You know, this song surprised me. It's not an instant stand-out on the album like 'In California,' 'Baby Birch,' 'Does Not Suffice,' 'Good Intentions Paving Company' and 'Easy.' After two or three listens, it has become my favorite on the album.
aaaaah i cant wait either to get any new tunes from her.I have all 5 of her albums and many of her collaborations...when she was here...i was in hospital having major surgery! When i got out of hospital i got myself a harp to feel better..I cared more for hearing Joanna than why i was in hospital :9..she is easy to fall inlove with...blessings to her purrfect spirit...x x x
this has got to be my favourite song of hers. i know it’s about a friend’s daughter, but i have to wonder if it’s also inspired by j d salinger’s short story ‘for esmé-with love and squalor’ ?
Me too. I started listening to her a couple of months ago, and now I listen to her every day. I just feel drawn to the spirit of her music right now. Its absolutely compelling!
How can I lament love lost while listening to this? I can't, because every women who walked out of my life is nothing compared to Joanna, therefore, my sorrows are minimized :) Thank you Joanna for providing so much with your voice and song alone that is more than most can hope to give in a lifetime.
but one of the most beautiful things about her music is that there's so much of the real world in it. it seems like that to me... that behind all of the fantasy there's this constant awareness acknowledgment of plain, hard reality. it feels painful at times. but it's very beautiful and it's one of the main reasons why i love her music.
Haha, if you look back in the comments you'll see one I left a year ago, which was mostly a positive remark. It's funny how much good and healing Joanna's music brought to my life... It's just a shame that she rebuilt my heart for someone to break it all over again. But I guess that's the way it goes.
she said at the show on Nov. 9th that the song, "contrary to popular belief" had no name and that she wasn't going to name it until she was "good and ready." It is lovely, she sang it with more trills and vocal variations that night and it was simply enchanting.
And this is a world of terrible hardship, everywhere And I search for words to set you at ease But there, in the looking-glass, a kite is soaring Stilling my warring heart and my trembling knees Supposedly it's about *Sweet* Esme, her friend's now 2 year old toddler.
Thanks to Amazon's 'Englightened' (with the amazing Laura Dern and Diane Ladd, among others) for introducing me to Joanna Newsom. Wow...not there's someone I'd want to pay to see Live! Such an amazing, unique voice!
I hope her next album is something like this - this is all that I love about music. Ys and The Milk Eyed Mender were both very unique and fantastic, but this has a very different appeal that attracts me a lot more.
@JansRox I believe love will always surround you, Brave as a bear, with a heart rare and true. But If you are scared, if you are blue, I've prepared a small song for you Sweet Esme, sweet Esme.
i have the first live recording of this song, in rome, september 2007. (she said it was the first time she played it) the bootleg was recorded by a friend, you can find it on "soulseek". we should fix it when we have time, since what you will find has low bitrate and was edited cutting some talks by joanna. (of course we still have the whole show & in wave).
I'll never understand how ppl who listen to disposable manufactured American Idolesque pop or uninspired commercial hiphop can listen to this, and actually think it's bad music. Not since I first got into dnb 11 yrs ago, have I been blown away musically. So beautiful and unique, how can you not like it? Her music just does something to me...I just love it. Truly the sound of an angel.
it's called 'Sweet Esme' I believe Esme is a friend of hers. -If it's true then it's indeed very sweet of joanna to make such a sweet song to her friend:)
Very nice and easy to percept song. Kinda commercial I would say ;) Her voice(still beautiful)and style have changed since early songs. Artistic evolution in progress...
Same here. I was actually shocked finally listening to the song on the record. It didn't seen at all the same track. This moves me to tears, the one on the record is too contained and restrained to have that effect on me.
I thought I just posted this, but it must not have gone through or maybe I am double posting (if so forgive) BUT--I saw Joanna sing this Friday night and she actually said that "contrary to popular belief" the song was NOT titled and that she wasn't going to name it "till [she} was good and ready" lol
@Chzn8r Indeed. I did also compare both versions. And many more songs. And the thing is that her studio versions seem to be emotion limited. Like if she was catious to not let out a passionated scream, and this was such a bad thing. I mean, the new songs are brilliant, but the studio versions lack the "expression" that the live versions have. After all, this is art, and what matters is to feel what the artist felt and interpret the piece as it is. No boundaries. I hope someday to see her.
this song makes me melt...you should listen to the recording of it that was done at the Disney Concert Hall (i found it posted today) it sounds a bit different.
Porto Alegre (lit. "Happy Port", is the tenth most populous municipality in Brazil and the capital city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. What is 'esame' besides sesame without an 'S'?
"Ys" was just as beautiful as "The Milk Eyed Mender". Does anyone know any more about her new album? I'm really looking forward to it when I hear this beautiful song! :)
Why don't more people realize that this is the best video on RUclips?
