the original and then unknowingly gets treated to this amazing cover and gets to hear this song for the first time sung like this 🥹🥹🥹
almost 7 years and i still listen to this song with the same fascination as for the first time
I still listen to Ben everyday. I am a painter and decorator and people will here me play his songs everyday without a doubt, i am 27 and been listening to him since i was around 19/20. He cures both any depression i have and also lets my imagination go wild, sometimes his songs make me think of cosy winter days or quiet rainy days and sometimes they make me think of the warm sun touching my skin. This guy is a genius
"Still, there's strength in the blindness you fear..." is there any greater wisdom than that...honestly?
Also, the woman that songs with him is AMAZING! Her voice is so unique and compliments his perfectly.
* sings
+Lindsey Garber she is India . She is amazing . Check call me maybe cover its amazing
My music teacher taught her... Just saying😂
+Kieran Griffiths Really? Wow, that's so cool. Where exactly is she from?
+Lindsey Garber I'm from Oxfordshire and it was at her old school so not entirely sure, but I think it was near Cornwall/Devon (like Ben)
19 millions for a live version of a song. Numbers don't lie, this is extremely incredible.
It’s amazing how he plays the guitar
I'm not a person who cries over music. I've listed to this song many times and it really caught me today. So much emotion in his voice, it's really so moving.
Everytime this song (this version especially) plays in my iPod I imagine myself laying down on a beach at night looking at the stars.. This guy's a genius
Same I imagine myself laying on the grass looking at stars God i can even feel a cool night breeze against my skin
Laying in a beach, campfire smoke, seas crash and the dark night sky
how did you get this on to your ipod?
2024!! This song never gets old to me!! My son who was 17 years old, at the time, introduced me to Ben Howard!! AMAZING n BEAUTIFUL Songwriter and WORDSMITH!! Beautiful Collaboration Indeed!!’
I honestly believe Ben Howard is the greatest song writer/artist in the world today.
His arrangements and song structures are incredible, beautiful and mesmerising. He's unique, a true musical genius
*And this tree of ours may grow tall in the woods*
*But it's the roots that will bind us here*
*To the ground*
This guy speaks to my soul.
Ben you're amazing
Keep doing what you're doing best.
I love you.
This song is easily one of my top ten songs that sends hardcore chills over your whole body.
I've probably watched this video 200+ times in the last year alone. I love it.
I love this song so much! This song is one of those timeless songs that will live forever.
this group of musicians create true artistry when they play together, thank you for calming my soul. after a rough day, I can't wait to get home, hit play, lie down, close my eyes and within seconds I feel peace.
Another person with music in their soul. He was born for this
This performance is timeless. Still amazed by how extraordinary this is.
Just saw someone with a tattoo saying "depth over distance" and I ran to come back here. Wow, this brings back a whole era of emotions
His face at the end of it is just like; there you go, another masterpiece for you
Josh Kier and he's so right!😊
Hahaha so good
hahahahaha absolute truth
I bawled like a baby when I first heard this. It's absolutely breathtaking. Then I watched the video and fell in love with Ben. Good Lord. He's talented and gorgeous!
Coming back in 2023, still one of the best pieces of art that I've ever heard, thanks Ben for this
This man is so Passionate, I can't help but get lost in every aspect of his music. Thank you Ben howard for sharing your beautiful gift with us.
I firmly believe that this is the greatest performance of any song, tt is utterly beautiful. Each time I listen to it I feel as though I not only hear it, but live it. You can't help but be engrossed in it, and it is lovely to see that Ben is completely lost in the music as well with the way he seems to almost wake up from it at the end.
I think end of the affair live bbc 1 is even better Both just brilliant
I think you might be right
My home for one is becoming a home for two tomorrow.
I'll be playing this as I welcome my beloved home.
This song is gonna be with us for the rest of our lives.
Thank you Ben.
The 18th century had Mozart, in this century we have Ben Howard, and what a Joy this is!!!
I really don't understand how someone can click the thumbs down.. this song is so perfect, and all what Ben is doing with his voice is just like blessing for soul.