I honestly think that first "I" might be the greatest sound ever uttered by a human
YES!!! Obsessed with that vocal sound since I heard it 10 years ago, man!
I'd argue that it's actually the "if" in the line "but if you are sad, IF you are blue.." *swoooon*
You know, this song surprised me. It's not an instant stand-out on the album like 'In California,' 'Baby Birch,' 'Does Not Suffice,' 'Good Intentions Paving Company' and 'Easy.' After two or three listens, it has become my favorite on the album.
Kindness, Kindness, Kindness prevails!
simplesmente joanna newsom no brasil
Surreal né
The ways she sings "you" in the line "I sat up and blinked when you appeared" is so beautiful. I wish she had recorded it like that.
She should come to Brazil again
Whatever new album she has in store for us, it will be one of the best of the upcoming decade. Fo' sho.
I like this live version more than the album version.
It's SO amazing - I am always constantly listening to this.
Her ability to connect is so great...
Such a beautiful live performance! ❤❤
I am addicted to this song.
Com certeza, uma das melhores coisas que ela já escreveu. Ao vivo, então, foi arrepiante.
Você viu ao vivo? Que sorte!
aaaaah i cant wait either to get any new tunes from her.I have all 5 of her albums and many of her collaborations...when she was here...i was in hospital having major surgery! When i got out of hospital i got myself a harp to feel better..I cared more for hearing Joanna than why i was in hospital :9..she is easy to fall inlove with...blessings to her purrfect spirit...x x x
every time!
she just gets better and better...
cant wait!
I wish this video was a bit longer, so I could hear the applause that she so justifiably deserves.
this has got to be my favourite song of hers. i know it’s about a friend’s daughter, but i have to wonder if it’s also inspired by j d salinger’s short story ‘for esmé-with love and squalor’ ?
Me too. I started listening to her a couple of months ago, and now I listen to her every day. I just feel drawn to the spirit of her music right now. Its absolutely compelling!
How can I lament love lost while listening to this? I can't, because every women who walked out of my life is nothing compared to Joanna, therefore, my sorrows are minimized :)
Thank you Joanna for providing so much with your voice and song alone that is more than most can hope to give in a lifetime.
Wow, she sounds like she could be a soul singer here! I can't wait until we get a recorded version of this.
wow... just wow
can't wait to hear how she records this
but one of the most beautiful things about her music is that there's so much of the real world in it. it seems like that to me... that behind all of the fantasy there's this constant awareness acknowledgment of plain, hard reality. it feels painful at times. but it's very beautiful and it's one of the main reasons why i love her music.
even though i’m not the esme in the song i still come to listen whenever i feel scared or blue
i am absolutely blown away.
Haha, if you look back in the comments you'll see one I left a year ago, which was mostly a positive remark. It's funny how much good and healing Joanna's music brought to my life... It's just a shame that she rebuilt my heart for someone to break it all over again. But I guess that's the way it goes.
i keep coming back. this song is magical.
she said at the show on Nov. 9th that the song, "contrary to popular belief" had no name and that she wasn't going to name it until she was "good and ready."
It is lovely, she sang it with more trills and vocal variations that night and it was simply enchanting.
And this is a world of terrible hardship, everywhere
And I search for words to set you at ease
But there, in the looking-glass, a kite is soaring
Stilling my warring heart and my trembling knees
Supposedly it's about *Sweet* Esme, her friend's now 2 year old toddler.
this is so beautiful
I absolutely adore this lady
Amazing recording. Thanks for sharing!
i mean...what can you say...this is absolutely beautiful and amazing! such soul; so refreshing to listen to.
Scratch that. After listening to this a second time through I've fallen in love with it!!! Ahh the magic of Joanna.
Here's another one listing to this countless times
this song is so healing...just chilling down the spine...thanks for the video...thanks thanks thanks
Beautiful sound !
Amazing!
I admire people who can sing like this.
Beautiful!
this live version is everything .. the slower take on Have One on Me is great but can't touch this.
i can't get enough of this!
I was the same I listened to a couple of songs and was like ???? Luckily I had downloaded a couple more and listened to them later on.
what a wonderfull, stunning song!
i'm struggling to deal with how perfect this music is
Can't stop listening to this.
Que tristeza saber que ela já veio para o Brasil e eu não estava lá...Uma das minhas artistas preferidas da vida
Será que com um possível novo álbum ela anuncia uma tour por aqui? Só resta sonhar
This song is gorgeous it really is beautiful
Joanna Newsom shakes the world
she is looking out for me
This song makes me smile. A lot. :)
it's something else than just music
when u realize u've been watching this video for 8 years
+i,........ same
+i,........
yes. maybe the single best gift the internet has given me.
Same for my girlfriend and I both. We talked about this video on our first date haha.
"2 years ago"
when you realize you’ve been watching this video for 10 years
Oh this is great. Can't wait for her next album! Thanks for posting.
Thanks you so much for posting this!
This is soooo good! I can't wait to see her next month, I hope she plays this :D
yeah i listened and watched this video about 20 times by now heheh.
both versions are good!
How beautiful, simply beautiful...
She's a genius
Her singing is really lovely here.
Thanks to Amazon's 'Englightened' (with the amazing Laura Dern and Diane Ladd, among others) for introducing me to Joanna Newsom. Wow...not there's someone I'd want to pay to see Live! Such an amazing, unique voice!
I hope her next album is something like this - this is all that I love about music. Ys and The Milk Eyed Mender were both very unique and fantastic, but this has a very different appeal that attracts me a lot more.
this song is spellbinding.
@JansRox I believe love will always surround you,
Brave as a bear, with a heart rare and true.
But If you are scared, if you are blue,
I've prepared a small song for you
Sweet Esme, sweet Esme.
I would gladly abandon the real world to live in her music alone.
I'm so in love
beautiful * **
wow. A+
i have the first live recording of this song, in rome, september 2007.
(she said it was the first time she played it)
the bootleg was recorded by a friend, you can find it on "soulseek". we should fix it when we have time, since what you will find has low bitrate and was edited cutting some talks by joanna. (of course we still have the whole show & in wave).
@thenerocomplex that's why this is my favorite song of all time. this live recording is all i need music wise.
I'll never understand how ppl who listen to disposable manufactured American Idolesque pop or uninspired commercial hiphop can listen to this, and actually think it's bad music.
Not since I first got into dnb 11 yrs ago, have I been blown away musically. So beautiful and unique, how can you not like it? Her music just does something to me...I just love it. Truly the sound of an angel.
makes me cry
Her second album was also... and fingers crossed for the next!
i'll chime in that i saw her play last weekend and she indeed said this song is untitled (despite some people's insistence to the contrary)
it's called 'Sweet Esme'
I believe Esme is a friend of hers. -If it's true then it's indeed very sweet of joanna to make such a sweet song to her friend:)
for sure
I believe the title of the song is "Eseme"
Thanks for the post.
This touches me everytime. My insides turned to mash!!
same thing I was thinking. It sounds so great though.
yes
God I couldn't agree more..
Very nice and easy to percept song. Kinda commercial I would say ;) Her voice(still beautiful)and style have changed since early songs. Artistic evolution in progress...
Same here. I was actually shocked finally listening to the song on the record. It didn't seen at all the same track. This moves me to tears, the one on the record is too contained and restrained to have that effect on me.
SAME!!
i couldnt stop the tears within 10 seconds from the first chord haha
@antgto You nailed it right on the head, my friend.
hooray!
I thought I just posted this, but it must not have gone through or maybe I am double posting (if so forgive)
BUT--I saw Joanna sing this Friday night and she actually said that "contrary to popular belief" the song was NOT titled and that she wasn't going to name it "till [she} was good and ready" lol
@Chzn8r
Indeed. I did also compare both versions. And many more songs. And the thing is that her studio versions seem to be emotion limited. Like if she was catious to not let out a passionated scream, and this was such a bad thing. I mean, the new songs are brilliant, but the studio versions lack the "expression" that the live versions have. After all, this is art, and what matters is to feel what the artist felt and interpret the piece as it is. No boundaries. I hope someday to see her.
this song makes me melt...you should listen to the recording of it that was done at the Disney Concert Hall (i found it posted today) it sounds a bit different.
Oh :( Someone should tell her to hurry up and record it! I need to buy it!
Walnut Whales, Yarn and Glue(self published) Only Skin, Milk Eyed Mender and Ys street band
;) Cheers to real ear food
Love this song. I just came accross this girl named Whitney Flinn. Sounds like a young Joanna Newsom.
brava! she is a woman sized harp taming faerie on tour! for the love of pete! I hope she comes to new england.
Dean
@awesome87 OK, point taken :) I thought you just meant the song in general. No worries.
Porto Alegre (lit. "Happy Port", is the tenth most populous municipality in Brazil and the capital city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
What is 'esame' besides sesame without an 'S'?
Actually it's called Esame. I don't think it's been officially recorded yet but I'm not too sure.
You and me both.
i can't believe that i've lost this concert ;_; i hate to be poor ¬¬
"Ys" was just as beautiful as "The Milk Eyed Mender". Does anyone know any more about her new album? I'm really looking forward to it when I hear this beautiful song! :)
@awesome87 She also has these archaic things called CD's out there, mebbe you could buy one
Holy shit. I hope this is a hint of what's to come from Ms. Newsom...