Wow Ive just this day discovered this phenomenon. Really looking forwad to exploring this man's music. Right up my alley melodic soulful just incredible.
I genuinely think this is my favourite video on the entire of RUclips.
+claireyfairey07 Literally yes oh my gosh
I can’t get enough.
Have you heard this live version from "end of the affair"? ruclips.net/video/T4yh2NZ0kJw/видео.html
Koen Van Tolhuysen Koen Van Tolhuysen i can’t ever listen to that song without shedding a tear. I came across Ben Howard’s works during a quintessential trying time. It reminds me of the times, both good and bad. IFWWW just does me good with Small Things, Evergreen, IFWWW, EOTA and Conrad.
Noonday Dreams is incredible work as well. It seems like an album for the emergence after going through the rough with EK & IFWWW. Some even saying it’s a religious experience, albeit requiring a few listens to get fully immersed
Magic 🌈 xxxxxxxxxxx
Overflowing and pouring with warmth, sadness and clarity. Utterly devine music, I love life.
My best friend just sent this to me and she lives on the other side of the planet. She's the most beautiful and thoughtful person I've ever known, and it's such an honor that she cares about me enough to try to make our friendship just as meaningful over such an impassable physical divide as it was when we were both living in the same city. This is my Shout out to her. I won't use names for the sake of privacy. But if she reads this she will know that it's for her 🖤
LOVE!!!
How can anyone not appreciate music made like this. Pure, simple and incredibly captivating.
I am still listening to this song and absolutely feel the same way that I felt the first time I heard it . Breathtaking ..
I only can across Ben Howard after my heart was broken and by some reason beyond me, he just showed up in my playlist. I can't think of a better time for this bandaid to come into my heart and keep me pushing forward with all the love I can muster. Thank you.
I've been listening to this very song for many years. He grabs your heart and takes it with him.
+Heather Mcalister thx thats a very good description... I lost my heart to him
I love how full sounding this song is. Meaning there is a lot going on that fits well together.
+Isaac White I totally agree with your statement, I feel the song is just so deep that there isn't other way it could come off.
Ben if you ever read this please find this soul again. The harmonics, the lyrics, the music is out of this world
In 30 years I'll be showing this to my kids and saying: this guy defined and influenced me the most.
❤
in 20 years I'll be able to tell my children this is the song their parents had their first kiss and first dance to
+Luzi I am 57 and Ben puts me in another place,he is soothing! I want my 32 yr old son to like this as much as I do ! We do share our love for music together as he turned me onto Bon Iver,David Gray,Headand the Heart to name a few,and he loves music from my generation also,he likes Thin Lizzy more than I do.Music is spirit soul and memories!
I’m still here in 2024.. This song has a way of healing me.
My son sent me this and made me cry 😭 I’ve been struggling a lot with anxiety and depression and am so reactive 😢everything can trigger me to lose it
The title alone struck me before I even heard it, and then the song just broke my heart on so many levels. Wow.
(You're killing me, sir....)
Got a slight man crush...
Every one of his songs just gets better the more you listen! the complete opposite to any other artist.
Went to see him a few years ago and finally got to see him again this year; both times, just goose-bumped from head to toe for a few hours.
Thanks Ben Howard (& co) for doin' what you do!
watching this video and thinking/questioning/contemplating out loud:
Do I feel worthy of receiving a partner?
Do I feel worthy of being seen, loved, respected, desired?
Do I love, see, respect and desire myself?
What is my belief system about men? About women?
How are men in my world? How do I perceive them? How about women?
What is my belief system about myself?
How do I carry myself in this world?
How do I perceive myself?
What have my parents taught me about relationships?
What stories have I adopted as my own, about relationships?
the most talented artist I've heard in the last ten years
That voice!! He always stops me in my tracks. What a beautiful version.
I come back to this at least once a month. Probably my favourite live performance ever. Makes me feel emotions I didn't know I had
If only there were more musicians like this guy...
listen to nick drake, one of ben's heroes
also joes gonzalez
Ben Howard and Justin Vernon, both such captivating artists who draw the listener into a sort of an imaginary place that is so beautiful. It makes me realise how good I have things compared to some. These two have genuinely changed my life for the better. Thank You Ben and Justin.
Absolutely. Amazing artists. I recently saw Bon Iver. So humble. Incredibly beautiful.
Ben Howard is one of the very few musicians I’ve seen hit the industry and actually have some very good feels to what he’s doing.
Keep it up, safe travels on your path.
I can't help it... every time I hear this (dozens of times over the years), my eyes well up with tears. So magically moving. So inspiring. Thank you Ben.
I was reading a book th other day that related to my life so much, only to find out that it was written 60 years ago. 60 years. This song will live on for generations to come, I can just feel it.
It will grow with time, like all good things on earth ...
What an artist, not only can he perform brilliantly live but he plays musical instrument with such perfection! Artist of our generation.
Bucket list - HAVE TO SEE BEN HAWARD!
Depth over distance every time, my dear
And this tree of ours may grow tall in the woods
But it's the roots that will bind us here
To the ground
Depth over distance was all I asked of you
And I may be foolish to fall as I do
Still there's strength in the blindness you fear
If you're coming too [2x]
Hold on, wait until that lone sun
Breaks from the arms of the Lord
Hold on, though we may be too young
To know this ride we're on
Depth over distance was all I asked of you
And everybody round here's acting like a stone
Still there's things I'd do, darling, I'd go blind for you
If you let grow sometimes, let it grow sometimes, let it grow
Just let it grow sometimes
Hold on, wait until that lone sun
Breaks from the arms of the Lord
Hold on, though we may be too young
To know this ride we're on
Hold on, though we may be too young
To know this ride we're on
Depth over distance every time, my dear,
And I may be foolish to fall as I do
Still there's strength in the blindness you fear
If you're coming too, hmm
If you're coming too
Hold on, wait until that lone sun
Breaks from the arms of the Lord
Hold on, though we may be too young
To know this ride we're on [3x]
Thank you
I sometimes wonder if it may be "lone son..." Could make a bit of sense as well
He still blows me away...such a beautiful soul...
This beautiful sunny morning is the first day I have ever heard this man play his music. And I am blessed by the experience.
Far out, I can't listen to this with out shedding tears!.... Such a beautiful song!
Thank you Ben Howard N Team.
i just cant stop listening to your music = Benjamin John "Ben" Howard
Wow, this guy is good. I just discovered him today and I can't stop listening.
The same is happening to me now...:) !!! He is just great!!
Listen to "Black Flies". I can never listen to that song just once. It's a total stunner. Like this one.
Same today
Words can't express how special, magical you are Ben. All I know is you music breathes life back, gives the feeling of oneness of self, it speaks the pure genuineness of our true being, which is "our!" ❤. I'm absolutely thankful for you, our Ben!
The way he plays this song and makes it look so effortless is simply incredible he has really master his craft and I am captivated everytime I watch it.
This song I just found..and holy it hits your soul will be on my playlist for my wedding ..amazing!!
I miss this Ben Howard, when he still wanted to play and perform. I think he's been so burned out recently. I wish he'd resurface soon.
You're right. I totally understand your words. I think Ben wanted to try different things. His latest projects are very experimental. As an artist he must have received both good and bad reviews. In my case, I didn't like his last album. But to support my artist, I bought the latest album.
At the beginning of 2021, Ben announced his return. With a first EP What a Day closer to the EK album.
For me, Black Flies is and will remain my favourite.
This has such a retro flair. It's beautiful and uplifting. I hope this song reaches a lot of people. They'll love this. Love the hand on the warm heart. That is beautiful.
Art is nothing without passion.. this man truly knows how to wield it
Goose bumps... lovely. I have only just discovered this guy. So relaxing...
Absolutely timeless.. still listening on 2024 weekly ❤
A true masterpiece. I will play this until I am no longer here.
Daily reminder of what real music sounds like
This is such an epic song. Can listen to it over and over, and still find something "new" in it every time. Brilliant.